Cases brought before the committee: December 1650

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December 1650

Thos. Brewer, Sen., Maidstone, Kent.

3 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND
146 2		 Information that he was in arms in the Kent rebellion, and rode under Gen. Hales. 22
146		 146
1
BOND
146 4		 25 Feb. 1651. Information that he was in arms under Lord Goring, and was Commissioner for the King at Maidstone, Rochester, &c. 22
146		 154
3
14 March 1651. Witnesses summoned for examination in the case 28 100

Sir Wm. Boughton, Bart., Little Lawford, Co. Warwick.

3 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND
146 6		 Information that in 1642 he acted at Warwick as Commissioner of Array for the King, was with him at Nottingham when he set up his standard, at the siege of Coventry, and at Southam fight, co. Warwick. 22
146		 108
5
E.W. 10 71 4 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to examine witnesses 9 265
E.W. 11 62
E.W. 11 62
LET. 146 9
INT. 146 10
DEP. 146 11
O.C. 146 12
13
INT. 146 14
DEP. 146 15
16
War. 146 17
DEP. 146 19		 13 May 1651. He petitions that, being in danger of sequestration on charges for which he was formerly questioned, but discharged, he may have a copy of the charge, and leave to examine witnesses in co. Warwick. 146 7
12 Aug. 1651. He begs further time, as Col. John Barker, late governor of Coventry, and other material witnesses, have removed into remote countries. 146 8
4 Dec. 1651. Granted, on giving notice to the prosecutor 10 277
18 Feb. 1652. County commissioners send up all the examinations taken. 146 18

Gerard and Hen. Croaker.

4 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information by John Watson that both are delinquents; that Gerard died before his composition, and that Henry compounded for the estate in 1646 or 1647 at a great undervaluation, and omitted Dymock's Manor, co. Oxford, which has not been sequestered, and of which the discoverer begs a lease. 22
146		 109
20

Thos. Haynes, Minister of Saperton, Co. Gloucester.

4 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
His estate being seized by the county commissioners, he begs a copy of his charge, and leave to examine witnesses. Granted. 146
9		 21
258
11 June 1651. He petitions for publication of the depositions taken. 146 22
11 June. Granted in a month, unless the prosecutor show cause to the contrary. 10 379
30 Oct. 1651. He petitions that he may hold his estate on security pending the examination of witnesses. Noted as granted, if not formerly sequestered. 146 23
LET. 146 24
CERT. 146 25
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CERT. 34 134		 19 Oct. 1653. He petitions that, by an order (missing) of 6 May 1653, the county commissioners were to certify whether he was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, and they have certified that he was not. He therefore begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, and return of his bond. Granted. 146
13		 28
18

Oliver Partridge, Sen., Withibridge, Boddington Parish, Co. Gloucester.

4 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
His estate being seized and secured for delinquency, begs a copy of the charge, and leave to examine witnesses. Granted. 146
9		 29
258
14 March 1651. Order for examination of witnesses in his defence, and then publication to issue. 10 122

John Theyer, Sen., Attorney, Brockworth, or Cowper's Hill, Co. Gloucester, and John Theyer, his Son.

4 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
The father's rents being detained by the county commissioners on a charge of delinquency, he begs a copy of the charge, and leave to examine witnesses. Granted. 146 9 30 259
R. 10 28 18 Feb. 1652. He petitions for publication of the depositions 146 31
18 Feb. Granted, unless the county commissioners show cause to the contrary. 11 146 194 32
LET. 146 33 9 April 1652. County commissioners report that, though he was sequestered by the late county commissioners in 1644, he holds his estate by violence, and on his refusing to pay rent, they distrained his cattle. They advised him to apply for a discharge on the Act of Pardon, but he refused, saying he is already discharged by the Act. Ask instructions. 146 34
23 April. The county commissioners to accept security for the cattle, and Theyer to apply to the Committee for Advance of Money. 11 363
May 1652 ? He begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, and speedy return of the depositions. 146 35
20 Aug. 1652. County commissioners report that they have taken security, but can get no money, Theyer being "very refractory and abusive," so that he wearies out any tenants they can get, and they receive no profits from the lands. 146 36
3 Nov. 1652. Theyer begs return of the depositions and proofs, that he may have a speedy hearing. 146 37
3 Nov. Order that if he stood sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, the county commissioners are to levy the rents and arrears due from his estate. 12 191
9 Nov. County commissioners to certify on what grounds and by what means they were hindered in receiving the rents, and whether the estate is continued under sequestration. 25 146 36 38
24 Nov. They certify that he was sequestered 1644 and 1649, and the estate let, and the 1/5 paid to his wife, but he is such "an inveterate man" as they have not had before to deal with. Part of his estate was compounded for, and a discharge issued. 146 39
CERT. 146 41
DEP. 146 42		 24 Nov. John Thetter, jun., petitions that a tenant who took his father's lands at 30l. a year long suffered them to lie waste, whereupon he took up part, and now the county commissioners demand of him the whole rent. Begs only to pay for what he had, and to give security pending his father's appeal, he not being yet adjudged a delinquent. 146 40
24 Nov. County commissioners to report on the case 12 213

