Entry Book: June 1687, 11-20

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June 1687, 11-20

June 13,
from our Court at Windsor.
Royal letter to Lord Howard [Governor of Virginia] to give warrant [to the Receiver of the Revenues of Virginia] to pay 300l. to Nicholas Spencer, esq., as a reward for his services 1683, June 2, to 1683–4, Feb. 10, during the time of his being President of the Council in Virginia: same to be paid out of quit rents arising to the King in said colony. Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) I, p. 233. King's Warrant Book XII, p. 137.
June 14. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for payment to the executors of Joseph Ashe, gent., as the surviving patentee in the office of Surveyor of the Navigation Act (which office was granted 1660–1, Feb. 20, to Sir John Shaw, kt., since deceased and said Ashe also now lately deceased) of all the arrears grown due up to the time of the death of said Ashe on the fees of 100l. per an. and 500l. per an. granted to them with said office: the said moneys to be nevertheless subject to the trusts declared in a deed dated 1661, July 1, by said Ashe or by the last will of said Sir John Shaw. King's Warrant Book XII, pp. 129–31.
Further, by a great seal dated 1669, July 26, Charles II granted to Robert Townsend, gent., the office of Collector Inwards, London port, with the annuity or yearly rent of 466l. 13s. 4d. in reversion of said Sir John Shaw, then in the said office; and by a great seal dated 1675, July 9, granted to John Shaw, esq. (now Sir John Shaw, bart.), and Charles Shaw, esq., sons of the said Sir John Shaw, senr., the same office of Collector Inwards, London port, with the like annuity or yearly rent in reversion of said Sir John Shaw, senr., and of said Townsend. It is hereby to be ordered that all sums grown due thereon to said Townsend up to the present or to grow due hereafter be paid to said Townsend subject nevertheless to the trusts declared by said Townsend in a deed dated 1669–70, Feb. 15, or by the will of said Sir John Shaw, senr. From the death or surrender of said Townsend the said annuity is hereby to be paid to said Sir John Shaw, junr., and his brother, Charles Shaw, or the survivor of them as by the said patent of 1675, July 9.
Same to same for a same for the payment similarly to John Crispe, Thomas Crispe and Sir Nicholas Crispe, bart., of the arrears incurred up to the present on the annuity, annual fee or pension of 276l. 13s. 4d. for the office of Collector Outwards, London port, as granted 1665, Oct. 30, to said John, Thomas and Nicholas (now Sir Nicholas) in reversion of Sir John Wolstenholme, who was then in said office and is since dead: and likewise for the payment of said annuity or fee in future to them: but subject to the trusts declared by them in a deed dated 1665, Dec. 1, and by the will of Sir Nicholas Crispe, deceased. Ibid, p. 132.
Same to same for a same for the payment similarly to John Backwell of the arrears up to the present or that shall hereafter fall due on the annuities or yearly rents or sums of 55l. and 200l. for the office of Comptroller of Great and Petty Customs, London port, granted to him 1671, April 1; but subject to the trusts declared by him in a deed dated 1679, April 14. Ibid, p. 133.
Same to same for a same for a grant to John Evelyn and Mary his wife (as executrix of Sir Richard Browne) of the full sum of 6,000l. to their own use without account: there being a greater sum due to them upon the account of the entertainment and extraordinaries of the said Browne as Resident for Charles I with the French King. The said 6,000l. is hereby to be paid out of ipsum or debt charged upon William Prettiman, Remembrancer of First Fruits and Estalled Tenths on his account of that revenue up to 1686, Christmas, as stated by Brooke Bridges, one of the Auditors of Imprests. Power is hereby to be given to the said John and Mary Evelyn to sue for and recover said 6,000l. from said Prettiman and to give acquittances for same etc. Ibid, pp. 134–5.
June 14. Royal warrant to the Attorney General for a privy seal to discharge the fee of 1,095l. due from Sir Thomas Stanley of Alderley, co. Chester, for the baronetcy conferred on his grandfather, Sir Thomas Stanley, deceased, by Charles II. (For the Treasury warrant for discharge see infra under date 1677–8, Mar. 1. This warrant quotes the privy seal as dated 1687, Sept. 30.) King's Warrant Book XII, p. 135.
