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Editorial
August 20, 1811
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial compares colonial-era trade freedoms under Britain, which allowed exports to southern European ports, to the current restrictive policies that limit trade to Britain and risk confiscation elsewhere, enabling Britain to buy American goods cheaply and questioning endurance of this abuse.
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Whilst these States were colonies, G. B was entitled to a monopoly of our trade-- but she did not exercise it. She gave us leave to carry some of our staple articles, as grain of all sorts, lumber salt, provisions, fish, &c. to every European port South of Cape Finisterre.~In what respects is our present situation better than it was then ? She forbids our trade with the greater part of Europe--at the peril of confiscation.-- We may trade indeed, with her ports-- but so much greater is our supply than her demand, that she can buy up our materials nearly at her own prices. How long will she thus abuse our patience? How long shall our commerce endure these degrading relics of colonial vassalage ?
Whilst these States were colonies, G. B was entitled to a monopoly of our trade-- but she did not exercise it. She gave us leave to carry some of our staple articles, as grain of all sorts, lumber salt, provisions, fish, &c. to every European port South of Cape Finisterre.~In what respects is our present situation better than it was then ? She forbids our trade with the greater part of Europe--at the peril of confiscation.-- We may trade indeed, with her ports-- but so much greater is our supply than her demand, that she can buy up our materials nearly at her own prices. How long will she thus abuse our patience? How long shall our commerce endure these degrading relics of colonial vassalage ?
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
British Trade Restrictions
American Commerce
Colonial Monopoly
European Ports
Confiscation
Vassalage
What entities or persons were involved?
G. B.
These States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
British Restrictions On American Trade Compared To Colonial Era
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Current British Trade Policies As Abusive And Reminiscent Of Colonial Subjugation
Key Figures
G. B.
These States
Key Arguments
Whilst These States Were Colonies, G. B Was Entitled To A Monopoly Of Our Trade But She Did Not Exercise It.
She Gave Us Leave To Carry Some Of Our Staple Articles, As Grain Of All Sorts, Lumber Salt, Provisions, Fish, &C. To Every European Port South Of Cape Finisterre.
She Forbids Our Trade With The Greater Part Of Europe At The Peril Of Confiscation.
We May Trade Indeed, With Her Ports But So Much Greater Is Our Supply Than Her Demand, That She Can Buy Up Our Materials Nearly At Her Own Prices.
How Long Will She Thus Abuse Our Patience?
How Long Shall Our Commerce Endure These Degrading Relics Of Colonial Vassalage?