Entry Book: June 1688, 21-30

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June 1688, 21-30

June 21. Money warrant for 455l. to Sir Ignatius White of England bart., and Marquis of Albyville in the Roman Empire, for three months to May 5 last on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the States General. (Money order dated June 22 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 479. Order Book II, p. 157.
Same for 273l. to Sir John Lytcot, kt., for one quarter, Feb. 24 last to May 25 last, on his ordinary as his Majesty's Agent at Rome. (Money order dated June 21 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 1. Order Book II, p. 156.
Same for 455l. to Charles Scarborough, esq., for one quarter, Dec. 12 last to Mar. 12 last, on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Portugal. (Money order dated June 21 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 1. Order Book II, p. 156.
Same for 455l. to Bevill Skelton for one quarter, Jan. 14 last to April 14 last, on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to France. (Money order dated June 22 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 1. Order Book II, p. 156.
Same for 455l. to Charles, Visct. [Granville of] Lansdown, for one quarter, Nov. 9 last to Feb. 8 last, on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Spain. Money Book IX, p. 2.
Same for 455l. to Edmund Poley for one quarter, Oct. 26 last to Jan. 26 last, on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Sweden. (Money order dated June 24 hereon.) Ibid, p. 2. Order Book II, p. 157.
Same for 273l. to Sir Geo. Etheridge, kt., for one quarter, Nov. 26 last to Feb. 25 last, on his ordinary as his Majesty's Agent in Germany. (Money order dated June 25 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 2. Order Book II, p. 158.
Same for 273l. to Sir Peter Wyche for one quarter, Jan. 8 last to April 8 last. on his ordinary as his Majesty's Resident with the Hanse Towns. (Money order dated June 22 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 2. Order Book II, p. 157.
Treasury warrant to Edward Ange to restore to Jeremiah Ives 20l. now remaining in your [Ange's] hands as part of the sum of 37l. 13s. 3d., which at several times have been levied on said Ives for his non-conformity: the said 20l. having been paid to said Ange for the King's use, "the rest being answered to his Majesty some other way." Money Book IX, p. 3.
Money warrant for 250l. to Sir Thomas Dereham, kt., for one quarter to Sept. 14 last on his allowance of 1,000l. per an. as Envoy to the Great Duke of Tuscany. (Money order dated June 26 hereon.) Ibid, p. 3. Order Book II, p. 159.
June 21. Money warrant for 450l. to Sir Gabriell Sylvius for one quarter, Nov. 25 last to Feb. 24 last, on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Denmark. (Money order dated June 27 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 3. Order Book II, p. 159.
Same for 273l. to Sir Richard Bulstrode for one quarter, Jan. 11 last to April 11 last, on his ordinary as Envoy at Brussels (Envoy to the Governor of the Spanish Low Countries). (Money order dated June 23 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 4. Order Book II, p. 158.
Same for severally 1,000l. and 638l. 7s. 4d. to Philip Burton for Crown law suit charges. (Two money orders dated June 23 hereon.) (Henry Guy, dated same, to Alderman Duncomb [Cashier of Excise] to bring 1,000l. of Excise money into the Exchequer to-morrow and to enter same in next week's certificate of the Excise.) (Same, dated same, to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue said 1,000l. of Excise money to said Burton.) Money Book IX, p. 4. Order Book II, p. 158. Disposition Book VI, p. 201.
Treasury warrant to said Burton to pay 638l. 7s. 4d. to Symon Harcourt, esq., for his bills of disbursements in the Crown Office from 1685–6, Trinity term, to 1687–8, Hilary term, and for reward and gratification for his pains in said time. Money Book IX, p. 5.
Likewise to pay 500l. to Richard Graham out of the abovesaid 1,000l.. for Crown law suit charges.
Henry Guy to the officers of the Mint for an estimate of the charge of making new Standard Pieces of gold and silver which the Company of Goldsmiths have moved the Treasury Lords for. Out Letters (General) XI p. 396.
Same to Mr. Duncombe and Mr. Hoare to report on the enclosed petitions [missing] of the Moneyers of the Mint and of Robert Colebourne, Engineer of the Mint. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Bernard Howard his goods as follow, on payment of Customs. Ibid.
Appending: letter of this day's date from said Howard, praying delivery of a scarf, embroidered waistcoat and four or five riding hats accidentally left behind in Paris, "which I shall want for the camp," on payment of reasonable Custom on "what I am to wear in the King's service": and three books "of which one is sent to his Majesty."
Same to the Attorney General, enclosing the petition [missing] of Lawrence Parks and Elizabeth his wife to the King and the report of Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton thereon. The Treasury Lords agree to the said report. When Parks brings his plea in the Exchequer you are to confess the same. Ibid, p. 397.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to permit Mr. Oxburgh, a Cornet of Dragoons in Ireland, to transport one stone horse thither, Customs free. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Lilly [Receiver of the Post Office]. The Treasury Lords have appointed Monday afternoon next for declaring your account of the Post Office for the year ended at Lady day, 1687. Ibid.
June 21. Henry Guy to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton, enclosing the papers relating to a patent granted by Charles II to Richard Coote of forfeitures on wool bonds. You are to attend the King's Counsel for their opinions what may be done thereon. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 397.
Same to Mr. Brent. Return your answer to the enclosed draft [missing] of a letter to the Duke of Albemarle concerning wrecks. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh. The Treasury Lords recommend Widow Greeting for a place as matron or laundress in Chelsea Hospital. Ibid, p. 398.
Appending: petition of said widow for such place; she having received 10l. of the King's bounty last quarter, her husband being one of the late King's music and had considerable arrears due to him and was cast away in the Gloucester frigate.
Same to the Customs Commissioners, enclosing (a) infra. Ibid.
