Title: Boston, Aug. 3d, 1779
Subtitle: Sir, As it is necessary for the committee appointed by the town to regulate the prices of labour and the wares of the different tradesmen, to know the rates at which such wares, &c. are now sold--You are requested by that committee to convene a number of the principal gentlemen in your way of business, and as soon as possible, to determine on on [sic] and report to said committee the present prices of your wares and labour. ..
First published: 1779
Subjects: Prices, Price regulation, Printing industry, Commerce
Places: Boston, Massachusetts, Boston (Mass.)