Description: AN ACT FOR IMPORTING SALT TFROM EUROPEinto thePROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA IN AMERICA Whereas the River Delawar (sic) Bay, and Coast of the Province of Pensilvania (sic) in America, and the Seas adjoining are very commodiously situated for carrying on of the Fishing Trade, and they abound with great Quantities of Shad, Sturgeon, Bass, and several other kinds of Fish, which may be watched and cured, and whereby the Trade of Great Britain and the Inhabitants of the said Province would reap considerable Benefit, which would enable the said Inhabitants to purchase more of the British Manufactures for their Use, than at present they are able , by reason of the little Trade and Produce the said Province affords, were it permitted for his Majesty's Subjects to import Salt from Europe, into the said Province for the curing of their Fish withal, in the like manner as is practiced in New England and Newfoundland.... London, 1727. Early original Parliamentary Act. Title plus two pages of text. Bit torn and stained on outer edge, paper is good linen rag, laid with large watermark.Scarce. ****** We ship out with safety in mind. Thank you.
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Location: Jamaica, Vermont
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: American, History, Fishing, Trade, Colonies
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1727
Original/Facsimile: Original