Political
BEDFORD
(John Russell, 1710-1771, K.G., Secretary of State 1748-1751, from 1732 4th Duke)
Signature on verso of fragment of an official document,
as receipt for payments from the Exchequer, 2½ (max.) x 7¾ (max.), 6th June
Item Date: 1753
Background
Signed also 'Fane' (Charles, d. 1766, British Resident at Florence, Turin and Constantinople, 2nd Viscount) and on recto by clerks for Lord Macclesfield and (Horatio) Walpole, Tellers of the Exchequer, adding interest of £75 for 2 periods of 3 months.
another signature removed, just touching bottom of 'Bedford' and top of 'Fane'
Stock No. 51693