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  2. Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 10, 1693-1696
  3. Entry Book: June 1694, 1-10

Entry Book: June 1694, 1-10

Pages 636-648

Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 10, 1693-1696. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1935.

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June 1694, 1–10

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
June 1. The Queen's royal sign manual for 400l. to Sir Francis Child: in full of two pair of diamond buttons furnished for the use of the King. (Money warrant dated June 2 hereon.) (Money order dated June 6 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVII, p. 444. Money Book XII, p. 223. Order Book IV, p. 90.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a commission to constitute Henry Villiers, Richard Gee, Henry Ashurst and Walter Overbury, esq., to be Commissioners for Hackney Coaches under the Act [5 and 6 Wm. and Mary, c. 22] for licensing and regulating Hackney coaches and stage coaches from 1694, May 10: with power to licence not more than 700 Hackney coaches in London, Westminster, the suburbs and the parishes in the weekly bills of mortality and all stage coaches throughout England, Wales and Berwick; the said Commissioners to observe rules to be prescribed by the Treasury Lords or by the royal sign manual: with salaries of 200l. per an. each from March 25 last: Anthony Mecke to be their Secretary or Register with 100l. per an. salary. King's Warrant Book XVII, pp. 445–6.
Money warrant for 40l. 13s. 4d. to Sir Edward Ward, Attorney General, for half a year to Lady day last on his fee. Money Book XII, p. 223.
35l. to Sir Thomas Trevor for the like as Solicitor General.
Treasury warrant to the Principal Commissioners of Prizes to pay 150l. to Capt. Thomas Gardner, late commander of the King's ship Sally Rose: as royal bounty out of moneys arising by the sale of prizes. Ibid, p. 224.
Prefixing: Order of the Queen in Council, dated Whitehall, May 10 last, directing said payment on a report dated May 9 last from the Duke of Leeds, Duke of Shrewsbury, Earl of Bridgwater, Visct. Dursley and Sir Henry Goodricke. Commissioners of Appeals for Prizes. The said Gardner did in 1689 take the ship St. Joseph, Peter Ignatius Vandevelde commander, on which there were goods which on condemnation yielded 827l. 15s. 7d. to the King; which ship and lading he brought in entire without any embezzlement.
Money order for 50l. to Sir Littleton Powys for 1693, Michaelmas term, on his allowance as one of the Justices of Chester. Order Book IV, p. 66.
Same for 125l. to Sir John Trenchard for the like term on same as Chief Justice of Chester. Ibid, p. 67.
June 1. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 200l. to Sir Charles Ralegh on the unsatisfied order in his name: to be issued out of loans to be made by himself or any others at his nomination upon credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Disposition Book XII, p. 83.
Same to the Navy Commissioners to attend my Lords this afternoon with answers to the following queries, viz.: Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 245.
(1) what quantity of hemp is there in store or contracted for?
(2) how long that will employ the men in the several rope yards?
(3) if there be want of hemp, what place wants it most and what supply (over and above the present stores and contracts) will be necessary to keep the men in each rope yard employed till Michaelmas next?
Same to Mr. Fox to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Capt. John Yarner, late of the Earl of Meath's Regiment concerning a respite on his pay. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Michaell Foster et al. concerning the clothing of an Independent Company under Capt. Prince ordered for Jamaica. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of William Sinclare and other tradesmen concerning the clothing for this present year of Col. John Coy's Regiment. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Rob. Grahme concerning the clothing of the First Regiment of Foot Guards under the Earl of Romney. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Aaron Smith to pay (out of the 500l. lately ordered to you for Crown law charges) 75l. 15s. 6d. to John Jones for the remainder of his disbursements in the proving the Crown title to the estate late belonging to the Marquess of Powys in Wales: and such further sum for his pains as you think he deserves. Ibid, p. 246.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Francis Molyneux, draper, late agent to the Regiment now under the Duke of Schonberg, concerning the 986l. 17s. 7d. due to him from several officers of said Regiment Ibid.
