Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1741, July-September

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'Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1741, July-September', in Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers, Volume 4, 1739-1741, (London, 1901) pp. 541-552. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books-papers/vol4/pp541-552 [accessed 27 April 2024]

1741, July–September

July 1 Same to same from James Viscount Bulkeley. For extension of lease of the passage of Southcrooke on the river Menai between Penmaen and Lanthwyn. Crown Lease Book V. p. 489.
July 2 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. With the Treasury instructions for the provisional release of the “Hannah,” assigned to George Arnold, an Alderman of London by James Bradley and Richard Griffin, of London, his debtors, and lately arrived from Virginia.
Prefixing:—Said Arnold's petition to the Treasury.		 Customs Book XV. pp. 139–142.
[? July 3] Three separate Treasury warrants to the Auditor of the Receipt, the Clerk of th Pells, and all others the officers of the Receipt. To renew in the name of Philip Cantillon, of London, merchant, lost Exchequer annuity orders made out to the Earl of Ranelagh, and delivered in 1733, March 23, to Richard Cantillon, late of Albemarle St., esqr., deceased, and destroyed by the burning of the latter's house in May, 1734.
Prefixing:—Cantillon's affidavit and certificate by Ja. Reynolds and Auditor Walpole.		 Order Book XVII. pp. 307–8.
July 3 Two same to same - For the like for lost orders in the name of Elizabeth Shetterdine, of Popes, co. Herts.
Prefixing:—Affidavit, &c., as above.		 Ibid, p. 309.
Treasury order for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe. For a livery for 1740 for Mrs. Bill, Herbstrewer to His Majesty. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 62.
Same for same of same from same to same. For same for same year for the master of His Majestys Barges, the 48 watermen and the 12 watermen on pension: at an estimate of 342l. Ibid, p. 86.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease to James Cholmondeley of several parcels of ground and several messuages, &c., thereon, within the precinct of the Palace of Whitehall.
Prefixing:—Particular in Latin of the premises and memorandum by Auditor W. Lowndes, ratal by the Surveyor General of Crown Lands, and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 1–6
July 3 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease to William Ball of 3 messuages, part of the manor of St. James's in the Fields.
Prefixing:—Constat of the premises and ratal by the Surveyor of Crown Lands, and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 7–10.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of several messuages in Swallow Street, St. James's, of which Major Samuel Saville prays extension of lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on said Saville's petition for same.		 Ibid, pp. 11–12.
Same to Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. For works and repairs in Hyde Park to an estimate of 2,230l. 12s. 7½d., towards which 1,000l. has been already imprested.
Prefixing:—Said Whitwort's report on the memorial of the Earl of Essex, late Ranger of said Park, for allowance of said works, detailed.		 Warrant not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 462–4.
Warrant under the sign manual of the Lords Justices, countersigned by the Lords of the Treasury [to the Lord Lieutenant, Ireland]. Exempting from the tax of 4s. per £. Ireland, Ernest Hartman Baron Diemar, on his pension of 1,000l. per an. Irish Book IX. p. 229.
Petition to the Treasury from Eliz. Weston, widow of Richard Weston. For payment of a forfeited recognizance of Thomas Jones. Reference Book X. p. 187.
Same to same from Alexander Bleasdale. a sheriff's officer, co, Lancaster, et al., his sureties. Concerning the escape of one Molineux, arrested for running brandy. Ibid.
Same to same from Valentine Haseldine, executor of Richard Cooper, clerk, deceased. For payment of 44l. 19s. 10d., levied by the Sheriff of Hampshire on Henry Cooper, clerk, outlawed, petitioner's debtor. Ibid, p. 190.
July 5 Same to same from John Mordaunt, esq., Chief Ranger of Alice Holt and Wolmer Forest. Concerning repairs needed at the lodges and pales of said forest, the heads of several fish ponds having been out down by riotous disorderly people. Reference Book X. p. 202.
