Entry Book: March 1693, 26-31

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'Entry Book: March 1693, 26-31', in Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 10, 1693-1696, (London, 1935) pp. 127-136. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books/vol10/pp127-136 [accessed 24 April 2024]

March 1693, 26–31

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Mar. 27. Money warrant for 100l. to Charles, Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, Keeper of Greenwich Park, for one year to Lady day last on the allowance for the keepers' wages and the disbursements there. (Money order dated Mar. 29 hereon.) Money Book XII, p. 46. Order Book III, p. 366.
William Lowndes, in the absence of Henry Guy, to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 30,047l. 18s. 7d. to the Earl of Ranelagh on any unsatisfied orders (not on the 4s. Aid) in his name for the service of the Forces: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Earl on the Continuing Act: to be applied as follows, viz.: 2,549l. 8s. 2d. for clothing and 619l. 7s. 4d. for poundage and day's pay of the Earl of Bath's Regiment; 10,136l. 2s. 10d. and 2,106l. 0s. 2d. for same of the First Regiment of Foot Guards; 1,167l. 11s. 0d. and 1,241l. 18s. 0d. for same of the Earl of Argyle's Regiment; 2,101l. 17s. 3d. and 619l. 7s. 4d. for same of Col. Mackay's Regiment; 5,098l. 16s. 4d. and 1,238l. 14s. 8d. for same of Col. Monroe's Regiment; 2,549l. 8s. 2d. and 619l. 7s. 4d. for same of the Earl of Leven's Regiment: “which clothing was served by Mr. Godfrey Webster and his partners.” By agreement the orders of loan for said sum are to be registered as follows, viz. after 461,667l. 14s. 2d. on said Act; a moiety thereof with interest from June 24 next and the other moiety with interest from Sept. 29 next. Disposition Book XI, p. 129.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to permit John Taylor to export, Customs free, sails and cordage for a ship which he has lately built in New England purposely for importing of the largest masts of that country for their Majesties' service. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 31.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe for a lease to Thomas Morgan of the agistment of the Great Forest of Brecon, ut supra, p. 81, for 22 years in reversion of the lease in being at the rent of 20l. 6s. 8d. per an. payable as formerly. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 144.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of James, Visct. Lanesborough, for a grant of some quit rents, amounting to 253l. per an., payable out of his estate in Ireland. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 274.
Mar. 28. Money warrant for 2,000l. to the Treasury Lords (Sidney, Lord Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Sir Stephen Fox, Sir Edward Seymour and Charles Montague) for 1693, Lady day quarter's salaries: to be satisfied by tallies on the unappropriated fourth of the Customs. (Money order dated Mar. 29 hereon.) Money Book XII, p. 46. Order Book III, p. 361.
William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 6,307l. 8s. 8d. to the Earl of Ranelagh on any unsatisfied orders in his name for the service of the Forces (not being orders on the 4s. Aid): to be issued out of loans to be made by said Earl on credit of the Continuing Act: 5,071l. 14s. 0d. thereof to be paid to James Eyton for clothing Visct. Castleton's Regiment of Foot, and the remaining 1,235l. 14s. 8d. to be for poundage and day's pay for the Royal [Chelsea] Hospital. The orders of loan for this total are to be registered next after 491,715l. 12s. 9d. on said Act; one moiety thereof with interest from June 24 next, the other moiety with interest from Sept. 29 next. Disposition Book XI, p. 128.
Same to same to issue 5,000l. to Ralph, Earl of Montagu, on any unsatisfied orders in his name for the service of the Great Wardrobe: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Earl on credit of the three fourths of the Customs. Ibid, p. 130.
Henry Guy to same to issue as follows out of loans on the Excise, viz.: Ibid, p. 131.
l. s. d.
to the Master of the Horse 66 13 4
to Mr. Argus et al. for arresting highwaymen 200 0 0
to Mr. Humfreys for the Pix dinner 89 9 0
to Serjt. Ryley 50 3 9
to Mr. Guy for secret service 200 0 0
to Mr. Rymer 50 0 0
to the poor of St. Michael, Cornhill 30 10 0
to Mr, Symon Smith, Knight Harbinger 147 10 0
£834 6 1
William Lowndes to same to discharge the 2,000l. formerly advanced to Thomas Coxe, late Envoy in Switzerland, out of the two warrants which my Lords have signed for 5,000l. to him: and similarly to discharge the 182l. advanced to George Stepney, late Resident with the Elector of Brandenburg out of the warrants signed for him [see supra, pp. 98, 121]. Ibid, p. 132.
