Entry Book: August 1671

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August 1671

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Aug. 1 Treasury order for 50l. 10s. 0d. to Mr. Portman Order Book XXXVII. p. 228.
Same for 5l. 12s. 2d. and 3l. 12s. 8d. to John Spicer as rewards for loans. Ibid, p. 222.
Aug. 2 Same for 20l. to John Lowe, gent., as reward [for loan] Ibid, p. 228.
Same for 20l. to Edward Falconberge, gent. Ibid, p. 114.
Same for 50l. to Col. Rusell, chief forester of Chingford Walk in Waltham Forest [apparently not duplicate with the money warrant of Aug. 30 infra p. 927]. Ibid, p. 222.
Aug. 5 Same for 59l. 10s. 0d. to Edw. Backwell for reward [i.e. 4 per cent. reward or interest] of 4,231l. 6s. 8d. lent on the fee farms; and 65l. 4s. 0d. to same for same on 5,000l. [loan]. Ibid, p. 286.
[ ? ] Sixty-seven same for 1,000l. each (67,000l. in all) to the Navy Treasurers. Ibid, p. 287.
Five same for 1,000l. each (5,000l. in all) to Samuel Pepys [for Tangier]. Ibid.
[ ? ] Letter of direction on the orders for 50l. each to William Poulton and Mathew Emerson. Ibid.
Aug. 5 The Treasury Lords to the King's Officers of the Customs [in the Western Ports]. The new Farmers of the Customs have appointed John Man and George Blake, two of their number, to settle matters relating to their farm in the Western ports of England. In order to their light and information they have desired a sight of your books. You are to give them free access to all such books. Warrants Early XXVIII. p. 132.
Aug. 5 The like for the Northern ports Warrants Early XXVIII. p. 132.
[? Aug. 6] Treasury order for 140l. and 100l. to Tho. Davis, barber to the late King. Order Book XXXVII. p. 208.
For 46l. to Robert Strong, one of the King's music.
For 62l. 10s. 0d. to Sir G. Downing.
For 61l. 6s. 0d. to Isaack Meynell in reward for loan.
For 70l 5s. 2d. to Henry Cooke, Esq.
For 300l. to Madam Mary Carter as royal bounty (see supra, p.887, apparently a duplicate order on a different fund).
[? Aug. 6] Same for 46l. 10s. 10d. to Theophilus Fitz, one of the King's music. Ibid, pp. 225–7.
For 20l. to Thomas Holford, pursuivant at arms.
For 29l. 15s. 4d. to George Kirke, as Housekeeper of Whitehall.
For 60l. to John Mason, Henry Gregory, and Eliz. Mell, administratrix of Tho. Mell.
For 83l. 16s. 4d. to George Kirke, Housekeeper of Whitehall.
For 53l. 6s. 8d. to John Jones, his Majesty's apothecary.
Aug. 7 Money warrant for 2,402l. 10s. 7d. to Edward Backwell for interest of money by him advanced into the Receipt on loan, viz., 30,000l. lent at several times on the Customs [farm rent] commencing 1671, Sept. 29, and charged on the Exchequer in general the 15 Dec., 1670 (interest thereon 765l. 15s. 3d.); and 20,000l. lent on same Customs and charged on the Exchequer in general 1670–1, Jan. 9 (interest 597l. 15s. 9d.); and 30,000l. lent at several times on the same Customs and repaid to him by the advance of 250,000l. made on the new farm of the Customs by Sir William Bucknall and his partners (interest 895l. 19s. 7d.); and also various sums by him lent on various months of the Customs, the principal whereof is repaid (interest 143l.). Warrants Early XXVIII pp. 133–4.
Treasury order for 28l. to Arthur Onslow as reward for loan: to be registered on the loans on the Act for an imposition on wines and vinegar. Order Book XXXVII. p. 222.
Same for 4l. to Isaack le Gouse, Esq., as reward for loan: to be registered ut supra. Ibid, p. 228.
[ ? ] Same for 36l. 10s. 0d. to Philip Packer, Paymaster of the Works. Ibid.
Aug. 8 Same for 597l. 15s. 9d. to Edward Backwell for interest of loan on the advance Customs. Ibid, p. 417.
For 765l. 15s. 3d. to same for same on same.
