Entry Book: December 1678

Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 5, 1676-1679. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1911.

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'Entry Book: December 1678', in Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 5, 1676-1679, (London, 1911) pp. 1175-1192. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books/vol5/pp1175-1192 [accessed 25 April 2024]

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December 1678

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Dec. 2. Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 39l. 15s. 10d. to Baron Lawson for 1¼ years on his fee of 31l. 16s. 8d. per an. as Customer of Boston port "if you find the same to be still in arrear" : Richard Mounteney, junr. (assistant to his father, Richard Mounteney, late Cashier of Customs) having certified Nov. 28 last that said Lawson is so in arrear for which the said [late] Cashier had warrant from Treasurer Danby to pay said Lawson among the rest of the patent officers of the outports, but he neglecting to demand his money was lett unpaid till the said [late] Cashier had passed his account and left his said office. Money Book (General) p. 341.
Same from same to the Receivers and Managers of Excise to make to the Farmers of Excise the allowance and defalcation of 160l. on their farm rent, same being as formerly made to them in regard of so much allowed by them to the owners, adventurers and fishermen of Great Yarmouth upon the Excise payable by them for provision of beer for their North Sea and Herring fisheries, under the proviso of due payment of the said duty by said adventurers and fishermen : viz., all for one year ended Michaelmas last. Ibid.
Money warrant for 40l. to Charles Whittacre for one year on his fee as Foreign Opposer in the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 342.
Same for 106l. to Charles, Earl of Carlisle, for 212 days to Sept. 29 last on his wages and fee of 10s. a day as Commander and Governor of the city, town and castle of Carlisle, as by the patent of March 1 last granting him said fee. Ibid.
Subscription by Treasurer Danby of a docquet of a demise [by in custodiam lease under the Exchequer seal] to Thomas Turner at the nomination of Sir Roger Bradshaw of divers lands and tenements in co. Suffolk belonging to Nicholas Coats of that county, seized for debt. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 266.
Allowance by same of 23l. to John Moorecroft in his account as sheriff of Essex for the year ended 1677, Sept. 29, on his bill of disbursements of 32l. 10s. 0d. whereof Baron Thurland allows said 23l. Ibid.
Reference from same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Blake, of London, gent., complaining that the Earl of Yarmouth's officers have under colour of their [wood] farm gathered more duties than they ought : and praying a recompense for the discovery [hereof]. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 141.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to satisfy the following sums out of the money which the Customs Cashier paid into the Exchequer the 29th ult. viz. :— Out Letters (General) p. 348.
l. s. d.
For a quarter of Treasurer Danby's salary in further part of the order of May 2 last for one year thereon to Christmas, 1677, whereon 3,000l. is paid 2000 0 0
For one year on the Earl of Sandwich's creation money due Michaelmas last 20 0 0
To Mr. Segar in full of two orders lately drawn for 73l. 18s. 0d. and 60l. 133 18 0
Sir Edward Bish for two years of his fee as Clarencieux King at Arms 80 0 0
Sir Thomas Daniell for three quarters to Sept. 29 last on his fee as Governor of Arcliffe fort 73 0 0
Mr. Robt. Bertie for one quarter to Sept. 29 last on his pension 10 0 0
Mr. Henry Fanshaw for last Sept. 29 quarter for keeping the records of the Hearthmoney 20 0 0
Serjt. Ramsey and Serjt. Harsnett for last Sept. 29 quarter on their salary and board wages 50 3 9
Mr. Kenady and Mr. Willmot, two of the Queen's Grooms, upon their several fees of 2s. a day 123 0 6
£2510 2 3
Same to the Customs Cashier to bring, by Treasurer Danby's express order, 160l. into the Exchequer this week for Secretary Williamson "which I recommend you to take speciall care of." Ibid, p. 349.
Same to same to bring into the Exchequer 100l. for Thomas Killegrew to be issued upon account of his pension of 400l. per an. Ibid.
Treasurer Danby's subscription of a docquet dated Nov. of a great seal for a grant to Charles Raby of the office of Yeoman pricker of his Majesty's harriers, void by the death of Michael Hancock : with the fee of 3l. 6s. 8d. per month, being in all 40l. per an., payable quarterly at the Exchequer, and to commence from Lady day last. Docquet Book, p. 10.
Same of a same of a grant to Thomas Pulteney, Esq., of the quarterly pension of 120l. per an. for life as one of his Majesty's Pages of Honour : payable quarterly out of the Exchequer, and to commence from Midsummer last. Ibid.
Dec. 4. Money warrant for 185l. 4s. 0d. to Sir John Kirke, Paymaster of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, and further warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 51l. 19s. 0d. to same, making together 237l. 3s. 0d. due and in arrear to Anthony Stapeley, late one of the said Band, and to be paid to his administrator, whereof said 51l. 19s. 0d. is due upon an order dated 1670, Nov. 15, for 3,000l. in part of 5,999l. 19s. 6½d. payable to said Band for the year ended 1668, June 24, and the remaining 185l. 4s. 0d. is for 1¾ years [pay due to said Stapeley] to 1669, Sept. 29 : for satisfaction of which arrears Treasurer Danby has received the King's particular directions. Both sums are to be paid out of any money that is, or shall be, brought into the Receipt upon account of First Fruits and Tenths. Money Book (General) p. 342.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Auditor of the Receipt for the issue of 2,800l. on any unsatisfied late orders in the name of Edward Seymour for the Navy and Victualling : to be by tallies on Anthony Rowe and his partners, Contractors for the Hearthmoney, on the 10,000l. payable by them March 25 next in part of their 150,000l. advance. Money Book (General) p. 342.
Money warrant for 40l. to the executor of Michael Hancock for one year on said Hancock's fee as late one of the Yeomen Prickers of the Privy Harriers : to be paid by tallies on the Customs. Ibid.
Letter of direction on an order dated April 18 last for 14,300l. to Samuel Pepys for last Lady day quarter for the garrison of Tangier : same is to be hereby satisfied out of such moneys as are or shall be paid into the Exchequer of the 20,000l. which said Rowe and partners as above are to pay into the Exchequer on the 1st inst. Ibid, p. 343.
