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Folio 257: James Grosett to R. Wood. Historical background to the present Portuguese...

Catalogue reference: SP 89/51/95

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SP 89/51/95
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1759 Apr 30
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Folio 257: James Grosett to R. Wood. Historical background to the present Portuguese government's efforts to stop the contraband gold trade and to undermine British commercial privileges by reducing the authority of the Judge-Conservator. Need for Pitt to take a strong line and secure redress.

Date and place: 1759 Apr 30 London.

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