Same for 15l. 4s. 0d. to John Casbert, gent., as reward [for loan]. Ibid, p. 228.
Same for 9l. 19s. 10d. to John Partington, gent., as reward for loan. Ibid, p. 227.
Aug. 9 Same for 20l. to Edw. Sheldon, Esq., as reward [for loan] Ibid, p. 208
Aug. 10 Same for 3,008l. to Edward Backwell for [repayment of] so much by him lent. Ibid, p. 417.
Aug. 11 Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer to prepare a patent or commission to pass the Exchequer seal to Edward Williams, of Oldfield, to be Receiver of Hearthmoney for Monmouth, Brecon and Radnor loco Bevis Lloyd, he to first give security and take his oath according to the Act. Warrants Early XXXVI. p. 214.
The like for constituting Charles Smith as Receiver of Hearthmoney for Gloucester city and county loco Nathaniel Whetham. Ibid, pp. 214–5.
Entry of acknowledgment by Edmond Nugent of the receipt of the following papers from Sir George Downing's office in Whitehall, viz. the petition, Duke of York's certificate and the constat of Robert Nugent's estate. Treasury Minute Book DCXXIV. p. 124.
Treasury order for 481l. 11s. 2d. to Charles Lord Gerard for interest of 3,000l. at 6 per cent. from 1668, Dec. 8. Order Book XXXVII. p. 264.
Privy seal for the issue to Sir Ste. Fox of 504l. per month, making 6,552l. per an. for the pay of 540 recruits to several companies and garrisons as follow from May 6 last (viz. recruits to the company of Berwick garrison, the two companies of the regiment of guards, and the two companies of the Holland regiment respectively at Berwick, 24 recruits to each company, being in all 120 men; to the two garrison companies of Plymouth, and the two companies there of the Holland regiment, 30 recruits to each company, being 120 soldiers, to five companies of the garrison of Portsmouth, respectively 24 recruits to each, being 120 men; to the two companies of the regiment of foot guards at York, 30 recruits each, being 60 men; to the company of the garrison of Windsor and one company there of the Holland regiment, 30 recruits in each company, being 60 men; to the three garrison companies and the two companies of the Admiralty regiment at Hull, 12 recruits to each company, being 60 men, making in all 560 soldiers at 8d. a day each, "all which we have setled by an establishment under our hand to commence the 6th day of May, 1671, in the 23rd year of our reign, signed by Henry Lord Arlington, our Principal Secretary of State, and by you the Commissioners of the Treasury"). Warrants Early XVa. pp. 211–4.
And likewise the sum of 124l. 2s. 8d. a month, making yearly 1,613l. 14s. 8d. as from same date, for the pay of the new foot company appointed, by another establishment signed as above, to be raised by the Governor of the blockhouses at Gravesend and Tilbury fort, to be a garrison there for the keeping and defending of the same, to consist of 100 soldiers and such officers as are mentioned and expressed in the said establishment, together with 100l. for the raising of the same company.
And likewise the sum of 273l. 4s. 8d. a month, making yearly 3,552l. 0s. 8d. for the pay of three companies of the garrison of Guernsey (in accordance with another establishments signed as above, by which from the said date of May 6 last the former establishment of the said garrison of Guernsey is revoked and the two companies there of 100 men each are reduced to 60 men each and a new company of 80 soldiers besides officers is established as from said date, to be under the command of the Governor, the charge of the said three companies with fire and candles amounting to said 291l. 18s. per month or 3,794l. 14s. 0d. per an. "but in regard that 20 soldiers of the said Governor's company are to be paid out of our revenue of the said island we think fitt that the Paymaster of our Forces do receive by virtue of our said establishment but the pay of 60 men only in the said Governor's company").
And likewise the sum of 2l. 2s. 0d. per month making 27l. 6s. 0d. per an. for the gunner of the castle of Calshot (said gunner having been appointed by the last general establishment for the payment of the forces from 1668, Sept. 26, inclusive, with the pay of 18d. a day making 2l. 2s. 0d. a month "but the same being omitted in our letters of privy seal for the payment of our forces according to that establishment we thinke fit that the arrears due to the said gunner for two years and eight months from the said 26th day of Sept., 1668, inclusive, to the 6th of May, 1671, amounting to 71l. 8s. 0d. be paid, and that the said entertainment be continued from the said 6th day of May").
