Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1738, October-December

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1738, October–December

Oct. 3 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Henry Silverthorne, a coastwaiter London port. Customs Book XIV. p. 326.
Same to same Concerning the ship, “Constant,” seized by Mr. Scott, surveyor of the Act of Navigation, the Czarina's Court of Petersburg having received the complaint of Harre Haijsen, of the city of Viborg, master. Ibid., p. 327.
Oct. 3 Royal sign manual to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Exempting from the tax of 4s. per £, Ireland, the pension of 3.000l. per an. payable to Earl Cholmondeley and Lord Robert Walpole, in trust [for Lady Walmoden]. Irish Book IX. p. 145.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To issue and apply the 1738, Michaelmas quarter's income of the Aggregate Fund, 1 George I.
Prefixing:—Statement of the income and liability of said fund for said quarter.
Money Book XXXIX. pp. 312–3.
Same to same - For same of the General Fund, 3 George I., for same quarter.
Prefixing: — As above.
Ibid., pp. 314–5.
Petition to the Treasury from Sir George Caswall. For the conversion into smaller sums of several large orders payable at the Exchequer for Nevis and St. Christopher debentures. Reference Book X. p. 115.
Same to same from John Temple, appointed by warrant of 1732, May 10, Auditor of the duties on hides, and on tea, coffee, and chocolate. For a salary for auditing the duty on hides, being only paid hitherto for auditing the duties on tea, coffee, and chocolate. Ibid.
Same to same from William Carter. For stay of process against himself et al, sureties of Henry Nash, Receiver General of Suffolk. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 242.
[Before
Oct. 4]
Memorial to the Treasury from William Duke of Cleveland and Southampton, and Charles Duke of Grafton. Concerning the part of the pension of 3,000l. per an. granted to the Duke of Northumberland by letters patent of 26 Charles II., which was settled by said Duke on the Duchess of Northumberland.
Together with statement of opinion by John Brown as to the ownership of the unpaid instalment on the above, from 1738, August, date of death of said Duchess. 1 page.
Tresaury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 5.
Oct. 4 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General and Officers of the Board of Works. To repair the garden tubs, melon and cucumber frames at Kensington: at an estimate of 365l.
Prefixing
—Memorial to the Treasury from Samuel Milward, gardener to His Majesty, as to same, and report thereon to the Treasury from the Board of Works, of date 1738, September 19.
Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 107.
Oct. 5 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to George Gould, one of the landwaiters London port. Customs Book XIV. p. 327b.
Same to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Forwarding eight papers named in abstract relating to a contract with Thomas Revell for victualling Colonel Oglethorpe's regiment in Georgia. Letter Book XIX. p. 483.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To change the security of Charles Vavazor as Receiver General for co. Cambridge.
Prefixing:—Report to the Treasury from the Taxes Commissioners on the new security.
Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 242–3.
Same to same For same of Robert Clayton, same for co. Hereford, and of William Pye, same for co. Cornwall.
Prefixing:—As above.
Ibid., pp. 243–4.
Oct. 10 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General and Officers of the Board of Works. To repair the garden tubs and melon and cucumber frames at Hampton Court: at an estimate of 400l.
Prefixing:
—Report to the Treasury from said Board of Works concerning the above, of date 1738, October 5.
Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book III. p. 108.
Treasury order confirming a Lord Chamberlain's warrant to the Duke of Montagu. For the provision of furniture, detailed, for the use of Princesses Amelia and Caroline: at an estimate of 98l. Ibid.
Same confirming same to same. For same of same for His Majesty's use at St. James's, the House of Lords, and Whitehall: at an estimate of 366l. Ibid., p. 110.
J. Scrope to the Excise Commissioners. To furnish subsistence money to John Wiseman, agent to Lieut. General Whetham's regiment of Foot in Berwick. Letter Book XIX. p. 484.
Treasury warrant confirming a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For liveries for 1738 for the Children of the Chapel Royal; at an estimate of 264l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 61.
Same confirming same For same for Mrs. Bill, herbstrewer to His Majesty. Ibid., p. 62.
Same confirming same to the Master of the Great Wardrobe. For same for the under gamekeepers at Newmarket; at an estimate of 75l. Ibid., p. 86.
Same confirming same to same. For same for the Master of His Majesty's Barges, the 48 Watermen, and 12 Watermen at pension: at an estimate of 342l. Ibid.
