45 results filtered with: Tariff - Great Britain
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Serious considerations on the several high duties which the nation in general, (as well as its trade in particular) labours under: with a proposal for preventing the running of goods, discharging the trader from any search, and raising all the publick supplies, by one single tax. By a well-wisher to the good people of Great Britain.
Decker, Matthew, Sir, 1679-1749.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]- Books
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Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America. In answer to a late pamphlet on that subject. Humbly submitted to ... the House of Commons, March 14, 1757.
Date: 1757]- Books
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An account of the total net produce paid into the Exchequer of the duties arising from the stamp revenue, that have amounted to Đ.1,000, or more, in the 4 quarters next preceding the 5th January 1792.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons.Date: 1792]- Books
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A letter from a merchant who has left off trade to a Member of Parliament. In which the case of the British and Irish manufacture of linnen, threads, and tapes, is fairly stated, and all the Objections against the Encouragement proposed to be given to that Manufacture fully answered.
Bindon, David, -1760.Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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A letter to the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, containing the argument in behalf of the Merchants, on a demand made by the Commissioners of the Customs, of the payment of duties on goods that have wholly perished or suffered damage after their arrival in port, but before landing.
Crichton, Wm. (William).Date: printed in the year MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- Books
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New and complete tables of the net duties payable, and drawbacks allowed, on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into, exported from, and carried coastwise in, Great Britain, agreeable to the act of the 27th Geo. III. called the consolidation-act, and corrected to the year 1792. With the bounties, drawbacks, and allowances, on goods exported; and the bounties, premiums, &c. in the different fisheries. Also a table of the duties payable in the excise; drawbacks on exportation, and the bounties and allowances made from the said duties. And tables of the duties of package and scavage, payable in the port of London to the city of London by Aliens. To which are added, a table of the duties payable on goods imported into the united states of America, by act of congress, 1792: and the rates of fees, coins, and tonnage, by the act for the collection of the said duties, and by the act for laying a tonnage on vessels. With an alphabetical list of the duties payable on goods at the sound. And teh rules, regulations, and rates, of pilotage, for the ports and harbours of Norway.
Steel, David.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
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The case of the importation of bar-iron, from our own Colonies of North America; Humbly recommended to the Consideration of the present Parliament, by the Iron Manufacturers of Great Britain.
Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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The principle of the commutation-act established by facts. By Francis Baring, Esquire.
Baring, Francis, Sir, 1740-1810.Date: 1786- Books
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A letter from a merchant who has left off trade, to a Member of Parliament. In which the case of the British and Irish manufacture of linen, threads, and tapes, is fairly stated; and all the Objections against the Encouragement proposed to be given to that Manufacture, fully answered.
Bindon, David, -1760.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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Sir Matthew Decker's Essay on the causes of the decline of foreign trade; its effects on the value of land; and the means to restore both. Printed in the Year M,DCC,XL. In which the Impolicy of High Duties, the Necessity of Free Ports, and French Commerce, are Impartially Considered.
Decker, Matthew, Sir, 1679-1749.Date: [1787?]- Books
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Memorial for the linen-manufacturers of Scotland.
Date: 1745]- Books
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Memoirs of Count Tariff, &c.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: [1713]- Books
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The duty of paying custom, and the sinfulness of importing goods clandestinely; and of buying the goods that are so imported.
Date: 1731- Books
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The question considered, whether wool should be allowed to be exported, when the price is low at home, on paying a duty to the public? By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart. Also, An answer to Sir John Dalrymple's pamphlet upon the exportation of wool. By Nathaniel Forster, D. D. Chaplain to the Countess Dowager of Northington.
Forster, Nathaniel, 1726 or 1727-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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A letter from a grower of long combing wool, to the manufacturers of that valuable staple.
Cheplin, Thomas.Date: 1782- 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
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An essay presented; or a method humbly proposed, to the consideration of the honourable the members of both Houses of Parliament: By an English Woolen Manufacturer, To Pay the National Debts, without a new Tax, to in large Trade in general, by Reviving and Securing for Time to come, the British Woolen Exportation Trade, and preventing the Running of Brandy, Tea, &c. in; And to improve all waste uncultivated Lands, within his Majesty's British Dominions.
Webb, Daniel.Date: 1744- Books
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The evasion of payments due to the state on account of customs and excise, considered in a discourse on Exod. xx. 15. Thou shalt not steal.
Date: M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]- Books
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The question considered, whether wool should be allowed to be exported, when the price is low at home, on paying a duty to the public? By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart.
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- 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]