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1672.
April 1.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household, Sir John
Duncombe. |
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[Ordered] that the Controller of the Customs do forthwith deliver
in an accompt of what moneys the Receiver General of the Customs
has received from the several receivers in the port of London and
from each collector in the out-ports for the half year beginning at
Michaelmas last. This account to be delivered to Auditor Beale. |
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[Ordered] that the Trustees for sale of Fee Farms do, as soon as
my Lords meet again after Easter, send in a particular of such
persons as have passed contracts with said Trustees for the purchase
of any fee farms upon which purchase money is not yet paid and of
such for whom any fee farm rents are set aside and of such as have
paid part of their purchase money and not finished the same: with
the names of all said persons distinctly set against each item.
(Out Letters General III. p. 104.) |
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Refer to Sir C. Harbord to report to my Lords the value of
Bestwood Park in co. Notts. |
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The Excise Commissioners [called in and] tendered a paper of
interest money, which was for moneys [advanced by the respective
Excise farmers] before the days [prefixed. Said paper is] allowed
by my Lords and signed. |
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[On the question which is raised] "about forfeitures of Farmers'
leases of Excise [viz.] whether the month be reckoned by almanac
month or four weeks to a month my Lords appoint the last day to
be stayed for." |
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Mr. Collingwood's petition is referred to Sir C. [Harbord] to
report what inconveniences there may be if his Majesty grants the
petitioner's desire under the rent mentioned and whether the courts
and his Majesty's prerogative may not be as well maintained. |
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Mr. Prettyman and Mr. Porter came in about said Prettyman's
debt and they promise to pay it as soon as Sir Robert Carr returns:
till when 'tis deferred. |
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The Auditor to bring in Mr. [Col.] Whitley's account and his
[Whitley's] orders for such money as he has paid for the President
of Wales are to be brought in and my Lords will take further
order in it. |
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Mr. Tomkins' business is to be done as desired. |
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Mr. Hugh Holland's security is allowed. |
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Capt. Phill. Howard's business is to be done for [a grant of] 31
years of the [office of] steward of the bailiwicks and stewardship of
Muchland. |
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Mrs. Jones to have her husband [Cadwallader Jones] discharged
[on] paying 300l. The profits of the office to be [received] for the
King till the money is paid. |
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Lord Willoughby came in. Ordered that he or one whom he
shall appoint take a new muster of the [Barbados] regiment and
have power to summon what persons he pleases and return an
account of it with what speed he can. [Ordered] that Lord
Willoughby dates and reviews the accompt of ships at the Barbados
as may be directed in his paper. Vide paragraph 2. As soon as my
Lord [Willoughby] comes to the . . . (struck through). |
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Mr. Weaver and a constable came in. The constable says that
the officer of the Hearthmoney pulled a maid by the arm but did
her no other violence, but the maid died and said at her death she
was killed. Another said that Samuell Bernard, an apothecary,
was with the maid and found her in a fever and applied remedies
as blisters, which would not do good, and when he askt how she
came ill her mistress said she was never well since she was frighted
with the officer. The Attorney General moves to send for the
Coroner's inquest and depositions. My Lords to send for the
Coroner to-morrow. His name is Snelgrave. |
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The Attorney General comes in about exported beer. He says
that they [the merchants at the time of entry] enter 23 barrels
and pay Excise but for 20 barrels and they keep three barrels
at home and when they export the twenty barrels they demand
for it according to the Act. The question clearly is if they
enter 23 barrels and pay for 20 what is the demand upon exportation, whether 23 or 20, [that is whether] as they paid or as
they entered. The brewers are called in. The Treasurer of the
Household says they have consulted [about] the business and are
of opinion the Commissioners do right: that they should be allowed
for no more than they pay excise for. The brewers say that 23
barrels make but 20 barrels. My Lords say they must trust to
them then. Besides my Lords add that if there be inconveniency
they need not transport. The Treasurer of the Household alleges
that the King's officers have been ordered to come down [to the
docks] about exportations and there has been no ship [which had
the effect] to tire out the officers. A paper produced accordingly. |
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Sir Thomas Daniell's petition concerning Arcliffe Fort is to be
read the first sitting after Easter for my Lords to take order in it. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 234–7.] |
| April 2. |
Present: Treasurer of the Household. |
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Adjourned till Friday in Easter week in the morning before [the
meeting of the Privy] Council. |
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On Mr. Bray's petition [ordered] to put my Lords in mind for
half a year's pension for him. |
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Sir Ste. Fox's interest account to be the first thing proceeded
upon when my Lords meet next. |
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[Ibid. p. 237.] |
April 10.
