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An essay on the causes of the decline of the foreign trade, consequently of the value of the lands of Britain, and of the means to restore both. Begun in the year 1739. By Sir Matthew Decker.
Decker, Matthew, Sir, 1679-1749.Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Books
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The present state of the nation: particularly with respect to its trade, finances, &c. &c. addressed to the King, and both Houses of Parliament
Knox, William, 1732-1810.Date: M,DCC,LXIX. [1769]- Books
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The interest of the merchants and manufacturers of Great Britain, in the present contest with the colonies, Stated and Considered.
Knox, William, 1732-1810.Date: M,DCC,LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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An account of a scheme for preventing the exportation of our wool, where the Particulars of it are set forth, and the Methods of putting it in Execution exemplified. To which is added, an examination of a scheme offered by another hand, shewing the Defects and mischievous Consequences of it; as also Several material Extracts from Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Brewster, concerning the Consequences of the Woollen Trade, and the fatal Effects arising to this Nation from the Exportation of our Wool. Dedicated to the Hon. the House of Commons. By Samuel Webber.
Webber, Samuel.Date: 1741- Books
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Book-Keeping methodiz'd: or, a methodical treatise of merchant-accompts, according to the Italian form. Wherein, the theory of the art is fully explained, and reduced to Practice, by Variety of suitable Examples in all the Branches of Trade. To which is added, a large appendix, Containing, I. Descriptions and Specimens of the Subsidiary Books used by Merchants. II. Monies and Exchanges, the Nature of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Bills of Parcels. III. Precedents of Merchants Writings, peculiar to England, Scotland, and common to both. IV. The Commission, Duty, and Power of Factors. V. A short History of the Trading Companies in Great Britain, with an Account of her Exports and Imports. VI. The Produce and Commerce of the Tobacco Colonies; with a Specimen of the Accompts usually kept by the Storekeepers. Vii. A Dictionary, explaining the abstruse Words and Terms that occur in Merchandize. By John Mair, A.M.
Mair, John, 1702 or 1703-1769.Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Books
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The British merchant: containing the sentiments of the most eminent and judicious merchants of the city of London, concerning the trade and commerce of these kingdoms; more particularly that which related to France, Spain and Portugal. ... Originally compos'd by a body o merchants ... and publish'd by Mr. Charles King, ... Now re-publish'd compleat, with improvements.
King, Charles, fl. 1721.Date: 1748- Books
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Anno regni Georgii III. Regis Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ & Hiberniæ, secundo. At the parliament begun and holden at Westminster, the nineteenth day of May, anno Dom. 1761. in the first year of the reign of ... George the Third, ... King, Defender of the Faith, &c. And from thence continued by several prorogations to the third day of November following; ...
Great Britain.Date: 1763- Books
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A short account of the late application to Parliament made by the merchants of London upon the neglect of their trade: with the substance of the evidence thereupon; as sum'd up by Mr. Glover.
Date: M.DCC.XLII. [1742]- Books
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Queries concerning the conduct which England should follow in foreign politics in the present state of Europe. Written in October, 1788. By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart. One of the Barons of excuequer in Scotland.
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.Date: M.D.CC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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An essay towards deciding the important question, whether it be a national advantage to Britain to insure the ships of her enemies? Addressed to the Right Honorable [sic] Henry Pelham, Esq; By the author of A letter from a bystander.
Morris, Corbyn, 1710-1779.Date: [1747]- Books
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An essay on the causes of the decline of the foreign trade, consequently of the value of the lands of Britain, and on the means to restore both.
Decker, Matthew, Sir, 1679-1749.Date: M,DCC,LVI. [1756]- Books
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Observations on trade, and a publick spirit. and a Publick Spirit. Shewing, I. That all trade ought to be in common, and the Danger of Monopolies. II. That the Abuse of it, by Publick Companies, was the Origin of Stock-Jobbing. III. Of the Deceits arising from the Encouragement of Projectors, Lotteries, and other Cheats. IV. Of the general Benefit of Trade. V. Of the Selling of Places, Corruptions in Elections of Members, in the Law, in the Commission of the Peace, and Select Vestries. VI. The advantages of a publick spirit, and wherein it consists. Written by Thomas Baston, Esq;
Baston, Thomas.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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A dissertation on the present conjuncture; particularly with regard to trade. By a merchant of Bristol.
