Universal Register of Wool Proposal to curb export loss
Proposes a universal wool register in Britain and Ireland with a per pound duty to prevent export of raw wool into Worsted. Details a system to prevent abuse by officials, ensure independence, and require annual parliamentary inspection. Claims revenue could reach millions without taxes, penalties, or seizures, and asserts prior royal precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
James
William
Customs
William and
Mary
Woolf
Duton
Peter
Frances and Friction Over Trade Consequences of Poole Features
A fragmented excerpt discusses Frances and others seeking intercession for offenders, noting officers and merchants debating the impact of Poole features on national trade and value. It hints at penalties and discharges related to crimes and the Draper’s view on trade consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meels
Marth
Frances
Wooll
Liam
Port News From Spithead and Downs Feb 16
Port notices report ships arriving from Lisbon and the Downs including East India vessels as well as the Matilda and other small craft. Eastbound and Virginia cargo movements are listed with captains and ship names, highlighting a busy port day.
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Portsmouth
Spithead
West
Lisbon
Onslow
Balchen
Lenox
Maine
Colchester
Hewett
Downs
Dover
Arriv
Matilda
Blackwell
Beals
Angiv
Blackabed
Agateas Smith
Advice of Physicians Orders Ships for West Indies Vinegar
Reports from the era note ships bound for the West Indies ordered to carry extraordinary vinegar. Disputes over saltpetre quotas between government and company have been amicably settled. West India accounts are melancholy as bread and corn rise in price. A ship’s mate was arrested for piracy in Southwark and sent to Marshalsea after Admiralty inquiry. Smugglers and thefts spark legal moves. incidents of violence and theft recur, with figures like Eleanor Forster and others facing Newgate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West-Indies
India
Southwark
Admiralty
Marshalsea
John Pixley
Newgate
Norwich
Hin
Eleanor ‘Forster
Kent
Erpian
Ob & Collies
Court of Admiralty
Judge Penrice Rules On Liverpool Man Case
A lengthy hearing yields a court decision that the Liverpool man is guilty of ravi and not the cheese ship collier. On Saturday imports included Dunkirk brandy and various cargoes. exports to Fall India and New England noted. Market figures and exchange rates, including bonds and per cent annuities, are listed with bank circulations and government orders.
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Henry Penrice
Liverpool
Dunkirk
India
New England
C. Dito
Nuirier
Prem
Ditta S
Difcoune
Worthy Liverymen Nomination At Vintners Hall Meeting
A November 19 general meeting at Vintners Hall nomi nates The Right Hon Humbary Parsons Lord Mayor elect Sir Joan Bagnagp Alderman Sir Repert Gooscuart Alderman and A iee George Heartcore Alderman to represent London in the forthcoming election. Voters are urged to support gentlemen loyal to the king and constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londbri
Vintners Hall
Wedrefe
Humbary Parsons
Joan Bagnagp
Repert Gooscuart
George Heartcore
King George
Gitizens
Sale by the Candlemaker at the Birchin Lane Auction
A sale notice announces goods including fabrics and wearing apparel to be auctioned at Stohn Bell’s venue in Birchin Lane tomorrow afternoon. Items listed include shawls, waistcoats, silks, and various textiles, with prices and sale terms as set by the assignees of Mr Reisner.
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Marine Coffee-House
Birchinthane
Lnstant
James Defords
Funtridge
Mercer
George Ring
Norwich
Genoa
Dorch
Robert Kirke
K Martin
Ktrre
Marine
Goffge
Birchin-Lane
Arne
Padua
Ftorg
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Port New
Sc. Mary le-Bow
Cheapside
Oxford
London Bridge
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