Cases brought before the committee: July 1648

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July 1648

Thos Browncott, alias Plunkett, Delinquent in Arms.

12 July 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he is a delinquent, and has 9,000 lbs. of tobacco in the hands of Edm. Peisley, without Whitechapel. 21 104
25 July 1648. Request that the County Commissioners at Camden House send in their examinations about the said tobacco. 6 26
19 Aug. 1648. The county commissioners reply that they are only bound to give an account of their proceedings to Parliament and the Commissioners for Sequestrations, but as this is a desire, they send the proceedings in the case in 1646, to the effect that the tobacco was claimed, but was condemned for freight in the Admiralty. 119 1

— Emerson, Burstow Causey, Surrey.

12 July 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he sent 3 horses and a cart-load of provisions to the Earl of Holland, when he was in arms against Parliament. 21 104
28 July 1648. Deposition of Wm. Owen that he saw his horses a fortnight since, and does not know, nor has ever heard that he sent either horse or provisions to the Earl of Holland at Kingston or elsewhere. 119 1a

Sir Nich. Kemys, Kevenmally, Co. Monmouth, Delinquent.

12 July 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Wm. Powell, of Uske, co. Monmouth, owes him 400l. on a statute of 1 Charles. 21 105
25 Aug. 1648. Order that Powell appear before the Committee for Advance of Money, and give satisfaction for the debt. 6 45

John Pinchbeck, Fleet Street, and his Widow and Executrix.

12 July 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he died seized of an estate of 2,000l., which was left to his 2 sons, who were delinquents and commanders in the war against Parliament, and that Thos. Brampton, of Fleet Street, has received the benefit of it in trust for their use. 21 104

Laurence Smith, Ragland Castle, Papist in Arms.

12 July 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Thos. Williams, of Tal-y-lin, Co. Brecon, owes him 200l. 21 105
CERT. 34 111 25 Aug. 1648. Order that Williams appear to pay the debt, and abide the committee's order. 6 45

Sir John Somerset, Papist in Arms.

12 July 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Sir Nich. Kemys owes him 1,000l. by statute of 18 Charles. 21 105
25 Aug. 1648. Order that, as Somerset's estate is sequestered for delinquency, Kemys do not pay him the debt, but appear before the Committee for Advance of Money, and pay it there. 6 45

Yorkshire Engagement.

