Guide to English Commercial Statistics, 1696-1782
Details:
- Author(s) Clark, George N, with Barbara N Franks
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1938
- Pages 211pp
- Publisher Royal Historical Society
- Place Published London
Topics:
- Name International trade
Countries:
Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Provides a guide to statistical sources for the history of [largely international] trade. Structured in three parts: Part 1] Provides essays on the 'origin, purpose, nature and value' of these statistics with essays on: 'The Inspectors General of Imports and Exports - history of the office, value and use of its statistics' / 'The bills of entry' / 'The General Registers of Shipping' / 'Note on the port books'; Part 2] Provides transcriptions of documents including 'Presentment on linen duties' / 'Essay on the balance of trade' / 'Establishment of the Statistical Offices in 1785' / 'Mr Henry Martin ... observations upon the account of exports and imports for the 17 years ending ... 1714 ...' / 'Letter from Charles D'avenant', 1712; Part 3] 'Catalogue of statistical materials' [pp153-206] being a detailed listing of source documents for trade statistics, held in the National Archives