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1671-2.
Jan. 2
[? et postea]. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Earl of Dorset and Earl of Middlesex: warrants for creation
money. |
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Earl Rivers: warrant for his creation money. Three years
certified by Mr. Mountny to be due at Lady Day next. Certificate
is left with Sir Robert [Howard]. |
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To find Mr. Hooker's petition. |
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To go to the Commissioners of Accounts on Tuesday. |
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Mrs. Skellarn at the Chir. Arms over against Hungerford House. |
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Memorandum: to search for Mr. Simpson. |
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Contract of Rich. Tasbrough: query [search] for it. |
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To search for a warrant prepared for a commission to discover
the King's title to concealed lands in the county of Cardigan. The
papers relating thereto may be in the title of Sir E. Windham. |
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Query: for a petition in the name of Gerard Bush, administrator
to Jno. van Messam, about two months' since. |
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[Treasury Minute Book DCXXIV, p. 133.] |
Jan. 3.
Wednesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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Write to Sir R. Long that 'tis his Majesty's pleasure he should
pay 10,000l. to the Treasurer of the Navy upon [navy] orders
already registered upon the fee farms [and in] part of [the privy
seal or money warrant for] 40,000l. [for the Navy]. |
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A letter [to be written to the Customs Commissioners] for the
Duke of Richmond's goods lately sent for by him from France and
brought by his servant, Mr. Plau, and which are expected to be
landed at Dover, may not be opened [there] but sealed up and
brought to Whitehall, and that an officer of the Customs may be
appointed to see same opened there and to receive such customs
as are payable for the same. (Warrants Early XLIII. p. 131.) |
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Mr. Garaway from the Customs Commissioners [is called in and]
delivers a paper which my Lords have margined. Mr. Garaway
desires my Lords' assistance [as to how] to return moneys from
Hull and Newcastle. Sir Ro. Howard to enquire whether the
victuallers of the Navy or the Treasurer of the Navy has any
occasion to use money at Hull and Newcastle. If not, to enquire
of Mr. Sherwin, Webb and Filingham how they return moneys
from those parts. |
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Sir Ro. Howard is to remember to take up all letters that are
sent by my Lords to Sir R. Long after my Lords have settled
matters in an order. There has been two sent already, viz., one
for New Year's gifts to be paid, the other for 10,000l. to the
Treasurer of the Navy. |
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Carry the privy seal to be signed by the King concerning the
power to my Lords to pay the Custom officers' salaries. |
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Draw an order as Mr. Garraway shall advise concerning wharfingers about landing the iron. (In the maryin: This to be expected
from Mr. Prowse.) |
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The Commission to be renewed grounded by an Act of Parliament of the first year of Elizabeth for setting out wharves and keys.
(In the margin: This to be expected from Mr. Prowse.) |
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Whatever business is brought by the Commissioners of the
Customs before my Lords on Monday is to be sent back as approved
on Wednesday and what is brought on Wednesday is to be sent
back on Friday. |
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The petition and hearing of [Thomas] Dod [Dodge] and the
other watermen in custody [is referred] to the Customs
Commissioners. |
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Thomas Thead is to be putt in as a landwaiter presently. |
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Sir Gilbert Talbot is to attend my Lords on Friday morning. |
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Mr. John Fenwicke has undertaken to pay the arrears of the fee
farm of the manor of Hexham on the 20th of March next: and
therefore process is to be stayed. |
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Mr. Newport is to attend my Lords on Friday morning. |
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Sir John Bennet, Sir William Bucknall, Mr. Dashwood, Ralph
Bucknall, Mr. Dawson et al. are to attend my Lords on Friday
morning about tallies for moneys advanced to the King on account
of the late intended Farm of the Customs. |
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Warrant for discharging the Duke of Richmond of his debt
according to his release and Sir R. Long's report. |
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Send to Mr. Lock to get a warrant of the King for Mr. Beale and
five soldiers beside to conduct money from Liverpool to the Excise
Office in London. |
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The petition of the Excise Farmers is to be presented to the
King, "and in a noat by the by to hint that Sir John Davis would
be an acceptable man to the Farmers to be added Commissioner." |
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Speak with Sir R. Long about orders assigned to the King upon
the fee farms or subsidies, upon any of which there may be 500l.
for the Duke of Richmond, to be paid by Lady Day next. |
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Sir Robt. Long to send 1,800l. to the Chamberlain of London for
the use [sic probably an erratum for as a reward for his exertions in
furthering the loan] of the 60,000l. borrowed of the city for the
King's use. |
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Mr. Ball's commission is to be revoked and Sir John James,
Major Huntington and Capt. Kingdome are to be Receivers of the
duties of Excise. Query: what authority my Lords have to make
such Receiver and if [there be discoverable] no warrant for my
Lords so to do then a privy seal [for them] to warrant Ball
as [? interim] Receiver [of Excise] and to make the gent.
Receivers [sic]. Query: [to search] for the privy seal about
letting the Excise. |
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Send to Mr. Lawrence to know why the privy seal concerning
compounding old arrears is not prosecuted [as] desired by the
Commissioners of Excise. |
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A letter [is sent] from my Lords to the Archbishop of York in
answer to his [of Dec. 30 last and is to the effect] that out of respect
to him they will forbear [to prosecute] his Receiver [of Tenths]
till the 12th of February [next] beyond his desires. After that
day process shall issue [if payment be not made]. (Warrants
Early XXXIV. p. 140.) |
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My Lords will allow after the rate of 6 per cent. for all [Country
Excise farm rent] moneys paid before the day 'tis due for Excise
[viz. from day of payment] till [the day it is] due. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 121–124.] |
Jan. 5.
Friday |
My Lords adjourn till Tuesday morning. |
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The business concerning Sir John Bennet and others about tallies
[for money advanced to the King upon account of the late intended
Farm of the Customs] is to be heard on Tuesday morning. |
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All businesses that were to be heard this day to be adjourned till
Tuesday morning. |
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His Royal Highness [the Duke of York], Prince Rupert, the
Lord Keeper, Duke of Monmouth, Duke of Buckingham, Duke of
Ormonde, Earl of Lauderdale, Lord Arlington, Lord Ashley,
Treasurer of the Household, Secretary Trevor, Sir John Duncombe,
Sir R. Long, Sir Robt. Viner, Alderman Backwell, Mr. Meynell,
Mr. Lyndsy, Mr. Snow, Mr. Portman, and other bankers concerned
are to attend at the Treasury on Sunday, 7th of January, at four in
the afternoon. |
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[Ibid. IV. p. 124.] |
Jan. 9.
Tuesday. |
Send to the Auditors to quicken the particulars about the Queen
Mother's lands [so] that the writings may be finished for the
Trustees [for said Queen Mother's jointure] to surrender. Let
them know that the business will be finished on Tuesday. |
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Send to Col. Birch to hasten his account concerning Wadlow. |
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The Attorney and Solicitor General, Sergeant Ellis and Mr.
Stevens are to attend my Lords this day week about Wadlow
("concerning a matter depending before my Lords against one Mr.
Wadlow") and in the meantime to send to Col. Birch, Capt.