And likewise the sum of 1,006l. 10s. 0d. for the arrear due to the reformed officers (we having by our warrant under our royal sign manual bearing date the 23rd day of April, 1666, directed "a daily pay for the subsistence of several reformed officers mentioned in a list upon the back of our said warrant, that is to say, twenty pence for a captain and 10d. a day for a lieutenant, which was paid from the said 23rd day of April, 1666, to the 25th day of March, 1667, and then discontinued for want of money, so that there is now an arrear due unto them from the 25th day of March, 1667, to the 26th of Sept., 1668, amounting to 1,006l. 10s. 0d. from which time we have by our establishment made a provision for their future payment").
And likewise for the sum of 37l. 6s. 8d. a month making yearly 485l. 6s. 8d. for the pay of 40 (44) foot soldiers to be added to the Governor's company of the Isle of Wight to complete the same to 100 soldiers besides officers, to commence from the 17th of June, 1671 (as by another establishment signed as above; at 8d. per man per day).
And likewise also of the sum of 300l. which "we think fitt to allowe for contingencies above what is allowed by our former general establishment and letters of privy seal abovementioned": all the above sums to be paid as imprest and with due observation of such general directions concerning musters, &c., as are contained in the privy seal of 1668, Nov. 23, "and because the present state of our revenue is such as will not permit you [the Treasury Lords] to find ready money for the payment of our guards and garrisons, but that the said Sir Stephen Fox, our paymaster thereof, will be enforced to take up money either upon his own credit or upon the credit of orders registered or to be registered for those services and to pay interest for the same," he is therefore from time to time to be repaid such monies as he shall so disburse for interest of borrowed money not exceeding 20,000l. in the whole, said interest being duly stated by auditors appointed for that purpose by the Treasury.
Aug. 11 Royal warrant for a privy seal for 4,000l. to Samuel Pepys as over and above the yearly establishment for the garrison of Tangier and to be issued for the charge of the new fortifications engaged in by the Earl of Midleton according to such orders as shall be given by the Commissioners for the affairs of Tangier. Warrants Early XVa. pp. 207–8.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for paying to John Ball, Receiver of the Honour of Windsor, all the moneys yet remaining uncharged of the Queen Consort's dowry; to be by him received as imprest for the repairs of Windsor Castle; the King having appointed that all said moneys shall be so applied. Ibid, p. 206.
Aug. 14 Money warrant for 34,000l. to Sir T. Osborne and Sir T. Littleton, Treasurers of the Navy, for the service of the Navy: 4,000l. thereof to be employed in paying for a parcel of Riga masts lately bought, and 10,000l. for laying in a provision of oaken plank, and 20,000l. for providing a store of hemp. Warrants Early XXVIII. pp. 135–6.
Fifteen Treasury orders for, in all, 35,100l. to the Navy Treasurers. Order Book XXXVII. p. 416.
Aug. 15 Treasury order for 895l. 19s. 7d. to Edward Backwell for interest of 30,000l. lent on the advance of the Customs. Ibid, p. 417.
For 143l. to same for interest on several orders on the Customs.
Same for 168l. 11s. 6d. to Will Burges in compensation of the officers and clerks of the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 114.
Aug. 17 The Treasury Lords to Sir R. Long and Mr. Wardour. You have not yet attended to our request concerning the making up of your respective half yearly declarations. Make up speedily those which are wanting and send them to us in the first place. Warrants Early XXXIII. p. 179.
[ ? ] Treasury order for a commission to the following to enquire of any encroachments upon any part of the houses, outhouses, buildings, court yards, ways, waste, or other ground or soil belonging to WindsorCastle, viz. to Henry Coventry Esq., Robert Phelips, Esq., Sir Edm. Sawyer, Sir Rich. Braham, William Harbord, Esq., Hartgill Baron, Esq., Philip Packer, Esq. Ibid, pp. 179–80.
Prefixing:—Articles of instruction to said Commissioners (inter al, "to enquire . . . whether any of His Majesty's timber, stone, lead, or other materials have been taken or purloined out of the said castle or out of any of His Majesty's stores, yards or grounds within the same or near adjoining thereunto and when and by whom and to what value").
