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Crowned efforts against excise in Southwark and London trade
Merchants, traders, and inhabitants of Southwark meet to oppose any new Excise or extension of Excise Laws. A 21-member committee is to press MPs in Parliament, urging unity and lawful action to protect trade and liberties. London grocers join in backing the stance, citing harm to commerce and the rights of the kingdom. Also reports ship movements, storms, and weather related delays affecting cargoes and sea routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwark
House of Commons
City of
London
Chapmen
Thomas and Mary of
Norman
Gallipoly
Bristol
Bay of Gibraltar
Cadiz
Langlois
Charente
Dunkirk
Penzance
Paddington
St. Christopher’s
South
Newington
Kingsland
Smith
John
Constant
Edward Clampet
Sarah
John Brock
England
Holland
Molley
William Clotterbook
Rotterdam
Amity
Benjamin Mellith