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Date.
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Nature and Substance of the Entry.
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Reference.
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[? Mar. 1]
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Entry of demise by in custodiam lease under the Exchequer Seal
to Henry Northleigh, Esq., of the fifteenth part of a messuage
in the parish of Holsworthy, co. Devon, part of the lands of
Richard Peryn, yeoman, outlaw.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 299.
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Same of same to Thomas ap Evan of several messuages and lands
in Glandostry [Gladestry] co Radnor, part of the lands of
John Watkins, senr., and John Watkins, junr., outlaws.
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Ibid.
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Same of same to John Pearce of several messuages in Pinckworthy,
parcel of the manor of Bradford, co. Devon and of the Duchy
of Cornwall, for 99 years or for the lives of Penelope his wife.
Samuel his son and John Gaire son of John Gaire, of Week
St. Mary, co. Cornwall.
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Ibid.
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Same of same to Capt. Humphrey Whitgrave of the wood, underwood
and woodland called Abbei Park wood et al., in co. Bucks,
for 31 years at 6l. per an. rent.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 1
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Treasurer Clifford to the Customs Commissioners to deliver a
small case shipped from France in the "Unity," of Falmouth,
directed to Mr. Leventhorp Altham, containing some essences,
oils, and other small things for the use of Sir Ralph Banks.
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Ibid.
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Treasurer Clifford's signature of a docquet dated 1672-3, Feb.,
of a warrant to the Exchequer for 320,977l. 14s. 11d. per an.
to Sir Stephen Fox for pay of all the Forces and discharge of
all the services mentioned in several privy seals from May 2
next : and also the yearly sum of 109,022l. 5s. 1d. for the pay
of eight regiments, recruits, guards, drummers, cortingencies
from 1672-3, Feb. 7 : making in all 430,000l. : and also for
paying to said Fox three months' advance hereon or so much
greater advance as shall be thought fit and to pay him 7,840l.
for levy money with such sums for interest as shall be due to
him upon account stated by one of the Auditors of the
Exchequer. All [other and previous] privy seals for pay of
the forces from said May 2 to be vacated.
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British Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 142.
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Mar. 3
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Cashier of the Customs to
pay to Sir John Brampston, Vice-Admiral of Essex, such
sum as he shall think necessary for paying the advance or
gratuity money to seamen voluntarily enlisting ; said Brampston
alleging that he cannot immediately be furnished by the
Collectors of the Customs of the ports with such money.
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Money Book (Customs),
p. 93.
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Treasurer Clifford's subscription of a docquet, dated 1672-3,
Feb., for a restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of
Bath and Wells to Peter Mews, now Bishop thereof, to commence
from the day of death of the late Bishop thereof.
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British Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 142
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Same of same, dated 1672-3 Feb., of a grant to Frances Duchess
of Richmond, relict of Charles late Duke of Richmond.
Ambassador Extraordinary to Denmark, of 408 oz. of gilt
plate and 10,005¾ oz. of white plate, being the same which was
furnished to said Duke out of the Jewel House for the service
of his house during his embassy.
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Ibid, p. 143
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Same of same, dated 1672-3, Feb., of the King's authorisation to
the Queen's Trustees to grant to Thomas Elliot, one of the
Grooms of the Bedchamber, all such parcels of the manor of
Hornsea, co. Yorks, which at the time of the late King's grant
of said manor to the King were in lease : to be for 60 years
commencing from the expiry of such interests : and also to
grant to him all such parts of the said manor and of the courts,
rents, profits, &c., thereof for 60 years from Sept. 29 last, as
on the 26th Feb., 16 Car. I., were out of lease, or the grants
of which are now determined : all in consideration of the good
services of said Elliot, and of the sum of 271l. 10s. 6d. to be
paid by him [as fine] therefor.
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Ibid.
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Treasurer Clifford's subscription of a docquet, dated 1672-3, Feb.,
of a warrant to the principal Commissioners of Prizes to pay
to Capt. John Wetwang, Captain of the "Warspight," 400l.
out of the proceeds of a certain prize sold by him at Gottenburgh :
to be as royal bounty in consideration of his faithful
services and the careful management of said prize to His
Majesty's use.
