On May 25, 1705 in Celtic History
On this date, may eustace sherlock, gentleman, petitions the commons for relief from the great oppressions he lies under, by the undue practices and power of maurice annesley, a justice of the peace. annesley is an mp. the ensuing complicated legal case
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