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The question of wool truly stated. In which the facts are examined for and against the bill now depending in Parliament.
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: 1788
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Remarks on the English woollen manufactury for exportation, and necessity of preventing the Irish wool being run. As Presented at the Door of both Houses of Parliament.
Date: [1730]
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Address to the Society for the Improvement of British Wool; constituted at Edinburgh, on Monday, January 31, 1791. By Sir John Sinclair, Bart.
Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835.Date: M DCC XCI. [1791]
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Remarks on the enormous expence in the education of young men in the University of Cambridge; with a plan for the better regulation of the discipline of that University.
Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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An argument upon the woollen manufacture of Great Britain. Plainly demonstrating, that Ireland must be speedily imploy'd therein, as the only Means to Recover its Decay, and to Prevent its Ruin.
Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735]
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Some impartial thoughts on the woollen manufacturies, wherein the merits of the several pieces wrote on this subject within these few years are occasionally considered. With remarks upon Mr. Webber's scheme, and other Schemes for preventing the Exportation of British and Irish Wooll. By George-Andrew-Patrick-Briton.
Briton, George-Andrew-Patrick.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]
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Remarks on the English woollen manufactury for exportation, and necessity of preventing the Irish wool being run. Humbly Offered to the Consideration of both Houses of Parliament.
Date: 1730
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A short account of the state of our woollen manufacturies, from the Peace of Ryswick to this time. Shewing, Their Former Flourishing, and their Present Ruinous Condition; and that they always flourished when France could not get our Wool, but declined in Proportion to the Quantities of Wool Exported to them. To which is added an effectual scheme to prevent the exportation of our wool, by an universal registry.
Webber, Samuel.Date: M.DCC.XXXIX. [1739]
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An answer to the Woollen Draper's letter on the French treaty. Addressed to the people of England, but more especially to the woollen manufacturers.
G. P.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]
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Remarks on some maxims, peculiar to the ancient, as well as modern inhabitants of Ireland. With a seasonable hint to G---- B---n about the woollen-trade. In a letter from a gentleman in the county of Kerry, to his Friend in Dublin.
Hibernicus.Date: in the Year, 1730
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Plain dealing: or the whole method of wool-smuggling clearly discover'd, and the weakness of the laws in force, put in a clear light; with methods proposed, and humbly submitted to both Houses of Parliament, by Way of Amendments to the Wool Act, that may effectually prevent wool smuggling for the future, without Expences to the Government. By George Bridges, A Servant of his Majesty's.
Bridges, George, wool-comber.Date: [1744]
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To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations the following supplement to my essay on trade is most humbly offered.
Date: 1741?]
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A short and easy method of preventing the clandestine exportation of wool; to the mutual advantage of Britain and Ireland: Together with a proposal for obliging all foreign nations to contribute to the support of the British navy, by a duty upon the provisions of Ireland, without the least disadvantage to that kingdom, and to great advantage of the British commerce.
Date: M.DCC.XLV. [1745]
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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
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An account of the proceedings in Parliament (1666, 67, and 68,) between Dr. Cosins then Bishop of Durham, and the gentlemen freeholders of the county palatine of Durham, relating to their having Knights and burgesses to serve in Parliament.
Date: 1775?]
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An answer to Sir John Dalrymple's pamphlet, upon the exportation of wool. By Nathaniel Forster, D. D. Rector of All-Saints, Colchester, And Chaplain to the Countess Dowager of Northington.
Forster, Nathaniel, 1726 or 1727-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]
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Acts of Parliament now in force to prevent the exportation of wool, Wool-Fells, &c. and of the Tools and Utensils used in the Woollen Manufacture, from Great Britain and Ireland into Foreign Parts.
Great Britain.Date: 1777
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A letter to a Right Honourable Member of Parliament, demonstrating the absolute necessity of Great Britain's assisting the House of Austria; ... As also the safest and most practicable methods to put a stop to the exportation of our wooll [sic]. By an impartial hand.
Impartial hand.Date: 1742
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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?]
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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, manufactures, and fair traders, for whose ease and benefit this is designed. Salus Populi Suprema Lex.
Smith, Simon, active 1731-1739.Date: 1739
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Proposals for preventing the running of wool, and encouraging the woollen manufacture.
Date: MDCCXXXI. [1731]
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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 of 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.
Smith, Simon, active 1731-1739.Date: 1736
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A method to prevent, Without a register, the Running of wool from Ireland to France, and to Other Foreign Parts; In order to Re-Establish The Woolen Manufacture of England. Shewing, at the same Time, How to Raise a Fund, wherewith to Erect and Maintain such a Number of English Protestant Schools in Ireland, as the Legislature shall think proper; and also greatly to Encourage and Extend the Linen Manufacture of Ireland.
Great Britain. Parliament.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]
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Some thoughts worthy the serious attention of the greatest men, on the woollen manufacturies of England, to prevent their ruin before too late; ...
Webber, Samuel.Date: 1735
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Proposals for preventing the infamous and clandestine exportation of our wool and woollen yarn from Great Britain and Ireland, and to pay the interest of twelve millions. By George Bonell, gent.
Bonell, George.Date: 1762?]

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The question of wool truly stated. In which the facts are examined for and against the bill now depending in Parliament.

Remarks on the English woollen manufactury for exportation, and necessity of preventing the Irish wool being run. As Presented at the Door of both Houses of Parliament.

Address to the Society for the Improvement of British Wool; constituted at Edinburgh, on Monday, January 31, 1791. By Sir John Sinclair, Bart.

Remarks on the enormous expence in the education of young men in the University of Cambridge; with a plan for the better regulation of the discipline of that University.

An argument upon the woollen manufacture of Great Britain. Plainly demonstrating, that Ireland must be speedily imploy'd therein, as the only Means to Recover its Decay, and to Prevent its Ruin.

Remarks on the English woollen manufactury for exportation, and necessity of preventing the Irish wool being run. Humbly Offered to the Consideration of both Houses of Parliament.

An answer to the Woollen Draper's letter on the French treaty. Addressed to the people of England, but more especially to the woollen manufacturers.

Remarks on some maxims, peculiar to the ancient, as well as modern inhabitants of Ireland. With a seasonable hint to G---- B---n about the woollen-trade. In a letter from a gentleman in the county of Kerry, to his Friend in Dublin.

To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations the following supplement to my essay on trade is most humbly offered.

An account of the proceedings in Parliament (1666, 67, and 68,) between Dr. Cosins then Bishop of Durham, and the gentlemen freeholders of the county palatine of Durham, relating to their having Knights and burgesses to serve in Parliament.

An answer to Sir John Dalrymple's pamphlet, upon the exportation of wool. By Nathaniel Forster, D. D. Rector of All-Saints, Colchester, And Chaplain to the Countess Dowager of Northington.

Acts of Parliament now in force to prevent the exportation of wool, Wool-Fells, &c. and of the Tools and Utensils used in the Woollen Manufacture, from Great Britain and Ireland into Foreign Parts.

A letter to a Right Honourable Member of Parliament, demonstrating the absolute necessity of Great Britain's assisting the House of Austria; ... As also the safest and most practicable methods to put a stop to the exportation of our wooll [sic]. By an impartial hand.

Proposals for preventing the running of wool, and encouraging the woollen manufacture.

Some thoughts worthy the serious attention of the greatest men, on the woollen manufacturies of England, to prevent their ruin before too late; ...

Proposals for preventing the infamous and clandestine exportation of our wool and woollen yarn from Great Britain and Ireland, and to pay the interest of twelve millions. By George Bonell, gent.