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British Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 144.
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Same of same of a confirmation to Baptist May of fee farm rents
ut supra, p. 53.
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Ibid, pp. 144-5.
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Same of same, dated 1762-3, Feb., of a grant to Nicholas
Courtney, of the Inner Temple, of the office of Attorney
General of the Duchy of Cornwall to hold by himself or
deputy : with the fee of 20l. per an.
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Ibid, p. 145.
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Same of same, dated 1762-3, Feb., of a grant to Col. Henry
Ewbanck, of all the King's right and title in the sum of 500l.,
by him discovered to belong to His Majesty, but concealed and
remaining in the hands of George Dawson, late Collector of
Customs at Newcastle, upon his accounts for the months of
Feb., Mar., Apr. and May, 1660.
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Ibid.
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Sir Robert Howard to Sir John Shaw. I have spoken with the
Lord Treasurer, and for this present exigent he will [allow]
500l. for a year on one of your salaries, leaving me to remind
him of the other 400l. at the next opportunity : which
I shall be as careful of as I was of this. But this
allowance of the 500l. is on this condition, that you pay the
victualler 1,000l. on Wednesday, as you promised me, and 500l.
this sume week. Fail not to perform this, as the King's
service so much depends on it.
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Out Letters General III.
pp. 256-7.
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Same to Mr. Sherwyn. At the desire of Sir John Oneby I
entreat you to give a despatch to the reference to you of the
petition of the messengers of the Exchequer. They have been
some time out of their money, and by a despatch may the more
readily perform their duty.
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Ibid, p. 257.
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Same to Sir Edmund Turnor, to send an account of the moneys
received upon the coinage duty by the Collectors of the several
outports, why it is not paid into the Exchequer and where the
same doth remain, so that order may be taken to get the
same in.
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Ibid.
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[?]
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Same to Mr Litcot, to deliver the [? abovesaid] letter to
said Turnor.
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Ibid
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Mar. 4
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Entry of the reference to Mr. Sherwyn, Mr. Webb and Mr.
Fillingham of the petition of Mr. Holingshead, Receiver
General and solicitor of the subsidy of co. Stafford, praying
an allowance for extraordinary pains and charges.
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Ibid, p. 259.
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The like reference of the like petition of Matthew Freer, for the
like allowance of something extraordinary for his pains and
charges as Receiver and Solicitor of the late subsidy in co.
Bucks.
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Ibid.
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Treasurer Clifford to Viscount Fanshaw, the King's Remembrancer,
to stay process against Sir Dennis Gawden, late
Surveyor General of the King's Marine Victuals, on his
accounts, in regard great quantities of provisions were sent for
His Majesty's service into the Straits and other remote parts
in 1670 and 1671, his vouchers for same being but now lately
come to his hands, so that he has been only able to make up
and deliver in three half years of the said two years' accounts,
but is now preparing the last half year.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 300.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to Auditor Sawyer to allow in
account 104l. to Charles Goodwyn, Receiver of the late subsidy
in co. Sussex, for acting as also solicitor thereof, and for charges
in returning and bringing moneys up to town.
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Ibid.
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[?]
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Treasurer Clifford to the Customs Commissioners to deliver four
hats sent from France and belonging to Thomas Howard,
being for his own particular use.
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Ibid, p. 303.
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Mar. 4
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to same to employ John Downe as a
waiter and searcher at Cowes, loco Robert Lock, who deserts
that employment.
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Ibid. pp. 304, 305.
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Treasurer Clifford to the wharfinger at Topsham. Complaint is
made to me that by your undue management of your office
there is not sufficient convenience upon the wharves at Topsham
for the despatch of His Majesty's service, although a greater
accommodation [for such] is reserved by the grant to you. You
are to produce your said grant to the Customs officers of said
port to the end they may peruse it and see that His Majesty's
service be accommodated as it ought to be.
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Ibid. p. 309.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Customs Commissioners to
employ Paul Parrat as noontender in London port, loco Thomas
Harris, deceased.
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Ibid.
