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The Emperor's Grant for the Company of Commerce in the Austrian Netherlands
The document details broad fiscal and regulatory privileges for the Company of Commerce, exempting imported shipbuilding materials from duties, prohibiting local authorities from impeding the venture, and authorizing forts and colonies in the Indies under strict governor approval. It also notes duties on goods imported and sales proceeds, plus defense funding. Concurrent items mention new commissions of the peace, a robbery, a suicide, a parricidal assault, a jail transfer, and soldiers disciplined in Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Indies
Portland
Europe
London
County of
Middleex
City
Liberty of
Westminster
s.Sanderson
Portugal Row
Lincoln’s Inn-Fields
Monmouth-Coaurr
Little Tarn- Stile
Holbourn
William Cradock
Marshal’s Court
Abercrombie
Montagu
Hyde Park
Halberts