Life of Adam Smith

Chapter 20

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LONDON AGAIN--APPOINTED COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

Mickle's translation of the _Lusiad_, 316. His causeless resentment against Smith, 317. Governor Pownall, 318. Letter of Smith to Pownall, 319. Appointed Commissioner of Customs, 320. Lord North's indebtedness to the _Wealth of Nations_, 320. Salary of post, 321. Correspondence with Strahan, 321.