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Oct. 18.
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William Lowndes to the Navy Commissioners for a state of the
whole debt of the Navy at Michaelmas last, showing what was due
at 5 Nov. 1688, and what is incurred under Wm. III. and what
under the present Queen. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 263b.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. The Commissioners for
Trade and Plantations have under consideration an Act of Assembly
of Jamaica for transferring the seat of trade from Port Royal to
Kingston Harbour. Please report your opinion thereon so far as
relates to the revenue of Customs, Ibid.
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Oct. 19.
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Warrant dormant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Receiver General
of the Duties on Houses and on Marriages to pay the salary of 80l.
per an. to William Byles as surveyor and inspector of said Duties
in Co. Surrey.
to the like for Cos. Southampton to pay Samuel Howard 80l. per
an. from Michaelmas 1703 as same.
to the like for Co. Yorks to pay 80l. per an. salary to Jonathan
Durden as same ; from same date.
to the like for Co. Leicester to pay 70l. per an. to John Abney as
a same : from same date.
to the like for Co. Notts to pay 70l. per an. to William Chamberlain
as a same : from 1703 Lady day.
to the like for London to pay 50l. per an. to Michael Arnold as
a same : from same date.
to the like for Co. Essex to pay 80l. per an. to Robert Winniatt
as a same : from same date.
to the like for Co. Essex to pay 80l. per an. to Thomas Orbell as
a same : from same date. Money Book XVI, pp. 220, 225.
Warrant by same to the Prizes Commissioners to direct their
Receiver General to pay into the Exchequer for the public service
6010l. of the Queen's share of prizes. Ibid, p. 439.
Money warrant for 101l. 0s. 5d. to Richard Southby for an overpayment
on his account to 1702 Sept. 29 as Sheriff of Co. Berks,
arising by payments to Humfry Berkely and others for apprehending
John Perryman, John Gray and William Dibley, robbers on the
highway. (Money order dated Nov. 10 hereon). (Letter of direction
dated Oct. 22 hereon). Ibid., p. 439. Order Book VI, p. 59. Disposition
Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 280l. to Sir William Withers and Sir James Bateman
for same as sheriffs for London and Middlesex for same year : arising
by like payments to John Connell and others for apprehending John
Wiltshire, James Niblett and Richard Bickerton, robbers on the
highway and to Anthony St. Leger and others for apprehending
Alexander Reynolds, Martha Elton, William Gosling and James
Summers, counterfeiters. (Money order dated Nov. 16 hereon).
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p.
440. Order Book VI, p. 60. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Letter of direction for 15,390l. 12s. 2d. to the Treasurer of the
Navy : for services as follows :
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s.
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d.
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out of the Malt Surplus anno 1702.
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for imprests and bills of exchange, and is to
be borne on the Navy Account as part of
the proportion allotted for Wear and Tear
anno 1702
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10000
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0
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0
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out of Prize money in the Exchequer.
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for the Victualling Commissioners : and is to
supply the like sum paid by them to the
Receiver General of Prizes for the Queen's
moiety of the value of the provisions
distributed to the Fleet out of the 3 prize
ships taken by the Orford under Capt. Norris
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2290
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2
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out of loans on the Subsidies now in the
Exchequer.
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more for Victualling towards answering bills
of exchange, Short Allowance [Money],
Necessary Money and other contingencies
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3100
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0
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15390
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12
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2
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The said two sums for the Victualling are to be placed as part
of the proportion to that [Victualling] head for the year 1703. Disposition
Book XVI, p. 275.
Same for 3989l. 8s. 10d. to John How, Paymaster of Guards and
Garrisons, out of loans on the sixth 4s. Aid, to be applied as follows :
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s.
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in further part of 87,125l. 10s. 0d. towards the
charge of 10,000 soldiers for sea service
anno 1703
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for subsistence to Lord Lucas's Regiment of
Foot from Oct. 25 to Nov. 23
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790
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6
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for clearings to the said Regiment from June
25 to Aug. 24
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683
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for offreckonings of the 5 Regiments of Foot
in the West Indies for the same time and is
for the clothiers
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1736
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In further part of 5,000l. appropriated for the
support of the Invalids.
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for the 4 Companies of Invalids for their pay
from the 25th Sept. to the 24th Dec. next
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778
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0
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3989
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10
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Ibid.
William Lowndes to the said John How to apply as follows the
sum of 29,335l. 9s. 8d. out of money which you will receive at the
Exchequer on tallies in your name registered first in course on the
Subsidies of this year or out of moneys which you have or shall
procure to be advanced on said tallies at 4 per cent. interest : viz.
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in further part of 264,874l. 10s. 0d. for maintenance
of Guards, Garrisons, &c. anno 1703.
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for subsistence to the Troops and Regiments
in England for 30 days from Oct. 25 inst.
to Nov. 23 next
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0
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for the pay of the Comptrollers of the Army,
their Secretary and incidents to Michaelmas
1703
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828
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9
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for the pensioners upon the establishment for
same time
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172
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8
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for clearings to the Troops and Regiments and
for the pay of the several Garrisons to 1703
Aug. 24
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15819
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29335
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Ibid., p. 276.
Letter of direction for 3170l. 11s. 11d. to Mr. Nicholas for a quarter
to Sept. 29 last on the several pensions and bounties payable by him.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 276.
William Lowndes to the Auditors of Imprests enclosing the account
[missing] of Samuel Atkinson and Nicholas Roope of moneys received
for transporting the Forces from England on the late Expeditions to
Spain and the West Indies between 15 April 1702 and 6 Sept. 1703.
