Entry Book: December 1662

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December 1662

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Dec. 2 Money warrant for 91l. to Thomas Lisle, His Majesty's barber, for one year to June 24 last for providing barbing linen for the King: and dormant warrant for same in future. Ibid, p. 16.
Same for 141l. for one year to June 24 last to Raph Folliard, His Majesty's barber, for provision of lace and barbing linen for His Majesty. Ibid, p. 17.
Dec. 3 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to discharge a seizure of tobacco belonging to Alexander Thompson, merchant. Ibid, X. p. 148.
Prefixing:—Note of said Thompson's petition and report thereon from the Customs Farmers.
Treasurer Southampton to Sir Robert Long, Auditor of the Receipt, forwarding the Privy Seal for providing for several public and necessary expenses out of the three branches of His Majesty's revenue [by assignation] if the incomes thereof will support the charge. "Our care ought to be that there be noe diversion of these intended assignments but that they bee applyed as farr as they will goe suitable to the directions of the said Privy Seale. You see the great ayme and drift thereof is to restore the Exchequer to its antient honor and reputacon. And therefore wee doubt not that you wilbe the more carefull to observe the same and that if accidentally there comes unto you any direcons or warrants that thwarts the scope thereof that you observe not the same untill you have attended us and informed us of the same and received our second and positive direccons thereupon." Ibid, IV. p. 29.
Dec. 4 Same to the Customs Farmers. "Mr. Philpot having a tally struck upon you as Commissioners for 400l. which .. was for a very valuable consideration and having quitted an office of inherritance and being my kinsman and neighbor in the county and a gent I very much respect" therefore recommends that his payment in course be not diverted. Ibid, p. 19.
Money warrant, dormant, for 12d. a day to Thomas Clarke, being fee for his place of tailor for making coats for the Yeomen of the Guard, as by letters patent of 1642, June 3. Ibid.
Same for 2,000l. to Sir Charles Berkley for the Privy Purse, as by the Privy Seal of the 28th ult. Ibid, p. 21.
Dec. 5 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Receipt to discharge the baronet fee of 1,095l. due from Sir William Wyld, Recorder of London. Ibid, p. 20.
Same from same to same to vacate tallies for (in all) 2,930l. 10s. 0d., struck upon the Earl of Sandwich May 3 and May 9 last, and to strike new ones upon Eduart de Sylva for the like amount as part of the moneys payable by him for the Queen Consort's portion. Ibid, p. 22.
Money warrant for 1,600l. to Henry Slingesby on account of the agreement lately made by the King with Peter Blendeau, engineer (on expectation of a considerable quantity of silver speedily to be imported in foreign coin) for the making and setting up of seven presses with cutters, rollers, and other tools, engines and instruments necessary for the coining of 10,000l. or 12,000l. weekly, which is intended to be re-coined by the mill and press: to the dispatch whereof a greater number of presses, cutters, rollers, &c., was necessary to be provided, together with buildings to be erected useful for that service. Ibid, pp. 22–3.
Dec. 5 Money warrant, dormant. for 200l. per an. to James Howell, Esq., as annuity or pension, as by the letters patent of Sept. 27 last. Early Entry Book IV. p. 23.
Same for the fee of 6d. a day to Thomas Harrison for his office or place as one of His Majesty's gunners, as by the letters patent of 1630, July 22. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to pay from time to time tallies to be struck upon them by John Lord Belasyse for pay of the garrison of Hull. The like for the garrison of Scarborough. The like (of the 8th inst.) for the garrison of Tynemouth. Ibid, p. 27.
Same from same to the Attorney General and Customs Farmers to discharge by noli prosequi according to the course of the Exchequer some pieces of Dutch linen and thread seized in the name of Henry Deane and out of the composition for same to pay Richard Ward and William Dickenson as below. Ibid, X. pp. 149–50.
Prefixing:—Note of petition from said Ward and Dickenson, Surveyors of Customs, praying to be paid the composition on the above seizure in settlement of 50l. odd owing to them out of the Exchequer on a recovered seizure, the ordinary way of payment by Privy Seal out of the Exchequer being so chargeable that so small a sum would not bear it.
Together with:—Report by the Customs Farmers on said petition.
Treasurer Southampton to Charles Heron, warehouse keeper at the Custom House, London, to attend on Thursday next at Southampton House at the hearing of the petition of Sir Ralph Clapham, who pretends a grant from the late King of the said office of warehouse keeper. Ibid, p. 151.