Same to the Attorney General (the Solicitor General not being in town) to attend the Treasury Lords at 10 to-morrow with the Commission and Charter for the Bank. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Nott for an estimate of the charge for the furniture out of the Great Wardrobe with which the Mary yacht is to be fitted. Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the [Assessment] Commissioners for the 4s. Aid in the Hundred of Halfshire, co. Worcester. We are informed that the borough of Droitwich is charged but at 488l. for the said Aid for the whole year and that the said borough and the salt pits last year were rated to a like Aid, and did pay 989l. 9s. 0d., which is 501l. 9s. 0d. more than the houses and salt springs are now charged with. We desire you to revise the duplicates [of the assessments] for the said borough and salt springs and to amend same according to your powers under the Act for said Aid. Acquaint us with your proceedings herein. Ibid, p. 247.
June 1. Henry Guy to Mr. Blathwayt. This evening my Lords waited on the Queen with the enclosed papers [missing] of Col. Wolseley, to be informed if she knew the King's pleasure upon them. The Queen told him she did not know it. Please take the King's pleasure thereon and send them back. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 247.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Alexander How, landwaiter, Bristol port, praying to be made warehousekeeper in London port loco Tho. Cotton, lying very ill. Reference Book VII, p. 52.
Same to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of Cha. Williams, esq., Receiver of the first Twelve Months' Aid, co. Monmouth, for transfer to his account of the second Twelve Months' Aid of 145l. by him overpaid on the account of the said first Aid. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Bull for employment in the Customs for his services in the Civil Wars and upon the late Revolution. My Lords recommend him. Ibid, p. 53.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands of the petition of Charles Whitaker, esq., for renewal of his lease of a house in Old Palace Yard, Westminster, to enable him to rebuild same. Ibid.
Treasury order to the Commissioners for the Stamped Vellum and Paper Act to observe (a) infra. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 299.
Prefixing: (a) Order of the Queen in Council, dated Whitehall, May 31 last, to forthwith make an abstract of the said Act and when approved by the Attorney and Solicitor General to print and publish same.
Treasury subscription for the execution of a warrant dated April 28 last from the Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain, to Sir Francis Lawley, Master of the Jewel House, to deliver to Sir Fleetwood Sheppard, kt., Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, a chain of gold and a badge of gold, “both weighing ten ounces or thereabouts,” of the same fashion as worn by the Gentleman Usher. Ibid.
Royal warrant under the Queen's sign manual to the Lords Justices, Ireland, to order the Commissioners for Forfeited Estates, Ireland, to grant a lease or custodiam to Thomas Keightley of the following estates for three years from May 1 last: being the residue (worth 674l. 11s. 6d. per an.) of divers forfeited lands of which he has prayed a custodiam, a great part of the whole being already disposed of. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, pp. 414–15.
Appending: schedule of said lands, viz.:
Carricknashannagh, 83 acres, in Ferrard Barony, co. Louth,
Begrue and Lisnabeg [? Begsreeve and Lisboy], 112 acres, in Slane Barony, co. Meath.
Kennetstown and Rogerstown, 403 acres, in Duleek Barony.
Ballynepoge, 268 acres, in co. Kildare.
Keppoge, 295 acres, in Clane Barony.
Platin, 712 acres, and Calestown, 100 acres, in Duleek Barony, co. Meath.
Ballybeg, 379 acres, in Carbury Barony, co. Kildare.
Fussfaroe [Fassaroe], 233 acres, in co. Wicklow. part of Rathdown, 76 acres, in Rathdown Barony. Gigginstown, 399 acres, in co. Westmeath.
Rickardstown, 335 acres, in Delvin Barony.
Drinedally [Derrinydaly], 234 acres, in Moyfenrath Barony, co. Meath.
