Account books, 1758-1762.

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Account books, 1758-1762.

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of accounts of the Usher of the Exchequer, kept by Horace Walpole's deputy, Grosvenor Bedford, who signs his name at the end of each volume. The entries concern such payments and receipts related to the office of the Exchequer as rent; sundry goods; and employees' salaries, including payments to Horace Walpole.

4 v. ; 29 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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