Samuel Rogers Extensive British Bond Archive, 42 Bonds + Related Materials!

An extensive archive relating to the death of British citizen, Samuel Rogers, who left a significant estate of Bank Annuities and other documents with no will. All of the documents have flattened folds or creases, with varying degrees of chipping and small tears at the edges. Varying degrees of toning, soiling, foxing, and dampstaining throughout. Please refer to the photographs for condition information.

The group consists of 42 Reduced £3 per Cent Annuities Bonds, all made out to Samuel Rogers for various amounts, dating from April 27, 1797 to October 20, 1812. Also included are various receipts and business papers of Rogers, as well as letters, legal documents, and other papers concerning the appraisal and distribution of the estate. Many of the letters concern John Rogers Lang, who was the grandson of Roger's sister and the determined next of kin. Through lengthy legal proceedings, Lang was awarded £8,348 9 shillings 8 pence, which amounts to approximately £794,960 or $886,619 today. Also accompanying the archive are two seemingly unrelated signed bonds dated 1622 and 1696, which may require further research by interested parties! 

Highlights include:
1. Forty-two Reduced £3 per Cent Annuities Bonds, all made out to Samuel Rogers. Various amounts
2. Last Will and Testament of John R. Lang, dated May 2, 1834
3. ALS - William Barker to John R. Lang, dated December 1, 1817: "…a few days after this Mr. Rogers died, as was supposed in poverty - however, upon opening some of his trunks, in the miserable place where he resided £14 [£1,333.03 today] in money was found and also receipts for purchases of Bank Annuities or Stock to a considerable amount which it has since been ascertained is now standing in his name - every search was immediately made for a will but none has yet been discovered…"
4. ALS - Captain John R. Lang to Sally, dated July 30, 1818: "…I have seen the pedigree. Mr. Rogers died a miserable miser…"
5. Stamp Office, Legacy Duty on Residues of Personal Estate. For the Account of Samuel Rogers, exhibited by John Rogers Lang, Administrator acting under Letters of Administration of the Effects. Total money received as next of kin totals £8,348 9" 8".

We’ve done our best, but there could be secretarial or facsimile signatures found within this sizable collection.

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This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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