Frederick North 1732-1792 Lord North, English Prime Minister whose support of the stamp tax and tea duty led to open revolt and revolution in the American colonies. Manuscript D.S. as Prime Minister, 1p. sm. folio, [London], Feb. 10, 1780, an order that a fifty pound payment be made from his Majesty's treasure to Peter Calvert as salary. Pen cancel through text, not affecting signature.