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Nov. 17.
Friday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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Sir William Stroud's petition is referred to Sir C. Harbord, who
is to prepare a commission for inquiring for it according to Sir Ed.
Hungerford's of the same nature [relating to lands taken in for]
Plymouth fort. |
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Sir R. Long, Sir C. Harbord and Sir Ro. Howard to report what
damage Mr. William Harbord may sustain by the annuity he pays
yearly to Mr. Massam during his life, being 250l. per an., charged
on Grafton Park. |
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Warrant for 1,000l. now to be paid to the Earl of Rochester. To
be paid out of the Customs by Mr. Mounteney. Said Earl is to have
another warrant for 1,000l. more for Xmas. |
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Referred to Sir R. Long, Sir C. Harbord, Sir R. Howard, and
Mr. Sherwin to report whether it may be any inconvenience to grant
Mr. John Hall his request to discharge John Gorge the way he
proposes. (Out Letters General III. p. 18.) |
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Warrant for Thomas Elliot for the last three sums in his paper:
on the Customs after the moneys already charged thereon. |
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Referred to Sir R. Long, Sir C. Harbord, Sir R. Howard and Mr.
Sherwin concerning Major Beckfort's case and warrant, and to
report how it may be satisfied so as the King pay it not twice. |
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Sir W. Doyley, Mr. Sherwin and Mr. Filingham to attend Lord
Ashley to-morrow, and Sir R. Howard to be there about Goodman
Widdows of Gloucestershire. Serg. Stevens and Major Harsenet,
sergeant at arms, to be there also. |
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My Lords are willing that Edward Kennet should have the effects
of his petition. Sir Ro. Howard to speak with Sir R. Long how it
may be easiest done for him. |
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Mr. Porter, counsel, and Mr. Smith, his client, are called in. Mr.
Porter [says] Mr. Smith was bound. Mr. Kinge and Mr. Car
divided the county of Suffolk between them for receipts. Smith
asked Kinge what caution he could give him; he saying none, Mr.
Smith undertook but King obtained an order from the [late Lord]
Treasurer to have the under officers to pay King, but the order was
only under Sir George Downing's hand: after which King received
by this 3,000l. They withdrew, and my Lords considered the
request that the Farmers should not prosecute Smith till further
orders. They will grant it, but Sir Ro. Howard is to speak with
Sir G. Downing about the letter he writ. Afterwards my Lords
order that Sir G. Downing and Mr. Smith attend on Monday
afternoon and my Lords will then determine. |
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Sir Tho. Morgan called in. A privy seal [ordered] for 2,007l.
10s. 0d. to be placed on the fee farms in course and [in the privy
seal] the report for Sir T. Morgan to be mentioned, and the yearly
sum to be placed on Sir Ste. Fox and a new establishment to be
made for it. |
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Mr. Ball, the Commissioners of Excise and Sir Ste. Fox are to
attend my Lords on Monday with the Farmers of the Excise: about
moneys of the Excise still unpaid. |
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Sir Ro. Howard to speak with Viscount Fauconberg about the
remainder of an account of Walter Strickland. Process to be stayed
against Mr. Wicliffe till further order. But to proceed in [the case
of] Mr. Strickland according to Mr. Wicliffe's petition. |
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The accounts of the Mews referred to Sir R. Long, Sir C. Harbord,
Sir R. Howard and Mr. Sherwin [to see] how the checks may be
upon the accounts for the future without entrenching upon the
[powers of the] Master of the Horse and yet not to be left arbitrary
to the Surveyor to order what he pleases. |
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Dormant warrant for the Earl of Rutland's creation money. |
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The Commissioners for collecting the arrears of Excise in co.
Huntingdon are referred to the Excise Commissioners. |
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Petition read from the officers of the House of Commons. Sir R.
Howard to consult with Sir R. Long what said officers used to have. |
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Mr. Web, Mr. Filingham and Mr. Sherwin are to attend on
Friday about the account of the Hearthmoney. The Auditors have
notice already. |
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Write Sir Lionell Jenkins that Sir R. Howard has this day
presented to my Lords the paper sent from said Jenkins without his
name being attached thereto, and that my Lords expect a joint
report from Sir Rob. Atkins and said Jenkins as to the method how
all oaths shall pay the King's duty according to my Lords' former
directions. (Out Letters General III. p. 20.) |
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Sir Ro. Howard and Sir Ro. Long to report directly what way is
to be followed for satisfying Mr. Loup and such others as have paid
money for Fee Farms and cannot have their bargains. |
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On Tuesday morning to hear Sir Ro. Long's report for
[concerning] Lord St. John and partners. |
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Sir Ro. Howard and Sir Ro. Long to examine what money is due
to Col. Strode upon his contract for bringing over the men from
Barbados.
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 52–5.] |
Nov. 20.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir John Duncombe. |
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Speak with Mr. Laurence to know of the Attorney General why
an answer is not put in to the plea of the Suffolk Commissioners.