Same on an order dated 1678, July 24, for 14,300l. to abovesaid Pepys for last June 24 quarter to said garrison of Tangier : 5,700l. thereof is hereby to be satisfied out of said Rowe's 20,000l. as above, and the remaining 8,600l. is to be satisfied by tallies on the 20,000l. which said Rowe and partners are to similarly pay on Feb. 1 next. Ibid.
Same on an order dated April 24 last for 3,050l. 14s. 10d. to said Pepys for a postponed quarter of said Tangier garrison's arrear of 22,767l. 6s. 3d. : of said order 1,400l. is to be satisfied by tallies on abovesaid Rowe and partners payment of 20,000l. due Feb. 1 next and the remaining 1,650l. 14s. 10d. by same on their 10,000l. due March 25 next. Ibid.
Same on an order dated 1678, July 24, for 3,050l. 14s. 10d. to said Pepys in further part of the abovesaid postponed arrear to Tangier garrison : hereof 3,049l. 5s. 2d. is to be satisfied by tallies on said Rowe and partners' 10,000l. due to be paid March 25 next ; and the remainder is to be paid out of any money in the Exchequer of the small branches [of the Revenue].
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the King's Remembrancer for process of immediate extent against the body, lands and goods of Edward Billing, one of the sureties of Robert Stockdale, late Collector of Customs at Dover, whose debt to the King is in danger [to be lost]. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 266.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt for tallies on the Excise (and same to the Receivers of Excise to pay said tallies) for 75l. for a quarter on Col. Somerset Fox's pension. Out Letters (General) p. 349.
Dec. 5. Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ Arthur Nicholson as a tidesman in fee out of the number of extraordinary tidesmen, London port, loco John Bell, deceased. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 141.
Reference from same to same of the second petition of John Kroger for discharge of the information against the potashes "being exported, having paid the duty inwards and afterwards drew back the half [subsidy of debenture, etc.], though involuntarily brought hither." Ibid.
Dec. 6. Royal warrant [to the Clerk of the Signet] for a privy seal for 535l. 1s. 6d. to Sir Thomas Morgan without account, being (or by, with and out of) the King's share or proportion (or issuing out of the King's share) of the ship Elizabeth, of Jersey (and her lading, tackle, apparel and furniture) seized at Jersey by Francis Carpenter, gent., and prosecuted in the Exchequer for the Act of Navigation (forfeited for being navigated contary to law) the same to be received by him so soon as the said ship shall be condemned, and in full satisfaction of his disbursement in repairing the castles and forts in said island of Jersey. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 10 of docquet hereof. Treasurer Danby's warrant dated 1678-9, Jan. 6, to the Receipt for payment of same by tallies for said sum on said Francis Carpenter : Treasurer Danby being "certified by Thomas Hall, Esq., one of the Attornies of the Office of his Majesty's Remembrancer in the Exchequer, that the said ship and goods are recovered by judgment of the Exchequer Court by Michaelmas record 30 regis nunc, and that two parts of the price or value thereof are due to his Majesty, amounting to 535l. 1s. 6½d." This warrant quotes the privy seal as dated Dec. 13.) King's Warrant Book VI. p. 110. Docquet Book, p. 12. Money Book (General) p. 352.
Same [to same] for a same for 200,000l. to Edward Seymour, Treasurer of the Navy, upon account for the service of his Office, for the Navy and Victualling. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 13 of docquet hereof. Money warrant dated Dec. 16 hereon : to be paid out of the Exchequer. This money warrant quotes the privy seal as dated Dec. 13.) King's Warrant Book VI. p. 110. Docquet Book, p. 12. Money Book (General) p. 348.
Same to the Attorney General for a great seal as follows. By indenture of lease under the great seal dated 1676-7, Feb. 26, the King demised to George Dashwood, Thomas Rowney, William Roberts (since deceased), Samuel Dashwood, Felix Calverd, John Freind, William Strong, and Edward Buckley, of London, Esqrs., the duties of Excise for three years from June then next ensuing, at the yearly rent of 560,000l. with covenant that if said Excise should produce more than 560,000l. + 55,000l. + 5.000l. + 10,000l. per an. (bad debts included) they should pay the overplus to the Commissioners of Excise after deducting 3¾d. per £ for themselves. The said lessees have advanced to the King 30,000l., and have paid the same to the Commissioners and Receivers of Excise. The repayment thereof to them, with 6 per cent, interest, is hereby ordered to be secured by tallies of assignment on the said Commissioners or Receivers General of Excise, and the interest is to be secured by the like tallies : and the King further hereby agrees that at the end of their term of three years said 30,000l. with interest thereon shall be well and truly paid upon said tallies (in the first place and before any other payments) by deduction and retainer in their own hands out of the abovesaid overplus of the Excise revenue which they are then to answer to the King. And in case said overplus shall not be sufficient to satisfy said 30,000l. and interest thereon, then the same surplus shall be so applied so far as it will extend, and the remainder is to be paid out of the Excise revenue by the said Commissioners and Receivers General thereof. If at the end of said term there shall be no overplus at all, then said 30,000l. and interest shall be wholly repaid to thern out of the Excise revenue by the said Commissioners or Receivers General, who are to take in the said tallies. Provided that the abovesaid payments out of said revenue of Excise shall not be preferred before but [shall be] subsequent to the moneys charged on said revenue for the Queen Consort, Duke of York, salaries and interest for running cash in the Excise Office. Together with. undated subscription by Sir W. Jones, Attorney General. "I have seen this warrant, and find nothing to object as to the legal part of it." (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 13 of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book VI. pp. 110-2. Docquet Book. p. 13.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Dr. Edward Chamberlaine and his heirs of the yearly rent or sum of 42l. 7s. 0d. and to George Torriano and his heirs of the yearly rent or sum of 7l. 15s. 4d. as in lieu of moneys owing to them as follows, viz. : 706l. 1s. 9¾d. to Edward Chamberlaine, Dr. of Laws, for principal and interest cast up to 1677, Dec. 25, on an order dated 1670, July 7, registered on the Customs for the month of July, 1671, in the name of Sir John Bankes who assigned same to said Chamberlaine; and 101l. principal money to George Toriano, merchant, upon an order No. 1,000 dated 1671, May 11, and charged on the Hearthmoney in the name of Sir Denis Gauden who afterwards assigned same to said Toriano for the like value by him paid for the service of the Victualling : as appears by certificate under the hand of said Gauden dated 1677, Dec. 29 ; the interest on which order computed from 1673, March 29 (to which time, and no further, interest thereon has been paid as appears by a certificate of the Auditor of the Receipt) to Dec. 25 last at 6 per cent, amounts to 28l. 14s. 8d. making 129l. 14s. 8d. in all : both which sums are so stated in an accompt made up by Deputy Auditor Raban and allowed by Treasurer Danby March 6 last. Said yearly rents or sums are to be paid out of the Hereditary Excise quarterly, and in like manner as the annual rents to the goldsmiths are ; and are to commence from Christmas, 1677 : same to be terminable upon the payment of the respective principal sums as above. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated 1678-9, Jan. 18, of docquet hereof. Treasurer Danby's dormant warrant to the Receipt for tallies of pro on the Excise for what is grown due and from time to time as same shall grow due thereupon to said Chamberlayne and Torriano, their heirs and assigns.) King's Warrant Book VI. pp. 115-6. Docquet Book, p. 17. Money Book (General) p. 375.
