Minute Book: May 1672

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May 1672

May 3.
Friday.
Lord Clifford, Sir John Duncombe.
Warrant for a year's pension, being 400l., for Mr. Edward Capel.
The Excise Commissioners to bring to my Lords on Monday next a list of those farmers of the Country Excise that shall not have paid in the third part of the quarter's rent payable the 4th of this present May. (Out Letters General III. p. 112.)
Write Mr. Slingsby that he prepare a place for the receipt of 2700 weight [27 hundred weight] of silver and to coin it with speed. Mr. Holder to take the same care of this [Portuguese dowry money coinage] as he did of the French [Dunkirk purchase] money [coinage]. The waggon will come on Monday next and a messenger of the Treasury is to wait at Charing Cross to direct it to the Tower. An order to Mr. Drake to deliver it to Mr. Holder and for Sir Rob. Howard to be [present] at the opening of it.
Warrant to the Customs Commissioners to pass Sir John Paule's goods: as Secretary Trevor's warrant specifies.
On Wednesday, by consent, the cause is to be heard between the Earl of Clancarty and the freeholders of Muskerry. The order of Council to be then ready.
Warrant for one year of the Earl of Bridgewater's creation money.
On Wednesday morning Alderman Backwell is to attend my Lords about the Portugal account of the Queen's portion. Have the papers ready then from Mr. Parry.
On Tuesday afternoon the Earl of Peterborough's business about the 500l. levied upon a fine, is to be heard.
Warrant for Mr. Dunclin (Duncklin) to be put in the place of Sir William Doyly for the receiving of the Hearthmoney for co. Lincoln.
Mr. William Roberts' security as Receiver of His Majesty's revenue for the Honor and Castle of Windsor is referred to Mr. Sherwyn, Col. Webb and Mr. Fillingham. (Out Letters General III. p. 112.)
The order of Council upon Stockman's petition is to be considered on Monday next.
The Victuallers [of the Navy are ordered] to have 5,000l. to-morrow in part of the money due at the end of March last.
Write to Sir Joseph Williamson that orders [be given] to them [the Commissioners for Prizes] that the great Dutch prize be not sold but reserved to be fitted up for His Majesty's service.
Letters to be sent to the Collectors of the Customs in accordance with Sir Jos. Williamson's note.
The Duke of Buckingham to be put into the list to-morrow for 200l. to buy six horses to present to the Duke of Neuburg from His Majesty.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 252–3.]
May 6.
Monday.
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Sir J. Duncombe.
Ordered that Mr. Thistlethwaite, sub-farmer of [Excise for] Lancashire and Mr. John Forth, sub-farmer of [Excise for] Yorks, Sussex and Devon, attend my Lords on Friday next to shew cause why they have not paid in their rents of their several farms.
Petition from Mr. Singleton and Mr. Haige. Referred to Sir C. Harbord.
Ordered that the ship "William and John," employed to New England on the accompt of his Majesty, go [be allowed to sail] without interruption. Warrant to the Customs Commissioners and Sir Francis Leeke, &c.
Warrant to the Customs Commissioners for the allowance of the incident charges to Mr. Dunstar and Mr. Clement according to said Commissioners' certificate.
Sir Robert Howard's petition for the bailiwicks of Wallingford and Godley and for a lease of the land in the petition mentioned is referred to Sir C. Harbord.
Mr. Wilkinson's petition and case read [relating to] Hearthmoney in the West Riding, Yorkshire. Offers to pay 400l. presently. Sir Thomas Strickland offers 500l. and desires two six months to pay the rest in. Agreed that if the 500l. be paid in between this and Friday Mr. Wilkinson to have a note from Mr. Sherwin and then process to stay for some time till the remainder can be raised.
Petition from Dr. Sancroft, praying a compensation for a piece of land on Essex side, near Tilbury, about 30 acres belonging to the Deanery of St. Paul's. Referred to Sir C. Harbord to certify his opinion concerning the value of the land taken away and what compensation is fit to be given for same. (Out Letters General III. p. 112.)
