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The rates of merchandize, as settled by the Acts of 12. Car. II. cap.4. II Geo.I.cap.7. and subsequent acts of Parliament. With the duties and drawbacks Payable ON All Goods Imported, Exported, and carried Coastwise. Together With The Bounties, Premiums, and Allowances, ON Importation and Exportation. And Also A List of Goods Prohibited To BE Imported into, or Exported from Great Britain. Compiled, by order of the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs, by William Sims and Richard Frewin, Of the Long Room, Custom-House, London.
Sims, William.Date: M.DCC.LXXXII. [1782]- Books
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The British gauger: or, trader and officer's instructor, in the Royal revenue of the excise and the customs. Part I. Containing the necessary rules of vulgar and decimal arithmetic, and the whole Art of Practical Gauging, both by Pen and Rule; illustrated with a great Variety of curious and useful Examples. Part II. An Historical and Succinct account of all the laws relating to the excise, from the first Commencement thereof, to the present Time. To which are added, Tables of the Old and New Duties, Drawbacks, &c. on Beer, Ale, Spirits, Soap, Candles, &c. And a large and copious Index. Embellished with six folio copper plates, adapted to, and explanatory of the whole Work. By Samuel Clark.
Clark, Samuel, teacher of mathematics.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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Remarks on Sir John Anstruther's case.
Date: 1712?]- Books
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The present state of the literati: a satire.
Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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The great historical, geographical, genealogical and poetical dictionary; being a curious miscellany of sacred and prophane history. Containing, in short, the lives and most remarkable actions of the patriarchs, judges, and kings of the Jews; of the apostles, ... of popes, cardinals, bishops, &c. Of heresiarchs and schismaticks, ...; of emperors, kings, ... and great generals; of ancient and modern authors; of philosophers, inventors of arts, and all those who have recommended themselves to the world, ... Together with the establishment and progress both of religious and military orders, and the lives of their founders. As also, the fabulous history of the heathen gods and heroes. The description of empires, kingdoms, ... and other considerable places, both of ancient and modern geography; ... the religion, government, morals and customs of the inhabitants; the sects of Christians, Jews, ... and Mahometans ; the principal terms of arts and sciences; ... the statutes and laws; and withal, the history of general and particular councils, under the names of the places where they have been celebrated. The whole being full of remarks and curious enquiries, for the illustration of several difficulties in theology, history, chronology and geography. Collected from the best historians, chronologers and lexicographers; ... but more especially out of Lewis Morery, D.D. his eighth edition corrected and enlarged by Monsieur Le Clerc; in two volumes in folio. To which are added, by way of supplement, ... the lives, most remarkable actions, and writings of several illustrious families of our English, Scotch and Irish nobility, ... and most famous men of all professions, ...: as also, an exact description of these kingdoms; with the most considerable occurrences that have happened to this present time. ... The second edition revis'd, corrected and enlarg'd to the year 1688; by Jer. Collier, A.M.
Moréri, Louis, 1643-1680.Date: MDCCI [1701]- Books
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A letter to the hon. the Commissioners of His Majesty's customs; dedicated to the hon. the House of Commons: containing an account of the detection of frauds at the Custom-House which had been successfully carried on for Years by false Affirmations, (perjury) and their very remarkable Punishment: Some curious Queries and Letters to the Right Hon. the Lords of the treasury, and George Grenville, Esq; With a memorial on the occasion, Presented to the Right Hon. the Lords of the Treasury. drawn by Mr. Philipps who managed the printer's cause, and that of John Wilkes Esq; against Robert Wood Esq; under Secretary of State-Very proper for the Perusal of every Gentleman who would represent the true Spirit of any Affair, and not follow the dull lifeless Forms and Precedents of Law. Tu ne ... malis sed ... ... its. By William Stewardson.
Stewardson, William.Date: [1763]- Books
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A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England, from the establishment of the Saxons in Britain to the present time, illustrated by engravings Taken from the Most Authentic Remains of Antiquity. To which is Prefixed an Introduction, Containing a General Description of the Ancient Habits in Use Among Mankind, from the Earliest Period of Time, to the Conclusion of the Seventh Century. By Joseph Strutt. ...
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]-99- Books
Alehouses and good fellowship in early modern England / Mark Hailwood.
