The National Register.
London, England, 1815-11-26 00:00:00

THE NATIONAT. REGISTER.

this Meetlng, amt for preparing and proposing the Re ' whist'
they have unanimously adopted.

SAMUEL MILLN.

10. That this Committee renew their Thanks to the Ch Orman, for
his attention and ability, ,ind for that cordial attachment t the great
cause of Religious Freedom, which he has constantly disp!ayeil.

THOMAS PE I.LATT, Secretaries.
JOHN WILKS.
To whom any Communications on this subject, or any other au,
thentic intelligence, may be addressed, at the New London T.ritern,
Cheapside, London.

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