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Opinion on herring bounty eligibility under 26 Geo. 3 for Isle of Man inhabitants

Source

A legal opinion addressing whether Isle of Man herring fishermen are entitled to a one shilling per barrel bounty on red herrings as well as white herrings under the 1786 British Fisheries Act. The opinion discusses conflicting interpretations by the Deputy Receiver General and references subsequent legislation affecting Yarmouth and Liverpool curers.

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Notes

  • Some abbreviated words and uncertain readings: 'Sect^n', 'Inhabit^ts', 'suffi^t', 'w^d'. Document appears incomplete, ending mid-sentence at 'States'.

Language

  • English