Entry Book: February 1683, 1-15

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'Entry Book: February 1683, 1-15', in Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 7, 1681-1685, (London, 1916) pp. 697-716. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books/vol7/pp697-716 [accessed 25 April 2024]

February 1683

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Feb. 1. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to attend the Treasury Lords next Monday instead of to-day because the King is coming to the Treasury Chambers this afternoon. Send me the account of the method of management of the Customs for the Irish Revenue Commissioners' information. Out Letters (General) VII p. 97.
Same to same. Report as to the importation of the goods in Monsieur Rambour's paper enclosed. Why did the ship put in to Rye ? Ibid, pp. 97–8.
Appending: (a) memorial to the King from the French Ambassador Barillon, dated London, 9 Feb.—30 Jan., 1683–2. The vessel Vierge, Girandeau master, and the vessel L'Aimable, Pierre Hurtin master, from Bordeaux were driven into Rye by bad weather, where they are detained by the Customs officers. Prays leave for them to sell part of their oargo to pay the duties. (b) Note of the goods of [? the abovesaid Monsieur Rambour]: 200 picture frames for portraits, drawing paper, 2lb. of ultramarine, crayons, compasses, stamps "and my designs and all the utensils necessary to a painter."
Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands for an account of the manor, house and lands at York belonging to the King. Ibid, p. 98.
Same to Mr. Hewer for an account what levy money was paid to Col. Kirke's Regiment raised for Tangier, and how much to each captain. Mr. Squibb, my clerk, will call on you for this account. Ibid.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests, Sir Edward Sherburne, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Graham, Mr. Bridges, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Twitty, to meet at Auditor Bridges' office on Wednesday to consider your exceptions to Sir George Wharton's account and his answer thereto. Ibid.
Same to the Navy Commissioners to assign the payment, out of the Navy weekly money, of 10l. 7s. 5d. to Edmo. Mortimore, who served as a volunteer on his Majesty's ship Centurion. Ibid.
Same to Lord Dartmouth. The Lord Privy Seal has agreed to lend 4,000l. on the security of timber to be felled in Sherwood Forest. Take care that Mr. Bertie [Treasurer of the Ordnance] receive the same and give his acquittance for it according to the course of the [Ordnance] Office and that it be applied to the fortification of Hull. Ibid, p. 99.
Feb. 1. Report to the King from the Treasury Lords on the petition of Sir Edmond Andros as by the order of reference thereof of Dec. 15 last. Petitioner prays that the island of Alderney (wherein he has a term of two lives already) may be granted him for 99 years to encourage him to build a farm house thereon. Mr. Blathwayte certifies us that the said island with the advowson of the church there and power to levy a duty on ships coming into port towards maintenance of the harbour and also a rent of 13l. 1s. 8d. per an. due to the King from the island were in 1660 granted to Edward de Carterett, James de Carterett and Clement de Consteur; that Sir George Carterett purchased the grant for 2,000 livres French money and 60l. sterling and the said Andros [purchased same] since for 280l.; that James de Carterett is dead and the other two lives (Sir Edward de Carterett, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clement de Consteur) are still in being. The granting of so long a farm is contrary to the rules agreed on here [in England], but in regard of the place and the projected improvements it may be granted under the present rent of 13s. per an., but with a proviso for re-assumption on re-funding of his disbursements. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, pp. 173–4.
Treasury allowance of the account of Richard, Lord Lumley, Master of the Horse to the Queen, of the buying of horses for the Queen's service between 1680, Sept. 29, and 1681–2, Jan. 31. Ibid, pp. 174–5.
Appending: said account. (Total charge 800l., total discharge 876l. 6s. 1d., leaving a surplusage of 76l. 6s. 1d. The persons of whom the horses are bought are Mr. Render, Mr. Mann, Sir John Kirke, Sir Tho. Draper, Mr. Temple, Mr. Appleby, John Van Wijck, Mr. Batcher, Mr. Bode, Adcij Geodge; and there are payments to Francis Bruning for the expenses of himself and assistant in Holland and to Robert Garter for the freight etc. of the horses bought in Holland. There is no name given of any of the horses.)
Feb. 2. The Treasury Lords to the Earl of Arran [Lord Deputy of Ireland] to give order to Mr. Robinson to pay money not exceeding 1,000l. to the order of the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, who complain that they are deficient in power for the payment or allowance of incidents for the service. What shall be wanting to give Mr. Robinson sufficient vouchers for this money he shall be applied [supplied] with hereafter. Out Letters (Ireland) III, p. 88.
Nothing is to pass in the matter of remitting the fine on Capt. Robert Clifford for carrying Mris. Anne Sidderfin forcibly into France until she be heard and notice given to John Gee, of the Middle Temple, or to Mr. Sheriff Rich. Caveat Book, p. 20.
Feb. 3. Mr. George Man desires that no grant may pass for the place of Comptroller of Lynn Regis port till he have notice at his house in Germain Street. Ibid.
Feb. 3. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of such Customs money as is directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer, viz.: Disposition Book II, p. 204.
l. s. d.
to the Treasurer of the Navy for one week's money, whereof 2,000l. is for the Victuallers 3,500 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance [for one week on the Ordnance Office] weekly money 500 0 0
to the Earl of Conway 1,700 0 0
to ditto for salary as late a Secretary of State 175 0 0
£5,875 0 0
and likewise to issue as follows out of the Excise:
l. s. d.
to the Paymaster of the Forces 4,000 0 0
to the Cofferer of the Household 3,000 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service in part of 5,000l. 200 0 0
to Mr. Hornby's interest 1,162 7 3
to me [Guy] for secret service 108 9 3
to the Duke of Grafton 750 0 0
to Somerset Fox, esq. 75 0 0
to Sir William Killigrew 125 0 0
£9,420 16 6
Same to the Navy Commissioners not to attend the Treasury Lords next Tuesday as Mr. Harbord is out of town. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 99.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to report on the enclosed draft warrant [missing] for Mr. Foley and Mr. Barrow. Ibid.
Same to Sir John Reresby, Governor of York, to assist Mr. Harbord in the survey of the King's manor, house and lands at York. Ibid.
Money warrant for 750l. to the Duke of Grafton for 1682, June 24 quarter, on his annuity or pension. Money Book IV, p. 131.
Same for 125l. to Sir William Killigrew for 1682, Christmas quarter, on his same. Ibid.
Same for 75l. to Somerset Fox for same on his same. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies to discharge the baronet fee of 1,095l. due to the King from Sir Robert Davers. Ibid, p. 132.
