Malachy Postlethwayt

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Born	1707?
Died	1767

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Britain's commercial interest explained and improved: in a series of dissertations on several important branches of her trade and police.

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1757 — 8 editions
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The African trade, the great pillar and support of the British plantation trade in America: shewing, that our loss, by being beat out of all the foreign markets for sugar and indigo by the French, has been owing to the neglect of our African trade ... that the support and security of the Negroe-trade depends wholly on the due and effectual support of the Royal African Company of England ... in a letter to the Right Honourable ************

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1745 — 7 editions

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Great-Britain's commercial interest explained and improved: in a series of dissertations on the most important branches of her trade and landed interest. With an essay, shewing the great advantages which would certainly accrue to England, from an union with Ireland. Also a clear view of the state of our plantations in America, their constitution, trade, and revenues, with a certain method to encrease their commerce and strength

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1759 — 6 editions

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The national and private advantages of the African trade considered: being an enquiry, how far it concerns the trading interest of Great Britain, effectually to support and maintain the forts and settlements in Africa; belonging to the Royal African Company of England: shewing also what support and encouragement the Dutch and the French give to their respective African companies ... With a new and correct map of the coast of Africa, and allthe European settlements

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1746 — 5 editions

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Great-Britain's true system: wherein is clearly shewn, I. The increase of the public debts and taxes must, in a few years, prove the ruin of the monied, the trading, and the landed interests. II. The necessity of raising the supplies to carry on war, within the year. III. That such a design, however seemingly difficult, is very practicable: with a sketch of various schemes for that purpose. IV. An expedient which will support the public credit, in all times of public distress and danger. To which is prefixed, an introduction, relative to the forming a new plan of British politicks, with respect to our foreign affairs, and our connections on the continent. Humbly submitted to the consideration of all the great men, in and out of power.

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1757 — 5 editions
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In honour to the administration: the importance of the African expedition considered : with copies of the memorials, as drawn up originally, and presented to the ministry, to induce them to take possession of the French forts and settlements in the river Senagal, as well as all other on the coast of Africa

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1758 — 3 editions

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A short state of the progress of the French trade and navigation: wherein is shewn the great foundation that France has laid by dint of commerce to increase her maritime strength to a pitch equal, if not superior, to that of Great-Britain, unless some how checked by the wisdom of His Majesty's councils ...

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1756 — 3 editions
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A dissertation on the plan, use, and importance, of the Universal dictionary of trade and commerce

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1749 — 3 editions

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Great-Britain's true system: wherein is clearly shewn, I. That an increase of the public debts and taxes must, ... prove the ruin of the monied, the trading, and the landed interests. ... By Malachy Postlethwayt, Esq

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1757 — 2 editions

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The history of America: containing the geographical, political, and commercial state of that continent, in which is given a succinct account of the trade, customs and policy of the French nation, and the foundation they have laid for obtaining the sole dominion in those colonies.

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1770 — 2 editions

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Britain's commercial interest explained and improved: in a series of dissertations on several important branches of her trade and police: containing a candid enquiry into the secret causes of the present misfortunes of the nation. With proposals for their remedy. Also the great advantages which would accrue to this kingdom from an union with Ireland

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1757 — 1 edition

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In honour to the administration. The importance of the African expedition considered: with copies of the memorials, ... The whole as planned and designed, by Malachy Postlethwayt, ... To which are added, observations, illustrating the said memorials, ...

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1758 — 1 edition

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The merchant's public counting-house: or, new mercantile institution: wherein is shewn, the necessity of young merchants being bred to trade with greater advantages than they usually are. ... By Malachy Postlethwayt, ...

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1750 — 1 edition

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by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1968 — 1 edition
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A short state of the progress of the French trade and navigation n: wherein is shewn, the great foundation that France has laid, by dint of commerce, to increase her maritime strength to a pitch equal, if not superior, to that of Great-Britain, unless some how checked by the wisdom of His Majesty's councils : humbly inscribed to His Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1756 — 1 edition

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universal dictionary of trade and commerce: with large additions and improvements, adapting the same to the present state of British affairs in America, since the last treaty of peace made in the year 1763. With great variety of new remarks and illustrations incorporated throughout the whole: together with everything essential that is contained in Savary's Dictionary: also, all the material laws of trade and navigation relating to these kingdoms. And the customs and usages to which all traders are subject

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1766 — 1 edition

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The universal dictionary of trade and commerce

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1971 — 1 edition

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The importance of the African expedition considered: with copies of the memorials, as drawn up originally, and presented to the ministry; to induce them to take possession of the French forts and settlements in the river Senegal, as well as all other on the coast of Africa.

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1758 — 1 edition

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The national and private advantages of the African trade considered: being an enquiry, how far it concerns the trading interest of Great Britain, effectually to support and maintain the forts and settlements in Africa; belonging to the Royal African Company of England: shewing also what support and encouragement the Dutch and the French give to their respective African companies; and that nothing less than 38,000 l. per annum, granted by Parliament to the the present company, for a term of years certain can enable them to support a competition with our rivals in that trade: with a proposition to render the interest of private traders, and that of the company naturally beneficial to each other. With a new and correct map of the coast of Africa, and all the European settlements. Humbly inscribed to the Rt. Honbe. Henry Pelham, Esq; first Lord Commissioner of His Majesty's treasury, and chancellor of the Exchequer..

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1746 — 1 edition
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The merchant's public counting-house: or, new mercantile institution: wherein is shewn, the necessity of young merchants being bred to trade with greater advantages than they usually are. With the practicable plan for that purpose. Also some remarks on the benefit of this institution to the young nobility and gentry, and such who are intended for the study of the law

by Malachy Postlethwayt First published in 1750 — 1 edition

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British lexicographer

Born	1707?
Died	1767

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ISNI: 0000000073698068
Library of Congress Names: n50019826
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Wikidata: Q6740862
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