Laurence then to attend Lord Ashley. |
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A stop of all payments [is ordered] in relation to Sir Ralph
Delavell; [to be addressed] to the Commissioners of the Wine
Licences [and to be] till further order from my Lords. |
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The Duke of Richmond's warrant for 1,000l. [is ordered to be
prepared]. |
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Write Viscount Fauconberg that Henry Wilkinson, an agent of
Mr. Water Strickland (late Receiver of Hearthmoney in one part of
co. Yorks) is in arrear, and that my Lords do not issue process
against my Lady out of respect until they have made his Lordship
acquainted with it. |
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An order to stop the sheriff on Mrs. Rythe's petition. |
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Mr. May to be employed in the Customs; some good employment. |
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My Lords order the business against Mr. Richbell, merchant, of
Southampton, to be ended as the Attorney General has advised. |
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The Customs Commissioners called in [and the following matters
relating to the Customs are ordered]. |
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Sir William Lowder presents a paper. |
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Mr. Garraway moves that if my Lords have any complaint
against any person the Commissioners [of the Customs] may
be acquainted with it. My Lords consent. |
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Mr. Theed to be put out and to be struck out in the books. |
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Mr. May's petition referred to the Customs Commissioners
and delivered to Mr. Garraway. |
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The papers of the Customs to be entered as amended [struck
out] put in order. |
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Speak with Mr. Wren and acquaint him with the desires of
the [Customs] Commissioners concerning searching men of
war that lie in port [and also as to] yards and storehouse and
shew him the order for the yachts. |
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An order to be made about officers of the Customs which
shall be deposed by the Commissioners without acquainting my
Lords and [especially as to the point] what they [the Commissioners] shall pay [? as to wages in arrear or unearned]. |
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Petition of the searchers is referred to the Customs
Commissioners. |
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The question [is discussed] about exporting of beer [? in
ships of war] what proportion shall be allowed. Capt. Kingdome says there is now to be settled a rule for the Victualling
Bill. The Excise Commissioners and Customs Commissioners
[are ordered] to confer about settling a medium for what beer
shall be allowed for the crew, that the King may not pay for
the exportation. They have taken no [sic] notice of it. |
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Mr. Brewer, upon the complaint of the Duke of Richmond,
answers that in a week there shall be an account given of the
cocquet. |
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Sir Rob. Howard to speak with Viscount Fauconberg for Sir G.
Downing to have his plate. |
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The Excise Commissioners [are called in and the following
matters relating to the Excise are ordered]: |
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Madame Carter's pension paid till Michaelmas by Sir G.
Downing by particular direction of the Treasurer of the Household. A warrant for her for what was due at Michaelmas last
[to be] paid by him. |
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Major Huntingdon says they called upon Mr. Ball and
desired his accounts. Sir Jo. Duncombe says Mr. Ball shall
constantly give in an account to the [Excise] Commissioners.
Lord Ashley says the Commissioners may charge Mr. Ball
in money and he may answer that he has not given his hand.
Major Huntingdon says 'tis a clash between the Goldsmiths
and Mr. Ball. They ask him to take notes. Mr. Ball says
Lindsay shall receive the notes, so that 'tis Mr. Ball and Lindsay against the rest of Lombard Street. Lord Ashley says
if Lindsey has only the receipts the rest of the Goldsmiths can
have no credit on that fund and says that if Mr. Ball cannot
swear that he has nothing to do peculiarly with any banker he
shall out. |
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Capt. Kingdome moves that if the [Country Excise] Farmers
pay not [their farm rents] at the day they may not be allowed
interest [on their advances of rent]. Sir Rob. Howard to
consult with the Excise Commissioners [how] to make an
order that moneys [due] from the Excise may for the future be
better paid. Col. Birch and the Excise Commissioners to
attend my Lords on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Lord Colepeper and Sir Rob. Holmes to have notice to attend my
Lords on Wednesday morning. |
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Mr. Pemmerto[n], Counsel for the Vintners, is called in about
[said Vintners' claim of defalcation for] decayed wines. Alleges the
[words of the] Act [viz.] that they shall pay duty for all wines
that are to be sold by retail and therefore not to pay for wines not
saleable. The Act did necessitate them to enter all wines and not
of caution [they] entered all, but the [Wine Act] Commissioners,
then told them they should have consideration for their eager [aeger
or decayed] wines. Col. Birch [says] many bonds were transferred
to them for the Navy. The Vintners answer the bonds were
for decayed wines and then [the matter] was brought before my
Lords. Mr. Pemmerton says there was one bond put in suit and
stopped in the court [the wine in question] being found decayed
wine. Col. Birch says my Lords did formerly incline [to the opinion]
that decayed wines should not fail [sic? for pay] but the question is
how they should know what was decayed wines. Col. Birch says the
parties named in the warrant "read weir these their reports
mencond," whom they found to be owner of the decayed wines. Mr.
Pemmerton says Mr. Peirce is clear because his wines were viewed
before [and found] to be decayed wines. They [the Vintners and
their Counsel] withdraw. Lord Ashley asks: (1) what the sum
[or value of such decayed wines or of the duty thereon] comes to
in the whole; (2) what the quantities [of decayed wines which]
are proved by every particular man; (3) [what the Vintners did
with such wines and that they be obliged] to prove on oath what
they did with the same, viz. whether sold as vinegar and not as
wines. [Ordered that these questions] be reported [upon] by
Col. Birch and the rest of the present Commissioners for the Second
Wine Act with speed. (Out Letters General III. p. 23.) |
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Petition read from William Crabb, of Bristol, merchant, touching
10½ butts of sherry which he alleges were fit for nothing but to
distil, yet the Commissioners of the Retrospect forced him to give
security for them and have lately put his bond in suit. My Lords
refer his case to Col. Birch, Mr. Wareing and Mr. Wingate.
