Cases before the Committee: November 1647

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November 1647

John Ghest, Tollerton, Co. York.

3. Nov. 1647. Vol. G. No. or p.
Having petitioned 15 May 1646, and taken the National Convenant, and Negative Oath, and begging to be exempt from composition, as not worth 200l., order for his discharge from sequestration. 234 170

George Rogers, Maplethorpe, Co. Lincoln.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 207 219,
213
D. 207 210
P.E. 207 211
217		 3 Nov. 1647. Compounds for delinquency in assisting the King's forces. Rendered himself in Oct. 1645, and has taken the National Covenant and Negative Oath. Is much impoverished by the quartering of the Scots on his estate. 207 215
R. 207 207
205		 27 Nov. Fine at 1/6 105l. 10s. 5 30

Clement Clarke, Cobball, Co. Hereford.

8 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 203 537, 538
P.E. 203 539 P.R. 4 136
R. 205 533		 Compounds for delinquency in arms, being sequestered by the County Committee. 203 536
22 Nov. 1647. Fine at 1/6 75l. 6s. 8d. 4 140

Ant. Rouse, Halton, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 208 873
R. 208 863
O.C. 5 69
208 863
O.C.C. 208 869
D. 208 877
P.R. 6 226		 8 Nov. 1647. Being beyond seas, begs to be admitted to a composition for his delinquency in adhering to the King against Parliament. 208 871
8 Nov. The sub-committee to draw up the report 4 135
22 Feb. 1649. Fine at 1/6, 641l. but if the extent, named for 600l. be not proved, the fine to be 741l. 5 63A
P.E. 208 875 25 Oct. Begs allowance in his second payment of a mortgage of the manor. barton, and demesnes of Halton, made by his late father to Richard, Lord Robartes, deceased, for 2,000l., no part 208 867
D. 208 869 of which being paid, the now Lord Robartes has got possession, and so petitioner has been disabled from raising money to pay the rest of his fine. 208 867
D. 208 869 4 June 1650. Fine confirmed at 641l. 8 100
2 Aug. Petition for allowance of his mortgage rejected 11 64
27 Aug. The petition of Sir George Chudleigh and others, for lands of Ant. Rouse extended on a judgment for 600l., referred to Brereton. 11 96

