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Bill Delayed then Dropped in Early 18th Century Session
The document details delayed consideration of a bill by the Grand Committee regarding Claires, with further petitions heard. It notes disarming the Highlands bill and excise fraud bill, and Walter Bacon reporting expiring laws. Resolutions favored continuing silk incentives, duty removals, fur imports, and insurer damages, while other provisions were kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Clerkenavell
Claires
Achary Peare
D. D
St. Martins
Scotland
Commissioners of the Excise
Walter Bacon
George