Money warrant for 37l. 10s. 0d. to Nicholas Estoll for 1682, Christmas quarter, on his annuity or pension. (Money order dated Feb. 7 hereon.) Ibid, p. 132. Order Book XXXIX, p. 56.
Same for 20l. to Robert Swann for same on same. (Money order dated Feb. 7 hereon.) Money Book IV, p. 132. Order Book XXXIX, p. 56.
The Treasury Lords to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, forwarding (a) infra, as in reply to said Commissioners' letters of the 13th and 16th inst. After considering it you are to draw up a draft Commission consistent with the methods of the Exchequer, Ireland, with such further powers and instructions for the Comptroller and Accomptant General as you think adviseable. Meantime, in order that you may have some money to go on with at the charge you represent you are at, we have desired the Lord Deputy to order Mr. Robinson to pay 1,000l. as you shall direct. The King has taken notice of one part of your letter that says you thought it not prudent to allow your officers to be collectors of the arrears due to the late Farmers of the Revenue, except those who have accepted assignments, to whom (you say) you have given liberty to collect their arrears so that those assignments may be satisfied. Hereon the King has signified that he doth not see what inconvenience could arise by suffering your collectors to receive those arrears and desires to know your reasons, as the King thinks himself obliged by some covenant to let the Farmers have the assistance of all his officers. The King is very well pleased that you insist on the Farmers bringing in their accounts to the end of their term and would have you press this with all expedition and not suffer them to be discharged for any part of the time till they have brought in the accounts of the whole. In accordance with a clause of ours of Sept. 30 last, supra, p. 609, the Farmers pretend they should account to only 1682, May 1, which was as far as was thought reasonable at that time. But the farm being now expired it is absolutely necessary they account for the whole as soon as may be. Out Letters (Ireland) III, pp. 84–7.
Prefixing: report dated Feb. 1 to the Treasury Lords from the Customs Commissioners as to the method of managing the Customs in England in reply to the Irish Revenue Commissioners' letter [supra, p. 694]. (1 and 2) By our Commission we are empowered to pay rewards and incidents whether in London or the outports. (3) After our allowance of such incidents the Comptroller General of the accounts of the Customs draws up a yearly account of each port collector's receipts and disbursements for the Auditors of Imprests, who thereby charge the Receiver General of Customs in a distinct account, which is called the Receiver General's account of cash, he being answerable only for what comes to his hands, the remainder being set in super on the respective collectors. "Nevertheless, for the ease of all such collectors as do duly pay in their arrears his name [the Receiver General's] is used in the title of another account called the general account of the Customs for each year, wherein the whole state of the accounts of the respective receivers and collectors is recited, but no further notice is taken of the name of any collector or receiver who hath paid in the balance of his account but such only as appears to remain in arrear or set in super." But on payment of that arrear in the ensuing year's account they appear as quit and then no further mention is made of them in the Exchequer. (4) The several receivers in London do every week insert in their respective accounts which they deliver to the Comptroller General what money they have paid to the Receiver General; and we [the Customs Commissioners] transmit to the said Comptroller the weekly accounts of the Receiver General so that he may see whether they agree. The collectors of the outports transmit to the Comptroller by every post duplicates of what bills of exchange they remit to the Receiver General and these are entered in one book kept by the Receiver General and in another kept by the Comptroller. And every week the Comptroller posts to the credit of the collector and the debit of the Receiver General such bills as have matured.
Feb. 3. Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands for a particular of the ground and buildings of which the Earl of Conway prays a new lease on surrender, with right to the Crown to reassume on payment of the 900l. for the charge of the buildings sold by Tho. Elliott to said Earl. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 175.
Prefixing: order of reference dated Whitehall, 1682–3, Jan. 6, from the King to the Treasury Lords of said Earl's petition for same.
Feb. 5. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal to discharge Prince Rupert of several parcels of white plate containing 7,884 ounces delivered to him 1674, April 14, by warrant of the Earl of St. Albans [then] Lord Chamberlain, same being for the service at sea of the said Prince, then Vice-Admiral. The discharge to be to William, Earl of Craven, executor of the said Prince. King's Warrant Book IX, pp. 108–9.
Royal sign manuel for 1,000l. to Henry Guy for secret service, without account: to be issued out of the 10,000l. dormant privy seal of Dec. 13 last. (Money warrant dated Feb. 6 hereon. Money order dated Feb. 7 hereon.) Ibid, p. 109. Money Book IV, p. 133. Order Book XXXIX, p. 56.
Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for the payment to the Society of Governors and Assistants of the new Plantation in Ulster of 1,000l. at Lady day next, 1,000l. at 1683, June 24, 1,000l. at 1683, Sept. 29, 1,000l. at 1683, Dec. 25; making 4,000l., which with 2,000l. formerly paid to said Society is to be in full payment and satisfaction for the Customs of Londonderry and Coleraine in Ireland, purchased of the said Society for the King, and whereof they are to make assurance to the King. (Treasury warrant dated Feb. 28 to the Customs Cashier to so pay the above sums.) King's Warrant Book IX, p. 112. Money Book IV, pp. 86–7.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt, enclosing an account [missing] of overpayments in the Exchequer by sundry Receivers General of the Taxes. Report the best way of regulating these payments. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 99.
Same to Sir John Trevor and Bartho. Fillingham to repair to Mrs. Burnett, widow of _ Burnell [Burnett] late secondary in the Office of the Pipe, and to search the records, books, notes and papers in her custody and to take such extracts and memorials thereof as you think necessary for the King's service and to report what you think fit to be done therein for his Majesty's interest. Ibid.
Feb. 6. Royal warrant to the Treasury Lords to give warrant to the Surveyor of Woods, Trent South, to fell dotard timber in Dean Forest (not being Navy timber) sufficient to raise 2,000l. clear and to pay same to the Treasurer of the Ordnance to be employed only in the fortifications of Portsmouth Garrison. Two Justices of the Peace of co. Gloucester and Nathaniel Prestland, an officer of the Navy, are to be present at the felling. (Treasury warrant dated Feb. 26 hereon accordingly to Surveyor Thomas Agar.) King's Warrant Book IX, p. 122. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 181.
