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| Nov. 2. |
Money warrant for 650l. to Henry Baker on account for Crown
law charges. (Money order dated Nov. 6 hereon.) (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 2 hereon: in the margin: "611l. hereof
intended for 26 weeks to Capt. Porter et al. from 8 March to
6 Sept. last.") Money Book XVI, p. 166. Order Book V, p. 406.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 111. |
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William Lowndes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to put into
effect the proposals in Auditor Shales's memorial touching the
accounts of the land revenue for Cos. Yorks., Durham and
Northumberland. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 88. |
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Same to the Navy Commissioners to return to Mr. Brewer,
Receiver for Prizes, the lists of captors of prizes pursuant to the
Queen's Declaration. Ibid. |
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Same to the [Principal] Officers of the Works to report on the
enclosed bills of the artificers employed by the Duke of Northumberland in repairing his lodgings in the Round Tower in Windsor Castle.
Ibid., p. 89. |
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Treasury reference to the Salt Commissioners of the petition of
William Christian praying that his debt of 200l. for Salt Duties
may be remitted, he having paid several thousand pounds for Salt
Duties "and some years ago laid out great sums of money in
collieries and salt pans which bring in her Majesty above 2000l.
per an." Reference Book VII, p. 19. |
| Nov. 3. |
Warrant dormant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Cashier
to pay the salary of 57l. per an. to John Goddard as one of the
Customers of Bristol port." Money Book XVI, p. 173. |
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Letter of direction for 160l. to Visct. FitzHardinge, Treasurer of
the Chamber: to be paid to Mr. Randue for half a year to Sept.
29 last on his salary as Housekeeper and Wardrobe keeper at
Windsor. Disposition Book XVI, p. 112. |
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Treasury reference to the Salt Commissioners of the petition of
Michael Este (East) for an increase of his salary as Secretary to the
said Commissioners. Reference Book VIII, p. 19. |
| Nov. 3. |
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Clifford
Glassop praying that a bond of 500l. given by one Berdoe as surety
for one Huggin a Customs Collector may not be put in suit against
petitioner, the said Berdoe being unable to pay same. Ibid. |
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Same to the Attorney General of the petition of George Beadnall
praying for a new lease of the tithes of corn and hay in Co.
Northumberland which have been in his family since Henry VIII
but as to which he is likely to be troubled at law by one Verdy. Ibid. |
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Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands of the petition of
Sir Robert Holmes for renewal of lease of the ground near the Horse
Guards on which he has erected a house. Ibid. |
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Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of George
Duke for a Queen's waiter's place in the Customs. |
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Thomas Leader's petition for his father's place as a gauger of the
Customs. Ibid., pp. 19, 20. |
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Same to Auditor Bridges of the petition of Andrew Huddleston
shewing that having had great losses he became indebted to the
Crown but has since paid the debt but the Auditors of Imprests
refuse to pass his accounts without charging him with interest on
the said money. Ibid., p. 20. |
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Postmasters General to
continue the post on the cross road between Chester and Bristol
until further notice for the conveniency of the merchants trading
to those parts; as by the said Postmasters' memorial of Oct. 27
last. Warrants not Relating to Money XVII, p. 449. |
| Nov. 4. |
Letter of direction for 400l. to the Paymaster of the Works to be
paid to Henry Wise for one quarter to Nov. 1 inst. on his contract
for keeping up her Majesty's Gardens and Plantations. |
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300l. to same, 100l. thereof to be paid to Mr. Verrio for painting
the Private Oratory at Windsor and 200l. thereof to same for
painting at Hampton Court performed in the late King's reign.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 112. |
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William Lowndes to the Customs Commissioners. Sir George
Parker, Sub-Commissioner for Prizes at Portsmouth, asserts there
are much greater conveniencies at Cowes for the plundered goods
expected home in Sir George Rooke's fleet and a quarter part less
charge in landing and securing same there than at Southampton
(it not being a quarter of the way from Spithead to Cowes as 'tis
to Southampton) besides the town Duties. Are your officers of that
opinion? Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 89. |
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Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition
[missing] of Thomas Hall praying that the 6 months' offreckonings
due to the Regiments of Col. Woods and Lord Raby may be paid
to him for clothing and accoutrements furnished to said Regiments.
Ibid. |
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Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition
of Nehemiah Winter, Commander of the King William galley, on
behalf of himself and the rest of the owners thereof, shewing that
he laded at Smyrna for London and that the Consul there, (considering
the danger of the ship by the war which had broke out since petitioner
left England) obliged him to take 13 men more for the security of
the ship and only foreigners could be had, so that on arrival his
ship is seized for being manned contrary to the Navigation Act.
Reference Book VIII, p. 18. |
| Nov. 4. |
Treasury reference to the Attorney General of the petition of the
Commissioners for the Royal Hospital at Greenwich shewing that the
late King gave commission to Capt. Matthew Lowth to seize pirates
in his voyage to India and that he did seize the ship Margarite
commanded by Capt. Burgis (Burgiss); therefore praying a grant
of the effects of said pirate. Ibid., p. 20. |
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Same to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of Elizabeth Trueman,
widow of Thomas Trueman, late Receiver General of Taxes for
Cos. Leicester and Nottingham, praying allowance of 637l. 2s. 4d.
for his extraordinary charges and of 2200l. lost by old [worn] money.