July 7 Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt, the Clerk of the Pells, &c. To strike tallies importing the payment by Anne, Countess Dowager of Albemarle, executrix of Thomas, late Earl of Strafford, of 2,276l. being the farm of Post Fines for the year ended 1740, Michaelmas.
Prefixing:—Certificate of the moneys answered direct to the Crown by the Sheriffs thereupon.		 Money Book XL. p. 378.
H. Legge to the Auditor for the County of Lancaster. Concerning the debt to the Crown of Nathl. Molyneux, Receiver General of land tax, co. Lancaster, in 1693; and the petition of James Rogers referring thereto. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 310.
July 7 Report to the Treasury from the Customs Commissioners, dated Custom House, London. On the petition of Roger Hesketh, late Sheriff of co. Lancaster, concerning the escape from Lancaster Gaol of Oliver Howard, a smuggler. 4 pages.
Appending:—(a) Said petition of Hesketh with Treasury order of reference of date 1741, May 28. 2 pages.
(b) Affidavit by John Wild, turnkey in Lancaster Castle, and Samuel Fradsham of Lancaster. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 45.
July 8 Treasury warrant to the Stamp Commissioners. To repay land tax, 1741, to Stamp officers of under 100l. salary. Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. p. 96.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. To permit the landing and lodging at the Arsenal at the Tower of 52 cases of arms, shipped by Mr. Elie Palairet, of Rotterdam, on the “Success,” John Norwood, and consigned to Henry Foucquett.
Prefixing:—Letter from the Officers of Ordnance to the Treasury concerning same.		 Customs Book XV. p. 143.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease to Abraham Frecker of lands in the parish of Alverstoke, formerly intended for fortifying the town of Gosport.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat and ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 13–15.
Same to Sir Dudley Ryder. Attorney General. For the Sheriff of co. York to pay to Thos. Langthorn, of Ripon, 50l. on a forfeited recognizance of Christopher Gregg. of Ripon.
Prefixing:—Said Langthorn's affidavit.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 464–5.
July 10 Same to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To accept a changed surety of Samuel Wilmot, of the city of Oxford, Receiver General for the county of Oxford.
Prefixing:—Report from the Taxes Commissioners on said proposed change.		 Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 311.
Same to same - - For same of John Haddy, Receiver General for part of Devon.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid.
[1740 sic.
erratum
for 1741].		 Petition to the Treasury from George Fellows. Concerning his imprisonment in the Fleet for smuggling. Prays to be discharged to serve in the Navy. Reference Book X. p. 187.
1741.
July 10		 Same to same from Thos. Hawes, one of the principal officers to Richard Hampden, late Treasurer of the Navy. Concerning his pains and expenses in passing said Hampden's accounts. Ibid.
The Commissioners of Wine Licences to the Treasury, dated Wine Licence Office. For one quarter's salary bill, detailed, due June 24 last, for said office. (Total, 577l. 5s. 10½d.)
With:—Treasury allowance of same, of date 1741, July 17. 1½ pages.		 Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 46.
July 10 H. Legge [to the Auditor of the Receipt.] For a certificate of the deficiency at Xmas last of the Additional Stamp Duties to meet the 24,000l. 3 per cent. annuities payable thereon at the Bank. Letter Book XX. p. 9.
J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners, Scotland. Leave of absence to Mr. Riggs, one of their number. North Britain Book XIII. p. 172.
July 11 Cha. Carkesse to Messrs. Scrope and Legge, dated from the Custom House, London Concerning the account desired by the Customs Commissioners of the postage receipts since 1732 on lace smuggled through the mails. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 47.
July 14 Petition to the Treasury from Thos. Witter, merchant, of Liverpool. Concerning salt shipped for Dantzic, on the “Succession,” and inadvertently sold when said vessel was cast away on the coast of Ireland. Reference Book X. p. 188.
Same to same from John Priestman, tanner. For repayment of duty on hides sunk in a lighter on their passage to Billingsgate Dock. Ibid.
