Cases brought before the committee: April 1649

Calendar, Committee For the Advance of Money: Part 2, 1645-50. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1888.

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April 1649

Thos. Withering, Hornchurch, Essex, Postmaster of England.

2 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he assisted Lord Goring in the late insurrection in Essex, by going in arms, and setting out three armed men—one with a horse—for which he is sequestered in Essex as a delinquent. 21 183
20 April 1649. Order for the seizure of all his money, plate, goods, rents, debts, and estate. 6 282
27 April. The Essex County Commissioners to send up copies of all depositions, &c., against him. 6 291
O.C.C. 129 1 25 May 1649. He petitions for discharge from further trouble, having always most faithfully served Parliament. Petitioned before for his charge, and the county commissioners were ordered to give it; went down to them, and they agreed unanimously that there was no cause for the seizure or sequestration of his estate. 129 2
25 May. Order thereon that he be discharged, and no further proceedings taken against him. 7 6
BOND 129 4 3 June 1651. Information that when Oxford was a King's garrison, he compounded with delinquents, and paid moneys for them, by direction of Sir Edw. Sydenham. That in the Essex insurrection, he sent a man and horse to Lord Goring, and was in person at Bow Bridge when held by the enemy. That he was at many private meetings at the Hoope Tavern, Leadenhall Street, plotting about the revolt of Capt. Batten and the fleet. That he conveyed moneys into France for the relief of Cavaliers, some of which was taken. That he concealed an annuity of 1,200l., and several sums due to the State which are in his custody, and paid several sums to Sir Edw. Sydenham, a delinquent, contrary to the order of the Council of State. That he is very familiar with delinquents, stands bound for them, conceals their letters, and conveys letters and intelligence to them beyond seas. 22
129		 214
3
11 June 1651. Witness summoned to testify against him 28 121
17 June. Sir Edw. Sydenham and his wife ordered to appear against him. 28 123

Miles Blount,; Thos. Brompton,; Thos. Crump, Sen.,; Edw. Hall,; Fras. Hints,; Wm. Howton,; John Yape, all of Orlton, Herefordshire, Delinquents.

3 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information on behalf of Col. Thos. Mytton,—on his Ordinance of 14 Aug. 1648, for payment of 5,000l. from delinquents' estates to be discovered by him,—that all the above-named are delinquents, and he prays that they may be sequestered, and he paid the 5,000l. 21 129 184 5

Rudhall Gwillims, Whitchurch, Co. Hereford.

4 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that when the Parliament forces under Col. Berrow in Hereford were routed, and fain to get over a river there for safety, he commanded that their boats should be sunk, or taken out of the river to prevent them, which he and his men did, and said they were rebels against the King. Also that he secretly delivered horses to some of the King's soldiers at Whitchurch, when Sir Hen. Lingen was Governor of Goodrich Castle, and committed several other acts of delinquency. 21 184

Roger Fielding, Parson of Horton, and Bagpath, Co. Gloucester.

5 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he has a mortgage of 400l. upon lands in co. Gloucester, formerly belonging to Edw. Baynard, deceased. 21 185
7 April 1649. On information that the writings for the said lands are in the hands of Sir Rob. Harley, order that he be required to deliver them to this committee on Friday. 6 261
16 May 1649. Margaret, and 3 other daughters of Fielding, intreat that the writings may remain in Harley's hands, their father having spent 400l. on the mortgage for their portions. Also they beg a convenient time for their father to satisfy the committee therein. 129 7
16 May. Harley having delivered up the statutes and writings, Fielding is to show cause why the estate in question should not be sequestered, he being a delinquent already sequestered in co. Gloucester. With note of an order of the county commissioners for his sequestration as a malignant, for leaving his cures and living in Bristol. 6 129 358 8, 9
6 Dec. 1650. The county commissioners to send up the depositions and proofs of the late county commissioners against him. 9 270
26 March 1651. He begs an order to the county commissioners to give him a copy of the charge against him, with names of the witnesses, and leave to cross-examine; also time to send for and examine witnesses in his defence. Granted. 129
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144
24 Dec. 1651. Several witnesses having been examined, he begs publication and a speedy hearing. 129 12
24 Dec. 1651. Granted in 14 days, unless the prosecutor show cause to the contrary. 11 35
CERT. 129 13
14		 30 March 1652. He begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, and an order to the county commissioners to free his estate and deliver up his bonds. 129 15
LET. 129 16
17		 30 March. The county commissioners to certify the proceedings in the case, in the books of the late county commissioners. 11 304
CERT. 129 18 28 July 1652. Order on return of a certificate from the county commissioners, for his discharge on the Act of Pardon, with the usual provisoes. 12 92
13 July 1653. On petition of Robert, son and heir of Roger Fielding, deceased, for return of the writings relating to the estate delivered up by Sir Rob. Harley, his father never having been sequestered—order for delivery of the said writings. 12 388

Robert Smith, Bricklayer, Lambeth.