Ordered that Mr. Duart and the Commissioners appointed for calling before them purchasers of the [late] King's and Queen's goods attend my Lords on Monday next. Dwart's petition to be then read and the matter heard.
The Customs paper to be done as writ upon in the margents.
Ordered that 200l. be put in the list for the Poor Knights of Windsor [on] the Bishop of Salisbury's letter.
Ordered that Sir R. Viner and his partners [in the late Customs farm] shall strike tallies for 5,000l. for so much due from persons by bond taken by them [Viner et al.] as collectors of the new duty on wines and he to have the money in part satisfaction of what is due to him, Sir R. Viner, on a late privy seal for 12,700l. for plate sold to his Majesty.
[Ibid. pp. 254–5.]
May 8.
Wednesday
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Sir J. Duncombe.
Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Webb, Mr. Fillingham and Mr. Lawrence are to attend on Thursday next about a business of Mr. Greene. (Out Letters General III. p. 113.)
Write the Earl of Derby that none of the Custom officers be pressed and that Mathew Gleane already pressed be discharged.
Jerome Browne to have the first vacant place of tidesman, noontender or watchman.
Order to the Auditors of Imprest to state the accounts of the Ordnance and of the Navy and of the Earl of Anglesey.
Send to the Alum Farmers to attend my Lords to-morrow to shew cause why they have not paid their rent. Send to Sir R. Long for a statement what money is due upon that farm.
The Auditor for co. Lancaster and Cheshire is to attend on Friday morning to give an account what rents remain [uncertified in the particulars for the sale of fee farms] in the said counties besides the lists brought in by the Bishop of Chester.
In the presence of Lord Ashley, Sir Jo. Duncombe, the Earl of Bridgewater, the Earl of Anglesey and Lord Holles, Counsel is called in about [the difference between] the Earl of Clancarty and the freeholders [of Muskerry, said case having been referred by the King in Council to the Treasury Lords, Earl of Bridgewater, Earl of Anglesey and Lord Holles]. The petition is read. Mr. Offly lays down the question whether the clause of the Act of Parliament that entitles the Earl of Clancarty to those estates were not in trust for them [the freeholders]: alleges that the Earl of Clancarty promised them to buy the estates for them in trust to save so many their trouble to buy and at his death declared the same. Yet the young lord keeps the estate away: and [Offley] prays a declaration of the trust and proceeds to prove the trust.
Another counsel said they will prove that the Earl of Clancarty dissuaded them to proceed to their claims.
On the other side Mr. Thursby says that proving a trust belongs to courts of law and that this is not a proper place: then says: the concern is the Barony of Muskarry. He [the Earl of Clancarty] was owner of the Barony and several of these gentlemen freeholders held estates derived from the Earldom of Clancarty and he [the Earl] had divers of them in mortgage. These mortgages were contracted to pay 10 in the hundred. He then speaks of the merits of Viscount Muskerry and the Act of Parliament expresses it, and when his command of a regiment fell, when Dunkirk was given up, the King promised him this Barony as a reward, but says it's true that the Earl of Clancarty had a kindness to his tenants. He says there is no words that the tenants should have the grants but that the Earl would give them leases such as should be convenient. Then [Thursby] proceeds to the charge to shew that it was fully purchased and computes many sums and infers that although the King gives it as a reward yet it appears 'twas purchased and thinks 'tis not now in the King's power.
A Counsel of the other side answers as to the Courts where 'twas proper to be heard that was [talked] over at the [Privy] Council table.
Then they call testimonies.
First they call Father Patrick. He said he went to see the Earl of Clancarty when he was sick, and deploring many people the Earl said he was satisfied that he had preserved many people and the Duke of Ormonde knew his mind. Being asked by [Treasury] Lord [Sir John] Duncombe whether he specified what particular people he meant he said that he took it he meant the freeholders and his particular relations and understood that they should have their estates as they had it. Mr. Thursby asked him whether he understood (struck through).