21 July 1648. General Proceedings. Vol. A No. or p.
Copy of the instrument called Magna Charta, whereby on 13th Feb. 1643, Henry, Earl of Cumberland, William, Lord Eure, Henry, Earl of Dunbar, and a large number of the nobility and gentry of Yorkshire, whose names are given, pledged themselves that if the moneys heretofore or in future borrowed upon bond for defence of the county cannot be legally repaid, they will pay them in sums propurtioned to their estates, as the Lord Chancellor or Lord Keeper may appoint. Copy certified by Jos. Beverley and 7 others, and endorsed with a certificate, 2 Oct. 1646, of its being a true copy. 119 2
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[21 July 1648.] Suggestions on the said instrument. All persons who have taken bonds for money lent for the late King in co. York to bring their bonds to the clerk of the committee, to be cancelled on the payment of those moneys. Many will pretend compulsion; none could be compelled to take bonds on interest, but they might be compelled to be bound, the money lent being never paid to them, but to the Army Treasurer. Many seek delay by questioning whether they signed, but the copy is proved by 6 witnesses. They complain of unfairness, having to pay 25,000l., whereas the debt, except [Wm.] Lowther's bond for 5,800l., on which nothing was advanced, was but 14,800l., so there will be room for the committee to abate where they see cause. The heirs of any that are dead, who entered into the engagement, are to pay the proportion, any plea of entail notwithstanding. 119 3
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21 July. A list being this day presented of sums owing by gentlemen of Yorkshire, and many of the creditors being delinquents, and others persons who lent money to foment the war against Parliament, order that a fifth be allowed to the discoverer, not only of the 11,000l. in the present list, but also of such further debts as he shall discover. 6 24
30 May 1649. A list of sums owing by gentlemen of Yorkshire to persons who lent money to maintain the war against Parliament being read, order that it be reported to Parliament, that proceedings may be taken to get the moneys in speedily, and this committee enabled to take equal proportions of the debts from the several debtors, and to give them discharges. 7 18
16 June 1649. Order in the House of Commons, on report of the said list, that the Committee for Advance of Money compound with the said persons, and take the money proportionably, discharging the parties bound. Also that they call in any others engaged in the like kind, and compound with them. 24
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20 March 1650. Whereas several inhabitants of Yorkshire, in 1642 and 1643, furnished the sums named in a schedule annexed for maintenance of the army raised by the late King against Parliament; and whereas by order of Parliament, this committee is authorized to send for the persons so bound, to require payment of the several sums named, and to receive each person's proportion—order that the said debtors appear before this committee in 3 weeks after notice, to pay their respective proportions. The proportions of those who neglect or refuse compliance to be levied on their goods and estates, with all the charges occasioned by the delay, and Jos. Beverley to give notice to the said persons accordingly. With schedule of 37 bonds entered into by divers persons, for payment of sums varying from 51l. to 5,876l. 10s. for the King's service. 8 248
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24 May 1650. Orders to each of the lenders upon bond to return their bonds to the committee sitting in the Painted Chamber at Westminster, the debts being sequestered by Parliament, and not to molest or arrest any of the debtors. 8 347
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24 May. Whereas numerous noblemen and gentlemen named agreed 13 Feb. 1643, that all moneys borrowed before or after for defence of Yorkshire, if they could not be got by Act of Parliament, should be repaid by them from their estates, in proportions to be rated by themselves, or if they did not agree, by the Lord Chancellor, and that on this engagement 19,445l. 10s. was borrowed; and whereas on 16 June last, by Order in Parliament, all these debts are sequestered to the State, and to be speedily paid:—order that all the subscribers pay before 24 June ½of the sums named in a list annexed; or, in default, that it be levied with damages from their estates, and convenient time given for payment of the other half. On this payment, the obligees are to be indemnified against the creditors. 8 353
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29 May. Summons to all the persons concerned to appear and pay in their proportions. 8 362
21 June 1650. Affidavits taken before Sir Wm. Belt, Master in Chancery, of the serving of the said orders to the persons concerned, from 10–20 June. 119 6
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28 June. Order that numerous gentlemen who appeared and acknowledged their subscription to the Yorkshire Engagement pay ½ the proportions of the debts assigned to them by next Wednesday, when they shall be further heard, and have consideration for their forwardness. 9 4–8
Also that the persons holding bonds of the gentlemen of Yorkshire for 12,000l., are to deliver them up, and not to be heard till they have so done; they are said to be held by Mrs. Turbutt, executrix of Wm. Turbutt.
Those who deny their subscriptions to the Yorkshire Engagement are to bring attestation of denial, or their confessions; or in default, their estates to be seized and secured. Meanwhile counsel will proceed in proving the signatures, and a difference will be made between those who freely confess, and those who stand out in denial.
As to those who appear not, their estates are to be seized, and secured, and sequestered if they do not appear in 14 days, till the debts are paid.
3 July 1650. The treasurer to give acquittances for all money received on the Yorkshire Engagement, as in part of the moneys payable on the order of 24 May last. 9 12
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If any persons put in pleas why they should not pay their proportions on the Yorkshire Engagement, and their plea is overruled by this committee, then they shall pay ¼ more than the assessment and proportion ascertained by the gentlemen among themselves, which ¼ shall be in abatement to the gentlemen that have paid ½ their proportions, or shall do so within a week.
If any assert that they neither signed the Yorkshire Engagement nor any of the bonds, but the others used their name without their consent, the persons so using the name are to pay the proportion which such a person is ordered to pay.
Those who have received any of the money due on the bonds shall repay it to the treasurer.
The registrar shall receive any information of bonds or debts due to any for goods furnished for the late King's army, enter them, and prepare warrants for getting them in.
All who confess the signing of the Yorkshire Engagement or bonds shall pay ½ their proportion of the debts this day week.
O.C. 9 41 10 July. The Yorkshire business to be considered next Wednesday, in order to the bringing in of moneys on the bonds, and the hearing of those who have paid ½ their proportions agreed on by the Yorkshire gentlemen. All who have confessed the signing to pay their said ½ peremptorily by Wednesday. 9 26
18 Dec. 1650. Treasurer Dawson to certify which of the Yorkshire gentlemen have paid their proportion of the Yorkshire Engagement, that the case may be considered when the registrar comes to town. 9
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1 Feb. 1651. Note of delivery of orders to 4 persons concerned in the Yorkshire Engagement. 119 12
27 May 1651. Suggestions to Thos. Fowle, solicitor for the State, that all who have not paid their moiety, nor made good their plea, pay the half before 1 July or August, as they have had a year's notice, and those who have paid are discouraged by the inequality. Till all have paid the first ½, the second ½ cannot he fairly demanded of any, as the assessment is 8,500l. more than the real debt due to the State. Mr. Beverley, formerly employed, might give them all notice. 119 13
All the bonds, or releases of the sums which are in Cox's hands should be brought to this committee, and also Major Norton's, which the Clerk of the Revenue has noted in Mr. Dodsworth's case. Endorsed with note [by Fras. Nevile] that the whole money would soon be paid, if the orders were enforced that those who pleaded should make good their pleas or pay, and if execution were issued against those who have neither pleaded nor paid their ½.
1 July 1651 ? List of 28 persons on whom summons has been served on the Yorkshire Engagement, but who have not appeared. 119 14
1 July. Order to Beverley to seize and secure the estate of 13 persons named, who, though they received notice, have not appealed, not paid any part of their proportions on the Yorkshire Engagement; if they do not appear and pay in 14 days orders of sequestration are to issue, for the same to be levied on their rents and debts. 119 15
1 July 1651. Order that as to 10 others, who have appeared and confessed their signing, but paid nothing, their proportions be levied upon their estates. 119 16
1 July. Order as to 15 others, who denied signing the Engagement, but have not attested their denials, that they pay ¼ more in proportion than the present assessment, and that the county commissioners secure their estates till payment is made. 119 17
1 July. Order for levying the sums by sequestration on the estates of 5 persons which were seized by order of 31 July 1650, but they have neither appeared nor paid. 119 18
1 July. Like order for 5 more who are recusants, and therefore the sums are to be levied out of the unsequestered third of their estates. 119 19
1 July. Notes relative to the above orders 119 20
2 July. Notes of Beverley's proceedings on the order of 31 July 1650, about seizing and securing estates. 119 21
31 July. Committee for Advance of Money to the County Commissioners of York. We have sent you letters about the Yorkshire Engagement, from prosecution of which we have been diverted by other business, and we beg you will attend to them, for it would damage the State if the day limited pass without executition of the orders for sequestration. We advise you to commit to Mr. Beverley's care all in the West Riding that he can attend to in the time, and to distribute the rest among your other agents. 24 150
30 Aug. 1651. County Commissioners for co. York to the Committee for Advance of Money. We enclose 2 affidavits by Beverley, as to 6 persons on whom he has served notices, and 12 whose estates he secured and inventoried. 119 22
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5 Sept. 1651. Martin Dallison to Jos. Beverley. I send you letters to the County Commissioners of York, and also to Fras. Nevile; speed their delivery, and the return upon them, and let us have an account of the serving and executing the rest of the orders in this business. 24 163
5 Sept. Committee for Advance of Money to Fras. Nevile. Many of the Yorkshire gentlemen deny their subscription to the Yorkshire Engagement, and we are put to the proof. The county commissioners are therefore to take examinations in the case; and unless all the subscriptions are proved, a higher sum will have to be levied on the others. Those who hold back will have higher proportions for their delay. 24 163
15 Sept. Notes of Nevile's reply to the above letter. He drew up instructions and sent examinations taken thereon at York. He finds that Stockdale, who knows almost all those to whom bonds were given, will justify the subscriptions of many, if not of all. 119 25
The copy of the Yorkshire Engagement sent in being attested to be true, why should not those who are living and deny their bonds be put to their oaths, and the heirs and executors of those dead be put to proof as to who signed the names. All should pay ½ before being admitted to plead. The debt mentioned in the list of bonds annexed to the order of 24 May is 19,000l., of which one bond for 5,800l. was to Wm. Lowther, in trust to be paid for arms never supplied, so there is nothing due on that bond, whereby the debt is reduced to less than 15,000l. The assessment being 25,000l. the committee might relieve those who are oppressed. All who have paid ½ and will pay the other ½ should be freed from the bonds signed by them, and no one should be allowed to sue persons on the said bounds.
15 Sept. 1651. Request of Fras. Nevile that all bonds in the list be brought to the clerk, and the money paid to the treasurer, who may restore it to those who lent by force. No entails of estates to be allowed in examination. The payments to be made in due proportions, so that those who have willingly submitted may not be burdened for others' wilfulness. 119 26
The second ½ to be paid in 6 months, but only as much as will make up what is really due.
20 Sept. M. Dallison to Jos. Beverley. Many orders will come to you about the Yorkshire Engagement, so I write you particulars, which you must tell Mr. Nevile, that he may find proofs. Recapitulation of letters 5 to 20 Sept. on several cases. 24 167
23 Sept. Fras. Nevile to the Committee for Advance of Money. I have drawn up interrogatories, and sent Beverley the names of witnesses, several of whom are in London. Edw. Stockdale, prisoner in the Fleet, is an ingenious man, and very necessary. You have an attested copy of the Engagement, which in these times is more than most men can show for what they have. 119 27
Some wish to deny their subscriptions, but they all signed the original covenant. Should the deniers escape, there will be enough raised to make the sum due to the State, being 1,440l. (? 14,000l.)
26 Sept. Jos. Beverley to Dallison. I shall examine the witnesses this week, and wish you would examine Edw. Stockdale and [Wm.] Watts, a grocer in King Street. They were the Earl of Newcastle's officers, and can testify to the signing of the Magna Charta. Private affairs. With interrogatories for Edw. Stockdale and Mr. Watts as to the engagement; its authenticity; whether any were compelled to sign it, or if any one set any other name than his own. Whether Henry, Earl of Cumberland, Mich. Wharton, and Major Norton, whose hands are denied, really subscribet it, &c. 119 28
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4 Oct. 1651. Beverley to Dallison. I gave orders a year ago for the delivering up the bonds on the Yorkshire Engagement, but some have not been delivered to Dawson; you should send down orders about them. 119 31
17 Oct. County Commissioners for York to the Committee for Advance of Money. We sent you such depositions as we have taken about the signing of Magna Charta, but Stockdale and Watts are necessary witnesses. 119 32
17 Oct. Mr. Beverley to use diligence to find out the original Magna Charta. 17 58
18 Oct. Registrar Dallison to Beveley. As to the Yorkshire Engagement, we find from Mr. Nevile that the original Magna Charta is lost, which the commissioners much wonder at, and desire you to make enquiries from those in whose hands you have reason to believe it is concealed. There being copies of it, the original must be found by following it from hand to hand of those in whose custody it has been. Advise with the county commissioners therein. 24 176
Many, as Lady Osborne and others plead that they have no assets; they are delayed till next term, when Mr. Nevile, and such other gentlemen as have acknowledged their subscriptions and paid their proportions, or are liable to pay, will appear, and put in exceptions to these pleas. Tell them that if persons get off on such pretences, it will light the heavier on themselves, and the commissioners resolve to call speedily for the other ½ of their proportions, unless these hindrances be removed.
21 Oct. 1651. Two lists of 17 or 18 persons who denied signing, with and notes relating to orders requested, &c. 119 33
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25 Oct. Committee for Advance of Money to Mr. Beverley. Mr. Stockdale and Watts have been examined; the first said something, the other nothing. Some of the Yorkshire gentlemen should appear and see what pleas are put in, give in their exceptions, if any, and put the business to an issue. 24 178
27 Oct. Jos. Beverley to the Committee for Advance of Money. I will tell Mr. Nevile and the chief gentlemen what you have done, but Nevile will soon be in London. I renew my request that all who lent money and have not sent in their bonds should do so speedily. 119 25
CASE 119 36 1 Nov. 1651. M. Dallison to Beverley. Mr. Dawson has 10 of the bonds named in custody. The commissioners will give further directions next week. 24 179
LET. 119 37 15 Nov. County commissioners to the Committee for Advance of Money. On receipt of your orders to prove the subscriptions of those who denied signing the Yorkshire Engagement, we have taken and sent up depositions, but as Edw. Stockdale and Mr. Watts, now in London, can say more, we think we need not take further evidence. 119 38
26 Nov. Fras. Nevile to the Committee for Advance of Money. The sums assessed for discharge of the Yorkshire Engagement are 25,000l.; of this 5,300l. is paid to the treasurer of this committee. There is 6,500l. of the moiety unpaid. Some have only paid part of their moiety. Most of the bonds are unbrought in. I am too ill to attend you; as to my proportion, I submit it to you. 119 39
28 Nov. Request by Nevile for Dallison to be informed that he will see persons at his chamber, near Gray's Inn, on Monday. 119 40
3 Dec. 1651. The depositions on the Yorkshire Engagement to be produced by Mr. Carey on Friday, and the orders presented by the registrar, on conference with Mr. Nevile, to issue. Those who have not paid their full halves are to pay in 14 days after notice given by the County Commissioners of York, Beverley taking oath of the delivery of the notice; in default of payment, the sums to be levied by sequestration on their estates, or the defaulters brought up in custody. Those who have paid one half, and will pay the other half, to be discharged of the obligation. 17 104
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Sequestration to issue for those who appeared not on the last summons, unless they pay ½, and bring a certificate of having so done within 3 weeks of notice.
Order for sequestration of all whose estates were seized 31 July 1651.
3 Dec. Notes of 4 persons who have paid instalments, but are required to pay more to make up their ½. Also notes on other cases. 119 41
3 Jan. 1652. Affidavit by Beverley of his serving summons on 13 persons to appear at Haberdashers' Hall in 3 weeks, about lending money to maintain the Earl of Newcastle's army against Parliament. 119 42
6 Jan. Beverley to the Committee for Advance of Money. Details of difficulty in obtaining delivery of the bonds on the Yorkshire Engagement. 119 43
19 Jan. Fras. Nevile to [Dallison]. I have done my best in this troublesome business to avoid oppression of any, and some M.Ps have promised that I should be freed for the managing of it. I have so ordered it that the assessment is 10,000l. more than the debt, that those who are over-charged may be eased. I know many would deny or plead to save their purses. Pray get me some recompence for my great trouble. [Imperfect.] 119 44
27 Jan. 1652. Nevile to Dallison. Afford favour to [Wm.] Cowper, who will attend you on the Yorkshire Engagement business. The State should be satisfied, and we, who are willing to pay our proportions, should be cleared. But we are troubled that the bonds are not brought up, and that all the persons assessed are not compelled to pay their first ½ as some have done. It should be paid from the estates of those sequestered, or we should be eased of their proportions. 119 45
There should be some plan for mitigation, as the whole debt is only about 14,000l., and the House wishes it reduced to 10,000l., and promises to excuse me my part. But I have suffered more than any man, and the whole trouble lies on me.
3 March 1652. Edw. Stockdale petitions. The Yorkshire Engagement was signed in my sight by most of the gentlemen; and though they deny this, I can prove it, and also distinguish who signed voluntarily, and who were compelled to sign, so that the latter may be acquitted. I beg to be employed to call all that are liable to pay, and to receive for services which no other could do what Jos. Beverley has, and also a warrant to bring in the bonds of all the parties that lent money for that service, either as a deputy serjeant-at-arms, or otherwise. 119 46
3 March. The petition waived 17 207
4 June 1652. Notes on behalf of the State that sundry plead that they were compelled to sign, and desire that their bonds may be restored, though the debts are clearly due to the committee. A great part of what is due has been paid in, and the rest will be levied, so that the committee cannot suffer the bonds to rest in the lenders' hands. But when the money is paid, it may be restored if lent on compulsion. [Damaged.] 119 47
28 July 1652. Stockdale again petitions. Being a prisoner in the Fleet on an execution, I was sent for to testify to the signing of the Yorkshire Engagement, as the committee then sitting at York employed me to get the signatures. I have disbursed several sums in fees to enable me to attend, and beg repayment, and allowance for my services. 119 48
28 July. Order for payment of 3l. to Stockdale 12 90
15 Oct. 1652. On debate on a list of moneys owing by the Yorkshire gentlemen, and reading the report of Brereton and the registrar, and the queries in reference to the Act of Pardon, and considering the Parliament Order of 16 June 1649, whereby we are empowered to compound with the parties, and discharge them on proportional payments, whereby the late Committee for Advance of Money and we have collected the whole or ½ the said proportions of debts, and orders have issued to levy them on the defaulters, some of whom have put in pleas;—order, on hearing of counsel, that the persons in that list are not included in the Act of Pardon, but must be summoned to pay in their proportions, and the obligees to show cause why they should not deliver in the bonds. 12 171
12 Nov. 1652. Numerous persons were summoned to show cause why they should not pay the proportions assigned to them on the Yorkshire Engagement, but the summons are entered in their respective cases, except those of Gabriel Freeman and Edw. Hudson, which were not prosecuted. Each was summoned to pay 100l. as his proportion. 12 197
The rest of the cases in the list, having other proceedings upon them, are treated separately, as also those in the following list.
12 Nov. 1652. Order that the following persons, who have paid in part of their proportions on the Yorkshire Engagement, show cause speedily why they should not pay the remainder. 12
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Proportion. Paid.
Sir Geo. Butler 150l. 75l.
Sir Gervase Cutler 300l. 150l.
Conyers [Lord] Darcy 400l. 200l.
Sir John Goodrick, Bart. 300l. 150l.
Hen. Hildyard 300l. 150l.
Mat. Hutton 100l. 50l.
Art. Ingram 100l. 50l.
Sir Fras. Monckton 150l. 75l.
Sir John Ramsden 300l. 100l.
Sir Wm. Robinson 300l. 150l.
John Talbot 100l. 50l.
Sir Wm. Wentworth 150l. 75l.
Wm. Wombwell 200l. 100l.
1 Dec. 1652. Order on request prefixed, that no more bonds on the Yorkshire Engagement be added to the list already presented to Parliament, and that those who have paid in part of their proportions. have till next term to pay in the remainder. With note of 5 of the bonds alluded to. 119
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17 Dec. County Commissioners for York to the Committee for Advance of Money. We have summoned several on the Yorkshire Engagement and taken affidavits. 119 51
18 Dec. Deposition by Beverley of his serving notices to 7 persons who had lent money on the Yorkshire Engagement to bring in their bonds, or show cause to the contrary. 119 52
20 Dec. Nevile to Dallison. I never envied my neighbours' prosperity, nor do I repine at the recusants' case, so that the burden be not taken off their backs, and laid on the Protestants. If the committee forgive those who have not paid, but petitioned, I shall heartily thank them, and am only sorry that I did not petition before I paid. We shall all meet at York 11 Jan., and return you the results of our consultations. 119 53
25 Dec. County commissioners to the Committee for Advance of Money. Enclose affidavits of notices served on 40 persons connected with the Yorkshire Engagement. 119 54
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29 Dec. ? Deposition of Beverley, that between 23 Nov. and 26 Dec., he summoned 24 persons named to appear on the Yorkshire Engagement. With note of several dead, or not to be found, or out of England. 119 56
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30 Dec. Beverley to Dallison. On receipt of yours of 11 Dec., I executed your order on 50 of the gentlemen, and have served notices 3 times for the bonds to be brought in. Sir Wm. Ingram and Priscilla Roades deny lending money, but Rob. Hornby lent 50l. on bond. 119 58
22 Jan. 1653. Nevile to Dallison. We met on the 11th, and drew up a petition which we send you. As to recusants, they are as able to pay as we, but if the committee think fit to acquit them, they have power; if the committee abate as much of the sum as their part comes to, we may pay the rest. 119 59
Some pretend to have lent by force, but I only know 4 who did, viz., Wm. Lowther, Aldermen Jas. Brooke and Hutchinson, and [Thos.] Metcalf.
