Summary
Institutes fees for carting gunpowder and other flammable materials.
Statutory Text
XII. And be it further ordained by the authority aforesaid, That the Prices and Rates to be taken by Cart-Men for the carriage of firewood, goods, wares and merchandise, and other things within this city, be according to the rates and prices hereafter mentioned, with out any exactions, viz.
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For every load of gunpowder, to or from the powder-house, not exceeding four casks, two shillings and six pence. If less than four casks eighteen pence. If more than four casks three shillings.
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Title
1763 — New York City, New York — Gunpowder Transit Fees
Conduct
Private Possession
Instrument
Firearms
Jurisdiction
NY
Date
1763