Lord Ashley asks the Counsel whether the King intended to gratify those gentleman more than others in Ireland or that by consent the Earl of Clancarty was to purchase and the King's intention was with it. So said Sir John Duncombe and Lord Holles.
The Counsel of the freeholders proceed to testimony.
Lord Holles questions Father Patrick again and he [Patrick] says that the Earl of Clancarty expressed a satisfaction that he should preserve those people.
The Act of Parliament [was] then read. The words of the Act express that for the loss of his regiment and other services his Majesty grants the barony of Muskerry to Viscount Muskerry and his heirs and after the death of Viscount Muskerry [to be] settled on the heir, with a provision that the Earl of Clancarty and survivors have power to grant leases as they think fit.
Mr. Offly proceeds, as he says, to explain the Act of Parliament.
The other Counsel explains that for the words of the Act 'tis not so material, for the Earl of Clancarty passed the Act in what words he pleased, but the trust, if proved, should be the rule.
They proceed to prove that the Earl of Clancarty's promise made them desist to enter their claims.
Mr. Lever said that the Earl of Clancarty employed him to acquaint them [the freeholders] that he would take care and when they had entered the claims the Earl said he would take care in the [matter of the] Act of Parliament and so they all desisted and depended on the Earl of Clancarty's honour.
Mr. Offly said they made application to the old Lady Clancarty, and depositions were taken by consent, which was since the Act.
Then they offer a paper of their evidences and being a copy the Counsel on the other side except against it as not good evidence.
One of the Counsel said that the Earl of Clancarty has lately made propositions that upon the increase of rent and other demands they should have their estates and accordingly read a paper which contains three heads.
(1) That the mortgages and chief rents which my father enjoyed before the war be reserved to me.
(2) That I may be repaid all the charges which my father and [my] brother and myself have laid out in getting and securing the said grant.
(3) Then that it be left to a friend and a lawyer on both sides to be agreed what additional chief rent shall be paid to me in consideration of the benefit and good intention His Majesty had to my brother [Viscount] Muskerry by the grant.
At last it is agreed that nothing should be done prejudicial to the freehold by felling of timber or otherwise till [the case be] determined. In the meantime names of three on a side are to be sent in to Sir Ro. Howard and they are to endeavour a compromise between this and this day fortnight: and then to attend my Lords and give in their report. Accordingly the Earl of Clancarty named Sir James Shaen, Sir St. John Broderick and Sir Robt. Murry and the freeholders [named] Richard Lord le Power, Father Patrick and Cornelius Leary. They are desired to endeavour an accomodation or if they cannot accomplish that then to report thereof.
(Out Letters General III. p. 116.)
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 256–9.]
May 9.
Thursday.
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Sir Jo. Duncombe.
Sir George Probert's petition is read and the order for restraining waste of certain lands granted to him in lease in co. Monmouth (my Lords having had information of such waste) and Sir George praying allowance of fire boote, hedge boote and plough boote, which is by his lease granted to him, notwithstanding the reservation of woods, and alleging that by virtue of such allowance he had only cut some of the coppice woods, but had done no waste of any kind: ordered that a letter be written to him that for the future he make no such waste or spoils and take no other or more allowance of fire boote, hedge boote or plough boote than as by his lease is allowed. (Warrants Early XLIII. p. 388.)
On reading Sir George Probert's petition praying that a stop may be put to a pardon now ready to pass to John Nicholas with a restitution therein contained of lands and goods and that an exception may be made in such pardon of certain lands granted by his Majesty to said Sir George Probert upon consideration had thereupon, and further upon reading the opinions of the Attorney and Solicitor General affirming the validity of the lease of said lands so granted by his Majesty to said Probert: ordered that the Lord Keeper be informed that my Lords think an exception should be inserted in the said pardon of Nicholas of the said lands so demised to Sir G. Probert. (Warrants Early XLIII. p. 387.)