Please draw the state thereof for declaration. Out Letters (General)
XVII, p. 263b.
Treasury reference to Mr. Burton (Receiver of the rents &c. of
the Hospital of the Savoy) of the petition of John Needham, late
Register of said Hospital, shewing that 523l. 3s. 4d. remains due to
the chaplains and other officers of the Hospital for 2 years' salaries
to 1702 Lady day, and praying authority to apply thereto the sum
of 166l. 13s. 0d. remaining in his hands of the rents of the said
Hospital. Reference Book VIII, p. 71.
Same to the Commissioners of Excise of the petition of John
Jennings, late Collector of Excise, for stay of process against him on
the 86l. 2s. 8d. balance of his account. Ibid.
Same to the Salt Commissioners of the petition of Lancelott
Cramlington, surety for Matthias Partis, praying leave to compound
said Partis's debt at 6s. 8d. in the . Ibid., p. 72.
Treasury commission to Samuel Howard as Surveyor of the
Duties on Marriages and on Houses loco Walter Warlow removed to
another station.
John Abney as a same loco Charles French similarly removed.
Jonathan Durden as a same loco Ralph Yong superseded. Warrants
not Relating to Money XVII, p. 466.
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Oct. 21.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin for payment of the salary bill
of the Customs, London port for 1703 Michaelmas quarter : total
6380l. 3s. 7d.
The like for the Outports : total 9157l. 16s. 3d. being 7952l. 11s. 3d.
established salaries and 1205l. 5s. 0d. additional salaries. Money
Book XVI, pp. 440, 441.
Allowance by same of the salary bill and incidents bill of the
Hackney Coaches Office for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter : totals, respectively
207l. 10s. 0d. and 100l. 11s. 1d. Ibid., p. 444.
Warrant by same to the Customs Commissioners to employ
Samuell Brook as a coast-waiter London port loco Francis Prade
preferred. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 292.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition
of the landsurveyors of London port shewing that their salaries
were established when the Customs were not one third of what they
are now and that their predecessors in the time of the farm [of the
Customs] had an establishment of 200l. per an. and made benefit
by the perquisites and customary fees which petitioners are deprived
of and they are further forced to pay fines to be excused from ward
and parish offices as also 5s. in the taxes : therefore praying
relief. Reference Book VIII, p. 72.
Order by Treasurer Godolphin to the Comptrollers of Army
Accounts to observe (a) infra.
Prefixing : (a) signification dated Oct. 19 by Secretary Nottingham
of the Queen's pleasure that the Colonels who go to Portugal be
permitted as formerly to direct the present clothing of their Regiments
without the inspection of the said Comptrollers so "that this
service may be performed with greater expedition." Warrants not
Relating to Money XVIII, p. 96.
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Oct. 22
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Money warrant for 50l. to the trustees for the poor ministers in
the Isle of Man : for half a year to Sept. 29 last on their pension.
Money Book XVI, p. 443. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 462l. 10s. 0d. each to the Earl of Nottingham and Sir
Charles Hedges for last Sept. 29 quarter on their allowance or salary
of 1850l. per an. each as Secretaries of State : and the like for 50l.
each for half a year to Sept. 29 on their patent fee of 100l. per an.
each as same. (Money orders for 462l. 10s. 0d. each dated Oct. 25
hereon.) (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 for 512l. 10s. 0d. each).
Money Book XVI, pp. 443, 459. Order Book VI, p. 53. Disposition
Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 250l. to William Borret "who is employed in soliciting
lawsuits and other prosecutions for his Majesty's service" : for
half a year to same date on his allowance in lieu of all termly and other
fees and for his incident expenses. (Money order dated Oct. 25
hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book
XVI, p. 443. Order Book VI, p. 54. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 2000l. to the Commissioners of Trade (the "Commissioners
for Promoting the Trade of this Kingdom") for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter.
(Money order dated Oct. 25 hereon). (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 445. Order Book VI, p. 51.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 290l. 15s. 0d. to William Popple senr., Secretary to said
Commissioners, for same quarter for himself and clerks. (Money
order dated Oct. 25 hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 445. Order Book VI, p. 51.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 485l. to John, Duke of Buckingham for same quarter
on his allowance of 4l. a day in lieu of diet and on his fee of 20s. a
day as Lord Privy Seal. (Money order dated Oct. 27 hereon).
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p.
445. Order Book VI, p. 54. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 25l. 1s. 10d. each to the Sergeants at arms as follows
for same quarter on their fee of 3s. a day and board-wages of 2s. 6d.
a day : viz. Joseph Lawson, Thomas Turst, Thomas Charnock,
Edmund Williamson, Reginald Ryley, Samuell Powell, John Templar,
Benjamin Gregg, Daniell Gardiner, Matthew Hulton. (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 446.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Money warrant for 85l. to Benjamin Bennett, Lieut. Governor
and Commander in Chief of the Bermuda or Summer Islands in
America, for 1703, Sept. 29 quarter on his several allowances of 240l.
per ann. as Lieut. Governor and 100l. per an. in lieu of gifts from
the Assemblies. (Money order dated Oct. 27 hereon). (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 446. Order
Book VI, p. 56. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 25l. to Sir Charles Cotterell for same quarter on his
annuity in lieu of bills as Master of the Ceremonies. (Money order
dated Oct. 27 hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon
as part of 130l. 8s. 4d.). Money Book XVI, p. 446. Order Book VI,
p. 53. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 375l. to the Earl of Pembroke for same quarter as Lord
President on his allowance of 1000l. per an. in lieu of diet and 500l.
per an. as royal bounty. (Money order dated Oct. 27 hereon).