July 15 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Henry Leigh, a landwaiter, Liverpool port. Customs Book XV. p. 146.
Petition to the Treasury from John Lord Hobart. For a building lease of ground in the Privy Garden, between the Banquetting House and the door that leads from the area before the Cockpit into said Garden. Crown Lease Book VI. p. 16.
July 16 H. Legge to the Customs Commissioners. To permit the re-shipping from the “Hope” of 50 tons of brandy for the transports which “are to carry 3,000 land forces abroad.” Customs Book XV. p. 146.
Same to the Commissioners of the Navy. For the repayment to the clerks, detailed, of the Admiralty of land tax, 1739 (amounting to 88l. 10s. 0d.) Letter Book XX. p. 10.
July 17 The Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland, to the Treasury, dated Exchequer Chamber, Edinburgh. Transmitting a signature of the lands of New Abbey, in favour of John Spotiswood, Esq. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 49.
Petition to the Treasury from Daniel Race, chief cashier of the Bank of England for transacting the affairs of the Bank annuities. For allowance in account of 371l. 10s. 3d., disbursed by Mr. Maddocks and him in 4 years to 1739 Midsummer, and 300l. being 75l. per an., the usual allowance for the charge, &c., of passing said accounts. Reference Book X. p. 188
July 21 Report to the Treasury from Edward Bangham, deputy to William Benson, Auditor of Imprests. On (a) infra. 3 pages - -
Appending:—(a) Petition to the Treasury from Thomas Hawes, one of the princiful officers of Richard Hampden, Esq., late Treasurer of the Navy, concerning his expenses in passing said Hampden's final account, ending 1720, Oct. 23. With Treasury order of reference of 1741, July 10. 2 pages.
(b) Particulars of said Hawes's said expenses. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 51.
[Before
July 22]		 Memorial to the Treasury from Philip Baker, Agent to the 6 new raised Independent Companies of foot in Jamaica, and agent to Richard Fitzwilliam, late captain of an independent company of foot in the Island of New Providence. For the issue of the 6,249l. 16s. 4¾d. and 1,816l. 17s. 4¾d., granted by Parliament to meet the losses to said Companies respectively, from the failure of Henry Popple, agent to same.
Endorsed:—1741, July 22, “Issue this money to the Paymaster Forces.” 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 52.
July 22 Same to same from Nicholas Paxton. For an imprest of 1,000l. for Crown law expenses. 1 page. Ibid, No. 53.
Petition to same from Matthew Woodford. For 819l. for victualling the garrisons of Placentia and Annapolis Royal, 1740, April 1 to June 30. Reference Book X. p. 189.
July 23 Same to same from Bourchier Durel. For a new lease, on surrender, of an estate in High Holborn, to which he is entitled from Thomas Raleigh. Crown Lease Book V. p. 453.
Same to same from Samuel Bever. Concerning his mortgages over the above said estate. Ibid.
H. Legge to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Edward Ashe, commander of the “Princess Royal” sloop, at Dartmouth. Customs Book XV. p. 146.
Same to the Commissioners of the Navy. To pay to Thomas Hawes for his trouble in passing the final accompts of Richard Hampden the 287l. 9s. 4d. issued this day to Arthur Onslow, Treasurer of the Navy, being money remaining in the Exchequer, repaid by the executors of Sir Thomas Littleton. heretofore Treasurer of the Navy. Letter Book XX. p. 11.
July 24 Petition to the Treasury from Alice Style. Concerning the suit against the estate of her brother Charles Spencer, on Richard Page s debt to the Crown, as surety for Customs for Messrs. Gotley and Perrin, said suit being resumed against petitioner as said Spencer's heir. Reference Book X. p. 189.
July 28 Warrant by the Lords Justices to William Stuart, Paymaster of pensions. To retain an allowance, hitherto usually made by the Crown as a matter of grace, of 6d. in the £ on all payments on pensions or charities at the Exchequer, under 30l., for which no deduction of poundage was demanded or taken, from the commencement of his paymastership to 1740, Xmas: said allowance by the establishment of pensions being only demandable on pensions of 30l. and upwards. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 307.