Wednesday. |
Present: Treasurer of the Household. |
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[Ibid. p. 238.] |
April 12.
Friday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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Lord Willoughby [called in] offering to my Lords [for their
consideration as to] what terms he shall go upon [as Governor] to
the Barbados, for the Excise on liquors is there taken off and the
four and a half per cent. duty is settled [appropriated] for debt.
But my Lords say that the island must provide for the Governor and
do something in some other way. But withal my Lords say that
Lord Willoughby should consult with the island about some better
way than the four and a half per cent. so that upon the whole the
debt now charged may be paid and the value of 4,000l. per an. at
least remain clear for the King to dispose of. |
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Instructions for Lord Willoughby. |
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Where [as there are certain] extraordinary debts [viz.] to
Sir Tobias Bridge's regiment and to impr. [losses and charges
of privately owned] ships for the last Dutch war, by which
the 4 and ½ per cent. is charged deeply, as also the pretence
of the Earl of Kinnoul and Lord Willoughby's daughters, &c.,
and imposition on sugar taken off, Lord Willoughby, before
he goes, [is] to state the account what's due to the soldiers,
next what is due for shipping and then that his Lordship will
endeavour the change of the 4 and ½ per cent. for revenue and settle
a revenue for payment of soldiers and ships, &c., or raise money, as
also [for] the support of the governor, and in the mean time in lieu of
the [present] support of the governor that the island find some other
way in the place of the imposition of the sugars for the governor.
And that Lord Willoughby do this by such ways as may be most
acceptable [to the island]. Notice to be taken of the fact that the
revenue in all did formerly amount to 8 or 9,000l. a year. The
Governor to have out of the 4½ per cent. 800l. per an. and to be paid
as the rates of the sugar are there and the farmers [of the 4 and ½
per cent. duty] to be defalcked so much. To be done [drawn]
against to-morrow; and Lord Willoughby makes no conclusion till
the return from the Lords' approbation. |
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Petition from Lord Willoughby and Mr. John Cary, praying
that upon surrender of several letters patent granted to them of the
office of Keeper of His Majesty's Park of Bestwood, co. Notts, and
upon Lord Willoughby's acquitting His Majesty of the arrears of
his fee of 4d. a day [for said office] His Majesty will be pleased to
ascertain to said Lord Willoughby [alone] only a lease of 21 years
of said park and 4 loads of hay to commence from Lady Day last,
with liberty to make waste, assarts, purprestures, and to plough,
let and assign the same notwithstanding the penalty of forest laws:
all at a pepper-corn rent. Said petition, being referred on the 9th
inst. to the Treasury Lords from the King, who is well inclined to
grant the request, is referred by my Lords to Sir C. Harbord. (Out
Letters General III. p. 106.) |
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To have an account from Sir Rob. Long to-morrow morning what
moneys have been paid in to the Exchequer on the [farm] rent of
the 4 and ½ per cent. duty and what is yet due thereon to His
Majesty. Send to Col. Stroud, the [deputy] Governor of Dover, to
pay in his rent on account of said duty in the Barbados with all
speed or process will issue: also for him to attend my Lords. (Out
Letters General III. pp. 107, 108.) |
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Compare the bill of Monck and Plumer [to see] whether it doth
contain no greater power than what hath formerly been granted. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 238–9.] |
April 12.
