Divorce - Great Britain - Early works to 1800

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Thoughts on the frequency of divorces in modern times , and on the necessity of legislative exertion, to prevent their increasing prevalence. By Adam Sibbit, M.A.
Sibbit, Adam, b. 1760 or 61.Date: 1800
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Cases of divorce for several causes
Date: 1715
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Free thoughts on seduction, adultery, and divorce by A civilian.
A civilian.Date: 1771
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Two dissertations written by the Late Bishop Burnet , viz. I. A defence of polygamy. Proving that it is not contrary to the law and nature of marriage; and that an express prohibition of it is no where to be found in Scripture. II. The lawsfulness of divorce, on account of sterility in women. Proving that defect a sufficient reason for saparation. With other curious tracts.
Gilbert BurnetDate: 1731
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Ans.-Mrs. Jean Ballantyne, to the bill of advocation Thomas Waugh. Tho. Cranstoun, W.S. agent. H. clerk. (Lord Dunsinnan reporter, from the Bill-Chamber.) Answers for Mrs. Jean Ballantyne, daughter of the deceased Thomas Ballantyne, Esq. of Holylee, and spouse of Mr. Thomas Waugh, writer in Jedburgh, defender; to the bill of advocation for the said Thomas Waugh pursuer
Ballantyne, Jean, fl. 1800.Date: 1800]