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London Corn Shortage Warns of Famine as Imports Fall
The Lord Mayor warned the Common Council that London faces a dire corn supply. Bread import from September to November 1772 fell to 14,1365 quarters, 11,945 fewer than the prior year, threatening famine without swift action. Report also notes hurricane deaths in Antigua and other ominous signs while Parliament delays prorogation.
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