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI,
p. 447. Order Book VI, p. 53. Disposition Book XVI, p. 178.
Same for 1500l. to William Smith, Paymaster of the Band of
Gentlemen Pensioners, for same quarter's wages and board wages
of said Band. (Money order dated Oct. 27 hereon). (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 447. Order
Book VI, p. 53. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 285l. 2s. 6d. to Gilbert, bishop of Sarum, Chancellor of
the Order of the Garter, for half a year to 1703 Sept. 29 on the annuity
for the support of said Order. (The letter of direction states the payment
to be for the Poor Knights of Windsor). (Money order dated
Oct. 30 hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 447. Order Book VI, p. 58. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 279.
Same for 150l. to Peregrine Bertie for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter's
allowance as Vice Chamberlain of the Household. (Money order
dated Oct. 27 hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon).
Money Book XVI, p. 447. Order Book VI, p. 56. Disposition Book
XVI, p. 278.
Same for 18l. 5s. 0d. to Thomas Silver for half a year to 1703
Sept. 29 on his fee of 2s. a day as Master Gunner of England. (Letter
of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 448.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 250l. to the Earl of Abingdon for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter
on his salary as Constable of the Tower of London. (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 448.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 141l. 5s. 11d. to the Officers of the Ordnance, detailed,
for same quarter on their several fees. (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 448. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 278.
Same for 97l. 18s. 4d. to Malachy Thurston for half a year to 1703
Sept. 29 on his fees of 20 marks per an. and 13s. a day as Knight
Harbinger. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 449. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 25l. to Richard Le Bass for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter on his
salary as Marshal of the Ceremonies. (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon as part of 130l. 8s. 4d.). Money Book XVI, p. 449.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278
Same for 33l. 6s. 8d. each to Edward Harley and Brook Bridges
for same quarter's salaries as Auditors of Imprests. (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 450.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 40l. 13s. 4d. to Sir Edward Northey for half a year to
Sept. 29 last as Attorney General.
35l. to Sir Simon Harcourt for same time as Solicitor General.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p.
450. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 10l. to Robert Bertie for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter on his
pension during the life of Mary Cock. (The letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon is for 20l.). Money Book XVI, p. 451. Disposition
Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 125l. to Thomas Lane for same quarter on his pension.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p.
451. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 75l. to Dr. John Wallis and William Blencowe for 3
quarters to 1703 Sept. 29 on their allowance for deciphering. (Money
order dated Oct. 29 hereon). (The letter of direction dated Oct. 22
is to the executors of Dr. Wallis). Money Book XVI, p. 452. Order
Book VI, p. 56. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 122l. 5s. 0d. to the officers of Waltham Forest detailed,
for same quarter on their fees and allowances (including 1 years
to same date on a fee of 36l. 10s. 0d. per an. hitherto paid by the
Treasurer of the Chamber to the 3 foresters as Masters of the several
Walks in said Forest : which fee is no longer to be continued on
the Establishment of the Chamber but is to be paid at the Receipt
with the rest of the officers of the said forest). (Money order dated
Nov. 8 hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 454. Order Book VI, p. 62. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 278.
Same for 125l. to James Gastigny for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter on
his annuity. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 455. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Money warrant for 20l. to John Taylor for half a year's salary to
Sept. 1 last as keeper of her Majesty's water engine at Windsor.
(Money order dated Nov. 6 hereon). (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 455. Order Book VI, p. 55.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 75l. to Henry Lowman and Mary his wife for 1703 Sept.
29 quarter as Housekeeper and Wardrobe keeper at Kensington
Palace. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book
XVI, p. 453. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 150l. to Sir Francis Windham for same quarter on his
pension. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book
XVI, p. 453. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 50l. to Henry Baker for same quarter's allowance as
Solicitor for the Treasury. (Money order dated Oct. 29 hereon).
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI,
p. 453. Order Book VI, p. 54. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 250l. to Isabella, Duchess of Grafton and 500l. to Charles,
Duke of Grafton for same quarter on their respective annuities.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI,
p. 453. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 62l. 10s. 0d. each to Sir John Nicholas, William Blathwayt,
John Povey and Edward Southwell for same quarter's salaries
as clerks of the Privy Council. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 456. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 50l. to Sir David Mitchell for same quarter's allowance
in lieu of perquisites as Gentleman Usher Black Rod. (Money
order dated Nov. 4 hereon). (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 456. Order Book VI, p. 55.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 9l. 2s. 6d. to Robert Ford for same quarter on his several
fees as Keeper of her Majesty's gardens at Newmarket. (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 456.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 40l. to John Tucker Esq. for same quarter's salary as
Keeper of the Paper Office. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 456. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 45l. 12s. 6d. to Richard Colinge and John Cocks for half
a year to 1703 Sept. 29 on their fees or salaries of 2s. 6d. a day
each as Keepers of the Council Chamber. (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 457. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 278.
Same for 25l. to the heirs of Nicholas Yates for 1703 Sept. 29
quarter on their pension : but 5l. hereof is to be issued to Ann Tonks
pursuant to a decree in Chancery dated 1699 Oct. 24. (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 457.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 25l. to John Rogers and Anne his wife for same quarter
on their annuity. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 458. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 50l. to Thomas Whitgrave for same quarter on his pension.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p.
458. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 1000l. to the Duchess of Buccleuch for same quarter
on her annuity. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 458. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 50l. to Sir Charles Cottrell for same quarter on his fee
or salary as Master of the Ceremonies. (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon as part of 130l. 8s. 4d.). Money Book XVI, p. 459.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 100l. to Rachell and Frances Wyndham, daughters of
Dame Anne Wyndham, for same quarter on their pension. (Letter
of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 459. Disposition
Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 104l. 6s. 5d. to the Officers of the Works detailed for
same quarter on their respective salaries. (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 460. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 278.
Same for 30l. 8s, 4d. to Charles Cottrell Esq. for same quarter on
his patent fee of 6s. 8d. a day as Assistant to the Master of the Ceremonies.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon as part of 130l.
8s. 4d.). Money Book XVI, p. 460. Disposition Book XVI, p. 368.
Same for 54l. 15s. 0d. to Lawrence, Earl of Rochester, for half a
year to 1703 Sept. 29 on his fee of 6s. a day as Keeper of the New
Park at Richmond. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon).
Money Book XVI, p. 461. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 343l. 2s. 6d. to Charles, Duke of St. Albans for 1703
Sept. 29 quarter on his fees and allowances as Master of the Hawks.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 461.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 20l. to Richard Hill for same quarter on his salary as
Latin Secretary. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money
Book XVI, p. 461. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 40l. to Charles Whitaker for one year to 1703 Sept. 29
on his salary as Foreign Opposer in the Exchequer Court. (Letter
of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 461.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 50l. to William, Duke of Devonshire for half a year to
same date on his salary as Chief Justice in Eyre Trent North. (Letter
of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 464.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Money warrant for 28l. 15s. 0d. to James Chase for 1703 Sept. 29
quarter on his patent fee or salary as Apothecary in Ordinary to her
Majesty's person. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Ibid.
XVII, p. 4. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 50l. to Thomas Walker, Housekeeper of Newmarket
Palace, for same quarter's salary. (Letter of direction dated Oct.
22 hereon). Money Book XVII, p. 6. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 278.
Letter of direction for 200l. to William Lowndes : out of seizures in
the Exchequer : for secret service. Disposition Book XVI, p. 276.
Same for 1220l. to Charles Fox : out of loans on the sixth 4s. Aid :
on account of Alliances and to be paid over to the General Officers
going to Portugal and is for 2 months' pay from Oct. 16 inst.
Ibid., p. 277.
Same for 12,300l. to Sir Benjamin Bathurst, Cofferer of the Household :
out of Civil List moneys : to be applied as follows viz.
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on account of the disbursements for entertaining
the King of Spain in his voyage for
Portugal (towards which 3000l. has been
already issued)
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2000
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for salaries, pensions and stipends for the
quarter ended at Michaelmas last
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10300
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12300
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Ibid.
Same for 10,788l. 1s. 10d. to Charles Fox for the service of the
40,000 men in the Low Countries : out of loans on this year's Land
Tax : and is to be applied as follows : viz.
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for one quarter's subsidy to the King of
Denmark, due at Michaelmas last, to wit
for the value of 37,500 Rix Dollars bank
money of Hamburg
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9300
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for same quarter's subsidy to the Elector of
Treves, being for the value of 15,625 guilders
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10788
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Ibid., p. 280.
Letter of direction for the following issues : out of Civil List
moneys :
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the Officers of the Ceremonies
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the Surveyor of Woods, Trent North
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Ibid., p. 278.
William Lowndes to Mr. Godolphin [Auditor for Wales] and Mr.
Travers [Surveyor General of Crown Lands] enclosing Lord Granville's
memorial touching moneys to be furnished on account of the
tin contracts. Please propound a method of payment for the
tin, and for receiving the tin in the Coinage Halls and advancing the
money to the poor tinners. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 264.
Same to the Governor, Deputy Governor and Major of Chelsea
Hospital. The Lord Treasurer desires you to send to Mr. Blathwayte
a list of the reduced Invalids who belonged to Chelsea Hospital
with the time when they were reduced. Ibid.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to employ Jo. Barker (formerly a tidesman London port) as waiter
and searcher at Padstow loco Edmond Reynell dismissed.
Richard Bathurst (for many years a landwaiter in Yarmouth
port) as surveyor of Colchester port loco Christopher Fawthrop
deceased.
Francis Prade (a coastwaiter, London port) as tidesurveyor
ibid loco Charles Tockfeild lately dismissed.
John Tucker (for many years an extraordinary watchman London
port) as a watchman ibid loco William Palmer deceased.
Thomas Hyde as a tidesman Harwich port loco Phillip Owen lately
deceased.
Charles Leighton as a tidesman in the Inferior List, London port
loco John Rutty preferred to the Superior List there.
William Bradshaw (who has been employed in the Customs for
several years) as waiter and searcher at Faversham loco Joshua
Hopkins deceased.
John Rutty (a tidesman in the Inferior List, London port) to be
removed to the Superior List loco Robert Guy lately dismissed.
William Plomley as a tidesman Bristol port loco Daniell Carter
lately dismissed for not being qualified according to law.
John Pearce (an extraordinary tidesman at Plymouth) as tidesman
in fee ibid loco Anthony Hill deceased. Out Letters (Customs)
XIV, pp. 293, 294, 295.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition
of Robert Jennings, one of the 5 undersearchers, London port, for
the Lord Treasurer's approbation of Francis Gawling as his deputy
loco Francis Beresford who has lately lost his senses by an apoplectic
fit. Reference Book VIII, p. 72.