Same confirming same to same. For same for Mrs. Elizabeth Stubbs, Ratkiller in Ordinary to His Majesty: at an estimate of 13l. 10s. Ibid., p. 87.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease to John Warren, apothecary to His Majesty, of ground and two messuages in Jermyn Street and Eagle Street.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat of the premises, ratal, and entry of demise.
Crown Lease Book V. pp. 41–3.
Same to same - For same of ground near the Cockpit, Whitehall, with a messuage and buildings thereon, and of a vault under part of said messuage, and of a parcel of ground in Whitehall with coach-house and stables on it, near the stables of Sir Robert Walpole, towards the north and west, and of a parcel in Whitehall, at the north-east corner of Downing Street, with a messuage and buildings thereon.
Prefixing:—Auditor Lowndes's particular in Latin of the premises, and memorandum; three constats by the Surveyor General, ratals, and entry of demise.
Ibid., pp. 43–9.
Oct. 11 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. Forwarding a letter from Mr. Couraud, Secretary to the Duke of Newcastle, concerning the baggage of Monsieur de Carvalho et Mello, lately arrived as Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Portugal. Customs Book XIV. p. 328.
Petition to the Treasury from Earl of Essex, Keeper of Hyde Park. Concerning repairs in said Park desired in 1735. and not yet ordered. Reference Book X. p. 115.
Oct. 11 Petition to the Treasury from William Earl of Essex as Ranger of St. James's Park. Concerning repairs needed in said Park. Reference Book X. p. 115.
Oct. 12 Memorial to same from Nicholas Paxton. For the issue of 2,000l. for the expenses of Crown law causes, detailed. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 6.
Petition to same from William Horner and Jane his wife. For a lease of a messuage, &c., being the 4th messuage eastward from the Savoy Gate. Crown Lease Book V. p. 34.
Oct. 18 J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Transmitting Thomas Revell's list, detailed, of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1738, August 14 to September 10. Letter Book XIX. p. 481.
Oct. 19 Petition to the Treasury from James Meredith. For a lease of an old house on the north side of King Street and ground on the west side of Hedge Lane, in Pall Mall Field. Crown Lease Book V. p. 34.
[Before
Oct. 24]
Memorial to same from Sarah Bridgman, widow of Charles Bridgman, His Majesty's late Gardener. Concerning the moneys, detailed, due to her husband for works at Hampton Court and Kensington.
Endorsed:—To be referred to the proper officers. 2 pages.
Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 10.
Oct. 24 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of messuages in Drury Lane and Broad St. Giles's, of which Darcy Hebden prays an extension of lease. Crown Lease Book V. pp. 50–1.
Same to Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. To execute works at Swinley Lodge out of land revenues, at an estimate of 774l. 18s. 9d.
Prefixing:
—Said Whitworth's report to the Treasury on the memorial of Ralph Jennison, Master of His Majesty's Buckhounds, for the same.
Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 111–2.
Petition to the Treasury from Thomas Hill. Concerning his conviction for having fabricated tea in his possession. Reference Book X. p. 115.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To change the security of William Bury, Receiver General of land tax, co. Notts.
Prefixing: — Representation to the Treasury from the Taxes Commissioners on same.
Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 241–2.
Oct. 25 Same to the Excise Commissioners. To permit Edmund Proudfoot et al., merchants, to reduce imported rum to proof, &c.
Prefixing:—Report to the Treasury from said Commissioners on the petition of said Proudfoot et al. for same.
Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 112–3.
Petition to the Treasury from John Rae, Riding Surveyor on the borders. For an arrear of salary due to him and stopped by the Customs Commissioners, Scotland. North Britain Book XII. p. 285.
J. Scrope to Lord Harrington. Forwarding the Customs Commissioners' reply to the case concerning the seizure of the ship “Constant,” Henry Haysen, master. Customs Book XIV. p. 328.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of the Seigniory of Angey Fee and messuages and lands, detailed, in Denton and Gonerby, &c., co. Lincoln, of which William Welby prays an extension of lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Welby's petition for same.
Crown Lease Book V. pp. 52–3.
Oct. 25 J. Scrope to the Surveyor General of Woods. Forwarding the memorial of Sir John Eyles, steward, and others, tenants, of the royal manor of Havering-atte-Bower, concerning completing the bridge, prison, and court house at Rumford. Letter Book XIX. p. 485.
Oct. 31 Royal sign manual to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Exempting from the tax of 4s. per £, Ireland, John Viscount Galway, M.P., as a Commissioner of Revenue, Ireland. Irish Book IX. pp. 83, 126.