[?] Warrant from same to the Customs Farmers to make payment from time to time of such moneys as shall grow due on the establishment for the garrison of Hull. for which moneys there are tallies from time to time to be struck upon said Farmers by John Lord Belasyse. "And the monies which shalbe soe advanced by you with consideration from the times of payment although paid before the rent day shalbe allowed upon your account," the necessities of said garrison being such as cannot admit of any delay. Ibid.
The like in the case of the garrison of Scarborough Ibid.
Dec. 6 Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to Alderman Backwell and to the Lieutenant of the Tower to deliver to Sir George Carteret 20,000l. out of the Dunkirk money to be by him deposited as security for a loan of 20,000l. for the Navy, to be returned as soon as so much money can be coined in the Mint to pay off this debt. Ibid, IV. p. 24.
Money warrant for 40l. to Margery Smith in full discharge of what is pretended due from the present or late King to her late husband. Ibid, p. 25.
Prefixing:—Royal sign manual for same of the 28th ult.
Dec. 6 Money warrant for 8,876l. to Sir John Shaw and Edw. Backwell for the pay of the King's own regiment of Guards at Dunkirk to Nov. 17 last. Early Entry Book IV. pp. 25–6.
Same, dormant, for 12d. a day as fee and wages, and 33l. 6s. 8d. per an. as allowance to Richard Marriott from 1660, Dec. 2, the death of William Smithsby, late keeper of the King's Privy lodgings and wardrobe within the Honor of Hampton Court: as by letters patent of 1660, Dec. 19. Ibid, p. 29.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to Sir Robert Long for the sum of 498l. 14s. 10½d. (which Timothy Alsopp, brewer to the Household, stands indebted in the Excise Office for Excise to Novr. 8 last) to be allowed upon the Privy Seal of June 23 last, payable to the Cofferer of the Household; the said Cofferer giving his discharge in the Exchequer for so much or causing a tally to be struck for the same upon the Commissioners of Excise. Ibid, XI. p. 194.
Prefixing:—Certificate from the Excise Office as to said sum.
Dec. 8 Sir Philip Warwick to Mr. Povey. "My Lord Treasurer's reply to your paper is that for the three last monethes due to the garrison of Tangier it is designed [to be paid] out of the Dunkirk money as soone as ever it is coyned, which is [being] hastned. And that a greater proporcon is designed there likewise which His Majesty when he considers the disposall of that money, or that part of it he intends to dispose for present use, will allott: [so] that after Lady Day next the Excise wilbe the fonds for Tangier." Ibid, IV. p. 28.
Money warrant for 20l. as royal bounty to Elizabeth, relict of Timothy Pinkney, gentleman usher and quarter waiter to the late King. Ibid, p. 30.
Lord Treasurer Southampton's warrant to the Farmers of the Customs to make payment of two tallies struck upon them (one for the Earl of Norwich and another for 1,000l.), which said tallies "cannot be applied to your account as farmers without warrant." Ibid.
Dec. 9 Money warrant for 150l. to James Hill for clothes furnished to the late King for his own person at Newark in 1645. Ibid.
Prefixing:—Royal warrant for same of the 3rd inst.
[?] Warrant from Treasurer Southampton for tallies to be struck on the Excise for 1,535l. 16s. 0d. for two months on the establishment for the garrison of Hull to Dec. 1 inst.; and 262l. 5s. 4d. for same for the garrison of Scarborough. Ibid, p. 31.
Dec. 10 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers, to pay to the Duke of Albemarle the arrears to Dec. 25 next on his pension of 1,000l. per an. Ibid, III. p. 247.
Money warrant for the issue to Lady Byron of the 300l. remaining in the hands of Humfry Milton, collector in co. Chester of the assessment of 70,000l. for one month from 1660, Sept. 29, and 200l. in the hands of William Geeres, collector of same for co. Worcester: same to be in part of moneys due on her pension, as by letters patent of May 26 last. Ibid, IV. pp. 31–2.
Same for the moneys due on Lord William Crofts' pension from 1660, June 24, as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber. Ibid, p. 34.
Dec. 11 Warrant from Lord Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to deliver to the officers of the Mint 100 chests of Dunkirk money containing 500,000 crowns of French silver money, to be coined into current coins of England. Early Entry Book IV. pp. 32–3.
Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to the officers of the Mint to make preparations for the receiving, telling, and weighing of 500,000 French Crowns which Alderman Backwell is appointed forthwith to deliver. viz.: in 100 chests, being moneys lately received by him in France [for the sale of Dunkirk] and at present for better security lodged in the office of Receipt in the Mint: furthermore to melt down said crowns into clear ingots and to weigh and assay them in the presence of the said Backwell; and to coin the said silver by the mill and press as soon as it can be reduced into standard. "And in case you shall not be provided with a sufficient number of iron potts, ingott moulds, counter covers and other necessaries for the first melting you are to cause them to be immediately made." Ibid, pp. 33–4.
Dec. 12 Money warrant, dormant, for the yearly fee of 200l. to Sir Charles Cotterell for his office of Master of the Ceremonies, loco Sir Balthazer Gerbier, as by the letters patent of 1660–1, Feb. 13, and for the fee of 6s. 8d. a day to same for his place of Assistant to the Master of the Ceremonies: together with warrant for the arrears thereon. Ibid, pp. 69–70.
Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to pay into the Receipt sufficient to meet this half-year on Lord Andever's pension of 1,000l. per an. Ibid, p. 35.
Appending:—Extract of the habendum in Viscount Andover's patent.
Money warrant for 1,153l. 19s. 11d. to Thomas Killigrew, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber, for work done in the Newhouse built on the Bowling green at Whitehall. Ibid.
Same for 80l. to Sir John Mennes, disbursed by him for repair of the Castle of Walmer, Kent. Ibid, p. 36.
Appending:—Royal warrant for same of the 28th ult.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to pursue his former warrant directed to them as Customs Commissioners for payment of the Duke of Richmond's creation money of 40l. per an. Ibid, p. 37.
Same from same to same to pay 1662, Xmas quarter, on Charles Lord Gerard's pension. Ibid, III. p. 91.
Dec. 13 Royal sign manual to Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley for one-third of the Dunkirk money to be immediately sent into the Mint to be coined into English coin, and "because the present necessities of our affairs may require that the other two thirds be deposited in several hands for securing several loans for our Navy. Household, arrears of Dunkirk garrison and other services" therefore authorises the removal of any part of said two thirds and its lodging as security as above in such hands as shall be appointed: namely for the present occasions to secure loans as follow: 20,000l. borrowed by Sir George Carteret; 20,000l. ditto; 30,000l. more to be borrowed for the Navy from Aldermen Vyner, Meynell and Backwell; 36,000l. for the said three Aldermen, formerly lent for support of the Royal Household: and for such other loans or sums as shall be found necessary. Ibid, IV. p. 44.
Dec. 13 Treasurer Southampton to the Attorney General for his opinion concerning the dispute between Sir Ralph Clapham and Charles Heron, as to the office of storehouse keeper of the Customs. Early Entry Book X. p. 154.
[?] Money warrant for 100l. to George Liddell as royal bounty for his late sufferings before Algiers. Ibid, IV. p. 38.
Appending:—Royal warrant for same of the 13th inst.
Dec. 15 [Treasurer Southampton's] warrant to Edward Backwell, Esq., at his house in Lombard St., London. to deliver to Henry Slingsby one chest containing 5,000 French crowns "lately received by you in France and now lodged in His Majesty's Office of Receipt within the mint," said chest being to be entrusted to said Slingsby for the purpose of raising upon it as a security a loan of 1.000l. to go towards the 1,600l. required for the tools and engines necessary for coining [the Dunkirk money] by the mill and press. "But in respect it may be done with more security to yourselfe, who are yet accomptable unto His Majesty for it, we likewise thinke it reasonable that you appoint some person to see the said chest weighed and delivered unto the said Henry Slingsby and sealed up with the Lord Treasurer's Seal and your owne, that soe when the same shalbe returned (which is intended as soone as soe much money can be coyned to pay off the said 1,000l.) you may be the better assured of the redelivery of the said chest without any prejudice to your selfe." Ibid, pp. 38–9.
Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to the Receipt for 100l. to be sent to Secretary Bennet (whose acquittance the Teller is to take) to be employed as His Majesty has directed. "A warrant upon the Privy Seal dormant wilbe sent. In the means time this shalbe your warrant." (Usual money warrant hereon, dated the 24th inst., with royal warrant prefixed.) Ibid, pp. 36, 50.
