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Aug. 1.
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Money order for 200l. and 300l. to Sir Bevil Granville for one
quarter due July 25 last on his allowances of 800l. and 1200l. per an.
as Governor of Barbados. Order Book VII, p. 145.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Receipt to pay or allow
interest at the rate of 5 per cent. on three orders for in all 20,000l.
on the seventh 4s. Aid, drawn in the name of Sir Thomas Littleton
[as Treasurer of the Navy] and by him assigned respectively to Sir
Stephen Evance for 5000l. and to the Bank of England for 15,000l.
Ibid, p. 144.
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Aug. 1.
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William Lowndes to Mr. Newport. The Lord Treasurer gives you
leave to go out of town for a month or six weeks. Out Letters (General)
XVII, p. 416.
Treasury reference to the Queen's Remembrancer of the petition
of Francis Godolphin, late one of the four Tellers of the Receipt, for
delivery of his bonds, he having duly discharged himself of that office.
Reference Book VIII, p. 113.
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Aug. 2.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Receipt to deliver to the
other three Tellers of the Receipt the Queen's treasure in the office
of Sir Christopher Musgrave, lately deceased, late one of the four
Tellers. Money Book XVII, p. 191.
William Lowndes to Mr. Borret. The Queen has passed a commission
under the great seal for enquiring into the complaint of the
Mohegan Indians of the Colony of Connecticut in New England.
You are to attend the Committee for Trade for their [the said
Committee's] orders to whom to deliver same. Out Letters (General)
XVII, p. 417.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to employ George Franklin (one of reduced number of extraordinary
tidesmen London port) as a tidesman in the inferior list ibid, loco
John Bland deceased. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 323.
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Aug. 3.
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Same by same to the Receipt to pay or allow 5 per cent.
interest on six orders for in all 3700l. drawn in the name of Charles
Fox on seventh 4s. Aid and by him assigned respectively to John
Wyndebank, William Clayton, William Meade and Richard Powys.
Order Book VI, p. 144.
Money order for 50l. to Sir David Mitchell for 1704 Lady day
quarter on his allowance in lieu of perquisites as Gentleman Usher
of the Black Rod. Ibid., p. 146.
William Lowndes to Sir Christopher Wren. It is the Queen's
pleasure that you prepare a draft of the alterations you think proper
to be made in the Inner Court at St. James's, to wit where the Prince's
chapel and Lord De la Warr's lodgings are, and to wait upon her
Majesty with same as soon as possible. Out Letters (General) XVII,
p. 417.
Same to the Prizes Commissioners to pay Capt. James Littleton
his share of the French East India prize called the Star of the East
notwithstanding the stop in my letter of Oct. 11 last supra Tr. Cal.
vol. XVIII, p. 418 : the said Commissioners having no information
in their books of any embezzlement exhibited in their office against
the said Littleton ; the occasion of the said stop being from somewhat
Sir George Rook said at the [Admiralty] Board, but none of
the Officers or men of Capt. Littleton's ship having applied in relation
to the plunder, the Lord Admiral's Council do not think it reasonable
that Littleton should be longer kept out of his share on that score :
and the assistant Solicitor of the Customs having certified the Lord
Treasurer that no information is entered there against the said Capt.
Littleton upon account of running or embezzling any goods out of
the said prize. Ibid., p. 418.
Treasury reference to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of Thomas
Peirce to be appointed Receiver [sede vacante] of the temporalities
of the bishopric of St. Davids loco Mr. Lucy. Reference Book VIII,
p. 112.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Aaron
Goodyear for employment in the Customs, he having been bred a
merchant. Ibid., p. 113.
Same to the Salt Commissioners of the petition of Henry Lane
concerning a shortage on salt which he shipped [by coast cocquet]
on board the York of Dartmouth and which was seized at Plymouth
and condemned in the Exchequer Court for shortage "all which
was occasioned by carrying the salt on board in open lighters in
rainy weather and not having the ordinary allowance for wastage :"
therefore praying the Queen's share of said salt and allowance or
debentures for the Duty thereon. Ibid.
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Aug. 4.
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Royal sign manual dated St. James's for 150l. to Sir Bevill
Granville for half a year's rent of Mote Park to June 24 last. (Money
warrant dated Aug. 14 hereon). (Money order dated Aug. 16 hereon).
Queen's Warrant Book XXII, p. 306. Order Book VI, p. 147. Disposition
Book XVII, p. 142.