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Same (? in duplicate) to the Receipt to levy a tally for 1,500l. on Sir
John Shaw, Collector of the Coinage duty in London port : same
to be issued to the Treasurer of the Navy on orders in his name
remaining unsatisfied : and to be for the use of the victualling.
(The second warrant, apparently for the same sum, or possibly
for a second 1,500l., recites that said Coinage duty has been
for some time in the hands of said Shaw, he having not yet
paid it into the Exchequer, and that it is now to be made use
of for the pressing occasions of the Navy, but with intention
to repay it again to the Mint.)
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Warrants Early XIX.
pp. 289, 292.
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Money warrant dormant for the pensions of 1,000l. per an. and
2,000l. per an. to John Earl of Bath, Groom of the Stole and
First Gentleman of the Bedchamber, being in lieu of plate out
of the Jewel House and liveries out of the Great Wardrobe : to
be paid from time to time by tallies on the Law Duties.
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Ibid, p. 289.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to Auditor Sir Edmond Sawyer to
allow in account 140l. to William Rooke, Receiver of the
subsidy in Kent, for acting also as solicitor thereof.
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Ibid, p. 290.
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Same to Auditor Sir Joseph Seymour to similarly allow 36l, to
Herbert Awbrey. late Receiver of the subsidy for co. Hereford,
for acting also as solicitor thereof.
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Ibid.
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Same to Auditor Aldworth to similarly allow 75l. to William
Christian for the like for the subsidy in Durham and Northumberland.
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Ibid ; Money Book
(Customs), p. 92.
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Money warrant for 51l. to John Granger, son and administrator
of Gregory Granger, late one of the Yeomen Prickers of the
Privy Harriers, for 17 months to 1668, Nov. 29, on said
Gregory's fee of 3l. a month, he being certified to be buried
1668 Dec. 14.
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Warrants Early XIX.
p. 291.
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Same for 30,000l. to George Wharton, Treasurer of the Ordnance,
as imprest for the Ordnance.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 5
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Same for 2,000l. to Edward [present] Earl of Sandwich,
as by the Great Seal of Feb. 24 last, being payable by the late
Earl, his father, on certain fee farm contracts : tallies to be
levied for the like sum as [for] so much received from the said
Earl upon said contracts : and for the discharge of the
Exchequer issues are to be made thereof upon the orders for
said 2,000l.
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Ibid, p. 294.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Exchequer for a tally for
300l. to be levied on the 4½ per cent. duty : issues thereof to
be made to the Treasurer of the Navy on such orders as remain
in his hands [unsatisfied]. To be disposed of by him for the
use of the two orphans of Capt. Harley for said Harley's
services in the West Indies.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 6
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Sir Robert Howard to [ ]. Sir Robert Viner should
have paid the Lord Treasurer 1,500l. on the warrant for
plate delivered to the Jewel House. [See to it] with what
conveniency you can.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 257.
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Entry of the reference to the Customs Commissioners of the
petition of George Torriano and William Bellamy, merchants,
touching 24 tuns of French wines, saved in the ship "Matlew"
of Bordeaux, after they were forced on shore by a Dutch
privateer and stranded, said wines being damaged, yet full
duty demanded thereon.
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Ibid, p. 258.
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Mar. 7
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Royal warrant for 349l. 3s. 4d. to John Ashlyn. Esq., without
account : to be by him disbursed according to the King's
direction. (Money warrant dated Mar. 8. In the margin :—
"Fees for knighthoods at Windsor.")
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King's Warrant Book III.
p. 237 ; Warrants Not
Relating to Money III.
p. 305.
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Money warrant for 200,000l. to Sir Thomas Osborne, Treasurer
of the Navy, as imprest for the Navy.
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Warrants Early XIX.
p. 292.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant [to the Receipt] for tallies to be
levied for 840l. on the Receiver of Hearthmoney for co. Chester :
to be issued to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for services
already directed to be provided.
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Ibid, p. 292b.
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Same for a grant of the office of woodman and keeper of the
warren and game of the manor of Cookham and Bray, parcel
of the Castle and honor of Windsor, to William Chiffinch.
Prefixing :—Particular of said office.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 303.
