Issues Of The Exchequer: Being Payments Made Out Of His Majesty's Revenue (1836)

Issues of the Exchequer: Being Payments Made Out of His Majesty's Revenue is a historical book written by Frederick Devon in 1836. The book is a comprehensive account of the payments made from the royal treasury during the reigns of various monarchs in England. The author has meticulously researched the records of the Exchequer, which was the central financial institution of the government, and presents a detailed analysis of the various types of payments made from the royal revenue.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Exchequer's operations. The author begins by providing an overview of the Exchequer and its role in the government. He then goes on to describe the various types of payments made from the royal treasury, including salaries, pensions, and grants to individuals and institutions.Devon also provides a detailed account of the process of issuing payments from the Exchequer, including the role of the officers and clerks involved in the process. He also discusses the measures taken to prevent fraud and corruption in the system.The book is a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the financial history of England. It provides a wealth of information on the Exchequer and its operations, and sheds light on the economic and political conditions of the time. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.