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| Date. |
Description of Document. |
From |
To |
Purport. |
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3 Jan. |
1.
Memorial |
Comrs. of Transports |
Secretaries of the Treasury. |
For a renewal of their commission. Enclose account.
Minuted:—“Read 10th Jan. 1714. My Lds. see no occasion to renew this com[m]ission.” 3 pages.
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[? About
10 Jan.] |
2.
Do. - |
Sir Wm. Gifford, Keeper of Greenwich Park. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For 35l. for hay for the deer, &c.
“Minuted—“10 Jan. 1714. To be pd. as usual.” 1½ pages.
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21 Jan. |
3.
Warrant (copy) |
— |
Lord Lieut, of Ireland. |
For an allowance of 9s. 6d. a day to Lord Mark Ker. 1 page.
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1 Feb. |
4.
Memorial |
Alexander Pendarves, Esq., late Surveyor-General. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For payment of arrears of salary.
Also a certificate. 2 pages.
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11 Feb. |
5.
Representation |
Comrs. of Excise of Scotland. |
Do. - - |
For the costs of passing their commisson to be allowed (257l. 13s. 3d).
Minuted:—“1 Sept. 1715. My Lds. do not think it reasonable.” 2¼ pages.
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18 Feb. |
6.
Memorial (copy). |
Comrs. for Sick and Wounded, &c. |
Do. - - |
For their taxes to be remitted.
Minuted:—“9 Mar. 1714. -15. Ordered so far as the acct. annexed extends to Lady-day 1713.” 2 pages.
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22 Feb. |
7.
Report (copy) |
Comrs. of Excise - |
Do. - - |
For additional clerks on account of the new duties on candles, &c.
Also copy of the memorial of Sir Basil Dixwell thereon 4 pages.
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[? About
24 Feb.] |
8.
Petition |
William Vanbrugh, Controller of the Treasurer of the Chamber's Office. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For a renewal of his constitution.
Minuted:—“24 Febry. 1714. To be considered wn. the establ. of the Trea'r Chambr's Office comes to be formed.” 1 page.
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7 March |
9.
Letter - |
James Stanhope - |
Do. - |
Sends for their opinion the petition of Mary Wilson, widow, founded on her husband's services in the late war. 1 page.
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18 March |
10.
Commission - |
Henry Robins - |
— |
Appointing him surveyor of houses. A piece of parchment.
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26 March |
11.
Report - - |
Edward Wilcox - |
Lords of the Treasury, |
On the petition of tradesmen employed in the Great and Little Parks of Windsor.
The petition and schedule. 3 pages.
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28 March |
12.
Letter - - |
C. Godolphin - |
Mr. Secretary Lowndes. |
For leave to go into the country.
Minuted:—“Read 28th Mar. 1715. My Lords consent to Mr. Godolphin's request in the wthin written letter.” 1 page.
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29 March |
13.
Do. - |
Lord Berkeley - |
Lord — - |
For a new Privy Seal for payment of the Keepers in the Forest of Dean.
Also renewal of the patent to Mr. Smythe, as Paymaster of the Gentlemen Pensioners. 1 page, quarto.
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29 March |
14.
Do. - - |
Nich. Roope and Thomas Layton. |
Mr. Lowndes - |
Pay of Marine regiments and an abstract. 3 pages.
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After
March |
15.
Memorial - |
Sir John Bennett, Knt. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For 212l. 10s. advanced by his brother, Benjamin Bennett, Esq., Governor of Bermuda, for refitting a man-of-war. 1 page.
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2 April |
16.
Representation |
Comrs. of Stamps - |
Do. - - |
Reasons for presenting Michael Bayly to be a distributor of stamps for Worcestershire. 1 page.
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4 April |
17.
Letter - |
Earl of Carnarvon - |
Do. - |
Sends a state of the subsidies and pay of foreign troops (not now with it). 1 page.
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4 April |
18.
Letter - |
George Tilson |
Mr. Borrett - - |
The same allowance to be continued to “Carnaby” in the new prison as in Newgate. 1 page.
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9 April |
19.
Do. |
J. Burchett - |
Secretary of the Treasury. |
As to the leave of absence of Mr. Carter, purser of the “Torbay.”
With another letter of Mr. Carter on the same subject. 2 pages.
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20 April |
20.
Do. - |
John, Bishop of London. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For bounty of 20l. to Mr. John Brunskell, appointed a minister in Virginia. 1 page, quarto.
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[? About
29 April] |
21.
Memorial - |
Robert Knight, Receiver of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th subscriptions to the South Sea Company. |
Do. - |
For the delivery up of his bonds. 1 page, quarto.
