A letter concerning libels, warrants, and the seizure of papers,
with a view to some late proceedings, and the defence of them by the majority.

Description

Main Author

Father of Candor.

Related Names

Almon, John, 1737-1805, supposed author.

Language(s)

English

Published

London, Printed for J. Almon, 1764.

Edition

The 2d ed., much improved ...

Subjects

Lloyd, Charles, > Lloyd, Charles, / 1735-1773. > Lloyd, Charles, / 1735-1773. / Defence of the majority.
Wilkes, John, > Wilkes, John, / 1725-1797.
Libel and slander > Libel and slander / Great Britain.

Summary

Discussion of the proceedings against John Wilkes in the House of Commons, in answer to a pamphlet The majority defended.

Note

First published under title: An enquiry into the doctrine lately propagated, concerning libels, warrants, and the seizure of papers ... upon the principles of law and the constitution. In a letter to Mr. Almon from the Father of Candor ... 1764.
Authorship disputed; usually ascribed to John Almon.
Signed: The Father of Candor.
On the trial of Wilkes for a libel published in the North Briton, no. 45, with an answer to Charles Lloyd's "Defence of the majority in the House of commons, 1764."

Physical Description

100 p. 20 cn.

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