[?] Same to Alderman Backwell and to the Lieutenant of the Tower, the officers of the Mint and others concerned. "Yourself [Mr. Backwell] Mr. Alderman Meynell and Mr. Robert Vyner having already advanced to the Cofferer of His Majesty's Household the summe of 36,000l. and you three being now to advance a further summe of 30,000l. to Sir George Carteret Treasurer of His Majesty's Navy for the use of the Navy, for security whereof His Majesty hath directed that soe many boxes of the Dunkerke money which may be computed to that value be delivered unto yourselfe and them to lye deposited according to His Majesty's order untill the same shall be returned into the Tower which is intended as soone as soe much other money be coyned to pay off the two debts abovementioned: these are to desire you accordingly to deliver soe many boxes of the said money as shall amount to those summes unto your selfe and the persons aforesaid. And that you may be assured the same boxes and money shalbe redelivered and noe prejudice thereby come unto yourselfe let them be weighed and sealed with the Lord Treasurer's seale and your owne in the Tower. And for your discharge of soe many boxes of money as shalbe delivered to the value abovementioned an acknowledgment for receipt thereof signed by you three, together with this warrant, shalbe a sufficient discharge to the Lieutenant of the Tower for permitting the same to be carryed out and to the officers of the mint and your selfe: which warrant and receipt you are to redeliver when the boxes of money shalbe returned. All which boxes are to be returned into the Tower againe when from the mint coyned you receive the aforesaid sumes of 36,000l. and 30,000l." Ibid, p. 37
Dec. 19 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Receipt to discharge the baronet fee of 1,095l. due from Henry Brooke, of Norton. co. Chester. Early Entry Book IV. p. 41.
Money warrant, dormant, for the payment to Dennis Gauden, merchant (Surveyor General of all the victuals for His Majesty's ships and marine causes to be provided from time to time): of the annuity of 50l. to himself and the wages of 8d. a day for one clerk: to be payable from 1660, Xmas, as by his letters patent of appointment of 1660, Oct. 24. Ibid, p. 45.
Money warrant for 928l. to Sir George Carteret, Treasurer of the Navy, on account of the necessary repairs to be speedily made to prevent the obstruction in the service of the victualling by the damage which may fall upon greater part of those houses and offices in Tower Hill belonging to the victualler of the Navy, which, according to a survey thereof lately returned to the Council Board, are so generally decayed. Ibid.
Same for half a year to Sept. 29 last on the allowances to the Duke of Albemarle's deputy as Keeper of the New Park House or House Park at Hampton Court. Ibid, p. 46.
Same for 50l. to Christopher Wright for his employment in discovering the nature of mines and metals in order to His Majesty's service. Ibid, p. 49.
Warrant from Lord Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to Alderman Backwell for the 1 000l. formerly struck on the Earl of Sandwich for Mr. Kirke, to be paid out of the Dunkirk money by tally to be struck on said Backwell. Ibid, p. 52.
Same from Treasurer Southampton to the Farmers of the Customs. "Whereas there are several tallies stricken on you ... by Sir George Carteret Treasurer of the Navy which are to be applied to the Victualler of the Navy and cannot be passed upon your accompt as Farmers without warrant": therefore hereby warrants payment of same "which will be brought to you by Mr. Gauden the Victualler," as they shall fall due in course, and the money so advanced will be allowed in account to said farmers. Ibid, p. 46.
Same from same to Alderman Backwell, to the Lieutenant of the Tower, the Officers of the Mint, and all others concerned. "Whereas the sum of 30,000l. is forthwith to be provided for payment of His Majesty's new raised Guards, which must be done by the credit of that money lately by you [Backwell] receaved in France and now lodged in His Majesty's office of Receipt within the mint": therefore directs the delivery to Stephen Fox, Paymaster of said Guards, who is to procure the said sum, of so many boxes of the Dunkirk money as may be computed equal to that sum, to lie deposited in the hands of said Fox upon his account either in some place within the office of the Mint, or other place in the Tower. or to be carried out of the Tower as he shall think fit, untill the same be returned back into the said office of the Mint, which is intended to be as soon as so much money shall be coined as will pay off the said 30,000l.: said boxes for better security to be weighed and sealed with the seal of the Lord Treasurer and said Backwell. Ibid, p. 39.
Dec. 19 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to Alderman Backwell, to the Lieutenant of the Tower, the officers of the Mint, and all others concerned, similarly to lend out to Sir George Carteret, Treasurer of the Navy, boxes of the Dunkirk money, in order to secure 20,000l. intended to be borrowed for the use of the Navy over and above the 20,000l. lately borrowed for same. Early Entry Book IV. p. 40.
