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- [1757-1765] (Creation)
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28 leaves (2 items)
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GB 0096 MS 486 [1757-1765] Collection (fonds) 28 leaves (2 items) Possibly: Sykes , Joseph , 1723-1804 , iron merchant and Mayor of Hull
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All three items are bound in with the Goldsmiths' Library copy of the 'The case of the importation of bar-iron' in a volume lettered 'Bar-Iron. 1756. Tucker's Case & Ms. Reply' (1756) (G.L. Cat. 9142).
Manuscript copy of Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America, printed in 1757, possibly by Joseph Sykes, in response to The case of the importation of bar-iron (1756), written by the Reverend Josiah Tucker on behalf of the Iron Manufacturers of Great Britain. The volume also includes copies of 2 letters, of 29 April 1765, from Joseph Sykes in Hull to the Master Cutler [Sheffield], and of 1 May 1765 from David Barclay & Sons, London, linen merchants, to Mr [William] Dixon [in Sheffield], both concerning the debate on the import of American as opposed to Swedish iron and proposals for additional duty upon Swedish iron before the Board of Trade.The above items are bound with a printed version of The case of the importation of bar-iron (1756), by Josiah Tucker.
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English
8¾" x 5¼"
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The Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, University of London Library, holds a printed copy of Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America (1757) (Ref: G.L Cat. 9249).
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Aug 2001 Board of Trade Chemical elements David Barclay and Sons , linen merchants of London Dixon , William , fl 1765 , iron merchant Europe Iron Metals North America Northern Europe Sweden Sykes , Joseph , 1723-1805 , iron merchant and mayor of Hull Trade Tucker , Josiah , 1713-1799 , economist and political writer UK USA Western Europe Inorganic chemicals Chemicals London England
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All three items are bound in with the Goldsmiths' Library copy of the 'The case of the importation of bar-iron' in a volume lettered 'Bar-Iron. 1756. Tucker's Case & Ms. Reply' (1756) (G.L. Cat. 9142).
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Manuscript copy of Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America, printed in 1757, possibly by Joseph Sykes, in response to The case of the importation of bar-iron (1756), written by the Reverend Josiah Tucker on behalf of the Iron Manufacturers of Great Britain. The volume also includes copies of 2 letters, of 29 April 1765, from Joseph Sykes in Hull to the Master Cutler [Sheffield], and of 1 May 1765 from David Barclay & Sons, London, linen merchants, to Mr [William] Dixon [in Sheffield], both concerning the debate on the import of American as opposed to Swedish iron and proposals for additional duty upon Swedish iron before the Board of Trade.The above items are bound with a printed version of The case of the importation of bar-iron (1756), by Josiah Tucker.
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Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
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Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
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The Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, University of London Library, holds a printed copy of Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America (1757) (Ref: G.L Cat. 9249).
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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