Ibid. |
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Same to same of the petition of James Caswall for the place of
Receiver General of the Continued Duties on Marriages and on
Houses &c. and proposing his sureties, detailed. Ibid., p. 21. |
| Nov. 6. |
Royal warrant dated St. James's to John Dodd, Receiver General
of the rights and perquisites of the Admiralty, to pay 200l. to Edmund
Hawley [Halley] ("whom we have employed in a special service
relating to our Navy"): without account. King's Warrant Book
XXI, p. 452. |
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Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal dormant for the
salaries of 1000l. per an. each to the Commissioners for Trade
(Thomas, Visct. Weymouth; William, Lord Dartmouth; Sir Philip
Meadows; William Blathwayte, John Pollexfen, George Stepney,
Matthew Prior and Robert Cecil) and 400l. per an. for a clerk of
the Privy Council to attend the said Commissioners; 500l. per an.
to William Popple as Secretary; 240l. for 3 clerks; 160l. for
2 chamberkeepers; 30l. to a necessary woman and 73l. to the
2 Chamber keepers of the Council Chamber: being in all 9563l.
per an. Ibid., p. 453. |
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Same to same for a privy seal for 200l. to James St. Amand, of the
parish of St. Pauls Covent Garden; out of Lord Griffin's estate:
being due on a bond from said Griffin for repayment of a loan. Ibid.,
p. 455. |
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Same to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a
grant to John Howe of the office of Keeper of the Gaol called the
Gaol above the Wood in the Forest of Dean and of one of the Riding
Foresters and of the Ale Cunnor in said Forest: all as amply as
William, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Sir Baynham
Throgmorton, Charles, Marquess of Worcester or any other
predecessor therein. Ibid., p. 456. |
| Nov. 6. |
Same to same for a same for a grant to Thomas Hewitt of the
office of Surveyor General of Woods North Trent, being the office
he now holds. Ibid. |
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Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal dormant for the
Master of the Great Wardrobe to pay 300l. per an. to Thomas
Townsend, Clerk of the said Wardrobe, as in lieu of the poundage
of 6d. per £ on all moneys paid to tradesmen and artificers &c.
Ibid., p. 457. |
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Royal sign manual for 1000l. to Richard Coggs, goldsmith, for
the use of Visct. Shannon: as royal bounty as a mark of royal
favour "for his eminent service at the late expedition at Vigo in
Spain and bringing us an account of the same." (Money order
dated Nov. 21 hereon.) (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.)
Ibid., p. 458. Order Book V, p. 410. Disposition Book XVI, p. 115. |
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Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal dormant
for 1000l. per an. to the Duchess of Somerset as a Lady of the Bedchamber. King's Warrant Book XXI, p. 459. |
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Same to same for a same for 1200l. per an. to Sir Bevill Granville
as Capt. General and Governor in Chief of Barbados and several
other islands and places in America: as from July 25 last: out
of the Four and a Half per cent. Duty. Ibid., pp. 459–60. |
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Royal sign manual for 1000l. to Robert Harley towards providing
his equipage as Speaker of the House of Commons, as usually
allowed to former Speakers for the like occasion. (Money warrant
dated Nov. 18 hereon.) (Money order dated Nov. 21 hereon.)
(Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon). Ibid., p. 462. Money
Book XVI, p. 191. Order Book V, p. 410. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 115. |
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Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for 700l.
a year to Christopher Codrington as Capt. General and Governor
in Chief of the Leeward Islands, being the salary he now enjoys in
respect of said office. King's Warrant Book XXI, p. 468. |
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Letter of direction for 1000l. to William Lowndes for secret service.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 113. |
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Same for 2658l. 3s. 4d. to the Earl of Ranelagh: out of loans on
Malt: to be applied as follows, as part of 87,125l. 10s. 0d. for 10,000
men for sea service: viz. |
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d. |
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for one month's subsistence to the Regiments
of Holt, Saunderson and Mordaunt |
2213 |
15 |
0 |
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for same to 7 Companies of Col. Villiers' Regiment including the Field Officers |
414 |
8 |
4 |
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£2658 |
3 |
4 |
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Ibid. |
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William Lowndes to the Attorney General for his opinion what
authority it will be proper for the Queen to give to settle the postal
rates desired by the Postmasters General for letters passing between
England and the Island Plantations in America by Mr. Dummer's
vessels. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 90. |
| Nov. 6. |
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to assist the Prizes officers to secure in warehouses at Cowes any
wines and brandies which shall be brought home in Sir G. Rooke's
fleet: there being much greater conveniences at Cowes and at one
fourth less charges (besides the town Duties) than at Southampton:
the officers having viewed the warehouses at East and West Cowes
and compute that they will hold about 800 tons and that there are
commodious store houses directly under the constant inspection of
the officers of the port. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 221. |
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Treasury reference to the Salt Commissioners of the petition of
Charles Orfeure shewing that in Oct. 1700 he exported 338 bushels
of salt into Scotland but his debenture for same was refused by the
officer on the ground that "no allowance of debentures were made
for salt sent into Scotland" and that upon contesting the same at
law judgment was given against petitioner: therefore praying relief.
