Entry Book: February 1687, 1-10

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February 1687, 1-10

Feb. 1. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for a grant to John Harker (Hacker), gent., of the King's moiety of all the specific forfeitures as below amounting to 2,413l. 17s. 2d. or thereabout; and further of the moiety, not exceeding 500l. [in all], of any other forfeitures or mulcts whatsoever incurred by any persons for any offence before this time done in trading or acting contrary to the charter of the Royal Africa Company: the King being informed that several moneys are due to the Crown for such moieties of the ships John of Barbados, Adventure ketch, Henry and William, Friendship, James, Jane and Adventure and of their guns, ammunition, rigging, tackle, etc. and lading which have been all seized and condemned for trading within the limits of the said charter; and likewise being informed that the Crown is likewise entitled to a moiety of a quantity of 24 marks of gold seized in Guinea in 1683, about which there is a cause now depending in the Exchequer: all which said moieties so accruing as above may come to 2,413l. 17s. 2d.: all with authority to said Harker to sue for said moieties in the King's name; and if same happen to be paid into the Exchequer then they are to be hereby issued out to said Harker or his assigns to their own use without account. King's Warrant Book XII, pp. 9–11.
Same to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Henry Sidney, his heirs and assigns for ever, of the rectory of Burket [Burcott], co. Oxford, with all the tithes, portions of tithes, lands and hereditaments thereto and of all other tithes, lands and hereditaments granted or conveyed by indenture of bargain and sale as follows and of the reversion and Crown title thereto: all to hold as of the manor of East Greenwich in free and common socage and by fealty only: all by reason that Richard Nelmes and Sir Richard Napier, kt. (since deceased), by obligation dated 1669, July 16, became bound to Robert, Earl of Leicester, since deceased, and Algernoone Sidney, since attainted and executed, in 2,000l. conditioned to pay 1,000l. with interest at a day now passed, and that said Nelmes by his indenture of bargain and sale for a year dated 1675–6, Feb. 23, and his indenture of release thereupon dated 1675–6, Feb. 24, did for further security of said debt convey in mortgage to the said Earl of Leicester and Algernoon Sidney the said parsonage or rectory of Burkett with all the glebe lands, tithes etc. under condition of redemption contained therein, which condition was broken and thereupon the estate therein became absolute in law and accrued to said Algernoone Sidney as the survivor of said Earl of Leicester; and by grant dated 1684, Sept. 25, Charles II granted to Henry Sidney all the estate of said Algernoone Sidney, but said Henry Sidney is advised that said grant by Charles II does not pass the estate in law in the above premises, but only the equitable interest thereon: which defect is to be remedied by the present grant. Ibid, pp. 12–13.
Feb. 1. Money warrant for 10l. to Lodowick Bray for last Christmas quarter on his pension. Money Book VIII, p. 20
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Philip Burton [for Crown law charges] the 800l. which will be forthwith paid into the Exchequer by Chris. Cooke et al. on a composition by them made with the Barons of the Exchequer for forfeited recognizances. Disposition Book VI, p. 8.
Same to the Attorney and Solicitor General. Hasten your report on the proposal from Mr. Brent et al. for licensing of Hackney coaches. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 21.
Same to Visct. Preston [Master of the Great Wardrobe] to attend at the Treasury Chambers next Thursday with all the papers relating to Monsieur Delabell's business. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Fisher [Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands] for a certificate of the value of the coppices called Killingworth Woods in the Honor of Killingworth [Kenilworth], which were granted to Sir Charles Berkley in 1661 and are now in the possession of Mr. Antho. Nicholls. Ibid, p. 22.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests to report on the enclosed account [missing] of moneys owing to artificers et al. in the Office of the Mint in the late King's time: also on Mr. Neale's enclosed account [missing] of moneys received and disbursed [by him as Master and Worker of the Mint], viz. from 1685, Oct. 13, to Jan. 26 inst. You are also to attend the Treasury Lords on Thursday concerning Healing medals. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Browne to attend the Treasury Lords next Thursday "and to bring the new insurance of your office along with you." Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to stay, till further order, all further proceedings against some gold twist of the Duchess of Norfolk's, seized by Humphrey Jones, a tidesurveyor. Ibid, p. 23.
Treasury reference to Bartho. Fillingham, Thomas Hall, William Lowndes and Philip Ryley of the petition of Nicho. Sugar, Collector of the Tenths of the Archbishopric of York, sede vacante; petitioner shewing that he returned [by bills of exchange] to his agent in London 266l. 4s. 6d. to be paid into the Exchequer on his account ending at Christmas last, but by mistake the agent paid it in and struck a tally for it on Oct. 2 last in the name of the late Archbishop for Tenths due at Christmas, 1685, the account for which year [1685] is declared and a quietus passed for same: therefore praying that said tally may be altered. Reference Book V, p 8.
Same to John Fisher [Deputy Surveyor of Crown Lands] of the petition of the town of Macclesfield, praying that several encroachments [on the Crown waste in said town, made] since the last grant [of the like] may be inserted in the new grant now prayed. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Edwd. King for a new lease of Prince's Woods in co. Lincoln, parcel of the Duchy of Cornwall. Ibid.
Feb. 1. Treasury reference to John Fisher [Deputy Surveyor of Crown Lands] of the petition of Hum. Leigh for a new lease of several tenements in the Castle Close at Exeter, parcel of said Duchy and formerly granted to John Rooke. Reference Book V, p. 9.
Treasury warrant [to the Excise Commissioners] to deduct 3d. per £ from Excise salaries to form a public bank of charity for support of old or disabled officers of the Excise: the said Commissioners having submitted a proposal for same to the late Treasurer Rochester and afterwards, Jan. 11 last, to the present Treasury Lords. The said deduction is hereby to be made accordingly from and after Mar. 25 next, viz. from the salaries of all general riders, general supervisors, collectors, surveyors and gaugers and all clerks employed in the Grand Office of Excise: the said moneys to be paid to some receiver to be appointed by the present Excise Commissioners to be by him disposed of in such way as said Commissioners shall direct, but subject to the following rules, viz.: (1) no officer to be capable of a pension out of the said Bank of Charity who has not served at least seven years before his incapacitation, except in cases of some extraordinary accident: (2) no gauger to receive more than 15l. per an. pension, no general rider more than 30l. per an., no general supervisor more than 25l. per an., no collector more than 25l. per an., no surveyor above 20l. per an., no clerk in the Office above 20l. per an.: (3) no such officer to be capable of receiving such pension if he have any yearly estate equal to such his pension: (4) all [such deduction] moneys paid to the said Excise Commissioners are to be first entered with the Comptroller of Excise to the intent a yearly account may be given to the Treasury of such deductions and of the payments to such officers as aforesaid with the name and office of each to be specified from time to time. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, pp. 3–4.
