Letters patent
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
1858
Materials
Cord, Gilt, Leather, Vellum, Wax
Measurements
8.75 in (Width); 11.5 in (Length)
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 428898
Summary
Tan coloured seal, badly cracked, attached by red cord to letters patent on vellum dated 16th March 1858, appointing Disraeli Under Treasurer of the Exchequer. Inscribed 'Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer./ Right Honble. Benjamin Disraeli.' In black leather-bound box with hinged lid, Royal arms in gold on front and patterned green lining to interior.