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| Dec. 1. |
5. List of 20 inhabitants of Wapping who have promised to lend sums,
varying from 3l. to 50l. each, and of 49 more, who have paid in sums varying
from 10s. to 20l. Total of the latter 141l. 4s. [1 sheet.] |
| Dec. 1. |
Order that the collectors in London, Westminster, and Southwark, for
subscriptions of money and to plate on the propositions of Parliament, attend on
5 December, with an account of what has been brought in from each parish,
and by whom, and what is behind hand that was promised of those who have not
subscribed for the loan, being men of ability, or have not done it in proportion
to their estates. This notice to be printed and sent to the collectors of each
ward and parish. |
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The churchwardens of each parish to bring in an account of the present loan
of moneys on Saturday. Also the collectors for weekly subscriptions for
maintaining soldiers. |
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Captain Hoskin to make 6 tons of musket bullets of bastard size, 15–18 to the
pound, by to-morrow night. Noted as performed. [A 1, pp. 22–24.] |
| Dec. 2. |
Order for a letter to be sent to the Lord Mayor, to hasten the choice of
assessors, and return their names to-morrow, and to quicken them to set up on
their work. |
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Also to the knights of Middlesex and burgesses of Southwark and
Westminster, to call such as are to name assessors in the out-parishes, and
return their names on Monday. |
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Account brought in by the London sub-committees for weekly pay.
[A 1, p. 24.] |
| Dec. 3. |
Order that—as several parishes in or near London (viz. Foster's, Faith's,
Christ Church, Katherine Coleman, Michael Wood Street, Bridewell Precinct,
Giles Cripplegate, George Southwark, Olave's Southwark, Saviour's Southwark,
Thomas's Southwark, Trinity Minories, Bevis Marks, Clement Danes, Giles
in the Fields, James's Clerkenwell, Katherine Tower, Leonard Shoreditch,
Martin's in the Fields, Mary Whitechapel, Magdalen Bermondsey, and Savoy)
have not yet subscribed for pay and arms of the soldiers, by virtue of an Order
of Parliament of 14 Nov.;—the churchwardens and constables thereof join
with persons hereafter named to call a general meeting of the inhabitants of
the said parishes, and deal effectually with them, to subscribe for several
months, or during these times of danger, for preservation of King and
Parliament, City and suburbs. Also repair to those who do not attend the
meeting, and take their subscriptions, and give account to the subcommittee at Weavers' Hall, Basinghall Street, before 14 December,
returning the names of refusers. Also that they choose a treasurer to bring in
the weekly and monthly collections to the sub-committee, whose directions
they are to obey. The Public Faith of the kingdom is engaged for repayment of the said sums advanced, with interest for the forbearance. This order
to be printed and sent to the parishes. With note that it was sent to the
liberty of East Smithfield, to return their subscriptions by 31 December.
