Entry Book: August 1694, 1-15

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'Entry Book: August 1694, 1-15', in Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 10, 1693-1696, (London, 1935) pp. 732-742. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books/vol10/pp732-742 [accessed 26 April 2024]

August 1694, 1–15

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
Aug. 1. Treasury warrant dormant to the Receipt for the striking of tallies of pro on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise for loans already made or directed or which shall hereafter in like manner be appointed being moneys directed to be issued at the Exchequer on account of pensions, salaries, bounties or other heads proper to the Civil List out of loans to be made by the respective payees themselves or by any others at their nomination and appointment upon credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Money Book XII, p. 261.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of loans on the Excise as above to be made by the payees as follows or by their nominees, viz.: l. s. d. Disposition Book XII, p. 116.
to complete 675l. 3s. 4d.; the list of poor pensioners (in the margin 18l. to be added) 285 10 4
to the executors of Mansell 75 0 0
to the Duchess of Buckingham [as royal] bounty 600 0 0
to the Countess of Dorchester as ditto 800 0 0
to Lords Eure, Morley, Willoughby of Parham and Hunsdon, 100l. each: as ditto 400 0 0
to the Paymaster of the Works upon an estimate for building a new wall at Kensington for Mr. Tallman (in the margin: issued to the Gardens by the letter dated Aug. 11) 550 0 0
to Mr. Fox for the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded to enable them to build a prison in the Savoy 189 10 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 4,099 19 8
£7,000 0 0
Same to Mr. Clarke to procure a royal warrant, to be signed by the Queen, to authorise the Paymasters of the Forces, Ireland, to pay as follows, viz.: l. s. d. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 281.
to Capt. Rossiers in full of all arrears of his pay as Reformed Captain in Col. Bellcastle's Regiment of Foot to 1693, April 1 118 4 6
to Capt. Verdelles for same as a Reformed Captain in the list of pensioners on the establishment of Ireland: from 1691–2, Jan. 1 100 0 0
to Capt. Gignonz for the like 100 0 0
£318 4 6
Aug. 1. Henry Guy to the Agents for Taxes, enclosing the duplicate [missing] of the assessments of the Quarterly Poll in the Hundred of Clackclose, co. Norfolk. Please transmit same to the King's Remembrancer's Office. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 281.
Same to Mr. Sotherne [Secretary to the Admiralty]. In reply to yours of the 28th ult. (intimating that the Admiralty Lords desire to speak with the Treasury Lords), my Lords have appointed to meet at the Treasury on Friday next. Ibid.
Same to Sir Joseph Tradenham. You are forthwith to pass before the Auditors of Imprests an account of the money received by you or your agents in 1688 upon his Majesty's landing on the coast. (The like letter to Mr. Anth. Rowe.) Ibid, p. 282.
Aug. 2. Royal sign manual for 10,000l. to Henry Guy, without account: for secret service. (Money warrant dated Aug. 3 hereon.) (Money order dated Aug. 7 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVII, p. 487. Order Book IV, p. 119.
Same for 1,000l. to John Ince, gent., to be applied towards defraying the charges of passing the Charter for the Bank of England and other expenses incident to the management and execution of the Commission for taking subscriptions upon the Act for said Bank: without account other than such as he is to render to any five of the said Commissioners. (Money warrant dated Aug. 3 hereon.) (Money order dated Aug. 7 hereon.) Treasury warrant dated Aug. 30 to the Receipt for said order (here dated Aug. 6) to be satisfied by tallies on the fourth part of the Customs. Struck through and memorandum in the margin “This warrant was satisfied by ready money and not by tallies.” King's Warrant Book XVII, p. 487. Money Book XII, p. 265. Order Book IV, p. 117.
Same for the following payments as royal bounty, viz.: l. King's Warrant Book XVII, p. 488. Order Book IV, p. 117.
to Mary, Duchess of Buckingham 600
to Dorothy, Countess of Dorchester, towards the maintenance of her daughter, Lady Katherine Darnley 800
to Ralph, Lord Eure Thomas, Lord Morley and Mounteagle; Hugh, Lord Willoughby of Parham and Robert, Lord Hunsdon, 100l. each 400
£1,800
(Money orders dated Aug. 7 hereon.)
Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies of pro on the Excise for 35l. to Sir Thomas Trevor: in repayment of so much lent by him thereon “per tally dated 19th March, 1693–4.” Money Book XII, p. 262.