John Booth, Keynensley, Co. Hereford.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he was a captain in Hereford when it was a King's garrison, and in other places, and married the widow of Wm. Smalman, a soldier in the King's army. 22 146 110 43
18 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to examine and send up proofs. 9 294

Thos Cresheld, Church Honiborn, Co.Worester.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information by Capt. Lawrence Cotton that he has concealed delinquents' estates for 7 or 8 years; that in 1644, he persuaded his kinsman, Capt. Wm. Harrison, to join the King's party, and gave him money and arms. That he frequented the King's garrisons in 1643 and 1644, and kept company with Cavaliers and ill-affected persons. 22 110
30 April 1651. Exceptions taken by Cresheld to Capt. Thos. Roberts, the prosecutor, and Wm. Harrison, sen. and jun., witnesses against him. 146 44
30 April. The exceptions being allowed by Examiner Carey are admitted, and leave given Cresheld to examine witnesses here or before the county commissioners. 10 248
14 May 1651. He petitions that his estate was seized on a charge against him by Thos. Roberts before the county commissioners. He took exceptions to the witnesses, and is going into the country to take examinations thereon; but now another charge is brought by Lawrence Cotton, and he fears it is intended to avoid his exceptions, by changing the name of the prosecutor; begs remedy. 146 45
14 May. Order that, one charge having been exhibited before the county commissioners, and another before the Committee for Advance of Money, Carey is to examine the 2 charges, and report wherein they differ. 10 290
CERT. 146 46 8 April 1652. Cresheld begs discharge on the Act of Pardon. Has always been cordial and active for Parliament, but the charge was brought by instigation of a malicious fellow. 146 49
8 April. Discharge granted, with the usual provisoes 11 323

Christopher Baitson, Minister, and Rich.; Baitson, Chulmleigh,;John Heyward, or Haywood, Winckley,; Hen. Hill, Burrington,; Hen. Stephens, Chulmleigh,; Peter Tucker, Burrington,; Phil. Wollacott, alias Ridgman, Burrington, all Co. Devon.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Heyward rode in the troop of Col. Gifford of Chiddlehampon, co. Devon, against Parliament, in 1644 and 1645. 22
146		 113
50
That Hill, being constable, had men impressed for the King, and when one who was well-affected to Parliament deserted his colours, seized him, and had him carried to his captain and hanged.
That Stephens held intelligence with the late King's forces, went to Exeter, and stayed there while it was besieged by Fairfax.
G152
INT. 379 381
DEP. 379 381
E.W. 10 109		 13 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to examine the cases 9 283
21 March 1651. Deposition that Wollacott aided his fellow constable, Hill, to raise men for the King, and bring them to Okehampton. 146 51
Also that Tucker, who was a constable, raised men for the King, whom he brought to Sir John Berkley. 146 52
9 May 1651. Deposition that C. Baitson did not preach or pray against Parliament, but his affection was really for the King; that he was a commissioner for raising the clergy arms against Parliament; and that he published the late King's proclamation in church, and induced his parishioners to take it. G151 553–555
Also deposition that Rich. Baitson set forth a horse for the King on a warrant, and that he was imprisoned because he would not help to raise contributions for the King. G151 557–561
18 June 1651. On Hill's petition, publication ordered in his case 10 146 412 53
25 June. The Baitsons and Stephens petition for publication of their cases, and a speedy hearing. They have been informed against by the Committee for co. Devon, many witnesses being examined, and the depositions are now in the hands of Mr. Bayly, Registrar. Petitioners are far distant from their habitation, and remaining at great charge. 146 54
25 June. Like petition on behalf of Haywood, Hill, Tucker, and Wollacott. 146 55
25 June. On request of the prosecutor, the county commissioners are to take examinations in the cases of Haywood, Hill, and Stephens—who have leave to cross-examine— and to send up the examinations, and publication to pass peremptorily in a month. 10 423
26 Sept. 1651. Publication to pass in Haywood's case, no cause being shown to the contrary. 17 40