5 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Smith, meeting Rich. Chapman, waterman of Lambeth, in the last insurrection in Kent and Surrey, told him if he would fight for the King and Kent, he would give him a horse and arms, and used much speech to induce him to go; but finding he would not comply, he railed on him, and called him an Independent rogue. 21 185

Chris. Appleyard, Bushwick Gathe, Holderness.; Sir Rob. Barwick, York.; — Blackburne, Heading, Holderness.; Mr. Constable, nr. Scarborough.; Alderman Poupell, Sen., Kingston-on-Hull.

5 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that there are several estates and moneys concealed in Holderness belonging to delinquents; viz., 4 years' rent at 150l., amounting to 600l., and a personal estate belonging to Chris. Appleyard. 250l. a year belonging to Mr. Constable, arising from lands near Scarboro', valued at 1,000l., besides his personal estate. 300l. ready money of Ald. Poupell, sen. Mr. Blackburne has 50l. of the State's money. Also Sir Robt. Barwick, a Commissioner of Array for the King, living at York, has a considerable estate not seized upon. With particulars of the delinqueney of each. 129 21 19 20 186

Robert Ives,; John Maylin,; Thos. Maylin,; John Miles,; Wm. Michell, all of Langley, Kent.

6 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Ives sent James Berry, his son-in-law, armed into the King's army, and told him he would there be secured from all arrests and trouble, and afterwards fetched Berry's goods. 21 185
That Thos. Maylin sent Thos. Page armed to join Lord Goring's forces; he was taken prisoner at Linton.
That Jno. Maylin sent Wm. Porter and Wm. Martin, also armed, to Walden [Essex] and Linton [Kent] to join the forces.
That Miles sent Mathew Prior thither with arms, and gave him money.
That Michell furnished Thos. Hoy with two coats of mail and flasks to go to Lord Goring at Colohester, where he continued some time.

Michael Rowley, Essex.

6 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he sent arms to Sir Charles Lucas to assist Lord Goring's party. 21 186

Col. Jephson.

7 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Having brought in the names of Sir John Hele, Sir Sutton Carey, and Sir Geo. Sands of Kent, desiring that the moneys coming in on their or other assessments nominated by him may be paid towards the 1,500l. ordered him by Parliament 4 April 1648, this was granted. 6 129 260 21
14 Dec. 1649. Order for payment to Col. Edm. Temple, on Jephson's behalf, of 300l. paid in by the executors of Sir John Hele. 8 62
11 March 1650. Like order for 450l. paid in by the said executors 8 227

Fras. Groby, Innholder, Welford, Co. Northampton.

7 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Edw. Astell petitions for an order to the county commissioners to examine witnesses in the case, as 3 years since. Groby betrayed the Northampton forces, giving notice to Lord Savile to fly, whereby he escaped, but Groby has never been sequestered. 129 22
NOTE 129 23 7 April 1649. County commissioners to take examinations, and on proof of delinquency, to secure his estate. 6 259

John Loveys, of Lewtrenchard, Constable of Lifton Hundred, Co. Devon.