Royal sign manual to Treasurer Danby to give warrant to John Knight, Esq. (who by privy seal of June 29 last was appointed to receive all the duties, penalties, forfeitures, etc., remaining uncollected of the 310,000l. Wine Act as by 20 Car. II., and as by the subsequent Act of 22 Car. II., wherein the remedies for recovery thereof were enlarged) to pay to Edward, Lord Latimer, to his own use without account a full moiety of all moneys arising from the above ; and likewise to pay to Col. William Millward to his own use without account the other moiety thereof, "the charges of finding out, recovering and bringing in of the whole being from time to time in the first place deducted." (Treasurer Danby's warrant accordingly to said John Knight hereon dated 1678-9, Jan. 8.) King's Warrant Book VI. pp. 116-7. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 271.
Royal warrant and sign manual to Treasurer Danby to give warrant to the officers of New Forest, co. Southampton, to fell and cut up so many stubbs, dotards and decayed trees within Denny Walk, Rynefield (Bynefield) Walk, and Boldar Walk in said forest as, together with the bark, lops, tops and offal, shall produce 200l. (together with the necessary charges of executing this warrant), which is to be paid to Sir George Wharton, Treasurer and Paymaster of the Office of Ordnance, for the building of huts for the soldiers in and near Portsmouth by the direction of the Governor there : said trees not to be such as are useful for the building of ships ; and to be taken without prejudice to the vert and venison. The woodward of said forest is to make his account thereof before the Auditor for co. Southampton. (Treasurer Danby's warrant accordingly dated Dec. 26 to Francis Dickens, Esq, woodward of New Forest. The account to be made ut supra in Easter Term next "whereupon such allowances shall be made unto you for your charges in performing this service as shall be just and reasonable, and as have been made in like cases.") King's Warrant Book VI. p. 122. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 270.
Dec. 7. Money warrant dormant for the annuity or pension of 500l. granted by patent dated the 5th inst., supra, p. 1162, to Sir Tho.Twisden, Kt. and Bart., one of the Justices of King's Bench : no further payment to be made him upon his salary of 1,000l. per an. "his Majesty having been pleased to grant him a quietus in respect of his great age." Money Book (General) p. 344.
Same for the yearly fee or salary of 100l. to Henry Coventry, one of the Principal Secretaries of State, for what is already due thereon, and as same shall grow due in future : to be by tallies from time to time on the Customs. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 13l. 6s. 8d. to Baptist, Visct. Campden, for one year to Sept. 29 last on his creation money. Ibid.
Same from same to the King's Remembrancer to forbear issue of process until the middle of next term against Michael Arnold and William Dent, sureties of Robert Stockdale, late Collector of Customs, Dover port. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 267.
Same from same to the Clerk of the Pipe for a lease under the Exchequer seal to James Beck, Esq., one of the Serjeants at Arms, of the tolls and Customs of [the cattle fair at] Knighton, co. Radnor, part of the principality of Southwall, as granted 20 March [sic for May] 27 Jac. [sic for 1 Jac., see supra, p. 1144, under date Oct. 21] to Tho. Mossey [Mesey] and Thomas Purcell, gent., for two lives with no rent reserved : the present grant to be for 31 years from Michaelmas last under the yearly rent of 13s. 4d.
Prefixing : note of [the Auditor's] particular of the premises and the Surveyor General's ratal dated Nov. 30 thereof, said ratal being made in obedience to the warrant of Oct. 21 last (ut supra, ibid). The lessee to covenant within three years after the commencement of his lease to return a true and perfect particular of the profits of the premises and the like every seven years during the continuance thereof.
Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to Tho. Newton, his Majesty's woodward of Whittlewood and Salcey Forests, and to the regarders thereof, to fell trees sufficient for the gating, styling, cabbening and staking of the several coppices following which the Queen Consort's Council is certified by the Lieutenant of Salcey Forest, and by the Lieutenant and regarders of Whittlewood Forest, are fit to be cut and felled this season and exposed for sale, viz., Atterbury Coppice in Robert Howling's Walk in Salcey Forest, Kittlake Coppice in Shelbrooke Walk, King Richard's Coppice in Hasleborough Walk and Old Coppice in Hanger Walk in Whittlewood Forest. The proceeds of the sale of the offal are to be accounted for before the Auditor for co. Northampton and a certificate is to be returned to Treasurer Danby of the number of trees and quantity of timber felled and of the proceeds of such sale. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 267.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Anthony Stephens, Esq., of the office of one of the [seven Exchequer Court] Auditors of the [Crown] revenue, for life, in reversion after Sir Joseph Seymour, Kt., John Phelips, Richard Aldworth, Anthony Parsons, Humphry Morrice and John Shales or any of them : with the allowance of 200l. per an. and all other fees, diets, profits and emoluments. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 28 of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book VI. p. 109. Docquet Book, p. 15.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ John Friar as waiter and searcher at Stonehouse, Plymouth port, loco William Langdon, deceased.
Daniell Goodwyn as waiter at Lynn Regis, loco William Doughty, deceased.
Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 141.
