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Memorial on Smuggling from Isle of Man (1758)

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5 July 1758

A formal memorial from the Commissioners of Customs to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury reporting on extensive smuggling operations from the Isle of Man, particularly involving brandy, tea, and East India goods destined for British and Irish ports. The document describes the Isle of Man as an increasingly significant smuggling hub and notes measures taken to improve port vigilance.

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