July 29 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of 3 messuages in Jermyn Street, of which John Jones, fishmonger, prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on said Jones's petition for same, and plan of tho premises.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 16–8.
July 29 Petition to the Treasury from William Priggs,a prisoner in the Fleet for smuggling. For release, he having made large discovories of brandy and tea run in Kent, on which prosecutions have been commenced against several persons. Reference Book X. p. 189.
Same to same from Thomas Lutwidge, of Whitehaven, merchant. Concerning his bond for William Shepherd for tobacco duties. Ibid, pp. 189–90.
Same to same from Baptist Nunn. Concerning the excess cost of the repairs made at the lodges in Windsor Great Park since 1736 over the estimate. Ibid, p. 190.
Warrant under the sign manual of the Lords Justices, countersigned by the Lords of the Treasury [to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland]. For the allowing in the accounts of the Vice Treasurer of Ireland, of the items of overdrawings on the heads of Concordatums, Military Contingencies and Barracks, (in all, 13,942l. 7s. 0¼d.) for the year ended 1741, Lady Day. Irish Book IX. pp. 232–3.
July 31 Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To take the securities, detailed, of William Williams as Receiver General for Cardigan, &c. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 305.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of certain corn mills in Ludlow, co. Salop, of which the town prays a new lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyors report on said town s petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 18–20.
Same to same - - For same of a piece of ground near Old Palace Yard, of which the Westminster Bridge Commissioners pray the inheritance.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 20–2.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of a messuage in Pall Mall Field to Sir John Frederick.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat, ratal and entry of demise.		 Ibid. pp. 22–4.
Same to same - - For same to Major Samuel Savill of 14 messuages in Swallow St.
Prefixing:—Particular in Latin of the premises and memorandum by Auditor W. Lowndes, ratal, &c., as above.		 Ibid. pp. 25–8.
Same to same - For same to Edmond Cobb of 2 messuages in Bury Street and Jermyn Street, St. James s parish, Westminster.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat, ratal. &c., as above.		 Ibid. pp. 29–31.
Same to the Excise Commissioners. To allow to John Priestman, of Thornton, co. York, tanner, the duty on leather lost on board the “Mary,” of Shields, Robert Stewart, master.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report on said Priestman's petition for same.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 467–8.
Same to the Board of Works To rebuild the old wall enclosing the Espalier ground at Richmond.
Together with:—Memorial, prefixed, to the Treasury from said Board of Works concerning same. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCCV. No. 55.
July 31 Treasury warrant [to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer.] To take the securities of William Williams, of Tenby, Pembroke, as Receiver General of house duties for Cardigan, Carmarthen, Glamorgan, and Pembroke. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 301.
Entry of receipt of three statements of account from Thomas Lowther. Of the King's money received and disbursed by him for the periods severally and respectively, 1727 Midsummer to 1732 June 8, 1732 June 24 to 1735 August 21, 1735 August 22 to 1740 May 14.
Referred:—to Auditor Lowndes.		 Reference Book X. p. 188.
Aug. 1
[o.s.]		 Warrant under the royal sign manual, countersigned by the Lords of the Treasury [to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland], dated from Herrenhausen. For a grant to Sir Compton Domville, of Templeogue, co. Dublin, and Richard Wingfield, of Powerscourt, co. Wicklow, of the estates of Henry Barry, late Lord Barry, of Santry, attainted, in trust to discharge the incumbrances, and afterwards to the use of the said Henry Barry, his heirs. &c. Irish Book IX. pp. 233–5.
Aug. 4 Petition to the Treasury from Francis Fyler. For a lease of a house adjoining certain mills at Portsmouth, of which he is possessed. Crown Lease Book VI. p. 28.
Aug. 5 Treasury warrant to the Commissioners for managing the Salt Duties. To discharge Thomas Witter, of Liverpool, merchant, from a bond for salt lost at sea.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report on said Witters petition.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp 471–2.
