Receipts and payments by the Rt. Hon.ble Wm. Visct. Barrington. Treasurer of His Majestys Navy..., 1762 Jun 2-1764 Dec 31.

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Receipts and payments by the Rt. Hon.ble Wm. Visct. Barrington. Treasurer of His Majestys Navy..., 1762 Jun 2-1764 Dec 31.

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Account books kept by Barrington during his tenure as Secretary of the Navy, 1762 June to 1764 December. The books provide a very detailed record of the expenditures of the British Navy during this period, including wages paid to ship crews and office staff; flag money; provisioning and materials expenses; funds received from the sinking fund; contributions to annuities; auctions of "decayed stores"; and payments to the Charity for the Relief of Poor Sea Officer's Widows.

3 v. ; 38 x 24 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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