Same to same to issue 5,000l. to Mr. John Richards on any unsatisfied orders in his name for the Treasurer of the Chamber's Office: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Richards on credit of the three fourths of the Customs: and to be applied to the messengers' bills. Ibid.
Followed by: a note dated Mar. 30. “This is to be done by advance, the orders upon which the issues are to be made not being yet perfected.”
Mar. 28. Henry Guy to Mr. Evelyn to pay 100l. into the Exchequer out of the land revenues of cos. Kent, Surrey and Sussex. (Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay same to the Earl of Dorset for Greenwich Park, ut supra, p. 127.) Disposition Book XI, p. 136.
William Lowndes to the Customs Commissioners to permit the re-export to Spain of some chocolate and silk imported at Harwich from and belonging to Don Joachin de Fuen Maijor (eldest son of the Marquess De Castell Moncayo) when “coming from Flanders by way of Harwich in order to take the pacquet boat for the Groyne.” Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 30.
Appending: memorial from Don Phelipe De la Guerra Agent and Consul from the King of Spain.
Same to Mr. Clarke to procure a royal warrant to authorise the Earl of Ranelagh to pay 9,396l. 5s. 0d to Henry Cornish for clothing Regiments, ut supra, p. 124. Ibid, p. 31.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the memorial of James Fowles and others concerning their debt for clothes and accoutrements furnished to Regiments as follow, viz.: Ibid.
l. s. d.
For the year 1692.
Troop of Scots Guards 2,330 0 0
Regiment of Scots Foot Guards 4,397 12 6
Royal Regiment of Foot 4,320 0 0
Regiment of Dragoons of Sir F. Levinston 1,800 0 0
Col. Mackay's Regiment of Foot 2,870 0 0
Sir Cha. Graham's Regiment of Foot 2,842 0 0
Sir David Coliar's Regiment of Foot 2,690 0 0
Col. Lawder's Regiment of Foot 2,250 0 0
For the year 1693.
Troop of Scots Guards 2,827 3 1
Regiment of Foot Scots Guards 2,490 0 0
Royal Regiment of Foot 7,090 0 0
Sir T. Levingston's Regiment of Dragoons 2,340 0 0
Sir David Coliar's Regiment of Foot 2,615 0 0
Earl of Leven's Regiment of Foot 2,780 0 0
Sir Cha. Graham's Foot 1,917 0 0
Col. Lawder's Regiment of Foot 2,470 0 0
Col. Mackay's Regiment of Foot to 1st April 680 0 0
£48,708 15 7
Same to Mr. Fox to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Christophilus Jenney for his dividend of the money ordered for the Londonderry officers [viz.] as captain and chaplain. Ibid, p. 32.
William Lowndes to Mr. Fox to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of Henry Powell of Hampton Court for payment of what is due to him for provisions for recruit horses. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 37.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Hen. Walter for a landcarriageman's place, London port. Reference Book VI, p. 460.
Same to Mr. Fox and Lord Coningsby of the petition of divers non-commissioned officers and pri[vate] horsemen of Col. Theo. Russell's late Regiment, praying payment of the arrears due to them at the time the Regiment was broke. Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Lord Lieutenant, Ireland, to enquire into the value of the estates of which the Earl of Mountrath has petitioned for a custodiam in lieu of his pension out of the Irish revenue: viz. the estate of the late Earl of Tyrconnel in co. Kildare with the rectories and tithes etc., now set to tenants by the Revenue Commissioners at 700l. per an., and a small farm in Queen's County, formerly the estate of one Wise, a merchant, and set by said Commissioners at 70l. per an. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 275.
