Manley, Thomas. Usury at six per cent. examined, and found unjustly charged by Sir Tho. Culpepper and J.C. : with many crimes and oppressions, whereof 'tis altogether innocent. Wherein is shewed, the necessity of retrenching our luxury, and vain consumption of forraign commodities, imported by English money : also the reducing the wages of servants, labourers, and workmen of all sorts, which raiseth the value of our manufactures, 15. or 20. per cent. dearer than our neighbours do afford them, by reason of their cheap wages : wherein likewise is hinted, some of the many mischiefs that will ensue upon retrenching usury : humbly presented to the High Court of Parliament now sitting.

Folger bibliographic ID: 345627
ESTC number: R020981
Wing number: M450
Folger call number: 192206
Folger holdings ID: 496428

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A reply to "A discourse, shewing the many advantages which will accrue to the kingdom by the abatement of usury" by Sir Thomas Culpeper and "Brief observations concerning trade, and interest of money" by Sir Josiah Child This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email HamnetHelp@folger.edu for assistance

Extended title: Usury at six per cent. examined, and found unjustly charged by Sir Tho. Culpepper and J.C. : with many crimes and oppressions, whereof 'tis altogether innocent. Wherein is shewed, the necessity of retrenching our luxury, and vain consumption of forraign commodities, imported by English money : also the reducing the wages of servants, labourers, and workmen of all sorts, which raiseth the value of our manufactures, 15. or 20. per cent. dearer than our neighbours do afford them, by reason of their cheap wages : wherein likewise is hinted, some of the many mischiefs that will ensue upon retrenching usury : humbly presented to the High Court of Parliament now sitting. / by Thomas Manley, Gent
Alternate titles: Tracts relating to trade, 1669-1676

Culpeper, Thomas, Sir, 1626-1697. Discourse, shewing the many advantages which will accrue to the kingdom by the abatement of usury Child, Josiah, Sir, 1630-1699. Brief observations concerning trade, and interest of money Interest rates Great Britain

author: Manley, Thomas, 1628-1690
printer: Ratcliffe, Thomas, active 1628-1667
printer: Daniel, Thomas, active 1669-1670
bookseller: Isted, Ambrose
former owner: Bridgewater House Library