DS, 1760 Dec 23.

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DS, 1760 Dec 23.

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Grants an annuity of £400 to Philip Stanhope (1732-1768); witnessed by John Truesdale, S. Parry, and John Stokes, with their signatures.

1 v. (1 p., vellum) ; 63 x 76 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl, 1694-1773

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