Secret Service Payments: William Lowndes

Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 17, 1702. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1939.

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'Secret Service Payments: William Lowndes', in Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 17, 1702, (London, 1939) pp. 789-820. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books/vol17/pp789-820 [accessed 18 March 2024]

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William Lowndes

1696, Oct. 31, William Jones, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty: [per] a tally on the Excise. (Signed: William Jones). Attached to this entry is a letter from [the Earl of] Montagu to William Lowndes. "Mr. Lowns. I have sent one William Jones to signe a receipt for 1500l. in tallies, if you please to show this to my Lord Godolphin." Ibid., p. 59 1500 0 0
Nov. 7, Dr. Titus Oates, in part of 50l. for a quarter to end at Lady day next on his allowance of 200l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 10 0 0
Nov. 14, Richard Poyke for 3 weeks to this day on the allowance of 4l. a week to Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 12 0 0
Nov. 19, Dr. Titus Oates, in further part of next Lady day quarter on his allowance of 200l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 10 0 0
Dec. 4, Paul Jodrell, Clerk of the House of Commons: viz. 100l. in consideration of my pains in soliciting and attending the dispatch of the several Money Bills in the 2 last Sessions of Parliament and 10 guineas as of his Majesty's further royal bounty for service in the said House relating to Public Bills. (Signed: Paul Jodrell). Ibid., p. 60 111 0 0
Dec. 12, Richard Poyke for 4 weeks to this day for the use of Henry Killigrew on his allowance of 4l. a week as of his Majesty's bounty to him. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 16 0 0
Margaret Godet widow, for Foreign Gazettes and other Intelligencys furnished to the Lords of the Treasury in the months of July, August and September last, being after the rate of 2 pistoles per month. (Signed: Marguerite Godet). Ibid. 5 5 0
1696, Dec. 16, Ann Fitz-harrey as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty towards defraying the charges of the funeral of Sir Edward Fitzharrey deceased. (Signed: A. Fitzharrey). T 38/736, p. 60. 20 0 0
The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of the moneys put into his hands for our Secret Services, the sum of 1000 guineas at the rate of 22s. each guinea amounting to 1100 0 0
(The King's sign manual prefixed). Ibid., p. 61.
John Baber for the charges of passing 2 privy seals for granting to me John Baber and to George Watson such part of the estates of —La Bretonnier and Francis La Pierre as hath been bequeathed by them to alien enemies; the first privy seal mentioning no trust; the other expressing the said grant to be to such uses as his Majesty shall appoint by letters of privy seal or by his royal sign manual. (Signed: John Baber). Ibid. 57 16 0
Dec. 18, Chris[topher] Tilson for the fees on passing 2 several privy seals, the one for taking loans into the Exchequer on credit of the Vote for 600,000l.: the other for melting down and recoining hammered silver money. (Signed: Chris. Tilson). Ibid., p. 62 51 5 0
Dec. 22, Dr. Titus Oates, to complete the quarter to end at Lady day next on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 30 0 0
Dec. 26, John Rowill for 1696 Xmas quarter on the allowance of 20l. per an. (Signed: John Rowill). Ibid. 5 0 0
The under clerks of the Treasury for a quarter's salary due at Xmas 1696 for "our services in the Treasury": by order of the Treasury Lords viz.: £ s. d.
E. Webster 12 10 0
Tho. Lowndes 12 10 0
Tho. Bendysh 5 0 0
Geo. Booth 12 10 0
Hen. Segar 2 0 0
Chris[topher] Tilson 12 10 0
57 0 0
(Autograph signatures). Ibid.
1696, Dec. 26, William Buss, for same quarter on my allowance of 8l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: William Buss). Ibid., p. 63 2 0 0
Thomas Smeaton, for same quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. (Signed: Tho. Smeaton). Ibid. 5 0 0
Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 30 0 0
Charles Nevell, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty in consideration of a debt incurred to me in the Office of the Stables in the reign of Charles the Second. (Signed: Charles Nevell). Ibid. 20 0 0
1696–7, Jan. 2, Peter Varanguen for the use of Madame Beauclair for 1696 Xmas quarter on her allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Peter Varanguen). Ibid. 25 0 0
George Simpson for same quarter on the allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Geo. Simpson). Ibid., p. 64 5 0 0
Col. Philip Howard for same quarter on the allowance of 120l. per an. of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Philip Howard). Ibid. 30 0 0
Jan. 6, John Peters, for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's royal bounty to Mrs. Knight. (Signed: John Peters). Ibid. 25 0 0
Margaret Godet, widow, for Foreign Gazetts and other Intelligencys furnished to the Treasury Lords in the months of October, November and December 1696, being after the rate of 2 Pistolls for each month. (Signed: Marguerite Godet). T 38/736, p. 64. 5 5 0
1696–7, Jan. 2, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of the moneys put into his hands for our Secret Services, the sum of 200 guineas at the rate of 22s. each guiney, amounting to" 220 0 0
(The King's sign manual prefixed). Ibid., p. 65.