Appending: (a) certificate of the surrender of Customs officers' places since the King's accession, with the dates of same [said surrenders being made with a view to fresh patents thereof after surrender of unpaid arrears of salary due before the accession of James II], viz.: Samuel Langford, a King's waiter, London port; Antho. [Segar] and Charles Segar, collectors, Southampton port; Tho. Bridgman, collector, Ipswich port; Hen. Ball, collector, Newcastle port; Sir Edmd. Turnor, surveyor of the outports; Sackville Graves, searcher, Bristol port; Sir Henry Brabant, collector, Newcastle port; John Feild, a King's waiter, London port; Robert Hall and Robert Tayer, collectors, Chichester port; Fulke Emmes, a King's waiter, London port; Timothy Thornbury, a collector ibid.; Tho. Carpender, a King's waiter, ibid.; Sir Cornwall Bradshaw, customer, Poole port; Richard Gwynn and Richard Mathew, customers at Cardiff port; Jo. Marshall, a King's waiter, London port; Nicholas Parke, a same ibid.; Ellis Lloyd, a same ibid.; Andrew Heynes, a same ibid.; Roger [Charnock] and Tho. Charnock, same ibid.; John Moore, a same, Bristol port; Robert Bernard, comptroller at Poole; William Fall, comptroller at Plymouth and Fowey; Edwd. Bertie, a collector, London port; Martin Johnson, comptroller, Boston port; Tho. Veel and Richard Bretton, customers of Sandwich port; Jo. Tyndale, searcher at Bristol; Tho. Apprice, a King's waiter, London port; Cha. Orchard, customer of Exeter and Barnstaple; Sir Cornwall Bradshaw, comptroller at Bristol; Rowland [Tempest] and Jo. Tempest, collectors at Kingston-upon-Hull port.
Same to Mr. Blathwayt [as Secretary to the Forces]. It is the King's pleasure that a chaplain for the Lieutenant of the Tower be inserted in the establishment [of the Forces] with a salary of 60l. per an. from Lady day last. You are to prepare a warrant for same for the King's signature. Ibid, p. 400.
Same to the Earl of Sunderland. The four Corporals of the Guard of the Body have petitioned the King, setting forth that their waiting is equal to [that of] the Gentlemen Ushers Daily Waiters, and [that they] are at great expense in keeping horses and paying for their lodgings when the Court is out of town and that they are omitted in the warrant for allowance of riding charges given to the rest of the servants; and therefore praying to have the same allowance as the Gentlemen Ushers Daily Waiters. The King has condescended to their desire. Please order a warrant for the King's signature for granting them the same allowance of riding charges for the future as is allowed to the Gentlemen Ushers Daily Waiters, and further for paying them the like allowance for the time the Court was out of town last summer. Please also insert in the said warrant the like allowance to John Delatree for the last three summers; the King having granted same on his petition. The above is to be paid by the Treasurer of the Chamber "in the same manner as the rest of the servants above stairs are paid by the Lord Chamberlain's warrant now and for the time being." Ibid.
June 21. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to sink the salary of 20l. per an. allowed for a waiter and searcher at Poole port and the "10l. per an. to his assistant by name of Thomas Cole" and in lieu thereof to add 15l. per an. to the said Thomas Cole's salary to make it 25l. per an.; and further to establish an additional tidesman in Poole port "whereby one of the tidesmen may be sent alternately from thence to assist at Swanage aforesaid." Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 160.
Treasury reference to same of the petition of Mr. Cony for the place of searcher of Southampton port, void by the death of Capt. Lynn. Reference Book V, p. 277.
Same to Mr. Ange of the petition of John Elliot, William Man, Richard Stuthall, Robert Coleman et al., praying restitution of moneys levied on them for Nonconformity, which moneys remain in the hands of some of the King's officers [not having been answered into the Exchequer]. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Serjt. Ryley for payment of 38l. 9s. 4d. disbursed in taking John Sheaf and John West of Canterbury and keeping them in custody 60 days each, they being unable to pay that charge and besides they "are the evidence against all the Canterbury clothiers" [on the charge of transporting wool] and on that consideration are discharged by the Treasury Lords. Ibid, p. 278.
Same to same of the petition of Mr. Arundell, shewing that the duty of prizage of wine has been in lease to Sir William Waller; that [when in the hands of the King] prizage wine should not be charged with Customs; that Sir William and his assignees have received the said prizage wines free from Customs contrary to the intention of the Act when in a private hand: that petitioner is willing at his own charge to try the King's title and to recover that duty: therefore prays a grant of said duty for seven or fourteen years at 100l. per an. rent. Ibid.
Same to Sir Tho. Oglethorp and Charles Adderley, esq., of the petition of Jo[h]n White, founder, and Cha. Nevill, harness maker to the late King's stables; petitioners shewing that the King granted 11,197l. 6s. 8d. for paying the debts of the late King's stables, notwithstanding which petitioners are much in arrear to their great loss: therefore pray payment of their arrears. Ibid.
June 21. Treasury reference to Mr. Toll et al. of the petition of the Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal, shewing that the late King allowed them riding charges for several years; that there are several years' arrears thereon and other [the late King's] servants have received what was due to them at the death of Charles II: therefore pray consideration thereof. Reference Book V, p. 278.
Same to Sir Jno. Osborn, kt., of the petition of Marma[duke] Holtby, praying a pension out of the lotteries or otherwise; he having served the King these 24 years by sea and land and had received a share out of the lotteries which is now expired and petitioner is unprovided for. Ibid, p. 280.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Col. Markham and Mr. Cavenaugh, praying for the removal into the King's Bench of the former inquisition [concerning Francis Bonny, see supra, p. 1933] and for a melius inquirendum. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Jos. Harvey for the King's confirmation of 140l. worth of iron wire formerly granted to Tho. Barrow for payment of debts; petitioner being his son-inlaw and having been surety for him and at the charge of his funeral: the merchant in whose hands is the 140l. having refused to pay same without another order from the King. Ibid.
Same to the Warden of the Mint of the petition of John Williams, prisoner in the Gatehouse for being a confederate with clippers, "several whereof upon the petitioner's evidence have been punished, who has been three times down at the Assizes at Wales, but in April last the prisoners at Brecon could not be tried by [reason of] the absence of the High Sheriff: therefore petitioner prays to be discharged, having been a year under confinement, or otherwise for some maintenance during his imprisonment. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the "proposals for mines in New England" offered to the Committee of Trade and Plantations, for the granting of all mines in New England. Ibid, p. 281.
Same to the Attorney General of the petition of the copyholders of the manor and soke of Kirton in Lindsey (referred to the Treasury Lords by order of the Privy Council), petitioners complaining against the stewards of the said manor for increasing the fines there contrary to the ancient customs. Ibid.
