Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- [1746] (Creation)
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2 leaves
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The British Linen Company was incorporated by Royal Charter on 5 Jul 1746, 'to do everything that may conduce to the promoting and carrying on' the manufacture of linen.
Repository
Archival history
This manuscript is enclosed within a printed copy of Charter of the British Linen Company (Edinburgh, 1746) (Ref: GL 8216).
GB 0096 MS 458 [1746] Collection (fonds) 2 leaves British Linen Company
The British Linen Company was incorporated by Royal Charter on 5 Jul 1746, 'to do everything that may conduce to the promoting and carrying on' the manufacture of linen.
This manuscript is enclosed within a printed copy of Charter of the British Linen Company (Edinburgh, 1746) (Ref: GL 8216).
Manuscript list of 79 subscribers to the Company, usually giving their status or occupation, with the amounts subscribed, [1746].
Single item.
Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
English
Manuscript folio. Bound with GL 8216.
Collection level description.
University of London MS 112 is a copy of the Company's charter.
Compiled by Sarah Smith as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997). Aug 2000 British Linen Company Capital Finance
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Manuscript list of 79 subscribers to the Company, usually giving their status or occupation, with the amounts subscribed, [1746].
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Single item.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
University of London MS 112 is a copy of the Company's charter.
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Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997).
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Language(s)
- English