Friday afternoon. |
At Lord Arlington's lodgings. Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer
of the Household. |
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Ordered that Sir Robert Howard write letters to Auditor Phillips
and such others whom it may concern that they certify my Lords
the particulars of such fee farm rents and other rents as yet remain
unsold or contracted for and the money not paid, as also all such
rents as are comprehended in the Queen's jointure unsold or contracted for as beforesaid and which lie within the Northern counties
(that is to say the counties of Notts, Derby, Cheshire, Staffs, Lancs,
Yorks, Durham Bishopric, Westmorland, Northumberland and
Cumberland). Write to the Trustees for sale of Fee Farms to give
all furtherance to the auditors in this service and in order hereto that
said Trustees and their clerks afford a sight of their books and
registers to said auditors. (Out Letters General III. pp. 106, 107.) |
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[Ibid. p. 240.] |
April 13.
Saturday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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Sir Robert Holmes's petition and Sir C. Harbord's report thereon
are read. Ordered to be done accordingly but Sir Ro. Holmes to be
spoken with about it and acquainted with Sir C. Harbord's report. |
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Mr. Roberts [to be appointed] according to the Prince [Rupert's
desire] in Mr. Merriott's place [as Receiver] for Windsor. |
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Petition for the mayor and burgesses of Saltash. Ordered by
His Majesty to be done as desired. |
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Warrant for Mr. Collingwood signed by His Majesty: to be done. |
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Mr. Blewstaine [warrant for] 100l. signed by His Majesty: to
be done. |
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[Mr.] Carter [warrant for] 300l. signed by His Majesty: to be
done. |
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Sir Walter Moyle to be discharged. |
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Warrant for 100l. for Mr. Edward Billingsley on the dormant
warrant for service done. |
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Sir Rob. Viner and the Chimney Farmers are to attend my Lords. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 240–1.] |
| April 18. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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Enter the letter from the Commissioners of the Navy written to
Sir Tho. Osborne, as also the estimate, and draw up a letter from
my Lords to them of their resentment of a false (struck through),
unjust and scandalous complaint and a proceeding that seems
designed against the honour of my Lords to charge them with
taking offence at any attendance relating to the public and interpreting to so ill a sense my Lords' care for the most thrifty
management of the King's business. |
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A privy seal to be drawn for 800l. per an. for Viscount Grandison
during pleasure. |
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Upon Sir Tho. Morgan's letter my Lords order that he should
give a particular at this time of what is to be carried to Jersey and
they will order it, but [my Lords will] grant no general licences
nor orders. In the margin: Abbot to enquire for Sir Tho. Morgan's
agent about this. |
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The Commissioners of the Navy called in. My Lords will direct
Sir Thomas Osborne to pay 1,500l. or 2,000l. a week towards the
10,000l. to enable the victuallers to defray the present charge of
the extraordinary petty warrants for victualling the fleet till the
10,000l. is paid to the victuallers which they demand. My Lords
will [also] order the fee farm order of the victuallers to be paid. |
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Upon the delivery of the petition of John Catcher ordered that
enquiry be made of the Earl of Bath when the present covenant of
the tin [farm] ended. |
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On Tuesday week in the afternoon Dr. Doble and Bannister are
to attend my Lords and a copy of the petition is to be sent to
Dr. Doble. |
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[Ibid. pp. 241–2.] |
| April 19. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Treasurer of the Household. |
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Warrant for 12,000l. per an. for the Queen: to be paid quarterly
upon the London Excise commencing from Xmas last. To pass by
a great seal. |
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Warrant for 500l. for half a year to the Earl of Carlisle. |
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Warrant for Mr. Nicholas Coxe to be in the place of Mr. Bates,
deceased, as Customer of Tynemouth. |
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A bill of exchange to be made upon the Collector of Newcastle
for 1,000l. to be paid to Col. Villers or whom he shall appoint for
the fortification of Tynemouth. The Master of the Ordnance will
send directions to me [Sir Ro. Howard] to whom and how it should
be paid. |
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Major Andros to have a copy of Lord Willoughby's report and to
bring his answer forthwith. |
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A privy seal for Mr. Bostock (struck through) that the former
privy seal for the city of London be explained and the city admitted
to purchase reversions as well as rents in possession, the rents in
reversion at 8 years' purchase. And also that [as for] the 5,000l.
