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Auction: 14035 - Postal History, Autographs and Historical Documents
Lot: 3021

Historical Documents
Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland
1706 (17 April) Exchequer receipt being a receipt for interest on a loan of £7000 from the Earl to the government, made in 1704 on the security of duties on wines, etc.; signed "Sunderland" and witnessed. On watermarked paper. Some minor soiling. Photo

Sir Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (1675-1722).
Known as Lord Spencer from 1688 to 1702, was an English statesman from the Spencer family. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1714–17), Lord Privy Seal (1715–16), Lord President of the Council (1717–19) and First Lord of the Treasury (1718–21).

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Estimate
£100 to £120