[A 1, pp. 25, 26.] |
| Dec 3. |
6. Draft of the above, much corrected, signed by Lord Say and Sele, Lord
Wharton, and Sir H. Vane. [1¾ pp.] |
| Dec. 3. |
7. Note by Thomas Clithero, curate, and the churchwardens of St. Giles in
the Fields, that the Order of Parliament being given out in the church to
six persons named, they promised sums amounting to 38l. [¾ p.] |
| Dec. 3. |
8. Note of sums collected from 19 persons in Bridewell parish. Total
48l. 15s. 6d. [¾ p.] |
| Dec. 3. |
Warrant from the Committee of Safety to the Lord Mayor, sheriffs, and
other commissioners for weekly subscriptions from the parishes of London, for
raising men and arms for defence of the City and kingdom, for payment of
3,400l. to Richard Shute, treasurer of the committee, for setting forth the
dragoons under command of Colonel Richard Browne, on account for the
regiment of dragoons already levied under his command. Endorsed with an
order from the mayor and sheriffs, to the treasurer of the said committee,
9 December, for its payment, and receipt thereof by Shute, 16 December.
[A 1, pp. 54, 55.] |
| Dec. 5. |
List of 110 persons, viz. from 3 to 10 in each of the several parishes named
in the order of 3 December, to whom the promoting of weekly pay was committed. |
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Notice from the Committee for Advance of Money to the persons above-named,
with the churchwardens and constables, to act in pursuance of orders sent,
which will be an acceptable service, and tend much to the safety of King,
Parliament, and the whole kingdom. |
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Note that with the Order of 3 December, that of 1 December and of
14 November, were sent to the promoters of weekly pay in the parishes within
the walls, but to those without, only the order of 14 November; to all the
notice of 5 December was sent. |
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Note that the Lord Mayor and sheriffs, and persons named in the Parliament
Order of 29 November 1642, returned the names of the assessors for the several
wards, who were summoned and received direction to nominate their collectors.
[A 1, pp. 27–33.] |
| Dec. 5. |
9. Note of assessments made on 18 persons named, in sums varying from
10l. to 100l. each. [Scrap.] |
Dec. 5.
London. |
Committee for Advance of Money to Sir John Potts and the rest of the deputy
lieutenants of County Norfolk. We, being appointed by Parliament to bring in
money to supply the pressing occasions of this kingdom, assaulted with many
dangers, hear that the loan of moneys in your county has made such happy progress that it has reached 40,000l., which would be a very seasonable supply. We
therefore desire you to send up the said sum safely to the treasurers appointed
at Guildhall, and to give us notice by the bearer, whom we send up express,
when we may expect it, that further guard may be appointed for its safe convoy
if needful. This will be a very acceptable service to both Houses of Parliament. [A 1, pp. 32, 33.] |
| Dec. 6. |
Order in Parliament that the treasurer at war, and the treasurers of the
subscription moneys, certify all sums that have been imprested on account, and
the names of the receivers, that all may be called to account for them. Sir
Henry Vane and 9 others to be a committee to see this order executed, and to
have power to send for witnesses and records, and to meet to-morrow in the
Exchequer Chamber. [A 1, pp. 34, 35. Commons' Journals, Vol. II., p. 878.] |
| Dec. 6. |
10. Note of the names of 4 collectors chosen by the assessors for Walbrook
Ward, signed by Mich. Herring and 5 others. [½ page.] |
| Dec. 6? |
11. Note of money paid in during the past week in the ward, signed by 2 of
the said collectors, total 525l. [½ page.] |
| Dec. 6. |
12. Note of a reply from Lambeth, that the parishioners left are poor, but
will pay what they can when assessed; many of the wealthy inhabitants having
gone to live in London, they were required to send in their names and addresses.