Feb. 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows the 800l. advanced at the Exchequer to Mr. Verrio: viz. 300l. to William Roberts, Receiver of the Honor and Castle of Windsor, to be applied to discharge so much money due to the said Mr. Verrio for painter's work done by him in Henry VIII's chapel there; and the remaining 500l. to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of the Works, to be applied by him by imprest or otherwise towards satisfaction of painters' work done or to be done by Mr. Verrio at Whitehall, viz. [in] the Chapel, Queen's Bedchamber and Closet and Little Chapel. (Same, dated same, to said Roberts and Lloyd respectively to effect as above. You are to take the receipts which Verrio gave to the Tellers that advanced said money to him and are to apply the said receipts as so much money to discharge so much due to him for work as above.) Disposition Book VI, pp. 11, 12.
Same to same to issue as follows out of the branches of the revenue directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer, viz.: Ibid, pp. 12–13.
l. s. d.
Out of the Customs.
to the Gentlemen and Grooms of the Bedchamber 2,300 0 0
to Mr. Graham for the Privy Purse 800 0 0
Out of the imposition on wine and vinegar.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 1,700 0 0
Out of the loans on the Linen Duty.
to the Earl of Ranelagh [for same] 500 0 0
to Mr. Graham for the Privy Purse 200 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 2,300 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber for last Michaelmas quarter 994 0 0
to the Treasurer of the new Royal Foundation [of King's Mathematical boys in Christ's Hospital] 370 10 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh for Sir Tho. Ogle 500 0 0
to the Queen in part of her quarter 400 0 0
Out of the Post Office money.
to the Queen ut supra 1,100 0 0
Out of Hearthmoney.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 2,500 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 only the above two Customs items.) (Same, dated same, to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney, enclosing the like paper of disposition for those branches of the revenue; said paper including for the Excise the above five Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer], together with the following items [payable direct out of the Excise Office on tallies], viz. 1,624l. [part of the Excise Office quarterly salary bill, being] for the inferior officers of Excise; 1,300l. to the Prince and Princess of Denmark towards their quarter; 1,000l. to the Queen Dowager towards her quarter: and for the Hearthmoney the above Hearthmoney item [payable out of the Exchequer] together with the following item [payable direct out of the Hearthmoney Office], viz. 567l. 10s. 0d. for the [quarterly salary bill of the] officers of the Hearth duty.)
Feb. 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to the Treasurer of the Ordnance for fortifications the following sums [now in the Exchequer], viz. 9l. 7s. 1½d. of Young's fine and 1,362l. 0s. 1d. of King's Bench fines; or in all 1,362l. 7s. 2½d. [sic]. Disposition Book VI, p. 12.
Report to the Treasury Lords by William Blathwayte on the case of the Earl of Stirling in relation to the Colony of New York as by the reference supra, p. 1053. I find that the Earl of Stirling by indenture dated 1662–3, Feb. 18, in consideration of 3,500l. "mentioned to be paid," did grant to John, Lord Berkeley, in fee, one half of his lands in New England and of Long Island. By another indenture dated 1662–3, Feb. 19, it was covenanted that in case the Lord Berkeley did not procure from Charles II a confirmation of the said Earl's title to said lands within twelve months he should reconvey the same to said Earl, who was obliged thereupon to reimburse the said Lord Berkeley all such money as should appear to have been paid by his lordship except the said 3,500l. This confirmation the Earl alleges was never procured "whereby those covenants are become void." Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) I, pp. 221–2.
In 1663 the said Earl and Lord Berkeley jointly petitioned Charles II setting forth that by grant from the Council of [New] Plymouth for the affairs of New England and by other mean coveyances part of New England beginning from St. Croix and extending by the sea coast to Pemaquid and up the river to the furthest head thereof and from thence to Kennebec and up to the river Canada, together with Long Island, were come to the petitioners and their heirs, whereof they prayed a new grant from the King. The said petition was referred to Sir Heneage Finch, Solicitor General, who reported that he conceived petitioners' title was a good title. Thereupon the Earl of Stirling alleges and affirms on oath that the Earl of Clarendon in behalf of the Duke of York (now James II) treated with him for selling his interest in Long Island and that Lord Berkeley was employed by the Duke and the Earl of Clarendon touching the said treaty: and the Duke engaged to pay the Earl of Stirling 3,500l. for his said interest as Lord Berkeley told the said Earl. He thereupon delivered to Lord Berkeley a deed dated 1625, April 22, made by the Council of Plymouth to the said Earl's grandfather, of Long Island and part of New England, which deed his lordship could never obtain again, though he often demanded the same.
In 1664 the said lands, with Hudson River, called by the name of New York, and all the land to Delaware Bay were granted by Charles II to the Duke of York in fee and confirmed by letters patent in 1674. Thereupon Lord Berkeley obtained a grant by indenture, dated 1664, June 24, of certain lands lying to the westward of Long Island, since called by the name of New Jersey (which grant was made by the Duke in compensation, as is humbly conceived [by me Blathwayte] of the said Lord Berkeley's pretensions to the said lands in New England and Long Island). And the said Lord has withal certified under his hand that the Duke had promised to pay to the Earl of Stirling 3,500l. for his right to Long Island, which satisfaction the said Earl alleges he could never obtain.
By indenture, dated 1674, Nov. 10, the Duke of York, in consideration of the Earl of Stirling's releasing all his pretence of right and title to the Colony of New York or any part thereof in America ("wherein I humbly conceive all other lands and countries mentioned in the aforesaid grants to his lordship were included") did grant to the said Earl a pension of 300l. per an. for life out of the surplusage of the net profits of the revenue of the said colony [of New York] after deduction of all manner of charges civil and military, with a covenant that any arrears in any year thereof should be paid out of any sufficient surplus of any other year of said revenue.
It further appears by a memorandum in the Book of Entries for the Affairs of New York [in the Plantation Office] that the Earl of Stirling did agree that if by the favour or countenance of the Duke of York he could obtain any employment or other satisfaction to the like value he would release the grant of this annuity. But it so happening that he has not hitherto obtained any employment or satisfaction in this behalf, and there having not hitherto accrued any neat profit out of the revenue of New York, the said pension of 300l. per an. is become 12 years in arrear.
Appending: note of the Earl of Stirling's petition and of the late Treasurer's Rochester order of reference thereupon ut supra, p. 1053.
Feb. 3. Treasury warrant for the execution of a money warrant dormant of 1685, Nov. 12, ut supra, p. 413, for the salary of 52l. per an. to Benj. Skinner, gent., as a King's waiter, London port. (Henry Guy to the Customs Cashier to so pay same.) Money Book VIII, p. 20. Disposition Book VI, p. 14.
