Entry Book: November 1675

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November 1675

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Nov. 1 Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Sir John Coryton, or his nominees, of the manor of Carnunton, co. Cornwall (a manor of ancient demesne of the Crown and not of the Duchy of Cornwall), and all free and copyhold rents (amounting together to 52l. 8s. 4d. per an.) &c., thereof, lands, tenements, courts, royalties, privileges, fines and other casual profits (valued at about 7l. per an.). &c., for 99 years free of rent during the life of the Queen Consort, and thereafter at the rent of 13s 4d. per an. : the present grant to be in consideration of the many loyal services of said Sir John and his father. (Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated 1675-6, Feb. 7. of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 519-21 ; Docquet Book, p. 24.
Nov. 2 Treasurer Danby to the Treasurer of the Navy. I am informed that there is a present want of hemp in the Navy, and if a quantity be not bought now the market is like to rise, but the merchants are unwilling to sell without ready money or [else only] at extravagent prices. You are to buy the said hemp with ready money, which I will supply to you in part of the 100,000l. on the Customs designed for stores. But Visct. Brouncker is of opinion it will be best for the credit of their [the Navy] Board to have a contract there signed at such a price as if the said hemp were really bought and to be paid for as they deal with other merchants for other goods, and (that these dealers may not know otherwise) that the money for said hemp be paid by your hand without the present assignment of the Board, and that what is saved of the price contracted for may be made good to the King by your charging yourself there with on the front of your next ledger. I consent hereto and desire you to pay the bill of imprest granted by the [Navy] Board for the said hemp by way of advance to the merchant, paying him no more than he weighs each day, at a price not exceeding 25l. 10s. per ton. On the delivery of the whole parcel you are to take up the bill passed for the whole money signed by the [Navy] Board, the merchant delivering up the bill of imprest to be cancelled as is usual. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 198.
Money warrant for 7,500l. to Sir Edward Griffin, for June 24 quarter last of the establishment for the Treasury of the Chamber. Money Book (General), p. 230.
[?] Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay Serj. Ramsey and Serj. Harsnet last Michaelmas quarter an their respective salaries. Ibid.
Nov. 2 Letter of direction on an order, dated Oct. 20 last, for 500l. to Dame Robina Lockhart: same to be hereby paid by tallies on the Hearthmoney farm rent due Sept. last. Ibid, p. 232.
Nov. 3 Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to John Brett and John Waring of the office of searcher of Chester in as ample manner as said Brett has held same. (Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated Nov. 10, of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book IV. p. 481 ; British Museum Additional MS. 28,075, p. 239.
Nov. 5 Entry of the reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Daniell Skinner, one of the Jerkers of London port, for his son Robert to be his assistant. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 43.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to same to employ Edward Sawyer as a tidesman, Bristol port, loco Henry Scoper, deceased.
Thomas Cockaine as same, ibid., loco John Banger, deceased.
Mathew Perkins as same, ibid., loco Francis Salmon, deceased.
William North as same at Newcastle loco Nathaniell Cowne, deceased.
Jacob Howard as boatman, Harwich, loco William Anderson, who quits.
John Eden as collector, Stockton. loco John Colquitt, dismissed.
Mathew Bolt as waiter at Blyth Nook and Seaton Sluice loco John Clarke.
Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Sir Roger Cave (on payment of custom) some gloves and fans brought by him lately from France as his own property and not for merchandise. Out Letters (Customs) III. pp. 43-4.
Same from same to same to appoint a fit and convenient place in all the King's Custom Houses for Frances, Countess of Portland, or her assigns to take a true and perfect entry of all woollen cloths, and woollen commodities which shall be shipped, and at their will to keep perfect books and entries thereof, "but without taking any fee for the same [bookkeeping.]" Ibid, p. 44.
[?] Treasurer Danby's subscription of a docquet of a privy seal to the Attorney General for acknowledging satisfaction upon record of the several fines of 500 marks each set upon John Wood. Richard Merrett and others concerning the order in Council of 1675, Oct. 22. British Museum Additional MS. 28,075, p. 238.
Nov. 5 Same of same of a grant to John Ogilby and Willian Morgan, his kinsman, of the office of Cosmographer and Geographic printer to the King, formerly granted to said Ogilby, in order to the carrying on of an English atlas which said Ogilby is engaged in : all on the surrender of said office by said Ogilby. And, further, to grant them the yearly fee of 13l. 6s. 8d., with power to print all books, charts and volumes of their own composing, as in the former grant hereof to Ogilby. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the King's Remembrancer for a particular of the lands and tenements of Walter Strickland, late of co. Yorks, deceased, seized into the King's hands under an extent of Feb. 12 last. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 38 ; Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 197.
Money warrant for 750l. to the Earl of Bath for a quarter upon his pensions of 1,000l. and 2,000l. per an.
250l. each to the Earl of Ogle and Earl of Lindsey for a quarter as Gentlemen of the Bedchamber.
125l. each to the following for a quarter as Grooms of the Bedchamber, viz. :Bernard Grenvile, Thomas Elliot, Robert Phillips, Richard Lane, Henry Guy, Thomas Killegrew, Tho. Felton, Sidney Godolphin. David Walter, Henry Seymour, Henry Savile and Edward Progers.
Money Book (General), pp. 230, 231.
Same for 250l. to Charles. Lord Lucas for half a year to Sept. 29 last on his pension. Ibid, p. 232.
Same for 20,000l. to Baptist May for the Privy Purse in part of 38,000l. therefor, as by the privy seal of June 30 last. Ibid.
Nov. 6 Report to the King from Treasurer Danby on the Earl of Mountrath's petition by his guardian, Alice, Countess Dowager of Mountrath, praying a countermand of a grant to Col. Fitz Patrick of about 200l. quit rents issuing out of the Earl's lands and a grant and release thereof to him and his heirs. On reference the Earl of Essex thinks in his report of Oct. 29 last the said grant may be suspended till petitioner be heard and that if they be so released they be part of the 1,000l. [quit rents] which your Majesty may release by contract. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 197.
