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The Charge of William Cowper Esq; To the Grand-Jury of the City and Liberty of Westminster, &c. At the General Quarter-Sessions of the Peace, held October the 7th, 1719. in Westminster-Hall. London: Printed for Charles King at the Judge's-Head in Westminster-Hall. 1719

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You that are Sworn to serve upon the Grand Inquest, for the Body of this City and Liberty!

The Laws of England are, undoubtedly, as the great Oracle of them, my Lord Coke, remarks, in the best, [6] most exquisite, and peculiar manner that could have been, framed and adapted for the Government of this Realm; and the frequent Occasions they give us, of Meeting, as now we do, are none of the least Proofs of the Excellency of them; the Reason thereof being for the quick and ready Distribution of Justice, which is the Soul of it, and without which it loses its very Nature.

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Camden Fourth Series , Volume 43: Charges to the Grandjury 1689–1803 , July 1992 , pp. 127 - 136
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Copyright © Royal Historical Society 1992

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page 128 note 1 There were two Proclamations: By the King, a Proclamation…for putting in execution the laws against Unlawful Clubs & …effectual Punishing Rioters. John Baskett, 1717. –The other one: a Proclamation, requiring the Laws to be put into Execution against all Persons concerned in the late Rebellion, who were excepted out of his Majesty's …Pardon in Parliament. J. Baskett, 1717.

page 132 note 2 Gregg was secretary to one of Anne's ministers, and was sentenced on a charge of high treason.