Papers relating to the case of John Wilkes, 1764-1768.

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Papers relating to the case of John Wilkes, 1764-1768.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/235153358

A collection of original documents concerning the case of John Wilkes, including information at Surrey assizes for riot, 1768; with notes by Sir Fletcher Norton, the Attorney-General at the time.

1 box (ca. 50 items)

Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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SNAC Resource ID: 7113515

Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Wilkes, John, 1725-1797

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English political reformer. From the description of Autograph letter signed (retained copy) : London?, to the Duke of Grafton, 1766 Nov. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588254 From the description of Autograph letter in third person : London, to Mr. Phillips, 1797 Nov. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586602 From the description of Printed document signed : London, 1770 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270589861 From the description of Sign...

Potter, Thomas, 1718-1759

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Norton, Fletcher, 1716-1789

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English lawyer. From the description of Autograph signature to a receipt, 1769. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269592769 Fletcher Norton was Speaker of the House of Commons. From the description of Autograph letter from Fletcher Norton to David Garrick [manuscript], [1771?] February 28 Wednesday. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 230393281 ...