Kingdome, Auditor Aldworth and Mr. Greene to attend the said
[King's] Counsel to inform them [so] that they may come prepared
and then [these referees are] to present my Lords with the report
about decayed wines. (Out Letters General III. p. 55.) |
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Send to Sir Robt. Viner about the Duke of Richmond's plate. |
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Order for Ambassador Montague for 15 weeks due to him [on his
ordinary]. |
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Send for White to attend on Friday morning and Sir William
Doyly the elder. White to bring an account what beer he has
served into the Navy. |
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A letter [to be sent] from my Lords that the Receivers collect no
more rents nor taxes nor charges on the Great Park of Windsor,
his Majesty having enclosed it: and so [also] for Moore Park,
which pays no rent but taxes. |
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Speak with the Commissioners of the Excise [to know] if they
have compute[d] the additional charges on the 100l.to Mr.
Bostocke, on which the question arose. |
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Send a messenger for Henry Wilkinson, one of the deputies to
Mr. Walter Strickland, receiver of co. Yorks. Mr. Sherwin will
bring the warrant. |
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The petition from Barber and Sir Richard Stidolph is to be read
on Friday morning with the report. (In the margin: set it down
in the Day Book.) |
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My Lords having read the order of Council of 1671, Oct. 25,
concerning alum imported by Arthur Saltmarsh, do order Mr. Nutt,
who deals for said Saltmarsh, and who has several times attended
on his behalf, to attend on Friday morning, when my Lords will be
ready to hear anything he has to say. (Out Letters General III.
p. 53.) |
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Warrant for Sir R. Long to draw orders for the 3,900l. due to the
Duke of Richmond, also a warrant for Sir R. Long to pay 1,000l.
presently to said Duke upon said orders. |
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Mr. Pepys called in about Tangier. |
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Alderman Backwell to attend my Lords on Friday morning about
moneys stopped by him [Backwell], viz.: 15,000l. for Tangier, for
which he gave credit to Cales. And then Mr. Backwell to give an
account of the Queen's portion. |
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The Jersey business to be heard on Saturday morning. My
Lords to have notice of their sitting the night before. |
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Mr. Pepys [who] has assignments for 52,000l. for Tangier moves
for some money. |
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A letter to be sent by the Portugal post from my Lords to order
Mr. Parry, the agent at Portugal, to stop Mr. Alderman Backwell's
receipt [his receiving of the remain of the Queen's portion.] and to
receive the moneys himself. Another letter to be desired from
Lord Arlington of the same nature. Power to be given him
[together] with an order from my Lords to supersede Polixfen or
any other agent of Backwell's. |
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In answer to Mr. Parry's letter Sir Robt. Holmes to be sent to to
send for his brother to stop the delivery of the Portugal [the Queen's
dowry] money. (The letter written to Capt. John Holmes upon this
minute is as follows: My Lords are informed that there are about
19,000 crusadoes shipped on board His Majesty's ship "Diamond,"
under your command by an agent of Alderman Backwell's at Lisbon,
which money does belong to His Majesty, being part of the Queen's
portion. You are not to dispose of any part of the said money upon
Alderman Backwell's order, but are to secure the same on board and
give notice to my Lords of your arrival, upon which they will give
order how the said moneys shall be disposed. (Out Letters
General III. p. 54.) The like letter to Capt. Baker, master and
commander of the "Diamond." (Warrants Early XLIII. pp. 140–1.) |
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John Kemp to be landwaiter and searcher at Great Yarmouth
and so to be put in to be paid from Michaelmas. |
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Mr. Forster to be put down for some place in the Customs. Also
Markendale. |
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Mr. Filingham to be allowed as Mr. Sherwin and the rest are. |
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Order for the "Swedish" ship to be suffered to carry away her
goods Custom free [but] if any be left landed [such goods are]
to pay Customs. |
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Sir John Bennet, Sir Will. Bucknall, Sir Wm. Doyly, Geor.
Dashwood, Den Forth, Ralph Bucknall and Mr. Dawson called in.
Sir John Bennet demands tallies of Mr. Dashwood. He answers
that if he [Dashwood] may have the moneys paid him that is due to
him he [Bennet] shall have the tallies. Mr. Dashwood says the
account is stated, which [statement] Sir John Bennet has. The
difference remains that Sir John Bennet was to give 1,000l. odd for
shares in the Customs which [scil. the late intended farm of the
[Customs] coming to nothing Sir John Bennet thinks it hard to pay. |
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On Monday afternoon Sir R. Long, Mr. Sherwyn and Sir C.
Harbord are to attend my Lords to hear the state of the accompt of
the London [Excise] farm. The Farmers of the London Excise to
have notice. |
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Referred to Sir R. Long, Sir C. Harbord and Sir Robt. Howard
whether Sir John Bennet may not proceed without prejudice to his
purchase of the fee farms, giving security that he will produce them. |
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The Attorney General, Sir C. Harbord and Sir Peter Ball are to
attend on Friday morning about discharging the trust upon the
fee farms [under the trust deed made by the late King James].
The [respective] Auditors to be sent to to bring such particulars
[as] are contained in the trust [deed]. |
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Whereas Sir William Bucknall has contracted for some debts in
the fee farms upon the city's 60,000l. (has contracted for certain
fee farm rents to be taken in part satisfaction of said debt) my
Lords order that the said contract stands good till this [matter
concerning the revocation] of the [fee farm] trust [of King James I.
remaining in the hands of Sir Thomas Trevor] is finished. But
after the settlement thereof said Bucknall is immediately to proceed
upon such contract.(Out Letters General III. p. 56.) |
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Letters to be written according to the Report of the Commissioners of the Wine Act. Mr. Lawrence to have the care of it. |
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To meet at Sir R. Long's with Mr. Sherwin at four o'clock this
afternoon about the draft of the broad seal for the stopping money
in the Exchequer. |
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Petitions to be considered on Thursday morning. Lord Ashley
[erased]. My Lords to have notice overnight. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 125–8.] |
Jan. 12.
Friday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir Jo. Duncombe. |
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Order to the Earl of Carbery to pay the money for South Wales. |
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Sir R. Long will direct me [Sir Ro. Howard]. In the margin: Floyd
to remember to receive Sir R. Long's direction in it. |
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"My Lords to speak with the King about his father's statute upon
a brass horse, to cost 1,500l". |
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A letter [ordered] for 10,000l. for Sir Stephen Fox. |
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The late Farmers of the Customs are to attend my Lords on
Tuesday morning about Ambassador Coventry's tally. Sir William
Coventry to have notice of it. |
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Sir Robert Holmes brings an order from the King about the Isle
of Wight and Hurst Castle. Orders to be issued upon it. |
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The Attorney General and Sir Peter Ball called in about the
Trustees of the Fee Farms [under the trust deed made by the late
King James]. The Attorney General opens the case about the
trust that by reason of the trust they that buy purchase only the
reversion, yet he said the purchasers may be safe enough for the
lease attends the inheritance and the rent cannot be paid twice.