Feb. 6. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for Thomas Hall, of the Middle Temple, and Ancell Beaumont, of Weybridge, to convey to Henry Nevill (on his payment into the Exchequer of two sums of 2,550l. and 217l. 16s. 6d. as rent or interest thereon, or 2,767l. 16s. 6d. in all), the manors of Holt and Medbourne and all the premises assigned to said Hall and Beaumont by the indenture, ut infra, to hold for the remainder of the terms as in said indenture; and further for the like conveyance by Hugh Frankland, of Staple Inn, to said Nevill of the premises assigned, ut infra, to said Frankland for the residue of the existing term therein. This privy seal to be void if Nevill do not pay said 2,776l. 16s. 6d. into the Exchequer before Feb. 20: it appearing that by indenture dated 1678, June 5, between said Nevill of the one part, Sir Robert Clayton, John Morris (since deceased), John Wise and Thomas Browne of the second part, and Francis Lord Carrington, Sir Joseph Sheldon (since deceased) and William. Brent of the third part, said Clayton and Morris did (by direction of said Nevill) for 2,550l. consideration paid to them by said Carrington and Sheldon assign to these latter the manors of Holt and Medbourne, co. Leicester, and other lands etc. therein-mentioned for the residue of several long terms of years: and by the same indenture said Wise and Browne (at the direction of said Clayton and Morris and at the request of said Nevill) did assign to said Brent several other messuages, lands etc. situate in Holt, Medbourne, Drayton, Presgraves and Bradley, co. Leicester and Northampton, for like residue of terms; with power of redemption to said Nevill, to whom the reversion appertained, on repayment of 2,550l. and of arrears of the rent of 153l. per an.: and further that by a decree in the Exchequer Court, June 29 last, in a cause between the Attorney General, plaintiff, and said Carrington, Sheldon, Claytons, Nevill, Morris and Brent, defendants, said Carrington and Brent were ordered to convey their said terms as above to Thomas Hall, Ancell Beaumont and Hugh Frankland in trust for the Crown and that said Nevill should pay to the King by the following Christmas all moneys due for principal and interest upon the said conveyances; in accordance wherewith an indenture quinquepartite was made Oct. 27 last for the setting over of said premises to said trustees severally, ut supra; the King being pleased to remit all rent over and above the said 217l. 16s. 6d. in consideration of former services and sufferings of Nevill's family. King's Warrant Book IX, pp. 114–7.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Cashier to pay the 1682, Christmas quarter's salary bill of the Customs London port. (Total, 5,361l. 18s. 5d.) Money Book IV, p. 133.
Same to same to pay 26l. each to the 19 King's waiters ibid. for half a year to Christmas last on their salaries. Ibid.
Henry Guy to Charles Bertie [Treasurer of the Ordnance] forwarding Sir Robert Howard's certificate of fees paid in the Exchequer by the Treasurer of the Ordnance. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 100.
Same to the Customs Commissioners enclosing (a) infra. Ibid.
Appending: (a) certificate by Edward Pierce and Edw. Lettese dated Jan. 6, that Edward Cooke, of Walbrook Ward, London, upon the election of ward officers St. Thomas's day last, did poll for Michael Godfrey against Major Richard Pierce as a Common Council man and did vote for Deputy Flavell and other disaffected men to be Common Council men for the said ward, "which was very much against his Majesty's interest."
Feb. 6. Henry Guy to Mr. Sanson. Send me copies of the [Customs Commissioners'] presentments of 1681–2, Jan. 26, concerning William Prickman's loss at sea, and of 1682, Aug. 28, for Glover and Weddle, tidesmen at Yarmouth, to be waiters and searchers at Lowestoft, and of 1682, Sept. 25, for the enlarging of Mr. Kirby's district. Out Letters (General) VII. p. 100.
Same to Mr. Brisban. The Treasury Lords desire the Admiralty Lords to keep the Mary Rose and Woolwich in the Downs until money can be provided to pay them off. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Chesterfield apprising him of the warrants for felling 4,000l. of timber in New Forest and 2,000l. of timber in Dean Forest for Portsmouth fortifications. Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Commissioners for co. Salop of the last Six Months Assessment. Richard Hosier, the Receiver General appointed by you for your county, is near 300l. indebted to the King on that account. He offers to set in arrear[sic for super] 40l. on the hundred of Oswestry, 20l. 10s. 0d. on Bradford North and 41l. on Shrewsbury and desires that he may charge back these arrears in his account upon the country "which we have not yet thought fit to admit him to do until you have notice of it." Examine whether these moneys be not already answered to the said receiver and if not cause same to be paid to him or to the Exchequer. Ibid, p. 101.
Henry Guy to Mr. Millington to attend the Treasury Lords as soon as possible. Ibid.
Same to the Excise Managers [Farmers] for a copy of the lease you made to Turner et al. of the Excise of Wales and the four Northern Counties. Ibid
Same to same to attend the Treasury Lords next Thursday concerning Col. Birch's inspection of your London [Excise] books. Ibid.
Same to Sir Tho. Player. The Auditors of Imprests have received no answer from you concerning your accounts. Send the whole accounts and vouchers forthwith. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer for a particular of the extended manors, lands and tenements of Robert Cressett. late Receiver for co. Salop of the first Six Months' tax for disbanding the Army. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 176.
Report to the King from the Treasury Lords on the petition of Sir Thomas Longueville and Dame Mary his wife, as by the order of reference of Dec. 21 last. Petitioners set forth the loyalty and sufferings of Dame Mary's father and former husband, that she is convicted for Recusancy and that her husband, though no Recusant, is sued with her for the 20l. a month, although he was left in debt by his father above 25,000l. Hereon my Lords report that the facts are as stated. The fine cannot in the ordinary process be levied on the husband because he is no party to the indictment, and the Attorney General directed this method by action against husband and wife to the end the penalties upon married women might be more speedily levied than they were before by way of indictment wherein the execution must be delayed till after the death of the husband. This method has been seldom used formerly although it be legal. We advise mercy in this case and that the process run as usual in other cases for the wife's Recusancy. Ibid, pp. 176–7.
Feb. 6. Entry of the Treasury Lords' subscription of a docquet of a demise of an in custodiam lease under the Exchequer seal to Henry Foulke and Rowland Jones of the lands and tenements in co. Denbigh of John Foulkes, outlaw. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 177.
