At a general meeting of the owners of shipping, held here this day, John Lubbock, Esq. M.P. in the chair, ...
[London,
1797]
Drop-head title headed: 'London-Tavern, December 6, 1797'.
The meeting was convened to decide "that it is absolutely necessary for the shipping-interest of the country to apply to Parliament for relief from the responsibility to which they are deemed liable".
With counsel's opinions.
ESTC