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Folio 130: W. Pitt to E. Hay. Forwards copy (f.132) of `a very strong Memorial' from...

Catalogue reference: SP 89/51/57

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SP 89/51/57
Date
1758 Sept 5
Description

Folio 130: W. Pitt to E. Hay. Forwards copy (f.132) of `a very strong Memorial' from the merchants in London trading to Portugal, on the detriment they have received from the Wine Co. of the Alto-Douro, contrary to the Anglo-Portuguese treaties. He is to investigate and report back. He is also to raise the problem with Dom Luis da Cunha, but on no account `to make use of His Majesty's name on this particular matter, or appear to have received any directions on the subject.'.

Date and place: 1758 Sept 5 London.

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