Henry Guy to the Duke of Newcastle, giving him notice of the intended warrant for felling wood in Sherwood Forest to repay the Marquess of Halifax's loan of 4,000l. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 106.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. We have considered the Irish Revenue Commissioners' objections to the draft Commission for the office of Receiver General. We are doubtful whether to continue the Receiver General in effect the same as if he were Vice-Treasurer leaving out that name, or to make the Commission conformable to that of the Receiver General of Customs in England. Under the present draft the salaries and incidents are disposed of by the Revenue Commissioners independent of the Receiver General, which would prevent both Commissioners and Receiver General from having an entire cognizance of the whole produce. We are not so clear in our judgment herein that we can venture to advise. Perhaps it may be necessary to make these gentlemen [the Revenue Commissioners] into Treasury Commissioners if this latter method for the Receiver General be thought advisable. Whichever way it be done the authority of the Lord Lieutenant is not concerned, for his directions will be necessary whether to the Commissioners or to the Receiver General. The inspection of the Commissioners of Accounts may also remain as it now is, and the office of Vice-Treasurer is intended to be preserved in the person of the Chancellor of the Exchequer as to the judicial part, as formerly it was in the Master of the Rolls, who [the Chancellor of the Exchequer] shall have a commission to that purpose. (Henry Guy to the Revenue Commissioners, forwarding a copy of the above letter. On your representation it has been thought fit to restore the salaries of the judges as they were in the former establishment.) Out Letters (Ireland) III, pp. 88–9.
Report to the King from the Treasury Lords on the petition of Daniell Hignett. We agree with the reports as follow for passing the desired grant. Ibid, pp. 89–91.
Prefixing: (a) said petition. By sign manual of 1680, May 12, petitioner was granted a moiety of the castle, town and lands at Ballyclough, being 50 acres, and the moiety of Knockbrack, about 60 acres, in the barony of Connello, co. Limerick, and did make out the King's title thereto and passed grants for same under the great seal of Ireland, 1680, Sept. 22. By reason said lands were concealed there is no survey on record to ascertain the true number of acres for settling the King's quit rents thereunto "and for that the petitioner is still a deficient adventurer and soldier." Therefore prays a commission to survey same and to have liberty to place deficiencies on the overplus, if any, and for a new grant of said overplus; (b) reference dated 1680, Dec. 26, from the King to the Duke of Ormonde of said petition; (c) reference dated Eannaghurroone, 1681, Sept. 17, from the said Duke to the Attorney or Solicitor General [Ireland] of said petition; (d) report dated 1681, Sept. 26, from Sir William Domvile to the said Duke thereon; (e) report dated 1681, Sept. 28, from said Duke to the King thereupon; (f) reference dated 1681, Dec. 18, from the King to the Treasury Lords hereupon.
Feb. 8. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt. According to the strict rules of the Exchequer no payment can be made to me till Lady day next on the 20,000l. per an. to me for secret service, beginning with Lady day next as by the privy seal of Jan. 19 last. But his Majesty's service now requires that 200l. be paid weekly thereon beginning this week. The Treasury Lords desire you to get the Tellers of the Exchequer to advance 200l. a week until Lady day next to me out of any unappropriated moneys in their charge, taking my acquittance for same and detaining the usual Exchequer fees thereon. My Lords will at Lady day next sign such warrants as shall be necessary for the regular issue of this money hereby desired to be so advanced. Disposition Book II, p. 204.
Entry of the Treasury Lords' signature of a demise to Hector Phillipps of the weir and fishing of Gilgarran etc. ut supra, p. 684. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 177.
Treasury warrant to John Fisher to repair to Winchester and to treat with any having interest in ground or tenements formerly belonging to the Castle of Winchester or near thereto which in your direction [discretion] shall be thought necessary or convenient for the accommodation of the palace which it is the King's pleasure to build there. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to deliver to Mr. Thomas Barrow, the proceed of the 25 tons of iron wire already beyond sea, as Mr. Clerk, the surveyor of the [London Customs] warehouse, shall receive same and after deduction of said Clerk's 6 per cent. allowance as by the order of 1680–1, Jan. 17, supra, p. 9. The said delivery is to be upon account of the debt owing to said Barrow as by the order in Council of 1681, May 19, which directed the King's moiety of [seizures of] iron wire to be delivered to said Barrow to the amount of said debt; Mr. Foley having agreed to pay 200l. to said Barrow in part of said debt and further to said Barrow's having said 25 tons. Further, said Clerke is hereby to export 10 tons of wire now in the warehouse to be sold in a foreign market in order to repay said 200l. to said Foley. As to the remainder of the said wire now condemned or hereafter to be condemned, the King's moiety is hereby to be destroyed by cutting, burning or otherwise. And as the great quantity of wire now in the warehouse may be dangerous by its weight it is to be removed to some private warehouse, whereof Mr. Clerke is to keep the key till it be disposed of in accordance herewith. Out Letters (Customs) VIII, pp. 176–7.
Feb. 8. Henry Guy to the Excise Commissioners to receive from the Excise Farmers the 8,000l. which they lend to the King. Also to call for the account of the last year's product of the Excise to June 24 last, so that my Lords may see what is the surplus and what the Farmers have overpayed on account thereof. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 102.
Same to Sir Henry Bacon and Major Tho. Allen. Send the Treasury Lords a speedy answer to the enclosed affidavit against you. Ibid.
Same to Col. Birch. Send me your interest book. Ibid.
Money warrant for 910l. to Thomas Chudleigh for six months to 1682, Sept. 14, on his ordinary as Envoy Extraordinary to the States General. (Money order dated Feb. 10 hereon.) Money Book IV, p. 133. Order Book XXXIX, p. 56.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Mary Dorrington, as the assignee of Francis Dorrington, the 497l. 3s. 6d. paid into the Exchequer by Richard Kent and Charles Duncombe as so much received by them to the King's use on an order registered on the first Disbanding Act; same being in further part of 1,447l. 2s. 0d. [so] assigned to her, on which assignment 478l. 3s. 6½d. has been already issued to her at the Exchequer. Money Book IV, p. 133.
Same to the Customs Cashier to pay 200l. to Seth, Bishop of Sarum, for 1682, June 24 quarter, on the allowance to the Order of the Garter. Ibid, p. 134.
Same to same to pay 45l. 12s. 0d. to Henry Ayloffe, King's Remembrancer, for the fees to him and his clerks heretofore paid by the customers of the several ports of England and Wales, being for passing their accounts ended at Christmas last. Ibid.
Money warrant for 26l. 13s. 4d. to John Pottenger, Comptroller of the Pipe, for half a year to Christmas last on his allowance for writing the farms and debts of Recusants and summons of Pipe in Pipe hand twice every year. To be paid out of sheriffs' proffers. (Money order dated Feb. 12 hereon.) Ibid, p. 134. Order Book XXXIX, p. 56.
Same for 25l. to the administrators of Sir Thomas Ingham for 1¼ years to 1679, Sept. 29, on his fee of 20l. per an. as late Governor of Walmer Castle. Money Book IV, p. 134.
