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Bill to extend Additional Duties on Beers Wines and Spirits
A lengthy notice recalls Parliament approval of heads of a bill to continue additional duties on beer ale strong waters tobacco and other goods. The report records no amendments and directs the Exchequer to present the heads to the Lord Lieutenant for transmission to Great Britain. London dated October 17 1717 notes stock changes and a fire office report listing numerous claimants for fire losses with insurances and rates. Aird flood of advertisements follow for cures and remedies with wide claims and prices from various vendors in London.
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