Monarch

GEORGE II

Year

1743

Title

17 Geo. II, c. 2,

Description

An Act for granting to his Majesty a further additional Duty on Wine Silk Hops China Earthen Japanned or Lacquered Ware and Vinegar; and also a Tax of four Shillings in the Pound on all Salaries Profits of Employments Fees and Pensions to be applied to pay an Interest of Five Pounds per cent. per annum upon such Part of the Sum of One Hundred Thousand Pounds Part of the Sum of Three Hundred Thousand Pounds formerly raised which shall remain unpaid on the twenty fifth of December one Thousand seven hundred and forty three; and also to pay an Interest of four Pounds per cent. per annum upon such Part of the Sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds also formerly raised as shall remain unpaid on the twenty fifth Day of December one thousand seven hundred and forty three and towards the Discharge of the said principal Sum.

Classification

Revenue - additional duties, national debt [rv]