Same for same of a dormant warrant of Nov. 2 last, ut supra, p. 975, for John Needler's salary as Comptroller of Great and Petty Customs, London port. (The like letter as above from Henry Guy.) Money Book VIII, p. 21. Disposition Book VI, p. 14.
Money warrant for 370l. 10s. 0d. to the Treasurer of Christ's Hospital for one year to Christmas last on the like yearly sum granted to the Mayor etc. of London, Governors of the Hospitals of Edw. VI, of Christ's, Bridewell and St. Thomas Apostle for the better support of the children of the New Royal Foundation in Christ's Hospital and for encouragement of masters of ships who shall take them as apprentices. Money Book VIII, p. 20.
Same for 112l. to the two Secondaries and others the sworn clerks in the King's Remembrancer's Office; 68l. [sic] thereof to the two Secondaries for eight years to 1686, Sept. 29, on an ancient allowance of 4l. per an. each, and the remaining 46l. for six years to 1685, Lady day, on the fee of 15l. 6s. 8d. payable to the said clerks every second year for transcribing amerciaments forfeited in that Office. Ibid, p. 21.
Same for 6l. 1s. 8d. to Richard Welbeck for half a year to Christmas last on his fee or salary as stable keeper at Reading. Ibid.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a money order, dated Jan.4 last, for 294, 519l. 6s. 6d. to Richard Earl of Ranelagh as imprest for the Guards, Garrisons and Land Forces, ut supra, p. 1115. Order Book II, p. 8.
Henry Guy to Mr. Neale [Master Worker of the Mint] to prepare 1,000 Healing medals and to deliver same to James Graham, Keeper of the Privy Purse. The Treasury Lords will take care to provide money for them. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 23.
Same to the Customs Cashier for a certificate what moneys you have received on the Coinage Duty and what thereof you have paid into the Exchequer. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Blathwaite. The Treasury Lords have ordered Col. Walrond to deposit in your hands the 500l. he received in Barbados, allowing the difference between the value of money here and at Barbados. He alleges that he has not received the whole 500l. and that what he received was not sterling money. You are to write to Barbados to see if this is true. Ibid, p. 23. Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) I, p. 223.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to permit the transhipment and transport to Scotland, Customs free, of a coach which Mr. Primrose, a Scotch gentleman, has brought from France on a ship belonging to the port of London, he alleging that he was unable to get a passage direct from France to Scotland. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 23.
Feb. 3. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to visit the goods of Sir Nathaniell Johnson, which are to be shipped on the Port Royal merchant, Edward Brookes commander, for Nevis; in order to their transportation without further search; said goods being now at a warehouse at Dyers wharf, a little above the Bridge. Out Letters (General) XI, pp. 23–6.
Appending: detailed schedule of said goods (including one large box with pictures, one parcel of pictures, some gilded frames belonging to a picture, five casks or barrels of books, a gittar in a case, "scrutores" [secretaries], guns and household stuff).
Same to Mr. Richard Graham and Mr. Philip Burton for an account to-morrow morning whether you are ready to go on in the business of the tin before the [Privy] Council. Ibid, p. 27.
Same to Mr. Blathwaite. The Treasury Lords have ordered 500l. to the Earl of Ranelagh for Sir Thomas Ogle, kt., for his subsistence until he shall be established in the government of Chelsea Hospital. This sum is to be as for one year to Nov. 1 last; he having (as he alleges) surrendered his commission of Lieut. Col. to the Holland Regiment, 1685, Nov. 1. This money is intended to be refunded out of the revenue set apart for maintenance of Chelsea Hospital. Ibid.
Treasury reference to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Arnold Browne; petitioner shewing that he has six months' time given him to get in money to discharge the bill drawn by John Price, he insuring his life, which accordingly is done for three months, and if in that time it be not discharged he will make further insurance for three months more: further that having made an extent on the estate of Tho. Price, goldsmith, found to be in the hands of John Price, petitioner desires to be heard by counsel to prove this debt and also to make known some other matters relating to his Majesty's service; and that Thomas Price may be ordered to attend at the said hearing. Reference Book V, p. 9.
Jan.
[sic, erratum for Feb.] 3.
Same to the Attorney General of the case of the alum Farmers, touching a debt of 1,500l. due to them from John Colvile, late of London, goldsmith. Ibid, p. 11.
Feb. 3. Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer for a particular of all such encroachments (tithes, messuages, lands and other encroachments) in or near Abingdon, co. Berks, as were found by inquisition Oct. 25 last and returned into the King's Remembrancer's Office: with a view to a grant of a lease thereof. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 4.
Same for the execution of a warrant of Oct. 26 last from Treasurer Rochester to Simon Smith, ut supra, p. 962. Ibid, p. 6.
Money warrant for 15l. to Anne Bird for half a year to 1685, June 24, on her annuity or pension: together with dormant clause for payment of said annuity in future as it grows due. Money Book VIII, p. 27.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a warrant of 1685, Dec. 22 last, to the Customs Cashier, ut supra, p. 496, for William Christian's salary as Customer of Carlisle port. (Henry Guy to same, dated same, to pay same accordingly.) Ibid, p. 31. Disposition Book VI, p. 17.
Feb. 4. Henry Guy to the Navy Commissioners to report on the following papers. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 27.
Appending: note only of said papers, viz.: (1) a survey of Sherwood Forest; (2) three letters from Mr. Corbin; (3) a letter from Mr. Bestland which was sent to Mr. Corbin in one from Henry Guy; (4) Mr. Fisher's report thereon; (5) an abstract of the papers relating thereto; (6) the petition of John Russell for recompense for his survey in Sherwood Forest, above the 10l. he has already received.
Same to Col. Whitley [one of the late Commissioners for Disbanding the New Raised Forces raised since Sept., 1677] to give acquittances to the executors of Sir Thomas Player for the moneys received of him for disbanding the late [New Raised Forces or] Army "that so you may be duly charged therewith." (The like letter to Sir Gilbert Gerrard, another of the said Commissioners.) Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of Zacha. Bayly, a gauger of the Excise, praying a riding Collector's place in the Excise, he having done good service in the late rebellion in the West. Reference Book V, p. 11.
Jan.
[erratum for Feb.] 4.
Same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Geo. Treweek, one of the supervisors of the blowing houses in Cornwall: shewing that about a year since he attended the late Treasurer Rochester with an information of several parcels of tin blown within his district and not brought to Coinage within the time limited by the laws of the Stannaries, whereby the owners of such tin became subject to fines and forfeitures; whereupon Treasurer Rochester directed that the witnesses should make affidavit, which was done, and their affidavits are hereto annexed [missing]: therefore prays order for prosecution of the offenders at the King's charge so that embezzlements of this nature may be prevented for the future. Ibid.
