An Account of generall things, whereby the illegall trade is encouraged in Virginia, Maryland, & Pensilvania, together [with] methods for prevention thereof, humbly offered to the ... consideration of the hon[ora]ble the Commissioners of his Ma[jes]ties Customs, 1695 / by Edward Randolph Surveyor Ge

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An Account of generall things, whereby the illegall trade is encouraged in Virginia, Maryland, & Pensilvania, together [with] methods for prevention thereof, humbly offered to the ... consideration of the hon[ora]ble the Commissioners of his Ma[jes]ties Customs, 1695 / by Edward Randolph Surveyor Generall.

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This is a copy of Edward Randolph's report concerning illegal trade in the middle colonies of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The report describes how the colonists circumvent British trade regulations and suggests ways to prevent illegal activity. This report was influential in framing the Navigation Act of 1696. Written in a contemporary secretarial hand accompanied by the signature of Edward Randolph.

1 item (4 p.) ; 32 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Randolph, Edward, approximately 1632-1703

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Edward Randolph was a royal office holder who spent most of his service in America. He played a role in the revocation of the Massachusetts charter and held several offices within the Dominion of New England. In 1692, Randolph came to Virginia as surveyor-general of customs. He worked tirelessly to shore up the collection of His Majesty's customs. His report on illegal trade in America heavily influenced the Navigation Act of 1696. From the description of An Account of generall thing...