Excerpt from A Report From the Committee of Secrecy, Appointed to Enquire Into the Conduct of Robert Earl of Orford: During the Last Ten Years of His Being First Commissioner of the Treasury, and Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of His Majesty's Exchequer
And Mr. Ric/yard Banks upon his Examination faid, that 701m Lawton Efq; of the Exchequer, appeared to be his Client in the Profecutions relating to Orford, tho' he did not know what relation Mr. Lawton had to the Borough of Orfora', but he believed that what Mr. Lawton did was to oblige Sir Robert to whom he apprehended Lawton was under Obligations, that the whole Bill of near 3000 1. Which the Profecutions amounted to, was never fatisfyed 5 that 'mr. Lawton, Paxton, and he (banks,) met about it, and after a good deal of time allowed to ex amine the Bill, they on the Istb of December, 1736,,came to a Rated Account, when there was a Ballance of1200 and odd Pounds in his (bank's) Favour, which Lawton agreed he would pay in a Fortnight's time, and he did foon after pay 5001. To Paxton, who paid Ban/(r 100 1. Thereof,'and promifed foon to pat' more. The remaining 700 and odd Pounds have notyet been paid, that he (ban/er) did about two Years ago file a Bill againfi Paxton in Chancery, to bring him to an Account, that'in this Bill Mr. Lawton was made a Defendant, and that Lawton in his Anfwer did (wear, thathe detained the 7001. In his hands to reimburfe himfelf what was due to him from Paxton, and to l'ecore the 200 1. Hill unpaid to tiff. Riftyternzan for his Bill.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book reveals corruption and abuse of power in the highest echelons of the British government during the 18th century, and its impact on public affairs and the people affected. The author closely examines the conduct of Robert Walpole, the first Earl of Orford, revealing his manipulation of elections, suppression of opposition, and misuse of public funds. The book analyzes the broader context of the era, including the struggle for political power and influence, and the efforts of those seeking to expose the truth and hold those in power accountable. By bringing to light the behind-the-scenes machinations and the individuals involved, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and pitfalls faced by those seeking to maintain integrity in government and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332907014_0
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