Henry Guy to Mr. Bartholomew Burton to pay (out of the 5,000l. ut supra, p. 719) 60l. to Sir John Banks for 2 per cent. allowance on a loan of 3,000l. made July 30 last in the name of the Earl of Montagu on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Disposition Book XII, p. 109.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of loans to be made by the respective payees themselves or their nominees on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise, viz.: l. s. d Ibid, p. 115
to the Treasurer of the Chamber for the following uses, viz. 114l. to several inhabitants of Kensington for lodging their Majesties' servants; 20l. for the Gent. of the Chapel in lieu of three deer; 1,170l. 10s. 0d. to the Master of the Buckhounds and under servants for half a year to June 24 last; 314l. 7s. 4d. to the Chapel Closet Keeper for riding charges in Flanders 3,926l. to 40 Messengers [of the Chamber] for a third of their bills, amounting to 11,778l. 163l. 10s. 0d. to James Chase, one of the Apothecaries to the King's person 475l. to the officers of the Removing Wardrobe for half a year to 1693, Michaelmas 1,093l. 10s. 4d. to the gardeners for half a year to June 24 last; 600l. to Sir Godfrey Kneller upon warrants from the Lord Chamberlain for pictures 131l. 3s. 4d. to Mr. Randeu, housekeeper at Windsor, for half a year (of the total hereof 6,914l. 10s. 8d. to be [out of loans by the Treasurer of the Chamber] for the above uses and 1,093l. 10s. 4d. to be out of a loan to be made by Mr. London) 8,008 0 0
to Mris. Baker on her pension 150 0 0
to Col. Leighton as royal bounty 100 0 0
to Richard Leek, master gunner, on his fee 73 0 0
to John Filch, workmaster of the Ordnance, on his fee 240 0 0
to the Master of the Horse for the extraordinaries of the Stables 2,000 0 0
to Mr. Parry Walton a year 200 0 0
to Col. Goddard, Governor of Bermudas a year 240 0 0
to me [Guy] for secret service 100 0 0
to Mr. Lane on his pension 250 0 0
to Lady Wyndham's daughters 200 0 0
to Sir Thomas Wyndham 300 0 0
£11,861 1 0
Aug. 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 206l;. to the Treasurer of the Navy out of the fines for Hackney coaches: same being to answer a bill of exchange drawn on said Treasurer by Col. Kendall, payable to George Knowling and Edmd. Starrs and Company, owners of the ship George, for two months and two days' hire of her into their Majesties' service in the West Indies. Disposition Book XII, p. 116.
Same to same to issue as follows out of 276l. 1s. 9d. of the duties on coffee; 50l. 0s. 0½d. of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise and 149l. 13s. 7½d. of low wines making 475l. 15s. 5d. in all, viz.: l. s. d. Ibid.
to me [Guy] for secret service 73 15 6
to Mr. Samuel Swift, sheriff of Worcester, for taking highwaymen 80 0 0
to Warwick Bampfeild, sheriff of Somerset, for the like 200 0 0
£353 15 0
Aug. 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows to the respective persons out of loans to be made by them or by any others at their nomination on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise, viz.: l. s. d. Disposition Book XII, pp. 117–18.