The Trustees have a title in law and the rents are by law payable
to Sir Thomas Trevor, but the rents are prosecuted and received by
the King and by him discharged. Lord Ashley desires to know how
they [the purchasers] may be fully safe. The Attorney General
thinks Sir Thomas Trevor, the surviving trustee, should from time to
time convey. Sir Peter Ball says the state [of the affair] is that
the trust was originally made to Baron Trevor [et al.] [and is] come to
Sir Thomas Trevor by survivorship. He thinks it may be troublesome
for Sir Thomas Trevor to grant to every peculiar [particular]
purchaser and there must be an attornment of tenants. Where the
man purchases his own [holding] he makes his own attornment.
Sir Peter Ball propounds a remedy, viz. Sir Thomas Trevor to
grant all to the King, and when 'tis in the King the King to grant
if the King be seized in reversion, and a trust for a term if the
King grants: and takes no notice of the trust. Query whether that
title is good. The Attorney General answers that the Act of
Parliament grants and Sir Thomas Trevor can demand nothing but
in right of the King and the Act says all rents in the survey of the
Exchequer and Duchy of Lancaster payable to the King and the
fee farms have always been collected in the Exchequer without
taking notice of the trust, and adds that any purchaser may sue
without the assignment of Sir Tho. Trevor, and if he discharges
any debt or demand there is a bill in equity against him. |
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[Order for] a privy seal for Sir Thomas Trevor to convey all fee
farms remaining in him by the trust and a covenant to convey hereafter particularly. The Attorney General to take care [of the
drafting of said privy seal]. |
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Alderman Backwell, Mr. Snow and Mr. Portman called in. They
desire interest every three months. My Lords will ask the King's pleasure in it. (In the margin: Floyd for the King.) They [the Bankers]
move that they may have assistance from the King against arrests.
My Lords say they must consult and prepare what may be done. |
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[Ordered] that Auditor Aldworth take the accounts of such debts
as are owing by his Majesty to them [Backwell, Snow and
Portman] and other bankers. |
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The accounts of Lord St. John's disbursements for the repairs of
Lindhurst House in New Forest are referred to the officers of the
Works. Write Auditor Parsons to transmit the papers relating
thereto. (Out Letters General III. p. 57.) |
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Petition read from Sir Thomas Wolstenholme. Ordered that a
list be presented on Monday next according to the direction of the
King's reference. |
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Alderman White was [erased.] |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 128-132.] |
Jan. 13.
Saturday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Order to the [Customs] Commissioners to send an officer to fetch
the Earl of Lauderdale's goods and let them be brought to the house
of Mr. Vans in Channell Row. Also Lord Holles's letter to be sent
about hair. |
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Sir Rob. Long to send a list of what is paid on the Customs since
it was in commission. |
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The [representatives from the] states of the Isle of Jersey are
called in. Mr. Ayliffe, of counsel for them, prays licence for the
inhabitants of the island to trade into America and the trade
desired is to bring no more than what they spend [at present] and
[undertakes that they will] carry nothing thither but what is the
product of the island, and if they carry anything that shall be
imported forth again then the same to be brought to England only. |
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Lord Ashley [observes that] the Act of Parliament restrains the
bringing the commodities of America to England only. |
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The Treasurer of the Household will do what may be for them
and will have the matter referred to the Customs Commissioners.
Referred to said Commissioners to know whether two [Jersey] ships
not exceeding 120 tons each may not be permitted to trade to America
and to consider whether the manufactures of the island may undersell our commodities and what commodities shall be brought from
America more than the island shall spend [then] the overplus shall
be imported to England and no whither else, and [write said Commissioners] to speak about this with the merchants that trade thither;
and to speed their report hereon: also to consider what inconveniences may accrue to England by such liberty to this island of
Jersey. Send the order of Council and the reference thereon to
the Customs Commissioners. |
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Send Budgill's papers to Ward for him to certify his opinion thereon. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 133–4.] |
Jan. 15.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Warrant for 2,000l. [sic for 20,000l.] to the Treasurer of the
Navy. In the margin: Done. |
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Warrant for 2,000l. [sic for 20,000l.] to Sir Stephen Fox. In the
margin: Done. |
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Sir Thomas Osborne called in. Asks of my Lords what he shall
do, having given orders to several bankers and taken notes [from
them] which is not now money [viz. he asks] whether he shall call
in the notes [sic for orders]. The Treasurer of the Household
directs a list to be given [by the Navy Treasurer to my Lords] of
such orders so parted with that they [my Lords] may see what
funds said orders are on that so my Lords may give direction. |
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Warrant for the delivery of an order to Sir Stephen Fox for an
interest account stated by Sir Robert Long amounting to
4,423l. 14s. 1d. |
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Sir Robert Long to make no payments of any nature but what
my Lords sign upon the Saturday morning for the week following
excepting 20,000l. to the Treasurer of the Navy and 20,000l. to
Sir Stephen Fox and so from time to time for the Navy and for
said Fox [for the Army] before the broad seal be passed for
empowering my Lords. After [the said broad seal is passed then]
all [payments] to be in the same course. A warrant to be drawn
accordingly for Sir Robert Long. (In the margin: Except [make
an exception] in this warrant to Sir Robert Long for Secretary
Trevor for his New Year's gift and for the Clerks of the Council
according to Mr. Mounteney's certificate 34l. See infra.) |
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My Lords will on the next Council day move to the King that the
goldsmiths may have their interest quarterly. |
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Warrant to Mr. Mounteney to pay no money but upon particular
directions from my Lords: all but Custom officers' wages. |
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Warrant for 34l. according to Mr. Mountney's certificate for the
Clerks of the Council and chamber keepers. |
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Send to Mr. Wren to have Thomas Dodge and Thomas Evans
and Humyhrys, the ticket porter now in custody, to be prest from
thence [the prison they are in] to the sea. |
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State the case upon the letter and affidavit of William Cleggitt
for two or three Justices of Peace as the Treasurer of the Household
shall direct. The copy of the letter and affidavit will serve to be sent. |
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[Ordered] that the copy of all the grants for Prizage [and
Butlerage] be gotten by the Solicitors of the Customs, Mr. Prowse,
and then [my Lords] to go to [the Privy] Council about it: and
then to advise with "Councell" how to prevent the abuses which
the King suffers. |
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Col. Romsey's salary to be made up [to] 400l. per an. and to
commence from Michaelmas. |
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The Customs Commissioners brought in a paper, which my Lords
settled. And upon the business of Bristol, Col. Rumsey being called
in my Lords order the said Commissioners to draw such a new
settlement as they think fit about Mr. Cole and the Collector. |
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In Bristol, Henry Carry and William Showell (Shelwell) to have
their salary made up [to] 100l. per an. |
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About the business of Sir William Coventry for the debt of his
brother Henry on money owing to him [on said Henry's Coventry's
Swedish embassy] Auditor Beale is to state the account of the late
Farmers of the Customs so that if there be [any arrears of Customs'
Farm] rent due he may be paid [out of same]. |
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The Customs Commissioners to examine about Mr. Thead what
has been alleged against him and to report to my Lords. |
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Sir John Jacob and partners are to pay the King's 6,000l. and
my Lords will make up the list [of exchequer payments for the
ensuing week] to make it up [to] 3,000l. |
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The Commissioners of Excise are called in. Send to the
Victuallers of the Navy that Sir Dennis Gauden attend my Lords
on Wednesday morning and likewise Sir William Doyly, senr., and
Mr. White concerning beer for the Navy [due from said White]. |
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The account of defalcations desired by the Excise Commissioners
[sic for Farmers] is to be the first to be heard on Friday morning. |
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The business of the Wine licences in Ireland is to be heard on
Friday also. |
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Sir William Temple [called in] about plate given him by the
King. Desires my Lords to sign the docquet about it. The plate
is at pawn for about 1,000l. |
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On Sir Richard Stidolph's petition on report my Lords grant the
land at St. Giles in the Fields: the lease to be granted for 60 years
[and that] for the other land at Egham to be made up [to] 31 years. |
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[Resolved] that my Lords upon any opportunity will do anything
for Mr. John Southcote that may be convenient for him: or if it
be for the King to grant they will move the King for him. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 134–7.] |
Jan. [16].
Tuesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir John Duncombe. |
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Holland and Burgesse, landwaiters in Bristol to have a year's salary
and be discharged [erased], also Street to have a year's salary and be
put out. |
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Warrant to be drawn for discharging the decayed wines according
to the report. |
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[Ibid. IV. p. 137.] |
Jan. 17.
Wednesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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The Attorney General says that they shall be able to bring
Wadlow to an account. The Solicitor General says that Colvile had
a right to the orders and what Wadlow paid contrary to the [Wine]
Act is in his [Colvile's] wrong [or detriment. Ordered that] Col.
Birch give in a particular and final accompt of the moneys on the
Wine Acts on Friday next. |
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Mr. Laurence, Mr. Hall and Mr. Sherwin are to attend my Lords
on Tuesday morning about the arrears of assessments. |
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Sir Robert Howard to draw an order for the King to sign for my
Lords to allow the [following items of] payment [out] of 30,000l.
[due] from the old Farmers of the Customs according to the
following list, viz.: |
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£ |
s. |
d. |
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To the Privy Purse |
6,000 |
0 |
0 |
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" the Works |
1,200 |
0 |
0 |
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" the King's barbers |
273 |
0 |
0 |
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" Sir Thomas Morgan and Col. Atkins |
350 |
0 |
0 |
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" the Treasurer of the Chamber |
4,600 |
12 |
6 |
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" Lord Chesterfield |
9,000 |
0 |
0 |
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" the Master of the Robes |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
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" Mr. Legouse, the jeweller, in part |
4,576 |
7 |
6 |
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" the Earl of Bath |
3,000 |
0 |
0 |
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£30,000 |
0 |
0 |
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There is charged upon these arrears [due from the said late
Customs Farmers] besides this 30,000l. the following sums. |
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£ |
s. |
d. |
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Lord Alington and Mr. Samll. [Anthony
Samuel] |
4,266 |
14 |
1 |
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For the tents [and toils] |
2,377 |
0 |
0 |
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Mr. Mariot [for Windsor] |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
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Lady Fisher |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
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Mr. Offley |
500 |
0 |
0 |
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Mr. Legouse: in full [for jewels] |
2,873 |
12 |
6 |
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Unpaid upon several former warrants |
850 |
0 |
0 |
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£12,867 |
6 |
7 |
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The last list [is ordered] to be satisfied out of the orders upon
the fee farm rents re-assigned to the King [ut supra, p. 883]. A
warrant to be prepared for the King's signature to that purpose. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. p. 138.] |
Jan. 19.
Friday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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An order to be drawn to vacate the great seal which constituted
Mr. Alderman Backwell receiver of the Queen's portion in Portugal. |
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My Lords to meet to-morrow morning and my Lords to have
notice. Sir Robert Long to attend [then] and Mr. Wardor [Clerk
of the Pells] and he [Wardour] to bring [a statement of] their
receipts [in the Exchequer during the preceding week] and no
other business to be proceeded upon but [that of] ordering the
payments of the following week, except about defalcation for the
Excise [Farmers]. My Lords to desire the King to be at the
Treasury. |
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The letter of Mr. Parry from Lisbon is to be entered. |
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Draw up an order effectually for the King to sign [for ordering]
the establishment as it is now stated. |
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Robert Doyley to be put in for a tidesman. |
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Mr. Locker, brother and executor to Locker, the late protonotary,
is to attend my Lords on Monday. [He is] to be found in Sheer
Lane at a barber's house. |
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Concerning the business of Chester send a sergeant at arms for
the three sheets. Refer the other business to the four other gentlemen in the report mentioned. My Lords to move the King in
Council for a commission of adjuncts to be directed to the four
gentlemen in the report. |
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Sir Robt. Viner to be paid for the New Year's gift [that is for
such part of said New Year's gift as took the form of gifts out of the
Jewel House of] plate. |
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The Excise Commissioners and Col. Birch called in. The
Treasurer of the Household tells them [the Excise Farmers] that the
covenant of their lease does not extend to what the petition pretends,
viz., for defalcation for the coming in of brandy: and also that those
years of [16]67 and [16]68 there came in [brandy] to such a quantity
for fear of the prohibition of brandy, which was then under the
debates of Parliament. The said business about the Excise is to be
heard to-morrow: his Majesty being also desired to be present. |
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A report to be made to Lord Arlington to put in the very words
of the order of Council concerning defalcation of the Wine Licences
for Ireland that the letter may with the same provision pass. |
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Col. Birch called in about the account of the Wine Act. Col.
Birch says he must set forth an account being a party in the bill
exhibited in the Exchequer against Wadlow. My Lords demand
an account as to them by the Auditor to be delivered in. Col.
Birch offers to give in the same as he gives in to the Exchequer.
My Lords demand a final account without taking notice of anything
belonging to Wadlow. Col. Birch will bring in an account by the
Auditor. |
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Mr. Man and Mr. Guy and the late Commissioners for the late
Wine Act are to attend my Lords on Monday about answering
[? the above account]. |
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The Commissioners of the Retrospect are to deliver up the bonds
of Fawsett (Fawcet) on payment of the money mentioned in the
Commissioners' report. |
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My Lords consent to the report concerning Claudius Dennis and
Vauderpoest. |
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On Friday next the account of the Woodward of New Forest and
Lord St. John's account about the building and repairing of Lindhurst house [are to brought in]. (In the margin: Day Book.) |
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Sir John Bennet to proceed to purchase [fee farms as security]
for tallies for 22,000l. "and the suspension for lands for 8,000l. till
the end of the term if Dashwood refuses to go to triall by consent
my Lords will proceed accordingly to have the tallies out of his
hands." |
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On Tuesday the business of Lord St. John and [his] partners
[in the late intended Farm of the Customs] about the collateral
security on the Hearthmoney [for the advance made by them on
their intended farm is to be considered, viz., as to] what date the
counter security on the Hearthmoney shall commence [so as] to
preserve the register [of orders thereon] as they stand. |
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Warrant for a bill of store for eight brass guns for the East
India Company to send to the King of Bantam. |
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Send to the Attorney General to make all convenient speed with
the report on the reference concerning the ships of the East India
Company. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 139–141.] |
Jan. 20.
Saturday. |
Present: The King, the Duke of York, Prince Rupert, Lord
Arlington, Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Referred to Sir Rob. Long and Sir Rob. Howard to consider the
order of Mr. Squib and Mr. Alington and why the order of Mr.
