Reasons against making any increase to the Duty upon Tea, February 21, 1795
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Dates
- Creation: February 21, 1795
General
Letter from William Devaynes to William Pitt and enclosed remonstrance concerning duties levied upon tea. Written from Dover Street, London, 2 pages (1 sheet), docketed. Indicates the Company will call a special meeting to oppose the bill if proceeding. Remonstrance indicates the duty will encourage smuggling (Swedes, Danes, French, Dutch, Americans), providing details, and reduce British exports, providing statistics.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository