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• Die Martis, 17. Octob. 1643 An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament; concerning all brewers and makers of beer, ale, cider, or perry for payment of the excise imposed by an ordinance of Parliament, before the delivering thereof, upon pain of forfeiture of double the value of the said commodities. (London : Printed [by Richard Cotes a]nd John Raworth, 1643), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Severall particulars shewing the many great conveniences of receiving the imposition or excise at the Custome-house, by way of impost, upon all goods and merchandize imported.: ([London : s.n., 1650]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A table of excise for small beer for common brewers: at 9 d. the barrel, with the allowances of two and an half in twenty three, in neat money, from one to five thousand: in which the additional is separate from the other duty. The first column is, the duty with the additional. The second is, the duty without the additional. The third is, the additional duty only. Published by order of the grand commissioners of excise. (London : printed by Eliz. Holt, 1690) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A table of excise for strong beer and ale for victuallers: at 3 s. 3 d. the barrel, from one, to five thousand: in which, the additional is separate from the other duty. The first column is, the duty with the additional. The second is, the duty without the additional. The third is, the additional duty only. Published by order of the grand commissioners of excise. (London : printed by Eliz. Holt, 1690) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A table of excise for strong beer and ale, for common brewers: at 3s. 3d. the barrel, with the allowances of two and an half in twenty three, in neat money. From one to five thousand: in which the additional is separate from the other duty. The first column is, the duty with the additional. The second is, the duty without the additional. The third is, the additional duty only. Published by order of the grand commissioners of excise. (London : printed by Eliz. Holt, 1690) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for further continuance of the customs and excize.: Tuesday the 27th of December, 1659. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St. Nicholas, clerk of the Parliament. (London : printed by John Streater, 1659), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders in Council. 1654-05-04 ([London : printed by William du-Gard, and Henry Hills. Printers to his Highness the Lord Protector, 1654]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An ordinance appointing commissioners for the better ordering and bringing in the duty of excize,: and the arrears thereof. ([London : Printed by Will. du-Gard and Hen. Hills, Printers to His Highness, the Lord Protector, 1653]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An ordinance appointing the excise of allum and copperace.: (London : printed, by William Du-Gard, and Henry Hills, printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1654), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament to the whole kingdome, concerning the excise:: with additionall instructions for the better regulating of the same. Die Lunæ 22 Feb. 1646. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and instruction be forthwith printed and published. Io. Brown, Cler. Parliam. (London : Printed for John Wright, at the Kings head in the Old-baily, 1646. [i.e. 1647]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Sabbath. 4 Octobris, 1645. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.: For reducing the accounts of excise upon the several ordinances to one and the same determination: and declaring from what time the comptrol upon the excise shall take its beginning. John Brown, Cler. Parliamentorum. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed by Rich. Cotes and R. Raworth., 1645), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the supream authority, the Parliament of the Common-wealth of England.: A second remonstrance of James Ibeson. Humbly presented on the behalfe of the oppressed inhabitants of the West Riding in the county of Yorke, as appears by a certificate under the hands of above two thousand persons, concerning the intollerable burden and abuses committed by the farmers and officers of excise. With a proposall to the state, for the advancement of their benefit, in case the people may be eased. ([London : s.n., 1652]), by James Ibeson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To every individuall member of the supreme authority of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, but more especially to Colonell George Thompson chairman to the committee for regulating the new import of excise, and particularly for that of sope: The humble addresse of Lieutenant Coll. John Lilburne, a freeman of the Common-wealth of England. ([London : s.n., 1650]), by John Lilburne and George Thompson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A looking-glasse for sope-patentees: or A prospective-glasse, making discovery of a new project contrived and propounded (by the sope-projectors) to the Parliament, to monopolize the soping-mystery, under pretences of good to the state in the duty of excise.: (London : [s.n.], Printed in the year 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Trades destruction is Englands ruine, or Excise decryed.: Wherein is manifested the irregularity and inequality of raising money by way of excise to defray the charge of the nation. By W.C. a lover of his country. