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Lt Governor Smelt to Under-Secretary Phillips: Spirit Smuggling & Revenue Issues, 1828

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17 May 1828

Lieutenant Governor Smelt reports to the Under-Secretary of State on the House of Keys' concerns regarding illegal spirit imports from France and grain warehousing schemes that have damaged revenue and the Island's reputation. The letter discusses a smuggling operation by John Burrow and customs enforcement challenges, reflecting post-Revestment governance and revenue protection issues.

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