Feb. 4. Same to John Fisher [Deputy Surveyor General of Crown Lands] of the petition of Hugh Bethell, esq., for a new lease of the manor of Hempholme, co. Yorks, which in May, 1674, was granted to Sir Hugh Bethell for 99 years terminable on the lives of said Sir Hugh and his son (both now dead) and Francis Thompson (still surviving). Ibid.
Feb. 5. Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Cranmer, owner of a ship, showing that out of necessity he was forced to take aboard three Frenchmen, and that as a consequence Aliens Duty [sic for the French Tunnage Duty] is demanded from him by the Customs Commissioners on his lading of brandy: therefore praying that his entry may be passed "as if no mischance had happened." Ibid, p. 12.
Same to Charles Toll, Charles Twitty, William Lowndes, Tho. Townsend, and Humphry Dove of the petition of Rich. Sayers for his half pay as a Yeoman of the Guard, "he living a great way off, the Clerk of the Cheque being misinformed that he was dead left him out of the list and warrant for that pay." Ibid.
Feb. 5. Treasury reference to the Excise Commissioners of the proposals of Col. John Legg for imposing a duty upon retailers of beer, ale etc. without assistance of Parliament or breach of the law, amounting to 189,500l. per an. Reference Book V, p. 12.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Joseph Embree for a grant of Mr. Lisle's place, now vacant, of taker of securities of officers of the Customs; petitioner having been always loyal. Ibid.
Same to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Edwd. Cranfeild, shewing that upon Mr. Mason's being, by the late King, declared Proprietor of New Hampshire in New England, petitioner did in 1682 purchase of said Mason a third part of all the masts, boltsplits, yards, etc. growing in that province for the sum of 50l., and his Majesty having thought fit to make use of the said masts petitioner voluntarily surrendered his deed of purchase to his Majesty: therefore prays reimbursement of said 50l. with interest. Ibid, p. 13.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Pearse shewing that he was appointed inspector of the prosecutions in Customs causes and offering an account of his six months' service ending Dec. 20 last, and also a further proposal for the advancing of his Majesty's revenue. Ibid.
Appending: memorandum of said proposal: setting forth that the King's moiety of the forfeitures of foreign made lace and point doth not amount to 1,500l. per an.; whereas the proposer is morally certain that he can make the said moiety amount to 10,000l. per an. if by privy seal he be granted "full power to take all his [Majesty's] moiety of the forfeitures on foreign made point and lace after they are legally condemned and recovered, provided that he first pays or cause to be paid into the Exchequer the full moiety of the appraised value of the said goods."
Same to same of the petition of Ben. Spencer for a landwaiter's place, he having been a merchant but reduced to a low condition by great losses. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of William Taylor for a noontender's place, he having been a merchant but reduced ut supra. Ibid, p. 14.
Same to William Hewer of the petition of Margaret for the arrears due to both her husbands, who were killed in the King's service at Tangier. Ibid.
Same to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of William May for a gauger's place at Whitby, now vacant, he having served the late King both by sea and land and been employed in Yorkshire as a gauger of the Excise. Ibid.
Same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of the prisoners in the Fleet, showing that one Edward Thatcher by will gave 40s. per an. to the prisoners of the Fleet, being payable out of a house which [? house] afterwards came to William Harcourt and [? the rent thereof] was afterwards for the space of 3½ years paid into the Exchequer without any defalcation of the said 40s.: therefore praying payment of 7l. for said 3½ years thereon. Ibid, p. 15.
Feb. 5. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Dudley for a landwaiter's place, London port, petitioner having served the King ever faithfully. Reference Book V, p. 15.
Same to same of the proposal of Richard Mercer showing that the port of Pembroke is very long and very large and [has] many creeks whereby many goods are smuggled: therefore proposes that there may be a close boat, an open boat not being able to do the service, and that he may be collector there "and he will take care that the King's revenue shall be increased." Ibid, p. 16.
Same to Mr. Hewer of the petition of John Meagher for payment, "for his speedy relief," of the 163l. 6s. 8d. due to him as a surgeon to the Earl of Dunbarton's Regiment at Tangier. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Clippingdale, Joseph Radcliff and Richd. Platt, owners of the ship John and Katherine, showing that said ship, being about [as to] 65l. or one twentieth part foreign and [as to] 1,300l. English built, has lain in the river 16 months to the owners' great damage: therefore pray a freedom [naturalization] for said ship. Ibid, p. 17.
Same to Phi. Frowde of the petition of Charles Shelvock, postmaster at Shrewsbury, shewing that his father was postmaster there and left the petitioner indebted to the Office of the Posthouse; that after his father's death petitioner was some time postmaster, yet with the debt his father left him and through his own poverty since. he is in arrear to the Post Office about 105l. and not able to pay same: prays to be discharged [of said debt]. Ibid.
Same to William Hewer of the petition of Peter Feild for the five months' pay due to him as a soldier at Tangier. Ibid, p. 19.
Feb. 7. Treasury allowance of the 1686, Christmas quarter's, salary bill of the Excise Office. Money Book VIII, pp. 22–3.
Prefixing: said bill in detail (total, 4,799l.).
Same of same quarter's salary bill of the Hearthmoney Office. Ibid, p. 23.
Prefixing: said bill in detail (total, 567l. 10s. 0d.), the officers being as follows: Treasurer, Charles Duncombe; Controller, Charles Dering; Auditor General, William Man; Edward Noell; correspondent, Edm. Stack; accomptant for London, Edw. Wigg; country accomptants, Ben. Read, John Richardson, Tho. Peckham, Hen. Shalcrose; assistants to the five accomptants, Thomas Spann, Sam. Johnson, Anth. Cousins, Jer. Russell, Petr. Sterry; doorkeeper and storekeeper, Thomas Gill; messenger, John Bartlett.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a money warrant of Dec. 18 last, ut supra, p. 1080, for 850l. to Sir Sam. Morland. Ibid, p. 24.
Feb. 7. Money warrant for 40l. to Dr. Robert Braydy, Dr. in Phisick, for one year to Christmas last on his fee as Reader of Phisick in the University of Cambridge. Money Book VIII, p. 24.
Same for 40l. to George Oxinden, Dr. of Laws, for same year on his fee as Professor of Laws ibid. Ibid, p. 25.
Same for 250l. to Henry, Duke of Grafton, for last Christmas quarter on his pension as by the privy seal of 1685, Sept. 28: to be satisfied by tallies on the revenue of First Fruits and Tenths. (Money order dated Feb. 8 hereon.) Ibid, p. 25. Order Book II, p. 8.
