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Part 1, Folio 79. From John Dixon. To Lord Viscount [Charles] Townshend. Petition...

Catalogue reference: SP 35/77/73

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SP 35/77/73
Date
1716 Jan 1 - 1716 Dec 31
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Part 1, Folio 79. From John Dixon. To Lord Viscount [Charles] Townshend.

Petition of John Dixon, a freeman of the town of Lancaster, zealous Protestant and loyal to King George I, who had to leave his habitation, employment and family because his life was threatened by the [Jacobite] rebels. He has been reduced 'to the most pinching necessity' and asks Lord Viscount Townshend for his assistance in presenting his petition to His Majesty.

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English
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