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From: Mark Howells <>
Subject: Re: Suggested reading (was Re: Brett, Excise Man)
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 21:17:37 -0800
In-Reply-To: <b6.7633665.29b1afbd@aol.com>

Uh, I don't fully understand the reference.

When the duty on beer was abolished in 1830, almost anyone on
payment of two guineas could get a license to retail beer and
cider. A Justice's certificate was not required for a beerhouse
license, only a statement of good character signed by six local
ratepayers. The statement was presented to the Excise officer for
his approval, which was rarely withheld.

Please keep your statements on topic and your messages clear.

- Mark

At 11:31 PM 3/1/02 -0500, you wrote:
>Mark
>
>Do you understand the difference between 'Licensee' and 'Excise
>Man', he has
>been in court to obtain the licence. the customs officer is just a
>servant of
>the system.
>
>The 'Licenscee' controls the 'Law' on his premises and his
>whereabouts.
>
>The 'Excize Man' only patrols the rest.
>
>Regards Melbury

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