The volumes contain: certificates that a named holder of bonds has handed in an amount of them and is entitled in exchange to an amount of 3% and 3 1/2 % annuities; certificates of entitlement to annuities; forms of proxy. Most forms are signed and addresses are often added. Each bears the number...
Petition of the Company to the Treasury for authority to raise by bonds and annuities money sufficient to discharge their present obligation from the Crown, and the assent of the Lord Commissioners.
Scope & Content:
Also includes the warrant of the Lords Commissioners for payment to the Company of £3,687.10.0 per annum for managing 3% annuities. April 1750 to September 1753: Copies of authorities to pay the Bank of England hald yearly dividends on their holding of £1,207,599.15.0 of 3% annuities; October 17...