Abstract

Describes the conduct of a lottery in 1753 to raise funds to purchase the Sloane and Harleian collections for the British Museum. In particular, discusses the activities of one Peter Leheup who managed to divert a considerable amount of the funds to himself. Reproduces the resolutions of a Parliamentary Inquiry into his conduct.

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