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Balance in hand and appeal for charity in peace and war
Balance in hand exclusive of girls second apprentice fees is 615 pounds 5 shillings 9 pence. The society aims to uplift distressed youths by humane and religious duties, transforming them into useful citizens in peace and war. It notes income around 150 pounds yearly in funds and about 260 pounds from subscriptions, while highlighting large donations like two hundred guineas from Lord Clive and a shortfall of nearly 300 pounds versus nine months of receipts. Subscriptions are taken by the Treasurer and multiple firms and banks listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Clive
Charles Sulsh
John Thornton
Charles Asgill
Joseph Hankey
George Colebroke
Martin and Co
Walpole and Co
Glyn and Co
Fuller and Co
Dorrien and Co
Hoares, Childs, Gosling and Co
Coutts, Drummonds, Backwell and Co
Mayne and Needham
Bank of England
East India
South Sea
India
Portugal
London
Evans
Pater
Ratcliffe
West
John Dn
Partridge
Blackruun-treet
Taylor
Ware Feta
Clare
Mara