Dec. 20 Same from same to the Solicitor General for preparation of a Privy Seal to authorise the Exchequer to pay to the Excise Commissioners 2d. in the £ on the payments into the Exchequer, from Sir John Robinson et al. on the farm of the Excise of London, &c.. all in regard of the fact that said Commissioners cannot receive said 2d. per £ by way of retainer, by reason of the grant of said farm. Ibid, XI. p. 199
Lord Treasurer Southampton to Jo. Fettiplace and Lawrence Bathurst, Receiver of the Voluntary Present to the King for the county of Gloucester, complaining strongly of the negligence of the Commissioners for said county in making a due return of the Commission for the voluntary present, by reason whereof no process can yet issue out of the Exchequer against those who are become liable thereto by their backwardness to make good their voluntary subscriptions. Urges the utmost care in the speedy collecting of arrears. Ibid, IV. p. 47.
Same to the Receivers of the 18 months' assessment in Wales, similarly complaining of their remissness in making speedy return of their moneys, whereby there is now at least six months' in arrear. Ibid.
Money warrant, dormant, for the fee or wages of 12d. a day and 16l. 2s. 6d. per an. for a livery to Tertullian Lewis, as one of His Majesty's drumplayers in ordinary. Ibid, p. 48.
Same for the annuity of 20l. to Francis Sandford, as Rouge Dragon Pursuivant, as by letters patent of 1661, June 6. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton, to John Wood, one of the Auditors of Imprests, to allow in account to John Jeffes and Thomas Jones, masters of His Majesty stents and pavilions, the allowance of 40s. for every 100l. received for the use and services of the said office: which the said master hath heretofore from time to time had. Ibid, p. 52.
Same from same to same to similarly allow in account 15l. per an. to John Lloyd, Comptroller of the tents and pavilions: same having been heretofore enjoyed by him for his house rent. Ibid.
Money warrant, dormant, for the wages of 6d. a day to William Bowle, for the office of Groom of His Majesty's tents, hales and pavilions, as by letters patent of 1635, Nov. 14. Ibid, p. 53.
Same for 30l. per an. to John Jeffes and Thomas Jones, as master of the tents, hales and pavilions, and 100 marks per an. as master or keeper of the toils or pole of canvas for hunting: as by letters patent of 1660, June 28. Ibid.
Dec 20 Money warrant, dormant, for the fee of 10l. per an. to Robert Bowle and Francis Bowle for the office of Yeoman of His Majesty's tents and pavilions within the kingdom of England and elsewhere, as by letters patent dated at Oxford, 1643, June 14. Early Entry Book IV. p. 54.
Same for the wages and fee of 8d. a day to John Lloyd from 1660, June 24, for his office of Clerk Comptroller of all His Majesty's tents and pavilions, as also of all His Majesty's revels, masks, and masking garments within the kingdom of England and elsewhere. Ibid.
Same for the wages and fee of 8d. a day and 24s. per an. for a livery, to John Greene for his office of Clerk of the Tents, hales, pavilions and huts, and likewise of the revels, masks, triumphs, &c., &c.: as by letters patent of 1660, Sept. 29. Ibid, p. 55.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Receipt to appropriate certain sums detailed (in all 4,721l. 5s. 4d.) towards the orders already signed for 15,691l. 15s. 4d. for the Earl of Sandwich. Master of the Great Wardrobe, for several provisions for the Great Wardrobe: and towards the orders already signed for 20,000l. to Sir Edward Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, for wages and expenses of the Household. Ibid pp. 55–6.
Money warrant, dormant. for the wages of 12d. a day to John Grove for his office of Master Plaisterer of all His Majesty's houses within the kingdom of England: as by letters patent of 1660, August 1. Ibid, p. 60.
Same for the wages and fee of 12d. a day to Isaack Corner for his place of Master Bricklayer and Tyler of all His Majesty's buildings and reparations in his houses of access and elsewhere within the realm of England. Ibid, p. 61.
Dec. 22 Money warrant for 60l. to Elizabeth Best, widow, daughter of John Addis, late Groom of the removing wardrobe of beds: as royal bounty for her father's services. Ibid, p. 49.
Same, dormant, for the fee of 20d. per diem and 16l. 2s. 6d. for a livery to Henry Hawes, one of His Majesty's musicians, loco Robert Tomkins, deceased, as by letters patent of June 3 last. Ibid, p. 51.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Commissioners to discharge a seizure of some spice and raisins belonging to John Rubini, John Junepey and others, mariners. Ibid, X. pp. 155–6.
Prefixing:—Note of petition from said mariners and report thereon from the Customs Farmers.
