L30/14/368/4

Memorandum 'for an additional case relating to the Salarys due to the Lords of Trade':

20 Jun 1783

From: 1783 To: 1783

Includes specific examples of payments made under similar circumstances in previous years. Mr. John Yorke in 1763 resigned as a Lord of Trade. George Grenville, Chancellor of Exchequer insisted he received salary between time of resignation and appointment of successor. Lord Robert Spencer resigned in January 1781 but received salary to 3 January 1782, when Commission revoked by new one under Great Seal. Story involves Sir Adam Ferguson and Lord North. Mr. Storer's Lease. Succeeded to Mr. de Grey as one of Lords of Trade. De Grey on succeeding to Peerage of Walsingham quitted seat on Board. Lord North appointed Stoner etc. Circumstances of salary continuing to De Grey. Lord Shelburne and wording of short note informing Members of Board of "an approaching dissolution". Not equivalent to Act of Parliament etc...

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Yorke, John,
Grenville, George,
Spencer, Robert,
Ferguson, Adam,
North,
Storer,
de Grey,
Shelburne,
Stoner

wages, Board of Trade