Write Sir Rob. Viner that of the 5,000l. granted to him to be paid out of the bonds for the imposition on wines my Lords expect him to take so much of his satisfaction out of Mr. Throckmorton's wines so far as that will amount unto.
Ordered that my Lords move the [Privy] Council for a letter to Mr. Anthony Louther (Lowther) to restrain him from opening an alum work.
Ordered that a letter be written to Mr. Cole, of Bristol, in answer to his letter [to inform him] that no prejudice shall come to him.
On Mr. Brereton's affidavit about spoil done in [the king's chase of] Kingswood, co. Northampton, ordered that a summons be sent to bring the offenders before my Lords on Tuesday fortnight.
Upon the report of Sir C. Harbord on Lord Willoughby's petition about Bestwood Park a report is to be drawn from my Lords to the King that they cannot depart from Sir C. Harbord's report and if he has 21 years in lieu of two lives rents should be reserved, because 'tis now an improved thing not a park and broken up by them.
Take care to prevent the granting of the reversion of Hanson's place of searcher in the port of London; the King having granted same to Mr. Edw. Progers.
Remember to send to the Commissioners of the Prizes to-morrow the letter sent to Sir Rob. Howard from Sir Paul Neale and the other Sub-Commissioners.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 260–1.]
May 11.
Saturday.
Present: Lord Clifford, Sir J. Duncombe.
Send to the Alum Farmers to attend on Friday next about the arrears due from them.
Let a warrant be drawn for payment of 300l. on the dormant privy seal in the name of—— to be employed as the Committee of Lords for the Redemption of Captives shall direct for a present to be sent to the Dij (Dey) at Algiers.
Mr. Joseph Drake: warrant for 60l. for reward for service done to His Majesty: to be on the privy seal dormant.
Write to Mr. Mountney that Mr. Holder has directions to pay some money to him which came lately from Plymouth, being taken in a Dutch prize and lately coined into sterling money; and that Mountney pay same into the Receipt after paying the tenths to His Royal Highness [the Duke of York]. This must be paid into the Exchequer the first hour it is received because it is already ordered to be issued thence for pressing services. (Out Letters General III. p. 113.)
The Commissioners of the Navy called in, in the presence of the King, Duke of Lauderdale, Lord Arlington, Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Clifford, Sir Jo. Duncombe, Sir T. Osborne. Discourse was about provisions of hemp. The Commissioners of the Navy say they have the enemy's [?invoices], of what comes in. Sir John Ernly says there have been great stores laid out. Lord Clifford says that the 50,000l. laid out there ought to be stores for. Sir John Ernly says the fault was in the surveyors. The King says the board is answerable to him, the under officers were accomptable to them.
Viscount Brouncker says there were (struck through). 'Tis ordered that the officers of the Navy do immediately contract for hemp.
The Commissioners say that this day there will hemp go down [to the yards]. Lord Clifford takes notice that when they [the workmen in the yards] work task [piece work] they do one and a-half days' work in a day and when they work for time a day for the King their tasks are small.
The Commissioners say they [the workmen] do as much [for the King] as for merchants.
The King again orders the hemp to go down to-day and tomorrow without respect to Sunday.
Sir Thomas Osborne moves [that] some money that should have been used might be applied as for 4,000l.
The Earl of Shaftesbury moves that all the hemp should be contracted for.
The [Navy] Commissioners [ordered] to contract for all and when they have brought they will have credit for what they can.
The King orders them to look out for running rigging.
The Commissioners will buy what the merchants have and the workmen will be doing on.
The King to have an account what contracts they make and what stores they send away from time to time.
Write the Commissioners of the Navy to signify that the Victualler is to be paid out of the 15,000l. ordered this week besides the proportion of this week.
