An Act to continue several Acts therein mentioned for preventing frauds committed by bankrupts : for encouraging the silk manufactures of this kingdom; for preventing the clandestine running of goods; for making copper ore of the British plantations an enumerated commodity; and for explaining and amending a late Act for more effectual punishment of such, as shall wilfully burn or destroy ships.
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