Rob. Hall, Arlington, Co. Gloucester.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he voluntarily served in the late King's forces in 1642 and 1643. 22 114
DEP. G156 421
PUB. 9 422		 11 Dec 1650. County commissioners to take examinations and send them up. 9 277
12 Feb. 1651. Order on view of the examinations, that the county commissioners seize and inventory the estate. 10 15
DEP. 146 57 14 May 1651. He begs a copy of the charge, and leave to examine witnesses. 146 56
14 May. Granted, provided he give notice to the prosecutor 10 287

John Prettyman, Driffield, Co. Gloucester.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he voluntarily assisted the King's forces in 1642 and 1643. 22 114
E.W. 10 87 13 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to take examinations in the case. 9 282

Mat. Burton, Wapping, Ship Carpenter.

11 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND 146 59 Information that in 1645 and 1646 he aided the late King's forces against Parliament. 22
146		 113
58
18 Dec. 1650. Middlesex Commissioners to seize and secure his estate. 9 290

John and Thos. Chamberlain, Temple House, or Nutmansend House, Co. Warwick.

12 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND 146 61
E.W. 10 6
LET. 146 63
INT. 146 64
DEP. 146 64		 Information by Eliz. Chamberlain that they were in arms for the King in 1643 and 1644. 146
22		 60
113
12 Dec. 1650. The county commissioners to examine witnesses 9 277
14 May 1651. Eliz. Chamberlain begs an order to the county commissioners to examine her witnesses, which they refuse to do, on pretext that the Chamberlains have compounded at Goldsmiths' Hall, though they can produce no discharge. Granted. 146
10		 62
309

Dr. Wm. Dodswell, Delinquent.

12 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND 146 68A Information on behalf of Katherine, widow of Col. Needham, slain in the service, that Tim. Coles, Hatfield, co. Hereford, owes Dodswell 300l., which she requests towards her Order in Parliament for 500l. 22 146 120 68
9 Jan. 1651. Coles summoned to appear and pay the said debt 9 349
22 Jan. On allegation that Coles' estate is engaged for payment of debts before the 300l., order that he give an account of all his debts preceding the 300l., and what lands are engaged for payment thereof. 9 382

Wm. Ryston, Pontagh, Co. Lancaster.

13 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
His estate having been sequestered last January by the county commissioners on a charge of delinquency, he begs a copy of the charge and leave to examine witnesses. 146 69
13 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to certify the cause and date of sequestration, and the proceedings thereon. 9 146 285 70

Thos. Savage, Weston, Co. Warwick.

13 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he was at the siege of Gloucester, and assisted the late King's forces in 1644 and 1645. 22 122
E.W. 29 38 25 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to take examinations and return them. 9 316
19 Dec. 1651. Information that from 1642 to 1644 he left home and frequented the late King's garrisons, was at Oxford, Banbury, Woodstock, &c.; was an intelligencer for the King in Gloucester, Worcester, &c., gave tidings of the march of the Earl of Essex when he went to relieve Gloucester in 1643, and was at the siege. 23 146 24 71

Wm. Try, Hardwick, Co. Gloucester.

13 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that in 1643 and 1644 he rode as life-guard to the late King, sent him horses, &c., persuaded Parliament officers in Gloucester to betray the city to the King, and maintained two of his sons in service against Parliament. 22 146 114 72
O.C. 9 316 E.W. 10 87 13 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to take depositions and send them up. 9 282

Thos. Flower, Askham, Co. Notts.