to Mr. King, who carried the Garter to the Elector of Saxony 344 9 5
to the Lord President of the Privy Council 750 0 0
to the Lord Privy Seal 708 0 0
to Sir John Nicholas, Mr. Bridge man, Mr. Blathwayt and Mr. Colinge, 125l. each 500 0 0
to the Plantation Office for one year to 1693, Sept. 29 1,099 16 1
to Sir Joseph Williamson, Keeper of the Paper Office 80 0 0
to the Serjeants at Arms, viz. Sir William Bishop, Mr. Temple, Mr. Turst, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Charnock, Mr. Payne, 100l. 7s. 6d. each the executors of Mr. Top-ham, 95l. 8s. 6d. Mr. Shirley, 16l. 4s. 6d. Mr. Lawson, 100l. 7s. 6d. 814 5 6
to the King's Heralds and Pursuivants at Arms to Christmas, 1692 420 0 0
to Mr. Brien, Housekeeper at Kensington, to Christmas, 1693. 300 0 0
to Mris. Ellyot to 1693, June 24, as Housekeeper at Newmarket 200 0 0
to Mr. Ford as ditto to 1692, Christmas 36 10 0
to Mr. Villiers, Keeper of the Tennis Court, to same date 132 3 4
to Mr. Studholme, Guide of the Roads, to same date 97 6 8
to the Duke of Devon[shire] as Justice in Eyre, Trent North, to 1693, Sept. 29 100 0 0
to Mr. Smith, Knight Harbinger, for lodging of the Prince of Baden's retinue 109 12 10
to the Earl of Rochester as Keeper of New Park to 1693, Christmas 328 10 0
to Robert Stephens, Messenger of the Press 60 0 0
to Mr. Broughton, Consul at Venice 301 3 0
to Mr. Westcomb, [Consul] at Cadiz 176 15 3
to Mr. Herne, [Consul] at Leghorn 64 16 0
to the Officers of the Ordnance, viz. 87l. 19s. 2d. to the Earl of Romney as Master General; 66l. 13s. 4d. to Sir Henry Goodrick as Lieutenant General [of the Ordnance] 36l. 10s. 0d. to Sir Thomas Littleton as Clerk [of the Ordnance] 36l. 10s. 0d. to John Charlton, Surveyor General [of the Ordnance] 27l. 7s. 6d. to Mr. Musgrave, Clerk of the Deliveries; 40l. to Mr. Bertie, Treasurer [of the Ordnance]; 150l. 11s. 3d. to Mr. Meesters, storekeeper 15l. 4s. 2d. to Mr. Gardner, keeper of small arms 460 5 5
£7,458 13 5
Aug. 2. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt. Mr. William Aldham and the others with him in the [money] order of July 30 last, supra, p. 721, are to have the benefit of the letter [of 1691, July 8, supra, Calendar of Treasury Books, Vol. IX, pp. 1221–2], concerning Exchequer fees. Disposition Book XII, p. 118.
Same to the Farmers of the Lotteries forthwith to pay into the Exchequer last June 24 quarter on the rent of your farm, “and that for the future you punctually pay in the same according to the tenor of your indenture.” Ibid.
The Treasury Lords to the Commissioners for the Quarterly Poll in co. Surrey to the like effect, ut supra, p. 682, concerning the neglects of the assessors of said Poll. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 266.
Same to same in the Chippenham Division, co. Wilts. We are informed that in the execution of your trust you have not only been careful to ease yourselves, but have also neglected the due charging of others to the said tax. This is a matter of disservice to their Majesties and may prove of further ill consequence by its example. We desire you to take care that no further just complaint be made to us on this occasion. Ibid, p. 262.
Aug. 3. Money warrant for 96l. 13s. 4d. to John Hastings, Clerk of Foreign Estreats in the Exchequer, for one year to Christmas last on his several fees, viz. 20l. per an. for attendance and safe keeping records of forfeitures of Recusants estreated into the Exchequer Court and carrying same to the Pipe to be drawn into the Great Roll; 10l. per an. and 33l. 6s. 8d. per an. and 26l. 13s. 4d. per an. for his and his clerks' pains in writing and extracting all fines and amerciaments and 6l. 13s. 4d. per an. for writing all fines, issues and rents in the 12 shires of Wales. (Money order dated Aug. 6 for 53l. 6s. 8d. hereon.) Money Book XII, p 264, Order Book IV, p. 118.
Same for 343l. 2s. 6d. to Thomas Felton and the executors of William Chiffinch for last June 24 quarter on their several fees or allowances as Masters of the Hawks. Money Book XII, p. 264.
Aug. 3. Treasury warrant to Philip Ryley, Surveyor General of Woods, Trent North, to pay (out of the receipts from the tops of Navy trees felled in New Forest) 119l. 19s. 0d. for the necessary repairs done or to be done in the House Park at Hampton Court according to said representation of April 25 last. Money Book XII, p. 265.
Money warrant for 500l. to the Earl of Oxford for half a year to 1693, Christmas, on his annuity as one of the Gentlemen of the Bedchamber. (Money order dated Aug. 7.) Ibid, p. 265. Order Book IV, p. 118.
1,000l. each to Charles, Earl of Monmouth Henry, Earl of Romney, and James, Earl of Drumlanrig, for one year to 1693, Christmas, on same. (Money orders dated Aug. 7 hereon.)
