Treatise on the iron trade of Great Britain
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- Creator
- Sykes, Joseph (1723-1805) Mayor of Hull
TitleTreatise on the iron trade of Great Britain
Reference codeMS486
Date1757-1765
Scope and ContentManuscript copy of Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America, printed in 1757, possibly by Joseph Sykes, in response to The case of the importation of bar-iron (1756), written by the Reverend Josiah Tucker on behalf of the Iron Manufacturers of Great Britain. The volume also includes copies of 2 letters, of 29 April 1765, from Joseph Sykes in Hull to the Master Cutler [Sheffield], and of 1 May 1765 from David Barclay & Sons, London, linen merchants, to Mr [William] Dixon [in Sheffield], both concerning the debate on the import of American as opposed to Swedish iron and proposals for additional duty upon Swedish iron before the Board of Trade.The above items are bound with a printed version of The case of the importation of bar-iron (1756), by Josiah Tucker.
Conditions governing accessOpen for research although at least 24 hours notice is required for research visits.
Extent28 leaves (2 items)
Physical description8¾" x 5¼"
Finding aidsCollection level description.
The Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, University of London Library, holds a printed copy of Reflections on the importation of bar-iron, from our own colonies of North-America (1757) (Ref: G.L Cat. 9249). Hull History Centre holds family correspondence of Joseph Sykes, c1770-1800.
Level of descriptionfonds