Royal warrant to the Postmasters General to appoint a Deputy
Postmaster at Edinburgh during the term of three years from date
hereof, and no longer ; with a salary of 100l. per an. to be payable
out of the revenue of the Post Office of England : in accordance
with the royal sign manual of 1701-2 Jan. 21 made upon a memorial
from the said Postmasters in Jan. 1701-2 which memorial represented
the many inconveniences they suffered by the Post Renters
[farmers] there running much in arrear for the port of letters sent
from England and the great difficulty of recovering same : whereupon
William III by his said sign manual authorised the appointment of
such a Deputy Postmaster and George Main was thereupon appointed
for three years only, which term is now near expired and the renewal
thereof will be very much to our service.
The Postmasters General are hereby also authorised to defalk
out of the twopences to be received in England for the account of
the Post Renters of Scotland as well the port of the letters and
pacquets of the Secretary of Scotland [sent] upwards to London as
also the riding charges of all flying pacquetts to and from them [the
said Secretary] between the town of Berwick and any part of
England. Queen's Warrant Book XXII, pp. 310-11.
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William Lowndes to the Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer for an
exact account of all fees claimed or taken by you on passing the
accompts of any accomptants in which your office is any ways concerned.
(The like letter to the Queen's Remembrancer). (The like
to the Clerk of the Pipe). Out Letters (General) XVII, pp. 417, 418.
Treasury reference to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands of
the petition of Richard Hodson shewing that he is seized of one third
of the coal mines in Benwell commonly called Stumplewood Head
alias Stumblewood Head, Crossflatt, Les Meadowfeild and Le Goreflatt
in co. Northumberland and has been at vast charge in working same
but till late has not made the rent thereof : therefore prays to
compound the arrears of rent, being willing to pay it in future.
Reference Book VIII, p. 120.
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Aug. 5.
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Royal warrant dated Windsor Castle to John Howe, Paymaster
General of Guards, Garrisons and Land Forces in England, to take
off the respits of 77l. 15s. 6d. from Lieut. Col. Francis Gore, Major
Walter Leveson, and Capt. John Hoare of the Regiment of Dragoons
commanded by Col. Geo. Carpenter, being for their servants between
25 Aug. and 25 Dec. 1703 : all by reason that contrary to the methods
of the Army the Deputy Commissary had respited the servants of
some Officers who were present at the musters and of others who were
absent by leave. Queen's Warrant Book XXII, p. 309.
Money order for 100l. to the four clerks of the Privy Council for
1704 Lady day quarter on their allowance for the dispatch of the
business of the Commissioners of Trade. Order Book VI, p. 145.
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Aug. 6.
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William Lowndes to Mr. Breton. The Lord Treasurer gives you
leave to go out of town for a month. Out Letters (General) XVII,
p. 430.
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Aug. 7.
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Money warrant for 20l. to Matthew Buchanan for his passage
money to New York, whither he is going chaplain. (Money order
dated Aug. 8 hereon). Money Book XVII, p. 194. Order Book VI,
p. 149.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Prizes Commissioners to
order John Brewer, their Receiver General, to pay 10,000l. into the
Exchequer out of the Queen's share of prizes : for a public service
that immediately requires the same. Money Book XVII, p. 194.
Money warrant for 237l. 10s. 0d. to the Mayor of Macclesfield for
4¾ years from 1699 Sept. 29 to 1704 June 24 on the allowance of 50l.
per an. for a preacher, formerly payable out of the Crown rents of co.
Chester : now payable out of the Exchequer by the privy seal of
July 19 last. (Money order dated Aug. 8 hereon. Hereof 112l.
10s. 0d. is to be payable out of Civil List revenue [of the late King
William] due before 1701-2 March 8 and the remaining 150l. out of
the like revenue of her present Majesty due after that date). Money
Book XVII, p. 225. Order Book VI, p. 155. Disposition Book
XVII, p. 137.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Receipt to pay or allow
interest at the rate of 5 per cent. on three orders for in all 7000l. on
the seventh 4s. Aid drawn in the name of John Howe and by him
assigned to Sir Stephen Evance. Order Book VI, p. 144.
William Lowndes to Mr. Sturt. One obstruction to the passing
of your accounts as Cashier to the late Treasurers of the Navy is
your not having perfected your voluntary charge. Please perfect
and deliver same forthwith to the Comptroller of the Victualling.
Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 419.
Same to Mr. St. John [Secretary at War] to prepare a royal warrant
for taking off the 327l. 10s. 0d. respits on the Earl of Essex's Regiment
from Feb. 24 last to April 24 last in accordance with the joint report
from you and Sir Joseph Trendamham [Tredenham] thereon. Ibid.,
p. 420.