The Farmers of the London Excise are to have their accompts of the last three years of their farm [ready to be] declared on Wednesday next. Send to Col. Birch to attend then for that purpose.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 262–3.]
May 15.
Wednesday.
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Clifford, Sir John Duncombe.
To set forth the state about [Navy] victuals according to the state of the letters delivered by Sir Thomas Littleton: and write the Customs Commissioners to let them be landed free of all Customs and to be put into the King's stores.
Petition from Alderman Backwell concerning his purchase of certain lands and tenements called Savage House, situate near Tower Hill, London, whereof about 14 foot is claimed as belonging to the Crown, and praying to be heard in it by such person as His Majesty shall appoint: said petition being referred to my Lords from the King on the 19th March last. Referred to Sir C. Harbord and Sir John Robinson, Bart., the Lieutenant of the Tower, to consider and report upon. (Out Letters General III. p. 116.)
Alderman Backwell's Portugal [money of the remain of the Queen's dowry money] account is referred to Auditor Beale together with the papers and letter from Mr. Pary from Portugal. Auditor Beale is to report his opinion of the state of the whole account as also relating to the value of the exchange of moneys and values. (Out Letters General III. p. 114.)
My Lords having considered the report from Sir Robt. Long, Sir C. Harbord, Sir Rob. Howard and Sir Edmund Sawyer upon their order of reference concerning Auditor Wood's son and Auditor Wild, declare they will make no precedent for the succeeding Auditor to be accountable but leave it as the custom is and order therefore the docquet to be declared and Mr. Auditor Bridge's business to pass.
Warrant upon the great seal for 500l. for Sir Richard Temple.
Mr. Featherstonhalg's (Featherstonhaugh's) petition is referred to Sir C. Harbord.
Mr. Andrews [Major Andros], Capt. Talbot, Capt. Mallett and Capt. Langston are to attend my Lords on Friday morning. Lord Willoughby will give the last three notice.
Mr. Maurice Delivally's [Deladale's] petition is referred to Sir C. Harbord to report the value of the tolls of Boroughbridge and whether the present possession be in the ancient tenancy. (Out Letters General III. p. 114.)
Lord Willoughby's instructions are to be finished and amended.
My Lords will order the state of the account to be presented to them concerning Ludlow [Castle] for payments and other allowances for the President of [the Marches of] Wales.
My Lords to be remembered at [the Privy] Council to speak with Sir Rob. Carr about Prettyman's money.
To send also the account of Mr. Huntingdon to my Lords when they are at Council. In the margin: "Floyd [to see to this] with the rest of the things to be carried to the King and Council by me [Sir Ro. Howard]."
The state of White's [account as] the late Receiver for Oxfordshire is to be sent to Mr. Sherwin.
My Lords refer the petition of Mrs. Frances Clerk (Clarke) to the Treasurer of the Chamber to know how and for what the 589l. 10s. 0d. and also the 25l. mentioned in her petition to the King are due and arising. (Out Letters General III. p. 114.)
Sir Christopher Musgrave's petition, praying a certain allowance as Receiver General of the subsidy, is referred to Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Web and Mr. Filingham to report their opinions concerning petitioner's pretences and the charges desired and the [taxes] solicitor's part thereof. (Out Letters General III. p. 114.)
Sutton's petition is referred to Sir C. Harbord.
On Sir Phill. Musgrave's petition a year to be granted and to be put into the list [of next week's payments].
On the petition from Yarmouth two years granted.
Mr. Neeve to attend the King's Counsel [viz.] the Attorney and Solicitor General [in order] to make out the Duke of Albemarle's title to Mote Park. (Out Letters General III. p. 114.)
Mr. Harris's petition for leave to go to the Bath is granted.
The account of Lord St. John and his partners [in the late intended farm of the Customs] is to be stated by Sir Ro. Howard, Auditor Beale and Mr. Sherwin.
On Sir Hugh Cholmley's petition my Lords grant 4,000l. to be paid weekly as money comes in and [as] they can conveniently do [it].