7 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
DEP. 129 24 Information by Capt. Mugford that he was an ensign under Sir Chilston Calmady in Plymouth, for Parliament, but forsook his colours and joined the King's forces. William Beare [minister of Lewtrenchard], and Jno. Preston, minister of Therverton, co. Devon, swear that he was also a soldier in the King's army under Capt. Thos. Wood, and as such came with them against Plymouth town, and continued with the Cavaliers and Parliament's enemies during their power in those parts. 21 187
11 April 1649. Information renewed 21 189
11 April. His estate to be secured, and the rents detained in the tenants' hands. 6 269
6 July 1649. Information renewed to like effect 21 251
10 Oct. 1649. Loveys summoned to answer to the charge against him. 7 129 293 25
CERT 129 26
DEP. 129 28
H. 8 129		 14 June 1650. Begs a copy of his charge, and leave to examine witnesses; has forborne to appear on summons, because there were no persons in the county authorized to examine witnesses. 129 29
LET. 129 30 14 June. Granted, and the returns to be made in 6 weeks 8 281
2 Aug. 1650. 6 weeks more time granted, on account of the absence of the commissioners. 9 67
18 Sept. 1650. Wm. Beare to the Committee for Advance of Money. One Cole, servant to the committee, seized and inventoried Loveys' goods, took securities for his appearance, and left the case to Dan. Searle and Capt. Mugford, who engaged to prosecute it. This 9th Sept. I was summoned before the commissioners in Plymouth about the case, but was too ill to go, yet I gave the names of witnesses who could testify. I beg an order to Col. John Desborow, commander of the Western forces, for a speedy course therein, fearing the State may be abused and the guilty cleared. I suspect bribery, for Loveys was known by the whole county to be a notorious malignant, and his estate is worth above 800l. 129 31
E.W. 9 178
129 32		 Oct. 1650 ? Being lately sequestered, on what grounds he knows not, Loveys begs a copy of his charge, that he may know his accusers and vindicate himself, and leave to examine and crossexamine witnesses. 129 33
26 Feb. 1651. Publication of depositions and a hearing ordered 10 53

—Chandler, Clerk, Wilton,; Stephen Hurst, Cowelfield,; Edw. Tucker, Salisbury, Co. Wilts.

9 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Chandler sent horse and arms to the King 21 188
That Hurst aided the King, and was one of the grand jurymen who found a bill of indictment against the Earl of Pembroke and others for high treason. 21
129		 188
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That Tucker sent horse and arms to the King.
2 May 1649. Order that on Tucker's giving a bond in 2,000l. not to carry away his goods, and to be responsible for his rents, he be not proceeded against further. 6 304
4 May. County commissioners to take examinations in his case 24 50

Wm. Banson, Clavering, Essex, and John, his Son.

9 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
DEP. 129 36
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O. 6 301		 Information that the father went with Lord Goring to Colchester, and encouraged others to go to its relief, and that both spoke against Parliament and the army. 21
129		 187
34
35
P.R. 129 40
E.W. 6 316		 11 April 1649. County commissioners to examine the case, and seize, secure, and inventory the estate. 6 268
DEP. 129 41
42
E.W. 7 12
24		 8 June 1649. Banson having compounded for his delinquency, the information is dismissed and he discharged. 7 40

Francis Brown, Viscount Montague.

9 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
DEP. 129 43
INT. 129 44
DEP. 129 45		 Information that he raised and transported from France to England several ship-loads of arms, ammunition, saddles, saltpetre, &c., for the use of the King against Parliament, and that the same were received and used accordingly. 21 188
25 April 1649. Order thereon that his estate in London or elsewhere be seized and secured. 6 288
30 April. Order that—as 2/3 of his estate is sequestered for his recusancy, and disposed of by Parliament to the Prince Elector, and 300l. is to be paid to his officers—the officers who seized the money permit Lord Montague to pay it accordingly. 6 298
E.W. 6 304 2 May 1649. A horse seized as his at Horsley, Surrey, to be restored to Col. Edm. Temple, to whom it belongs. 6 301
16 May. Order that the seizure be taken off his estate, on his giving security to be answerable for the profits and arrears, in case he is proved a delinquent. 6 331
INT. 129 46
DEP. 129 47
-54		 6 July 1649. Order on full hearing of both sides, that the information be discharged, and the Viscount dismissed from further attendance. 7
129		 147
60
E.W. 7 53
INT. DEP. 129 55
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E.W. 7 114		 9 Dec. 1651. Information that Lord Montague, who is a convicted recusant, has an estate of 1,500l. a year, and goods, plate, and jewels, value 1,000l., in Horsley, Surrey, fallen to him by the late death of his mother. 22 129 343 61

Geo. Acton, Stildon, Co. Worcester.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 50l. 71 96
3 Aug. 1649. To be sequestered for non-payment 71 96
5 Oct. 1649. Acton's fine discharged on the votes of Parliament of 21 March last, he having since compounded at Goldsmiths' Hall, and paid and secured his fine. 7 291

Herbert Aubrey, Clehonger, Co. Hereford.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 250l. 71 96
1 June 1649. Discharged on the same ground as Acton 7
129		 29
62

