South Sea Company dividend warrant, 1712 February 6.

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South Sea Company dividend warrant, 1712 February 6.

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Dividend warrant dated February 6, 1712, addressed to South Sea Company accountant John Grigsby, and signed by Tho. Garth authorizing the payment of his interest due February 24, 1712, to Moses Hart. Endorsed by Moses Hart on the verso.

1 sheet ([2] p.) ; 10 x 15 cm.

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Hart, Moses, 1768-1852

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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...