Hailwood, MarkDate: 2014- Books
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Act for making and establishing public keys or wharfs at Kingston upon Hull, For the better securing His Majesty's revenues of customs, and for the benefit of commerce in the port of Kingston upon Hull; for making a bason or dock, with reservoirs, sluices, roads, and other works, for the accommodation of vessels using the said port; and for appropriating certain lands belonging to His Majesty, and for applying certain sums of money out of His Majesty's customs at the said port, for those purposes; and for establishing other necessary regulations within the town and port of Kingston upon Hull. 1774.
Great Britain.Date: 1796- Books
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An Act to continue several laws relating to the opening and establishing certain free ports in the island of Jamaica; to the allowing the free importation of sago powder and vermicelli from His Majesy's colonies in North America; to the free importation of certain raw hides and skins from Ireland, and the British plantations in America; to the allowing the exportation of provisions, goods, wares, and merchandize, to certain places in North America, which are or may be under the protection of His Majesty's arms, and from such places to Great Britain and other parts of His Majesty's dominions; to the clandestine running of uncustomed goods, and preventing frauds relating to the customs; to the preventing the clandestine running of goods, and the danger of infection thereby; to the encouraging the growth of coffee in His Majesty's plantations in America to the preventing the committing of frauds by bankrupts; and to revive and continue several laws relating to allowing the exportation of certain quantities of wheat and other articles to His Majesty's sugar colonies in America; to the impowering His Majesty to prohibit the exportation, and restrai the carrying coastwise, of copper in bars, or copper in sheets; to the allowing a drawback of the duties on rum shipped as stores to be consumed on board merchant ships on their voyages; and to the allowing a bounty on the exportation of British corn and grain in neutral ships.
Great Britain.Date: 1781]- Books
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The new, impartial and complete history of England; from the very earliest period of authentic information, And most Genuine Records of Historical Evidence, to the end of the present year. Containing A Copious, Full, Accurate, Clear, Candid, Comprehensive, Impartial, Universal and Circumstantial History of Every Memorable Transaction, Interesting Event, Remarkable Occurrence, recorded in the Whole Annals of Great-Britain. With A Copious Account and circumstantial Detail of the Origin, Constitution, and Present State of this Kingdom, and of our various Conquests, Acquisitions, and Revolutions, in various Parts, at Home and Abroad. Also a Complete View of the Constitution, and political Establishments of Britain, its Laws, Institutions, Parliaments, Charters, Commerce, Arts, Sciences, Inventions, Civil, Ecclesiastical, Military and Naval Transactions, &c. Together with an Accurate Faithful Chronological Account of all The Kings and Sovereign Queens who have swayed the British Scepter, and other Illustrious Personages, who have rendered themselves conspicuous either by their Valour, their Patriotism, their Virtue, their Vice, or their Learning. The Whole Including every particular Circumstance worthy of Notice in the Annals of the British Empire, which can be supposed to come under the following Heads: War on Peace, Battles, Sieges, Blockades, Bombardments, Invasions, Usurpations, Revolutions, Rebellions, Sea-Fights, Expedititions, Insurrections, Attacks, Repulses, Ravages, Inroads, Reprisals, Crusades, Settlements, Devastations, Conquests, Defeats, Alliances, Negociations, Treaties, Surrenders, Conspiracies, Associations, Conventions, Plots, Massacres, Assassinations, Executions, Storms, Tempests, Shipwrecks, Famines, Dearths, Plagues, Mortalities, Inundations, Fires, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Institutions, Parliaments, Laws, Charters, Coronations, Discoveries, Colonies, Inventions, Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Literature, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military Government, &c. &c. Comprehending A Genuine Description of the Manners and Customs of the Times, And the State of the Nation during the Space of near Two Thousand Years. In which The Noble Structure of the British Constitution is traced from its original Foundation; and the Sources of all the great Events and Changes in these Kingdoms accounted for with the strictest Impartiality. Interspersed With valuable Reflections and Remarks, elucidating obscure Facts, rectifying former Difficulties, correcting the Errors of other Writers, and setting contested Circumstances in the clearest Light, by the most genuine historical Evidence. The Whole Tending to display the Patriotic Virtues of our Illustrious Ancestors, and to Inspire the Present Age with an Emulation of imitating their Glorious Examples. By Edward Barnard, Esq. Assisted by several gentlemen, who have made the History of this Country their Peculiar Study.
