Delegates form county wide committee over cider tax repeal
A Taunton meeting of Somerset notables on Oct 4 1763 established a general committee to pursue a repeal of the late act taxing Cyder and Perry. They lay out meetings, a seven member business committee, and instruction to MPs Sir Charles Kenys Tynte and Thomas Prowse. A clerk, Mr George Warry, is appointed to manage correspondence.
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Abraham Isaac Elion, Bart
Cyder and Perry
Charles Kenys Tynte, Bart
Thomas Prowse
George Warry
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Night Burglary At Cheewin Pitched Ladders And Robbery
Nighttime burglars attempted to break into Rotire Pigott’s dwelling near Newport by fixing ladders to windows and smashing glass. The same villains allegedly broke open a lodge in Mr Pigott’s Park. A servant boy was seized and robbed between Chewkin and Newport. A reward of 100 pounds is offered for information leading to convictions, 20 pounds for surrender with evidence. Letter to Sir John Fielding in London will be attended to.
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Postscript to the Printer on Norfolk Excis e Dispute
A reader rebuts CrITO on Norfolk Grand Jury over cider duties, arguing excise penalties hit private families hardest. The author challenges fairness of taxing cider, cites orchard costs, Devon vs Norfolk burden, and details the compounding scheme for cider makers. He notes regional production strains and urges relief or exemption for cider makers and their households.
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