Item 42 - Bill of John Pether

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GB 2156 TSC/D/09/08/42

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Bill of John Pether

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  • 21 July 1688 (Creation)

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Itemised bill for a dinner for the Company on 29 May 1688 at Chelsea in the amount of 20 pounds three shillings. Items include five West[phalia] hams and three pullets in each; five dishes of Geese with three in each; five lumber pies; two sirloins of beef; five dishes of lobsters; five dishes of chickens and asparagus ("sparogras"); five dishes of tarts; five dishes of sturgeon; oil and vinegar; four pounds of sugar; oranges and lemons; olives ("olofes") and capers; service charges include payment to labourers and porters; for dressing dinner; for washing the linen; and for boat hire when he and Mr Taylor went to see the house. Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: Randall Taylor; John Pether. Place names: Chelsea.

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  • Latin

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