Col. Birch to attend on Friday morning at eight about the account of the Excise [farm] of London and the five counties. The Earl of Shaftesbury to have notice of meeting at eight in the morning because of going to the [meeting of the Commissioners for] Prizes afterwards.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 264–6.]
May 18.
Friday [sic for Saturday].
Present: Lord Clifford, Sir John Duncombe.
On Mr. Walsingham's petition [ordered] to be done upon it as in the case of the Duke of Richmond.
Major Beckford's petition read. My Lords cannot break in upon the register and they [petitioners] must have patience till the end of December.
Petition from Mr. Topsam. To be taken care of as the rest of the King's servants are paid.
Mrs. Clerk's petition referred to the Treasurer of the Chamber. In the margin: This was done before.
Petition from William Surry. To be granted during pleasure (struck through). To be left to the Queen's Trustees to be done if longer desired than during pleasure.
Examine whether there be not another pretender to [the premises referred to] in Mr. Oglethorpe's petition: and then if there be no inconveniency my Lords are inclined to grant it.
Lodowicke Carlisle to be remembered.
The report [concerning the case] of Sir William Stroud his land [taken in] in the fort of Plymouth is read. Mr. Stroud says that when the tithes were demanded by Sir George Cartret's servant, Sir William Stroud said that there was money due to him and he would discount with him if he would and claimed houses.
Sir George Carteret said he has a title.
Lord Clifford said the Treasury has nothing to do with it. They must try it in law or equity and when that is determined then the King will give compensation to him who is the owner legally of the lands taken in to Plymouth fort. Return to Sir C. Harbord the imperfectness of the report as to the point of value and to report it clearer by some that knows it: and the title to be determined: to have it strictly and speedly done, that Sir William Stroud may not be kept longer in delay.
Mr. Kirke's petition read about his arrears as housekeeper. Half a year to be granted.
To speak with Viscount Brouncker to cause the 2,000l. for the Sick and Wollouded to be paid to Col. Osborne.
Write the Alum Farmers to pay in their money.
Lord Willoughby and Major Andrews [Andros are called in] about the arrears due to the Barbados regiment. Major Andros names five or six that came over and was [were] not allowed. One of them that came with Lord Willoughby replied that the men were at Gravesend but would not be settled here. My Lords say they must refer it back to Major Andros and Capt. Talbot, Capt. Mallet and Capt. Langston to compare their muster rolls and make out the state of the men that were brought over and those that were [left] behind. Mr. Fillingham to be the accountant. They are all to attend. Major Andrew asks whether the soldiers shall have their debenters. My Lords direct that the officers keep them but to give them the copy of them that they may know their times.
The Alum Farmers called in. They will one day this week pay 1,000l. and another 1,000l. the next week.
Petition from Hugh Upton and Thomas Warren, merchants: referred to the Commissioners of the Navy to know whether it be in their rules and whether it may not be prejudicial to His Majesty's service.
The officers of the Mint are to attend on Monday about the farthings and then the papers sent in from the Swedes are to be ready.
Warrant to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Ferguson the goods seized upon his petition: upon his paying the Customs [thereon].
To remind my Lords of the old officers of the Excise.
Col. Birch and Sir William Bucknall called in about the account of the London Excise. Ordered that the Excise Commissioners do themselves approve and sign all extraordinary bills before they come to the Treasury Board: and that Col. Birch do bring in the accounts of the Excise once every year constantly. Write them to this effect.
(Out Letters General III. p. 117.)
Warrant under the King's sign manual for the warranting writing letters to the several persons who have the militia money in their hands: and a recital to be made [therein] of the King's occasions and that by reason thereof power is given to my Lords to call the said persons to accompt.
Ordered that Col. Birch, when he brings to my Lords an account about the Excise, do bring also an abstract of what moneys are paid upon account of the Excise and how long after the day on which it ought to have been paid [such payment actually was made]. (Out Letters General III. p. 118.)