orders left by Sir Ste. Fox for the interest of the 60,000l. [loan
from the city] that he be admitted to purchase [fee farms] with
such orders as the city does. |
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In answer to the letter from the county of Lincoln a letter of
thanks [is to be sent] to the Commissioners of said county for their
care and [to inform them] that they should not proceed in trafficking
any money till the event of the issue of the trial. Speak with Mr.
Sherwin about it. There is one Collector that has money to pay:
to be directed where to pay it. |
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A letter to be written to Mr. Hall, Mr. Hearne, &c., as in Sir Robt.
Carr's paper that since they did name Mr. Robert Marshler head
collector and he is faulty in his accompts that they must take care
that he clear his accompts, otherwise process will go against them
for the money. |
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Send to Sir Thomas Player to attend about some reward for him. |
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Warrant for Lord St. John and his partners [in the late intended
farm of the Customs] to contract for the [fee farm] rents in
possession [within the limits] of the several counties given in by
Auditor Phelips, amounting to 10,374l. 1s. 6¾d. Also a privy seal to be
prepared to convert their tallies into money. The said 10,374l. 1s. 6¾d.
is in full satisfaction of their debt, charges and interest. |
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Warrant to the Receiver of the Bishopric of Durham to pay
70l. 5s. 6d. for passing Sir Fr. Goodrick's patent. Sir Fran. Goodrick to attend on Tuesday next with Mr. Arden. |
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Mr. Wood and Mr. Wyld to attend my Lords on Tuesday next
about Mr. Wood's petition: and Mr. Bridges, who purchased Wyld's
place [of an Auditor for Imprests] is to have no order to swear him
[into his place] till Mr. Wood be satisfied [by said Wyld of the fees
due to said Wood's late father taken wholly by said Wyld]. |
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Mr. Monke's business to pass. |
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The Earl of Rochester's petition for a grant of His Majesty's
interest in the Chase of Kingswood, co. Gloucester, is referred to
Sir C. Harbord to report what was the nature of Sir Baynham
Throckmorton's grant of his Majesty's interest in said chase. (Out
Letters General III. p. 108.) |
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On Tuesday afternoon the Earl of Peterborough's petition about
begging [a grant of a fine of] 500l. and the state of the [said] fine
is to be shewn to my Lords. |
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Sir Allen Apsley called in. My Lords, upon his motion, consent
that he should go on with the suit. |
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Ordered that, if the King pleases, my Lords are content that
Mr. Hamilton should have the effect of his petition. |
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Mr. Morris to have warrant to apply the money paid upon his
contract for fee farm rents to his purchase for other rents in regard
Prestott's rents contracted for were sold to the Earl of Bath and
Prestott's name only [used as] in trust for Mr. Morris. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 243–5.] |
April 20.
Saturday. |
Present: Treasurer of the Household. |
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Mr. Blaithwait's money allowed. To have a privy seal. |
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Petition from Sir Robert Long for a new lease of Higham Ferrers
Park, co. Northampton, with the change of a life. Referred to Sir
C. Harbord. (Out Letters General III. p. 109.) |
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Sir John Benne[t], Mr. Fanshaw, Sir Samuell Sterlinge and Mr.
Dawson are to attend my Lords on Tuesday afternoon. |
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[Ibid. p. 245.] |
April 23.
