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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On April 9, London merchant reports Alderman Trecothick's unsuccessful motion in Parliament to repeal the tea duty, debated for four hours and defeated 80-52 as irregular. Efforts end for the session, despite benefits for Americans.
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"We have had another effort for the repeal of the duty on tea, by Alderman Trecothick's making a motion in the House, on the 9th instant, being the day before the repeal of the duty on paper, painters colours, and glass, was to be read the third time; on which motion some ministerial members said it was not according to order, as the taking off the duty on tea had been mentioned this session in the House, and the question divided upon. Alderman Trecothick's motion was spoke to by many; and after about four hours debate the House divided thereon, 80 against the motion, 52 for it: So that the motion, being deemed irregular, nothing further could be done in it; therefore, for this session, all hopes of the repeal of the duty is at an end. The Americans are under great obligations to Alderman Trecothick, as he has taken great pains to bring about the above repeal, though attended with no better success."
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London
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9th Instant
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motion defeated 80-52; repeal hopes ended for the session
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Alderman Trecothick moved to repeal the tea duty on April 9, the day before repeals on paper, painters colours, and glass were to be read third time. Ministerial members deemed it irregular as previously discussed and divided upon this session. After four hours debate, House divided 80 against, 52 for; no further action possible.