Thoughts on the times, and the silk manufacture shewing its utility, and the great loss that is occasioned by the importation of French and Italian wrought silks. With the cause of the weavers dissatisfaction. And A Remedy against any future Apprehensions of a Disturbance of the public Peace by their Discontent. Dedicated to the Most Honourable The Marquis of Rockingham.

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