Report to the King from the Treasury Lords on the Duke of Ormonde's report on the petition of Christopher, Duke of Albemarle. We agree with said report as below. Out Letters (Ireland) III, pp. 91–3.
Prefixing: (a) said Duke's petition. Petitioner's father was granted by Charles II several manors and lands in Ireland for his service in suppressing the late rebellion there, but neither petitioner nor his said father could ever receive any profit thereof by reason of many tedious and expensive suits that followed said grant and which are still depending. Prays a grant of several other manors etc. to the value of 2,000l. per an. being lands forfeited and wrongfully detained from the King. (b) Reference dated Whitehall, 1681, Oct. 28, from the King to the Duke of Ormonde of said petition. (c) Report from said Duke dated St. James's Square, 1682, Oct. 21 thereon. The Privy Council of Ireland has formerly, 1680, May 28, represented the vexation of these commissions for discovery of concealed lands. Before a grant be made to petitioner he ought to have a prospect of such doubtful lands, the possessors of which will compound with him, and a list thereof with the terms ought to be produced within a year of the grant, he placing deficiencies thereon and paying such quit rents therefor as the lands do now bear. (d) Reference dated Whitehall, 1682, Dec. 22, of said report to the Treasury Lords.
Feb. 9. Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for the issue to Phillip Packer, Paymaster of the Works, of sums not exceeding 36,000l. as imprest "for the building of the palace which we have commanded to be built at Winchester" and for the buying of houses and lands for the accommodation thereof. King's Warrant Book IX p. 118
Same to same for a same to discharge Phillip Dassigny, merchant, of the fine of 500l. set on him in the King's Bench last Michaelmas term for conveying away William Turbett, jun., to parts beyond the seas; said Dassigny having paid to William Turbett, senr., 80l. for costs in the prosecution. Ibid, pp. 119–20.
Same to the Treasury Lords to give warrant to Edward, Earl of Gainsborough, Warden of New Forest, Southants, Sir Thomas Badd, kt. and bart., Sir Richard Beach, Richard Norton, Tho. Billson, Tho. Agar, Francis Dickens, woodward of said forest. Edward Lee, Isaac Betts, the King's builder in Portsmouth yard, and to the assistant builder there, to fell in said forest dotard timber, not fit for ship-building, sufficient to raise 4,000l. clear, which sum said Agar, Surveyor of Woods, is to pay to the Treasurer of the Ordnance, to be employed only in the service of the fortifications of Portsmouth Garrison. (Treasury warrant dated Feb. 26 hereon accordingly.) Ibid, p. 123. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 180.
Henry Guy to the Excise Commissioners to report on (a) infra. Out Letters (General) VII, pp. 102–3.
Appending: (a) account presented to the Treasury Lords by the Excise Farmers of the Excise for the year ended 1682, June 24.
Charge. l. s. d.
receipts 572,649 3 1
over-entries by brewers 21 2 4½
total 572,670 5 5½
whereof paid per contra in discharges, 446,000l. for rent, 56,000l. for management, 5,000l. for bad debts and 10,000l. for reward and allowances to brewers 63l. 17s. 7½d 517,063 17 7½
remains upon the surplus £55,606 7 10
12d. per 100l. on said surplus 2,780 6 4
interest on 72,800l. advanced in 52 weeks on account of surplus. 4,479 12 4¼
interest on 6,600l. advanced 1681, Aug. 6 349 6 11½
7,609 5 7¾
which deducted from the said surplus leaves net 47,997 2 2¼
whereon paid in advance 1,400l. per week for 52 weeks 72,800 0 0
leaving the said surplus overpaid by 24,802 17 9¾
Feb. 10. Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer to supersede process against Thomas Bennett, executor of Jno. Bennett, late Receiver of Crown Revenues for cos. Somerset and Dorset, who is indebted thereon 771l. 4s. 1 11/48d. to the King; he having promised to pay same before the latter end of Easter term next. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 177.
Same to the Customs Cashier to pay 150l. to the Duke of Albemarle for half a year on the 300l. a year for Mote Park. Money Book IV, p. 135.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue _ to the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners out of such Tenths as shall be paid into the Exchequer upon their solicitation and procurement. Disposition Book II, p. 205
Same to same to pay 12l. 10s. 0d. to Mr. Mather for one quarter of his pension. Ibid.
Same to same to issue as follows out of such Excise money as is directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer. Ibid, pp. 205–6.
l.
to the Paymaster of the Forces 2,000
to ditto for off-reckonings 2,000
to me [Guy] for secret service on the 20,000l. per an. to me 200
to me for same on a warrant to be issued 180
to the Cofferer of the Household 2,000
to the Earl of Berkshire 300
to Sir Tho. Ingham's administrator 25
£6,705
and similarly to issue as follows out of such Customs money as is this week directed to be paid in, viz.:
l
to the Treasurer of the Navy for one week [of the Navy's weekly] money, whereof 2,000l. for the Victuallers 3,500
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance one week's money 500
to the Keeper of the Privy Purse for Healing Gold 500
Same to the Hearthmoney Farmers to send to Mr. Aldworth at his office in Berry Street the surveys, tot books and abstracts of the Hearth duty for the half year ended 1680, Lady day. He will return them. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 104.
Same to the Earl of Sunderland to enter a caveat [in his office of Secretary of State] that no office of the revenue in the Plantations nor the Naval Office [there] (which has a great influence on the revenue) be disposed of here [in London] till the Treasury Lords are acquainted therewith. (The like letter to Secretary Jenkins.) Ibid.
Feb. 10. Henry Guy to the Excise Managers to permit the Excise Commissioners to inspect the same books and papers relating to your account which Col. Birch is to inspect for both the country and London. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 104.
Same to said Col. Birch. Send me the interest book made up by you [stating the interest account] of Sir John James and partners. Ibid.
Same to Bernard Turner and partners, Farmers of Excise in Wales and the four Northern Counties, to deliver to the Comptroller of the head office of the Excise in London all vouchers, ledgers, fair books, salary books, accounts current, abstract books for the past two years of your lease thereof to June 24 last; and to bring in your accounts every six weeks or two months for the present year in accordance with your covenants. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Ellis. The Treasury Lords have received the Irish Revenue Commissioners' letter of Jan. 31, enclosing the proposal for Tangier. Out Letters (Ireland) III, p. 93.
Feb. 12. Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer to supersede process against John Basire, Receiver General of the two Disbandment Acts for Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham and Northumberland, he being indebted 576l. 1s. 1½d. on the first and 255l. 11s. 11d. on the second, but he being now selling his estate to discharge same. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 178.