[¼ page.] |
| Dec. 6. |
13. Names of 4 collectors chosen by the assessors of Bishopsgate Ward.
[Scrap.] |
| Dec. 6? |
14. List of numerous inhabitants of the ward summoned to appear at
Haberdashers' Hall on Thursday. [11/8 pages.] |
| Dec. 7. |
Order in the Committee for Advance of Money, appointing assessors, not
named, for Cornhill Ward. [A 1, p. 35.] |
| Dec. 7. |
15. Like order for Dowgate Ward, naming 6 assessors. [2/3 page.] |
| Dec 7. |
16. Like order for Tower Ward, naming 6 assessors. [2/3 page.] |
| Dec. 7. |
17. Like order for Cheap Ward, naming 6 assessors. With note 20 December,
signed by Isaac Pennington, Lord Mayor, Sir John Wollaston, Rich. Waring,
and 3 others, suggesting 3 more names to be added. [1 page.] |
| Dec. 7. |
18. List of 6 collectors chosen by the assessors for Broad Street. [Scrap.] |
| [Dec. 7.] |
19. List of 63 residents in Broad Street who are to lend or be bound, with
note of 2 who are to appear on Monday. [11/8 pages.] |
| [Dec. 7.] |
20. List of 71 residents in Farringdon Without. [3 pages.] |
| [Dec. 7.] |
21. Note of collectors proposed for 7 hundreds in or near London. [½ page.] |
| Dec. 8. |
Order in the Committee for Advance of Money for the Langborne Ward
assessors to choose collectors, and bring in their names to Haberdashers' Hall
on Friday next, when they will receive directions. [A 1, p. 36.] |
| Dec. 8. |
22, 23. Lists of collectors nominated by the assessors of Langborne and
Cheap Wards. [2 papers.] |
| Dec. 8. |
24. Like list for the ward of Farringdon Without. [1 page.] |
| Dec. 9. |
25. List of collectors nominated for High Holborn. [Scrap.] |
| Dec 9. |
26. List of collectors for Stepney. [Scrap.] |
| Dec. 9. |
27. List by Hum. Stillego, churchwarden, of 9 persons in Shadwell, Stepney
parish, who have lent sums varying from 2l. to 10l. Also of 26 who have given
sums varying from 2s. to 2l. Total of both, 55l. 13s. 6d. [1 page.] |
| Dec. 9. |
28. Order in the Committee for Advance of Money for the 6 assessors
named, presented to and approved by Parliament as assessors of Queenhithe
Ward, to proceed in the execution of the Ordinance. [2/3 page.] |
| Dec. 9. |
29. List of moneys raised by Thomas Py, churchwarden, and John Eade,
sideman, in Poplar Hamlet, Stepney parish, from 20 residents named, in sums
from 5s. to 10l. Total 35l. 15s. [1 page.] |
| Dec. 10. |
Order in the Committee for Advance of Money, as scruples arise on a
clause in the Ordinance of 29 November, "so as the assessment exceed not the
20th part of the estate." requesting an Ordinance of explanation from both
Houses of Parliament. [A 1, p. 47. See 14 December, p. 5, supra.] |
| Dec. 10. |
30. Note of 2 collectors nominated by the assessors of Bassieshaw Ward.
[Scrap.] |
| [Dec. 12.] |
31–57. Nominations [by the assessors] of collectors for several of the
wards of London, arranged alphabetically as to the ward. [28 papers.] |
| Dec. 12. |
58. List, as presented to Henry Elsing, clerk to the House of Commons, of
the assessors and collectors for the several wards of London and Southwark,
arranged in the alphabetical order of the wards. [A 1, pp. 37–44. These lists
are completed from returns made later.] |
| [Dec. 12.] |
59–63. Drafts or copies of the said list. [5 papers.] |
| [Dec. 12.] |
64. List of persons to whom orders were delivered for the several wards.
[1 page.] |
| Dec. 13. |
65. Order in the Committee for Advance of Money for the assessors of
Whitechapel and Wapping to choose their collectors, and bring in their names
to Haberdashers' Hall next Saturday. [¾ page.] |
| Dec. 14. |
Order in Parliament authorizing the assessors and collectors appointed
29 November to execute the Ordinance without fear or favour, calling before
them those who are to be assessed, and giving them notice of the sums they
are to pay. The assessors are to use their best judgment not to assess any
above the 1/20 of their estate, but any party aggrieved, after paying half, may
appeal to the assessors, and take oath that he is over-rated, and then they have
power to abate the sum; the balance to be paid in 3 days, or recovered by
distress. Anyone proved guilty of swearing falsely to forfeit all that he