Hen. Bromley, Holt, Worcester.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 1,200l. 71 96
P.E. 129 63 6 July 1649. To be discharged on paying 300l. in a month 7 147
18 Jan. 1650. The sum being paid, his estate discharged 8 134

Wm. Cartwright, Mintridge, late of Stoke Lacy, Co. Hereford, and Ossington, Co. Notts.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 400l., and summoned to pay his assessment 129
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96
3 Aug. 1649. To be sequestered for non-payment 7 219
1 Dec. 1649. Certificate by the County Commissioners for Hereford that in October 1645 he lent 15l. for the Parliament garrison of Cannon Frome, which has been since allowed in full of his 1/5 and 1/20, his real estate being but 40l. a year, and his personal small. 129 65
20 March 1650. Certificate by the County Commissioners of co. Notts that he paid 30l. in full of the 1/5 and 1/20 of his estates in that county. 129 66
P.E. 129 67
P.D. 129 68		 12 June 1650. Order that he be discharged of his assessment on payment of 230l., provided he prove that his estate is really charged with 4,000l. to his sisters and brothers. 8 374
10 July 1650. The money being paid and the proof given, his estate is discharged. 9 25

Hum. Cornwall, Berrington, Co. Hereford.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 100l. 71 96
P.E. 129 69
P.D. 129 70		 30 May 1649. Order for discharge of his assessment on payment of 21l. 16s., it appearing that he is very much in debt. 7 19

Jas. Croft, Croft, Co. Hereford.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 30l. 71 96
11 May 1649. Discharged, as he compounded on Oxford articles, and is comprised therein. 6 327
3 Aug. 1649. To be sequestered for non-payment 7 219

Henry, or Sir Hen. Lingen, Sutton, Co. Hereford.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 500l. 71 96
1 June 1649. Discharged from his assessment, he having compounded for his delinquency, paid 1/2 his fine, and secured the remainder. 7 27

George Middlemore, Haselwell, or King's Norton, Co. Worcester.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 80l., and summoned to pay 71
129		 96
71
DEP. 129 72 6 July 1649. Order that he be discharged on payment of 28l. in 14 days. 7 129 73 76
P.E. 129 74
75		 23 Nov. 1649. He begs entire discharge from the assessment; has compounded at Goldsmiths' Hall, and had to sell and let lands to pay his fine; his debts amount to 600l, and being plundered of his personalty during the wars, he is worth nothing, and has a wife and 16 children. 129 76
23 Nov. Order for his discharge on payment of 10l. 8 35

Edm. Thorold, and William, his Son, Hough, Co. Lincoln.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Assessed at 300l.; with note that the two Thorolds compounded on Oxford articles. 71 96

John Duffett,; Mat. Fry,; Rob. Kelleway,; Chris. Parker,; Thos. Pitt,; Walter Rideout,; Amb. Vincent, all of Blandford, Dorset.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
NOTE 129 77 Information that Fey, Kelleway, Rideout, and Vincent are delinquents. 21 188
1 May 1649. Information renewed against Fry, Kelleway, Rideout, and Pitt and his son, that they made Blandford a garrison for the King. 21 197
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13 Sept. 1649. Information renewed that Pitt is a delinquent 21 279
12 Dec. 1649. County commissioners to send examinations in the cases of Fry, Pitt, and Vincent. 8 129 61 78
O.C. 9 81 16 March 1650. County commissioners to send up examinations in the cases of Fry, Kelleway, Pitt, Rideout, and Vincent. 8 129 225 79
8 Nov. 1650. Information against all that they made Blandford a garrison, and were active in raising works and defences about it, and that they bore arms in its defence, and persuaded their neighbours to do the same. Also that Duffett was a receiver of money contributed to the service against Parliament. 21 129 119 80
8 Nov. County commissioners to seize and secure their estates 9 215
18 Dec. 1650. Order on request that, as they were discharged by the late county commissioners 10 April 1649, their cases be referred to Solicitor Fowle, who is to examine the proofs and report thereon speedily. 9 292
1650 ? Depositions in Pitt's case, noting him as worth 2,000l., and a great usurer. 129 81
12 Feb. 1651. Liberty granted to all to cross-examine witnesses, and to Duffett, Rideout, Parker, and Fry to have copies of their charges. 10 4,5
P. 10 62 19 Feb. Publication ordered in the cases of Duffett, Fry, Parker, and Rideout. 10 33
19 March 1651. Petition of John Digby, whose late father entered informations against Rideout, Fry, and others, that the county commissioners may be required to return true copies of the depositions taken before them, so that the case may be proceeded in. 129 82
19 March. Order in the cases of Duffett, Fry, Parker, and Rideout, for further examination of witnesses, and publication in 5 weeks; and if they have been sequestered by the county commissioners, the sequestration is to continue. 10 130
21 March. County commissioners to certify how, why, and when their estates were seized, sequestered, or discharged. 10 136
23 April 1651. The Dorsetshire gentlemen request further time for examination of witnesses. 129 83
DEP. 129 84 23 April. Allowed, as the county committee do not sit often, and those members of it who, as reduced officers, have an order for payment of their arrears out of the said estates, are to withdraw from the examination of witnesses. 10 223
16 May 1651. Duffett, Fry, Parker, and Rideout, plead that they were sequestered to their great loss by the county commissioners, but were discharged on proof that they acted under force, and on warrant from the King's Council of War which sat in the town, and could not disobey without danger of imprisonment and loss of estate. They beg perusal of their charges, of the warrant from the Council of War, and of their discharges from the late county commissioners, and freedom from further trouble or attendance. 129 85 86
16 May 1651. Carey to compare the charges exhibited here with the depositions sent by the county commissioners on which they were acquitted, and report. 10 129 313 87
DEP. 129 89
O.C.C. 129 90		 16 May. Request for further time for examinations in the cases of Kelleway, Pitt, and Vincent. Granted. 129 10 88 304
-93 REP. 129 94 30 May. Order on Carey's report for publication to pass in the several cases. 10 129 350 95
CERT. 129 96
–98		 28 May 1652. Pitt begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, publication not having passed in his case. Granted. 129
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403

