Political
CLIFFORD
(Sir Thomas, 1630-1673, from 1672 1st Baron, Lord High Treasurer, 1672-1673, the 'C' of the CABAL)
Signature on a fragment of an Exchequer document,
in full discharge of £180,000 ordered under the Privy Seal to be paid to his Highness (the Duke of York), and referring to part payments of £40,000 and £53,090, 1 side 2¼ x 9¼, no date, c.
Item Date: 1670
Background
Clifford was one of the three ministers (including the Duke of York) who refused to conform to the Anglican church in 1673, and resigned his post.
Stock No. 51627