[Collection of orders for payments and receipts], 1679-1688.

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[Collection of orders for payments and receipts], 1679-1688.

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Manuscript, on paper, in a single hand, of letters regarding Great Britain's public finances, most of which are signed by Henry Guy, Secretary to the Treasury (1631-1710), and addressed to Sir Robert Howard, Auditor of the Exchequer (1626-1698). These letters begin, "The Lords Comr. of his Majesty's Treasury desire you out of the Branches hereafter named paid and directed to bee this weeke paid into the Excheqr. to issue viz," and contain figures for customs, impositions, and loans. Specific entries include "Lord Ranelagh for the forces," "Lord Preston for the Greate Wardrobe," and "Myselfe for his Majesties Secret Service."

2 vols. (72 items) ; various sizes.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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