(Out Letters General III. p. 22.) |
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Mr. Jacob Croane called in. A question whether wine imported
in January, 1667, were liable to pay Customs. The Baron [in the
Exchequer Court] gave it against Mr. Croane. The construction of
the [Retrospect clause of the second Wine] Act was that the wine
resting [in the merchants possession and which] the merchant does
not discharge himself of before June 24 [last] he is answerable for
by the retail. The King has a certainty by the Custom House
books and would have collected by the single duty 100,000l. by the
latter [Second Wine] Act. Col. Birch only understands one part
of Mr. Croan's business; which was he would have his bond when
execution was ready. Col. Birch says they went [calculated] upon
[the basis of] 12 tun in his possession and there were eight open
entries [in Croan's books] where the persons [retailers] were not
to be found. Capt. Kingdome asks how the merchants were to be
called to account and by what authority [in cases] where the
merchants sold to private sales [and not to the retailers]. His
[Croane's] bond was given for wines found in his hands before
1670, June 24. |
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My Lords agree to the report of the Wine Act Commissioners
concerning the decayed wines. An order is to be drawn accordingly. |
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The petition of Abraham Anselme and John Perry of London,
brewer, [joint] Farmers of the Excise of Wales for three years ended
June 24 last, praying allowance of 1,500l. for defalcations by reason
of the plague, is referred to the Grand Commissioners of Excise.
(Out Letters General III. p. 23.) |
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Mr. Slingsby called in: reads [the Mint] proposals concerning
farthings. He has [retains in his possession] the paper [of said
proposals]. My Lords order Mr. Slingsby to be at the Privy
Council on Wednesday; and Sir Robert Howard to enquire [how]
to get 5,000l. to be ready. |
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Enquire whether Porter and Fenn have kept their days of payment for William Prettyman. (In the margin: Wolseley sent to
either of them to [bid them] come and speak with me [Sir Rob.
Howard].) |
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Petition read from Thos. Scarlett, gent. My Lords will offer [the
matter] to the King to have [it] done. |
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Memorandum: That Mr. Wadlow did not appear this day. He is
to be summoned to attend my Lords on Wednesday to perfect his
accounts according to the rule my Lords made and to bring in the
bonds. |
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Notice to be given to the Trustees [for sale of Fee Farms] that
certain rents belonging to the Honor of Hampton Court be not sold
or contracted for but saved for the discharge of officers' fees. |
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Notice to be given to the Court whence the writ issued about
Rowse that he was a prisoner in the custody of the Sergeant at
Arms and ought not to be arrested while in the Sergeant's custody. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 55–60.] |
Nov. 21.
Tuesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir John Duncombe, Sir Thos. Clifford. |
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The payment of Viscount Grandison is to be in course. Floyd to
take care of this. |
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Send to Mr. Mounteney to enquire concerning Lord Loughborough's
paper. |
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All the Queen's Dressers [are] to have half a year's pension paid
out of the loans on the subsidy. |
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Mrs. Luelyn to have half a year's pension [in the same way] as
the others. |
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Let the 150l. due to Lady Saunderson be paid out of the loans on
the subsidy. |
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Eton College perpetuity to be settled on the same fund [the loans
on the subsidy]. A year and a half to be presently so settled. |
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The Provost of Eton to have the impost of two tuns of Wine. |
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A warrant to be drawn for Agmondesham's money. |
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A privy seal for Major Beckford. The bill to be presented to
the King. |
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The petition from Robert Cary, minister, is referred to Sir R.
Long and Sir Ro. Howard to report how it may be done. |
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The petition of the town of Yarmouth is granted. |
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My Lords order that the Customs Commissioners every Monday
present such matters as relate to the Customs and if they have
names of officers that they would present they must do it by the by
[ambulando] and Sir Robt. Howard for all order of surveyors or
landwaiters or [such Custom officers] whose salaries are above 30l.
per an. to take 1l. 10s. 0d.; and of lesser officers whose salaries are
under 30l. per an. to take 15s.; and [of officers whose salaries are]
below 10l. per an. [then to take] nothing. In the margin: Abbot to
write out this minute fair for me [Sir Ro. Howard]. |
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Mrs. Colvile to have 30,000l. charged on the Hearthmoney, but
Mr. Coventry's money to be released and the widow Goldsmith to
be assigned her money out of it. |
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Col. Osborne called in. He says the Commissioners of Accounts
have not met. Some refuse to meet. He has used endeavours but
cannot get a quorum. Lord Ashley asks when the Commission [of
Accounts] ends. [They] agree [that it ends] certainly in February
[next]. My Lords will move the King to send to the Commissioners
of Accounts to meet, the King having business for them. The Earl
of Anglesey was present and said the same, and both desired the
same. |
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Richard Hues [nominated] by Lord Ashley's order after Bernard
Howard for [the place of] a landwaiter and so in order as Mr.
Kirk's letter from the King mentions. |
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Lord St. John and [his] partners [in the last farm of the Customs
are] called in. |
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Warrant for a lease according to Sir C. Harbord's report upon
Van der Poest's petition. |
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Auditor Beale to take Sir Tob. Bridge's imprest account. |
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Warrant for 10,000l. for the Ordnance: [to be charged] upon the
London Excise. |
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The draft of a warrant for Lord St. John and his partners [in the
last farm of the Customs, viz. for their collateral] security on the
Hearthmoney [for repayment of their money advanced on their
Customs Farm] is to be sent to the Attorney General to peruse.