Reference from same to same of the matter contained in an order of Council of 1677, June 22, which referred to Treasurer Danby the petition of the Mayor and burgesses of Lyme Regis for the continuance for ten years of the 100l. per an. to them for repair of the cobb there, they having received [same] for 17 years and the grant expired at Lady day, 1677. The Customs Commissioners, in reference hereof, are to enquire how the King's bounty has been employed and to inform Treasurer Danby thereof, and of the usefulness of the said cobb, together with what reasons they have to offer to induce his Majesty to renew said grant for the carrying on of said work. Ibid, p. 142.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to permit the landing and delivery, Customs free, to Sir Thomas Clutterbuck of his household goods as follows (the books only excepted) which are arrived on the ship Royal Exchange, Thomas Clapp commander, from Leghorn, where they belonged to said Clutterbuck's household.
Appending : schedule of said goods (chocolate, cinnamon, syrop of pomkins, three histories of the Roman Emperors, seeds, six pictures with gilded frames, pots of Genoa, two marble pots, a marble morter, five pictures with gilded frames, a large bible and the Turkish history ; three pictures with gilded frames, the King's [picture] Queen's [picture], etc., ten pictures with gilded frames, two cases of alabaster ware, two case of Roman tables).
Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 142.
Charles Bertie to [the Auditor of the Receipt] to pay 25l. 1s. 10½d. to Roger Charnock for last Sept. 29 quarter as a Serjeant at Arms : same to be paid out of [sheriffs'] proffers and other small branches of the revenue. Out Letters (General) p. 349.
Same to the Customs Cashier. In my letter to you for payment of the judges' money into the Exchequer I should have writ for Sir Richd. Rainham's money which was to have been paid with theirs. I desire you forthwith to pay 250l. into the Exchequer for him. Ibid.
l. s. d.
Judges of England 3,000 0 0
Judges of Wales 175 0 0
Masters in Chancery 275 0 0
Sir Ri. Rainsford 250 0 0
Judge Twisden 125 0 0
£3,825 0 0
Dec. 9. Same to [? same] to bring into the Exchequer 250l. for Mris. Elizabeth Elliot for half a year of her pension. Ibid, p. 350.
Dec. 10. Mr. Wade, the Lord Privy Seal's Gentleman, desires on said Lord's behalf that no grant may pass of the tolls of the beast market at Knighton, in Wales, to Serjt. Beck or any other till his lordship have notice, that he may make out his pretensions to it, having had a grant thereof from the King when his Majesty was last at Windsor. Caveat Book, p. 37.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Receipt to issue 5,000l. on any orders in the name of Edward Seymour for the Navy and Victualling (not being payable out of the moneys appropriated by Act of Parliament) : same to be by tallies on the 35,000l., payable by Anthony Rowe and partners on June 24 next in part of their 150,000l. advance money on their Hearthmoney contract. Money Book (General) p. 344.
Money warrant for 75l. 5s. 71/8d. to John Topham for three quarters to Sept. 29 last on his salary and board wages (fees and allowances) as his Majesty's Serjeant at Arms attending the House of Commons. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Receipt for tallies of assignment to be levied for 431l. 16s. 6½d. on the bishop of Lincoln for arrears of the Tenths of the Clergy of the diocese of Lincoln due at Christmas, 1669 : same to be paid as final payment of the arrear of 2,250l. which was directed by the privy seal of 1670, Dec. 16, to be paid to George, Earl of Bristol, since deceased, and Anne his wife by tallies on the arrears of the Tenths due at Christmas, 1669, in the dioceses of York, Exeter, Winchester, Lincoln and Sarum, of which 2,250l. there has been so far paid 1,818l. 3s. 5½d., thus leaving said 431l. 16s. 6½d., as appears by the Auditor of the Receipt's certificate of the 6th inst. Ibid, p. 345.
Money warrant dormant for payment to Sir Thomas Player, Kt., Chamberlain of the city of London and present Treasurer of the moneys for rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral Church or to his successors therein of such sums as shall from time to time hereafter remain in the Exchequer of that part or proportion of the Greenwax moneys and rent which by the privy seal of Nov. 15 last is granted for such rebuilding of St. Paul's (ut supra, p. 1164). Money Book (General) p. 345.
The like warrant for payment to William Roberts of that proportion of said Greenwax money which is granted by the privy seal of said Nov. 15 last for the rebuilding, etc., at Windsor Castle (ut supra, ibid.). Ibid.
Money warrant for 5,721l. 18s. 2d. to Sir Allan Apsley[for the use of the Duke of York] in satisfaction of interest money due on the 20,000l. registered in said Apsley's name for the use of the Duke of York ; the privy seal of 1670, Nov. 26, having granted 6 per cent. interest on said 20,000l. from 1670, June 22, the time of its being registered on the Wine Act ; and it appearing from the certificate of 1677, May 5, from the Auditor of the Receipt that said interest had been paid only from 1670, June 22, to 1671, June 23, from which latter date said interest amounts to said 5,721l. 18s. 2d. Said sum is hereby to be satisfied by tallies on Anthony Rowe and partners, 2,000l. thereof out of their half year's Hearthmoney rent due 1679-80 March 15, 2,000l. more out of same due 1680, Sept. 19, and 1,721l. 18s. 2d. more out of same due 1680-1, March 15. Ibid, p. 346.
Same for 1,250l. to the Duke of York for 1¼ years to June 24 last on his 1,000l. per an. for maintenance of his Majesty's forts and garrisons in the Province of New York : to be satisfied by tallies on abovesaid Rowe and partners on their half years Hearthmoney rent due 1679, Sept. 19. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 50l. to the Duke of York for 1¼ years to June 24 last on his creation money as Duke. Ibid.
Letter of direction on an order of loan No. 25, dated 1670-1, Jan. 18, drawn in Sir Allan Apsley's name for payment of 500l. with interest at 6 per cent. same having been assigned [by said Apsley] to Mr. Holder and by Holder to James Hoare, Esq., senr. Said order and the interest thereon are hereby to be satisfied by tallies on abovesaid Rowe and partners on their half year's Hearthmoney rent due 1680-1, March 15. Ibid.