Aug. 6 Same to William Benson, an Auditor of Imprests. To pass the Duke of Richmond's account of the extraordinaries of the Stables, for the year ended 1739, Dec. 31.
Prefixing:—Said account as stated by said Benson.		 Ibid, pp. 473–6.
Aug. 7 Same to Francis Whitworth For works in Windsor Forest, the dog-kennel at New Lodge, &c., at the instance of the Duke of Cumberland and Princess Amelia: to an estimate of 132l. 19s. 0d.
Prefixing:—Said Whitworth's report on Ralph Jenison's memorial for same.		 Ibid, pp. 472–3.
Same to William Benson and, William Aislabie, Auditors of Imprests. To pass the account of the Cashier of the Bank of England for incidents connected with transacting the affairs of the 3 per cent. annuities transferable at the Bank, for 4 years ending 1739, June 24.
Prefixing:—Deputy Auditors' statement of said account as rendered by Daniel Race. Chief Cashier of the Bank for said annuities (total 671l. 0s. 3d.)		 Ibid, pp. 476–9.
Aug. 9 Same to the Customs Commissioners. To remit the King's share of the forfeiture of the “Globe” to John Watts, of London, merchant, late owner thereof. Customs Book, XV. p. 165
Aug. 11 H. Legge to Mr. Paxton To put the Revd. Francis Baupin in quiet possession of a house in the Savoy, in which he is disturbed by Thos. Edlin. Letter Book XX. p. 13.
Aug. 12 Warrant by the Lords Justices to the Advocate General and the Procurator General of the Admiralty Court and Courts Ecclesiastical. John Shepherd to be admitted administrator, on behalf of the Crown, of the estate of Mary King, a lunatic bastard, deceased. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 319.
Treasury warrant to the Salt Commissioners. To repay land tax, 1741, to Salt officers of not more than 100l. salary. Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. p. 234.
Same to the Excise Commissioners. To allow to John Berrow and 6 others, detailed, of Bristol, distillers, the drawback of 4s. a hogshead on cider made into vinegar.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report on the petition of said Berrow et al. 		Ibid, pp. 479–81.
Same to the Salt Commissioners. To allow to Benjamin Derbie the duty on salt in lieu of the like destroyed at his storehouse at Pope Joan, near Worcester, by the greatest flood of the Severn on memory.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report on said Derbie's petition.		 Ibid, pp. 481–2.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe of his deputy. For a lease of ground and messuages in Jermyn St. to John Jones of St. James's Market, fishmonger.
Prefixing:—Surveyor General's constat, ratal and entry of demise.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 32–4.
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a constat or particular of several messuages in Fleet Street, of which Thomas Hartwell prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on said Hartwell's petition for same.		 Ibid, pp. 35–7.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. To permit the landing and lodging in the Arsenal at the Tower of cases of arms and one barrel of bayonets shipped by Mr. Elie Palairet, of Rotterdam, on the “Britannia,” John Howlatson, and consigned to Henry Foucquett.
Prefixing:—The Officers of the Ordnance to the Treasury requesting same.		 Customs Book XV. p. 151.
Same to the Board of Works To execute works as below - - - Prefixing:—The Board of Works to the Treasury of date 1741, June 30, estimating 170l. for the renewing of the rotten pales next the Thames at Richmond. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 157.
Aug. 13 The Board of Trade to the Treasury. Forwarding the incidents account of the Office of Trade for 1740, Xmas quarter.
Together with said accounts in abstract and in detail, 7 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCCVI. No. 2.
Aug. 14 H. Legge to the Auditor of the Plantations, the Customs Commissioners, the Comptrollers General of the accounts of the Customs and the Auditors of Imprests, respectively. Transmitting to them severally the minutes of the Treasury, concerning the general accounts of the 4½ per cent. duty. Letter Book XX. p. 13.
