Entry Book: December 1686, 11-15

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December 1686, 11-15

Dec. 11. Same to Capt. Edwd. Hastings, enclosing a copy [missing] of the petition of Micha. Lee, late a soldier in your Company at Tangier; with Mr. Hewer's report [missing] thereon. Unless you adjust accounts with petitioner your pay will be stopped in Mr. Hewer's hands. Ibid, p. 54.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver the following goods on payment of Custom. Ibid.
Appending. petition to Treasurer Rochester from Oliver Tribert, a French Protestant, shewing that his goods have been seized by Mr. Thomlin at Rochester, to the value of 30l., being all he has in the world.
Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Richd. Sheares et al. inhabitants of Exeter: shewing that they were indicted 14 years since for not coming to church; that this Michaelmas term they moved the Exchequer Court for a discharge of them and their bail, and obtained an order referring them to the Lord Treasurer; therefore pray such discharge for them and their bail, Jeremiah Clutterbuck, et al. of the sum of 310l. Reference Book III, p. 420.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of William Carpenter, inhabitant of [the late city of] Tangier, praying payment of 23l. 8s. 6d. due to him as executor to his son upon a judgment given against Capt. Chantrell in his Majesty's Court at Tangier. Ibid.
Dec. 11. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Tho. Agar, Surveyor General of Woods Trent South, of the petition of the keepers of Dean Forest for payment of 385l. due for 3½ years to Sept. 29 last on their salaries, without which they are not able to subsist. Reference Book III, p. 421.
Same by same to same and to Mr. Dickins, Woodward, of New Forest, of the petition of the Groom Keepers of said Forest for payment of the remainder of the 750l. due for 2½ years' salary: having received 300l. thereof from said Dickens out of the sale of windfall wood, they pray that the remainder may be paid by sale of decayed stubbs in said forest. Ibid.
Same by same to John Fisher, Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands, of the petition of John Hoblyn, esq., shewing that Lieut. Francis Hoblyn, on a former petition obtained Treasurer Rochester's directions for superseding Richard Parry from receiving the rents of the lordship of Ruthin; that before said supersedeas could be perfected, both Parry and Francis Hoblyn died, by reason whereof no further proceedings were made therein; that John Parry, son of said Richard, continues to act in said lordship and has more in his hands than will answer the debt due to the King, for which said lordship is extended; therefore praying that said Parry may be superseded and prosecuted for said debt. Ibid.
Same by same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Francis Strutt, shewing that in 1679 he was ordered by the King in Council to prosecute lands in Derbyshire belonging to priests and Jesuits to the value of 120l. per an., and that same was done and a verdict given for the King; therefore praying some allowance therein. Ibid, p. 422.
Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Francis Hunt et al. owners of the Freinds' Adventure (as by an order of reference thereof by the King in Council); petitioners shewing that in 1684 they fitted said ship for a voyage to Carolina; that Richard Angell, the master, died in the voyage; that thereupon one Hardy, a passenger on board, undertook the management and proceeded to Carolina; that thence she was sent to a river in Maryland to take in tobacco for England, but arrived there too late, and then they had the Governor's leave to stay a few days to wood and water, in which time it is pretended that the master imported European goods, whereupon the ship was seized, condemned and sold; but petitioners are advised there were no just grounds for the seizure; therefore pray a hearing of the matter. Ibid.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of James Lambard, victualler at Portsmouth, shewing that several soldiers of Col. Trelawney's Regiment are indebted to petitioner in several sums for victuals at their arrival from Tangier; therefore praying that same may be stopped in Mr. Hewer's hands. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Edward Washbeer, who served in Capt. Strode's Company at Tangier, and was sent home a cripple by Lord Dartmouth's order; prays payment of his arrears. Ibid.
Dec. 11. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Owen Wynne, Warden of the Mint, Thomas Neale, Master Worker of the Mint, and James Hoare, Comptroller of the Mint, of the petition of Charles Atherton, Sergeant Plumber to the King, shewing that the place of master plumber to the Mint being void, he conceives it to be within his patent; therefore praying to enjoy the full benefit of his said patent. Reference Book III, p. 423.
Same by same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Charles Wells; shewing that he was maliciously prosecuted and fined 100 marks; that being poor he is allowed by the Lord Chief Baron to sue out his discharge in forma pauperis, which requires the Lord Treasurer's consent; therefore praying an order to the Barons of the Exchequer to remit the fine. Ibid.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of James Weley, chirurgeon, for an allowance for his service in taking care of eight Troops of Horse at Tangier, [viz., such allowance] as is usually allowed to chirurgeons of Horse. Ibid.
Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Thomas Hughes, gent., to the King, shewing that according to his duty to the late King he did oppose the false vapours and impostures of the Popish plot, and was instrumental in bringing Oats and his fellows to punishment, for which he never received any reward; therefore praying employment in the Customs, he being fully qualified. Ibid, p. 424.
Appending: memorandum, "the papers annexed were certificates and an account of the petitioner's disbursements."
Same by same to Sir Christopher Wren, Surveyor General of Works, of the petition of Stamford Wallace, rector of [St.] Thomas, Winchester, shewing that before the late King's death [petitioner] had tithes paid him for some lands which said King purchased to add to his palace there; that there is 10l. 12s. 4d. due for two years on said tithes since the present King's accession; therefore praying an order for payment thereof as formerly, by the Commissioners who purchased said lands. Ibid.
Same by same to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of Thomas Hurdis, shewing that about seven years since he began to trade in mum and about six years since was appointed accountant [in the Excise Office] for coffee and cider in London; that complaint was made to the said Commissioners that his so trading was disadvantageous to the King, and they forbad him trading without the Lord Treasurer's leave; therefore prays such leave, "promising with all fidelity and care to follow his employment." Ibid, p. 425.
Same by same to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Charles Salmon, late overseer of the Golden Rose, for which he was to have a master mate's pay; praying payment of his arrears thereof, he being in debt. Ibid.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of Susanna Baker; shewing that several sums are due to her from officers that are come from Tangier; and praying that same may be stopped in said Hewer's hands. Ibid, p. 426.
Dec. 11. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to William Hewer of the petition of Jane Macarty, widow of Florence Macarty, Lieutenant of Horse at Tangier (as referred from the King Nov. 12 last), petitioner praying for the stop to be taken off the payment of her husband's arrears, which are stopped to discharge his debts, which the creditors allege to be very great, on purpose to swallow up all the said arrears; petitioner being ready to discharge all debts that shall appear to be owing. Reference Book III, p. 426.
