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Bank of England opens Bonds for South Sea Subscription
The directors authorize agreements with the South Sea to circulate bonds on agreed terms and time. Books for subscription to support public credit open at the Bank, with 15 percent deposit and 7 percent premium and 5 percent interest. Subscribers pledge 52 percent of sums subscribed as a security for future payments.
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