Mar. 29. Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Seymour Tredenham of the ancient duty to the Crown within co. Cornwall commonly called Post Groats, in whose hands or custody soever the same may be, and all arrears thereon due before 1688–9, Feb. 13: to hold for 31 years from 1692, Christmas, at the rent of 10l. per an. The consideration for this grant to be a fine of 1,000l. to be first paid into the Exchequer before this lease pass. King's Warrant Book XVII, pp. 134–5.
Royal sign manual for 40l. to Thomas Smith, John Tailer, John Clarke, Bartho. Rich, Jo[h]n Johnson, Jo[h]n Wood, Josiah Inge and Jane Allen as reward (under the Proclamation of 1692, Sept. 13) for arresting Jo[h]n Neale, a highwayman. (Money warrant dated Mar. 31 hereon.) (Money order dated April 3 hereon.) Ibid, p. 136. Order Book III, p. 368.
Royal warrant to the Clerk of the Signet for a privy seal for the felling of timber in Whittlewood and Salcey Forests sufficient to raise 500l. per an. or 5,000l. in the whole; the proceeds to be paid into the Exchequer for Isabella, Duchess of Grafton as in part of 10,000l. unsatisfied on the 12,000l. out of the timber in said forests granted by Charles II to the Earl of Arlington by privy seal dated 1684, April 30 (see supra, Calendar of Treasury Books, Vol. VII, pp. 1112–3), which privy seal became void by the death of Charles II, but was renewed by a privy seal of James II of date 1685, April 6: but thereon only 2,000l, has been paid and the said Duchess, sole heiress of same, has petitioned for the balance of said sum and the Surveyor General of Woods, Trent South, having thereon reported that for several years past there have been sales of decayed trees in said forests for raising moneys for the Office of Ordnance and otherwise and that for the future the sales of the spareable timber there ought not to exceed 500l. per an. nor 5,000l. in the whole. King's Warrant Book XVII, pp. 144–6.
Mar. 29. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the small branches of the Revenue, viz.: Disposition Book XI, p. 131.
l. s. d.
to Mr. Marriott, Clerk of Pleas in the Exchequer 11 5 0
to the executors of Mris. Beresford for “arrears of [her husband as late] ditto” 65 0 0
to the Clerks of the Pleas there 9 0 0
£85 5 0
Same to same to issue out of moneys of the 3s. Aid 54l. to the Cofferer of the Household for alms; and 167l. to Mr. Richards, 125l. thereof for alms and 42l. for the Maundy. Ibid.
Same to same to issue 279l. 12s. 6d. to the Paymaster of the Works: to be applied in discharge of work done in the Old Park at Richmond. (Same to said Paymaster to pay same to William Bache Smith and John Drew, carpenter.) Ibid, p. 132.
Treasury directions to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, on points as follows raised by them: Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 276.
1. Every gauger keeping a horse should have the former salary of 40l. per an. We agree.
2. 2d. per £ to be paid out of the officers' salaries to a Bank for the maintenance of such officers as by age or other infirmity are rendered unfit. We agree.
3. Three orders have lately been sent to you requiring you to take notice of three patents which grant near 5,000l. per an. of quit rents to the Countess of Dorchester, Mris. Cheek and Lady Castlehaven: but you have suspended same pending Treasury instruction, and if the orders are to be obeyed you desire that the rents may be collected by the King's officers and not by any private person in the ladies' behalf. You shall speedily receive our direction herein. Meanwhile the King's officers are to continue in the receipt.
4. As Mr. Coote, counsel to your Board, is shortly to be removed to the Bench, you recommend Sir Richard Leving, Solicitor General, to be your counsel, with 200l. per an. salary, which the Lord Lieutenant has approved of. We think fit the Solicitor General be allowed 200l. in lieu of all fees.
5. The Council, upon hearing many hard cases of persons kept out of their estates upon account of forfeitures, notwithstanding they were irregularly seized into the King's hands, have issued orders to you to pay money to some and to make allowances out of their estates to others, which by your commission you are not empowered to comply with; you therefore desire when the point comes to be settled that whatsoever money the Government shall be empowered to order (other than what relates to your particular management) may be paid out of the Treasury. As to this last article we think you have done well therein.
