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- 15 Apr 1693 (Produção)
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Stephens was apprenticed to London Stationer and printer Thomas Ratcliffe on 5 April 1658. He completed his apprenticeship in 1666 and worked briefly as a journeyman printer. Stephens was elected to the Livery of the Stationers’ Company in 1682 to general outrage, in a move by the Stationers’ Company to manipulate Lord Mayor elections. He rose to notoriety as a 'Messenger of the Press', simultaneously serving the office of Secretary of State and enforcing the rights of the Stationers' Company to search and seizure. Midnight raids upon the premises of his colleagues, earned him the nickname of 'Robin Hog'. Stephens was known for his corruption, violence, and taking bribes. Stephens also served the Company as an all-round handyman. He was performing search and seizure duties from 1677, and first appeared with the title of Messenger in 1679. He was active as Messenger of the Press between 1679 and 1684, and again between 1689 and 1712.
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Itemised bill of Robert Stephens in the sum of three pounds for expenses incurred in the Company's service. Items include: going to the Lord Bishop of London three times delivering almanacs, gave to the Bishop's porter, gave to the custom house porters, attending Parliament about the Act several days and writing a copy, gave for information against Mr Downing's private press that was doing the white letter primer, coach, constable and smith and porters in bringing to Hall, service at Oxford in helping to move the printing house. Signed in receipt by Stephens, 15 April 1693. Place names: Stationers' Hall, Oxford. Personal names: Robert Stephens, William Phillipps, Downing (likely William).
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