Nov. 1 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of a piece of ground on Broad St. Giles and Drury Lane, with seven messuages thereon, to Darcy Hebden
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat of the premises, ratal, plan, and entry of demise.
Crown Lease Book V. pp. 54–6.
Petition to the Treasury from Samuel Jones. Concerning mixed tea found in the possession of one Homer. Reference Book X. p. 116.
Nov. 3 Same to same from Henry Tolcher, tide surveyor of Plymouth. Concerning his charges in carrying on the first trial of the ship “Swan,” of Amsterdam, and her cargo of coffee, and for the Crown help against a prosecution by a Dutch agent. Ibid., p. 115.
J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Forwarding the memorial of the Pay master of the Forces to contract for clothing the 35 companies of Invalids. Letter Book XIX. p. 486.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of the profits of the original Seal in the counties of Brecon, Radnor, and Glamorgan, and of Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan, and the fines, issues, and profits of lands and tenements ibid. levied before the Justice of the Great Sessions, ibid., and of all fines called Post Fines, ibid., and in the town and county of Carmarthen, and of fines pro licentia concordandi, ibid.
Prefixing:
—Auditor Farrington's particular of the premises, memorandum; Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.
Crown Lease Book V. pp. 57–61
Same to same For same of a house and lands in Southchurch, in the parish of Auckland St. Andrew, to John Hammerton
Prefixing:—Auditor Lowndes's particular in Latin of the premises and memorandum; Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.
Ibid., pp. 61–4.
Same to same For same of buildings and a mansion house adjoining, in St. James's Park, to William Lord Harrington.
Prefixing:—As above.
Ibid., pp. 66–9.
Report to the Treasury from T. Walker, Surveyor General of Crown Lands. On the petition of William Stephens for a reversionary lease of a messuage and land, part of the manor of Wyberton, co. Lincoln. 4 pages.
Appending:
—(a) Said petition, with Treasury order of reference of date 1738, July 26. 1 page.
Treasury Board Papers No. CCXCIX. No. 12.
Same to same from same. On same of John Thompson, praying a lease of said manor of Wyberton, and of a messuage and certain lands in it. 4 pages.
Appending:
—(a) Said petition of Thompson, with Treasury order of reference of date 1737, December 13. 1¼pages.
Ibid., No. 13.
Nov. 3 Report to the Treasury from T. Walker, Surveyor General of Crown Lands. On the petition of the Right Hon. Lord William Manners for a reversionary lease of aforesaid manor of Wyberton. 4 pages.
Appending:
—(a) Said petition of Lord William Manners, with Treasury order of reference, dated 1738, June 16. 1½ pages.
Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 14.
Nov. 24 Same to same from Dudley Rider, Attorney General. On the petition of Thomas World, of Great Yarmouth, concerning his father, John World's, mortgage on the manor of Peyton Hall, in Ramsholt, and a dock and wharf there, held by Francis Negus, late Commissioner for executing the office of Master of the Horse to King George I.
Minuted in dorso:—Mr. Paxton to inspect the values of the estate by inquisition, and meanwhile to stay proceedings. 4 pages.
Appending:
—(a) Said petition, with Treasury order of reference, dated 1738, April 13. 2½ pages.
(b-k) 10 affidavits on the case by Edward Butler, Thomas Day, Nathaniel Firmin, Peregrine Love, Sarah Winfield, Robert Cooper, George Kerridge, Margarett Edwards, John Ayton, Peregrine Love. 10 pages.
(l) Certificate by Edward Bangham, deputy Auditor of Imprests of two sums, 6.578l. 3s. 6d. and 8,692l. 2s 6d., for which the executors of said Francis Negus are accountable to His Majesty on Negus's accounts as Commissioner as above. 1 page.
Ibid., No. 19.
Nov. 27 Petitions to same from James Mahew et al., John White et al., James Hatch et al. For leave to reduce imported rum to proof. Reference Book X. p. 116.
Nov. 29 Report to same from the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. On the draft warrant for a signature of conveyance to James Maxwell, junior, of Kirkconnell, of the lands and Barony of Kirkconnell, upon the resignation of William Maxwell, his father. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 20.
Nov. — [J. Scrope] to the Duke of Dorset. Forwarding copies of letters, as below, and desiring the Duke's opinion as to the repairs necessary at the prison at Dover Castle. 1 page.