John, 13th Earl Of Shrewsbury, Lady Mary; Talbot, Widow of George, Lord Talbot, his Eldest Son, and Francis, 14th Earl Of Shrewsbury, his second Son.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 203 511
–517
P.E. 203 509
P.E. 4 136
R. 203 505		 8 Nov. 1647. Thos. Woodcock and Peter Hudson, of London, beg to compound for a lease for 99 years, from John, Earl of Shrewsbury, of Llandrindodd farm and rectory, co. Radnor, &c., sequestered for his recusancy only. 203 508
17 Nov. Fine 60l. 4 139
3 March 1649. Sequestration discharged, the fine being paid or secured. 5 74
22 Dec. John, Earl of Shrewsbury, begs to have licence to stay in town to prosecute a composition for part of his estate in Wales, depending by reason of a debt owing to an M.P. Granted. 117 49
E. 117 35
P.L. 121 489
493
147 555		 11 Sept. 1650. The County Committee for Chester, report that the Earl's sequestration was discharged on proof of a deed conveying his estate to trustees for paying his debts and raising portions for his 2 eldest daughters, but the late Committee received 2/3 of the profits of his estate in Cheshire, amounting to 200l. a year, in part of arrears of 3,000l. or 4,000l. due for jointure to Lady Mary Talbot, recusant. 121
147		 489
555
L. 151 229 21 Nov. The deed not to be allowed without order of the Committee for Compounding. If allowed, 2/3 of Lady Talbot's jointure to be sequestered for her recusancy. 11 286
L. 165 483
121 485
234 171
D. 117 81		 9 July 1651. Committees for cos. Derby, Chester, Worcester, and Salop also ordered to allow no discharges of the Earl's estate, not to allow Lady Talbot to receive more than ⅓ of the debt due to her, and to give information thereon. 30
92(2),		 28,
473
P.E. 121 435
L.C.C. 234 172
I. &
D.
234 173
–179		 27 Nov. The Earl begs discharge of his estate, seized on information that he assisted the Scots at Worcester, where he was under restraint only; begs a copy of the charge against him, and the names of the witnesses; also leave to receive his rents on security. 117 46
27 Nov. Granted as to the charge and rents, and examinations to be taken as to his delinquency. 15 109
P.R. 117 63
15 119
D. 117 81
R. 117 53		 4 Dec. 1651. John Harvey and 2 other trustees for payment of the debts of Earl John, send, as required by the County Committee, the discharge of the sequestration of the Earl's estate, and beg allowance thereof. 117 65
21 Jan. 1652. They complain that the rents are stayed, and beg to receive them on security. Granted. 117
15		 48
207
215
10 Feb. and 10 March. Earl John begs publication of the case and a hearing. Granted. 117
15
16		 43, 44
250
114
17 Feb. The trustees complain that the County Commissioners refuse to accept their security. 117 51
17 Feb. 1652. The order of 21 January in behalf of the trustees confirmed. 16 30
27 May. Trustees allowed 6 weeks to prove their deeds. Meanwhile witnesses are to be examined as to the Earl's delinquency, and returns made of the value of the estates, and of the receipts therefrom by the County Committees; the creditors are to prove their debts, and 2/3 of the 400l. reserved to the Earl to be paid with arrears, from the rents in the tenants' hands. 16
17 207(2)		 468
4 May 1652. Leonard Hatfield and Thos. Harper beg to be continued bailiffs and collectors of ⅓ of Alveton Manor, co. Stafford, which by the death of the Countess of Kent has descended to the Earl of Shrewsbury. 91 217
4 May. Judgment postponed, the Earl being said to be in the late engagement at Worcester. 16 352
L.C.C. 234 180 8 Sept. No timber to be felled on the Earl's estate in co. Berks. The trustees to have no profits from that in co. Chester till the arrears due to the State are paid. 17 207
21 Oct. County Committee of Chester report that they sequestered 2/3 of the Earl's whole estate in the county, value to the State 300l. a year, not 2/3 of the 400l. a year. 147 499
1 Nov. County Committee of Berks report as to timber felled on the estate, but ask directions on the order of 8 September for levying 2/3 of 400l. a year, the Earl's estate in that county not amounting to so much. 146 403
3 Nov. Parliament order referring the Earl's case to the Committee for Compounding for determination. 118
143		 153
31
24 Feb. 1653. John Purcell begs allowance of an indenture of 18 Jan. 1638–39, by which John, Earl of Shrewsbury, on the marriage of George, Lord Talbot, his son and heir, with Mary, daughter of Sir Percy Herbert, and for the 10,000l. portion paid him, settled on her for their joint lives, a rent-charge of 1,000l. a year on manors in cos. Worcester, Salop, Chester, Wilts, and Derby. Lord Talbot dying 9 years ago, she assigned them 26 Nov. 1652 to petitioner, who cannot obtain the benefit thereof, because the premises are sequestered for the Earl's delinquency. 138 414
24 Feb. County Committee of Salop to examine and certify 17 703
R.C. 25 16
121 461
L. 121 483