Prepare a sign manual for [the allowance of 4 per cent.] over
interest till Michaelmas for Lord St. John and his partners [on
their said advance money as above, the account of said over interest]
being 3,809l. 14s. 8d. if rightly cast. A bill for the sign manual for
the King for the total charge of Lord St. John and partners is
brought in by Auditor Beale and allowed by my Lords. (Out Letters
General III. p. 25.) |
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Write to Mr. Warton to hasten the account of the Ordnance in
Col. Legg's time and since. |
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My Lords desire Sir John Bennet not to move the court against
Viscount Fanshawe till Sir Robert Howard has spoken with him to
attend to-morrow morning before my Lords sit. |
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Sir Thomas Williamson called in [and his petition is read on a
reference from the King of Sep. 20 last]. In consideration of his
father's maintaining the garrison of Newark he desires reversions of
the manor and demesnes of Newark, co. Notts, and of Shimpling Park
and Laiston Coney warren with their appurtenances in co. Suffolk,
for his share (which is 4,000l.) of the 15,000l. with Lord Lexinton
about the garrison of Newark. His petition is referred to Sir C.
Harbord. |
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A privy seal for 600l. per an. to the Earl of Kinnoul out of the
revenue of the 4½ per cent. in the Leeward Islands. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 61–3; Outletters General III.
pp. 25–7.] |
Nov. 22.
Wednesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, the Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Mr. Hide's petition is brought in for the officers of the Robes for
677l. 19s. 6d. to be placed [charged] on the Hearthmoney in course
without interest. A warrant ordered in Mr. Hide's name. |
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Viscount Fauconberg to have his order transferred for his ready
money [expenditure in his Venetian embassy: same to be made
payable] out of the loans on the subsidies now in the Exchequer. |
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Mr. Laurence to prepare an information against Mr. Robt. Bouy
(Bovy) to shew by what right he holds Exmoor Forest from the King.
(Out Letters General III. p. 27.) |
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By reason of Sir Thomas Allen's petition my Lords order Sir
Rob. [Howard] to enquire into the whole business of the King's
officers in what state they stand. Floyd to draw up this state. |
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Viscount Fauconberg says the 2,300l. [was] allowed to Mr.
Strickland out of the 2,500l. he [Strickland] owes. Sir John
Duncombe says Mr. Strickland should pay the King's money and
stand upon his assignment for his [? allowances]. Viscount
Fauconberg says Strickland has not left any estate but will pay the
remaining 200l. Sir Tho. Clifford says they ought not to stop
the King's process. Viscount Fauconberg desires permission to
write to Sir Thomas Strickland about it. |
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Lord Colepeper and Sir Rob. Holmes called in. Lord [Colepeper]
says the [Treasury] Board promised him the money he claims from
Sir Rob. Holmes. Sir Rob. Holmes acknowledges that he owes
money, but he desires he may pay the drummers of the Isle of
Wight [the arrears] which Lord Colepeper owes [them]. My Lords
order Sir Rob. Holmes to deposit the money demanded by Lord
Colepeper into Sir R. Howard's hands. Lord Colepeper comes in.
Ordered that he assign (out of assignments for money which he
has in his hands) as much as is demanded by Sir Rob. Holms'
presentments till my Lords determine how much of it must be paid
or [if any at] all. Floyd's name to be used in the assignment for
the use of the gunners. |
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A letter [read] from the Earl of Northampton. Enquire what
is done in the business. ["I find nothing extant." Charnock's
memoranda. Treasury Minute Book DCXXIV. p. 128.] |
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Two docquets of Mr. Needham's to be shewn to the King. |
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Sir John Talbot called in [and the following orders are taken
concerning the sale of] fee farms. |
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(1) Upon his motion to sett rates [settle ratals, ordered that]
for a reversion after Sir Edward Sidnham's life [the Trustees
are] not to take under ten years' purchase: if eleven years'
purchase [be paid payment may be half in paper orders and]
half money; if ten years' [purchase then payment to be] all
money. |
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(2) [In the similar reversionary case of] several rents of
220l. [aggregate value per an.] granted to James Nelthorpe:
[ordered] the reversion to be valued at 11 years and 10 years
as in the above case. |
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(3) All Fee Farms where they have not letters patent to be
sold as in hand and if it extends to any person of merit my
Lords will consider for their recompense. |
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Send for the seven Auditors [of the Exchequer Court] to attend
my Lords on Friday. The Trustees for the Fee Farms to attend
then. |
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Petition read from Benjamin Skutt. They move for a privy seal
to be placed on the four and a half per cent. duty: "those that have
orders to be placed so by course of those orders of Council as they
direct according to the report of the Commissioners of the Treasury
for that order." Floyd to take care of it. |
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Sir Francis Clarke's petition referred to Sir Rob. Long, Sir Ro.
Howard and Mr. Sherwyn. |
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A copy of the Order of Council concerning the Irish [revenue]
farmers is to be sent to Viscount Ranelagh, and he is to attend my
Lords about it on Monday afternoon. |
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Write the Chancellor of the Duchy that he would order his
auditor to do the same as my Lords have ordered [their seven
Exchequer Court and two Imprest] auditors as in the paper copy of
directions sent to the auditors of the revenue, &c. |
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Mr. Wadlow and the officers of the Wine duty and the auditor are
to attend my Lords on Wednesday morning next. |
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Send to the late Farmers of the Customs that they forthwith
bring in to Auditor Aldworth their accounts about [the collections
of the additional duty of] 4l. per tunn on the Wine Act during the
time it was received at the Custom House, and meantime to pay in
such money as they have received upon that accompt: also to give
my Lords an account [of their proceedings herein] on Friday
morning next: also on Monday next to bring in to my Lords the
bonds that have been given upon the Wine accompt and to [let my
Lords] know whether the 40,000l. be accepted [by said Farmers as
the allowance for their defalcations] and why they pay not the rent
due from them on their late farm. (Out Letters General III. p. 29.) |
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Sir R. Long to attend on Friday morning about Mrs. Colvile's
orders: and to enter no orders in the mean time. |
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Ordered that Col. Birch and the other Commissioners of the
Wine Act bring in the accounts of the [Wine Act] Commissioners
of the out districts. |
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[Ordered] that [the] informers query upon [? carry on] a trial
against Templeman and Alenn and my Lords having ordered only
their charges, if they will recover they will gratify them. In the
margin: Floyd to ask Col. Birch whether he would have this by my
Lords' order from me [Sir Ro. Howard] or under my Lords' hands. |
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Mr. Montague's petition is to be presented by my Lords to the
King. |
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Col. Birch and the other [others the Excise Commissioners] and
Mr. Ball are to meet Sir Ro. Howard at the Exchequer Chamber
on Saturday morning. |
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Mr. Bond's petition is referred to the Trustees for the [late]
Queen Mother's revenue. ("Lloyd will enquire for it.") |
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Ordered that warrants be prepared for the Earl of Oxford [for his
fees as Chief Justice in Eyre]. |
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Ordered that Nixon be sent for into custody by the Serjeant at
Arms: but Sir Ro. Howard to take care that the fees be moderate.
