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Page 181
... spirits within ten 22 years of the foundation of the Colony . This monopoly was in the hands of persons who , though they were almost exclusively officers , both civil and military , were decidedly not " gentlemen " ; and , by virtue of ...
... spirits within ten 22 years of the foundation of the Colony . This monopoly was in the hands of persons who , though they were almost exclusively officers , both civil and military , were decidedly not " gentlemen " ; and , by virtue of ...
Page 222
... spirits as an article of barter ; to ensure that no rum was landed save by his express permission . His first measure , taken in February , 1810 , a month after he arrived ,. 10 with a view to prevent the destructive and too free use of ...
... spirits as an article of barter ; to ensure that no rum was landed save by his express permission . His first measure , taken in February , 1810 , a month after he arrived ,. 10 with a view to prevent the destructive and too free use of ...
Page 223
... spirits would greatly reduce the general price , the private distillers would be undersold by the fair licensed traders . He believed that , instead of promoting drunkenness and idleness , this would tend rather to lessen both ; for it ...
... spirits would greatly reduce the general price , the private distillers would be undersold by the fair licensed traders . He believed that , instead of promoting drunkenness and idleness , this would tend rather to lessen both ; for it ...
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