Minutes of evidence of the Committee to consider the state of the linen trade in Great Britain and Ireland, given at twelve sessions held between 1 March and 12 May 1774.
Committee to consider the state of the linen trade in Great Britain and Ireland
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- Dates of Creation1774
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 volume
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A committee appointed to 'enquire into the present state of the linen trade in Great Britain and Ireland' had reported back to the House of Commons on 25 May 1773. The meetings of 1774, were concerned with increasing distress in the trade and emigration to America.
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