Let the serjeant speak with Sir Ro. Howard. |
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Ordered that a letter be sent to Sir John Bankes to certify my
Lords whether Mr. Wadlow has paid interest for 25,000l. to the day
the tallies were struck on the Excise. (Out Letters General III. p. 27.) |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 64–7; DCXXIV. p. 128.] |
| Nov. 23. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Warrant for a lease according to Sir C. Harbord's report for
Vanderpoest. |
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10,000l. warrant for the Ordnance. |
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Lord Loughborough's paper. Mr. Mountney to give certificate.
Ned has been spoke to divers times to bring it. |
Warrants in my hands:—
Sir H. De Vic.
Officers at Newcastle.
Keen's long warrant.
Prince Rupert (delivered to Lloyd).
Officers in Welsh creeks. |
Query: about caveats.
Commissioners of Accounts.
Watkins, &c.
Lluellin. Worrall.
Bolton. [Mr.] Carlisle note.
Mr. Powell. |
Memorandum: Capt. Jay's suspension.
Mr. Fettiplace's tallies.
Mr. King's minute and papers.
Mr. Spencer's request.
Mdme. Royer.
A solicitor for Mr. King.
To speak to Sir Jno. [Duncombe] about Mr. Dee.
Mr. King's petition.
Send for Mr. Mountney's certificate and get Mr. Dee'
query: name.
Northampton.
Fettiplace: Worrall: Lock: Dee: Pendrell: King:
[Earl of] Stamford: [Mr.] Carlisle: Sellinger:
Enter St. Leger's papers.
Mr. Laneer's warrant to be amended according to
the certificate.
Col. Warcup's two businesses. |
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[Treasury Minute Book DCXXIV. p. 128.] |
Nov. 24.
Friday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, the Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Enquire of Sir R. Long whether Fenn and Porter have paid
according to their paper about Prettyman. |
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Sir R. Howard, Sir R. Long and Sir C. Harbord are to advise
how the warrant for 800l. payable by the Cashier General of the
Customs to Sir Henry Devic, now lately deceased, as Chancellor of
the Order of the Garter, and still remaining unpaid, being for the
poor Knights of Windsor, may be paid to the Bishop of Salisbury,
whom the King has appointed to succeed Sir Henry de Vic, the said
bishop's grant being not yet passed, but the necessities of the said
poor Knights requiring much despatch. (Out Letters General III.
p. 28.) |
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Sir Rob. Atkins, Sir Lionell Jenkins and Sir Jo. Birkenhead to
attend my Lords on Wednesday morning about the dispensation
concerning the law bill. |
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Sir William Bucknall's petition for fee farms is to be presented
by my Lords to the King. |
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Send to Dr. Wren and the officers of the Works to speak with Sir
John Duncombe about planting Hyde Park. |
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[Ordered that] any accounts of the Royal Aid and of all other
assessments are not to be declared [i.e. presented to the Barons of
the Exchequer for their declaring thereof] till my Lords are first
acquainted with the accounts. [This to be notified] to the Auditors.
(Out Letters General III. p. 30.) |
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Mr. John Portman's tallies are to be ordered on the Customs next
after the money now charged: [and are to be paid] with interest
at 6 per cent. |
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Mr. Miller's Hearthmoney account for Cambridge is declared. |
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Process to be stayed against Mr. Harlackenden and his security. |
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The Duke of Richmond's papers: desire only abatement of rent. |
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The Auditors are called in, shewing some accounts and then they
withdrew and Lord Ashley moved [that] Mr. Sherwin, Col. Web
and Mr. Filingham [were] proper men to view the accounts not
only on the Chimney money but on all other branches [of the
revenue and so to be] always provided [equipped and enabled] to
acquaint my Lords what debts owing to the King were good and
what seemed desperate. Lord Ashley tells of arrears that were
begged to [so late a date as] 1668, which was very unreasonable.
The Treasurer of the Household directs Sir Rob. Howard with Sir
Ste. Fox to end the account of the Militia money which the
Secretaries have not before them. (In the margin: Aram to remind
me [Howard] of it.) |
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Mr. Sherwin, Mr. Filingham and Col. Webb are to make search
what arrears are standing out upon all revenues, supplies,
benevolences and grants whatsoever. |
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Write to Sir Dennis Gauden to know whose accounts stand between
him and Lionell Walden. Gauden to speak with me [Sir R.