17 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information by Jos. Collett, that in 1644 and 1645 he sent men, money, plate, horses, and provisions, in aid of the late King; and some of the men coming back, he threatened that Lord Widdrington would have them hanged unless they returned. That he hired Fras. Caudwell to venture into Newark garrison to give them intelligence, and to ride to neighbouring towns to procure them supplies, when besieged by the Parliament forces. That he said he would give 1,000l. to see a King and bishops in the land again. 22 146 120 73
17 Dec. 1650. County commissioners to take examinations and send them up. 9 283
24 Sept. 1651. Flower complains that the county commissioners have seized his estate on a charge of delinquency, and refuse to take security for it, so that he has no means of subsistence; also that they refuse without an order to examine his witnesses in his defence. Begs this order, and leave to cross-examine, and also to hold his estates on security. 146 74
24 Sept. Granted on his giving notice to the prosecutor, the county commissioners are to inventory his estate, and if not formerly sequestered, to allow him to retain it on security in double the value, provided this do not hinder the levying therefrom of any other sum due to the State 17
1476		 35
75
LET. 146 76
BOND 146 77
INV. 146 78		 7 Jan. 1652. Collett begs publication of the depositions long since returned. 146 79
7 Jan. Granted, unless Flower show cause in 14 days 11 76
CERT. 146 80 27 March 1652. Request on his behalf for discharge on the Act of Pardon. 146 81
CERT. 146 82 83 2 April 1652. Granted with the usual provisoes, on his taking the engagement in the limited time, if he have not taken it already. 11 312

Rob. Portington, Hatfield, Co. York.

17 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he was a soldier and officer for the King through the war in Pontefract Castle, confederate with the party that killed Col. Rainsborow, and is now with the King's party out of England, and has never compounded. 22
146		 123
84
E.W. 28 89 1 Jan. 1651. County commissioners to take examinations and return them. 9 334
26 March 1651. County commissioners to seize and inventory his estate, and send up his writings. 146
10		 85
164

Katherine Tirwhitt, Kettleby,; Rob. Tirwhitt, Bridge, both Co. Lincoln.

17 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that since her husband's death Katherine sent horses and men to the King's forces in 1644 and 1645, is a recusant, and has sent her son Francis to France, to be brought up in the Romish religion. 22 124
That Robert Tirwhitt has compounded at a great undervalue, and not compounded at all for divers lands.
25 March 1651. Mr. Audley to show cause why he should not pay to this committee 600l. which he has paid to Mrs. Tirwhitt, a convicted recusant. 10 135

Wm. Weare, Portsham, Co. Dorset.

