Warrant book of the Ordnance Board of Great Britain 1690, 1740

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Warrant book of the Ordnance Board of Great Britain 1690, 1740

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Warrant book of the Ordnance Board of Great Britain for the periods April 3-10, 1690 and February 28, 1739/40-May 13, 1740. Each order or proportion bears the signatures of three or more members of the Ordnance Board. Warrant books were used to record the collection of unpaid taxes and the seizure and sale of property due to unpaid taxes

.08 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311248

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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