The like for a like warrant for establishing Charles Abington and
Thomas Aldcroft as reduced Deputy Commissaries [of Musters] at half
pay and for payment of their half pay as from 1701 Dec. 25 : they
having constantly performed their duties therein in accordance with
the directions of the late King and having been at great expense in
horses and servants Lord Walden [Muster Master General]) having
represented that musters are to betaken every two months and the
[said Deputy] Commissaries are obliged to as large Circuits as if there
were a great number of Troops. Ibid., p. 420.
Same to Mr. Fox to report on the enclosed accounts [missing] of
Sir Henry Furnese of money remitted to Holland by commission.
Please report what he has so remitted, the time when, the rates at
which and what ought to be allowed him for the said service. Ibid.,
p. 421.
Same to Mr. Jones, woodward of Waltham Forest. By the Lord
Treasurer's direction Mr. Willcox, Surveyor General of Woods Trent
South, has taken a survey of what money may be raised [by wood
sales] in Waltham Forest for payment of arrears due to the Keepers
there. He reports that as woodward you claim all decayed trees and
windfalls. You are to attend the Lord Treasurer with your claim
and the grounds thereof. Ibid.
Same to the Attorney General to report on the enclosed petition
[missing] of Fra. Browne of London merchant, praying a grant of
wrecks lost between the Downs and Plymouth. Ibid., XVIII, p. 11.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Customs Commissioners
to employ Robert Eden as Surveyor of Sunderland port loco Thomas
Browne deceased. Out Letters (Customs) XIV, p. 323.
Same by same to same to deliver up the bonds of Arthur
North of London merchant, and to assign over the extent
on said North's estate to Sir Charles Eyre on his agreement for
payment of North's debt by four yearly instalments : it appearing
by the Customs Commissioners' report of July 22 last that in
said North's petition he sets forth that his father died in Oct. 1697
leaving him a minor under the age of 18 and two years after he was
called upon to pay his father's debts on several bonds near 5000l.
more than ever the whole effects produced and whereof there was no
mention in his father's books : notwithstanding which the said North
(though not obliged) discharged all the said bonds out of the credit
he had obtained by trade and within six years past has paid near
40,000l. for Customs on tobacco and is now only indebted 2300l. to
balance, which he cannot comply with, his reputation being destroyed
by an extent lately issued against him whereby for the future he
will be entirely deprived of his commissions from Virginia that were
his whole subsistence : on which petition the Commissioners report
that Sir Charles Eyre, a gentleman of very good credit, has offered to
give bond to pay said North's debt on terms as above : the debt being
3532l. 1s. 9d. of which Thomas Cary, of London merchant, is bondee
for 766l. 9s. 3d. and that a scire facias was issued and upon
information a commission of bankrupt was out against North and
two immediate extents were taken out, one in Lincolnshire which
seized a freehold estate of 174l. 17s. 0d. per an. the other in London
which seized a debt of 242l. 12s. 6d. due from John Wynne, and that
the freehold estate cannot be sold and the proposed arrangement is
best for the Crown. Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII, pp.
311-12.
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Same by same to Edward Harley, an Auditor of Imprests, to give
allowances as follow in the account of Charles Fox and Lord
Coningsby as late Paymasters of the Forces in Ireland from 1690
June 5 to 1701 Michaelmas viz. 189l. 15s. 3¼d. paid for fees on the
receipt of money out of the Exchequer ; 92l. 9s. 7d. paid to Roger
Sizer for his charges in receiving and paying all the money remitted
from England to Holland to pay the Danish Forces and several
English Regiments for one quarter to 1692 March 31 ; 177l. 16s. 0d.
for fees at the Remembrancer's Office and the Pipe Office on passing
their accounts ; 56l. 7s. 0d. for fees on a privy seal and on their
imprest roll.
Prefixing : said Harley's report on the memorial from said accomptants.
Ibid., pp. 313-15.
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Same by same to the Queen's Remembrancer for stay of process
against the Earl of Ranelagh on his accounts as late Paymaster of
the Forces, his said accounts being now delivered in to the auditors,
and that of Chelsea Hospital will be delivered in within a fortnight.
Ibid., p. 315.
Same by same to Brook Bridges, one of the Auditors of Imprests,
to allow as follows to John Parkhurst and John Paschall in their
account of prizes between 1699 July 27 and 1703 May 19 and in the
account of said Parkhurst alone from 1703 May 19 to 1704 April 19 :
viz. salary at 300l. per an. each for said respective periods ; 544l.
