Irish coinage papers
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TitleIrish coinage papers
Reference codeMS215
Date1724
Scope and ContentIn 1724-1725, the British government attempted to impose a new and debased currency of copper halfpence and farthings on Ireland. The "Drapier's Letters" (1724-1725) by Johnathan Swift attacked this scheme, and were part of a successful campaign against it.
Manuscript volume containing papers relating to William Wood and the minting of halfpence and farthings for Ireland comprising transcripts of a report of the Committee of the Privy Council of 24 Jul 1724 and the ensuing Order in Council of 6 Aug 1724, both relating to Wood's Irish coinage, with a copy of 'Mr Wood's Proposals'.
Manuscript volume containing papers relating to William Wood and the minting of halfpence and farthings for Ireland comprising transcripts of a report of the Committee of the Privy Council of 24 Jul 1724 and the ensuing Order in Council of 6 Aug 1724, both relating to Wood's Irish coinage, with a copy of 'Mr Wood's Proposals'.
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ExtentVolume containing 12 leaves
Physical descriptionManuscript folio. Bound in quarter-morocco.
System of ArrangementSingle item.
Finding aidsCollection level description.
All of the printed material bound into this manuscript may also be found in the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature at the University of London.
Level of descriptionfonds