This 1812 legacy document from the Stamp Office records a crucial historical transaction involving William Shanling and Mary Vesey. It pertains to the payment of "legacy duty," a tax levied on inherited property or money during that period in Great Britain. Such documents offer valuable insights into personal wealth, family connections, and the legal and financial landscape of the early 19th century. This specific record highlights the formal process of settling inheritances as overseen by the Stamp Office.
The document is on white parchment paper and measures 39cm x 25cm and consist of 4 double sided pages filled in by hand.