"List of pentions payable by William Steuart, esq."
MS. Rawl. C. 445
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
"List of pentions payable by William Steuart, esq."
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 445
Summary
Occasional notes are added of the deaths of the pensioners etc. to the commencement of 1742. Among the names are those of Geo. Fred. Handel £400, Ruperta Howe ("died 4 July, 1741," the natural daughter of Prince Rupert) £500, and Edw. Young, LL. D., £200. To the name of Stephen Lynch, which occurs twice, a pensioner for £300 (who was a witness against Layer on his trial for a plot in 1723) are added in both instances, in red ink, the words, "the price of blood."
Date
temp. George II.
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in folio
Physical extent
10 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
"List of pentions payable by William Steuart, esq."
