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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.

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