I beg recompense for my great trouble, and not to be looked on as an informer, but a servant to both parties.
9 Feb. 1653. Order—on information that several of the gentlemen who have paid in ½ their moneys are sued by the parties to whom they are bound on the Yorkshire Engagement,—that the declarations in the said cases be produced, when further orders will be given; the whole business to be heard this day week. 12 298
PR. 19 53—56 15 Feb. 1654. The gentlemen of York to be heard on the Yorkshire Engagement next Friday, and counsel meantime to state the case and report. 13 74
23 Feb. Case postponed till next term, and the county commissioners to give the parties concerned timely notice. 13 76
H. 13 94 9 May 1654. Proceedings suspended because the Committee for Advance of Money are not satisfied as to their power, and having presented the case to the Protector, have not yet received an answer. 13
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22 May. Peter Brereton to [Thos.] Plummer. Pray send the case which I drew about the Yorkshire Engagement, all or most of which is in my hand. 119 60
25 May. Petition of Sir John Kay, Sir Geo. Wentworth, Fras. Nevile, Hen. Ingleby, and other subscribers to the Yorkshire Engagement, to the Protector. They and others, being about 100, signed the Engagement, on which sums amounting to 19,400l. were borrowed. In June 1649, Parliament authorised the Committee for Advance of Money to compound therefor, and in May 1650, an assessment for 25,000l. was ordered, and ½ ordered to be paid. Petitioners and others, 50 in all, have paid the same, but some recusants whose estates were declared forfeit, and others who had compounded, offered pleas, while some pleaded the Act of Pardon. Some refused to part with their bonds, and others said they had been forced to part with their money. Much pains were taken to settle all interests justly, but the late committee's powers ended 31 Jan. last, and the present committee think they have no power in the case; so all things are at a stand, and neither is the debt due to the State paid, nor are those who have paid ½ discharged from their bonds, nor the pleas determined, nor the creditors relieved. Beg that the present committee may have the same powers in the case as the late committee, and that the subscribers, paying in their shares, may have discharge and indemnity. With reference thereon to counsel. [9 signatures.] 119 61
30 May. Similar petition, with like reference to counsel 119 62
1 June 1654. Abstract of the desires of the Yorkshire gentlemen, in reference to the Yorkshire Engagement of 13 Feb. 1643. 119 63
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They are content that the moneys due on the list of bonds presented to Parliament, and all other such moneys, be paid to the State, according to the Parliament Order of 19 June 1649.
That all persons should pay their proportions.
That the refusers may be enforced to pay.
That those who have paid may be fully discharged.
That the present commissioners may be empowered, by the Protector's Ordinance, to determine all matters concerning the premises, according to the proceedings of the late Committee for Advance of Money. Signed by Sir John Kay, Sir G. Wentworth, Fras. Nevile, and Hen. Ingleby.
1 June. Reference thereon by Council to Major-Gen. Lambert, Sir Chas. Wolsley, and Mr. Strickland, to consider and report. 175 335
2 June. Their report that the powers of the late Committee for Advance of Money should be revived on behalf of the present committee, for dispatch of this business. 119 65
6 June. Committee for Advance of Money to Lord Lambert. We have caused one of our counsel to prepare the draft of an ordinance empowering us to settle these matters, which we refer to you. 119 66
7 June 1654. Information of 6 further debts of 50l. to 2,000l. owing by the gentlemen of Yorkshire on the Engagement, and of the subscribers to the respective bonds. 119 67
June 1654 ? Whereas by order of the Protector in Council of 21 June 1654, the Committee for Advance of Money were ordered to proceed on the Parliament Order of 16 June 1649 about the Yorkshire Engagement, and whereas divers persons, and the heirs of those who are dead, have been summoned to pay ½ their assessment, but have delayed, or put in pleas why they should not pay, which pleas they have not made good; and whereas the estates of others have been ordered by Parliament to be sold for treason, yet they, or some in trust for them, enjoy their estates;—order that Jos. Beverley, formerly employed in the business, levy the said sums by sequestration on the respective estates, and pay them to Dancer Hancock, whom we have appointed receiver thereof, and who is to give a just account of his proceedings. 119 68
7 July 1654. The Committee for Advance of Money being empowered to send for and keep in custody those who are refractory, and do not bring in their bonds, order that they appear and bring them on 23 Oct., or else be committed to custody till their conformity. 13 107
7 July. The Protector having authorized the Committee for Advance of Money to proceed on the Parliament Order of 16 June 1649 as to the Yorkshire Engagement, to settle the respective cases, and to call in the moneys due, or levy them by distress;—order that those who have paid in part pay the rest before 23 Oct. next, or in case of failure, it be levied by sequestration on their estates. 13 106
Also that those who have as yet paid nothing appear on 23 Oct., and pay, or in case of failure, the same be levied on their estates. 13 107
27 Oct. 1654. Affidavit by Wm. Cowper of his serving 13 obligees or lenders on the Yorkshire Engagement with the order of 7 July 1654, by showing it to them, reading it to them, or giving them copies. Also of his delivery to R. Rymer, one of the county commissioners, of the Order of 14 Aug. last, to summon persons who had not paid their first ½ to bring in the moneys. 119 69
21 Nov. 1654. The Warden of the Fleet to send Edw. Stockdale, prisoner there, to be examined on the Yorkshire Engagement. 13 127
O.C. 13 143 5 Dec. 1654. Beverley to Dallison. Your committee order me to send up the original order signed by the late Committee for Advance of Money. I can only find this enclosed, but I hope to satisfy you at my coming. 119 70
9 Jan. 1655. Committee for Advance of Money to the Earl of Mulgrave. You enquire by yours of 25 Dec. why we have not paid you the 1,000l. ordered you by Council from moneys paid on the Yorkshire Engagement, and you ask when you can have it. We never heard of the order till we got your letter; we have done our best in the case, but the nature of the work, and the pleas of those concerned in it, cause delay. We will have your order entered on our register, but we cannot say when we shall be able to pay you. 25
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H. 20 128 29 Jan. The said Earl to the Committee for Advance of Money. I wrote you on 25 Dec. to say how long it was since I had the order for 1,000l., and how urgently I need the money. You promised your endeavours to bring in the money speedily, and now hearing that good sums are brought in, and having to pay 1,000l. on Thursday, I beg to receive the money before then. 119 72
13 Feb. 1655. Beverley gives in a note of the persons on whom he has served notice to bring in bonds. 20 129
13 Feb. On debate as to whether persons delivering pleas are to be examined on interrogatories, order that it be done where exceptions are taken against the pleas, as not being full. Those who, being summoned, do not appear, to be taken in custody by the serjeant-at-arms. 20 131
14 Feb. 1655. Order in the Committee for Advance of Money for payment of the 1,000l. to the Earl of Mulgrave, ordered in Council 23 Aug. 1654, as the money on the Yorkshire Engagement comes in. 119 73
20 Feb. Order for the delivery out of the Earl's original Ordinance 119 74
1 March 1655. Affidavit by Beverley of his summoning 11 persons to bring in their bonds for money lent on the Yorkshire Engagement. Also of his summoning 29 more to pay their proportions on the said Engagement. 119 75
6 April 1655. On request that the gentlemen of Yorkshire may be summoned to pay in their second halves, order that those who have paid in their first half be summoned to pay the second, and that those not yet summoned, who have not paid the first half, pay it. 20 151
1 June 1655. A request that the State would pay the proportions of those whose estates are in the Acts for Sale to be considered. 20 153
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Order that those who have put in pleas touching administration bring inventories of the estate of the testator, and of what they have paid, and to whom.
That those who plead that they have only an estate for life prove it, and bring particulars of their lands.
Moneys to be levied on those who have not yet paid any part, and the committee will consider to whom the sums brought in are to be paid.
The gentlemen desire that the second ½ be respited till the debt is determined, and the first ½ paid in.
Order that those who have put in pleas make them good by proof, and bring them to hearing next term, and this resolve to be posted up. As to those who do not so act, or who have put in pleas and not made oaths, order that the sums be levied upon them.
The committee to exercise their powers on those who have not brought in their bonds. 20 154
On request that bonds be cancelled to the amount of the moneys paid in, order that none be delivered out till the Yorkshire gentlemen be heard.
E.W. 20 166 18 July 1655. Order, notwithstanding the plea of the Yorkshire gentlemen to the contrary, that they pay among themselves the sums levied upon those who are in the Act of Sale. 20 159
18 July. Depositions by Beverley of summons left with 12 persons to pay their first ½, and with 40 more to pay their second ½. With notes of 14 others who are dead, or have left, and are beyond seas, and not to be found. 119 76
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7 Dec. 1655. Beverley's affidavit of serving notice on the obligees to bring in the bonds read. 20 165
7 Dec. Order for taking into custody 5 of the obligees, to answer their contempt for not bringing in the bonds as ordered. 119 79
7 Dec. The registrar to be informed 3 or 4 days before moving on either side, that notice may be given to the solicitors. 20 166
14 Dec. All rules for publication in any cause touching the Yorkshire Engagement to be stayed till the end of next term. 20 167
14 Dec. Committee for Advance of Money to Jo. Leech. We hear you have in custody several bonds of the Yorkshire gentlemen, for moneys borrowed on the Yorkshire Engagement. We request that they may be brought in, and delivered to our auditor, to remain in his custody till further order. 119 80
21 Dec. 1655. On request that sequestration issue against those who have paid nothing, order that those who have pleas depose to them the first week in the term, or their pleas be rejected. 20 171
That as to those who, being duly served with notice, have neither paid money not put in any plea, Beverley levy the whole sum apportioned out of their estates.
4 March 1656. Beverley's affidavit of serving notices on 2 persons for delivering up their bonds for money lent on the Yorkshire Engagement. 119 81
21 March. Committee for Advance of Money to Edw. Birkhead. As we are empowered by the Protector and Council to call in the moneys on the Yorkshire Engagement, and in case of refusal, to commit the refusers to custody, we have caused several persons to be summoned to bring in their bonds, and for their contempt, granted an order to take them into custody. As it will be chargeable to send down a special messenger, we request you to depute our officer, Jos. Beverley, who lives near and knows the parties, to execute the order. 25 103
17 April 1656. T. P[lummer] to Beverley. You will receive the order to take into custody those who have not brought in the bonds for moneys lent on the Yorkshire Engagement, and your deputation from the serjeant-at-arms, who says that the deputy should give security, to prevent miscarriage; but the committee having confidence in you, have deputed you to execute the orders without further security, and so to carry yourself that there be no cause of clamour or complaint from either side. 119 82
29 April. Order that in cases where pleas are put in, there be reference to counsel to state and report the pleas, with their proofs. 20 173
9 May 1656. Nevile moves that the bonds may be brought in before the gentlemen are required to pay the second halves. He alleges that several deny their subscription. The order of 28 June 1650 read, that all who deny should bring attestation of their denials. 20 175
9 May. Order that all who have pleas on the Yorkshire Engagement prove them by their own oaths, or the affidavits of others, taken before a Master in Chancery in the country, and that then their pleas be referred to counsel to report. 119 83
9 May. Order that the Yorkshire Engagement be not shown to any one except in court. 20 177
9 May. Edw. Stockdale, prisoner in the Fleet, begs payment for charges in habeas corpuses and other expenses in attending the Committee for Advance of Money on the Yorkshire Engagement, and allowance for his pains. 119 84
May ? Like petition, stating that he is very poor, and has been 8 years in prison. G142 163
13 May. Carey moves for a shorter time for proving the subscription, that the money may be raised. Several messengers of the York Committee might prove them; Thos. Ibson was clerk of the committee, and would he a material witness. Order that those who deny their subscriptions be summoned, and examined in court. 20 180
10 June 1656. Stockdale renews his petition for allowances 119 85
8 July 1656. Beverley's affidavit of notices served on 13 persons, but Gab. Freeman and Edw. Hudson are very poor, and not to be found. 119 86
26 Nov. 1656. Order that Beverley give an account of his proceedings on the Yorkshire Engagement to Mr. Birchenshaw, Dancer Hancock, and T. Plummer, who are to report thereon this day week. 119 87
27 July 1657. Receipt by Dan. Hancock of 100l. Yorkshire Engagement money from Chris. Piercehay, of York, agent to the county commissioners. 119 88
Aug. 1657 ? Summary of the proceedings in each of the cases of the Yorkshire Engagement, giving, in alphabetical order, first, those who subscribed the Engagement, and then a list of the bonds, with the names of those who signed them, and the respective amounts for which they were drawn. [Book of 34 pages.] 119 89
1657 ? List of 9 cases in which the committee have not given judgment, with notes of the proceedings therein. 119 90
8 May 1658. Att.-Gen. Prideaux presents to the court a brief summary of the proceedings in the Yorkshire Engagement, giving a full list of the obligors, of the proportions charged on each, the sums paid by them, and the sums still due. 119 91
Of the 113 names on the list—
Those who paid in full numbered 2
" " part " 4
" " their half " 48
" " nothing " 34
— the rest were discharged from payment.
The total of the sum proposed to be levied on the Engagement was 24,500l.; the sum actually raised was 6,300l.
July 1658 ? List of 49 persons who have paid their first half on the Yorkshire Engagement. With notes of several orders relative to payment of the latter half. Also list of 29 persons who paid sums amounting to 6,450l., and obtained discharges between Aug. 1651 and July 1658. 119 92
July. Note of dates of the discharges granted in 32 cases relating to the Engagement from Dec. 1651 to July 1658. With notes of orders in 6 others as to further payment required. 119 93
Cases of the Subscribers to the Yorkshire Engagement.
29 May 1650. Summons to all the gentlemen who signed the Yorkshire Engagement, and to the heirs and executors of those who are deceased, to appear on 28 June, and pay the proportion of the moneys borrowed by them for maintenance of the war against Parliament, according to the proportions wherewith they stood charged by an agreement 13 Feb. 1643. [In the succeeding list, those names marked c are those who appeared on 28 June, and confessed that they signed the Yorkshire Engagement; those marked d denied their signatures; those marked a did not appear personally, or by proxy.—See lists in Vol. IX., pp. 4–7.] 8 362
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a Rich. Aldborough.
c Phil. Anne, executors.
c Wm. Armitage.
a John Batt.
a Thos. Beaumont.
d Hen. Belasyse, executors.
a John, Lord Belasyse.
a Sir Thos. Bland.
a Fras. Burdett's executors.
c Sir Geo. Butler.
a Sir Wm. Caley.
a Fras. Childers.
a Marm. Chclmley.
a Sir Fras. Cobb.
John Copley.
d Wm. Copley, executors.
a Wm. Crashaw.
c Ralph Crathorne.
d Earl of Cumberland, executors.
a Sir Gervase Cutler, excutors.
a John Dalton.
c Wm. Dalton, Sheriff Hutton, executors.
c Conyers Darcy.
c Sir Chris. Dawney, Bart., executors.
c John Dodsworth.
d Henry, Viscount Dunbar, executors.
c Sir Chas Egerton.
a Jas. Ellerker.
a William, Lord Eure, executors.
Sir F. Fane, Bart.
d Mich. Fawkes, executors.
a Gab. Freeman.
a Sir John Gibson.
d Sir John Goodrick, Bart.
a Sir Thos. Gower, sen.
a Sir Thos. Gower, jun.
c Sir Hen. Griffith, Bart.
c Wm. Grimston.
a Mat. Hamerton.
e Sir Ralph Hansby, executors.
a Wm. Hardcastle.
c Hen. Hildyard.
a John Hodgson.
c SirIng. Hopton, executors.
a Cotton Horne.
a Rich. Horsfall.
a Edw. Hudson.
c Sir Phil. Hungate, Bart.
c Fras. Hungate, his son.
c Mat. Hutton.
c Sir Rich. Hutton, executors.
e Sir Wm. Ingleby, Bart.
d Art. Ingram.
a Sir Thos. Ingram.
d Sir Wm. Ingram.
c Toby Jenkins.
c Wm. Jenkins.
c Sir John Key, or Kay, Bart.
a Edw. Killingbeck, executors.
Sir Marm. Langdale. (fn. 1)
a Sir Ferd. Leigh.
a Lewis Lewins.
d John Lister, executors.
a Thos. Lovell.
a Wm. Mallory.
d Sir Jordan Metham, executors.
c Sir John Middleton.
c Wm. Middleton.
c Sir Fras. Moincktoin.
c Sir Paul Neale, executors.
c Fras. Nevile.
d Major Norton.
c Wm. Norton, executors.
d Sir Edw. Osborne, Bart., executors.
d Sir George Palmes.
d Sir Edw. Payler, Bart., executors.
a Chris. Piercehay.
a John Peircy.
a Sir Edw. Plumpton.
a John Plumpton, executors.
d Roger Portington.
c Sir John Ramsden, executors.
d Sir John Reresby, Bart., executors.
c Sir Wm. Robinson.
c Rob. Rockley, executors.
a Wm. Rookesby.
c Sir Walter Rudston, Bart.
c Sir Wm. Saville, Bart., executors.
a Lawrence Sayer.
c Sir Hen. Slingsby, Bart.
d Thos. Slingsby.
c Sir Rob. Strickland and Son.
d John Talbot.
c Sir Rich. Tankred.
c Thos. Tankred.
a Rich. Tempest.
a Tobias Thurscross.
c Fras. Tyndall.
Wm. Turbutt, executors.
d Darcy Washington.
c Sir Geo. Wentworth.
c Sir Wm. Wentworth, executors.
d Mich. Wharton.
William, Lord Widdrington. (fn. 1)
c Sir John Wolstenholme, Bart.
d Wm. Wombwell.
a Rob. Wood.
a Sir Fras. Wortley, Bart.
a Sir Nich. Yarborough, Bart.
d Sir And. Young.
The several cases proceeded in are as follows:—
Rich. Aldborough, Ellinthorp, Co. York.
Gab. Freeman.
John Hodgson.
Wm. Killingbeck, executors.
31 July 1650. They not appearing to pay, their estates to be seized and sold till the proportion is paid. 9 62
8 Oct. 1651. William, eldest son of the late Rich. Aldborough, being summoned to pay such debts and sums as his father engaged to pay for maintenance of the army raised against Parliament, he confesses that his father signed the Magna Charta, but knows not that he sealed any bonds in pursuance thereof; Arthur, father of Rich. Aldborough, entailed the estates 20 years ago, so that his father was only tenant for life, and therefore the estate is not liable; his father died intestate in Oct. 1648, leaving no personal estate. 120 1, 2
4 Nov. 1651. Begs time to prove his plea, and then a reference of the case to counsel. 120 3, 4
4 Nov. Allowed 6 weeks 120 5
12 Nov. 1652. Aldborough's proportion being 200l., and Killingbeck's 100l., they are to show cause for non-payment. 12 297
DEP. 120 6
CERT. 120 7
REP. 120 8		 13 May 1656. Aldborough discharged from further trouble, unless the gentlemen of co. York prove that he has some estate descended to him from his father, when they are to issue a new summons. 20 178
12 Nov. 1652. Hodgson's proportion being 100l., and he having paid ½, is to show cause why he does not pay the other 50l. 12 198
DEP. 120 10 20 May 1656. "Winifred, widow of Thos. Killingbeck, being summoned, deposes that she does not believe Edw. Killingbeck signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but being neither heir, executor, nor administrator, and holding none of his property, neither she nor her children subject to his debt. 120 9
20 May. Order that Winifred prove her plea before a Master in Chancery in co. York, and prove it by affidavits, and that Reading report the cases. Meantime the rents are to remain stayed in the tenant's hands. 120 11
Phil. Anne, Burwallis, or Frickley.
Marmaduke Cholmley, Bransby.
Mat. Hamerton, Purston Jackling.
Sir Philip and Fras. Hungate, Saxton.
Sir John Middleton, Walton.
Wm. Middleton, Stonehill, or Stockeild.
Sir Geo. Palmes, and William his Son.
John Peircy, Stubs Walding.
Laurence Sayer.
Sir Hen. Slingsby, Bart.
Thos. Tankred.
Sir Walter Vavasour, Bart., Haslewood.
29 May 1650. Cholmley to appear on 28 June, to pay the debts and sums borrowed to maintain the war against Parliament. 120 12
28 June 1650. He begs redress. His estate being sequestered, he has only 1/5 of his clear rents to get bread for his wife and children, who must perish if these are taken away. 120 13
3 July 1650. Mr. Turner to appear for Peircy, he being a recusant and delinquent. 9 13
31 July. Cholmley, Hamerton, Peircy, and Sayer's estates to be seized and secured, and their rents levied and goods sold, unless payment is made in 14 days. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. They are all ordered to pay their respective proportions, viz.:— 12 197
Anne, 200l.
Cholmley, 200l.
Hamerton, 200l.
Sir P. and F. Hungate, 300l.
Sir John Middleton, 100l.
Wm. Middleton, 400l.
Sir George, and Wm. Palmes, 100l.
John Peircy, 100l.
Sayer, 300l.
Slingsby, 500l.
Tankred, 200l.
Vavasour, 300l.
8 Dec. 1652. Sir Phil. Hungate, the two Middletons, William, eldest son of Sir G. Palmes, and Vavasour, plead their inability to pay, their lands being in the Acts for Sale, and beg their discharge. 120 14
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8 Dec. Order that they be respited and that Nevile show cause why the sums assigned to them should not be apportioned among the rest of the Yorkshire gentlemen. 12 237
10 Dec. 1652. Michael Anne, heir of Phil. Anne, and John Peircy, being summoned to pay their proportions for signing the Yorkshire Engagement, beg discharge, because most of the estates are sold by the second Act for Sale, and the rest to be sold on return of the surveys. 120 17
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10 Dec. Like order in their cases to that of 8 Dec. 12 242
22 Dec. Like order on a petition (missing) in Tankred's case 12 254
23 Dec. Like petition and order in the cases of Sir G. Palmes, Cholmley, and Sayer. 120
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29 Dec. Like petition and order in Hamerton's case 120
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1652 ? John Pottar, tenant to lands purchased by John Blount, as the estate of Hamerton in the Act of Sale, complains of a distress made by Beverley on the lands, for Mat. Hamerton's share of the Yorkshire Engagement, when he was compelled to give a bond for 15l. to redeem his goods. Begs return of the bond, and discharge, Blount not being liable to any of Hamerton's debts. 120 21
2 Feb. 1653. Sir Hen. Slingsby pleads for discharge, his estate being in the Act for Sale. 120 22
2 Feb. Like order to that of 8 Dec. 12 296
17 Oct. 1654. Like petition of Vavasour, Wm. Middleton, and Peircy (no order). 120 23
REP. 120 25 17 Oct. Sir Fras. Hungate [grandson], John Middleton, Michael Anne, and Phil. Hamerton, eldest sons, plead that if their late fathers signed the Yorkshire Engagement, they cannot pay, their estates being in the Act for Sale. 120 24
17 Oct. Ordered to prove their plea 13 122
13 Feb. 1655. Sir Fras. Hungate, Bart., infant son of the late Francis, who was son and heir of Sir Philip, being summoned 9 Feb. 1655, to answer the debts of his father and grandfather on the Yorkshire Engagement, pleads, by Hen. Middleton, his guardian, that he knows not whether they signed the Yorkshire Engagement; that his father was but tenant for life, that his grandfather's estate was enacted to be sold and is sold, and that he claims no estate by descent from either. 120 26
13 Feb. Order for time to be given to prove his plea 20 132
13 Feb. Like order for Tankred 20 135
13 Feb. Cholmley begs discharge, his estate having been sequestered since 1644, and lately sold, being in the 3rd Act for Sale. 120 27
CERT. 120 28 13 Feb. He and Tankred ordered to prove their pleas 20 135
13 Feb. Vavasour, Sir H. Slingsby, Wm. Middleton, Peircy, and T. Tankred complain that they have again had tickets left for payment, though their estates have been sold; they beg discharge from further trouble. 120 29
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13 Feb. Like petition on behalf of the heirs of Sir John Middleton, Phil. Anne, and Mat. Hamerton. 120 30
13 Feb. Order that the gentlemen of Yorkshire have copies of the pleas, and inform if they can find any estate liable to payment; if not, they are to raise the money amongst themselves, unless they can show cause to the contrary. 20 132
27 March 1657. Certificate of the death of Phil. Anne, 13 Nov. 1647. 120 31
9 April 1657. Certificate by Thomas Plummer that Phil. Anne subscribed for 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, but his son did not subscribe any bond. 120 32