Tuesday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir John Duncombe. |
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Send to Mr. Porter and Mr. Prettyman to attend my Lords on
Friday next. |
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Sir George Charnock to have half a year upon his petition. And
a warrant for half a year for Bull. |
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Mr. Green, Capt. Kingdome, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Auditor Aldworth
and all the Commissioners of the Wine Act are to attend my Lords
on Thursday morning. |
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Speak with Sir Robt. Long how the Exchequer may be cleared if
the Collector of [Customs at] Newcastle pay 1,000l. to the order of
the Ordnance [Office] in those parts. |
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Petition from Sir Edward Savage for the roots and stumps of all
such trees as have been felled in Sherwood Forest, co. Notts.
Referred to Sir C. Harbord. (Out Letters General III. p. 111.) |
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Col. Mostyn's account of the Hearthmoney for part of North
Wales is not yet sworn to by his deputy, David Jones, now attending the Auditor for passing the same. Write to Deputy Auditor
Tudor to swear him and to draw up his account for declaration
accordingly. (Out Letters General III. p. 110.) |
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Mr. Sherwyn and Mr. Fillingham are to attend my Lords on
Friday morning about that part of the revenue referred to them. |
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The Trustees of the fee farms are to attend my Lords on
Thursday morning. |
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Write Auditor Wild (Wylde) to attend my Lords on Tuesday
morning, May 7 next, about the business depending between him
and Mr. George Wood, administrator of Auditor Wood, deceased.
(Out Letters General III. p. 110.) |
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Sir Francis Goodricke and Mr. Arden called in about Durham
[rents and the following decisions are taken hereon]. |
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My Lords will have old tenants continued where they pay as
formerly. To let for the present for a year. |
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S0ir Gilbert Gerrard to rent Auckland at the rent it was
usually. |
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Write the Chancellor of [the Palatinate of] Durham to
satisfy the tenants that they shall hold the lands and go on
with the bargains and where the old tenants will not hold, to
put in others. |
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To put Sir Gilbert Gerrard in mind of Mr. Eggleston. |
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Mr. Wharton's business about renting his lot in Durham is
to be considered on Friday. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 246–7.] |
| April 24 |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir John Duncombe. |
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"To set the business of Moat Park in order according to the Duke
of Albemarle's business." |
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The petition of the Governors of the Hospital of St. James is to
be granted if that [institution] be not a debtor to the King [for
taxes]. |
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Find out whether Heatly and Gold's debt on the Navy be registered,
being for 5,179l. 18s. 6d. |
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Mr. Statesmore to pay 10l. and give security for his debt. Then
to be freed. Name the [amount of the] debt. |
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A day to be appointed for Mr. Duarts' petition and the Trustees
[for sale of Fee Farms] to be summoned on Friday next. Notice
to be given immediately. |
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The letter from the Commissioners of Norfolk is to be sent to
Mr. Sherwin and Mr. Webb to report whether the account agrees. |
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Enquire of Col. Eubanke what his discovery is, whether it is not
in the cognizance of the King already; and my Lords will then do
something for him. |
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The petition from Price (George Peirce, the vintner) about decayed
wines [viz.] for his Wine Act bonds to be delivered up, is referred
to Col. Birch and [Mr. Waring and Mr. Wingate] the rest [of the
Wine Act Commissioners]. (Out Letters General III. p. 113.) |
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Petition from Mr. Hudson. Half a year to be granted. |
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Petition from Col. Gifford. My Lords will do nothing in it.