Aug. 17 The Treasury Lords to the Clerks of the Peace of Norfolk. Ibid, p. 180.
"Having received information that you positively refuse to return into His Majesty's Exchequer, as the law directs you, the views [survey rolls] of His Majesty's revenue of Hearthmoney in the county of Norfolk till you first receive a penny per £ for the three half year's collection ended at Michaelmas last, it seems very strange to us. The Receiver hath order to pay you the salary for one year, being the time for which the view was taken, and we are not yet satisfied that there is any more due to you but [save] according to such variances as shalbe from thenceforth certified. When it appears otherwise to us we shall not be wanting to do you right. In the meantime we cannot but let you know that it neither becomes you to dispute the performance of your duty in His Majesty's service unless you may have your own conditions, nor is it discretion in you to delay it where the law is so penal in case you neglect. We do therefore expect you speedily transmit the views."
[ ? ] Incomplete report from the Treasury Lords to the King upon the petition of John Hall, Esq. Ibid, p. 181.
Aug. 17 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor of Woods this side Trent and to the woodward of Dean Forest for the felling of 40 trees in Dean Forest for the use of the Navy, as by the royal sign manual of the 18th ult.: the offal, &c., thereof to be sold and accounted for in the Exchequer before the end of Hilary term next: one inventory of the timber to be sent to the Surveyor General and another to the Navy Commissioners. This warrant to be entered with the Clerk of the Acts of the Navy and with the Auditor for co. Gloucester. Ibid, XXXVIII. pp 149– 150.
Aug. 17 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor of Woods this side Trent and the woodward of Dean Forest for the felling of 60 beech trees ut infra. Warrants Early XXXVIII. pp. 149, 151.
Prefixing:—Warrant under the royal sign manual, dated Aug. 14, to the Treasury Lords for the felling of 60 beech trees in Dean Forest, to be sawn into 4 inch plank "to be employed about our new ship now in hand to be built at Portsmouth," as by the letter of the Duke of York of the 9th inst. signifying the necessity thereof.
Treasury approval of John Cartwright, Thomas Smith and Thomas Charleton as Sub-Commissioners of Excise for co. Nottingham. Ibid, XXV. (reverse) p. 21.
Royal sign manual for 100l. to Sir Robt. Dallison as royal bounty. (Money warrant, dated Sept. 1; Treasury order, dated Sept. 4) Ibid, XVa. pp. 209, 214; XXII. p. 32; Order Book XXXVII. p. 246.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer to issue process against the following Receivers of Hearthmoney and their securities for not having passed their accompts, viz.:— Warrants Early XXXVI. p. 166.
Francis Crawley, Esq., Receiver of Essex and Herts.
Nathaniel Whetham, Esq., Receiver of Gloucester.
William Oake, Esq., Receiver of Kent.
John Dunklyn. Esq., Receiver of London and Middlesex.
Richard Churchill, gent., Receiver of Somerset.
Treasury order for 6l. to John Barwell as reward for loan Order Book XXXVII. p. 227.
Aug. 18 Same for 33l. 5s. 2d. to Sir Rob. Vynor in reward for loan Ibid p. 222
Aug. 19 Same for 2,402l. 10s. 7d. to Edward Backwell in repayment of loan. Ibid, p. 418.
Aug. 21 Sir G. Downing to [? Alderman Bucknall] concerning the 6,000l. which he promised to lend to Sir Allen Apsley on said Apsley's order on the Additional Excise. My Lords will take care that you be paid the interest to your content: the principal shall be paid about the end of October or the beginning of November. Out Letters General I. p. 429.
Treasury warrant to Sir William Godolphin, Auditor of His Majesty's revenue in North and South Wales, for a particular of the office of steward of the lordship of Bromfield and Yale, co. Denbigh, which is become void by the death of Henry Wynn. Warrants Early XXXVIII. p. 151.
Treasury order for 4l. to Dr. Charlott as reward for loan Order Book XXXVII. p. 227.
Aug. 22 Same for 100l. and 76l. 1s. 10d. to Sir Rob. Vyner as gratuity for loan. Ibid.
