Entry Book: February 1686, 6-10

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February 1686, 6-10

Feb. 6. Same to the Customs Cashier. Is all the Customs money due from Mr. Cornish to the King paid in? (The like letter to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney for moneys of Excise and Hearthmoney due from said Cornish.) Ibid.
Feb. 6. Henry Guy to the Attorney General, enclosing the petitions, proposals and other writings of Col. John Legg as to a grant which he desires of an office for Registering the names of all persons going to his Majesty's foreign Plantations, and also of an office of General Intelligence for the buying, selling and publishing of all things exposed to sale etc. You are to draft a royal warrant for a grant of the said offices to him or his nominees. Out Letters (General) IX, p. 263.
Feb. 8. Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the Tenths in the Exchequer, viz.: 125l. each to Sir John Nicholas, Sir Philip Lloyd, Mr. Bridgman, Mr. Musgrave, 150l. to Mr. [Mris.] Gunter, 50l. to the doorkeepers of the House of Peers, 40l. to the doorkeepers of the House of Commons, 528l. 8s. 10d. to Mr. Blathwayte, 100l. to Sutton Oglethorpe. (Total, 1,368l. 8s. 10d.) Disposition Book IV, p. 137.
Same to Mr. Heron. There has been 2,500l. returned to you by John Price, Receiver General of Revenues in Ireland, being for the month of January last [on the King's money from Ireland]. You are to pay this to the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, and to take said Earl's bills of exchange on Price for 2,750l. payable to yourself, the 250l. [balance] being to be allowed to Price for the [loss by exchange between Dublin and London on the] return of said 2,500l. Ibid.
Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to Philip Ryley, serjeant-at-arms attending the Lord Treasurer, to arrest Lovet Goring of the Inner Temple, gent., as one of the sureties of Symon Unwin, late sheriff of co. Stafford: all by reason that Richard Walter of Mare, co. Stafford, who was ordered to be arrested as another such security Dec. 24 [Jan. 26] last, p. 541, has absconded and cannot be found. Warrants not Relating to Money XI, p. 198.
Same by same to Thomas Agar, Thomas Newton, John Fisher and Samll. Rolt to fell trees for the gating, posting and cabbining of the following coppices of Whittlewood and Salcey Forests, viz., Half Quarter Coppice in Wakefield Walk, Old Turne Coppice in the Gullet Walk in Whittlewood Forest, and Stoneaway Coppice in John Winn's Walk in Salcey Forest, which are all above 21 years of age and fit to be felled this season and sold for the Queen Dowager's service: her said Majesty's Council having therefore desired this warrant. An account of said gating timber and of the offal thereof is hereby to be rendered before the Auditor for co. Northampton. Ibid, p. 199.
Money warrant for 375l. to Richard, Visct. Preston, for 75 days', July 1 last to Sept. 13, on his ordinary of 5l. a day as late Envoy Extraordinary to France. Money Book VI, p. 224. Order Book I, p. 83.
Appending: certificate by the Earl of Sunderland, dated 1685, Oct. 3, that Visct. Preston returned into the King's presence from said embassy 1685, Sept. 13. (Money order dated Feb. 9 hereon.)
Same for 900l. 15s. 0d. to same for a bill of extraordinaries 1684, Sept. 1, to 1685, Mar. 31, in his said embassy. (Money order dated Feb. 9 hereon.) Money Book VI, p. 225. Order Book I, p. 83.
Appending: said bill as allowed Dec. 7 last by the Earl of Sunderland: "being informed that a former bill which I allowed for this sum is mislaid, I allow this bill as a duplicate."
Livres. Tournois.
for postage of letters 992 0 0
for mourning for myself, gentlemen, pages, Swiss, footmen, coachmen and other servants upon the death of the late King [Charles II] 4,618 0 0
for hire of mourning for several rooms and for putting two coaches into black 802 0 0
for intelligence 784 0 0
for journeys and messuages to and from the Court of France and for gratuities 498 0 0
for inland letters, stationery, prints, gazettes, gazettes a la main etc. 546 6 0
8,240 6 0
l. s. d.
which reduced into English money at 1,230 Livres for 100l. as has been always allowed, amounts to 673 6 0
for a new privy seal 20 0 0
for orders and warrants and Exchequer fees on 3,811l. 12s. 7d. received in this six months 89 7 0
for interest on advance of money [to me on my ordinary]; and gratuities 88 2 0
interest on plate for six months 30 0 0
£900 15 0
Feb. 8. Money warrant for 370l. 10s. 0d. to the mayor, commonalty and citizens of London, Governors of the Hospitals of Edw. VI, of Christ, Bridewell and St. Thomas the Apostle, for the better support of the [King's mathematical] children of the new royal foundation in Christ's Hospital and the encouragement of masters of ships taking them as apprentices: same being due at Christmas last. Money Book VI, p. 226.
Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to William Hewer, Treasurer for Tangier garrison, to pay 40l. to Paul Harris in part of 791 pieces of Eight and six reals Plate, being for wine supplied to the workmen that wrought on the fortifications and mole of Tangier; the said Harris being now going on his Majesty's service to Gibraltar and needs said sum to enable him to proceed on said voyage: said sum is to be charged as an imprest on account of the fortifications and mole under the late direction of Sir Henry Shere. Ibid.
Same by same to same to pay and allow to Robert Cuthbert, farmer of that part of his Majesty's revenue at Tangier which related to the porterage, 50l. as in full of all demands on the King by reason the garrison was demolished before the termination of his said farm; and 11l. 7s. 0d. for work done by Col. Kirke's order for the use of said garrison; and 6l. 0s. 4d. for porterage due to him from the Hospital at Tangier according to the [hospital] steward's receipt. Ibid, p. 227.
Allowance by same of the 1685, Christmas quarter's, salary bill, detailed, of the Excise Office. (Total, 4,799l.) Ibid, pp. 229–30.
Feb. 8. Henry Guy to Mr. Stephens [Navy Cashier] for a certificate this night what is due for sea pay to Sir William Jennings. Out Letters (General) IX, p. 261.
Same to Sir Chris. Wren to estimate for the repairing of the Riding House in the Mews. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Frowde [Postmaster General] to forthwith return to France [by bill of exchange] 500l. to Mr. Richars. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces] enclosing (a) infra. You are to stop these sums out of the pay of the officers until further order. Ibid, p. 262.
Appending: (a) an abstract of debts due to the inhabitants of Tangier from several officers of Lord Dunbarton's Regiment which said inhabitants pray may be stopped from the next pay of said officers, viz.: Ensign John Alexander, 40l. 15s. 2d.; Lieut. James Law, 47l. 7s. 8d.; Lieut. John Sterting, 98l. 12s. 0d.; Ensign Peter Robinson, 20l. 17s. 3½d.; Major Robert Douglas, 9l. 4s. 9¼d.; Lieut. John Murray, 32l. 11s. 5d.; Ensign Adam Bell, 25l. 11s. 6½d.; Ensign Mackintosh, 76l. 8s. 7d.; Capt. Arch Rolls, 79l. 15s. 6½d.; Lieut. James Campbell, 32l. 5s. 8d.; Lieut. Mat. Smelt, 86l. 9s. 5½d.; Sir James Murray, 60l.; Lieut. David Clarke, 27l. 17s. 10½d.; Lieut. John Auchmouty, 72l. 11s. 1¼d.; Ensign Henry Carr, 27l. 10s. 11d.; Lieut. Rob. Carr, 30l. 4s. 9½d.; Lieut. James Perrson, 107l. 10s. 9½d.; Lieut. James Maxwell, 24l. 7s. 10d.; Capt. Cha. Barklay, 4l. 15s. 0d.; Lieut. Geo. Stewart, 32l. 6s. 5d.; Lieut. James Mackrakan, 45l. 7s. 11½d.; Ensign John McCullough, 30l. 3s. 3d.; Capt. George Murray, 49l. 2s. 4¾d. (Total, 1,061l. 17s. 5¼d.)
Same to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton, enclosing the petition of Jno. Brown, keeper of the Wood Street Compter. If the persons therein mentioned are in custody you are to cease prosecution of Brown. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to send to Mr. Chiffinch's lodgings in Whitehall, Customs free, some books which are now coming from Dover for the Queen. Ibid, p. 263.
Same to the Attorney General. There is an extent against the estate of Thomas Price, late of Lombard Street, goldsmith, for 535l. 11s. 3d. of the King's money which he received of Sir William Poole, collector of Bristol. You are to take care of this in the extent among the other debts due to the King from said Price. Ibid.
Same to the Excise Commissioners, enclosing the letter from Sir Charles Holt to the Lord Treasurer concerning some Excise officers that are committed to prison in Warwickshire for wounding and killing some people there. You are to inquire into the matter and to see that the King does not suffer in his revenue by the confinement of those officers. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed allegations and queries [missing] of Mr. Willson. Ibid, p. 264.
Same to the sheriff of Wilts to pay into the Exchequer the 40 marks fine imposed on John White at the last assizes for co. Wilts for seditious words. Ibid.
Feb. 8. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to the Auditors of Imprests and the Remembrancer and Receiver of First Fruits of certain proposals for improving the revenue of the First Fruits and Tenths with a discovery as to same. Reference Book III, p. 256.
Followed by: a note [of a later reference] dated 15 March of another paper [referring to the like, and] beginning "By the Statute 26 Hy. VIII, c. 3, the First Fruits etc." [which said paper had been] given to Mr. Squibb.
Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Thomas Hunt et al., merchants, showing that by a clause in the Book of Rates all drugs imported directly from the place of growth in English built shipping shall be rated a third of what is charged in said Book of Rates and no more; that they lately imported in English shipping from Jamaica a certain drug called sarsaparilla, brought thither in English shipping direct from its place of growth, but the Customs Commissioners have demanded the whole duty: therefore pray relief. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Sarah Porter of Bristol, widow, for the delivery of 28 hogsheads of tobacco belonging to her but detained in the Custom House, the tobacco having arrived in the ship Society of Bristol on June 21, and entered on the 22nd, and the greatest part landed before June 24, when the [new] imposition commenced, "but by reason of the late rebellion in the west all the seamen of the said ship were prest by the Duke of Beaufort for his Majesty's service, by which means the petitioner's parcel was left on board till the rebels were defeated": therefore prays relief herein for her and her five children. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Rich. Peirce, a subsearcher in London port (on a reference from the King dated May 29 last), for power to employ a deputy as his brother searchers have, petitioner having served as a Captain and Major in the Trained Bands in London for 16 years and zealous on all occasions in suppressing the designs of the fanatical party and become more in than ordinary manner the object of their hatred. Ibid, p. 257.
Same by same to same of the petition of Antho. Colas, late of Sedan in France, for delivery of a small parcel of lace seized by the collector of Harwich. Ibid.
Same by same to Rich. Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Sir Peter Vandeput and Sir William Gosling for a grant of all fines and amerciaments set at any sessions of Sewers in London during their shrievalty as well as of the fines set at sessions of the Peace and Oyer and Terminer ut supra, p. 448. Ibid.
Same by same to Sir Christo. Wren, of the petition of the Earl of Dorset for compensation for the lodgings which by the late King's grant he possessed in Whitehall and expended thereon several sums in new buildings and additions which lodgings are now taken down by reason of his Majesty's new buildings. Ibid, p. 258.
Same by same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands of the petition of William Sutton, shewing that Thomas, Lord Jermyn, possessed an old messuage called Byfleet House in Surrey, and the park called Byfleet Park, for 51 years to come in trust for Henry, Lord Dover, and they have leased same to petitioner: that said house is in such decay that the revenue of the Park will not maintain it in repair: therefore prays leave to replace the house by a new brick house of four rooms of a floor and to dispose of the overplus of the materials. Ibid.
Feb. 8. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Phi. Burton of the petition of Capt. Rich. Fowler for a grant of a recognizance of 100l. forfeited by six bargemen and Roger Howard, their master, for non-apearance at the General Quarter Sessions, co. Berks, for stealing petitioner's game cocks. Reference Book III, p. 259.
Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Rowland Games for a watchman's place [London port] he being reduced to a low condition. Ibid.
Same by same to the Treasurer of the Chamber of the petition of Dr. Staggins, showing that he is in arrear 1,598l. 8s. 1d. of his fees [payable] at the Exchequer and other offices and is reduced to great straits for want of the money; therefore prays payment of 47l. 8s. 6d. at present, being for disbursements for music at the Coronation and the King's birthday, and also payment of some proportion of his arrears. Ibid, p. 260.
Same by same to the Attorney General of the petition of the Farmers of the Subsidy and Aulnage; petitioners shewing that by the grant of said duty to Charles, Duke of Richmond and Lennox, the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer are empowered to make new ordinances and to grant commissions for the aid of said grantee for the advancement of said office; that the present Duchess of Richmond sustains several losses for want of power to sue in the King's name: therefore pray power to themselves to use the King's process for recovery of debts due on said farm. Ibid, p. 261.
Same by same to Rich. Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Col. Edmund Webb, shewing that petitioner by his Majesty's desire stood for Cricklade, co. Wilts, as a Parliament man, against Tho. Freak, esq., and others, and the said Freak, finding petitioner's interest very good and thinking him to be on the better side brought out of the country 40 horse and 30 foot armed, all men of dangerous principles, when the electors declaring they would give their votes for petitioner they were fallen upon in a riotous manner by the said Freak and his company, who beat and wounded many of them for which they were prosecuted the next assizes by petitioner, found guilty and fined: therefore prays a grant of said fine towards his damage and expenses. Ibid, p. 269.
Same by same to Sir Chris. Wren of Tho. Ryder's proposal for renewal of the lease of the [Navy] Pay Office in Broad Street, now in the possession of Visct. Falkland and which belongs to said Ryder; viz. 21 years lease at 1,200l. fine or 160l. per an. rent and 600l. fine; and 20l. per an. extra rent if the Faulcon alehouse be taken in as desired by Visct. Falkland. Ibid, p. 270.
