Woollen industry must stand against linen threat, nation at stake
A Feb 12 essay warns that restricting woollen goods to aid linen would ruin Britain’s most valuable manufacture. It argues wool comes from home-grown inputs, supports tenants and labor, and sustains 10000 sheep on English lands. It condemns importing linen and smuggling, urging landowners to oppose prohibitive duties and defend the woollen trade.
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Craven Stakes at Newmarket March 1774 Card
At Newmarket on March 1 1774 the Craven Stakes subscription list closes with entries for two year olds through aged horses. Notable matchups include Sir C Bunbury's Giantess versus Mr Fox's Cunegonde and Lord Grosvenor's Evergreen against Lord Farnham's Contract with 200 guineas sweepstakes for colts and fillies from the Ditch in. Numerous named horses and breeders are listed with weight allowances and half forfeits. crossings forbidden.
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Antinous
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Elonfa
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Sir C. Sedley
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Lucretia
Clermont
Fireaway
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Priestess
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