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- 22 May 1712 (Création/Production)
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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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Two receipts. Signed receipt of Jane Steele for 44 Bibles delivered by Robert Stephens for the use of Christ's Hospital, 20 April 1712. On the verso is the signed receipt of Stephens in the sum of four pounds for delivery of the Bibles, received of Warden Browne, 22 May 1712. This charitable donation of Bibles was provided for by the Meredith bequest. Place name: Christ's Hospital. Personal names: Robert Stephens, Jane Steele, Daniel Browne, Christopher Meredith.
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anglais
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latin
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