Feb. 8. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Barth. Fillingham and partners of the petition of Sam. Williams, late Receiver General of the Seventeen Months' tax, Poll and Eighteen Months' tax for co. Southampton, shewing that having lately paid in 325l. 13s. 6d. he has cleared off all the said taxes but by mistake 800l. is paid in on account of the Poll instead of the Eighteen Months' tax and 4,340l. is paid by order upon disbanding the Forces at Portsmouth. Prays for both sums to be allowed on said tax and that he may be paid 306l. 12s. 0d. due to him from the Office of Ordnance which he paid by order of Sir Roger Manley and the rest of the Commissioners for carrying on the fortifications at Portsmouth. Reference Book III, p. 272.
Same by same to Visct. Preston, Master of the Great Wardrobe, of the petition of Thomas Townshend, clerk of the Great Wardrobe, shewing that he was granted 300l. per an. in consideration of an ancient fee of poundage in his said office and with an intimation of some further allowance; that he had further a livery fee and other allowances amounting yearly to 62l. 15s. 0d. as likewise debenture fees for liveries in money paid to several of his Majesty's servants, amounting to above 40l. a year more, which said liveries and other allowances petitioner is informed by Visct. Preston it is the King's pleasure shall not be paid for the future. Therefore prays some additional allowance of salary. Ibid, p. 273.
Henry Guy to Col. Kirke, enclosing Sir Christopher Wren's report [missing] concerning articles between you and Mr. Fitch. When will you pay the money to Fitch? Out Letters (General) IX, p. 267.
Feb. 9. Same to the Duke of Albemarle. Send the Lord Treasurer [the original of] your grant of 300l. per an. in lieu of Moat Park. Ibid, p. 264.
Same to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney to forthwith dismiss Richard Collins from his place of a general rider for the Excise. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Chudleigh, Sir Nicholas Butler and Mr. Dickinson to attend at the Lord Treasurer's house to-morrow. Ibid.
Same to the Navy Commissioners to return John Taylor's petition sent to you Nov. 5 last. Ibid.
Reference by Treasurer Rochester to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Saml. Danvers for renewal of his patent as a King's waiter, London port, void by the late King's death. Reference Book III, p. 259.
Same by same to Philip Burton of the petition of Anthony Segar, showing that Francis Dandridge of St. Paul's, Covent Garden, apothecary, and Richard Bently of the same, stationer, gave bond in 90l. to William Salt, who was executed at the last assizes in co. Warwick for murthering his wife; that said bond was in possession of Abraham Smith as security of Salt's 40l. debt to him; therefore prays a privy seal to authorise him to recover said bond. Ibid, pp. 259–60.
Same by same to Mr. Fisher [deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands] of the petition of Henry Slingsby for [permission to take] wood and heath to burn bricks in New Forest for the repair of his lodge there. Ibid, p. 260.
Feb. 9. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to the Wine Licence Commissioners of the petition of Eliz. Taylor, widow of Dr. Jno. Taylor, late a Commissioner of Wine Licences; petitioner showing that her husband advanced for the King's service the fifth part of 30,000l., the same being borrowed of several persons; that by covenant with the late King said commissioners were to enjoy their places with salary and perquisites and a gratuity of 2 per cent. above the ordinary interest rate [of 6 per cent.] for money so advanced; but petitioner is now informed that said gratuity is intended to be withdrawn for the future which makes the lenders very urgent of being repaid: therefore prays for the share and benefit that her husband enjoyed or else that the share of money advanced by him may be forthwith paid her and she discharged of her husband's covenants with the King. Reference Book III, p. 260.
Same by same to Bartho. Fillingham, Thomas Hall, William Lownds and Rob. Squibb, junr., of the petition of Sir Tho. Duppa, kt., Receiver of the Tenths of the clergy, in the dioceses of Lincoln, Oxford and Sarum; petitioner showing that he returned several sums [of such moneys] to John Hind, late of London, goldsmith, for the speedy payment thereof into the Exchequer, that said Hind broke and is indebted 2,250l. to petitioner; that on an extent it is found that Sir Sam. Morland assigned to one Wellington for three years his several pensions of 200l. and 400l. per an. and Wellington assigned same to Hind and same is seized into the King's hands; further that the Earl of Sunderland was granted 1,000l. per an. in 1680, May 28, for 21 years, and said Earl 1680 sic [? for 1685], July 7, assigned to petitioner a moiety of the year's arrear due thereon at Michaelmas, 1684, but as in trust for Hind, and said assignment is similarly seized: therefore prays for a grant of said arrears "for that they can find no other estate of said Hind's to fix the said debt upon." Ibid, p. 261.
Same by same to the Warden and Commissioners of the Mint of the petition of Mr. Evans, surveyor of the meltings of the Mint, for an allowance of 120l. for repairing his house in the Mint and for 210l. 12s. 4d. for damage sustained by him in making new platforms in the Tower. Ibid, p. 262.
Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Pratt of Berwick for the place of Comptroller of said port. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Edw. Mourton, merchant, for a landwaiter's place, his practice declining by his great losses. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Jaques Barbott, a French Protestant refugee at Plymouth with his family; concerning the duty on some brandy and vinegar which were all the effects he could save in the persecution and which have lain at Plymouth since Nov. 28 last. Ibid, pp. 262–3.
Feb. 9. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to William Hewer of the petition of Eliz. Earlisman, wife of John Earlisman, Consul at Algiers, for payment of 30l. due to him for postage of public letters at Tangier. Reference Book III, p. 264.
Same by same to Jno. Fisher of the petition of Edward Seaward, merchant, for a fresh lease of a tenement and garden in Castle Close, near Exeter, parcel of the Duchy of Cornwall. Ibid, p. 265.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of Ann Ironmonger, widow of John Ironmonger, who was killed at Charles Fort [at Tangier] in actual service against the Moors; praying for the like charity as the other poor widows have. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Alice Butcher, widow of Joseph Butcher, late serjeant at Tangier in Capt. Trelawney's Company; for the like charity. Ibid.
Same by same to the Attorney General of the petition of Philip Waldgrave, esq., shewing that being Lord of the manor of Langenhoe in Essex, he tried to make an oyster fishing and has been disturbed by common fishers who pretend his Majesty has right to fish there: that petitioner is unable to find the grant of said manor from the Crown but has enjoyed same for many hundred years; therefore prays a confirmation of said manor and fishery "in such manner as his Majesty shall think fit." Ibid.
Same by same to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney of the petition of Daniel Lopdell, merchant for repayment of duty paid on certain brandy on board the Three Brothers at Deal by himself and again paid by Alderman Allie and Thomas Hemings. Ibid, p. 266.
Same by same to Edward Ange of the petition of William Shewin and Sam. Jobson et al. for stay of process against them for not coming to church, they having certificates from Sir Peter Daniell et al. of their loyalty and obedience, which certificates they have delivered to said Ange. Ibid.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of Tho. Powell, late of Tangier, for pay of his 19 months' arrears or he must certainly perish. Ibid.
Feb. 9. Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Fouke Salisbury for some employment in the Customs to enable him to support the four children of his brother John Salisbury, collector of Plymouth port, lately deceased. Ibid, p. 267.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of Eliz. Pitcher, wife of John Pitcher, late carter at Tangier, for payment of 20l. 13s. 1d. due to her husband from several officers for washing; "to relieve her husband out of prison." Ibid.
Same by same to Sir Christ. Wren of the petition of Kath. Barton, shewing that the Surveyor General [of Crown Lands] agreed to pay 209l. 10s. 0d. per an. for a farm and other ground convenient for the King at Winchester, but the late King died before the lease was settled: prays that same may be settled or she may re-enter into possession. Ibid, p. 268.
Feb. 9. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Sir Christ. Wren of the petition of Robt. Churchill, carpenter, John Gibson, joiner, and Steph. Emmitt, bricklayer, for 110l. 19s. 0d. due to them for fitting up the lodgings intended for Lord Dartmouth at Whitehall. Reference Book III, p. 271.
Same by same to Antho. Stephens [Cashier to the Navy Treasurer] of the petition of Tho. Langley, formerly Commander of the Adam and Eve pink, for speedy payment of a bill. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Joyce Atterbury, widow of William Atterbury, late purser of his Majesty's ship Providence, for speedy payment of a Navy bill of 79l. 1s. 7d. Ibid.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the various branches of the revenue [which are directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer] viz.: Disposition Book IV, pp. 137–9.
l. s. d.
Out of the Customs.
to the Treasurer of the Navy for the Victuallers 800 0 0
to ditto for sea officers and bills in course 400 0 0
to ditto to pay off the Welcome for freight and for carrying victuals to Tangier 469 17 7
to ditto for Chatham and Sheerness Yards to supply [make good the moneys of] the Queen Dowager's portion that has been advanced 2,000 0 0
to Mr. Kent and Mr. Duncombe for interest money due at Christmas last 2,363 3 3
to Mr. Graham for the Privy Purse 500 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 750 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 6,000 0 0
to the Cofferer of the Household 2,000 0 0
Out of the Hearthmoney.
to the Treasurer of the Chamber 2,860 0 0
to Mr. Roberts for Windsor works 500 0 0
to Sir Hugh Tint 250 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service, 500l. by way of advance and 100l. in part of my order for 390l. 600 0 0
Out of the Post Office money.
to Lady Stuart for half a year 150 0 0
to Lord Dartmouth, Master General of the Ordnance 131 18 9
to Sir Christopher Musgrave, Lieutenant of the Ordnance 50 0 0
to Mr. Burton 500 0 0
Out of the imposition on wines and vinegar.