Reference Book VIII, p. 20. |
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Queen's Remembrancer
to take the sureties, detailed, in 4000l. of Isaac Newton as Master and
Worker of the Mint. Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII, p. 447. |
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Same by same to the Prizes Commissioners to require an account
by every post of the proceedings of their officers in relation to the
goods plundered [at Cadiz] that should arrive in the fleet under Sir
George Rooke and the conveyance thereof to Cowes instead of to
Southampton: all by reason of the letters from Sir George Parker,
Sub-commissioner for Prizes at Portsmouth, shewing that there are
conveniencies at Cowes at one fourth part less charge in landing
and securing same than at Southampton, the warehouses at East
and West Cowes being commodious and capable of holding about
800 tons. Ibid., p. 449. |
Nov. 6
et postea. |
Same by same to the Queen's Remembrancer to take the sureties,
of the Receivers General of the Duties on Marriages and on Houses
for the various counties and places of England and Wales as follows:
together with: Commissions to same respectively. |
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Appending: detailed list of said Receivers General with the
names of their respective sureties. |
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for Co. Beds.: Henry Whitebread of Bedford. |
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for Co. Berks.: Lawrence Ambrose of Charney. |
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for Co. Bucks.: Hugh Horton of Apsley Co. Bucks. |
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for Co. Cambridge and Isle of Ely: John Millicent of
Bergham Co. Cambridge. |
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for Co. Cumberland and Westmorland: Thomas Brougham
of Scales Co. Camberland. |
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for Co. Derby: Samuell Bradshaw of Holbrook. |
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for Co. Dorset and Poole: John Derbie of Sherborne. |
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for Co. York, Durham and Westmorland: Francis Wyvill of
the city of York. |
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for Co. Essex: Nathaniell Rich of Woodham Walter. |
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for Co. Hereford: Samuell Clark of Leominster. |
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for part of Co. Devon: Nicholas Wood of Exeter merchant. |
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for Co. Huntingdon: William Jeay and William Dowse of
Huntingdon. |
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for Co. Kent: William Fausset of Dartford. |
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for Co. Leicester: Jarvis Bradgate of Thurnby. |
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for part of Lincoln: William Cawthorp of Lincoln. |
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for part of Lincoln: John Coxhall of Lincoln. |
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for Co. Northampton and Rutland: Benjamin Mathews of
Daventry. |
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for part of Norfolk: John Ellis of Yarmouth. |
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for Co. Nottingham: John Bury of Nottingham. |
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for Oxford City and University: Sir Robert Harrison Kt. of
Oxford. |
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for Co. Salop: George Hosier of Salop gent. |
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for Co. Southampton and Isle of Wight: Thomas Austen of
Herriard. |
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for Co. Suffolk: Samuell Pacey of Lowestoft. |
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for Co. Surrey: Leonard Child of Guildford and John Nuthall
of London. |
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for Co. Sussex: French Bromfeild of Lewes. |
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for Co. Warwick and Coventry: John Andrews of Buscot. |
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for Co. Wilts.: John Child of Devizes. |
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for Co. Worcester: Thomas Albert of Worcester. |
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for Cos. Cardigan, Carmarthen, Glamorgan, Pembroke and
Haverford West: George Howells of St. Andrew, Co.
Glamorgan. |
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for Co. Gloucester: Thomas Webb of Gloucester and to be
Receiver General of the arrears of said Duties. |
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for Co. Herts: Robert Peters. |
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for Cos. London, Westminster and Middlesex: Sir Thomas
Cuddon (Oct. 28). |
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for Co. Somerset: Baldwin Malet. |
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for Co. Stafford: William Burslem. |
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for Co. Lancs.: John Thornton. |
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for Co. Cornwall: Fra. Manaton. |
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for Co. Devon: Samuell Burridge. |
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for Co. Norwich and part of Norfolk: Robert Brown. |
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for Cos. London, Westminster and Middlesex: William
Fazakerley (1703 May 19). |
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for Co. Norfolk: William Pacey (1703 April 28). |
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for Co. Essex: Sir Hugh Everard (1703 May 3). |
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Ibid., pp. 450–452, 460–2. |
| Nov. 6. |
Subscription by Treasurer Godolphin for the execution of a Lord
Chamberlain's warrant dated July 6 to the Master of the Jewel
House to deliver 1000 ounces of white plate to the Lord Chamberlain "as has been usually allowed to the Chamberlain of her
Majesty's Household." Ibid., p. 454. |
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Entry of signature by Treasurer Godolphin and Henry Boyle,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, of the docquet of the lease to the
Merchant Taylors' Company of premises viz. the Barge House in
the Manor of Kennington, ut supra p. 274, 320. Ibid. |
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Royal warrant to the Earl of Rochester, Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland, for a new Commission of the Revenue Ireland; the new
Commissioners to be Thomas Keightley, Bartholomew Van Homrigh,
John South, Sir Thomas Southwell and Christopher Carlton as
Commissioners for Excise and Francis Robarts and the above 5 and
Samuel Ogle to be Commissioners of the Revenue; in replacement
of the Commission directed by the royal warrant of May 20 last
supra p. 221. Out Letters (Ireland) VIII, p. 242. |
| Nov. 6. |
Royal warrant to the Earl of Rochester, Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland, to direct the payment to the Treasurer of the Ordnance in
England of the sum of 3086l. 12s. 6d. (together with the exchange
thereon) for the value of ordnance detailed (powder, musket
shot, flints &c.) supplied out of the stores England for the
service of Ireland in accordance with orders in Council of March 26
and April 17 last. Ibid., p. 243. |
| Nov. 7. |
William Lowndes to the Auditors of Imprests to expedite the
privy seal for passing Sir George Wharton's accounts as [formerly]
Treasurer of the Ordnance. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 89. |
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Same to Lord Coningsby to report on the enclosed petition
[missing] of Capt. Richard Cane et al, Officers of Col. Robert White's
Regiment concerning the item of 934l. 13s. 4¼d. charged on them
by you. Ibid., p. 90. |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Postmasters General to
imprest 2000l. to Edward Dummer Esq. for 4 fit sloops or vessels
to go out monthly from Falmouth to the West India Islands according to your contract with him for a constant correspondence between
England and said Islands for the encouragement and benefit of
trade: the first of the said sloops being already gone, the second
to go in 10 days and the 3rd and 4th ready to go in turn. Money
Book XVI, p. 174. |
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Money warrant for 200l. to William Borrett upon account for
Crown Law charges. (Money order dated Nov. 9 hereon.) Ibid.,
p. 174. Order Book V, p. 407. |
| Nov. 9. |
Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal dormant
for 5600l. per an. to the Prince of Denmark, Lord High Admiral of
England, for the salaries of his Council for the Affairs of the
Admiralty and the Secretaries thereof in such manner as he shall
direct: as from May 20 last. King's Warrant Book XXI, p. 463. |
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Same to the Attorney General to acknowledge satisfaction on the
Exchequer Court judgment of 225l. against Richard Webb in Hilary
term 1699 for exporting wool: all on condition of his paying 54l. 1s. 8d.