4s. 0d. for the salaries of an accomptant and clerks &c. ; 141l. 9s. 4d.
for law charges ; 396l. 11s. 11d. for shares of prizes paid to [Toger]
Weggerstoff the Danish agent, for the proceed of goods restored and
to Richard Crawley for a list of prizes from Doctors Commons :
107l. 6s. 10d. for incidents. Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII,
p. 328.
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Aug. 8.
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Money warrant for 2,000,000l. to the Navy Treasurer : as imprest
for the Navy and Victualling : by virtue of the privy seal [missing]
of — July. (Money order dated Aug. 10 hereon). Money Book
XVII, p. 197. Order Book VI, p. 147.
Money order for 428l. 0s. 8d. to Sir Michael Heneage, Chief Usher
of the Exchequer Court, for necessaries by him delivered to the
officers of said Court in 1704 Trinity term last : and 2l. 18s. 4d. for
140 days 1703-4 March 18 to 1704 Aug. 5 on his diet allowance of
5d. a day. Order Book VI, p. 146.
Letter of direction for 7172l. 6s. 8d. to Charles Fox [Paymaster
General of the Forces Abroad] : out of the Queen's share of Prizes :
for the service of the 8000 men in Portugal as follows :
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for two months or 61 days for the General and
Staff Officers on the Establishment for
Portugal from Aug. 24 to Oct. 24 next,
which will bring them equal with the Forces
who are provided in subsistence to that
time
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to complete three quarters of 4000l. allowed
on that Establishment for Contingencies,
there having been only 1400l. as yet directed
out of this year's funds for that service
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1600
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to John Nutin, Paymaster of the Transports,
to be paid over by direction of Mr. Roop
and Mr. Atkinson : the same being to
answer a bill of exchange drawn from
Ireland by Mr. Martin Tucker on account
of the transporting the Forces ordered
thence to Portugal
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£7172
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Disposition Book XVII, p. 124.
William Lowndes to the [Principal] Officers of the Mint to report
on the enclosed petitions [missing] of Col. William Parsons and John
Croker relating to the place of Engraver of the Mint void by the
death of Henry Harris. You are to report on the respective qualifications
of the petitioners and likewise of one Mr. Rose of whose
abilities the Lord Treasurer has received a very good character.
Out Letters (General) XVII, p. 419.
Same to the Attorney General to report on the enclosed case
[missing] of Robert Livingston relating to an arrear of salary due to
him as Secretary or Agent for the Government to the Indians at
New York, which he prays may be satisfied out of the 30 per cent.
arising by the difference of exchange from England to the said
Province of New York. In regard of the appropriation thereof by
an Act of the last session [2—3 Anne c. 17 cl. 57] can the said surplus
be legally so applied? Ibid., p. 420.
Same to Mr. St. John [Secretary at War] to prepare a royal
warrant to empower John Howe to pay 328l. 18s. 0d. to some agent
for the Company at Bermudas for six months' subsistence in
advance to Dec. 23 next. Ibid., p. 421.
Same to Lord Halifax [Auditor of the Receipt] for a certificate
how far the allowance [or payment] of 4800l. per an. on the contract
for the Gardens in the late King's time has been satisfied. Ibid.,
p. 423.
Treasury reference to Mr. Travers [Surveyor General of Crown
Lands] of the petition of the Earl of Ranelagh for a further term in
Bagshot Park and Lodge. Reference Book VIII, p. 114.
Same to same of the petition of Matthew Rescorla for a fresh lease
of a tenement called Tretharap in the manor of Grediowe [Gready]
which he holds for the life of George Pascoe. Ibid.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Excise Commissioners to
discharge Sir Edmund Turner of the sum of 29l. 19s. 5d. set in super
on him in the accounts of the Excise as collector of the Duties from
spirits and foreign Exciseable liquors imported from 29 Sept. 1662
to 26 Nov. 1667, he being entitled to an allowance of 2s. in the £ for
all the money so collected, which allowance would amount to 69l.
8s. 11½d. Warrants not Relating to Money XVIII, p. 313.
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Aug. 9.
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Royal sign manual dated Windsor Castle for 400l. to Robert
Harley, for 92 days April 30 last to July 31 last on his allowance of
5l. a day as Speaker of the House of Commons. (Money warrant
dated Aug. 16 hereon). (Money order dated Aug. 17 hereon).
Queen's Warrant Book XXII, p. 306. Order Book VI, p. 148.
Disposition Book XVII, p. 126.
