Description: Debates relative to the affairs of Ireland, in the years 1763 and 1764. Taken by a military officer. To which are added, his remarks on the trade of Ireland; an extract of such parts of the British acts of Parliament as lay that trade under restrictions; ... :: Library Catalogue

Debates relative to the affairs of Ireland, in the years 1763 and 1764. Taken by a military officer. To which are added, his remarks on the trade of Ireland; an extract of such parts of the British acts of Parliament as lay that trade under restrictions; ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Caldwell, Sir James, d. 1784
Corporate Author:	Ireland. Parliament. House of Commons
Other Associated Names:	Hallhead, William, fl.1766-d.1781, binder
Language:	English
Published:	London 1766
Edition:	First Edition
Subjects:	Ireland - Politics and government - 18th century Ireland - Commerce - 18th century Ireland - Economic conditions - 18th century
Collection:	Benjamin Iveagh

Description
Item Description:	1356
Physical Description:	2v. xx (numbered irregularily) 404, [2], 741, [24], 743-853, [1]p 21 cm.
Binding Note:	Binding: Irish red morocco with broad gold-tooled border, using vase, floral, star, dot and arc tool which is identical with one in Maurice Craig's plate 35. Flat spine, gold-tooled; one of the flower tools is similar to William Hallhead tool 2 in McDonnell and Healy; title and volume number on tan onlay, marbled endleaves and gilt edges.
Bibliography:	Presentation copy with inscription from the author at Castle Caldwell to William Eden. Other notes on later Caldwell provenance. Charles Benjamin Caldwell bookplate. Bradshaw 7439, Gilbert Library 109, Kress 6321, Lough 32. See archival envelope for additional information. Signed JC and dedicated to William Pitt. Refers to debates in parliament, 11 March 1763 to 17 April 1764, day 1-101. With lengthy discussions on trade restrictions in Ireland, showing the benefits which would follow, for both England and Ireland, showing the establishment of free trade. Has a subject index and a list of the speakers with their constituencies. The enquiry into Irish trade is a detailed study of the restrictions laid by Britain on Irish trade. It deals in particular with the wool industry. There are details on patrol arrangements to prevent the export of wool, worsted, bay or woollen yarn. The registration of cargos is dealt with. Trade with the plantations is also discussed. Certain items, glass for example, could be imported to Ireland only from Britain. Two other copies; one lacks the enquiry into Irish trade at XVII C 12 and X A 2. N1 AR352.