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Entry of the reference to Mr. Sherwyn et al. of the petition of
George Fawnt for an allowance for extra pains as Receiver
General of the subsidy co. Leicester.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 260.
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Mar. 8
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Money warrant for 40l. to the Earl of Carlisle for two years'
creation money.
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Money Book (Customs)
p. 93.
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Treasurer Clifford's subscription of a docquet, dated 1672-3,
March, of a grant to Dr. Thomas Pinfold, Dr. of Laws, of the
place of Professor of the Civil Law in Cambridge : with the
fee of 40l. per an.
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British Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 146.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe for a lease,
during extent, to James Porter of the lands of Gilbert Havers,
late Receiver General of Crown Revenues for Norfolk and
Huntingdon : the King having by the privy seal of Jan. 23
last granted to said Porter the debt of 1,116l. 0s. 5¼d. due to
the King from said Havers for which said lands are extended.
Prefixing :—Particular of said lands.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 307.
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Mar. 10
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Privy seal to the Lord Treasurer, the Trustees of the late Queen
Mother's jointure, and Sir George Downing and Sir William
Doyly, administrators of the goods and chattels of said Queen
Mother. By indenture of 1660, Dec. 29, said Trustees granted
to Sir Edward Wingfield, for 320l. fine, several parcels of land
in Holbech and Whaplode. By indenture of Jan. 17, 1664-5,
in consideration of surrender of said lease same were granted
to said Wingfield, Martha Wood and Anthony Oldfield. By
our order of reference of Aug. 23, the allegations in the
petition of Dame Martha Wingfield, relict of said Sir Edward,
were referred to the Treasury Lords, viz. as to the Queen
Mother having forgiven the said fine of 320l. : upon which the
said Queen Mothers' Trustees reported Dec. 11 last that the
said Queen did remit same in consideration of Wingfield's long
and faithful service, Her Majesty declaring her express pleasure
herein to the Earl of St. Albans and the said discharge would
have been warranted under her hand but for her constant
indisposition. You are hereby to discharge and remit said
fine. (Treasurer Clifford's subscription, dated? Mar. 13, of
docquet hereof.)
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King's Warrant Book III.
pp. 241-3 ; British
Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 147.
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Money warrant for 200l. to John Driden for one year to Xmas
last on his pension as His Majesty's Poet Laureate and
Historiographer Royal.
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Warrants Early XIX.
p. 292b.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Receipt to issue 500l. to the
Treasurer of the Navy for the victualling thereof : on any
orders remaining unsatisfied in said Treasurer's name.
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Ibid.
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Same to Sir Robert Crooke for the payment of 20l. and 40l. to
the Duke of Norfolk for one year of his creation money as
Earl of Surrey and Duke of Norfolk : to be paid by the sheriffs
of Surrey and Sussex and Norfolk and Suffolk : same to be
allowed to said sheriffs in their accounts.
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Ibid, p. 293.
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Treasurer Clifford's subscription of a docquet, dated 1672-3,
March, of a warrant to the Exchequer to pay to Thomas
Chudleigh, Secretary to the extraordinary embassy to the French
King, 200l. for equipage and 40s. a day for his entertainment,
to commence from Nov. 13 last and to be advanced quarterly.
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British Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 147.
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Treasurer Clifford to the Customs Commissioners to see opened at
Cleveland House three cases on board His Majesty's yacht, the
—, lately arrived from France, directed to Sir Thomas
Bond, containing some candlesticks and fire-irons for the use of
the Duchess of Cleveland.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 304.
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[Same to same]. We think it reasonable that the bonds given
by Newfoundland traders should be given up as in other cases,
though the conditions be not the same, if nothing appears
[testifying] of their not having performed them. Further we
think fit that Mr. Clement be sent by you as assistant to John
Man, the General Surveyor, who is going [on the survey of] the
Western coast [ports, England].
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Ibid, p. 305.
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[? Mar. 10]
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Entry of demise by in custodiam lease under the Exchequer Seal
to Robert Foley, Esq., of a messuage in the parish of St.
George de Tombland, in the city of Norwich, and of several
messuages and lands in Thompson and elsewere, co. Norfolk,
parcel of the lands of Christopher Jay, Esq., extended for
debt.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 305.
