Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1735, July-December

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'Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1735, July-December', in Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers, Volume 3, 1735-1738, (London, 1900) pp. 82-96. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books-papers/vol3/pp82-96 [accessed 11 April 2024]

1735, July–December

[? After
July 1]		 Same to same from John Owen, of Up-Holland, (“Holland's Abbey”), Lancaster. Concerning his accounts as Receiver General of Taxes for Lancaster, on which prosecution is threatened. 1 page. Ibid., No. 11. No. 12.
[Before
July 2]		 James Pitt to Sir Robert Walpole. Concerning Widow Sarah Wheeler's dispute with John Rogers about a house in the Savoy.
Endorsed:—With substance of minute of June 24, supra p. 31. 1 page. 		Ibid., No. 13.
July 2 J. Scrope to Nicholas Paxton. To let John Rogers have possession of a house in the Savoy, Rogers suffering Sarah Wheeler to continue as his undertenant. Letter Book XIX. p. 379.
Same to George Turbill. Concerning Elstob's accounts as a receiver of the rents of Forfeited Estates, England. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Nicholas Blomberg. For extension of lease on south side of Pall Mall. Crown Lease Book III. p. 376.
July 3 Report to same from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, dated Whitehall On the petition of Sir Arthur Acheson, baronet, concerning his payments to the Crown for land in Armagh and Cavan. 2½ pages.
Appending:—(a) Said petition. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 15.
July 3 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Concerning the reward to be given to Mr. Elbridge, deputy comptroller Bristol port. Customs Book XIV. p. 117.
Same to Mr. Greenlay, His Majesty's Proctor. Concerning the obtaining of letters of administration to the estate of Anthony Sion, deceased. Letter Book XIX. p. 379.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of Richmond Ferry, of which Joseph Wyndham Ashe prays a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Ashe's petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 398–9.
Same to same. For same of Harpole Mill, co. Northampton, of which Edward Wigley prays a lease.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 399–400.
Same to same. For same of Highbury Wood and Little St. John's Wood, co. Middlesex, of which Alice Guidott, widow, and Wm. Guidott pray extension of lease.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., p. 403.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of ground on the east side of St. James's Park, behind Duke Street, Westminster, to Samuel Edwards.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat and ratal of the premises, plan, and entry of demise.		 Ibid., pp. 401–2.
Same to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. Robert Manning's salary as solicitor and correspondent to said Commissioners to date from Sorrell's appointment as secretary to the Taxes Commissioners. Irish Book IX. p. 68.
July 6 J. Scrope to the Comptroller of Army Accounts. Transmitting Thos. Revell's list of men, detailed, victualled at Gibraltar. Letter Book XIX. p. 381.
Petition to the Treasury from Matthew Woodford. For 819l. for victualling Annapolis and Placentia, 1735, April 1 to June 30. Reference Book X. p. 57.
July 7 Treasury warrant to Sir Wm Ashburnham, Receiver General of the revenues accruing by Fines for Alienations. Fixing the dates of the commencement of the salaries of the Alienation Office establishment. Money Book XXXVII. p. 498.
July 8 J. Scrope to the Board of Works. Not to do harm to the pipes of the Chelsea Waterworks Company during the levelling of the old or the making of the new road in Hyde Park. Letter Book XIX. p. 380.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown lands. For a particular of tenements on the south side of Pall Mall, of which Wm. Nicholas Blomberg, clerk, prays a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Blomberg's petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 404–5.
Same to same. For same of a messuage in Whitehall adjoining the Stone Gateway near the Cockpit, of which Edith Colledge prays same.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 405–6.
Same to same. For same of houses in Piccadilly and Eagle Street, St. James's bailiwick, of which Maurice Birchfield prays same.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 407–8.
Same to same. For same of Brooklands Farm, co. Surrey, of which Edward Burchett prays same.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., 408–9.
July 8 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom. For the repayment to Sir Arthur Acheson of an overpayment on a reserved rent. Irish Book IX. pp. 66–7.
July 9 Petition to the Treasury from Marshall Johnson. Concerning the disputed succession to the real estate of Thos. Gates, of Whitehaven, Cumberland. Reference Book X. p. 57.
Same to same from Edward Ashe, commander of the Customs sloop “Princess Royal.” Concerning his prosecution for carrying into Penzance the “Happy Return,” a Scotch barque for hovering on the coast. Ibid., p. 58.
Treasury warrants to the Customs Commissioners and Attorney General. To accept smuggling compositions from Esau Whitehead. Customs Book XIV. p. 118.
Same for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the delivery to Francis Huchenson, Arundel Herald-at-Arms, a new coat, described, to cost 49l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 31.
Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To make good the deficiencies of his salary from the wool licences for year ending 1735, June 22. Irish Book IX. p. 38.
July 10 Report to the Treasury from Nicholas Paxton. On the petition of Robert Hedley, concerning possession of a house in the Savoy.
Minuted:—As under August 12, supra p. 42. 2 pages.
Appending:—(a) Hedley's petition with order of reference, dated 1735, June 24. 1½ pages. (b) Affidavit by Eliz. Hedley. 2 pages.		 Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 19.
Nicholas Paxton to the Treasury. Enclosing (a.) 1 page.