Same to the Mint Warden, Mint Master Worker and Mint Comptroller, of the petition of Kath. Williams, shewing that her husband having occasion to go into the country, left her two false guineas, and she being ignorant of it went to change them, whereupon she was arrested, tried and convicted, and has lain under a fine near three years; therefore praying an examination of her case, that she may be delivered from prison. Ibid. IV, p. 4.
Same by same to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Sir Roger Strickland for payment of the arrears of his pension, being 219l. for five quarters to Mar. 25 last; the Navy Commissioners not having money to pay petitioner's bills as formerly. Ibid, p. 7.
Same by same to William Hewer of the petition of Susan Tobin, widow of James Tobin, late of Tangier; praying payment of what is due to her from officers and soldiers belonging to the garrison of Tangier. Ibid, p. 8
Dec. 12. Money warrant for 250l. to Mrs. Jane Lane, now Lady Fisher, for last Sept. 29 quarter on her pension. Money Book VI, p. 449.
Dec. 13. Royal warrant to the Attorney General for a bill to pass the great seal and the seal of the Duchy of Lancaster to authorize and command Philip, Earl of Chesterfield, Henry, Earl of Clarendon, and William Montague (Trustees to the Queen Dowager, and, as such, possessed of several terms yet in being in divers manors, lands etc., for her life and thereafter in trust for the Crown) to assign and transfer the said manors etc. and all their interests therein to Laurence, Earl of Rochester, Lord Treasurer, Lewis, Earl of Feversham, Thomas, Visct. Fauconberg, Richard, Visct. Preston, Sir Richard Belling, kt., Henry Frederick Thynne, esq., Sir James Butler, Henry Thornhill, esq. [dead] and John Hall, esq., as new Trustees for same, at the desire of said Queen Dowager in regard many of her Trustees are dead: with the like powers etc. as in the hereby superseded trust. King's Warrant Book XI, pp. 210–11.
Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to the Excise Commissioners to pay 500l. to Lady Mary and Lady Anne, daughters of Prince George and Princess Anne of Denmark, being for last Sept. 29 quarter on their annuities as by the privy seal of July 14 last: with dormant clause for what shall in future grow due thereon. Money Book VI, p. 445.
Money warrant for 200l. to Lieut. William Armstrong for one year to Sept. 29 last on his pension. (Money order dated Dec. 14 hereon.) Ibid, p. 447. Order Book I, p. 165.
Dec. 13. Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to William Hewer, Treasurer for the affairs of the late Garrison of Tangier, to forthwith proceed to the adjusting and paying the 19 months' or 578 days' arrears due from 1682, Oct. 1, to 1684, May 1, to the several officers, Regiments, Troops and others as follows, the King being graciously disposed to pay off the said arrears to the several officers, soldiers, Field and Staff Officers, Troops, Train Gunners, carpenters and others belonging to the late Garrison of Tangier: the payment to be according to the following seven muster rolls, viz.: 1682, Oct. 1, Dec. 1; 1682–3, Feb. 1; 1683, April 1, June 1, August 1, and Oct. 1 [all to the following], viz. . (1) The Staff officers and Train borne on the old establishment [of Tangier]; (2) the Commission Officers of the Regiment commanded by Col. Percy Kirke and the four Companies formerly belonging to the late Duke of Monmouth added to the said Regiment; (3) the Commission Officers of the Regiment commanded by Col. Charles Trelawney; (4) the Commission Officers of the four Troops of Horse; (5) the ordinary and extraordinary gunners, carpenters and gunsmiths; (6) the non-commission officers, soldiers and troopers only of each Regiment and Troop who shall personally appear with certificates under their Captain's hands or to the relations and administrators of such as be dead. Care is to be taken herein to make the due deductions for clothes, forage, physic and money advanced, and also for what has been paid by the King to the late inhabitants of Tangier as imprest and upon account of debts entered against them at Tangier by said inhabitants. "And forasmuch as there appears to be due and owing from several of the said officers and soldiers (over and above the debts which were entered against them at Tangier as aforesaid) several sums of money according to notes and obligations under their hands, and the entries made thereof here in England by my [Treasurer Rochester's] directions." the same are hereby to be stopped out of such pay as herein and are to be paid to the persons to whom they are so due. Money Book VI, pp. 447–8.
Money warrant for 20l. to William East, gent., Clerk of the Estreats in the Court of Common Pleas, for one year to June 24 last, on his allowance for estreating all post fines, issues and amerciaments out of the said Court into the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 448.
Same for 25l. to Jno. Rogers and Ann his wife for last Sept. 29 quarter on their pension. Ibid.
Same for 50l. to Francis Reynolds for same quarter on his same. Ibid, p. 449.
Same for 125l. to Thomas Lane for same on his same. Ibid.
Same for 100l. to Rachell and Frances Windham, daughters of Dame Ann Windham, for same on their annuity or pension. Ibid, p. 450.
Same for 150l. to Sir Tho. Windham for same on his pension. Ibid.
Same for 50l. to George Gunter for same on his annuity or pension. Ibid.
Dec. 13. Money warrant for 50l. to Thomas Whitgrave, esq., for last Sept. 29 quarter on his pension. Money Book VI, p. 451.
Same for 20l. to Robert Swan for same on his same. (Money order dated Dec. 17 hereon.) Ibid, p. 451. Order Book I, p. 165.
Same for 75l. to Charles Gifford, esq., for same on his same. Money Book VI, p. 451.
Same for 50l. to the executors of Francis Mansell for same on his same. Ibid.
Same for 12l. 10s. 0d. to Nicho. Estoll for same on his same. (Money order dated Dec. 22 hereon.) Ibid, p. 451. Order Book I, p. 168.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to advance (out of Irish money now in the Exchequer) 3,000l. to Sir Benj. Bathurst for the Prince and Princess of Denmark on account of their pensions due at Christmas next. The Lord Treasurer will supply this money again [to you]. Disposition Book V, p. 72.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces] enclosing a letter [missing] of Capt. Shales [Commissary General]. You are to pay him 300l. for one week's provision for hay and oats; but you are not to pay him any more on that account until you speak with the Lord Treasurer about it. Ibid, p. 73.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Treasurer Rochester (in further part of 16,000l. granted to him out of Lord Grey's estate) the 100l. which is paid into the Exchequer by Mr. Graham et al. out of the profits of said estate. Ibid.
Same to same to issue (out of moneys of goods seized) 500l. to Major Dickens; and 210l. 19s. 0d. to me [Guy for secret service] on a warrant which you will receive. Ibid.
Same to same to issue (out of loans on the Linen Duty Act) 1,000l. to William Hewer on account of Tangier. Ibid.
