Reference
X928/1/3/2/3
Title
Book of personal expenses
Date free text
1924-1931
Production date
From: 1924 To: 1931
Scope and Content
Book of personal expenses. Small notebook. First page contains a brief index of where the details of each year can be found i.e 1924 up to 1931
Family names are mentioned in relation to money spent on them, and in Nick's case, on his family and servants.
Gambling losses are recorded.
A number of entries detail payments made to individuals identified by first name only, likely servants.
In 1929 Marigo and Gina were both given Newmarket passes costing £13.4.6 and Goodwood passes costing £10.0.0
Dividends on investments are given for example in 1932: Underground Electric Railways £10.13s, Sunday Pictorial 13/1, Ashanti £19.19.9 and International Paint £13.10.
Pension income is detailed
Expenses arising from medical interventions such as 'nursing home, adenoids & tonsils £26.2.0 for John (Nicholas's son)
Jan 11th 1932 Henrietta writes 'I have spent £8.4.5 more than I have received. I cannot find the error'
Level of description
item