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Cardinal Albenavi's Spain dealings and Madrid trunks debate
A letter recalls the 18th century handling of Annuities funded by Stamp Duty and critiques Cardinal Alberoni's Spain policy. It discusses bank bills, Law’s schemes, and a sensational tale of confiscated jewels, trunks opened in Alicante, and the king's clemency as rivals allege calumny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Spsin
Law
France
Spain
Cardinal Albeveni
Michael Nugnez
Daran
Madrid
Italy
Houshold
Alicant