Report to the King from Treasurer Danby [concerning the petition of the Earl of Middlesex and Tho. Felton]. The Earl of Essex reports on the 20th ult. that your Majesty granted 800l. per an. for three years to Sir John Hanmer out of the Irish revenue and by letters patent directed a grant thereof thereafter to petitioners, but the letters were defective. If your Majesty intends to gratify them it is necessary to sign new letters. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 197.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt for tallies for 300l. for half a year on Sir Samll. Morland's pension.
For 125l. to Lord Byron for a quarter on his pension.
For 500l. for a quarter on the Earl of Oxford's pension.
For 150l. for a quarter on the pension belonging to Lady Fanshawe's executors : all in accordance with His Majesty's special command.
Money Book (General), pp. 232-3.
Nov. 8 Same to the Customs Cashier to bring into the Exchequer 1,500l. for the Queen's Dressers and 300l. for the Maids of Honour. Out Letters (Customs) III p. 44.
Nov. 9 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to deliver, Customs free, to the Duchess of York, four embroidered petticoats and some gold and silver lace for a petticoat, imported at Dover. Ibid, p. 45.
Same from same to same to discharge the seizure of some beaver skins belonging to the Hudson's Bay Company, being put out of one of the ships that came from Hudson's Bay into another ship in the Downs to be conveyed to London, but seized at Falmouth. Ibid.
Same from same to same to employ Thomas Tickell as surveyor of Whitehaven port instead of, as at present, surveyor at Carlisle and Whitehaven : in respect of the largeness of his district. And William Musgrave to be similarly surveyor at Carlisle. Ibid, pp. 45, 46.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay Mr. Rose 20l. for half a year to Sept. 29 last on his fee.
250l. each to the Earl of Rochester and the Earl of Suffolk for a quarter as Gentlemen of the Bedchamber.
Money Book (General), pp. 233, 234.
Same to the Customs Cashier to pay 250l. each to the following for same as same, viz. Earls of Middlesex, Manchester, Ossory. Sunderland, Bath, Duke of Albemarle, Lord Gerard. Ibid, p. 234.
Nov. 10 Money warrant for 300l. to the Countess of Newburgh for half a year to Sept. 29 last on her pension : with a letter of direction hereon. Ibid.
Letter of direction on an order of the 8th inst. for 7,500l. to Sir E. Griffin. Ibid.
Nov. 11 Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Cornwall Bradshaw and Phillip Burton, Esqrs., of the office of Collector of Poole port, in reversion after Robert Jones. King's Warrant Book IV. p. 481.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Andrew Newport and James Halsall of the office of Surveyor General of Customs in England, Wales and Berwick, to hold during the several lives of James Clayton, Esq., and Edward Rumbold, gent., in reversion after the interest therein of George Nicholas, Esq., and Sir Orlando Bridgman. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 8, of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book IV. p. 482 ; Docquet Book, p. 7.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ George Peake as a searcher. London port, loco John Dee, deceased. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 46.
Same from same to same to deliver, Customs free, to the Queen's Robes at Whitehall a box lately brought from France, containing three pair of embroidered "boddis which I am certified by Sir Richard Bellings, Her Majesty's Secretary, are for Her Majesty's use." Ibid.
Nov. 12 Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay the Lord Privy Seal's order for 388l. for a quarter of his diet money. Money Book (General), p. 234.
Same to the Customs Cashier to pay quarterly without further direction the 125l. per quarter to Mr. Phillip Browne, merchant, till 750l. be paid him to complete his privy seal : as by Treasurer Danby's warrant of Oct. 16 last. Ibid, p. 235.
Same to same to pay Tho. Doiley 25l. for one quarter of his pension and to bring into the Exchequer 83l. 6s. 8d. for the use of Lord Lucas. Ibid.
Charles Bertie to the Customs Commissioners. Treasurer Danby has appointed Monday afternoon to receive the presentments, at which time he desires that Mr. Garway, Sir William Lowther and Sir George Downing would attend with a paper they have drawn for composing the difference between the Isle of Wight and the Customs officers of Southampton port, "and that in the meantime they would advise with Sir Robert Dillington and other gent, of the Isle of Wight in order to an adjustment." Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 47.
Nov. 15 Entry of reference to the Customs Commissioners of a note of the beaver skins belonging to the Hudson's Bay Company and now in the Customs warehouse. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to same to deliver, Customs free, to Monsieur Ruvigny, the French Envoy, 12 or 15 parcels of household goods lately brought from France. Ibid.
Same from same to same to deliver to the Countess of Oxford some French cornets, coifes, and purple and yellow gimp lace, lately seized by Mr. Tomlins. Ibid.
Same from same to same to deliver to the Countess of Roscommon some gloves, a suit of points and a snuff box seized on their way from Dover by Mr. Campion. Ibid, p. 48.
Report to the King from Treasurer Danby on the petition of Visct. Powerscourt. The Lord Lieutenant reports on the 7th ult. that lands in co. Wicklow were granted to petitioner in 1663, April 15, but the grant proved ineffectual because the lands were settled on others by the Commissioners for the Act of Settlement : further that it will be no prejudice to the King to grant him letters for placing such soldiers' and adventurers' deficiencies as he has purchased or shall purchase upon such forfeited lands as he shall discover in His Majesty's disposal not exceeding 5,000 acres of profitable land ; and to be granted him under the quit rent payable thereout. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 199.
Letter of direction upon an order of Oct. 22 last for 2,000l. to Henry Bulkeley : same being hereby to be paid by tallies on the Hearthmoney rent due in March next. Money Book (General), p. 235.
Nov. 16 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 210l. per an. to Sir Richard Langley and Brook Bridges, Auditors of Imprest, for two years to Michaelmas last for auditing the accounts of the Customs : and dormant warrant for same in future. Out Letters (Customs) p. 48.
Charles Bertie to [the Auditor of the Receipt] to pay 100l. to Richard Light foot for repeiring the fence about Bushey Park. As there is no particular privy seal for this I will take care to see it settled upon some other privy seal which will bear it and see you repaid the same. Money Book. (General), p. 235.
