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Debts of His Majesty's Civil List 1724 Accounts Taken Up
In a parliamentary session the king's message urged using settled funds to redeem civil list annuities and raise money to discharge debts. Committee reviewed debts at Michaelmas 1724 and payments into the Exchequer for six pence per pound from Lady Day 1725. The detailed accounts listed amounts owed to the Household, Chamber, Great Wardrobe, Royal Works, Ministers abroad, pensions, and annuities, totaling substantial figures.
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Michaelmas
Great Wardrobe
Walter Chetwynd
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