Same to Edward Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, to pay 60l. per an. to John Warner, whom the King has appointed to be master of the Barges loco Daniell Hill, deceased: same to be payable quarterly as from Lady day last during pleasure. Ibid.
Same to same to pay 40l. per an. to Samuel Akeroyde, whom the King has appointed one of his musicians in ordinary loco John Twiss, deceased: same to be payable quarterly as from Lady day last during pleasure. Ibid, p. 136.
Royal sign manual for 1,382l. 10s. 0d. to Henry Guy for secret service, without account: to be issued on the 20,000l. privy seal dormant of May 31 last. (Money warrant dated June 14 hereon. Money order dated June 16 hereon.) Ibid, p. 136. Money Book VIII, p. 163. Order Book II, p. 64.
Money warrant for 1,500l. to William Thomas, esq., Paymaster of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, as imprest for last Lady day quarter's allowance for said Band: as by a bill signed by Francis Villiers, esq., Lieutenant of said Band. (Money order dated June 15 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 162. Order Book II, p. 63.
Same for 182l. 10s. 0d. to Henry, Duke of Norfolk, for one year to 1685, Christmas, on his fee of 10s. a day as Governor and Captain of Windsor Castle: from which said date the payment of the said fee is put upon the establishment of the Forces. Money Book VIII, p. 162.
Treasury order confirming the late Treasurer Rochester's warrant of Dec. 13 last, supra, p. 1062, for payment of the arrears of the Tangier officers, soldiers, gunners, carpenters and others. But whereas by the 6th article of the said warrant payment is only to be made to such as shall personally appear or to the relatives of those who are dead, it is now the King's pleasure (on consideration of a late address from the Colonels and Captains of the respective regiments and Troops of the said Garrison of Tangier) that the pay of the noncommission officers and soldiers of each Company and Troop be made good to the Captains of each thereof according to the muster rolls. A certificate of your payments in accordance herewith is to be made to us, the Treasury Lords. Ibid, pp. 170–1.
June 14. Treasury order for the execution of a money order of 1680, June 30, ut supra, Calendar of Treasury Books, Vol. VI, p. 595, for 55l. to John Langley. Order Book II, p. 63.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the branches of the revenue directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer, viz. Disposition Book VI, pp. 69–70, 71.
l. s. d.
Out of the Customs.
to the Treasurer of the Navy on account of [the Navy's] 400,000l. for the year beginning 1686, Lady day 7,000 0 0
to ditto for Mr. Croon, Judge Advocate [of the Fleet] 182 10 0
to Capt. Trevanion for himself and the Company of the Saudades 330 15 11
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [on the Ordnance Office's] ordinary 2,000 0 0
to the Privy Purse 1,000 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 1,000 0 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 4,000 0 0
to Sir Jno. Chichly for half a year 400 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 7,000 0 0
to the Cofferer of the Household to clear the [Household's] quarter ending Lady day last 2,435 1 5
to the Serjeants at Arms to Lady day last 803 0 0
to Mr. Du Puy for one year 200 0 0
to the Paymaster of the Works towards the arrear for the Volary buildings at Whitehall 200 0 0
Out of Hearthmoney.
to the Treasurer of the Chamber to clear the travelling charges of last summer 1,239 1 6
to me [Guy] for secret service (232l. 10s. 0d. and 150l.) 382 10 0
(Henry Guy, dated same, to the Customs Cashier, enclosing the paper of the disposition of the Customs cash for the present week; said paper comprising the above eight Customs items [payable out of the Exchequer], together with the following item [payable direct out of the Customs Office on tallies], viz. 1,000l. for tallies on the Customs.)
(Same, dated same, to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney, enclosing the like paper of disposition of the cash of those branches of the revenue; said paper including for the Hearthmoney only the above two Hearthmoney items: and for the Excise the above five Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer], together with the following item [payable direct out of the Excise Office on tallies], viz. 1,000l. for tallies on the Excise, excepting the bankers' tallies.)