147 495		 15 March 1653. Lady Mary Talbot begs payment of arrears and damages due to her from John, Earl of Shrewsbury, by deed of jointure dated 18 Jan. 1639, made by him on her marriage to George, Lord Talbot, his son and heir, charging his lands in cos. Worcester, Salop, Chester, Wilts, and Derby, with payment of 1,000l. a year during the joint lives of the said Earl and the petitioner, and of 2,000l. a year on his death, with proviso that failing payment, she was to enter on the said lands. This she did in March 1644, but forbore to prosecute, being deceived by his fair promises; has not been paid her arrears, and his estate is now forfeit for treason. Begs payment of arrears and damages, or leave to recover by law. 121 445
463
L. 121 471
165 414
D. 121 476
L. 121 477		 8 April. The Earl being returned as Papist and delinquent, the County Committee of Worcester are required to certify why the whole of the 400l. a year reserved to him is not sequestered, and to proceed to sequester the same. 25 36
D. 121 477
481
C. 121 465
–469
33 314
D. 121 479		 17 June. Order in the Council of State on the Earl's petition,—showing that when his estates were sequestered 4 February last, he petitioned Parliament, who, on 25 March, ordered that his case should be considered, and that meantime the Committee for Compounding should state the case to Parliament and stay proceedings; but by the dissolution of Parliament nothing was done, and on 19 May last the Committee for Compounding renewed their orders for his sequestration;—that the Committee for Compounding be required to recall that order, and to require the County Committees where his estates lie to forbear proceedings, and leave the estate in its present condition till four months after the appointment of the next supreme power, that the Earl may have a competent time to represent his condition to them and obtain their determination. I 69 345
14 Nov. 1653. Parliament order, on report of his case from the Committee of petitions, that the judgment of the Committee for Compounding concerning him shall stand. 234 181
H. 25 247 17 Nov. Lady Mary begs leave to contract on the Act of 21 Oct. 1653, for her jointure of 1,000l. a year which has been sequestered, 2/3 for her recusancy, though never convicted, the rest for recusancy and delinquency of the Earl; he granted her the same on her marriage with his son, George, Lord Talbot, who died in March 1644. 121 437
24 Nov. The deed of settlement of 18 Jan. 1639 allowed and she admitted to contract; the County Commissioners to ascertain the value of the lands on which the 1,000l. is settled, and the Auditor to report what arrears are due. 19
234		 1142
182
R. 121 453
L. 147 497		 22 Dec. Contract made void, the value of the estates not being returned, and a new one to take place. 26 43
4 Jan. 1654. The petition of John. Earl of Shrewsbury, to the Protector, referred to the Council of State, referred by them to the Committee for Compounding for report, staying further proceedings meanwhile. I 75
234		 34
183
5 Jan. Order that proceedings be for borne accordingly 234 183A
P.R. 26 9 13 Jan. Lady Mary Talbot renews her petition to contract for her estate, with allowance for charges and incumbrances. 121 440
30 Jan. Lady Mary Talbot petitions the Protector that the order of 4 January may be no prejudice to her title, or to her further proceedings in pursuance of the order of 24 Nov. 1653. Noted that the Council is recommended to declare that the said order shall not prejudice her. 234 184
16 Feb. 1654. Francis, Earl of Shrewsbury, petitions the Protector to grant him a pardon for all offences. On the petition of his father, His Highness was pleased to stop the proceedings against him in the sequestration of his estate by the Committee for Compounding. By his father's death an estate is come to him, in itself not competent to the honour which came with it, limited to him for life only, and charged with very great debts and incumbrances. Besides these pressures, he is threatened to be questioned for delinquency. Begs relief. 234 185
16 Feb. Referred to the Council I75 115
7 March. Order in Council on petition of Mary, Lady Talbot, that the order of 4 Jan. 1654. on behalf of the late Earl, is not to prejudice her in her title, or the receiving of her rents, or her proceedings on orders of the Committee for Compounding made before that order. I 75 155
3 April. Earl Francis renews his petition. The Council conceiving he might be guilty of treason, and his case not proper for them, in respect it had a reference to the Committee for Compounding, have not proceeded therein. His case however is not within the cognizance of that Committee, he being neither a delinquent sequestered, nor having a case depending for delinquency, and if he should be sequestered, the Committee are not empowered to compound with him. 234 186
As to treason, he has not for years past given the least occasion to suspect him guilty of any act made treason by the late Acts of Parliament, by which he ought to have been prosecuted within a year after the offence. Is not guilty of any treason named in the ordinance of 19 Jan. 1654. Begs either an absolute pardon, or leave to compound at such moderate rates that he and his may be able to serve His Highness in some sort answerable to his degree.
