Entry Book: May 1688, 10-20

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May 1688, 10-20

May 10. Treasury reference to Mr. Hewer of the petition of Jo[h]n Dobbs, [black]smith, praying payment of 84l. 11s. 0d., due to him for works on the mole at Tangier, as appears by Mr. Standford's certificate; petitioner being, by omission, left out of the roll. Reference Book V, p. 256.
Same to same of the petition of Mary Low, widow, praying payment of her [late] husband's arrears for his service in Tangier according to the muster rolls. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Brent of the petition of Geo. Long, praying a reference to said Brent as to the charges fit to be paid to Mris. Tooker by former order [and] that on payment [thereof] petitioner may have his lease of a coal mine on his own copyhold. Ibid.
Same to William Hewer of the petition of Isaac Harris, shewing that he had a reference to Hewer on a former petition for 20l. 16s. 0d. for work done and moneys lent to Edwd. Jones and Geo. Biggnall at Tangier, "they belonging to Capt. Langston's Troop"; and Hewer reported thereon that he had paid 8l. of the money, but petitioner says it is not so, but the 8l. which he received was owed him by Capt. Langston and was paid upon his, said Langston's, account. Therefore petitioner prays payment of said 20l. 16s. 0d. without delay, for the relief of him and his poor family; he being a prisoner. Ibid, p. 257.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer for a writ of diem clausit extremum against the estate, real and personal, of Sir Henry Brabant, kt., deceased, on the bonds, debts and arrears as follows, in order to the recovery thereof: the said Brabant having by bond dated 1665, August 31, become bound with others to the late King in 4,700l. for payment of 2,350l. at Lady day, 1668, for the farm rent of the Excise of co. Durham and Newcastleon-Tyne; and by another bond of same date and with the same persons, become similarly bound in 2,350l. for payment of 1,175l. at Midsummer, 1668, for the rent of said farm: it appearing from the Excise Commissioners [Cashier's] account, 1683, June 24, to 1684, June 24, that the sum of 1,572l. 2s. 9d. is set in super upon said Brabant as owing from him in part of said farm rent: and further it appears that as collector of Sunderland he was, on the 23rd Nov., 1683–4, in arrear 140l. 11s. 9½d. to the King thereupon: all which debts are in great danger to be lost, the said Brabant being lately dead. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 313.
Same to James Hoare, Comptroller of the Mint, to repair to the ship Elizabeth, Capt. Thomas Baker commander, which is now arrived with the remainder of the treasure taken up by her at Hispaniola (whereof a previous portion was brought home in the Richard and Sarah, ut supra, p. 1868); and to receive thereof for the King a tenth part from said Baker, and to bring the same into the Mint for the King's use, and to give an account thereof. But as it appears that said Baker has brought with him a certificate from Col. Hender Moles worth, then Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, acknowledging the receipt by said Molesworth of 629 ounces of silver in pieces of eight, broken and whole, as for the King's tenth of such treasure brought into that [Jamaica] harbour, the said Hoare is hereby (in accordance with the King's promise, ut supra, ibid.) to allow to the owners of the Elizabeth a moiety of what was received out of the Richard and Sarah as above, "according to his Majesty's agreement with Mr. Ford and the rest of the persons concerned in the said ship Elizabeth." Ibid, p. 315.
May 10. Treasury reference to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, of the petition of Edward Corker, shewing that for three years past he has been employed in the management of the King's private revenue in Ireland, "which is very intricate and tedious," and that in satisfaction thereof he has received only 150l. for himself and clerks: therefore prays a reference to the Irish Revenue Commissioners and for some certain allowance for the future. Out Letters (Ireland) V. p. 107.
May 12. Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of James Smith, praying for the place of customer at Chichester which is likely to fall vacant. Reference Book V, p. 256.
Same to the Attorney General (on reference from the King) of the petition of Charles Banson, gent., a General Surveyor of the Excise, praying to be discharged from a bond, the condition whereof was performed long since. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Frowde of the petition of David Jones; petitioner shewing that he was deputed Postmaster of the town of Shrewsbury and from thence conveyed packages to several adjacent towns, by which means he was forced to employ others to disperse the letters, who received 70l. and upwards and are since proved insolvent; and petitioner being dismissed of his employment his wife and five children are reduced to hard shifts: therefore prays that the said sum may be remitted "or otherwise he must suffer imprisonment." Ibid, p. 257.
Same to Mr. Hewer of the petition of [several late] artificers [at] Tangier, praying payment of several sums of money remaining due to them for their services there: to preserve them from ruin. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Math. Plowman and William Wallis, showing that they were employed for issuing oats and beans to the Horse at Tangier for eight months without any payment of salary for same: therefore pray 100l. each for their pains therein. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Jo[h]n Thomas, shewing that being bound from the Barbados in the Speedwell the cargo of said ship was lost to the ruin of petitioner and his family: therefore prays a tidewaiter's place. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Joyce Buckeridg, shewing that she was sentenced to corporal punishment and absconded to avoid same and thereupon the forfeited recognizances of her sureties were levied: that the King has pardoned her offence and said corporal punishment: therefore prays that her sureties may be discharged. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Brent of the petition of Doro. Tooker, shewing that her late husband in 1673 had a grant of some coal mines in Plummers Close, co. Somerset, the lands containing said mines being Crown land and in lease to one Long, who is endeavouring to renew a lease of the mines: therefore petitioner prays that no such lease may be granted and that she may be continued in possession of the mines. Ibid.
May 14. Henry Guy [to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton] to advance 20l. to Giles Dowle to go on with the trial against Mr. Spiller for planting tobacco. Disposition Book VI, p. 189.
Same to Visct. Preston [Master of the Great Wardrobe] to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Sarah Mawgridg, relict of John Mawgridg, late Drum Major General to the King. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 369.
Same to the Navy Commissioners, enclosing an estimate (received by the Treasury Lords from the Navy Treasurer) of the charge of transporting several soldiers to Scotland and of bringing others back from thence: also a memorandum by which latter the Treasury Lords observe that the soldiers to be transported are only [the] Scots and fall short by 614 men of the number in the said estimate. You are to regulate "your estimate" according to the said memorandum. Ibid.
Appending: said memorandum. Instead of the Battalion of Scots Guards and Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Foot designed to be transported from Scotland there comes only the Scots Guards, consisting of 640 private soldiers, 24 corporals, 17 serjeants, 16 drummers, 4 hoboys, 1 marshal and 24 commission officers, or 726 in all: which is 614 short of the estimate.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Mary Collins, widow, referred ut supra, p. 1253. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Bathurst. The Treasury Lords will on Thursday next hear you on your caveat against a grant of the manor or forest of Arkingarthdale. Ibid, p. 370.
Same to Mrs. Tonkes. You have lately petitioned for a stop of the pension payable to your brother Nicholas Yates till the difference between him and you be decided. He has since acquainted the Treasury Lords that he is ready and has offered to allow you 20l. per an. for life out of said pension pursuant to my Lords' order; but that you refused same and preferred another bill in Chancery against him. If you still refuse to accept this allowance my Lords will no longer stop the pension. Ibid.