Howard] about this. |
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My Lords order me [Sir R. Howard] to accept of 1,000l. of
Weeden's security and to have him released. |
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Mr. Doyle's account for Nottinghamshire is declared. |
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George Johnson, recommended by the Earl of Lauderdale and
Lord Ashley, is to be appointed a landwaiter. |
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The Trustees for Fee Farms called in [and the following
directions concerning fee farms are made]. |
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[Ordered that] two schedules be made, one of the perpetuities
[perpetual pensions, stipends and payments allowed upon the
annual accounts and] paid in each respective Auditor's office
and the other of what particular rents and Tenths they
conceive fit [to be reserved from sale and to be settled for
payment of the said perpetual pensions and stipends] to answer
those [perpetuities] as the Act for the sale of Fee Farms
directs; allowing 5 per cent. over and above for the charge of
collecting. (Warrants Early XLIII. p. 62.) |
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Send to all the Auditors to make out the small rents with
what speed they can. |
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Auditor Aldworth finds many rents are wrong transcribed;
but the Treasurer of the Household says the Act of Parliament rectifies the same. |
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The Treasurer of the Household directs an account [to be
prepared by the] Trustees, viz. of what [amount of Fee Farms]
is contracted for in the whole, how much by bills, how much in
money has been paid, how much in half money and what
interest has been deducted for the latter moiety. (In the margin:
The Trustees have taken notice of this.) |
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There being present occasion for my Lords to inspect the rolls of
Kent and Surrey for the Hearthmoney, which are in the office of
Viscount Fanshawe, King's Remembrancer write the King's
Remembrancer for them to be delivered to Mr. Sherwyn, Col. Web
and Mr. Filingham, for them to make copies thereof and then to
return them again to the King's Remembrancer's office. (Out Letters
General III. p. 31.) |
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Ordered that the Consul of Algiers have 200l. transferred to the
Customs, and a new warrant to be drawn for 250l. of [arrears on]
his pension of 100l. per an. |
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Against the method of Widow Colvile's orders Sir John Duncombe
demands to know: |
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(1) What the interest is that is to be transferred on the
Hearthmoney. |
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(2) Whether it may not break the whole Register of the
Hearthmoney to have the interest of said orders carried on
[said register]. |
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(3) Whether that interest may not be stated and made
original. |
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Send to Mr. Laurence about the account of the [Crown law
actions and costs of the] Term. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 68–71.] |
| Nov. 24. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Lord Loughborough: Mr. Mountney to send a certificate of what
is due to him.
[Ibid. DCXXIV. p. 128.] |
Nov. 27.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Mr. Offley's orders are to be transferred to the Customs in course. |
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Mr. Scriven's business is urged by Lord Newport for his discharge
on the petition. My Lords order process to be stayed against the
Commissioners of Shropshire that are liable for Hickman's deficit
for so much as comes to 730l. according to Col. Scriven's petition.
To be done with speed. Send for Mr. Laurence. |
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Lord Newport's petition is referred to Sir C. Harbord to make a
state of it. (Out Letters General III. p. 32.) |
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Thomas Preston's petition [read] for [my Lords] to change his
brother for him [in the office of] a King's waiter. My Lords to
acquaint the King with it. |
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[Petition read concerning] raw hides. The petition to be communicated to Mr. Dewie with notice to attend my Lords on
Monday next. In the margin: write to Mr. Dewie to be here about
it or to speak with me [Sir R. Howard] on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Order is given for a new privy seal for Mr. Montague for
1,964l. 14s. 9d. |
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Warrant for 200l. for Mrs. Jane Bartly, being a year's pension. |
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Send to the Attorney General to sue out a scire facias to vacate
the patent constituting Christopher Jay Receiver of Crown Revenues
for Norfolk and Huntingdon. (Out Letters General III. p. 31.) |
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Sir George Downing came in. He says there were many orders
in the case of King and Smith, Receiver of Suffolk. He says he
writ many letters for under people to pay in their rents and he
shews he had order in other cases. The Treasurer of the Household
excepts [against Downing] that he should not take up a particular
man that was in suspence. He [Downing] says King was not in
suspence when he [Downing] writ the letter. |
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The Customs Commissioners called in [and the following directions are made concerning the Customs]. |
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The said Commissioners delivered in a paper. Lord Ashley
took it and [subsequently] restored it to me [Sir R. Howard]
noted in the margin: to be put in order. |
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The next [vacant] tidesman's place [is to be secured] for
one May, recommended by Sir Jo. Duncombe. |
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Sir William Tompson moves that since there must be no
Custom officers in Jersey and Guernsey my Lords will write to
the Governor to have a strict charge; to examine upon oath
and to be strict upon all vessels coming from the Plantations.