Same to William Bridgeman to send to Mr. Robert Searle at Livorne the enclosed bill of exchange [missing] for payment of 300 dollars to him. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Mris. Mary Ferguson some cases of Dutch lacquer and cheeses ut supra, p. 1051, on payment of Custom. Out Letters (General) X, p. 54.
Same to Mr. Fox [late Paymaster of the Forces] to report on the enclosed account [missing] of 36 days' pay due to the 16 Companies of his Majesty's Royal Regiment of Foot that came from Tangier in 1684. Ibid.
Same to the late Commissioners of the Navy to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of William Clarke, who complains that he is not paid his pension, though all the rest under his circumstances are paid. Ibid, p. 55.
Same to the Customs Commissioners, enclosing the letter [missing] of Visct. Preston [Master of the Great Wardrobe] containing particulars of the bales and the goods found therein at the opening of them by Monsieur Lobell in the Banqueting House at Whitehall. Despatch the matter as the Visct. proposes. Ibid.
Dec. 13. Henry Guy to Mr. Ange. There has been paid to Sir Robert Thorold, as the late King's bounty, 50l. on the 25th April. 1684, and 50l. on the 6th Nov., 1684. which was intended as in lieu and repayment of what had been levied of Sir Henry Browne's estate. Has more been levied of the said estate than has been repaid? Out Letters (General) X, p. 55.
Same to Mr. Harris, the Register [for the Archdeaconry of Surrey]. You have not attended the Lord Treasurer as you were ordered. Unless you attend him to morrow at the Treasury Chambers you will be taken into custody. Ibid.
Same to Auditor Done to attend Treasurer Rochester with Sir Henry Shere's account to 1682, Mar. 25, for declaration. Ibid.
Same to the Lord Chancellor, enclosing extracts [missing] in order to the renewing the charter for the town of Ripon: being extracts of a letter from Mr. Suger. Ibid, p. 56.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces] enclosing a draft royal warrant [missing] for Mr. Fox [late Paymaster of the Forces] concerning the allowances to non-commission officers and disabled soldiers to be paid by him from 1685, Aug. 1. Is this in the same manner and for the same purposes as your own [similar warrant]? Ibid.
Same to Sir Francis Watson to send to the Auditor of Imprests with all speed your account of the 5,000l. imprested to you for the use of the King's Stables. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Hewer to apply the 1,000l. as above, p. 1063, to pay the arrears due to the non-commission officers, soldiers and troopers only of each [Tangier] Regiment and Troop that shall personally appear with certificates. Ibid.
Same to same to pay what appears due to Henry Boxley and Jno. Crow. serjeants, and Henry Boxley, drummer and sentinel at Tangier: they having petitioned the Lord Treasurer that they are lately disbanded through age and are out of all employment. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Blathwayte, to certify what is the difference between 500l. in Barbados and 500l. in England; Col. Walrond having promised to pay into the Exchequer the 500l. of the King's money which he received in Barbados. Ibid.
Same to Sir Robert Howard [Auditor of the Receipt] and Mr. Wardour [Clerk of the Pells]. I paid 250l. for half a year on Edward Griffin's pension before the privy seal authorising payment of same was passed. Make memorials thereof in your respective books to prevent double payment. Ibid, p. 57.
Same to Sir Hugh Tynt. Mr. Frowd has offered that you will make oath to justify what has been made of such part of the Duchess of Richmond's goods, late in your custody, as have been sold by you since her death and what you judge the residue to be worth to be sold. Attend me as to preparing this affidavit. Ibid.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests. The Lord Treasurer has read your letter of to-day with two enclosed from Sir Gilbt. Gerrard and Col. Birch. You are to draft a letter to be sent to the late Commissioners for Disbanding the late [Forces New Raised in 1677 or] army to induce them to comply with the method you now propose of giving acknowledgments under their hands for the money they received on that account. Ibid.
Dec. 13. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners, enclosing two papers concerning the Duchess of Norfolk's goods. As to one of them Treasurer Rochester is desired to give order what Custom she must pay. My Lord will not give any such order. The small parcel of gold twist and the piece of silk intended for her own work are to be delivered on payment of Custom. Out Letters (General) X, pp. 57–9.
Appending: said papers: (1) a catalogue of her goods now in the Custom House (some of which she carried into France) shipped in the Fubbs yacht at Dieppe, Capt. Saunderson (including silk ribbon valued at 3l. per lb.; French wrought silk, valued at 50s. per lb.; counterfeit gold and silver fringe, valued at 2s. 6d. per ounce; gilt paper "gawse," valued at 50s. per piece; eight swords, valued at 5l. for livery men; a set of gilt brasses for coaches and harness for two horses, valued at 30l.; plain leather gloves; brass buttons for liveries; 7 lbs. of Orviatan at 20s. per lb.; six quarts of Queen of Hungary water at 3l.; worsted yarn at 5s. per lb.; various pieces of needlework for beds, chairs and stools, all the work of her Grace and her servants; clothes: 24 lb. of dried mushroones; 4 lbs. of dried troufle; one dressed baby; 670 ounces of English wrought plate; 25 pictures [not detailed] valued at 142l.; 1,050 ounces of foreign white plate and 77 ounces of foreign gilt plate; three looking-glasses adorned with silver, valued at 50l. all; china ware, valued at 75l.; a crystal cabinet, valued at 50l.; 114 ells of old tapestry with silk; 372 ells of old tapestry with gold and silver).
Reference by Treasurer Rochester to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Chris. Hagedote for a vacant landwaiter's place in Plymouth port, his father having served Charles I in the late wars and raised a Troop of Horse at his own charge and was a great sufferer. Reference Book III, p. 422.
Same by same to same of the petiton of Capt, John Bee, shewing that his ship is the magazeen ship for this year which is now almost expired, therefore praying that his ship may be continued the magazene ship for two years longer. (Henry Guy to same, enclosing said petition.) Ibid, p. 424. Out Letters (General) X, p. 57.
Same by same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of George Stokes, shewing that he prevailed with Robt. Cragg 12 months ago to surrender himself and as an inducement thereto petitioner undertook to provide for him "till your Majesty should complete your mercy to him"; that petitioner has been forced ever since to maintain Craggs' family and also [Craggs] himself: therefore prays that Craggs may be set at liberty. Reference Book III, p. 426.
Same by same to John Fisher, Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands, of the petition of Basill Prise; shewing that he had a reference from the late King for some mines in Swineside, in Coverdale [Coverham] co. Yorks, but has been prevented by troubles from proceeding therein, therefore "prays your Majesty to confirm the said gift to the petitioner." Ibid.