Same for 500l. to Henry Cornwall as royal bounty for bringing
an express from the Duke of Marlborough of the victory obtained
by us and our allies at the battle of Schellenbergh. (Money warrant
dated August 16 hereon). (Money order dated Aug. 16 hereon).
Queen's Warrant Book XXII, p. 306. Order Book VI, p. 148.
Disposition Book XVII, p. 126.
William Lowndes to the Prizes Commissioners. The Board of
Greencloth have acquainted my Lord Treasurer that there is an
absolute necessity to supply the service of the Queen and her Household
with French wines and have desired to have notice when any
prizes of that kind are taken and are to be sold before they are sorted
into lots and advertised for sale so that they may choose what is
fittest for the Queen's service and bid with others at the place of
sale. Please give directions accordingly. Out Letters (General)
XVII, p. 419.
Same to the Victualling Commissioners to report on the enclosed
report [missing] made by William Blathwayt relating to the stores
which were put into the custody of Hezekiah Marshall deceased, late
Commissary General of the provisions and victuals for the Forces
sent to the West Indies. Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Auditors of Imprests and the Comptrollers
of Army Accounts of the memorial of the Earl of Ranelagh
relating to his accounts of Chelsea Hospital and the reasons why same
are not passed. Reference Book VIII, p. 113.
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Aug. 10.
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William Lowndes to Sir Christopher Wren to perform forthwith
the works at St. James's at your estimate of 249l. 8s. 0d. Out Letters
(General) XVII, p. 421.
Same to Mr. Borrett for an account what Benevolence money has
been collected towards the relief of the widows and children of the
persons who were lost in the late violent storm, and how same has
been disposed of. Ibid., p. 422.
Same to Mr. Popple [Secretary of the Commissioners of Trade]
enclosing the Customs Commissioners' report on the two bills
prepared by a Committee of the Council and Assembly of Virginia
relating to her Majesty's Customs.
The Lord Treasurer has no objection to the Committee for Trade
laying the Revenue Act for Jamaica before the Queen for her
approbation. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Norton enclosing the Earl of Scarborough's reply
[missing] to your memorial relating to his warrant for three brace
of bucks yearly out of Southbere Forest. (Letter repeated by a
clerical error under date Aug. 18). Ibid., pp. 422, 424.
Same to Mr. St. John [Secretary at War] to report to the Lord
Treasurer when the two additional engineers are to go to Portugal
and what pay is fit to be allowed for them. Ibid., p. 423.
Treasury reference to the [Principal] Officers of the Mint of the
petition of John Fowler for the engraver's place of the Mint loco
Capt. Harris deceased. Reference Book VIII, p. 113.
Same to Mr. Vanburgh, Deputy Comptroller of the Treasurer of
the Chamber's Office, of the petition of Marmaduke Alford, Yeoman
of her Majesty's Vestry and Chapel, shewing that in Charles II's
time there was allowed him 3s. a day for travelling charges to Windsor
and he is now obliged to double the duty required then : therefore
praying the same allowance with the Gentlemen of the Chapel or
the Serjeant of the Vestry. Ibid.
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Same to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of James Taylor for
the place of Receiver of the Land Tax, anno 1704, for the palaces
of Whitehall and St. James's and the verge thereof and proposing
his sureties, detailed. Ibid., p. 114.
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Aug. 10.
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Same to Mr. Roop and Mr. Atkinson of the petition of Eliz. Stroude
widow praying payment of 1960l. for the hire of the good ship
[Charles] of London hired into her Majesty's service, her husband and
said ship being lost in the late dreadful storm and she left in a
deplorable condition [see supra p. 264]. Ibid.
Treasurer Godolphin to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to report
on the enclosed petition [missing] of Henry Vaughan Esqr., Marshal
of the Four Courts in Dublin, praying an augmentation to his present
salary of 200l. per an. Out Letters (Ireland) VIII, p. 325.
William Blathwayt as Auditor of the Plantations to Col. William
Bird senr., Deputy Surveyor and Auditor of her Majesty's Revenues
arising in the colony and dominion of Virginia, enclosing a copy of
the Instructions previously sent to him on the 19th April 1703 supra
Tr. Cal. vol. xviii, p. 244 with the marginal alterations and additions
as therein noted.
I write to you by more than one conveyance to send you the
necessary Instructions for drawing up, passing and transmitting
your accompts. They ought to be examined and passed in [your
Virginia] Council and oath ought to be made to the truth of them
by the accomptants.