Same for 300l. to Henry, Earl of Peterborough, for same quarter on his annuity as Groom of the Stole and in that respect First Gentleman of the Bedchamber. (Money order dated Feb. 10 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 25. Order Book II, p. 8.
Same for 150l. each to the following for same quarter's annuities as Gentlemen of the Bedchamber, viz. Charles, Duke of Somerset, Henry, Duke of Beaufort, James, Earl of Arran, James, Earl of Ossory, Thomas, Earl of Ailesbury, Henry Edward, Earl of Lichfield, Lewis, Earl of Feversham, John, Lord Churchill. (Money orders hereon dated respectively Feb. 10 for the Duke of Beaufort, Earl of Arran, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Feversham and Lord Churchill; Feb. 11 for the Duke of Somerset; Feb. 22 for the Earl of Lichfield; and Feb. 19 for the Earl of Ailesbury.) Money Book VIII, p. 26. Order Book II, pp. 8–9, 13, 16, 17.
Same for 100l. each to the following for same quarter's annuities as Grooms of the Bedchamber, viz. Heneage Finch, Francis Russell, Oliver Nicholas, James Griffin, James Fortrey, Henry Slingsby, Richd. Leueson and David Lloyd. (Money orders hereon respectively dated Feb. 10 for said Finch, Slingsby, Nicholas and Griffin; Feb. 12 for Russell and Lloyd; Feb. 15 for Leueson; Feb. 28 for Fortrey.) Money Book VIII, p. 26. Order Book II, pp. 9, 13, 14, 30.
Treasury warrant to Richard Kent, Customs Cashier, to pay 50l. to Amias Hext and Juliana his wife for last Lady day quarter on their respective annuities of 100l. each: together with dormant clause for payment of same in future as it grows due. (Henry Guy to same, dated same, to so pay same.) Money Book VIII, p. 27.Disposition Book VI, p. 16.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows (out of the 400l. now reserved in the Exchequer for the Gentlemen and Grooms of the Bedchamber), viz.: 150l. to Edward Griffin, being intended for Mr. Verrio for last Christmas quarter; 10l. to Mr. Bray; 6l. 1s. 8d. to Mr. Welbeck. (Same dated same, to said Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, to pay said 150l. to Verrio.) Disposition Book VI, p. 14.
Same to Charles Bertie. Send to the Treasury Lords your account of [Ordnance Office] cash as frequently as you conveniently can. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 27.
Same to Visct. Preston [Master of the Great Wardrobe] for a certificate what sheets, pillow beeres, pillows, blankets, fustians, sweet bags, trunks, bed cases and Spanish leather bags have been furnished by you [out of the Great Wardrobe] for the use of the Gentlemen, Grooms and Pages of his Majesty's Bedchamber for one year last past or since the King's accession. Ibid, p. 28.
Feb. 7. Henry Guy to Mr. Leigh. On your petition for interest money due from the executors of Alderman Backwell the Treasury Lords have made a rule that Alderman Duncombe should certify them how far Backwell has been paid interest on the Hereditary Excise. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 27.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to report on the enclosed draft warrant [missing] touching two tallies to be levied for Mr. Backwell on account of money received by his father [the late Alderman Backwell] in France [for the rendition of Dunkirk]. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces], enclosing the bill [missing] of charges for liveries for the Hautbois of the three Companies of Grenadiers belonging to the three Troops [sic for Regiments] of Guards commanded by the Earl of Feversham, the Duke of Northumberland and Lord Churchill; the said liveries amounting to 61l. 16s. 0d. for each Company. You are to pay same to the clerks of the said three Troops [sic] out of Army contingencies and without deducting any poundage. Ibid, p. 29.
Treasury reference to William Hewer of the petition of Capt. John Pym for an allowance of smart money, he having served Charles I and II by sea and land and received several wounds, and one of his sons was killed in the Dutch War and two in Flanders. Reference Book V, p. 14.
Same to John Fisher, Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Thom. Dawson, surveyor, praying satisfaction for his survey of the forest of Delamere; and further shewing that he has discovered 165 acres of land withheld for 16 years from the Crown by one John Davis, who was formerly in arms at Worcester against the King. Ibid.
Same to Charles Toll, Charles Twitty, William Lowndes, Thomas Townsend and Hum. Dove of the petition of Mris. Outram, widow to Dr. Outram, shewing that in 1670 her husband lent to the Treasurer of the Chamber 476l. towards payment of salaries then due to the Yeomen of the Guard and in repayment had assigned to him an order registered on the Hearthmoney: therefore prays payment thereof "in the method for payment of the late King's servants." Ibid, p. 15.
Same to same of the petition of Thomas Smith, brother to Richard Smith, deceased, clerk of the Cheque to the late [sic for late clerk of the Cheque to the] Yeomen of the Guard, shewing that said Richard formerly lent 451l. 3s. 0d. to the Treasurer of the Chamber towards payment of the Yeomen of the Guard and for repayment was assigned an order registered on the Hearthmoney: therefore praying payment of said sum "in the method for satisfaction of arrears." Ibid.
Same to William Hewer of the petition of Phill. Barratt, executor to Francis Emms, late of Tangier, praying payment of 28l. 15s. 0d. for the relief of said Emms's children. Ibid, p. 16.
Feb. 7. Treasury reference to Bartholomew Fillingham, Tho. Hall, William Lowndes and Phi. Ryley of the petition of Kath. Stewart, alias Moore [Muir], administratrix of Ann Stewart, Lady Saltoun, to whom Charles I granted a moiety of all such rents and arrears of rents "as was due and payable to the Crown and was concealed but discovered by the said Lady Saltoun"; which grant is now void; therefore praying a confirmation thereof. Reference Book V, p. 14.
Same to Mr. Frowde of the petition of Henry Bastinck, commander of his Majesty's packet boats at Dover; shewing that he delivered a petition to the late Lord Treasurer with an account annexed of the damages he had sustained by loss and repairing the boats and craving allowance of same; which petition was referred to Mr. Frowd, who reported and thereon a warrant was ordered, "but by reason of the multiplicity of business upon the remove of the Lord Treasurer this order was not prepared." Ibid, p. 17.
Same to John Fisher [Deputy Surveyor of Crown Lands] of the petition of the inhabitants of Bray, shewing that the King's progenitors have from time to time, until the reign of Charles I, granted them leases of a certain pasture called Queen Lease, parcel of the demesnes of the manor of Bray, at the yearly rent of 50s.; that Charles I granted said lease among other things to Sir Nicho. Fortescue for 31 years, and his executors assigned their interest therein to certain persons in trust for the parish of Bray; of which lease there are 16 years to run: therefore praying a fresh term therein in order to prevent some other persons by surprise procuring a grant of same. Ibid.