Report from Treasurer Danby to the King on the petition of Richard Brett, Esq. (as by the order of reference of Feb. 25 last). By patent dated 1662, July 25, he was granted an annuity of 250l. per an. out of the logwood duty, to be paid by the Commissioners or Farmers of the Customs. On Sept. 23 of same year said duty was let to farm to John Pincomb under the rent of 500l. per an. In 1676 said rent of 500l. per an. was granted to Lawrence Hide without taking any notice of the grant to Brett, whose annuity is in arrear 2,812l. 10s. 0d. to Midsummer last as is certified by the Auditor of the Receipt. In lieu of said annuity for life and the arrears thereof petitioner prays a settlement of interest as the bankers' debts are settled. "But in regard there seemed to be some doubt whether the petitioner's pretensions to said 250l. per an. were good in law to charge the said [logwood] Customs, your Majesty having disposed of the said Customs and the rent reserved upon the grant thereof." I referred same to the Attorney General, who has reported to me his opinion that the petitioner will be entitled to so much of the rent as will satisfy him his annuity. If such grant as he prays be made, the annuity for life may be reasonably valued at seven years' purchase, amounting to 1,750l., which will make 4,562l. 10s. 0d. if the abovesaid arrears be added thereto and the interest thereof at 6 per cent. would be 273l. 15s. 0d. per an. : "but whether your Majesty will grant the same to the petitioner in the form desired by him or what other satisfaction your Majesty will think fit to make unto him" is humbly submitted. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 268.
Warrant from same to same to deliver up and cancel the bonds and securities of John Kilby, late collector of Hearthmoney, co. Bucks, between 1664, July 25, and 1667, Sept. 29, who was indebted to the King 2,800'. thereupon, which debt the King granted by privy seal 1669, Oct. 14, to Charles Giffard whereupon said Kilby satisfied said debt to said Giffard and obtained his release and discharge of the same, as appears by the enrolment thereof and of said privy seal in the King's Remembrancer's Office. Ibid, p. 269.
Same from same to the Clerk of the Pipe for a lease to to Margaret Leach, her executors and assigns of two tenements lying in Sturt and Mallet Downe in the parish of Stoke Climsland, co. Cornwall, part of the Duchy of Cornwall, which said tenements were demised by indenture dated 1664, April 16 (inter al.) to Henry Seymour from the determination of a lease formerly made to Nicho. Leach for 99 years terminable on the lives of Robert Leach and Symon Leach, and for 22s. 3d. per an. rent and 9l. increase rent. The present grant is to be for 99 years from Sept. 29 last, terminable on the lives of said Margaret Leach and Nicholas Leach and Walter Leach her sons, being the three lives by her nominated.
Prefixing : note of the particular of the premises by John Griffith, Deputy Auditor of the Duchy of Cornwall, and ratal dated Dec. 6 inst. thereof by Sir C. Harbord, Surveyor General of Crown Lands, made in obedience to a warrant from Treasurer Danby dated Nov. 19 last. The covenants in the old lease for delivery of terrars and for planting of trees are to be inserted in the present lease. The consideration to be a fine of 200l. first paid to the King.
Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ John Ellis as a tidesman, London port, loco Thomas Fountaine ; and this notwithstanding any former order to the contrary.
Robert Harwar as Collector at Beaumaris loco John Francis, lately deceased.
Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 143.
Same from same to same to give extraordinary Commissions to Richard Williams and Martin Hopkins for seizing uncustomed and prohibited goods in Exeter port and co. Devon. Ibid.
Charles Bertie to the Customs Cashier to bring 100l. into the Exchequer for Sir John Howell. Out Letters (General) p. 350.
Same to [? same] to pay in its course according to date the tally for 2,500l. payable to the Duke of Monmouth for a quarter of his allowances for the service of the Stables : and if you shall in the mean time advance all or any part of said sum you shall be allowed 6 per cent. interest and 2 per cent. gratuity. Ibid.
Dec. 11. Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 37l. 10s. 0d. to John Saiers (Sayers), his Majesty's cook, for last Sept. 29 quarter on his 150l. per an. out of Tenths in the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 350.
Same to the Speaker [of the House of Commons, i.e., Edward Seymour, in his capacity as Treasurer of the Navy] to pay in its course (out of the 500l. per week over and above the 2,000l. per week from the Customs to the Navy) a bill of imprest for 1,306l. 13s. 4d. to Sir Thomas Clutterbuck, which bill is by the Navy Board assigned for payment out of such money as Treasurer Danby shall appoint ; which his Lordship does hereby appoint as above. Ibid.
Same to same. There is a bill of imprest for 600l. signed by the Navy Commissioners for James Pierce towards the maintenance of the sick and wounded seamen in the ports. Treasurer Danby desires that same may be paid out of the tally for 2,800l. struck on Mr. Rowe and partners (out of their advance money, payable March 25 next) as soon as the money can be advanced or received on the said tally. Ibid, p. 351b.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to complete the payment of 50,000l. to Mr. Kingdon for the new raised Forces upon his orders for that sum ; [paying same] out of the first loans upon the 412,925l. 14s. 6d. [part of the Eighteen Months' Assessment] before any other payments out of those loans : "and I desire you to certifie me thereof as soone as the said sum shall be compleated." Ibid, p. 350.
Dec. 12. Reference from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Tho. Heron, master of the ship Isaac and Benjamin, a merchantman, of London. which set sail from Malaga for Dantzic, met with an Algiers man of war and fought with him and is disabled to proceed on her voyage, and therefore praying that he may bring his ship into the Thames and may put some of her lading into the King's storehouse till the ship be repaired. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 143.
Reference from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Jonathan Wilson, master of the Providence, praying for the discharge of said ship, which has been seized for want of her full complement of English. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 143.
Charles Bertie to the Navy Commissioners to make out bills of imprest to Mr. Brett and partners, Victuallers of the Navy, for the sums due and payable to them according to their contract and the declarations thereupon made, viz., for the months of Oct. and Nov. [last] assigning same for payment out of such moneys as Treasurer Danby shall pay over to the Treasurer of the Navy for this purpose. Out Letters (General) p. 351.