You will have heard of the complaints made against Col. Nicholson
by Mr. Blair and others, wherein the matter of the Virginia accompts
is made a principal and often repeated article, expressing among other
things your dissatisfaction that the accompts were not passed more
regularly in Council. This I hope will be amended for the future
"and the oath I mention, being subjoined to all your accompts as
well for the time past as to come they will be all in a condition of
being passed at the Exchequer here, as my Lord Treasurer directs" :
for which it will be necessary that you give an authority or letter
of attorney to your son or some other person [here] in order to your
procuring your quietus. P. S. Pray enclose the accounts for the
future directed to me under covert to William Popple Esq., Secretary
to the Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations. Out Letters
(Plantations Auditor) II, pp. 176-7.
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Aug. 11.
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Letter of direction for 400l. to the Paymaster of the Works for one
quarter to Aug. 1 inst. to Henry Wise on his contract for the Gardens.
(William Lowndes to said Paymaster to so pay same to Wise).
Disposition Book XVII, p. 125.
William Lowndes to Charles Fox to borrow 13,000l. on the tallies
and orders registered [in your name] on this year's Land Tax : and
to apply same as follows together with the sum of 385l. 8s. 4½d. of
moneys remaining in your hands for the service of the 40,000 men :
viz.
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for the pay of the General Officers from 24
June to 29 Sept. next, being one fourth of
the sum allowed on the Establishment
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4075
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for one fourth part of the sum allowed for
Contingencies to the same time
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2500
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for one half of 12,659l. 15s. 0d. allowed on the
Establishment for forage for the General
Officers and the several Regiments, there
having as yet been nothing issued on that
account
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to Col. Evans towards clothing the men drawn
out of his Regiment for Portugal, which is
directed to be paid out of the money saved
by respits on the said Regiment between
the 24 Dec. [last] and 24 April last as by the
royal warrant of July 10 last see supra p. 293
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Disposition Book XVII, p. 125.
Letter of direction for 2500l. to William Lowndes for Secret
Service : without account : out of Civil List moneys. Ibid., p. 128.
William Lowndes to the Envoy from the King of Portugal enclosing
a letter from Mr. Sansom, Secretary to the Customs, and Mr. Weaver,
Customs collector at Portsmouth, relating to some arms intended to
be shipped off for the service of the King of Portugal. Out Letters
(General) XVII, p. 422.
Same to Mr. St. John [Secretary at War] to prepare a royal warrant
to authorise Charles Fox [Paymaster General of the Forces Abroad]
to pay John Nutin 3600l. to meet Martin Tucker's bill of exchange
from Ireland on account of transporting Forces thence to Portugal.
Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands of the
proposal of Thomas Pulleine concerning the lead mines of Grinton
and Fremington co. Yorks. in lease to Mr. Tushingham and by him
assigned to Mr. Marriot, and offering 300l. for the Queen's tenths of
said mines for the year ending at Sept. 29 next on condition he may
have the preference in another offer [for a lease]. Reference Book
VIII, p. 113.
Same to the Auditors of Imprests of the petition of Sir William
Robinson and Mrs. Vanhomrigh setting forth the great expense they
must be at in bringing over their clerks, books and papers in order
to passing their accounts [as executors of the late Bartholomew
Vanhomrigh] Commissary of Provisions in Ireland in 1690 and 1691 :
therefore praying that they may pass their accounts before the
Commissioners of Accounts in Ireland according to the intent of the
late King. Ibid., p. 115.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Queen's Remembrancer
to take the securities, detailed, of George Dixon as Receiver General
for co. Somerset and city of Bristol. Warrants not Relating to Money
XVIII, p. 309.
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Aug. 12.
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Royal warrant dated Windsor to John How, Paymaster of Guards
and Garrisons, to pay 327l. 10s. 0d. to the Earl of Essex for respits
on his Regiment for the musters ending 24 April last viz. on himself
whilst attending in Parliament and on several officers and hautboys
that were absent by leave. Queen's Warrant Book XXII, p. 312.
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Aug. 13.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Surveyor General of Crown
Lands to rate the constat of the estate in Christleton of Roger Whitley
of Peele co. Chester, deceased, as found by inquisition taken at
Chester 1702 May 5 : all in order to a lease thereof to Sir Salathiel
Lovell.
Appending : said constat in full detail, made out by R. Barker,
Deputy Queen's Remembrancer. Warrants not Relating to Money
XVIII, pp. 339-343.
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Dormant warrant by same to the Receiver of House Duties and
Marriages for London, Westminster and Middlesex to pay 60l. per
an. salary to Rymard Watkins as a surveyor of said Duties. Out
Letters (Affairs of Taxes) I, p. 8.