John Dover, Evesham, Co. Worcester, or Sandbury, Co. Gloucester.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Summoned to appear before the committee 23 May 1649, to answer to a charge of delinquency. 6 267
23 May 1649. On an information of a bond of 1 Aug. 1644, that he would either procure the release of John Smith, prisoner in Lichfield to the King's forces, or else he, Dover, would return prisoner to Killingwood Castle, it appearing that Dover was discharged by the Committee for Examinations 22 Aug. 1644;—order that the business be dismissed, the bond returned to be cancelled, and he discharged. 7 3

Thomas Yarneton, or Yardington, Winchcomb, or Sudeley, Co. Gloucester.

11 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
DEP. 129 100 Information that he is a delinquent 21 189
11 April 1649. His estate to be secured and inventoried, and his rents stayed in the tenants' hands. 6 269
18 May 1649. He petitions that his estate is seized, and bonds taken in 1,000l. for his appearance. Doubts not to clear himself, the accusation being malicious, and he always well-affected, but begs the heads of his charge, an order to examine witnesses, and meantime for all things to continue under security as now. 129 101
18 May. Ordered a copy of his charge 6 342
1 June 1649. Information that he bore arms at Sudeley Castle whilst it was a King's garrison, kept a court of guard, and instructed and exercised the men. 129 102
DEP. 129 103 1 June. Ordered the heads of his charge, leave to examine witnesses, and stay of proceeding meantime. 7 28
H. & PUB.
7 157		 25 July 1649. Order on hearing both sides that the sequestration be taken off his estate, and he dismissed. 7 184

Sir Wm. Beecher, Putney, Surrey.

12 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he furnished the King with arms and ammunition of all sorts from beyond seas. 21 189
12 April 1649. Order for seizure of his estate 6 275
H. 6 326 27 April. Order that he have the heads of his charge, and liberty to cross-examine witnesses. 6 297
30 May 1649. Order on his being bound to be responsible for his goods and estate as inventoried, that the seizure be taken off, and he allowed to enjoy them till further order. Case to be heard in 3 weeks, and he may examine and cross-examine witnesses. 7 23
May? Deposition by Fras. Swayt, Wantage, Berks, who lived 3½ years servant to Beecher, at Rouen, that from 1643 to 1645, Beecher thrice sent over a ship-load of arms and ammunition, to be delivered at Exeter and Newcastle for the King's service. 129 104
14–18 June 1649. Examinations on interrogatories by Beecher, and certificate to prove that Swayt was concerned in a robbery, sent to Hertford Gaol, escaped thence, then came to London, and threatened, if Beecher did not pay him some money which he said was promised him, to accuse him to Parliament of furnishing the late King with arms, &c., but Sir William refused, even when urged, to give him something to stop his mouth, or to have anything to do with him. Also queries and depositions as to Beecher's delinquency. 129 105
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20 June 1649. Order, after a full hearing of the examinations, that the sequestration of his estate be taken off, and his obligations for non-removal of his goods be delivered up to be cancelled. 7 80

Bickhurst, Recusant, deceased.