My Lords to move the King in Council [for this and for said
Governor] to do the same things as [Customs] officers should
do. |
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Booke Bookey to be prosecuted. Mr. Prowse to take care
hereof. |
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Summon Henry Haworth to bring Dutton, Abraham and
Starmer to the Treasury on Monday next. Mr. Lawrence will
direct how to find them. (In the margin: send to Mr. Francis
Finch at the Duchy House.) |
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My Lords will appoint an assistant for the Northern circuit
with the riding survey. |
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Ordered that Mr. Hall's business be done according Sir R. Long
and Sir C. Harbord's report. The King to be moved to grant his
warrant to the Attorney General to discharge the information against
Gorge. |
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An immediate extent ordered for Mr. Smith against the party. |
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Counsel [is heard in the case of the petition of the town of Penryn]
about the coinage towns. |
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Serjeant Barton gives reasons: moves for further time [erased]. |
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Col. Titus says they have the stannary law and they desire
lawyers [erased]. |
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Mr. Offley says a caveat was put in four months ago and may
presume they knew why they entered the caveat. |
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Col. Titus says the latter end of the Term. They want
lawyers. |
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All sides agree the cause to be heard on Friday morning
next Sir C. Harbord, Sir R. Long, the Earl of Bath and the
officers in general of the Stannaries [to be present]. |
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Ordered that certain papers from the Trustees for Fee Farms be
considered to-morrow. |
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Sir Rob. Viner and Alderman Backwell called in. The order for
the Customs Farmers to collect the additional duty of 4l. per tun
[on wines] came [from the Treasury to the Customs Farmers on
the] 27th of October [and was in operation from that date] to
the 19th Dec. exclusive. |
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[Ordered that] letters [be sent] to the several customers and
Comptrollers of the outports to send in a particular of the several
entries as a charge of the said additional duty from said Oct. 27 or
from the time each such officer received notice of it to the 19th Dec.
inclusive, [specifying] what was received in ready money and what
in bonds. Mr. Marsh will send in a list of the ports. To be done
by to-morrow [so as] to be signed before my Lords rise if possible.
[In the margin: Aram to get them writ out]. Auditors Beale and
Wild to attend the Treasury to meet the late Farmers of the
Customs, Sir Rob. Viner and Alderman Backwell, on Wednesday
morning. |
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To-morrow week both pretenders to Fox Hall (Foxhall) are to be
heard. Give them notice. |
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Petition read from John Berkeley. Referred to Mr. Sherwin,
Col. Webb and Mr. Filingham. |
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Sir Gilbert Talbot: a warrant [ordered] according to his letter. |
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Enquire about the state of the 5,000l. for Madame [the Duchess
of Orleans] whether an order has been [made out] on a former
privy seal. In the margin: Wolsely to send to Mr. Burges to know
if any order has been [made out] and to send the date of the
warrant. |
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Alderman Backwell says the Portugal money [received by him as
in further part of the Queen Consort's dowry] is 20 per cent. debased:
and therefore [is desired] to attend Lord Arlington [to urge] that
his Lordship speak with the Portugal ambassador about it. And
withal [the Treasury clerks are] to look over our papers [here at the
Treasury] to see [the nature of] Mr. Parry's [powers of] control of
Mr. Backwell's agent. Send to Mr. Williamson to know what
papers he has concerning it. |
|
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 71–4.] |
| Nov. 27. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Portugal envoy: 20 tuns of wine customs free. Great Customs
Book 140f. |
|
[Ibid. DCXXIV. p. 129.] |
Nov. 28.
Tuesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, the Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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To remember John Collinson's petition to be waiter and searcher
at Grimsby. |
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Mr. Hide to have an order for the officers of the Robes for 677l.
Look out the papers this afternoon. |
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Sir William Smith to have his money placed on the Hearthmoney. |
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Mrs. Colvile's 30,000l. to be assigned and the interest grown due
to be made principal. |
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Sir Robt. Howard to speak with the Comptroller of the Mint and
Mr. Slingsby about Doyly's recompence. |
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Mr. Clement to be an assistant to the Northern Riding Surveyor
with a salary of 160l. per an. |
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Sir William Doyley called in. He objects they did collect money
but paid him none. The collectors under him present a petition for
a day to be heard and say they have paid. Lord Ashley asks when
they began to be employed. Their deputations commenced at Lady
Day, 1670. Sir William Doyley reads an affidavit whereby it
appears that he did forbid them to receive [any further moneys on
account of their collection]. Referred to Sir Edmund Sawyer to
state the accompt between Sir William Doyley and the several
persons summoned; and also to state what moneys have been paid
to Mr. Robinson. Ordered that said Robinson [be given leave]
upon good security to go to accompt. Sir William Doyley to produce
all books [and] to go on in the account. If he [Robinson] can go to
accompt on security [my Lords are content], if not to go in custody.
William Mitchell deputed by Robinson in Sir William Doyley's name.
Mitchell no money in his hands, a release read from Robinson to
Mitchell, who first employed [said] Mitchell. Mitchell to be discharged without fees. This day week the Auditor is to bring in the
account. Sir Ro. Howard is to send to him to hasten the same
[so as to have it ready] by that time. |
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The Masters of Chancery to have a warrant to the Tellers to
have what is detained and for the future to settle the same [their
salary] on the Customs to be paid by Mr. Mounteney. |
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Lady Harvy's matter is moved and deferred till another time. |
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Benjamin Goslyn (erased and in lieu thereof is written Anthony
Hill) to be a tidesman in Edmund Aram's place in Bristol port:
Edmund Aram to be a landwaiter in Bristol port in place of John
Fant, discharged for inability to execute the place; Benjamin Goslyn
to be next landwaiter at Bristol by command of Lord Ashley.
(Warrants Early XLIII. p. 83). |
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A privy seal for 1,050l. for the purchase of Holy Island. Mr.
Lister concerned [herein]. The Attorney General to be sent to to
prepare with all possible speed the conveyance of the royalties
thereof from the possessor to the King. (Out Letters General III.
p. 32). |
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Sir Robert Long to attend to-morrow about the old Customs tallies.