June 1. Entry of a Treasury caveat in behalf of Capt. Van Breght for a stop to be put to payment of any arrears to Arnold Van Horst, late Judge Advocate, lately cashiered; by reason that petitioner has a suit against him in Chancery and an accord at law for a considerable sum and the said Van Horst absconds and is leaving the kingdom. Caveat Book, p. 37.
June 2. Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise for 2,500l. to Ralph Leeke in repayment of so much lent by him thereon May 26 last. Money Book XII, p. 222
Same to same for tallies to discharge the baronet fee of l,095l. due from Sir John Smith of Isleworth, co. Midd. Ibid, p. 223.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of loans on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise, viz.: l. s. d. Disposition Book XII, p. 83.
to me [Guy] for secret service, 183l., 28l. 6s. 0d., 125l. and 600l. 936 6 0
to Lord Lucas upon his order for safe keeping prisoners [in the Tower] 253 15 9
to Mr. Richards for Mr. Gauntlett 90 0 0
to Mris. Morrisor 20 0 0
to Mris. Jane Davis 50 0 0
to Mris. Ann Kelley 50 0 0
to Col. Kingwell 30 0 0
to Mris. Willoughby 30 0 0
the last five persons to have the benefit of the letter relating to [Exchequer] fees.
£1,460 15 9
“and that you take care to reserve the sum of 200l. out of the like loans for their Lordships' disposal.”
Same to same to issue 550l. to the Earl of Ranelagh out of [contributions on] annuities on the Tonnage Act: to wit 410l. 1s. 2d. on account of two weeks' subsistence to Sir Henry Belasyse's Regiment, and 139l. 18s. 10d. for subsistence to the Company at Sheerness. Ibid, p. 84.
June 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue the 273l. 19s. 9d. to Sir Leonard Robinson and Thomas Browne, ut supra, p. 618, out of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Disposition Book XII, p. 84.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Mary Bradley, widow, concerning a debt of 100l. with interest due to her from Capt. John Reddish of Col. Stanley's Regiment; which she prays may be stopped out of his pay. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 247.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Charles Moreau, agent to Lord Galway's Regiment, concerning the offreckonings due to said Regiment. Ibid.
Same to the Commissioners for Hackney Coaches. My Lords particularly recommend Michaell Browne for employment as your messenger. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Sir Jos. Herne and Sir Ste. Evance and Company, praying payment of 6,030l. 5s. 8d. due to them for clothing the Regiments of Lieut. Gen. Talmash, Col. Fitz, Col. Churchill, Col. Matthews and Col. Collingwood in the year 1693. Ibid, p. 248.
Same to the Auditor for Wales not to make or pass any debentures for payment of salaries or other allowances for the time to come out of the Crown revenue of Wales without warrant first had from the Treasury Lords. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to employ Phillip Percivall as warehousekeeper, London port, loco Tho. Cotton, deceased. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 100.
William Tristram as tidesman and boatman at Starcross, Exeter port, loco Nath. Bayley, deceased.
William Fautley as same at Rye loco William Reynolds, dismissed.
William Chantrey as watchman, London port, loco Jeremiah Slow, deceased.
Tho. Westcot as collector of the Four and a Half per cent. Duty at St. Christopher loco Phillip Dewit, who has relinquished.
Treasury reference to the Postmasters General of the petition of Ralph Rishton, late deputy postmaster of Preston in co. Lancs, praying to be discharged from a debt of 574l. 18s. 0d., “being forced to abscond and not able to pay the same.” Reference Book VII, p. 53.
The Treasury Lords to the Lords Justices, Ireland, transmitting copy [missing] of a report from the [Principal] Officers of the Mint on a letter from the late Lord Lieutenant and Council relating to the erecting of a Mint in Ireland. We cannot by any means represent this matter to the Queen otherwise than according to the said report. We therefore desire your opinion if a Mint be established in Ireland according to the said report whether it will be of advantage and give satisfaction to Ireland. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 415.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Edwd. Wigg concerning certain lands concealed in Ireland which were forfeited by the Rebellion in 1641, praying a commission of inquiry and that the arrears due to him may be satisfied out of said discoveries. Ibid.