Dec. 13. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Clarke for a place as watchman in fee [London port] loco Mr. Clifton, deceased; petitioner having been employed as an extraordinary weigher and watchman in the Custom House. Reference Book III, p. 427.
Same by same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of John Skinner to the King (as by a reference dated Nov. 26 last from the King to the Lord Treasurer); petitioner shewing that in the late rebellion he exposed himself to eminent dangers; that he petitioned for some recompense out of fines imposed upon the rebels; but as same may be otherwise disposed of he now prays a grant of the estate of one William Cox, worth 32l. per an. and not yet disposed of. Ibid. IV, p. 11.
Warrant by same to the Treasurer's Remembrancer to transmit to the Clerk of the Pipe the extract as follows of the names of baronets who have not paid or been discharged their baronet fee of 1,095l. each: and thereupon the Clerk of the Pipe is to issue process for said fee in each case. All officers concerned are to issue their respective process from term to term as well against the following persons as against all other baronets that are not discharged: according to Treasurer Rochester's warrant of July 20 last supra, p. 850. Warrants not Relating to Money XI, p. 415.
Prefixing: extract, certified by William Grimes of the names of said baronets who have not paid or been discharged their fees, viz.: Sir Edwd. Moore of Moore Hall, co. Lancs; Sir William Leman, senr., of Northshaw, alias Northall [Northaw], co. Herts; Sir John Browne of Casome [Caversham], co. Oxford; Sir Anthony Aucher of Bishopsbourne, co. Kent; Sir John Doyley of Chiselhampton, co. Oxford; Sir Thomas Putt of Combe, co. Devon; Sir John Tyrrell of Swingfeild [Springfield], co. Essex; Sir Gilbert Gerrard of Fiskerton, co. Lincoln; Sir Robt. Yeomans of Redlands, co. Gloucester; Sir Carr Scroope of Cockerington, co. Lincoln; Sir Richard Betenson of Wimbledon, co. Surrey; Sir Algernoone Peyton of Doddington, co. Cambridge; Sir Charles Rich of London; Sir Richd. Head of Rochester.
Same by same to John Fisher, Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands, for a particular of premises as follow with a view to a lease thereof to Mathew Bennett. Ibid, pp. 416–18.
Prefixing: said Fisher's report on said Bennett's petition for same. By lease dated 1670, Sept. 7, Charles II granted to Charles Lord St. John (now Marquess of Winchester) inter al. a close of arable and pasture called Cox Leasures in Lindhurst, co. Southants, and the scite of the capital messuage of Lindhurst and the outhouses thereto and the Court garden and Courthouse and divers other arable and pasture lands and wood grounds in Lindhurst, all lying within New Forest, on terms detailed, to keep all in repair except the capital messuage, Courthouse and outhouses thereto belonging for which there was an allowance of 30l. per an. payable by the Receiver of the county: but with power of resumption to the King. On the 27th Feb., 1674–5, the said Lord St. John and George Rodney by indenture reciting the abovesaid grant (and alleging that Lord St. John's name was only used therein in trust for said Rodney) mortgaged the premises except the capital messuage, Courthouse, garden and outhouses to Sir Thomas Foster, kt., for the remainder of the term. Petitioner Bennet redeemed said mortgage on the 16th Feb., 1679–80, when he took an absolute assignment thereof from said Foster and Rodney. There is no particular survey of the premises but the farm is considered worth 60l. per an. I advise a fine of 160l. at the full rent of 6l. 6s. 8d. per an. for 31 years lease on surrender of the present term.
Dec. 13. Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney to employ, as you propose, 27 officers at 50l. per an. each for a perfect survey of the distilling trade, and two supervisors at 60l. per an. [each] and three supernumeraries at 7s. per week [each] "who are to succeed into officers' employments as vacancies shall happen." Warrants not Relating to Money XI, p. 419.
Same by same to same to instruct the Hearthmoney officers at Lady day next not to collect the duty from landlords for any cottage that pays not above 4s. per an. rent without fine and have not above one chimney; and likewise to order the collectors to take notice strictly in their books what rent every cottage pays. Ibid.
Same by same to Auditor Done to make allowances as follow to Richard Graham and Philip Burton in their account of Crown law costs for the year beginning 1685, Michaelmas term (inclusive) and ending 1686, Michaelmas term exclusive. Ibid, pp. 421–3.
Prefixing: said Done's report dated Dec. 11 inst. on said account. The accomptant's charge is 1,571l. 9s. 0d.: their discharge is 4,418l. 14s. 1d., thus leaving them 2,847l. 5s. 1d. in surplusage. The accomptants produced no [interlined] acquittances for the following items, viz.: [their payments] to Mr. Pengry for transcribing a private [sic] seal into English for the exemplification of the judgment to be sent against Massachusetts Bay in New England; to Mr. Swift in the cause against Covert; to Mr. Walker, attorney, Mr. Fleetwood and Mr. Langridge in the cause against Whitley; to Mr. Swift and Mr. Gwilliam for a long search in many of the Journals of the House of Commons and taking notes relating to the printing of Votes in the cause against Williams; to Mr. Charles Graham and Mr. Farthing for breviats; Mr. Colson for a journey to Windsor to serve Col. Vernon with notice of the execution of the commission; Mr. Bagshaw for execution thereof and Mr. Fothergill in the cause against Vernon; to Mr. Charles Graham and Mr. Johnson's man for several services, and to Mr. Fothergill for enrolling several deeds relating to the estate of Ford, Lord Grey; to the officers of the court at the trial of Lord Brandon; to Mr. Lea for attending and giving evidence at trial and to Mr. Pengry for drawing and passing a commission, for drawing and engrossing several inquisitions, precepts and summons for witnesses and copies of deed of settlement of Mr. Bateman's estate; to the coachman that carried Mr. Serjt. Lutwich and his company into Cheshire to find the bill on the commission of Oyer and Terminer, Mr. Cooper for horse hire, Mr. Kemp, saddler, for furniture for the journey, Mr. Cheshire for himself and money expended by Mr. Shackerly about the trial, Mr. Harcourt for expenses on the journeys, Capt. Richardson for carrying down the witnesses and expenses with them at the trial, Mr. Githens, a special messenger sent post into Cheshire to subpœna the witnesses for trial, Mr. Williamson, a messenger sent thence with the affidavits, Mr. Finchett for riding post from Cheshire with a message from Mr. Shackerly about the trial, for clothes for one of the witnesses, and to Tho. Minshall, esq., Capt. Manwaring, Mr. Edghill, Mr. Walley, Mr. Hope, Mr. Twamlow, Mr. Hayes, Ralph Saxton, Samll. Saxton, and Rope Wright for their journeys and expenses to give evidence against the Lord Delamere; to the officers of the court and for an