(This Memorandum is in the handwriting of Craven Ord. Esq
uire
).
R
probably Henry Belward Ray
Craven Ord
I had this vol
um
e
of M
r
Astle
Thomas Astle
in exchange for a
MS
Taxation of Eclesiastical Property formerly M
r
Ectons
Henry Belward Ray
Although the handwriting is similar to Astle's, the closing initial appears to be 'R' rather than 'A'
This Volume contains not only the Household Accounts of Henry VII - But also lists
of R
of Accounts of Recognisances - Obligations Debts. Remembrances - Livery &c
etera
It is curious to see the long list of Debtors to this avaricious monarch. I am not aware whether it is the fact but I have been informed there is no Volume of Accounts of this Monarchs Reign existing ˄
either
in the State Paper Office or in any of ˄
the
Official Depositories - There is none in the British Museum - Sir Tho
ma
s Phillips has a similar Vol
ume
either a year anterior or subsequent I believe the former, it would probably be difficult to find a 3