Same to Sir Robert Howard, Auditor of the Receipt. The Treasury Lords have signed two orders for [in all] 2,600l. to the Cardinal D'Estre [Este], but an authority is not yet come from the Cardinal to any person to receive same. As it is very necessary for the King's service that the money be forthwith paid, the Tellers are to pay it (after deduction of fees) to the Marquis Cattaneo, Envoy from the Duke of Modena, who is designed to have authority to receive the same. This authority is sent for and as soon as it arrives it shall be sent to the Tellers. Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to Mr. Bacon, the auditor of Virginia. We have received information that the ship Society of Bristol, laden with negroes and elephants' teeth from the Guinea Coast, has been seized and condemned in Virginia for trading contrary to the Royal Africa Company's charter, and that the negroes and elephants' teeth have been sold on the King's behalf. You are to return us a particular account of said ship and her lading so that we may signify to you the King's pleasure as to the disposal of his Majesty's part thereof. Ibid, p. 371. Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) I, p. 295.
May 14. Treasury reference to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney of the petition of William Tayleur for a surveyor's place in any of the ten divisions [of Excise], he having served 20 years in the Excise and was dismissed two years since without anything laid to his charge and to his utter ruin. Reference Book V, p. 258.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of Mr. East's petition and other papers relating to the manor of Staughton Magna. The referees are to report what allowance has formerly been made to petitioner. Ibid, p. 259.
Same to same of the petition of Lau Park and Elizabeth his wife, shewing that Dame Eliz. Burnet was seized in fee of divers messuages in co. Yorks and did demise same in reversion to petitioner's wife; that Sir Robt. Peyton married the daughter of said Burnet and possessed himself of the greatest part of her estate and also of the said messuages and in lieu thereof prevailed with petitioner's wife to accept 20l. per an.: that all the estate of the said Peyton being seized into the King's hand the said rent has not since been paid: therefore prays payment of said rent and the arrears thereof, or else [for a grant of] the said messuage[s]. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Hewer of the petition of William Blanshaw for payment of the arrears due to him, he having served 3½ years in the garrison of Tangier. Ibid.
Same to Charles Toll, Charles Twitty, William Lowndes and Tho. Townsend of the petition of John Bercroft, serjeant-at-arms to the late King, for payment of 100l. 7s. 6d. due to him on two registered orders for one year to Lady day, 1667, on his fee and one year to Christmas, 1665, on his board wages. Ibid, p. 260.
Same to the Attorney General of the petition of William Dike, shewing that Charles II granted to the Earl of Carlingford, Sir Edwd. Green and petitioner certain lands in co. Cumberland found by inquisition to be derelict and overflowed by the sea, under a rental of a fourth of the profits after recovery thereof, which recovery was to be made within five years; that petitioner being the surviving lessee was discouraged to go on, fearing his lease would be avoided and therefore the grant lapsed: therefore now prays a new lease under the like covenants, but with an enlargement of the time limited for recovery. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to William Lacy, woodward of his Majesty's forest of East Beare, alias South Beare, in co. Southampton, to fell sufficient decayed trees in said forest to raise 150l. and to pay said sum to Samuell Ely to defray the charge of the commission lately granted for perambulating said forest, which is now executing. An account hereof is to be entered before the auditor for co. Southampton before the end of next Michaelmas term. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 313.
May 14. Treasury warrant to Serjeant Ryley to arrest William Fotherhed of Cheriton, co. Kent, who has been a great concealer of uncustomed and prohibited goods. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 314.
Same to same to discharge out of his custody John Sheafe and John West, ordered to be arrested ut supra, p. 1815: the Customs Commissioners having moved for their enlargement. Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. The King has been petitioned by Nicholas White, a merchant of Ireland, for leave to import 300 hogsheads of Virginia leaf tobacco and 20 tons of wine, free of Customs, in consideration of the great sums he has paid [in the past] for Customs and of his great losses sustained in trade. His request cannot be granted, but as he has been a very considerable dealer and is very capable to serve the King in the revenue in Ireland you are to recommend him to the Revenue Commissioners for employment. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 109.
May 15. Three separate royal sign manuals for respectively 1,401l. 13s. 4d., 2,900l. and 547l. 4s. 8d. to Henry Guy, for secret service, without account: to be issued on the 20,000l. privy seal dormant of Mar. 22 last. (Three money warrants, dated May 15, hereon.) (Three money orders, dated May 16, hereon.) King's Warrant Book XII, p. 463. Money Book VIII, p. 446. Order Book II, p. 145.
Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal to grant to Dame Rebecca, relict and executrix of Samuel, late Bishop of Oxford (who died a few days before Lady day last, by reason whereof the profits of his temporalities due at the said Lady day ought to accrue to the King) all the said profits so due to the King and which would have accrued to said bishop if he had lived till said Lady day: all to receive to her own use without account: and with authority to her to sue for same and to give discharges etc. King's Warrant Book XII, p. 464.
Same to same for a same to release and discharge Sir William Smith and Paul Pauley, their heirs etc. from the sums amounting to 343l. 15s. 0d. which were received by said Smith for interest as follows and which were decreed to be repaid to the King, viz. on an order of loan No. 109 registered on the late wine duties, being for 5,000l., with interest, payable to John Wadlow and John Saier, since deceased, which order was afterwards transferred to the register of the Hearthmoney and 3,500l. thereof was assigned by said Wadlow to Roger Welden and by him to Paul Rawley [Pawley]: and likewise an order No. 1080 registered on the Hearthmoney for 271l. 2s. 6d., with interest, payable to said Paul Pawley: and likewise an order No. 1081 on the same register for 116l. 3s. 10d., with interest, payable to John Barnet and by him assigned to said Pawley: as to all which orders a bill was lately exhibited in the Exchequer by Sir Robert Sawyer, then Attorney General, against Sir William Smith, bart., and said Paul Pawley et al. for discovering the estate of said John Wadloe, who owed great sums of money to the late King, which are still due to the present King, and it was thereupon decreed that said Smith and Pawley should be no further questioned for the said 3,500l. and 271l. 2s. 6d. or the interest thereof, the said Court being satisfied that same were assigned to Pawley for good and valuable consideration: but the Court decreed that said defendants should discharge the Crown of the said 1,500l. and 116l. 3s. 10d. and that said Smith should pay into the Exchequer 171l. 17s. 6d. and 171l. 17s. 6d. (making together 343l. 15s. 0d.) as having been received by said Smith for interest of said 1,500l. and 116l. 3s. 10d. The present release is by reason that said Smith and Pawley have (by deed dated Mar. 13 last) so released to the King said 1,500l. and 116l. 3s. 10d. and have offered a release to the Crown of 343l. 15s. 0d. (in part of the interest due to them on said 3,500l.) as in return for a discharge of the abovesaid 343l. 15s. 0d. so decreed against them as above: which offer the King is pleased to accept. Ibid, pp. 465–6.
