GB 0096 MS 195 - Commissioners of the King's Revenue

2 volumes containing 146 leaves

This manuscript is inscribed by Lawrence Whitaker, MP, Clerk of the Council, 1624-1640. It was later part of the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps, 1st Baronet (1792-1872) as MS 15713.
GB 0096 MS 195 1626-1627 Collection (fonds) 2 volumes containing 146 leaves Privy Council , Commissioners of the King's Revenue
The Commission was set up under the Great Seal (Privy Council) on 1 Jul 1626, to try and reduce debts incurred by the Royal Household.

This manuscript is inscribed by Lawrence Whitaker, MP, Clerk of the Council, 1624-1640. It was later part of the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps, 1st Baronet (1792-1872) as MS 15713.

Part of the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, initially collected by Herbert Somerton Foxwell and presented by the Goldsmith's Company to the University of London in 1903.

Journal book containing the 'proceedings of his Majesty's Commissioners for the lessening of his Majesty's charge and increase of his revenue', 11 Jul 1626-24 Nov 1627. These volumes deal with the efforts made to reduce the debts incurred by the King's Household. Particulars are given of the households both of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. The entries relating to the Queen's household are of especial interest in view of the critical situation caused at this time by the dismissal of her French attendants and staff. Includes minutes of the 'Commissioners for selling and granting his Majesty's lands in fee farm' for 20-21 Sep and 5 Oct 1626. Volume II is inscribed 'Mr Whitaker's booke', referring to Lawrence Whitaker, Clerk of the Privy Council, 1624-1640.

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Manuscript folio. Bound in original vellum, rebacked.

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Calendar of state papers, domestic series, 1627-1628.

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). Jun 2000 Accounting Charles I , 1600-1649 , King of Great Britain and Ireland Cost accounting Cost reduction Finance Financial administration Henrietta Maria , 1609-1669 , Queen consort of Charles I Monarchy Political systems Privy Council , Commissioners of the King's Revenue Royal Household Whitaker , Lawrence , fl 1624-1640 , Clerk of the Privy Council

Part of the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, initially collected by Herbert Somerton Foxwell and presented by the Goldsmith's Company to the University of London in 1903.

Journal book containing the 'proceedings of his Majesty's Commissioners for the lessening of his Majesty's charge and increase of his revenue', 11 Jul 1626-24 Nov 1627. These volumes deal with the efforts made to reduce the debts incurred by the King's Household. Particulars are given of the households both of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. The entries relating to the Queen's household are of especial interest in view of the critical situation caused at this time by the dismissal of her French attendants and staff. Includes minutes of the 'Commissioners for selling and granting his Majesty's lands in fee farm' for 20-21 Sep and 5 Oct 1626. Volume II is inscribed 'Mr Whitaker's booke', referring to Lawrence Whitaker, Clerk of the Privy Council, 1624-1640.

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.

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The original correspondence between and concerning the Ahmadiyya movement and the Muslim League in India is in the Archives of the Muslim League.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997).

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