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance 2,000 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 abovesaid seven Customs items [payable out of the Exchequer] together with the following item [payable direct out of the Customs Office on tallies] viz. 2,321l. for the remainder of the quarter book [of salaries of the Customs, London port]. Total disposition of the Customs, 9,604l. 0s. 10d.) (Same dated same to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney enclosing the like paper of disposition for those revenues; said paper including for the Excise the above two Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer] together with the following items [payable direct out of the Excise Office on tallies] viz. 1,052l. 8s. 2d. to the Queen Dowager; 3,000l. to Mr. Duncombe in repayment of loan; 1,644l. for salaries of the inferior officers of the Excise for last Christmas quarter. Total disposition of the Excise, 13,696l. 8s. 11d.: and for the Hearthmoney the above three Hearthmoney items [payable out of the Exchequer] together with the following items [payable direct out of the Hearthmoney Office on tallies] viz. 567l. 10s. 0d. for salaries of the Hearthmoney officers for last Christmas quarter. Total disposition of the Hearthmoney, 4,777l. 10s. 0d.)
Feb. 10. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for Roger Whitley to pay to Philip Frowde in the General Post Office or General Letter Office in London, 3,815l. 7s. 7¾d. on Mar. 3 next, and 3,815l. 7s. 7¾d. on June 3 next, being 7,630l. 15s. 0½d. part of the 22,892l. 5s. 11d. adjudicated by Treasurer Rochester (whose adjudication is confirmed by a decree of the Exchequer Court Dec. 4 last) as due from said Roger Whitley, esq., to the King ut supra, pp. 460–2, on his Post Office accounts: the King being disposed to bestow said 7,630l. 15s. 3½d. upon said Frowde as royal grace and favour. King's Warrant Book X, pp. 305–6. Warrants Early XXXIII, pp. 20b–21a.
Same to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a same to discharge the baronetcy fee of 1,095l. due to the King from Sir George Davis, Consul at Naples. (Treasurer Rochester's warrant dated Mar. 2 to the Receipt for such discharge accordingly.) King's Warrant Book X, p. 306. Money Book VI, p. 251.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a same for 3,500l. to Tho. Neale, Cha. Duncomb and James Hoare, the Commissioners of the Mint: as imprest for the Mint: to be issued out of Coinage money ("the duties granted to us by virtue of an Act of Parliament for the encouragement of Coinage"). (This royal warrant replaces that of Jan. 23 last supra, p. 537.) (Money warrant dated Feb. 20 hereon. Money order dated Feb. 22 hereon.) King's Warrant Book X, pp. 306–7. Money Book VI, p. 235. Order Book I, p. 87.
Same to same for a same to discharge Sir Jonathan Trelawney, bart., Bishop of Bristol, of 294l. 11s. 3¾d., being the First Fruits of said Bishopric after deducttion of Tenths. King's Warrant Book X, p. 307.
Same to same for a dormant same for payment of 4,000l. per an. to Sir William Villiers, bart., without account, the first payment thereof to be by way of advance for the year commencing at Christmas last and thenceforward yearly during pleasure; same being intended to be laid out by said Villiers (according to such instructions as he shall receive from George, Lord Dartmouth, Master of the Horse) for the uses following, viz., for providing all manner of saddles, howsings, holster caps and other particulars for the King's own use and equipage; and for the Master of the Horse all sort of saddles, bridles, horsecloths, harness, reins and all other necessaries for the King's hunters, pads, coachhorses and bottle horses and for a store for the King's saddler's office; for payment of divers tradesmen for all manner of daily reparations on the King's coaches and harness; for providing livery cloathes for all the King's servants [? in the Stables or under the Master of the Horse] appointed to wear livery; for hiring of stage coach horses and for all other contingent charges relating to the constant expence of the Stables. Further, there is hereby to be paid to said Villiers 5,000l. as imprest for the buying of horses, coaches, town harness, chairs, waggons and other necessaries relating to the King's service in the stables: to be issued to him according to the orders of the Master of the Horse. The accounts hereof are to be drawn up by the Auditors of Imprests and are to be in English, not in Latin. Ibid, p. 308.
Feb. 10. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for sums, not exceeding 10,000l. in the whole, to Sir Robert Viner, kt. and bart., without account: for such sums as are and shall be due to him from time to time for gold works, gilt and white plate and other things which he has delivered or shall deliver for the King's service into the Jewel House; and according to the certificate from time to time of the Master of the Jewels and Plate. King's Warrant Book X, p. 309.
Same to Charles Fox, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay Roger Hewett 3,745l. 12s. 0d., without account: as in satisfaction of so much paid by him (in pursuance of the late King's directions) to divers reformed officers and others; the present King being well satisfied touching the payment thereof. Ibid, pp. 310–11.
