Two papers, each in a different hand, containing observations on the price of wheat and flour and its effect upon the price of bread, with reasons given for the fluctuations and suggestions for dealing with them, with particular reference to London, [1800-1801]. The items are enclosed in a wrapper, possibly sent by J. Williams (maybe the MP for Winchelsea), addressed to Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, Bt, Commissioner of H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth, dated and franked 14 Dec 1831.
Memoranda on the price of wheat and flour
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 611
- Dates of Creation
- 1800-1801, 1831
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 leaves and wrapper
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
On the 28 April 1801, the House of Commons appointed a Committee to 'consider acts relative to the Assize of Bread'.
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Acquisition Information
Bought from H Cummins in 1963.
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Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
9" x 7½"
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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