Appending:
—(a), (b), (c) Copies of letters from Charles Carkesse to John Scrope, Philemon Phillips to the Customs Commissioners, London, and Robert Wellard to Philemon Phillips ut supra, under date 1738, October 25. 3 pages.
Ibid., No. 21.
Dec. 4 Petition to the Treasury from Valentine Knightley, son and heir of Lacy Knightley. For extension or renewal of lease of the Hundred of Fawsley, co. Northampton, and the office of steward and bailiff of the same, and the profits of Courts. Crown Lease Book V. p. 34.
Same to same from Edward Chew. For a new lease of messuages and lands at Dalby, in the parish of Kirk Patrick, in the Isle of Man. Ibid.
Dec. 6 Same to same from Hester Blomer. For extension of lease of demesne lands in the Forest of Gillingham, co. Dorset. bid., p. 65.
Dec. 6 Report to the Treasury from T. Walker, Surveyor General of Crown Lands. On the petition of Barbara Smith, widow, for extension of lease of a house in Bury Street, St. James's. 2 pages.
Appending:
—(a) Said petition, with Treasury order of reference of date, 1737–8, March 8. 1 page.
(b) Plan of premises. 1 page.
Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 22.
Petition to same from Philip Yorke. Proposing securities for the office of a Teller of the Exchequer, to which he has the reversion on the death of Sir Charles Turner, deceased. Reference Book p. 116.
Dec. 7 Same to same from Messrs. Wragg and Vittery, owners of the “William” galley. Concerning their bond of 2.000l. for carrying rice from Carolina to Portugal; their ship being lost in Oporto Bay. Ibid., p. 117.
Dec. 8 Same to same from William Ball Waring. For extension of lease of some messuages in the Manor of St. James's. Crown Lease Book V. p. 65.
Dec. 11 Same to same from Henry Mason. For a lease of two houses in Duke Street, St. James's, purchased as freehold, in case they are found to be freehold. Ibid.
Dec. 12 Same to same, from Hugh Mason, late collector of Hull. For an allowance, in his accounts, for an additional clerk. Reference Book X. p. 116.
Dec. 13 J Scrope to Mr. Corbet, Secretary to the Governors of Greenwich Hospital. Forwarding the accounts of the rents, &c., of the Derwentwater Estate, 1733, Martinmas, to 1734, Martinmas, for the time said account was under the care of John Watson and Edward Hutchinson. Letter Book XIX. p. 486.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To take the securities of Philip Yorke as a Teller of the Exchequer.
Prefixing:—Report to the Treasury from C. Taylor on the sufficiency of the proposed sureties.
Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. p. 115.
Dec. 14 Same [cancelled] to the same. To stay process against the executors of Thomas Sterling, late Receiver General for part of Suffolk. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 245.
Petition to the Treasury from James and Peter Thompson. Concerning a deficiency in salt shipped for Cork and Newfoundland, but landed at Poole by reason of stress of weather. Reference Book X. p. 117.
Entry of demise - To Richard Taverner of lands and tenements in the parishes of Hales, Raveningham, and Heckingham, co. Norfolk. Crown Lease Book V. p. 9.
Dec. 15 Petition to the Treasury from Benjamin Timbrell. For a lease of ground in St. Alban's Street. Ibid., p. 65.
Dec. 19 Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners. To sell the estates of John Midford and William and George Hawes, debtors to the Crown for duties on tobacco.
Prefixing:—Representation to the Treasury from said Commissioners concerning said estates and debts.
Customs Book XIV. p. 335.
Treasury order for the execution of a warrant from the Duke of Montagu, Grand Master of the Bath, to Viscount Townshend, Master of the Jewel Office. To provide for Henry Folkes, lately appointed messenger of the said Order, a chain and badge of gold, as formerly supplied to Samuel Booth, late same: at an estimate of 35l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 115.
Memorial to the Treasury from the Customs Commissioners, London. For the offering of a reward for the arrest of John Grayling, John Taught, John Bird, Thomas Holman, William Harman, and Nicholas Harman, convicted smugglers, who have returned to England and resumed smuggling on the “William Gurrs,” a smuggling vessel.
Endorsed:—“Lre writ,” 21 December, 1738. 2 pages.
Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 27.
Dec. 19 Memorial to the Treasury from Nicholas Paxton. For the issue of 1,500l. on account of Crown law expenses for causes detailed. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 28.