Alington was not paid by Mr. Squib. |
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Warrant to stay process against Col. Locker for the debt of his
brother the protonotary. Col. Locker to be sent for to give caution
to pay the money in April. Sir Ro. Atkins to stop the process. |
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[Ordered that] 3,000l. be paid to the Mint upon any orders they
have. |
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Petition read from the Farmers of Excise for defalcation for
brandy. The King says the Parliament has not [by the Wine Act]
diminished [the Excise revenue within said Farmers' receipt] and
their covenant [the King's covenant with the Farmers is for
defalcation to be allowed] if they diminished. So that for brandy
they have no equity. Alderman Breedon said that by effect
'tis diminished, brandy being charged above the intrinsic value
[and this] lessens the duty by the decrease of importation. He
says there is a clause that all shall be interpreted to the advantage
of the Farmers. Offers at last to take the measure [average] by
any year. |
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Lord Ashley reduces it to equity and then if it be only an equity
upon the ground that they are losers then 'tis not under demand
but the great import[ation] was the cause and not the [Wine] Act,
because it ris again to its natural pitch. |
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Mr. Breed [on] says the [Wine] Act was made with great intention
to keep out brandy and to that end there was committees appointed
to consult with distillers which was the best way to keep out brandy,
whether by imposition or prohibition [and it] was at last [decided
to be done] by imposition, which amounts to a prohibition, and [he]
offers to take a prior year and leave out the great [importation
swollen] year. Also [he] urges that when the duty of brandy was
settled there was great controversy and they had fourscore actions
at one time clapt upon them, which was great charge to them. |
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The Treasurer of the Household says there is no covenant and
their lowest medium is that 1,600l. and says they gott 8d. when
they should have had but a 4d. and made a clamour in the House
of Commons, where they were assisted. And Sir William Bucknall never valued it when at the 8d. above 10,000l. and [further
the Treasurer of the Household] shows that by their agreement of
suits they only proved they got advantage, and observes that the
imposition was not at the Custom House but on the importer. |
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Sir John Duncombe asks where the feeler [failure] is, for brandy
is [the] more spent [the more] the price is not raised and if brandy
be stole they have Excise but 'twas answered they have only duty
at the Custom House. |
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The Treasurer of the Household says the less brandy that comes
in the more ale is spent. |
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Breedon adds one thing more that by the stop made in the
Exchequer it has drawn their cash low and if His Majesty at this
time will be kind 'twill raise their failing credits. |
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Lord Ashley: take the three years, the great year and the two
others and take three years before; makes a medium of about 10,000l. |
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Sir William Bucknall affirms they got nothing by the brandy by
reason of the trouble and charge but prays encouragement and
submits. |
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[The Farmers go out and the matter is discussed]. The Farmers
of the Excise are called in [again]. Lord Ashley by the King's
command tells them he [the king] says there is no reason for their
demand, but the King looks upon them as very good tenants and
industrious for the Crown. Their account is 23,000l, and another
account of 11,000l. The King merely out of respect to them gives
them the odd 4,000l. and to give them ease reserves the 20,000l. for
the return of Sir Edward Spragg. |
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Sir William Bucknall thanks the King that he is pleased to give
them anything, but says the 1,100l. [sic for 11,000l.] was ordered
to be brought in by the next account, and that stands by order. |
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The Treasurer of the Household cannot remember it, but if it
were reasonable he would refresh his memory. |
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Lord Ashley says the King is pleased to accept of 18,000l. |
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Sir William Bucknall thanks his Majesty and promises accordingly and hopes his Majesty's future favour. |
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Ordered that Mr. Pepys and the Victualler, with White and Sir
W. Doyly, senr., attend my Lords about Tangier and White's beer
[due to be supplied to the Navy]. (Out Letters General III. 60.) |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 142–5.] |
| Jan. 20. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Delivered to Mr. Cole's landlord the tickets of Peter Nickson
and his own for Mr. Stevens. |
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Find James Gayer's papers: petition and order of [the Privy]
Council. |
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Memorandum: Mr. Throckmorton's petition next time: speak to
Sir R. [Howard]. |
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Find Mrs. Lewis's privy seal. |
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[Treasury Minute Book DCXXIV. p. 133.] |
Jan. 22.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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The Customs Commissioners called in [and the following matters
relating to the Customs are considered by my Lords]: |
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Sir William Tompson presents a paper. |
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[Ordered that] where any shall land goods in 20 days after
entry of the ship the Customs Commissioners shall cause the goods
to be carried into the King's warehouse and the King to take
no notice of the freight as [for the importer] to be liable to it,
but to have the Customs first. Mr. Prowse, the Solicitor of the
Customs, is to acquaint the Attorney and Solicitor General
with this order. |
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Ordered that the Commissioners do allow what they think
reasonable for decayed wines after view, but no view to be
taken before entry. |
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About the seven ships seized in Newcastle ordered that it be
referred to the Customs Commissioners to do as they shall think
fit and to reward the care of the officers. Order for a non pros. |
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The Riding Surveyors all [to have] 20s. a day while on
service. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Accounts [sic
for of the Customs]. |
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Ordered that the petty Farmers [the Farmers of the petty
branches of the Customs] make no use of the King's officers,
scales, or storehouses but at their own charges, and that these
petty Farmers meddle with no seizures nor give out deputations further than what relates to their own Farms. |
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My Lords agree to the report from the Customs Commissioners concerning Barnstaple [viz.] that the Custom House
should be at Appledore, between Bideford and Barnstaple. |
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The Customs Commissioners to take care for an officer to be
at Totnes in Devon. |
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Upon the report of the Commissioners of the Accounts [sic
for of the Customs] about Penryn and Falmouth my Lords order
that the collector be at Falmouth and his two deputies at
Penryn and Truro. |
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Sir Dennis Gauden and Mr. White called in about beer [for the
Navy, due to be supplied by said White]. Gauden says that White
has appointed to be with them on Friday next to try to settle it.
He has yet paid but 406l. towards it [his debt on his accounts as
receiver for co. Oxford]. My Lords till then suspend [consideration
of] it. |
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[Order to] Sir Dennis Gauden to discount upon his fee farm
orders 1,226l. thereabouts due to Mr. Lyonell Walden. Gauden
will come to me [Sir R. Howard] about it. |
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Sir Dennis Gauden will give Mr. Pepys notice to attend my Lords
on Wednesday morning about Tangier. |
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Sir R. Long to attend my Lords to-morrow morning concerning
the fee farm orders in the hands of the Victualler of the Navy. |
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Ordered that Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Web and Mr. Filingham be
desired to inspect the whole state of the Law Bill, the powers of
the Act, the nature of the officers as now established, with their
powers, &c. |
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Mr. Duppa to attend my Lords on Wednesday morning next,
and then to have the paper Lord Ashley leaves for him. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 145–7.] |
Jan. 23.
Tuesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir Thomas Clifford, Sir John Duncomb. |
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The Duchess of Cleveland to have the fee farms belonging to
Hampton Court settled and likewise reprisal for 33l. purchased by
the Lord Keeper and likewise fee farms amounting to 26l. per an.
usually allowed to a weasel (?) catcher, &c. The Auditor [for co.
