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The lords protest, November 18, 1740. To which is added, considerations upon the embargo laid on provision of victual. Also the protests of Dec. 8. and 9. Jan. 28. and Feb. 3.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords.Date: Printed in the Year 1741- Books
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The golden fleece: or the trade, interest, and well-being of Great Britain considered. With remarks on the present decay of our woollen manufactures, and the Impending Dangers that Threaten this Kingdom, by suffering (or conniving at) the Illegal Exportation of British and Irish Wool, and Woollen Goods thoroughly Manufactured in Ireland, to Foreign Parts. Likewise Heads for a Bill, to put an Effectual Stop to this Matchless Evil, so injurious to both King and Country. To which is added, A Scheme, or Proposal, for taking away those Burthensome Duties on Leather, Soap, Candles, Painted Silks, and Starch, which raise Net, but 473,427 l. and yet cost the Subject at least Three times as much; and to Replace the like Sum, by a small Duty on Wool; also to employ the same Officers in the Service of their Country, to Register the Wool of Great Britain and Ireland; by which Alteration, the following Proposal will clearly demonstrate, That no Rank or Condition of Men will pay One Shilling, where they now pay Ten, by the aforesaid Duties on Leather, Soap, Candles, &c. and at the same time, add many Millions Sterling Yearly to the Trade of the Nation. Submitted to the Consideration of Parliament, as also the Landlords, Tenants, Manufacturers, and Fair Traders, for whose Ease and Benefit this is designed.
Smith, Simon, active 1731-1739.Date: 1737- Books
Strategy II : the North West of the 1970s / North West Economic Planning Council.
North West Economic Planning Council (Great Britain)Date: 1968- Books
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The vast importance of the herring fishery, &c. to these kingdoms: as respecting the national wealth, our naval strength, and the Highlanders. In three letters, addressed to a Member of Parliament.
Lockman, John, 1698-1771.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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Reasons for encouraging the manufacture of British sail-duck, and the growth of hemp and flax in Great-Britain.
Date: 1720?]- Books
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The querist, containing several queries, proposed to the consideration of the public. By the Right Reverend Dr. George Berkley, Lord Bishop of Cloyne. To which is added, by the same author, A word to the wise: or, an exhortation to the Roman Catholic clergy of Ireland.
Berkeley, George, 1685-1753.Date: 1750- Books
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An address to John Sawbridge, Richard Oliver, Frederick Bull, and George Hayley, Esquires, representatives in Parliament for the City of London. With proposals, For the better Regulation of bankers and brokers, And for securing the Property of the Fair Trader from Swindlers and sharpers, By restraining, within proper Bounds. Public auctions, also, a scheme For establishing a loan bank Similar to the Lombard at Amsterdam, being the most effectual Means for relieving, aiding, and supporting public credit, and for rescuing the Oppressed from the Fangs of the abandoned and unrelenting hard-hearted usurer. By Walsingham Collins, Of London, Merchant.
Collins, Walsingham.Date: M,DCC,LXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The policy of the tax upon retailers considered: or, a plea in favour of the manufacturers.
Gray, John, 1724-1811.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The elements of commerce, and theory of taxes.
Tucker, Josiah, 1712-1799.Date: 1755]- Books
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An essay on publick industry: or a scheme humbly offered for the increase of our manufactures, the suppression of monopolies, the Suppression of Monopolies, Extending Trade and Commerce, Improvement of Lands, and Providing for the Poor of this Kingdom, without Burthening of Parishes. With An Expedient for Answering the Exigencies of the Government, without Publick Lotteries. And a proposal for payment of the national debts.
Date: 1724- Books
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The golden fleece: or the trade, interest, and well-being of Great Britain considered. With remarks on the rise, progress, and present decay of our woollen manufactures, Also An Estimate of this Valuable Trade, fairly and clearly stated, and the great Proportion given up Yearly to Foreigners, By Suffering (or Conniving at) the illegal Exportation of British and Irish Wool, and Woollen Goods throughly Manufactured in Ireland, to Foreign Parts. Likewise Heads for a Bill, to put an effectual Stop to this matchless Evil, so injurious to both King and Country. To which is added, a Scheme, or Proposal, For taking away many burthensome Duties on some of the most Essential Necessaries in Life, viz. Leather, Soap, Candles, Painted Silks, and Starch, by replacing the like Sum, in Lieu of the said Taxes, on a small Duty on Wool, and to replace those Officers, that at this Time are employed on Leather, Soap, Candles, &c. to register the Wool of Great Britain and Ireland; by which Alteration, our Woollen Manufactures may be afforded cheaper than at present, thro' every Hand they pass, 'till they arrive at Foreign Markets, and no Condition of Men will pay One Shilling, where they now pay Ten, on Account of the several Taxes beforementioned, and at the same Time, add many Millions yearly to the Trade of the Nation. Submitted to the Consideration of Parliament, as also the Landlords, Tenants, Manufacturers, and fair Traders, for whose Ease and Benefit this is designed.
Smith, Simon, active 1731-1739.Date: 1736]