Same to Robert Reeves et al. Commissioners of the Wine Licence. Mr. Masters has a tally struck on you June 1 last for 600l. for hay for the deer and railing and repairing New Park near Richmond. You have advanced 300l. hereof and Mr. Masters procured the advance of the other 300l. at the time of the striking of the tally, as his Majesty's service then required the speedy payment of the money. Treasurer Danby desires you forthwith to pay Mr. Masters said 300l. by him [procured to be] advanced, together with 8 per cent. interest and gratuity from the date of the tally till this day : and same shall be allowed you upon your account with like interest and gratuity till the tally becomes payable [in course]. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Row and partners. There is a tally lately struck on you for 2,000l. [the value of] which has been advanced by Richard Kent [the Customs Cashier, but in this instance probably in his private capacity] upon said tally, which is payable in March, 1679[-80]. Treasurer Danby directs you to pay said tally according to its direction [sic for date] and to pay [to Kent] 6 per cent. per an. interest and 2 per cent. per an. gratuity for same quarterly until said tally be due and payable. These your payments shall be allowed on your accompts. Ibid, p. 351b.
[?] Same to the Customs Cashier. There is due or very near due 1,300l. to the Earl of Sunderland as Ambassador in France, viz., for his second quarter, for which he has made application to Treasurer Danby to have it forthwith advanced to supply his urgent occasions. Treasurer Danby desires you will furnish said Earl with said advance upon said Earl's authorising you to receive his said three month's ordinary as soon as it shall become due. You shall be allowed 6 per cent. interest and 2 per cent. gratuity for same till your repayment. Ibid.
Dec. 13. Privy seal for 20,000l. to Charles Bertie for secret service without account. (Royal warrant dated Dec. 6 for said privy seal. Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 10 of docquet hereof. Money warrant dated Dec. 16 hereon : same to be satisfied out of the Receipt.) King's Warrant Book VI. pp. 110, 117. Docquet Book, p. 12. Money Book (General) p. 348.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Phillip Herbert, Esq., younger son of James Herbert, Esq., deceased, of the office or place of collector of the Petty Customs for Strangers in London port in reversion after Randolph Wilmer, gent. : for life and with the annual fee of 62l. 6s. 8d. (vacated : see infra p. 1216 under date 1678-9, Jan. 29.) King's Warrant Book VI. p. 117.
Same to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal dormant for the payment from time to time to Sir Robt. Vyner, Kt. and bart., of all sums due to him for gold works, gilt and white plate and other things which he shall deliver into the Jewel House according to certificate thereof from the Master of the Jewel House : all to an amount not exceeding 10,000l. : to be received without accompt. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 28 of docquet hereof.) Ibid, p. 118. Docquet Book, p. 14.
Letter of direction on an order dated Oct. 28 last for 900l. to Sir Samuel Morland [as representing the like sum] expended by him : same being hereby to be satisfied by tally on the Customs. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 270.
Money warrant dormant for Sir William Dolbin's fee or salary as a Justice of the King's Bench to which he is constituted by a patent dated Oct. 3 last. Money Book (General) p. 347.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 45l. 12s. 0d. to Henry Ayloffe, King's Remembrancer, for the fees to himself and his clerks heretofore usually paid by the Customers of the several ports of England and Wales : same being for passing their accounts for the year ended 1678 [sic ? for 1677], Christmas. Ibid.
Treasurer Danby's allowance of the King's Remembrancer's bills and disbursements for parchment and other necessaries for the blank books for the patent officers of the outports for one year to 1679, Christmas, ut supra, p. 900, under date Jan. 29 last. (Total, 331l. 6s. 8d.) Ibid.
Same of the like bill for the same for London port for same year (ut supra, ibid). (Total, 37l. 9s. 4d.). Ibid.
Money warrant for 1,300l. to Lawrence Hyde for 13 weeks' ordinary, Aug. 29 last to Nov. 28 last, as one of the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiaries for the Treaty of Peace at Nimuegen. Ibid, p. 347.
Same for 30l. to John Prideaux for last Sept. 29 quarter on his pension as one of the King's Pages of Honour. (Charles Bertie dated Dec. 17 to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay same out of the small branches of the revenue now in the Exchequer, and same dated Dec. 19 to same to pay same out of the Tenths and First Fruits if there is not money enough of the said small branches to pay same.) Ibid, p. 347. Out Letters (General) pp. 352, 353.
Dec. 14. Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Auditors of Imprests to discharge Edward Backwell, Esq., of the sum of 100l. which he paid to Gabriel Silvius in Holland for the releasing of several [English] prisoners of war there : all as by the privy seal of 1675, Dec. 23 : said allowance is to be made to said Backwell on the account to be made by him of the Dutch Patacons. Money Book (General) p. 348.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Cashier to pay 26l. 13s. 4d. to Visct. Fauconberg for two years to Lady day last on his creation money. (Charles Bertie to same dated Dec. 18 to pay same.) Money Book (General) p. 348. Out Letters (General) p. 351.
Money warrant for 184l. 18s. 1½d. to Nicholas Staggins for three quarters on his fee of 20d. a day and livery of 16l. 2s. 6d. per an. as Master of his Majesty's music and one of his Majesty's wind instruments. (Charles Bertie dated Dec. 16 to [the Customs Cashier] to bring said sum into the Exchequer for Staggins.) Money Book (General) pp. 348-9. Out Letters (General) p. 352.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Auditors of Imprests to give allowance of the sum of 6,324l. 18s. 11¾d. to Sir John Shaw and partners, late Farmers of Excise, who were employed in the collection of the new imposition on wines and vinegar for 1¼ years to 1671, Sept. 29, said sum being the remainder due from them upon their stated accompt for the same after their payment into the Exchequer of 9,000l. (the tallies for which payment are hereby to be first produced) : and thereupon to make up and pass their said account : all as by the privy seal of June 26 [16] last ut supra, p. 1025-6. Warrants not Relating to Money VII. p. 270.
Charles Bertie to the Customs Cashier to pay 126l. 10s. 0d. to the seven Auditors of the Crown revenues and 6l. 13s. 4d. to the Auditor of the Staples for one year to Sept. 29 on their fees. Out Letters (General) p. 352.
