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Grievance over Crown Purses and royal debts debated
A late 17th century letter from a coffee house near St James's recounts accusations against royal favorites in William III era finance. It alleges mismanagement of the Privy Purse after the king's death, detailing debts to tradesmen and pensioners, and claims Lord A and Lord Godolphin exploited funds while the queen intervened to pay creditors.
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R. Observator
St.Fames’s
Kise Williams
Ciei
Crown of England
Commonwealth
Cabinet Council
Parke
G—xs
Penfioss
Goyatrym
Wiliam
Godolphin
Treafarer
Zrlborough
Treasarer
Holland