May [probably erratum for June] 5. Treasury warrant to the Excise Commissioners to repay to Excise officers of under 100l. per an. salary their assessments to the second 4s. Aid. Money Book XII, p. 225.
June 6. Same to the Receipt for tallies on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise for 752l. to Thomas, Earl of Pembroke, in repayment of so much lent by him thereon May 18 last. Ibid, p. 222.
Money warrant for 50l. 3s. 9d. to Philip Ryley for half a year to Christmas last on his fee and board wages [as a Serjeant at Arms]. Ibid, p. 225.
Treasury warrant to John Knight, Customs Cashier, to pay 285l. 2s. 6d. to Gilbert, Bishop of Sarum, Chancellor of the Garter, for half a year to Lady day last on the annuity for the support of the honour of that Order. Ibid, p. 226.
Same to the Victualling Commissioners to pay to Mris. Manley the 590l. ut supra, p. 695, for provisions furnished ut ibid. by her late husband at the King's first landing at Torbay. Disposition Book XII, p. 84.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to send an officer to Visct. Dursley's lodgings in the Pall Mall to open his goods which are arrived from Holland in the ship Ellenor. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 248.
Same to Mr. Shales, enclosing an account [missing] of money paid by the Treasurer of the Navy for ships etc. between May 21 and 31 last. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Richard Jackson concerning the money due to him for clothing the Regiment commanded by Col. Richard Brewer. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Henry Smith, William Wollett, John Prigg and others concerning the clothing of the Regiments of Brigadier Levison and Lord Fairfax. Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Erasmus Dole, merchant, of Bristol, shewing that there is due to him from the Transports Commissioners near 300l. and 148l. 4s. 0d. for the hire of a ship to Martinique against the French; that he is indebted 130l. to the King for Customs, which by reason of great losses he is not able to pay: therefore praying that same may be discounted out of said debt. Reference Book VII, p. 53.
Same to Mr. Knight [Customs Cashier] of the petition and papers of Lionell Copley for himself, his brother and sister, praying that Mr. Playter, Mr. Paggen and Mr. Knight may be directed to pay such money as they stop in their hands which was due to Col. Copley, late Governor of Maryland: said petition being referred to the Treasury by the Privy Council May 17 last. Ibid.
June 6 Treasury reference to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of Hugh Horton, Receiver General for co. Bucks of the first 4s. Aid and the Review of the Quarterly Poll, praying an allowance for his extraordinary charges in the returns of his moneys. Reference Book VII, pp. 60, 62.
June 7. Money warrant for 230l. 12s. 6d. to Robert Fowle, goldsmith, in reward for good and acceptable services [in procuring the loan ut supra, p. 634]. (Money order dated June 13 hereon.) Money Book XII, p. 226. Order Book IV, p. 92.
Henry Guy to John Knight [Customs Cashier] to forthwith pay into the Exchequer 2,100l. of the fourth part of the Customs. Disposition Book XII, p. 84.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to reserve for the Treasury Lords' disposal the above 2,100l. and 39l. 4s. 11d. out of loans on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Ibid, p. 85.
Same to same to issue as follows out of the Exchequer, viz.: l. s. d. Ibid.
Out of 2,972l. 12s. 6d. of annuities on the Tonnage Act; 12,000l. of general loans; 450l. of loans on the second 4s. Aid; 350l. 3s. 4d. of the Review of the Quarterly Poll; 136l. 15s. 5d. of the 21d. per barrel; 6,868l. 9s. 0d. out of the moneys as shall first come in either by general loans or contributions on the Tonnage Act: making 22,778l. 0s. 10d. in all.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for the first payment on Sir Joseph Hern's letter of credit for 91,112l. 3s. 4d. for one months subsistence to the Forces in Flanders from May 27 last to the 23rd inst. 22,778 0 10
In the margin: Of the 136l. 15s. 5d. out of the 21d. per barrel only 135l. 12s. 0d. was so issued and the residue out of general loans. Of the last item of 6,868l. 9s. 0d., 2,768l. 9s. 0d. was issued out of the Tonnage contributions and 4,100l. out of loans on the Exchequer in general.