May 15. Royal warrant to the Attorney General for a privy seal to discharge the baronetcy fee of 1,095l. due from Sir Thomas Allen of London for the baronetcy conferred on him by Charles II. (Treasury warrant, dated July 30 hereon accordingly to the Receipt.) King's Warrant Book XII, p. 467. Money Book IX, p. 52.
Same to same for a same for the like discharge of the heirs etc. of Sir Charles Rich, late of London, bart., and Sir Robert Rich of Beccles, co. Suffolk, kt., from the baronetcy fee due for the baronetcy conferred on said Sir Charles, with remainder to said Sir Robert. (The like warrant as above, dated July 30, hereon.) King's Warrant Book XII, p. 467. Money Book IX, p. 53.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal dormant for payment of the salary of 52l. per an. to William Talman as a King's waiter, London port, together with all arrears thereon. (Treasury dormant warrant dated May 28 hereon to the Customs Cashier for payment of same.) (Henry Guy, dated May 28, to the Customs Cashier, to so pay same.) King's Warrant Book XII, p. 468. Money Book VIII, p. 462. Disposition Book VI, p. 196.
Same to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Robert Brent, esq., Andrew Loder and Giles Clarke, gent., of the estates of certain rebels in the West, all as follow, viz. the moiety of the messuage or tenement and its appurtenances and of the 27 acres of arable and pasture lands in Yeard in the parish of Whitchurch Canons [Canonicorum], co. Dorset, in the tenure of Henry Chick and valued at 8l. clear by a Commission taken at Lyme Regis 1686, Mar. 26, before Gregory Alford, gent., by virtue of a commission dated 1685–6, Mar. 20: and likewise the reversion (expectant on the death of Mary Case, widow, late wife of Joseph Case, and John Osborne, alias Webber) in the other moiety of the abovesaid tenement in the tenure of said Henry Chick and valued at 8s. per an. in reversion and 8l. per an. in possession: both which moieties did belong to one Thomas Lawrence, named in the said inquisition and attainted of high treason. King's Warrant Book XII, pp. 468–79.
The reversion (expectant upon the death of Joane Jenkins) in a messuage or tenement and its appurtenances and in 60 acres of meadow and pasture in Horcomb in the parish of Broomfield, co. Somerset, in the tenure of Joan Jenkins and valued at 30l. per an. clear by an inquisition taken at Taunton 1686, April 12, before Aaron Pingry et al. by virtue of a Commission dated 1685–6, Mar. 20: which premises did belong to Robert Jenkins, attainted of treason.
The close of pasture of eight acres heretofore parcel of a field called Burnham Moor in Burnham, co. Somerset; and the three acres of pasture lying in the common fields there called the Moore; a close of three acres of arable land there; half an acre of arable land in the common field there called Cophill Field; 2½ acres of meadow land in the meadow there called Edy Mead; half an acre of meadow there in the field called Burnham Moore: which premises were valued at 5l. 8s. 0d. per an. clear by inquisition taken at Axbridge 1686, Aug. 2, before Aaron Pengry et al. by virtue of a commission dated 1685–6, Mar. 20; likewise the 4½ acres of arable land in a field called Edge Meadfield and three acres of meadow in a close called Mill Close in the common field called Burnham Moor, all lying in the parish of Burnham and valued as above at 1l. 7s. 6d. per an.; likewise the four acres of meadow in a common meadow called Langland in the parish of South Brent, co. Somerset, and valued as above at 40s. per an.; likewise the two acres of pasture in a close called Milland near a place called Whitcross in South Brent and valued as above at 20s.: which said premises were formerly the possessions of Hugh Roper, lately attainted of treason.
A close of pasture and close of arable land adjoining the churchyard in Gittisham, co. Devon; likewise the two acres of meadow called the Mill Meadow and close of pasture of two acres called the Pitt Close and the like close of 2½ acres called the Headlands in the parish of Gittisham; and the four closes of arable land commonly called Mocroft; and a close of pasture called Cobthorne in the parish of Ottery St. Mary, co. Devon: which said premises did belong to Thomas Connett, lately attainted of treason, and were valued at 10l. 0s. 8d. per an. by an inquisition taken 1686, Sept. 7, at Honiton, co. Devon, before Gregory Alford, esq.: all the abovesaid owners being seized in their demesnes as of fee of the said premises.
The tenement and two acres of arable and one acre of pasture land in Crewkerne, co. Somerset, whereof William Bennett, lately attainted of high treason, was seized for the lives of himself and Hannah his wife and same was in his occupation and was valued at 4l. per an. by inquisition taken at Chard 1686, April 7, before Aaron Pengry et al.
The term or interest which the aforesaid Thomas Lawrence had after the death of Daniel Lawrence his brother, in a tenement and 14 acres of land in Whitchurch Canons, in the tenure of said Daniel Lawrence; which premises were valued at 8l. per an. by the abovesaid inquisition at Chard, but subject to a yearly rent of 8s., payable thereout to Thomas Chafe, esq.
The interest possessed by George Biss (late attainted of high treason) in a term of 99 years determinable on the lives of him and his sons, Stephen Biss and George Biss, in a messuage or tenement and 14 acres [and] four acres of meadow and eight acres of pasture in Bower Hinton [BowerHeaton] in the parish of Martock, co. Somerset, in the tenure of said George Bisse and valued in the last mentioned inquisition at 20l. per an.: and likewise the interest of the said George Biss in the residue of a 99 years term terminable on the lives of him and William Bisse, his son, in a messuage or tenement and 17 acres of arable land, 1½ acres of meadow and five acres of pasture in BowerHeaton and in the tenure of said George Bisse the father and valued as above at 15l. per an.: the said two tenements being holden of William Strode of Barrington, co. Somerset, under a yearly rent of 46s.
The messuage or tenement in the parish of Gittisharm, co. Devon, and all other things whatsoever which Sir Thomas Putt, bart., by indenture dated 1683, Sept. 17, demised to the abovesaid Thomas Connett (otherwise called Thomas Conant) for 99 years terminable on the lives of said Thomas Connett and Richard and Joseph his sons; the same being valued at 20l. per an. in the abovesaid inquisition taken at Honiton.
And all and singular the manors, messuages, lands etc. of John Grey, William Oastler, John Bird and Henry Lawrence (all of them lately severally [convicted for high treason] committed against the Crown).
The present grant is to be to the said Brent, Loder and Clerk to the only use of them, their heirs and assigns for ever, of all the Crown's interest in the abovesaid premises, subject to the rents and services, if any, due to the Crown thereout at the time of the said treason.