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[After
5 May] |
22.
Petition |
Capt. Thomas Hyde |
Do - - |
For three years' arrears of pension.
Also warrant dated 5 May 1715. 2 pages.
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10 May |
23.
Letter |
James Stanhope - |
Do. |
Encloses petition of Deane Cooke, late of London, merchant, for them to report thereon (Customs on tobacco). 1 page.
[The enclosure not now with it.] |
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12 May |
24.
Do. |
Do. - - |
Do. - |
Encloses petition [of Mrs.Penn, et al.] for their report.
The petition is referred to on p. 41 of this Calendar. 1 page, quarto.
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21 May |
25.
Do. |
Duke of Somerset |
Do. - - |
For 6,000l. for the extraordinary expenses of H.M. stables.
Minuted:—“Ordered,” &c. 1 page.
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23 May |
26.
Do. |
J. Burchett - |
Do. - |
Sums requisite to pay the bills in the course of the navy and victualling. 1 page.
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24 May |
27.
Do. |
James Stanhope |
Do. - - |
For the issue of a warrant for 200l. to Don Manuel Mercader for the joint use of the deputies from Minorca. 1 page, quarto.
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31 May |
28.
Do. |
John Lansdell - |
Do. - |
For warrant to transfer certain South Sea Stock. 1 page.
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6 June |
29.
Letter - |
Wm. Clayton |
William Lowndes |
For his 100l. due at Midsummer 1715.
Minuted:“To be paid.” 1 page, quarto.
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13 June |
30.
Warrant |
Lds. of the Treasury |
Comrs. of Customs |
For their deputation to be issued to Alexander Johns to be waiter and searcher at “Lestithiel,” in the port of Fowy. ½ page.
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14 June |
31.
Letter - |
Joseph Gascoigne, receiver of revenues in Minorca. |
“My Lord” - |
As to 4,5657/8 dollars in his hands. 1 page.
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18 June |
32.
Memorandum |
— |
— |
As to a debt to Mrs. Jane Ireland, sempstress and starcher to King William, for making linen for his Majesty [Great Wardrobe]. ½ page.
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20 June |
33.
Letter |
Lord Townshend |
Lords of the Treasury. |
Dr. John Keill, “Decypherer,” to be paid 100l. per ann.
Minuted:—“Wt. signd.” 1 page.
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28 June - |
34.
Representation |
Comrs. for Stamps - |
Do. - - |
For an established clerk to assist Mr. Samuel Rose, Controller. 1 page.
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[After
June.] |
35.
Report - |
Officers of works - |
— |
State of the debt of the office.
Minuted:—“28th Dec. 1715. Warrt. to be prepared accordingly.” 1 page.
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7 July |
36.
Letter |
Charles Shales |
Wm. Lowndes, Esq. |
Adverse to a duty being laid on plate. 1 page.
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9 July |
37.
Schedule |
— |
— |
Bills owing by the Great Wardrobe.
With this note at the head:—“20,000li will pay.” 1 page.
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11 July |
38.
Memorial |
Comrs. for the Lottery |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For money to carry on the services.
Minuted:—“15 July 1715. Ordered.” 1 page.
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[About
11 July.] |
39.
Petition - |
James Scott, Esq., on behalf of David Skinner, merchant of Montrose. |
Do. - - |
Asks to be allowed to compound for a seizure of brandy. 1 page.
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[About
12 July.] |
40.
Petition - |
Robert Jenkinson, a stamper in the Stamp Office. |
Do. |
To be allowed to resign his place to his son.
Minuted:—“12th July 1715. Ordered, & a wt. sign'd.” 1 page.
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13 July |
41.
Warrant |
Lords of the Treasury |
Moses Beranger, Esq. |
To pay 14,000l. to the Recr. and Paymaster of the money arising by the sale of tin. 1 page.
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26 July |
42.
Report - - |
Comrs. of Hides, &c. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
On the securities of Lawrence Ambrose, of Barcott (Berks), Esq., as Collector of Land Tax. 1 page.
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[? About
28 July.] |
43.
Petition - |
Robert Hemming, (Custom House, Weymouth). |
Do. |
For employment. Also certificate. 1 page.
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28 July |
44.
Warrant - |
Lords of the Treasury |
Clerk of the Pipe - |
For the appoinment of Thomas Reeve,of the Middle Temple, London, Steward of the Manors of Cookham and Bray (Berks). 1 page.
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17 Aug. |
45.
Petition - |
Ambrose Thomson, Collector of Customs, Penryn. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For an addition to his salary. 1 double page.
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22 Aug. |
46.