Out of moneys as shall first come in either by general loans or contributions for annuities on the Tonnage Act.
to ditto to answer bills drawn on said Earl for the subsistence of the Forces in Flanders to April 1 last 13,443 13 0
to ditto for Monsieur Medina in further part of 30,000l., being the advance on Mr. Machado's contracts for bread and bread waggons, there being 21,000l. already paid 4,500 0 0
to ditto for the executors of Dudley Vanbrugh, esq., late Capt. in Tidcomb's Regiment, in full of his arrears. 80 14 10
to ditto for Col. Wynn for recruit horses to the five Troops of his Regiment of Dragoons in the room of those lost in their passage from Ireland hither. 200 0 0
to ditto for Capt. Weemes and Capt. Hyde on accompt of the pay of their two Independent Companies raising for New York to June 30 last 300 0 0
In the margin: Of the above five sums, 5,0241. 7s. 10d. was paid out of general loans and 13,500l. out of contributions.
to Mr. Fox for subsistence to the four Regiments of Foot raising for the service of Ireland from the several days on which they were raised to the 11th inst. 292 17 2¾
Out of contributions on the Salt Act.
to the Treasurer of the Navy for the Victuallers, towards the general account 10,000 0 0
to ditto for Sick and Wounded: to be placed to the accompt of the Victualling 800 0 0
to ditto for extraordinary victualling 5,000 0 0
to ditto for wages 10,000 0 0
to ditto for Sick and Wounded: to be placed to the accompt of wages 1,200 0 0
£68,595 5 10¾
June 7. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Sir Francis Child the 400l. ut supra, p. 636, out of loans to be made by him or any others by his appointment on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Disposition Book XII, p. 86.
Same to Mr. Felton. My Lords will hear you and Mr. Fowkes this day week on the caveat entered by Mr. Gardner in behalf of Mr. Hamond as to the grant of Somersham, co. Huntingdon. (The like notice to Mr. Gardner.) Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 248.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Geo. Wellington, Richard Wayt and Mathew Herbert on behalf of themselves and others concerning the money due to them for clothing the Regiment of Horse late under Brigadier Villiers. Ibid, p. 249.
Same to the Navy Commissioners. I have read to my Lords yours of the 25th ult. on Taylour's proposal for importing hemp this summer. You think it will be of advantage to the service at this time, as it hath at several times heretofore in the like case. You are to speak with Taylour and obtain from him a calculation of the charge of such a quantity of hemp and of the manner in which the money for same will be called for. Ibid.
June 7. Henry Guy to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Abell Slaney and partners, praying payment of 950l. 7s. 0d. due to them for clothing and accoutring Count Stenbuck's Regiment of Horse for this present year 1694. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 249.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Major Henry Hooke, late Fort Major at Plymouth, and Major Peter Ceely, the present Fort Major there, praying payment of their arrears and that a settlement may be made on the said Hely [sic for Ceely] on the establishment in future. Ibid.
Same to same to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Richard Cordwent concerning the money due to him for clothing Col. Edward Lloyd's Regiment of Foot. Ibid, p. 250
Same to Mr. Fox to report on the enclosed petition and papers [missing] of Capt. John Giles touching a debt of 495l. 16s. 9d. due to him as an officer of the Army and of the Ordnance in Ireland. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Sheldon Vicaridge, sword cutler, concerning the money due to him for furnishing swords and belts to Col. Lillingston's Regiment. Ibid.