Appending:—(a) Duke of Newcastle to Paxton, dated 1735, June 17, for 17l. 1s. 0d. to Wm. Haffenden, Mayor of Gravesend, for guarding several persons enlisted for foreign service. 1 page. 		Ibid., No. 20.
July 25 Report to the Treasury from the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. On the draft Royal warrant for granting to Lord Alexander Hay, of Lawfield, the town and lands of Easter and Wester Sheills, of Cockburnspath. 1 page. Ibid., No. 21.
July 30 Same to same from same. On the warrant for the Royal signature for granting to John Orr, of Barrowfield, the lands of Barrowfield and others within the Sheriffdom of Lanark. 1 page. Ibid., No. 23.
Treasury warrant to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. For the free importation of accoutrements for the Royal Regiment of North British Fusiliers, now quartered in Ireland. Irish Book IX. p. 68.
July 31 Same to the Auditor and officers of the Receipt. To innovate 8 lost tallies on long annuities for Thos. Ravensoroft, jun., Godhard Hagin, and Robt. Cary. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 19.
Same for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the provision for Charles Townley, jun., York Herald of Arms, of a new coat of the usual make up: to cost 49l. Lord Chamberlains Warrant Book II. p. 31.
Same for same of same. For same of furniture, detailed, to Captain Molloy, for the “Mary” yacht: to cost 295l. Ibid., p. 32.
Same for same of same. For same of same for the “Catherine and Mary” yacht: to cost the like. Ibid.
Same for same of same. For same of stools, &c., for the German Chapel at St. James's: to cost 24l. Ibid., p. 33.
July 31 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the provision of furniture, detailed, for His Majesty's service at St. James's, Hampton Court, House of Peers, and “Caroline” yacht: to cost 1,262l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 33–4
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Concerning Richard Coytmere's salary during leave of absence. Customs Book XIV. p. 120.
Same to same. Leave of absence to John Hall, a sitter in the boat at Babbicombe. Ibid.
Same to the Comptrollers of Army accounts. Transmitting Thos. Revell's list of men, detailed, victualled at Gibraltar. Letter Book XIX. p. 381.
Same to Excise Commissioners. To subsist Brig. Gen. Kerr's regiment of Dragoons in Leicestershire and Norfolk. Ibid., p. 382.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To make forth 200,000l. in Exchequer bills on Land Tax, 1735, and place same as so much cash in the office of the Tellers at the Receipt. Money Book XXXVII. p. 476.
Same to Edward Harley, an Auditor of Imprests. To pass Thos. Missing's final accounts, detailed, for victualling Gibraltar. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 274–7.
Aug. 1 Report to the Treasury from the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. On the petition of Sir Robert Menzies, of that ilk, concerning arrears of feu and other duties. 1 page.
Appending:—(a) Said petition with reference dated 1733–4, Jany. 31. 3 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 28.
Aug. 2 Petition to same from Gould and Nesbit. Concerning the seizure of the “Bedford,” from the Canaries, William Tresteem master, under the Navigation Laws. Reference Book X. p. 58.
Aug. 5 Treasury warrant to Edward Bangham, Deputy Auditor of Imprests. To allow 40l. for passing the accounts of the Duke of Chandos for 1734, as Clerk or Keeper of the Hanaper in Chancery. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 254.
Same to Customs Commissioners. For delivery of certificates for the bounty on naval stores imported by Alexander Orr, Robert Allen, and George Lycester.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report.		 Customs Book XIV. pp. 120–1.
Same to same. Joseph Alcock to be discharged from the Fleet on compounding for smuggling.
Prefixing:—As above. Ibid., pp. 121–2.
Same to same. To repay land tax 1735 to Customs officers under 60l. salary. Ibid., 129–30.
Same to the Board of Works. To repair the lodgings belonging to Lord Vere Beauclerc, at Whitehall: to cost 162l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 32.
Aug. 6 Petition to the Treasury from Robert Clark, surveyor of Houses for part of Norfolk. For the division of which he is Surveyor to be subdivided in view of its largeness. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 147.
Aug. 8 Report to same from Edw. Greenly, dated Doctors' Commons. Concerning the claim of John Peter Crettez and Anne Royer to the estate of Anthony Chion, alias Sion. 2 pages.
Appending:—(a) Petition of John Shepherd, administrator of said estate.
Minuted:—As under August 12, supra p. 42. 1 page.		 Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 29.
Aug. 12 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Corbyn Morris, deputy to Mr. Jennings, one of the five undersearchers London port. Customs Book XIV. p. 129.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against sureties of John Sparrowe, late Receiver General for part of Suffolk. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 148.
Aug. 13 J. Scrope to Mark Frecker, Robert Manning, Richard Hammond, and Edward St. Hill. To take in and certificate 63 lottery tickets in the 1731 lottery. Letter Book XIX. p. 207.
Aug. 13 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of ground on the south side of Marybone Street, St. James's bailiwick, of which Judith Hill, spinster, and Benjamin Voice pray a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on this petition.		 Crown Leease Book III. pp. 409–10.
Petition to the Treasury from Charles, Earl of Carlisle. For extension of lease of the Abbey of Lanercost. Ibid., p. 419.
Aug. 14 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners, Scotland. For John Rae, surveyor for the county of Cumberland, to survey the coast between Sarkfoot and Kirkcudbright. North Britain Book XI. p. 303.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General by the Queen as Guardian, &c. To renew the Commission of Excise for Scotland, with Christopher Wyvill in place of Henry Robinson. Ibid., pp. 304–5.