And herewith also is granted to them all moneys which Andrew Loder received of Thomas Laurence under the colour of obtaining a pardon for said Lawrence, or similarly received by Simon Harcourt from George Bisse, senr., and by Giles Clerk from John Grey and by Morgan Harbin from William Oastler and by Richard Cridland from John Bird, and by William Harrison from Robert Jenkins, and by — Mumford from William Bennett, and by — Oxburgh from Hugh Roper, and by David Trym from Henry Lawrence, and by any persons from Thomas Connett.
And herewith is also granted the debts and personal estate of the abovesaid traitors.
The present grant is subject to the proviso and declaration of trust as follows, viz. the moneys paid or secured to Andrew Loder under colour of obtaining the King's pardon are to be in trust for him, the said Andrew Loder; the remainder of the real and personal estate of Thomas Lawrence is to be in trust for him the said Lawrence; the moneys received as above by Simon Harcourt are to be to him the said Harcourt; the remainder of the real and personal estate of George Bisse, senr., is to be to the said Bisse; the money received as above by Giles Clerk is to be to him the said Clerk; the remainder of the real and personal estate of said John Grey is to be to the said Grey; the money received as above by Morgan Harbin is to be to him the said Harbin; the remainder of the real and personal estate of William Oastler is to be to the said Oastler; the money received as above by Richard Cridland is to be to him the said Cridland; the remainder of the real and personal estate of said John Bird is to be to said Bird; the money received as above by William Harrison is to be to him the said William Harrison; the residue of the real and personal estate of Robert Jenkins is to be to him the said Jenkins; the money received as above by — Mumford is to be to him the said Mumford; the residue of the real and personal estate of William Bennett is to be to the said Bennett; the money received as above by — Oxburgh is to be to him the said Oxburgh; the residue of the real and personal estate of Hugh Roper is to be to the said Roper; the money received as above by David Trym is to be to him the said Trym; the residue of the real and personal estate of said Henry Lawrence is to be to the said Lawrence; the money paid as above to some person or persons by Thomas Connett is to them the said persons and in case of dispute to be distributed as the Treasury Lords shall direct; the residue of said Thomas Connett's real and personal estate is to be to the said Connett.
May 15. Money warrant for 172l. to Sir John Lytcot, kt., for a bill of extraordinaries 1686–7, Feb. 25, to 1687, Aug. 25, as follows, as his Majesty's Agent at Rome. (Money order dated May 16 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 445. Order Book II, p. 145.
Appending: said bill as allowed by Secretary the Earl of Sunderland.
l.
for mourning for my whole family (ten persons in all) and my coach for the Duchess of Modena 100
for gifts to the Pope's servants, Switzers and several Cardinals, Staffires and others according to custom here every half year 10
charities to several poor Irish, religious and others, as also poor English passengers etc. 5
for letters of all sorts to and again 40
intelligence and gazettes 7
the stationer's bill 10
£172
Treasury warrant to Charles Duncombe, Treasurer and Cashier of the Hearthmoney, to pay 20l. 12s. 0d. to John Ady and Henry Ballow, Deputy Chamberlains, for joining tallies in the Exchequer, as an allowance of 2s. per tally on joining 206 tallies now to be joined for money paid into the Exchequer on account of the Hearthmoney in the first five half years (ending at Michaelmas, 1686) of the management of the Hearthmoney by the Hearthmoney Commissioners. Money Book VIII, pp 446–7.
Same to Brooke Bridges and Thomas Done, Auditors of Imprests, to allow in account to Richard Kent as Receiver General and Cashier of Customs 217l. 10s. 5d. which by warrant of the late Treasurer Rochester and the King he paid to Henry Greene. Ibid, p. 454.
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. 189–191.
Out of the Customs. l. s. d.
to the Treasurer of the Navy [on the Navy's] weekly money "on account of 400,000l. per an. from 1686, Lady day" 7,000 0 0
to ditto for warrant officers [of the Navy on their arrears due before 1686, Lady day] 200 0 0
to ditto for demurrage of ships hired to Jamaica 684 15 2
to ditto for clerks of the Navy 1,948 7 6
to ditto for Mr. Martin upon his contract 2,110 0 0
to ditto for Mr. Taylor upon his contract 2,110 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 456 0 0
to Mr. Toll for interest 858 3 7
to Sir Richard Bulstrode on his extraordinaries 600 0 0
to Edmd. Poley on ditto 139 0 0
to Bevill Skelton on ditto 800 0 0
to Sir Gabriell Sylvius on ditto 385 0 0
to Sir Peter Wych on ditto 900 0 0
to Sir George Etheridg on ditto 550 0 0
to Sir Charles Scarborough on ditto 525 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 1,953 0 0
to Sir John Lytcot for extraordinaries 172 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [for one week on the Ordnance Office] ordinary 1,000 0 0
to ditto for fortifications at Hull 1,000 0 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 3,000 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to ditto for same 9,000 0 0
to the Paymaster of the Works for the new buildings in the Privy Garden for the month of March 500 0 0
to ditto for the new buildings on the water, for two weeks 400 0 0
to Sir William Killegrew 125 0 0
to Somerset Fox, Esq. 75 0 0
to Lady Mary Howard's executors 100 0 0
to Major Clark for the deer at Bigshot Rails 45 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 251 18 9
Out of the Letter Office money.
to me [Guy] for secret service 1,047 4 8
Out of the Hearthmoney.
to the Cofferer of the Household 1,500 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber towards riding charges [of the messengers etc.] last year 1,000 0 0
to Mr. Russells (Mr. Russell on his pension) 150 0 0
to the Earl of Lindsey for the keepers of Waltham Forest 56 5 5
to Gilbert Jones, woodward of Waltham Forest 20 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 193 14 7
(Henry Guy, dated same, severally to the Customs Cashier and to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney, enclosing the paper of disposition of the cash of those respective branches of the revenue: the ambassadorial extras being lumped together in the Customs' letter as "to several foreign ministers' extraordinaries according to the regulations as by a list"; and the three Hearthmoney items of 56l. 5s. 5d., 20l. and 193l. 14s. 7d. being lumped together in the Hearthmoney letter as 270l. to "Sir Eliab Harvey for the keepers of Waltham Forest." The item of 1,953l. to Guy, for secret service, is omitted from the Customs letter of direction.)
May 15. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of the moneys of goods seized) 100l. to Mr. Leueson, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber. Disposition Book VI, p. 189.
Same to Mr. Duncombe and Mr. Hoare to attend the Treasury Lords on Thursday next with your opinion on the enclosed paper [missing] relating to tin. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 370.
Same to Mr. Blathwayte [as Secretary to the Forces]. Please give the Treasury Lords notice before the two new Foot Companies embark that are to go to St. Christopher. Ibid, p. 371.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton, to hasten their report on the petition of Mr. Etkins, supra, p. 1878. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Sugar, returning Mrs. Ann Jegon's petition with your report thereon. What is fit to be allowed her for reparation of her damages? Ibid.