Mar. 29. Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant, Ireland, to direct the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland, to pay 200l. per an. to Anne Bagnall out of the profits of her husband's forfeited estates there, for her own support and maintenance and 200l. per an. for the maintenance of her children: to commence from Christmas last. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 280.
Same to same for warrants for 200l. per an. to Sir John Hanmer, without account: out of any of the revenue of Ireland: the King being pleased to allow him same in consideration of his extraordinary charges in going from London to Cork and shipping of[f] the English, Irish and Danes there and in surveying and repairing the works at Cork. Ibid, p. 281.
[?] The Treasury Lords to same to report on Lord Bellew's case. Ibid.
Appending: note of the papers herein, viz.: petition of Lord Bellew; reference from Secretary the Earl of Nottingham to Sir John Temple; certificate by General Ginckell; report by Sir John Temple; reference from the Council to Sir John Sommers; said Sommers' report; reference of all the foregoing from Secretary the Earl of Nottingham to the Treasury.
Mar. 30. Treasury warrant to the Navy Commissioners to apply to wages, wear and tear and Victualling the 18,000l., 11,200l. and 10,800l. as below. Money Book XII, p. 22.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the Exchequer, viz.: l. s. d. Disposition Book XI, p. 133.
Out of loans on the 4s. Aid.
to the Treasurer of the Navy for wages 18,000 0 0
to ditto for wear and tear; whereof 1,200l. for Sick and Wounded 11,200 0 0
to ditto for Victualling; whereof 800l. for Sick and Wounded 10,800 0 0
Out of contributions [on survivorships].
to the Treasurer of the Ordnance in further part of 9,840l. 19s. 0d. for artillery horses, waggons and horses for the cannon 2,000 0 0
to ditto in further part of 6,428l. for arms at Liège 2,000 0 0
to ditto for Mr. Meesters in part of 2,857l. 2s. 6d., his disbursements in Flanders: in the margin: Meesters otherwise “applyed” [? supplied] by Ordnance Board 1,000 0 0
Out of 18,671l. 5s. 10d. of loans on the 4s. Aid; 9,465l. of contributions [on survivorships] and 2,296l. 6s. 7d. of loans on the Additional Impositions: making 30,432l. 12s. 5d. in all.
to the Earl of Ranelagh for a week's subsistence to the Forces, including the weekly payment to Sir Jos. Herne for the Hanover Troops, the allowance for garrisons and gunners and for contingencies and hospitals in Flanders 24,377 3 2
to ditto for the several aides de camp who served the last year in Flanders in full of 1,728l. 864 0 0
to ditto for Lord Fairfax upon Lady Culpeper's allowance 300 0 0
to ditto for Monsieur Vander Esch in further part of 3,860l. 2s. 5d. [as by] his memorial 1,000 0 0
to ditto in further part of the advance for bread and waggons 2,000 0 0
to ditto for the Reformed Officers of Lord Galway's Regiment, for increase of pay from [1692], Aug. 1, to Dec. 31 1,891 9 3
Out of loans on the 4s. Aid.
to Mr. Fox for a week's subsistence to the Regiments of Hamilton, La Melonier, Du Cambon and Belcastle 938 15 4
Out of 2,500l. of loans on the Hereditary Excise and Temporary Excise and 200l. of the Letter Office money: making 2,700l. in all.
to me [Guy] for secret service 2,700 0 0
£79,071 7 9
Mar. 30. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 2,500l. to me [Guy] for secret service, out of loans to be made by Mr. Lassells upon the Hereditary and Temporary Excise: and out of the like loans now remaining in the Exchequer to issue 1,162l. 5s. 0d. to the Cofferer. Disposition Book XI, p. 135.
Same to the Victualling Commissioners to pay towards the discharge of the debts of their Office in course at least half of the moneys received by them from time to time for the service of the Victualling. With the rest you are to market for ready money commodities. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 34.
Same to the Navy Commissioners. “Some observations occurring to my Lords of the Treasury in point of method as to the payment of seamen's wages and recalls of ships, which you are to strictly observe,” it is hereby directed that the moneys appointed for seamen's wages shall be to pay off ships to the time designed, and in such payments to pay only the persons who appear at the pay table; and that all collateral payments by recalls of ships do not exceed 2,000l. a week. Further you are to send to the Treasury weekly an account of the moneys paid to each ship. Ibid.