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Mar. 10
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Treasurer Clifford to the Customs Commissioners to deliver
certain goods imported from France directed to Mr. Brouncker.
Appending :—List of said goods.
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Ibid, p. 306.
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Same to Viscount Fanshaw, the King's Remembrancer, to supersede
process against George Benyon, son and heir of Sir George
Benyon, late Receiver General of Crown Revenues for co.
Northampton and Rutland, on his accounts : the parties
concerned in perfecting said accounts being in prosecution
thereof before the auditor.
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Ibid.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to Sergeant Francis Stevens to arrest
Thomas Hoblin and William Beauford, it appearing from the
accounts of Sir Walter Moyle, Receiver General of the Eleven
Months' Assessment for co. Cornwall, that said Hoblin, late
head-collector of said tax in Powder Hundred, detains
705l. 4s. 6d. thereof, and that said Beauford, late same of
same in Pyder Hundred detains 229l. 12s. 0d. thereof, and
they having now set on foot dangerous practices for defrauding
His Majesty thereof.
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Ibid, p. 308.
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Entry of the declaration of accompt of Thomas Holder for several
foreign coins, silver and plate, with a parcel of gold dust by
him received of Sir Thomas Bond and Joseph Drake, and of
the proceed thereof, being melted down and coined into sterling
between 1671-2, Feb. 1, and 1672, Dec. 18. (Total charge,
67,268l. 17s. 11d. ; total discharge, 66,759l. 5s. 5d. ; balance
depending, 509l. 12s. 6d.)
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Ibid, p. 310.
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Sir Ro. Howard to Sir Edmund Turner, Surveyor General of the
Outports, to give to Mr. Litcot an account in writing of the
annual produce of the Coinage duty in the several outports
since its settlement by Act of Parliament.
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Out Letters General III
p. 260.
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The like letter for the same account for London port : directed to
George Nicholas, Surveyor General of Customs, and to Edward
Backwell, Esq., Comptroller of Customs in London port.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 11
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Royal warrant for a privy seal to the Earl of St. Albans, Sir
Robert Long, Sir John Wintour, Sir Charles Harbord and Sir
Peter Ball, surviving Trustees of the late Queen Mother's
jointure. As Trustees you stand possessed of the remainder
of 99 years in (inter al.) the lordship or manor of Killingworth,
co. Warwick, and the site of the late monastery or abbey of
Killingworth, and the rectory or church of Killingworth,
granted by Charles I. 1630, July 1, to Henry, Earl of Holland,
Edward, Earl of Dorset, Thomas, Viscount Savage, Sir Robert
Ayton, Sir Richard Wynn, Sir Thomas Hatton and Sir John
Finch, in trust as aforesaid, except the castle, park and chace of
Killingworth, and Killingworth Wood containing 80 acres.
By patent of 1665, July 17, we have granted to Lawrence Hyde,
for ever, in fee simple, said lordship or manor, castle or mansion
house and park or chace. You are to convey same to him,
together with the rectory and site of the abbey, for the remainder
of said term. (Treasurer Clifford's subscription, dated Mar. 15,
of docquet hereof.)
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King's Warrant Book III.
pp. 238-9 ; British
Museum Additional MS.
28,074, p. 149.
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Treasurer Clifford's letter of direction as to the 1,000l. [remaining
unpaid as] part of the order of Feb. 24 last, for 1,250l.
to Lawrence Hyde, Master of the Robes : being for His
Majesty's robes and apparel.
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Warrants Early XIX.
p. 294.
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Treasurer Clifford's subscription of a docquet, dated 1672-3,
Mar., of a grant to Sir Robert Howard of the office of [Auditor
of the Receipt, alias], writer of all tallies and counter tallies
of all bills at the Receipt of the Exchequer : for life, in
reversion after Sir Robert Long's interest therein : together
with the fee of 316l. 13s. 4d. and the house, cloisters and
gardens [to said office attached] and all other profits thereof.
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British Museum Additional
MS. 28,074, p. 148.
