• Reference
    W1/2402
  • Title
    Benjamin Vaughan to Samuel Whitbread II
  • Date free text
    20 May 1792
  • Production date
    From: 1792 To: 1792
  • Scope and Content
    The persecution of Dissenters in Birmingham, who see no benefit in an inquiry as a memorial has been presented. The local Dissenters are full of doubts, & those in London have given no opinion that what is proposed meets with their wishes. Fears a debate will bring out points which will not increase their popularity. Government are much to blame in the matter. (This refers to the Birmingham riots of 1791).
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