16 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he has obligations for moneys from John Taunton of Westminster, and others, in the hands of Mr. Halsey of Lyons Inn, attorney. 21 189
27 April 1649. Order for the case to be heard 6 292

Ant. Eeglefield, White Knights Manor, Earley, Co. Berks.

18 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he is charged before the county commissioners as a delinquent, but not yet sequestered. 21 191
18 April 1649. County commissioners to take examinations and send them up. 6 277
8 May 1649. They report that in 1644, they seized his estate for being absent without cause from his abode, and sequestered his lands, which have remained in sequestration. That in 1648 they took depositions to prove that in 1643 he marched on horseback, with sword and pistols, to the King's garrisons, and encouraged others to do so. That his land is worth 400l. a year, but has rent charges of 150l. They have let it at 55l., the tenant to pay the said charges, assessments, free quarter, and the 1/5 to Englefield's wife and children. 129 126

Mark Slingsby, Attorney-at-law, Newport Pagnel, Co. Bucks.

18 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information by Sir Gregory Norton and Lieut. Issac Wilmot, that he is a delinquent, and that when the King's party came to Newport in 1643, to make it a garrison, he remained there, and was employed by them; that Major-General Skippon's forces approaching against the town when the King's forces lay there, he deserted his habitation, and went with the King's forces to Banbury, remained there three months, and was employed under the governor as a clerk. 129 21 127 190
2 May 1649. Summoned to show cause why his estate should not be sequestered. 6 301
16 May. County commissioners to take examinations and return them, giving him leave to cross-examine, and in case of delinquency, to secure his estate. 6 336
20 June 1649. His goods to be seized and secured, and the rents detained in the tenants' hands. 7 68
INT. 129 128
DEP. 129 129		 10 July 1649. He is to show cause why they should not be sold for the use of the State. 7 149
–132 25 July. He petitions that he was never a delinquent, and has his discharge, but cannot produce it as it is in the country, and begs time, and leave to examine and cross-examine witnesses. [Signed.] Granted. 129 7 133 187
R. 8 47 23 Nov. 1649. He is to show cause why his case should not be heard next Monday. 8 37
LET. 129 134
135		 Dec. 1649 ? He begs a speedy hearing or postponement till next term, having much business for 32 poor alms people and others, and he being very poor. 129 136
H. 8 177 Jan. 1650 ? Wilmot complains of Slingsby's delays, whereby he has secretly conveyed away a great part of his estate, and begs that the cause may be speedily heard. 129 137
20 Feb. 1650. Order on full hearing that Slingsby is within the Ordinances of Sequestration, and that his estate be appraised and sold accordingly. 8 193
May 1650 ? Information by Lieut. Isaac Wilmot of his delinquency as before, and that he has a very great personal estate, and has neglected to compound. 129 138
18 Dec. 1650. Wilmot begs 1/5 as discoverer of a small parcel of money paid into the treasury by Slingsby. 129 139
18 Dec. Order for payment to him of 3l. 11s. 2d. being 1/5 of 17l. 15s. 10d. paid in. 9 295
CERT. 129 140 4 March 1651. Like petition 129 141
142
4 March. Order that he have 6l., being 1/5 of 30l. paid in by Slingsby 10 67

John Smith, Merchant, London, and Low Layton, Co. Essex.

18 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he assisted Lord Goring in the late insurrection, and sent a man to Colchester to be employed against Parliament; that he has compounded with the Committee of Essex for his estate there, but has another in London not yet sequestered. 21 191
20 April 1649. His money, goods, rents, &c., to be seized and secured. 6 282

Henry Cane, Winborne, Co. Wilts.

20 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he is a delinquent for impressing soldiers for the King's service, and for sending hue and cry after Wm. Wood, whom he had impressed, to the constables of Ludgershall, Rich. Edington and John Puckmore. 21 191

Thomas Hackett, Alderman and Clothier, Worcester.

