Author: EXCHEQUER RECEIPT
Title: Received by me Sir John Mourdant of John Howe & James Brydges by 2 Orders dated the 31st Day of Augt 1710 in Pursuance of an Act of Parliament, (Entituled, An Act for laying certain Duties upon Candles, and certain Rates upon Monies to be given with Clerks and Apprentices, towards raising Her Majesty's Supply for the Year 17100...the Sum of Eighteen pounds being for 12 Months Interest of 300...
Description: 1716. Printed and manuscript receipt, 190 x 190 mm. This item may have at some time been mounted and will bear traces on the reverse of adhesive or removal of mounts. James Brydges, Baron Chandos, amassed most of his wealth by profiting from public office> he subsequently lost money in the South Sea Bubble and the York Buildings Company.

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