Same to Philip Frowde of the petition of Tho. Smith, postmaster of Bedford and Wellingborough; shewing that he farmed a branch of the Post Office at 80l. per an., "which as times then stood he could not take in his own name"; that one Chris. Sheffeild acted in trust for him and received the money for the letters and [petitioner] could never make him come to account, so that a debt of 100l. 9s. 5d. is contracted to his Majesty for a moiety of the overplus letters made above the 80l. per an.; that said Sheffeild is now insolvent and has defrauded petitioner of the profits of his farm and obliged him to be in debt to the King 38l. 18s. 7d. as Postmaster at Bedford and liable also to the said 100l. 9s. 5d.: therefore praying a remission of the said two sums or a continuation of his farm for three years in reversion of the term in being "and he will give security to pay the King's debt: the petitioner has improved his Majesty's revenue above 100l. per an." Ibid, p. 18.
Same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Thomas Baker, shewing that his former petition concerning concealed lands was referred to said Graham and Burton, "who to accomplish their report desire copies of records" therefore praying permission to take such copies. Ibid.
Same to the Dean of the Chapel Royal of the petition of Geo. Wyatt, organ blower, shewing that he served as organ blower ever since the late King's Restoration and usually received 10l. per an. from the organ mender, but there is now no such office, and petitioner is a year behind at Christmas last: therefore praying payment of his arrear and that his payment be settled for the future. Ibid, p. 19
Feb. 7. Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer to take the securities as follows of Thomas Lloyd for his office of Paymaster of the Works, viz. Lloyd himself in 1,000l., Edward Boynton of Woodstock in 300l., Thomas Owen of Grays Inn in 600l. and John Lloyd of Edgware in 100l. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 5.
Feb. 8. Royal warrant to the Attorney General to acknowledge satisfaction upon record of the judgment passed in Hilary and Easter terms, I James I, upon John Curteis of St. Dunstans in the West, co. Midd., for perjury, who was thereon outlawed for same; but it appearing from the certificate of Richard Graham and Philip Burton that he was maliciously prosecuted and has always behaved himself as a very honest man. King's Warrant Book XII, p. 14.
Two royal sign manuals for respectively 1,000l. and 500l. to Henry Guy, for secret service, without account: to be issued on the 20,000l. privy seal dormant of Nov. 24 last. (Two money warrants dated Feb. 10 hereon. Two money orders dated Feb. 12 hereon.) Ibid, pp. 14, 15. Money Book VIII, p. 29. Order Book II, p. 12.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a privy seal for a grant to Gamaliell Capell of all the corn and grain of wheat, barley etc. seized into the King's hands by virtue of the outlawry of John Camp of Harlow, co. Essex, yeoman, who "on Monday next after the feast of St. John before the Latin Port," I James II, was outlawed in London at the suit of said Capell in a plea of debt, whereupon by inquisition taken at Clipping Rugar [Chipping Ongar], Essex, 1685, Aug. 22, before Joseph Smart, then sheriff of Essex, he was found possessed of several parcels of standing corn and grain in Abbasroothing [Roothing Abbots], co. Essex. King's Warrant Book XII, pp. 20–1.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a dormant warrant of 1684–5, Mar. 23, ut supra, p. 78, for payment of the salary of 1,850l. per an. each to Robert, Earl of Sunderland, and Charles, Earl of Middleton, as Principal Secretaries of State. (Henry Guy, dated same, to the Customs Cashier to observe same.) Money Book VIII, p. 27. Disposition Book VI, p. 17.
Money warrant for 500l. to John, Earl of Bath, for half a year to Christmas last on the annuity or pension out of the Excise to him and Francis, Lord Hawley [for the Duchess of Richmond]. Money Book VIII, p. 28.
Same for 500l. to Frances, Countess of Portland, for same half year on her pension. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies to discharge the baronetcy fee of 1,095l. due from Sir Thomas Williams ut supra, p. 698. Ibid, p. 30.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 40l. each to Dr. Robt. Brady and Dr. George Oxinden out of the following funds, viz. 3l. 3s. 6d. of [arrears of] the [last] Eighteen Months' Tax; 11l. 2s. 4d. of Compositions [in the Exchequer]; 16l. 3s. 0d. of arrears of Hearthmoney; 98l. 2s. 0d. of [forfeitures of] Recusants: making 128l. 10s. 10d. in all. Disposition Book VI, p. 15.
Feb. 8. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the branches of the revenue directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer, viz.: Disposition Book VI, pp. 15, 16.
l. s. d.
Out of the Customs.
to the Treasurer of the Navy on account of the 400,000l. for the [Navy service for the] year beginning at Lady day last 1,630 0 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 7,500 0 0
Out of the imposition on wine and vinegar.
to the Treasurer of the Navy on account of said 400,000l. 5,370 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance 3,000 0 0
Out of the Excise.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 3,500 0 0
to the Queen in further part of her quarter 2,000 0 0
to the Queen Dowager 1,500 0 0
to the Earl of Bath for the Duchess of Richmond 500 0 0
to the Duke of Grafton 750 0 0
to the Duke of Northumberland 750 0 0
to the Duke of Southampton (to be issued to Mr. Guy) 375 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 200 0 0
to the Countess of Portland 500 0 0
to Edward Griffin on [his] 500l. per an. 250 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 500 0 0
to Mr. White in part (for New Park) 500 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service (for Lord Lucas) 250 0 0
to the poor of [the parishes of] St. Martins and St. Margarets and to King Charles I's Hospital [at Westminster] 200 0 0
to Mr. Roberts for Windsor Works 500 0 0
to Sir Alexander Fitton 125 0 0
Out of Hearthmoney.
to the Cofferer of the Household 2,500 0 0
to Mr. Graham for the Privy Purse. 500 0 0
to Mr. Burton (for Crown law suits) 669 6 4
to the Duke of Richmond 500 0 0
Out of the Letter Office money.
to the Earl of Sunderland for secret service 1,000 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 only the above two Customs items.) (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 four Hearthmoney items: and for the Excise the above 16 Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer], save that the last 250l. to Guy for secret service is here [incorrectly, see p. 1188] set down for Lord Lucas and the 200l. for St. Martins and St. Margarets is only for them, "being 100l. each"; together with the following item [payable direct out of the Excise Office on tallies], viz. 1,500l. to the Prince and Princess of Denmark in further part of their quarter.)