Same to the Customs Cashier to pay 3,000l. into the Exchequer, "and if you are necessitated to take it all or any part thereof out of the money for the account ended Michaelmas last that then you reimburse the same when the growing [Customs] receipt will enable you to do it." Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt. You are to issue the abovesaid 3,000l. to the Treasurer of the Navy upon any unsatisfied orders drawn in his name. Ibid.
Same to same to pay to Lord Lucas the 250l. to be brought into the Exchequer by the Customs Cashier : to be for half a year of his pension. Ibid, p. 236.
Same to the Receiver of Excise to pay the Earl of Dover 250l. for half a year of his pension. Ibid.
Money warrant for 10,000l. to Ralph Montagu in further part of the privy seal of Feb. 27 last for the Great Wardrobe. Ibid.
Same for 2,500l. to Lawrence Hyde for half a year for the service of the Robes. Ibid.
Same for 120l. to Henry Herbert in part of the privy seal of July 31 last for 1,448l. 3s. 0d., being the surplusage of Sir Henry Herbert's account as Master of the Revels : said 120l. to be paid by tallies on the like sum which said Henry Herbert is to pay for a fine of a lease of certain woodgrounds in the forest of Wyre. co. Worcester. Ibid.
Nov. 17 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ Henry Oughtred as examiner outwards London port loco John Lloyd, deceased. Out Letters (Customs), p. 48.
Treasurer Danby's subscription of a docquet, dated 1675, Nov., of a pardon to George Newton, yeoman, of all perjury, battery and forgery by him committed between 1660, May 29, and the 10th inst., with restitution of lands and goods. British Museum Additional MS. 28,075, p. 241.
Same of same of a grant to Thomas Bignall of the office of of Yeoman Pricker of the Harriers, with the fee of 3l. 6s. 8d. per month, loco John Richardson, surrendered. Ibid.
Letter of direction on an order of the 6th inst. for 100l., and another order of 1674, Dec. 9. for 200l., both to Col. Rumsey : same to be hereby paid by tallies on the Queen's portion in Edward Backwell's hands. Money Book (General), p. 236.
Money warrant for 300l. to [the said] Col, John Rumsey for 1 years on his privy seal of 1669. Nov. 20 : same being hereby directed to be paid as above. Ibid, p. 237.
Same for 250l. to Thomas Elliot for half a year's fee to Sept. 29 last as Master of the Harehounds. Ibid, p. 240.
Same for 40l. each to John Richardson, Nathaniel Bird, and James Bowles for one year on their fee as Yeomen Prickers of the Privy Harriers, and 60l. to John Shillingford alias Izard, for 1 years as same. Ibid.
Nov. 18 Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a discharge of the Farmers of the London Excise as follows. By indenture of 1665, June 24, between the King of the one part and Thomas Grymshaw, William Carpenter, James Walker, Henry Knight. Phillip Jemmett, John Collins. Griffith Owen, William Dashwood, Michael Arnold, John Freeman, John Forth. Nathaniel Hancock, William Bucknal. Richard Hammond and John Breedon (trustees nominated and appointed by the Society and Corporation of Brewers of the city of London for the use and benefit of all the trading brewers of London, Westminster, Southwark, Middlesex and Surrey, who should before July 18 next ensuing subscribe and accept their share of the profit and loss of the farm herein), the King granted to them the farm of Excise of London, Westminster, Southwark, Middlesex and Surrey, except South Mimms, together with the Excise Office in St. Bartholomew Lane, behind the Royal Exchange, then in the occupation of Sir John Robinson, Francis Sone. John Rives, Richard Westcombe and John Wedder, to hold the above from St. John Baptist next ensuing [sic means 1665] in trust as above for said trading brewers, paying a rent of 44,250l. from said St. John Baptist to Nov. 8 next ensuing, and thenceforward 140,000l. per an. by monthly payments. By indenture of 1666, Sept. 20, between the King of the one part and Thomas Grymshaw. Philip Jemmett, William Dashwood. John Freeman, John Forth, John Breedon, Geo. Dashwood, Thomas Forth and William Bucknall of the other part, in consideration of the advance of 30,000l. the King granted to them the farm of the Excise of London, Westminster, Southwark, Middlesex, and Surrey (except South Mimms) and the abovesaid Excise Office, then in the possession of the afore-recited trustees, to hold as from 1666, June 24, for two years at the rent of 140,000l. per an. by monthly payments. By indenture of 1668, April 1, between the King of the one part and William Bucknall, Ph. Jemmett, William Dashwood, John Breedon, Griffith Owen, George Dashwood, Dannett Forth and John Forth of the other part, the King granted them the abovesaid Excise and Excise Office from St. John Baptist ensuing for three years at the rent of 140,000l. for the first 2 years thereof, and 35,000l. for the last half year. By indenture of 1668. May 16, between the King of the one part and the above last recited Farmers of the other part the King demised to them for the same three years the Excise of Kent, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Bucks (except the part of Newmarket lying in Suffolk) at the rent of 54,780l. per an. and also thereby granted to them the duty arising by brandy (alias strong waters), mum (alias foreign beer), or any excisable foreign liquors imported into England, Wales and Berwick, except London, Westminster, Middlesex and Surrey) for the same period at the rent of 2,000l. per an. for the said three years and 1,250l. [for the preceding period] from 1667. Nov. 25, to 1668, Jan. 24. Further from the said date, 1668, June 24, the last recited Farmers were employed to collect and receive the Country Excise, in which employment they continued for the said three years and have fully paid all sums by them received thereon. By indenture of 1670, Sept. 1. between the King of the one part and William Bucknall, Dannett Forth, John Forth Phillip Jemmett, John Breedon and George Dashwood of the other part, the King granted them all the above recited premises for three years from 1671. June 24. at 140,000l. per an. rent for the first 2 years thereof and 35,000l. for the last half year. Further, by royal order, the said last recited Farmers collected the Additional Excise granted for six years from 1671, June 24, in London, Westminster, Southwark, Middlesex and Surrey (except South Mimms from 1671, June 24, to 1674. June 25, and have paid and satisfied into the Exchequer all sums arising thereon and all the rents due by the several leases aforementioned. At the petition, therefore, of the said Sir William Bucknall, Dannett Forth, John Forth, William Dashwood. Phillip Jemmett, John Breedon. George Dashwood, James Walker, John Collins. Michael Arnold, John Freeman, Richard Hammond and Thomas Forth these presents are to release and quit claim them of all rents and collections due as above and of all the covenants of said agreements and to absolutely acquit and discharge them, their heirs, lands, &c., from all further accounts and demands thereon.