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Same of same, dated 1672-3, Mar., of a grant to Thomas Aram
of the office of Surveyor and Receiver [of the Greenwax] in
the Exchequer Court, with the fee of 150l. per an. : same
being done upon the late resumption of the farm of the Greenwax,
whereby said office of Surveyor and Receiver is become
void : Aram to receive all moneys of said revenue due before
Midsummer last to the use of Sir Robert Howard, in accordance
with the terms of the King's agreement with said Howard.
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Ibid
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Customs Commissioners to
permit the landing free of Customs of 220 tuns of wine laden
on board the "George" of Plymouth, James Hutchens master,
and 140 tuns laden on board the "Rebecca," John Young
master : Monsieur Colbert, ambassador from the French King,
having certified that same are for the supply of the French
squadron of ships designed to join His Majesty's fleet in the
next expedition against the Dutch. An account to be kept of
what is landed and what is shipped off again to the French
squadron, so that Custom may be demanded on any left behind.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 307.
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Treasurer Clifford to same to see opened at the Duke of Lauderdale's
lodgings in Whitehall three ballots of goods at the
Custom House belonging to said Duke.
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Ibid, p. 309.
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[?]
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to same to employ — Williams
as Collector of Customs Rochester port loco Alexander Carnegy,
who has been faulty in the execution of his office.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 11
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Entry of the reference to Mr. Sherwyn et al of the petition of
Margaret Williamson, late wife and executrix to George
Williamson, Esq., to pass two accounts of Hearthmoney [for
Cumberland and Westmorland] for 1671 and 1672 according to
the duplicate in 1671.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 261.
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Same of same to same referees, of a petition from said Margaret
Williamson for an allowance [in her late husband's accounts]
as Receiver and solicitor of the subsidy for cos. [Westmorland
and Cumberland].
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Ibid.
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Sir Robert Howard to Mr. Lightfoot and Mr. Blany. I am
informed you do not pay your under clerks their salaries,
whereby the King's service in the sale of fee farm rents is much
obstructed. You are forthwith to pay them or I will move the
Lord Treasurer to pay them out of your own salaries at Lady
Day next.
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Ibid, p. 262.
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Sir Robert Howard to Capt. Cocke. Auditor Beale has again
acquainted the Lord Treasurer that you wholly neglect the
prosecution of your accounts of imprests formerly made to you
for the Sick and Wounded. You may expect process speedily
against you for your neglect herein.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 262.
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Same to Auditor Phelips. I have prevailed with the Lord
Treasurer for 200l. to be advanced to you towards your work
of settling the state of His Majesty's fee farms and giving a
clear account of the management of that whole affair. If you
perform it to my Lord's satisfaction you will not want a due
reward.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 12
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Privy seal for 2,500l. to the Earl of St. Albans for plate sold to
His Majesty. (Royal warrant for said privy seal dated Mar. 8.
Treasurer Clifford's subscription, dated Mar. 13, of a docquet
hereof.)
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King's Warrant Book III.
pp. 237, 240 ; British
Museum Additional MS.
28,074, p. 147.
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Treasurer Clifford to the Customs Commissioners to see opened
at Somerset House several things as below, arrived from Lisbon
on the ship "Coronacon" ; same belonging to the Queen and
being for her particular use.
Appending :—List thereof : a long chest with palm trees, a great
chest with earthen pots to drink water, a little box with
curiosities of nosegays, a box with sweetmeats, a box with
palm branches.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p 310.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to John Hall, Surveyor and Woodward
General to the Queen, and Richard Newman and John
Dell, two of the Regarders of Whittlewood Forest, and Thomas
Bell and George Battison, two of the Regarders of Salcey
Forest, to fell so much decayed oak as shall be necessary to
provide timber for fencing several coppices in said forest,
viz. Chambersall and Farthing coppices in Sholebrook walk,
and Hill coppice in Wakefield Le Gullet walk in Whittlewood,
and Bush coppice in Howlet's walk in Salcey Forest ; the
condition of same being so bad and ruinous.
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Ibid, p 312.