in part of said fine and in compassion to the deplorable condition
of him and his family. Ibid., p. 465. |
| Nov. 9. |
Warrant dormant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Principal Commissioners for Prizes to allow 2 per cent. to the respective Agents
for Prizes out of the neat produce of all prizes brought into port
and there inventoried, appraized and unladen, as a sufficient allowance for their care and trouble in that service: it appearing that
2½ per cent. was similarly allowed during the late war to the several
agents who stood on the Establishment [for payment] at a quantum
meruit. Money Book XVI, p. 195. |
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Money warrant for 285l. 2s. 6d. to Gilbert, bishop of Sarum,
Chancellor of the Garter, for half a year to Sept. 29 for the support
of said Order. (Money order dated Nov. 21 hereon.) (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Ibid., p. 179. Order Book V, p.
410. Disposition Book XVI, p. 115. |
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William Lowndes to the Agents for Taxes for an account of the
totals of the assessments to the Subsidies and Poll money. Out
Letters (General) XVII, p. 90. |
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Same to the Attorney and Solicitor General to report on the
enclosed presentment [missing] from the Customs Commissioners
concerning the Prizage Duty on the new Subsidy. Ibid. |
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Same to Mr. Borret to attend the Exchequer Court constantly
in term time as desired by the Lord Chief Baron, to the end you may
be acquainted with all the Rules and Orders made there which any
way concern the revenue: and to take care that same be duly
executed. Ibid. |
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to bring to London port the galeons and other prize ships taken at
Vigo by Sir George Rooke. (The like letter to the Prizes Commissioners.) Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 223. |
| Nov. 10. |
Royal warrant dated St. James's to the Attorney or Solicitor
General for a great seal to constitute Emanuel Scroop How, Edward
Brereton, George Morley, Robert Yard, Anthony Duncombe,
William Gostlin and Richard Bretton as Commissioners for Prizes:
with the salary of 500l. per an. each: and Anthony Burnaby as
their Secretary with 400l. per an. for himself and clerks; and Thomas
Ryves as Comptroller with 300l. per an. for himself and clerks.
King's Warrant Book, XXI, pp. 454–5. |
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Same to same for a same to constitute Christopher Wrenn Esq.
as Chief Clerk of the Works loco William Dickenson Esq. deceased;
with the salary of 100 marks per an. as from Sept. 29 last. Ibid.,
p. 458. |
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Privy seal for 100l. a day to John, Earl of Marlborough for his
ordinary as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for
the negotiations with the Emperor, States General and other Princes
and States at the Hague. Ibid., p. 461. |
| [? Nov. 10.] |
Authorisation under the Queen's sign manual of an establishment
for a Commissary General of Provisions and Victuals to the Forces
in the West Indies: to commence and take place from 19 Oct. 1702
viz. for Hezekiah Marshall as such Commissary General at 1l. 1s. 11d.
a day or 400l. per an. King's Warrant Book XXI, p. 461. |
| Nov. 10. |
Royal warrant dormant to Jo[h]n Dodd, Receiver General of the
Rights and Perquisites of the Admiralty, to pay the salary of 300l.
per an. to John Warters as from June 18 last as Solicitor to the
Lord High Admiral in all matters relating to his Droits of Admiralty;
as by the Prince of Denmark's warrants dated 1702 June 18 appointing him and 1702 Oct. 23 granting him the said salary. Ibid.,
p. 464. |
| Nov. 10. |
Warrant dormant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Cashier
to pay the fee or salary of 8l. per an. to Charles Ellesdon in respect
of his office of searcher of Poole port. Money Book XVI, p. 175. |
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Money warrant for 97l. 7s. 8d. to Henry Ballow and John Smith,
Deputy Chamberlains for joining tallies in the Court of the Exchequer;
and is for fetching, sorting and joining the foils of 7789 tallies for the
purchase of annuities between 1699 Easter and 1701 Sept. 29.
(Money order dated Nov. 19 hereon.) Ibid., p. 175. Order Book
V, 411. |
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Same for 450l. 12s. 0d. to the officers and clerks of the Tally Court
for tallies of loan stricken without fee between 1702 Easter and
Michaelmas. (Money order dated Nov. 12 hereon.) Money Book
XVI, p. 176. Order Book V, p. 407. |
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Same for 20l. to Evan Jones, clerk, for the charge of his passage
to the Leeward Islands whither he is going Chaplain. (Money order
dated Nov. 12 hereon.) (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.)
