Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff, fl. 1740 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prohibition on exportation of provisions
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02620 Author/Creator: Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff, fl. 1740 Place Written: Lisbon, [Portugal] Type: Letter Date: 1741/05/20 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy
Leyborne, Rossley, and Rockiliff state that they have just been informed of a new law that prohibits the exportation of wheat, flour, and biscuit to the Kingdom of Portugal. They request, however, that they not be forced to pay a penalty due to the new restriction. Followed by a note from Morton Rockiliff discussing a trading payment. Docketed on address leaf.
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