Same from same to same to permit Thomas Delavall to import from Dunkirk 60 tons of logwood. Ibid, pp. 157–8.
Prefixing:—As above.
Same from same to same to discharge a seizure of some gold and silver thread shipped by John Jennings, merchant. Ibid, p. 158.
Prefixing:—As above.
Dec. 23 Same from same to the Receipt to discharge the baronet fee of 1,095l. due from Andrew Henly, of Henley, co. Somerset. Ibid, IV. p. 57.
Same from same to the Customs Farmers to make present payment of 24 tallies, dated Nov. 20 last, struck upon the Customs, for 3,064l. 19s. 11d. for the use of the Great Wardrobe. Ibid.
Dec. 23 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to repay to Henry Loades, merchant, 30l. 10s. 0d., as allowance on defective wines. Early Entry Book X. p. 156.
Prefixing:—Note of said Loades's petition, and report thereon from the Customs Farmers.
Lord Treasurer Southampton to Alderman Backwell to deliver to Mr. Gawden, victualler of the Navy, so many boxes of the Dunkirk money as shall prove full security for 10,000l. to be borrowed by said Gawden for providing victuals for the Navy. Ibid, IV. pp. 50–1.
Same to same to take into his own custody so many boxes of the above Dunkirk money as will be sufficient security for the 5,000l. to be advanced by said Backwell to the Earl of Sandwich, and 5,000l. to be similarly advanced by him to Edward Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber. Ibid, pp. 58–9.
Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to prepare the former warrant directed to them as Customs Commissioners for the payment of the Earl of Dorset's creation money of 20l. per an. Ibid, X. p. 160.
[?] Same from same to same to discharge a seizure of spices belonging to Oliver Bowles, merchant. Ibid, p. 157.
Prefixing:—Note of said Bowles's petition, and report thereon from the Customs Farmers.
Dec. 24 Same from same to same to pay the Earl of Clare 40l. for two years to Sept. 29 last on his creation money of 20l. per an. to the dignity of Earl. Ibid, p. 161.
Money warrant for 4,500l. to John Harvy, Receiver General of the Queen Consort, to be disposed of as she shall appoint, and to be accompted for before her own officers and ministers as she shall appoint. Ibid, IV. p. 49.
Dec. 30 Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to the Customs Farmers to discharge a seizure of a small quantity of plate shipped by Elizabeth Camby. Ibid, X. p. 159.
Prefixing:—Note of said Camby's petition, and report thereon from the Customs Farmers.
Lord Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to Alderman Backwell and the Mint officers concerned, for sufficient of the Dunkirk money to be put into the hands of said Backwell as will serve as security for 20,000l. ordered by Privy Seal of the 8th inst. to be paid to Sir John Shaw and said Backwall for the pay of Dunkirk garrison 1660, Sept. 25 to 1661, July 29 [as security for the advance of said 20,000l.]: to lie in their hands till so much money be coined to pay off the said sum. Ibid, IV. pp. 59–60.
Money warrant for 800l. to Stephen Fox, Esq., in part of 1,500l. as by the warrant of Nov. 15 last for secret service: same to be paid out of moneys to be paid into the Exchequer by Edward Nicholas, Receiver of Alienations. Ibid, p. 57.
Same for three months' advance from Nov. 29 last of the allowance of 5l. a day to Sir George Downing, as Envoy Extraordinary to the States General. Ibid, p. 61.
Dec. 31 Treasurer Southampton and Lord Ashley to the Customs Farmers to observe an order made by the King in Council at Whitehall the 17th inst. concerning the two English ships "Phœnix." Robert Church master, and the "Hope," Thomas Fossett master, who, under pretence of a commission from the King of Portugal, did lately trade at Brazil and are returned thence with cargoes of sugar, the "Phœnix" to London and the "Hope" to Plymouth: said order authorising them to sell their goods, which are perishable, on giving security to the full value. Early Entry Book X. pp. 159–60.
Prefixing:—Said order in Council.
Dec.— Warrant from Treasurer Southampton to Sir Robert Long, Auditor of the Receipt, for the issue of 31,844l. 10s. 8d. to Sir John Shaw and Edward Backwell for the pay of Dunkirk garrison from 1662, June 30 to November 17, same to be paid out of the first moneys which shall be paid into the Receipt by Sir John Robinson, Lord Mayor of London. Francis Sone, John Rives, Richard Westcombe and John Wooder, farmers of the Excise of London, Westminster, Middlesex and Surrey, upon their rent of that farm. Ibid, IV. pp. 41–3.
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