[Power of attorney, 1716 August 14, to Moses Beranger from Wm. Congreve].

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[Power of attorney, 1716 August 14, to Moses Beranger from Wm. Congreve].

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Power of attorney signed by Wm. Congreve and directed to Mr. Grigsby, South Sea Company accountant, giving Moses Beranger the authorization to accept South Sea stock in his name.

1 sheet ; 23 x 18 cm.

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Beranger, Moses.

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Grigsby, John, 1971-

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Congreve, Billy, 1891-1916

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South Sea Company

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British company founded in 1711 to trade, chiefly in slaves, with Spanish America. The resulting speculation mania that led to ruin for many investors was known as the South Sea Bubble. Company dissolved in 1753. From the description of Records of the South Sea Company, 1712-1753. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982201 The South Sea Company was founded in 1711 to trade (mainly in slaves) with Spanish America, on the assumption that the War of the Spanish Succession, then dr...