Abstract
Jan 17, 1798: Chargers challenge suspenders' claim of total ale duty exemption in Holyroodhouse, calling it legally unsound and unjust.
Appendix (from p. 13)
- Act of the Scotch Parliament, 1693, intituled 'An act for granting to the Good Town of Edinburgh, two pennies Scots on the pint of ale and beer'.
- Act 3 Geo. I, continuing the duty on ale and beer for nineteen years.
- Act 9 Geo. I, regarding the repeal of importation liberties and the exception for Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.
- Act 25 Geo. II, re-enacting the duty on ale and beer for thirty-eight years.