(Same, dated June 17, to Mr. Griffin [Treasurer of the Chamber] to apply as follows the abovesaid 1,239l. 1s. 6d., viz. 739l. 1s. 6d. thereof to complete the travelling charges of the last summer; 251l. 5s. 0d. to the Pensionary Yeomen of the Guard due to them at Christmas, 1686; and the remainder towards satisfying other extraordinary warrants in your office.)
June 14. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue the 55l. ut supra, p. 1406, to John Langley out of Hearthmoney remaining undisposed in the Exchequer. Disposition Book VI, p. 69.
Same to Visct. Preston [Master of the Great Wardrobe] to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Sir William Gostlin, praying payment of 1,205l. 3s. 3d. for fringes etc. by him furnished into the Great Wardrobe. You are to certify for what uses the said goods were delivered and under what prices. Ibid, p. 69. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 126.
Same to Mr. Wolseley, enclosing papers [missing] relating to several underwoods to be felled in Dean Forest. Return same with an estimate of the value of said underwoods. Ibid, p. 127.
Windsor Castle. Same to the Customs Commissioners. The Treasury Lords have signed a warrant for the principal officers of the Mint and Mr. Duncombe to see the silver, gold etc. which belongs to his Majesty for his tenth part of same on board the James and Mary. When this warrant is delivered your officers who are on board securing that treasure are to be taken off. Ibid, p. 126.
Windsor Castle. Treasury reference to Richard Graham and Phillip Burton of the petition of John Potter to the King, shewing that in Michaelmas term, 1679, an information was exhibited against John Platt, James Sheene, Thomas Shewell and the petitioner for a conspiracy or misdemeanour prosecuted by Seath Garrett "and was thereupon fined the sum of 500 marks"; petitioner being wholly ignorant of the crime and having been long a prisoner in the King's Bench prays for remission of said fine. Reference Book V. p. 94.
Same to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Geo. Shott for payment of 44l. 4s. 10d. for a quantity of white oakam (ocam) which in 1671 he delivered into the stores at Deptford; petitioner being reduced to a low condition and not able to subsist without payment of the said money. Ibid, p. 96.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Tho. Carew to the King, shewing that he is bound in 40l. to prosecute one Tho. Collison of Lincolnshire for speaking seditious words against the King, about which petitioner has already been at great charges at one assizes: therefore praying an allowance for said charges or that said recognizance may be taken off the file. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Hewer of the petition of Barbara Nolden, widow of Ernestus Nolden, late master carpenter at Tangier, shewing that by Lord Dartmouth's warrant her husband was to be allowed 5s. a day, but Mr. Hewer will only pay her after the rate of 3s. a day: therefore prays to be paid according to said warrant. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Sergt. Tho. Gardner, shewing that there are divers sums of money due to his wife for washing officers' linen at Tangier, "as appears by bills entered in Mr. Hewer's office," but Hewer refuses to pay same without the original bills; but petitioner being commanded into the West his clothes with the said bills were taken by the rebels: therefore prays an order for payment of said money. Ibid, p, 97.
June 14. Treasury reference to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of Francis Highems for some employment in the Excise or Hearthmoney, he having been bred to business and accompts. Reference Book V, p. 97.
Same to the Attorney or Solicitor General of the petition of Adam Colclough, offering an expedient for the better regulation of levying his Majesty's casual revenue within the counties of Middlesex and Surrey and for discovery of how far the inferior officers therein concerned do defraud the King and oppress the subject. Ibid, p. 98.
Same to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of Hen. Taylor, distiller, praying for the vacant place of brandy taster in the Custom House, London port, for his son; "having been a sufferer for his loyalty." Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Warden, the Master Worker and the Comptroller of the Mint and to Charles Duncombe, esq., to repair to the ship James and Mary, Capt. Phipps commander, now lying near Deptford, and to weigh all the gold, silver, and other treasure taken up out of the sea near Hispaniola and brought home on the said ship; and to demand and receive for his Majesty's use one full tenth part thereof in specie and to convey the said tenth part to the Mint and there to secure same for the King till further order. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 95.
Same to the King's Remembrancer for a constat or particular of the farm called Heywoods Farm and the other lands of John Ayloffe, late attainted of high treason, as found by the last inquisition taken: all with a view to a grant thereof to Thomas Arundell, esq. Ibid.