Same to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts of the petition of
the Duke of Schonberg for payment of 712l. 4s. 11d. for his charges
in raising 9 Troops of Horse. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John
Massinger for some employment in the Customs. Ibid.
Same to the Salt Commissioners of the petition of Michaell Hall
shewing that by Treasury warrant of April 16 last he was admitted
to compound but not being able to raise 10/- in the by April 20
last the Commissioners allege they cannot receive the same : therefore
praying the like favour as one Partis lately had, the Attorney
General having given his opinion that the same may be compounded
for by the Act for granting several Duties on Low Wines &c. anno
12 & 13 Wm. III [c. 11]. Ibid., p. 73.
Subscription by Treasurer Godolphin for the execution of a Lord
Chamberlain's warrant dated Sept. 12 to the Master of the Great
Wardrobe for the delivery to the Closet Keeper of the Queen's Private
Chapel of Bibles &c., detailed, for the Private Chapels at Windsor
and St. James's ; to a total charge of 117l. 5s. 9d., as by estimate
certified by C[harles] Bland [Deputy to the Master of the Great
Wardrobe]. Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII, p. 96.
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Oct. 23.
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Money warrant for 150l. for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter's salaries to
the Agents for Taxes (William Clayton, Robert Barker and Richard
Shoreditch). (Money order dated Oct. 27 hereon). (Letter of
direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 449. Order
Book VI, p. 55. Disposition Book XVI, p. 27.
Same for 50l. to Dr. Richard Bentley for same quarter's fee or
salary as her Majesty's Library Keeper. (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 449. Disposition Book XVI,
p. 278.
Same for 250l. to Thomas Visct. Dupplin, assignee of George, late
Earl of Kinnoul, for same quarter's pension granted by Charles II
to said Earl and his heirs. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 for
payment of same out of the Four and a Half per cent. Duty). Money
Book XVI, p. 452. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 100l. to the Mayor &c. of Berwick on Tweed for one year
to 1702 Sept. 29 on the allowance for the repairing the bridge built
by Charles I over the Tweed. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 452. Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 50l. to Charles, Duke of Somerset, for 3 quarters to 1703
Sept. 29 on his annuity of 100 marks as Master of the Horse. (Letter
of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 455.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 20l. to the Corporation of Clifton Dartmouth Hardness
for half a year to same date on the perpetuity granted by Hy. VII.
(Letter of direction dated Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 455.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Same for 94l. 10s. 0d. to George, Duke of Northumberland for
189 days to Sept. 29 last on his fee of 10s. a day as Governor and
Captain of Windsor Castle. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVII, p. 6. Disposition Book XVI, p. 278.
Same for 750l. to Charles, Duke of Southampton, for 1703 Sept.
29 quarter on his annuity. (Letter of direction dated Oct. 22
hereon). Money Book XVII, p. 40. Disposition Book XVII, p. 279.
Same for 75l. to William Wekett for 1703 Sept. 29
quarter for attendance and disbursements for the Treasury Office
and 5l. to John Farra for carrying letters during same quarter.
(Money order dated Oct. 26 hereon). (Letter of direction dated
Oct. 22 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 441. Order Book VI, p. 51.
Disposition Book XVI, p. 279.
Order by Treasurer Godolphin to the Receipt for the payment
of 4 per cent. interest from date hereof on 20 orders for 1000l. each
on the Subsidies anno 1703 in the name of John How [as Paymaster
of Guards and Garrisons] dated 1702-3 Feb. 27 last and assigned to
James Taylor without interest. Order Book VI, p. 50.
William Lowndes to the Master of the Mint to send to the Commissioners
for Trade and Plantations an account of the coinage
from Xmas 1702 to Xmas 1703. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 265.
Same to the Excise Commissioners to similarly send to the abovesaid
Commissioners an account of the income of Excise for one
year ended at Xmas 1703. (The like to the Customs Commissioners
to send to the said Commissioners for Trade accounts of the
importation of wool from Ireland for one year to 1702 Xmas ; of
receipts and payments at the Custom House for one year to 1702
Michaelmas ; of exportations of the New East India Company for
two years to 1703 Michaelmas). Ibid.
Same to the Housekeeper of Whitehall [Palace]. Sir. It is represented
to the Lord Treasurer by Sir Christopher Wren that the scavage
of Whitehall has for some time been neglected and now lies very ill.
You are to cause the said work to be forthwith performed according
to the Act of Parliament of 1690 [2 Wm. and Mary Sess. 2 c. 8, for
paving and cleansing the streets of London and Westminster] which
makes the doing thereof incumbent on the Housekeeper. The Lord
Treasurer will afterwards consider whether any or what allowance
is reasonable to be made in this respect. Ibid.
Same to Dr. Davenant for an account of all East India goods
that have been shipped for Ireland or the Plantations in each year
from 1696 Sept. 29 to 1703 Sept. 29. Ibid., p. 266.