Same to the Board of Greencloth to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Arthur Bray, praying an allowance for the support of himself and family in consideration of his great age and long and faithful services as a wine cooper to the royal family. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to send an officer to the house of the Marchioness of Antrim to seal her trunks in order to their transport to Ireland so as to save their being unpacked at Chester. Ibid, p. 372.
Treasury reference to same of the petition of Charles Guy, Commander of the Ann yacht: petitioner shewing that [on his] returning from Rotterdam one of his sailors clandestinely conveyed 60lb. weight of ordinary leaf tobacco and same was seized on the yacht by the Customs officers: petitioner turned away his [said] sailor and deposited 86l. [to secure the duty on said tobacco]: therefore prays that the deposit may be restored as the offence was unknown to petitioner. Reference Book V, p. 260.
Same to Auditor Aldworth of the memorial of Sir Benj. Bathurst, praying that an accompt may be stated " whereby to order him the interest of 10,000l. lent upon a tally upon the revenue of Excise " on which interest is due from 1687, Mar. 25, to 1688, Mar. 25. Ibid, p. 261.
The Treasury Lords to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. You will receive herewith the accounts of Sir William Talbot of the King's [private] revenue in Ireland which belonged to his Majesty [as Duke of York] before his accession to the throne. These accounts were brought to us by William Culliford and are sent back by Sir Henry Bond [struck through and altered to] Col. Richard Hamilton. You are to examine said accounts with all speed. Sir William Talbot is to give you all information you may require therein. After examination you are to present same to the Lord Deputy with your observations and in case of dispute he will hear both sides and afterwards represent the whole matter [to us the Treasury Lords] here. Out Letters (Ireland) V, pp. 107–8.
Appending: a schedule of the said papers, 38 in number, which were delivered by Mr. Taylor to Col. Richard Hamilton. (No. 1, an abstract of Sir William Talbot's account: No. 2, Mr. Bonnell's remarks on said account: No. 3, Mr. Winteringham's remarks on same: No. 7, Mr. Pleydell's certificate concerning the arrears due at May, 1673: No. 8, Sir William Talbot's certificate concerning small leases and contracts [which are] wanting to vouch Mr. Turner's rent rolls: No. 9, Mr. Benjamin Reevs his certificate concerning said rent rolls: No. 10, Sir William Talbot's certificate concerning some lands not inserted in Mr. Turner's rent roll: No. 11, Capt. Cocker's certificate of cash paid into the Treasury and of Sir William Talbot's rent roll for the two last years of his account: No. 12, Mr. Pleydell's certificate concerning Mr. Meredith's contract of Clondallgs: No. 13, Sir William Talbot's certificate that the rent roll [of the year] 1684 and his several accounts contain all the lands in his Majesty's possession: No. 14, Mr. Pleydell's certificate concerning Kilcolman and Shyan: No. 15, Mr. Pleydell's account of costs of suit 72l. 18s. 0d.: No. 16, Sir William Talbot's certificate concerning mean profits: No. 17, ditto of the sums in his account passed in England: No. 18, Mr. Pleydell's certificate concerning the 5,522l. 17s. 10¾d. law charges: No. 19, Sir William Temple's certificate concerning 959l. 10s. 0d. demanded by him for charges of several journeys into England: No. 21, Mr. Quin's receipt for 60l. costs of suit paid to him by Mr. Pleydell: No. 22, Sir William Talbot's certificate justifying the arrears returned by him on the tenants at All Saints, 1686: No. 23, ditto concerning the 55l. received of Mr. Fra. Sarsfeild: No. 24, petition of Nicholas Mounckton: No. 25, Sir William Talbot's letter about his pension of 500l. per an.: No. 26, counterpart of the Duke of York's release, to Lord Chief Justice Keating, of Blackrath: No. 27, a particular of the rents omitted in Mr. Turner's rent roll: Sir William Talbot's certificate concerning 550l. 4s. 0d. poundage allowed in the first account: No. 33, tenants' accounts not settled: No. 35, Mr. Playdell's disbursements on law charges (being 3,531l. 2s. 7¾d.) in Sir W. Talbot's three accounts from 1678, May 6, to 1683, Nov. 20: No. 36, Sir W. Temple's two years' account to 1686, All Saints: No. 37, a list of arrears due at May, 1673, from the several tenants of his Majesty's private estate in Ireland: No. 38, Sir W. Talbot's receipts of such arrears.
Followed by: a certificate dated 1688, June 19, by Edm. Barry of his examination of the titles of the papers in this schedule.
May 16. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Alderman Sturt (for so much due to him on an order dated 1685, Oct. 31) the sum of 13,688l. 6s. 9d. which Mr. Roger Hudson will lend into the Exchequer on credit of the duties on linens and brandies and sugars and tobacco. Disposition Book VI, p. 191.
May 17. Money warrant for 284l. 9s. 7d. to Charles Scarborough, esq., for two bills of extras, as follow, as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Portugal. (Money order dated May 19 hereon.) Money Book VIII, pp. 447–8. Order Book II, p 146.
Appending: said bills (1) from 1686, June 15, to Dec. 15. l. s. d.
fees on the privy seal, warrants and Exchequer fees 47 19 0
paid at the Admiralty for an order for a yacht to carry me into the Downs 2 3 0
ditto for an order for the Charles galley to transport me, my family and goods to Lisbon 2 3 0
for the King's arms 5 0 0
for a vessel to put me, my family and goods on board the Charles galley riding in the Downs 8 0 0
to the captain and company of the Katherine yacht 14 10 0
for provisions put on board the Charles galley for my voyage 28 16 0
given on board the Charles galley to Lord Berkeley's servants and under officers of the ship 23 0 0
Milreis.
paid for boats to land my goods [at Lisbon] 8
for charges at the Custom House [ibid.] 12
for carts to carry my goods from the Custom House to my own house 17
making 37 milreis, which at 6s. 8d. per milrei (which is the ordinary exchange) makes 12 6 8
£143 17 8
Followed by: allowance, dated 1687, April 19, of said bill by Secretary the Earl of Sunderland. "This being within the proportions of his Majesty's late regulation [of ambassadorial extraordinaries] I allow the same."
(2) From 1686, Dec. 15, to 1687, June 15: as allowed by Secretary Sunderland 1687–8, Jan. 16.
Mil- 100 10
reis. reis. reis.
given to 22 coaches that accompanied me to my audience 44 0 0
to the King's coach wherein I went, 2 moedas gold being 8 800 0
to the King's second coach, 1 moeda 4 400 0
to the Guard of Halberdiers 5 moedas gold 22 0 0
to the King's footman and drummers 3 moedas gold 13 200 0
to the Infanta's footmen and drummers 2 moedas gold 8 800 0
to the porter 4 400 0
to the porter and attendants at the Secretary's office 8 800 0
for white wax torches for luminaries [illuminations] for three nights upon arrival of an express with the news of the marriage being consummated 70 0 0
for postage of letters 155 0 0
339 400 0
l. s. d.
which at the above exchange is 113 2 8
for Exchequer fees 27 9 3
£140 11 11
May 17. Money warrant for 900l. to Sir Peter Wyche for four bills of extraordinaries, as follow, as Resident with the Hanse Towns; being "for three years from April, 1685, to April, 1688, according to his Majesty's late regulation." (Money order dated May 19 hereon.) Money Book VIII, pp. 449–50. Order Book II, p. 146.