Aug. 19 Treasury warrant to John Shepherd, administrator of Anthony Chion's estate. To pay the claims, detailed, on said estate. Money Book XXXVIII. p. 130.
Royal warrant by the Queen as Guardian, &c., to the Attorney General. For the Sheriff of Southampton to deliver to Thomas Dummer money levied on Mary Fletcher, of Winchester. King's Warrant Book XXXII. pp. 51–2
Aug. 20 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of a farm called Brooklands, alias Brooklands, Weybridge, co. Surrey, to Edward Burchett.
Prefixing:—Particular in Latin and memorandum, by Auditor Lowndes, Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 411–3.
Same to same. For same of 3 messuages on the south side of Piccadilly to Maurice Birchfield.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat and ratal, and entry of demise.		 Ibid., 414–6.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of mines in the lordship of Denbigh, of which Sir Robert Salisbury Cotton prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Cotton's petition.		 Ibid., p. 417.
Petition to the Treasury from Thomas Bryan. For a new lease of marsh lands in Balderton. Fen, co. Notts, and Tiddington Farm, co. Warwick. Ibid., p. 418.
Same to same from Peter Walker. For same of the Manor of Stanton-under-Bardon, co. Leicester. Ibid.
J. Scrope, to Excise Commissioners. To subsist two parties of Brigadier Churchill's Dragoons in Sussex. Letter Book XIX. p. 383.
Same to Sir Philip Medows, Knight-Marshal. Concerning the assault on Mr. Frecker at the Treasury, by Thos. Lowndes. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from John Adams, of Presteigne, co. Radnor. Concerning his late father's arrears as Distributor of Stamps for that county. Reference Book X. p. 58.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To make forth 300,000l. in Exchequer bills in full of 1,000,000l. on Land Tax, 1735, placing them as so much cash in the office of the Teller at the Receipt. Money Book XXXVII. p. 476.
Aug. 21 Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of Richmond Ferry to Joseph Wyndham Ashe.
Prefixing: Auditor's particular in Latin and memorandum, Surveyor General's ratal, and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 420–2.
Same to same. For same of Highbury Wood and Little St. John's Wood, co. Middlesex, to Alice and Wm. Guidot.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 423–5.
Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Isaac Kops. Concerning a wrong entry of German linens and Silesia lawns on board the “Prince of Orange” sloop, from Rotterdam. Reference Book X. p. 58.
Aug. 22 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To discharge James Coward, smuggler, from prison.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report.		 Customs Book XIV. p. 131.
Report to the Treasury from the Duke of Dorset, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, dated Whitehall. On the petition of Joanna Wellesley, praying a grant of the estate in Narraghmore which she alleges as forfeited by the attainder of Patrick Wellesley for the rebellion in 1641.
Endorsed:—“Warrant signed.” 3 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 36.
Aug. 26 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom. For the repayment to Dr. Thos. Bundle, Bishop of Derry, of the temporalities of the see during vacancy. Irish Book IX. pp. 68–9.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. To stay prosecution against Wm. Williams and 23 others, named, of Llanbadarne, Aberystwith, &c. Customs Book XIV. p. 130.
Royal warrant by the Queen as Guardian, &c., to the Auditors of Imprests. To allow in General Sabine's accounts 3,621l. 14s. 7d. for incidents, 1730, May 13, to 1733, Dec. 24. King's Warrant Book XXXII. p. 53.
Aug. 28 Treasury warrant to Edward Harley, one of the Auditors of Imprests. To pass the accounts of John Watson, Receiver of the Derwentwater Estate, for 2 years to 1733.
Prefixing:—Said accounts and observations made thereon in a General Court by the Governors of Greenwich Hospital.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 279–85.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of the Manor of Crowland, alias Croyland, co. Lincoln, to Thos. Orby Hunter.
Prefixing:—Auditor Shelley's particular and memorandum, Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 426–31.
Same to same. For a lease of Harpole Mill, Northamptonshire, to Edward Wigley.
Prefixing:—Auditor Lowndes's particular in Latin, memorandum, ratal, and demise as above.		 Ibid., 432–4.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a messuage in Scotland Yard, of which John Jones prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Jones' petition.		 Ibid., pp. 434–5.
Petition to the Treasury from John Payne et al. For proclamation reward for arrest of Henry Rogers, late of Skewes, Cornwall, for murder. Reference Book X., p. 61.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the delivery to Edward Fawkener, Ambassador to the Grand Seignior, of Bibles, Prayer Books, and furniture for the altar, &c., for his Embassy Chapel: to cost 480l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 35.
The Board of Works to the Treasury. For an advance of 500l. on account of the new road in Hyde Park, now far advanced. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX., No. 38.
Aug. 30 Representation to the Treasury from Ellen, widow of Sidney Godolphin, late Auditor of Wales. For allowance for guarding her husband's books and papers from his death till their removal in Midsummer, 1734. 1 page. Ibid., No. 40.
Sept. 2 Petition to same from Thos. Jenys. For delivery of his bond for licence to load rice at South Carolina for the southward of Cape Finisterre, same being refused by the Customs officers because the licence and Consul's certificate were delivered by petitioner instead of by the ship's master. Reference Book X. p. 59.