The town of Liverpool desire to purchase their fee farm rents and to be allowed what is to be paid out to the school and minister, and the town to pay it in future.
Send to Mr. Henry Philpot to come up to my Lords and in the meantime to forbear cutting of wood: and when he comes, if he has any title my Lords will consider it, that he may have no disadvantage.
Send to Dr. Dobyn to appear on the complaint of Banister on Monday after Whitsuntide.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 266–9.]
May 21.
Tuesday.
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Clifford, Sir John Duncombe.
Process to be stopped against Mr. [Lawrence] Hide [on his accounts of the Robes].
Send word to Mr. Ridley that his attendance in the country about the impresting of men will be no further necessary and that my Lords desire him to attend them at the Treasury Chamber with what speed he can about the Hearthmoney revenue. (Out Letters General III. p. 118).
Mr. Greene's draft of a privy seal is referred to the Queen's Trustees: and [this] to be mentioned in the warrant.
Petition from Mr. Cheeke for a lease of the fines, amerciaments and perquisites &c., of the manor of Havering atte Bower, co. Essex. Referred to Sir C. Harbord. (Out Letters General III. p. 118–9.)
The Earl of Rochester to have 500l. next Saturday.
The Earl of Rochester's petition and Sir C. Harbord's report thereon are to be represented to the King by my Lords.
Col. Rymes called in and the petition of the Sick and Wounded is read.
The matter concerning Sir Stephen Fox's interest accompt is referred to Sir R. Long, Sir C. Harbord, Mr. Sherwyn and Sir Rob. Howard for them to consider and report as the warrant [is] drawn.
Knight's petition read and denied.
The letter from Portsmouth to Lord Clifford is referred to the Customs Commissioners.
Edward Thompson's petition is granted.
Warrant to Mr. Lytcott with the word 'in' for the word 'for' being only changed.
My Lords to speak with the King about Sir Richard Temple's business of having his 500l. at April. My Lords scruple the ordering the same in regard 500l. is alrady paid to Sir George Downing for that quarter.
Sir T. Chichley's petition referred to Sir C. Harbord to certify the number of houses and the value of the lands and leases desired.
See what the law is for the duty on wines and present it to my Lords to-morow afternoon. In the margin: Done: delivered to Lord Clifford.
The Customs Commissioners' paper is brought in and writ upon by the Earl of Shaftesbury.
My Lords will not allow the accompt of the Farmer of Excise of Devonshire.
Write Sir William Bucknall and his partners to pay in the 6,000l. in arrear due from them.
The paper from the Excise Commissioners is written upon by the Earl of Shaftesbury [to the effect of] what is ordered.
Send to Sir John Earneley to attend on Friday next about Mrs. Bathurst's petition.
Upon Mr. Edwards' petition my Lords order that he be permitted to shew the Crown.
Mr. Higgs' security is allowed and a warrant ordered.
The warrant for Lord St. John and his partners is to be considered to-morrow afternoon.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 270–1.]
May 22.
Wednesday.
Present: Sir John Duncombe.
On Friday afternoon the Earl of Peterborough's business is to be heard about the Greenwax.
Write the Attorney General presently to send on Friday next the report concerning the East India ships, viz. the "Leopard" and others and [the freight thereon due from said Company to] the King. (Out Letters General III. p. 119.)
On Friday afternoon the Attorney General and Sir C. Harbord are to attend about (perfecting) the Queen's jointure. Sir C. Harbord to bring with him a particular report of what rents will come short and fail in the estimate he returned that the certain sum may be established whereby the total may be completed and so my Lords may know how to complete the intended jointure. (The like notice also sent to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The Queen's Council will also attend then.) (Out Letters General III. p. 119, 120.)
A privy seal for conveying all the King's rents in Lincolnshire to the Privy Purse. Send to Mr. Bridgeman for the particular.
[Ibid. p. 272.]
May 23.
Thursday.
