Thomas Speed (cashier) explained

Thomas Speed was Chief Cashier of the Bank of England for 1694 to 1699. On 11 February 1695, the bank issued a notice in the London Gazette that Speed, and several others, were empowered to give notes on behalf of the bank in return either for payment of money or bills.^[1] Speed was replaced as Chief Cashier by Thomas Madockes.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Lawson, William John. The History of Banking: With a Comprehensive Account of the Origin, Rise, and Progress of the Banks of England, Ireland, and Scotland. 1852. Gould and Lincoln. 42.
2. Web site: Chief Cashiers . Bank of England . 2018-06-01 . 2019-09-03.