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Author: Manley, Thomas, 1628-1690.
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 ... : humbly presented to the high court of Parliament now sitting / by Thomas Manley, Gent.
Print source: 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 ... : humbly presented to the high court of Parliament now sitting / by Thomas Manley, Gent.
Manley, Thomas, 1628-1690.

London: Printed by Thomas Ratcliffe, and Thomas Daniel, and are to be sold by Ambrose Isted ..., 1669.
Notes:
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
Subject terms:
Culpeper, Thomas, -- Sir, -- 1626-1697. -- Discourse shewing the many advantages which will accrue to this kingdom by the abatement of usury.
Child, Josiah, -- Sir, -- 1630-1699.
Interest rates -- England.
Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 17th century.
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