17 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND 146 87 Information by Geo. Thorne that, by virtue of a sequestration in 1644 by the county commissioners, John Browne, John Trenchard, and Essex Pawlett possessed themselves of Weare's personal estate, value 1,500l., under false pretence of an arrear of rent of 630l., alleged to be due to the late Wm. Pawlett, and that it remains in their hands, or in that of others of the said county commissioners, and has not been accounted for. 22 146 121 86
LET. 146 88
DEP. 146 80
–93		 25 Dec. 1650. The county commissioners to send a just account of the value of Weare's personal estate, sequestered for delinquency, and of its disposal, and to examine two of the late county commissioners on it. 9 317
5 May 1651. Committee for Advance of Money to John Trenchard. There will be publication of the depositions in this case, unless you show cause to the contrary. 24
146		 127
94
PUB. 146 95
96		 12 June 1651. John Trenchard, M.P., Bedford House, to the Committee for Advance of Money. I could easily have satisfied you in this case, as I have done other courts where it has been fully debated, but as you have chosen to examine witnesses against me, without giving me any notice, I shall suspend my answer till I know the pleasure of Parliament. 146 97
19 June. Committee for Advance of Money to Trenchard. We put what we had to say into a letter rather than an order, but if our clerk's expressions displeased you, we intended only our duty. Mr. Fowle says you noticed the case as depending 6 months ago, but since you say you have had no opportunity of defence, we shall stay publication 6 weeks, and the prosecutor shall give you the names of the witnesses. The depositions before the late county commissioners are to be used, unless you show cause to the contrary. With letter to John Browne to similar effect. 24
146		 133
98
99
134
100
10 Dec. 1651. Geo. Thorne, the prosecutor, begs publication and speedy hearing, as no cause has been shown to the contrary, and he has been at great charges in prosecuting his discovery. 146 101
LET. 24 185 10 Dec. Order for a letter to Browne and Trenchard, that publication will be granted in 3 weeks if they offer nothing to the contrary.
E.W. 28 166
O.11 123		 7 Jan. 1652. Browne and Trenchard plead that Weare was tenant at 400l. a year to Wm. Pawlett, who conveyed his interest to them; that the farm and stock were sequestered for Weare's delinquency, but by order of 7 Oct. 1644, the county commissioners granted both to them for arrears of rent, and they have accounted to the said county commissioners, and were discharged Aug. 1648. The counsel for the prosecutor denies the alleged debt of 600l. for rent, and states that Weare's personalty, worth 1,500l., was undervalued at 600l. Order that Browne and Trenchard have till 23 June to prove the rent and debt, and if it appear to be due, the discharge of the County Commissioners of Dorset will be allowed, so far as Trenchard and Browne are concerned. 11 89
E.W. 24 187 30 Jan. 1653. As it appears by an indenture produced of 18 Car. that Trenchard and Browne were trustees for Pawlett, and engaged to pay his debts, order that they be desired to state what sums they have paid, to whom, and when, and to prove their demand of the rent; the prosecutors are also to prove the payment of the rent, and the value of the goods that came to Browne and Trenchard. Notice to be given to both parties to cross-examine the witnesses. 11 170

Ann Crompton, of London, Widow, Recusant.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Her petition to be admitted to the houses in Cateaton Street and Mary Hill, forfeit for her recusancy, referred to the county commissioners of London, to act according to their instructions. 9 292

Thos. Earle, Chute, Co. Hants.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he served the late King in the provost-marshal's regiment in Hampshire, and sent 2 teams of horses and other provisions into Denington Castle. 22
146		 125
102

Sir Jas. Onion, Flower,; Henry, Lord Spencer, Althorp, both Co Northampton.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information that Onion went to Oxford whilst it was a garrison against Parliament, was a soldier, and died there. 22 124
That Lord Spencer went to Oxford in 1643 or 1644, and was killed in Newbury fight.
30 June 1651. Information against Lord Spencer repeated; adding that he led a horse regiment, and fell in the first battle of Newbury. 22 246
15 Oct. 1651. On an order (missing) of 5 Aug. 1651, the county commissioners report that Lord Spencer's estate was sequestered by the late county commissioners, but no profits received, as the sequestration was discharged by Parliament Order, and that no witnesses of his delinquency are produced. 146 103

John Hardy, Wolcomb, Co. Dorset.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Request for reference of his case to examination, in order to his discharge, his estate being secured on the same charge for which he was acquitted by the late county commissioners. 85 34B
E.W. 10 4 PUB. 10 33 R. 10 62 18 Dec. 1650. On his plea that proceedings are taken against him on depositions sent from the county commissioners, on which he was acquitted, order that Solicitor Fowle examine the proofs, and report. 9 292

Thos. Brickett,; Gilbert Garrett, or Garrard, Jun.,; John Ranolls, or Reynolds, all of Shinfield, Co. Berks.

