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Military savings banks. Proposal to establish opposed by Commander-in-Chief on ground...
Catalogue reference: WO 43/704
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- 1838-1845
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Military savings banks. Proposal to establish opposed by Commander-in-Chief on ground that they would encourage saving for liquor. Secretary at War disagrees. Savings Banks Act 1842. Royal warrant 11 October 1843. Amending Act 1845.
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