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Baskett, Thomas (d. 1761) [An Act for permitting Tea to be exported to Ireland, and His Majesty's Plantations in America, without paying the Inland Duties...]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00400 Author/Creator: Baskett, Thomas (d. 1761) Place Written: London, England Type: Pamphlet Date: 1748 Pagination: 11 p. ; 29 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Records this tea law passed by Parliament on 10 November 1747 in its entirety. Baskett was the printer.

Baskett, Thomas, ?-1761
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

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