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the year MDCLIX. [1659]), by W. C. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Whereas it hath pleased the Parliament in and by their Act bearing date the 14th of August 1649. concerning the excise, to appoint the generall of their forces for the time being, to order and enjoyne all collonels ... ([London : s.n., 1651]), by Oliver Cromwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for the ascertaining the time of payment of the monies due upon VVeavers-Hall bills. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Lunæ 4. Martii 1643. An ordinance for the regulating of the rates on the customes and excise of tobacco. (Printed at London : by Richard Cotes, and John Raworth, 1644), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Lunæ, 8 Aprilis, 1644. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, for continuance of the excise or new-impost for one whole yeer longer, to commence the eleventh of September next, 1644. (Loudon [sic] : Printed by Richard Cotes and John Raworth, [1644]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Mercurii, 29 Januarii, 1644. Two ordinances of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, for continuation of the severall ordinances of excise or new-impost untill the 11 of September, 1646 ([London : s.n., 1645]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Sabbathi 28, Februarii. 1645. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for twenty thousand pounds to be paid out of the excise, to the forces raised by the Easterne Association for blocking up Newarke. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Honourable House of Commons, March. 10. 1645. [i.e. 1646]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proceedings. 1647-06-11 (London : printed for John Wright at the Kings Head in the Old Bayley, 1647), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Veneris 20. Martii. 1645. Whereas it is thought fit, that sixe weeks pay be made to Colonell Massey, Commander in Chiefe of all the forces for the Westerne Association, and the forces under his command ... ([London : s.n., 1646]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Veneris, 6[o] Decembris. 1644. Be it ordained by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, that John Towse, Thomas Foot, John Kendrick, Thomas Cullum, and Symon Edmonds, Esquires, and aldermen of the Citie of London; ... (London : Printed by Richard Cotes and John Raworth, 1644), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Friday 12 December, 1651. Votes of Parliament touching the excize of beer and ale. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1651), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Tuesday, May 10th. 1659. The Parliament doth resolve and declare, that all persons whatsoever shall pay, and hereby are required to pay in all arrears and growing duties, for customs, excise and new impost, monethly taxes, and all other moneys due and payable to the Common-wealth. ... (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament. And are to be sold at the seven Stars in Fleetstreet, over against Dunstans Church, 1659), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation for payment of the duty of excise, together with the arrears thereof (London : Printed by John Bill, and Christopher Barker Printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1660), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1660-12-24 (London : printed by John Bill, printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1660. At the Kings Printing-House in Black Friers, [1660]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the honourable, the knights, citizens and burgesses, in Parliament assembled It is now almost seven years since I endeavoured to set right his Majesties revenue of excise, both as to the management of, and accompting for it; ... ([London : s.n., 1695-1696]), by John Farthing (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By Andrew Fraser (design'd) of Kinmundie, sheriff-deput of Aberdeen Advertisement for collecting His Maiesties revenew of inland excyse, within the sheriffdooms of Kincardine, Aberdeen and Bamff. ([Aberdeen : John Forbes], 1685), by Andrew Fraser (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration in vindication of the honour of the Parliament, and of the committee of the navy and customes; against all traducers: concerning the managing of the navy and customes, and many other weighty affaires of state: faithfully relating what strength of shipping have been yearly employed for the guarding of the seas, and what moneys arising by the revenue of the customes, excise of flesh and salt, and other receits, have been applyed to that use. The rules by which they have been all managed; and a just account how the moneys have been disposed. By Giles Grene, a member of the Honourable House of Commons. (London, : Printed for Laurence Blaiklock., 1647), by Giles Grene (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the supreme authority the Parliament of the Common-wealth of England some considerations about the excise of 4s. 8d. per barrell upon sope, humbly offered by the sope-makers of London, who lately presented their petition to your Honors. ([London : s.n., 1650]), by John Hayes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The case of many thousands of His Majesty's subjects who for valuable considerations are entituled, under the letters patents of King Charles the second, to