Sept. 2 Petition to the Treasury from Henry Palmer. For proclamation reward for arrest of Herbert Haines for robbing William Mason. Reference Book X., p. 59.
Same to same from Peter Walker. For a lease of the Manor of Stanton under Bardon, co. Leicester, and Tiddington Farm, co. Warwick. Crown Lease Book III., p. 418.
The Duke of Dorset, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Treasury. Proposing a military pension of 150l. per annum to Lieut. Isham Baggs, in lieu of his present half-pay as a reduced lieutenant of Earl of Ashburnham's late regiment of Horse.
Endorsed:—“Warrant, signed 4 Sept., 1735.” 1page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 42.
Same to same. Conveying the Queen's pleasure for restoring to Henry Wemys his half-pay as Cornet of Col. Morris's first regiment of Dragoons. Endorsed:—As above. 1page. Ibid., No. 43.
Irish Book IX. pp. 77–8.
Sept. 3 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Edward Berkeley, tide surveyor, Portsmouth. Customs Book XIV. p. 48.
Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom. Maurice Keating's title to lands in Narraghmore, &c., in the county of Kildare, secured to him. Irish Book IX. pp. 75–6.
Petition to the Treasury from John Gauntlett. For extension of lease of a small piece of ground at Winchester. Crown Lease Book III. p. 418.
Sept. 4 Same to same from Lady Catharine Jones, administratrix to the late Earl of Ranelagh. For allowances on her father's account as former Paymaster of the Forces, to 1702, Dec. 24. Reference Book X. p. 59.
Treasury warrant to Thos. Foley, an Auditor of Imprests. To pass the account, detailed, of Salt Office incidents for one year to 1734, March 25. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 289–91.
Sept. 9 Same for execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For an allowance of clothes to Elias Isaac, a child of the Chapel Royal, whose voice has changed: to cost 10l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 24.
Sept. 10 Royal warrants to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom. To place on half-pay John Erwin, as a Lieutenant-Colonel of Foot, and James Scots, as Lieutenant of Horse. Irish Book IX. pp. 69–71.
Same to same from same. For 1006l. 4s. 5d. per an. to be placed on the military establishment of Ireland to make good the deficiency of the fund for Kilmainham Hospital. Ibid., 71–2.
Sept. 11 J. Scrope to the Attorney or Solicitor General. With Gould and Nesbit's petition for release of the “Bedford,” seized under the Navigation Act. Letter Book XIX. p. 384.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of a messuage in Whitehall to Edith College.
Prefixing:—Auditor Lowndes's particular in Latin and memorandum, Surveyor General's ratal, and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 436–8.
Same to same. For same of 3 houses in Pall Mall to Wm. Nicholas Blomberg.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., 438–41.
Sept. 12 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom. For a new Commission of Revenue, Ireland, with Henry Boyle, Esq., loco Marmaduke Coghill, Esq. Irish Book IX. pp. 72–3.
Sept. 15 Royal signature of grant by the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom, Of lands, detailed, in Barrowfield, to John Orr, of Barrowfield. North Britain Book XI. pp. 806–10.
Sept. 16 Christ: Tilson to the Auditor of the Receipt. For an account of the moneys payable to the Bank and remaining unsatisfied on any orders for premios on circulating Exchequer bills, except the present order for 56,946l. 3s. 0d. Letter Book XIX. p. 384.
Petition to the Treasury from Bennet Alexander Bennet. For a grant of the office of Feodary in the Honour of Richmond, in the counties of Cambridge, Suffolk, Hertford, and Middlesex. Crown Lease Book III. p. 418.
Same to same from Humphry Edwin. For a new lease of certain houses in the manor and bailiwick of Westminster, to which manor he is entitled. Ibid.
Same to same from James Wright. For a building lease of a small house in Scotland Yard, occupied by Widow Jones since the fire of Whitehall. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To deliver up to Thos. Jenys his bond for loading rice at South Carolina.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report.		 Customs Book XIV. pp. 134–5
Same to the Board of Works. To execute repairs in His Majesty's re moving wardrobe in Whitehall immediately contiguous to Lord Vere Beauclerc's lodgings: to cost 260l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 36.
Sept. 17 Royal Signature of grant by the Queen as Guardian of the Kingdom. Of lands, detailed, of Westershiels, Cockburnpath, in the Sheriffdom of Berwick, to Lord Alexander Hay, of Lawfield, upon the resignation of Sir James Johnston. North Britain Book XI. pp. 311–6.
Sept. 18 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For an allowance of clothes to John Moore, a child of the Chapel Royal, whose voice has changed: to cost 10l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 36.
Same for same of same. For a new livery for 1735 for Mrs. Elizabeth Stubbs, ratkiller in ordinary to His Majesty.: to cost 13l. 10s. 0d. Ibid., p. 37.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a messuage in St. James's market, of which Philip Jefferson prays a lease.
Prefixing:— Said Surveyor's report on Jefferson's petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 441–2.
Same to the Postmaster General. To make Annan a post town by dividing the stages between Annan and Dumfries.
Prefixing:—Postmaster's report.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 295.
J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Transmitting Thos. Revell's list of men, detailed, victualled at Gibraltar. Letter Book XIX. p. 381.
