WALPOLE (Sir Robert, 1st Earl of Orford, 1676-1745, 1st British Prime Minister), Sir William YONGE (4th Baronet, dc. 1693-1755, Politician, Secretary at War) & George DODINGTON (1691-1762, MP, Lord of the Treasury)

Lower part of a Manuscript Exchequer Document signed by all three, addressed to Lord Onslow, also signed by Wm. Strickland, the charge "bearing date of 30th day of June 1720 that you deliver and pay of such his Majt Treasures as remains in your Charge unto Charles Duke of Queensbury or his assigns the sum of Two hundred and fifty pounds without amount for one quarter of a year due ... on his Annuity of one thousand pounds as one of the Gentlemen of his Matys Bedchamber ...", with a note underneath to Lord Onslow to "pay this order Out of Duty on Tea ...",examined by Halifax, bottom two thirds of 1 side folio, Whitehall, 8th January

The two colleagues who have also signed this piece contributed to the notoriety of Walpole's memory. Of Yonge it was said that no-one but such a character could have overshadowed such parts (abilities) and nothing but such parts could have borne up such a moral character. Dodington is most notorious for his self-interested wavering between the Ministry and Opposition after Walpole's fall, recorded in his diary.

Item Date:  1725

Stock No:  39218      £375

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