Same to Col. Kirk of the petition of William Dryer of Taunton, gunsmith, shewing that he raised and armed 15 men at his own charge for the King's service upon Monmouth's arrival and did several other acceptable services during the time of that rebellion; for which he had his doors broke open and arms taken away to the value of 130l. and being afterwards taken by the rebels was condemned to die, for which his Majesty was pleased to promise to take care of him: therefore prays some allowance or consideration. Ibid.
June 21. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of the Italian merchants (referred to the Treasury by order of Council), petitioners praying that the importation of brimstone from Holland may be prohibited. Reference Book V, p. 283.
Treasury warrant to Serjt. Philip Ryley to employ a workman (with the approbation of Sir Nicho. Butler) to set up the pails, posts and rails for 43 poles about the house of Sir Nicho. Butler within the King's manor of Edmonton: and in order thereto to fell sufficient pollard and decayed trees in the place called the Gravel Pitt Bushes in Waltham Forest as will defray the charge hereof. An account hereof is to be rendered to the Auditor of the county of Essex before the last day of Michaelmas term next. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, pp. 323b–324.
Same to the Trustees for sale of Fee Farms to convey to Mr. Maurice Hunt and his heirs one or several fee farm rents [unnamed] in co. Leicester as in lieu of several rents in that county amounting to 110l. 2s. 8d. [per an.]: on the production to the said Trustees of a tally purporting the payment [by said Hunt] of 28l. into the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 324.
Same to same for a like conveyance to Baptist May and his heirs for ever of certain fee farm rents [unnamed] in co. Bedford in lieu of other such rents in co. Lincoln to the value of 6l. 12s. 2d. per an. Ibid.
Same to same for the like conveyance to said May of several like rents [unnamed] in cos. Kent, Lincoln and Bedford in lieu of several like rents in co. Norfolk to the value of 55l. per an. and in co. Lincoln to the value of 6l. 13s. 4d. per an. Ibid.
Same to Serjt. Ryley to discharge out of his custody Thomas Fleet of St. Stephen, co. Kent, arrested ut supra, p. 1841: he having been examined by the Customs Commissioners. Ibid, p. 325.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. The Earl of Drogheda has petitioned the King setting forth that a late Commission issued in Ireland to enquire what reliefs are due to his Majesty for several years past; and thereunder part of his estate is returned as chargeable therewith, which he petitions to be discharged. It is the King's pleasure that no reliefs shall be collected which were due before the Irish revenue was put into commission. Please therefore give order for forbearing any process or any collecting such reliefs. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 123.
June 22. Henry Guy to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton to attend the Attorney General to draw ir Samuell Barnardiston's discharge as was agreed upon when you were at the Treasury Chambers. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 397.
Treasury reference to the Attorney General of the petition of John Hall to the King, petitioner setting forth that the late King granted the manor and bailiwick of Westminster to Henry Guy and Robt. Coke in trust for petitioner; that the King being afterwards willing to resume same petitioner surrendered same and procured a new grant of said manor with the proviso that as to the buildings called Denham's Buildings (in lease yet for 34 or 35 years to come before petitioner's grant takes place) petitioner is to recover [sic for surrender] same upon such valuable consideration as the King or the Treasury should think fit; that petitioner prayed the King to have [the said valuable consideration] ascertained or that the proviso should be qualified in such way that the premises should not be taken from him, but upon payment of that sum; that thereupon the Surveyor General [of Crown lands] reported 1,500l. as the said ascertained sum and the proviso to be discharged if the Crown did not reassume in 10 years; [that thereupon] "a bill is ordered to be prepared for revoking the covenant and pay the 1,500l.; that he [petitioner] being a Roman Catholic was denied coming to Court at that time and lost the benefit thereof": therefore prays the King to reassume the grant and pay the 1,500l. Reference Book V, p. 279.
June 25. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of the 2,500l. of the King's dividend of the East India Company now in the Exchequer) 1,500l. to the Treasurer of the Ordnance, "which is intended for making barracks for the soldiers at Portsmouth." Disposition Book VI, p. 203.
Same to Capt. Ely. The Treasury Lords have seen the return of the Commission for perambulating Bere Forest. You yourself or some other of the Commissioners are to deliver it into the Chancery or Exchequer, whichever of these Courts was directed by the Commission. "I desire you will come and receive the said perambulation from Mr. Lownds for that purpose." Out Letters (General) XI, p. 399.
Same to the Attorney General. The Treasury Lords have laid before the King your report on the petition of Isaac Marryot. The King ordered all proceedings thereon to be stopped and the patent to be vacated. You are to see this done. Ibid.
Same to Judge Lutwich to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Sir John Corbett, praying remission of a fine of 200l. set upon him at the Assizes at Salop for misdemeanour. Ibid.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests to send to the Treasury a general certificate of such accomptants as have not brought in their accounts according to the rules made by the Earl of Rochester in that behalf; which rules the Treasury Lords direct you to observe for the future. Ibid.
Same to the Commissioners of Hackney Coaches, enclosing the petitions and other papers [all missing] of the 200 excluded hackney coachmen, praying to be admitted to have licences; which the Treasury Lords think reasonable to be done unless you can offer very material objections. Ibid, p. 400.
Treasury reference afresh to the Warden of the Mint of the petition of Tho. East, engraver, ut supra, p. 1840. The referee is to certify what is reasonable to allow to petitioner on the whole matter. Reference Book V, p. 281.
June 25. Treasury reference to Mr. Blathwayt [as Secretary to the Forces] of the petition of Sarah Mawgridg, praying payment of 49l. due to her late husband for furnishing the King's army with drums. Reference Book V, p. 281.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Abra. Fothergill for a King's waiter's or landwaiter's place; petitioner having detected some Customs frauds. Ibid, p. 282.
Same to Mr. Du Puy of the petition of Hen. Picot, shewing that there is 300l. and upwards due to him for his pains and care in making the Pall Mall, as is certified by Mr. Du Puy: therefore prays a reward for his pains. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Sir Chr. Phillipson, shewing that he has for years been tenant in common with Sir Robt. Peyton of several lands in Yorkshire and that the said Peyton being outlawed process is issued every half year to levy his [Peyton's] moiety, which is greatly to the disquiet of the tenants: therefore prays a lease of the said moiety. Ibid.
