Abstract
June 1, 1797 Memorial of James and Andrew Archers, John Hardy, and William Younger, Brewers within the Precincts of Holyroodhouse, arguing that the magistrates and Alexander Thomson have no legal basis to impose the two-penny duty on ale brewed and consumed in the Abbey.
Appendix (from p. 11)
- Clauses of the Act of Parliament 1693 regarding the imposition of two pennies Scots on ale and beer in Edinburgh and suburbs.
- Clauses of the Act of Parliament 3rd George I continuing the duty on ale and beer in Edinburgh.
- Clauses of the Act of Parliament 9th George I enlarging the term, extending the duty to St Cuthbert's, Canongate, and North and South Leith, and repealing importation liberties.
- Clauses of the Act of Parliament 25th George II proroguing the duty for thirty-eight years.