Same to Auditor Harley enclosing the account of Mr. Borrett
(the Solicitor for the affairs of the Treasury) of moneys expended
by him in the prosecution of law suits on her Majesty's behalf from
the 15 Oct. 1703 [sic for 29 Sept. 1702 to 15 Oct. 1703]. Please
prepare same for declaration. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to send to the Comptrollers
of the Army Accounts a statement of all moneys issued at the Exchequer
since June 25 last to the respective Paymasters of the
Army [the Paymaster of Guards and Garrisons, and the Paymaster
of the Forces Abroad] ; and hereafter from time to time to send [to
the said Comptrollers] an account of what shall be issued to the said
Paymasters. Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition
of William Osborne of Sussex shewing that he was prosecuted for
buying a parcel of brandy, which he did through ignorance, being
drawn in by one John Norton who took out a licence for compounding
for 40l. both for petitioner and himself, and petitioner being ignorant
thereof took out a similar licence for 20l. for himself : therefore
praying repayment of said 20l. Reference Book VIII, p. 74.
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Oct. 25
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Royal sign manual to Mr. Howe, Paymaster of Guards, Garrisons
and Land Forces in England, to pay 70l. 5s. 4d. to Sir Charles Hara
for his pay as Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Fuziliers and Captain
of a Company in the same Regiment from 1702 Dec. 25 to Feb. 24
following "which we are pleased to allow him notwithstanding he
was suspended and respited upon the muster taken of the said
Regiment for that time, he having been cleared at a Court Martial
from the charge that was brought against him and [which] occasioned
his said suspension." Queen's Warrant Book XXII, p. 148.
Royal sign manual to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay said Sir Charles
Hara 69l. 2s. 8d. for his pay as above from 1702 Oct. 25 to Dec. 24
on the like allowance as above. Ibid.
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Oct. 26.
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Treasury allowance of William Thorrowkettle's bill of 16l. 3s. 4d.
as Messenger of the Chamber for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter's attendance
on the Lord Treasurer.
Warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay said Thorrowkettle a like
sum for same quarter as messenger attending the Customs. Money
Book XVI, p. 451.
Letter of direction for 454l. 4s. 0d. to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster
of the Works : out of Civil List moneys : to be applied as follows :
viz.
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to be paid to John Tinkell, carpenter, for
480 rod of paling done by him at Hampton
Court in paling her Majesty's meadows
there [to divide them] from the bargeway,
being at the rate of 15s. per rod
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360
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to Michael Studholme, Surveyor of the Queen's
Private Roads, for so much paid by him to
John Wiltsheare for repairs of Laycock
Bridge by the Queen's command
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94
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4
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0
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454
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4
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0
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Disposition Book XVI, pp. 280, 281.
Same for 5319l. 6s. 8d. to Visct. Fitz-Hardinge, Treasurer of the
Chamber : out of Civil List moneys : to be applied as follows :
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s.
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d.
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for 1703 Sept. 29 quarter on the established
allowances [in his Office]
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5028
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2
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0
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for the Master of the Barges and 48 watermen
in full of their bills for 1 years from 1702
March 30 to 1703 June 24 according to a
Lord Chamberlain's warrant of July 17
last
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157
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10
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0
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to Ann Wynyard alias Incledon, Housekeeper
of Westminster [Palace] for 1702-3 March
8 to 1703 Sept. 28 on her allowance of
6s. 8d. a day
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68
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6
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8
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to John Cocks and Richard Colinge for
necessaries for the Council Chamber for a
year ended 1703 June 24
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65
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8
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0
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5319
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6
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8
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Ibid., p. 282.
William Lowndes to the Customs Commissioners for a certificate
of what is owing to the Crown by John Lofting and Jeremiah Basse,
late of London merchants. (The like letter to the Excise Commissioners.)
Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 266.
Same to Secretary Hedges. The Lord Treasurer has read Lord
Mohun's memorial enclosed [missing] desiring that Mr. Cooper,
one of the Queen's Counsel, may be of counsel for him in the cause
between the Attorney General and said Lord relating to the attainder
of the late Earl of Macclesfield. My Lord Treasurer has no objection
to authority being given to said Mr. Cooper. Ibid., p. 267.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to employ John Knackston (late waiter and searcher at Wells
Burnham) as collector, waiter and searcher at Aldeburgh and to
act as deputy to the Customer and Searcher of Yarmouth for
their fee or for 20l. per an. from each of them : loco Thomas Wall
deceased.
John Chamberlain as a weighing porter London port loco Thomas
Brown who is grown into years and willing to surrender. Out Letters
(Customs) XIV, pp. 295, 296.
Treasury reference to the Warden &c. of the Mint of the petition
of Henry Harris for payment for several seals made for her Majesty's
service in 1702 and 1703. Reference Book VIII, p. 72.
Same to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of Thomas Seyliard,
late Receiver General of Taxes for county Cambridge, praying for
401l. 13s. 4d. overpaid on his account of Marriage Duties to be
transferred to his account of House Duties. Ibid., p. 73.
Same to same of the petition of Henry Whitebread, same for co.
Beds., for allowance of 364l. for his extraordinary charges in his
receipt. Ibid.
Same to the Postmasters General of the petition of Richard Ward
shewing that in 1689 he became surety for Thomas Rowney, late
Deputy Postmaster at Birmingham, and is prosecuted for same :
therefore praying relief as he has a great family and is in a very
distressed condition. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Sarah Baldwin widow shewing
that her husband likewise became surety for said Rowney but died
very poor, and she is scarce able to maintain her children. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Vanburgh, Deputy Comptroller of the Treasurer of
the Chamber's Office, of the petition of the Queen's watermen
shewing that 157l. 10s. 0d. is due to them on their bills for service
done from Lady day 1702 to Midsummer 1703. Ibid., p. 75.