Rudolph Kien, of 1696 Xmas quarter on my allowance of 200l. per an. as of his Majesty's royal bounty for my travelling charges. (Signed: R. Kien). Ibid. 50 0 0
Jan. 13, John Eddowes, for the use of Mrs. Martha Lundy for same quarter on her allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid., p. 66. 25 0 0
John Eddowes, for Mr. Charles Roach for same quarter on the allowance of 40l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid. 10 0 0
Jan. 15, Richard Fisher, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Richard Fisher).Ibid. 100 0 0
Jan. 30, Dr. Titus Oates, in part of the quarter to end at Midsummer 1697 on my allowance. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 10 0 0
Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 20 0 0
Feb. 1, Henry Shales for last Xmas quarter on my allowance of 100l. per an. for inspecting etc., contracts etc., relating to the Navy, Ordnance and Victualling. (Signed: Henry Shales). Ibid., p. 67 25 0 0
Elizabeth Rainsford for the use of Susanna Foxton for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. to the said Foxton as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Eliz. Rainsford) 25 0 0
1696–7, Feb. 2, Edward Harris, in part of the moneys disbursed by me for his Majesty's service during my being Lieutenant Governor of Jersey. (Signed: Edward Harris) 40 0 0
followed by: an autograph letter signed H. Trelawny [? to William Lowndes]. Sr. I do assure you that Mr. Harris hath entrusted the bearer my servant to receive the contents of this note for him." Ibid.
Feb. 3, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of the moneys put into his hands for our Secret Service, the sum of 300 guineys at the rate of 22s. each guiney, amounting to" 330 0 0
(The King's sign manual prefixed). Ibid., p. 68.
Feb. 4, Richard Poyke for 8 weeks to the 6th inst. on the allowance of 4l. a week to Henry Killigrew as of his Majesty's royal bounty (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 32 0 0
Feb. 5, George Speidell for the use of Samuel Eyre Esq., in satisfaction of a bill of exchange drawn by John Parker Esq., his Majesty's Consul at the Groyne, 13 Dec. 1696 payable to the said Mr. Eyre or order, for so much disburst by the said Consul for an express sent to Madrid by his Majesty's special command. (Signed: George Speidell) 27 10 0
attached to this entry is the bill itself drawn by said Parker from Coruña on the Duke of Shrewsbury, Principal Secretary of State, Whitehall, payable to said Samuel Eyre or order. Ibid., p. 69.
Feb. 9, Thomas Baker, as of his Majesty's bounty to Kara Mustapha, a Turk of Algiers who is arrived in great distress: towards his present relief and support till he finds an opportunity to return to his own country. (Signed: T. Baker). Ibid.
1696–7, Feb. 12, John Baber, by his Majesty's particular command, towards the charges of prosecuting the recovery of such part of the estates of Mr. La Bretonnier and Mr. La Parre as hath been bequeathed by them to alien enemies. (Signed: John Baber). T 38/736, p. 69. 70 0 0
Capt. Henry Crofts as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty for and towards the equipping myself for his Majesty's service at sea. (Signed: H. Crofts). Ibid., p. 70 50 0 0
Feb. 20, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 10 0 0
Feb. 22, Dr. Titus Oates, in further part of 50l. for a quarter to end at Midsummer next on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 10 0 0
Feb. 24, Thomas Bendyshe, for the charges of passing two privy seals, the one for appointing Receivers of the 3s. in the £ and the Subsidies and other Duties lately granted in Parliament; the other for receiving loans into the Exchequer on the said 3s. in the £:
and also for the charges of a [royal] letter to the Commissioners of the Revenue of Ireland for setting the Forfeited Estates there for one year. (Signed: Tho. Bendyshe). Ibid. 47 12 0
Feb. 26, Henry Ireton, in satisfaction of so much by me expended for his Majesty's service in buying of horses sent into Flanders for his Majesty's use there. (Signed: Henry Ireton). Ibid., p. 71 200 0 0
March 5, Dr. Titus Oates on my allowance of 200l. per an.: which makes 32l. in part of 50l. for the quarter to end at Midsummer next. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 12 0 0
March 6, Aubery, Earl of Oxford, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Oxford). Ibid. 100 0 0
1696-7, March 6, Richard Poyke, for 4 weeks to this day on the allowance of 4l. a week to Henry Killigrew as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 16 0 0
March 9, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid., p. 72 20 0 0
Ann Savage, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Ann Savage). Ibid. 10 0 0
March 17, Richard Topham, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: R. Topham). In the margin: for the D[uke] and D[uchess of] Grafton. 1000 0 0
attached to this entry is a note dated Tuesday night March 16 from the Duchess of Grafton, signed H[enrietta] Grafton. "Pray Mr. Lowns let Mr. Topham's name be put in the place of Jennings' name in the receipt." Ibid.