[?] Entry of [the Treasury Lords' signature of] the docquet of an in custodiam lease under the Exchequer seal to Owen Blower of several lands and tenements of Thomas Alloway, outlaw, in co. Bucks; at the rent of 5s. 4d. per an. and fine of 10s. 8d. Ibid, p. 96.
[?] Same of same of a same to Samuel Keck, gent., of several lands and tenements of Robert Cage, esq., outlaw, in co. Kent: at the rent of 6s. 8d. and fine of 13s. 4d. Ibid.
[?] Same of same of a same to William Pleahill of divers lands and tenements of Robert Cage, esq., outlaw, in co. Lincoln: at the rent of 15s. 4d. per an. and fine of 30s. 8d. Ibid.
June 14. Henry Guy to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, enclosing the petition [missing] of Francis Sarsfeild, with the account [missing] annexed thereto. If true, you are to give allowance thereof or otherwise to report your opinion. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 37.
June 14.
Windsor Castle.
Treasury reference to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of John Lund, praying for remission of his fine of 400l. for barratry, the same being only a malicious prosecution: said petition being referred from the King to the Treasury Lords May 24 ult. Reference Book V, p. 105.
June 16. Treasury order for the execution of a warrant of 1685, Nov. 12, ut supra, p. 413, for Edward Randolph's salary of 100l. per an. as collector, surveyor and searcher of his Majesty's duties in the several Colonies of New England. Money Book VIII, p. 163.
Money warrant for 455l. to Charles, Visct. Lansdowne, for one quarter to 1686, Aug. 11, on his ordinary of 5l. a day as Envoy Extraordinary to Spain. (Money order dated June 17 hereon.) Ibid, p. 163. Order Book II, p. 65.
Same for 273l. to Sir George Etheridge ("whom his Majesty hath thought fit to employ in his service in Germany"): same being for one quarter to Feb. 26 last on his same of 3l. a day. (Money order dated June 17 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 164. Order Book II, p. 65.
Same for 455l. to Bevill Skelton for one quarter, Jan. 15 last to April 16 last, on his same of 5l. a day as Envoy Extraordinary to France; his first quarter by way of advance having been satisfied him on Jan. 15 last. Money Book VIII, pp. 164–5. Order Book II, p. 65.
Appending: certificate, dated 1686, Nov. 2, by Secretary Sunderland of said Skelton's kissing the King's hand 1686, Oct. 17, in order to his departure on said employment. (Money order dated June 17 hereon.)
Same for 455l. to Sir Ignatius White, bart., Marquis of Albyville in the Roman Empire, for one quarter, Feb. 5 last to May 7 last, on his like ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the States General of the United Provinces: his first quarter thereon having been satisfied him by way of advance to Feb. 5 last. Money Book VIII, pp. 165–6. Order Book II, p. 65.
Appending: certificate, dated 1686, Dec. 26, by Secretary the Earl of Middleton of the said White's taking leave of the King 1686, Nov. 7, in order to his going upon the said service. (Money order dated June 17 hereon.)
Same for 200l. to Lawrence Du Puy and James Du Puy, his son, for two years to 1686, Dec. 1, on their fee of 100l. per an. as Keepers of the Pall Mall. Money Book VIII, p. 166.
Same for 227l. 10s. 0d. to Sir Richard Bulstrode, kt., for one quarter to 1687, April 13, on his ordinary of 50s. per day as Resident with the Governor of the Spanish Netherlands. (Money order dated June 17 hereon.) Ibid, p. 166. Order Book II, p. 64.
Same for 455l. to Sir Gabriell Sylvius for one quarter to Feb. 25 last on his same of 5l. a day as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Denmark. (Money order dated June 18 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 167. Order Book II, p. 66.
Same for 273l. to Sir Peter Wyche for a quarter to April 10 last on his same of 3l. a day as Resident with the Hanse Towns. (Money order dated June 20 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 167. Order Book II, p. 67.
Same for 455l. to Charles Scarborough, esq., for one quarter to Mar. 14 last on his same of 5l. a day as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Portugal. (Money order dated June 20 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 167. Order Book II, p. 66.