For the reference on the Indigent Officers' petition see infra, p. 1973. Ibid.
Treasury reference to Auditor Aldworth of Richard Kent's interest account [from Mar. 25 last] to June 24 inst. for moneys by him lent for the King's service. Ibid, pp. 283, 284
Prefixing: said account. l. s. d.
interest on 35,000l. for said time 523 11
Repayments of principal and deduction of interest thereon.
on 1,000l., repaid April 5 last 13 3 0
on 1,000l., repaid May 2 last 8 14 2
on 1,000l., repaid May 9 last 7 11 2
on 1,000l., repaid May 23 last 5 5 2
on 1,000l., repaid May 30 last 4 2 2
£38 15 8
leaving a total balance of interest of 484l. 15s. 5½d. and of principal of 30,000l. due on the foot of this account.
Same to same of the account of interest due to Mr. Duncombe for same quarter on moneys lent for the King's service, viz.: 28,000l. on the Excise and 20,000l. on the Hearthmoney: (total interest, 718l. 0s. 5d.). Ibid.
Same to same of the account of interest due to James Nihill, esq., on tallies on the Excise. Ibid, p. 287.
Prefixing: said account. l. s. d.
interest 1686–7, Feb. 19, on 5,564l. 6s. 8d. to 1687, April 16, when 564l. 6s. 8d. was repaid, and on the remaining 5,000l. from 1687, April 16, to Aug. [sic ? July] 19 153 19 0
ditto on 5,153l. 19s. 0d. [being the abovesaid principal and interest], 1687, July 19, to 1687–8, Feb. 19 155 17 0
£309 16 0
June 25. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Owen Connor, shewing that the two junior landwaiters in London have, the one 40l. per an., the other 50l. per an., and petitioner being removed from Bristol is subject to this, "altho' one Mr. Boucher, who has been since removed from the same place to the same station, is admitted to the full salary": therefore prays payment of what has been so detained from his salary from the time of his removal. Reference Book V, p. 287.
Treasury order for the execution of a Treasury warrant dormant, dated 1686, April 29, to the Customs Cashier to pay 510l. per an. to the Auditors of Imprests (Brooke Bridges and Thomas Done) upon their bringing in and passing the account of the Customs, the same having been annually allowed for them and their clerks; viz. 210l. for the cash account and 300l. for general account. Money Book IX, pp. 4–5.
Treasury warrant to Philip Ryley to carry out repairs to a total of 442l. 16s. 4d. of the paling and lodges of the House Park at Hampton Court (as desired by the Duchess of Cleveland) and in Bushey Park (as desired by the Duke of Grafton): viz.: 600 rods of pales in the House Park at a cost of 240l.; a new pair of great gates opening towards Bushey Park at a, cost of 30l.; repairs at the Great or Headkeeper's Lodge at a cost of 64l. 10s. 4d. and at the two underkeepers' lodges at a cost of 17l. 14s. 0d.; and in Bushey Park 60 rods of the park wall to be new coped and various lengths of paling towards Teddington and round the new foddering pen for the deer etc. at a cost of 90l. 2s. 0d. This expense is to be met by the sale of offal wood in Bushey Park and out of the said Ryley's quarterly receipts of money for wood sales in Dean Forest under Mr. Foley's agreement. An account hereof is to be entered before the auditor of co. Middlesex before the last day of Michaelmas term next. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, pp. 327–8.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe for a lease to William Farrer of the Inner Temple (as the nominee of the Earl of Peterborough) of the items of Edward Backwell's estate as follows, the lease to continue for the time of the seizure thereof by the Crown; and to be at the rent of 6s. 8d. per an. . all by reason that the great seal of Feb. 18 last granted to said Earl the debt of 61,871l. 6s. 6d. owing from Backwell to the Crown, ut supra, p. 1748, together with the said Backwell's estate seized as security therefor, with the direction that at said Earl's request leases of all or any of said estate should be made to him; and the said Earl has accordingly so desired a lease of the following particulars. Ibid, pp. 329–334.
Prefixing: said particular certified May 10 last by T. Eden, Deputy King's Remembrancer; the said estate being seized into the King's hands 11 July, 1682, by Thomas Pilkington and Simon Shute, sheriffs of London.
In London.
a messuage in Exchange Alley in St. Mary Wolnoth, in the tenure of Thomas Garraway, of the annual value of 120l.; a messuage in the tenure of John Whiteing, value 17l. per an.; a ditto in that of William Pendlebury, value 6l. per an.; a ditto in that of James Parry, value 5l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of Abigail Kingsley, value 28l. per an.; a ditto in that of Elizabeth Watson, value 28l. per an.; a ditto in that of Arthur North, value 37l. per an.; a ditto in that of Robert Jones, value 5l. 10s. per an.; a ditto in that of Daniel Cooke, value 6l. per an.; a ditto in that of [Nathaniel Crew] the Bishop of Durham and John Crow [Crew], value 6l. per an.; a ditto in that of Mary Crosby, value 28l. per an.; a ditto in that of Mary Sadler, value 8l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of Henry Hodsden, value 8l. 10s. per an.; a ditto in that of Anthony Stevens, value 20l. per an.; a ditto in that of Lady Bromfeild, value 21l. per an.; a ditto in that of Daniel Fox, value 5l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of Mary Browne, value 3l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of Thomas Netheway, value 5l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of John Hill, value 5l. 10s. 0d. per an; a ditto in that of Mary Elringe, value 5l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of Abraham Stanyon, value 1l. per an.; a ditto in that of Thomas Fox, value 6l. per an.; a ditto in that of Francis Merrett, value 5l. 10s. 0d. per an.; a ditto in that of Samuel Hyde, value 24l. per an.; a ditto in that of Mark Mortimer, value 37l. per an.; a ditto in Savage Buildings in or near the said parish (in a street called Savage Buildings near Tower Hill in or near the parish of St. Olave, Hart Street) and adjoining the abovesaid messuage and in the tenure of Mary Crosby, value 28l. per an.; a ditto in same buildings and in the tenure of John Bray, value 15l. per an.
