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THE SOUTH-SEA BUBBLE.

  1. For making Joppa and Castile soap.
  2. For improving the wrought-iron and steel manufactures of this kingdom. Capital four millions.
  3. For dealing in lace, hollands, cambrics, lawns, &c. Capital, two millions.
  4. For trading in and improving certain commodities of the produce of this kingdom, &c. Capital three millions.
  5. For supplying the London markets with cattle.
  6. For making looking-glasses, coach-glasses, &c. Capital, two millions.
  7. For working the tin and lead mines in Cornwall and Derbyshire.
  8. For making rape-oil.
  9. For importing beaver fur. Capital, two millions.
  10. For making pasteboard and packing-paper.
  11. For importing of oils and other materials used in the woollen manufacture.
  12. For improving and increasing the silk manufactures.
  13. For lending money on stock, annuities, tallies, &c.
  14. For paying pensions to widows and others, at a small discount. Capital, two millions.
  15. For improving malt liquors. Capital, four millions.
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