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Treasurer Clifford's allowance of a composition made by [the
Commissioners of the Retrospect of the Wine Act] with
Thomas Burton, debtor for 48l. 11s. 7d. ; viz for accepting
25l. deposited by Edward Barnwell for him as composition
rather than keep said Burton in prison.
Prefixing :—Said Commissioners' representation
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Ibid, p. 313.
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Entry of the reference to Auditor Beale of Col. Buller's petition
for 371l. 10s. 0d. to be repaid him for disbursements in raising
300 men and carrying them to the Isle of Scilly by His
Majesty's command.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 263.
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Sir Robert Howard to Mr. [Auditor] Aldworth to exactly peruse
an interest account of the Farmers of the London Excise, computing
their interest to the day their order became due and
what is also due to their assigns from that time.
[? Appended] : The London Farmers propose (1) that they will
constantly pay to Sir Stephen Fox such moneys as they shall
from time to time receive for the Excise : (2) they offer to give
their securities for any sum or sums of money that Sir Stephen
Fox can procure [on loan for the pay of the Forces] within
the compass of their payments and to pay interest for it.
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Ibid.
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Mar. 13
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Money warrant for 270l. to Sir Edward Griffin, Treasurer of the
Chamber, to be by him paid over to George Drew for iron work
done by him for his Majesty's barges.
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Warrants Early XIX.
p. 355.
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Treasurer Clifford's warrant to the Commissioners and the Receiver
General of the Customs. The owners of the ship "Massingbird"
have petitioned the Privy Council to allow them the 10 per
cent. abatement of Customs of the lading of said ship on her
first two voyages out and home ; she being 500 tons burden
with three decks flush with forecastle and steerage, and has
made one voyage to India, then carrying 30 guns, and now
bound for the East Indies, having 36 guns, capable as a man-of-war
of carrying 50 guns ; said ship having been built in the
intervals of the Acts of Parliament for encouraging the building
of great ships. On Feb. 7 last the Privy Council ordered said
abatement to be allowed. You are hereby to observe such order.
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Warrants Not Relating to
Money III. p. 311.
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Entry of the reference to the Customs Commissioners of the
petition of Lucas Santen, merchant of London, praying that
some wines of his laden in the "City of Stattin" and cast away
off the Shoo may be brought to London to be surveyed.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 265.
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[? Mar. 14]
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[Royal] warrant for a privy seal for 150l. to the Earl of Carlisle,
chief warden of His Majesty's forests and chaces in the honor
of the Castle of Barnard : to be by him paid to Lady Vane in
full discharge of all arrears of a fee of 26l. 13s. 4d. payable [by
her] to said warden by virtue of His Majesty's grant of said
office to him : and for the discharge of Lady Vane thereupon.
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King's Warrant Book III.
p. 244.
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[?]
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Same for same for 300l. per an. to the Duke of Albemarle to
commence from Michaelmas, 1671, viz. : 450l. for 1 ½ years to
Lady day last to be continued till the purchase money be
settled and a final conveyance made of said Duke's interest in
Moat Park near Windsor.
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Ibid, p. 246.
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[?]
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Same for same for repayment to Alderman Backwell of 2,000l.
with interest at 6 per cent. to the 24th inst. amounting to
251l. 0s. 4d. (Treasurer Clifford's subscription, dated April
14, of docquet hereof.)
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Ibid, p. 247 ; British
Museum Additional MS.
28,074, p. 185.
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[?]
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Same for same for 2,032l. 11s. 10d. to the Duke of Buckingham
for extraordinary service and disbursements made by the King's
special command, and 1,134l. 6s. 0d. for coach houses and
other conveniences in the Mews for the carriages and waggons,
and 575l. for repairs [for the stables]. The latter two sums to be
paid to Ambrose Norton, Surveyor [of the Mews]. (Treasurer
Clifford's subscription ut supra.)
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King's Warrant Book III.
p. 247 ; British Museum
Additional MS. 28,074,
p. 184.
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Mar. 14
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Entry of the reference to the Customs Commissioners of the
petition of David Vanschel, merchant, concerning a ship of
wines and stums cast on shore by stress of weather at Eastbourne,
and praying liberty to bring said cargo [to London]
from Sussex.
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Out Letters General III.
p. 263.
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