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𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟕𝟕𝟔: John Wilkes Loses, and Naturally Blames Corruption
On this day in 1776, 250 years ago, a declaration was made that would echo through history. Not that one. At Guildhall in the City of London, the poll was declared for the office of Chamberlain of the City of London. The Chamberlain was a serious civic post, concerned with the City’s finances and administration,…
