Entry Book: November 1688, 16-30

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November 1688, 16-30

Nov. 16. Henry Guy to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney. The Treasury Lords lately ordered you to direct the moneys of Excise and Hearthmoney to be paid into the great towns with as much speed as could be. You are hereby, by the very next post, to revoke the said orders and to take care that the said revenues be returned to London in the same manner as they were before. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 456.
Nov. 17. Royal warrant, dated "at our Court at Whitehall," to Brooke Bridges and Thomas Done, Auditors of Imprests, to allow to the Earl of Ranelagh in his accounts as Paymaster of the Forces for the year ending Dec. 31 next the item of 142l. 1s. 0d. as follows: viz.: by royal warrant of Aug. 16 last said Earl was directed to advance 200l. to Hugh O'Conner, then major to the Regiment of Horse under Henry, Earl of Peterborough, the same to be reimbursed to the King out of said Major O'Connor's pay from Sept. 1 last; but the King has since thought fit to constitute Patrick Barnwell to be major of said Regiment in the room of said O'Connor and the pay of said Barnwell only commences from Nov. 1 inst., so that only 57l. 19s. 0d. has been deducted out of said O'Connor's pay, viz. for Sept. and Oct. last, thus leaving the said item of 142l. 1s. 0d. unsatisfied out of said 200l. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 139.
Same to Richard, Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces (out of any moneys in his hands for the Forces) to pay to Mathew Anderton, gent., collector of Chester port, 650l. in full satisfaction of so much by him paid in the month of June last to Major William Connock at Chester for the use of Col. Roger Mac-Elligott's Regiment; for [repayment of] which moneys the said Connock drew several bills of exchange upon William Greenwood, then agent to said Regiment, payable at four days' sight, viz. for 100l. dated June 1, for 150l. dated June 7, for 150l. dated June 15, for 100l. dated June 16, for 150l. dated June 23, which bills were assigned by said Anderton to Richard Kent, Customs Cashier; but the said Greenwood absconded and became insolvent before the [moneys of] said bills could be received, so that the moneys thereon still remain unsatisfied to said Kent: and said Mac-Elligott has humbly prayed the King to pay said 650l. in consideration of the great charges he, Mac-Elligott, was at in the raising of his Regiment: which is hereby granted as hereinbefore. If the said Kent receive any moneys on said bills from said Greenwood he is hereby to be accountable to the King for same. Ibid, pp. 139–40.
Nov. 17. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 5,000l. "out of the particulars that made 100,000l." Disposition Book VII, p. 27.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. The Treasury Lords have been informed that the Prince of Orange has seized upon the moneys in the hands of the King's [Customs] officers at Exeter. To avoid the like mischiefs elsewhere my Lords direct you forthwith to send to Sir William Poole, your officer at Bristol, and to the respective [Customs] officers thereabouts to keep as little money in their hands as may be and to constantly send to the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, at Salisbury an account of what money they have in their hands to the end he may send for the same by a convoy. The acquittances from said Earl or his agents shall be a sufficient discharge to said officers. (The like letter to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney.) Out Letters (General) XI, p. 456.
Nov. 18. Royal warrant, dated "at our Court at Whitehall," granting and declaring that Sir Stephen Fox, his executors and assigns, shall possess the house, ut supra, p. 2126, with the appurtenances thereto until he or they shall be repaid the sum of 1,000l., he or they leaving for the succeeding officer of the Greencloth as follows. King's Warrant Book XIII, pp. 145–6.
Appending: report to the Treasury Lords by Sir Christopher Wren, dated Nov. 16 inst. Petitioner has spent 1,000l. in amendments and additions, part being built from the ground. What he proposes to leave as lodgings for the succeeding officer of the Greencloth are near as much in dimensions and better fitted than the old lodgings were at first.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal to bestow upon Roger, Earl of Castlemaine (as of the King's bounty and in consideration of his good services), the 1,404 ounces of gilt plate and 6,900 ounces of white plate which were delivered out of the Jewel Office to him [when he went] as lately Ambassador Extraordinary to Rome; as is certified by John Gilbert and Philipp Brydall, two of the officers of the Jewel House. The said Earl is therefore hereby to be discharged by Sir Gilbert Talbot, Master and Treasurer of the Jewels and Plate, of the said plate and the Earl's receipts for same are hereby to be given up. Ibid, p. 148.
Nov. 19. Money warrant dormant for 1,000l. per an. to Sir Robert Baldock, kt., for salary as a Justice of the King's Bench. Money Book IX, pp. 88–9, 90.
The like for Sir Thomas Stringer as a same.
Henry Guy to the Customs Cashier to pay 12l. to Joseph Smith, an officer of the Customs at Exeter, as the King's reward to him for bringing an express from thence. Disposition Book VII, p. 27.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver 50 dozen of gloves arrived from France for the use of Mr. Daniel Regnier, same having been seized by Mr. Isaacson, a landwaiter, London port. The officer is to be desired to be content with a reasonable reward for said seizure. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 457.
Nov. 19. Treasury reference to Auditor Aldworth of the account of Richard Graham, William Shaw and Phi. Burton of the rents, issues and profits of the estate of Ford, Lord Grey, forfeited by his attainder. Reference Book V, p. 321.
Prefixing: abstract of said account: charge, 17,522l. 14s. 2d.; discharge, 17,417l. 3s. 3d.; remains in the hands of said Shaw, 104l. 10s. 11d.
The Treasury Lords to Richard Kayes, collector of rents in the manor of Reigate, to collect all the said rents due at Michaelmas last and what shall grow due thereon for the future and to return same to the Receiver General of the county of Surrey. The auditor will make you the same allowance for your expenses as was made to your predecessor, Mr. Benjamin Bonwick. But before entering on the said collection you are to give such security as shall be approved by Sir John Parsons and Richard Graham of Clifford's Inn. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 375.
Treasury warrant to Auditor Shales. Send us a particular of the abovesaid manor with all its members and appurtenances. Ibid.
Treasury reference afresh to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, of Edward Corker's petition, ut supra, p. 1890, with their report thereon. They are to report what sum they think fit to allow to petitioner for his services. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 155.
The Treasury Lords to said Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. The late Farmers of the Revenue of Ireland have had several hearings before us concerning their accounts. They claim allowance inter al. of 1,500l. for Customs and Excise of goods imported before 1682, Dec. 25, when their farm ended, the duties on same being paid after that date. Sir John Temple, Solicitor General of Ireland, has reported that duties so paid should be allowed. You are to certify the Barons of the Exchequer, Ireland, what is the actual sum so paid and allowable on this head. Ibid, pp. 155–8.
In the Earl of Clarendon's state of their account the said Farmers are allowed 3,285l. 7s. 0d. for dissolved custodiums (of which they consented to satisfy the rents) as certified by Mr. Thompson and they likewise demand allowance of 7,330l. 12s. 8d. for other custodiums dissolved whereof they refused to satisfy the growing rents to the King and which were dissolved by reason of such refusal. It is said Temple's opinion that by such dissolving thereof the Farmers were hindered from receiving the arrears of rent due to them thereout and that they ought to have allowance for same on assigning to the King such arrears or else to have liberty to levy said arrears out of said lands. On debate hereof we prefer the former alternative. You are therefore to enquire what arrears do so justly remain due to said Farmers from the lands of which the custodiums were so dissolved; and to certify same to us so that we may direct an allowance on this head when said arrears are so assigned to the King.
They also crave allowance for loss by quit rents in charge 1675, Sept. 4, but since discharged or lost; which Richard Thompson certifies to be 1,732l. per an. You are to enquire hereof and certify the Barons of the Exchequer, Ireland, who will allow what sum you certify for such loss.
In his said account the Earl of Clarendon allowed the Farmers 1,302l. 1s. l¾d. for quit rents respited by the Exchequer Court, Ireland, and they now demand a further 3,566l. 19s. 0d. for same. Sir John Temple reports that this claim is not made out, but if made out it should be allowed. You are to enquire as to this and certify us.
The Farmers also demand 10,000l. for loss by an embargo whereby all ships were, as they allege, hindered from importing goods into or exporting goods out of Ireland for three months, April, May and June. Sir John Temple thinks some allowance should be made. You are to enquire as to the amount and certify us, taking the average of the preceding year's Customs and Excise.
They also demand 10,000l. pretended to be lost by an Act of State commanding Roman Catholics to remove out of the Corporations in Ireland in the latter end of 1678, which lessened the Customs and Excise of the succeeding year. You are to send us a comparison of the yield of said duties in said year and in the preceding year.
They also demand 15,000l. for loss by the Act prohibiting the import of cattle from Ireland into England. Sir J. Temple reports that this prohibition was in force when they took the farm; but the Act expired some years after and a new Act passed: for which latter they ought to have allowance if damaged thereby. You are to report to us whether the Customs of beef, pork, mutton, hides and tallow exported after said later Act fell short of the exports in the then preceding year.
They also demand 1,000l. for loss from the burning of the towns of Navan and Birr. You are to estimate and report to us what loss arose to them thereby: as such allowance is, in Sir J. Temple's opinion, due to them under their contract.
Nov. 20. 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 VII, pp. 28–9.
l. s. d.
Out of the Customs (of which 7,251l. 9s. 2d. is already in the Exchequer and 5,300l. is to be paid in).
to Mr. Rose for a jewel 300 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Navy on the Navy's weekly money "on account of 400,000l. per an. from 1686, Lady day." 7,000 0 0
to ditto for a quarter to Portsmouth Yard due at 1685, Christmas 5,251 9 2
Out of the Seventeen Months' tax.
to ditto [on account of the thirty ships] 272 7 5
Out of Excise money.
to the Earl of Ranelagh (or [his deputy] Mr. Toll) for the Forces 7,000 0 0
to ditto to complete the personal pay to the Scotch and Irish for the month of November 1,920 0 0
to Mr. Horneby for interest 534 18 0
to the Earl of Sunderland for secret service ("towards my Lord Sunderland's arrear") 750 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 700 0 0
Out of the Hearthmoney.
to the Cofferer of the Household 500 0 0
to ditto on account of the Prince of Wales's expense 500 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber 500 0 0
to ditto for the messengers, on account 500 0 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh (or his deputy) for the Forces 5,000 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 5,000l. of the above 7,000l. to the Navy, and 300l. to Mr. Rose [payable out of the Exchequer]; together with the following item [payable direct out of the Customs Office], viz.: 1,400l. towards the [salary] quarter book of the Customs [London port].)
(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 only the above five Excise and four Hearthmoney items.)
(Same, dated same, to Mr. Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, to apply the abovesaid 500l. to Mr. Atterbury by way of advance to be by him distributed to other messengers according to the necessity of the person and as his Majesty's service requires it: Atterbury to bring bills to said Treasurer as soon as perfected in order to discharge said item. The other 500l. to the Treasurer of the Chamber is hereby to be issued as follows, viz.: 7l. 10s. 0d. to Mr. Webb; 12l. to Mr. Dowle; 75l. to Mr. English, deputy to Mr. Rustat; 50l. to Mr. Man; 355l. 10s. 0d. to the Yeomen of the Guard as far as the money will go.)
Nov. 20. Henry Guy to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney to forthwith write to all the Excise and Hearthmoney officers in the West that whenever any of the King's Forces come to any towns the said officers who are nearest thereto are to go immediately to the Commanders in Chief and to tell them they have orders from you to guide them to any places whither they are to march. Give strict orders to the said officers to be very diligent in this service which they are best able to perform, being well acquainted with the course of the country. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 457.
Same to same. The Treasury Lords are informed that there is an insurrection in Cheshire and Lancashire. You are to write by this night's post to the officers of Excise and Hearthmoney there to take great care (both for themselves in particular and each one by assisting the other by timely notice or otherwise) that the King's money do not fall into the hands of any persons in the said insurrection. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Sugar. In reply to yours of the 15th I can say nothing to the first part of it concerning the Commissions of the Peace, but must refer you to the officers employed under the Lord Chancellor in that business. The rest of your letter I have communicated to the Treasury Lords and they direct you to keep in your hands till further order the 253l. 8s. 7d. which you have received of the [sede vaeante] revenues of the archbishopric of York. The King has translated Dr. Lamplugh from the see of Exeter to the said archbishopric. You are therefore to receive what is already due of said revenues, but not to meddle with any of the money which belongs to said archbishop. The Treasury Lords will speak with the officers of the First Fruits concerning the money which the sheriff of Yorkshire has levied on Anthony Walker's lands. Ibid.
Nov. 20. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners concerning Mr. East whom the King has constituted searcher of Ipswich loco Thomas Goddard. In any of the members or creeks of said port in which he shall not act in person he is to depute such deputies as you shall appoint. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 458.
Treasury warrant to same to employ John Hunt (the present collector of Newhaven) as collector of Penzance loco Richard Eustick; and said Eustick as collector of Newhaven loco said Hunt. Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 187.
Treasury reference to Philip Ryley of the petition of Edward Progers for repairs in the Middle Park at Hampton Court, viz. at the fothering pens, the Horse Gate by Hampton Court and the rails and pales. Reference Book V, p. 321.
Nov. 21. Money order for 895l. 1s. 8d. to Visct. Falkland, Treasurer of the Navy, upon account for and towards the building of the thirty ships as by the Seventeen Months' Assessment of the year 1677: to be issued out of the moneys of the said Act. Order Book II, p. 190.
Henry Guy to Sir Christopher Wren, enclosing a, memorial from Sir Robert Howard, Auditor of the Receipt and John Low and Peter Leneve the two Deputy Chamberlains of the Receipt, concerning the Treasury [of the Receipt] in St. Margarets Lane, Westminster, wherein his Majesty's records lie. You are to view said Treasury and do therein what you think necessary. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 458.
Appending: said memorial, dated Nov. 21 inst. The place usually assigned for keeping the records in our custody in the Palace Yard, Westminster, has been greatly damaged by Mr. Doughty's buildings adjoining thereto, he having made a door into the leads of the said place and a garden thereon with a house of office, for the making and building whereof he hath brought much earth and rubbish; to all which he hath no right; and by reason thereof the roof of the said place is much damaged and the rains continually fall in upon the records to the great prejudice and hazard of destroying them; which must prove a very great loss as well to his Majesty as his subjects if not speedily prevented. We therefore desire that Sir Christopher Wren may stop up said door and may regulate what he finds amiss about said place.
Same to the Navy Commissioners. The Treasury Lords yesterday ordered 5,251l. 9s. 2d. for Portsmouth Yard. They direct that same be not applied to that use till they speak to one of you therein. Send one of your number to attend my Lords here [the Treasury Chambers] to-morrow. Disposition Book VII, p. 29
Nov. 21. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to take in at the Receipt 5,000l. which Thomas Hall has agreed to lend on the credit of the Hearthmoney. Disposition Book VII, p. 29.
Nov. 22. Treasury warrant to Auditor Shales or his deputy to issue his debenture to the Receiver concerned (viz. the Receiver of the revenues of the Honor of Windsor) for the payment of 30l. to the Mayor and Corporation of the ancient borough of New Windsor for the year ended Sept. 29 last (and the like sum yearly for the future), being for the rent of some mills belonging to the said Corporation which in Jan., 1681–2, they dutifully delivered over to Charles II, who was then intending to set up a water engine upon them, with promise to pay the said rent to said Corporation for same; that being the rent at which said mills were let at that time to one Goddard. The present warrant is by reason the said auditor thinks the said rent ought not to be further paid without a Treasury warrant in writing. Money Book IX, p. 89.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of the impost on wine and vinegar) 748l. 11s. 0d. to the Treasurer of the Navy for last Michaelmas quarter for the Yard at Portsmouth. Disposition Book VII, p. 29.
(Same, dated same, to Visct. Falkland, Treasurer of the Navy, to so apply said sum. With the 5,251l. 9s. 0d. ordered this week for said Yard, this will make up 6,000l. for same.)
Treasury reference to the Commissioners of Excise and of Hearthmoney of the petition of Nath. Byollin of Ellesmere, co. Salop; petitioner shewing that he has delivered several petitions to the King for the licensing of maltsters and has waited an answer these nine months, has been forced to sell his house and having been so long absent his relations will do nothing to help him: therefore prays a place as gauger of Excise. Reference Book V, p. 321.
Nov. 23. Royal warrant, dated "at our Court at Salisbury," to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal to revoke the patent of May last which appointed Thomas Goddard as searcher of Ipswich port and in his place to appoint William East to said office. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 141.
Henry Guy to the Customs Cashier. The Treasury Lords are informed that John Saunders, agent at Hull to Mr. John Fitch, has received from John Holland, collector of Hull port, 250l. for carrying on the fortifications there and has drawn a bill for same on said Fitch, payable to you as on account of Customs. You are forthwith to deliver up said bill to Mr. Fitch and to put this item in your next [weekly] certificate [of the Customs cash] as paid to Fitch on account of said fortifications. Disposition Book VII, p. 30.
The like letter to Mr. Duncombe, Cashier of Excise, concerning 400l. of Excise money similarly received by said John Saunders from Thomas Fox, collector of Excise [in and about Hull].
Same to the Auditors of Imprests, enclosing copies of the above two letters. Take care that the Treasurer of the Ordnance be charged, in his account, with the above sums of 250l. and 400l. so paid to Fitch for said fortifications. Ibid.
(Same to the officers of the Ordnance to give said Fitch regular discharges in the Ordnance Office for said 650l.)
Nov. 23. Henry Guy to Serjeant Ryley. Some persons have felled trees in St. James's Park and are felling more there. You are to put a stop to this and to report by whom and what authority same is done, how many trees have been felled and how disposed of. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 458.
Same to Mr. Burton to report on the enclosed letter [missing] from William Malbone of the 18th inst. to Mr. Eyre "concerning the sheriff's bailiff demanding rent for most of his cottages." Ibid.
Nov. 27 Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Richard Graham and Phillip Burton (as in further part of their order of 1686–7, Feb. 25, supra, p. 1209) the 131l. 4s. 6d. which is paid or to be paid into the Exchequer by Sir Samuell Astry. Disposition Book VII, p. 30.
Treasury reference to Sir Christopher Wren of the petition of Moses Pitt to the King (as by a reference dated the 2nd inst. thereof to the Treasury Lords from the King); petitioner shewing that he contracted with the Lord Chancellor to let him [said Chancellor] a house near St. James's Park convenient for his habitation and did with the King's approval build upon the King's ground two wings to said house at a cost of 3,000l.; therefore praying a lease of the ground so built on. Reference Book V, p. 322.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of the owners of the ship George, shewing that said vessel was manned in accordance with the Act of 14 Car. II, c. 11, § 33 (relating to the Mediterranean duty or One per cent Duty on exports or imports out of the Straits beyond Malaga in ships of less than two decks with 16 pieces of ordnance mounted and two men to each gun): that it sailed in Jan., 1686–7, and was absent about two years, during which time three mariners died and several others left the ship, so that the master could procure [muster] only 30 men and so returned two short of his complement, and thereupon the Customs Commissioners insist on the said One per cent Duty: therefore praying that same be not taken in this case; it being usual to make an allowance for those that are dead. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Duncomb [as Excise Cashier] of the petition of several of the assigns of the bankers that have struck tallies on the Excise for [their interest due for] 1683, Lady day quarter, but have not been paid as the rest [of such assignees] have: therefore praying payment thereof to the amount of 126l. 17s. 11d. Ibid, p. 323.
Nov. 28. Royal warrant, dated "at our Court at Whitehall," to the Attorney General to acknowledge satisfaction upon record of the fine of 600 marks set upon John Lund, late of Iver, co. Bucks, yeoman, in 1685, Trinity term, after a trial at bar for barratry: petitioner being very poor and unable to pay same and the King being pleased to pardon him. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 143.
Nov. 28. Royal warrant to the Attorney General to similarly enter satisfaction of the fine of 100 marks set upon Thomas Hollywell of Broxton, co. Chester, at the sessions at Chester 1685, Aug. 10, for speaking scandalous and seditious words against the Government; he having already suffered three years out of his sentence of seven years' imprisonment to the ruin of himself and family. Out of the King's clemency he is to be enlarged out of prison. King's Warrant Book XIII, p. 146.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for 200,000l. to Anthony, Visct. Falkland, Treasurer of the Navy: as imprest for the Navy and Victualling. (Money warrant dated 1688–9, Jan. 2, hereon. This money warrant quotes the privy seal as dated Nov. 30.) (Money order dated Jan. 4 hereon.) Ibid, p. 145. Money Book IX, p. 93. Order Book II, p. 192.
Treasury warrant dormant to the Navy Commissioners to pay 600l. per an. to Sir Peter Parravicin for the rent of the Navy Office ("the great edifice or building commonly called the Navy Office in or near Seething Lane, London, and several messuages, tenements and other things "as described in the great seal of the 20th inst., which granted said premises to said Parravicin for 81¾ years from Sept. 29 last at a peppercorn rent): the said Parravicin having agreed to make a lease of the premises to the Navy Commissioners for said term at 600l. per an. rent: which lease is hereby to be accepted in pursuance of the King's commands: but the said lease and rent as herein are to cease upon the King's paying at one entire payment 8,500l. (together with any arrears owing on said rent): the King to have the right of giving notice of such defeasance from and after 1693, Sept. 29, and an indenture of said defeasance is hereby to be executed by said Parravicin and yourselves. Money Book IX, pp. 90–1.
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 VII, p. 31.
Out of the Customs (1,500l. thereof already in the Exchequer and 5,750l. to be paid in).
l
to the Treasurer of the Navy for the Victualling 5,000
to the Earl of Sunderland to clear his arrears 750
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [for one week on the Ordnance Office] ordinary 1,000
to ditto for Mr. Fitch for work done at Hull 500
Out of the impost on wine and vinegar.
to the Treasurer of the Navy [on the Navy's] weekly money "on account of 400,000l. per an. from Lady day, 1686" 3,000
Out of Excise money.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 12,000
to me [Guy] for secret service 500
Out of Hearthmoney.
to the Cofferer of the Household for the expense of the Prince of Wales's family 474
to ditto for the [King's] Household 1,000
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance for Sir Hen. Sheeres towards the expense of the train of artillery 1,000
(Same, dated same, to the Customs Cashier, enclosing the paper of disposition of the Customs cash for the present week; said paper including only the first two of the above four 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 three Hearthmoney items: and for the Excise the above two Excise items [payable out of the Exchequer, the item of 12,000l. to the Forces being here by a clerical slip entered as 2,000l.], together with the following item [payable direct out of the Excise Office], viz. 1,000l. in part of [last Michaelmas] quarter's [salary] bill of the Excise.)
Nov. 29. Money order for 1,000l. to Henry Guy for secret service: without account: to be issued on the 20,000l. privy seal dormant of Sept. 20 last: as by the royal sign manual of the 28th inst. and the money warrant of same date thereon. Order Book II, p. 191.
Henry Guy to Mr. Duncomb [Excise Cashier] to pay 400l. of Excise money into the Exchequer "which is to be issued to the Treasurer of the Ordnance for Mr. [John] Fitch." Disposition Book VII, pp. 31, 32.
(Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue same to the Treasurer of the Ordnance for said purpose.)
(Same to the officers of the Ordnance to pay same to said Fitch for the new additional fortifications at Hull in part of 650l. ut supra, pp. 2134–5.)
Treasury warrant to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney to cause all their officers about Portsmouth, Southampton and places any ways adjacent thereto to pay their receipts of Excise or Hearthmoney to Henry, Lord Dover, or to his order at Portsmouth: the acquittance of said Lord to be hereby a sufficient discharge to such officer for such payment: but a, particular account to be kept of all such payments and to be forwarded to the Treasury Lords: all by reason that his Majesty's affairs at this juncture require moneys at Portsmouth. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 377.
The Treasury Lords to the Earl of Tyrconnel [Lord Deputy of Ireland]. We are informed by the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces] that the 30,000l. per an. which should be returned from Ireland for the pay of the Forces here is in arrear for the months of Sept. and Oct. last and Nov. inst. Knowing how far his Majesty's service here stands in need of money at this present juncture we earnestly desire you that these arrears be forthwith sent hither to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces. Out Letters (Ireland) V, p. 158.