19 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND 146 105 Information by Wm. Lyshman and Wm. Cosin, that Brickett sent horses to the late King, sent out warrants to the richer inhabitants, and levied money on Privy Seals, in 1642 and 1643; lent money and provisions, and caused his neighbours to be plundered. 22
146		 123
104
That Garrett was in arms against Parliament; and in 1647, caused others to go with him to Sir John Bacchus' house, co. Berks, furnishing them with arms at his own charge.
That Ranolls was in arms, sent the late King a horse and arms, lent him a large sum, and left home and went to Oxford, personally attending on the King or Queen.
20 Dec. 1650. Order to the county commissioners to examine witnesses. Brickett to have a copy of his charge, and leave to examine and cross-examine. 9 305
1 Jan. 1651. Like order for Garrett 9 337
8 Jan. Like order for Reynolds 9 348
8 Jan. The prosecutors ordered to ascertain in 14 days the time within three months when Garrett committed the crimes, and under whose command the forces were that he assisted. 9 347
14 Feb. 1651. Order repeated, and in default, the case to be dismissed, unless the prosecutors show cause to the contrary. 10 21
17 Feb. Information renewed that Garrard adhered to the tumults at Sir John Bacchus' [? Backhurst] house at Swallowfield, in opposition to Col. Martin's troop, raised in defence of the county, and for seizure of the horses and arms of the disaffected, and this was in 1647 or 1648. With note that the time should be added. 22 146 162 106
14 May 1651. The prosecutors petition that certain witnesses have not been examined, the warrant to them being null, because served on the Sabbath day, and that Garrard procured the restraint of the most material witness. They beg that the said witnesses may be examined against Garrard, and that Reynolds' solicitor may show cause why publication should not be granted. 146 107
14 May. Request on Garrett's behalf for dismissal of the case, the prosecutors not having ascertained the charge. 146 108
14 May. The prosecutors to ascertain the charge as to time and place, or in default, the business will be dismissed. 10 291
25 June 1651 The prosecutors state the time to be between Easter and Whitsuntide in 1648. 22 146 230 109
CERT. 146 110–112 17 April 1652. Request on Garrard's behalf for discharge on the Act of Pardon. 146 113
17 April. Granted, with the usual provisoes 11 318

Sir Herb. Lunsford.

20 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Witnesses to be examined against him 28 89
24 Dec. 1650. On information that he is a delinquent, the County Commissioners of Essex and Kent are ordered to seize, secure, and inventory his estate, and to stay his rents in the tenants' hands. 9 306

Major Rich. Stephens.

20 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Parliament Order on his petition, for payment of 100l. on account of his arrears, to his wife and children. 9
146		 323
114
26 Dec. 1650. Council of State to the Committee for Advance of Money. Request payment of the money with as much expedition as the state of the charge on their treasury will bear. 9
146		 323
115
31 Dec. Order in the Committee for Advance of Money for payment accordingly. 9 323
23 April 1653. County Commissioners for Worcester certify that Stephens was the discover of the delinquencies of John Rummey and John Winford of that county. 146 116

Hugh Blyth, Sen. and Jun., late of Derby, now of Radforth, Co. Notts.

23 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information by Capt. Wm. Careless to the Commissioners of London, that Hugh Blyth, sen., maintained his son Hugh as a trcoper under the Earl of Newcastle. That the father was taken prisoner by Parliament forces, and on his release, returned to the King's garrisons, and remained in one or another till Lichfield, the last, was taken. 146 117
LET. 146 119 26 March 1651. Hugh Blyth, sen. petitions the Committee for Advance of Money for a copy of a charge of delinquency lately brought against him, on which his estate in the City of London has been seized by the county commissioners, and for leave to examine witnesses. Granted. 146
10		 118
149
14 May 1651. He begs leave to cross-examine witnesses, and to examine others in his defence. 146 120
14 May. Leave granted to examine before the County Commissioners of London, Notts, and Derby. 10 190
LET. 146 121
DEP. 146 122
LET. 146 123		 5 and 9 Dec. 1651. Order to sequester his estate, he having been adjudged a delinquent before the County Commissioners of Derby. 17
146		 109
116
124
CERT. 146 126
127		 10 Dec. He protests against this order, because his name was only entered by the said commissioners as a delinquent among others who have never been molested, nor was his estate sequestered; and though prosecuted before the County Commissioners of Hereford, he was released on certificate from the Commissioners of Derby that he was not sequestered there. Begs publication of the depositions, and a speedy hearing. 146 125
10 Dec. Allowed a month to show cause for non-sequestration 17 117
DEP. 146 129
–131		 7 Jan. 1652. Begs discharge of the Order of 9 Dec., having never been sequestered, and the County Commissioners of Derby informing him that no man was adjudged a delinquent by the late county commissioners, without his name being sent up to London; begs also that his estate may not be taken from him without a hearing, but the depositions published, and a hearing granted. 146 128
LET. 146 132
133
CERT. 146 134		 7 Jan. Order—on certificate from the County Commissioners of Derby that they have no charge against him, and from the County Commissioners of Hereford that they revoked their orders to his tenants to pay in the rents to their treasurers—that both county committees return all they have against him, and secure his estate, but allow him his rents on security in double value; if he be adjudged a delinquent, he and the prosecutor are to examine witnesses, each giving notice thereof to the other. 11 67
CERT. 146 135
136
DEP. 146 138		 31 March 1652. Rich. Thompson, the prosecutor, pleads that he has spent much money in proving the charges against Hugh Blyth, sen. and jun., but they have got an order, "by swearing most desperately," for their rents on security. Begs a day for hearing the depositions. 146 137
31 March 1652. Order for Blyth senior's discharge on the late Act of Pardon, unless the prosecutor show cause to the contrary in 14 days. 11 311
5 May 1652. Blyth petitions that the said order being served on the prosecutor, and no cause shown, he may be discharged on the Order of 31 March. 146 139
5 May. Granted, with the usual provisoes 11 369