20 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he is a delinquent 21 192
29 Oct. 1651. County commissioners report, on an order (missing) of 24 Sept. 1651, that there is no proof against Hackett for acting in the last treasonable engagement, and enclose letters from Hackett to his son in London, and from Col. Thos. Pride to the County Commissioners of Worcester, giving particulars of proceedings in the city, and of Hackett's refusing, though much urged, to take part in the vote for delivering the city to the King, or for proclaiming him; also a certificate from the Militia Commissioners of Worcester, of Hackett's affection to Parliament. 129 143
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REP. 129 146 3 Dec. 1651. Information that in 1644, Hackett levied horses and arms for the late King, was a Commissioner of Excise, and when the Parliament forces came against the city, he was chosen by the King's party to parley with them. 22
129		 341
147
3 Dec. County commissioners to take examinations 29 15
30 Dec. He begs a copy of his charge, and leave to examine witnesses. 129 148
30 Dec. Granted, if not sequestered before Jan. 1650 11 45

James Taylor,; Philip Gardner, both of Worcester.

20 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that they are delinquents 21 192
12 Sept. 1649. Information that Taylor has 600l. in hand due to a delinquent. 21 278

Thomas Jackson, Stretton, Co. Chester.

25 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he was in arms against Parliament until the reducing of Chester and the suburbs, and has an estate of 100l. a year not yet sequestered. 21 192
27 April 1649. County commissioners to take examinations and return them. 6 295
18 Feb. 1652. His estate being lately seized and secured by the county commissioners on a charge of delinquency, from which he desires to vindicate himself, he begs a commission to examine witnesses, and will then be able to prove the malice of his prosecutors. 129 149
18 Feb. Granted, if not formerly sequestered, and the examinations to be returned speedily. 11 195

Principal And Fellows Of Jesus College, Oxford.

26 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
They petition the Committee for Regulating the University, that Dr. Fras. Mansell, notwithstanding the order for his removal from being principal, received the ½ year's rent due to the college last September, and several arrears, which ought to have been employed to pay debts and for repairs; also that he has ordered the tenants to pay their rents to him, so that those placed in the college by authority of Parliament are on the point of dissolving for want of support. Beg a remedy. With reference thereon by the said committee to the Committee for Advance of Money. 129
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2 May 1649. Dr. Mansell ordered to appear, and answer a charge against him for receiving rents due to the college since he was removed from it, and the tenants to have notice, and to pay their rents and arrears to the college since Mansell's removal according to the Ordinances of Parliament. 6 307
12 Sept. 1649. Order in the Committee for Advance of Money touching a rent-charge payable by Mr. Maurice, canon, to the Principal and Fellows of Jesus, and on hearing counsel on both sides, that the business be dismissed, and left to be decided by law. 7
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Kent Delinquents.

27 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information of delinquency against the following:— 21 195
Fras. Churchman, Ickham.
Rich. Cullen, Goodwinston, sent horse and arms to Lord Goring.
Goodman Dadd, St. Lawrence, Isle of Thanet.
David Deane, and his brother, Littleborn Court.
Thos. Denham, near Barham.
John Nethersome, Barham.
Thos. Quilter, near Margaret Plaine, Littleborn.
Jo. Reader, near Patricksborn.
Jarvis Rose, Chistelet.
Stephen Sayer.
Stephen Solly, Ash, served in Lord Goring's army.
Adam Spratling.
Laurence Taccour, Goodwinston, sent horse and arms to Lord Goring.
27 April. County commissioners to take examinations and send them up, and in case of delinquency, to secure their estates. 6 300

Ralph Eatall, Bowton,; Robert Ruddall, Alcannings,; John Stephens, Conock, all Co. Wilts.

27 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Stephens was a receiver for the King's party, and executed several warrants from the King and his commissioners, and that the other two were in arms for the King against Parliament. 21 195
16 May 1649. County commissioners to take examinations, and secure their estates in case of delinquency. 6 328

John Lee, Ladyhole, Co. Derby.

28 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he assisted the late King with horse, arms, and money, and has coloured (fn. 1) delinquents' goods. With the names of 3 witnesses. 21 196

John Lowe, Lowlee, Whitchurch Parish, Co. Dorset.

30 April 1649. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he is a delinquent; that he forsook his habitation in the time of the wars, and resided in the King's garrisons, and that his estate, which is worth 100l. a year, is now in possession of his servants. 21 196
11 May 1649. His estate to be seized and secured 6 321

Footnotes

  • 1. Passed them under colourof his own name.
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