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Parry, Free Merchant, Madras 1768-1824

Thomas Parry, Free Merchant, Madras 1768-1824

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Date transcribed	2017-02-11
Transcribed by	Peter Schofield
Comment	Transcribed from the book 'Thomas Parry, Free Merchant, Madras 1768-1824' by G H Hodgson, published 1938 by Higginbothams, at Madras [download available from Digital Library of India].

	Surname	Burgie
	Rank	Mr
	Occupation or Status	Agent
	Location	London
	Summary Remarks	Thomas Parry instructed his London agents Messrs Ross & Burgie to receive 17 bales containing specimen tanned hides by the ship Metcalf. To ascertain if they would suit the London market. Assistance needed at India House regarding the duty imposed on the leather imports. Mr Roberts [director] was written to on the subject by Parry's friend Mr Sherson, the reporter of External Commerce.
	Year	1806
	Page	311

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Transcribed from the book 'Thomas Parry, Free Merchant, Madras 1768-1824' by G H Hodgson, published 1938 by Higginbothams, at Madras [download available from Digital Library of India].

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