In co. Bucks.
a messuage called the Swan Inn in Newport Pagnell and four small messuages and a water mill there in the tenures respectively of John Backwell, senr., Richard Mountney, senr., Richard Mountney, junr., and the said Edward Backwell; of the total yearly value of 80l.: the said premises being found by inquisition taken at Ailesbury, 1682, July 22, before Nicholls Hackett, esq., sheriff of said county, by the oaths of John Mortimer et al.: total annual value of the above premises, 561l.; yearly payments thereout, 70l., leaving a net annual value of 497l.
June 26. Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Sidney, Lord Godolphin, of the custody and offices of Keeper of the two Walks in Cranborne Chase in Windsor Forest and of keeper of the lodge there and of the woods in the said Chase and of the offices of Steward and Bailiff of the manor and lands in Clewer, Clewer Brocas, Binfield, Dedworth, Mansel and Buntingbury Brocas, co. Berks, late the lands of Lord Sandys; all as granted by Charles II to the late Sir George Carteret: to hold for 31 years from date hereof. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 12.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal to discharge Reginald Pindar of the borough of Leicester, gent., and Edward Lee of Norwell, co. Notts, esq., their heirs and estate from the debt or super of 450l. resting upon the account of John Arderne and John Ramsey, both late of Westminster, esqrs., as Farmers of the Excise of Leicester and Rutland, which farm ended at Midsummer, 1674, and from the bonds and obligations as follows relating thereto: the said Arderne and Ramsey, Sir John Poyntz, late of Iron Acton, co. Gloucester (all now dead), with said Lee and Pindar having been sureties 1671, May 22, in 1,200l., 250l., and 1,200l. and 250l. in respect of the said farm. The present discharge is in consideration of 100l. paid into the Exchequer June 26 inst. by the said Pindar and also in consideration that said Pindar did formerly pay a considerable sum of money for the said Arderne and Ramsey out of his own estate in part of their debt formerly owing on said farm. Ibid, pp. 13–14.
June 26. Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Francis Plomley, alias Plumley, son of William Plomley, alias Plumbley, late attainted of high treason, and to John Vyner of Marshfield, co. Gloucester, and Edward Hancock of Horfield, co. Gloucester, their heirs and assigns of all the manor, lands etc., advowsons etc. as follow, which lately belonged to the said William Plumley, and of the title and interest therein by virtue of said treason: to hold to them and their heirs for ever to their own use so far as the fee simple portions of the said estate are concerned and for the respective terms therein in the case of the fee tail portions and the determinable interest portions thereof. The premises to continue subject to all services [if any] due thereout to the Crown etc. Further to grant to the said grantees all arrears of rent etc. of the premises and all the chattels etc. of the said William Plomley. King's Warrant Book XIII, pp. 19–31.
Appending: particular of the said estate certified the 25th inst. by T. Eden, Deputy King's Remembrancer; as found by inquisition taken at Axbridge, co. Somerset, 1686, Aug. 2, before Aaron Pengry, Lancelot Appleby, Christopher Guise and Richard Hart by the oaths of Robert Pope et al.
Co. Somerset.
the manor of Locking and the rectory and advowson of the parish church of Locking; the capital messuage thereof; lands there called Broadmead of 11 acres in the tenure of William Baqnall [Bagnall]; a close there called Le Two Hills of 21 and 28 acres; closes there called Newmeads of 21 acres; Le Bean of 12 acres; Le Ox Leaze of 8 acres; Le Scotch Hamm and 20 acres in the West Feild; Le Eighteen Acres; Norman's Eight Acres; Barrowes Closes of 7 and 5 acres; Stubby Leaze of 12 acres; Le Four Acres; Mris. Cooke's Six Acres; Carborough of 17 acres; Moor Leaze of 9 acres; Stivers Eight of 8 acres; Normans Bade of 5 acres; Baskes Swine of 1 acre; Mris. Cooke's Four Acre; Barke of 2½ acres; Walls Paddock of 1½ acres; Mris. Cooke's East Moor Close of 4 acres; 2 acres in the common field called Broad East Moor: 2 acres in the East Field; 9 acres in the West Field; Harpa of 1 acre; 1 acre in the East Field; 1 acre called Zea Croft near the parish church of Locking; 1 acre in the field called Le Pulpit: all in the tenure of said Plumley 1685, June 20, at the time of the committal of said high treason; a copyhold messuage and 30 acres in Locking in the tenure of William Bagnall: a ditto and 27 acres in that of John Manship, with reversion to Mary his sister: a copyhold cottage in that of Ann Kitchen, with reversion to Ann, John and Benjamin, her children: a copyhold tenement and 20 acres in that of John Hellier and his wife Ann: a ditto and 36 acres in that of James Webb for the life of him and John his brother: a copyhold messuage in that of Richard Norman: a copyhold tenement and 16 acres in that of Richard Keeble for the life of him and Mary Simons: a ditto and 16 acres in that of Thomas Jennings and Frances Baiese his sister: a ditto and 20 acres in that of John Jefferys and Frances his wife: a ditto and 26 acres in that of William Sheppard for the life of him and his son William: a messuage or tenement and 47 acres thereto in Locking in that of John Plumley, junr., for the life of him, his wife Mary and daughter Frances and John Plumley, senr.: a ditto in the tenure of Whitchurch Phipping [Felton]; a ditto with 24 acres in that of John Symonds terminable on the life of him, Hester his wife and John Tripp: a cottage and orchard and ½ acre in Locking in that of Thomas Robyns for the life of him and Charity his wife: a messuage or tenement and 15 acres there in that of James Webb for the lives of his wife Mary and daughters Sarah and Mary: a ditto and 7 acres there in that of Samuel Willan for the lives of Francis his daughters and two others unknown: a ditto with 4½ acres there in that of John Tripp for the lives of him, Anne his wife and John his son: a tenement and 43 acres there in that of Elizabeth Davy: the said William Plumley being seized in fee of the reversions of the abovesaid terms: a cottage and 1 acre in that of Henry Gerie: 24 acres in Locking in that of Richard Lewis for the life of his brother, Samuel Lewis: 32 acres there in that of Eleanor Robins: 11 acres t. ere in that of John Coomer [? Cowmer]: 10 acres there in that of Samuell Arnell for the lives of him and William Arnell, his brother: 1 acre there in that of Richard Lewis: 14 acres there in that of John Plumley, junr., for the lives of Joseph Phymley [Plumley] and Mary Symonds: of all of which last named terms the reversion appertains to said William Plumley. Total, 130l. 19s. 0d. [per an.].
