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Commercial
June 17, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from Paisley dated April 3 reports a strong market for rape, with the muslin and silk gauze sectors booming due to large, unfillable orders from Russia, raising prices 7-12% above usual rates.
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BOSTON, June 1.
Extract of a letter from PAISLEY, dated April 3.
Rape in general is very good at present, but the muslin and silk gauze branch is exceedingly so, the orders from Russia this season are much larger than possibly can be answered, which raised the price from 7 to 12 per cent. above the usual rates.
Extract of a letter from PAISLEY, dated April 3.
Rape in general is very good at present, but the muslin and silk gauze branch is exceedingly so, the orders from Russia this season are much larger than possibly can be answered, which raised the price from 7 to 12 per cent. above the usual rates.
What sub-type of article is it?
Market Condition
Prices
Import Export
What keywords are associated?
Textile Market
Paisley
Russia Orders
Price Increase
Muslin
Silk Gauze
What entities or persons were involved?
Russia
Where did it happen?
Paisley
Commercial Details
Location
Paisley
Event Date
April 3
Commodities
Rape
Muslin
Silk Gauze
Key Figures
Russia
Notable Details
Orders From Russia Much Larger Than Can Be Answered
Price Raised 7 To 12 Per Cent Above Usual Rates