The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of the money put into his hands for our Secret Services the sum of" 550 0 0
(The King's sign manual is prefixed). Ibid.
1697. March 25, Col. Philip Howard, for a quarter due this day on my allowance of 120l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Philip Howard). Ibid., p. 73 30 0 0
March 27, Dr. Titus Oates, "which compleats the sum of 50l. for a quarter to end at Midsummer 1697 on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 18 0 0
John Rowill, as of his Majesty's bounty for a quarter ended at Lady day last 1697 on the allowance of 20l. per an. (Signed: John Rowill). Ibid. 5 0 0
Thomas Smeaton, for same quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. (Signed: Tho. Smeaton). Ibid. 5 0 0
1697, March 29, George Simpson, for same quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Geo. Simpson). T 38/736, p. 73. 5 0 0
William Buss, for same quarter on my allowance of 8l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: William Buss). Ibid., p. 74 2 0 0
March 30, Henry Shales for same quarter on my allowance of 100l. per an. for inspecting etc., contracts etc., relating to the Navy, Ordnance and Victualling etc. (Signed: Henry Shales). Ibid. 25 0 0
April 1, Peter Varanguen for the use of Madame Beauclair for same quarter on her allowance of 100l. per an. (Signed: Peter Varanguen). Ibid. 25 0 0
John Peters for the use of Mrs. Knight for same quarter on her allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: John Peters) 25 0 0
Richard Poyke, for 4 weeks to the 3rd inst. on Mr. Killigrew's allowance of 4l. a week. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 16 0 0
John Eddowes, for the use of Mrs. Martha Lundy, for one quarter ended Lady day last on her allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid., p. 75 25 0 0
April 10, Elizabeth Raineford (Rainsford) for the use of Susanna Foxton, for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Eliz. Rainsford) 25 0 0
Richard Poyke, for a week due this day on Mr. Killigrew's allowance of 40s. a week. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 2 0 0
George Speidell for the use of Mr. Samuel Eyre in satisfaction of a bill of exchange drawn by John Parker Esq., his Majesty's Consul at the Groyne, for so much disbursed by him for an express sent to Madrid on the 20th February 1696–7 by his Majesty's special command. (Signed: George Speidell). Ibid 55 0 0
Attached to the entry is the said John Parker's bill dated Coruña 20 February 1697 [new style] drawn on Secretary William Trumbull for value disbursed by the [King's] order for an express [sent] to Cadiz.
1697, April 10, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid., p. 76 10 0 0
April 12, Margaret Godet widow, for Foreign Gazets and other Intelligencys furnished to the Lords of the Treasury in the months of January, February and March last: at the rate of 2 Pistolls per month. (Signed: Marguerite Godet). Ibid. 5 5 0
The under clerks of the Treasury for a quarter's salary due at Lady day last for our services in the Treasury: viz.: £ s. d.
Chris[topher] Tilson 12 10 0
Thomas Bendyshe 5 0 0
Edw. Webster 12 10 0
Thomas Lowndes 12 10 0
Geo. Booth 12 10 0
Hen. Segar 2 0 0
57 0 0
(Autograph signatures in each case). Ibid.
Tho. Bendyshe, for the charges of passing a privy seal for [taking in] loans on the Duties on paper etc.; and for other expenses by order of the Treasury Lords. (Signed: Tho. Bendyshe). Ibid. 23 15 0
April 16, Henry Killigrew, for 2 weeks ended this day on the allowance of 40s. per week and 5l. more as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 77 9 0 0
Dr. Titus Oates, as in part of 50l. for a quarter's allowance to end at Michaelmas next. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 5 0 0
John Neal, for making copies of divers papers and contracts for the service of the Treasury Lords. (Signed: John Neale). Ibid. 5 0 0
1697, April 16, Bernard Granville, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: B. Granville). T 38/736, p. 77. 150 0 0
Thomas Lowther, as of his Majesty's royal bounty to the Clerks of the Treasury: to wit: to reimburse them so much paid for [Assessments on them for] the last quarter of the late 4s. Aid due at Xmas last; and for the [like assessments for the] first three months of the Capitation [tax]. (Signed: Tho. Lowther). Ibid. 58 10 0
The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of the moneys put into his hands for our secret service the sum of 1000 guineys, at the rate of 22s. each guiney, amounting to" 1100 0 0
(Signed: William R.). Ibid., p. 78.
