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Historical Registry Excerpt on Early Bill Debates and Discussed Duties
The passage records detailed proceedings in the House of Commons on bills for new duties on beer ale strong waters tobacco and other goods and merchandise and discusses committee readings and resolutions. It notes calls for certain members to appear and mentions petitions from silk and mohair manufacturers and plans to prohibit certain button making. It also references measures to prevent the further growth of Popery and protect the Protestant interest.
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Commons
Great Britain
Peter Verduex
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