London and Liverpool Tobacco Makers Demand Tobacco Excise Repeal
A 1790 London Common Hall meeting declares opposition to excise laws affecting tobacco and snuff. It urges Parliament to repeal the Tobacco Act, appoints a committee to coordinate with other towns, and thanks local leaders for their support. Similar resolutions echo in Liverpool and Bristol meetings urging repeal and collaboration with London.
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London
John Sawbridge
Watkin Lewes
Nathaniel Newnham
Brook Watson
Orveren
Manchester Meeting Denounces Excise Laws and Calls for Action
A February 2 1799 gathering in Manchester voiced strong opposition to the Excise Laws. Delegates urged constitutional rights, warned of trade harm, and resolved to form a county committee to oppose further excise measures and publish resolutions in newspapers.
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Brea
Evens Com
Cial
Bron
Iwancheter
Cisistorenf
Worral
Bir
Josvhen
James Ackers
Gseer
Lex
the Waik
East Ab
Nathan Crompton
Natha
Iea
Samuel Jachkson
James Lie
Wager
John Poste
William Rawinska
Joan Sylveter
Darwell
Rochrd Walker
Charles Taylor
Cooper
Jotn Simpson
Rest Festa
Wichington
V.'r Whitaker
Tino. Pichardson
Robers
Kemp
Vobicco
Snutt
Tobacco Excise Protest Meeting in London
A 19th century meeting of tobacco and snuff manufacturers in London argues against the Excise on tobacco. They deem the tax intolerable and unlawfully burdensome, calling for repeal and warning of future general excise increases. The group plans to petition Parliament and appeal to the public for support.
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Manchester
London
Westminster
Southwark
Mandador
Westhunster
Common Council Proceedings In New Sarum January 17g0
The City of New Sarum records that tobacco and snuff manufacturers face excise restrictions from recent sessions. The council urges MPs William Hef Pig and William Henry Beavese to seek repeal and oppose future excise expansions. Proceeds copy is sent to Wellam Duffey and William Kensy Souverie for publication in Salisbury Journal and General Evening Post.
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William Hef Pig
William Henry Beavese
Wellam Duffey
Wilion Kensy Souverie
Salisbury Journal
General Evening Post
Turner
Tobacco Manufacturers in Scotland Seek Relief from New Excise Act
The Jolé wing LETTER from the Manufacturers of Tobacco in Scotland to Members of Parliament laments the oppression caused by the late Excise Act. It argues the act imposes arbitrary manufacture rules, imposes unforeseen penalties, and fails to reduce duties or achieve its aims, calling for relief and reform.
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Mainchester
Muniafacturers of Tobacco
Scotland
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Commissioners of Excise
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John Alexander
James Rankin
Alexander Hamilton
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