Treasury reference to William Blathwayt of the petition of Capt. John Robinson, shewing that, being in May, 1687, appointed Treasurer of Bermudas by his father, Sir Robert Robinson, late Governor of Bermudas, that he was at great charge in securing their Majesties' part of the silver etc. of a wreck; that he detained 5 per cent. [thereof] in his hand and gave bond in 500l. to restore same if not allowed and that he delivered the rest of said silver, being 1,191 lbs., to Capt. Frowd at Bermudas and further a bag of broken silver, weighing 63 lbs., to the officers of the Mint: that on his return for England about July, 1688, he prayed to be allowed said bag of silver and the delivery of his abovesaid bond, but the Treasury Lords ordered the Mint officers to take possession of said bag and same was accordingly taken from petitioner from on board the Revenge, and by reason of his employment in their Majesties' sea service he has not till now had an opportunity to seek after the same: therefore praying to have said bag of silver delivered to him, and also his bond, “the rather for that your petitioner's accounts have been inspected and allowed by Mr. Blathwayt.” Reference Book VI, p. 460. Out Letters (Plantations Auditor) I, pp. 409–10.
Mar. 30. Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer for a constat of the estates of Visct. Preston, lately attainted of high treason, in order to a lease thereof to the Earl of Carlisle and Sir George Fletcher. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 144.
Mar. 31. Same dormant to the Customs Commissioners to pay the fee or salary of 3l. 6s. 8d. per an. to John Bret and John Waring as searcher of Customs in the ports of Chester, Beaumaris and Liverpool. Money Book XII, p. 47.
Money warrant for 75l. to Anthony Segar, gent., Keeper of the Treasury Chambers, for 1693, Lady day quarter's allowance for salary and disbursements for firing, candle etc. for the Treasury Chambers. (Money order dated Mar. 31 hereon.) Ibid, p. 47. Order Book III, p. 336.
Same for 10,000l. to John Richards for the Treasurer of the Chamber's Office as by the privy seal of Feb. 16 last. (Money order dated April 3 hereon.) Money Book XII, p. 35b. Order Book III, p. 352.
Treasury allowance of William Weket's bill of 15l. for 1693, Lady day's quarter's attendance as messenger attending the Treasury Lords. Money Book XII, p. 48.
Treasury warrant to Mr. Knight, Customs Cashier, to pay said Weket 15l. for same quarter's attendance on the Customs. Ibid.
Same to same to pay John Taylor 37l. 10s. 0d. for 1693, Lady day quarter, for making a particular account of the Customs etc. Ibid, p. 60.
Same for 500,000l. to the Earl of Ranelagh as imprest for the Forces: as by a privy seal of this day's date. (Money order dated Mar. 31 hereon.) Ibid, p. 49. Order Book III, p. 364.
Money order for 10l. to John Lowe, gent., for 1693, Lady day quarter's reward for locking up and delivering out the moneys in the Receipt. Order Book III, p. 367.
Treasury allowance of same quarter's allowance of 35l. to the clerks, officers and ministers of the Receipt for attendance in vacation time etc. for one year to Mar. 25 last, viz. John Lowe, 7l.; Peter Le Neve, 7l.; John Taylor and Geo. Briers, 5l.; Peter White, clerk of William Wardour, Clerk of the Pells, 6l., and John Packer, usher, 10l. Ibid.
Mar. 31. Money order for 5l. to William Parks for a quarter's salary to 1693, Lady day, as porter at the Exchequer Gate. Order Book III, p. 367.
Henry Guy to the Earl of Montagu to assign (out of the tallies lately levied for the service of your office [of the Great Wardrobe]) 2,000l. to Thomas Felton; being due to him for goods at Audley End. Disposition Book XI, p. 135.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of loans on the Excise) 200l. to Henry Smith by way of advance: taking no higher fees for same than supra, Calendar of Treasury Books, Vol. IX, pp. 1221–2. The warrants for the regular issue of this sum shall be sent you as soon as perfected. Ibid.