entertainment of the jury at the trial of Thomas Saxton; to Mr. Rewse for management of the cause to trial and expense of witnesses, a special messenger to the sheriff with the panel, Capt. Symonds for an entertainment for the jury, and to Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Swift for service in the cause against Dr. Edes; for maintenance of Davis brought from Hampshire for a witness for the trial of Farrington et al.; to Mr. Partridge for fees of the court, and for a dinner for the jury at the trial of Johnson; to Mr. Colson for serving a subpœna, and Mr. Walker, attorney in the cause against Lord Ossulston; to Mr. Bourchier for attending the sessions of London and Middlesex in Oct. and Dec. 1685, and Jan., Feb., Mar., 1685–6, and April, May, June, July and Sept. 1686, in the cause against Thornton; to Mr. Cotton for charges in attending the assizes with witnesses, and to Mr. Hart, attorney in the cause against Speake; to Mr. Pengry for drawing and passing a commission to enquire into the estate of the late Duke of Monmouth and for making out commissions for finding out the estates of divers traitors in London and Middlesex; to Mr. Harcourt of the Crown Office for proceedings on four informations, and to Mr. Hart, attorney attending the trials at the assizes in the cause against Sir William Hayman et al.; to George Macy by Treasurer Rochester's order as by Mr. Guy's letter: to Mr. Taylure and Mr. Benson for several services on his Majesty's behalf; to Mr. Tindall for several copies of deeds and records; to Mr. Taylor in part for executing the commissions for setting out the bounds of the forest of Delamere etc. in Cheshire; to Mr. Rooe, coachmaker, by order of Mr. Shackerly in further part of the same prosecution; to Mr. Horsmandine for managing the cause against Ledger in Kent; to Mr. Hart for his journey and prosecution of Lord Lovelace; to Mr. Richardson for several services on behalf of his Majesty; to Mr. Rymehilt for the Attorney General's warrants on several proceedings; to Mr. Partridge for attending the special commission of Oyer and Terminer in Surrey for trial of Disney; to Mr. Smith the remainder of a bill for his Majesty in a cause Woodward versus Ayres; and for the money paid to the Clerks of the Peace for London and Middlesex for several proceedings in several causes on his Majesty's behalf in the said counties.
The greatest part of the money by them brought to account is paid to counsel for their fees for drawing up and perusing informations and indictments and for motions and pleadings and opinions on several cases, for drawing and copying of breviats for counsel, for serving process, charges and expenses upon witness and juries after trials. In such and the like cases they have produced no acquittances, it being not usual so to do.
Dec. 13. Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to the Treasurer's Remembrancer et al. to forbear process against Sir Edmd. D'Oyly for the 1,095l. fee for the baronetcy conferred on his grandfather, Sir William D'Oyly of Shottesham, co. Norfolk, by Charles II. Warrants not Relating to Money XI, p. 423.
Same by same to the Excise Commissioners to employ an extra clerk at 80l. per an. for drawing up an account of the product of the Excise in each quarter by drawing an extract from the respective vouchers of all the kingdom returned at the end of every round; the said Commissioners having found out this method of obtaining such an account "which lies most properly to be despatched by the Comptroller of the Excise," but the said Comptroller's clerks being too much employed to be able to do it. Ibid, p. 424.
Dec. 14. Money order for 125l. to Sir John Charlton for 1686, Michaelmas term, on his allowance as Chief Justice of Chester. Order Book I, p. 165.
Henry Guy to the Customs Cashier to pay 429l. 17s. 6d. into the Exchequer to-morrow and the like sum on the 22nd inst.; both sums being to be issued to me [Guy] for secret service. (Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue said sums to me [Guy] for same "upon such warrants as you shall receive for that purpose.") Disposition Book V, p. 74.
Same to same to pay 3,000l. of Customs money into the Exchequer to-morrow for the Forces. Ibid.
Same to Alderman Duncombe [Receiver of Excise] to pay 8,000l. of Excise money into the Exchequer to-morrow for the Forces. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue the abovesaid 3,000l. and 8,000l. to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Harris. The Lord Treasurer has read Mr. Middleton's letter excusing your attendance on my Lord this morning. You are to attend his Lordship next Thursday and if you go out of town before then you will be sent for in custody wherever you are. Out Letters (General) X, p. 59.
Fra. Gwynne [for Henry Guy] to Mr. Thomas to stop the following sums out of the next money paid to you for the Gentlemen Pensioners, the same being due from them on the last Poll Act, as returned in the accounts of William Ashburnham, late Receiver of that tax for the Royal Household. You are to pay the moneys so detained to Wendiver Lowndes or William Ummant, who are appointed Receivers thereof by the Lord Treasurer: viz.: 5l. 1s. 0d. from Christopher Turner; 1l. 1s. 0d. from Tho. Francis; 5l. 1s. 0d. from Walter Baker; 5l. 1s. 0d. from Peter Cooke. Ibid, p. 60.
Dec. 14. Henry Guy to Mr. Graham and Mr. Burton to report on Mr. Ange's petition for reward for pains and expenses in managing the revenue from Recusants to which he was authorised by warrants of 1684, July 16, and 1685, June 6. Out Letters (General) X, p. 60.
Same to Mr. Hewer to stop in your hands the money [due to Capt. Neatby] until said Neadby and Joseph Blow adjust the account of what is due to said Blow for 19 months' pay as late a trooper at Tangier. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. How much have you got in of the arrears remaining in the hands of the several [outports'] collectors as reported on by you Oct. 25 last. Ibid, p. 61.
Same to same to deliver to Mr. Miller, on payment of Custom, some lace, some pieces of Slice [? Sluijs] Holland and some cows' hides to make boots. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Blathwayt to send to Fra. Watson at Jamaica the enclosed letter. ("The enclosed sealed.") Ibid.
Same to the Attorney General. In your report of the 9th inst. you have given the Lord Treasurer your opinion that the ship Elizabeth of Bordeaux is by law iorfeited. His Lordship is disposed to discharge the ship because she came in by encouragement of the Customs Commissioners. You are to report how he may legally and safely discharge same. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners, enclosing a copy [missing] of the Attorney General's report concerning brandies condemned by the laws of Excise. (The like letter to the Excise Commissioners.) Ibid.
Same to same. On Nov. 13 last Treasurer Rochester recommended Robt. Randle to you as tidesurveyor at Harwich. Since then you have presented Richard Todd to his Lordship for that place. Why did you not present Randle? Ibid, p. 63.
