Royal Bestowment for Prince Yeoning

This document records King Sukjong’s special grant of government slaves to his son Prince Yeoning (1694–1776) on the 18th day of the first month of 1717 during the mourning period for Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Haeju Choe family. The slaves bestowed by the king include four government-owned male slaves, each from Yeongi, Chuncheon, Inje, and Gwacheon,and fourteen female government slaves from Anak, Miryang, Yeonggwang, Andong, Jangseong, Muju, Yangyang,Hwangju, Uiseong, Jangyeon, Bian, Jeonju, Haeju, and Wonju.