Daily Post in London, Middlesex

Keep Our Wool at Home to Safeguard Britain’s Trade

A a letter to the Daily Post argues that Britain must halt wool exports to France and Ireland to prevent economic ruin. It contends France profits from British wool, Britain loses vast sums yearly, and only by keeping wool at home can Britain blunt France’s and Spain’s influence, deter future aggression, and restore manufactories. It cites Count de Bonlaimiliers and Louis XIV to illustrate historical encouragements for French wool production and urges decisive government action. The piece warns that landowners and wool runners who sell abroad harm the country and calls for sturdy ministerial resolve and military readiness.