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THE LEVANT COMPANY 147
At the court held on 20 January, 1630,11
a letter was read from Mr. Cowley, the com-
pany’s agent at Zant, in which he informed the
company that factors were quite heedless
of the regulations in force, and not only were
great traders themselves but also dealt for
masters of ships. So once again it was laid
down by the company that factors were not
to trade, exception being made only for
Cowley12 “ for his better encouragement.”
Yet these regulations made no difference.
The factors went on in their old way,12 and the
company saw themselves forced to sterner
measures. It was decided to recall all such
factors as broke the company’s regulations.13
Yet, in order to remove temptation from their
way, the factors were given power 14 to take
a Dollar “ upon every thousand of currants
he shall lade for England.” They might also
charge for stiving,15 for waste of bags and
11 See minutes under this date.
12 Min. June 7, 1631.
13 Cf. Min. March 2, 1630, where a penalty is laid
down as follows : If the offending factors are free of
the company they shall be disfranchised ; if not free,
they shall be made incapable of ever enjoying the
freedom. 14 Min. January 25, 1631. 15 i.e. dusting.
At the court held on 20 January, 1630,11
a letter was read from Mr. Cowley, the com-
pany’s agent at Zant, in which he informed the
company that factors were quite heedless
of the regulations in force, and not only were
great traders themselves but also dealt for
masters of ships. So once again it was laid
down by the company that factors were not
to trade, exception being made only for
Cowley12 “ for his better encouragement.”
Yet these regulations made no difference.
The factors went on in their old way,12 and the
company saw themselves forced to sterner
measures. It was decided to recall all such
factors as broke the company’s regulations.13
Yet, in order to remove temptation from their
way, the factors were given power 14 to take
a Dollar “ upon every thousand of currants
he shall lade for England.” They might also
charge for stiving,15 for waste of bags and
11 See minutes under this date.
12 Min. June 7, 1631.
13 Cf. Min. March 2, 1630, where a penalty is laid
down as follows : If the offending factors are free of
the company they shall be disfranchised ; if not free,
they shall be made incapable of ever enjoying the
freedom. 14 Min. January 25, 1631. 15 i.e. dusting.