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Entry Book: April 1680, 2-7

Pages 491-493

Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 6, 1679-1680. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1913.

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April 1680

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
April 2. Same to the Customs Commissioners to visit the baggage of Monsieur Lindeneau, the Danish Minister, at his house in Leicester Fields to-morrow, he being upon his departure hence; and to pass same Customs free. As soon as the Treasury Lords meet again you shall have the necessary warrant for this; and for the Duchess of Modena's goods. Out Letters (Customs), p. 202.
Money order for 712l. to Richard Kent and Charles Duncombe in repayment of so much lent by them into the Exchequer this day: with 6 per cent. interest. Order Book XXXVIII, p. 101.
April 3. Letter of disposition from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Auditor of the Receipt for the following issues out of such Excise money as shall be paid into the Exchequer this week. Disposition Book I. p. 28.
l.
to Mr. Johnson, on account of interest 1,500
to the Cofferer 1,000
to me [Guy] for secret service in part of 5,000l. 500
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 2,500l. to Edward Seymour on any unsatisfied, unappropriated orders in his name, as Treasurer of the Navy: to be for 1 week's allowance to this day for the ordinary service of the Navy: to be issued out of Customs money. Money Book, p. 63.
The like for 500l. to same: to be by him paid over to the Victuallers for same week on their allowance.
Money warrant for 451l. 17s. 3d. to Sir Edward Griffin, kt., Treasurer of the Chamber, upon account for the extraordinary services of his Office. (Money order dated April 6 hereon as in further part of the 50,000l. upon account for payment of bills and wages due to his Majesty's servants in said office: as by the privy seal of 1671, Dec. 18.) Ibid, p. 64. Order Book XXXVIII, p. 101.
Same for 712l. to Arthur, Earl of Anglesey for 6 months to Lady Day last on his allowance of 4l. per day in lieu of the ancient allowance of 16 dishes of meat: to be satisfied out of loans now or hereafter made into the Exchequer by Richard Kent and Charles Duncombe. (Money order dated April 6 hereon.) Money Book, p. 64. Order Book XXXVIII, p. 102.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay 178l. to abovesaid Earl of Anglesey for same period on his fee of 20s. per diem out of the Customs. Money Book, p. 64.
The Treasury Lords to the Duke of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. We should have acknowledged yours of the 10th ult. before, but most of our number have been out of town upon occasion of the King's being at Newmarket, since which this is the first time of our meeting. We have put the matter of your letter into examination and will give you a speedy account thereof. Out Letters (Ireland), p. 43.
Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to enquire of the behaviour of the person mentioned in the enclosed paper [missing]. Out Letters (General), p. 448.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests to attend the Treasury Lords at Mr. Hyde's house in St. James's Street next Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. (The like letter to Mr. Duncombe, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Trant, Mr. Slingsby and Mr. Rives.) Ibid, pp. 448–9.
Same to Mr. Brewer to hasten the making up the accounts of the first two years of Mr. Dashwood and partners as Managers of the Excise. Ibid, p. 449.
Same to Mr. Rider to certify the Treasury Lords to whom and for what uses the 60,000l. was paid which was advanced on the present farm of his Majesty's revenue in Ireland. (The like letter to Auditor Shales.) Ibid.
Same to the chief officers of the Works to attend the Treasury Lords at the first Tuesday after Easter week about the chamber which Mr. Rowe had within the Court. (The like letter to said Rowe.) Ibid, pp. 449, 450.
Same to the Wine Licence Commissioners to forthwith pay into the Exchequer 600l. of the 1,740l. now in your hands of cash; and to apply the remaining 1,140l. to the satisfaction of Mr. Rives's tally in course. Ibid, p. 450.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue the abovesaid 600l. to Baptist May for Healing Medals. Out Letters (General), p. 450.
Same to Auditor Shales to join with the two Auditors of the Imprests in stating and making up the two interest accompts of Sir John James and his partners. (Same to the Auditors of Imprests to state the interest of 6,191l. 2s. 11d. which Sir John James and Major Huntington advanced for the Cinque Ports upon Mr. Bertie's letter of 1677, Dec. 6, at 7 per cent. and 8 per cent. distinctly, and to present same to the Treasury Lords cast up both ways.) Ibid, pp. 450, 451.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners for the Customs free export of Monsieur Lindenau's goods ut supra, p. 491. Out Letters (Customs), p. 205.
April 5. Money order for 1,000l. to Richard Kent and Charles Duncombe in repayment of so much by them lent into the Exchequer this day: with 6 per cent. interest. Order Book XXXVIII, p. 103.
April 6. Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 600l. to Baptist May in further part of the order of 1678–9, March 10, for 2,000l. to him for providing Crown gold for medals for his Majesty's use in healing; on which order only 1,295l. 16s. 3d. is paid. Money Book, p. 65.
The Treasury Lords to the Customs Commissioners to visit at her lodgings in St. James's House Lady Inchiquin's baggage, which she is transporting for Holland. Out Letters (Customs), p. 206.
Money order for 50l. to Gervase Price for half a year to Christmas last on his 100l. per an. for keeping his Majesty's pistols, guns, etc.; by privy seal of 1675–6, March 15. Order Book XXXVIII, p. 102.
The like for 30l. to same for half a year to Michaelmas last as his Majesty's first and chief underkeeper of St. James's park: by privy seal of 1670, Aug. 30.
April 7. Same for 150l. to George, Viscount Grandison, Edward Villiers and Elianor Villiers, executors of Dame Barbara Villiers, deceased, for last Lady Day quarter on said Dame Barbara's 600l. per an. out of the Coinage money. Ibid.