P.E. 234 188 3 April 1654. His petition referred to Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, Col. [Thos.] Mackworth, and Col. [Phil.] Jones, to examine and report to Council. 234 187
O.C. 175 254
274		 11 April. They report their opinion that his fine should be 2,000l., to be assigned towards paying the Cheshire gentlemen, and that an ordinance should be prepared to discharge his own and his father's estate from sequestration, on his paying and securing the said fine. 234 189
11 April. Order accordingly I 75 233
9 May. Information that Earl Francis was a delinquent at Worcester in 1651, went abroad, but came over and settled with the Council of State to pay 2,000l. for delinquency; if this include not recusancy, he should take the Oath of Abjuration. 149 267
9 June. The suspension of the Earl's estate continued 30 96
9 June. Lady M. Talbot begs payment of the 2/3 of her 1,000l. up to the late Earl's death. 121 439
L.C.C. 145 673
173 411, 383		 9 June. County Committee of Cheshire are to receive the 2/3 sequestered for recusancy. 30 96
C. 173 381
L.C.C. 173 371		 27 June. The County Committee ask whether her arrears should be taken from the Earl's other lands not in the jointure. 145 573
5 Dec. Order that they be levied from the whole estate 27
78		 189
421
16 Jan. 1655. John Rushworth, and other trustees of Earl Francis, remonstrating against the order for levying Lady Mary Talbot's arrears on the whole estate, order for stay of levying cattle and other proceedings, until witnesses have been examined in the case. 27 252
O. C. 27 295 24 Jan. Certificate that Earl Francis has not been convicted of recusancy in London or Middlesex. 117 119
10 April. The trustees beg a new commission to the Commissioners in co. Chester to examine witnesses, so that the Auditor may perfect his account. 117 84
10 April. Granted, and witnesses to be examined. 27 362
O.C. 27 405
C. 33 438
78 423		 24 April. Rushworth complains that the order of 16 Jan. notwithstanding, the County Committee collect the rents pending the examination, and begs 6 weeks' stay of proceedings, pleading against the collecting of the rents till the accounts are complete. 117 42
D. 117 40 24 April. A delay of 5 weeks granted 27
117		 369
37
12 July. Rents to remain in the tenants' hands for 8 weeks 29 19
27 July. The trustees beg allowance of their title to Riddialls, Upton, co. Worcester, which John, late Earl of Shrewsbury, allowed his sister, Mrs. Mary Talbot, to enjoy, though having no title thereto, but 2/3 of which are sequestered for her recusancy. 114 1068
O.C. 29 63 27 July. Referred to the County Committee 29 12
P.R. 27 333
78 411
D. 78 416
C. 33 435
D. 78 418, 419, 414
R. 78 403
C. 78 423		 13 March 1655. Ant. Craven, of London, petitions that Lady Mary Talbot sold him, 7 Nov. 1654, for 4,500l., her annuity of 2,000l. on manors, cos. Worcest. Wilts, Chester, Derby, and Salop, for 60 years or her life, on rent of 1,000l. but on 3 December 2/3 of it was sequestered for her recusancy. Begs discharge, the purchase being made before the sequestration. 78 270
412
27 July. Reading and Brereton are fully to instruct themselves in the case, and it will be heard the first Thursday after the adjournment. 28 22
23 March 1655. Rob. Sawyer, of Heywood, Berks, begs allowance of his purchase from Lady Mary Talbot, in Nov. 1654, for 3,700l. of a rent-charge of 1,000l. on lands in cos. Worcester, Wilts, Chester, Derby, and Salop, 2/3 of which were sequestered in Dec. 1654 for her recusancy, his purchase being before her conviction. 115 233
23 March. Referred to the County Commissioners and Reading 27 317
27 Sept. 1659. The Earl of Shrewsbury's estate to be sequestered for complicity in Sir G. Booth's rising. 59 217
3 Oct. The County Commissioners for Hants will enquire what estate the Earl has there, and secure it. 234 190
5. Oct. The Earl of Shrewsbury's estate secured by the County Commissioners of Derby, on suspicion of complicity in Sir Geo. Booth's rising. 263 57
8 Oct. County Commissioners for Worcester staying his rents, he pleads, that though sequestered by the Committee for Advance of Money in Oct. 1653 for his engagements with the Scots, he compounded with the late Protector and Council, and was discharged on payment of 2,000l. 263 64
14 Oct. The County Commissioners for York secure his estates there, on order of the Committee for Compounding. 263 71
20 Oct. The Earl allowed his estates on security 264 82
21 Oct. Summoned by the County Commissioners for Worcester to defend himself in 10 days, or the profits of his estate will be taken. 263 77
25 Oct. County Commissioners for Stafford send an inventory of his estate in their county. 263 85
31 Oct. Committee for Compounding notify its receipt 59 207
Jan. 1660. The County Committee for Hants are to refer to the Committee for Compounding those who have claims on the Earl's estate. 59 186
10 Jan. The County Commissioners for South Wales report that they entered on his estate in co. Radnor, but the tenants show an order of 3 March 1648–49, passing the estate to Thos. Woodcock and Peter Hudson. 264 58