Feb. 8. Henry Guy to the Attorney General. Mr. Speake has made a proposal to the Treasury Lords for a sum of money to be given for pardon of his whole family and my Lords have told his agent that they expect 5,000l., to be paid as follows, viz. 1,000l. down, 1,000l. in Easter term, 1,000l. in Michaelmas term and 2,000l. at Christmas, and that good security be given for these payments. Please certify my Lords whether Mr. Speake's recognizance be sufficient security for this. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 28.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to attend the Treasury Lords next Monday at the hearing of Mr. Benja. Herne on his petition. You are also to consider and report on the business concerning the payment of aliens' duties. Ibid.
Same to the officers of the Mint. When will you be ready to give my Lords an account of the Coinage?
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Oliver Tribert, French Protestant, praying restoration of a parcel of Purle and groundwork which he caused to be brought from France to make into Point, which is seized by Mr. Tomlin at Rochester, and is all that petitioner has left in the world. Reference Book V, p. 18.
Same to the officers of the Mint of the petition of Dr. William Robinson; shewing that he has discovered several quantities of silver taken out of a mine royal in co. Durham by Madam Greenvile and appropriated to her use to the great damage of the King; therefore praying permission to try said ore [at law] upon the place and at his own charge. Ibid, p. 19.
Same to Bartholomew Fillingham et al. of the petition of Sir Hugh Cholmley, shewing that he became surety in 500l. for Thomas Lemmon, Receiver of Recusants' forfeitures in London and Middlesex, but it so falling out that Lemmon had no commission he [Lemmon] never received one penny [of said forfeitures]: therefore petitioner prays that his bond may be delivered up. Ibid, p. 23.
Treasury warrant to Geo. Weld, Edwd. Kenaston, Char. Manwaring, Robt. Price, Christopher Braine, esquires, Richard Deves and John Manwaring et al. (appointed Commissioners to enquire of and to seize the estate of Francis Charlton, outlawed for high treason) to maintain in employment the several coal, iron and lime works which you have found and seized among the said Charlton's manors, lands and hereditaments; as it would be a great damage to his Majesty if the said works should stand still. You are to employ some fit person to supervise same and to keep the accounts and you are to send an account of your proceedings herein monthly to Richard Graham and Philip Burton. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 5.
Same to the Barons of the Exchequer to take the securities of Nathaniell Cocks and John Cocks as collector of the port of Newcastle-on-Tyne, of which office they had a grant 1678, June 5, in reversion of Henry Ball, then collector, the said Ball being lately deceased, whereby the said two Cocks become immediately entitled. Ibid, p. 6.
Feb. 8. Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to give warrant to the Receiver General of Revenues, Ireland, to pay to the Paymaster of the Forces in England 30,000l. to be applied towards the pay of the Forces in England (being for the year commencing Jan. 1 last), viz. at the rate of 2,500l. per month, payable at the 1st day of each month as for the preceding month: and further to pay to Samuel Heron, esq. (who has undertaken to pay said sum to said Paymaster for said year) such allowance for the exchange of each of the above monthly payments as the Treasury Lords shall agree with him for: all by reason that the King has resolved to continue the payment of said 30,000l. per an. out of the revenue of Ireland towards the pay of the said Forces. Out Letters (Ireland) V, pp. 6–7.
Same to same for letters patent under the great seal of Ireland to release, abate and discharge 100l. per an. out of the rent of 200l. per an. payable under the indenture dated 1684, Sept. 24, made between the then Duke of York, now James II, of the one part, and Sir Edward Scott, kt., of the other part, whereby said Duke demised to said Scott all the town and lands of Gowran, containing 1,220 acres, Noncully containing 71 acres, Milltown containing 99 acres and Whites Castle containing 90 acres, all in co. Kilkenny, with all hereditaments, liberties, etc. thereof, then lately in the tenure of Major Joseph Deane and William Muschamp; to hold to the said Scott for 31 years at said rent of 200l. per an. to be paid at Strongbow's tomb in Christ Church, Dublin, or to the Receiver General of said Duke: the present abatement being by reason that said Scott has prayed for same and the King having consented thereto out of a sense of his services and remembering that in making the said lease to said Scott the present King designed him some recompense for his services and for his charges in recovering said lands to the Duke and it being reported by the Commissioners of the Revenue, Ireland, that said lands do little exceed the said reserved rent of 200l. per an. Ibid, pp. 7–9.
Memorandum: that on this day, in pursuance of the Treasury Lords' directions, Mr. Blathwayt writ to Col. Stede, Lieutenant Governor of Barbados, and to Mr. Carmichael, Deputy Auditor there, to know whether Col. Walrond had actually received the whole 500l. and in what [currency or] value, whether sterling money or otherwise. Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) I, p. 223.
[Feb. ? 9.] The Treasury Lords to the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces] (in pursuance of the above royal sign manual of the 8th inst.) to draw bills of exchange upon John Price, Receiver General of the Revenue of Ireland, for payment of 30,000l. to Samuel Heron in the instalments and method ut supra; and further for 250l. for each of the kalendary months to 1687–8, Jan. 1, to said Heron upon accompt of exchange for the return of said 2,500l. per month, "which accounts of exchange we pray your Lordship to transmit unto us in writing signed by the said Samuel Heron at the end of every three months." Out Letters (General) XI, p. 29.
Feb. 10. Money warrant for 35l. to Sir Thomas Powys for half a year to June 24 last on his fee as Solicitor General, which is in arrear from 1685, Christmas. Money Book VIII, p. 28.
Same for 669l. 6s. 4d. to Philip Burton as imprest for Crown Law charges. (Money order dated Feb. 12 hereon.) Ibid, p. 29. Disposition Book II, p. 11.
Same for 50l. to the Treasurer of King Charles I's Hospital in Westminster for keeping and bringing up poor fatherless children; for one year's annuity to Christmas last. Money Book VIII, p. 29. Order Book II, p. 12.
50l. to the churchwardens of St. Margaret's, Westminster, for same year's annuity for the relief of the poor of said parish.
100l. to the churchwardens of St. Martins in the Fields for same on same.
(Three separate money orders dated Feb. 12 hereon.)
Same for 125l. to Edward Griffin, esq., for last Christmas quarter on his pension. (Money order dated Feb. 12 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 30. Order Book I, p. 11.
Same for 125l. to Sir Alexander Fitton for same quarter on his same. (Money order dated Feb. 14 hereon.) Money Book VIII, p. 30. Order Book I, p. 14.
Same for 750l. to the Duke of Grafton for same quarter on his annuity. Money Book VIII, p. 31.
750l. to the Duke of Northumberland for 1685, Christmas quarter, on his same.
Same for 37l. 6s. 8d. to Dr. William Sherlock for one year to 1686, Sept. 29, on his annuity as Master and Keeper of the house and church in the New Temple, London. Ibid, p. 32.
Same for 450l. to John, Philip and Joseph Roteires for one year to Christmas last on their annuity as his Majesty's engravers at the Mint. Ibid.
Same for 1,500l. to the Treasurer of the Queen Dowager for 1686, Christmas quarter, on her annuity. Ibid, p. 34.
Treasury warrant to Philip Frowde to direct the Receiver General of the Post Office revenue to remit 500l. to Mr. Richards, Postmaster of Paris, upon account, for the port of frank letters "that is such letters as go for Spain and other countries beyond Paris, for which the port is paid at London to Paris, Bordeaux, Lyons etc. by virtue of a treaty formerly made between the two Postmasters General of England and France": it being represented to the Treasury Lords that there grows due every quarter 700l. sterling to said Richards for [such] frank letters and that there is a project of a new treaty sent to France to be confirmed by the Postmaster General there in order to regulate the differences between the two Post Offices of England and France; and that the late Treasurer Rochester did for divers quarters last past order the said Frowde to cause only 500l. sterling for each quarter to be remitted to the said Mr. Richards, "though there was really more due, thereby to induce the said Mr. Richards to get the said treaty dispatched"; and further that the said Richards has demanded his money for the quarter ended Christmas last. The present payment is to be on account of said quarter and the like payment quarterly is hereby to be continued in future till further order. Ibid, p. 35.
Feb. 10. Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies to discharge the baronetcy fee of 1,095l. due from Sir William Kenrick ut supra, p. 654. Money Book VIII, p. 36.
Same to Philip Burton to pay the above 669l. 16s. 4d. as follows, viz.: 314l. 6s. 4d. to Richard Hart, being due to him on the balance of an account of his expenditure on the execution of several commissions to enquire into the rebels' estates in the West; 240l. (being 60l. each) to Mr. Pengry, Mr. Guise, Mr. Appleby and Mr. Hart, four Commissioners who went through and attended the whole service of the said Commissions; 60l. (being 20l. each) to Mr. Swanton, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Alford, three Commissioners who assisted the said service in part; 50l. (being 10l. each) to Mr. Emmett, Mr. Farding, Mr. Sparrow, Mr. Ince and Mr. Blackmore, five clerks who attended and went through the whole service; 5l. to Mr. Taylor, another clerk who assisted the said service but for some time. Ibid, p. 39
Treasury order for the execution of the remainder of a money order dated 1686, Nov. 22, ut supra, p. 1014, for 250l. to Edward Griffin. Order Book II, p. 10.
Appending: recordatur of the payment of 125l. in part thereof Dec. 13 last by Teller Loving on a letter of direction dated Dec. 11 from the Auditor of the Receipt.
Same for same of a money order dated Dec. 24 last, ut supra, p. 1073, for 7,500l. to Charles, Duke of Richmond and Lennox. Ibid.
Appending: entry of three letters of direction [from the Auditor of the Receipt] to Tellers Loving and Sir G. Downing and to Mr. Chudleigh, deputy to Teller Clifford, to pay respectively 1,000l., 4,000l. and 2,000l. in part [hereof] "out of Excise in discharge of so much advanced by you": with recordatur of the payment of said sums by them respectively on Dec. 31 last.
Same for same of a money order of 1685–6, Feb. 4, ut supra, p. 517, for 16,000l. to Richard, Visct. Preston, for the Great Wardrobe. Ibid, p. 11.
Appending: note of the payments already made on said order: viz. 1685–6, Feb. 18, 500l.; Feb. 25, 500l.; 1686, Mar. 31, 1,000l.; July 9, 1,000l.; Aug. 5, 2,000l.; Aug. 13, 2,000l.; Aug. 19, 1,000l.; Aug. 25, 1,000l.; Nov. 18, 1,100l.; Nov. 24, 1,000l.; Dec. 1, 1,000l.; Dec. 8, 1,000l.; Dec. 22, 500l.; total, 13,600l.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 17,000l. to the Treasurer of the Navy out of Hearthmoney now in the Exchequer: same to be applied towards repayment of what has been advanced to said Treasurer out of the Duty on tobacco and sugar and to be in part of 400,000l. for the year's Naval service beginning from Lady day last. Disposition Book VI, p. 17.
Feb. 10. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Francis Lovell for a tidewaiter's place [London port], he having been always loyal and conformable and now reduced to a low condition by misfortune. Reference Book V, p. 18.
Same to Richard Graham and Philip Burton of the petition of Hen. Legat, messenger to the Chamber; shewing that in the late rebellion [in the West] he did, by Secretary Sunderland's warrant, seize two horses belonging to one Charlton, an innkeeper, and removed them to another inn and promised the innkeeper to save him harmless for securing the said horses for his Majesty; that lately the said Charlton recovered the said horses of the innkeeper with 23l. 13s. 9d. costs, which sum with 12l. 2s. 6d. costs was paid by the innkeeper and said sums are now demanded of petitioner: therefore petitioner prays payment thereof "so that he may not suffer for doing his duty." Ibid, p. 21.
Same to same of the petition of John Taylor for a lease of a third part of 4,000 acres of land in Delamere Forest, which he discovered to belong to the King and which were forfeited to the late King by the Earl of Macclesfield, his Majesty having promised petitioner "for the service he did him in Ireland, in the recovery of several lands and tenements when he was Duke of York, to grant him a lease of what lands he should thereafter discover and to be assisted with money." Ibid.
Same to the Hearthmoney Commissioners of the petition of William Yardley, housekeeper of Greenwich [House], praying exemption from Hearthmoney for his Majesty's house adjoining to the [Greenwich] Park and for the gardener's house in the park. Ibid, p. 35.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Eliz. Nicolls; shewing that she is forced to maintain her family by buying and selling small wares, that she bought eight pieces of lace which had not paid Customs, and same was seized; and praying delivery of same, "she having discovered where she bought the said lace which will be advantageous to his Majesty's revenues." Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. By virtue of an order of the late Treasurer Rochester, dated 1685, April 18, there has been deposited in the hands of several collectors in Ireland the half subsidy of such goods as were imported directly from the Plantations into Ireland. You are to send us with all speed a full and perfect account of all moneys so deposited, so that directions may be given for remitting same to England for his Majesty's use. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 9.
Feb. 11. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of the master and owners of the ship Hollandia, shewing that the late King gave a warrant of freedom for the said ship, which was of little use by reason of her constant trading to Newcastle in the time of Mr. Hutton's being master [of her]; but since Hutton's death the owners mind to employ her as a free ship for the East and other parts of commerce: therefore praying a confirmation of the late King's warrant. Reference Book V, p. 19.