Barnard, Edward.Date: [1790?]- Books
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A law grammar: or, an introduction to the theory and practice of English jurisprudence. Containing rudiments and illustrations of 1. The laws of nature, 2. The law of God, 3. The Law Of Nations, 4. The Law Politic, 5. The Civil Law, 6. The Common Law, 7. The Law Of Reason, 8. General Customs, 9. Established Maxims, 10. The Roman Code, 11. The Canon Law, 12. The Marine Law, 13. The Military Law, 14. The Forest Law, 15. The Game Law, 16. The Statute Law, 17. The Municipal Law, 18. The Rights Of Persons, 19. The Rights Of Things, 20. Civil Injuries, 21. Modes Of Redress, 22. Crimes & Misdemeanors, 23. Modes Of Punishment, 24. The Courts Of Justice, 25. The Vocabula Artis, 26. A general index.
Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]- Books
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A law grammar; or, an introduction to the theory and practice of English jurisprudence. Containing Rudiments and Illustrations of 1. The Laws of Nature, 2. The Law of God, 3. The Law of Nations, 4. The Law Politic, 5. The Civil Law, 6. The Common Law, 7. The Law of Reason, 8. General Customs, 9. Established Maxims, 10. The Roman Code, 11. The Canon Law, 12. The Marine Law, 13. The Military Law, 14. The Forest Law, 15. The Game Law, 16. The Statute Law, 17. The Municipal Law, 18. The Rights of Persons, 19. The Rights of Things, 20. Civil Injuries, 21. Modes of Redress, 22. Crimes & Misdemeanors, 23. Modes of Punishment, 24. The Courts of Justice, 25. The Vocabula Artis, 26. A General Index.
Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]- Books
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The publican and spirit dealers' daily companion, or, plain and interesting advice to wine vault and public house keepers, On subjects of the greatest Importance to their own Welfare, and to the Health, Comfort, & Satisfaction Of Their Customers & Society At Large: By following the Directions and Receipts in this Work, they will save at least 25 per Cent. Monthly in their own Trade. Contents. Brewing and management of Beer, Ale, and Amber Making of all kinds of Compounds and British Wines Spirit, Wine, and Malt Licences Importation Duty on all Foreign and British Goods Excise on British Compounds Laws relating to Inn-Keepers Publicans, &c. Billetting of Soldiers Arts and Deceptions of Brokers &c. &c. &c. The Weight of all kinds of Spirits, with Sundry Gauge Tables for Butts and Casks of all dimensions, likewise comprising the various uses of Clark, Dring & Co and Quins Hydrometer & Thermometer.
Boyle, P. (Patrick), -1808?.Date: [1800]- Books
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A general treatise of the dominion of the sea: and a compleat body of the sea-laws: Containing What is most Valuable on that Subject in Antient and Modern Authors; And particularly the Antient Laws of the Rhodians and Romans; those of Oleron, Wisbuy, and other Countries; with Curious Notes and Observations. As also That Excellent Body of Sea Laws lately publish'd in France: With a Collection of Marine Treaties concluded during the last Century. Together with Several Discourses about the Jurisdiction and manner of Proceeding in the Admiralty of England, both in Criminal and Civil Matters, and Adjudg'd Cases in several Courts concerning Trade and Navigation. In all which are explain'd at large, the Laws and Customs of Merchants, and of the Courts in Cases of Bottomry, Insurances, Charter-Parties, Bills of Lading, Pyracy, and of Letters of Marque and Reprizal. To which is subjoin'd, An Appendix concerning the present State and Regulations of the Admiralty and Navy. The third edition, with large additions, and improvements. And a new appendix, containing several eminent lawyers opinions in important marine cases; a Comparison of the English and French Conduct in their Sea Affairs; an Essay concerning the Navy of England, taken from Mr. Pepis's, Mr. Burchet's, and other Authentick Memoirs; an Abstract of all the Acts of Parliament relating to the Marine; particularly, that for Establishing Articles and Orders for the Regulating and better Government of the Fleet, &c.