Surrey] to present such particulars as Mr. Younge shall pitch upon,
[so] that the contract may proceed. |
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Write the Customs Commissioners to bring as soon as they can
the report concerning the riding surveyors: on Monday next if
they can possibly. |
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Send to Mr. Stevens to attend my Lords on Monday morning
about his orders on the fee farm rents. |
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To enter in my book the list of the real loans paid into the
Exchequer upon the sale of fee farms, "also a list of the orders
transferred from the [fee] farm register." |
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"Also that Sir Robt. Long cause the whole register of the fee
farms [to be cast up and a statement of the total orders charged
thereon to be drawn out together with a statement] after what sums
and orders they stand and to send in the book hither." (In the
margin: Floyd to give me [Sir R. Howard] the minute and I will
speak with Sir Robert Long to-morrow.) |
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All contracts for fee farm rents to be entered in short, the name
of the man that contracts, the sum contracted for and the time
when. |
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My Lords will speak with Sir Charles Harbord: Struck out. See
my private book. |
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Speak with the Earl of Bath to know when the ten years' contract
with the country [the county of Cornwall] and the tinners do expire. |
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Upon the petition of William Simson, gent., my Lords grant that
he shall hold the bailiwick of East Pontefract, West Pontefract,
&c. [as] in Sir C. Harbord's report but during pleasure. |
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Mr. Dashwood to be heard to-morrow morning at nine of the
clock. |
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Sir Thomas Littleton and the Victualler moves for some orders
[to the value of] about 11,000l.: [viz.] to change it into money.
[Order for] 5,100l. to the Treasurer of the Navy upon any orders of
the fee farms out of any money remaining in the Exchequer for the
Victuallers of the Navy. |
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On Thursday morning my Lords will hear petitions and
nothing else. |
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Isaac Joyce, a land carriage man, to be put in though a
supernumerary. |
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Upon the docquet of Spencer and Langley my Lords say that it
came [in an] irregular [way] and there is a standing order that
they should be reduced to five. |
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"To keep in a book what the Navy [Treasurer] and what the
Victualler have had in respect of this year's establishment and to
note what any have exceeding the establishment." (In the margin:
Floyd to extract this in a paper for me.) |
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Summon all the Auditors to attend my Lords on Friday. |
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The Lord Keeper's order to be dated 1671–2, Jan. 8. |
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My Lords every Saturday morning will make up the list of payments for the week following and no other business. And the King
will be here. |
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Sir Rob. Howard to speak with Sir Rob. Long that no payment
of money be made upon debentures. |
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My Lords will know of Sir Robt. Long what moneys were paid
upon the Customs for the quarter from Michaelmas last to Xmas
before the stop [of the Exchequer]. |
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Lord St. John's desire of a warrant for the Woodward for raising
50l. for the red deer in New Forest [is] to be put into the memorandums for the King. |
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Speak with Sir R. Long how 500l. upon the Earl of Kinnoul's
patent may be charged on the 4½ per cent. [duty] of the Barbados:
and to keep the rent of that apart. |
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Warrant for the King's hand for the Duchess of Cleveland for
1,000l. and 700l.: the 1,000l. is part of the 5,000l.: [and] 200l. of
the 700l. paid to the King: the other 500l. for coach horse. |
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Warrant for the King's hand for registering the Navy debt. |
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Two leases of Mr. Guy to be delivered up, he giving bond for 21l.
according to the note delivered in by Major Huntington. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 148–50.] |
Jan. 24.
Wednesday. |
Present: Treasurer of the Household, Sir J. Duncombe. |
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The Navy Commissioners are to attend at the Treasury on
Saturday morning to attend the King. |
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Mr. Pepys and Sir Dennis Gauden called in about Tangier.
Ordered that Pepys be supplied upon the old orders on the fee farms
reassigned [ut supra, p. 883] [and] be supplied with the first that may
bring him 1,000l. But of this my Lords will speak further on
Saturday with Mr. Pepys, their intentions being to supply him with
as much extraordinary [as possible] besides the weekly pay for
Tangier according to the establishment. |
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Mr. Stevens to bring in a note of his orders taken in. |
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Write to Mr. George Dashwood to send an answer to-morrow
morning under his hand whether he will join issue with Sir John
Bennet for trial in Chancery concerning some tallies belonging to
said Bennet but detained by said Dashwood, being part of the
money advanced by said Bennet upon the late agreement for the
farm of the Customs, same being detained by Dashwood upon
[pretence of] some difference of accounts between them. My Lords,
who have been waited on by Bennet, consider that although the
suit commenced at common law it must at last end in Chancery,
which tedious proceeding would be a great damage to Sir John
Bennet in regard he not being possessed of his tallies cannot
proceed to purchase fee farm rents which he is about to do: whereas
a trial in Chancery will come to a quick issue" whither it must
come at last. (Warrants Early XLIII. p. 161.) |
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There are two lives upon the [lease of the] bailiwick of the [two,
East and West] Pontefracts and the petitioner Simson will find that
title illegal and therefore [it] may be reasonable that the bailiwick
may be granted for two lives. Acquaint Lord Ashley with it. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. p. 151.] |
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[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Delivered to Mr. Loyd the petitions of Catcher, Coles, Tomlins,
Wood. |
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Copy warrant for Sir R. Southwell and for some goods of his. |
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Memorandum: caveat [for] Cookson [rest of page torn away]. |
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[Ibid. DCXXIV. p. 133.] |
Jan. 25.
Thursday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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The petition read from Sir William Reeves for a lease of a farm
in Eton, near Windsor, valued at about 70l. per an., heretofore
granted to one Tunbridge for 31 years at the rent of 7l. 10s. 0d.,
which lease determined at Michaelmas last: said petition having
been referred to my Lords by his Majesty. Referred to Sir C.
Harbord. (Out Letters General III. p. 62.) |
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Upon the words desired in Sir Edm. Windham's petition to be
inserted in the first particular of the enclosed [wanting], being
in the inquisition mentioned therein but omitted from said particular (said words being cum omnibus domibus edificiis erectionibus et
muris superinde incrochatis) it is referred to Sir C. Harbord to
certify my Lords what the consequence of these words [may be].
(Warrants Early XLIII. p. 184.) |
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Auditor Aldworth's petition for a lease of some lands in co. Yorks
in reversion is referred to Sir C. Harbord. |
|
Sir Thomas Williamson's business is not now to be considered. |
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Sir Thomas Clarges to attend on Wednesday next about Moat
Park. See the minutes formerly taken about the same thing. |
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Mr. Powell, prisoner in the Fleet, and Mr. Killegrew are to attend
on Wednesday morning next. Write the Warden of the Fleet for
Powell to be brought to the Treasury for my Lords [erased] me
[Sir Robert Howard to see him] sign. |
|
The petition of the town of Newark and that of Sir Francis Leeke
are to be deferred till the end of Dec. next. |
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Petition from Sir Tobias Bridge. Nothing to be done thereupon. |
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Upon Col. Man's petition let a warrant be drawn for the King's
signature for 200l. presently and let the King be moved for a
Captain's place to go to France [erased] for a foot company. He
desires to go to sea. |
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Upon the petition of Dobins and Stinton it is ordered that Dobins
shall have Havers' estate if he pay 700l., and the rent of the land
extended [is to] be paid into the Exchequer. |
|
Warrant that Sir John Bennet have orders for 22,000l, from Sir
Rob. Long: on the privy seal. |
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Write the Trustees [for sale of Fee Farms] to suspend the disposing of such rents as amount to 8,000l., for the matter is in
dispute before my Lords. |
|
Mr. Sloe is to be inserted into the list for [a place among the]
landwaiters in London. |
|
On the petition of the King's servants [my Lords return the
reply that] the King have five years since cut off such salaries. |
|
The Gallery Keeper's petition is to be considered after December
next. |
|
Petition from Mr. Morris read. My Lords will give the Grand
Farmers order to despatch their accounts. Till [that] my Lords
can do nothing. |
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Gringan's petition read for a further reward to be allowed to him
and others as [Wine Act] Commissioners of the Western Districts.
