Engrossers of Grain Scarcity and Market Controls
Agrícola laments monopolies on grain and calls for a law to limit price and curb engrosing to ease famine fears. He argues public interest justifies price limits, restricts distillers, and exposes market abuses by brewers and traders. The letter cites Parliament, judges, and potential measures to protect the poor and stabilize markets.
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Queen Anne
Agricola
Estates of Francis Cottington Auctioned at White Hart
Auction notice for four estates in three lots to be sold at the White Hart Tavern Holborn on Friday December 23 at twelve. Lot 1a covers two farms near Gravesend Kent totaling 348 acres with marsh and arable land. Rent £32 1s. Lot 1b comprises Bodman lands near Chalk Turnpike with 219 acres and coppice. Rent £15 1s. Lot 2, Freemantle Park near Kingfeeder Hampshire, 104 acres park and 316 acres adjoining farmland. Crown rent £41 10s. Lot 3 Braham Lodge near Bruton Somerset, 447 acres arable, meadow and pasture plus 600 acres woods. Crown rent £1 1s. 0d. references to leases, rents, and agents Huneridge Stagg Stock and Land Brokers and Mr Jenkinson.
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Francis Cottington
Gravesend
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John Bodman
Chalk
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Edward Mastin
Bodmans
Higham
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County of Hants
Braham Lodge
Bruton
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John Kill
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Huneridge, Stagg
Cornhill
Jenkinson
Hiart Square
Hoxton
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