Manuscript volume containing an account of the public debts at the Exchequer, exclusive of the deficiencies of parliamentary grants, 14 Mar 1716, prepared for [Spencer Compton, Viscount Pevensey] Speaker of the House of Commons, from material in various Finance Acts.
Account of public debts
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 94
- Dates of Creation
- 1716
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume containing 4 leaves
Scope and Content
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.
Arrangement
Single item.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
This manuscript was bought from Mr P M Barnard in 1913 as an addition to the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature.
Other Finding Aids
Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Manuscript folio. Cloth.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Smith as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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