Appending: said bills (1) "The extraordinaries of my coming and settling in Hamburg."
l. s. d.
for privy seals 50 0 0
fees at the Exchequer on the receipt of 273l 6 1 0
packing up, porters, lighter, Custom House etc 9 2 6
provision in meat and drink sent on board the ship 12 0 0
wind bound three days at Gravesend 4 8 0
freight of goods and passage 25 0 0
given to the seamen 2 10 0
bringing all things on shore 3 15 0
my journey to Lubeck to deliver my credentials there 15 5 6
my journey to Bremen to deliver my credentials there 26 5 0
three weeks before I could come into my house 30 0 0
entertaining the whole company on the news of the [Monmouth] rebels being routed 25 0 0
£209 7 0
Followed by: Secretary the Earl of Middleton's allowance, dated 1685, Aug. 29, of this bill. "The first five articles of this bill and the last but one I submit to the consideration of the Lord High Treasurer; and the rest of the articles I do allow."
(2) From 1685, June 1, to 1686, June 1.
l. s. d.
postage, forwarding letters etc. 67 9 0
intelligence, having private advices every post day in Hamburg, having twice a week letters from Frankfurt and the Upper Rhine, having letters as often from the Imperial Post house and from other places 105 0 0
gazettes of all sorts, Relations, paper, pens, wax etc. 12 7 4
interest [paid by me on loans on my ordinary]; I not having received any money in above a year 40 0 0
entertaining in my course the foreign ministers of the place 15 6 8
entertaining English of quality who pass and [entertaining] this company on the anniversary of the King's coming to the Crown 32 12 7
my secretary 20 0 0
£292 15 7
Followed by: the like allowance, dated 1686, Nov. 22. I allow this bill, submitting to the Lord Treasurer the items of 40l. for interest and 20l. for the secretary.
(3) From 1686, June 1, to 1686–7, Feb. 7, "when begun his Majesty's late order which regulates the extraordinaries of his foreign ministers."
l. s. d.
postage, forwarding letters etc. 62 0 0
intelligence, having all [the sources thereof which] I had the last year and giving two pensions more 90 0 0
gazettes of all sorts, Relations, paper, wax etc. 10 8 0
interest: having received no extraordinaries 20 0 0
siege of Hamburg; laying in provisions; two seamen in my house a month to help in case of fire; Sir Gabriell Sylvius came and lodged with me thrice; Mr. Inch, who was sent in the yacht, was at my house; [also] divers ministers [who] were in town 50 0 0
all the foreign ministers entertained the 6th of Feb. 25 0 0
my secretary 15 0 0
£272 8 0
Followed by: the like allowance, dated 1687, Sept. 7, except the item for interest and the 15l. for the secretary, which are referred to the Lord Treasurer.
(4) From 1686–7, Feb. 7, to 1687–8, Feb. 7.
l. s. d.
postage, forwarding of letters etc. 67 5 0
pensions for intelligence to which the Altena [Altona] Treaty hath added 96 0 0
gazettes of all sorts, Relations, pens, paper, wax etc. 12 4 0
two journeys to Gluckstadt to wait on his Royal Highness Prince George 30 0 0
interest: not having in two years and ten months received one penny of my extraordinaries 40 0 0
my secretary 20 0 0
having by command from the King put myself, equipage, family and coach into mourning for the Duchess of Modena I hope I shall be considered as other foreign ministers are 100 0 0
all the ministers to the Altena Treaty living in Hamburg being allowed extraordinaries at this time for a table and often inviting one the other, I having been their guest and having invited them all at several times in my turn, I desire for this too to be considered 40 0 0
£405 9 0
Followed by: the like allowance, dated 1688, April 12, except the articles of interest, the secretary and the expenses occasioned by the Treaty at Altona.
May 17. Money warrant for 125l. to Sir William Killegrew for last Lady day quarter on his pension. Money Book VIII, p. 451.
May 17. Money warrant for 858l. 3s. 7d. to Charles Toll for 6 per cent. interest on part and 5l. per cent. interest on the remainder on several sums by him lent for the late King's service: as by an account thereof stated to April 1 last by Auditor Aldworth and allowed by the Treasury Lords May 7 inst. (Money order dated May 19 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 451. Order Book II, p. 148.
Same for 56l. 5s. 5d. to Robert, Earl of Lindsey, Lord Warden of Waltham Forest, for one year to Lady day last to the divers officers of said forest, viz. 9l. 2s. 6d. to the Ranger on his fee of 6d. a day; 12l. 3s. 4d. to the keeper of Walthamstow Walk on his fee of 8d. a day; 6l. 1s. 8d. to the keeper of Leighton Walk on his fee of 4d. a day; 4l. 11s. 3d. to the keeper of Wallwood and Homefrith Woods on his fee of 3d. a day; 12l. 3s. 4d. to the keeper of Woodford Walk on his fee of 8d. a day; 12l. 3s. 4d. to the keeper of Loughton Walk on his fee of 8d. a day. (Money order dated May 19 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 451. Order Book II, p. 147.
Same for 800l. to Bevil Skelton, esq., for four bills of extraordinaries, as follow, as Envoy Extraordinary to France; being for one year to April 17 last "according to his Majesty's late regulation." (Money order dated May 19 hereon.) Money Book VIII, pp. 452–3. Order Book II, p. 146.
Appending: said bills.
(1) From 17–27 April, 1687, to July 17–27: as allowed by Secretary Sunderland.
Livres.
extraordinary expenses for himself and servants at Versailles and sending his secretary thither 200
[sic, erratum for 500.]
for intelligence of all sorts 600
for postage of letters 760
for prints and gazettes 600
[2460]
which at 1,230 Livres Tournois to the 100l. sterling ("as was allowed to all his predecessors") makes 200l.
(2) From 1687, July 17, to Oct. 17: the items and total (200l.) being as above, together with the added item of 498l. (or 6,014 livres) laid out for mourning making the total 698l.
Followed by: the like allowance, dated 1687, Oct. 31. "The disbursements for mourning being in pursuance of his Majesty's particular directions I do allow this bill."
(3) From 1687, Oct. 17, to 1687–8, Jan. 17, the items and total 200l. being as in the first bill.
Followed by: the like allowance, undated.
(4) From 1687–8, Jan. 17, to 1688, April 17, as similarly allowed: the items being as in the first bill, with the addition of 246 livres for ultramarine etc. and seeds and roses ("rooses") by the King's command: the total being 2,706 livres or 220l.
Same for 150l. to Edward and Francis Russell, esq., for last Lady day quarter on their annuity or yearly rent. Money Book VIII, p. 453.