Money warrant for 233,254l. 2s. 8d. to Sir Ste. Fox for services as follow: one year's pay to 1672, Sept. 21, for the Guards and marching forces, 17,425l. 3s. 4d. [sic, erratum for 107,425l. 3s. 4d.] as by the general establishment; and 77,582l. 11s. 4d. to the same time for several garrisons, both as by the privy seal of 1668, Nov. 30; and 1,146l. 12s. 0d. for a foot company in the Isle of Wight for same time, as by the privy seal of 1669, Dec. 18; and 14,869l. 8s. 0d. for same time to the 200 recruits added to the three troops of Guards, as by the privy seal of Sept. 30, 1670, and 32,230l. 8s. 0d. for same time for — recruits lately added to several garrisons (including 20,000l. for interest) as by the privy seal of 1671, Aug. 11. Warrants Early XXIV. p. 114.
Aug. 23 Money warrant for 46l. 10s. 10d. to John Singleton for one year as one of the King's music. Warrants Early XXVII. (reverse) pp. 100, 101.
For 46l. to Theophilus Fitz for same as same.
For 40l. to Matthew Lock for same as one of the composers of the King's music.
Same for 5,825l. 18s. 0d. to Sir Ste. Fox for services as follow, viz.: 2,520l. to several recruits to several companies and garrisons from May 6 last to Sept. 23 next; and 1,366l. 3s. 4d. to the garrison of Guernsey for the same time; and 720l. 13s. 4d. for an additional company, that is, a new foot company to be raised by the Governor of the blockhouses at Gravesend and Tilbury fort (including 100l. for raising same); and 130l. 13s. 4d. for 40 recruits to a foot company (the Governor's company) in the Isle of Wight for 3½ months' pay to the said 23 Sept. next; and 81l. 18s. 0d. for three years for a gunner of Calshot Castle: and 1,006l. 10s. 0d. for arrears to reformed officers. (Treasury orders to Sir Ste. Fox for each of these items, viz. 1,006l. 10s. 0d., 130l. 13s. 4d, 81l. 18s. 0d., 2,520l., 720l. 13s. 4d. and 1,366l. 3s. 4d., dated Aug. 25.) Ibid, XXIV. p. 63; Order Book XXXVII. pp. 115, 266.
Same for 28,343l. 6s. 9d. to Sir Ste. Fox as follows, viz.: 25,879l. 6s. 9d. due to the Guards and Garrisons to Sept. 23 next and 176l. 8s. 0d. for additional pay to a foot company in the Isle of Wight upon the privy seal of 1669, Dec. 18; and 2,240l. to 200 recruits to the three troops of Horse Guards to Sept. 23 next, as by the privy seal of 1670, Sept. 30; and 19l. 12s. 0d. to Sir Charles Wheeler; and 28l. to the Secretary at War. (Treasury orders, dated Aug. 25, for 176l. 8s. 0d. and for 2,287l. 12s. 0d. representing the three last items above; same dated ? Sept. 4. for 25,879l. 6s. 10d.) Warrants Early XXIV. p. 64; Order Book XXXVII. pp. 264–5, 266.
[ ? ] Letter of direction upon four Treasury orders for the Privy Purse as follow, viz. one of 26 May last for 3,000l., one of May 31 for 3,500l., and two more for 3,000l. each (12,500l. in all). Warrants Early XXIV. p. 64.
Aug. 23 The Treasury Lords to Capt. Wadlow. It is represented to us by Auditor Aldworth, Richard Kingdon and Thomas Greene, to whom we have committed the stating of your accompt, that they cannot proceed to the finishing the same till they have an accompt from you of all the moneys you and the rest of the undertakers with you have received and paid upon the late Wine Act. You are to make up such an accompt and to deliver it by Sept. 1 next. Ibid, XL. p. 43.
Privy seal for 10s. a day to Thomas Derham for the fee or allowance of his office of carrier of all the King's letters and despatches from His Majesty's Court or place of residence to the office of Postmaster General: to date from the feast of Thomas the Apostle last, in as full manner as Perclvall Stanny or any others have executed same. Ibid, XVa. pp. 224–5.
Aug. 23 Warrant under the royal sign manual to the Treasury Lords for a lease to Sir Thomas Orby, kt. and bart., of the manor of Crowland, co. Lincoln, late parcel of the jointure of the late Queen Mother. Warrants Early XVa. pp. 209–10.