Letter |
James Stanhope - |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For the issue of 200l. to Mr. Thomas Norgate for the use of Lord Paston.
Minuted:—“Warrt. sign'd.” 1 page.
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24 Aug. |
47.
Do. - - |
Do. - |
Do. - - |
For issue of 65l. to Mr. Dumaresque, Lieut.-Governor of Jersey. 1 page.
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7 Sept. |
48.
Do. - |
Do. - |
Do. - - |
To prepare a warrant appointing Thomas Wylde, Esq., a Commissioner of Revenue in Ireland.
Minuted:—“Warrt. sign'd.” 1 page.
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7 Sept. |
49.
Do. |
Duke of Grafton |
Sir William St. Quintin, one of the Comrs. of the Treasury. |
In favour of the appointment of Mr. Charles English as a landwaiter of Bristol.
Presentment also in his favour by the Comrs. of Customs. 2 pages.
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17 Sept |
50.
Presentment - |
Comrs. of Stamp Duties. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For the appointment of Mr. Thomas Winter as a Distributer of Stamps for Kent.
Minuted:—“23rd Septr. 1715. Warrt. to be p[re]par'd accordingly.” Copy of the warrant. 2 pages.
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20 Sept. |
51.
Letter - |
Lords Justices of Ireland. |
Mr. Secretary Stanhope. |
Enclosing memorials relating to several gentlemen who expect some mark of the King's favour.
The enclosures are not now with the letter. 1 page, quarto.
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[? About
21 Sept.] |
52.
Petition |
Jacob Birkhead - |
Lords of the Treasury. |
Asks to succeed to a landwaiter's place in London, making allowance to his predecessor.
Minuted:—“Ordered 21st Sepr. 1715. Wt. sign'd.” 1 page.
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[? About
22 Sept.] |
53.
Memorial |
The Rt. Hon. George Lord Newborough. |
Do. - |
For renewal of his patent as steward of the manor of Richmond, Surrey. 1 page.
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26 Sept. |
54.
Letter - - |
James Stanhope - |
Do. - - |
For 100l. to be paid to Mr. Crauford, the Earl of Stair's Secretary, detained in London.
Minuted:—“A warrt. to be p[re]pared.” 1 page, quarto.
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4 Oct. |
55.
Do. - - |
Do. |
Do. - |
For 100l. to be paid to Lord Strangford.
Minuted:—“Wt. signd.” 1 page, quarto.
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5 Oct. |
56.
Do. - |
Do. - - |
Do. - - |
For renewal of the Commission on Public accounts, Ireland.
Minuted:—“15th October 1715. Warrt. sign'd.” 1 page, quarto.
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8 Oct. |
57.
Do. - - |
Do. - - |
Do. |
For 100l. to be paid to Dr. Lidderdale.
Minuted:—“15th October 1715. Warrt. sign'd.” 1 page.
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8 Oct. |
58.
Do. - |
Ro. Pringle |
Mr. Taylor- |
Desiring the above 100l. may be paid free of all charges. 1 page.
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25 Oct. |
59.
Do. - |
Comrs. of Revenue, Ireland. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
Congratulating them on their appointment. 1 page.
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18 Nov. |
60.
Memorial - |
Controllers of Army Accounts. |
Do. - - |
For a warrant to the paymaster to issue their allowance of 900l. per ann. for their office.
Minuted:—“Prepare a wt. for their contingencys.” 1 page.
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19 Nov. |
61.
Letter |
Mr. Secretary Stanhope. |
Lords of the Treasury. |
For 1,000l. to be paid to Mr. Alexander Gordon for the use of the Earl of Sutherland. 1 page, quarto.
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28 Nov. |
62.
Do. - |
Wm. Pulteney |
Secretaries to the Treasury. |
Sends a warrant for counter-signature for 40l. a year to be paid to Anthony Vezian, as agent to the garrison of Placentia, and the Four Independent Companies there. 1 page, quarto.
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12 Dec. |
63.
Certificate (copy). |
Surveyors and Landwaiters. |
Comrs. of Customs |
John Cramphorne has fitted himself for the duties of Kingswaiter, Landwaiter, &c. 1 page.
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[? About
15 Dec.] |
64.
Letter - |
John Hall |
The Rt. Hon. Robert Walpole, Esq., First Ld. of the Treasury. |
To be instructed for the office of Landwaiter or Surveyor of Customs. 1 page.
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21 Dec. |
65.
Do. - |
Lord Townshend |
Lords of the Treasury. |
John Parker to have 300l. for discovering James Paynter, Henry Darr, and Richard Whitford, concerned in treasonable practices. 2 pages, quarto.
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