Memorandum by Geo. Watts: divers of the aforesaid premises have been pleaded to by divers persons who have discharges by judgment thereof.
June 26. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to pay 130l. to the Wardens of the Mystery of Goldsmiths in London for 20 ounces of Crown gold and 70 ounces of standard silver and for the charges of making and completing the standard trial pieces of Crown gold and silver: the said Wardens having represented that the present indented standard pieces of gold and silver, heretofore made for the trial of the coin and plate of this kingdom are so wrought out that there is a necessity for new pieces; whereon the Mint officials have reported that in Oct., 1660, the gold trial piece contained 19oz. 7dwt. and the silver trial piece contained 66oz. 17dwt. 12gr., each of which pieces was indented and divided into six several pieces: which quantities at the present price of gold and silver would cost 95l. 11s. 6d.; and that the charges of the trials in 1660 were 33l. 17s. 6d. and the said wardens did then claim 2l. 18s. 6d. as the remain due thereon. Money Book, IX, p. 6.
June 26. Treasury allowance of the present June 24 quarter's salary bill of the Customs, London port (being 4,917l. 10s. 7d. for established salaries and 158l. 5s. 5d. for additional salaries, or 5,075l. 16s. 0d. in all). Money Book IX, p. 6.
The like of the same quarter's salary bill of the outports (being 5,070l. 7s. 0d. for established salaries and 580l. 10s. 0d. for additional salaries, or in all 5,650l. 17s. 0d.). Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to pay 23l. 15s. 0d. to Sir Cornwall Bradshaw for three quarters to 1684, Christmas, on his salary of 31l. 13s. 4d. per an. as Comptroller of Customs, Bristol port: he to give a release to the King of all arrears in respect of said salary. Ibid, p. 7.
Same to the Receipt for tallies of assignment on the First Fruits for 500l. to Aubrey, Earl of Oxford, for the present June 24 quarter on his pension. Ibid.
Money warrant for 100l. to Mris. Katherine Ellyott for half a year to June 24 inst. on her pension. Ibid, p. 10.
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. 204–5.
Out of the Customs. l. s. d.
to the Treasurer of the Navy [on the Navy's] weekly money "on account of 400,000l. from Lady day, 1686" 7,000 0 0
to ditto for warrant officers [on their arrears due before 1686, Lady day] 200 0 0
to ditto for the creditors of the Navy [on their arrears due] before 1686, Lady day 1,000 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [for two weeks on the Ordnance Officel ordinary 2,000 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 2,830 10 10
to the Lord Chancellor, one quarter 1,000 0 0
to the President of the Privy Council, one quarter 375 0 0
to the Lord Privy Seal, one quarter 364 0 0
to the Keeper of the Privy Purse [for the Privy Purse] 1,000 0 0
to Mr. Rose [Ross] for jewels 1,000 0 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 6,000 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to ditto for the Forces 6,000 0 0
to the Earl of Bath, half a year 500 0 0
to the Duke of Grafton, one quarter 750 0 0
to the Duke of Northumberland, half a year 1,500 0 0
to the Queen Dowager, one quarter 1,500 0 0
Out of the Letter Office money.
to the Queen, towards her quarter 5,000 0 0
l. s. d.
Out of the Hearthmoney.
to the Cofferer of the Household 1,500 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber 1,000 0 0
to the Paymaster of the Works for buildings on the water 200 0 0
to ditto for repairs at Richmond 200 0 0
to Edwd. Griffin, esq., on his pension 125 0 0
(Same, dated same, to the Customs Cashier, enclosing the paper of the disposition of the Customs cash for the present week, said paper including the above 11 Customs items [payable out of the Exchequer], together with the following item [payable direct out of the Customs Office], viz. 1,000l. for tallies on the Customs.)
(Same, dated same, to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney, enclosing the like paper of disposition for the cash of those branches of the revenue; said paper including for the Hearthmoney only the above five Hearthmoney items: and for the Excise the above five Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer], together with the following items [payable direct out of the Excise Office], viz. 1,000l. for tallies on the Excise; 2,000l. for the Princess [of Denmark's] quarter.)
June 26. Henry Guy to Mr. Griffin [Treasurer of the Chamber] to pay 150l. to Seignor Verrio, 100l. thereof for "last [the present] Midsummer" quarter as garden keeper at St. James's and the remaining 50l. for same quarter as "his Majesty's Painter." The Treasury Lords will take care to reimburse you this money. Disposition Book VI, p. 203.
Same to Mr. Hall for a certificate how much of the money ordered for the Treasurer of the Chamber's Office for last Lady day quarter has been applied to extraordinaries of that office and how much to the ordinary thereof. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to the Duchess of Monmouth on payment of Customs ad valorem a long box of pictures, as by a, bill of lading thereof [missing, but marked "contents unknown"], signed by Tho. Atkins [shipmaster]. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 400.
Same to the Farmers of the pre-emption of tin. Please return to the Treasury Lords your answer to the enclosed petition [missing, see supra, p. 1945] of the pewterers of London and the officers of the Mint's report thereon. Ibid, p. 401.
Same to Mr. Blathwayt [as Secretary to the Forces]. Mris. Ann Richards, purveyor to the King's Guards of Horse, has petitioned for an additional allowance of 4s. a day for fire and candle extraordinary for the three Troops of Grenadiers from the time of their establishment, viz. from 1683, July 1. Thereon the Earl of Ranelagh has reported April 3 last that she has been at the expense of three fires a day extraordinary besides a proportionable increase of lamps, oil, candle and other necessaries, which at 4s. a day from 1683, July 1, to Mar. 31 last, amounts to 347l. 4s. 0d. The Treasury Lords have represented this to the King, who is pleased to allow her 173l. 12s. 0d. for the said extraordinary fires and that in future there shall be allowed only five fires in all, viz. one additional to the former four, whereof three are to be for the Horse and two for the Grenadiers. You are to prepare a [royal] warrant for payment of this 173l. 12s. 0d. and for an allowance in future of 18d. a day for the said additional fifth fire. Ibid.
June 26. Treasury reference to Mr. Hewer of the petition of Ann Draper, praying the Treasury Lords to take off the stop on her money in Mr. Hewer's hands. Reference Book V, p. 283.