Appending :Reference, dated Oct. 5, of the above draft to the Attorney General : together with : the opinion of Sir William Jones, Attorney General, to the effect that such a discharge may be granted if the King is fully satisfied of all rents and moneys due as above. (Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated Dec. 10, of docquet hereof.)
King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 487-501. Docquet Book, p. 8.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 100l. to Phillip Packer on any late orders for the Works : same to be paid to Richard Lightfoot for repairing the fence about Bushey Park. Money Book (General), p. 237.
Nov. 19 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Remembrancer of First Fruits to stay process against the Bishop of Bath and Wells on his arrears of Tenths for that Diocese. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 199.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 60l. to Robert Killigrew for half a year's salary as Page of Honour to the King. Money Book (General), p. 237.
Nov. 20 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Excise Commissioners to allow in account to the Excise Farmers of co. Norfolk 160l. for one year's allowance to Michaelmas last to the adventurers and fishermen of Great Yarmouth for the Excise of beer for the North Sea and herring fishery. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 39 ; Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 201.
Same from same to the King's Remembrancer to take security, detailed, of John Brett and John Waring as searchers of Chester (viz. John Mainwaring, of St. Clements Dane, co. Midd., Benjamin Nicholls, of St. Margaret, Westminster). Thereupon the Barons of the Exchequer are hereby to swear him. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 199.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Lord Douglas his wearing apparel, hats, feathers and French wine, lately brought from France on the "Richmond" yacht : they being only for his and his brother's use. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 49.
Same from same to same to employ Geo. Cole as a land carriage man London port loco Richard Allington, deceased. Tho. Pratt as waiter and searcher at Greenwich loco Nicholas Durell, surrendered. Ibid.
Same from same to same to deliver to the Hudson's Bay Company a bag of beaver skins (four dressed and three in the hair) seized by Richard Sumpter and another bag of skins seized by George Scott : same having been embezzled from said Company. Ibid.
Same from same to same to permit the shipment for Holland of some beds and 'mattrices,' being the household goods of the Ambassador of the States General, lately residing in Spain, same being lately arrived in a London ship from Bilbao, being shipped therein for their better security in their passage : all at the request of the Heer van Beuninghen, Ambassador from the States General to England. Ibid, p. 50.
Same from same to same to deliver, customs free, several parcels of books as in a schedule [missing] which "Dr. Isaac Vossins informs me that he has caused to be brought into the port of London from parts beyond the seas" : the same being first opened and viewed by a scholar and one or more of the Company of Stationers appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London, and the bringing in thereof licensed according to the Act in this case provided. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Receipt for tallies on [the Queen's portion in the hands of] Alderman Backwell for 300l. to Major Trelawney for 1 years on his pension as by the privy seal of 1669. Nov. 20. Money Book (General), p. 237.
Charles Bertie to the Customs Cashier to bring into the Exchequer 750l. for a quarter to the Earls of Lindsey, Suffolk and Rochester and 750l. for same to the Queen's Dressers and 50l. for same to Lady Sanderson : in all 1,550l. to be taken out of the 32,000l., to be made good as the Customs mend. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay Sir Thomas Jones one year on his fee as a Serjeant at Law. Ibid.
[?] Warrant from Treasurer Danby and Sir J. Duncombe [as Farmers of the Alienation Office] to Edward Nicholas, Receiver General of the Alienation Office, to pay the several fees detailed (being the charge of the Alienation Office for Easter term 1675, and amounting to 280l. 1s. 6d.), and for the future to pay same termly as they grow due, together with incidents as duly certified. In the present account the Commissioners for said office are Sir Geo. Courthop, Sir Edmond Turnor and Alexander Halsal. "For Michaelmas term 1675 and the subsequent terms the Commissioners will be the Honble. Peregrine Bertie, Esq., Sir Edmund Turnor, Kt., and Edward Courthop, Esq." Ibid, p. 238.
Nov. 20 Warrant, dormant, from Treasurer Danby to the Auditor of the Receipt for tallies of assignment from time to time on the Bishop of Llandaff for as much of the Tenths of his diocese as he shall periodically pay to Ellis Lloyd of the 155l. 5s. 4d. per an. granted for three years to said Lloyd out of said Tenths by the privy seal of July 13 last. Ibid.
Nov. 22 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 150l. to George Porter for half a year as supervisor of Customs, London port. (Charles Bertie to same, dated Nov. 24. to pay said 150l. to same for the half year ended Lady day last.) Money Book (General), p. 239.
Nov. 23 Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay Sir Robert Croke one year to Sept. 29 on his fee of 47l. 4s. 2d. as Clerk of the Pipe. Ibid.
Nov. 24 Same to same to pay 750l. to the Queen's Dressers to complete their late warrants and 50l. to Sir William Sanderson and his lady for last Michaelmas quarter on their pension.
7l. 10s. 0d. to Mris. Bird for same quarter on her pension : and to pay same from time to time henceforward.
400l. to Mr. Hyde for the Robes on any late orders in his name for the service of the Robes.
Ibid.
Same to same. I have this day already desired you to dispose of 800l. to the Queen's Dressers and Lady Sanderson. The remainder is thus to be paid, viz. : Sir Stephen Fox. 2,000l. ; the Treasurer of the Navy, 2,000l. ; Privy Purse, 600l. ; and the remaining 750l. "to the three Gentlemen of the Bedchamber mentioned in yours. So that Mr. Mounteney was right tho' it was never intended he should give you directions." Ibid.
Treasurer Danby's subscription of a docquet, dated Nov., of a grant to John Andrews, John Aldridge, Tho. Fry, and William Taylor of the forfeited estate of John Ryvett, being a felo de sc. Docquet Book, p. 1.