Treasury warrant to the Excise Commissioners. To permit James Hatch et al., and James Mayhew, et al., and John White et al., merchants, to reduce imported rum to proof.
Prefixing:—Reports to the Treasury from said Commissioners on petition of said Hatch et al, and said Mayhew et al., and said John White et al. for same.
Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 117, 118–9, 119–20.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt, the Clerk of the Pells, and all others, the officers of the Receipt concerned. To exchange four standing orders for Nevis and St. Christopher debentures (to a principal sum of 4,192l, 4s. 3d.) for nine orders of a smaller amount.
Prefixing:—Report to the Treasury from the Earl of Halifax, Auditor of the Receipt, on Sir George Caswall's petition for same.
Ibid., pp. 120–1.
J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts Forwarding Thomas Revell's list, detailed, of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1738, September 11 to October 8. Letter Book XIX. p. 487.
Same to same Concerning corrections in the draft contract with Thomas Revell for victualling Colonel Oglethorpe's regiment in Georgia. Ibid., p. 488.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of two houses in Scotland Yard, Whitehall, of which Charles Killigrew prays a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Killigrew's petition for same.
Crown Lease Book V. pp. 70–1.
Same to same For same of two old houses in High Holborn, co. Middlesex, of which Robert French prays a lease.
Prefixing:—As above.
Ibid., pp. 71–2.
Dec. 20 Treasury order for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant to the Duke of Montagu. For the provision of furniture, detailed, for three new rooms for the clerks at the House of Lords: at an estimate of 160l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 116.
Same for same of same from same to same. For same of liveries to Richard Scott, Master of the Barges to Her late Majesty, and 24 others, detailed, Watermen to her said late Majesty: at an estimate of 177l. Ibid.
J. Scrope to the Officers of the Mint. To consider Mr. Vallavine's representation relating to his method of preventing the evil practice of diminishing the guineas by filing their edges. Letter Book XIX. p. 488.
Dec. 21 Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To change the securities of James Bull, as Receiver General for Brecon, Radnor, and Montgomery.
Prefixing:—Report to the Treasury from the Taxes Commissioners on the sufficiency of the new sureties.
Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 249.
Same to same - To supersede process against Thomas Sterling, late Receiver General for part of Suffolk. Ibid.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of four houses in St. James's Market, Charles Street, and St. Alban's Street, of which John Hastings prays extension of lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Hastings' petition for same.
Crown Lease Book V. pp. 73–4.
Dec. 21 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of lands and tenements at Dalby, in the parish of Kirk Patrick, in the Isle of Man, of which Edward Chew, of Preston, co. Lancaster, prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Chew's petition for same.
Crown Lease Book V. p. 75.
Same to same For same of a house in King Street and ground at the upper end of Hedge Lane, of which James Meredith prays a lease.
Prefixing:—As above.
Ibid., pp. 76–7.
Petition to the Treasury from Charles Champion. Concerning his security for Samuel Andrews, a billman of the Stamp Office. Reference Book X. p. 117.
Dec. 29 Same to same from William Steuart. For 800l. 10s. 6d. for fees and incidents, 1736, Christmas, to 1737, Christmas, as Paymaster of His Majesty's Pensions. Ibid.
Report to same from T. Walker, Surveyor General of Crown Lands. On the petition of Thomas Orby Hunter for a building lease of two houses in the Strand, now in his possession by virtue of a lease formerly granted by the Master and Chaplains of the late Hospital of the Savoy. 3 pages.
Appending:
—(a.) Said petition Hunter, with Treasury reference of date, 1737, May 25. 1 page.
(b) Plan of the ground. 1 page.
Treasury Board Papers CCXCIX. No. 33.
[1738 ?] Petition to the King from Major Toby Purcell. To be restored to full pay, or to have the pension of 200l. per an. enjoyed by his brother for only one year. 1 page. Ibid., No. 35.
Same to the Treasury from John Pemberton, Thomas Cox, and Charles Bathurst, booksellers. For 66l. 9s. 3d. for printing a report for the House of Commons from the Committee for the petition from the Churchwardens, &c., of St. Giles' in the Fields et al. 1 page. Ibid., No. 36.
Memorial to same from Henry Popple, agent to the six Independent Companies in Jamaica. Concerning Thomas Orby Hunter's refusal to pay 2.214l. 3s.d., Jamaica money remaining in his hands and due to His Majesty, to meet Popple's disbursements. 1 page. Ibid., No. 37.