Referred to the Commissioners of the Retrospect of the late Wine
Act. (Out Letters General III. p. 66.) |
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Petition read from William Hinton for a new lease of some lands
and tenements in co. Warwick. Referred to Sir C. Harbord.
(Ibid. p. 65.) |
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Mr. Weaver's petition is read. Nothing to be done thereupon. |
|
Petition read from Mr. Foley for a warrant from my Lords for a
particular of some lands of Mr. Jay (seized into His Majesty's hands
for money owing to His Majesty) in order to a lease thereof.
Referred to Sir R. Long, Sir Ro. Howard and Mr. Sherwyn, to
enquire into the particulars and to report the state of the whole.
(Ibid. p. 64.) |
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Dr. Robert Cary's petition is read. [Ordered, that] the Tenths
be discharged. |
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Petition read from the Master of the Tents. [Ordered] to be
paid what he desires on the first fee farm rents, the sum charged
on the old farm. |
|
Petition read from the Corporation of Macclesfield. Ordered that
the stop be taken off as desired. |
|
A warrant [ordered] for the King [to sign] to pay the under
marshals the money to them and others before ordered. [All] to
be put in one warrant. |
|
Petition read from Sergeant Knight, the King's Sergeant
Chirurgeon, for his allowance on his patent and for the arrears
thereon. Referred to Sir Ro. Long, Sir Ro. Howard and Sir C.
Harbord to ascertain what is due to him and what are the fees and
rights of his place. (Out Letters General III. p. 63.) |
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Petition read from Thomas Tudor, late constable of Greenwich, for
a Surveyor's place on board all wine ships to prevent the merchant
filling up of wines and other frauds. Referred to the Customs
Commissioners [to report] whether such officer be needful and
whether petition be fitly qualified for same. (Ibid.) |
|
Petition read from James Darcy for 200l. for one year as Master
of the Studs, being formerly ordered to be registered on the Hearthmoney but seeming to be cut off by a clause in the new contract
with him, and praying that it may be referred to Sir R. Long to
certify what is due to petitioner and to propose an expedient for his
relief. Referred to Sir R. Long, Sir Ro. Howard, Sir C. Harbord.
(Ibid. p. 62.) |
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Petition read from the Mayor and burgesses of the town of Saltash.
Send word to Mr. Seymour and the petitioners to attend on
Wednesday, and also Sir Jonathan Trelawne, who delivered the
petition: and my Lords will then adjust the business depending
between the town of Saltash and said Seamor. (Ibid. pp. 63, 64.) |
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Mary Ryth's petition read, having her goods seized upon an outlawry for debts of her husband, George Rithe, who, she alleges, has
been gone seven years, and paying his Majesty's grant of what is
seized. Referred to the Attorney General and [he is] to speak
with Bernard. (Ibid. p. 68.) |
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All the Victuallers of the Navy are to attend my Lords on
Monday next upon the matters in Sir Dennis Gauden's petition,
wherein he desires to be considered for such charges as he has been
at in utensils, buildings and other things for the service of the Victualling of the Navy. (Ibid. p. 64.) Write Gauden also to be present. |
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Petition read from Mr. Thistlethwait and Mr. Warner, late
Farmers of Excise in co. Southampton, praying for stay of proceedings against them on their bonds. Referred to the Grand
Commissioners of Excise. (Ibid. p. 66.) |
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Petition read from Margaret Coles, widow and executrix of
Tymothy Coles, Esq., late Farmer of Excise of Sussex, praying
allowance of interest for the advance quarter, which was detayned
by reason the Xmas quarter's rent of Excise was not paid at the
day, but was done within eight days after. (Ibid. p. 69.) Referred
to the Grand Commissioners of Excise. |
|
Petition read from the Earl of Rochester. My Lords think not
fit to do anything therein. |
|
Col. Warcupp's two petitions are read, one for interest of 750l.
advanced on his farm of the Excise of Dorsetshire; the other for
interest of his 931l. 5s. 0d. advanced on the farm of the Excise of
Wiltshire. Referred to the Grand Commissioners of Excise.
(Ibid. p. 63.) |
|
Petition read from Francis Newport and Richard Scriven,
Farmers of Excise of co. Salop, complaining that having a warrant
legally granted for the distress of the goods of one Rowland Pugh
and Gresham Bray, retailers of beer, for not making due entry and
payment of Excise, and that having made distress accordingly one
Chilton, bailiff of the Hundred of Chirbury, violently took the goods
away by a replevin and praying that Chilton may be sent for in
custody. Referred to the Attorney General to report to my Lords.
(Ibid. p. 68.) |
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On Barnard's petition report to be made [by my Lords to the
Privy Council] that satisfaction having been given, Sir Edward
[corrected to John] Nicholas and Sir John Nicholas having agreed
that the petitioners shall quit without consideration, my Lords see
not why the King should give satisfaction. |
|
Lady Tildesley's petition is deferred till December next. |
|
Mr. Franklyn's petition [read. Ordered] to have a lease as
desired. |
|
Capt. Legg's petition read. To be considered after December
next. |
|
Mr. Doyley to be paid 310l. out of the Mint. His petition read.