15 May 1657. John, Lord Lambert, to the Committee for Advance of Money. I have joined with others to purchase the estate of Sir Wm. Vavasour, lest the house, and grounds, and woods should be wasted, to the great prejudice of my lady's jointure; also that when Sir Walter's debts are paid, the overplus might be employed for maintenance of Lady Vavasour's children, so I join with the other purchasers in desiring your agents not to molest them. 120 33
Wm. Armitage.
John, Lord Belasyse.
Sir Francis or Fras. Cobb.
Sir Wm. Ingleby.
Toby Jenkins.
Sir John Key.
12 Nov. 1652. All summoned to show cause why they did not pay the second part of their proportions on the Yorkshire Engagement, viz.: Armitage, Cobb, and Jenkins 50l., balance of 100l.; Bellasis 300l., balance of 400l.; Ingleby and Key 150l., balance of 300l. 12 198
March 1653. Certificate by the Committee for Relief on articles of war in Cobb's case, showing that Cobb compounded on Oxford articles and has paid his fine, and has not forfeited the benefit of the articles. 12 314
21 March 1656. Order that Lord Belasyse be inserted in the list for stop of rents, as the time given him last week does not expire till after Lady-day, which the commissioners did not intend. 20 171
John Batt, late of Burstall.
28 June 1650. His estate to be sequestered unless he appears in 14 days. 9 7
31 July 1650. His estate to be sequestered for his proportion of the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
14 Jan. 1653. His brother, Rob. Batt, grocer of London, petitions on his behalf that he compounded for his delinquency, and paid his fine before any information was laid against him of debts owing on the Magna Charta, and not knowing that he was thus liable, he went with a Council of State warrant, in June 1649, with his family to Virginia; and if yet alive, has continued there ever since. Begs his discharge, believing that he did not know that his name was put in the Magna Charta, he being at a distance, and having paid his fine for delinquency. 120 34
14 Jan. Order that this plea cannot be allowed, and that ½ the money proportioned on him must be paid, or it will be levied on his estate. 12
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Thos. Bearmont, or Beaumont.
9 Aug. 1650. Order that he have 3 weeks to pay in 100l., ½ the proportion assigned him on the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 79
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l., balance due of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
NOTE 120 37 Nov ? He pleads that his first payment was not made in confession of guilt, as he denies his signature to the Yorkshire Engagement, but he was told that if he could prove this, the first ½ would be returned, but now he is summoned to pay the second ½. Will pay if it can be proved that he signed it, but begs mitigation and time for payment. 120 36
Henry Belasyse (late), Eldest Son of Thomas, 1st Viscount Falconbridge, Grace, his Widow, and Thomas, 2nd Viscount Falconbridge, their Son.
28 June 1650. Hen. Belasyse being returned as signing the Yorkshire Engagement, Grace states that she has received an order summoning the heirs, executors, and administrators of her late husband to satisfy the sums charged on him, but she is not heir, executor, nor administrator, and she and her children hold nothing of his but her jointure, made 27 years ago. 120 38
3 July 1650. She further states that the real estate of her late husband is held by Viscount Falconbridge, his father. 9 12
CERT. 119 39 12 Nov. 1652. Henry Belasyse summoned to show cause for nonpayment of 400l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
16 Feb. 1653. Fras. Goodrich certifies that on 28 June 1650, he appeared for Grace Belasyse, and certified that neither she nor her son Thomas, then residing beyond seas, had any lands liable to payment because Hen. Belasyse signed the Yorkshire Engagement. 120 40
LET. 120 41 13 Feb. 1655. County commissioners to examine this plea for exemption. 20 132
DEP. 120 42 24 July 1655. The plea allowed, unless the Yorkshire gentlemen can prove that he holds any estate, whereof his father was seized, and the discharge to be drawn up. 20 161
LET. 120 44 9 May 1656. Grace having been ordered to appear and pay the proportion due by Hen. Belasyse for the Yorkshire Engagement, and having pleaded that she is neither executrix nor administratrix, she is ordered, at request of the Yorkshire gentlemen, to take oath to this effect before a Master in Chancery, and 2 of the county commissioners. 21
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Sir Thos. Bland, Jun., Kippax, Co. York.; Sir Edw. Plumpton.
10 July 1650. Plumpton appears and confesses signing the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 27
31 July. Order that the estate of both be secured, and their goods distrained upon unless they pay their due proportion of the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. Bland summoned to show cause for non-payment of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
Fras. Burdett, Birthwaite.
28 June 1650. Order on Burdett's non-appearance that his estate be seized and sequestered if he appear not in 14 days. 9 6
17 July 1650. His heirs appear by Fras. Rockley, and confess to the subscription. 9 40
28 March 1651. Francis, son of the late Rob. Rockley, of Rockley, petitioning that 100l. is imposed on Fras. Burdett, being his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement, but he died 7 years ago, and his executor, Sir John Key, when summoned for the debt, appeared not, whereupon part of petitioner's estate, legally conveyed to his father by Burdett, is likely to be sequestered for this 100l., and begging protection;—Order that he show the county commissioners where Burdett has an estate in co. York, and that Key has any of his assets in hand, and then the sequestration will be laid on them. 10 177
1 July 1651. Order for seizure of Burdett's estate 34 14
5 Dec. 1651. Order for its sequestration 34 14
20 Dec. Committee for Advance of Money to Beverley. Burdett's estate is to be sequestered, Rockley not having fulfilled an order to show any other assets liable to satisfy the debt on the Yorkshire Engagement. 24 186
12 Nov. 1652. F. Burdett ordered to show cause for non-payment of the 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement on Burdett's estate. 12 197
13 Jan. 1655. Beverley summons Burdett's heirs and executors to pay their due proportion. 120 45
29 Jan. 1655. Rockley pleads that he is neither heir nor executor, and begs to be waived in the case, all the papers being with Howes, a solicitor. Believes Sir John Key is executor or administrator. 120 46
4 March 1656. Order for stay of the rents in the tenants' hands 34 14
5 April 1656. Request on Rockley's behalf that the stay of rents may be taken off, his pleas admitted according to the rules, and he allowed to prove it. 20 173
25 April. Order for Rockley to put in his plea 34
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9 May 1656. Whereas on 14 March last, it was ordered that the rents of Fras. Burdett's estate be stayed in the tenants' hands in pursuance of an Ordinance of the Protector touching the Yorkshire Engagement, until 100l. had been paid to Dancer Hancock, receiver upon the said engagement,—yet on motion on F. Rockley's behalf, alleging that the said lands in High Holland, co. York, were long since conveyed by Fras. Burdett, sen., to petitioner's father and brother Thomas in trust, and he prays to be admitted to make proof thereof;—order that he make proof, and that Reading state and report thereon; his oath to be received as sufficient proof of the sealing and delivery of the deeds, if he first make oath that he claims the said lands simply as a trustee. 120 47
DEP. 120 50, 51
CERT. 34 14		 9 May. Rockley pleads that he is not a trustee for Fras. Burdett, jun., but holds the lands as heir to his father and his elder brother Thomas, both dead. 120 48
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REP. 120 53 31 May 1656. Certificate by Thos. Plummer that Burdett signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but did not enter into any bonds, and that 100l. was apportioned to him thereon. 120 52
14 July 1656. Order on Reading's report for discharge of the estate. 34 14
P.E. 120 55 17 Dec. 1656. Sir John Key, Bart., pleads that he should not pay the 100l, assessed on Burdett, because Burdett died before the Parliament Order of June 1649, and he administered and paid more debts than the estate amounted to, long before he was called on for the said assessment. 120 54
DEP. 120 57 22 Jan. 1657. Deposition by Sir John Key that Burdett died in Feb. 1644, that in Jan. 1645 he married the widow, and they had the whole personal estate, but it was only worth 210l., and that he paid many debts before he was summoned for this money. 120 56
Wm., or Sir Wm. Calet, Brampton.
17 July 1650. He acknowledges his signature to the Engagement, but says he was imprisoned before he signed. 9 44
CERT. 120 59
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LET. 120 61
62
CERT. 120 63
CERT. 34 135		 10 Nov. 1652. He petitions that the county commissioners may certify what they have upon his case, that he may have the benefit of the Act of Pardon, his estate not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 120 58
10 Nov. The county commissioners are to certify whether he was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 12 193
12 Nov. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l. balance due of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
31 Dec. 1652. Order on a full hearing for his discharge on the Act of Pardon, with the usual provisoes. 12 260
LET. 120 65
INT. 120 66, 67
DEP. 120 68, 69
LET. 120 70
INT. DEP. 120 71		 26 June 1655. He petitions for leave to prove that his signature to the Yorkshire Engagement was forced by imprisonment and danger of his life, yet the late Committee for Advance of Money forced him to pay 100l., ½ the money apportioned on him, before he could be heard. 120 64
7 Dec. 1655. Publication to pass unless the solicitor for the Yorkshire gentlemen show cause 14 days after notice. 20 167
Fras. Childers.
Wm. Crashaw, Doncaster.
Cotton Horne.
Rob. Wood, Munck Burton.
5 July 1650. They appear and confess signing the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 20
9 July. Crashaw, Childers, and Wood depose that they knew nothing of the Yorkshire Engagement till April 1643, when they were forced to appear before the King's Committee at York, and ordered to sign it; on Crashaw's refusal, they were told "we will send a party of horse and plunder your houses, and not leave you worth a groat if you do not sign it," and threatened with imprisonment, on which they signed, but entered into no bonds. 120 72
3 Sept. 1651. They complain that by an order (missing) of 1 July 1651, their estates were to be seized and secured for nonappearance on summons, whereas they set forth their cases, and beg time till Michaelmas to make them good. 120 73
LET. 120 74 3 Sept. A month given them to make good their pleas by examination before the county commissioners, and proceedings stayed meantime. 17 14
2 Dec. 1651. Rob. Wood pleads that he was imprisoned till he consented to sign, and has often been plundered and imprisoned for his affection to Parliament, and has only 50l. a year. Begs leave to prove his case, though some of his witnesses also signed, and asks discharge or abatement of the tax, having paid 150l. to the York Committee. With note that he is to be examined vivâ voce, but the committee cannot consent that Childers, Crashaw, and Wood, swear one for another. 120 75
12 Nov. 1652. Each summoned to pay 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, Horne's being the balance due of 200l. 12 197
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April 1653 ? Horne pleads that in Jan. 1643, he was taken prisoner by the Earl of Newcastle's forces, detained at Pontefract, then driven on foot to York with the army, kept prisoner 12 weeks, and forced to subscribe the Engagement, and to pay 330l. to the Army Treasurer, before he was enlarged. Begs not to have to pay more, having signed on threat of sequestration, paid far above his proportion, and made his composition and paid his fine, so that he is much in debt. 120 76
18 May 1653. Childers, Crashaw, and Wood, petition that they signed by force; that none they knew were present but themselves and those that forced them to sign, and beg that they may be allowed to witness for one another, as they are known to be well-affected, and been often plundered and imprisoned therefor. They have had many long and chargeable journeys to London on this business. 120 77
LET. 120 78
INT. DEP. 120 79
80		 25 May. Order on their petition that they have leave to examine witnesses to prove the petition, the county commissioners to take the examinations, and return them next term. 12 366
13 Feb. 1655. Order that they swear to their pleas, and that examinations be taken thereon. 20 134
6 March 1655. They are to prove their plea that they signed under force, and the Yorkshire gentlemen to have liberty to disprove. 20 137
18 July 1655. Order that they deposit their moieties 20 160
30 Nov. 1655. On their request for a hearing, and on the request of the Yorkshire gentlemen in the engagement that they may pay ½ before they are heard;—order that in these and like cases where persons were forced to sign, they be heard on their pleas before enforced to pay the first ½, but only a short time to be given; the cases to be heard this day week. 120 81
7 Dec. 1655. Their plea touching imprisonment and force [as to signing the Yorkshire Engagement] allowed, and they discharged therefrom. 20 167
7 Dec. Horne's executors to bring in the bond in 14 days, or be taken into custody. 20 165
John Copley, Doncaster.
29 May 1650. Summoned to appear and pay his proportion 120 82
28 June 1650. Dismissed on his denying the subscription, and affirming that there are other gentlemen of that name in the county. 9 3
31 July 1650. Edw. Copley, of Batley, who now holds an estate that belonged to John, to appear and pay his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
DEP. 120 84 26 June 1655. Edw. Copley petitions for dismissal from further trouble about the Yorkshire Engagement, being summoned to show cause why he should not pay the 100l. pretended to be set on his late brother; but the subscriber to the Yorkshire Engagement was not John Copley of Batley, but John Copley of Doncaster. With note of order that he be discharged, unless the Yorkshire gentlemen show cause to the contrary in a month. 120 83
Wm. Copley.
Sir Rich. Hutton.
Sir Marm. Langdale.
Col. Thos. Slingsby, York.
William, Lord Widdrington.
29 May 1650. Slingsby ordered to appear on 28 June to pay his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement. 120 85
28 June 1650. He begs dismissal, as he never signed nor meddled with the Engagement, not being then in the county. 120 86
12 Nov. 1652. All summoned to pay, Copley, Hutton, and Langdale 300l., Slingsby 200l., and Widdrington 400l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
16 Feb. 1653. Godfrey Copley, of Sprotborough, William's son and heir, denies that his father subscribed the Yorkshire Engagement, or that he has any estate as heir or executor. 120 87
20 Jan. 1655. The county commissioners on an order (missing) of 19 Dec. 1654, send Godfrey Copley's depositions that he does not believe his father ever subscribed the Yorkshire Engagement. 120 88
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13 Feb. 1655. His counsel pleads that he has no estate as heir or executor. 20 133
13 Feb. On request that 150l. to be paid by Hutton's son, an infant and beyond seas, may be accepted, order that it be paid in to Goldsmiths' Hall, according to the Protector's Ordinance. 20 133
13 Feb. Widdrington's plea that he is heir to his father and has no estate but through him, and that his father's estate was enacted to be sold, referred to the County Commissioners of Lincoln, to examine. 20 134
Feb. ? Richard, son of Sir Rich. Hutton petitions that, being summoned as his father's heir, he appears, but pleads that he has no estate of his father's, as it is in jointure, or leased to trustees for payment of debts. Has been 4 years out of the kingdom during his minority, and being but newly arrived, has not credit to raise the money in so short a time, and is a stranger to his father's engagements. Begs time to raise his proportion from his friends, whom he has not seen since his arrival. 120 90
14 March 1655. The county commissioners report his deposition that his father's estate being sold among those forfeit for treason, he has no estate be-longing to his father. 120 91
18 July 1655. A month's time given to the Yorkshire gentlemen to prove that Copley has assets. 20 160
7 Dec. 1655. On request that Hutton's plea be admitted, he is ordered to deposit his money. 20 167
P.E. 120 93 27 March 1656. Slingsby petitions the Protector. Came in with the earliest of the King's party, compounded, and has behaved peaceably since. Is willing to pay his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement, which is 20l. or 30l., but he is assessed at 200l., and the Committee for Advance of Money, though they think his case deserves redress, cannot grant it without an order, which he requests. With reference thereon to the Committee for Advance of Money. 120 92
13 May 1656. Slingsby complaining that the 200l. is far above his proportion, having only an annuity of 100l., where others who have 1,000l. a year are not charged more; on reading the Ordinance the commissioners consider they are bound by it, and cannot alter the assessment. 20 181
13 May. Order for Godfrey Copley's discharge, unless the Yorkshire gentlemen prove Wm. Copley's subscription by next term, and in case proof shall hereafter be made, then to have notice as in like cases. 20 181
Ralph Crathorne, Ness, Co. York.
29 May 1650. Summoned to appear and pay his proportion 120 94
23 June 1650. He pleads that he was never in arms against Parliament, but when threatened by the Earl of Newcastle's officers, to save himself from ruin, he signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but does not remember the effect or date of it. Is much in debt, and has many children, and begs consideration. 120 95
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to appear, and pay his proportion of 200l 12 297
P.E. 120 97 18 July 1655. He pleads that he cannot pay the 200l. assigned to him, 2/3 of his estate being sequestered for recusancy. 120 96
Henry, Earl of Cumberland (late).
10 July 1650. The Countess of Cork, his daughter and heir, delivers in writing the confession touching the subscribing of the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 26
R. 17 58 20 Sept. 1651. The Committee for Advance of Money order that the seizure on the late Earl's estate be suspended, and that witnesses be examined thereon. The commissioners to have special notice that the Countess be not prejudiced. 24 166
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31 Oct. 1651. A week allowed to make proof, and proceedings to be stayed meantime. 17 68
19 Dec. 1651. The Countess of Cork to put in her plea touching the denial of the late Earl's signing the Yorkshire Engagement, and that she will stand to order, and then the case to be referred to Brereton to report. 11 20
12 Nov. 1652. Cause to be shown for non-payment of 500l. due by the Earl on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
30 Nov. 1654. On petition of the Earl and Countess of Cork, the Committee for Advance of Money will consider a reference of the Protector for suspending the case, and what has been offered, but they make no order; they take notice of the confession of subscription to the Yorkshire Engagement 20 117
O. 20 136 13 Feb. 1655. The petition of the Countess for further time to be considered. 20 134
18 July 1655. Order that the Countess be allowed to swear to her plea in Ireland. 20 159
18 April 1656. On allegation in behalf of the Countess that they have put in their plea, and the deeds, and that the deeds and writings are now used in Yorkshire on the decimation [tax], and praying time, the case referred to Reading. 20 172
1 Aug. 1656. On request of the Earl and Countess of Cork for time to prove that she has fully administered the estate of the late Earl of Cumberland, the witnesses being in the country, order that Reading's report be heard before Michaelmas, and meantime the administration is to be proved, and Brereton to report thereon. 120 98
John Daxton (late), Barton-on-Humber, Co. Lincoln.
P.E. 120 100 1651 ? Petition of Dorothy Dalton, his widow and executrix, and William, his eldest son. They have heard of a summons for them to appear and pay 150l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, but have not received it. John Dalton died 6 years ago, his father still living, and had no lands, only a life estate. Dorothy has no estate but what she bought after seizure. Will obey the orders of the Committee for Advance of Money, that they may not seem contemptuous, or be an example to others to set up pleas. 120 99
12 Nov. 1652. Order for payment of 75l., the unpaid ½ of the 150l. 12 198
O.C.C. 120 102 12 June 1655. They plead that they do not know that John Dalton signed the Yorkshire Engagement, nor believe that he was in any bonds; that William has none of his father's lands, nor Dorothy any of his personal estate, and therefore they beg discharge from the second 75l., and repayment of the first 75l., which they were forced to pay before they could be permitted to plead. 120 101
LET. 120 103
DEP. 120 104
DEP. 120 104
105		 9 May 1656. Order on their request that their plea be referred to Reading, to state and report. 20
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REP. 120 107
CERT. 120 108		 29 July 1656. Whereas by order of 27 June last (missing), it was adjudged that the personal estate of John Dalton, bought or compounded for by Dorothy with the county commissioners, was worth more than she paid for it, and that the overplus was liable to his payment for the Yorkshire Engagement;—order that she depose before a Master in Chancery what she paid for the estate, and produce an inventory of it, and that the Yorkshire gentlemen prove that the goods were worth more than the sum paid. 120 109
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1 Nov. 1656. Deposition of Dorothy Dalton, before Sir Thos. Harrison, Master in Chancery. Cannot give a clear inventory at the end of 12 years, her house being twice plundered by Parliament soldiers, and her best horses and sheep taken, and some died within a year after her compounding for them. Thinks by the general rules of bargaining she ought not to pay for them again. Paid 50l. for the goods, and if any can prove them of greater value, they may do it, though she was left with six children, and some widows have ⅓ or 1/5 allowed. 120 111
Wm. Dalton, Sheriff Hutton.
29 May 1650. Edw. Stockdale certifies that it was expressed in the Yorkshire Engagement that all sums borrowed thereon for defence of the country should be paid by those who signed, in proportion to their estates, unless they could be paid otherwise, and if they could not agree in rating it among themselves, the Lord Chancellor or Lord Keeper was to decide; and that it was signed by many of the nobility and gentry, and among them, by Wm. Dalton. 120 112
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31 July 1650. He not having appeared, his estate to be seized and sold till the sum is paid. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to pay 100l., his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
Sir Chris. Dawney, Bart, (late), Thornton Briggs.
6 March 1650. Sir T. Strickland, of Kilwick, his executor, summoned to pay 500l. 8 215
3 July 1650. Sir Thomas begs dismissal. Married Lady Jane Dawney, widow and executrix of Sir Christopher Dawney, and is therefore summoned on the Yorkshire Engagement, but all the personal estate was sequestered and sold soon after Sir Christopher's death, for his delinquency, and she had no benefit of it, and consequently has no assets for payment of debts. John Dawney, the brother and heir, has also been summoned and has appeared. 120 114
10 July. Strickland begs dismissal, because though Dawney signed the Yorkshire Engagement, his personal estate has been sequestered and sold, and there are no assets. 120 115
24 July. John Dawney, brother of Sir Christopher, gives particulars of the lands devised by Sir Christopher in trust for his wife [Jane], now wife of Sir Thos. Strickland, and submits that the sum should be levied on those lands, not on the portion that descends to John. 120 116
3 Dec. 1651. Sir Chris. Dawney's plea given in; if that fail, Sir Thos. Strickland to make good the proportion. 17 106
12 Nov. 1652. Sir C. Dawney ordered to show cause why he should not pay in 500l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
LET. 120 118
DEP. 120 119		 13 Feb. 1655. Strickland pleads that all the estate being administered, he has no lands or goods liable to payment of the debt. 120 117
13 Feb. Ordered to prove his statement on oath 20 135
John Dodsworth, Watlas, Co. York.
9 Aug. 1650. Being summoned to pay 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, he petitions for leave to examine witnesses to prove that he was forced to subscribe the engagement. 120 120
LET. 120 122 9 Aug. The county commissioners are to take examinations and return them. 9
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INT. DEP. 120 123–125 27 Aug. The depositions being returned, he begs publication. Granted. 120