Same to Col. Trelawney. I return the enclosed accounts [missing] from you and nine captains of your Regiment. They are to be signed by the captains and then returned to my Lord to be examined by the vouchers and original books of account; so that my Lord may give the requisite directions therein. (The like letter to Col. Tho. Langston, Col. Cha. Neatby and Col. Jno. Coy.) Ibid.
Reference by Treasurer Rochester to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Clippingdale, Joseph Radcliff and Richard Platt, owners of the ship John Katherine, now riding in the Thames; shewing that "the said master" having bought a foreign bottom of 65l. value and built thereon in English materials to the value of 963l. and then sold several parts thereof to the other petitioners who were about to lay out 300l. more in fitting her out to sea. when she was stopped as a foreign bottom and has so lain for 14 months, to her great damage; therefore praying that same may be entered as an English ship, she being English built to the value of 1,300l. and foreign only 65l.: said petition being referred to the Lord Treasurer Oct. 17 last [by the King]. Reference Book III, p. 425.
Dec. 14. Treasurer Rochester to Auditors Jno. Philips and Tho. Done, referring to them the matter of the bill which has been exhibited in the Exchequer Court against Jno. Lord Ossulston for recovery of 18,712l. 7s. 1d. by him unduly detained from the King in the management of the Post Office; to which bill said Lord Ossulston did appear and prayed that he might have a sight of the books and papers concerning the said Office to enable him to make answer thereto; which [books] were ordered to be and were produced accordingly, and the said Ossulston did afterwards deliver his answer to Treasurer Rochester and entered into a bond of 20,000l. to stand by the Lord Treasurer's award therein; and the said Lord Ossulston did upon summons appear before the Lord Treasurer the 6th inst. and desired time till Monday [then] next and failing his appearance then, that I might proceed in the said reference without him, "and he not appearing yesterday according to his own appointment and the time mentioned in the said bond being almost expired," therefore the matter is referred as above to report on the whole matter of the said account. Philip Frowd, Richard Graham and Phillip Burton are to attend the said referees herein with the books and papers relating to this cause. The referees are to make Lord Ossulston all just and reasonable allowances in such manner as was made to Col. Whitley in a cause of the like nature. Warrants not Relating to Money XI, p. 418.
Entry of Treasurer Rochester's signature of the docquet of a lease to John Tooker of a piece of land in Ryme called "le pounds Barton" and of various cottages there, parcel of the manor of Ryme and of the Duchy of Cornwall: for 99 years at rents of 20d. and 12d. per an. and fine of 100s. (see supra, pp. 270, 917). Ibid, p. 419.
Report to the King by Treasurer Rochester on the proposals of the Duke of Albemarle for discovering and working of mines in his Majesty's Plantations in America, whereby the said Duke desires a patent for 51 years of all mines royal and other mines and mineral earths within the said Plantations, and that if any particular grant be already made such patentee may be obliged to work same within three years or the patent to be void: and with liberty to said Duke to make mouths, drains, levels and all other conveyances necessary for the working such mines and with power to let same or any part thereof within said term: in consideration whereof said Duke offers the King the eighth dish of gold or silver mines neat profit and of all other mines the tenth part neat profit. Ibid, pp. 420–1.
Together with the abovesaid petition I [Treasurer Rochester] have also examined the petitions and proposals of Humphrey Okeover and Richd. Levett, setting forth that they are informed there are several silver mines and one gold mine in Virginia, and asking a commission for 51 years to them alone for working such mines, notwithstanding any former grant, and with liberty to carry over 100 miners and labourers, without charge to the King, to work same, and offering the King a third of the profit, and asking that the Governor be ordered to protect them from Indians and with such privileges as the Royal Company of Miners enjoy elsewhere.
I have referred the above to the Attorney General and William Blathwayt, and on their report I conceive it will be to your Majesty's advantage to encourage undertakers of the discovery and working of mines "which may best be effected by the great credit and fund that attends the proposal of his Grace the Duke of Albemarle." But a clause should be inserted to oblige the undertakers to open and work some mines and to procure some profit to your Majesty in each of the Plantations within a certain time, viz.: two or three years, or otherwise the patent to be void within the Plantation where such default shall happen. If a grant in Virginia be made to Okeover and Levett the same condition should be inserted. Since his first proposal the Duke of Albemarle has offered to give [the King] the six[th] dish neat of all gold and silver mines and for other minerals as before proposed. Sir Edmd. Andros, Governor of New England, has given great hopes of a considerable profit to your Majesty by his care in improving the discovery of some mines within his government, without any charge to your Majesty. The Duke of Albemarle is willing that those [New England] colonies be excepted out of his grant, provided progress therein be made as above within three years. Okeover and Levet have likewise made a further offer of the third dish neat of all gold and silver to be found by them within Virginia. This is more advantageous to your Majesty for that dominion than the Duke's offer "if their abilities (whereof I have great reason to doubt) were sufficient for such an undertaking."
Dec. 15. Royal warrant to the Attorney General for a privy seal to discharge Sir Edmd. D'Oyly of Shottesham, co. Norfolk, of the 1,095l. fee due for the baronetcy conferred on his grandfather, Sir William D'Oyly, by Charles II. King's Warrant Book XI, p. 212.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for the payment out of the Customs of Hull port to the heirs or assigns of Col. Charles Fairfax of all arrears from 1684, Christmas, on the annuity or pension of 100l. per an. granted to said Col. C. Fairfax (since deceased) by Charles II, 1660, July 23: together with dormant clause for payment thereof in future during pleasure. (Treasurer Rochester's warrant, dated Dec. 23, to the Customs Cashier to pay 160l. hereon for 1½ years to 1686, June 24.) (Henry Guy to the Customs Cashier dated same, to same effect.) Ibid, pp. 213–4. Money Book VI, p. 458. Disposition Book V, p. 81.
Three royal sign manuals for respectively 1,079l. 3s. 4d., 760l. 4s. 6d. and 1,170l. 14s. 0d. to Henry Guy, for secret service: without account: to be issued on the 20,000l. dormant privy seal of Nov. 24 last. (Three money warrants dated Dec. 16 hereon. Three money orders dated Dec. 18 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XI, p. 214. Money Book VI, p. 452. Order Book I, p. 166.
Royal warrant to the Attorney General for a privy seal to discharge the 1,095l. due from Sir John Conway for the baronetcy conferred upon his father, Sir Henry Conway, of Bodrhyddan, co. Flint, by Charles II. (Treasurer Rochester's warrant dated Dec. 23 to the Receipt hereon accordingly.) King's Warrant Book XI, p. 214. Money Book VI, p. 458.