Same of same, dated same, of a grant to Judith Moore of an annuity of 150l. out of the revenue in Ireland : [to be] payable from Sept. 29 last until 2,000l. be paid her at one entire payment and then to cease : said annuity to be entered in the present and future establishments of Ireland. Ibid.
Same of same, dated same, of a grant to Cornwall Bradshaw and Philip Burton of the collectorship of Poole port, in reversion after Robt. Jones. Ibid.
Same of same, dated same, of a constitution of Tho. Exton, Doctor of Laws, as the King's Advocate General for all matters ecclesiastical, maritime and foreign, relating to the Crown, with the usual fee of 20l. per an : all on the surrender of Sir Robert Wiseman, thereto appointed 1660, June 15. Ibid, p. 2.
Same of same, dated same, of a grant to William Watts of the office of King's tailor in ordinary, during pleasure, "for the making and preparing of all kind of apparel for the servants of His Majesty's Privy Chamber and footmen, and all kinds of apparel for the Henchmen, children of the Chapel, Grooms of the Stables. Trumpeters and Drummers, which they have of His Majesty's gift." with the fee of 2s. per day : as likewise of [the place of] His Majesty's taylor for all and singular of His Majesty's Yeomen of the Guard, coachmen and littermen, which they have of His Majesty's gift, with the fee and wages of 1s. by the day. Ibid, pp. 2-3.
Treasurer Danby's subscription of a docquet, dated 1675, July, of a warrant to the Exchequer for installing the First Fruits of the Bishop of Lincoln (being 828l. 4s. 9d., the Tenths deducted) to Dr. Thomas Barlow. Docquet Book, p. 3.
Same of same, dated Nov., of the constitution of Sir John Chichley as a Commissioner of the Navy to sit with the principal officers and sign contracts, bills and orders, &c. ; with 500l. per an. salary. Ibid.
The like for Sir John Kempthorne to be a same "and particularly to take care of the naval services at His Majesty's yard at Portsmouth and to assist the Surveyor of His Majesty's Navy for the time being, and in his absence to execute that employment" with 350l. per an. salary. Ibid, p. 4.
The like for Sir Anthony Deane to be a same "and particularly to perform that part of the Controller's duty relating to the Victualling of the Navy, which Sir Jeremy Smith did or ought to have performed" : with 500l. per an. salary. Ibid.
Report to the King from Treasurer Danby on the petition of George Legg, for a reduction to 4l. 10s. 0d. of the quit rents on lands granted to his father, deceased, in co. Louth (62l. 17s. 1d.), Roscommon (7l. 4s. 7d.) and Galway (22l. 12s. 4d.), being 92l. 14s. 0d. in all. In his report of the 22nd inst the Lord Lieutenant reports that the grant may be made as a favour in view of the merits and sufferings of petitioner and his father. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 201.
Nov. 24 [date altered from 23 Oct.] Royal warrant for a great seal for a grant to William Sutton, gent., and Henry Townsend of the office of searcher of Sandwich port, in reversion after William Welsh (Walshe), gent. (Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated Nov. 29, of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book IV. p. 478 ; Docquet Book, p. 5.
Nov. 24 Charles Bertie to the Customs Commissioners transmitting for report an order of Council concerning Sir Mathew Andrewes and Sir John Lethulier. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 51.
Instructions from Treasurer Danby to same in reply to their representation of the 15th inst. Mr. Gold duly entered and landed his oil out of the ship "Advance," from Gallipoli, but a cask was accidentally staved by the breaking of the King's beam. You are to allow him 27l. 4s. 2d. for the loss. You are to dismiss the present collector of Ilfracombe, who has not given security or other good account of himself. You are to settle another in his place with salary increased from 15l. to 30l., "the trade of that port being like to increase." Ibid.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a privy seal for the allowance of 30,000l. to John Forth et al., the old Farmers of the revenue of Ireland arising by customs and subsidies there, viz., 20,000l. as a defalcation in respect of their losses and damages by reason of the late war with the Dutch, and 10,000l. in repayment of that sum lent to the King under the terms of the great seal of 1671, July 18, repayable out of the last half year of their rent. The said total of 30,000l. is hereby allowed to Sir John James, Robert Huntington and Richard Kingdon as the assignees of said John Forth et al., and is to be hereby paid and satisfied to them out of the first moneys that shall be paid in of the advance money of the now next succeeding Farmers of the revenue of Ireland, and if not so paid before Jan. 20 next the said John Forth and his partners may detain the unpaid part thereof out of their rent, Failing this, the said James, Huntingdon and Kingdon shall and may receive same or the unpaid balance of same out of the Customs and imported Excise of Ireland, after Xmas next, with 10 per cent. interest (as allowed by the law and usage in Ireland) from the said Xmas next. (Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated Nov. 26, of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 502-4 ; Docquet Book, p. 5.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Mathew Snelling of the office of Collector of Ipswich port, in reversion after William Booth. King's Warrant Book IV. p. 505.
Nov. 25 Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 360l. on any late orders drawn for Healing medals, "which [sum] Mr. Mounteney has or will bring in with 400l. for Mr. Hyde." Money Book (General), p. 239.
Report to the King from Treasurer Danby on the petition of Callaghan, Earl of Clancarty. Said petition shows that by tallies of 3 April, 1663, forfeited and undisposed lands in the barony of Muskerry, to the value of 600l., were settled on Charles, Viscount Muskerry, petitioner's brother, which was confirmed by Act of Parliament. The whole estate so granted has been valued at 1,966l. per an. ; whereof ds is allotted to the proprietors, 695l. 4s. 0d. ; the quit rent is 758l. 8s. 11d. ; Capt Owen McCarty detains 366l. per an. ; the ancient chiefrys amount to 88l. 3s. 2d. and the interest of petitioner's mortgage on these lands 106l. 11s. 9d., making in all 2,014l. 7s. 10d. ; so that petitioner is by the grant a loser to the amount of 48l. 7s. 10d. per an. and has paid 900l. for acreage money and 800l. for the yearly value, besides other great charges, and therefore prays a lessening of the quit rents and discharge of the arrears thereof. In his report of Sept. 14 last hereon the Lord Lieutenant confirms the above statements and thinks an abatement should be made. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 201.