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of arrears of taxes unappropriated, viz.: l. Disposition Book XII, p. 118.
to Bartholomew Fillingham, Thomas Hall, Edmund Woodruff and Philip Ryley, Agents for Taxes, for half a year's salaries to June 24 last 400
to William Burton, their clerk, for same for himself and messenger 40
£440
Same to same to issue 2,622l. to the Earl of Ranelagh out of the moneys as shall come in by contributions for annuities next and immediately after the 14,000l. [payable thereout] to Sir Joseph Heme for saltpetre. This sum is to be applied by said Earl as follows, viz.: l. s. d. Ibid.
for one week's subsistence to the Regiments of Collier, D'Radas, Stewart, Coot and [Lord] Cutts. 1,027 2 11
for same to the Detachment of Guards marching to London 169 14 2
for same to the Regiments of Hastings, Erle, Venner and Row that are to continue on board 820 2 4
for [same to] Northcote's Regiment marching to Plymouth 205 0 7
for the relief of prisoners in France taken at Camaret to be placed to the account of subsistence 400 0 0
£2,622 0 0
Same to the Treasurer of the Navy. At several times in Feb. and March last my Lords appointed money out of the 4s. Aid to satisfy bills of exchange drawn on you by Col. Kendall and Col. Codrington from the West Indies, amounting to 3,508l. 9s. 11½d. On application from the Navy Commissioners my Lords have since directed that money to be applied to imprests and to answer other bills of exchange relating to the Navy and that the aforegoing bills should be satisfied out of other moneys since assigned [to you] or put into your hands for that purpose. You are therefore to apply the abovesaid sura to imprests and to the said other bills as the Navy Commissioners shall appoint and to discharge the, West India bills out of the said last assigned moneys. (The like letter to the Navy Commissioners.) Ibid, p. 119.
Aug. 3. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue the 3,500l. to the Earls of Romney, Drumlanrig, Monmouth and Oxford, ut supra, p. 737, out of loans to be made by them or by their nominees on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Disposition Book XII, p. 119.
Same to Mr. Shales, enclosing an account [missing] from the Navy Commissioners of money received and paid by the Navy Treasurer between July 21 and 31 last. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 282.
Same to Mr. Clarke to procure a royal warrant, to be signed by the Queen, to authorise the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster General of the Forces, to make out debentures for the pay of the Regiment of Foot lately commanded by Col. Godfrey Lloyd in the West Indies, “according to the within written warrant” [missing]. Ibid.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of John Ward, late Agent to the Regiment now under Sir Bevill Granvill, praying to receive the money due to the Regiment to the [end of the] time he continued Agent. Ibid.
Same to the Customs Commissioners, enclosing an extract [missing] of the Register of the resolutions of the States General of the United Provinces upon a memorial given in by Mr. Prior to my Lords containing some complaints against the Captain and officers of the vessel called the Dauphin pursuant to an Order in Council thereto attached [missing]. Ibid.
Same to the Commissioners for Hackney Coaches, enclosing the memorial [missing] of John Nicholson, a poor Hackney coachman. My Lords look upon his case to be very particular and desire to know why he was not licensed. Ibid, p. 283.
Same to the Commissioners for taking Subscriptions for the Bank of England to pay 4,000l. into the Exchequer to-morrow morning without fail out of the 300,000l. received by you for the first quarter of the Contributions on the Act for said Bank: for the following uses, viz. 2,000l. for Charles Bertie. Treasurer of the Ordnance; 2,000l. for Edward Russell, Treasurer of the Navy. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to make an allowance as follows by way of rebate or deduction upon payments of the duties upon Tonnage of shipping (the rate allowed by the Act 5 and 6 William and Mary, c. 20, for said Duties being 10 per cent. on the paying same down in ready money or giving security to pay same within one month after clearing the ship), viz. that all such persons as shall within 15 days of the clearing of the ship pay in their money shall enjoy the whole month's discount; and such as shall not come until 15 days after clearing shall have no pretence to the benefit of the discount for the residue of the unexpired days of the month. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 108.
Aug. 3. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to pay the assessments to the 4s. Aid on Customs officers' salaries not above 60l. per an. and to reimburse such assessments already paid by such officers. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 108.
Treasury reference to the Commissioners for Sick and Wounded of the petition of Richard Holder of London, merchant, for 109l. 4s. 0d. for the transportation of 168 persons to Calais by direction of said Commissioners being prisoners at war said petition being referred to the Treasury from the Privy Council July 26 last. Reference Book VII, p 62.
