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...
These refers to the calls of £6 1/4% in June 1709, £6 1/4% in September 1709 and £12 1/2% in June 1711, of the total amount of £3,163,200 which, by 1708, had by adjustment become the amount of Capital of the United Company. The books record transactions mainly between June 1709 and December 17...
Registers of subscribers to the £800,000 stock of 1786
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Two books containing original entries by persons offering to subscribe. Each book opens with a statement that this is additional capital stock to be raised in accordance with the Resolution of the Court of Directors on 12 Jul 1786, and that it has received the approval of Parliament and the Lor...
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.
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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...