A Selection from the Records of Philip Foley's Stour Valley Iron Works, 1668-74. Part I

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One of two volumes. Almost entirely comprises transcriptions of papers relating to the Iron Works of Philip Foley, 1653-1716, held in Herefordshire Record Office and regarded [in 1978] as the finest such collection in Britain for the 17th century. Includes a 'General introduction' [pp xi-xxi] to the Foley business and the papers. The transcriptions are: 'Introduction to Philip Foley's stock and debts book' - 'Stock and debts book, 1669'; 'Introduction to the general accounts for 1668 and 1669' - 'General accounts, 1668' / 'General accounts, 1669'; 'Introduction to the Bustleholme Mill accounts, 1668 and 1669' - 'Accounts, 1668' / 'Accounts, 1669'; 'Richard Foley's agreements, 1668-69'. Supported by a substantial index.