Political corruption - London, England - Early works to 1800

A modest enquiry into the conduct of the Court of Aldermen . In which the true reasons that induced them to put a stop to the building of the Mansion-House, By their Negative Vote of the 7th of June last, In common council, are respectfully sought for, but not found. With some Short Reflexions on the use and abuse of the Negative Power in that Court. To which is added, A Seasonable Caution to the Commoners of London; To beware of too great a Growth of Power in the Court of Aldermen. By a citizen of London.