[?] Same to same from same on the petition of the Duke of Monmouth. Said petition sets forth that the king had recommended to the Lord Lieutenant petitioner's request for the reversions of certain lands in Ireland and that the Lord Lieutenant required the Auditor General to report a schedule of particulars of those reversions, "which is returned, and his report being in some things clear, in others doubtful, letters patent are prayed [for a grant] of those in the now annexed schedule [missing], being in present charge as old Crown rents" : the total of which schedule is 202l. 6s. 3d. per an. In his report of Oct 15 last hereon the Lord Lieutenant reports that it may be examined which of those lands are undisposed and same passed to petitioner at the rents reserved by the present leases. Ibid, p. 202.
Nov. 25 Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Charles, Lord Gerard of two acres of ground in the parish of St. Martins in the Fields, co. Middlesex (which together with 1 acres of lands thereto adjoining is now commonly called the Military Ground or Military Yard and is now enclosed with a brick wall), at the yearly rent of 4s., with liberty to build upon any part thereof, leaving a convenient way and passage for coaches and carriages, said Lord Gerard being interested in said two acres by virtue of one or more leases for about 36 years to come, whereof the reversion and inheritance pertains to the Crown to dispose.
In the margin :This warrant was signed again 28 Jan., 1675-6, with this alteration, viz., "and also of all that piece or parcel of waste ground, containing, by estimation, three roods or thereabouts, adjoining to the said Military Ground towards the East and abutting on the garden wall belonging to Newport House toward the West." (For docquet hereof see under date 1675-6, Feb.? 28.)
King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 505-6.
Nov. 26 Money warrant for 60l. to John Prideaux for half a year to Sept. 29 last as a Page of Honour. Money Book (General), p. 239.
Same for 50l. to Izabella Bointon, widow, for a quarter on her pension. Ibid, p. 243.
Authorisation from Treasurer Danby and Sir J. Duncombe, Chancellor of the Exchequer (as Farmers of the profits of writs of covenant and writs of entry in the Alienation Office), to Samuell Rode (Rhodes), of Lincolns Inn, to attend in the Office of Alienations for endorsing all such writs of covenant and writs of entry ; and to enjoy the fees, &c., of said place in said Office as amply as John Legg, deceased, or Edward Carvell or William Bartholomew or any others heretofore. Out Letters (Customs) IV. pp. 38-9 ; Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 200.
The like for Henry Clerk, of the Inner Temple, gent., to attend in the said Office for the entering of all such writs ut antea. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p. 200.
The like for Nathaniel Crew, of Grays Inn, one of the Masters of the High Court of Chancery, to attend in said Office for taking such oaths of all the King's subjects and signing all such writs ut antea. Ibid.
The like for Edward Nicholas to be Receiver in said Office of Alienations. Ibid.
Royal warrant to the Governor of Roanoke. In spite of the Act of Trade, 15 Car. II., great quantities of European goods have been imported into your colony not being laden in England, Wales or Berwick ; to the great detriment of the King's Customs and of the trade and navigation of England. We have issued our royal proclamation for the prevention of such unlawful and evil practices for the future. You are to publish same in the colony of Roanoke and punish offenders. We are informed that the subjects of some of our colonies have taken great liberty, not only in supplying themselves with European commodities from other places than England, but also bring such goods into other our colonies to the discouragement of fair traders and the diminution of the King's Customs. You are hereby to examine all European commodities imported into your Government and are to seize all such which lack proof of shipment from England (other than as excepted in the abovesaid proclamation). You are to assist all collectors and officers of the Customs herein and in all other matters relating to their office, and to inform the Customs Commissioners, England, of what you find may be for the advantage of the King's Customs ; and once a year return to them your list of ships lading and of plantation bonds. King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 524-6.
The like severally to the Governors of Barbados, Maryland, Jamaica, Bermuda, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Carolina and Nevis, St. Christopher, Antigua and Montserrat. Ibid, p. 526.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to the Earl of Sussex, Customs free, some clothes, gloves, &c., and some plates of gilt brass for a coach, being lately imported from France for his own use. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 51.
Same from same to same to deliver, Customs free, to Monsieur Legouche, His Majesty's Jeweller, a box of chocolate and two little barrels of cowcumbers. now on board the "Friendship," from Ostend, Thomas Barber skipper. Ibid, p. 52.
Same from same to same to deliver, on payment of Customs, some gloves and a purse, sent out of France by Mr. John Howe as presents for his father and mother and sister, but seized between Dover and Canterbury by Mr. Campion. Ibid.
Same from same to same to employ John Jennery as a tidesman extraordinary, without fee, London port, and on the next vacancy as a tidesman in fee. Ibid.
[?] Charles Bertie to [? the Commissioners for assessments for London] for an account of moneys unpaid on the last Eighteen Months' assessment for London, and in whose hands same remain. Ibid, p. 53.
Nov. 27 Same to the Customs Cashier to bring 3,700l. into the Exchequer to satisfy the salaries due to the Judges and Masters of Chancery for this term. (Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 3,250l. of the above to the Judges, 175l. to the Judges of Wales and 275l. to the Masters of Chancery.) Money Book (General), p. 240.
Privy seal for 1,500l. to Sir Leoline Jenkins. Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, for his equipage as one of the Ambassadors Extraordinary for the treaty of peace to be held at Nimeguen and 100l. per week for his ordinary from the day of his departure : to be advanced quarterly. (Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated Nov. 26, of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book IV. p. 509 ; Docquct Book, p. 4.
Nov. 28 Money warrant for (100l. 7s. 6d., altered to) 250l. 18s. 9d. to Tho. Charnock for (one year, altered to) 2 years to Sept. 29 last on his fee as a Sergeant at Arms. In the margin :This warrant was new signed, according to the above amendments. Money Book (General), p. 246.