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27 Dec. 1650. Summary of the services rendered by Dodsworth to Parliament in raising the trained bands of Richmondshire, furnishing arms to Sir John Hotham in Hull, lending 100l. on Parliament propositions, and inducing others to do the same, opposing the Earl of Newcastle's entrance into Richmondshire, &c. 120 128
CERT. 120 130
CERT. 34 25		 16 May 1651. The depositions proving that he twice refused to sign, and was long kept in prison till he did sign, order that the prosecutor show cause why he should not be discharged from paying any part of the money due on the Yorkshire Engagement. 10
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Henry Constable, Viscount Dunbar (late).
6 July 1650. Declaration by his son John, Viscount Dunbar, that he knows not that his father signed the Yorkshire Engagement, nor has he any see-simple, goods, or chattels of his father's, as what was left from plundering was totally sequestered and sold, even the wood and stone for ceiling and building. 120 131
10 July. Note of the receipt of this answer 9 26
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 500l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
Nov. 1652. He urges his plea of inability to pay, the rather that his father's estate is in the Act for Sale, and begs dismissal from further trouble. 120 132
CERT. 120 133 3 April 1657. Deposition of Henry Constable, of Burton Constable, his son, that his father died 29 June 1645 at Scarborough Castle, when it was under siege, and it surrendered to Parliament 25 July following. Mary, Viscountess Dunbar, was admitted to her jointure, or ⅓ of it, which she has held 11 years, and this she could not have done had her husband lived till 1649. 120 134
Sir Charles Egerton, late of Yorkshire, now of Newborough, Staffordshire.
3 July 1650. He appearing and producing the votes of the House of 12 July 1647, by which he alleges he is discharged—the case deferred till Wednesday. 9 12
17 July. Respited till Michaelmas term, and then to be further heard. 9 41
3 Dec. 1651. Sir Charles discharged by order of Parliament 17 105
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show cause for non-payment of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
19 Nov. Summoned to pay his proportion 120 135
20 Dec. 1652. Sir C. Egerton to the Committee for Advance of Money. Being at Newborough, in Staffordshire, where I reside, I have received your order. I thought you had been satisfied on the votes of Parliament which I showed you for my discharge. I beg an order of dismissal, being 68 years old, and too weak to wait on you. 120 136
13 Feb. 1655. Order that he be admitted to prove his plea 20 133
DEP. 120 138 3 April 1655. He deposes that he was taken prisoner at Burtonon-Trent when besieged by the Queen's forces, carried to Lichfield, and so inhumanly treated by Col. Baggott, the governor, that he must have died had he not been released on parole to go to York to be exchanged. While there, he was urged to assist the King against Parliament, and refused; but on threat of renewed imprisonment in case of denial, he signed a warrant in parchment of 25 Aug. 1643, which he had not seen before, nor has he seen it since. Has lost by the King's party 9,343l., beside the loss of his evidences, which they cut, tore, and carried away. 120 137
James, Ellerker, Stillingfleet.
3 July 1650. Mr. Goodrich denying on his behalf that he signed the Yorkshire Engagement, or any bonds in that business, is ordered to produce his denial in his own handwriting. 9 12
31 July. Not having appeared, his estate to be seized, secured, and sold, till the sum is paid. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to pay 50l., his balance due of 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
25 Feb. 1653. John Ellerker to a kinsman. Being charged to pay the second 50l. due by his father, pleads that it is an unjust, oppression; has employed Mr. Flower, a solicitor on delinquents' business, and begs aid for him. 120 139
13 June 1655. He pleads that he has not, nor ever had any assets of his father's in his hands. 120 140
13 May 1657. Dorothy Ellerker petitions on behalf of John Ellerker, infant son and heir of John Ellerker, son of James Ellerker,—but he has nothing that she knows of descended to him from his grandfather, to whom she is not executor nor administrator, and begs not to be further troubled. 120 141
William, 4th Lord Eure.
5 July 1650. William, 5th Lord Eure, appears and confesses that his grandfather signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but he is neither heir, executor, nor administrator, and the whole estate is under sequestration. 9 20
31 July. He not attending on notice, the sum to be levied on his estate. 9 62
3 Dec. 1651. Lord Eure's heirs to be summoned 17 105
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show cause for non-payment of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
PLEA 120 142 4 April 1656. Mr. Carey moves in the case of Lord Eure for the infants [Margaret and Mary Eure], that the stay of rents may be taken off, as they had no notice, and Lord Eure was but tenant for life. Granted as to the lands named in Brereton's report, on Dr. [Wm.] Denton's drawing up his plea with a particular of the lands, and making oath that that is all the estate they have. 20 171
Sir Fras. Fane, K.B., and Bart.
29 May 1650. Summoned to pay his proportion 120 143
15 July 1650. He denies signing the Yorkshire Engagement 120 144
9 Aug. 1650. Note of receipt of his denial 9 65
24 Sept. 1651. He petitions that though he denied his subscription, his estate has been seized and secured for payment of his proportion. Begs suspension of proceedings, as he was no way privy to it. 120 145
H. 17 40 24 Sept. Proof to be made in a month in his case, and no proceedings meantime. 17
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3 Dec. 1651. Note of his sequestration 17 105
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
13 Feb. 1655. He renews his declaration that he knew nothing about it, and was far distant when it was subscribed. 120 147
13 Feb. Order that he pay ½ 10 days after notice, and that if he do not pay, that it be levied. 20 135
21 March 1656. He having put in a plea 5 years ago that he did not sign the Yorkshire Engagement, order that he deposit the first ½ and then depose to the plea, and bring it to a hearing. 20 172
2 May 1656. Sir Francis declares on oath that he does not remember signing the Engagement. 120 148
9 May. His plea being read and sworn to, he is summoned and further questioned, it being alleged that he has not fully deposed. 20 175
13 May. Sir Francis declares also that the signature is not like his, that he authorized no one to sign for him, but remembers hearing that his name was to it. Also that he was not at York when Lord Newcastle came there, nor for many months after. Time allowed till next term for proof of the signature, and if it is not obtained, he is to be dismissed, and have his deposit money returned. 20 179
Michael Fawkes, Farnley.
BOND 120 150
P.E. 120 151		 17 July 1650. Information that John Gibbon, of Hatfield, co. York, owes him 1,000l., omitted from his composition. He is dead, and Mary Fawkes, his administratrix, has the bond in custody. 120
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17 Feb. 1651. Mary, his widow, pleads that she knows not whether he signed the Engagement, but she has administered and has no assets, and Thomas Fawkes, the infant son and heir, to whom she is guardian, has only from his father an estate in see of 15l., which is mortgaged. Also that the father died in Aug. 1647, before the Yorkshire Engagement was declared to be a debt to the State. 120 152
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13 Aug. 1651. Gibbon summoned to appear and pay the debt 120 155
24 Sept. 1651. Proof to be made of Fawkes' signing the Yorkshire Engagement, and proceedings stayed meantime. 17 32
22 Oct. 1651. Geo. Clapthorne who was bound with Gibbon, summoned to pay the debt. 120 156
3 Dec. 1651. Note of Fawkes' sequestration 17 105
DEP. 120 157 12 Nov. 1652. Mrs. Fawkes to show cause for non-payment of 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
INV. 120 159 9 May 1656. Mary Fawkes ordered to prove her plea for exemption before a Master in Chancery in co. York, when it will be referred to counsel. 120
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6 June 1656. The subscribers to the Yorkshire Engagement requesting acceptance of her plea, it is referred to Reading, and she is to depose to the part concerning the heir's estate. 120 160
DEP. 120 161
CERT. 120 162
REP. 120 163		 1 July 1656. Order on report that as she paid debts of 560l., much exceeding the personal estate in the inventory, she be discharged further trouble, unless she recover the debt due by John Gibbon, in which case the proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement is to be paid. 120 164
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Sir John Gibson.
5 July 1650. Hen. Harris pleads that the summons to appear and pay on the Yorkshire Engagement came too late for Sir John to come in time. Is sent by Sir John, but without directions, so begs time to ascertain what Sir John will pay, and meanwhile stay of sequestration. 120 166
12 Nov. 1652. Sir John's proportion being 100l., and he having paid 50l., he is to show cause why he should not pay the rest. 12 198
Sir Thos. Gower, Sen., Bart., and Sir Thos. Gower, Jun., Stitnam.
28 June 1650. They not appearing, the money to be levied on their estates unless they pay in 14 days. 9 8
5 July 1650. They appear, and confuess signing the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 20
31 July. Not appearing to pay, their estates to be seized and sold till their proportion is paid. 9 62
25 March 1651. The son complains that he is sequestered for non-payment, though he never signed the Yorkshire Engagement. 120 167
22 July 1651. Renews his plea. It was his father who signed, and who has paid his moiety of 75l. 120 168
10 Sept. 1651. The county commissioners to examine and prove Sir Thos. Gower, jun.'s subscription to the Yorkshire Engagement, as he desires it. 17
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12 Nov. 1652. Both summoned to pay 75l., balance due of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
10 April 1655. Summons to both to appear and pay renewed 120 169
DEP. 120 171 12 June 1655. The father being dead, the son declares he has no estate or goods liable to the debt, and begs discharge. 120 170
Sir Hen. Griffith.
Wm. Grimston.
Wm. Jenkins.
Sir Rich. Tankred, Whixley.
Fras. Tyndall, Brotherton.
Sir George Wentworth.
Sir J. Wolstenholme.
28 June 1650. All acknowledge having signed the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 4, 5
12 Nov. 1652. All summoned to show cause for non-payment of their second halves, viz., Griffith, Grimston, and Wentworth 150l.; Jenkins 50l., Tankred 100l., Tyndall 75l., and Wolstenholme 250l. 12 198
13 April 1653. Sir Hen. Griffith petitions that his proportion to pay on the Yorkshire Engagement is 300l.; that on 3 Oct. 1642, he was outlawed and arrested on a bond entered into by himself and 5 other Yorkshire gentlemen for payment of 156l. to Mat. Franke, and paid 255l. 14s. 0d. upon the bond; also that he has since paid 100l. to the treasurer of this committee, and therefore has paid 55l. 14s. 0d. above the 300l. He begs release from this sum and discharge from Franke's bond, as he paid the money before he had any notice to pay Franke's debt to the use of the State. 120 172
13 Feb. 1654. Wolstenholme's petition for discharge, having paid ½, read and to be examined. 20 134
13 Feb. 1655. Wolstenholme complains that his proportion was assessed without regard to private debts and engagements on his estate, to his utter ruin. He paid 250l. but cannot pay the other 250l., being made bankrupt for a debt of 100,000l. contracted for the public service, and his creditors hold his estate. As there is a large overplus of the assessment beyond the debt, so as to afford relief to insolvent persons, he begs discharge for the 250l. paid. 120 173
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13 Feb. He is to prove the contents of his petition, when it will be examined. 120
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REC. 120 177
CERT. 120 178
REP. 120 179		 26 June 1655. Case referred to Brereton to report 120 176
Sir Ralph Hansby, Tickhall.
19 Nov. 1651. Order on his petition that the prosecutor have a copy, and appear in 6 weeks to show cause, and the heir is then to appear; proceedings to be stayed meantime. 17 88
19 Dec. 1651. Lionel Copley pleads that Sir Ralph Hansby died 2 Nov. 1643; that his son Ralph is still a minor; the Court of Wards granted his wardship to petitioner, and on 14 Aug. 1648, Parliament discharged the lands from sequestration, and ordered that petitioner should have the benefit thereof during the minority, and a grant passed the Great Seal accordingly. But the county commissioners have lately stayed the rents in the tenants' hands, till 300l. due to the State is paid, this should be paid by the executor, who has estate sufficient, or by the heir when he comes of age in a year, but should not be paid by petitioner. 121 1
12 Nov. 1652. Ralph Hansby summoned to show cause for nonpayment of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
20 March 1655. Ralph Hansby, eldest son, pleads that his father died long before the Parliament Order of 16 June 1649 whereby the committee proceeded on the Yorkshire Engagement, but had no estate in fee-simple. Petitioner is not executor, and Wm. Sanderson, the executor, had the whole personal estate. 121 2
May 1655 ? A ticket being left at his house to pay the money, he begs discharge, as by his father's will, Wm. Sanderson was appointed executor, and he disposed of all the personal estate without any account to petitioner. The land was long since entailed, and is therefore not chargeable with the debts. 121 3
Wm. Hardcastle, Larton.
31 July 1650. Not appearing to pay, his estate to be seized and sold till his proportion is paid. 9 62
Aug. 1650. Being summoned to pay 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, begs discharge, being unable to pay; has a very small estate and many children, and believes he was returned insolvent by the list. 121 4
LET. 121 6
NOTE 24 181		 20 Oct. 1651. County commissioners certify to his insolvency, and request stay of proceedings. 121 5
Sir Ingram Hopton (late).
28 June 1650. Miles Stapleton and Mary his wife, daughter and heir of Sir Ingram, plead that Mary was an infant at her father's death, and that on their marriage a year ago, Stapleton knew nothing of any such bond, nor believes that Sir Ingram ever entered into any bond except for private purposes, and he died 7 years ago without male heir. Beg that if it should be proved that Sir Ingram signed the Yorkshire Engagement, his proportion may be lessened, as great part of Sir Ingram's lands are gone from them. 121 7
5 July 1650. They petition that having paid in 100l. charged on the heirs of Sir Ingram on the Yorkshire Engagement, John Hopton, the heir male, who has a full fourth of the estate, may pay any proportion that may hereafter be charged. 121 8
5 July. Order that John Hopton pay his proportion, or show cause to the contrary. 9 20
2 Feb. 1652. Information that Sir Ingram had an estate in Armley and Wortley, co. York, worth 600l. a year, for which Stapleton compounded at 200l. 23
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3 Feb. County commissioners to take examinations and return them. 11 271
12 Nov. 1652. Sir Ingram summoned to pay 100l., balance due of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
Rich. Horsfall.
LET. 121 11
NOTE 24 181		 24 Sept. 1651. County commissioners state that though he is summoned to pay on the Yorkshire Engagement, they returned him on the list as insolvent, and there should be no further proceedings. 121 10
Sir Thos. Ingram, Sheriff Hutton.
3 July 1650. He not having had due notice of the summons, is to appear on Wednesday, and his counsel, now present, to give him notice. 9 12
10 July. He confesses subscribing the Yorkshire Engagement 9 26
10 July. He states that he stood bound to pay 300l., and in 1647 was forced to pay it, with 80l. interest, which is within 20l. of his full proportion, and therefore begs that he may not have to pay any more. 121 12
24 July. Having paid in 100l. more, raised with great difficulty in obedience to orders, he hopes that it may be restored to him when he has made good his statement. 121 13
6 June 1651. Dallison sends Sir Thos. Maleverer an open order relating to Ingram. 24 128
7 Dec. 1655. He begs to be heard on his plea relative to the Yorkshire Engagement, and offers to deposit ½, if it may be returned in case his plea is allowed. Alleges that he has paid 600l., more than any one else. 20 165
21 March 1656. On his request, respited till next term for payment of his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement; on failure of payment, it is to be levied. Allowed to deposit ½, but it is not to be paid out till 8 May next, when he is to be heard. 20 171
Sir W. Ingram.
28 June 1650. Noted as not appearing when called on to answer for taking the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 6
E.W. 24 110 30 April 1651. The case to be set down for hearing on a letter from Beverley, and Sir Thos. Maleverer summoned to give evidence. 10 243
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to pay 100l. balance due of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
17 Dec. 1652. He signs a release of a bond in 400l. given him by Sir Wm. Savile and others for payment of 200l., 14 May 1643. 121 14
L. 121 16
INT. & DEP.
121 17		 20 July 1654. Sir William pleads that in 1642, when the King's forces were in York, where he lived, he was fetched out of bed. carried before the governor and other gentlemen, and required to lend 500l. He refused, was imprisoned, and forced to lend 200l., for which they gave a bond for 400l. This bond be released by order of the late Committee for Advance of Money, who also assessed him at 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, and he paid 100l. to be heard. Begs that his release may be restored, and that he may show cause why the 100l. that he paid should not be restored. 121 15
LET. 24 118 119
H. 10 320
LET. 24 127 130		 20 July. Order on his petition that if the money was not lent to foment war against Parliament, he may take his remedy at law. 20 94
13 Feb. 1655. He renews his plea that he did not subscribe the Yorkshire Engagement, and that the 200l. lent was forced from him. 121 18
13 Feb. Ordered to prove his plea, and if he sues after the release, he is to be taken into custody. 20 131
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12 June 1655. He pleads against payment of the second half, and begs discharge and restoration of his first ½, unless it can be proved that he signed the Engagement. 121 19
7 Dec. 1655. Ingram alleging that his bond is brought in, is to prove it, or be taken into custody. 20 166
Sir Ferd. Leigh.
9 July 1650. He certifies that about 13 Feb. 1643, he was in York, ill, and with such pains in the head that he knew not what he did. That he does not remember the Yorkshire Engagement, nor any bonds, nor has anything been demanded of him. Asks what sums he is charged with, and time to make his answer, on account of his age and infirmaties. 121 20
31 July. He not appearing, his estate to be seized and sold till the proportion is paid. 9 62
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
Lewis Lewins, Heslington.
19 July 1650. He appearing and confessing his signing the Yorkshire Engagement, order that he pay ½ his proportion by Wednesday next. 9 48
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show cause for non-payment of 50l., balance due of 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
John Lister, York.
29 May 1650. His heirs summoned to appear and pay his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement. 121 21
28 June 1650. Wm. Robinson, grocer, and Chris. Lister his apprentice, the executors, deny that he subscribed the Engagement unless it was by force. He was always well-affected to Parliament, was imprisoned and plundered of all he had by the Earl of Newcastle's army, and being 80 years of age, was obliged to pay 100l. for his liberty, and his hard usage hastened his death. Have paid away in debts more than his personalty came to, and know not of any real estate. Being poor tradesmen, they beg not to be further troubled. 121 22
3 July 1650. His heirs appeared and confessed his signing the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 12
17 Sept. 1651. Order, on reading the petition of his executors, denying his signing the Yorkshire Engagement unless it were by force, that the county committee take examinations, and they have liberty to cross-examine, and the returns be made in a month. 17
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5 Dec. 1651. On an order of Sept. last, on behalf of his nephews and executors, Wm. Robinson and Chris. Lister, the county commissioners send up depositions to prove that John Lister was well-affected to Parliament, was old and infirm, and was plundered and imprisoned by the King's party; they cannot say whether he signed the Engagement. 121 20a
1 Jan. 1652. The executors plead that they do not believe their uncle was the John Lister who signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but if he did, it was by force when he was imprisoned. He would have left York before Newcastle's army came, but was too old and infirm; they beg discharge. 121 20b
3 March 1652. They beg publication of the depositions returned in the case. Granted. 121
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12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 50l. due on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
10 July 1655. Isabel, widow of Wm. Robinson, and Chris. Lister renew their request for discharge; John Lister was plundered of goods value 800l. by the Earl of Newcastle's army. 121 20f
20 May 1656. The plea for non-subscription rejected, as on 3 July 1650, the executors confessed Lister's signing the Engagement. 121 23
Thos. Lovell.
Wm. Rookesby.
Sir Wm. Savile, Bart.
3 July 1650. The two first appear, and confess that they signed the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 13
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12 Nov. 1652. All summoned to show cause for non-payment of 50l., 100l., and 250l., balances due of 100l., 200l., and 500l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
Wm. Mallory, Studley.
Wm. Norton, Salley.
10 July 1650. Welbery Norton, a minor, son of Wm. Norton, pleads that he knows not whether his father signed the Engagement or any bonds, but he had no real estate except for life, and his personal estate was sequestered; conceives that neither he nor his mother are liable to any such engagement. 121 24
5 Sept. 1651. He and Sir John Mallory, heir of Wm. Mallory, summoned to appear on the case. 17 18
8 Oct. 1651. Sir John Mallory of Studley, eldest son of Wm. Mallory, being summoned to pay his father's proportion on Magna Charta, says that he knows not whether his father signed it or sealed any bonds thereon, there being several Wm. Mallorys in the county; but his father held his estate only for life, and it is not liable to any engagements, nor does he claim any estate by descent from his father. 121 25
8 Oct. Welbery Norton enters the like plea, adding that the debts were much more than the personalty, and were paid by the executrix, long before the summons for this payment. 121 26
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DEP. 121 32 33		 4 Nov. 1651. Both beg time to prove their pleas, reference of the proofs to counsel, and a report and speedy hearing. Noted as granted 6 weeks, and a reference to counsel. 121 28
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12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 300l. and 200l. 12 197
L. 121 36 37
DEP. 121 38 39
LET. 121 40
DEP. 121 41
CERT. 121 43
DEP. 121 44
REP. 121 45
DEP. 121 41		 13 Feb. 1655. Being again summoned, they repeat their former pleas against payment. 121 34
13 Feb. Both ordered to swear to their examinations 20 135
CERT. 121 43
DEP. 121 44
REP. 121 45		 29 April 1656. Welbery Norton's case referred to Reading 121
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20 May 1656. Sir Paul Neale, who knows of the sale of some lands of Wm. Mallory's, 20 years ago, in Gaughey, co. York, is to appear and testify thereon. 121 46
Sir Jordan Metham (late).
24 July 1650. Thos. Bayles pleads, on behalf of Lady E. Metham, executrix, that Sir Jordan was tenant for life, holding his lands as an annuity from his elder brother, Sir Thomas. He left his eldest son Jordan and his lady executors, and died 5 Oct. 1642; his eldest son had all his goods. Sir Thomas outlived both Sir Jordan and Jordan, and dying without issue, George, second son to Sir Jordan, became heir. He says it is impossible that his father subscribed the Yorkshire Engagement, because he died before any subscription. Sir Jordan's lady was beyond sea, and never meddled with her husband's executorship. 121 47
12 Nov. 1652. Order that cause be shewn for non-payment of 300l. due by Sir Jordan on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
13 Feb. 1655. George Metham, being summoned, petitions to be dismissed, and troubled no further about the Yorkshire Engagement, being neither heir, executor, administrator, nor assignee to Sir Jordan. 121 48
LET. 121 49 13 Feb. Order that he prove his plea and examination 20 135
DEP. 121 50 13 April 1656. Metham's plea referred to counsel to report 20 172
Sir Paul Neale, Hutton Bonville.
26 Sept. 1651. Petitions that his estate is lately secured on pretence of disobedience to an order of 28 June 1650, which he never received, to pay his part of moneys borrowed for maintenance of an army against Parliament. Has not willingly incurred contempt, and begs time to bring in his ½, and suspension of sequestration meantime. 121 51
26 Sept. Ordered 14 days to pay his ½ on Magna Charta, and no proceedings to be had till further order. 17 38
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to pay 100l., balance due of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
9 March 1653. He petitions the Committee for Relief on Articles of War. Acknowledges that he signed the Yorkshire Engagement, and that the money remains unpaid to those from whom it was borrowed, and the Committee for Advance of Money now require him to pay 150l., being ½ his proportion, before they would hear his plea to the contrary; by Oxford articles, he is not to be questioned for anything done during the war, and therefore begs stay of proceedings, and return of the money he has paid. 121 52
9 March. Case referred to the Committee for Advance of Money, to certify whether he has done anything to lose the benefit of Oxford articles. 121 53
CERT. 34 136 March 1653? They certify that he has not forfeited his articles, and has paid his composition fine of 802l. 12 312
Major Norton, Richmond.
24 May 1650. Ordered to bring in a bond whereby the Yorkshiremen are bound to pay him 1,000l., the debt being sequestered by Parliament, and not to molest the debtors. 8 348
21 June 1650. He acknowledges that he has the bond in his custody, and promises to deliver it up in 10 days. 8 393
P.R. 121 54 3 July 1650. The Revenue Committee making enquiries relative to the bond, order that a letter be sent to inform them of the state of the business, and that a good part of that debt is paid to the Committee for Advance of Money. 9 14
3 July. Committee for Advance of Money to the Revenue Committee. We have received most of the said debt, and on payment of the residue, will give a full discharge. We hoped that long ere this, Norton would have delivered in the bond as promised. He has since given it in on his account, which we believe to be a deceit in him to defraud the State. 24 82
17 July. The greater part of the debt being paid to the Committee for Advance of Money, and time given for the remainder, the debtors are to be indemnified against Major Norton, and he is to give up the bond in 3 weeks, at his peril. 9 45
LET. 121 56
57		 6 Jan. 1651 ? Petitions that as receiver of the King and Queen's revenue, in Jan. 1644, he deposited 1,000l. with Ald. Hen. Thompson, and 700l. to be employed by him for their interest. But Thompson allowed the subscribers to the Yorkshire Engagement to receive the 1,700l., and they gave him security for it. Begs that, if the 1,000l. be not already paid to the State, it may be returned to this committee's treasury, and the remainder paid to the [King's] children, to whom it is due. 121 55
May 1651 ? Major Norton's plea. In 1640, being made receiver of the King and Queen's revenue in Richmond Archdeaconry, had to receive and pay it into the Exchequer. In 1642, made up his accounts, and requested his dismissal from office by the Parliament Treasury Commissioners, but they retained him in his place. In 1642, some Yorkshire gentlemen took 1,000l. from a friend of his in Durham, and employed it for the Earl of Newcastle's army. Got a bond for the said money, but was commanded to release it. In like manner 1,500l. of the King and Queen's revenue was seized from Ald. Henry Thompson, merchant of York, to whom he had given it in trust. Both the 1,000l. and the 1,500l. being forcibly taken, and not lent, begs to be acquitted from further trouble about them. 121 58
24 Sept. 1651. Norton pleads that, being summoned to pay his proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement, he appeared, and pleaded that he never signed it, nor any bonds relating thereto, yet the County Commissioners for Durham have seized and sequestered his estate, on pretence that he has not made good his plea. Begs discharge. 121 59
24 Sept. Commission issued for him to prove his case, and meantime no prosecution to take place. 17 34
3 Dec. 1651. Major Norton's bond, which is with the Clerk of the Revenne, to be sent for. 17 105
L. INT. DEP. 121 61–64 14 Jan. 1652. He allowed liberty, here or in the country, to prove the matters suggested in his petition. 11 97
Jan. State of his case, adding to the statements in his plea that in June 1644, he obtained release from office, and Sir Geo. Vane succeeded him as King's receiver. Long vindication of his conduct from charges of neglect, or of acting against Parliament, for which his estate was sequestered, and his composition cost him 1,000l. If he has offended, claims the benefit of the Act of Oblivion. 121 60
26 May 1652. Begs copies of the depositions and a speedy hearing. 121 65
26 May 1652. Granted, unless Ald. Thompson, of York, show cause to the contrary. 11 403
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, also for not delivering up his bond in 1,000l. 12 197
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10 Dec. 1652.Norton begs publication of proofs 121 66
E.W. 12 217
L. 121 67
INT. DEP. 121 68		 10 Dec. As the depositions concern the gentlemen who signed the Yorkshire Engagement, publication granted, unless Fras. Nevile, the committee's officer, show cause to the contrary in 14 days, and meantime both parties may examine witnesses here or in the country. 12 252
16 Feb. 1653. Publication and hearing of the case ordered 12 302