Merchant of Bristol.Date: 1739- Books
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Reflections on the prohibition act: wherein the necessity, usefulness and value of that law, are evinced and demonstrated. In answer to a letter on that subject, from a gentleman concern'd in trade.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: Printed in the Year, MDCCVIII. [1708]- Books
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A plan of the English commerce. Being a compleat prospect of the trade of this nation, as well the home trade as the foreign. Humbly offered to the consideration of the King and Parliament. The second edition. To which is added, an appendix, containing a view of the increase of commerce, not only of England, but of all the Trading Nations of Europe since the Peace with Spain. The whole containing Several Proposals, entirely New, for Extending and Improving our Trade, and Promoting the Consumption of our Manufactures, in Countries wherewith we have Hitherto had no Commerce.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1730- Books
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The general shop book: or, the tradesman's universal director. Being a most useful and necessary compendium to lie upon the counter of every shopkeeper, whether Wholesale or Retail, in Town or Country. Comprehending and Explaining The Domestic and Foreign Trade of Great Britain and the Plantations, whether carried on by Companies or private Persons; and the several Trades and Professions exercised at home; the various Commodities and Manufactures exported and imported to and from the different Countries of the World; the Course of Exchange, the Ballance of Trade, the Business of the Custom-House and Water-Side, Invoices, Entries, Insurances, Bottomree, Coins, Weights, Measures, &c. Likewise, The Distance of all the Market Towns in England, from London, their Fairs and Markets, the Inns where their Carriers and Coaches put up, and the Days they come in and go out. With a Map of the Roads, a Plan of London, a Chart of the Sea Coast, and many other useful Particulars.
Date: M,DCC,LIII. [1753]- Books
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A treatise on trade: or, the antiquity and honour of commerce. Shewing How Trade was esteemed by the Egyptians, Jews, Greeks, and Romans, and on what Footing of Worship it stands with us. Addressed to the country-gentlemen of England.
Perry, William, -1757.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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An address to the merchants of Great-Britain: or, a review of the conduct of the administration, with regard to our trade and navigation: shewing how the trading interest have been impos'd upon by the enemies of the ministry: With A Justification of the Convention concluded between Great-Britain and Spain. By a merchant retir'd.
Merchant retir'd.Date: [1739?]- Books
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Observations on the manners and customs of Italy, : with remarks on the vast importance of British commerce on that continent; also, particulars of the wonderful explosion of Mount Vesuvius, taken on the spot at midnight, in June, 1794, when the beautiful and extensive city of Torre del Greco was buried under the blazing river of lava from the mountain; likewise, an account of very many extraordinary cures produced by a preparation of opium, in a variety of obstinate cases, according to the practice in Asia; with many physical remarks collected in Italy, well deserving the attention of most families. / By a gentleman authorised to investigate the commerce of that country with Great-Britain.
Brooke, N.Date: 1798- Books
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A concern for trade, And the various consequences; relating to The Encrease and Decrease, and the equal and unequal Circulation of trade. Also remarks on the Bill, intitl'd, A Bill to amend and render more effectual the Laws in Being for the Preservation of the publick Roads. Shewing, the many Inconveniences which must attend Inland Traders, &c. should the said Bill pass into a Law. By John Newball.
Newball, John, active 1730-1748.Date: [1746?]- Books
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State of the trade of Great Britain in its imports and exports, progressively from the year 1697: also of the Trade to each particular Country, during the above Period, distinguishing each Year. In two parts. With a preface and introduction, Setting forth the Articles whereof each Trade consists. By Sir Charles Whitworth, Member Of Parliament.
Whitworth, Charles, Sir, approximately 1721-1778.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The trade with France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, considered: with some observations on the treaty of commerce between Great Britain and France.
Date: M.DCC.XIII. [1713]- Books
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A plan of the English commerce. Being a complete prospect of the trade of this nation, as well home as foreign. In Three Parts. Containing, among many Others, the following Curious Particulars; viz. Of the Rise, Growth, and Increase of the English Commerce, together with its Present State, more especially of that Part which relates to the Woollen Manufacture. A View of the English Trade, as it respects The Exportation, The Importation, The Re-Exportation, and Home Consumption. A solid Inquiry into the Question, Whether our Trade is decreased, or not? Of the English Improvements in Trade, upon the Inventions of other Nations, and the Increase of our Commerce on these Improvements; and of the Improvements likewise made upon our own Product. A Proposal for exterminating the Pirates of Tunis, Tripolt, Algier, and Sallee. With a Scheme for restoring the antient Commerce on the North and Northwest Coast of Africa. A Proposal for the Increase of Commerce upon the Western Coast of Africa, the Coast of Guiney from Sicra Leon to the Coast and Gulph of Benin. And Another for the Increase of Commerce on the East Coast of Africa. A Proposal for turning the Whole Trade for Naval Stores from the East Country, and Norway and Sweden, to our own Colonies, without putting the Government to the dead Charge of Bounty-Money on that Importation. Humbly offer'd to the consideration of King and Parliament. By the late ingenious Mr. Daniel De Foe.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: M.DCC.XLIX. [1749]- Books
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Reflections on the general utility of inland navigation to the commercial and landed interests of England; with observations on the intended canal from Birmingham to Worcester, and some strictures upon the opposition given to it by the proprietors of the Staffordshire canal.
Publicola.Date: [1798?]- Books
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A brief examination into the increase of the revenue, commerce, and manufactures, of Great Britain, from 1792 to 1799. By George Rose, Esq.
Rose, George, 1744-1818.Date: 1799