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Oct. 26 &
27.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Queen's Remembrancer
for stay of process against Phillip Ryley on his account for 1150l.
imprested to him.
likewise against Elizabeth Brawn as executrix of Thomas Brawn
on his accounts as late Receiver General of Taxes for co. Somerset.
Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII, p. 97.
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Oct. 26.
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Entry of a Treasury caveat in behalf of the Earl of Berkeley
against any grant of the estate of a murderer within Berkeley
Hundred co. Gloucester where the estates of all felons &c. are vested
in said Earl. Caveat Book p. 57.
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Oct. 26.
Whitehall.
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William Blathwayt to William Lowndes. In accordance with
the Lord Treasurer's directions as in your letter of May 1 supra
p. 254. I herewith transmit to you half yearly states of [such of]
the Plantation accounts that are since come to my hands, which
you will please lay before his Lordship.
Appending : Virginia. (1) a state of the accompt of the revenue of
Quit Rents in Virginia for the year 1702.
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s.
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d.
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Charge.
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balance of last accompt
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6288
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16
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3
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Quit rents received
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1752
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3
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11
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Compositions for escheats
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34
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15
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9
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Total
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8075
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15
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11
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s.
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d.
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Discharge.
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salary to the Bishop of London's Commissary
for one year to 25 April 1702
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100
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reimbursed her Majesty's Ordnance for Arms
sent to Virginia
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3388
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3
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4
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allowances to Collectors and Receivers
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296
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1
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10
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3784
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5
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2
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Balance due to her Majesty
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4291
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10
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9
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8075
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15
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11
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(2) Virginia. State of the Impost upon servants, slaves and
liquors in Virginia for 2 Feb. 1702 to 24 June 1703.
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s.
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d.
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Charge.
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balance of last accompt
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1291
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3
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1
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Impost on servants and slaves from 28 Feb.
1702 to 24 June 1703
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551
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16
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6
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Impost on liquors from 24 Oct. 1702 to 24
June 1703
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653
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7
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9
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2496
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7
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5
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s.
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d.
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Discharge.
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paid several warrants of the General Assembly
from 29 Aug. 1702 to 10 Feb. 1702-3
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1380
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10
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1
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paid ditto from 10 April [1703] to 11 June
1703
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838
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13
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2
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2219
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3
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4
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Balance
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277
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4
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1
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2496
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7
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5
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(3) Virginia. State of the accompt of the revenues of 2s. per hogshead,
Port Duties and Head Money from 25 Oct. 1702 to 25 April 1703.
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s.
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d.
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Charge.
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balance of last accompt
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2237
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17
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7
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Duty of 2s. per hogshead, Port Duties and
Head Money, from 25 Oct. 1702 to 25 April
1703
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784
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8
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0
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rights upon surveys for taking up lands
within said time
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101
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5
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0
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3123
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10
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7
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s.
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d.
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Discharge.
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half a year's salary to the Governor due 25
April 1703
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1000
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allowance for the rent of a house for same
time
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57
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allowance to the Councillors for same time
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175
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other salaries for same time
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289
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7
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0
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paid to several Ministers who attended one
General Court within said time
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10
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0
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0
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several contingent disbursements with said
time
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98
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15
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0
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paid to several messengers to New York &c.
within said time
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117
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8
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0
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1765
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10
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0
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Balance due to her Majesty
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1358
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0
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7
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3123
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10
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7
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(4) New York. Accompt of her Majesty's Revenues in the Province
of New York from 10 June to 25 Dec. 1702.
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s.
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d.
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Charge.
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Duties on dry goods imported
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261
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9
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10
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Duties on Indian goods
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15
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18
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7
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Additional Duties
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233
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3
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8
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Excise on Wine
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240
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9
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10
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Duties on rumm
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426
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8
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0
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Customs on goods exported
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181
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9
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4
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Customs on goods carried up Hudson's River
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10
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4
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0
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Quit rents received
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42
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0
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0
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1411
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3
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5
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Balance due to the Collector
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175
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3
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11
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1586
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7
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5
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s.
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d.
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Discharge.
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several warrants from the Government, paid
from 10 to 24 June 1702
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99
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10
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0
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ditto paid from 24 June to 29 Sept. 1702
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843
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13
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4
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ditto paid from 29 Sept. to 25 Dec. 1702
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643
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4
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0
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1586
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7
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5
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Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) II, pp. 131-3.
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Oct. 27.
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Letter of direction for 500l. to William Lowndes : out of Civil
List moneys : for secret service. Disposition Book XVI, p. 280.
Same for 5025l. to John Howe, Paymaster of the Guards and
Garrisons : out of loans on the sixth 4s. Aid : to be applied as
follows :
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in further part of 87,125l. 10s. 0d. towards the charge of
10,000 soldiers for sea service anno 1703.
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for subsistence to the 5 Regiments lately arrived
from the West Indies
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5000
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in further part of 5000l. for Invalids in this present year.
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to be paid to Peter Shackerly, Governor of Chester, as
royal bounty for 25 men reduced out of the
Company of Invalids there
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25
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5025
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Ibid., p. 281.
William Lowndes to the Navy Commissioners to send to the
Prizes Commissioners [a statement of] the number of men borne on
the last muster taken before the action at Vigo of those ships
engaged therein and the number of the Officers established to
each Rate. (Same to the Secretary of the Admiralty for a list of
said ships.) Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 267.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests to report on the enclosed
memorial [missing] of the Deputy Paymaster of the Works for
allowance of several sums paid by him for the service of the Works.