Same for 20l. to Gilbert Jones, woodward and keeper of the woods in the Walks of Chaple Henault in Waltham Forest: in satisfaction of all claim for wages for one year to Lady day last. (Money order dated May 19 hereon.) Ibid, p. 454. Order Book II, p. 147.
May 17. Money warrant for 75l. to Somerset Fox for last Lady day quarter on his pension. Money Book VIII, p. 454.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay 200l. to the Mayor etc. of Berwick for two years to Lady day last on the annuity for repairing and keeping up the bridge there built by James 1 over the Tweed: as by the privy seal of 1685, Sept. 28. (Henry Guy to same, dated same, to pay same.) Ibid, p. 455. Disposition Book VI, p. 192.
Same to same to pay 40l. to the Mayor etc. of the borough of Clifton Dartmouth Hardness for one year to Lady day last on their perpetuity or annuity as by an indenture under the great seal and the privy seal of 1685, Nov. 30. (The like letter as above.) Money Book VIII, p. 455. Order Book II, p. 193.
Money warrant for 350l. to Sir George Etheridge, kt., for two bills of extraordinaries, as follows, as his Majesty's Agent in Germany, viz. for 1¾ years 1685, Aug. 1 [sic] to 1687, May 1, "according to his Majesty's late declaration." (Money order dated May 22 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 456. Order Book II, p. 146.
Appending: said bills. (1) From 1685, Aug. 30 [sic], to 1686–7, Feb. 11.
l. s. d.
charges of passing a privy seal and receiving money out of the Exchequer 29 0 0
for several journeys in Holland and money laid out upon Mr. Dowglass there in order to his Majesty's service 10 0 0
for mourning for the Empress Dowager 20 0 0
for postage, stationer's ware, copies and translates of memorials, recesses etc. 37 0 0
for intelligence 44 0 0
for fees in the Treasury [Office] and the charges of receiving more money out of the Exchequer 48 0 0
£188 0 0
Followed by: allowance, dated 1687, Oct. 18, by Secretary the Earl of Middleton of said bill save that the articles of Exchequer fees are referred to the Treasury Lords.
(2) From 1686–7, Feb. 11, to 1687, Aug. 30: as allowed by same.
l. s. d.
for postage and stationer's ware and for intelligence etc. according to his Majesty's regulation of Feb. 7: for six months 100 0 0
for mourning for the Duchess of Modena by the King's command: for myself, my secretary, family and coach 80 0 0
£180 0 0
Same for 600l. to Sir Richard Bulstrode for two bills of extraordinaries as Envoy at Brussels, as follow: 1684–5, Feb. 6, to 1686–7, Feb., according to his Majesty's late regulation. (Money order dated May 28 hereon.) Money Book VIII, pp. 457–9. Order Book II, p. 149.
Appending: said bills.
(1) 1684–5, Feb. 6–16, to 1685–6, Feb. 6–16.
l. s. d.
for letters by post and messengers and paying letters into Germany and Italy 135 10 0
for intelligence 100 0 0
for mourning for the late King 150 0 0
for fireworks, wine and extraordinary charges for a public entertainment upon his Majesty's Coronation day 50 0 0
paid for Capt. Taylor's charges in the prison at Matines [Malines] and sending him in a coach with a guard of Horse to Ostend 50 0 0
charges upon the new privy seal [for my ordinary] upon the late King's death 27 15 0
charges in the several offices in the Exchequer for receiving 1,600l. upon the arrears of my ordinary 60 0 0
charges of my journey with his Excellency [the Governor of the Spanish Netherlands] into Flanders in Nov., 1685 20 0 0
charges of my journey with his Excellency into Flanders in March, 1685–6 20 0 0
£613 5 0
Followed by: (a) allowance, dated 1686–7, Feb. 2, by Secretary the Earl of Sunderland of the above bill "except the 6th and 7th articles for charges for a new privy seal and [fees] in the Exchequer." (b) Attestation by Hieronim[us] de Bruyn, notary public at Brussels, of said Bulstrode's affidavit as to the truth of the above account, the notarial attestation being witnessed by Antho. Taylor and Francois Du Chesne. (c) Bill of particulars for the guard and convoy of John Taylor, prisoner of the British King (including coach hire to meet him at Vilvoord and carry him to Ostend; and the charges of 10 persons to Ostend and recompense to the nine persons, his guards.)
(2) From 1685–6, Jan. 6–16, to 1686–7, Feb. 6–16.
l. s. d.
for postage of letters from England and other parts and for paying all letters into Germany and Italy and for inland letters by [way of] Germany and Italy and for inland letters by messengers 150 0 0
for intelligence and keeping correspondence in several parts 100 0 0
for making rich clothes for [myself for] his Excellency's public entrance here [Brussels] 60 0 0
for treating Col. Porter, his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary, with all the public Ministers and Generals when he came to compliment his Excellency 40 0 0
for a journey into Flanders with his Excellency in June, where the Court stayed 14 days 25 0 0
l. s. d.
for going into Flanders in Oct. to send Mr. Thurloe into England by order from my Lord President [of the Privy Council] and for conveying him to Newport and sending the English Consul with him, to whom I gave 10l. sterling 40 0 0
for going into mourning for the Empress 30 0 0
for going, by order from my Lord President, to Antwerp and staying there 10 days in sending [sic for finding] out and examining the printers of a defamatory libel against his Majesty 20 0 0
Followed by: allowance by Secretary the Earl of Sunderland and notarial attestation by F. Columbanns, notary public at Brussels, as above: the notarial attestation being witnessed by Ignatius van Meerbeech and F. Du Chesne.
May 17. Money warrant for 139l. to Edmund Poley for a bill of extraordinaries as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Sweden. (Money order dated May 22 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 459. Order Book II, p. 148.
Appending: said bill, dated Stockholm, 1687, Nov. 30, as allowed by Secretary the Earl of Middleton.
l. s. d.
for putting myself, my coach and family in mourning by order from [the English] Court 139 0 0
Same for 385l. to Sir Gabriel Sylvyus, kt., for a bill of extraordinaries as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Denmark as follow. (Money order dated May 23 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 460. Order Book II, p. 151.