Money Book XVI, p. 178. Order Book V, p. 407. Disposition Book
XVI, p. 115. |
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Same for 45l. to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster for 3
quarters to Sept. 29 last for the French ministers in the Savoy.
(Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p.
179. Disposition Book XVI, p. 115. |
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Warrant dormant by Treasurer Godolphin to Phillip Ryley,
Surveyor General of Woods Trent South, to pay the salary of 30l.
per an. to Thomas Newton, Woodward of Whittlewood and Salcey
Forests, as an addition to his present salary of 10l. per an. and in
lieu of the fee of 12d. per £ from buyers of wood and timber in said
forests excepting only the fee of 4d. for every tree marked for sale.
Money Book XVI, p. 180. |
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Warrant by same to the Receipt to distribute and apply
to Deficient Funds as follows the sum of 102,549l. 14s. 5½d. being
the receipts between Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 inst. from branches
of the revenue as follows viz. 5165l. 13s. 9d. from Windows
Duty; 3429l. 7s. 0d. from Additional Impositions; 2238l. 0s. 9d.
from the New Duty on Paper Continued; 56,255l. 10s. 10d. from
New Customs; 1682l. 11s. 4d. from Marriages Duties; 33,778l. 10s.
9½d. from Continued Impositions: the said distribution and application to be hereby as follows: viz. |
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Deficiencies as computed by Act of Parliament. |
How they stood upon the Register the 10th Nov. 1702. |
The distribution and application hereby ordered. |
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First 4s. Aid |
55622 |
10 |
5 |
47455 |
1 |
6 |
1170 |
17 |
7¼ |
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Third 4s. Aid |
407372 |
0 |
3 |
296702 |
0 |
3 |
8575 |
7 |
5¼ |
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Fourth 4s. Aid |
917101 |
13 |
2½ |
646261 |
7 |
9 |
19305 |
8 |
5½ |
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Second Quarterly Poll |
89275 |
13 |
4 |
80665 |
13 |
4 |
1879 |
5 |
11 |
|
Three Fourths Customs |
213447 |
15 |
9 |
147947 |
15 |
9 |
4493 |
3 |
6½ |
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Salt |
1711500 |
0 |
0 |
951129 |
5 |
8½ |
36027 |
17 |
8½ |
|
Two Thirds Additional Excise |
160000 |
0 |
0 |
83015 |
0 |
2½ |
3368 |
1 |
6 |
|
Additonal Impositions |
445177 |
7 |
4 |
355000 |
0 |
0 |
9371 |
3 |
11 |
|
Vellum and Parchment |
224114 |
7 |
8½ |
188106 |
17 |
8½ |
4717 |
14 |
3¼ |
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Marriages |
648000 |
0 |
0 |
443340 |
0 |
0 |
13640 |
14 |
1½ |
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4871611 |
8 |
0 |
3239623 |
2 |
2½ |
102549 |
14 |
5½ |
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Ibid., p. 181. |
| Nov. 10. |
Money warrant for 41l. to George, Duke of Northumberland, for
82 days June 9 last to Sept. 30 last on his fee of 10s. a day as
Governor and Captain of Windsor Castle. (Letter of direction dated
Nov. 14 hereon.) Ibid., p. 182. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
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Same for 805l. to John, Marquess of Normanby, for 161 days
April 21 last to Sept. 29 last on his 4l. a day in lieu of diet and fee
of 20s. a day as Keeper of the Privy Seal. (Money order dated Nov.
18 hereon.) (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Ibid., p.
185. Order Book V, p. 409. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
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Same for 15l. to Arnold Squibb gent for 3 quarters to Sept. 29
last on his salary or allowance as Clerk of the Nichels. (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 19 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 186. Disposition Book XIV, p. 114. |
| Nov. 16. [sic erratum for Nov. 10.] |
Same for 20l. to James Brochin (Belchin) for his passage to
Virginia, whither he is going chaplain with second orders, he having
been taken by the French in his former voyage to that place. (Money
order in the name of Brochin dated Nov. 12 hereon.) (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 hereon in the name of Belchin.) Money Book
XVI, p. 189. Order Book V, p. 407. Disposition Book XVI, p. 115. |
| Nov. 10. |
Same for 150l. to Anthony Rowe, Keeper of Hyde Park, for 3
quarters to Sept. 29 last for the wages of the underkeeper and to a
person attending at the gate and for hay and beans for the deer.
(Money order dated Dec. 5 hereon.) (Letter of direction dated
Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 200. Order Book V, p. 421.
Disposition Book p. 114. |
|
Same for 50l. to Henry Baker, for Sept. 29 quarter's salary as
Solicitor for the Treasury. (Money order dated Dec. 2 hereon.)
(Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p.
200. Order Book V, p. 415. Disposition Book XVI, p. 118. |
|
William Lowndes to the Customs Commissioners. My Lord
Treasurer has read your memorial of yesterday setting forth that
the Grand Fleet under Sir George Rook which was expected at
Spithead is now arrived in the Downs so that the measures taken
at Portsmouth, Southampton and Cowes are for the present broken.
The Queen has constituted Mr. Bretton, one of the Principal Commissioners for Prizes, chiefly to take care of such [prizes] as shall
arrive in the Downs and those parts. Give him all assistance.
Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 91. |
|
See supra Tr. Cal. XIV, p. 387 for the execution of the Treasury
warrant of 1699 June 13 to the Customs Commissioners to compound
with Thomas Walsh. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 26. |
|
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to employ Andrew Quick (who has for some years served as Collector
at Padstow) as surveyor of the ports of Bideford and Barnstaple
loco John Coker lately deceased. |
| Nov. 10. |
Cornelius Parminter as Collector at Padstow loco said Quick. |
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Thomas Byerley as Collector at New York loco Thomas Weaver
dismissed. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 224. |
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Treasury reference to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of
William Cawthorp for allowance of his extraordinary charges of
1290l. as Receiver General for part of Co. Lincoln for several years
past. Reference Book VIII, p. 19. |
|
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William
Bowen for employment in the Customs. |
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George Trotter's petition for increase of his salary as Collector of
Scarborough. Ibid., p. 20. |
|
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the surviving Trustees for
sale of Fee Farm Rents to forbear executing the conveyance to the
Earl of Dorset and Middlesex of certain rents to the value of 321l.
0s. 11¼d. per an.; by reason that it is maintained by Sir John
Leveson Gower, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, that the
same are quit rents and copyhold rents of the said Duchy and
expressly excepted out of the Act for the sale of Fee Farm Rents.
Warrants not Relating to Money XVII, p. 453. |
|
Same by same to Sir Edward Ward, Lord Chief Baron of the
Exchequer, and the rest of the Barons thereof to allow upon the
accounts of the respective Receivers of the Duties on Houses the
sum of 5l. per an. for each county for the fee or reward of the auditors
in making up such accounts, as formerly hath been allowed: all
in accordance with the petitions of Anthony Parsons and Henry
Shales, Auditors of the land revenue within the kingdom of England.
Ibid. |
|
Subscription by same of a warrant dated Oct. 9 by the Earl of
Jersey. Lord Chamberlain to the Earl of Montague, Master of the
Great Wardrobe, for the delivery to Henry Lowman, her Majesty's
housekeeper at Kensington, of a canopy of blue stuff to hang over
the bed in which the Page of the Bedchamber is to lie. Ibid., p. 454. |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Principal Commissioners
for Prizes to pay to the executors of William Campion, Subcommissioner for Prizes at Dover, his salary to the date of his death
and thereafter to pay said salary to Edward Knatchbull from the
date of his Commission as successor to said Campion. Money Book
XVI, p. 176. |
|
Money warrant for 1077l. 3s. 0d. to Geo. Stepney for 3 bills of
extraordinaries 1700–1 Feb. 28 to 1701 Nov. 28 as Envoy Extraordinary to the Emperor of Germany. (Money order dated Nov.
13 hereon.) |
|
910l. to same for his ordinary for 6 months Feb. 27 last to
Aug. 28 last as same. (Letter of direction for 910l. dated Nov. 14.)
Ibid., p. 177. Order Book V, p. 408. Disposition Book XVI, p. 115. |
|
Same for 1241l. 12s. 0d. to John, Earl of Marlborough, for 4 bills
of extraordinaries 1701 June 27 to 1701–2 March 8 as Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States General. (Money
order dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 178. Order
Book V, p. 408. |
|
Same for 80l. to John Tucker for half a year to Sept. 29 last as
Keeper of her Majesty's Paper Office. (Letter of direction dated
Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 183. Disposition Book
XVI, p. 114. |
|
Warrant dormant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Cashier
to pay the fee or salary of 10l. per an. to Nathaniell Smith as
Comptroller of Poole port. Ibid., p. 186. |
|
William Lowndes to Auditor Shales to report on the enclosed
papers [missing] containing complaints against Mr. Simpson, late
deputy steward of Kirton in Lindsey, and his answer thereto. Out
Letters (General) XVII, p. 91. |
|
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to discharge from seizure the ship King William galley and her lading,
Nehemiah Winter commander, which sailed from London before
the war was proclaimed with 35 seamen, 30 thereof English and
arrived at Smyrna in May last and there reloaded for London but
having notice of the war and that several of the enemy's ships lay
at Cerigo and other places in the way to England the said commander
took in 13 soldiers being foreigners (no English being then there to
be had) for her defence and is in consequence seized on her arrival
in the Thames Oct. 25 last. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, pp. 224–5. |
|
Treasury reference to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of
James Bury proposing his sureties as Receiver for the Continued
Duties on Births and on Houses for Co. Notts. Reference Book
VIII, p. 21. |
|
Same to the Attorney General of the petition of Mr. Nathaniell
Molineux late Receiver General of Taxes for Co. Lancs. praying a
privy seal to permit the assigning of several extents against him as
security for 500l. which his friends are willing to advance to compound
the remaining debt due from petitioner to the Crown. Ibid. |
| Nov. 11. |
Subscription by Treasurer Godolphin of a Lord Chamberlain's
warrant dated this day to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for the
covering with crimson say the seat at Paul's Church for the Queen's
thanksgiving day: also the seats, woolpacks &c. that are appointed
there for the [members of the] House of Peers. Warrants not
Relating to Money XVII, p. 455. |
| Nov. 12. |
Money warrant for 291l. 2s. 4½d. for the officers of the Works,
detailed, for their salaries for 3 quarters to Sept. 29 last. (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) |
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£ |
s. |
d. |
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Sir Christopher Wren, Surveyor General; for
3 quarters to Michaelmas 1702 |
34 |
4 |
4½ |
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William Vanbrugh Esq., Comptroller; for half
a year to same date |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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Thomas Lloyd Esq., Paymaster; for 3 quarters
to same date |
27 |
7 |
6 |
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Benj[amin] Jackson, Master Mason; for same
time |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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the executors of William Dickenson Esq., Clerk
Engrosser; for same time |
50 |
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William Ireland, Master Glazier; for same time |
14 |
11 |
9 |
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Richard Stacey, Master Bricklayer; for same
time |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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Charles Atherton, Serjeant Plumber; for same
time |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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Alexa[nder] Fort, Master Joiner; for same time |
39 |
9 |
4 |
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John Grove, Master Plasterer; for same time |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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Grimling Gibbons, Carver; for same time |
20 |
10 |
7½ |
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Mathew Roberts, Plumber at Windsor; for
same time |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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Mathew Banks, Master Carpenter; for same
time |
13 |
13 |
9 |
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Cha. Hobson, Purveyor; for same time |
9 |
2 |
6 |
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£291 |
2 |
4½ |
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Money Book XVI, p. 188. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 60l. to Richard Hill for same time on his salary as Latin
Secretary. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money
Book XVI, p. 188. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 37l. 10s. 0d. to Philip Ryley for same on his salary as
Surveyor General of Woods, Trent South. (Letter of direction dated
Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 189. Disposition Book
XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 731l. 2s. 7½d. each to Daniel, Earl of Nottingham, and Sir
Charles Hedges, from May 2 last (when they were made Secretaries
of State) to Sept. 29 on their allowance or salary of 1850l. per an.