24 Oct. 1654. Norton pleads that he is summoned to deliver up a bond entered into by Sir Wm. Savile and others in 2,000l. for payment of 1,000l., on pretence that the money was lent to maintain the war against Parliament, whereas the money was forcibly taken from him as receiver, and the bond for it given at his entreaty, which bond he delivered with his accounts to the Revenue Commissioners. Begs therefore to be dismissed from further trouble about it. 121 69
13 Feb. 1655. The clerk of the Revenue Commissioners, Mr. Cosens, to be applied to for the bond. 20 131
L. 121 71
DEP. 121 72
DEP. 121 73
NOTE 20 179		 12 June 1655. Norton renews his petition to be freed from further trouble about the Yorkshire Engagement. 121 70
9 May 1656. On Mr. Nevile's moving that the bond given in by Norton is not a sufficient release, and praying that he may give in a perfect one, order that Beverley summon him to bring in the bond, or send a release in due form of law. 20 177
6 June 1656. Norton pleads that in 1642 he cleared his accounts as receiver, and paid in his balance to the Treasury Commissioners, except the sums which had been seized by the Earl of Newcastle's Committee, for which he procured a bond which is now to be released. Wished to be freed from his office, but was forced to continue in it, yet has been sequestered and had to pay a great fine, and is now decimated. Yet he is still vexed by a demand to pay 100l. on the Yorkshire Engagement, though in 5 years' time it is not proved that he signed it. 121 74
Sir Edw. Osborne, Bart., Kiveton.
28 June 1650. Sir Edward's executors deny his having signed the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 6
17 Oct. 1651. Note that if the Yorkshire gentlemen take no exception to Lady Osborne's appeal, order will be given accordingly. 17 58
18 Oct. Note that she pleads that she has no assets 24 176
16 Jan. 1652. Brereton's report on the case to be heard on Friday 11 112
P.E. 121 75 23 Jan. Order—on report as to the 300l. demanded as Sir Edward's proportion of the Yorkshire Engagement, and on view of Lady Osborne's deed of settlement of 13 April 1639, and her inventory, and the particulars on which Sir Edward compounded, and on hearing of her plea that she paid debts to more than the amount of his personalty before this 300l. was heard of;—that the committee are not satisfied that the deed is genuine, or the inventories perfect, but that Sir Edward signed bonds on the Yorkshire Engagement amounting to 5,968l., and the heir is liable to payment, if the deed is not allowable. Therefore a perfect inventory is to be brought in on oath, and attested, and the deed better proved, or in default, the 150l. unpaid of the 300l. is to be paid. The County Commissioners of York to copy the original inventory of the estate taken in 1647, and of the account put in 1 Jan. 1650, after which judgment will be given. 11 134
12 Nov. 1652. Osborne summoned to show cause for non-payment of 150l., balance due of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
Sir Edw. Payler, Thoraldby.
10 July 1650. Geo. Payler and the other executor answer, on behalf of the heir, Edw. Payler, an infant, that they knew nothing of Sir Edward's entering into the Yorkshire Engagement, or signing any bonds, and do not believe he did, as they cannot find or hear of any such bonds, and his servants believe that he did not sign the Yorkshire Engagement. His lands were settled 12 James, and he had only a life interest, and his heir holds nothing by descent from him. They beg dismissal, as neither they nor the heir are legally liable to payment. 9
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16 Sept. 1651. His executors, Geo. Payler and Rich. Darley, respited till next term, that they may produce their writings, which have miscarried. 17
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R. 17 108 12 Nov. 1652. Sir E. Payler summoned to show cause for nonpayment of 300l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 197
13 Feb. 1655. George Payler, surveyor of ordnance, to the Committee for Advance of Money. You summon Watkinson Payler, heir to Sir Edward, on the Yorkshire Engagement, but he is in France. I am the only person in London entrusted for him; but being much occupied now in public business, I beg postponement of the case. With note that the proceedings be stayed till this day week. 121 78
LET. 121 80
INT. DEP. 121 81
CERT. 121 82		 20 Feb. Order that the heir and executors prove their plea, witnesses to be examined here or before the county commissioners, Brereton to report the case, and the heir to bring in the report; or in default, the sum proportioned to be levied on Sir Edward's estate by sequestration. 121 79
REP. 121 83
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H. 20 176		 4 July 1656. It appearing that Sir Edward was but tenant for life of Thoraldby Manor and other lands, order that they are not liable to the sum apportioned on the Yorkshire Engagement, but it may be raised from his personal estate, of which the executors are to produce an inventory before a Master in Chancery of co. York, in presence of 3 of the county commissioners, and Brereton is to add their certificate to his former report. 121 85
Chris. Piercehay.
3 July 1650. To have a week's further time for his appearance, and then to be heard. 9 13
10 July. Confesses signing the Yorkshire Engagement, but he was taken to New Malton, and thence to York; and being a weak and tender man, was forced to subscribe, to obtain his liberty. 121 86
5 Sept. 1651. Walter Strickland to [Jas.] Russell. I gave my word that Piercehay should pay in 100l. in 6 weeks, and it is now ready. Pray favour him as much as you can for what remains. 121 87
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l., balance due of 200l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
24 March 1653. Piercehay summoned to appear at Haberdashers' Hall on the matter in Easter term. 121 88
3 April 1654. W. Strickland to [Edw.] Winslow. Considering Piercehay's real affection to Parliament, he ought not to have paid at all on the Yorkshire Engagement, but you promised that if ½ were paid, he should be discharged, yet now he is summoned for the other ½. Pray obtain him relief. 121 89
7 April 1654. There being 200l. set on him as his proportion for subscribing the Engagement, and he having paid 100l. and pleading that he was imprisoned, and obliged to subscribe the Engagement for his liberty, order that the 100l. be accepted as a composition, and the sequestration on his estate discharged. 13 91
Roger Portington.
12 July 1650. Roger Portington confesses signing the Yorkshire Engagement, and is ordered to pay ½ his proportion next Wednesday. 9 33
E.W. 28 183 12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show case for non-payment of 100l., balance of 200l. due on the Engagement. 12 198
11 Dec. 1652. Portington being ill, allowed till next term to appear. 12 251
DEP. 121 91
92		 19 June 1655. He denies signing the Engagement, and unless the informer can prove it, begs the return of his 100l. with good costs. 121 90
23 Feb. 1656. Portington having denied his subscription, order for 3 weeks to be given for the Yorkshire gentlemen to prove the signing by those who deny it, but not longer, the business having long depended. The witnesses in the country must be brought up for examination, as the Engagement lies here. 20 169
16 May 1656. The pleas of non-subscription cannot be allowed, Portington having formerly confessed that he did sign. 121 93
Sir John Reresby.
24 Sept. 1651. Proof to be made in a month of his signing the Yorkshire Engagement, and meantime no proceedings to be taken. 17 32
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 300l. on the Engagement. 12 197
13 Feb. 1655. Allowed to take examinations to prove his plea, in case the Yorkshire gentlemen try to disprove it. 20 133
14 July 1656. Frances, Lady Reresby, his widow, pleading that he died much more in debt than the amount of his personalty, and that she administered before hearing of the Yorkshire Engagement, on report and hearing, order that the committee are not satisfied that she fully administered; but as the late county commissioners certify that she had witnesses to prove her payments who were not sworn, she is to have 3 weeks to prove her inventory of the personal estate and of debts paid; also that there is no other personal estate, and then Reading is to add this to his report. 121 94
Francis Rockley, Son and Heir, and Executor of Rob. Rockley, of Rockley.
P.D. 121 95 3 July 1650. Begs discharge from payment on the Yorkshire Engagement, his father having only an estate for life, and not having left assets enough to discharge his debts. 121 96
3 Oct. 1651. Rockley's sequestration suspended, he having paid 100l., ½ of what was due on the Engagement. 17 45
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show cause of non-payment of 100l., balance of 200l. due on the Engagement. 12 198
L. 121 98 13 Jan. 1655. F. Rockley to Dallison. Your agent, Beverley, has summoned me to Haberdashers' Hall on a mistake, therefore I send him a letter through you to advertize him thereof. 121 97
Sir Walter Rudston.
10 July 1650. He pleads that he was imprisoned till he signed the Yorkshire Engagement, and paid 100l., and begs discharge of any further payment. 121 99
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10 July 1650. Mr. Goodrich exhibits his answer touching the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 72
19 Sept. 1651. [Margaret] Lady Rudston, his widow, on behalf of her son, Sir Thomas, an infant of 12, begs an order to the county commissioners to examine witnesses for proof of her plea of subscription by force. Granted. 121
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19 Sept. The State to cross-examine, and send up the depositions 121 102
L. 121 103
DEP. 121 104		 3 Dec. 1651. She begs copies of the depositions and a hearing in course, and proceedings to be stayed meantime. Granted. 121
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CERT. 121 106 2 April 1652. It being alleged that Sir Walter was imprisoned till he had not only signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but paid 100l., the county commissioners were ordered to take examinations, and the depositions being read, the examiner is to certify whether he finds in the depositions that Sir Walter voluntarily signed the Yorkshire Engagement, and whether the witnesses were examined by the examiner; if not, the plea will be allowed. 11 316
9 April. On certificate of Examiner Carey in the lady's behalf, and hearing counsel, her plea allowed, and the seizure of Sir Walter's estate discharged. 11
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Sir Rob. Strickland, Thornton Briggs.
9 March 1650. To be sequestered for non-payment of an assessment of 1,500l.
10 July 1650. He confesses that he signed the Yorkshire Engagement, but being sequestered for delinquency, and not having compounded yet, he has no estate to pay any debt withal. 121 107
12 Nov. 1652. He and his son summoned to pay their proportion, 200l. 12 197
13 Feb. 1655. Being summoned on the business, he pleads that he knows not whether he signed the Engagement, but if he did, he has no estate liable to payment of debts, for what he has in England is vested in his sons, to pay debts due on bonds and other securities. 121 108
Rich. Tempest, Bracewell.
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned for non-payment of his proportion, 300l. 12 197
18 Jan. 1653. Is summoned about a subscription to the Yorkshire Engagement which he never signed, nor was desired to sign it. Begs leave to defend himself before judgment is passed. 121 109
1654 ? John Rushworth petitions that Tempest's estate is seized for non-payment on the Engagement, but soon after his composition, he sold all his estate and went beyond seas, where he has resided ever since. Petitioner, with Sir Edw. Rhodes (one of his Highness' Council in Scotland), and Hen. Saville, bought Tempest's estate, and hopes not to be disturbed therein on account of his insolvency. 121 110
Tobias Thurscross, Kirby Moorside.
5 July 1650. Denies that he signed the Yorkshire Engagement, and delivers a paper signed to that effect, begging leave to plead against any payment. 121
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12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 100l. on the Engagement. 12 197
9 May 1656. On request for his discharge, the Yorkshire gentlemen not having proved his signature, the case dismissed for the present, but he is to be summoned again, if proof is made by next term against those who deny their subscriptions. 20
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Darcy Washington, Hampall.
12 July 1650. Denies signing the Yorkshire Engagement, but confesses that his late son Darcy signed, and that he is his son's executor and has assets. Order that he pay ½ his proportion next Wednesday, and it shall be accepted as though paid a week since. 9 34
CERT. 121 113 10 March 1652. He petitions that his personalty and goods have been seized without order, and he has had to give a bond of 76l. to redeem them. Having received all his rents till Whitsuntide, and there being no sequestration issued, begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, and return of his bond. 121 114
CASE 121 115 10 March. Order on the auditor's certificate that Washington stood sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 11
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12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to pay 50l., balance of 200l. due on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12 198
Mich. Wharton, or Warton.
5 July 1650. Petitions that he is summoned because his father on 13 Feb. 1643 signed the Yorkshire Engagement. He has already been fined, and paid 1,600l. at Goldsmiths' Hall for his father's offences, and 100l. for his 1/20, to do which he has had to sell the whole estate left by his father, who never entered into bond to perform the engagement, wherefore the sum is not recoverable by law, and he himself has his pardon under the Great Seal; being no offender, and having no benefit of his estate, he begs discharge under the Great Seal. 121 118
10 Sept. 1651. Sir Michael Wharton petitions. There is an order for seizing and securing my estate, purchased of Mich. Wharton, my grandson, because he did not pay his father's proportion on the Yorkshire Engagement. My grandson was not bound to do so, his father having entered into no bond, and he holding now no estate from his father. I beg that my grandson, who manages my whole business, may be dismissed further attendance, as I am aged and inform, and have had great troubles. 121 119
10 Sept. Sir Michael Wharton to produce his deeds within a month, and if they were made before 1 June 1649, the committee will take further order. 17
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DEP. 121 120 3 Dec. 1651. The estate named in the deeds produced by him to be freed from seizure and sequestration for the Yorkshire Engagement, and his grandchild's person to be freed, unless he have assets of his father. 17 103
E.W. 28 123 14 Jan. 1652. Mr. Wharton to be summoned for examination on behalf of the State. 17 151
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned for not paying his proportion, 300l. 12 197
Sir Fras. Wortley, Bart.
31 July 1650. Order that his estate be seized and secured, and his goods sold to pay his proportion of the Yorkshire Engagement, if he do not pay otherwise. 9 62
9 Aug. 1650. Mr. Bretteridge of co. York, having purchased part of Wortley's estate, and fearing its seizure, Brereton is to examine his deeds and report. 9 78
12 Nov. 1652. Wortley (fn. 2) summoned to show cause for non-payment of 300l. on the Engagement. 12 197
13 Feb. 1654. Ordered to prove his plea by examination 20 135
13 Feb. 1655. Sir Fras. Wortley, jun., denies having subscribed the Engagement himself, and does not believe that his father either signed it or any bond thereon. If he did, has no lands descended to him as executor or administrator, and therefore begs dismissal. 121 121
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DEP. 121 127
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REP. 121 129		 29 April 1656. The case of Sir Fras. Wortley as to the Yorkshire Engagement referred to Reading, to report. 20
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10 May 1656. Certificate that the father was ordered to pay 200l. on the Engagement, and that he signed a bond of 400l. for payment of 200l. to John Kilvington. 121 125
Sir Nich. Yarborough, Bart.
5 July 1650. He requests Mr. Burgon to acknowledge his subscription to the Yorkshire Engagement, and promises to pay ½ of what is imposed on him in 10 days, when his brother comes to town. 121 130
10 July. Order that he pay the said ½ by Wednesday next 9 26
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to pay 150l., balance due of 300l. on the Engagement. 12 198
Andrew, or Sir And. Young, Bourn, Co. York.
28 June 1650. He denies having signed the Yorkshire Engagement. 9 6
3 July 1650. He confesses having signed it, but pleads that he is under sequestration for delinquency. 9 12
12 Nov. 1652. Summoned to show cause for non-payment of 300l. on the Engagement. 12 197
30 June 1654. Ant. Burks, of Preston Jackling, co. York, who owes 25l. to And. Young, Esq., lately called Sir And. Young, delinquent, is to appear and show cause why the money should not be paid into the Goldsmiths' Hall treasury. 13 113
Cases of the Bondholders on the Yorkshire Engagement.
24 May 1650. Order that the persons under named, on or before 14 June next, bring to the Committee for Advance of Money the bonds whereby certain gentlemen of Yorkshire (being those named in the list on pp. 907, 908, supra) are bound to them for payment of sums specified, the said debts being sequestered by order of Parliament. Also that the creditors do not molest the debtors for the said debts. 8 347
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Paul Beale 104l.
Hen. Breires 102l.
Jas. Brooke, York 616l.
Cressy Burnett 52l.
Sir Chris. Crosse, or Croft 100l.
Ant. Fletcher 200l.
Ralph Gale 52l.
—Hartford, York 51l.
Rich. Hartford 60l.
Ald. Jas. Hutchinson 104l.
Thos. Ibson 100l.
Sir Wm. Ingram 200l.
Martha James 540l.
Sir Roger Jaques 208l.
John Kilvington 200l.
Peter, or Pearce Leigh, and Margaret his daughter 204l.
William Lowther, Leeds 5,876l. 6s. 10d.
" " 1,000l.
Wm. Lowther 300l.
Thos. Metcalf 300l.
Peter Middleton 104l.
Major Norton 1,000l.
Rich. Rawlinson 51l.
Priscilla Roades 51l.
Mary Sacker, or Secker 52l.
John Taylor, Apothercary of York 104l.
Mathias Taylor 52l.
Wm. Turbutt 1,040l.
" " 100l.
" "104l.
Wm. Weddall. 104l.
Wm. Wilson 104l.
Lord Mayor And AlDermen of York 2,000l.
" "800l.
" "1,300l.
" "200l.
Merchant Adventurers 2,000l.
Paul Baele, Mercer, Alderman of York.
5 Dec. 1651. The county commissioners' agent summons him to appear before the Committee for Advance of Money, to deliver in a bond taken for money lent for maintenance of the Earl of Newcastle's army, on pain of being sent for in custody. 122 1
18 Feb. 1652. He begs to prove his case, and be examined in the country. Suffered much from the King's party while they held York, was long imprisoned, and could not be liberated till he had paid 100l., for which he, with much difficulty, procured several of that party to become bound. Is now summoned to bring up this bond, as though he were in Magna Charta, but the difference is great, his payment being on compulsion. 122 2
18 Feb. 1652. The case waived at present 17 192
DEP. 122 3a
O.C. 12 200
LET. 122 4		 18 June 1652. Order that in 14 days he bring or send up the bond, whereby Sir John Key, Bart., Sir Rich. Hutton, Sir Chris. Dawney, and others stand bound to him in 104l. on the Yorkshire Engagement. 12
122		 21
3
LET. 122 6
INT. DEP. 122 7		 20 July 1654. He pleads that, being enforced by imprisonment in Feb. 1643, he lent 100l. on bond for the Earl of Newcastle's army. Begs, as the loan was not voluntary, that he may not be forced to give up the money, but may recover it by law. 122 5
20 July. Order for further examinations, but the bond is first to be delivered up, and to be restored if the money was not lent to foment war against Parliament. 20 94
3 Oct. 1654. Order that, as on 20 July, Beale had leave to examine witnesses, provided he brought in the bond, but it is not brought in, publication pass this day month, and meantime Beale, and those who subscribed the bond, examine witnesses. 13 118
14 Oct. The county commissioners certify that he has brought in the bond, and left it in their custody. 122 8
Ald. Jas. Brooke, York.
DEP. 122 10 June 1650 ? Petitions that, being in London, he received from York an order of 24 May to appear before the Committee for Advance of Money 14 June, and bring up a bond named, sequestered by a Parliament Order of 16 June 1649. Hopes that his debt due is not under the notion of the loans of money there mentioned. Has been almost ruined by the King's party and malicious informers, who caused him to be sequestered for delinquency; was 4 years before the Sequestration Committee, and acquitted. Begs discharge, or a reference to Parliament. If his security is taken from him, will submit to their judgment. 122 9
10 July 1650. Note that Jas. Brooke delivered in a bond for payment of 600l. by gentlemen of Yorkshire. 9 27
1 Nov. 1651. Note of a bond in custody of Mr. Dawson for payment of 616l. to Brooke. 24 179
20 July. 1654. He begs that as the depositions prove that he was imprisoned till he paid the 600l., his bond may be returned to him, or the 600l. paid. 122 11
7 Nov. 1654. Order on Brooke's petition, for a hearing of his case this day week, the solicitor for the Yorkshire gentlemen consenting thereto. 13
122		 125
12
Cressy Burnett.
Sir Chris Croft, or Crosse.
Ant. Fletcher.
Ralph Gale.
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show cause for non-delivery of their bonds in 14 days. 12 199
200
13 Feb. 1655. Olive, widow of Thomas, son of Sir Chris. Croft, pleads that she knows not where the bond is, not having administered to either estate. 122 12a
13 Feb. Order for her plea to be proved in the country 20 136
7 Dec. 1655. Sir Christopher Croft to take oath within a month before a Master in Chancery, or else to be taken into custody. 20 166
18 April 1656. On behalf of Olive Croft, it is alleged that they have not the bond, but have found in whose custody it is left in trust for her children; order that the bond be brought in, and then she be heard, which being done, the order against her is suspended, and the plea received, and to be proved. 20 172
9 May 1656. Order that she be allowed to prove her case before a Master in Chancery. 20 177
7 Dec. 1655. Ralph Gale, [jun.], to be taken into custody for [nondelivery of his bond]. 20 166
13 May 1656. Mr. Beverley alleges that Gale is not executor to his father, but heir, and produces his release. 20 178
Ald. Jas. Hutchinson, York.
14 Jan. 1652. Certificate by his neighbours that he was always ready to show affection to Parliament, but being old and infirm, was sequestered by the King's committee till he paid 100l. on security of a bond. After his release, his house was ransacked and he plundered, but he did not lend money voluntarily. Signed by Lord Mayor Jas. Brooke, and 15 aldermen, &c. 122 13
21 Jan. Mary Hutchinson, his widow, petitions that this bond was left for her support in her old age, and begs justice and mercy. 122 14
L. 122 15
DEP. 122 16		 28 Jan. On petition of the widow, summoned to deliver up a bond for money lent on the Yorkshire Engagement, order that Mr. Mordaunt, who has the bond, deliver it to the treasurer, and that the petitioner have 6 weeks to prove her petition; the county commissioners to take examinations and return them. 11 138
CASE 122 18 25 June 1652. Mr. Mordaunt having delivered the bond, and it being affirmed that Hutchinson was forced by imprisonment and violence to lend the 100l., whereon examinations were ordered—this plea appearing true—order that it is unjust that money so lent should be forfeited, and therefore when the moneys come in on the Yorkshire Engagement Mary Hutchinson shall be ordered the 100l., but the bond to remain with the treasurer. 12
122		 39
17
21 July 1652. She petitions for the 100l., with some allowance for interest, out of the moneys come in on the Engagement. 122 19
24 July. Order for payment of 50l. in part thereof. 12 73
8 Dec. 1652. She begs payment of the remaining 50l. when the moneys come in on the Engagement. Granted. 122
12
122		 20
237
21
L. 122 23
DEP. 122 24		 30 Dec. 1653. She begs payment of the 50l., or return of the bond entered into by Sir Wm. Saville and others to Jas. Hutchinson, that she may recover the money by law. 122 22
30 Dec. Order that Saville or some of the obligors appear and show cause why the bond should not be delivered; the county commissioners to give them due notice, and transmit an affidavit of their having so done. 13 56
1654 ? Fras. Nevile pleads, in Hutchinson's case, on behalf of the Yorkshire gentlemen, that there was respite of payment of the residue of the money on the point of the Act of Pardon, which is not fully determined, but when it is, they will be ready to pay the money, and therefore beg dismissal with costs. 122 25
13 May 1656. Mr. Mordaunt moves for Mrs. Hutchinson to have the 50l. repaid. The committee will consider of it. 20 178
Thos. Ibson, Alne.
24 May 1650. Ordered to deliver up the bond whereby Conyers Darcy, and 13 others stand bound to pay him 100l. 122 26
4 May 1653. Ibson begs restoration of the said bond in 200l., for payment of 100l., which Sir John Bourchier delivered to [Sam.] Moyer 2 years since. 122 27
LET. 122 29 4 May 1654. Petition renewed. The money was not lent to maintain the war against Parliament, but was disbursed by him for the use of the obligors. Has lost 2,000l. by fire by the late King's party, and begs a hearing of his case, and restoration of the bond, that he may recover his debts by law. 122 28
INT. & DEP. 122
30		 Sept. 1654. He begs publication and a hearing, returns having been made on an order (missing) of 20 July last for examination of witnesses. 122 31
26 June 1655. Sir John Bourchier to [Rich.] Moore. I beg your favour for Ibson; he was a special friend to me and my children when I was imprisoned by the enemy, and preserved my timber from cutting down. 122 32
27 June. Ibson's petition renewed, the bond having been long since brought in. 122 33
Martha. James.
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show cause in 14 days for not delivering up the bond. 12 200
14 March 1656. On her plea that she never received summons to bring in the bond before, that she had it, but that the money was forced from her by 3 troops of the King's horse, and coming to town to put the bond in suit, she was robbed of it,—order that she give in a release, and then put in her plea and be heard. 20 170
John Kilvington, Merchant of York.
24 May 1656. Ordered to bring in the bond whereby Henry, late Earl of Cumberland, and 8 others stood bound for payment to him of 200l. 8
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Peter, or Pearce Lee, or Leigh (late), and Marg. Leigh.
19 June 1650. Declaration by Rob. Scott, who married the widow of Pearce Lee, and was summoned by Beverley to give up the bond, that he has it not, nor knows anything of it. With note that the order must be sent to the heirs and executors of Pearce Lee, and Margaret his daughter. 122 35
12 Nov. 1652. They ordered to show cause in 14 days for not delivering up the bond. 12 199
13 Feb. 1655. The plea of Rob. Scott, his supposed executor, read, to which Turner takes exceptions. Order for examinations by him and for the gentlemen of York. 20 130
2 March 1655. County commissioners report that Scott declares he is neither administrator nor executor of Pearce, and therefore cannot deliver up the bond required of Conyers Darcy in 400l. for payment of 204l. to Pierce Lee and his daughter Margaret. 122 36
37
6 March. Scott, who married Lee's widow, pleads that neither he nor his wife know of any such bond, and that Lee's executors and their executors are sall since dead. 122 38
39
6 March. Order that Scott bring in the bond in 14 days, or be taken into custody. 20 147
26 April 1656. Rob. Scott replies to an order (missing) of 14 March 1656, wherein Marg. Leigh was required to deliver up the bond, that she is an infant of 14, and knows nothing of any such bond. 122 40
13 May 1656. Scott is to take oath as to when he had it in custody, to whom he delivered it, and whether he knows where it is, and to bring it in. 20 179
Wm. Lowther.
PR. 20 157 Dec. 1655. Committee for Advance of Money to John Leech. At request of several Yorkshire gentlemen, we begg return of the bonds in your custody wherein they are bound to Lowther, which should remain in custody of our auditor. 25 80
13 May 1656. The committee will consider Turner's motion, that the bonds in Leech's custody may be brought in. 20 179
19 Nov. 1656. Lowther not having given releases of the bonds as ordered, and the Protector and Council forbidding the taking into custody of the bond-holders till all the moneys secured on the Engagement are paid in, order that the case be referred to counsel. 122 40a
Thos. Metcalf, Leeds.
14 June 1650. Allowed at his request 14 days for bringing in his bond. 8 378
17 July 1650. Order renewed that Metcalf deliver in the bond peremptorily in a week. 9 42
21 Aug. 1650. He declaring that he never had the bond in his custody, is required to take an oath to that effect, and to sign a legal discharge from payment of the debt. 9 92
26 May 1652. Christopher and John Metcalf petition that it has long been the custom to employ agents in the northern parts to buy cloth, lead, &c., and export them from Hull. That in 1642, John Myers, of Leeds, a well-affected person, having received 300l. on their account, was conveying it to Hull, when the money was seized by the King's party, and Myers threatened to be proceeded against as a traitor going to relieve Lord Fairfax, whose protection he had. That their brother Thomas, being then in the North, tried to regain the money, but failing, accepted a bond of gentlemen of the King's party for its repayment. That the bond was sued and judgment given, when the parties bound pretended, to avoid prosecution, that the money was lent on the Magna Charta. Beg an order for proof of the allegation. 122 41
26 May. Order that the bond be brought in, and counsel heard on the matters suggested. 11 404
E.W. 28 172 2 June 1652. Order on delivery of the bond that the petitioners be allowed 6 weeks, here or in the country, to examine witnesses in proof of their petition. 12 7
DEP. 122 42 3 Nov. 1652. Chris. Metcalf begs further time, some of the witnesses expected from Yorkshire not having come up. 122 43
3 Nov. Allowed 6 weeks more 12 188
L. 122 44
INT. 122 45
DEP. 122 45
DEP. 122 47		 8 Dec. 1652. Publication ordered unless Mr. Nevile show cause to the contrary in 14 days. 12
122		 238
46
20 April 1653. No cause being shown, Chris. Metcalf begs publication. Granted. 122
12		 48
340
9 Sept. 1653. Whereas the bond is comprised in a list of the debts owing on the Yorkshire Engagement, and 3 of the obligors, Sir Wm. Savile, Sir Wm. Ingleby, and Sir John Ramsden, have paid in their proportions;—and whereas it appears that the money was forcibly taken, and therefore is not forfeit;—order that the Goldsmiths' Hall Treasurers repay to Chris. Metcalf the money paid in on the said bond, and that the late Treasurer Dawson deliver him the bond, to recover the remainder. 12