Treasury warrant to Philip Ryley, Surveyor General of Woods, Trent South, to fell 88 loads and 63l in value of old and decayed trees not fit for the Navy in Wakefield Walk in Whittlewood Forest, and to apply same to the repairs desired by William Ryder, Lieutenant of said forest, and Master Keeper of said Walk, viz. for a substantial fence to the Ring Mound mowing grounds about the lodge for want of which said grounds are constantly spoiled and the deer die in great quantities for want of hay and a short paling near the lodge. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 324.
Henry Guy to the Commissioners of Accounts in Ireland. In yours of the 21st ult. you remind my Lords of the Lords Justices' recommendations some time since for payment of your salaries. I am to inform you that the Lords Justices' letter of 1693, Oct. 28, mediated the continuance of your salaries at 250l per an. till your commission should be determined, but their letter of 1693, Nov. 4, recalled that letter and desired that it might be of no weight with my Lords. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 442.
Aug. 4. Royal warrant, under the Queen's sign manual, to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal to constitute Sir Samuell Dashwood, Sir Stephen Evance, Sir John Foche, Francis Parry, William Strong, Thomas Hall and Edward Clarke, John Danvers and Foot. Onslow as Chief Commissioners and Governors of Excise and to bring in the arrears of Hearthmoney all in place of the said Dashwood, Evance, Parry, Strong, John (now Sir John) Foche, Nathaniell Horneby, John Wilcox, junr., Thomas Hall and Thomas Aram with like salaries and powers as in the said previous Commission. King's Warrant Book XVIII, pp. 1–2.
Same to same for a same to constitute Sir Robert Clayton, kt., Sir Patience Ward, kt., Sir Robert Southwell, kt., Charles Godolphin, esq., Sir Walter Young, James Chadwick, esq., and Samuel Clarke, esq., to be Commissioners of Customs in place of George Booth, esq., Sir Richard Temple, bart., and Knight of the Bath, Sir John Werden, bart., Sir Robert Southwell, kt., and said Clayton, Ward and Godolphin with the like powers and salaries as the said previous Commissioners John Sansom to be their Secretary (with 300l. per an. to Robert Bertie out of said Sansom's salary as formerly.) Ibid, pp. 2–3.
Aug. 4. Royal warrant to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay 30l. 10s. 0d. to Major Henry Hickman for the pay of himself and servants for the respited period as below he being a Captain in the Duke of Bolton's Regiment of Foot and his Company being ordered in June, 1692 (being then in garrison in Chester Castle), to march thence to Carlisle, but the said Hickman remaining at Chester till further order, for which reason he was absent from the muster taken at Carlisle for June and July following. King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 13.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue the 4,000l., ut supra, p. 738 (out of the fourth part of the Contributions to the Bank of England), as follows, viz. 2,000l. to the Treasurer of the Ordnance for fitting out the [Artillery] Train and bomb vessels now at Portsmouth and 2,000l. to the Treasurer of the Navy for Sick and Wounded 1,200l. thereof to be charged to the head of wages and 800l. to the head of Victualling. Disposition Book XII, p. 119.
Treasury reference to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of John Creed, master of the ship Pembrooke, shewing that when the said ship was taken by the French he received a wound which has lost him the use of his right hand and arm, but same not being certified by the Captain the Chest at Chatham refuses to settle any allowance on him for it therefore praying the same allowance as in like cases. Reference Book VII, p. 62.
Aug. 7. Money order for 10l. to William Parks, Porter at the Gate of the Receipt of the Exchequer, for half a year to June 24 last in reward for his attendance. Order Book IV, p. 119.
Aug. 8. Henry Guy to Mr. Blathwayt. In reply to yours of the 2nd inst., signifying the King's pleasure as to the payment of 100l. as recruit money to each Troop of Col. Wynn's Dragoons remaining here [in England] and 100l. to each Troop more on account of arrears, the Treasury Lords have put 400l. into the hands of the Earl of Ranelagh for that purpose. Please also inform the King that the business of the Earl of Scarborough which you intimated to me in your said letter is effected. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 283.
Aug.11. Same [to the Auditor of the Receipt]. My Lords lately directed 550l. to the Paymaster of the Works, ut supra, p. 732, for building a new wall at Kensington. Since then they are informed that the same should be issued upon the unsatisfied order in Mr. Henning's name for the service of the Gardens, because the said work relates thereto. You are therefore to issue said 550l. to Henning and not to the Works. Disposition Book XII, p. 20.
