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Testimony regarding customs duties, goods landed, and cutter activity in Douglas Bay

Source

An excerpt from sworn testimony concerning the receipt of information about goods landed, their quantity and quality, and duties paid to the Duke of Athol. The witness describes conversations with Paul Brideson (Captain of the Town) and a Port Guager, and reports on customs cutter activity in Douglas Bay on 5th July involving the transfer of brandy casks.

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  • md:20260219_140646.md
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Notes

  • Excerpt from larger document; begins and ends mid-sentence; some uncertain readings in place names (Leverpoole likely Liverpool; Anchord likely Anchored)

Language

  • English