North, Lord Frederick (1732-92) Prime minister under George III (1770-82) during the American Revolution. Document Signed ("North") as British Prime Minister, 10 x 9¼ in., Whitehall Treasury Chambers, July 17, 1780. North authorizes an additional £53,947 "to satisfy the Deficiency of the Fund for paying the said annuities as stated in the annexed account to the 5th day of July 1780…" On verso is "An Account of the Deficienty of the Funds established for paying Annuities…." and a deficiency of £53,947 is noted. Light toning; some damage at one margin, and paper loss at one corner, affecting a few words, but not North's large signature. An official document signed during the American Revolution. North supported the American stamp tax and Townshend's tea duty. His stern response to the Boston Tea Party helped unite the colonists against England.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Colonial and Revolutionary America