Same to Sir Samuell Dashwood to make a loan of 2,000l. forthwith on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. (Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to reserve same for the Treasury Lords' disposal.) Ibid.
Same to Consul Baker, enclosing (a) infra, being an authority from Samuell Robertson of London, merchant, to said Baker to prosecute and receive from Mr. Rob. Cole, merchant at Algier, 1,260 pieces of Eight and seven Ryalls plate (Seville and Mexico) out of the effects of said Robertson which are in the hands of said Cole, same to be as part of said Cole's indebtedness to Robertson and to be for discharge of a bill of exchange for the like sum which said Robertson drew 1691–2, Mar. 8, on Mr. George Lambe and Company in Algier, payable to said Baker, the said Lamb being gone from Algier before said bill was presented, and Robert Cole, partner to said Robertson, having refused to accept or pay said bill; wherefore it is come back without payment. Please use your endeavours to procure payment thereof. Out Letters (General) XIV, pp. 32–3.
Appending: (a) said authorisation witnessed by Anthony Wright, notary public.
(b) affidavit by said Robertson and statement of the goods by him sent to Algiers in the ship Ulrica Eleonora, Jacob Hoghen (Fergen) master, which arrived at Algier 1691, Dec. 23: said goods being consigned to said Lamb and Company and worth 45,000 dollars, whereof said Robertson has received only 11,977 dollars.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed memorial of Francis Molineux and Benjamin Tomlinson concerning 2,441l. 11s. 6d. owing to them for clothing Col. Lumley's Regiment of Horse. Ibid, p. 34.
Same to Mr. Shales, enclosing accounts of the workmen employed in their Majesties' respective yards and rope yards, with an estimate of their wages for January last. Ibid.
Same to Serjt. Ryley to take care to raise by sales of timber in Whittlewood Forest only the 5,000l. by 500l. per an. for the Duchess of Grafton, ut supra, p. 130. Ibid, p. 35.
Mar. 31. Henry Guy to the Customs Commissioners to send an officer to the Earl of Feversham's lodgings at Somerset House to view some goods and furniture there which are to be sent to Portugal for the Queen Dowager. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 21.
Treasury warrant to same to employ Henry Walter as a landcarriageman, London port loco Alexander Ellyott, who relinquished same. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 20.
Treasury reference to Mr. William Tailer of the petition of Eliz. Sydenham for extension of lease of a house near Charing Cross which Charles II demised to her father. Reference Book VI, p. 461
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Capt. Thomas Langley for a place in the Customs. He is to be presented for the first vacancy. Ibid.
Same to same of the petition of Daniell Elwin for a landwaiter's place, London port, he having attended at the quays for two years past. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to William Tailer for a particular of the manor of Muchland, co. Lancs, in order to a lease thereof to Geo. Sayer and John Sayer, esqs., for 99 years from the death of the Queen Dowager concurrent with any term in being granted by said Queen Dowager: at 10s. per an. rent and without fine in pursuance of the King's pleasure. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, pp. 144–5
Prefixing: said Tailer's report on said Sayers' petition. The premises are part of the Queen Dowager's jointure and were rated by Sir C. Harbord at 137l. 18s. 11¾d. The desired lease may be valued at 11 years' purchase or 1,517l. The demisable lands which the Queen Dowager can let for 31 years are valued at 144l. 9s. 4d. above the reserved rents. The concurrent term herein may be valued at 720l. or five years' purchase.
[?] Entry of the Treasury Lords' signature of a lease to Thomas Felton of the Hundreds of Bosmere, Claydon and Samford, ut supra, p. 61. Ibid, p. 145.
[?] The like of an in custodiam lease under the Exchequer seal to Richard Cony of a messuage and four tenements in St. Andrew, Holborn, co. Midd., being parcel of the lands of the outlawed widow of William Gifford Kinghle. Ibid.
Mar. 31. Entry of a Treasury caveat in behalf of Capt. Goodlad, one of the patent searchers of London port, to have notice before anything pass relating to any grant of a King's waiter's place, London port, that may concern Thomas Carpenter's grant of such place now held by patent from Charles II. Caveat Book, p 32.
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