Privy seal for 6,290l. 1s. 1d., to William Ashburnham, Cofferer of the Household, for interest and reward for money borrowed by him for the service of the Household for the year 1668, Sept. 29, to 1669, Sept. 29, the sum of 2,834l. 12s. 5d., and for the succeeding interest of several sums to June 7 last the sum of 3,455l. 8s. 8d. as by the accompt thereof examined by Auditor Rich. Aldworth. (For money warrant see Sept. 7 infra.) Ibid, pp. 210–11.
Aug. 24 Treasury order for 300l. to John Wise as reward [for loan]. Order book XXXVII.
p.227
For 225l. 4s. 0d. to Mr. [sic. for Mrs.] Colvill for same.
For 200l. and 420l. to Mrs. Colvill [for same].
The Treasury Lords to the Treasurer's Remembrancer of the Exchequer. The late Farmers of the Customs for the five years ended 1667, Michaelmas, are indebted to the King in a great sum of money upon their accompt, which sum they have long delayed to pay and do still detain in their hands. You are forthwith to issue out process of immediate extent against the bodies, goods and lands of said Farmers. Out Letters Customs I. p. 241.
Treasury fiat for royal letters patent to constitute Adam Prever, gent., collector of customs of Bridgwater port, loco Sir Hugh Windham, deceased. Ibid, p. 242.
Aug. 26 Treasury warrant to Sir C. Harbord, Surveyor General of Crown Lands, to send to the auditor for a particular of the manor of Crowland, and to rate same with a view to a new lease thereof to Sir Thomas Orby. Warrants Early XXXVIII. p. 152.
Treasury order for 57s. 16s. 5d. to Edward Backwell for [reward for] loans. Order Book XXXVII. p. 222.
Same for 3,000l. and ? 9,500l. to John Bridgman, Esq., in repayment of loan. Ibid, p. 265.
Money warrant for 1,000l. to the Duke of Richmond for one year as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber (undated Treasury order hereon for 1,000l., or possibly an independent Treasury order for an additional 1,000l.) Warrants Early XXVIII. p. 136; Order Book XXXVII. p. 417.
Aug. 29 Treasury warrant to the Customs Farmers to pay 382l. 10s. 0d. to Edward Backwell for 1½ years to Lady-day last for a comptroller of Customs of London port; and for 127l. 10s. 0d. for another half year thereof, which will be due at Michaelmas next: the letters patent of 1669, Nov. 18, granting said office to Nicholas Cooke and Richard Mountney in trust for said Backwell, having been surrendered and a fresh grant thereof made April 1 last, to said Edward Backwell and his son John Backwell. Out Letters Customs II. pp. 178–9.
Aug. 30 Same to Henry, earl of St. Albans, Lord Chamberlain of the Household, and the rest of the Trustees of the late Queen Mother's jointure, to pass a lease to John Baynes of the woods and pasture in the demesne of Meaux, co. York. Warrants Early XXXVIII. pp. 158–60.
Prefixing:—Particular and Surveyor General's ratal of the premises.
Aug. 30 Money warrant for 1,000l. to the Earl of Suffolk for one year as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber. (Treasury order, dated Aug. 31.) Warrants Early XXVIII. p. 136; Order Book XXXVII, p. 417.
Treasury warrant for 125l. to Sir Robert Southwell for June 24 quarter's salary as one of the Commissioners and Governors of Excise (as by the commission of May 16 last appointing Sir Samuel Morland, Sir Robert Southwell. Sir John James, Robert Huntington, William Forth and Richard Kingdon said Commissioners and Governors, with 500l. per an. each, but with the proviso that said Southwell should not enjoy said salary till the quarter day after the death of one of his fellow Commissioners: and it being now certified that said William Forth died in May last). Warrants Early XXIV. p. 111.
Money warrant for 50l. to Col. John Russell for one year on his salary as Keeper of Chingford Walk in Waltham Forest. [See p. 919 supra.] Ibid, XXVII. (reverse) pp. 106–7.
Aug. 31 Same for 110l. to John Banister for one year as one of His Majesty's musicians. Ibid, p. 107.
Treasury warrant to Richard Aldworth, Auditor for co Yorks, to allow 200l. in the account of Walter Strickland, late Receiver General of Assessments for co. Yorks. Ibid, XXIII. p. 26.