each as such. (Money orders dated Nov. 21 hereon.) (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 190. Order
Book V, p. 411. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
| 1702 Nov. 12. [wrongly dated 1702–3 March 12] |
Same for 1029l. 7s. 6d. to Thomas Felton and the executors of
William Chiffinch for 3 quarters to Sept. 29 last as Master of the
Hawks. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book
XVI, p. 191. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
| Nov. 12. |
Same for 315l. to the Kings, Heralds and Pursuivants at Arms
as follows for same time on their respective salaries. (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) |
|
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l. |
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Sir Thomas St. George [Garter] Principal King
at Arms |
75 |
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Sir Henry St. George, Clarencieux King at Arms |
30 |
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Robert Devenish Esq., Norroy King at Arms |
30 |
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Lawrence Cromp Esq., York Herald |
20 |
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Henry Dethick Esq., Richmond Herald |
20 |
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Samuell Stebbing Esq., Somerset Herald |
20 |
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Gregory King Esq., Lancaster Herald |
20 |
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Charles Mawson Esq., Chester Herald |
20 |
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Peers Maudit Esq., Windsor Herald |
20 |
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John Gibbon gent, Bluemantle Pursuivant at Arms |
15 |
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John Heskett gent, Portcullis Pursuivant at Arms |
15 |
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Peter Le Neve, Rouge Croix Pursuivant at Arms |
15 |
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John Hare gent, Rouge Dragon Pursuivant at Arms |
15 |
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£315 |
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Money Book XVI, p. 193. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
| Nov. 12. |
Money warrant for 51l. 15s. 0d. to Theophilus Westwood, one of
the underkeepers of New Park near Richmond, for same time for
the underkeepers and other officers of said park (Edward Aldrich
an underkeeper; Thomas Satchfield bailiff, Henry Bridges moletaker.) (Money order dated Dec. 5 hereon.) (Letter of direction
dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 193. Order Book V,
p. 422. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 82l. 2s. 6d. to Lawrence, Earl of Rochester, for same
time on his fee of 6s. a day as Keeper of said Park. (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 194. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 6l. 16s. 10½d. to Ann Whynnyard alias Incledon for same
time on her fee as Keeper of her Majesty's Royal House at
Westminster. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money
Book XVI, p. 194. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
| Nov. 13. |
Same for 150l. to Dr. Richard Bentley for 3 quarters to Sept. 29
last on his salary as Keeper of her Majesty's Libraries. |
|
150l. to Sir Cha. Cotterell, for same as Master of the Ceremonies. |
|
75l. to Mr. Le Bass for same time as Marshal of the Ceremonies. |
|
30l. 8s. 4d. to Cha. Cotterell for same as assistant Master of the
Ceremonies. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money
Book XVI, p. 182. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 75l. 5s. 7½d. each to John Templer, Edmund Williamson,
Thomas Charnock, and Reginald Ryley as Serjeants-at-Arms, for
same time on their fee of 3s. a day and board wages of 2s. 6d. a day.
(Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI,
p. 183. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 187l. 10s. 0d. to Sir John Nicholas, for same
time as one of the Clerks of the Privy Council. |
|
125l. each to William Blathwayt, John Povey and Edward
Southwell for half a year to same date as respectively same. (Letter
of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 184.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
| Nov. 13. |
Money warrant for 146l. 17s. 6d. to Malachy Thurston, for three
quarters to same date on his several fees of 20 marks per an. and
10s. a day as Knight Harbinger. (Letter of direction dated Nov.
14 hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 184. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 34l. 4s. 4½d. to Richard Coling for same time on his fee
of 2s. 6d. a day as one of the Keepers of the Council Chamber. (Letter
of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 184.
