Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Propose to Restrict Irish Wool Exports and Ship Registries

A historical proposal argues banning all wool exports from Ireland except on registered vessels and empowering customs officers to seize wool on any ship. It calls for repealing earlier exemptions that allowed Irish wool to reach foreign markets and suggests restricting imports of Irish woollen goods to boost Britain's woollen industry. The text also notes British merchants privately exporting Irish wool and seeks consideration to open all ports for related protections and benefits.