Justice, Alexander.Date: [1710?]- Books
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A general treatise of the dominion of the sea: and a compleat body of the sea-laws: Containing What is most Valuable on that Subject in Antient and Modern Authors; And particularly the Antient Laws of the Rhodians and Romans; those of Oleron, Wisbuy, and other Countries; with Curious Notes and Observations. AS Also That Excellent Body of Sea Laws lately publish'd in France: With a Collection of Marine Treaties concluded during the last Century. Together With Several Discourses about the Jurisdiction and manner of proceeding in the Admiralty of England, both in Criminal and Civil Matters, and Adjudg'd Cases in several Courts concerning Trade and Navigation. In all which are explain'd at large, the Laws and Customs of Merchants, and of the Courts in Cases of Bottomry, Insurances, Charter-Parties, Bills of Lading, Pyracy, and of Letters of Marque and Reprizal. To which is subjoin'd, An Appendix concerning the present State and Regulations of the Admiralty and Navy. The second edition, with large additions, and improvements, and a new appendix, containing several eminent lawyers opinions in important marine cases; a Comparison of the English and French Conduct in their Sea Affairs; an Essay concerning the Navy of England, taken from Mr Pepys's, Mr Burchet's and other Authentick Memoirs; an Abstract of all the Acts of Parliament relating to the Marine; particularly, that For Establishing Articles and Orders for the Regulating and better Government of the Fleet, &c.
Justice, Alexander.Date: [1709?]- Books
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Rates and tables, compiled and calculated for the use of merchants, revenue officers, and the public in general; in which the several articles of merchandize, subject to duty, or exempt therefrom, are alphabetically arranged, in a plain and easy Manner. Comprehending Also. The Net Duties and Drawbacks payable on all Goods, Imported, Exported, or carried Coastwise, As Established by the Consolidation Acts Of 27th Geo. 3, Cap. 13 and 32. To which are subjoined, Cables, Containing Calculations for every distinct Rate, Whereby may be seen at one View, The exact Sum (within the Twentieth Part of a Penny) To be Paid or Received, On any specific Quantity of Goods whatever. By Thomas Andrewes, of His Majesty's Customs, Bristol.
Andrewes, Thomas, active 18th century.Date: MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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An appeal to the world; or A vindication of the town of Boston, from many false and malicious aspersions contain'd in certain letters and memorials, written by Governor Bernard, General Gage, Commodore Hood, the Commissioners of the American Board of Customs, and others, an by them respectively transmitted to the British Ministry. Published by order of the town.
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803.Date: 1769- Books
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A new moral system of geography, Containing an account of the different nations ancient and modern: Their situation and climate - their rise and fall - their customs and manners; including, a description of each country, and their respective productions, by which commerce has been established, and society cemented for the good of mankind. Adorned with the dresses of each country.
Date: 1790- Pictures
A tally stick used to record a financial transaction between the British Exchequer and Barbados. Lithograph, 1835.
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A companion to the almanack for the year 1752, (with an account of time, and the difference of the old and new style) Containing, I. A curious account of the antient Britons, their Laws, Trade, Customs, &c. and a Table of each King's Reign from the Conquest; with the principal Events of the English History to his present Majesty. II. Correct Alphabetical Lists of the Peers of Great-Britain and Ireland, and of the British House of Commons; with their Places of Abode, the Posts they possess, &c. III. Complete and correct Lists of the Court and City-Offices. IV. The Military Roll, or the Establishments of the Land and Sea Forces. V. Lists of the publick Offices, Buildings, Halls of the several Companies, of the Churches, and other Places of publick Worship in London and Westminster. VI. The Rates of Hackney Coachmen, Chairmen, Carmen, and Watermen. Vii. An exact List of the Carriers and Stage Coaches. Viii. The Sovereign Princes of Europe, their Marriages and Issues. IX. Tables of the Weights and Measures used in Great-Britain; the several Prices of Wheat, by the Quarter, Sack, or Bushel, from 4l. to 17l. per Load; the Value of Foreign Gold and Silver Coins; also the Latitude and Longitude of the most noted Places in the World, as determined by astronomical Observation; and the Dividend and Transfer Days at the Bank and South-Sea House. To which are added, the arms of all the Peers of Great-Britain and Ireland, in 24 pages, beautifully engraved by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Printed on a proper Size to be bound up with all the Almanacks except Rider's.