Appending: account of said payments to several persons usually placed on the accompt of the Forces at the end of a year's account and now proposed to be allowed in the last year's account [of the Paymaster of the Forces] ending 1684, Dec., viz., 183l. to Col. Tho. Howard at 3l. per week and 27l. extraordinary; 104l. to Capt. Guillums at 2l. a week; 104l. to Major Markham on the like; 100l. for one year to Col. Jno. Legg; 104l. to Sir Ralph Freeman for the like; 100l. for one year to William Pendrell's two daughters and 20l. extraordinary; 78l. for one year at 30s. a week for Sir Edward Fitzharris's three grandchildren; 47l. 5s. 0d. to Sir Robert Welch [for a year] at 2s. 6d. a day; 19l. 17s. 0d. on 12d. a day to Lady Thornbrough; 22l. 16s. 0d. to Widow Vanbright [for a year]; 20l. 10s. 0d. to Widow Maugridge [for same]; 125l. to Lady d'Ognate for 2½ years to Dec., 1684, on 50l. per an.; 500l. remitted to Brussels to Sir Richard Bulstrode by order, for Mademoiselle Strozzy; 100l. paid to Lady Fingal, 1684, May 2; 100l. more paid to her 1684, Oct. 21; 1,500l. paid at several times to Col. Phillips by loans and weekly payments by the late King's command which will clear three years of his pension to 1683, Lady day; 150l. lent to Robert Roberts at his going Envoy to Denmark; 168l. 18s. 3d. for Exchequer fees and deductions at 12d. per £; 198l. 5s. 9d. for advance of money on various sums detailed.
Three royal sign manuals for respectively 1,000l., 500l. and 400l. to Henry Guy, for secret service, without account: to be issued on the 10,000l. dormant privy seal of Jan. 20 last. (Three money warrants dated Feb. 13 hereon. Three money orders dated Feb. 15 hereon.) Ibid, p. 311. Money Book VI, p. 230. Order Book I, p. 85.
Feb. 10. Royal sign manual for 500l. to Henry Guy, for secret service, without account: to be issued on the 10,000l. privy seal dormant of Jan. 20 last: 247l. 5s. 1d. thereof to be issued out of any unappropriated moneys in the Exchequer and 252l. 14s. 11d. thereof to be registered upon the register of the last Twelve [of the last Eighteen] Months' assessment, "all former orders upon that register being satisfied." (Money warrant for 500l. dated Feb. 13 hereon. Two separate money orders for said two sums dated Feb. 15 hereon.) King's Warrant Book X, p. 314. Money Book VI, p. 230. Order Book I, p. 85.
Royal warrant to James, Duke of Ormonde, Lord Steward of the Household, and to the rest of the officers of the Board of Greencloth to continue to Henry Rainsford, "first Yeoman Porter of our Court Gate," the 50l. per an. formerly allowed him for keeping the gate at St. James's House "over and above 40l. salary already settled in our [Household] book signed." Further to add two servants which are found necessary for the King's service, one in the Larder and one in the Chand[le]ry, at 47l. 10s. 0d. per an. Further to make the following allowances to these following useful persons, viz., 20l. per an. to William Clarke, chamber keeper to our waiters' table; 20l. per an. to Jno. Coleman, yeoman of our woodyard, to enable him to pay a servant which it is necessary for him to keep; 12d. a day to Warnecombe Perpoynt, chamberkeeper to the Maids of Honour, being for himself and to enable him to keep a necessary woman to attend their diet; 4d. a day to Katherine Mason, a painful servant lately belonging to the scullery. The above payments will add 161l. 16s. 8d. per an. to the establishment of the Household and are to commence from June 30 last. King's Warrant Book X, p. 312.
Privy seal for 50l. for the year ended Christmas last and 50l. per an. thereafter during pleasure to the Treasurer of the Hospital in Westminster of the foundation of Charles I called by the name of King Charles's Hospital for the keeping and bringing up of poor fatherless children. Likewise 50l. for same year and 50l. per an. thereafter during pleasure to the churchwardens of St. Margaret, Westminster, for the relief of the poor of said parish. Likewise 100l. for said year and 100l. per an. thereafter during pleasure to the churchwardens of St. Martins in the Fields for the relief of the poor of said parish:— all in continuation of the like grants of royal bounty by the late King by privy seals dated 1669–70, Feb. 12, and 1671–2, Jan. 31: which said annuities have been paid up to 1684, Christmas. Ibid, p. 314.
Money warrant for 500l. to Robt. Squibb, junr., as imprest for the redemption of English captives [in Barbary]: to be satisfied out of moneys in the Exchequer arising by the collection for said use as by the privy seal of April 30 last. (Money order dated Feb. 16 hereon.) Money Book VI, p. 234. Order Book I, p. 86.
