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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/93/37
Former ReferenceD5459/1/178
Title […] Ministry or The New Paymasters First Levee
Date[1800-1809]
DescriptionRichard Brinsley Sheridan stands surrounded by creditors. A smiling tradesmen in an apron says:
"I knew we should be paid at last - nothing like patience."
Another, in reference to a lengthy bill he is scrutinising, says: "It is very long to be sure. I am almost ashamed to give it in, but it has been a long while standing."
A man holding a piece of paper says to Sheridan:
"I hear you Honor is made Pay Master. I have therefore brought in a small Bill of Fifty pounds, for Thunder and Lightning."
Sheridan replies:
"I tell you good people - 'tis no such thing - its all a Hoax depend upon it."
A kneeling woman says:
"What a happy thing it is he was not made Receiver General", while a smiling man next to her comments:
"What a happy day!"
Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationRichard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) was Treasurer of the Navy under the 'Ministry of all Talents', but this drawing might well refer to the incident in the 1806 by-election at Westminster, in which he stood as Fox's successor, where he was attacked by creditors.
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing with text in ink. Size 330 x 267 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialFor depictions of Sheridan see D5459/1/48 etc.
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