Identity area
Reference code
JCCA/JCAD/2/2/9/1782/59
Title
Commencement dinner bill
Date(s)
- 31st October 1782 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, paper
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A bill for food served at the Commencement dinner, includes: 3 bottles of Madeira (13s 6d); 6 bottles of Parlour Port (3s); 1 bottle of Madeira and 1 bottle of Port for the pensioners (6s 10d); 1 bottle of Port for the cook (2s 4d); rum and brandy (1s); coffee and tea (7s); sizings (16s 9d); cherries (2s 6d); strawberries (8s 4d); almond and raisins (3s 6d); macaroons (1s); oranges (2s); sugar (9d); lemons (1s); candles (1s); pipes and tobacco (1s). The total bill amounted to £3 11s 6d, signed by Beaumont Prior.