Mr. Lawrence to make a lease of the estate to himself [in trust for
the King]. |
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Petition from Lady Williams. [Ordered] to have half a year. |
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Something to be found for Mrs. Lisle (Mrs. Lesley) to the value
of 100l. or 200l. |
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Petition from Mr. Walden. Another [person is ordered] to collect
the arrears. His office of 80l. a year to be enstalled or 60l. of it. |
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On Tuesday next Mary Ruth's petition is to be heard. |
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On Lord Digby's petition my Lords can do nothing. |
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Sir Tobias Bridge and Mr. Kirke to attend my Lords another
time. |
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Mr. Jay to have liberty till Michaelmas in order to pay the
King's debt. Meanwhile if he pays in proportions fitting he may
have further favour. Mr. Lawrence to be consulted with. |
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"The Prizage Farmers' petition [is] to be discoursed with the
King: would have it if they press for a day to have." In the margin:
If these come to enquire about their business enquire of me [Sir
Ro. Howard]. |
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Petition from Snape, [the King's] Serjeant Farrier, for making
void a lease of his house at Hampton Court and obtaining a new
one, with power to retail wine. Referred to the Wine Licence
Commissioners. (Out Letters General III. p. 111.) |
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Mr. Lawrence to have some money for the [King's] private
highways. |
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Send to the Auditors to know why the late Farmers of the
Customs have not made up their accounts and to Sir Edmund
Turner to attend my Lords on Friday morning about the
[additional] duty of 4l. per tun on wines. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 248–50.] |
April 26.
Friday. |
Present: Lord Ashley, Sir John Duncombe. |
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An order to be made to the Trustees [for sale of Fee Farms]
that they should not sell any Castle ward rents but reserve them
and to sell such other rents in their room as are yet reserved for
defraying perpetuities [and other fixed charges fixed on the Crown
revenues in the respective counties]. |
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Col. Kerby to attend my Lords on Monday afternoon. |
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Mr. Lawrence to fee the King's Counsel for argument of the
demurrer joined in the Exchequer between the King and the Commissioners of Suffolk, concerning supers in the account of Mr. Gips
for the Royal Aid. |
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Mr. Porter and Mr. Prettiman promise to pay in, in the present
term, the money which they owe. |
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Write Mr. Dobson by Exchequer messenger that if he do not
come over on Monday about Mr. Banister's money of the subsidy a
messenger shall go for him. |
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Write to the Trustees [for sale of Fee Farms] to give an
account on Friday to my Lords of what contracts have not been
performed ("for a particular of the names of all such persons as
have contracted for any of his Majesty's fee farm rents and have
not, in every point, performed their contracts, as also of such
persons for whom any fee farm rents are set apart") and in the
meantime that they expose for sale all such rents as are contracted
for by persons who have any way forfeited their contracts. Also that
the Trustees attend my Lords on Monday. (Out Letters General III.
pp. 110–11.) |
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The warrant for giving liberty to Mr. Jay is to be stopped. |
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[Ibid. pp. 250–1.] |
April 29.
Monday. |
Present: Lord Clifford. |
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Send to Col. Stroud [Lieutenant] Governor of Dover Castle, a
copy of Sir R. Long's certificate of his debt on the farm of the
4 ½ per cent. duty [in the Barbados] and let him know that there is
such great occasions for paying the four companies that are to be
horsed for dragoons that if he does not speedily pay 1,500l. of the
3,598l. 2s. 4d. certified as due process of extent will issue out.
(Out Letters General III. p. 111.) |
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Send the Marquess of Worcester a copy of the letter from John
May to take order for an exact state of the fire of the Forest of
Dean. |
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An order to the Excise Commissioners to stop the extent against
Sir James Smith. |
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Col. Middleton and Mr. Pepys to attend my Lords on Friday
morning. Mr. Upton's petition to be read then. |
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"An order for allowing incident charges and salaries from
June 24 last to Feb. 16 last concerning exported beer." |
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To proceed no further against Col. Warcup on account of his
Excise farm till further order. |
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Petition from Mrs. Hext. Warrant for half a year. |
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Next Saturday the Navy to have 20,000l. and Sir William
Temple 100l. |
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Mr. Howland to pay in money from time to time without delay
as it comes into the Exchequer. |
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On Friday morning to offer the paper of expenses from the Excise
Commissioners. |
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[Treasury Minute Book IV. pp. 251–2.] |
