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Free trade

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 604 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 06 Oct 1903

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/141
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Extract from a letter from WSC to the 8th Duke of Devonshire congratulating him on having joined the ranks of the Free Traders. Typescript copy, c.1910.

Dates: 06 Oct 1903
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Aug 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/142
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Extract from a letter from WSC to 8th the Duke [of Devonshire] on the desire of many Liberal Unionists in 1886 to fight the Conservatives and the wish of Devonshire's current supporters to see the Liberals beaten on all issues except Free Trade. Typescript copy, c.1910.

Dates: 25 Aug 1904
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/31-32
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Reprint of an article in the Free Trader criticising reports on the standard of living in Germany made by Tariff Reformers. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Dates: 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 1910-1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/33-35
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Extracts from press reports of agitation in Italy for the abolition of taxes on food. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Dates: 1910-1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 1910-1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/36-39
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Extracts from press reports of a turning away from protectionism among chambers of commerce in Germany and of discontent over rising prices there. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Dates: 1910-1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [1911]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/43
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Resolution [to be moved by WSC] of a meeting [to be chaired by the Lord Beauchamp] upholding Free Trade and condemning Tariff Reform. Typescript.

Dates: [1911]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Apr 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/44
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Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC noting Sir Arthur Lever's approval of the organisation of the National Free Trade Lectures and asking what will be done when the lecture campaing finishes at the end of April. Mentions that he has been helping the infirm poor in Dundee.

Dates: 02 Apr 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Apr 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/45
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Agenda of a Free Trade demonstration to be chaired by the Lord Beauchamp. Typescript.

Dates: 07 Apr 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 May 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/46
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Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing a memorandum on a proposed scheme of Free Trade instruction classes [see CHAR 2/54/47-50] and giving the cost of the scheme.

Dates: 05 May 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 May 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/47-50
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Memorandum by G Wallace Carter on a proposed scheme of Free Trade instruction classes followed by examinations and public demonstrations for the award of prizes and certificates. Signed typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/54/46.

Dates: 05 May 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Apr 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/51-58
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Memorandum by G Wallace Carter to WSC on the continuation of the National Free Trade Lectures until the end of 1911. Signed typescript. Originally attached to CHAR 2/54/59- 63.

Dates: 27 Apr 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Apr 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/59-63
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Memorandum from W E Dowding to G Wallace Carter on proposals for Anglo-American exhibitions illustrating how protection has increased the prices of certain items in the United States. These are to be made available to every branch office of the Free Trade Union. Signed typescript. Originally attached to CHAR 2/54/51- 58.

Dates: 27 Apr 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 May 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/64
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Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) promising to prepare a definite scheme for Free Trade instruction classes and examinations to be controlled by Eliot Crawshay Williams. Signe typescript.

Dates: 12 May 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 May 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/65-67
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Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing and commenting on estimates of the costs of carrying out the scheme of Free Trade instruction classes and examinations [see CHAR 2/54/68-69] and suggesting that Eliot Crawshay Williams be made honorary secretary to the National Lectures. Signed typescript.

Dates: 20 May 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [May 1911]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/68-69
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Estimates of the costs of carrying out the scheme of Free Trade instruction classes and examinations in districts throughout Britain. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/54/65-67.

Dates: [May 1911]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 15 Jun 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/71
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Letter from W W Champness (Free Trade Union, 25 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to Edward Marsh (Home Office) asking on behalf of G Wallace Carter whether anything has been heard from James Caird about Carter's recent memorandum on the proposed scheme of Free Trade instruction classes and examinations. Signed typescript. Annotated that a reply was sent approving the scheme and that Eliot Crawshay Williams is to undertake it.

Dates: 15 Jun 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Jun 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/72-74
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Letter from James Caird (Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC approving the scheme for Free Trade instruction classes and examinations to be undertaken by Eliot Crawshay Williams. Encloses a report from Dr Robert Caird on the Glasgow Unionist Free Trade Club [not present], which shows that Free Trade does not always mean Liberalism, even in Scotland. Expresses interest in the idea of local parliaments under the general control of the Imperial Parliament.

Dates: 04 Jun 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 15 Sep 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/75-76
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Letter from Eliot Crawshay Williams (5 Aubrey Road, Holland Park, [London]) to WSC enclosing Free Trade pamphlets and articles by George W Gough [see CHAR 2/54/79-86] and asking WSC to write a preface to the book now being printed which brings them all together and which will be used in the Free Trade instruction classes. Refers to the death of his (Williams's) father. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC that he has too much else to do.

Dates: 15 Sep 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Aug 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/77-78
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Letter from Eliot Crawshay Williams (House of Commons) to WSC reporting on progress with the arrangement and financing of the scheme of Free Trade instruction classes, examinations and prizes, in which WSC is to give his particular attention to London and Birmingham. Signed and annotated typescript.

Dates: 10 Aug 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [c 1910]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/79
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"Five fiscal fallacies" by George W Gough. [Published by the Free Trade Union.] 2,63,[3]p. Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.].

Dates: [c 1910]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/80
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"Five more fiscal fallacies" by George W Gough. Published by the Free Trade Union. 2,87,[3]p. Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.].

Dates: 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [c 1910]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/81-85
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Proof sheets of fallacy 15 of "Five further [fiscal] fallacies", a series anti-Tariff Reform articles by George W Gough. [Published by the Free Trade Union.] Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.

Dates: [c 1910]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Jun 1911-31 Aug 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/86-89
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"Five further fiscal fallacies": articles by George W Gough published in the "Free Trader". Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.

Dates: 22 Jun 1911-31 Aug 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Dec 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/90-91
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Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC agreeing that the National Free Trade Lectures should be continued for 1912 and asking if WSC would approve his giving £10000 to help the Liberal campaign for Irish Home Rule. Caird will also be glad to help on the issue of Home Rule for Scotland.

Dates: 03 Dec 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 15 Jan 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/54/1
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Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing final reports and financial statement of the lectures [see CHAR 2/54/5-6] Signed and annotated typescript.

Dates: 15 Jan 1911
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open