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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
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Paymaster General of the Guards and Garrisons and Paymaster General of the Forces:...
Catalogue reference: WO 109
What's it about?
WO 109
Entry books of the Paymaster General including accounts, estimates and warrants for payment of the forces at home and abroad, reduced officers of the Army and Marines, those on the compassionate list, accounts concerning the Royal Hospital...
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WO 109
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Title (The name of the record)
- Paymaster General of the Guards and Garrisons and Paymaster General of the Forces: Accounts, Estimates and Warrants
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Date (When the record was created)
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1714-1749
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Description (What the record is about)
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Entry books of the Paymaster General including accounts, estimates and warrants for payment of the forces at home and abroad, reduced officers of the Army and Marines, those on the compassionate list, accounts concerning the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and stores and services. They include accounts of deductions from pay for pensioners.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Paymaster General of the Forces, 1743-1835
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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107 volume(s)
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14317/
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