Record

Document Reference	Pw2 Hy 1031
Title	Memorandum from Josiah Boddell; 1710
Date	1710
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Proposes the introduction of various new and additional taxes with an indication of their expected revenue; says that he has proposals for the raising of new recruits for the 'land and sea service' without 'any charge to ye publick' and a proposal for the 'shortning and finishing ye Spannish and French war'; says that these proposals will pay off the national debt and that he would like to discuss them in person.
Term	taxation, suggested new forms of
	armies, British, recruitment
	economic affairs, national revenue
	wars, War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1714

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA29860	Boddell; Josiah (fl 1710); Mr; of Spittle Yard; made suggestions for raising money via taxation; friend of Mr Nutterfeild	fl 1710

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