Archief GB 0096 MS215 - Irish coinage papers

Identificatie

referentie code

GB 0096 MS215

Titel

Irish coinage papers

Datum(s)

  • 1724 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Archief

Omvang en medium

1 Volume containing 12 leaves

Context

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Biografie

In 1724-1725, the British government attempted to impose a new and debased currency of copper halfpence and farthings on Ireland. The "Drapier's Letters" (1724-1725) by Johnathan Swift attacked this scheme, and were part of a successful campaign against it.

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Geschiedenis van het archief

This manuscript formed part of the collection of James Crossley (1800-1883) [as MS 1724], and was bought by Quaritch [for Herbert Somerton Foxwell] at the Crossley sale, Sotheby's, 11 Jun 1885.

GB 0096 MS215 1724 fonds 1 Volume containing 12 leaves Unknown

In 1724-1725, the British government attempted to impose a new and debased currency of copper halfpence and farthings on Ireland. The "Drapier's Letters" (1724-1725) by Johnathan Swift attacked this scheme, and were part of a successful campaign against it.

This manuscript formed part of the collection of James Crossley (1800-1883) [as MS 1724], and was bought by Quaritch [for Herbert Somerton Foxwell] at the Crossley sale, Sotheby's, 11 Jun 1885.

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.

Manuscript volume containing papers relating to William Wood and the minting of halfpence and farthings for Ireland comprising transcripts of a report of the Committee of the Privy Council of 24 Jul 1724 and the ensuing Order in Council of 6 Aug 1724, both relating to Wood's Irish coinage, with a copy of 'Mr Wood's Proposals'.

Single item.

Open for research. 24 hours notice is required for research visits.

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

Collection level description.

Imported from the Senate House catalogue and edited by Sarah Drewery.

General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

Feb 2009. Industry Manufacturing industry Metal industry Coinage production Finance Currencies Coins Ireland Western Europe Europe

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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.

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Bereik en inhoud

Manuscript volume containing papers relating to William Wood and the minting of halfpence and farthings for Ireland comprising transcripts of a report of the Committee of the Privy Council of 24 Jul 1724 and the ensuing Order in Council of 6 Aug 1724, both relating to Wood's Irish coinage, with a copy of 'Mr Wood's Proposals'.

Waardering, vernietiging en slectie

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Ordeningstelsel

Single item.

Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik

Voorwaarden voor raadpleging

Open for research. 24 hours notice is required for research visits.

Voorwaarden voor reproductie

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.

Taal van het materiaal

  • Engels

Schrift van het materiaal

  • Latijn

Taal en schrift aantekeningen

English

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Senate House Library, University of London

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General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

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Verwijdering van datering archiefvorming

Taal (talen)

  • Engels

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