Warrants signed by Anthony Ashley Cooper
Collection Overview
Warrants signed by Anthony Ashley Cooper, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the Treasury of Great Britain relate to continuance of a pension (or annuity) granted to James Duke of Cambridge and his children and to the Lord Bishop of Winchester. Also available is a miniature copy of the minutes of the first meeting of the Carolina Proprietors in London, England on May 23, 1663, thought to be the oldest known business document in the history of South Carolina (typescript also available).
Dates
- Creation: 1667-1668
Creator
- Great Britain. Treasury (Organization)
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
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Historical Note
The Treasury of Great Britain was managed by Anthony Ashley Cooper, Chancellor of the Exchequer, from May 13, 1661 to 1672. He was named Lord Ashley on April 20, 1661 and held that title until becoming Earl of Shaftesbury.
Extent
1 folder (7 items)
Subject
- Title
- Inventory of the Warrants Signed by Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1667-1668
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Special Collections staff; finding aid created by: Special Collections staff
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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