Sept. 20 Same to Salt Commissioners. For an account of how much of the 500,000l. intended to be raised by the Act of 5 George II. for reviving the salt duties, shall have been raised and discharged by the 29th instant. Ibid., p. 386.
Sept. 21 Petition to the Treasury from Mr. Weatherill. For extension of lease of moiety of a messuage, &c., in Rosedale, co. Yorks. Crown Lease Book III. p. 419.
Sept. 22 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of mines in the Lordship of Denbigh, co. Denbigh, to Sir Robert Salisbury Cotton.
Prefixing:—Auditor Farrington's particular and memorandum in Latin, Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.		 Ibid., pp. 443–5.
Sept. 23 Same to Excise Commissioners. To allow Edmund Proudfoot et al., merchants, to reduce rum and brandy to proof. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 293–4.
Same to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. For the free importation into Ireland of furniture for Lieut. Gen. Pearce's regiment. Irish Book IX. p. 78.
Sept. 23 Petition to the Treasury from Thos. Gibson and John Jacob. For extension of lease of the manor and park of Marybone, with its appurtenances. Crown Lease Book III. p. 419.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. To seal the luggage of Everard Fawkener, H.M. Ambassador to Turkey. Customs Book XIV. p. 133.
Sept. 24 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of Stanton under Bardon manor, co. Leicester, and Tiddington Farm, co. Warwick, of which Peter Walker prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Walker's petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 446–7.
Same to same. For same of 2 messuages in New Palace Yard, Westminster, of which John Carter prays a lease.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 449–50.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of a messuage in St. James's Market to Philip Jefferson.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat and memorandum and entry of demise.		 Ibid., pp. 442, 447–9.
Same to same. For same of a messuage in Scotland Yard to John Jones. Prefixing:—As above. Ibid., p. 451.
Petition to the Treasury from Edmund Proudfoot, et al. For leave to reduce imported rum and brandy to proof, &c. Reference Book X. p. 59.
J. Scrope to the Surveyor General of Woods. Concerning the waste of wood committed by the occupiers of Tiddington Farm, co. Warwick. Letter Book XIX. p. 387.
Petition to the Treasury from George Crowle. For a lease of the manors of Barton, Barrow and Goxhill, co. Lincoln. Crown Lease Book III. p. 419.
Sept. 25 Same to same from Jonathan Waltham and 14 others. For the proclamation reward for arresting Joseph Rose for robbing Farmer Lawrence, of Edgware. Reference Book X. p. 59.
Sept. 26 Treasury warrant to the Salt Commissioners. To repay taxes, 1735, to salt officers of under 100l. per an. salary. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 295–6.
Sept. 27 Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of 2 messuages in Marybone Street to Judith Hill.
Prefixing:—Auditor's particular and memorandum, Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 452–4.
Sept. 30 Same to the Auditor of the Receipt. To issue and apply the Michaelmas quarter's income of the Aggregate Fund.
Prefixing:—Statement of said income.		 Money Book XXXVIII. pp. 164–5.
Same to same. For same of the General Fund.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 186–7.
J. Scrope to Mr. Couraud. As to the date of Russell's recall from his consulship at Tetuan and payments demanded by him. Letter Book XIX. p. 387.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt. For an account of the deficiency of the Land Tax, 1733, to answer the loans or Exchequer bills charged thereon. Ibid.
The Duke of Richmond, Lennox and Aubigny to the Treasury. For the issue of 3,000l. on the unsatisfied order for 10,000l. for extraordinaries of the Stables. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 51.
Oct. 3 John Couraud to John Scrope, dated Whitehall. Concerning the date of John Russell's recall from his consulship at Tetuan. He was recalled 1729, Sept. 29, and returned some time before 1730, July 6. 1 page, with cover. Endorsed:—With entry of Russell's petition for expenses, notes on same, and minute as under date Oct. 7, supra p. 53. 1 page. Ibid., No. 52.
Oct. 5 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant to Lord Lynn. For the provision of 9 new silver trumpets for His Majesty's Royal Regiment of Horse, under the Duke of Argyll: to cost 180l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 37b.
Oct. 6 Petition to the Treasury from the Mayor and Burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne. For the renewal of their present lease of the Castlegarth (said lease containing a clause for delivery of 100 chaldron of coals to Chelsea Hospital). Crown Lease Book III. p. 419.
[Before
Oct. 7]		 Same to same from Sarah Wheeler. Concerning her dispute with John Rogers as to a house in the Savoy.
Minuted:—As under October 7, supra p. 53. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 53.
[Before
Oct. 7]		 Memorial to Sir Robert Walpole from Col. Gledhill, Governor of Placentia, Newfoundland. Concerning provisions burned there in Oct., 1731, with copies of affidavits.
Minuted:—As under Oct. 7, supra p. 53. 2 pages. 		Ibid., No. 54.
Oct. 7 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant, to Lord Lynn. For the provision for Arthur Onslow of 4,000 oz. of white plate, the usual quantity allowed to Speakers of the House of Commons: to cost 1,700l. or thereabouts. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 37.
Petition to the Treasury from Thos. Smith et al. of Mile End, Old Town, Stepney. To have a house formerly belonging to the Savoy Duchy, and till within 12 years inhabited by Justice Johnson, cleared of the wicked and lewd persons now haunting it. Reference Book X. p. 60.
