| Description | Proof of biographical work entitled 'Life and writings of William Paterson of Dumfriesshire, founder of the Bank of England, born 1655 - died 1719. Edited by S. Bannister [...]', published in London by T C Newby. Includes a draft of the contents page and of Section XX of the work; Section XX is entitled 'Paterson's success in obtaining an Act of Parliament for a grant of money to indemnify him for his losses in the Darien Company'. With handwritten notes and corrections. |