[13] Journal 56, fos. 151b, 161b, 181b.

[14] Maitland, i, 517.

[15] Proclamation dated 6 Dec., 1714.—Journal 56, fo. 139b.

[16] Repertory 119, fos. 79-81.

[17] Journal 56, fo. 147b.

[18] Both aldermen had been knighted by George soon after his landing.—Maitland, i, 517.

[19] Maitland, i, 518.

[20] Journal 56, fo. 164.

[21] Rapin's Hist. of England (continuation by Tindal), v, 424, 425.

[22] Journal House of Commons, xviii, 232.