Author:
[Bank of England; Napoleonic Wars; Ministry of All the Talents; National Debt; Prime Ministers' Signatures]
Publication details:
Variously dated, concludes with the statement of receipt on 3 Jan. 1810 from William Eden [see biographical notes below]
The significance of this document is indicated by the Prime Minister's signature (Spencer Perceval). And the National Debt was a major issue given the expense of fighting Napoleon. Description: Two pages, folio, fold marks, aged, small closed tears, edges worn in poart, text clear and complete. Heading [see Image] as follows: Acts of Parliament in this behalf That you deliver & pay unto the Governor & Company of the Bank of England the Sum[s?] by way of [Impress?] for the reduction of the National Debt to be by them applied.