Same to Mr. Toll et al. of the petition of Tho. Eyres, esq., one of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, praying payment of the 350l. due to him for his arrears of wages in the said Band. Ibid, p. 288.
Treasury warrant to the Wardens of the Mystery of Goldsmiths of London to forthwith prepare two several indented Trial Pieces of gold and silver, the gold of the standard of 22 carats of fine gold and two carats of allay per lb. weight Troy "of all such moneys so to be made called Crown gold"; and the silver to be of the standard of 11 oz. 2dwt. [of silver and] 18 dwt. [of allay] per lb. weight Troy: all in accordance with the [Mint] indenture dated 1686, July 23 (ut supra, p. 822), between the King and Thomas Neale [Master and Worker of the Mint]. The said Trial Pieces are to be "of such quantities as you shall think fit so that each of the said Trial Pieces may be divided into six parts and each part to be marked and stamped as in and by the said indenture is expressed and then presented to us to be disposed of into the several custodies and keeping of the parties concerned as by the said indenture is also directed." Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 325.
Same to same to return the names of such a number of persons as have been heretofore usual for a jury for [the trial of] the making of the [Trial Pieces or] indented standard pieces of gold and silver as above for the trial of the coin and plate of the kingdom; to appear before the Treasury Lords July 5 next. Ibid, p. 326.
Same to the Commissioners of Hearthmoney and to the Auditor and Comptroller of Hearthmoney to allow in account to Robert Blythe the remainder of his debt as follows; he having been employed in collecting Hearthmoney in co. Surrey and became indebted therein in 144l. 3s. 0d., towards which 60l. has been levied in execution on his goods and 20l. on the goods of William Wise, his surety, they being both unable to pay more and said Blythe being a great object of pity, ut supra, p. 1755. Blythe is hereby to be discharged from further imprisonment and his surety bonds are to be delivered up. Ibid, pp. 326–7.
Royal warrant to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to pay to the Earl of Holderness 300l. for the half year to 1687, June 24, on the pension of 600l. per an. granted to Marmaduke Darcy, being due at the time of said Darcy's death, to whom the said Earl is administrator. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 124.
Treasury allowance of the 1688, June 24 quarter's salary bill, detailed, of the Post Office. Money Book IX, pp. 18–19.
Prefixing: said bill (Phillip Frowd Governor, 375l.; Jno. Parsons, Accomptant, 50l.; Stephen Lilly, Receiver, 37l. 10s. 0d.; Tho. Gardiner, Comptroller of the Inland Office, 50l.; the clerks to the six roads, viz. James Hickes of Chester Road, 25l.; Ralph Bednall, second clerk of ditto, 10l.; Benjamin Lambe of the West Road, 15l.; Jno. Middleton of the North Road, 15l.; Richard Minores of the Bristol Road, 15l.; Edmund Sautell of the Yarmouth road, 15l.; Francis Garrard, of the Kent Road, 12l. 10s. 0d.; William Leile, second clerk of the Kent Road, 10l.; 12l. 10s. 0d. to Underhill Breese as window and alphabet man; 10l. each to James Comber and Tho. Harris as window men; 10l. each to the sorters, viz. Robert Lowe, Lumley Williams, William Charlton, Robert Herne, Cha. Jackson, Francis Delaett, Richard Bouhereau and 12l. 10s. 0d. to William Stackhouse as a same; 10l. to James Dolton, clerk of the Kent Road, on by nights; 10l. to the Governor's clerk; 10l. to Mr. Jno. Parsons, junr., the Accomptant's clerk; 10l. to the Receiver's clerk; 37l. 10s. 0d. to Mr. Frederick Frowd, Comptroller of the Foreign Office; 25l. to Jo. Leasson, keeper of the Alphabet; 12l. 10s. 0d. each to the clerks [? of the Foreign Letter Office], viz. Jno. Saladine, William Sweeting, Francis Clewitt, Ferrand Spence, Ashbornham Frowd, William Aglbe; 4l. to Richard Sare, a letter receiver; 6l. 15s. 0d. to William Osborne, a ditto; 5l. to Geo. Line, a ditto; 1l. 10s. 0d. to Henry Trent, a ditto; 1l. 10s. 0d. to James Blackwell, a ditto; 2l. 10s. 0d. to William Nott, a ditto; 3l. 6s. 8d. to Richard Bentley, a ditto: 3l. to Jno. Lloyd, a ditto; 10l. to Richard Egerton, riding surveyor; 20l. to Samuell Baker, the maile maker; 5l. to Mris. Ann Lamb, housekeeper [of the Post Office]: 1l. to the two women who bring letters at nights: total bill for the quarter, 986l. 1s. 8d.) Money Book IX, pp. 18–19.
June 27. Money order for 2,830l. 10s. 10d. to Henry Guy for secret service: without account: to be issued on the privy seal dormant of May 25 inst. (The royal sign manual, dated June 26, and the money warrant, dated June 26, which should authorise this money order are not entered in the Treasury records.) Order Book II, p. 159.
Henry Guy to Mr. Graham. Send by bearer, for Lord Godolphin, the Attorney General's report proposing a way for the discharge of Sir Samuel Barnardiston. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 401.
Treasury reference to Mr. Hewer of the petition of John Flute for payment of 17l. due to him for his service at Tangier for four years as a lieutenant in Col. Coy's Troop. Reference Book V, p. 284.
Same to Mr. Blathwayt [as Auditor of the Plantations] of the petition of Sir Nath. Johnson, Governor of the Leeward Islands, praying payment of 1,050l. due to him for 1½ years' salary in his said government. Ibid, p. 286.
June 28. Money warrant for 125l. to Edward Griffin, esq., for 1688, June 24 quarter, on his pension. (Money order dated June 30 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 7. Order Book II, p. 160.
Same for 500l. to the Earl of Bath for half a year to June 24 inst. on the pension out of the Excise to him and Lord Hawley [for the late Duchess of Richmond]. Money Book IX, p. 7.
June 28. Money warrant for 1,500l. to the Queen Dowager, for 1688, June 24 quarter, on her annuity. Money Book IX, p. 8.