was first taxed at. The assessors and collectors to be indemnified for over
charges, unless some corrupt or indiscreet carriage be proved in Parliament
against them. With order 16 December, that the above order be printed and
published. [A 1, pp. 47–50. Commons' Journals, Vol. II., p. 887. Printed
as under 13 December, but the Order Book dates it Wednesday, 14 December.] |
| [Dec. 14.] |
66. Draft of the above, much corrected. [4½ pages.] |
| Dec. 14. |
67. Copy of the above Order filled up for the precinct of Katherine's, Tower.
[Printed, broadside, with the names of assessors and collectors in MS.] |
| Dec. 16. |
68. Order in Parliament, that whereas orders of 29 November and 7 and
14 December have passed for assessing those who are of ability and have not
contributed at all, or not according to their ability, the members of both Houses
of Parliament, and the assistants of the House of Peers, are not to be taxed
by the assessors, anything in the precedent Ordinances notwithstanding. The
members are to be assessed by their respective Houses, and the assistants of
the Peers by the House of Peers. [2¾ pages; also A 1, p. 50. See Lords'
Journals, Vol. V., p. 494.] |
| Dec. 16. |
Order in Parliament, that all Papists who have estates or are dangerous be
forthwith secured, and put in safe custody, and their estates and offices
sequestered. [A 1, p. 50. Printed in Lords' Journals, Vol. V., p. 496.] |
| Dec. 16. |
Order in the House of Commons that the Committee for Advance of
Money see this order for securing Papists executed in London and Westminster
and the suburbs, and in Southwark. [A 1, p. 51. Commons' Journals, Vol. II.,
p. 892.] |
| Dec. 16. |
Note that from December 9–16, orders were issued to several places in and
about London and the suburbs, for bringing in the names of collectors, and
for the assessors that had brought them in to proceed. [A 1, p. 47.] |
| Dec. 17. |
Note that the assessors in and about London appeared, and had delivered to
them the Ordinances of 29 November, 7, 14, and 16 December, that of the
14th being addressed to the assessors and collectors in and about London, and
the blanks filled up by the committee's clerk. [A 1, p. 51.] |
| Dec. 17. |
69. List of 15 inhabitants of Portsoken Ward, assessed at from 20l. to 60l.
William Lemon, who has removed out of the ward into Coleman Street,
assessed at 500l. With note that these sums were beside what they lent, and
that all but one refuse. [1 page.] |
| Dec. 19. |
Note that many assessors brought in the assessments of the ablest men in
their wards. |
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Note that many able men of Langborne Ward, being assessed and summoned,
appeared, and were advised by the committee to conform to the Ordinances.
[A 1, pp. 51, 52.] |
| Dec. 20. |
70. Return of an assessment of such persons in St. Katherine's Tower, "as
have not lent money or plate upon the propositions of both Houses of Parliament, and of such as have not lent proportionably, according to their estates,
and do refuse to lend, though now demanded by the collectors;" viz.:— |
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Anthony Whalley, senior, assessed 80l. |
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Robert Tokeley, 50l. |
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Charles Stamford 50l. "They plead the King's declaration against the
Ordinance, and ask who dare to lend? Stamford saith he had taken the oaths
of supremacy and allegiance, and therefore could not pay any." [2/3 page.] |
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John Lapworth 10l. |
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John Leigh 40l., more than his former loan of 8l. 14s. 8d. |
| Dec. 20. |
71, 71a. List by the assessors of Cornhill of the collectors and clerks
chosen by them. [2 papers.] |
| Dec. 22. |
Order in the Committee for Advance of Money, that the beadle of the
Vintners' Company attend the assessors of Vintry Ward, to warn in such
persons as they direct, and that he be paid for his pains. |
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Order that the persons hereunder named, appointed to take subscriptions of
money and plate on the propositions of Parliament, repair to the houses of