Money warrant for 500l. to Robert Squibb as imprest for the redemption of English captives out of the money in the Exchequer arisen by the late collections. (Money order dated Feb. 13 hereon.) Money Book IV, p. 135. Order Book XXXIX, p. 57.
Same for 300l. to Thomas, Earl of Berkshire, for one year to 1681, Christmas, on the pension granted to him as Thomas Howard, esq. Money Book IV, p. 135.
Treasury warrant to William Roberts, Receiver of the Windsor Castle Revenues, to pay money for the making of an avenue between the Castle and the Great Park, as by the privy seal of Nov. 30 last and in accordance with warrants to be received from time to time from Jon. Fisher, gent. At the close thereof you shall have a Treasury warrant for vouching your accounts. Ibid.
Money warrant for 4,000l. to the Marquess of Halifax in repayment of so much by him lent at the Exchequer this day; with interest and to be satisfied as by the privy seal of Jan. 31 last, supra, p. 697. (Money order dated Feb. 12 hereon.) Ibid, p. 136. Order Book XXXIX, p. 57.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Charles Bertie, Treasurer of the Ordnance, the 4,000l. lent into the Exchequer this day by the Marquess of Halifax. Disposition Book II, p. 206.
Same to Mr. Roberts to pay 50l. to Monsieur Vario immediately in pursuance of the King's commands. It shall be repaid to you amongst other moneys which are next week to be provided for Windsor Works. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 104.
Feb. 12. Henry Guy to Mr. Duncomb to pay 364l. of Customs money into the Exchequer for the Earl of Anglesea. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 104.
Same to Mr. Trout to attend the Treasury Lords as soon as you can. Ibid, p. 105.
Same to Mr. Blathwayte. Send the Treasury Lords your remarks and answer on the enclosed paper from Col. Strode, with the account between the King and Robert Spencer, Sir Charles Wheler and Col. Strode [late Farmers of the Four and a Half per cent. duty in Barbados]. Why is the 2,400l. put upon Strode's particular account? Ibid.
Same to Mr. Bertie. Report on the enclosed answer of Sir John James and partners to the Auditor's objections [to their interest account]. (Same to same, forwarding Col. Birch's book of said interest.) Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners concerning their report on the petition of Sir John Moore et al. concerning goods lost at sea in 1666. Inform the Treasury Lords who were the Customs Farmers in that year. As to your presentment of Jan. 23 last concerning allowances of day pay to several tidesmen in the outports (as by your presentment of 1681–2, Jan. 16) the warrants in these cases were prepared with the other warrants for additional salaries, but were not signed because your clerk told my clerk you had power to make those allowances without Treasury warrant. The Treasury Lords have moved the King in Council for instructions to be given to commanders of the King's ships to seize vessels offending against the Navigation Act. The Admiralty Lords have orders therein. Ibid.
Report to the King from the Treasury Lords on the petitions of Edward Hussey and the proceedings thereupon as below. We concur therewith viz. that petitioner may be granted all the lands judged to him by the Court of Claims subject to the rents and restrictions etc. as in the said Court's certificate. Out Letters (Ireland) III, pp. 93–8.
Prefixing: (a) petition of said Edward Hussey. The Court of Claims adjudged petitioner's father, Luke Hussey, and Peter Hussey, his father, to be Innocents and restored said Luke to certain lands in co?. Dublin, Meath and Queen's County, of which he and his father were seized at Oct. 22, 1641. Petitioner is possessed thereof, but said Luke had in his lifetime no patent thereof. Prays a patent thereof in view of the difficulties and questions which daily arise in Ireland concerning the validity of the decrees of said Court. (b) Reference dated Whitehall, 1677, Aug. 25, from the King to the Duke of Ormonde of said petition. (c) Affidavit dated 1681–2, Feb. 9, by Christopher Barnewall that Luke and Peter are both dead and that Edward as heir is in possession of the lands so adjudged as above viz. Westown, Killougher, and Oldtown. co. Dublin, Kellystown, Seathbride, Clonlusk and two houses and 25 acres in Duleek, and 1l. 19s. 0d. chief rent in the town and lands of Knock and Lichiamstown, co. Meath, Roskeen, Fertaine, Coolevoran, Conlagh, Garrymore, Clonegagh, Nerie, Clonaghadoo, Forest, Graigue and Cappaloghan in Queen's County. (d) Reference dated Dublin Castle, 1678, May 14, from the Duke of Ormonde to the Attorney or Solicitor General of said petition. (e) Report dated 1681–2, Feb. 16, from Sir William Domvile, Attorney General of Ireland, to the Lord Lieutenant thereon. Luke Hussey's petition to the Court of Claims was dated 1662, Nov. 5. The Court confirmed a decree obtained by said Luke 1656, June 20, from certain pretended Commissioners in the time of the late usurpation and further adjudicated as abovesaid by decree dated 1662–3, Feb. 25. His prayer may be granted. (f) Report dated 1682, April 6, from the Duke of Ormonde to the King thereupon. I agree with the Attorney General's said opinion. (g) Further petition to the King from said Edward Hussey for execution of the above report. (h) Reference dated Windsor, 1682, June 10, of all the abovesaid papers to the Treasury Lords.
Feb. 13. Henry Guy to Mr. Duncombe to forthwith pay 1,000l. into the Exchequer to be issued to Mr. Hewer for Sir James Leslie; and to pay in 100l. for the Duke of Newcastle. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 105.
Same to Col. Stradling. Your brother, Mansell Stradling, has paid 400l. of the King's money into your hands. You are forthwith to pay same into the Exchequer or process will issue against you. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Creed. The Treasury Lords approve of the enclosed demand of Alderman Sturt. Ibid, pp. 106–7.
Appending: said Sturt's demand for provisions issued to Tangier. (Total, 8,588l. 7s. 8d., viz. for 3,565 men from 1682, June 5, to Aug. 7; for 3,388 men from Aug. 7 to Oct. 2; and for moiety provisions issued for private uses between April and Nov., 1682, and shipped on the Valentine, John Smyth master; Unity, Peter Daniell master; Unity, William Tucker master; and New Exchange, Ro. Glanfeild master.)
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 1,000l. to William Hewer for the ordinary and extraordinary of Tangier; to be issued out of money to be brought into the Exchequer this week by Mr. Duncombe for that purpose. Ibid, p. 107.