Same to same from Matthew Woodford. For 828l. for victualling Placentia and Annapolis, 1735, July 1 to Sept. 30. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat of an old timber house in Scotland Yard in possession of widow Jones, of which James Wright prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Wright's petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 454–5.
Oct. 8 Petition to the Treasury from Robert Boughen. Concerning the information against him for smuggling. Reference Book X. p. 60.
Oct. 9 Same to same from Dr. John Taylor, Sarah and Eleanor Wakup, executors to John Taylor. For a new lease of said John Taylor's messuage in Pall Mall. Crown Lease Book III. p. 419.
Oct. 14 Same to same from John Shales. For increase of salary for long services as messenger to the Tax Office. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 153.
J. Scrope to Customs Commisioners. Concerning the baggage of the King and Lord Harrington, their arrival being soon expected; Harrington's to be brought to his house at St. James's or his office in Whitehall. Customs Book XIV. p. 136.
Oct. 15 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of the Agistment, Herbage and Pasturage in the Forest of Delamere, co. Chester, and certain lands called the Old and New Pales, in said Forest, of which James Cholmondeley, Esq., and Lady Penelope, his wife, pray a lease.
Prefixing: —Said Surveyor's report on Cholmondeley's petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 455–7.
[Before
Oct. 16]		 Memorial to the Treasury from Coote Molesworth, M.D., F.R.S For a warrant for his salary as physician to His Majesty's forces in Minorca.
Minuted:—As under date Oct. 16, supra p. 54. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 57.
Oct. 16 Same to same from Nicholas Paxton. For an imprest of 1,000l. for His Majesty's law causes. 1 page. Ibid., No. 58.
Oct. 16 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For liveries for the year 1735 for the children of the Chapel Royal: to cost 264l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 37.
Same for same of same. For same for Mrs. Alice Bill, herbstrewer to his Majesty. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Mary Mason et al. For proclamation reward for arresting Herbert Haines, for robbing Wm. Mason, of Hainault Forest, Essex. Reference Book X. p. 60.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners (cancelled). To accept smuggling composition from Wm. Terry, of London, merchant.
Prefixing:—Terry's petition.		 Customs Book XIV. pp. 137–8.
Oct. 17 J. Scrope to Navy Commissioners. Concerning Sir Wm. Morrice's demand for interest on the fine for renewal of the lease of the dockyard at Plymouth. Letter Book XIX. p. 387.
Oct. 21 Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer of his Deputy. To stay process against Nicholas Paxton on his accounts. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 300.
Petition to the Treasury from George Williams. Proposing his sureties as Comptroller of the Lotteries, loco Edward Dennis, deceased. Reference Book X. p. 61.
Same to same from John Rogers. Concerning his dispute with Mrs. Wheeler about a house in the Savoy.
Minuted:—As under Oct. 21, supra p. 55. 1 page
Appending:—(a) Rogers' affidavit. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXIX. No. 60.
Oct. 22 Same to same from John Darby. For an informer's part of near 800l. for discovering fraud in the Customs. Reference Book X. p. 63.
Oct. 23 Treasury warrant to John Willes, Esq., Attorney General. To discharge Robert Madocks of two recognizances estreated into the Exchequer. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 299.
Oct. 24 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. For Baron Hattroff's baggage, arrived on the “Unity” and the “Mary” yacht, to be examined at his apartments, at St. James's. Customs Book XIV. p. 142.
Oct. 27 Same to same from Nathaniel, executor of John Burchet. For extension of lease of farm lands in Weybridge, co. Surrey. Crown Lease Book III. p. 422.
Oct. 28 J. Scrope to Mr. Paxton. To prosecute Mr. Merriton for erecting, on part of the late Earl of Ranelagh's estate at Chelsea, buildings incommodious to the Chelsea Hospital. Letter Book XIX. p. 388.
Oct. 29 Same to Customs Commissioners. To pass the baggage of the Polish Minister, lately arrived here with his Majesty. Customs Book XIV. p. 142.
Same to same. Concerning the baggage of the Marquis de la Foret, lately arrived from Hanover with His Majesty. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Graffin Prankard. Concerning debentures on salt lost at sea. Reference Book X. p. 61.
Same to same from Wm. Mason, a waterman of Lambeth. Concerning his prosecution for receiving run tea. Ibid.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners, Scotland. Leave of absence to Mr. Trelawney, one of their number. North Britain Book XI p. 343.
Oct. 31 Same to Sir Harry Hoghton. Concerning the absence of Evan Wall, Customs Controller at Chester. Letter Book XIX. p. 388.
Nov. 3 Treasury warrant to Excise Commissioners. To allow Edmund Proudfoot et al. to reduce rum and brandy to proof. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 300–1.
[Before
Nov. 4]		 Report to the Treasury from Nicholas Paxton. On the petition of Wm. Lonsdale, High Constable of Kensington, concerning fines set on him.
Minuted:—As under date November 4, supra p. 56. 5 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCXC. No. 1.
Nov. 4 Same to same from the Board of Greencloth. On the memorial of Wm. Rollinson, one of the contractors for claret to the royal household, concerning his dismissal from His Majesty's service.
Minuted:—Under date 1735, Nov. 4, supra p. 55. 2 pages.