June 16. Money warrant for 75l. 5s. 7½d. each to the following as the eight Serjeants at Arms in Ordinary "sworn and admitted to attend his Majesty's royal person," being for three quarters to Lady day last on their fee of 3s. a day and board wages allowance of 2s. 6d. a day, viz. Thomas Payne, esq., Sir Roger Harsnett, kt., George Smith, Thomas Charnock, Richard Shoreditch, Edmund Williamson, John Topham and Orlando Fitz Symonds, esqrs. Money Book VIII, p. 168.
Same for 91l. to John Robinson for one quarter, 1685, May 11, to Aug. 10, on his ordinary of 20s. a day for his employment in his Majesty's service in Sweden (as his Majesty's Agent in the Court of Sweden). (Money order dated June 20 hereon.) Ibid, p. 169. Order Book II, p. 66.
Same for 47l. 4s. 2d. to Hugh, Lord Clifford, for one year to Lady day last on his fee as Clerk of the Pipe; and likewise for 60l. for the same year on the allowance formerly made at the Exchequer to the Clerk of the Pipe for drawing down and charging the several convictions, rents and seizures of Recusants. (Money order dated June 28 for said 60l. hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 169. Order Book II, p. 69.
Henry Guy to the Solicitor General to report on the enclosed papers [missing] your opinion whether the persons therein named may by law be taken into custody as is desired by the Customs Commissioners. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 122.
Appending: note only of said papers, viz. the Customs Commissioners' report of May 28 last concerning tobacco seized in Epping Forest: and the affidavits of Jeremy Wood, Richard Bottham, John Woodward and William Woodward relating to the said business.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests to examine the enclosed bundle of papers [missing] relating to the accounts of his Majesty's Stables and to prepare a state thereof for declaration. Ibid, pp. 126–7.
Appending: note only of said papers, viz.: Sir William Villiers's imprest certificate for 5,000l. out of the Exchequer for the Stables: a copy of said Villiers's privy seal: bills of the following being in the majority of the cases for the year 1685, Christmas, to 1686, Christmas, viz. Samuell Awberry, coachmaker; Tho. Brigham, coachmaker; John Bignell, saddler; Edward Barradell, tailor; Susan Ball for buttons; Tho. Buckle, bitmaker; Jam. Beckett for carrying six horses to Paris from Christmas, 1685, to Christmas, 1686; Richard Cheslyn, founder; the coachmen and grooms' bills; Peter du Tresnoy, fringe and rein maker; Henry Dennis, glassman; William Francis, silversmith; Cha. Furnace, saddler; Gabriell Glassop; William Gladwyn, beltmaker; Henry Griffin; Tho. Hawgood, cutler; John Hedgbolt, glassman; huntsmen and hunting farriers; Peter Hall, painter; Thomas Morley; William Nicholls, mercer; Tho. Pudsey and Jam. Beckett; Jam. Pooley, embroiderer; Tho. Price,. woollen draper; Richd. Parslow, postillion; Henry Robins, laceman; Nicho. Spalding, harnessmaker; Isaac Taylor, glassman; Sir William Villiers's bill from 1685, June 24, to 1686, Dec. 25; Richard Wellar, whipmaker; Benj. Wood, laceman; Sir Edward Wyseman, mercer.
June 16. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to send an officer to the Prince of Denmark's lodgings in the Cockpit to visit his goods in order to their transport to Denmark, Customs free. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 127.
Same to Mr. Cheeke. The Treasury Lords desire to speak with you upon your petition lately presented to the King. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to report concerning the 13 packets of lace belonging to Peter Dauphin and seized by Cha. Wells: as by the enclosed paper [missing]. Ibid, p. 128.
Same to Major General Werden, the Cofferer of the Household, Sir Jno. Werden, Sir Benj. Bathurst, Sir Nicho. Butler and Mr. Graham to consider the enclosed report [missing] of Mr. Aldworth's and the papers annexed [missing] concerning the debt owing upon bond by the King to the executors of Alderman Francis Meynell. You are to certify what application was at any time made to you for payment of principal or interest: together with your opinion on the whole matter. Ibid.