Report to the Treasury from Nicholas Paxton. On the petition of Christopher Key, bailiff of the manor and bailiwick of St. James's, concerning the obstructions to him as receiver of said bailiwick offered by Mr. Mills, who claimed the receipt thereof as Receiver General of the County, and the cost of the legal proceedings thereon. 1½ pages.
Appending:—(a) Said Key's petition with Treasury order of reference of date 1741, June 23. 1½ pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCCVI. No. 3.
Aug. 17 H. Legge to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. For a proper instrument for a lease for 21 years of Joseph Danvers's house in Surrey Street, at 130l. a year, for an office for said Comptrollers, their present office having been granted to the Duke of Richmond. Letter Book XX. p. 12.
Aug. 19 Statement of opinion to the Treasury Board Greenly, His Majesty's Proctor, dated Doctors Commons. By way of report on the petition of Jacob Dorsell, concerning his claims on the estate of John Horton alias Hough alias Hoff, a bastard intestate. 1 page.
Appending:—(a) Said petition with Treasury order of reference of date 1741, April 22. 1 page.
(b) Affidavit by said Dorsel and Thomas Hand. 1 page. 		Treasury by Board Papers CCCVI. No. 5.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrrant to Lord Abergavenny, of date 1741, August 10. For the provision of chapel plate, detailed, for Benning Wentworth, esq., Governor of New Hampshire, for the use of His Majesty's chapel there: to an estimate of 80l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 158.
Aug. 20 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Hugh Smith, a tidesman, London port. Customs Book XV. p. 164.
Same to same - - For the baggage on board the “Empress” and the “Delight,” belonging to Edward Finch, late minister to the Czarina, being upon his return home, to be sent to the Duke of Somerset's, at Northumberland House, in the Strand, to be examined with the rest of his equipage, as he can get passage for it, Finch having no house of his own. Ibid.
Aug. 25 Petition to the Treasury from Thomas Underwood and John Eden, collectors of land tax for Somersham parish, co. Huntingdon, for 1740 and 1741. Concerning the refusal of Philip Chapman, Receiver General for said County, to allow a deduction of 3l. 2s. 6d. for their salary out of their payments to him. Reference Book X. p. 191.
Aug. 26 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant to Lord Abergavenny, of date 1741, July 10. For the provision of chapel plate, detailed. for the Hon. Capt. Clinton, Governor of New York, for the use of His Majesty's Chapel there: to an estimate of 80l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 158.
Same for same of same from same, to the Duke of Montagu, of same date. For same of Bible and Prayer Books, &c., and chapel furniture, detailed, for same for use of same: to an estimate of 160l. Ibid.
Same for same of same from same to same of date, 1740, August 29. For the provision of liveries for 1740 for the gamekeepers at Newmarket: to an estimate of 75l. Ibid, p. 159.
Same for same of same from same to same, of date 1741, August 10. For chapel furniture, detailed, for Benning Wentworth, Esq., Governor of the Province of New Hampshire, for the use of His Majesty's Chapel there: to an estimate of 106l. Ibid.
H. Legge to the Customs Commissioners, Scotland. Leave of absence to Mr. Riggs, one of their number, to attend the Parliament of Ireland, which is soon to meet. North Britain Book XIII. p. 176.
J. Scrope to Mr. Burchet, and to the Directors of the East India Co., respectively. Transmitting from the Treasury 2 letters from the Customs Commissioners, Scotland, concerning privateers met off Tynemouth bar. Letter Book XX. p. 14.
—
[Entry
dated
August 23.
Probably
an error
for April
23.]		 Same to the Duke of St. Albans. Forwarding a copy of the royal sign manual of the 13th instant [must be April 13], for the Board of Works to perform all works for His Majesty's service in Windsor Castle. Ibid, p. 1.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners. To enlarge from the Fleet William Priggs, smuggler.
