English Exchequer warrant

This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 96 MS 708
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1747
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • Single leaf

Scope and Content

Warrant of 10 Dec 1747 addressed to Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford and Auditor of the Exchequer, for the payment to Richard Tuck, Sheriff of Wiltshire, of £160 'to repay the like sum disbursed by him for the following rewards upon the conviction of the several offenders mentioned in the annexed certificates'. These certificates are wanting, but a list follows of the names of the offenders and of those securing their conviction, with details of the sums paid as rewards totalling £160.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Exchequer was responsible for receiving and dispersing the public revenue. The lower Exchequer, or receipt, closely connected with the permanent Treasury, was an office for the receipt and payment of money. The upper Exchequer was a court sitting twice a year to regulate accounts. The business of the ancient Exchequer was mainly financial, though some judicial business connected with accounts was also conducted.

Arrangement

Single item.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Bought from R.C. Hatchwell in 1967.

Other Finding Aids

Collection level description.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

13¾" x 8¾"

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.

Conditions Governing Use

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