1763 — New York City, New York — Gunpowder Transit Fees

Laws, Statutes, Ordinances and Constitutions, Ordained, Made and Established, by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty, of the City of New York, Convened in Common-Council, for the Good Rule and Government of the Inhabitants and Residents of the Said City 18-19 (1763)

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
Instrument Firearms
Jurisdiction NY
Date 1763