Thomas Barcroft (late), Waltham, Co. Lincoln.

15 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 203 643
P.R. 4 138
R. 203 639		 Frances and Jane Barcroft, his sisters, of Waltham, co. Lincoln, petition that Thomas Barcroft 3 years ago left his habitation for one of the King's garrisons, and immediately afterwards went beyond seas, where he tarried 2½ years, returned five months ago, and shortly afterwards died; they beg to be admitted to compound for the estate. 203 642
1 Dec. 1647. Fine at 1/10, 70l. 4 145

Hen. Gatchill, North Petherton, Somerset.

15 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 203 433
C. 203 435
436		 15 Nov. 1647. Compounds for delinquency in going into the King's garrisons. Withdrew 3 years ago, and has taken the National Covenant and Negative Oath. 203 438
15 Nov. Fine at 1/10, 116l. 4 137
3 Aug. 1653. Having paid his fine in full, he is not to be molested 12 552

Giles Penny, East Quantoxhead, Somerset.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 203 473
P.R. 4 138
R. 203 467		 15 Nov. 1647. Begs the Committee for Compounding that the arrears due to him by the State may discharge his fine. Was a major for the King, but has served two years, and maintained two servants under Parliament without having received any pay. Has attended the Committee for Sequestrations 12 months; His estate is only for the life of his wife, who is aged and very sick. 203 472
17 and 30 Nov. Fine at 2 years' value. 330l.; report to be made to the House before the fine is paid, that he has been two years in the Parliament's service. 4
203		 139
469
Nov.? He petitions Parliament for exemption from the penalty of delinquency. The Committee for Sequestrations have declared that, although they cannot relieve him, he is a fit object for the House's mercy. While the enemy had the command of his county, petitioner for refusing to assist them, was imprisoned and plundered of the greatest part of his estate. Through fear alone, accepted a commission from Col. Trevillian. As soon as the county was reduced, willingly took the National Covenant, and faithfully served Parliament under Maj.-Gen. Massey. 203 476
477
4 March 1648. Fine remitted by Parliament in discharge of his arrears. 1
234		 200
192
19 Oct. Order for discharge of sequestration and restoration of any goods seized. 5
234		 16
193

Edw. Gower, Hutton, and Stittenham, Co. York.

17 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 203 754 755
L.C.C. 203 759
D. 203 751
P.E. 203 757 P.R. 4 139		 Compounds for delinquency in arms. Rendered on Newark Articles. Has taken the National Covenant and Negative Oath. 203 750
10 Dec. 1647. Fine at 1/6 102l. 6s. 4 148
R. 203 747
C. 32 135		 11 Oct. 1649. Fine passed at 100l. 203 760

Rob. Aprice (late), Washingley, Co. Hunts.

22 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
P.R. 4 141 Humphrey Orme and Mary his wife, beg to compound for his lands and tenements, he being the late husband of Mary Orme. He left behind him a son, Robert Aprice, an infant. No order. 108 199

Claimants on the Estates of Edward Petre, of West Thorndon, Essex.

29 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 204 385
393
P.R. 4 143 L. 204 387, 392
R. 204 383		 Thos. Whitbread and 2 others having contract with him for lands and tithes within the county, 2/3 of which are sequestered for his recusancy, beg to compound for them. 204 390
24 Jan. 1648. Fine 300l. 4 164
13 Nov. 1650. Nath. Partridge, minister of Burton Dassett, co. Warwick, begs an order to the County Committee to continue him an augmentation of 40l. a year from Burton Rectory, sequestered from Edw. Petre, and granted him by the Committee for Plundered Ministers, with arrears from 20 May 1646, but of which he has only received 10l. 111 179
13 Nov. 1650. The augmentation to be paid, according to the order of the Committee for Plundered Ministers, and the late Act of 31 May. 12
111		 14
175
17 June 1651. The County Committee of Essex to certify on his petition (missing) about an annuity, and Reading to report.

Claimants on the Estates of William, 2nd Lord Petre, Robert, 3rd Lord Petre, (late) and Mary, his Wife, Recusants.; William, 4th Lord Petre, Writtle, Essex, and the Claimants on his Estates.