The paper about same is to be looked out. |
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Concerning Holder's ship my Lords are of opinion that as to the
allowance of what is desired it is not fit. But upon this occasion
my Lords are of opinion that this ship shall come in and pay only
native custom. This to be reported to the King. |
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Mr. Backer to be a tidewaiter in London port: [on the recommendation of] Sir J. Duncombe. |
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Petition read from Butler Buggins praying the King's pardon for
the misdemeanur of delivering out a bond that did discharge a port
cocquet: he being an attorney of the King's Remembrancer's office:
same having been referred to the Treasury Lords on the 31st Oct.
last. Write Lord Arlington that my Lords have spoken with the
King concerning the matter and the King is pleased to grant the
pardon. Order to be given for Mr. Baggins' pardon to proceed.
(Out Letters General III. p. 32.) |
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Mr. Marriott to have two years' salary as keeper of the Standing
Wardrobe, &c., at Hampton Court. |
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Mr. Dee to be a deputy searcher when any [nominations of] such
officers shall be proposed by the Customs Commissioners. |
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Ordered that Edward Rockwood be a tidesman in London port:
on the recommendation of the Duke of Richmond. |
|
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 75–7; DCXXIV. p. 129]. |
| Nov. 28. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Earl of Pembroke's creation money: [warrant for] a year. |
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Herlakenden: stop process. |
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Consul Ward. |
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E[arl of] Stamford. |
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Mr. Carlisle. |
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To speak with L. [Lloyd as to] the draft of a warrant for the
King's hand for money charged on the late Queen's revenue.
[Ibid. DCXXIV. p. 129.] |
Nov. 29.
Wednesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, the Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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Send again to Sir Dennis Gauden about the state of things between
him and Mr. Lionell Walden: to speak with me [Sir Ro. Howard]
about it. |
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My Lords refer the petition of Sir Philip Howard and Sir [sic,
erratum for Mr.] George Dashwood (about assigning his tenancy of
the farm of the Excise of North Wales to Devereux Pember) to
Mr. Sherwin, Col. Webb and Mr. Filingham [viz. to report] as to
the sufficiency of said Devereux Pember that is offered [as new
tenant thereof]. (Out Letters General III. p. 33.) |
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Write Sir John Norton, Mr. Stukeley, Sir Rob. Dilington, Sir
Rob. Holmes, Col. Richard Norton, Thomas Knowles, Phillip Leigh,
Henry Bromfeild to examine the truth of a certificate returned by
Mr. Tippets to the Commissioners of the Navy concerning abuses
and waste committed by Capt. Deane and his carpenters in fitting
600 trees felled by a Treasury Warrant for building ships of war.
In the margin: Lord St. John will inform me more. |
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Sir Robt. Atkins [called in concerning stamp duties on letters of
dispensation out of the Ecclesiastic Courts] says that by the Act
where there-is two dispensations they should pay. But the incumbents take out no dispensation. Sir John Birkenhead moves: |
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(1) That the King in his donations should order a clause
that none should be installed before he has sued out his
dispensation. |
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(2) For the rest of the dignities in the gift of either the King
or the bishop the King to write to them to the same effect as
he does in his own to do in like manner. |
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(3) For benefices in the King's gifts in all presentments the
same, whether disposed of by the Lord Keeper or the Chancellor
of the Duchy [of Lancaster, to do the like, viz. to order] that
before institution they produce letters of dispensation. |
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(4) For private benefices by gift of common patrons Sir John
Birkenhead will present something for a remedy. |
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Mr. Slow to be a landwaiter in London port: [on the nomination
of Sir John Duncombe; John Mushie to be same ibid. [on the
nomination of] Lord Ashley. |
|
A privy signet [ordered] for Edward Nicholas, Receiver General of
the Alienation Office, to receive the new duty upon writs of entry
and writs of covenant. |
|
[Ordered that] on Tuesday morning Lord Chief Justice Hale,
Lord Chief Justice Vaughan, and the Chief Baron of the Exchequer
be desired to attend my Lords about the Law Bill. |
|
Sir Thomas Williamson's business to be prepared by Sir Ro.
Howard. |
|
Mr. Cooke to have the benefit of the King's proclamation for
taking two thieves. |
|
Col. Birch and Mr. Croane called in about decayed wines. Mr.
Croan can make no proofs. Nothing done. |
|
An order for 1,008l. to be paid to Mr. Ball from the Farmers of
the London Excise. |
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Thomas Spicer [re] commended by Mr. Peter Prideaux. See if
Lord Ashley approves. Lord Ashley does approve. |
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Sir Robt. Viner and Alderman Backwell [called in]. They proceed to show how their accounts [as late Customs Farmers] stand
to Michaelmas, 1670. The Farmers owe the [item or balance of]
182l. 16s. 2d., but they crave allowance [of it]. For Michaelmas,
1671, upon the whole there appears about 2,400l. due to the Farmers
if [the King] allows 40,000l. for defalcations. My Lords propose
that they shall have 40,000l. charged on the Customs in course. A
warrant to be prepared with speed. [Ordered] to allow the interest
at six months' end and [so similarly every successive] six months,
which Auditor Beale has taken notice of. Alderman Backwell moves
about debentures [viz.] to state the case. |
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The prayer of Mr. Swift's (Richard Swift's) petition (viz. for
Thomas Tothall to be admitted a landwaiter in London port) is
referred to the Customs Commissioners to report the fitness or
ability of Thomas Tothall for said office. (Out Letters General III.
p. 34.) |
|
[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 77–80.] |
| Nov. 29. |
[Charnock's memoranda.] |
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Mr. Gips: to stay process against him till next term [as Receiver
of Aids for] Suff[olk]. To stay. Query: Mr. Aram. |
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Earl of Northampton: warrant for a year's creation money. |
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Rustat. |
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Estcourt. |
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Ward. |
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[Ibid. DCXXIV. p. 129.] |