The King's signature to be had for the [warrant for] same. |
|
Staresmore's petition read. My Lords can do nothing therein,
the money belonging to other persons. |
|
Holden's petition read. Let the petitioner bring in a particular
of the lands and of the value. |
|
Sir Walter Moyle's petition is read about 2,000l. left in the hands
of Mr. Colvile, since deceased, which was payable to the Earl of
Bath and assigned to petitioner, but Mr. Colvile dying the payment
thereof has been disappointed, but Mrs. Colvile is content the same
be paid out of the moneys due to her from his Majesty on the first
Wine Act: and therefore petitioner prays that such payment may
be accepted and petitioner be discharged of so much on his account
by order to the Auditor. Referred to Sir Ro. Long, Sir Ro. Howard,
Capt. Kingdom and Mr. Sherwyn: my Lords having directed the
petitioner to disburse the money (the said 2,000l.) they refer to see
how the petitioner may be regularly discharged [in his account]
and paid. (Out Letters General III. p. 69.) |
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Scott's petition read. The King to be moved for 100l. for her. |
|
The petition of Massey read concerning the person in possession
of Col. Whitley's place. |
|
Lord Richardson's petition is read. Nothing to be done till the
Earl of Bath call a parliament [or convocation of tinners in the
Duchy of Cornwall] and [until] that the [arrangement of compounding for or drowning the King's rights of] preemption and
coinage be settled. |
|
Petition read from the Eastland Merchants. Nothing to be done
till December next. |
|
Mr. Weldon's (Wheldon's) petition is read. My Lords do not
think fit to do anything therein. |
|
Petition from Staples and [one] from Sir Phillipp Palmer. Refer
them to Sir C. Harbord. |
|
Petition read from Sir Richard Hatton, of Surrey, praying
recompence for losses and damages by digging of turf on his grounds
near Tilbury for repair of the forts and cutting of a ferry he had
near the blockhouse and by taking in for the Works the ferryhouse
and stable by him lately rebuilt at his great charge. Referred to
the Office of the Ordnance (to Sir Thomas Chichley, Master of the
Ordance). (Out Letters General III. p. 68.) |
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Copping's petition read. Must stay till December next. |
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Thomas Hawley's petition read. To stay till December
next. |
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Petition read from Mr. John Fowler, advocate of His Majesty's
fleet, praying payment of a quarter's bill ended at Xmas last. My
Lords direct him to apply to the Commissioners of the Navy. (Out
Letters General III. p. 62.) |
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Markingdale's petition read. Ordered that the Customs Commissioners do enter them for extraordinary men to be employed as
desired. |
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Lawson's petition referred to Sir C. Harbord. |
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My Lords appoint Monday next to take a review of the report
from the Customs Commissioners concerning Barnstaple about a
Custom House to be at Appledore. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 152–6.] |
[Jan.] 27.
Saturday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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[Ordered] that Sir Rob. Long in his certificate always specify
the names of persons that receive moneys whether [they be] the
proper persons [the payees themselves] or [only] assignees. |
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Ordered that Sir Robert Long prepare a clear state of all debts
registered upon every branch of his Majesty's revenue: and that
the old Navy debts be registered. Sir Rob. Long to be so
ordered. |
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[Ordered] that the King every week be desired to sign any payments that is not comprehended in the warrant grounded upon the
broad seal. |
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The Commissioners of the Navy called in. They move for money
about some stores and fire ships, hemp, canvas, pitch, tar. The
Treasurer of the Household says the Navy was to have 120,000l.
and 800,000l. for the year, out of which 120,000l. the Victualler
was to have in point of satisfaction . . . . . This week also they
are to have 10,000l. and their [subsequent] weeks constantly. |
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[Ibid. IV. pp. 157–8.] |
Jan. 29.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Sir Ste. Fox and the Cofferer are to have warrants prepared
against Saturday morning for the first month according to the
establishment. |
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£ |
s. |
d. |
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Sir Stephen Fox |
month |
10,000 |
0 |
0 |
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The Cofferer |
do. |
4,166 |
13 |
4 |
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And to be put in the week's list. |
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"[Warrant for] Mr. May [for] the Privy Purse [is] to be
presented on Saturday for 1,000l. a month, for the King's New
Year's gift [he] having [already] received one month [thereon]: to
have it the first day of every month." |
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Likewise [a similar warrant for] 2,333l. 6s. 8d. per month [to
the said May as keeper of the Privy Purse] which is the establishment of 28,000l. per an. for the Privy Purse. |
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Col. Whitley's request [is read] for E. Massey to be restored to
the place in the Customs which he executed or to be at Neston. |
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Send to the Exchequer [to know] what was paid for the law bill
at the 18th of December and what orders have been paid [registered
or drawn on said law bill] as also what has been paid upon all funds,
and to hasten the report from Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Webb and Mr.
Filingham concerning it. |
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Send an order to the last [late Customs] Farmers, Viner, Backwell and partners to pay 1,200l. to the Works. |
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Mr. Dashwood sent word by Mr. Bostocke that he prays to join
issue in law and if Sir John Bennet proceed then in equity he will
appear gratis the next day. |
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The Customs Commissioners called in and present a paper. To
be put in order as [in accordance with the instructions as] my
Lords approved it. |
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My Lords having a report of the Coal Farmers how it was inconvenient for the King's service do resolve [that the farm be
resumed to the King but] that Lord Townshend shall have the full
clear profit that is now paid him and the pension to the Earl of
Carlisle to be paid also and both safely and sufficiently secured
upon the Customs of Newcastle without their being troubled to
receive it in the Exchequer. Send an account of this to Lord
Townshend, but first [send it] to the Earl of Carlisle. |
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The report [concerning the planting] of tobacco is to be
represented from my Lords to the Privy Council according to the
[terms of the] report [now received from the Customs
Commissioners]. |
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David Bennet's petition for continuance of his salary of 80l.
per an. as Surveyor General of the land carriage men in London
port, is referred to the Customs Commissioners for their opinion of
it. (Out Letters General III. p. 66.) |
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Lady Villers' pension on the coinage is to be presented to be
ordered on Saturday. |
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A Sergeant of Arms is to be sent for John Maynard, the father.
and John Maynard, the son, at Colchester. |
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In the Frenchman's order add periwigs and stones in the warrant
[in like manner] as the hair is already ordered to be delivered. |
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[Ordered that] the head collector [is] to be at Appledore with a
salary of 60l. per an., and the deputy collectors at Barnstaple and
Bideford, with a salary of 50l. per an. each: and the collecting to
be as it now is. |
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Ordered that for the time past interest be taken off by the
Auditors of Imprests upon the account of Thomas Duppa for
Tenths of Exeter and Sarum. |
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The Commissioners of Excise called in. |
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Send to William Harbord to know what is done about the
Commission of Sherwood Forest. |
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Sir R. Long and Mr. Sherwin to attend on Wednesday morning
to settle the manner of the Saturday payments. |
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Sir Edmond Turner to send to the collectors [of the outports] to
pay in all the coinage money in the outports. |
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"To present to the [Treasury] Lords the 30,000l. of Sir John
Jacob and [his] partners on Saturday as in the list to be paid by
Sir R. Long." |
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[Warrant for] 200l. for Mr. Lawrence upon account to be paid
by Col. Birch towards prosecuting of such as are in arrear on the
Wine Act. |
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On Wednesday morning Capt. Kingdome and Mr. Laurence are to
attend my Lords about that and other propositions about bringing
in the [moneys of the] Wine Act. |
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Send to Col. Birch to attend my Lords on Wednesday about his
accompt. |
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An order [to be made] to the Commissioners of Excise to allow
Col. Edmund Chamber [Edward Chamberlain, farmer of Excise of
Bristol] 115l. 10s. 0d. interest of advance money on the last
farm according to the report of 1670, Oct. 4, from the Excise
Commissioners. |
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Give notice to Lord Ashley that Sir John Duncombe will meet
here [at the Treasury Chambers] on Tuesday morning and that
Sir R. Long, Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Filingham and Mr. Hall will be
there. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 158–162.] |
| Jan. 31. |
Send to Mr. Squib and his brother and Mr. Alington and Mr.
Preston, Alderman Back well and Sir R. Long to be at Lord Ashley's
to-morrow. Send to Lord Ashley to acquaint him hereof. |
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[Ibid. p. 162.] |