Dec. 15. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for payment to the Duke of Richmond and Lennox of the annuity or yearly pension of 5,000l. to be payable quarterly during pleasure as from 1685, Lady day: the first payment of 7,500l. thereon to be made forthwith on the passing of said privy seal as for the 1½ years due at Michaelmas last thereon. (Money warrant dated Dec. 23 for said 7,500l. hereon. Money order dated Dec. 24 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XI, p. 215. Money Book VI, p. 460. Order Book I, p. 169.
Same to same for a same for the payment, during pleasure, to Sir John Stapely, kt. and bart., or his assigns, of the annual pension or fee of 300l. for the office of Surveyor of the Petty Customs and subsidies in London port to which he is entitled by a great seal 1671–2, Feb. 8 (as in trust for such uses as are declared in the will of George Porter, esq., deceased, dated about Oct., 1683): together with all arrears thereon from 1684, Christmas. (Treasurer Rochester's warrant dated Dec. 23 to the Customs Cashier hereon to pay 525l. for 1¾ years hereon to Michaelmas last with dormant clause for said 300l. per an. in future.) (Henry Guy to the Customs Cashier, dated same to same effect.) King's Warrant Book XI, pp. 215, 217–8, Money Book VI, p. 467. Disposition Book V, p. 82.
Royal sign manual for 200l. to Sir Saml. Morland, kt. and bart.: to be issued on the 20,000l. privy seal dormant of Nov. 24 last, with[out] accompt; as the King's allowance to him in full as well of his expence and charges in making two journeys to Portsmouth as for making several models of brass and iron for altering the carriage of one of the great guns aboard the King's ship Royal Charles, which he carried with him in order to the trial there "which was performed in our presence" and for making and erecting two engines of brass, copper and iron in St. James's Park for raising water "and for working one of them there in our presence"; together with several other models of guns, guncarriages and other things for the King's service. (Money warrant dated Dec. 16 hereon. Money order dated Dec. 18 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XI, p. 218. Money Book VI, p. 453. Order Book I, p. 166.
Same for 65l. 15s. 0d. to William Hewer: to be issued on the 20,000l. privy seal dormant of Nov. 24 last, without account: being intended to be by him remitted to Robt. Searle, his Majesty's Agent for Naval Victualling at Livorne, for the value of 300 dollars at 4s. 4d. each in satisfaction of so much paid by said Searle for the redemption of Ibrahim Attenall, one of the four Turks ordered by his Majesty to be sought out and redeemed by said Searle in compliance with a promise said to have been made to that effect by Sir William Soames at his late renewing the treaty between his Majesty and the Government, of Algiers, the said Ibrahim (the only one of that number which said Searle has been yet able to find) having been actually redeemed and sent home to Algiers by the ship Thomas and William, William Honnor master, as appears by a bill of lading for said slave dated Livorne, 1686, Nov. 3. (Money warrant dated Dec. 16 hereon. Money order dated Dec. 18 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XI, pp. 218–9. Money Book VI, p. 454. Order Book I, pp. 167–8.
Same for 158l. to Richard, Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, as imprest for disbanding the Forces raised from 1677, Sept. 29: to be by him paid over to John Holmes, an apothecary, as assignee of several chirurgeons for internal and external medicaments supplied to the said Forces: it appearing by certificate of the Auditor of the Receipt of the 9th inst. that all the orders registered on the Six Months' part of the last Eighteen Months' tax are satisfied, except part of an order in the name of Lemuell Kingdon, esq., late Paymaster of the Forces (who was afterwards dismissed that employment and is since deceased) [said order being] for paying off and disbanding the late [New Raised Forces or] army: and further the said order being become void for the unexecuted remainder thereof in regard the Act for the said Six Months' tax ordained that the moneys for disbanding the said Forces should be issued only to the Treasurer or Paymaster of the Land Forces or for repayment of the loans upon that Act and interest thereof. The order to be drawn on the present sign manual is to be registered on the first money coming into the Exchequer on the said Six Months' tax and memoranda are to be made that no more payments be made on said Kingdon's order. (Money warrant dated Dec. 18 hereon. Money order dated Dec. 22 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XI, pp. 219–20. Money Book VI, p. 457. Order Book I, p. 168.
Dec. 15. Money warrant for 3,000l. to William Thomas, Receiver and Paymaster of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, as imprest for half a year to Sept. 29 last for the wages and boardwages of said Band (the Captain, Lieutenant, Standard Bearer, Clerk of the Cheque, Harbinger, and 40 Gentlemen Pensioners) as appears by two bills signed by Theophilus, Earl of Huntingdon, Captain of said Band. (Money order dated Dec. 17 hereon.) Money Book VI, p. 452. Order Book I, p. 167.
Warrant by Treasurer Rochester to William Hewer to bind out Christopher Pindar, Alexander Browne and Frederick Fleetwood, orphans come home from Tangier, to such trades as he shall think suitable, allowing to each of them for their clothing and binding out two years or 2½ years of the pensions of 6l. per an. each allowed to them by Charles II: they being now of age and growth big enough to be put out to trades. Money Book VI, p. 452.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests to allow in the accounts of the abovesaid Hewer, as Treasurer for the late garrison of Tangier, the 40s. which he paid to one Jane Story, who by bond obliged herself to maintain and keep Elizabeth Williams, a Tangier orphan (who had a pension of 6l. per an. settled on her by Charles II) Hewer having put out the said Williams to said Story, who in return for said 40s. advance and for the arrears of said pension to June 24 last did bind herself to indemnify the King from any further demand of said pension. Ibid, p. 454.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt for a certificate of the net money that has been paid into the Exchequer on the Linen Duty Act. Disposition Book V, p. 74.
Same to same to issue as follows out of the branches of the revenue directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer "with what other money is there remaining." Ibid, pp. 75, 76.
l. s. d.
Out of the Customs.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces according to a letter of yesterday 3,000 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Navy in further part of 400,000l. for the year['s Navy service] beginning at Lady day last 5,000 0 0
Out of the imposition on Wine and Vinegar.
to ditto on account of said year's service: to be applied, with the above 5,000l. towards repayment of what has been advanced for that service out of the imposition on tobacco and sugar 1,600 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces according to yesterday's letter 8,000 0 0
to Major General Werden on account of the Queen's stable equipage: to be applied to repay what has been advanced for that service 4,000 0 0
to Mr. Toll for interest 985 3 8
Out of Hearthmoney.
to Mr. Graham for the Privy Purse 300 0 0
to the Lord President [of the Privy Council] for secret service 1,200 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 1,000 0 0
Out of the Post Office money.
to Mr. Graham for the Privy Purse 700 0 0
to Lady Fisher 250 0 0
to Tho. Lane, esq. 150 0 0
to Charles Gifford, esq. 75 0 0
to the executors of Francis Mansell 50 0 0
to Robt. Swan, esq 20 0 0
to Tho. Whitgrave, esq. 50 0 0
to Katherine Gunter's executors 50 0 0
to Francis Reynolds, esq. 50 0 0
to John Rogers and Ann his wife 25 0 0
to Sir Tho. Windham 150 0 0
to Lady Ann Windham's daughters 100 0 0
to Mr. Estoll 12 10 0
Out of the loans on the Linen Duty Act.
