English Revenues, Taxes and Expenses, Account Books, 1688-1704.

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English Revenues, Taxes and Expenses, Account Books, 1688-1704.

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The account books document the income and expenses of the Crown. The records were used by the Commissioners to examine the financial affairs of the kingdom. The three volumes reveal the extent of the government's civil and military commitments; including entries for payments to Thomas Shadwell, poet laureate; to Sir Christopher Wren; for payments to Charles II's servants, and payments to Isaac Newton. Sources of revenues include taxes on East India goods, hearth money, licenses, customs, and the King's share of condemned tobacco stalks.

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Newton, Issac, Sir, 1642-1727.

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Shadwell, Thomas, 1642?-1692

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English dramatist and poet. From the description of Autograph list of purchases signed : [n.p.], 1676 Mar. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664426 ...

Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723

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Wren, British architect especially known for his design of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. From the description of [Letter] 1676 Jun. 1 To my Lord High Treasurer / Chr. Wren. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 503076756 Epithet: Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000507.0x00010a English architect. From the description of Autograph letter si...

Hausdorfer, Walter.

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East India Company

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The East India Company (formally called the Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies (1600-1708) and the United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies (1708-1873)), was an English company formed for the exploitation of the spice trade in East and Southeast Asia and India. It was incorporated by Royal Charter in December 1600. From the guide to the East India Company, 1647, 1647, (Senate House Library, University of London) ...