Same to the Attorney General to report on the enclosed papers [missing] concerning a rent of 23l. 8s. 0d. payable from [by] the city of Norwich, pretended to be granted in jointure to the Queen Dowager. My Lords wish an answer to be given in Court to-morrow concerning the same. Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Commissioners for the Paper Duty of the petition of the stationers of London and Middlesex, praying an allowance [discount] for the ready money which they pay upon the stamping of their paper and parchment and for their extraordinary pains and attendance in getting their goods stamped. Reference Book VII, p. 53.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Margaret Wheler, wife of John Wheler of Bristol, shewing that her husband, going with his vessel to Ireland, was cast away, but some of the cargo being saved was brought to Callicoat [Caldicot] in Wales, where it was seized, and her husband standing trial was cast and is since become bankrupt; therefore praying to be remitted the 80l. due to the King for the duty of the tobacco. Ibid.
Same to the Excise Commissioners of the petition of Arthur Robinson, shewing that he became bound [surety for the collector] for some of the Excise money in Yorkshire and an extent was issued against him [for] 2,800l. in Feb., 1691–2, and his estate and effects seized and he a prisoner ever since; that shortly after another extent issued against him for about 1,500l., part of the land tax money, [he] being bound [surety] for a sub-collector and his effects seized again and the first extent vacated by order of the Exchequer Court, but petitioner is charged again with actions for the Excise debt: therefore praying to be discharged from said Excise debt, not being able to pay it. Ibid, p. 54.
June 7. Treasury reference to the Postmasters General of the petition of George Warburton, shewing that he was Manager of the Post Office of Ireland from Midsummer, 1683, to the arrival of King James in Ireland, after which he was soon turned out being a Protestant; that after the battle of the Boyne he was re-established in said Office; that there is a great arrear standing out against him at the time of bis being removed, occasioned by the failure of several Protestant Postmaster[s in the country] and the debts owing by several Popish Postmasters put in after [the commencement of] Tyrconnell's government, and the opening of the mails at the Castle and taking out letters of Tyrconnell before they were delivered into the Post Office: therefore praying to be discharged from the said old arrear. Reference Book VII, p. 54.
The Treasury Lords to the Lords Justices, Ireland, to report on the enclosed petition of the widow of Samuel Hartwell, esq., lately deceased (praying an allowance for his castle of Castle Connell, near Limerick, blown up by his Majesty's command after the war was ended), together with the annexed letters [missing] from the late Lords Justices of Ireland, “having been laid before the King.” By the King's command you are to propose a, fit recompense for the widow. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 416.
June 8. Royal sign manual for sums not exceeding 5,000l. in the whole to Bartholomew Burton, gent., without account: in satisfaction of so much by him paid or to be paid to divers persons by way of reward for making loans of considerable sums of money on credit of the Exchequer in general and other charges thereupon. (Money warrant dated June 12 hereon.) (Money order dated June 13 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVII, p. 447. Money Booh XII, p. 227. Order Book IV, p. 91.
Same for 200l. to John, Lord Culpeper, as royal bounty. King's Warrant Book XVII, p. 447. Money Book XII, p. 225. Order Book IV, p. 91.
5l. to Ann Moody, widow, as same.
50l. to — Wright and — Postlewayt in reward for their pains in making a catalogue of the library at St. James's. (Money warrant dated June 12 hereon.) (Money order dated June 13 hereon.)
Money warrant for 20,000l. to Edward Nicholas. Treasurer to the Queen, in further part of 50,000l. for the Queen's use and service as by the privy seal of Jan. 18 last. (Money order dated June 13 hereon.) Money Book XII, p. 226. Order Book IV, p. 91.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of loans on the Exchequer in general or contributions for annuities) 1,350l. to Charles Fox and Lord Coningsby to be paid over to the Commissioners for Transportation to complete 4,650l. for the freight and provisions of transporting Foot soldiers from Leith to Willemstadt. Disposition Book XII. p. 86.
