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Proclamation on New French Coines Current in Ireland 1714
Lords Justices and Council declare new French coin types the Lewis d Or, Half Lewis, Quarter Lewis and French silver pieces, set weight standards, rates in shillings, and penalties for misweighing and misuse. Provisions detail weights, allowances, and official custody of standards. Dated Dublin July 24 1714 with notes on subsequent mail from Madrid and Ceuta describing Moorish bombardment efforts and counteractions near Alcantara.
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Armagh
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Lewis
Fuly
Vincent Kidder
Duvlin
Her Majesty
Her Majesty's Court of Exchequer
Her Majestys Revenue
Council-Chamber
Dublin
Abercorn
W. Kildare
Cha, Feilding
Wo. Steuart
Sams Copping
C.é Neil
God Save the
Queen