Ibid., p. 272.
Treasury reference to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of
Sir Edward Dering praying payment of a considerable sum due to
him for stores delivered for the Navy. Reference Book VIII, p. 73.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Queen's Remembrancer
to deliver up the bonds of Guy Palmes, late one of the four Tellers
of the Receipt, he having answered and paid all his moneys except
465l. 13s. 6d. claimed by one Allen for annuities, which sum Palmes
is willing to deposit. Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII, p. 98.
List of accompts presented by Mr. Blathwayt to the Commissioners
of Public Accompts pursuant to their precept dated 3 April 1703
requiring quarterly accompts of the Revenues in the Plantations
to be exhibited to them see supra pp. 434-5.
(1) accompt of her Majesty's Revenues in New York from 25
March to 29 June 1702.
(2) ditto ibid. from 10 June to 24 June 1702.
(3) ditto ibid. from 25 June 1702 to 29 Sept. following.
(4) accompt of her Majesty's Revenue of Quit Rents in Virginia
for the year 1702.
(5) accompt of her Majesty's Revenue of 2s. per hogshead &c. in
Virginia from 25 Oct. 1702 to 25 April 1703.
(6) accompt of Impost on servants, slaves and upon liquors in
Virginia from 24 Oct. 1702 to 9 April 1703. Out Letters (Plantations
Auditor) II, 135.
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Oct. 28.
Whitehall.
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William Blathwayt [as Auditor of the Plantations] to the Auditor
of the Receipt. In pursuance of my Lord Treasurer's directions
calling upon me for an accompt of the Four and a Half per cent. Duty
in Barbados and the Leeward Islands I desire [from you] an
accompt of all moneys brought into the Exchequer since 24 May
from the said Duty ; and when and to what issued.
(The like letter to the Receiver General and Cashier of Customs for
an account of the moneys come to your hands for the above said
Duty and what you have already paid into the Exchequer [thereon]
since that time).
(The like letter to the Comptroller of the Customs for an account
of the produce of said Duty from Xmas 1702 or of so much as has
been remitted to the Customs [Cashier] in England since that time
and what is yet indisposed of). Out Letters (Plantations Auditor)
II, p. 134.
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Oct. 29.
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Money warrant for 300l. to William Borrett as imprest for Crown
law suits. (Money order dated Oct. 25 hereon.) (Letter of direction
dated Nov. 2 hereon). Money Book XVI, p. 457. Order Book VI,
p. 54. Disposition Book XVI, p. 286.
William Lowndes to Mr. Borret enclosing the Attorney General's
report [missing] touching an intestate's estate. You are to procure
letters of administration on behalf of the Crown.
Please attend the Lord Treasurer next Monday concerning the
Crown's title to the house wherein Sir Charles Hedges lives. Out
Letters (General) XVII, p. 267.
Same to Mr. Blathwayte for a certificate how many horses are to
be bought in Portugal for Officers and soldiers respectively. Ibid.
Same to Sir Christopher Wrenn. The trustees for the Cotton
Library have made application to the Lord Treasurer to have same
enlarged and made more convenient. Please view and report thereon
to my Lord. Ibid., p. 268.
Same to same for a certificate of what is due to Seignior Verrio for
painting at Windsor. Ibid., p. 269.
Same to same to put in hand with all speed (and in accordance
with your estimate) the work to be done at the Convocation or Record
Room at Westminster in order to make it fit to preserve the records
already reposited there as also those now directed to be received
from the Custos Brevium of the Common Pleas. Ibid., p. 270.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to present Sherwood Bainbrig
as tidesurveyor at Liverpool loco Mr. Bowen deceased. Ibid., p. 269.
Same to Mr. Blathwayt [as Auditor of the Plantations]. The
Lord Treasurer has read your several states of the accounts of the
revenues in the Plantations. You are to prepare same for declaration
and to certify my Lord of any Receivers who neglect to pass their
accounts to a quietus. Ibid., p. 271. Out Letters (Plantations
Auditor) II, p. 145.
William Lowndes to the Attorney and Solicitor General to report
on the enclosed report [missing] of the Salt Commissioners on the
petition of Thomas Clinton who received the Duties on imported
salt at Barnstaple port. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 282.
Treasury reference to Mr. Whitfeild and Mr. Misson of the petition
of Cha. Leighton shewing that he received his salary of 50l. per an.,
as accomptant to the late Commissioners of Glass Duties, until
Nov. 1700 but thereafter he received only 60l. for 2 years service
in making up the accounts after the Duties determined : therefore
praying payment at the same [50l. per an. salary] rate. Reference
Book VIII, p. 74.
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Oct. 30.
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William Lowndes to Capt. Atkinson to report on the enclosed
account [missing] of John Treville of money disbursed by him in
bringing a present of 2 lions and 2 "estridges" to the Queen from
the Emperor of Morocco. Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 270.
Treasury reference to Mr. Wilcox of the petition of Henry Portman
for repair of the paling &c. [in Hyde Park] : it being impossible to
keep in the deer. Reference Book VIII, p. 77.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands of the
petition of the inhabitants of Englishcombe shewing that on Feb. 20
last the tower and steeple with 5 bells therein of their parish church
fell to the ground and beat down the greatest part of their Church :
therefore praying (in regard the petitioners are all of them tenants
belonging to the Queen's manor of Englishcombe) the Queen's
assistance in repairing same. Ibid., p. 74.
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