Royal warrant to the Attorney General for a bill to pass the Great Seal of England for a grant and demise to Sir James Shaen et al. (ut supra p. 823) of the King's revenue in Ireland, great and small, ordinary and extraordinary, certain and casual, whatsoever or of whatever kind or nature, from Dec. 26 next to 1682, Dec. 25, viz., for seven years, all as follows, and in consideration of an advance of 60,000l. and of the rents and covenants as follows (the present farm by John Forth et al. of the great branches of the revenue in Ireland and the contract with Visct. Ranelagh and his partners for other branches of the said revenue, certain and casual, both terminating on the 25th Dec next). The present hereinnamed new Farmers to enjoy the abovesaid revenues in as full and ample manner as the King, the said John Forth and partners and the said Visct. Ranelagh and partners have or might : with proviso for saving to the said Forth and partners and Ranelagh and partners any arrears they may be lawfully entitled to, with proviso also that Kinsale shall be a free port, under rules to be approved as in pursuance of Rule 13 of the Act for tonnage and poundage, and likewise under proviso that no reliefs shall be levied by them, the said new Farmers, but if such shall be levied they are to have the benefit thereof ; with proviso, further, for reserving to the Crown the power of pardoning offences, forfeitures upon penal laws and other particulars within the survey of the Greenwax, which are to be managed by the King's officers as formerly (said forfeitures being nevertheless accounted as part of their rent) ; and, similarly, reserving power to the Crown to pardon and discharge any arrears of the said revenue before the commencement of said new farm and to the Lord Lieutenant the power of dispensing (without the said Farmers consent) with the statutes of 11 and 13 Eliz. as to licensing the exportation of wool and wool fells into England as formerly "so as the subsidies and poundages by law due unto us over and above what is usual unto our Lord Lieutenant may be preserved and paid unto the said Farmers" : without the consent of the Lord Lieutenant the Farmers not to dispossess tenants in order to the recovery of quit rents nor do anything in violation of the Acts of Settlement and Explanation : the Farmers not to obstruct the Crown confirming any person or corporation in the possession of lands and hereditaments in Ireland : "saving the Prizage and Butlerage to James, Duke of Ormonde, and the Aulnage to Richard, Earl of Arran, and the duty of 5s. per tun on French shipping to Sir George Carteret, other than the growing rents reserved upon the several grants of the said duties" and the forfeitures thereon : the Farmers to allow the usual instalments for the payment of First Fruits of twentieth parts and shall be concluded as to the value thereof by any valuations of any Commission under the Great Seal : the Farmers to allow bills of store according to the Book of Rates and beer and other provisions for their voyage to outward bound ships and a bounty of a tenth part of Customs for the first two voyages to new built three deck ships with 30 guns, and to permit re-export, Customs free, within 12 months for natives and within 18 months for merchants' strangers : the apparel of persons licensed to go beyond sea, buff coats licensed by the Lord Lieutenant to be imported for the soldiers there, presents of honour from the King to foreign princes are to be Custom free. The rent for the premises to be 240,000l. per an., payable as follows, viz. : 5,000l. end of Feb. 5,000l. end of Mar., 10,000l. end of April, 20,000l. end of May, so forwards by 20,000l. a month. Further, the Farmers will pay at the end of the [said] seven years (besides the said 240,000l. per an.) five-sixths of whatever surplus they shall receive above 288,000l. per an. one year with another [such extra payment] "to be bestowed upon such public uses for the benefit of our subjects in Ireland as the said Farmers shall humbly recommend." Defalcations to be hereby permitted for the following particulars, viz. : 10 per cent. interest on 60,000l., and an allowance not exceeding 4,000l. for repairs and new buildings to be deducted by 1,000l. per month out of the four last monthly payments. The Farmers to advance any further sum not exceeding 20,000l. on three months' notice, which they are to be repaid by deduction with 10 per cent. interest. For security of repayment of the advance of 60,000l. and of the abovesaid further conditional advance said Farmers are hereby granted all the Crown and quit rents of Ireland for seven years from the end of their farm on condition to be void on repayment of said advance money and interest at the rate of exchange current at the time of such repayment. The King may, out of his bounty, abate or reduce 1,000l. per an. of quit rents without allowing any defalcations for same. "If we shall think fit to moderate the quit rents upon the most coarse, barren and insolvent lands, so as to encourage plantations and answer the intention of the clause in the 37th page of the Act of Explanation, the Farmers being to be heard by the Lord Lieutenant concerning the values of the said respective lands whereof the quit rents are to be moderated, as also in all other transactions concerning quit rents so to be moderated, we shall allow no defalcations [to said Farmers] for 4,000l. per an. of such quit rents so to be moderated [to the owners of such lands], and which are now charged on the most coarse, barren and insolvent lands, wherein the lands belonging to Sir William Petty and Robert Marshall, in the barony of Iveagh, Dunkerron and Glanarought, are to be in proportion moderated and comprehended." If any monthly instalment of said rent of 240,000l. per an. be 30 days in arrear the Farmers to forfeit one month's interest of their 60,000l. advance. If same be another 40 days in arrear then the King may seize the farm and make same void after repaying the balance of advance money due. The major part of the Farmers shall be always resident in Ireland and once every week admit two Commissioners (to be appointed by the King) to sit with them to see what said revenue has produced. If any foreign war arise during the farm so many years shall be added to the term of the farm as such war shall last and the above days of grace may be enlarged as the king think fit. "the said Farmers being to have no other defalcations or allowance for or by reason of such foreign war." The Farmers are to enjoy the mean profits of all forfeited and other lands belonging to the Crown (except the King's castles, fortresses, houses and parks), "who are to dispose of and improve the same according to law to the best advantage so long as they continue in our hands and until the next feast of St. Michael the Archangel or the Annuntiation of our blessed Lady then next after they shall be granted away and then our said Farmers are to have the rents reserved. which are not to be less than the quit rents unless the Farmers consent thereto ; provided that the Farmers shall make lease during their term to the nominees mentioned in and according to the intent of our letter bearing date the day of , 1674, of the respective lands whereof the custodium was intended to be granted unto them [said nominees] at a rent equivalent to the quit rents so [as] the same extend not to any lands already decreed or ordered to any other by the late Court of Claims." At the request of the Farmers moneys in remote parts may be assigned for quartering of soldiers. The present grant is also to contain such of the covenants, as shall be thought fit. for defalcations and other matters as are contained in the grants to John Forth and partners and Visct. Ranelagh and partners so as the same extend not to give them "any defalcations other than by reason of the hand of God, unavoidable necessity or our owne act." King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 510-18.