Treasury reference to Mr. Thomas, Receiver and Paymaster of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, of the petition of Geo. Farrington, shewing that there is due to him from the late King to 1684, Christmas, 531l. 3s. 4d., but the abovesaid Mr. Thomas "doth say the Exchequer hath given me 75l. too much, which moneys Mr. Thomas has received and is remaining in his hands and denies payment without an order": therefore praying payment of his money, "what is so given." Reference Book V, p. 95.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Richd. Sheldon, shewing that he was given the place of surveyor, waiter and searcher at York, was lately removed to Hull, but has some concerns in London and desires the first vacant landwaiter's place there. Ibid, p. 96.
Same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Sir Tho. Duppa, shewing that as subcollector of the Tenths of the clergy for the diocese of Exeter he employed one Philip Atherton to receive and return same to London; that Atherton paid 350l. thereof to one Butler, a reputed merchant [a merchant of repute] in Exeter to be by him paid in London, but Butler failing, petitioner procured an extent and seized several of his goods, but one Bogan, a merchant, claimed title to them by virtue of a bill of sale: therefore petitioner prays to be allowed said 350l. in his account, he having used his utmost endeavours to secure same. Ibid, p. 97.
Same to Mr. Hewer of the petition of Mary Bennett and several others, praying speedy payment of 828l. 16s. 8¾d. due to them from the Office of Ordnance for money disbursed and stores delivered for the use of the late garrison of Tangier; petitioners being reduced to extreme necessity. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to [Mr. John Fisher,] the Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands, for ratal of a particular of the tithes of Hooton Pagnell, Clayton, Frickley and Shippons, co. Yorks, with a view to a lease thereof to Ann Byerley and Ann Byerley, her daughter, administratrix of Richard Hutton, deceased, viz. for 31 years from Lady day last on the like terms as in the lease intended to Richard Hutton, esq. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, pp. 96–7.
Prefixing: (a) note of said petition from said Byerleys, ut supra, p. 1331. (b) Report, dated May 3 last, by said John Fisher on said petition. Hutton surrendered his nine years' interest 1683, Nov. 22, with a view to a fresh lease, but died before the perfecting thereof; whereby petitioners, his administratrix, are deprived of legal interest therein. They have paid the rents to Lady day last. A lease may be reasonably granted them on the terms intended to Hutton, who was a great sufferer for his loyalty, and his father slain in the service of Charles I.
June 16. The Treasury Lords to the [Earl of Tyrconnel,] Lord Deputy of Ireland. By royal letter of 1686, May 11, the King directed the Earl of Clarendon, then Lord Lieutenant, to cause 1,354l. 1s. 10d. to be returned to England (together with the exchange allowance thereon not exceeding 10 per cent.) as in satisfaction of the like sum expended here [in London] in refitting and repairing several quantities of repairable arms brought over from Ireland; which money the officers of the [English] Ordnance want in order to supply the use that money is intended for. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 37.
You are to give effectual order for the remittance of this sum.
June 17. Henry Guy to Sir Richard Haddock and partners [Navy Commissioners] to assign to Capt. Showell the 234l. 5s. 8d. directed to be issued to him at the Navy Office or to shew reason why not. Disposition Book VI, p. 71.
Treasury reference to Edwd. Griffin [Treasurer of the Chamber] of the petition of Eliz. Banister, shewing that James Banister, one of the late King's violins, was indebted 17l. 1s. 7d. to petitioner's husband with almost two years' interest; therefore praying that the arrear of 30l. owing to said James Banister in the Treasurer of the Chamber's Office may be stopped till said debt be paid, petitioner being in want of common sub[si]stence. Reference Book V, p. 100.
Henry Guy to the Solicitor General to consider the enclosed draft [missing] of a Commission for licensing Hackney Coaches and of Instructions to be observed by the Commissioners thereof. Return it with such alterations and additions as you think fit. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 128.
