| Content Description | Proposal to establish a Lombard [the Lombard Bank?] in London; defines the Lombard as 'un lieu ou les Bourgeois d'une ville trouvent de l'argent dans leurs besoins, sur bijous, vaisselles, marchandises, meubles et habits'; notes the existence of Lombards throughout Italy and Flanders; argues for the suppression of individual houses dabbling in this commerce in London and the creation of a public Lombard to benefit the state.
Describes the method for setting up the Lombard and details structure and method of operation; outlines advantages and responsibilities and emphasises the importance of confidentiality.
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