Same for 1,000l. to George, Lord Jefferys, Lord Chancellor of England, for same on his same. (Money order dated June 30 hereon.) Ibid, p. 8. Order Book II, p. 160.
Same for 375l. to Robert, Earl of Sunderland, Lord President of the Privy Council, for 1688, June 24 quarter, on his allowance of 1,000l. per an. in lieu of diet and on his allowance of 500l. per an. as royal bounty. (Money order dated June 30 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 8. Order Book II, p. 160.
Same for 364l. to Henry, Lord Arundell of Wardour, Keeper of the Privy Seal, for 1688, June 24 quarter, on his allowance of 4l. a day. (Money order dated June 30 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 8. Order Book II, p. 159.
Same for 9,232l. 3s. 4¾d. to Lawrence, Earl of Rochester, Henry, Earl of Peterborough, Sidney, Lord Godolphin, Robert Werden, esq., and Sir Edward Herbert, kt., Trustees for the Queen; being for 1688, June 24 quarter, on the several sums granted by the King for her better support and dignity. Money Book IX, p. 9.
Same for 750l. to Henry, Duke of Grafton, for 1688, June 24 quarter, oh his pension. Ibid.
Same for 1,500l. to George, Duke of Northumberland, for half a year to June 24 inst. on his pension. Ibid.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to me [Guy] by way of advance [for secret service] 600l. out of the Letter Office money now in the Exchequer. The Treasury Lords "will take care that the warrants for the regular issuing thereof shall be sent you with all convenient speed." Disposition Book VI, p. 205.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Mr. Talbot, an officer of the Customs, a box for the Countess of Sunderland, Customs free and unopened. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 402.
Same to the Attorney General to report on the enclosed papers [missing] concerning the inhabitants about the Forest of Windsor, Cranbourn Chase and other parts of the forest there who have usurped a privilege of putting sheep into the said forest to the great disturbance and impoverishment of the King's deer there. In the margin: sent enclosed in a letter to Col. Grayham. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Backwell. Send the Treasury Lords an answer to the enclosed petition [missing] of Mris. Jane Boys. Ibid.
Same to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General. The Treasury Lords desire that in the docquets which you make of the bills that you prepare for the royal sign manual (in matters in which the revenue is any ways concerned) you always mention the officer that countersigned the King's warrant which authorises you to prepare such bill. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed paper [missing] of reasons for his Majesty to cause new valuations to be made of the First Fruits and Tenths and to levy and receive the same according to their present real values. Ibid.
June 28. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to deliver, Customs free, at the Countess of Drogheda's house her goods as follow which she has brought over from Ireland. Out Letters (General) XI, pp. 403–5.
Appending: schedule of said goods put on board June 8 inst. (beds, carpets, furniture, three pieces of tapestry hangings belonging to the drawing room and one piece out of the parlor, five pieces of ditto out of my lady's chamber, seven pieces of ditto out of the dining room, a case with eight pictures, a large ditto with five big pictures, one small picture and three prints, a Prince wood table, a bedstead out of Mr. More's chamber, Mris. Gath's trunk, Mris. Ann Mathews' trunk, Mris. Rose's trunk, beds out of Mr. Barye's room etc.).
Treasury reference to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Tho. Pleas of Edington, serge maker, returning the King thanks for pardoning his life and praying a remission of his forfeiture, "his estate being most taken from him in the time of the late [Monmouth's] rebellion, and what is left being surveyed at 20 marks by the King's Commissioners in order to seizure, which will be the ruin of the petitioner." Reference Book V, p. 282.
Same to Sir Jno. Osborne, kt., of the petition to the King from the Loyal Indigent Officers; petitioners shewing that they were late patentees for the Lotteries, which patent being expired the King has disposed the Lotteries other ways; therefore praying the King to grant them pensions during pleasure. Hereon the referee is to report a list of the surviving patentees in the two late grants of the Lotteries to the Indigent Officers with a certificate what share or proportion of the profits thereof was allotted in each grant to the respective officers and whether or no their particular proportions were paid to them to the expiration of said grants; and likewise what employments, pensions or salaries they or any of them now have. (This reference supersedes a similar reference of June 25 inst.) Ibid, pp. 282, 284–5.
Same to Sir Hen. Deering of the petition of Sir Robt. Wright, praying a grant of several fee farm rents to the value of 500l. per an. in divers small parcels and in several counties "which were never accompted for to his Majesty" [and which as his own discovery petitioner proposes to recover to the Crown at his own cost]. Ibid, p. 285.
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton of the petition of Mary Hallet, widow; petitioner shewing that her husband was in the rebellion in the West and was condemned at Dorchester assizes and died in prison and that a small living of his of 8l. per an. was seized into the King's hands, which is in arrear for two years past, besides a fine of 44l. set upon her goods: therefore praying the King to remit the forfeiture of the said living, the arrears and the fines, in order to the preservation of her and five children. Ibid, p. 286.
June 29. Royal warrant to Richard, Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster General of the Guards, Garrisons and Land Forces, for the establishment of a chaplain for the Lieutenant of the Tower of London: at the rate of 60l. per an. as from Mar. 25 last. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 36.
June 29. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Daniel Devine, Jasper Clarke, James Monavere, John Bount, James Durdine, John Thorpe, Hen. Tomlyn, Peter le Poynt, Stephen Kissaire, Peter Lernoult, Samuell Fromoult and E. Amarou; petitioners shewing that they have for some time absconded themselves from their families and abodes by reason of being guilty in the exportation of wrought wool, but have assured the King as they are men, Christians and subjects never to offend again: therefore pray the discharge of the several informations depending against them in the Exchequer. Reference Book V, p. 285.
June 30. Same to the same of the petition of David Auber, praying delivery of 104 pieces of bone lace seized by the Customs officers to his utter ruin. Ibid, p. 286.
Same to Sir Richard Haddock and partners, late Commissioners of the Navy, of Capt. Roomecoyle's letter to Henry Guy, praying a, hearing before the King concerning his dividend of the slaves taken in the Turks [ship] Tyger of Algiers: together with a former petition [of his] and an answer of Admiral Herbert's thereto. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Fillingham and partners [Agents for the Arrears of Taxes] of the petition of Emanuell Smith, praying a commission of enquiry for finding out the King's title to lands discovered by him. Ibid, p. 288.