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Sir Jo. Duncombe.
Write Sir R. Long to state the interest accompt of Sir John Bankes.
The business of farthings to be considered.
Send to all persons to attend to-morrow morning at eight who had notice to attend in the afternoon to-morrow.
Send to Sir R. Long to make a certificate what money the King owes to any person on the several assessments excepting the present subsidy. (Out Letters General III. p. 120)
Mr. Lawrence to have a warrant for 200l. for his last year's salary due at Lady Day last.
[Ibid. p. 273.]
[May] 24.
Friday.
Present: Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Clifford, Sir John Duncombe.
Petition from Capt. Robt. Chaloner praying a lease in reversion of part of Buckholt Wood, co. Wilts and Hants, called Eastwalk, now in grant to William Fenwick. Referred to Sir C. Harbord. (Out Letters General III. p. 121.)
Bestwood park to be granted to Lord Willoughby. A warrant to be prepared accordingly.
Send about the Barbados business to the three Captains and Major Andrews and Filingham: to send in their reports by this day fortnight. (The letter written upon this minute is as follows. The Treasury Lords desire Mr. Bartholomew Fillingham upon perusal and view of the muster of His Majesty's regiment late under the command of Sir Tobias Bridge [at Barbados] and of His Majesty's order of 1670, Dec. 22, to take a review of the accounts of the arrears of said regiment and upon conference with and information from Major Andros, Capt. Talbot, Capt. Mallet and Mr. Abraham Langford or any two of them, whereof Major Andros to be one, that he present a state of the said arrears; observing therein the directions of His Majesty's order of Dec. 22 last. (Out Letters General III. p. 121.)
Capt. Alford to have 200l. upon [the Customs and to be payable by] Mr. Mounteney: next Monday.
Lord Willoughby to confer with Stapleton to see to bring the Leeward Islands proportionably upon the same foot as he, by his instructions, is to do in the Barbados.
The ships' payments to be put in the last instruction of the Barbados [affairs] to Lord Willoughby.
"The business of Cornwall, on the petition of the two Walter Langdens, and another petition of Sir John Armider, Sir Jo. Vyvian and Edmund Prideaux, Esq., to pay their money and to be excused their interest."
Viscount Fauconberg and Sir Thomas Strickland [called in] about Walter Strickland's debt of 2,510l. (2,300l. of which the King has by privy seal taken off, being arrears owing to said Walter Strickland), and they promise forthwith [to pay in] the remaining money. And therefore my Lords grant that the process should be stayed.
The petition of Mr. Bathurst is referred to Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Web and Mr. Filingham to adjust how the matter may be fitted for Bathurst to be discharged.
Sir Rob. Long and Sir C. Harbord are to consider how the patentees of the Greenwax may be satisfied: 6,000l. or a [six years' grant of] 1,000l. per an.
Licence to the Customs Commissioners for [exporting customs free] 150 barrels of gunpowder for the Royal [?Africa] company.
Reference to the Attorney General, Sir R. Long, Mr. Sherwyn, Sir R. Howard, the Solicitor General and Sir C. Harbord for them to consider of the warrant drawn for Lord St. John and his partners [in the late intended farm of the Customs] and to insert such words as may be convenient.
The Attorney General, the Solicitor General and the rest of the King's Counsel to have the arrears of their salaries.
A messenger on Monday night to give notice to Sir John Duncombe to be at Lord Ashley's on Tuesday morning.
Mr. George Stroud to be [nominated] in the first vacant landwaiter's place.
My Lords adjourn till this day week.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. p. 274–5.]
May 25.
Saturday.
Present: The Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Clifford.
Sir John Bennett's petition is referred to Sir C. Harbord.
Process to be stopped against the Commissioners of the Assessments for Essex. Sir John Brampston has undertaken to pay the arrear and all issues to be discharged.
[Ibid. p. 276.]
May 31.
Friday.
[No minutes entered.]
[Ibid.]