annual sums out of the hereditary revenue of excise. ([London : s.n., 1699/1700]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration and protestation against the illegal, detestable, oft-condemned, new tax and extortion of excise in general; and for hops (a native incertain commodity) in particular. By William Prynne of Swainswick, Esq; (London; : Printed for the author, and are to be sold by Edward Thomas in Green-Arbor, 1654), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Miscellaneous Documents. ([London : s.n., 1694]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proposal for translating the duty of excise. From malt-drinks to malt. Whereby may be advanced to the crown fifteen millions, for the carrying on the war against France. Together, with some brief notes and observations on the laws and administration, in relation to that duty; and the partiality and inequality thereof. By Robert Murray, gent. ([London : s.n., 1696?]), by Robert Murray (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An answer to a scandalous and deceitfull pamphlet: entituled, Considerable queries humbly tendred touching reducement of the excise to the customs; published by necessity. ([London? : s.n., 1653?]), by Jeremiah Wattes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The case of several thousands of His Majesty's subjects, entituled under the letters patents of King Charles the second, to annual sums out of the hereditary revenue of excise: humbly offered to the consideration of the honourable House of Commons. ([London : s.n., 1699/1700]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The general-excise consider'd ([London : s.n., 1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration to the kingdome, of the armies generall survey of the income of the excize, the profits of the customs, the benefit of compositions, and other moneys raised in the kingdome: and concerning committees in London and the countrey which have received moneyes for the state. Also a particular letter from his Excellency the Lord Fairfax to the commissioners of excize, concerning their proceedings in levying and receiving the same, and such sums of money as they have in cash, and already received. Signed by his Excellency, and published for generall satisfaction. (London : Printed for R.B., 1648), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Protector. A Proclamation for the better levying and payment of the duty of excise. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness, 1657 [i.e. 1658]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders in Council. 1654-06-21. (London : printed by William du-Gard and Henry Hills, printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1654), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Excise-mens lamentation. (London, : printed for G. Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for raising a million. ([London : s.n., 1695?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Francis Rockley Esq; presenteth, that the revenew of the excise may be improved two hundred thousand pounds per annum (if the proceede of it be more than so much now) by the imposition of a proportionable excise in substance upon every quarter of malt, ... ([London : s.n., 1695?]), by Francis Rockley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By vertue of severall ordinances of the Lords and Commons now assembled in Parliament, directed to us the Commissioners of Excise, for the ordering and receipts of the excise and new-import. ([London : s.n., 1644]), by England and Wales. Commissioners of Excise (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration by the Committee of Safety of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, touching the payment of duties of custome and excise. Friday, Decemb. 9. 1659. Ordered, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Will. Robinson clerk of the Committee of Safety. (London : printed by Henry Hills and John Field, printers to the Committee of Safety, 1659), by England and Wales. Committee of Safety (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation touching the excise layd by the advice of the Lords and Commons of Parliament assembled at Oxford. (Printed at Oxford : by Leonard Lichfield, printer to the University, 1644), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The schedvle In this schedvle is contained the excise, set and to be set upon severall commodities, as well forreign as native, as hereafter followeth. (Bristoll : printed by Robert Barker, and John Bill, printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, M DC. XLIIII. [1644]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the king. A proclamation for the putting in execution of the several laws now in force, relating to His Majesties revenue of excise. (London : printed by the assigns of John Bill deceas'd: and by Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the kings most excellent Majesty, 1683), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The case between the farmers of the excise and the merchants; touching brandy, upon the laws of excise in the XII.Car.II.Cap.23,24. ([London : s.n., 1668?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Certain proposalls in all humblenesse presented to the consideration of the honourable assembly of Parliament for considerable advance of monies, and augmentation of publick revenue for the future. ([London? : s.n., 1649]), by Marmaduke Marshall (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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