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Hemp and hemp trade and parliamentary proceedings in 18th century Parliament
The record notes a March 22 vote on a petition by merchants trading to Virginia New England and the Plantations with a bill to encourage importing hemp flax and deal boards plus an Lords bill on Ireland's dependency read third time. A grand committee considers repealing parts of an Act for shipping and navigation as Gloucester clothiers protest French woollen exports. A writ is ordered March 24 to elect a burgess for Lewes.
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