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441
49
CERT. 122 50 Oct. 1653. Chris. Metcalf petitions that, as he finds that out of 13,000l. due to the treasurers on the Yorkshire Engagement, 5,450l. has been paid in, he may have his proportion of the said sum, which will be 135l. 122 51
24 Oct. 1654. Henry Ingleby, of Ripley, executor of Sir Wm. Ingleby, petitions that Sir William having paid 150l. on the Engagement should pay no more; but on delivery of the bond to Metcalf. he has put it in suit, and obtained a judgment against petitioner. Begs that Metcalf may be repaid entirely from the money brought in on the Yorkshire Engagement, the bond recalled, and petitioner discharged. 122 52
1 June 1655. On request that Metcalf's bond may be brought in, he is to be heard before anything is done against him. 20 154
27 July 1655. On plea by Metcalf that the county commissioners had judgment for the debt in 1647, and have sold it away, and cannot now give up the bond, order confirming that of 9 Sept. 1653, but the persons concerned should be considered in the moneys to be paid by the gentlemen of York. 20 164
Rich. Rawlison.; Mary Sacker, or Secker.
12 Nov. 1652. Order that they show cause 14 days after notice why the bonds are not delivered. 12 199
13 May 1656. Mr. Turner moves touching the bonds, and alleges that there was an order to take Rawlinson into custody. 20 178
13 May. The persons ordered to be taken into custody engage to appear and give satisfaction. 20 179
20 June 1656. Frances Hutton, administratrix for Mary Secker's orphans, states that the bond came into her hands, but she can prove that Mrs. Secker several times refused to lend the money till musketeers were sent to her house, who compelled her to lend it, and afterwards she procured the bond for it. Begs leave to prove the compulsion, and asks restoration of the bond which she has brought in. 122 53
Priscilla Roades.
7 June 1650. She asserts that she never claimed any interest in the bond, and disclaimed having anything to do with it; if it was taken in her name, it was done without her consent by Rob. Hornby of York, she living in co. Derby, and the money was not hers, but he had 50l. of her money, for which she was suing him in Chancery. With note that Hornby lent the money in her name, and has the bond, so the order must be to him. 122 54
12 Nov. 1652. She ordered to show cause why the bond is not delivered up. 12 199
19 Nov. She repeats her statement, and begs an order to Hornby to deliver up the bond, and dismissal from further attendance, and from the charges incurred by Hornby's refractoriness in refusing to deliver up the bond. 122 55
24 Oct. 1654. Petition renewed, she being weak and unable to travel. With note that she is to have 6 weeks to examine witnesses, and Hornby is to deliver up the bond, if he has it in his custody. 122 56
13 Feb. 1655. Order that she is sworn to her plea, and Hornby summoned. 20 130
7 Dec. 1655. Order that she sign a release, to be prepared by Mr. Turner, and allowed by counsel, or be taken into custody. If she do not swear to her plea in a month, she is to be taken into custody; and if she do, Hornby is to be summoned. 20 165
DEP. 122 57 13 May 1656. Order that she grant a release against the bond, to be approved by Brereton, or else be taken into custody, and that Chas. Yates, executor of Rob. Hornby, be summoned to bring in the bond, or in default, be taken into custody. 20 178
Mathias Taylor.
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to show in 14 days why the bond is not delivered up. 12 199
13 Feb. 1655. He pleads that he never had the bond, now saw it, nor does he know where it is. 122 58
59
13 Feb. 1655. His plea being read, order that it be proved by examination. 20 130
7 Dec. 1655. Taylor summoned to bring in the bond, and take oath. 20 166
9 May 1656. On allegation for him that he has not the bond, nor knows where it is, and that it is in trust for Lady Gower, who is dead, and Mrs. Topham is executrix; also on allegation against Taylor, that there is a judgment obtained on the bond in his name, and a writ of execution taken out, and on a request that the bond be brought in;—order that Taylor acknowledge satisfaction upon the judgment. 20 176
19 Nov. 1656. Deposition by Thos. Tyndale, of Hornby, that there is a record in the Court of Common Pleas of a judgment entered against Conyers Darcy at the suit of Mathias Taylor, for 200l. bond for payment of 104l., which was not paid. 122 60
26 Nov. Taylor deposes that he has not the bond in his custody, nor knows where it is, and denies that he ever lent the money; but his late kinswoman, Dame Mary Gower, lent divers sums on bonds in his name for the use of her grandchildren. 122 61
Wm. Turbutt.
28 June 1650. It is denied that he signed the Yorkshire Engagement; but Mrs. Turbutt, his executrix, confesses to having the bond in her custody, and is ordered to deliver it up. 9 6, 8
12 Nov. 1652. Turbutt summoned to show cause for non-payment of 50l. balance of 100l. on the Engagement. Also to deliver up one of his bonds for 104l. 12 198
199
20 July 1654. Eliz. Turbutt, widow and executrix of Wm. Turbutt, petitions that in 1642, her husband being weak and sickly, the King's party compelled him to pay 1,000l., and gave him a bond for it, and then untruly said the money was willingly lent to foment was against Parliament. A year ago, she, being very ancient and sickly, was threatened to be brought to London in custody, unless she delivered the bond, which she did. She begs relief. 122 62
20 July. Order for examination of witnesses, and if the money was not lent to foment war against Parliament, the bond will be returned, and she left to her remedy at law. 20
122		 94
63
LET. 122 64
INT. DEP. 122 65		 Jan. 1655. The county commissioners having made their returns, she begs publication and a hearing. 122 66
13 Feb. 1655. She complains that not only the aforesaid bond, but another, which was to save her husband harmless for orphans' portions, has been taken by the committee's officer, Fras. Nevile, of Chevet, and begs its retention for her indemnity. 122 67
R. 20 152 13 Feb. Turner to examine Stockdale and Beverley on the case 20 130
131
18 July 1655. She being summoned to pay in 50l., the second ½ imposed on her husband for signing the Engagement, it is stated on her behalf that, before paying the first ½, she pleaded that her husband never signed it, and she desires that unless it can be proved that he did, the 50l. may be repaid, and she troubled no further. 122 68
18 July. Order that, as it appears the money was not voluntarily lent, the bond remain in the auditor's hands, and when the obligors pay in the moneys, she shall be repaid. 20 159
7 Dec. 1655. Order that she be taken into custody for not bringing in the bonds. 20 166
21 Dec. On motion on her behalf for stay of this order, as one of the bonds has been given up to Nevile, and the other is to save Wm. Turbutt harmless against John Maleverer, about 100l.—part of a legacy of 500l.—order that on her oath that she has not the first bond, and on giving a release for it, and bringing up the other, the order of 7 Dec. be suspended. 122
20		 69
168
22 Feb. 1656. On plea that the bond for 104l. is in Nevile's custody, and that the other bond is in the care of Maleverer, order that Nevile deliver up his bond, and Mr. Turbutt bring in the other. 20 169
18 April 1656. On delivery by Capt. Thos. Smith on her behalf of the release of a bond, order that it remain in custody of the registrar till Mr. Nevile comes up. 20 172
6 May 1656. She pleads that the 200l. lent by force by her husband to the King's party was the money of John Maleverer, which the committee declared forfeit because he bore arms against the King, and the second bond was only to secure her husband from Maleverer; she begs leave to prove this, and have the bond restored. 122 70
0. 20 76, 77
DEP. 122 72		 6 May. Order that she prove her case before a Master in Chancery, and the County Commissioners of York. 122 71
Wm. Weddall.
3 June 1650. He denies ever lending money on the Yorkshire Engagement. With note that the order should have been to the heirs and executors of Mr. Weddall of York. 122 73
5 Dec. 1651. His executors summoned by Jos. Beverley to appear in 3 weeks at Haberdashers' Hall to deliver in the bonds taken for maintenance of the Earl of Newcastle's army, on pain of being sent for by the serjeant-at-arms. 122 74
25 Feb. 1652. Petition of Thomas Driffield, merchant of York, and Grace, his wife. Being summoned thereon, petition that the late Sarah Weddall, of York, lent Sir John Ramsden and others 100l., to be repaid with interest, but it was a private transaction, and cannot be proved to be lent against Parliament. They therefore beg not to be compelled to deliver up the bond, and to have leave to examine and cross-examine witnesses in the case. 122 75
25 Feb. Granted leave to examine witnesses 11
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76
13 Feb. 1655. Mrs. Driffield, the executrix, was called, but did not appear, though it was deposed that she was served with a summons. 20 130
March 1655 ? She pleads that she is not executrix to Mr. Weddall, and knows nothing of the bond. 122 77
7 Dec. 1655. Mrs. Driffield to be taken into custody for not bringing in the bond, and the serjeant-at-arms to depute Mr. Beverley to do it. 20
122		 166
7 June 1656. She makes affidavit that she never had the bond, but signs a release for the money. 122 79
80
Wm. Wilson, Apothecary, York (late).
12 Nov. 1652. Ordered to deliver up his bond in 14 days, or show cause 12 200
12 June 1655. Roger Wilson, his administrator, being ordered to bring in a bond of 200l. entered into by Yorkshire gentlemen for payment of 204l. lent by Wilson against Parliament, pleads that it was lent by constraint of the King's army. Begs leave to prove the constraint, and to recover by law what is lent on the bond. Has been himself in actual service for Parliament. 122 81
14 July 1655. County commissioners send depositions to prove that the 100l. was taken from Wilson by force of imprisonment. 122 82
83
John Hodgson (late), Lord Mayor, and the Aldermen of York.
12 June 1650. Lady Hodgson and Geo. Hodgson, the Lord Mayor's executors, to deliver up the several bonds in which the Yorkshire gentlemen were bound to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, for payment of the sums of 1,300l., 200l., 800l., and 2,000l., the said debts being sequestered by a Parliament Order of 16 June last; and in default, they are to be brought up in custody. 8 377
10 July 1650. The said bonds being delivered up, order that the Lord Mayor and Aldermen be indemnified against the citizens of York and all others concerning the delivery of the obligations, and against all damages that may arise therefrom. 9 122 27 84
Merchant Adventurers Of York.
21 June 1650. They denying that they lent the money or had any such bond, order that within 3 weeks they either deliver up the bond or give a release for all moneys due on any bond entered into by the obligors in the bond, in 1643 and 1644. 8 391
19 July 1650. This day they delivered a release under their common seal of their bond for 2,000l., being one of the bonds in the list reported to Parliament, with which the Committee for Advance of Money are satisfied. 9 49