Dec. 16. Mr. Agar and Mr. Strode desire that no warrant for felling the coppices in Chertsey Walk in Windsor Forest be signed unless it be directed to them, or they be heard [therein] ; as also that the warrant for felling wood [in New Forest, ut supra, p. 1180] to raise 200l. to build huts for the soldiers at Portsmouth, being a great quantity, be directed to them. Caveat Book, p. 37.
Charles Bertie to the Custom Commissioners. Treasurer Danby himself spoke to you some time ago to recommend Mr. Mirfin for an office in the Customs, and I have since by his Lordship's command, reminded you of him. Treasurer Danby learns that there is no provision yet made for him "and knowing that he stays in town in hope of an employment, is desirous in regard he is his Lordship's neighbour in the country that you will speedily employ him as a tidesman extraordinary in London port, or recommend him to some office at Poole or elsewhere where there is a vacancy." Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 144.
Same to Thomas Chiffinch conveying to him "in regard of your being sick at London," six weeks' leave of absence as one of the patent searchers at Gravesend [you] taking care that your place be supplied in the meantime. (Leave extended for another six weeks by a later letter, ibid dated 1678-9, Jan. 25, he being not yet recovered.) Ibid.
Money warrant for 1,300l. to Sir Leoline Jenkins for 13 weeks' ordinary Dec. 8 inst. to March 9 next as one of the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiaries for the Treaty of Peace at Nimuegen. Money Book (General) p. 349.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt. The Customs Cashier was writ to to pay 160l. into the Exchequer for Secretary Williamson, but by mistake has paid 10l. short. Treasurer Danby desires you to make up that deficit by taking 10l. out of other Customs money in the Exchequer, and apply the whole 160l. to the discharge of Sir Joseph Williamson's order dated 1671, Dec. 7, for one year to 1670, June 24, of his fee as keeper of records [papers of State and Council] at Whitehall. The Customs Cashier has also paid 250l. into the Exchequer for Sir Richard Raynsford and 125l. for Sir Thomas Twisden. You are to issue these sums for one quarter on their several pensions. Out Letters (General) p. 352.
Dec. 18. Same to the Customs Cashier to pay 13l. 6s. 8d. for one year to Sept. 29 last on Viscount Campden's creation money : (in the margin : Lord Conway). I am also to remind you of paying 160l. into the Exchequer for Secretary Williamson so soon that it may be issued before the holidays. Ibid, p. 351.
Same to the Excise Commissioners to pay 2,150l. to Dr. John Taylor for the use of the Duchess of Portsmouth "and I [Bertie] will allow the same out of my tally to be struck at Christmas next for 500l. [sic for 5,000l.] for secret service." Ibid, p. 352.
Dec. 19. Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to give warrant to the Customs officers of Dover port or Brighthelmstone [Brighton] to suffer Lord Montagu of Cowdray to transport eight horses and two mares, Customs free. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 144.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt. I wrote you on the 4th inst. to pay 50l. 3s. 9d. to Sir William Bishop and 38l. 6s. 8d. to Mr. Whitfield out of the small branches [of the revenue]. In case there is not money enough of the said small branches to pay said sums, you are hereby to satisfy same out of the Tenths and First Fruits. Out Letters (General) p. 353.
Dec. 20. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for allowing to the Brooke Bridges and Thomas Done, Auditors of Imprests, 430l. for [auditing] several years' accounts for the Guards and Garrisons and 30s. for every company and troop payable by the Paymaster of the Forces for every succeeding year's account to be passed for the same and 25l. for every 100,000l. contained in the declaration of the accounts of the Treasurer of the Navy ended the 12th July, 1673, and the like allowance (so in proportion for greater or lesser sums) on every future yearly account to be declared for the Navy : [all as in addition to and] besides the 20l. yearly allowed to the said Auditors for necessaries in that [their] Office. (Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 24 of docquet hereof.) King's Warrant Book VI. p. 20. Docquet Book, p. 13.
Charles Bertie to the Customs Cashier to bring 75l. 5s. 7½d. into the Exchequer for Serjt. Topham. Out Letters (General) p. 353.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 5[...]l. to Sir Edward Carteret, Usher of the Black Rod, for last Sept. 29 quarter on his pension of 200l. per an. : out of First Fruits and Tenths now in the Exchequer. Out Letters (General) p. 353.
Dec. 26. Money warrant for 3,660l. to Charles Bertie without account : same being for new year's gifts to be given by his Majesty on Jan. 1 next : to be by tallies on the Customs. Money Book (General) p. 349.
Letter of direction on 1,000l. in part of an order dated the 17th inst. for 20,000l. to Charles Bertie for secret service : same to be hereby satisfied by tallies on the Customs. Ibid.
Money warrant for 500l. to Richard, Lord Arundell of Trerice for half a year on his pension of 1,000l. per an. Ibid.
Same for 222l. 10s. 0d. to same for one year on his fees of 10s. a day and 40l. per an. as Captain of his Majesty's Castle of Pendennis. (Charles Bertie dated Dec. 27 to the Customs Cashier to bring 722l. 10s. 0d. into the Exchequer forthwith to meet abovesaid two payments.) Ibid, p. 349. Out Letters (General) p. 353.
Charles Bertie to [the Customs Cashier] to bring into the Exchequer 2,000l. for one quarter on Treasurer Danby's salary. Out Letters (General) p. 353.
Dec. 28. Treasurer Danby's subscription of a docquet dated Dec. of a great seal for a grant to Adolphus Sayer, Esq., of a yearly pension of 120l. as a Page of Honour to the Queen Consort : payable quarterly for life from Michaelmas last. Docquet Book, p. 15.
Money warrant for 1,500l. to Sir John Kirke for last Christmas quarter to the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners : to be paid out of any money that is or shall be paid into the Exchequer upon account of First Fruits and Tenths. Money Book (General) p. 350.
Same for 100l. to Sir Robert Southwell for last Sept. 29 quarter as a Clerk of the Privy Council attending the Lords of the Committee of Council for Trade and Plantations ; 37l. 10s. 0d. to William Blathwaite for same time as assistant to said Clerk of the Privy Council therein, and 25l. for same quarter to said Blathwaite on his additional salary of 100l. per an. allowed by order of Council ; 25l. for the salary of two clerks for the same time ; 100l. to Mr. Harris for the silver and cutting of a seal for the Leeward Islands and for a press according to the agreement of a Committee pursuant to an order of Council ; and several other sums [amounting to 69l.] for salaries for attendants and an extraordinary clerk and for stationary ware, fire, candles, office rent, maps, and other extraordinary charges [and incidents of said Committee of Council for Trade and Plantations] : making a total of 456l. 10s. 0d. in all : all as by the privy seal of 1676, June 23, for the salaries and incidents of said Committee of Council. Ibid.