Disposition Book XVI. p. 114. |
|
Same for 90l. to John Fitch for same time on his fee or salary as
Workmaster of the Ordnance. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14
hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 186. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 99l. 2s. 6d. to Horatio Moor for same on his fees or salary
of 8d. a day and 120l. per an. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14
hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 186. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 21l. 18s. 2d. to Sir Simon Harcourt, for June 1 last to
Sept. 29 last on his fee or salary as Solicitor General. (Letter of
direction dated Nov. 14 for 22l. 3s. 0d.) |
|
20l. 6s. 8d. to Sir Edward Northey for Sept. 29 quarter on his
same as Attorney General. (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14
hereon.) Money Book XVI, pp. 189, 190. Disposition Book
XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 450l. to Peregrine Bertie for three quarters to Sept. 29
last on his allowance as Vice Chamberlain of the Household. (Money
order dated Dec. 24 hereon.) (Letter of direction dated Nov. 14
hereon.) Money Book XVI, p. 194. Order Book V, p. 425.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
Same for 22l. 16s. 3d. to John Cocks, one of the Keepers of the
Council Chamber, for same time on his fee or salary of 2s. 6d. a day.
(Letter of direction dated Nov. 14 hereon.) Money Book XVI,
p. 227. Disposition Book XVI, p. 114. |
|
William Lowndes to the Postmasters General to report on the
papers produced to the Lord Treasurer at the late hearing of Mr.
Tutchin's complaint against Mr. Castleton, Comptroller of the
Penny Post Office, viz. as to article No. 2 concerning Mr. Castleton's
tolerating the country messengers in taking up letters on their
respective walks: article No. 7 about the small produce of the
delivery place in Mr. Golling's time to what it is now; and the
complaint that letters whose postage hath been paid have been
made away with by Stephen Lindon and the money sunk; together
with an account signed by Mr. Dockwra tending to prove the same.
Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 92. |
|
Subscription by Treasurer Godolphin of a Lord Chamberlain's
warrant dated Oct. 21 to the Master of the Jewel House for the
delivery to John Warner, Master of her Majesty's Great Barges,
of 48 pairs of silver badges for the watermen's liveries not exceeding
50 ounces each pair and one pair of 60 ounces for the Master.
Warrants not Relating to Money XVII, p. 454. |
| Nov. 14. |
Letter of direction for 11,042l. 3s. 7½d. for 52 items of Civil list
payments, being accounted for separately as follows with the
exception of the three following items viz.: |
|
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
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|
|
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|
|
Paul Joddrell, Clerk of the House of Commons |
7 |
10 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Duke of Somerset, Master of the Horse |
15 |
0 |
0 |
|
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|
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|
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Clerk of the Pleas |
3 |
15 |
0 |
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The remaining items are accounted for separately as royal warrants
or money warrants or orders as follows viz.: |
|
Nov. 2 (Henry Baker 650l.): Nov. 6 (Robert Harley 1000l.;
Mr. Coggs for Lord Shannon 1000l.): Nov. 7 (Mr. Borrett 200l.):
Nov. 9 (Chancellor of the Garter 285l. 2s. 6d.): Nov. 10 (Marquess
of Normanby 805l.; Anthony Row for the Hyde Park underkeepers
150l.; Dukeof Northumberland 41l.; Arnold Squibb, Clerk of the
Nichells 15l.; Henry Baker 50l.; French Ministers in the Savoy
45l.; Evan Jones and James Belchin 20l. each): Nov. 11 (John
Tucker 80l.; George Stepney 910l.): Nov. 12 (Earl of Nottingham
731l. 2s. 7½d.; Sir Charles Hedges 731l. 2s. 7½d.; Peregrine Bertie
450l.; John Fitch 90l.; Sergeants Ryley, Templer, Charnock,
Williamson each 75l. 5s. 7½d.; Heralds at arms 315l.; Sir Edward
Northey 20l. 6s. 8d.; Sir Simon Harcourt 22l. 3s. 0d.; officers of
the Works 291l. 2s. 4½d.; Phillip Ryley, Surveyor of Woods 37l.
10s. 0d.; Ann Whynyard 6l. 16s. 10½d.; Dr. Bentley 150l.; Master
of the Hawks 1029l. 7s. 6d.; Malachy Thurston 146l. 17s. 6d.;
Richard Hill 60l.; Clerks of the Privy Council 562l. 10s. 0d.; Richard
Coling 34l. 4s. 4½d.; Sir Charles Cotterell 150l.; Richard Le Bass
75l.; Charles Cotterell 30l. 8s. 4d.; Earl of Rochester 82l. 2s. 6d.;
underkeepers of Richmond Park 51l. 15s. 0d.): Nov. 13 (Horatio
Moore 99l. 2s. 6d.; John Cox 22l. 16s. 3d.): Nov. 18 (Robert Ford
27l. 7s. 6d.; Queen's Remembrancer 41l. 18s. 0d.; Brooke Bridges
50l.; Thomas Done 50l.): Nov. 25 (Duke of Devonshire 25l.;
William East, Clerk of Estreats [in the Court of Common Pleas]
15l.): Dec. 18 (Pipe Office Secondaries 15l.). Disposition Book
XVI, pp. 114–5. |
|
William Lowndes to the Attorney General to report on the
enclosed case [missing] relating to the freight of Lord Peterborough's
goods and equipage to his Government of Jamaica. Out Letters
(General) XVII, p. 91. |
|
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition
of Bartholomew Palmer and other wine merchants of London
praying that those merchants who have paid the principal on their
bonds may have them delivered up without interest and that further
lime may be granted to those merchants who have not paid all the
principal due on their bonds for want of sale of their wine still
lying on their hands. Reference Book VIII, p. 21. |