Feb. 12 [sic
for 13.]		 Same to Mr. Hewer, dated Feb. 12, apprising him of the above issue. You are to pay same to Sir James Leslie, late ambassador to the Emperor of Morocco, 445l. thereof for his ordinary, 1680, Nov. 22, to 1681, July 27; 257l. 16s. 6d. for his extraordinaries as below; and 297l. 3s. 6d. for his service in making the marine Treaty at Sallee and the Treaty of Alcazar, and for his expenses to Tangier and back. Ibid.
Appending: bill of said extraordinaries as allowed 1682, April 15, by Secretary Jenkins.
l. s. d.
for carrying the King's presents on shore and making them up in small packs to make them portable on horseback and sere-clothing them all over 18 0 0
for cleaning and mending the arms 5 0 0
given to the Emperor's doorkeeper 500 Blankeeles 4 5 0
given to the Moors that carried the King's present from Tangier to Mecanette [Mequinez] 25 pieces of eight 5 12 6
given to the [English] King's subjects, slaves 9 0 0
given to the [Morocco] King's son, one case of pistols, one watch, one carbine 11 0 0
given to the interpreter 2 14 0
paid for an express 2 5 0
for my present coming into England and remaining here 200 0 0
£257 16 6
Feb. 13. The Treasury Lords to Lord Alington. There has lately been produced to us the account taken by the Commissioners at Brook House [the Commissioners for inspecting the accounts of the Dutch war]. It contains the items of charge or discharge for the Militia Act of 13 and 14 Car. II. [14 Car. II. c. 3]. It appears thereby that the money charged upon the county of Cambridge is not answered by about 3,035l. 7s. 9d. You are to send us an account in whose hands this remains so that we may lay the whole before the King, pursuant to his commands. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 108.
Appending: account of said militia tax for co. Cambridge.
Charge.
l. s. d. l. s. d.
Three Months' tax for co. Cambridge 3,307 10 0
ditto for the Isle of Ely 1,102 10 0
4,410 0 0
Discharge.
paid to Sir John Robinson 1,200 0 0
deducted for salary and allowance 174 12 3
1,374 12 3
balance £3,035 7 9
Arrears.
alleged to be paid to Commission officers, but no particulars produced 645 0 0
due still from the Deputy Lieutenants 939 17 2
due from Mr. Laws, the [?under-]sheriff 69 18 4
arrears uncollected 544 8 1
short, attested 200 4 2
due from Sir Thomas Hatton 636 0 0
£3,035 7 9
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay 50l. to Peter Whitley as reward for receiving the last Eighteen Months' tax and other taxes in North Wales and co. Chester; to be issued out of money paid in by Tho. Whitley, Receiver of Revenues in North Wales. Disposition Book II, p. 206.
Money warrant for 100l. to Henry, Duke of Newcastle, for one year to Christmas last on his fee as Chief Justice in Eyre beyond Trent. Money Book IV, p. 136.
Feb. 13. Treasury warrant to the Receipt to issue 6,000l. to Baptist May on any unsatisfied orders in his name as Keeper of the Privy Purse; to be by tallies on Hearthmoney farm rent due 1684, Mar. 25, and payable by the utmost days of grace 1684, Sept. 19. Money Book IV, p. 136.
Same to Henry Ayloffe, the King's Remembrancer, to forbear process against the executors of Sir George Wharton, late Treasurer of the Ordnance. Warrants not Relating to Money IX, p. 178.
Feb. 14. Privy seal to discharge the Earl of Conway of 1,000 ounces 5 dwt. of plate delivered to him by Sir Gilbert Talbot, Master and Treasurer of the Jewels and Plate, by indenture dated 1678, Aug. 4; the King being now pleased to bestow said plate upon said Earl in consideration of faithful and acceptable services. (Royal warrant dated Feb. 5 for said privy seal. Treasury warrant dated Feb. 19 to said Talbot to discharge said Earl accordingly.) King's Warrant Book IX, p. 110. Money Book IV, p. 140.
Same to discharge the abovesaid Earl as one of the Secretaries of State of all moneys issued to him for secret service; the King being well satisfied that he has faithfully expended same for intelligence, expresses and other services according to his Majesty's will and intention. (Royal warrant dated Feb. 5 for said privy seal.) King's Warrant Book IX, p. 111.
Same for 1,000l. to Thomas Sheridan, esq., as royal bounty without account; and for 500l. per an. as an annuity or yearly pension as of the King's free gift during pleasure, to be payable quarterly from Christmas last, the first payment thereof to be at Lady day next. (Royal warrant dated Feb. 5 for said privy seal. Money warrant dated Feb. 15 hereon for said 1,000l. Money order dated Feb. 17 hereon for said 1,000l.) Ibid, p. 112. Money Book IV, p. 136. Order Book XXXIX, p. 73.
Same for sums up to 1,200l. to James Grahme, Ranger and Keeper of Bagshot Park, as imprest to be expended in and about the building and repairing of "our house called Bagshot Lodge, and the impaling of our said park." (Royal warrant dated Feb. 6 for said privy seal.) King's Warrant Book IX, p. 113.
Same for 1,850l. per an. to Sir Leoline Jenkins and the Earl of Sunderland as Secretaries of State in lieu of their pensions respectively in respect of their office; to be payable quarterly from Christmas last by warrant on the Customs and the first payment to be at Lady day next; all in place of the privy seal of 1680–1, Mar. 9, which granted said salaries to said Jenkins and the Earl of Conway, which said privy seal is hereby to be void, the said Sunderland being appointed in place of said Conway. (Royal warrant dated Feb. 6 for said privy seal. Treasury dormant warrant, dated Feb. 19, to the Customs Cashier to pay same accordingly.) Ibid, pp. 113–4. Money Book IV, p. 139.
Royal sign manual for 288l. 9s. 3d. to Henry Guy for secret service, without account: to be issued on the 10,000l. privy seal dormant of Dec. 13 last. (Money warrant dated Feb. 15 hereon. Money order dated Feb. 17 hereon.) King's Warrant Book IX, p. 120. Money Book IV, p. 137. Order Book XXXIX, p. 57.
Feb. 15. Great seal for a grant to Edward, Earl of Conway, of the annuity or pension of 1,500l. per an. payable quarterly from Christmas last, the first payment to be at Lady day next; all in consideration of good services performed. (Royal warrant dated Feb. 5 to the Attorney or Solicitor General for said great seal.) King's Warrant Book IX, pp. 109, 121.
Feb. 15. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to employ Robert Robinson as commander of the Yarmouth [Customs] smack loco John Haughton, lately dismissed. Out Letters (Customs) VIII, pp. 187, 188, 189, 190, 191.
