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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Memorial of Thomas Wroe |
| Reference | MS404 |
| Library | Senate House Library, University of London |
| Date | 1812 |
| Description | Memorial signed by Thomas Wroe of Hollinwood near Manchester, cotton manufacturer, addressed to the Rt Hon Spencer Perceval and the Lords of the Treasury, seeking compensation for the loss of his steam-powered cotton mill at West Houghton, which was destroyed by a 'riotous mob', dated 24th April, 1812. Endorsed to the effect that there does not appear to be any means of indemnifying Mr Wroe. |
| Document Type | Manuscript, Mercantile Papers |
| Primary Commodity | Cotton |
| Theme | Trade and Commerce |
| Keywords | commerce, machinery, calico, textiles |
| Region | Europe |
| Places | England, Manchester |
| Copyright | Senate House Library, University of London |