Appending: said bills from 1686–7, Feb. 7, to 1687, May 7.
l. s. d.
for mourning for the Elector of Brandenburg's son 20 0 0
for an entertainment given to several of the chief of this [Danish] Court and foreign ministers the birthday of the King of Denmark, being the 15th of April 15 0 0
for an entertainment on the anniversary of his [British] Majesty's Coronation 15 0 0
for the [Exchequer] fees on 450l. 12 10 0
for letters paid to Sir Peter Wyche from England to Hamburg and from Copenhagen to Hamburg 16 10 0
for letters from Hamburg to Copenhagen, France, Norway and other parts 2 0 0
for pen[s], ink, paper, gazettes and intelligence 10 0 0
£100 0 0
From 1687, May 7 to Aug. 7.
for keeping open table for the English gentlemen all the time Prince George was in Denmark 50 0 0
for two journeys from Copenhagen to Fredericksborg 10 0 0
for my journey from Copenhagen to Roskild to take leave of the Prince 5 0 0
for the fees [in the Exchequer on the receipt] of 450l. 12 10 0
for letters paid Sir Peter Wyche from England to Hamburg and from Copenhagen to Hamburg 13 10 0
for letters from Hamburg to Copenhagen, France, Norway and other places 10 0 0
£101 0 0
extraordinaries by his [Britannic] Majesty's command for my journey from Copenhagen to Gluckstadt to meet the Prince and back again with my equipage 185 0 0
Followed by: allowance, dated 1687, Nov. 15, by Secretary the Earl of Middleton. "I allow of this last sum, the said journey to Gluckstadt having been made by Sir Gabriell de Sylvius by his Majesty's directions signified by me."
May 17. Money warrant for 100l. to John Darcy, esq., for half a year to Lady day last on a pension of 200l. per an. as executor to Lady Mary Howard, deceased. Money Book VIII, p. 461.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay 25l. to Tho. Doyley for last Lady day quarter on his annuity. (Henry Guy to same, dated same, to pay same.) Ibid, p. 440. Disposition Book VI, p. 192.
Henry Guy to the Board of Greencloth to report on the enclosed proposal [missing] of John England for furnishing bread and beer for the Royal Hospital near Chelsea. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 372.
Same to the Earl of Bath, enclosing the following paper. Ibid.
Appending: said paper [relating to the proposed tin Farmers]. The Treasury Lords do agree that the undertakers shall be at liberty to coin farthings, halfpence and pence at 10d. per pound, with allowance of 2d. per pound more for the charge of coinage, provided they be obliged not to coin above the value of 10,000l. sterling in any one year and that they never sell any tin above 5l. a hundred[weight] in London "without leave obtained from his Majesty upon their application from time to time."
Same to Visct. Preston [Master of the Great Wardrobe], enclosing a Wardrobe estimate as below, dated April 30 last, of provisions furnished and to be furnished for their Majesties' service. You are to forthwith provide such of the particulars as are not already furnished. Ibid, pp. 372–3.
Appending: said estimate. l.
six point and six lace crevatts, six pair of point and six lace pair of cuffs and laced night caps for the King: about 330
six laced combing cloth, 48 fine Holland trimming cloths and 24 towels for the King: about 120
a gold and blue knotted silk fringe for the Queen's bed for Windsor, to be lined with blue taffety, a case for the bed of blue taffety, with chairs, stools, bedding etc.: about 500
six Portugal mats with tape, nails and laying them in the several rooms at Whitehall 30
umbrellas for the Queen's new lodging at Whitehall: about 40
tenter hooks, crotch hooks, tacks, thread, lyor, hammers, paper, paper books, candlesticks and several necessaries for the Removing Wardrobe: about 55
three crimson damask window curtains to draw up and down in the Council Chamber 35
three pieces of fine tapestry hangings of the story of Sole Bay fight, to be bought for his Majesty's service 450
£1,560
May 17. Henry Guy to Capt. Samll. Ely at Wickham by Causham [Cosham] Bagg, Hampshire. The Commissioners for perambulating Bere Forest, of whom you are one, have represented to the King that they had information of some records and papers that might clear his Majesty's title and have therefore desired that said records may be taken out and debated by their counsel. The Treasury Lords desire to know what proceedings have been made on your commission since the above representation and particularly what your Commissioners want in order to carry on the service relating to the said forest and they desire "that when anything further shall be wanting in order to the carrying on of his Majesty's service touching the said Commission they apply themselves to their Lordships." Out Letters (General) XI, p. 373.
Same to the Attorney General. The King has informed the Treasury Lords that he is displeased with the grant which was lately obtained in the name of Isaac Marriott of lands pretended to be concealed in co. Surrey and divers other counties and that his Majesty will have the same repealed if it can be done by law. William Allwood, Thomas Heath and others have by petition informed the Treasury Lords that themselves and a great number of others of the King's subjects are vexed and disquieted with a multiplicity of suits commenced by the [abovesaid] patentee and that the King's name is made use of in such suits wherein though the verdict be for the defendants yet they obtain no costs. You are to stay till further order from my Lords all prosecution in the King's name touching the said patent and you are to proceed legally against the said patent in order to vacate it. Ibid.
Same to the Chancellor of the Duchy [of Lancaster] to report to the King on the enclosed petition [missing] of Mr. Marryot which the King has brought to the Treasury Lords. Ibid, p. 374.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to allow 2s. in the £ to the collectors in the outports of the duty on French tonnage for their encouragement: being the like allowance as was formerly given [to them] by Sir Bernard Gascoigne [Farmer of said duty]: same being desired by the said Commissioners in their presentment of the 14th inst. Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 138.
May 17. Treasury reference to Mr. Ryley of the petition of the inhabitants of Moulsey in Surrey; petitioners shewing that Sir James Clark has a lease of Moulsey Prior for 99 years and has joined it to his own manor of Moulsey Matham, by which [procedure] he encloses the poor tenants' common, takes in their landmarks, destroys the King's free chase and has stopped the usual swelling of the Thames; "by which great breaches are made in the way": therefore praying that the King's manor may not be enclosed to the ruin of the poor inhabitants. Reference Book V, p. 261.
The Treasury Lords to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. We lately received from you a paper concerning the frauds practised in the transporting of wool from Ireland to France and other foreign parts and relating to the prevention thereof for the future. We approve your proposal therein for the better guarding the western coasts against wool stealers and for better securing the Customs. You are therefore hereby authorised to provide and man three boats and to appoint their stations at such places and with such wages as you have advised. You are also hereby to cause the salaries of the six boatmen at the Isles of Arran [Aran], Galway River and Scattery [to be sunk] and to apply what the boats there can be sold for to the cost of the abovesaid boats hereby to be established. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 109.
May 18. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a dormant privy seal for 20,000l. to be issued in such proportions, to such persons and for such uses and services as the King shall from time to time direct by warrant under his royal sign manual. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 1.
Same to Edward Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, to pay 20l. per an. to Francis Eades, gamekeeper of the manor of Hampton Court (appointed in the place of Richard Eades, his father, surrendered): to be paid quarterly as from 1687, Lady day, during pleasure. Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Fargeon, shewing that he had at Sallee in Barbary four packs of mats which he could not bring directly to London in an English vessel by reason of the war, therefore he ordered them to be sent to Holland and thence to London, and has paid Customs for same. Yet a Customs officer has seized them on the pretext that they ought to come from Africa direct, petitioner being ignorant thereof: therefore prays that said goods may be restored. Reference Book V, p. 261.
Same to same of the petition of Charles Segar, King's waiter, Bristol port, praying leave to surrender his place to one William Whitwood on the score of ill health. Ibid.