Appending:—(a) Said petition. 1 page. 		Ibid., No. 2.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To non pros. the information against the ship “Bedford,” Wm. Tresteen master, from the Canaries, seized under the Navigation Act. Customs Book XIV. p. 144.
Nov. 5 Petition to the Treasury from Matthew Oakeley. For discharge of a recognizance to appear against John Stiffney, at Hick's Hall. Reference Book X. p. 61.
Same to same from Peter la Bastie. Concerning the administration of the estate of Anthony Chion, deceased. Ibid., p. 62.
Nov. 6 Same to same from Thos. Drover. For relief in his imprisonment in Winchester Gaol for smuggling. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to John Willes, Esq., Attorney General. To discharge Wm. Lonsdale of 80l. fines for not attending Quarter Sessions at Hick's Hall. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 302.
Nov. 12 J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Forwarding Thos. Revell's list of men victualled at Gibraltar Garrison. Letter Book XIX. p. 388.
Nov. 25 Same to Excise Commissioners. As to a petition from certain importers of rum and brandy. Ibid., p. 389.
Dec. 2 Same to same. As to T. Bradshaw's letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer concerning the duties on vinegar. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Anne Benning, widow. For extension of lease of 2 messuages on west side of Duke Street, St. James's. Crown Lease Book III. p. 458.
Same to same from Onesiphorus Tyndal. For a grant of the mines and quarries in the Forest of Kingswood, co. Gloucester. Ibid.
Same to same from James Mallors. For a new lease of several messuages in Jermyn Street and Market Place. Ibid., p. 422.
Same to same from John Phillips, gent. For same of several old houses in St. James's bailiwick. Ibid.
Dec. 3 Same to same from Mary Buck, spinster. For money levied on James Penne, late of Westminster, yeoman. Reference Book X. p. 62.
Same to same from Mary, executrix of Wm. Dowse. For extraordinary allowances on her late husband's accounts. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 154.
Dec. 4 Same to same from John Jourdan. Concerning embroidered waistcoats belonging to the Marquis of Belloni seized by the Customs officers. Reference Book X. p. 62.
Dec. 5 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To place the principal of Daniel Philips' surety bond for John Falconar to account, and to remit the interest. Customs Book XIV. pp. 148–9.
Same to same, and to the Attorney General. To accept smuggling compositions from Thos. and Eliz. Atkinson. Ibid., 150–1.
Royal warrant to Thos. Foley, an Auditor of Imprests. To allow in Henry Pelham's accounts, ended 1734, Dec. 24, 236l. 11s. 8d. for fees and charges, detailed. King's Warrant Book XXXII. pp. 94–5.
Report to the Treasury from Nicholas Paxton. On the petition of Mary Buck, spinster, for the assets levied by the Sheriff on James Penne, late of Westminster, indebted to her. 2 pages.
Appending;—(a) Said petition with reference dated 1735, Dec. 3. 1½ pages. (b) and (c) 2 affidavits on the case.		 Treasury Board Papers CCXC. No. 5.
Dec. 5 Treasury warrant to Salt Commissioners. To discharge to Graffin Prankard, merchant, of Bristol, his security for salt, said salt being lost.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXV. pp. 305–6.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of two messuages in New Palace Yard, Westminster, to John Carter.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat and ratal and entry of the demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 460–1.
Same to Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of Hempholme Manor, co. York, of which Hugh Bethell prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on Bethell's petition.		 Ibid., pp. 462–3.
Dec. 8 Same to the King's Remembrancer. To take George Williams' security. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 239.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests. To pass the accounts of Francis Negus to 1727, March 31, as Commissioner for the office of Master of the Horse.
Prefixing:—Said accounts with Edw. Bangham's report.		 Ibid., pp. 306–13.
Petition to the Treasury from Winifrid Jackson. For extension of lease of messuages in Jermyn Street and Market Lane. Crown Lease Book III. p. 458.
Dec. 9 J. Scrope to the Commissioners for Taxes. Forwarding a letter to the Treasury complaining of the indolent and careless management of the Surveyors of House Duties in Devon and Cornwall. Letter Book XIX. p. 389.
Same to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Forwarding Thos. Revell's list, detailed, of men victualled at Gibraltar. Ibid., p. 390.
Petition to the Treasury from Andrew Lees, merchant, of Glasgow. Concerning his bond for Walter Corbet, for tobacco duties. North Britain Book XI. p. 350.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To pay moiety of money seized out of the “ Maiden's Adventure” for Holland, to the officer concerned. Customs Book XIV. p. 28.
Dec. 10 J. Scrope to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. Concerning the estate of the late Duke of Buckingham, reverted to the Crown by his decease, and as to the rights of the Duchess of Buckingham in the alum mines on them. Letter Book XIX. p. 391.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of a messuage in Scotland Yard, Whitehall, to James Wright.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat and ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. p. 463–4.
Dec. 13 Same to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against the executors of Gerard Croker as Receiver General of Oxford. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 154.
Dec. 15 Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy. For a lease of the rents of Assize, &c., of the manor of East Peckham, co. Kent, and of lands, detailed at length, in the counties of Sussex, Bedford, York, and Chester, to Thos. Duke of Leeds.
Prefixing:—Particulars and memoranda by Auditors Lowndes and Shelley, Surveyor General's ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 467–75.
