State of transferrable stock in 1731 revealed
The Historical Register reports that of 272739 pounds 115 42, stock placed under trustees in 1726-7, none sold since 1729 and 190000 pounds remain undisposed. June 1731 uncovers Amos Stocker’s abuse of trust and fictitious transfers increasing stock by 19985 pounds 13 shillings 72 pence, with Edward Sparke negotiating to trap him.