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Document ReferencePw2 Hy 1054
TitleResolution of various peers on a bill which has been debated in the House of Lords; 22 Jun. 1716
Date22 June 1716
Extent1 f
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionStates that the bill to appoint commissioners to examine the estates of traitors and recusants who are 'given to superstitious uses in order to raise money' passed following a debate; sets out the detailed objections of named peers to this bill; states that they think there is no need for the bill as the law is already enabled to deal with such individuals.
Termparliamentary business, debates, House of Lords
parliamentary business, bills, estates
religious affairs, recusants
estate business, recusants, examination of
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