Date:7th of January 1829
Description:This memorandum sets out the wages and liveries for Footmen at Soho House. Soho House the former home of industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) was by this date the home of his widowed son Matthew Robinson Boulton and his young family. Joseph Rolleston came to Soho April 11th 1823. His wages were £17 for the first year, £19 for the second and £20 for the third and if he was found to deserve it for his attention and services he would get a gratuity. His livery was also 2 suits per annum to be dress or common at the option of Mr Boulton. He was to receive 3 hats in 2 years (if there was a lot of travelling the allowance was to be increased), 3 cotton dressing jackets in 2 years, a greatcoat and a pair of boots in 2 years. John Martin came to Soho on 6th June 1825. His wages were 21 guineas for the first year, 22 for the second and afterwards. His livery was to be as that of his predecessor Joseph Rolleston. William Clift was engaged as Footman on the 24th May 1828. His wages were £21 for the first year to be increased for the second if his conduct was satisfactory. His liveries were to be as for the former Footmen Martin and Rolleston.
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Donor ref:MS3782/12/111/45 (20/6710)
Source: Birmingham Archives
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