29 Nov. 1647. Vol. G No. or p.
Augustine Garland and 3 others having purchased lands in Ingatestone, of Mary, Lady Petre, 2/3 of which are sequestered for her recusancy, beg to compound for the said 2/3 No fine. 87 454
NOTE 78 461
–463
P.E. 87 456
P.R. 4 143
144
L.C.C. 87 457
R. 87 451		 4 Feb. 1649. Order by the Committee for the Prince Elector, that the receiver for the Prince in Essex pay to John Willis, minister of Ingatestone, 20l. a year out of Lord Petre's rents, in lieu of the tithe of Ingatestone Park; also 50s. due before Michelmas last. 111 563
22 Sept. 1649. The Committee for the Prince Elector's Revenue lease 2/3 of his Essex estate to Chaloner Chute, at 1,500l. a year. 111 545
18 Feb. 1650. Lord Petre's tenants ordered to pay their rents into Goldsmiths' Hall. 9 23
H. 9 26 19 Feb. At request of Lord Petre, Peter Whetcombe, and others, summoned for cutting and carrying away wood from his estate. 9
234		 24
193A
4 March. They pleading a Parliament order for raising 3,000l. by sale of his wood, further enquiry ordered from the County Committee and 3 other inhabitants of Essex. 9 28
L.C.C. 121 523
O.C.C. 234 193B
D. 121 521
E.W. 7 89		 3 April 1650. Whetcombe begs discharge of the restraint touching his felling underwood on Lord Petre's estate, it being obtained by false suggestion before he was heard. He has not sold nor felled any but decayed trees and underwood, by him purchased of Col. Harvey, according to Parliament order dated 10 April 1644, the unproved charged of Lord Petre and his agents notwithstanding. Has been repeatedly obstructed in felling, on complaint of Lord Petre, who, in the twelve months before February last, has sold 300 acres of underwood and decayed trees, to the value of 500l., and continues to do so. 130 7
9 April. The restraint laid on Whetcombe about cutting down and selling the woods taken off. 7 93
94
L. 11 10
NOTE 11 259
R. 111 529
O.C.C. 111 539		 2 July. Chute to pay in 1,300l. due for the rent of Lord Petre's estate. 8 188
16 July. Allowed to pay 500l. in 10 days, and bring in his accounts. 11 27
L.C.C. 252 121 2 Oct. In the case of continuance of an augmentation of 40l. to the minister of Butsbury, granted by the Committee for Plundered Ministers 29 Nov. 1645, from the tithes, being part of Lord Petre's estate,— the former salary being but 10l. and house and glebe land worth 4l. a year, and the tithes being now worth only 33l. a year,—Chute agrees to pay 2/3 thereof to the minister, and Lord Petre is to pay the other 1/8 111 559
11 Dec. Chute being, by order of the Committee for the Revenue of the Prince Elector, tenant to 2/3 of Lord Petre's estate, for which the County Committee for Essex have received 700l., and he has paid into the Committee for Compounding treasury 300l., he complains that the Committees for Cambridge and for London have stayed the Michaelmas rents. Begs order for receiving them, and promises to pay the residue within a fortnight. 74 725
11 Dec. 1650. The County Committees for London, Essex, and Cambridge are to certify their receipts before Michaelmas last, and what is in the tenants' hands, and to proceed in letting the estate. 10 262
1 Jan. 1651. Chute ordered to pay in 500l., part of his receipts from Lord Petre's estate, before he is heard, and meanwhile the County Commissioners are to seize the estate. 10 317
17 Jan. The County Committee of Essex request orders to sell woods and keep courts. 254 24
L. 30 139
C. 234 193C		 5 Nov. The County Committee for Devon report that Lord Petre keeps courts there privately, and makes many thousands of pounds. 256 31
16 Dec. Lord Petre ordered to pay in the arrears due to Chute, or show cause why they should not be levied on his ⅓ of the estate. 15
111		 137
531
P.R. 16 331
C. 111 447		 21 April 1652. Lord Petre pleads that the whole rent contracted for by Chute has been paid to the Committee of Essex, as is proved by the accounts and acquittances. 111 529
29 June. Order in Parliament that the sequestration of Lord Petre's estate be discharged by the Committee for Compounding. 111 599
C. 152 265 13 and 14 July. Estate discharged on this order, he having given security, and letters sent accordingly to the County Committees of Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, Cambridge, London, Suffolk, Dorset, Somerset, and Devon, but the arrears to be paid into the use of the State. 16
111		 687
533
ACCTS. 111 567
541
111 571, 579
L.C.C. 147 259