such persons in the ward as have promised to lend, but not paid in, and require
payment to themselves or the Guildhall Treasurers. |
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In case of refusal or non-payment, they are to be summoned to attend at
Haberdashers' Hall next Saturday, to show cause of non-performance; the
assessors, &c., to attend at the same time, with an account of money or plate not
yet paid in. [A 1, pp. 54–56.] |
| Dec. 22. |
72. Appointment by Lord Mayor Pennington and the sheriffs, of 3 additional
assessors for Vintry Ward; with holograph note from the Lord Mayor. "In
regard the assessors want help, I conceive it reasonable that the addition
above-mentioned should be yielded unto, and we appoint them to be assessors
accordingly." Signed Isaac Pennington, John Warner, Thos. Andrews, John
Towse. [½ page.] |
| Dec. 23. |
Order that Dr. Burgess take the accounts of the several collectors for subscriptions of money and plate, and of the weekly allowance of money for
maintenance of soldiers, and of churchwardens who have not yet brought in
their accounts of the late loan towards advancing 30,000l. for present supply of
the army. Also that he make enquiries into arrears for subsidies, poll-money,
or what else has been promised and not paid. |
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Accounts perused of subscription money and plate, and notes taken of the
chiefest of those that are behind. |
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Order that the churchwardens of the underwritten parishes attend on
27 December, with an account of the sums advanced towards the 30,000l. for
the army, and how much has been paid by the inhabitants of the several
parishes. Also that they use their best diligence to bring in the remainder,
and if any refuse, return their names to this committee. [A 1, pp. 56, 57.] |
| Dec. 24. |
Summons to the churchwardens of Alban's, Wood Street, to appear before
the Committee for Advance of Money next Tuesday, bringing an account of
the sums subscribed by the parishioners towards the loan of 30,000l., and the
names of those who have not paid, and Order to the sub-committee for the
weekly subscriptions, that as 6,659l. has been collected from 103 parishes in
London for November last, of which 3,400l. has been paid to Richard Shute,
they pay the balance of 3,259l. to the Guildhall Treasurers. |
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Order that Richard Shute attend next Tuesday, to give account of the 3,400l.
so paid to him. |
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Order that the several assessors give the collectors from time to time a roll of
the persons assessed, with the sums fixed, and that the collectors also return
the names and sums to the clerk of this committee. Notice to be left at the
dwelling-house of the persons assessed to pay in their moneys. The collectors
to deliver the said committee an account of the moneys levied or received, and
of the days when the notice was given, every Friday. This order to be printed,
and the names of the assessors and collectors filled in. |
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With note that it was sent to the assessors and collectors in each ward
26 December, and that many copies were sent of a notice informing parties
assessed that they are so assessed by virtue of the late Ordinance of
29 November. [A 1, pp. 58–60.] |
| Dec. 24. |
73. List of 59 persons in St. Sepulchre's Without the Bars who have not
contributed, and are now assessed at sums varying from 30l. to 2l. Also of 11
who have contributed, but not proportionably to their estates, and are now
assessed at from 20l. to 2l. each. [2½ columns.] |
| Dec. 27. |
74. Note of appointment of a collector by the assessors of Cordwainers' Ward,
in lieu of Thomas Bromfield, who has to go to Holland. [Scrap.] |
| Dec. 27. |
75, 76. Note of assessments, from 200l. to 1,500l., made on 15 persons in
Langborne Ward, some of whom are out of town, some refuse to pay any more,
and some pay a proportion and refuse the rest, with the reasons for their
refusals. Also note of payments by 5 others to Guildhall. Total 106l.
