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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08923 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1700-1753 |
| Title | Request for 100 pounds sterling to pay troops |
| Date | 17 December 1747 |
| Author | Shirley, William (1694-1771) |
| Additional authors | Ayrault, Daniel (ca. 1677-1764) Bland, Elias (fl. 1749-1760) |
| Document Type | Military document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Requests funds, to be given to Daniel Ayrault, to pay troops intended for an expedition against Canada during King George's War: "When the Parliament of Great Britain shall make Provision for Paying the Troops rais'd for the late intended Expedition against Canada. Be pleas'd to order Payment of this my third Exchange." Sent to William Pitt, who was "Paymaster General of His Majesty." A signed note on the verso by Ayrault orders that the money be paid to Elias Bland, for Ayrault's account. A signed note beneath that signed by Bland and witnessed by John Bland & Sons and dated 8 November 1750 attests to the receipt of the money. |
| Subjects | French and Indian War Military History Soldier's Pay Canada France Government and Civics |
| People | Shirley, William (1694-1771) Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) Ayrault, Daniel (ca. 1677-1764) Bland, Elias (fl. 1747) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | French & Indian Wars; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Daniel Ayrault (1677?-1764) was a bookseller in Newport, Rhode Island. Elias Bland (fl. 1749-1760) was a merchant in Newport, Rhode Island. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |