Entry Book: January 1689,

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January 1689,

Letters Patent, Privy Seals, Royal Sign Manuals and Warrants, Treasury Warrants, Commissions, Orders, Letters, Memorials, Reports and Other Entries: All Not of the Nature of Treasury Minutes.
Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
1688–9.
Jan. 2. Money warrant for 455l. to the Marquess D'Albyville for three months to Nov. 3 last on his ordinary of 5l. a day as Envoy Extraordinary to the States General of the United Netherlands. (Money order dated Jan. 8 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 94. Order Book II, p. 192.
Same for 1,293l. to same for a bill of extraordinaries as follows in his said embassy except articles 12, 13 and 14 thereof. (Money order dated Jan. 8 hereon.) Money Book IX, pp. 94–5. Order Book II, p. 193.
Appending: said bill: "an account of the 1,300l. received by the Marquis D'Albyville, his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the States General of the United Provinces, received at three several times since the 20th of August last, 1688, and of what is due to him until the 5th of November."
l.
to 11 expresses sent for England 536
to 3 expresses that hired boats when going and coming 150
to 5 expresses who hired boats from Nieuport, Calais and Boulogne, 40l. each 200
to 3 expresses who went by the packet boats, 30l. each 90
to 3 men that were detained in the way for England, going for letters 22
to 6 expresses sent only as far as Nieuport and Calais with letters 75
to officers and soldiers sent over 30
to the King's express that wanted moneys to return in 10
to 2 men I sent to the King 20
to 2 Quaquers I sent to the King 20
to 2 fisher boats I employed constantly to Helves Sluce [Helvoetsluis] and Goor to know the state of the Fleet from the first embargo till the Fleet sail 80
to fees in the Treasury and Exchequer on all the moneys received as above 105
to a quarter due Nov. 5 [on any ordinary] 455
to chapel rent for one year ending in this month of December 200
to Mr. Cox whom I sent over with private intelligence 60
2,061
received 1,300
remains due to me until the 5th of Nov. ult. 761
Followed by.: allowance, dated 1688, Dec. 10, by Secretary Visct. Preston of said bill. "I allow this bill except the 12th, 13th and 14th articles concerning the fees of the Exchequer, a quarter's allowance due and a year's rent for the chapel; which I leave to the consideration of "the Treasury Lords.
Jan. 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 10,000l. to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces, out of any unappropriated money in the Exchequer "and excepting the benevolence money for the redemption of captives." Disposition Book VII, p 36.
Countersigned by W. H. Prince of Orange: "let this be paid."
Same to same to similarly issue 1,000l. to same for same. Ibid.
Countersigned: ut supra.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay over the abovesaid 1,000l. to Monsieur Isaac. Ibid, p. 37.
Countersigned: ut supra.
Same to the Excise Commissioners to pay off the 10,000l. tallies due to Joseph and Nathaniell Hornby and the 5,000l. [tallies due] to James Nihill; and the 20,000l. tallies due to Charles Duncombe: the first two of these items out of the ready cash of the Excise and the last item out of the first Excise moneys which shall be received upon bills of exchange. Ibid, p. 36.
Same to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Prince of Orange will be here [at the Treasury Chambers] exactly at three of the clock this afternoon. The Treasury Lords desire you will not fail to be here at that time. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 460.
Same to Charles Godolphin for a certificate what the Tin Farmers have paid out of the [tin] coinage duty received by them; particularly whether they have paid any money to the Earl of Bath and how much. Ibid, p. 461.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. In answer to your presentment of Dec. 29 last the Treasury Lords direct you as follows: (1) in making up the salary book [of the Customs] for the quarter ended Christmas last, such Popish officers as have served part of that quarter and have since withdrawn themselves are not to be paid to the time of their leaving their employment. (2) Where the officers have been changed as at Bristol, Exeter etc. and have acted under authority whereof you have yet properly no cognisance, you are to make up the quarter [salary] bills at present without inserting such officers. (3) You are forthwith to return to Bristol the bonds which were given by the merchants there for additional duties, which bonds were sent up [to London] for their safe custody and are now in the hands of Mr. Kent [the Customs Cashier]. Ibid.
Jan. 2. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners for a list or certificate forthwith of all such patent officers of the Customs as are Roman Catholics. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 461.
Jan. 4. Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 1,500l. to the Cofferer of the Household out of any unappropriated money in the Receipt and excepting benevolence money for the redemption of captives. Disposition Book VII, p. 37.
Treasury warrant to William Aldworth, Auditor of the General Post and Penny Post Offices revenue, to give allowance to Stephen Lilly, Receiver General of said revenue, in his next account thereof, of the sums of 978l. 9s. 11d. in the General Post Office and 115l. 10s. 5d. in the Penny Post Office, being of the nature of supers depending from time to time in his accounts, being desperate debts; which the Treasury Lords were by the privy seal of 1687, Aug. 31, supra, p. 1516, authorised to discharge; the present amounts being owing by persons who are very poor as in the schedule annexed [missing]. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 379.
Jan. 7 William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Customs Commissioners to report on the enclosed paper [missing] concerning considerable quantities of wines and brandies bought in France by merchants who want [lack] opportunities to import the same into England in English built ships as the law directs. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 461.
Jan. 8. Henry Guy to Richard Kent, the Customs Cashier, to pay into the Exchequer to-morrow morning all the money remaining in cash upon your [weekly] certificates: and constantly every Wednesday morning you are to pay in all the money appearing in such certificates as remaining in your hands. (The like letter to Charles Duncombe [for the Excise] and to Thomas Hall [for the Hearthmoney].) Disposition Book VII, p. 37.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to send an officer to the French ambassador's house in St. James's Square to seal his goods that are going to France. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 462.
Same to Major Dickens. You have represented to the Treasury Lords that William Lacy, woodward of New Forest, being a known and professed Papist, doth absent himself from his office. They authorise you to forthwith enter upon and execute the duty of that place to prevent any damage or spoil to the forest which might be by said Lacy's withdrawing himself. You are to enter this letter in the Court book at Lindhurst. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Hall to report on the sufficiency of the sureties proposed by Thomas Howard in order to his being admitted to the office of one of the four Tellers of the Exchequer: viz.: said Howard in 3,000l.; Visct. Newport in 1,500l.; Sir Robert Howard in 1,500l.; Sir Robert Clayton in 500l.; Alderman Duncombe in 500l. Ibid.
Jan. 8. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to discharge the One per cent. [Mediterranean] duty on the lading of the ship George of London, Charles Gibson master, lately arrived in the Thames from the Straits [of Gibraltar] with only 30 men ut supra, p. 2135; it appearing by affidavits that when said ship left London in Jan., 1686–7, she had her full complement of 16 guns and 32 men, that three of her company died abroad, viz. Richard Cooke at Scanderoon, Richard Herring at Tripoly and John Exton at Cape Spartamento and others deserted during the 20 months' voyage, but the master with much difficulty made the number up to 30 to bring her home and is entitled to favourable consideration. Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 187.
Treasury reference to same of the petition of Math. Fabre, shewing that being a French Protestant and lately making his escape he ordered a parcel of gloves to be brought into England, not knowing they were prohibited, and same were seized; therefore praying a delivery of the seizure, as they are his whole subsistence. Reference Book V, p. 324.
Same to same of the petition of Berent Eyben of Bremen, master of the ship Dorothy of Bremen, shewing that Anthony Favane D. Mouchau, serjeant of the King's Buckhounds, contracted with the owners of said ship to transport red deer to London for the use of his Majesty, having taken the whole stowage of said ship; that three chests of linen were laden at same time by Favan as his own goods, but on examination at the Custom House were found to be gammons of bacon, whereby petitioner's ship is seized: therefore praying a discharge of the seizure. Ibid.
Same to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of William Barber, maltster; shewing that he has made returns of many thousands of pounds in Excise, but at the present is indebted 600l. [for Excise] for non-payment whereof his stock is extended and he arrested to the ruin of him and his eight children; "that his Majesty lately promised he should be eased, but withdrawing himself the next day they begin to make sale of the petitioner's stock at easy rates to his further ruin": therefore prays a stop of said sale. Ibid.
Same to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney of the petition of Jo[h]n Boteler, praying for the place of Edwd. Dixon, one of the General Receivers of Hearthmoney, who is a Papist and dismissed from said place; petitioner having for years been concerned in the public revenue. Ibid.
Same to Auditor Aldworth of the statement of interest due to Jos. and Nathll. Horneby from 1688, June 24, to Jan. 5 inst. Ibid, p. 326.
Prefixing: said statement. l. s. d.
interest for said time on 17,000l. lent on the Excise 541 3 4
Repayments of principal and discount of interest thereon.
1,000l. repaid 1688, June 28 31 6 8
1,000l. repaid 1688, Oct. 31 10 16 8
42 3 4
thus leaving a total of 499l. for interest due [and a total of 15,000l. for principal due on the foot of this account].
Jan. 8. Treasury allowance of last Christmas quarter's salary bill of the General Post Office: total, 986l. 1s. 8d. Money Book IX, p. 96.
Jan. 9. Treasury warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay John Berkeley and William Shaw 24l. for two years to Christmas last on their fee or salary as one of the two searchers at Gravesend. Ibid, p. 95.
Money warrant for 1,500l. to the Queen Dowager of England for last Christmas quarter on her annuity of 6,000l. Ibid, p. 97.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 16,000l. to the Earl of Ranelagh for subsistence for the Forces: countersigned by the Prince of Orange: "let this be paid." Disposition Book VII, p. 37.
Same to same to issue 2,000l. to said Earl for the Forces: countersigned ut supra. Ibid, pp. 37, 38.
(Same to said Earl to pay the said 2,000l. to Monsieur Isaac: countersigned ut supra.)
Same to same to issue 300l. to James Grahme, Keeper of the Privy Purse, being for the charges of bringing deer from Hamburg: countersigned ut supra. Ibid, p. 38.
Same to same (countersigned ut supra) to issue as follows out of any unappropriated moneys in the Exchequer, viz.; Ibid.
l.
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance 3,000
to the Treasurer of the Navy; for the Victuallers 3,000
to the Queen Dowager in part of her quarter on such warrant [as above] as you shall receive 1,500
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 15,000
(Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay said 15,000l. to Monsieur Vauderech for the use of the Dutch Forces: countersigned ut supra.)
Same to Visct. Falkland [Treasurer of the Navy] to proceed in the payment of money for the service of the Navy according to such directions as you have or shall receive from the Navy Board "and as was formerly practised." Ibid, p. 39.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to order their officers at Dover to permit Lord Dover's horses to be transported for France, Customs free. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 462.
Same to Sir Robert Holmes. The Treasury Lords have discoursed the Customs Commissioners concerning the two tuns of wine which you took out of a French vessel. They inform my Lords that you have also taken four tuns of French wine out of another vessel without paying duty. My lords consider that precedents of this kind are of very ill consequence to the revenue, and they desire you to forthwith pay the duties on these six tuns. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. It is the Prince of Orange's pleasure that the 500 barrels of gunpowder on board the Adventure shall not be exported. You are to inform the merchants concerned that they may unlade the gunpowder if they think fit. Ibid, p. 463.
Jan. 9. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Robert Mercer, merchant, praying for the place of customer and collector of Liverpool, vacant by the death of James Vernon, but since granted to Mr. Molineux, a Papist, who is incapable of executing same. Reference Book V, p. 325
Same to same of the petition of William Pollard for a landwaiter's place, London port, he being recommended by the Bishop of London; petitioner shewing that he was dismissed from his place as landwaiter, Exeter port, "for not giving his vote to choose such members of Parliament as would repeal the penal laws and Test." Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Richard Dent for a landwaiter's place, London port loco Owen Connor, who is likely to be removed; petitioner having served as a deputy patent waiter there for above nine years. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Tho. Robson for the place of Rowland Thrup, deceased, late customer of Bristol port, of which place the late King granted petitioner the reversion. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Col. Stede, Lieut.Governor of Barbados, shewing that Mr. Wharton, the present collector of the Four and a Half per cent. in the Barbados, is so infirm that he is incapable of executing said office and has desired permission of the Customs Commissioners to return home: therefore prays said office for his brother, John Stede. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of James Halsey for a landwaiter's place, London port, he being qualified for same. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Tho. Apprice for the place of customer of Bristol loco Rowland Thrupp, deceased; petitioner's family having been loyal to the Crown. Ibid, p. 326.
Same to same of the petition of Ralph Williamson, comptroller of Newcastle port; shewing that he pays 50l. per an. to Mris. Forster, which with the charge of deputies amounts to near the value of that [his] office; therefore prays a King's waiter's place for Timothy and Thomas Williamson or some other suitable employment or some increase of salary. Ibid.
Jan. 10. Money order for 200l. to Sir Robert Howard, Auditor of the Receipt, for one year to Christmas last on the accustomed allowance for extraordinary service performed in his office. Order Book II, p. 192.
Henry Guy to the Excise Commissioners to pay (out of Excise moneys) 1,500l. to the Princess of Denmark in part of her quarter: countersigned by W. H. Prince D'Orange: "let this be paid." Disposition Book VII, p. 39.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to take in at the Exchequer such loans as any citizens of London or others will make on the credit of the Excise and to deliver to them tallies of loan for same. Give the lenders all despatch without charge or delay. Ibid.
Jan. 11. Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies on the First Fruits for 500l. to Aubry, Earl of Oxford, for last Christmas quarter on his pension. Money Book IX, p. 96.
Countersigned by G[uillaume] Prince D'Orange.
Same to same for tallies of pro or assignment on the Excise for 20,000l. for Charles Duncombe in repayment of the like sum by him lent to his Majesty at the Exchequer the 10th inst. on the credit of the Excise. On the delivery of the tally of pro his tally of loan of Jan. 10 inst. is hereby to be taken in and vacated. Ibid.
Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to attend the Treasury Lords at the Treasury Chambers on Monday afternoon next. You are to deliver the five pieces of lace seized at Dover, which my Lords spoke to you about when you were last here. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 463.
Treasury reference to same of the petition of Sir Richard Crump et al. of Bristol, merchants; shewing that by the Act for the impost on tobacco and sugar 8 per cent. was allowed for waste; that the Customs Commissioners, to avoid the trouble of viewing, allowed 4 per cent. on petitioners' entry, but afterwards the collector deducted the 4 per cent. out of the debentures until July last, since which it has been allowed by order, but the collector refuses to allow this 4 per cent. stopped out of debentures from 1685, June, to 1688, July, without Treasury warrant for same: "and also for 5 per cent. illegally taken from us upon roll tobacco exported for Ireland and Scotland, although we are forced to pay the full duty of it there." Reference Book V, pp. 326–7.
Same to same of the petition of John Harridge for Michael Peters' place as a patent waiter [London port], said Peters being "not qualified by law" and petitioner having served as a deputy patent waiter since 1685. Ibid, p. 327.
Same to same of the petition of Peter Davall, shewing that his brother in France being minded to escape from thence, ordered 25 dozen of hats to the value of 60l. to be transported thence, he being ignorant of the laws; and same are seized: prays order herein to prevent his ruin. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Moses Lowman for a vacant place as landsurveyor, London port: he having been employed in the Customs above 17 years. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of William Selby for a landsurveyor's place: he having been bred a merchant. Ibid.
Memorandum: this petition was superseded by another (referred as herein) for a landwaiter's place; he being informed that the landsurveyors' places are supernumeraries and not again to be supplied.
Jan. 12. Treasury letters patent constituting Charles Hanbury to be a King's waiter, London port loco Henry Titchburne, esq.: during pleasure of the King or the Treasury Lords. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, pp. 379–80.
Jan. 14. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners. Several persons have been dismissed from their offices in the Customs because they did not answer in the affirmative to the three questions touching the taking off the penal laws and the Test etc. The Treasury Lords direct that the said persons be presented preferably to any others for any vacant places similar to those from which they were so dismissed. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 463.
Treasury reference to same of the petition of Mr. [Geo.] Dickenson, shewing that he was deputed collector at Plymouth, but not yet admitted to officiate because of a malicious charge against him by Chr. Fawthorp, who (on petitioner's evidence) is now a prisoner for the King on an execution of 600l.: that petitioner has attended the Customs Commissioners for their order to that port, but they make no answer till they see how matters will be settled in the approaching Convention: that John Holland, collector of Hull port, has made several addresses for removal thence: therefore petitioner prays that Holland may be ordered to Plymouth and petitioner to take his place at Hull. Reference Book V, p. 328.
Same to same of the petition of Charles Hooker for a vacant deputy searcher's place, London port; he having been a tidesman there above three years. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Charles Segar for a King's waiter's place, London port; he having been several years a King's waiter, Bristol port, but, not having his health, had leave to resign. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of William Lysence [Lysons], late customer of Hull port; shewing that he was forced to quit that employment by the threatenings of Lord Langdale, late Governor of that place, a Papist; and a Roman Catholic was put in petitioner's place who is [legally] incapable to execute: therefore petitioner prays to be restored to his said place; he having been a great sufferer for his loyalty. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer to take the securities, ut supra, p. 2146, of Thomas Howard as one of the four Tellers of the Receipt: he having a reversionary grant, 1674–5, Feb. 11, of the Tellership then executed by Sir George Downing, now deceased, and since executed by the deputy of Symon Clifford, esq., who is known to be a Papist and did not take the oaths or Test. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 381.
Same to the Barons of the Exchequer to swear said Howard into said place. Ibid.
Jan. 15. Same to the Customs Cashier to pay 69l. 2s. 0d. to John Taylour for making an accompt not only of the receipt, but of the distinct and particular application of the revenue of the Customs; and for divers other services by order of the Treasury Lords between 1688, Lady day, and Michaelmas. Money Book IX, p. 97.
Jan. 15. Samuell Langford (in the absence of Henry Guy) to Mr. Herbert. You are to bring in with all speed your accounts as Receiver to the Hackney Coaches Commissioners, shewing the moneys in your hands, the arrears due from the coachmen and their names. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 463.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Kirkby, esq., for the office of customer of Chester port, lately given by "the King " to William Molineux, eldest son to Lord Molineux, who being a Papist is unqualified to hold the same; petitioner having served as Surveyor General of the Customs in both England and Ireland. Reference Book V, p. 328.
Jan. 16. Treasury warrant to same to order payment of the last Christmas quarter's salary bill of the outports, being 5,238l. 11s. 0d. for established salaries and 595l. 15s. 0d. for additional salaries, or 5,834l. 6s. 0d. in all. Money Book IX, p. 98.
Same to the Customs Cashier to pay the same quarter's salary bill of the Customs, London port, being 4,117l. 1s. 5d. for established salaries and 162l. 17s. 2d. for additional salaries, or 4,279l. 18s. 7d. in all. Ibid.
Same to the Receipt for tallies of pro or assignment on the Excise for the several sums, amounting to 135,100l., and to deliver same to Sir Peter Rich, kt., chamberlain of the city of London, in repayment of the like total which several citizens of London and others have advanced and lent into the Exchequer in the name of said Rich, to wit 50,000l. on Jan. 12 inst., 30,000l. on Jan. 14, 36,900l. on Jan. 15 and 18,200l. on this day, Jan. 16, on credit of the Excise: and from time to time to draw like tallies for such further sums as shall hereafter be lent at the Receipt in the name of the said Chamberlain on credit of said revenue of Excise: "always taking care that when the tallies of pro are levied the tallies of loan be taken in and vacated." Ibid, pp. 98–9.
Same to the Excise Commissioners to pay Sir Peter Rich or his assigns 6 per cent. interest on the abovesaid 135,100l. until repayment. Ibid, p. 99.
Same to same to similarly pay 6 per cent. interest to Charles Duncombe, esq., on the 20,000l. lent by him Jan. 10 inst. on the credit of the Excise. Ibid, pp. 99–100.
Money warrant for 784l. 8s. 8d. to said Duncombe for 6 per cent. interest to Oct. 2 last on several sums by him lent for the service of the present and late King: as by an account thereof stated by Auditor Aldworth and allowed by the Treasury Lords Dec. 8 inst. (Money order dated Jan. 18 hereon.) Ibid, p. 100. Order Book II, p. 193.
Same for 473l. 8s. 3d. to Richard Kent for like interest to Sept. 28 last on 30,000l. by him similarly lent: as by a like account similarly allowed. (Money order dated Jan. 18 hereon.) Money Book IX, p. 100. Order Book II, p. 193.
Henry Guy to Mr. Duncombe [Cashier of Excise]. Order is taken for 1,500l. to the Queen Dowager in part of her quarter and for 1,500l. to the Princess of Denmark in part of same. You are to detain these sums in your hands and not pay them into the Exchequer, as same [these annuities] are payable at the Excise Office. Disposition Book VII, p. 39.
Jan. 16. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of any unappropriated moneys in the Exchequer ("and also excepting benevolence money for the redemption of captives "), viz.: Disposition Book VII, pp. 38, 39, 40.
l. s. d.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the Forces 15,000 0 0
to Lord Godolphin, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Sir Stephen Fox, as Treasury Lords, 800l. each 2,400 0 0
to Mr. Felton and Mr. Chiffinch for the Hawks 686 5 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber 313 15 0
Out of the city [of London] loan.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for subsistence for all the English Forces to the 28th inst 9,849 12 6
to ditto for clothing Col. Richards' Regiment 700 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Navy; which is intended for the Victuallers 9,000 0 0
(Same to Lord Griffin [Treasurer of the Chamber] to pay said 313l. 15s. 0d. to such person as the Treasury Lords shall appoint, for the use of the Duke of St. Albans.)
(Same, dated Jan. 11 [sic, ? erratum for Jan. 16], to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay said 700l. to Col. Richards.)
Same to Mr. Kent, Customs Cashier, to pay 2,000l. out of Customs money, in part of last Christmas quarter to the officers [of London port]. Ibid, p. 39.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Mris. Potter for the use of Rene and Hanah D'Boiville, two French Protestant children, the five packets of points belonging to them which were seized at Deal by Dudley St. Leger, a Customs officer there. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 464.
Treasury reference to same of the petition of William Every for the place of one of the customers and collectors in the port of Hull, void by Christopher Bacon being a Roman Catholic. Reference Book V, p. 329.
Same to same of the petition of John Dumaistre, shewing that Edward Tindall, a Customs officer, broke into his house and seized seven pieces of gimp lace, fourteen pieces of Genoa points and a packet of apingles (spangles) and loops, "which are for employing the English lace makers, and had paid 10 per cent. Custom": therefore praying restoration thereof. Ibid, pp. 327, 329.
Same to same of the petition of Mr. Christopher Franklin for the place of Comptroller of Berwick port, now void; petitioner having in 1686 a promise of it from the late Treasurer [Rochester], but Major Anthony Thorold, a Roman Catholic, was by the King's command put into same, who is unqualified. Ibid, p. 329.
Jan. 16. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Robert Leslie for a landwaiter's place, London port; he having been for seven years a landwaiter in Bristol port. Reference Book V, p. 329.
Same to same of the petition of Henry Morgan for a landwaiter's place, London port, he having served as deputy to Mr. Langford, a King's waiter there. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Geo. Mann for a King's waiter's place, London port, his Majesty having promised him same and bid him apply to the Treasury Lords. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor and the Comptroller of Excise of Mr. Duncombe's accounts of incidents [in his Office of Excise Cashier]. Ibid, p. 330.
Prefixing: said account.
l. s. d.
charges and disbursements in paying money into the Exchequer from 1680, Lady day, to 1688, Nov. 14, being at the rate of 5s. per 1,000l 898 13 4
charges of striking the Queen Dowager's tallies quarterly at 32l. per an 272 0 0
for brass [sic for base] and short [weight] money: at 150l. per an. 1,275 0 0
£2,445 13 4
"for receiving and paying the additional duty on brandy which amounts to about 50,000l. per an. for three years and a half, what your lordships please"
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Char[les] Goodhand for a surveyor's place, London port, he having served as surveyor of Yarmouth and in other capacities for many years. Ibid.
Treasury letters patent appointing Rose Peterman, esq., to be a King's waiter, London port loco John Radcliffe and Francis Radcliffe, who lately held one of the said offices and have surrendered same: to hold during the pleasure of the Treasury Lords, with the usual salary of 52l. per an. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, p. 382.
Treasury warrant to Tho. Newton, woodward of Whittlewood and Salcey Forests, to set out a convenient number of trees for gating, posting and cabbining the several coppices following, viz. Bulls Coppice in Wakefield, alias the Gullet Walk, and Porters Wood Coppice in Shalbrook Walk in Whittlewood Forest; and Sandpitts Coppice in John Wynne's in Salcey Forest: which coppices are certified to be of above 21 years' growth and fit to be felled this season and [the timber] exposed for sale for the service of the Queen Dowager; whose Council has therefore desired this Treasury warrant. Ibid, p. 383.
Treasury allowance of the incidents' bill of the Hearthmoney Office for the half year ended 1688, June 24. Money Book IX, p 104.
Prefixing: said bill (total, 765l. 4s. 8d., including payments to Ed. Darell, Godfrey Richards, Richard Littleton, stationers; Ralph Holt, Thomas Milbourne, Thomas James, printers; Ed. Noell for law charges; Francis Guy for same; Mr. Gill for despatching letters etc.; Br[ian] Tulidah for the transcribers). Money Book IX, p 104.
Jan. 16. Treasury reference to Auditor Aldworth of Stephen Lilly's account of the incidents and salaries of the Post Office for last Christmas quarter. Reference Book V, p. 339.
Prefixing: said account (incidents: October, 123l. 7s. 10d., November 223l. 6s. 7d., December 319l. 7s. 8d.; wages to letter carriers, 25l. 10s. 0d. per week; moneys for returned letters: October 25l. 13s. 6d., November 34l. 7s. 3d., December 26l. 5s. 3d.; money paid to postmasters, 187l. 10s. 0d.; total bill, 1,245l. 8s. 11d.).
Treasury allowance of the incidents bill, detailed, of the Excise Office for last June 24 quarter (total, 1,482l. 1s. 4d., including bills of Mr. Richards, Mr. Harris, Mr. Darrell and Mr. Blagrave for stationery wares; Mr. Milborne, Mr. Holt and Mr. James for printed wares). Money Book IX, p. 112.
Jan. 17. Henry Guy to Sir Robert Howard [Auditor of the Receipt] to admit Thomas Howard as one of the four Tellers of the Receipt, he having given security and been sworn in. Take care that the cash now in the custody of Mr. Clifford's deputy be transferred to Mr. Howard in due form. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 464.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Jacomb, praying for a landwaiter's place, London port; he having been bred a merchant and well experienced in Custom House affairs. Reference Book V, p. 330.
Jan. 18. Same to same of the petition of William East, esq., shewing that upon the surrender by Thomas Goddard of the place of searcher of Ipswich port his Majesty granted same to petitioner, but before the grant could be passed under the great seal his Majesty withdrew himself: therefore prays a [fresh] constitution for said office. Ibid.
Jan. 19. Money warrant for half a year to Christmas last to Thomas Felton and William Chiffinch on their fees of 182l. 10s. 0d. per an., 30l. per lunary month and 800l. per an. for their office of Master of the Hawks. Money Book IX, p. 101.
Same for 2,400l. to Sidney, Lord Godolphin, Sir John Ernle and Sir Stephen Fox, being their proportion for half a year to Christmas last on the 8,000l. per an. salary to the Treasury Lords. (Money order dated Jan. 19 hereon.) Ibid, p. 101. Order Book II, p. 194.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay John Langwith 14l. 10s. 0d. for last Christmas quarter as messenger attending the Customs. Money Book IX, p. 101.
Treasury allowance of said Langwith's bill of 14l. 10s. 0d. for same quarter as messenger attending the Treasury Lords. Ibid.
Henry Guy to Mr. Blathwayte [as Secretary to the Forces], enclosing a paper presented to the Prince of Orange by the Victualling Commissioners. It is his Highness's pleasure that the victuals lodged in the several garrisons named [therein below] be redelivered to the said Commissioners. You are to prepare the necessary orders to the respective Governors of said garrisons to do this. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 464.
Appending: said paper, dated Jan. 16, praying for the redelivery of provisions which by order from the King the said Commissioners lodged in the Tower of London, Tilbury Fort, Sheerness Fort, Landguard Fort, Yarmouth and Hurst Castle on and near the Isle of Wight, Plymouth citadel, St. Nicholas Island.
Jan. 19. Henry Guy to Sir Robert Howard, Auditor of the Receipt, enclosing a copy [missing] of the minute which was agreed to concerning the citizens [of London] making their loans upon occasion of the Prince of Orange's letter to them, "which minute was sent to them; wherein there is particular provision made that no fees shall be demanded by the officers of the Exchequer for despatches [despatching business] or levying tallies of loan and tallies of pro for the repayment." Sir Samuel Dashwood and Mr. Child have this day been before the Treasury Lords and informed them that the officers of the tally Court demand fees for tallies of pro. You are to take care that no fees be demanded as my Lords would have the minute strictly observed. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 465.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to restore Richard Smith to his place as assistant to the clerk for ships' entries, London port, upon the removal of John Greathead to be searcher ibid. Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 188.
Treasury letters patent appointing George Watson as customer inwards, Bristol port loco Rowland Thrupp, lately deceased: during pleasure of the Treasury Lords. Ibid, p. 189.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Jo[h]n Ellesdon, gent., for the place of collector, Lyme Regis, void by the dismission of Henry Browne, a Roman Catholic. Reference Book V, p. 331.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests of the petition of John Ady and Henry Ballow [Deputy Chamberlains of the Exchequer Court], praying allowance of their ancient fee of 2s. per 1,000l. of Customs money paid into the Receipt, for joining tallies thereon, viz., on 1,026,294l. 14s. 8½d. of such money [paid in during the preceding year]. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Marsh for the office of customer of Chester port, void by the dismission of Mr. Molleneux, a Papist. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Capt. Lock for readmission to his place as "Deputy Surveyor of the Act of Navigation of the French Tunnage," which he executed with great integrity, but was put out by the interest of one Mr. Marshall, a Roman Catholic, without any fault assigned. Ibid.
Jan. 20, Sunday morning. Henry Guy to Sir Dudley North [one of the Commissioners of Customs] to send a Customs officer this afternoon to Lady Sunderland's house in Leicester Fields to seal up her goods in order to their transport to Holland, whither she goes very early to-morrow morning. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 465.
Jan. 21. Money warrant for 600l. to Bartholomew Fillingham, Tho. Hall and William Lownds for one year to Christmas last on their allowance of 30l. per an. each as Agents for bringing in Arrears of Taxes; 60l. to Barth[olomew] Burton, their clerk, being for same year on his salary of 60l. per an.; and 10l. to him for incidents. Money Book IX, p. 102. Order Book II, p. 194.
Appending: Burton's bill of said incidents (including coach hire for bringing in 100l. of Stradling's money returned by Price by bill of exchange on Williams in Lombard Street; for a tally for discharge of Mr. Wingfeild, surety of Sir William Doyly; for fire and candles provided by Jo. Broadhurst). (Money order dated Jan. 21 hereon.)
Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to restore the 37l. deposited by the Earl of Dumbarton for the Customs on 16 horses which he lately exported. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 466.
Treasury letters patent constituting Christopher Franklin as Comptroller of Berwick port loco Anthony Thorold, who is not qualified by law to hold said office: all during the pleasure of the Treasury Lords. (Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to see that Franklin, before being admitted, do subscribe the rules relating to the maintenance of deputies.) Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 190. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 465.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to employ Richard Dent (a deputy King's waiter, London port) as a landwaiter ibid. loco Francis Griffith, who is removed therefrom, being a Papist. Out Letters (Customs) XI, pp. 191, 192.
William Herbert to be restored as a tidesman in fee ibid. loco Richard Hill, preferred to be a tidesurveyor ibid.
Richard Saunders, Stephen Grigman, James Parker and Tho. Berriman [to be restored] as tidesmen ibid.
Tho. South to be restored as a landwaiter ibid. loco Christopher Caisacre More [Moore], removed.
John Boucher [to be restored] as a same ibid.
William Carpenter (who has been employed nine years at the quays ibid.) as a landwaiter ibid. loco Micaell Peters, "who is removed, being a Papist."
Robert Isaacts (Isaacs) to be restored as a watchman ibid. loco Samuell Freind, lately deceased.
Jan. 23. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt (countersigned by the Prince D'Orange, "Let this be paid ") to issue as follows: Disposition Book VII, pp. 40–1.
Out of the City loan. l. s. d.
to the Treasurer of the Navy for Portsmouth Yard 4,700 3 0
[to ditto] to pay off the Helderemberg's men 240 10 0
to ditto to pay off the Sedgmore's men 6,805 5 3
to ditto for the Victuallers 9,000 0 0
to ditto for the [Navy's] weekly money " on account of 400,000l. per an. from Lady day, 1686 " 4,000 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [for two weeks on the Ordnance Office] ordinary 2,000 0 0
to ditto for the sluices at Hull 1,302 0 0
to ditto for stores and storehouses. 2,000 0 0
to ditto for ships' carriages 1,000 0 0
Out of any unappropriated moneys in the Exchequer.
to the Paymaster of the Forces 30,001 2 9
to the Treasurer of Christ's Hospital 370 10 0
to Sir William Killigrew 250 0 0
(Same, dated same, to said Earl of Ranelagh to pay, out of the money appointed as above, 3,000l. to Monsieur Isaac; and 1,000l. to Henry Powle, Speaker of the present Convention.)
Jan. 23. Henry Guy to the Commissioners of Excise and Hearthmoney to pay 1,552l. 8s. 10d. to the Queen Dowager to complete last Christmas quarter; and 2,000l. in further part of the [same] quarter to the Prince and Princess of Denmark. Disposition Book VII, p. 40.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to issue their order that all patent waiters shall from Christmas last allow to their properly approved deputies a certain for fixed] allowance of 20l. per an., which, together with the bill money at the waterside, will be but a reasonable maintenance for persons employed in a trust of that nature and consequence: all by reason that whereas the deputed [deputy] landwaiters enjoy a salary of 80l. per an. from the King the deputy patent waiters have at present no other maintenance but a precarious fee called the bill money at the waterside, which renders them greatly dependent on the merchants' courtesy; although the trust they execute is equal with that of the deputed landwaiters. Out Letters (Customs) XI, pp. 193–4.
Jan. 24. Same to Edward, Lord Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, to pay to Roger Hewitt, gent., for the Duke of St. Albans the 314l. 15s. 0d. [sic for 313l. 15s. 0d.] which is directed supra, p. 2153, to be issued to you at the Receipt: same is to be in part of 750l. for last Christmas half year's allowance to said Duke. Money Book IX, p. 103.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to employ John Wood as collector of the port of Blakeney and Cley, a member of Yarmouth port loco Daniell Fenn, lately deceased. Out Letters (Customs) XI, pp. 192, 193.
Benj. Spense as a landwaiter in Hull port loco Geo. Patrickson, lately deceased.
John Swinhoe as waiter and searcher at Sharperton in Berwick port loco Phillip Butler, removed to Lancaster.
Henry Salthouse as tidesman at Yarmouth loco Robt. Watson, who relinquished same.
Charles Porter as surveyor, waiter and searche at Aldeburgh in Ipswich port loco William Brisban, dismissed.
Tho. Booth as waiter and searcher at Manningtree in Ipswich port loco Nicho. Wolveston, deceased.
John Finch as waiter and searcher at Wisbech loco John Heron, deceased.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Gustavus Adolphus Mell for the place of collector of Rochester port, void by the removal of Mr. Vernatty, a Papist: petitioner having been bred to business and formerly employed in the Customs. Reference Book V, p. 331.
Jan. 25. Money warrant for 370l. 10s. 0d. to the Treasurer of Christ's Hospital for one year to Christmas last on an annuity granted to the Mayor etc. of London for the better support of the children of that foundation. Money Book IX, p. 103.
Same for 250l. to Sir William Killegrew for half a year to Christmas last on his pension. Ibid, p. 104.
Henry Guy to Mr. Blathwayte, enclosing a warrant [missing] "which the Prince [of Orange] directed to be prepared and put into your hands" for [you to get] his Highness to sign it. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 466.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to take care that William East (appointed searcher of Ipswich port loco Thomas Goddard) be obliged to observe the same rules concerning his deputies as other patent officers do. Ibid.
Treasury letters patent constituting the abovesaid East as searcher of Ipswich. Out Letters (Customs) XI, p. 194.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Gilbert Taylor to be restored as weigher in Bristol port, in which he served several years and was only dismissed for not consenting to the repeal of the penal laws. Reference Book V, p. 331.
Same to same of the petition of Benj. Watkins for a landwaiter's place, Bristol port loco one Milward, deceased, petitioner having dealt in merchandise and kept Customs accounts. Ibid, p. 332.
Jan. 26. Indenture between the Treasury Lords (Sidney, Lord Godolphin, Sir John Ernie and Sir Stephen Fox) of the one part and the Honble. Peregrine Bertie, Sir Edmund Turner of the Inner Temple and Edward Cook, esq., of the other part, whereby said Lords [as Farmers of the fines of Alienations by patent dated 1686–7, Mar. 21] do constitute said Bertie, Turner and Cook to be their deputies in the Office of Alienations: during said Lords' pleasure and subject to their directions. Warrants not Relating to Money XII, pp. 384–5.
Jan. 29. Treasury letters patent constituting Mathew Appleyard as one of the customers of Hull port loco Christopher Bacon: with the salary of 39l. per an. Out Letters (Customs) XI, pp. 195–6.
Jan. 30. Treasury allowance of the salary bill of the Excise Office for last Christmas quarter. Money Book IX, pp. 105–6.
Prefixing: said bill in detail (total, 5,084l. 16s. 0d.: including Edward Noell and John Thompson as Registers to the Excise Commissioners; Tho. Aram as solicitor to same; Francis Guy as solicitor; John Haynes as clerk to Mr. Noell; Isaac Dafforne as Accountant General etc.).
Same of the Hearthmoney Office salary bill for last Christmas quarter (total, 570l.). Ibid, p. 109.
Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners, enclosing an order by William Henry, Prince of Orange, as follows. You are to see same executed forthwith in both London port and the outports. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 466.
Appending: said order, dated Jan. 29, to the Treasury Lords for immediate orders to be issued for an embargo on all ships going to France, viz. no trading ship or vessel whatsoever on any pretence whatsoever to be allowed or suffered to sail out of any port of England until they have given security that they will not go to any part of France: it having been represented to the Prince of Orange by Parliament "how dangerous and inconvenient it would be to this nation for any ships of this kingdom to go for France in this conjuncture whereby there may be a want of seamen for the public service"; wherefore the Prince was desired to put an immediate stop to their going thither.
Jan. 30. Henry Guy to Sir Dudley North to forthwith call the Customs Commissioners together to give the necessary directions as to the above embargo. Out Letters (General) XI, p. 467.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to take care that Mathew Appleyard subscribe the rules concerning patent officers' deputies before being admitted as one of the customers of Hull port. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt for an account of what is due to the officers of the Tally Court for fees on tallies of pro on the loans from the citizens of London. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh [Paymaster of the Forces]. The sum of 18,841l 1s. 0d. is this day directed to be issued to you to clear part of the Forces according to the list you presented to the Prince of Orange. Before any part of this money be issued to the Agents of the Troops or Companies they are to give you an account of what is due from said Troops or Companies for clothes and quarters, with the names of the tradesmen to whom same is due; and you are to see that such are satisfied before the Agents receive the rest of the money. You are also to take all care that the several quarters be discharged. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Tho. Frewin, late deputy to Richard Whittle, deceased, Apothecary General to the Forces; petitioner praying a commission for said place. Ibid, p. 468.
Same to same to report on the petition [missing] of Eliz. and Ann Whittle, executrixes of the above Richard Whittle, praying payment of 677l. 13s. 6d. due to him for medicines and necessaries furnished for the Forces and for wages to him and two mates. Ibid.
Same to same, enclosing the petition [missing] of Grace Davies, widow, praying for the place of matron of Chelsea Hospital. You are to consider her "when the women of the said hospital are to be settled." Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Auditors of Imprests and to the Agents for bringing in Arrears of Taxes of the petition of Richard Kent [Customs Cashier], shewing that from 1685, June 24, he has received the money collected on the new impositions on silks and linen, wine and vinegar, tobacco and sugar and paid the same weekly into the Exchequer; being obliged to keep clerks and tellers more than formerly for the receipts thereof in London port, to keep distinct accounts with every collector of the outports, to get their bills accepted and paid and to make separate accounts of each duty for the auditors annually: therefore prays an annual allowance [for all this extra work]. Reference Book V, p. 332.
Jan. 30. Treasury reference to the Auditor of the Receipt of the petition of Ezekiell Wright, Nath. Wright, Benj. King and Geo. Vincent, "ordinary messengers attending the Lords of the Treasury and officers of the Exchequer," praying payment of the arrears due to them for their services in sundry errands and messuages, so that they may be enabled to continue their service. Reference Book V, p. 332.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Robt. Porten, mariner, for the place of surveyor of the Navigation Act loco Mr. Marshall, who is about changing that employ; petitioner having served the late King in several wars and expeditions as commander of ships. Ibid, p. 333.
Same to same of the petition of Edwd. Lane, Charles Robertson and Geo. Lloyd, praying to be restored to their employ, from which they were dismissed for not subscribing to the repealing of the penal laws: the Treasury Lords having directed such officers to be restored and there being now vacant two landwaiters' and one deputy searcher's places, the persons in them "being unqualified by law, having not received the Sacrament and taken the oaths and Test" for which the petitioners have brought informations against them. Ibid.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows: Disposition Book VII, p. 42.
l. s. d. l. s. d.
Out of loans made by the citizens of London.
to the Treasurer of the Navy [on the Navy's] weekly money 3,000 0 0
to ditto for sick and wounded men 621 0 0
to ditto for the Commissioners of the Victualling; the third payment on their arrears 5,000 0 0
to ditto for the current [Victualling] service 4,000 0 0
12,621 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [for one week on the Ordnance Office] ordinary 1,000 0 0
to ditto for stores and storehouses 1,500 0 0
2,500 0 0
to the Earl of Ranelagh for a week's subsistence for the Forces 9,663 18 4
to ditto to clear part of the Forces to Nov. 1 18,841 1 0
28,504 19 4
Out of any other unappropriated money in the Exchequer.
to Lady Marischal 150 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber for Mr. Randue 166 0 0
to Visct. Preston for the Great Wardrobe for hire of furniture at St. James's and hire of lodgings 196 0 0
to the Paymaster of the Works 828 8 6
to Mr. Duncombe for interest 784 8 8
to Mr. Kent for interest 473 8 3