John Barcroft, Jun., London.; Rob. Hancock, St. Germans,; Thos. Wills, St. Stevens, both Co. Cornwall.

23 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
BOND
146 141		 Information that Barcroft was in arms for the late King in co. Devon in 1643 and 1644. 22
146		 127
140
That in 1644 Hancock was an officer in arms for the King in Milbrook, Cornwall.
That Wills aided the King in Cornwall in 1645 and 1646, and was taken in arms, and carried prisoner to Plymouth.
25 Dec. 1650. County Commissioners for Devon and Cornwall to examine witnesses against them, and send up proofs. 9 315
316
22 March 1651. County commissioners send depositions to prove that Hancock was seen armed with Sir Rich. Grenville's forces, against the Earl of Essex in the West, and at Milbrook, and elsewhere. G149 395
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Also that Wills was taken prisoner when in the King's army by Lord Fairfax's troopers, and sent to Plymouth, he travelling without a pass.

Montague Bertie, Earl Of Lindsay.

26 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Information by John Wood and four others that he is a delinquent, and has concealed in his composition 2,255l. in the herbage of Havering Park, which he holds from the Countess Dowager of Oxford, on a lease which had 11 years to run when he compounded for it at 150l. a year, whereas its value is 350l. 22
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29 Jan. 1651. John Legate to Winslow. Requests that the information, which has been entered in the name of Capt. Smyth, who does not prosecute, may be entered in that of Nich. Johns. With note for the alteration to be made. 146 143
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NOTE 146 146		 23 Dec. 1651. Nich. Johns of Clement Danes informs that the Earl is owner of Gedney Marsh, co. Lincoln, and has left it out of his composition. 23
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Peregrine Pelham, M.P. (late).

27 Dec. 1650. Vol. A No. or p.
Parliament Order on petition of John Bowes, his brother-in-law, for himself, other creditors, and Pelham's children, that the Commissioners for Compounding issue warrants for payment to Rob. Goodwyn of 500l. for expenses of Pelham's funeral, the residue to go to the children. 146 147
1 Jan. 1651. Order thereon in the Committee for Advance of Money for payment accordingly. 9 325

Rob. Adams, of Woodbury, Co. Devon.

1650 ? Vol. A No. or p.
Petitions to know his charge, prosecutor, and witnesses, his estate being lately sequestered for delinquency, of which he is not guilty. 146 148

Phil. Howsman, Farlington, Co. York.

1650? Vol. A No. or p.
Information that he was familiar with the Earl of Newcastle's Committee, was a provider in his army, and forced goods from country people to maintain York garrison. That he was clerk to Sir Ralph Hansby and the Commissioners of Array for the King's party. That he caused Mary, wife of Capt. Lambert, to be imprisoned and cruelly used for her affection to Parliament, and that he distrained several goods for assessments for the King's party. 146 149
15 Nov. 1651. The county commissioners send up copies of the charge and depositions taken before them, and of his answer thereto, denying the whole of the charges. 146 150–153
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