On the Trade in Wool and Woollens, Including an Exposition of the Commercial Situation of the British Empire: Extracted from the Reports Addressed to the Wool-Meetings at Lewes . 1809, 1810, 1811, and 1812

John Holroyd Sheffield

ISBN 10: 0371905567 / ISBN 13: 9780371905562

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• Title: On the Trade in Wool and Woollens, Including an Exposition of the Commercial Situation of the British Empire: Extracted from the Reports Addressed to the Wool-Meetings at Lewes . 1809, 1810, 1811, and 1812
• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371905567
• ISBN 13: 9780371905562
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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On The Trade In Wool And Woollens, Including An Exposition Of The Commercial Situation Of The British Empire: Extracted From The Reports Addressed To The Wool-Meetings At Lewes. 1809, 1810, 1811, And 1812 by John Holroyd Sheffield. This volume compiles Lord Sheffield's reports to the Board of Agriculture on Britain's wool trade during the early 19th century, analyzing price fluctuations, domestic demand, and shifts in supply amid wartime disruption. It provides detailed market observations from fairs across the country (e.g., Hereford, Lewes, Ross, Colchester, Dorchester, Thetford) and discusses varieties such as South Down, Ryeland, Delamere Forest, and Merino crosses, alongside the influence of Spanish wool, foreign imports, and the speculations that affected wool and cloth prices. A central focus is the perceived need for protective measures to encourage British wool production, including a proposed duty on foreign wools, to safeguard the home market and national economy. The work also surveys Ireland and the wider British Empire, and outlines strategic policy options to stabilize prices and promote wool growth.