June 8. Henry Guy to the Commissioners for Stamped Paper. My Lords recommend Mr. Rainer and Mr. James for some employment under you to the value of 40l. per an. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 250.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Clayton, William Preeston and Peter Atherton of Liverpool, merchants, shewing that, pursuant to the Order in Council in 1689, Oct., they exported several parcels of tobacco for the Army in Ireland, but are denied to have their bonds delivered up though performed: therefore praying that they may with [by means of] their debentures clear their bonds. Reference Book VII, p. 54.
Royal warrant, under the Queen's sign manual, to the Lords Justices, Ireland, to renew for a further term of three years to Thomas, Lord Coningsby, the custodiam granted 1691–2, Jan. 11, of the lands of Richard Fagan of Feltrim and the lands of Portmarnock and Carrickhill lately belonging to William Plunkett, all in co. Dublin, and forfeited by attainder (see infra, p. 705, under date July 13). Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 416.
Same to same to immediately upon sight hereof pay 2,423l. 6s. 8d. to the respective officers and widows of officers in the list appended to the royal warrant of 1693, June 9, supra, pp. 235–6, being officers of the garrison of Londonderry at the time of the siege, as royal bounty, without deduction of poundage: the said sum being not yet satisfied by reason, as is alleged, that it is not provided for in the establishment of Ireland and that the revenues there are at this present very low: but the Queen, being very sensible of the great merit and good services of the said officers and of their necessitous condition occasioned by the want of the said sum. Ibid, p. 417.
Same to same to insert in the Civil List of Ireland as from Lady day last the allowance of 100l. per an. to Francis Babe and further to direct the Revenue Commissioners to restore him to the office of one of the Surveyors General of the Revenue, Ireland, with the salary of 250l. per an., as reward for several good services done by him in Dublin immediately after the battle of the Boyne and for the great improvement he made in the Excise of Ireland as late such a Surveyor General of the Revenue. Ibid, p. 418.
June 9. Treasury subscription for the execution of a warrant dated 1693–4, March 16, from the Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain, to Sir Francis Lawley, Master of the Jewel House, to deliver to Benj. Fletcher, esq., Governor of New York, plate detailed for their Majesties' chapel there: to a value of 60l. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 331.
Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise for 400l. to Ralph Leeke in repayment of so much lent by him thereon the 8th inst. Money Book XII, p. 222.
Henry Guy to the Commissioners for Sick and Wounded to satisfy (out of moneys in the hands of your Treasurer for the service of the Sick and Wounded) the enclosed bill for 500l. drawn by Mr. Walter from Barbados and payable to Sir William Scawen for so much furnished by him in Barbados for the sick and wounded seamen. Disposition Book XII, p. 86.
June 9. Henry Guy to the Navy Commissioners to contract on terms as below with John Taylour for the 2,000 tons of hemp which you have proposed as necessary to be provided at this time. A fourth part of the price thereof will be put into the hands of the Treasurer of the Navy the next ensuing week and the other weekly payments from July 1 next shall be duly complied with according to Mr. Taylour's proposal. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 251.
Appending: said proposal by John Taylor, merchant, dated June 8, under the title of a calculation of the rate of hemp which it may cost his Majesty if imported this year upon his Majesty's account. The said Taylor doth not doubt to deliver into the Stores at Portsmouth, Chatham and Woolwich such quantities of hemp as the Navy Board shall demand this year at 26l. 10s. 0d. the ton, including the commission of 3 per cent., notwithstanding the season is far advanced and other nations are at market before us, provided the payments are duly complied with as follows, viz. a fourth part of the sum immediately, the other three fourths by weekly payments from July 1 to the last week of October.