Petition to the Treasury from John Wrench, smuggler. For release from Chelmsford Gaol. Reference Book X. p. 63.
Dec. 16 J. Scrope to the Excise Commissioners. To subsist Col. Cornwallis's regiment at Marlborough. Letter Book XIX. p. 392.
Petition to the Treasury from Joshua Hardesty and Thos. Underwood. Concerning a purchase of wood at Woodhouse, near Sutton upon Derwent, from His Majesty's woods. Reference Book X. p. 63.
Dec. 17 Petition to the Treasury from the Earl of Essex, Ranger of Hyde Park. For repairs at the keepers' lodges at Hyde Park and Kensington. Reference Book X. p. 62.
Same to same from Stephen Tillie, Under Sheriff of Cornwall. For charges in apprehending Henry Rogers, of Skewes. Ibid., p. 63.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against sureties of John Shermer, late Receiver General of Land Tax, co. Berks. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 154.
Dec. 18 J. Scrope to Excise Commissioners. For an account of the quantities of tea seized by the Excise officers, from 1724, June 24, to Michaelmas last. Letter Book XIX. p. 392.
Same to Customs Commissioners. For same. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of Marybone Park, Middlesex, of which Thos. Gibson and John Jacob pray a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on their petition.		 Crown lease Book III. pp. 464–5.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his Deputy (cancelled, see under date 1736, April 15, infra). For a lease of the agistment and other rights, &c., of the forests of Mara and Mondren, alias Mondrem, co. Chester, to James Cholmondeley, Esq., and Lady Penelope, his wife.
Prefixing:—Auditor's particular and Surveyor General's ratal.		 Ibid., pp. 465–7.
Same confirming articles of agreement between the King and Joseph King, of St. Christopher, gentleman. For the purchase of 41 acres odd in Basse Terre quarter, St. Christopher. Ibid., pp. 475–9.
Same confirming same between same and Joseph King, of St. Christopher, planter. For same of 25 acres odd, ibid. Ibid., pp. 479–81.
Same confirming same between same and same. For same of 23 acres odd, St. Christopher. Ibid., pp, 482–4.
Same to Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. To fell trees to meet repairs and expenses, detailed, in Alice Holt and Woolmer Forests.
Prefixing:—Whitworth's report.		 Warrant a not relating to Money XXV. pp. 315–7
Dec. 20 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. To pass the baggage of Mons. Denay, secretary to the Embassy from the Elector Palatine. Letter Book XIX. p. 392.
Dec. 23 Petition to the Treasury from John Bird. For extraordinary allowances, 1723–33, as late Receiver General of Warwick. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 155.
Report to the same from J. Willes and D. Ryder, Attorney and Solicitor General. On the memorial of Sir Richard Lane to the Treasury concerning his case and debt against the Salt Commissioners. In duplicate, 15 pages.
Appending:—(a) Said memorial, dated 1735, July 29. 1½ pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCXC. No. 10.
Dec. 24 Same to same from Nicholas Paxton. On the petition of Joseph Brown, of Taunton, concerning his recognizance to prosecute Hannah Smith for stealing. 2 pages.
Appending:—(a) Said petition, with reference dated Dec. 4. 1 page.
(b) (c) Affidavits by Francis Hamond and Joseph Brown. 2 pages.
(d) John Jeane to Mr. Dickenson, at the Treasurer's Remembrancer's office. ½ page. 		Ibid., No. 11.
Dec. 29 Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To distribute and apply the 1735 Christmas quarter's income of the Aggregate Fund.
Prefixing:—Statement of said income.		 Money Book XXXVIII. pp. 235–6.
Dec. 30 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a messuage in Pall Mall, of which Rev. Dr. John Taylour and Sarah and Eleanor Wakup pray a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on their petition.		 Crown Lease Book III. p. 485.
Same to same. For same of the manors of West Walton, Walsoken, Emneth, and Tilney, co. Norfolk, of which Martin Folkes prays a lease.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid., pp. 486–7.
Same to the Auditor and other Officers of the Receipt. To take into the Receipt 200,000l. in loans on salt, 8 George II., to register first in course. Money Book XXXVIII. p. 230.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt. To distribute and apply the 1735 Xmas quarter's income of the General Fund.
Prefixing—Statement of said income.		 Ibid., pp. 231–2.
Same to John Willes, Esq., Attorney General. To discharge Joseph Brown, of Taunton, of a recognizance estreated into the Exchequer. Warrants not relating to Money XXV. p. 317.
Memorial to the Treasury from Edmund, Bishop of London. For the royal bounty of 20l. passage money for Wm. Philips, appointed a Minister in Virginia. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCXC. No. 15.
Dec. 31 J. Scrope to the Commissioners for Taxes. For an account of the arrears of land taxes and house duties standing out to Christmas last, with the respective receivers' names and of proceedings had thereupon; same having of late years been called for by the House of Commons in the beginning of their session. Letter Book XIX. p. 393.
Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Stewart. For 954l. 4s. 10d. for incidents 1734, Xmas, to 1735, Xmas, as Paymaster of Pensions. Reference Book X. p. 64.
Memorial to same from John Viscount Lymington, Warden of New Forest. Concerning encroachments on said forest by cottages and enclosures. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCXC. No. 21
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