Date: [1752]- Books
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A new and accurate history of South-America: Containing A particular Account of some Accidents leading to the Discovery of the New World; of the Discovery made by Columbus, and other Adventurers; of the several Attempts made to find out a North-East and North-West Passage; and what Parts of America are subject to the different European Powers. With a full description of the Spanish Provinces of Chili, Paraguay, Peru, and Terra Firma. Of Guiana; particularly of Surinam belonging to the Dutch, and of Cayenne belonging to the French; of Brazil, subject to the Crown of Portugal; of that Part of Paraguay possessed by the Jesuits, where they have established a New Monarchy; and of the various Nations of Indians throughout this extensive Territory: As also of all the most remarkable Islands adjacent to its Coasts. Including the Geographical, Natural, Political, and Commercial History of every Province: With the Religion, Manners, and Customs of the Inhabitants. With Dissertations on the British, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and Indian Settlements. By Mr. Rolt.
Rolt, Richard, 1724 or 1725-1770.Date: M.DCC.LVI. [1756]- Books
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A new and complete dictionary of trade and commerce: Containing a distinct explanation of the general principles of commerce; an accurate definition of its terms; an ample illustration of the laws and customs of all commercial states, with respect to mercantile affairs, in general; including the several treaties of commerce actually subsisting at this time between the different powers of Europe. A particular description of the different productions of art and nature, which are the basis and support of commerce; particularly distinguishing the growth, product, and manufactures of Great Britain and its colonies. An extract specification and valuation of all foreign coins, with easy concise tables for reducing them to the British standard. An historical and critical account of all public and private companies, and of all public banks and funds, with the nature of their securities. An abstract of the bye-laws and customs of all ports and harbours; with a description of the office and duty of consuls, agents, and other persons residing in foreign parts, for the protection of the commerce of their respective nations. Also observations on the present state of our foreign commerce, and of the new manufactures established and brought to perfection of late years in Great Britain, of which no account has hitherto been given in any other commercial dictionary. By Thomas Mortimer, Esq; His Majesty's Vice-Consul for the Austrian Netherlands.
Mortimer, Thomas, 1730-1810.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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A new dictionary of trade and commerce, compiled from the information of the most eminent merchants, and from the works of the best writers on commercial subjects, in all languages. Containing, among other Things, I. An Account of all the natural Productions, which are conducive to Trade, throughout the World. II. The different Manufactures established in each particular Country. III. Explanations of all the Terms used in Commerce. IV. Explanations of the principal Terms of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation, so far as they are connected with Trade. V. An exact Account of the Coins, Weights, and Measures in use throughout the World, reduced to the English Standard. VI. A Description of the Established Banks, Trading Companies, and Staple Commodities, of different Countries. Vii. The State of the British Trade, National Debt, Funds, Customs, Excise, and other Taxes. Viii. The Laws relative to Trade and Commerce. For the Use of the Merchants and Tradesmen of Great Britain, as well as of private Gentlemen. By Mr. Rolt, with the assistance of several eminent merchants.
Rolt, Richard, 1724 or 1725-1770.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A new dictionary of trade and commerce, compiled from the information of the most eminent merchants, and from the works of the best writers on commercial subjects, in all languages. Containing, among other Things, I. An Account of all the natural Productions, which are conducive to Trade, throughout the World. II. The different Manufactures established in each particular Country. III. Explanations of all the Terms used in Commerce. IV. Explanations of the principal Terms of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation, so far as they are connected with Trade. V. An exact Account of the Coins, Weights, and Measures in use throughout the World, reduced to the English Standard. VI. A Description of the Established Banks, Trading Companies, and Staple Commodities, of different Countries. Vii. The State of the British Trade, National Debt, Funds, Customs, Excise, and other Taxes. Viii. The Laws relative to Trade and Commerce. For the Use of the Merchants and Tradesmen of Great Britain, as well as of private Gentlemen. By Mr. Rolt, with the assistance of several eminent merchants. The second edition, with the addition of a new and accurate set of maps of the world, Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America, by Mr. Bowen.
Rolt, Richard, 1724 or 1725-1770.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]