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance 1,500 0 0
(Same, dated same, to the Customs Cashier, enclosing the paper of the disposition of the Customs cash for the present week; said paper including the above two Customs items [payable out of the Exchequer] together with the following item [payable direct out of the Customs Office on tallies] viz.: 2,000l. to Mr. Toll in [part] repayment of loans; to be satisfied out of [Customs] arrears due at Michaelmas last.) (Same, dated same, to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney, enclosing the like paper of disposition of the cash of those branches of the revenue; said paper including for the Hearthmoney only the above three Hearthmoney items: and for the Excise the above three Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer] together with the following item [payable direct out of the Excise Office on tallies] viz. . 300l. to Sir John Freind etc. for interest due at Midsummer last.)
Dec. 15. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to deliver, Customs free, the wearing apparel and other things of the Duke of St. Albans, which is arrived in the Fubbs yacht, Capt. Saunders commander, "which the bearer hereof, Mr. Gashon, his Grace's governor, alleges have been either worn already or were transported from hence." Out Letters (General) X, p. 63.
Dec. 15. Henry Guy to Mr. Hewer enclosing Auditor Done's letter [missing] concerning Sir Henry Shere's account. You are to make the certificate therein desired and send same to me. Out Letters (General) X, p. 64.
Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Mr. Tho. Agar of the petition of William Stane, shewing that he contracted with an agent of said Agar for the bark of 90 oaks then to be felled for the service of the Navy in Waltham Forest, and was to pay 4s. per tree for same and has paid 10l. thereof, but was disappointed of at least half the bark, which could not be stript by reason the trees were felled in extraordinary great haste for his Majesty's present [immediate] service: therefore praying to be discharged the remainder of the purchase money. Reference Book III, p. 411.
Same by same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Roach, tidewaiter for four years at Lynn Regis, praying to be removed to be a tidewaiter at Bristol, Bideford, Poole or Weymouth. Ibid, p. 414.
Same by same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of William Christian for an allowance of three articles amounting to 556l. and for the passing of his account as Receiver of Recusants' Forfeitures [Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland, Durham, Berwick and Newcastle]; the said three articles being mentioned in the said referees report of 1684, July 10. Ibid, p. 426.
Same by same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the petition of Tho. Newton, woodward of Whittlewood and Salcey Forests, for some compensation in lieu of poundage on coarse timber felled there under the Treasury warrant of 1685, May 2, supra, pp. 95–6, on which no poundage was ordered to be taken, the single poundage on timber sold in accordance therewith in 1685 and 1686 amounting to 100l.; further praying for payment of his patent wages, which for five years ended at Michaelmas last come to 50l. Ibid, p. 427.
Same by same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Margery Vickers (relict of John Vickers) and Adam Felton, esq.: petitioners setting forth that William Monson, late Visct. Castlemaine, degraded for high treason, acknowledged a statute [staple] of 200l. to said John Vickers for 104l. lent, which money so lent was the money of John Horner, esq., and the name of Vickers was only in trust for said Horner: that petitioner Felton married Elizabeth, wife of said Monson, "and [who] was mother to Horner," and sued out letters of administration of Horner: that said statute was enrolled in the Exchequer, according to statute, as an encumbrance on Monson's estate: that since Monson's attainder the Crown has received the profits of his estate, being 4,000l. per an.: therefore petitioners pray permission to sue an amoveas manus. Ibid.
Same by same to same of the petition of Christo. Smith for a lease of certain concealed lands which he has been at great expence in discovering in and about Abingdon, co. Berks, "and for what he shall hereafter discover," a commission having issued on a previous petition from petitioner and several lands found thereby and seized into the king's hands. Ibid. IV, p. 2.
Dec. 15. Reference by Treasurer Rochester to Sir John Buckworth, Charles Duncomb and James Hoare [late Commissioners for the office of Master and Worker of the Mint] and to the Auditors [of Imprests as auditors] of the Mint, of the petition of Henry Slingesby, esq.; petitioner shewing that before he was suspended [from his place as Master Worker of the Mint] he delivered in an estimate only of an accompt of the Dunkirk money to satisfy the Treasury Lords that he had not 2,000l. of that money in his hands as was maliciously alleged against him, which estimate he received from Mr. Hoare, Comptroller of the Mint, the same amounting to 325,911l. 4s. 4½d., and the remedy or "shaire" [sheer] estimated only by Mr. Hoare, junr., at 1,814l. 13s. 9d., the rest of the money being all "before that time" paid by orders and tallies excepting 4,239l. 5s. 9d., remaining to be accompted for by petitioner for moneys disbursed by him for the extraordinary charges and expences in receiving, weighing, telling, melting, coining, paying etc. the 1,500,000 French crowns of silver by the king's special command; the vouchers of which [expences] were preparing and to be brought in with all speed, [petitioner none the less] not intending it should be taken for a final account in the Exchequer; but so it unfortunately happened that the whole estimate and charge did pass in the account in the Exchequer in his name without his ever seeing it or swearing to it or [his being] admitted to make his said accompt of his just and legal charges [as above], all which he has still by him and most of the particulars whereof are in a schedule hereto annexed [missing]; but unhappily it so fell out that James Hoare, junr., and petitioner's clerk and cash keeper (whom he trusted in receiving and paying his money) carried out of petitioner's office all his books etc., and suddenly died; upon which suits were brought against his [said clerk's] widow, who has ever since detained the said books etc. until about two years since she caused several of them to be delivered to petitioner; but many of the principal [books] and divers acquittances are wanting, which makes it very difficult for petitioner to make up any accompts with his Majesty and with the moneyers, melters, engineers [of the Mint] and divers importers [of bullion thither]: therefore petitioner prays to be admitted to make his additional accompt of his abovesaid expences and disbursements, and that meantime no process may issue against him. Reference Book IV, pp. 12–13.
Warrant by same to the King's Remembrancer to forbear process until next Hilary term against the abovesaid Slingsby on the abovesaid account of Dunkirk moneys not yet answered or accounted to his Majesty. Warrants not Relating to Money XI, p. 424.