Joseph Gurney and William Brodie Gurney ledger 1800-1807

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Joseph Gurney and William Brodie Gurney ledger 1800-1807

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Joseph Gurney (1744-1815) and William Brodie Gurney (1777-1855) were English shorthand writers to both houses of Parliament. Ledger, 1800-1807, is an account book which was used to record payments for work in the law courts, the House of Lords, parliamentary committees, and for private clients by the English shorthand writers Joseph and William Brodie Gurney. Each entry gives details of place, date, and charges for attendance (normally 2 guineas a day) and the number of sheets transcribed (at 6d).

.2 linear foot (1 box)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311283

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Gurney, William Brodie, 1777-1855

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Third generation stenographer and court reporter; philanthropist. From the description of A system of stenography or short hand : [London?] / by W. Gurney short hand writer to the house of parliament, 1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81603124 From the description of A system of stenography or short hand : [London?] / by W. Gurney short hand writer to the house of parliament, 1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702146796 ...

Gurney, Joseph, 1744-1815

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Joseph Gurney (1744-1815) and William Brodie Gurney (1777-1855) were English shorthand writers to both houses of Parliament. From the description of Joseph Gurney and William Brodie Gurney ledger, 1800-1807. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485438 From the guide to the Joseph Gurney and William Brodie Gurney ledger, 1800-1807, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...