My Lords desire that the 100l. royal bounty each to Lords Euro, Morley, Willoughby and Hunsdon may have the benefit of the letter [of 1691, July 8, supra, Calendar of Treasury Books, Vol. IX, pp. 1221–2], relating to fees.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay 5,955l. 8s. 0d. to Sir William Gore, ut supra, p. 727, out of the moneys directed to you out of the subscriptions to the Bank of England. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of 181l. 19s. 11d. of the new duty on coffee 2l. 19s. 4¾d. of Tenths 80l. of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise and 235l. 0s. 8¼d. of, moneys which shall first come in on any of the said heads making 500l. in all, viz.: l. Ibid, p. 121.
to me [Guy] for secret service 300
to Lady Arabella Macarty as royal bounty 50
to Lady Coote, the Earl of Bellomont's mother [as ditto] 100
to Mris. Willoughby as ditto 50
£500
Aug. 11. Henry Guy to the Navy Commissioners. In reply to yours of the 7th inst. relating to the disposition of 819l. 4s. 11d. of thirds of prizes which is in the Treasurer of the Navy's hands, “my Lords being at present adjourned, I have had no opportunity of laying it before them, but shall with the first [opportunity] take their Lordships' directions therein.” Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 283.
Money order for 480l. 15s. 2d. (481l. 15s. 2d.) to John Walker, Usher of the Exchequer Court, for necessaries by him furnished to the officers of said Court in Trinity term, 1694, and for diet for the said officers [sic erratum for said officer, meaning himself] for 147 days, March 10 last to Aug. 4 inst., at 5d. a day. Order Book IV, p. 128.
Aug. 12. Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of contributions for annuities) 706l. 14s. 4d. to Charles Fox for the subsistence for 14 days from the 10th inst. of the four Irish Regiments now lying at Chester. Disposition Book XII, p. 121.
Aug. 14. Same to the Prizes Commissioners. There are two ships laden with Bay salt lately taken prize, the one brought into Plymouth June 5 by their Majesties' ship Adventure, the other brought into Plymouth July 5 by their Majesties' hired ship Society. It is the Queen's pleasure that the said salt be bought for their Majesties' service. Please take care that same be bought accordingly. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 283.
Entry of a Treasury caveat in behalf of John Ford, searcher of Chichester port, that till he be heard by counsel no pardon or other discharge be passed at the Treasury to any of the following, against whom he has exhibited informations for importing French silks and lace to the value of several thousand pounds within three years last past, viz. Stephen Seignoret, John Gaudett, Francis Grabar,—Auriol, Andrew Pansier, Bartholomew Midy, Peter Gorrey, John Dumaitre, Peter Barillian, David Barrow,—Wayembert, Isaac Rickesey, Isaac De la Croix. Notice to be given to Mr. Ford at Mr. Wood's over against the “Hand and Pen” in Clements Lane. (See infra under date 1695, April 12.) Caveat Book, p. 38.
Aug. 15. Royal sign manual for 6,203l. 11s. 6d. to John lnce. gentleman, to answer the several allowances made or to be made to the subscribers to the Bank of England upon the first fourth part of their several subscriptions, according to an account thereof signed by Sir John Houblon et al. to be without account save such as he is to render to any five of the said Commissioners. (Money warrant dated Aug. 16 hereon.) (Money order dated Aug. 22 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 4. Money Book XII, p. 264. Order Book IV, p. 120.
Aug. 15. Royal sign manual for 637l. 10s. 7½d. to the Lottery pensioners, detailed, ut supra, p. 668, for last June 24 quarter on their pensions. (Money warrant dated Aug. 21 hereon.) (Money order dated Aug. 22 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 4. Money Book XII, p. 268. Order Book IV, pp. 124–5.
Same for 150l. to Dame Arabella Macartie, 50l. to Mris. Eliz. Willoughby and 100l. to Lady Mary Coote as royal bounty. (Money warrant dated Aug. 21 hereon.) (Money order dated Aug. 22 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 8. Money Book XII, p. 268. Order Book IV, p. 123.
Henry Guy to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of contributions for annuities) 706l. 14s. 4d. to Charles Fox for the subsistence, Aug. 10—24 inst., of the four Irish Regiments now lying at Chester. Disposition Book XII, p. 121.
Same to Mr. Shales, enclosing an account [missing] of money paid [by the Treasurer of the Navy] to ships etc. between the 1st and 7th inst. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 284.
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