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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
Date
1764
Dimensions1 textual record ; 31.6 x 19.6 cm
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object NumberS001/B3.2,1.8
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentAct issued during the third session of the twelfth Parliament of Great Britain, in the reign of George III (1738-1820). The document describes measures aimed at repealing the import duties currently payable on beaver pelts and replacing them with other duties. NotesSource of title: based on the title of the document.
Statement of responsibility: printed in London by Mark Baskett.
Physical description: 2 pages.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
Statement of responsibility: printed in London by Mark Baskett.
Physical description: 2 pages.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
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