156 59 173		 14 July. Lord Petre bound, with Alderman Thos. Vyner and Nathan Wright, merchant, both of London, in 6,000l., to settle his accounts in a month, or to pay 3,000l. on account for arrears; any overplus above what is due to be returned to him. 16
111		 695
551
21 July. The several County Committees are to certify the arrears in their respective counties. 17 28
L.C.C. 111 581 31 July. The County Committee of Devon reply that the rents there, being 400l. a year, have not been received by them since the letters of suspension of 18 July 1650 [see p. 1781]. 111 579
ACCTS. 111 535
–538
D. 111 553
–557
569, 565
H. 17 145
L. 147 257		 14 Sept. Order that—the sums due from his estate, cos. Essex and Cambridge, being 3,000l., of which 2,486l. 9s. is paid, and other allowances being craved—his account be discharged and bond returned on payment of 450l. 17
234		 217
193D
26 April 1656. Certificate by the registrar that Lord Petre never compounded for delinquency. 34 59
R. 111 559 April 1650? Margery and John Hutt, Richard, Sarah, and KemBorough Wytham, of Butsbury, Essex, petition that 26 years ago Rich. Munch bought of Thos. Castle a house of 2 acres of land in Butsbury, held of William, [second] Lord Petre, and paid for it 60l., lent him by his sister Joan, wife of Wm. Hutt, for the benefit of her 6 grand-children, of whom petitioners are the survivors. Munch was indicted for horse-stealing, but would not plead, lest Joan and her grand-children should be deprived of the estate till Lord Petre, then on the bench, promised that they should have it or the 60l., on which he pleaded, was found guilty, and suffered death. Petre then sealed a lease for 21 years to Wm. Hutt, at 2 capons' rent, for the children, who were minors; but Castle dying, Hutt had to pay 20l., ⅓ of the 60l., to his widow. The present Lord Petre has resigned the estate to Hutt's heirs for ever, but they cannot enjoy it, he being under sequestration. Beg discharge without further trouble. Noted, not heard because sent unsigned. 92 370
3 May 1650. Edward Porter and Edw. White, trustees for the younger children of Robert, 3rd Lord Petre, [begging allowance of a deed of 20 Oct. 1648, for raising portions for the children], are ordered to bring in particulars of the lands they desire to have freed from sequestration. 8
10		 19
20
P.E. 66 205
207
ACCTS. 66 193
R. 66 185		 9 May. The said trustees complain that the new County Committees will not obey former orders and allow them lands settled on them in trust by the late Lord Peter, to raise 35,000l. for his younger children, but sequestered for his recusancy, although their claim was allowed by the Commissioners for Appeals [the Barons of Exchequer]. 66 188
18 July. The deed is allowed, and the trustees are to bring in accounts and particulars of the ages and marriages of the children, and whether the present Lord Peter has given security for payment of the portions. The estate to be let meanwhile at its best improved value. 11 31
257
20 Sept. Country Committee for Essex suspect the validity of the engagement on the estate there for raising 35,000l. for portions for the younger children. 252 121
30 Oct. The County Committee request enquires as to whether the children are not recusants, in which case they should only have ⅓ of their portions. Noted that they are to procure a copy of the deed if they can, and send particulars. 253 59
25 Dec. The estate in co. Devon to be seized till the parties obtain a confirmation of the allowance. 30 33
17 June 1651. Edward and Thomas, sons of Robert, third Lord Peter, each beg discharge of ⅓ of their annuities on lands in Ingrave Hall, Essex, settled on them by their father. 111 525
517
17 June 1651. John Peter, 4th son of William, 2nd Lord Peter, being a recusant, but no delinquent, begs continued allowance of ⅓ of his annuity of 300l., charged by William, 2nd Lord Petre, on lands in Hanningfield, co. Essex. 111 521
17 June. These 3 petitions referred to the County Committee and Reading. 14 164
21 Jan. 1652. John Peter begs possession of a house in Long Acre, leased to him for years, but sequestered because sub-let to the Emperor's agent, and claimed by Major-Gen. Skippon, on pretence of an order of Parliament. 111 519
21 Jan. Skippon requested to state his claim to Brereton, who is to examine that of Peter, no claim on sequestered estates being allowed without order. 15 211
8 Sept. Petition renewed, Peter's solicitor having often waited on Skippon, who says he will petition Parliament, as they gave him the house. 111 524
8 Sept. Skippon urged to a speedy reply, that equal justice may be done. 17 204