[2 papers.] |
| Dec. 29. |
List of 6 persons of Bridge Ward, and of 11 gunmakers, summoned to appear
at Haberdashers' Hall on Saturday, at 4 p.m. [A 1, p. 61.] |
| Dec. 30. |
77. Note of a change of collectors in Cheap Ward, which was admitted by
advice of Dr. Burges. [2/3 page.] |
| Dec. 30. |
Order to the sub-committee appointed to raise the subscriptions in the
parishes within and without the walls of London for pay of soldiers and arms,
to certify the subscriptions, and return the parishes and persons refusing to
pay, and the ground of their refusal. |
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David Powell, fletcher, to appear before the committee, 31 December, at
4 p.m., and bring all the musket-arrows, &c., in the custody of himself or his
workmen, finished or unfinished, to Haberdashers' Hall, there to receive
further orders. [A 1, p. 62.] |
| Dec. 31. |
Note that David Powell appeared, and confessed that he had 120 dozen
musket-arrows finished, and 30 dozen more only wanting heads. That he has
lately delivered 100 dozen to Mr. Copely and 100 dozen to Col. Holmstead, who
returned 300. With summons to John Copely to appear on Monday, and note
of an order then made that he should not have the muskets delivered him
till he showed the Earl of Essex's warrant. |
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Order that Powell be required to carry to Colonel Rowe, at the Tower
Magazine, all the arrows and arrow-heads now in his custody, and those now
preparing when finished, and that he now only make on order of the Earl of Essex. |
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The sub-committee for weekly subscriptions of pay-money for soldiers and
arms to move the collectors of weekly pay in London and the suburbs speedily
to collect the money subscribed for December, and bring it to their treasurers
at Weavers' Hall, who are to pay it to the treasurers for plate and money in
Guildhall. [A 1, pp. 63, 64.] |
| Dec. ? |
78. Notes of business to be moved in the Committee for Advance of Money— |
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For perusal of the order for Papists. |
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For a letter to the Lord Mayor to nominate assessors for privileged places,
as:—
Duke's Place, Bevis Marks, Martin's-le-Grand, if in limits of
Ordinance, Bartholomew's the Great. |
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For the assessors' names for Southwark, Westminster, and suburbs to be
returned. |
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That it be cleared what places about the City shall be accounted suburbs,
that the assessors may proceed. |
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For view of the printer's bill, and other charges. |
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Concerning assessors of Cheap Ward. |
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Whether a methodical book of assessments should be kept. |
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Powell's performance of the committee's order. |
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Whether those much behind on subscriptions of plate and money shall be
sent to, or what course shall be taken with them. |
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With notice to the assessors to add to the sums by them assessed. |
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[1 page.] |
| Dec. ? |
79. Rules for the number of years' purchase at which the 1/20 is to be calculated
Personal estates according to the value. [1 page.] |
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Years. |
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Old rents |
45 |
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Lands or tenements in fee simple or tail |
15 |
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Impropriations in fee |
12 |
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Ditto and leases for one life |
8 |
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" " two lives |
9 |
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" " three lives |
10 |
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Leases for 21 years and after that proportion for every greater or lesser term |
8 |
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Annuities for lives or years in value as leases. |
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Reversions in fee after one life |
7 |
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Ditto " " two lives |
6 |
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" " " three " |
5 |
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" " " 21 years |
7 |
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and so after that proportion for every greater or lesser term
One life after a life |
2 |
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Ditto two lives or three |
nil |
| Dec. ? |
80. Note that there is still great backwardness in the collectors to prosecute
the business, because |
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1. Obj. The difficulty of receiving where men are unwilling.—ANS. Not
as great as is feared; some money is already gathered, and carried in
to Guildhall. |
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2. Obj. Ill will of neighbours, especially of great rich men, who might
crush them.—ANS. "In this time of danger, the fear of men must
not take place, but the necessity and equality of the work." |
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3. Obj. Some are not sufficiently sensible of the clause of indemnity.—ANS. It would be insisted on, and the work encouraged. |
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4. Obj. In case of refusal, they think the assessors are to join in distraining,
and to call the trained bands to help.—ANS. The assessors are to be
assistant, but the work of levying, distraining, and receiving is proper
for collectors. [2/3 page.] |
| Dec. ? |
81. Note of 4,000l. carried in to Guildhall by Lord Say in September, 1642.
Sir Paul Pindar, Sir Job Harbie, and Sir John Nulls paying 1,000l. each,
and Sir John Jacob and Sir Nich. Crisp 500l. each. [½ page.] |
| Dec. ? |
82. Note that Mr. Tilsley in Blackfriars wants another joined with him, and
that the Gunpowder Committee want money to pay for such powder as they
have power to inquire for. Also query as to what course is to be taken with those
who promised to lend on the propositions, and have not paid in the money.
