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Some considerations on the importation and exportation of beaver; with remarks on the hatter's case
Date
1731
Dimensions1 textual record ; 33.5 x 21 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Advertising Media
Origin
London ?, Greater London ?, England, Europe
Object NumberS001/B3.2,1.6
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentDocument criticizing the Hat Act passed in 1732 by the Parliament of Great Britain, which, based on the mercantilist theory, was aimed at controlling the production, sale and export of hats made from beaver pelts from North America.NotesSource of title: based on the title of the document.
Immediate source of acquisition: purchased from Harry L. Stern on March 14, 1995.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
General notes: photocopy available.
Immediate source of acquisition: purchased from Harry L. Stern on March 14, 1995.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
General notes: photocopy available.
Status
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To the Honourable the Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses, now assembled in Parliament. The humble propositions of William Ball, alias Bennet, Gent. concerning the forts of this Kingdome. With some other Considerations of State.
1641
S001/B2.1,4.1
A serious call to the Corporation of London, to address His M[ajest]y to remove from his Councils and Person forever Weak, and wicked M-----s, &c. Humbly adress'd to the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council and Liverymen of the said City
[ca 1755]
S001/B3.3,7.1
La Question Riel : opinion de leurs grandeurs Mgr Taché et Mgr Laflèche
March 13, 1886
S001/C5.1,1.1
The Matter of Fact A la Mode de France : or the Case stated After the French Manner, In Relation ot the Alliance proposed by the Two Crowns of England and France, With the States of the United Netherlands with Rational Reflections thereon, In a Letter From a Burgher of Amsterdam, to his Friend in the Campagne, Dated January 30. 1630. Englished from the French Copy.
January 30, 1630
S001/B2.1,4.7
An Act for repealing the Duties now payable upon Bever Skins imported, and for granting other Duties in lieu thereof; and for granting certain Duties upon the Exportation of Bever Skins and Bever Wool; and for taking off the Drawback allowed on the Exportation of such Skins
1764
S001/B3.2,1.8
By the King. A Proclamation Prohibiting the Importation of EARTHEN WARE
December 15, 1676
S001/B2.2,1.3
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