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Aug. 14.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin, dated Windsor Castle, to Edward
Nicholas to pay Edward Godfrey 25l. as royal bounty to discharge
the notes or assignments in said Nicholas' office that were made or
given by Elizabeth Arnold, deceased, to several persons for money
lent on last June 24 quarter on her pension : she being driven thereto
by reason of a long sickness. Money Book XVII, p. 197.
Money warrant for 34l. 10s. 0d. to the underkeepers of Richmond
New Park (viz. Theophilus Westwood and Edward Aldrich ; Thomas
Satchfield bailiff and Henry Badger molecatcher) for half a year's
salaries to 1704 Lady day. (Money order dated Aug. 18 hereon.)
Ibid, p. 198. Order Book VI, p. 150.
Same for 13l. 13s. 9d. to Ann Whinyard alias Incledon for 1½
years to Lady day last on her fee of 6d. a day as Keeper of the House
of Peers ("Keeper of her Majesty's Royal house at Westminster.")
Money Book XVII, p. 200.
Money order for 1461l. 15s. 9¾d. to Samuell Edwyn, Usher of the
Receipt, in full for necessaries by him delivered to the officers of the
Receipt in 1703 Michaelmas and Hilary terms. Order Book VI, p.
146.
Same for 232l. 10s. 9½d. to same for necessaries by him delivered
in the half year ended 1704 Lady day to the Annuity Office (150l.
19s. 2¾d.) ; the Million Lottery Office (24l. 10s. 4½d.) ; the Malt
Lottery Office (20l. 16s. 0d.) and the Office for issuing Exchequer
Bills (36l. 5s. 2½d.) Ibid.
Treasury reference to Samuel Travers et al of the petition of John
Parkhurst concerning his cravings of 458l. 12s. 0d. [in his prizes
account]. Reference Book VIII, p. 114.
Subscription by Treasurer Godolphin for the execution of a Lord
Chamberlain's warrant dated Aug. 3 to the Master of the Great
Wardrobe for the delivery to Daniel Matthews, Apothecary in
ordinary to the Queen's person, of a strong chest with partitions for
24 two quart glasses for distilled waters and another chest with
partitions and drawers for small glasses, pots, drugs and instruments
for carrying medicines for her Majesty in progresses : to an estimate
of 15l. Warrants not Relating to Money XVII, p. 319.
The like of a same dated July 22 last to the Master of the Jewel
House for the delivery to Robert Harley, one of the Secretaries of
State, of two silver boxes for the great seal to be affixed to treaties
with the Duke of Mecklenberg : to an estimate of 16l. Ibid.
The like of a same dated July 28 last to the Master of the Great
Wardrobe for the delivery to Peter Hume, Yeoman of the Removing
Wardrobe, of particulars, detailed, for the apartments at Windsor
of the Ladies of the Bedchamber viz. one dozen cane chairs for the
Dining Room ; one covering quilt, one pair of blankets, one small
folding table, and one Dressing Glass for the Bedchamber : and for
their women's room one feather bed, stuff curtains, two blankets,
one under quilt and one folding table : and for the servants' room
a new table bed : to an estimate of 30l. Warrants not Relating to
Money XVII, p. 321.
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Aug. 15.
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Royal sign manual, dated Windsor Castle, for 1000l. to Daniel
Park (Parks, Col. Park) as royal bounty for bringing an express
from the Duke of Marlborough of the victory obtained by the Forces
of us and our Allies "at the battle at or near Blainhiem." (Money
warrant dated August 16 hereon). (Money order dated Aug. 16
hereon).
1000l. to Visct. Tunbridge for the same service. Queen's Warrant
Book XXII, p. 307. Order Book VI, p. 148. Disposition Book
XVII, p. 126.
Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great
seal for a new Commission of Prizes, the new Commissioners to be
Emanuel Scroop Howe, Edward Brereton, George Morley, Robert
Yard, Anthony Duncombe, William Gosslin (Gostlin) and Alexander
Pendarves in place of them and John Anstis as in the late Commission
hereby revoked : the salary of the said Anstis to cease and determine
as from midsummer last : Antho. Burnaby to be Secretary and
Thomas Ryves to be Comptroller. Queen's Warrant Book XXII,
pp. 307-8.
Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Receipt to distribute and
apply the sum of 48,570l. 3s. 0½d. to Deficient Funds as follows :
said sum representing the receipts between July 18 last and Aug. 15
inst. from branches of the revenue as follows : viz. 9719l. 6s. 10d.
from Windows ; 2944l. 15s. 9½d. from Additional Impositions ;
4726l. 4s. 8½d. from New Duty on Paper Continued ; 10,746l. 8s. 7½d.
from New Customs ; 2880l. 3s. 0d. from Marriages ; 17,553l. 4s. 1d.
from Continued Impositions : the said distribution and application
to be hereby as follows : viz.