[Scrap.] |
| Dec. ? |
83–89. Blank Warrants, signed by Lord Wharton and Wm. Strode, for
persons to appear forthwith this evening, before the Committee for Advance
of Money at Haberdashers' Hall. [7 papers.] |
| Dec. ? |
90. Form of declaration to be made by persons assessed, as to the amount
of the 1/20 part of their personal estate, in goods, chattels, money, debts, and
leases, and of the 1/5 part of their yearly revenue in lands, tenements, or annuities,
&c. [½ page.] |
| Dec. ? |
Papers relating to the voluntary contributions, viz.:— |
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91. List of 54 parish churches in London, with the names of the churchwardens, and the amounts contributed on loan by each, the smallest being
Ann's, Aldersgate, 90l. 15s. 6d., the largest Dunstan's-in-the-East, 1,407l. Total,
24,389l. 14s. 8d. [3½ columns.] |
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92. List signed by Mich. Bassieshaw and Rich. Predmore, of 64 parishes, with
the names of the churchwardens, amounts subscribed by each parish, and
notes relative to the payment. Sums varying from 13l. Mary Mounthow, to
979l. Dionysius Backchurch, a few left blank as to the sum. [62/3 pages.] |
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93. List of 71 parishioners in the Savoy parish who have contributed in sums
varying from 2l. to 20l. Total, 29l. 17s. [3 pages.] |
| Dec. ? |
94. List of 46 parishioners of All Hallows Staining, who have contributed
from 1l. to 50l. each. Total, 370l. 10s. [1½ pages.] |
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95. Like list for Bennet's Paul's Wharf, 35 parishioners, many paying
nothing. Total, 94l. 10s. [1 column.] |
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96. Like list for All Saints Barking, 21 names, the smallest sum 5l.; largest,
Alderman John Fowler, 100l. Total, 385l. [1 page.] |
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97. Like list for Redrith, Surrey, 84 names, sums from 5l. to 20l. Total, 279l.
[2 pages.] |
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98. Like list for St. Bartholomew the Great, 11 names, from 2l. to 56l. 17s. 4d.
by Bridget Helwis. Lady Digby would have lent, but Parliament has taken
her two coach-horses, appraised at 40l., which cost 50l. [1 page.] |
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99. Like list for St. George's, Southwark, 37 names, sums from 6s. to 5l.
Total, 46l. 1s. [1 column.] |
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100. Like list for St. James's, Garlick hill, 33 names, sums from 10s. to
10l. Total, 125l. 8s. [1 column.] |
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101. Like list for St. Margaret Patten's, 12 names, sums from 1l. to 20l.
Total, 89l. [1 page.] |
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102. Like list for St. Mary's, Aldermanbury, 70 names, sums from 1l. to 50l.
Total, 824l.; signed by Paul Isaac and Robert Clifford, churchwardens.
[12/3 columns.] |
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103. Like list for St. Mary's, Abchurch, 64 names, sums 10s. to 100l.
Total; 475l. 10s. Signed Hen. Rand. [2 columns.] |
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104. Like list for St. Mary Magdalen's, Old Fish Street, 36 names, sums
from 2s. 6d. to 3l.; with note of 3 other sufficient men who will not contribute;
the rest are very poor. [1 column.] |
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105. Like list for St. Thomas's, Southwark, 41 names, sums from 2s. 6d.
to 3l. Total, 41l. 14s. 6d. [2½ columns.] |
| Dec. ? |
Papers relating to the assessment, viz.:— |
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106–114. Lists of names in several wards in London, some giving notes
of the estate and income of the residents named. [9 papers.] |
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115–119. Similar lists for 5 parishes in London and the suburbs. [4 papers.] |
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120. Names of assessors for 7 parishes, signed John Francklyn. [12/3 pages.] |
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121. Long list of names with sums affixed, from 100l. to 1,500l. (probably
the supposed income of the parties concerned). [7 pages.] |
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122. Note of 22 persons in London who have not been assessed, supposed
to be worth from 100l. to 10,000l. [1 page.] |
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123. List of 19 parishes in London, 3 of which are privileged. [Scrap.] |
