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Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)

Note 389 — 338.

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Mr. Powys moved a clause to repeal expressly and by name the Massachusetts Charter Act. This clause was opposed by Lord North, and on a division was rejected. Lord North, however, supported a separate Bill for the attainment of the same object.

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