Francis, Lord Willoughby, of Parham.

27 July. 1648. Vol. A No. or p.
Order in the House of Commons that the Committee for Advance of Money secure his goods and estate. 122 85
28 July 1648. Order in the Committee for Advance of Money accordingly, that his goods, plate, linen, &c., in his house in Charterhouse Yard or elsewhere be secured till further order. 6 27
Also that the 800l. due to him from the composition fine of Sir Thos. Littleton be sequestered, this committee hearing from Yarmouth that he is vice-admiral of the revolted ships, and was in that harbour. 6
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1 Nov. 1648. Lord Willoughby's goods and chattels, household stuff, rents, &c., in London or the suburbs, and in Lincolnshire or elsewhere, to be sequestered. 122 87
DEP. 122 88
NOTE 122 89		 4 July 1649. The business concerning the title of Mr. Godfrey to the 800l. sequestered for Lord Willoughby's delinquency referred to the committee's clerk, to report. 7 115
2 Nov. 1649. Information that Mrs. Stone, of Skellingthrop, co. Lincoln, widow, owes Lord Willoughby 900l., which is secured by mortgage of her land, and which she pays by yearly proportions. 21 291
2 Nov. Mrs. Stone to appear and show cause why the 900l. should not be paid to the use of the State. 7 340
O.C. 9 28 13 Feb. 1650. Rob. Christopher, attorney of Alford, co. Lincoln, to appear to answer about some concealments of Lord Willoughby's estate. 28
122		 30
90
17 July 1650. He and two others to appear and give account of moneys received for the use of Lord Willoughby, a delinquent. 28 65
1 Jan. 1651. Mrs. Stone to appear and show cause why she should not pay for the State 800l. balance in her hands for lands which she purchased of Lord Willoughby. 11 60
30 Sept. 1651. Capt. Peter Bellone, the discoverer, begs a renewal of this order. 122 91

Footnotes

  • 1. These names were not in the Yorkshire Engagement list, but their cases occur in connection with it.
  • 2. He succeeded his father, Sir Francis, as baronet, in 1652.
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