Prefixing:—Report to the Treasury from the Customs Commissioners on said Priggs' petition.		 Customs Book, XV. pp. 166–7
Aug. 27 Petition to the Treasury from James Hamilton. For a lease of His Majesty's weir of Gilgarran, and of the fines, issues and casual profits of the counties of Pembroke and Cardigan. Crown Lease Book VI. p. 38.
Same to same from Sir Humphry Howarth. For allowances for losses sustained by several deputies to him as Receiver General of Land Revenues for North Wales and Cheshire. Reference Book X. p. 191.
J. Scrope to Mr. Paxton Transmitting the memorial of Tizard and Bryer, joint surveyors of the quarries in the island of Portland, concerning the obstructions to them from John and Richard Tucker. Letter Book XX. p. 14.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. To place Edward Blaxton on the superannuated list. Customs Book XV. p. 168.
Aug. 28 Treasury warrant to the Stamps Commissioners. For stay of process against Thos. Brereton et al., sureties of William Tonge, late distributor of stamps, co. Lancaster. Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. p. 485.
Sept. 17 The Duke of Newcastle to the Treasury, dated Whitehall. For the issue to the Treasurer of the Chamber of 1,000l. for the expenses of the messengers who are sent abroad. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCCVI. No. 8.
Sept. 24 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. To comply with the request of Mr. Gynander for sending the baggage of Monsr. Mejer. the King's Private Secretary for Hanover, which is coming from Hamburg on the “Unity,” to his dwelling-house in Albemarle St. Customs Book XV. p. 168.
Petition to the Treasury from the Duke of Chandos. For extension of lease of the wharf and building, &c., in Middle Scotland Yard. Crown Lease Book VI. p. 38.
Sept. 25 J. Scrope to the Excise Commissioners. Scotland. Leave of absence to Mr. Gough, Comptroller of the Excise Revenue, Scotland. North Britain Book XIII. p. 177.
Sept. 28 Petition to the Treasury from Thomas Basnet. For a reversionary lease of an old messuage and stable yard in Piccadilly. Crown Lease Book VI. p. 38.
J. Scrope to John Gough - Permission to return to London for 3 months, Alexander Wright taking his place meanwhile. North Britain Book XIII. p. 177.
Sept. 30 Treasury warrant to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. For the free landing in Ireland of 108 basket hilted swords, for the augmented men of Col. Humphry Bland's regiment of Dragoons on the establishment of Ireland. Irish Book IX. p. 239.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. To permit 10,000 muskets bought in Holland to be landed and stored in the Tower.
Prefixing:—Memorial of the Office of Ordnance for same. dated 1741, August 14.		 Customs Book XV. p. 169.
J. Scrope to same To permit James Pearce, owner of the “James,” bound for Africa for 350 negroes, to ship beans for said negroes. Ibid, p. 170.
Treasury warrant to the Auditors of Imprests. To pass the accounts of salaries and incidents of the Salt Office in the country for 1 year to 1740. March 25.
Prefixing:—Said account; and certificate by deputy-auditor, James Thomas.		 Warrants not relating to Money XXVI. pp. 485–6.
Same to Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. For works and repairs in Bushey Park, to an estimate of 470l. 12s. 0d.
Prefixing:—Said Whitworth's report on the memorial for same from George, Earl of Halifax Keeper of said Park.		 Ibid, p. 487.
Petition to the Treasury from Harry Gough, Esq. To be admitted Crown tenant of the manor of Hampton-in-Arden. co. Warwick. adjoining his estate at Solihull. Crown Lease Book VI. p. 39.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular or constat of a house in Greencloth Yard, Whitehall, of which William Aislabie prays a new lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on said Aislabie's petition for same.		 Ibid, pp. 39–40.
Sept. 30 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown lands. For a particular or constat of 6 messuages in Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, of which Robert Mail and Samuel Sewell pray a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on said Mail and Sewell's petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book VI. pp. 42–3.
Same to same For same of Slyfield Lodge, and certain lands in Braydon Forest, co. Wilts, of which John Hippisley Cox prays as above.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 43–5.
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