Same for 350l. to Dr. John Taylor for last Christmas quarter on the 1400l. per an. to him for his Majesty's secret service as by the privy seal of 1676, June 30 : to be paid out of such money as the Commissioners and Receivers of Excise shall pay into the Exchequer for this service. (Charles Bertie dated 1678-9, Jan. 3, to the said Excise Commissioners and Receivers to bring same into the Exchequer, and to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue same.) Ibid, p. 350. Out Letters (General) p. 355.
Dec. 30. Privy seal for 18,590l. to Lemuel Kingdon as imprest for the pay of the new raised Forces raised for the support of the King's alliances : to be paid by him according to such musters as shall from time to time be taken and duly certified by the Commissaries of the Musters : same to be registered on and paid in course as directed by the Act for the Eighteen Months' Assessment. (Royal warrant dated Dec. 20 for said privy seal. Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 28 of docquet hereof. Money warrant dated 1678-9, Jan. 11 hereon.) King's Warrant Book VI. p. 119. Docquet Book, p. 14. Money Book (General) p. 354.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to employ Robert Isacks as a watchman, London port, loco John Boon, who desires to relinquish. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 145.
Charles Bertie to the Auditor of the Receipt [sic for the Customs Cashier] to pay Prince Rupert's tallies for 1,000l. for last [this present] Christmas quarter on his pension of 4,000l. per an. and also to pay 500l. for same quarter on his pension of 2,000l. per an. payable out of the Customs. Both these payments to be made forthwith notwithstanding any former restriction. (Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to strike said tallies for 1,000l.) Out Letters (General) p. 353.
Same to the Customs Cashier to bring 200l. into the Exchequer for the [King's four] preaching ministers of Lancashire. Ibid, p. 354.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt for tallies on the Excise (and same to the Receivers of Excise to pay said tallies) for 1,000l. for last [this present] Christmas quarter on the Lord Chancellor's pension. Ibid.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Receipt to issue 875l. on any orders in the name of Charles Bertie for secret service : to be by tallies on Anthony Rowe and partners on their half year's Hearthmoney rent due 1679, Sept. 19. (This item is bracketed in the margin [? by a clerical slip] as referring to the Duke of York.) Money Book (General) p. 346.
Dec. 31. Privy seal for 2,000l. as royal bounty to Dame Anne Sylvius, wife of Sir Gabriel Sylvius, Kt., and lately called Anne Howard. From the date of the payment hereof, the pension of 200l. per an. granted her by the great seal of 1674, May 11, by the name of Anne Howard and as a Maid of Honour to the Queen is to cease, but this cessation is not to apply to the arrears due to her on such pension up to the time of such determination. (Royal warrant dated Dec. 6 for said privy seal. Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 28 of docquet hereof. Money warrant dated 1678-9, Feb. 19, hereon.) King's Warrant Book VI. pp. 168, 110. Docquet Book, p. 14. Money Book (General) p. 376.
Same for 40,000l. to the King's dear nephew William Henry, Prince of Aurange in full satisfaction of the marriage portion of the King's dearly beloved niece Mary [now] Princess of Aurange, without accompt, imprest or charge to be set upon him therefor : same to be satisfied by registering same in course on the 412,925l. 14s. 6d. part of the present [Eighteen Months'] assessment or otherwise by paying all or any part thereof out of loans which shall be made into the Exchequer on the credit of said 412,925l. 14s. 6d. in such manner as the Lord Treasurer shall think meet and convenient for the King's service and the satisfaction of said Prince, with due regard to the course and method prescribed by the said Act : the Commons having in the said Act taken notice that the King stands engaged for the payment of the marriage portion of said Princess, and having granted the said Assessment as well for payment of said portion as for other uses. (Royal warrant dated Dec. 13 for said privy seal. Treasurer Danby's subscription dated Dec. 28 of docquet hereof. Money warrant dated 1678-9, Jan. 11 hereon.) King's Warrant Book VI. pp. 132-3, 118-9. Docquet Book, p. 14. Money Book (General) p. 354.
Warrant from Treasurer Danby to the Customs Commissioners to pass, Customs free, 21 lasts of Gerr Famons and Jerkins, now at Harwich, which his Majesty of Denmark has sent to the King of England as a present. Out Letters (Customs) IV. p. 144.
[?] Same from same to same to observe an order of the King in Council as follows.
Prefixing : said order dated Whitehall, 1678, Sept. 28. It has been represented to the King in Council that iron guns would be more frequently exported to the advantage of that manufacture in this kingdom if the Custom on such exportation were not so great. It was therefore 1677, July 13, ordered that only 5s. a ton should be demanded for any iron ordnance to be exported : same to endure for one year ensuing thereon. This time is expired, and it being found necessary that same should be continued for a longer time, it is hereby ordered to be extended for one year from date hereof, any law, statute, Custom or provision to the contrary notwithstanding.
Ibid, p. 145.
Dec. 31. Reference from same to same of the petition of Michael Croke, master of the Mary ketch, of Waterford, which is under seizure for want of her complement of English. Ibid.
Charles Bertie to the Customs Cashier to pay 14l. 10s. 0d. to Mr. Langwith, messenger to Treasurer Danby, for last Christmas quarter on his fee of 3s. 4d. a day : and to bring 14l. 10s. 0d. into the Exchequer for the like fee payable in the Exchequer to said Langwith. Out Letters (General) p. 354.
Same to same. There being pressing occasion for money to pay for the quarters of sick and wounded seamen landed in the several ports, Treasurer Danby directs you out of the first money that comes to your hands to pay 600l. into the Exchequer to be issued to the Treasurer of the Navy for that service. Ibid.
Same to [? the Treasurer of the Navy] to issue the abovesaid 600l. (as soon as you shall receive it) in full of Mr. Pearse's bill of imprest for the sick and wounded as above. Ibid.