GB 0096 MS 638 - Raikes, Thomas

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0096 MS 638

Title

Raikes, Thomas

Date(s)

  • 1802-1808 (Creation)

Extent and medium

1 volume

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Thomas Raikes was a merchant in London and Governor of the Bank of England during the crisis of 1797. He was a personal friend of William Wilberforce and William Pitt the Younger. Raikes married Charlotte, daughter of Henry Finch, Earl of Winchelsea in December 1774. Their son, also named Thomas, became a well-known diarist.

Archival history

GB 0096 MS 638 1802-1808 Collection (fonds) 1 volume Raikes , Thomas , 1741-1813 , merchant banker
Thomas Raikes was a merchant in London and Governor of the Bank of England during the crisis of 1797. He was a personal friend of William Wilberforce and William Pitt the Younger. Raikes married Charlotte, daughter of Henry Finch, Earl of Winchelsea in December 1774. Their son, also named Thomas, became a well-known diarist.

An account book covering the period 31 March 1802-31 October 1808.

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English

1999-09-07 Simon McKeon Accounting Finance Financial administration Raikes , Thomas , 1741-1813 , merchant banker

Content and structure area

Scope and content

An account book covering the period 31 March 1802-31 October 1808.

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 Uncatalogued material may not be seen. 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

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Description control area

Institution identifier

Senate House Library, University of London

Language(s)

  • English