Henry Guy to the Duchess of Cleveland. The King is informed that the house in Spring Garden which was Prince Robert's [Rupert's] is intended to be let by you to some person that intends to make a tavern of it or some such sort of a house as will put things of that kind to sale. Mr. Verrio has been with the King and acquainted his Majesty that he will give you as much for the house as that person whoever he is shall do. I am to desire you to accept of Mr. Verrio as your tenant on those terms. Please send a speedy answer to this matter. Out Letters (General) IX, p. 265.
Feb. 10. Henry Guy to Col. William Legg to forthwith give the Lord Treasurer an account of every particular person who has made mounts to their houses in the Pall Mall that overlook the King's garden. Out Letters (General) IX, p. 265.
Royal warrant [to the Attorney or Solicitor General] for a great seal for a grant as follows to the Prince and Princess of Denmark. In pursuance of a covenant [on the present King's part] in the articles of marriage between the King's daughter Anne and Prince George, Hereditary of Denmark, for settling on them 5,000l. per an. out of the Post Office and 5,000l. per an. out of the 24,000l. per an. payable to the then Duke of York out of the Excise and in consideration of the sum of 5s. "which was to us in hand paid," the present King did by indenture dated 1684, June 11, grant and sell to said trustees a sixth part of the revenue of the Post Office and a quarter of said 24,000l. per an., all ut supra, Calendar of Treasury Books, Vol. VII, p. 1123. By patent under the great seal dated 1684, June 12, Charles II did grant to the said Trustees an annuity of 10,000l. out of the Excise (under trusts as in said articles of marriage concerning that sum thereby agreed to be so granted by said Charles II) and further the reversions on the abovesaid sixth part of the Post Office rent and quarter part of said 24,000l. per an. after the death of the then said Duke of York now King James II (under the like trusts). By a deed poll dated 1684, June 12, between said then Duke of York, Prince George and Princess Anne and said Trustees it was declared that the premises were intended to be on trust to pay said 10,000l., 5,000l. and 5,000l. to said Prince and Princess during their life or lives and from the death of the survivor of them to their sons respectively one after the other preferring the elder before the younger and in default of such male issue then (as to said 10,000l. per an.) in trust for Charles II, his heirs, etc. and (as to said sixth part and fourth part) in trust for James Duke of York: further that if the said Prince survive the Princess and have issue male or male and female, then from her decease he to receive 8,000l. per an. only, the remaining 12,000l. being to be only for the maintenance of such issue: and in default of male issue then said 12,000l. per an. to be for raising portions for issue female in proportions of 40,000l. (if for one), 30,000l. (if for two), or 20,000l. (if for three or more) respectively, and till their majority or marriages they to have 4,000l. per an. (if for one), 3,000l. per an. each (if for two), or 2,000l. per an. each (if for more than two). If said Prince should survive said Princess without issue then all the said trusts for his benefit are to cease and he is to have 20,000l. in one entire payment. King's Warrant Book X, pp. 324–39.
Afterwards for the better assurance of said sixth part of the Post Office the present King levied a fine in the Common Pleas. In the Act of 1 James II, c. 12 (for consolidating the present King's interest in the said two funds of the Post Office and the 24,000l. per an. on the Excise) same are thereby granted to the King. To obviate all doubts respecting the validity of the above recited grants the Prince and Princess have besought the King to confirm and renew same and the terms of the trust thereof but with such alterations (detailed, viz. in the terms as to the remainders) as are demanded by the death of Charles II and by said Act of Parliament, all which so requested is hereby granted and provided in detail. Further with the intent that augmentations as follow may be made to the portions and maintenance recited in the settlements as above, the King hereby grants to said Trustees an annuity of 10,000l. out of the Post Office payable quarterly from Michaelmas last, without deduction, in trust for said Prince and Princess and their sons successively and in default of such male issue then as in trust for the King, but in case of issue male surviving said Princess Anne then to be in trust for raising portions for younger sons (40,000l. if only one, 30,000l. each if two, 20,000l. each if more than two) and so similarly for daughters (if she leave both sons and daughters) and in the meantime said sons or daughters [so surviving] to have allowances, detailed, out of said fund till the sons attain 18 and the daughters 16 years of age: but in case of female issue only surviving the augmentation to the daughters portion to be only 10,000l. each and till their majority only 1,000l. per an. each. The Lord Treasurer to give warrants from time to time to the Governor of the Post Office to pay all sums growing due under the above for said 10,000l. and 5,000l. per an. out of same; and so likewise to the Excise Commissioners for said 5,000l. per an. out of same. If the profits of the Post Office should chance hereafter to be paid into the Exchequer or to fall short of said 10,000l. and 5,000l. per an. then same and all arrears thereof are to be instantly without further warrant to be payable out of any unappropriated money in the Exchequer. And so similarly for the 5,000l. out of the Excise.