10 Feb. 1653. Skippon replies that he offered Peter's solicitor fair terms for the house, and therefore did not trouble the Committee for Compounding. 119 251
11 Feb. Order that Brereton state both titles to the house, and report. 17 667
L.C.C. 156 34
29		 9 Sept. 1652. County Commissioners certify their letting 2/3 of the estate of John Peter in Essex (? the same), to Thos. Robinson of Writtle, at 320l. 155 583
16 Feb. 1653. John Peter complains that his estates, co. Cambridge, sequestered for recusancy, are let to persons who cannot pay their rents, so that he has lost his ⅓. Begs allowance for damage to the houses, and admission of Thos. Lancaster as tenant. 111 601
16 Feb. 1653. Order that he be paid his ⅓ in kind 17 678
17 Jan. 1654. John Petre, or Peters, of Writtle, Essex, begs to contract on the Act for Recusants for his estates in Essex, and in Shepreth and Meldreth parishes, co. Cambridge. 111 593
595
17 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 78
I.& D. 134 403
–405
156 9–11
L.C.C. 134 401
407
156 15
147 351
D. 134 409
147 353
C. 134 417, 419
ACCTS. 134, 415
D. 134 411, 413,
421, 422
H. 27 293
R. 134 389		 23 June 1654. Nathan Wright, merchant of London, begs allowance from the rents of John, 4th son of Lord Petre, in Cambridge and Essex, of 600l. principal, and 340l. 18s, interest, balance of a debt of 2,000l., for which certain lands were assigned to him, which are now sequestered for Petre's recusancy. 134 399
431
23 June. The County Committee of Cambridge to take examinations as to the date of sequestration, &c., and certify the true value of the estate. 27
134		 77
397
13 March 1655. Brereton ordered to draw up the case, and attend the Master of the Rolls for his opinion thereon. 27
134		 333
377
10 April. Order that the report be delivered to the County Committee of Essex, who are to suffer Wright to enjoy the lands, and receive the rents till his debt is paid, and Wright is to give in yearly accounts of his profits. 23 1683
26 July. The Auditor is to make him allowance of interest upon his debt. 29 44
C. 138 589 28 Jan. 1653. Rich. Stane, of Folly's Hall, Essex, discovers that Mill Green House and 46 acres, the estate of [Mary] Lady Petre, recusant, in Ingatestone and Fryan, is let to her at 18l., the State's part being 12l., whereas it is worth 30l., and begs a lease thereof at 30l. Noted, County Commissioners to certify the value of the estate and land, and when it was let, and not to let it further without order. 138 587
2 Feb. Enquiry ordered into the value of her estate at Ingatestone, and her house, called Mill Green House, co. Essex, with 45 acres of land, to whom it is let, &c. 17 647
L. 25 20 31 March. The County Committee reply that the house, being out of repair, the estate being 45 acres, was first let to her at 18l., and then to Edw. Southcott at 20l., she still retaining the mansion house. 156 55
10 Jan. 1654. Mary, widow of Robert, 3rd Lord Petre, begs to contract on the Recusants' Act of Oct. 1653 for the sequestered 2/3 of her estate. 111 583
10 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 5
L. 143 577
155 573
I.& D. 143 570
–583		 5 Sept. 1654. Sir Thos. Cheke, of Pirgo, Essex, begs discharge of East Hanningfield Manor, co. Essex, conveyed in 1640 to him and others by Wm. Petre, in trust for payment of 3,300l. due to [William, 4th] Lord Petre, by the said William, for which Lord Petre now sues, but 2/3 of the estate is sequestered for Wm. Petre's recusancy, who was never a recusant convict. 143 564
575
5 Sept. The County Committee to examine and certify 27
143		 8
573
C. 33 370
D. 143 585–592
R. 143 565
H. 27 278		 9. Jan. 1655. Being aged and lame, he begs an order for taking his examination at his lodging. Granted. 143
27		 562
227
22 Feb. Claim disallowed without further proof 23 1672

Lessee of the Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 234 193E 13 Jan. 1652. Confirmation to John Tabor, of a lease of a farm in Essex, advanced from 30l. to 40l. a year, sequestered from [William, 4th] Lord Petre. 15 184

Claimant on the Estate of Alice Turner, Essex.

Vol. G No. or p.
29 Nov. 1647. John Noel, citizen and goldsmith of London, being well-affected, begs leave to compound for the life estate of Alice Turner in a house and lands in Saffron Walden, Brook Walden, and Littlebury, Essex, value 32l. a year, which he has bought from her, but 2/3 are sequestered for her recusancy. 106 653
29 Nov. Committee for Compounding request the County Committee to certify on the case. 4
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