John Gough to have a commission to seize uncustomed and prohibited goods. The like respectively for Joseph White, Henry Sambridge, John West, Robert Hamon and Thomas Wiley.
Dennis Swinney as tidesman at Falmouth loco Edward Wight, who declines same.
Thomas Williamson (surveyor of Cowes port) to be added to the landwaiters ibid.
James Merchant as waterman in one of the coasting boats loco William Jones, who declines same.
William Duke as tidesman and boatman at Portsmouth loco John Hayes, who declines same.
10l. per an. additional to be paid to the two landwaiters at Weymouth as from Christmas last.
John Clotworthy as weighing porter, Exeter, and to assist as waiter ibid. loco George Cole, who relinquishes same.
Elisha Jones and Nathll. Brewen to be established as boatmen and tidesmen at Colchester with 10l. per an. each.
Richd. Nash (riding surveyor for the coast of Wales about Milford) as surveyor of Milford port; and Griffith Bowen to succeed him as riding surveyor.
Robert Cooke as a boatman at Harwich loco Henry Bayly, disabled by sickness.
James Hunwick (a boatman at Burnham) to be established as waiter and searcher ibid. at 20l. per an. In the margin: cancelled 1683, June 7.
Jacob Hill as boatman at Burnham loco said Hunwick.
John Larkin as mate to Hugh Smith, a waterman London port.
Jeremiah Bowles to be established to command the boat to guard Maldon river at 20l. per an. In the margin: cancelled 7 June, 1683.
William Kirkby's district to be enlarged and he to survey from Lancaster inclusive to Carlisle inclusive the better to prevent the great frauds in Carlisle and Whitehaven ports; with 50l. per an. additional salary, 25l. thereof out of the additional salary of Thomas Tickle, surveyor of Whitehaven.
Joseph Edbers to be waiter at Sidlesham with 12l. 10s. 0d. per an. out of the 20l. per an. saved by removing Robert Eden from the place of riding surveyor at Chichester to be landwaiter there. The remaining 7l. 10s. 0d. per an. to be paid to William Sparke, who is employed at the Havens mouth.
10l. per an. to be allowed to Mr. Penhalurick, the collector of Poole port, to enable him to keep a clerk.
Robert Eden (riding surveyor at Chichester with 60l. per an.) to be a landwaiter ibid. at 40l. per an. and to be discharged from keeping a horse. Robert Bradshaw (a landwaiter ibid.) to be surveyor, waiter and searcher at Pagham Point.
10l. per an. to be allowed to Walter Middleton, collector of Milford Haven, to enable him to keep a clerk.
Thomas Glover and William Weddle (tidesmen at Yarmouth) to be established as waiter and searcher at Lowestoft at 40l. per an. each.
Francis Lightfoot, collector and surveyor of Rye, to be eased of the charge of keeping a horse by reason of his infirmity and 15l. per an. out of his salary of 60l. to be allowed to Noble Waterhouse, waiter and searcher ibid. to enable him to keep a horse.
George Hebert to be added to the landwaiters at Barnstaple port.
Feb. 15. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners approving the following proposed regulation as recommended by Mr. Dickinson in his late survey of Kent, viz. to send a constant supply of tidesmen from Gravesend to Deal to be there boarded on ships of consequence; and instead of a surveyor on land at 30l. per an. salary and two tidesmen at 20l. per an. each to have Morgan Phillips as a tidesurveyor at 40l. per an. with a boat and four boatmen at 25l. per an. each. Out Letters (Customs) VIII, p 191.
Same to same approving the following as proposed by Mr. Culliford in his late survey of the western ports, viz. that instead of the smack there should be a smaller boat in the form of a dragger boat to be commanded by a tidesurveyor; whereupon the Customs Commissioners contracted with Dennis Smith to build such a boat for 45l. and to command it at a salary of 50l. per an. with 50l. 16s. 0d. per an. for the usual allowance of victuals and wages for two men, which boat is now built; and the smack now at Poole to be moved to Rye, where Mr. Dickenson advises that it would be of great use. Ibid.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue _l.. to Mr. Neale, his Majesty's Groom Porter, on his two warrants for 300l. each and out of such Tenths as shall be paid into the Exchequer by the procurement and solicitation of said Neale. Disposition Book II, p. 206.
Same to same to issue as follows out of such Excise money as is directed to be this week paid into the Exchequer viz.: Ibid, p. 207.
l.
to Mr. Fox for subsistence of the Forces 2,000
to ditto for off-reckonings 2,000
to me [Guy] for secret service on my 20,000l. per an. 200
to the Cofferer of the Household 2,070
to Mris. Eleanor Gwynne 250
to Mr. Cholmondley for ministers of the Isle of Man 300
£6,820
and similarly to pay as follows out of such Customs money as is to be similarly paid in, viz.:
l.
to the Treasury of the Navy for one week's [Navy] money, whereof 2,000l. is intended for the Victuallers 3,500
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance, one week's [Ordnance] money 500
to me [Guy] for secret service 1,000
to the Duke of Newcastle on his fee 100
£5,100
Feb. 15. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners. Report on the enclosed forms from the Admiralty of instructions to be issued to the King's ships for seizing ships transgressing the Navigation Act. It is to be reported to the King in Council to-morrow morning. Out Letters (General) VII, p. 108.
Same to Mr. Kent to pay the assessment money from the Customs Commissioners to the proper collectors of those taxes. Ibid, p. 109.
Same to Mr. Creed. The bill drawn on the Treasury Lords 1682, Nov. 4, by Col. Kirke, Governor of Tangier, for 100l. to Benjamin Price is accepted; but before it can be regularly paid you must get a warrant from the Commissioners for the Affairs of Tangier. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Cholmeley. Report on the enclosed affidavit against Mr. Lyme. Ibid.
Same to Auditor Shales for a certificate what pensions and other payments were heretofore payable out of your audit and what provision there is made for those payments in the Deed of Pensions. Ibid.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests. Bring Mr. Pepys's account for declaration. Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Mayor of London. We have [formerly] represented to Sir Patience Ward the great failure in the city in the matter of the Seventeen Months' tax and the [first] Disbandment Act tax. On both these Acts there is an arrear of above 3,444l. and about 500l. on the second Disbandment Act. He replied, alleging that the dispute as to the assessment of the Customs Commissioners prevented a re-assessment. The said Commissioners have now submitted and paid their assessment. It is urgent that the said arrears be immediately raised as the delay is a daily mischief to the services to which same were appropriated. The persons who have unanswered orders thereon not only clamour for payment, but claim interest thereon. Ibid, p. 110.
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