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WILKES, John (1725-1797)
GB 0074 CLC/518 · Collection · 1761-1795?

Papers of John Wilkes, politician, including a narrative of events concerning his controversial political weekly North Briton; and letters from Wilkes regarding his political and social life and views, the Buckinghamshire militia and the pistol duel he fought with Lord Talbot, lord steward of the royal household, over an insult in the North Briton.

Wilkes , John , 1725-1797 , politician