Same to the Excise Commissioners to order the officers under you to make out a state of an account of what has been paid to the bankers et al. for their perpetual interest on the Hereditary Excise since his [present] Majesty's accession; "as also in what method and proportions it was paid in the reign of his late Majesty." (The like letter to the Auditor of the Receipt.) Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Chancellor. We deputed George Morley to attend in the Alienation Office (Office of Compositions on Alienations) [as a Master in Chancery] to take the oaths of the King's subjects and to sign the Writs of Covenant and Writs of Entre, ut supra, p. 1344. It is necessary for his better qualification that he should be admitted "as one of the Masters in Chancery only to perform this service." We are informed you make some doubt of giving him that character. We send this to acquaint you that in constituting this deputy we have proceeded according to the constant usage that hath been practised time out of mind and conformable to that power which, as we conceive, doth belong to us [as Farmers of the Alienation Office]. To satisfy you we enclose you a copy of the like deputation made 50 years since by the then Bishop of London and Lord Treasurer, and the Lord Cottington, then Chancellor of the Exchequer. Another was signed by the Earl of Southampton, Lord Treasurer, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1660. A third was signed by the Duke of Albemarle and the other Treasury Lords in 1668, and we believe no instance can be given to the contrary. As to the right of the King, it is an office which concerns the revenue; we are farmers thereof by patent under the great seal and the enabling Morley to administer oaths only for the better ascertaining that revenue is a matter wherein the revenue is concerned. We therefore hope you will cause him to be made one of the Masters of Chancery to attend in the said Office only. Ibid, pp. 129–30.
June 18. Henry Guy to Visct. Falkland [Treasurer of the Navy] to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of officers of the Mary yacht, praying payment of their arrear of wages. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 129.
Same to the Attorney and Solictor General to report on the enclosed [paper, missing, of] considerations for the settling of the business relating to the pedlars etc. Ibid.
Treasury reference to Mr. Ange of the petition of John Nash, esq., shewing that he obtained a privy seal for one moiety of all penalties incurred by Dissenters upon the writ de excommunicato capiendo in Newcastle-on-Tyne and Northumberland and Durham and that a great number of writs [have issued] of which no returns have been made; therefore praying that the sheriffs may be called to account. Reference Book V, p. 98.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Hen. Bridg for discharge of a fine of 50l. set on him for concealing prohibited goods, he having been a prisoner three years for said fine and being a real object of pity. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Jo[h]n Radcliff, shewing that Tho. Ellis, a King's waiter, London port, is willing to surrender to petitioner; therefore petitioner prays a grant thereof for himself and his son Francis. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Fillingham et al. of the petition of Tho. Marden, Receiver for co. Somerset of the last Eighteen Months' and Six Months' Assessments; shewing that he paid to Serjeant Ramsey, one of the Agents for Arrears of Taxes, 100l., which was paid into the Exchequer; that afterwards he paid another 100l. to said Ramsey, who presently thereafter died without having paid it in, but in order to avoid process petitioner paid it over again: therefore prays to be reimbursed same out of the money now due to said Serjt. Ramsey out of the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 99.
June 18. Treasury reference to Mr. Fillingham et al. of the petition of Robt. Smith and Richd. Hole, shewing that they obtained a warrant from Treasurer Rochester to the sheriff of Somerset to pay them 63l. 3s. 6½d. out of the profits of his bailiwick, being so much expended for his Majesty's service: that upon making up said sheriff's accounts it appears that there are other charges upon the profits of that county and amounting to near as much as the sheriff's whole debit to the King; therefore pray payment of their said sum some other way. Reference Book V, p. 99.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Nathanll. Reading, shewing that he has been at great expense in prosecuting Geo. Holgate, Tho. Sparkes and divers other inhabitants of the manor of Epworth for seditious words: therefore prays a grant of the fines which have or shall be imposed on "the said rioters." Ibid.
Same to Mr. Fisher [Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands] of the petition of Jo[h]n Arundell, esq., for the liberty of hunting etc. in the manors of Tywarnhaile and Moresk, parcel of the Duchy of Cornwall, the same lying near his dwelling at Trerice in Cornwall. Ibid, p. 100.
Same to Sir Christopher Wrenn of the petition of Sir Edwd. Hales, shewing that the house in the Tower wherein Mr. Cheek did live is very much out of repair and cannot be inhabited till it be repaired; therefore praying for same to be repaired. Ibid, p. 105.
Same to Mr. Chiffinch of the petition of Chris. Rowe, praying payment of 25l. 4s. 0d. owing and in arrear to him for his service in keeping and taking care of the herons at Chieveley Park for the late King's recreation: said petition being referred from the King on May 7 last to the Treasury. Ibid.