Same to the Attorney and Solicitor General. My Lords have read your paper of amendments or alterations desired [by you] to be made in the warrant for the [in]corporation of the Bank of England. They direct me to signify to you that the names of Dr. George Oxenden and Maximilian Westerne were inserted in the first two sheets of the said warrant and the name of Charles Thorold [was] struck out before the warrant was signed [by the Queen]. My Lords suppose that is sufficient authority for your naming them aright in all other parts of the Bill. As for the other things in your paper, my Lords do not think it material whether they pass as they are in the warrant or in the [your] paper. These matters being only of form, my Lords desire you to take care that the Bill do pass in words to the effect of her Majesty's warrant. Ibid, p. 253.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to employ William Keymeys as waiter and searcher at Chepstow in Swansea port loco Thomas Foard, deceased. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 100.
Treasury reference to Mr. Aaron Smith of the memorial of Charles, Earl of Carlisle, and Sir Geo. Fletcher, bart., shewing that they are trustees for Lady Preston and her children under a lease from the Crown, that Sir John Heron, bart., deceased, and William Foster, esq., became bound in 100l. for said Visct. Preston's appearing in the King's Bench in Hilary term, 1691, which recognizances are estreated and process issued against them [Heron etc.]; that Visct. Preston gave them counter security upon which they threaten to enter upon the estate: therefore petitioners pray that said recognizances may be discharged. Reference Book VII, p. 54.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Andrew Leask [Liske], a tidesman [extraordinary] in London port, praying to be made a tidesman in fee ibid. loco Samuell Gawson, deceased. My Lords recommend him for said place “according to the Regulation by them lately made.” Ibid.
June 9. Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands for a particular of 24 tenements adjoining on [to] each side of Somerset House in the Strond in order to a grant, by the Queen's special command, of the inheritance thereof to Charles, Earl of Dorset, for ever at the rent of 13s. 4d. per an.: in consideration of a fine of 100l. and of said Earl's many good and faithful services. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, pp. 299–301.
Prefixing: (a) note of said Earl's petition for same, ut supra, p. 596: (b) report thereon by S. Travers, Surveyor General. Charles II granted 1664, Aug. 8, to Sir Robert Long and William Loveing (at the nomination of the Countess of Guilford and Lord Fitzharding) several houses and parcels of ground in or near the Strond adjoining to and heretofore accounted as part of the lands belonging to Somerset House: whereof two are in Strond Lane in St. Clements Danes and 30 others front the Strond from the end of Strond Lane east to Duchy Lane west (excluding Somerset House) in the parish of St. Mary le Strond, alias Savoy: at the rent of 24l. 10s. 4d. payable to the Queen Mother for life and a further like rent payable from commencement of the lease. The said term will expire at Lady day next. The said rent has never been charged or answered before the Auditor. 'Tis alleged that the premises with the rents were granted to the now Queen Dowager [in jointure] in 1669. In 1675, Aug. 20, Charles II granted for 99 years to the said Earl of Dorset all those 24 houses in St. Mary le Strond, heretofore parcel of the possessions of Edward, Duke of Somerset, divided into 35 tenements and then in lease to said Long and Loveing. I presume this lease intended all the premises in the lease of Long and Loveing, but the two houses in St. Clements Danes parish are not mentioned. I cannot find that the lease ever passed the Surveyor General's Office. The lease being long, the fee simple is worth little, but I reckon the rent of 24l. 10s. 4d. at 19 years' purchase to be worth 465l. 16s. 4d. and the changing the lease into a freehold estate may probably induce some people to give more by a year's value for it. The premises are worth 1,000l. per an. I therefore value the grant at 750l. or 1,215l. 16s. 4d. in all.
Treasury subscription for the execution of a warrant dated March 16 last from the Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain, to Sir Francis Lawley, Master of the Jewel House, for the delivery to Samuel Myles, clerk, of New England, of two little flagons, one chalice, a patten and a receiver for offerings for the use of their Majesties' Chapel there: not exceeding 60l. in value in all: same being thought necessary by the Bishop of London. Ibid, p. 301.
The like of a like warrant dated May 17 last for the delivery to John Thurkettle, messenger [of the Chamber] in ordinary to attend the Treasury, of a scutcheon of the same manner and fashion as the rest of the messengers have. Ibid.