British Investment in South Seas Trade, Orders, 1721-1726.

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British Investment in South Seas Trade, Orders, 1721-1726.

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Two orders for payment from the Office of the Exchequer to the South Sea Company, signed by Conrade de Gols and Lord William Powlet, for the amounts of £11,400 and £16,400 for purposes of carrying on trade in the South Seas on behalf of the Crown.

18 x 21 cm. (1 archives folder,2 leaves).

Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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