Nov. 29 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Auditor of the Receipt for tallies for 4,000l. in the name of Mr. Norton (in part of 8,000l. as by the order of May 17 last) to be struck on the Hearthmoney farm rent due in Mar. next. Money Book (General), p. 240.
Money warrant for 1,500l. for equipage and 1,300l. for a quarter's ordinary in advance to Sir Leoline Jenkins as one of the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiaries for the treaty of peace to be held at Nimeguen. Money Book (General), p. 241.
Same for 100l. to William Levit for half a year on his pension. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 2,900l. to Phillip Packer on any old [unsatisfied] orders drawn in his name for the service of the Works. Ibid.
Same from same to the Customs Cashier to pay Baptist, Visct. Campden 13l. 6s. 8d. for one year to Sept. 29 last on his creation money. Ibid.
Charles Bertie to Sir Stephen Fox to pay Sir Charles Wheeler 400l. per an. to be accompted from the commencement of the present farm of the Excise to the end of said farm : "it being in reward and compensation for the loss of his company in the King's Regiment of Foot Guards." Ibid, p. 244.
Treasurer Danby to Sir John James and Robt. Huntington, Commissioners and late Treasurers of Excise. I have considered of your desire to account distinctly for all money received from the present Farmers of Excise. I have acceded to this notwithstanding my former order to the Auditor [of Excise] to make one account only, and that with Mr. Kent, from year to year, for the whole time of that farm, beginning from 1674, June 24. Give your accounts to the Auditor forthwith so that I may have his statement, not only of all moneys by you received from the beginning of this present farm to the time Mr. Kent received the said money, but also Mr. Kent's account for the remainder of that year, ended June 24 last, "not comprehending in your said accounts any money by you received from the Country Commissioners or otherwise, for which your account ending 29 Sept., 1674, is now before me, but that the 900l. and odd depending upon you, upon the foot of that account, be by you presently paid" into the Exchequer and a tally for the same brought to the said Auditor. Warrants Not Relating to Money VI. p 202.
Same to John Birch. Auditor of Excise, to observe the directions as above. Ibid, p. 203.
[?] Entry of docquet of demise to Arthur Spry of the toll tin in various manors, co. Cornwall, for three lives at 36l. 13s. 4d. per an. and fine of 133l. 6s. 8d. Ibid.
[?] The like of the demise to Thomas Babington, of divers messuages, lands and tenements, late pertaining to the fraternity of St. Ann and the College of St. John Baptist, co. Chester, for 99 years, at the rent of 10s. per an. Ibid.
[?] The like of the demise to Elizabeth Johnson and Thomas Johnson of divers lands and tenements within the precincts of the disparked park of Liskeard, co. Cornwall, and of the soil of the said late park for 99 years, terminable on the lives of Thomas Henry Mannaton, son of Ambrose Mannaton, deceased, of the parish of Lezant, co. Cornwall, and Robert Bennet, son of Robert Bennet, of Lawhitton, co. Cornwall, at the annual rent of 25l. 5s. Ibid.
Nov. 29 Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ John Leyborne, gent., as a landwaiter, Lynn Regis, loco Edmund Tassell, lately preferred to be a surveyor there. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 53.
Nov. 30 Privy seal for 1,000l. to Lord Hawley out of the arrear of 3,235l. 5s. 6d. due from Benjamin Laney, late Bishop of Lincoln, and afterwards of Ely, and since deceased, who was, whilst Bishop of Lincoln, collector within that diocese of the first two of the four subsidies granted in 15 Car. II., and who did not during his lifetime, by himself or by Richard Mellish, his sub-collector, render any account thereof, and remains in arrear thereupon to the above amount. Power is hereby given for Exchequer process to enforce such payment from the executors. &c., of said Bishop. King's Warrant Book IV. pp. 506-8.
The like privy seal for 1,000l. to Edward Watts (son and heir of Sir John Watts in view of his father's sufferings and loyalty and as a recompence for his being deprived of the farm of Excise of Hertfordshire) similarly out of the same arrears (after satisfaction of Lord Hawley's 1,000l.) and for 500l. to Capt. Phillip Howard (after satisfaction of the abovesaid two preceding sums of 1,000l. each). (Royal warrant, dated Nov. 26, for both the above privy seals. Treasurer Danby's subscription, dated Dec. 3. of docquet hereof as far as concern said Hawley and Watts, and the like, dated 1675-6, Jan. 3, as far as concerns said Howard.) Ibid, p. 508 ; Docquet Book pp. 5, 14.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to restore William Ryman as a tidesman, London port, on any vacancy, he being dismissed on the occasion of some tobacco conveyed out of the "Prince," wherein he made a discovery since his dismission. Out Letters (Customs) III. p. 53.
Money warrants for 250l. to Thomas Elliott for 1 years to Sept. 29 last, on his fee as Keeper of the King's house at Newmarket.
225l. to same for 2 years, to Sept. 29 last, on his allowance as Page of Honour to the late King.
Money Book (General), pp. 241-2.
Same for 150l. to Katherine Gunter, widow, for three quarters on her annuity. Ibid, p. 242.
Nov. 3 [sic probably for 30] Nov. 30 Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to strike tallies for last Sept. 29 quarter on Mris. Hamilton's pension. Ibid.
Same to same to pay the Bishop of Lincoln 6l. 13s. 4d. for half a year, to Sept. 29 last, "as Margarett Professor in the University of Oxford." Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to Mark Trouts, Receiver General for the counties of Kent. Surrey and Sussex, to pay Sir Edmond Sawyer 100l. for half a year, to Sept. 29 last, on the annuity or stipend granted him by the great seal of Feb. 27 last in satisfaction of a greater sum yearly payable to him by the Receivers of Crown Revenues of the counties within his charge ; and dormant warrant for same in future. Ibid, p. 243.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay Dr. Bourchier 40l. for one year's salary as Professor of Phisick, Oxford.
40l. to Dr. Boord for same, due at Michaelmas last, as the Law Professor at Cambridge.
Ibid, p. 245.