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Deficiencies as
computed by Act
of Parliament.
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How they stood
upon the Register
the 15th August,
1704.
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The distribution
and application
hereby
ordered.
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£
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s.
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d.
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£
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s.
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d.
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£
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s.
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d.
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First 4s. Aid
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55622
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10
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5
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33814
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13
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9½
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554
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11
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2
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Third 4s. Aid
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407372
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0
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3
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186998
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9
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3
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4061
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10
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3½
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Fourth 4s. Aid
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917101
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13
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2½
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403599
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10
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0
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9143
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10
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9½
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Second Quarterly Poll
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89275
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13
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4
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59665
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13
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4
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890
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1
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7½
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Three Fourths Customs
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213447
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13
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9
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89067
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9
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5
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2128
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2
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0¾
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Salt &c.
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1711500
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0
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0
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402929
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5
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8½
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17063
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14
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0
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Two Thirds Additional Excise
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160000
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0
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0
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35815
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0
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2½
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1595
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4
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1½
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Additional Impositions
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445177
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7
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4
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244642
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3
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9
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4438
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8
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8½
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Vellum and Parchment
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224114
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7
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8½
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132706
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17
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8½
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2234
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8
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7
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Marriages &c.
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648000
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0
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0
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270783
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11
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9
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6460
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11
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8¼
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4871611
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8
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0
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1860022
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14
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11
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48570
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3
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0½
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Money Book XVII, p. 199.
Letter of direction for 137l. 14s. 0d. to the Paymaster of the
Works : out of Civil List moneys : and is intended to be paid over
to John Hisenbuttle, joiner (94l. 10s. 0d.) and Josiah Kaye, locksmith
(43l. 4s. 0d.) for 27 presses by them provided for the Cotton
Library as by Sir Christopher Wren's report thereon. Disposition
Book XVII, p. 127.
William Lowndes to Mr. Burchett to lay before the Lord Admiral's
Council the enclosed papers [missing] from the Principal Commissioners
for Prizes relating to embezzlements out of three prizes
taken by her Majesty's ships Fankland [Frankland] and Oxford while
they convoyed home the Virginia fleet. The Lord Treasurer desires
that such directions be given to the Commanders of her Majesty's
ships relating to these and other prizes as the Prizes Commissioners
recommend in their letter. Out Letters (General) XVIII, p. 423.
Treasury reference to the Agents for Taxes of the petition of Eliz.
Brawne, executrix of Cha. Brawne, late Receiver for co. Somerset,
praying that an overpayment of 40l. on his account of House
Duties, may be transferred to his account of the fifth 4s. Aid.
Reference Book VIII, p. 114.
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April [sic
for Aug.]
15.
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Same to same of the petition of John Andrews, Receiver General
for co. Warwick, praying that an overpayment of 92l. 13s. 10½d. on
his account of the Subsidies anno 1703 may be placed to his account
of the seventh 4s. Aid anno 1704. Ibid.
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Aug. 15.
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Subscription by Treasurer Godolphin for the execution of a Lord
Chamberlain's warrant dated July 22 last to the Master of the Jewel
House for the delivery to the Right Honble. Lady Freschville of a
piece of gold plate of the value of 100l. as a gift from the Queen for
a horse race in Yorkshire for the year 1704. Warrants not Relating
to Money XVIII, p. 327.
The like for same of a like warrant dated Aug. 3 to same for the
delivery to Daniel Malthus, apothecary in ordinary to the Queen,
of such vessels of silver for her Majesty's medicines to be made in
as have formerly been provided : to an estimate of 150l. Ibid.
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Warrant by Treasurer Godolphin to the Clerk of the Pipe for a
lease to John Foot of the tenement called Knoll for three lives for
himself and a tenement in South Boturnell in trust for Stephen Dill
ut supra p. 260.
Prefixing : particulars by Deputy Auditor John Tailer of said two
tenements ; and ratal thereof by the Surveyor General of Crown
Lands.
Followed by : undated entry of the Treasury signature of the
docquet of this lease. Ibid., pp. 316-8, 463.
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Treasury commission to John Stephens to be surveyor of the
Duties on Houses and on Marriages loco Humphry Jones dismissed.
(For the dormant warrant for his salary see infra p. 418 under
date Nov. 18). Out Letters (Affairs of Taxes) I, p. 3.
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