April 21, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of . . William Lowndes . . . the sum of 3700l., to wit 3412l. in money and 288l. for the discount and advancing thereof (and [of] the 1000 guineas more by us received of the said William Lowndes on the 16th inst.). (The King's sign manual is prefixed). Ibid. 3700 0 0
April 22, John Leech, in full satisfaction for the hire of coaches for the clerks of the Treasury and others attending the Lords of the Treasury at Kensington and elsewhere between the 30th of April 1696 and this day: to wit: as well in satisfaction of what [is] due to Richard Morris as to myself. (Signed: John Leech). Ibid., p. 79 36 6 6
Richard Powys, for charges in passing a commission for taking subscriptions for enlarging the capital stock of the Bank of England. (Signed: R. Powys). Ibid. 108 18 0
Rudolph Kien Esq., Closet Keeper to his Majesty; for one quarter's riding charges due at Lady day last. (Signed: R. Kien). Ibid. 50 0 0
1697, April 22, Christopher Tilson, for charges relating to the passing 79 commissions under the great seal of England for appointing Commissioners to put in execution the Act for granting to his Majesty an Aid of 3s. in the £ and several other Subsidies therein mentioned. (Signed: Chris. Tilson). Ibid. 276 10 0
April 23, John Taylour, viz.: 612l. in satisfaction of so much by me paid and expended to Peter Floyer and others for the discount of 2325l. received by William Lowndes for his Majesty's Secret Service in tallies of loan on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise; to wit for 1700l. thereof at 25 per cent. [discount] and 625l. at 30 per cent. [discount]: and 368l. 10s. 6d. more for fees and charge at the Exchequer and Treasury relating to the sums received and paid for his Majesty's said Secret Services between 29 Oct. 1696 and this 23 April 1697 and [relating] to 1500l. paid on the 18th Sept. last: to Baptist May Esq., deceased: and 20l. for my own pains, hazard and incident charges relating to the receiving and paying the said moneys and keeping the account thereof. (Signed: Jo. Taylour). Ibid., p. 80 1000 10 6
Charge:
money resting on the last account ended 29 Oct. 1696 nil: the accountant being in surplus 195l. 18s. 6d. nil
money received for his Majesty's Secret Services between the 29th Oct. 1696 and the 23 April 1697 according to the certificate of Sir Robt. Howard, Auditor of the Receipt, dated this day 8763 10 10½
Discharge.
payments made by his Majesty's direction as by the aforegoing acquittances 13209 6 6
[Surplus] and so remains due to the said William Lowndes, the accountant, which is to be allowed him in his next account of Secret Service moneys 4445 15
Memorandum: This surplus had been advanced per Mr. Floyer et al. on the King's going to Flanders.
Examined [by] Cha. Montague [Chancellor of the Exchequer], 23 April, 1697.
Signed and allowed by the King, 23 April 1697. T 38/736, p. 80.
1697, April 24, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes, out of the moneys put into his hands for our Secret Service, the sum of" 1000 0 0
(The King's sign manual is prefixed). Ibid., p. 81.
April 27, John Eddowes for the use of Charles Roach for 1697 Lady day quarter on his allowance of 40l. as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid. 10 0 0
May 3, Henry Killigrew, for 3 weeks to end on the 8th inst. on 40s. per week part of my allowance of 4l. per week. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 6 0 0
Richard Poyke for 4 weeks to end on the 8th inst. on 40s. per week, part of the allowance of 4l. per week to Henry Killigrew. (Signed: Richard Poyke). Ibid. 8 0 0
Adam Peltier, as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Adam Peltier). p. 82 5 0 0
Thomas Baker, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty to 5 poor Algerines, towards equipping them for their passage home. (Signed: T. Baker). Ibid. 25 0 0
Ann Ashbury, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (The mark of Ann Ashbury). Ibid. 5 0 0
May 5, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes, out of the money put into his hands for our Secret Services, the sum of" 3000 0 0
(Signed: William R.). Ibid.
May 8, Dr. Titus Oates, 10l. making 15l. paid in part of 50l. for the quarter to end at Michaelmas 1697 [on my allowance]. Ibid., p. 83 10 0 0
May 11, Charles Palmer, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Charles Palmer). Ibid. 10 0 0
Francis de la Rue, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Francis de la Rue). Ibid. 100 0 0
1697, May 15, Henry Killigrew, for a week ended this day on my allowance of 40s. part of 4l. a week, which his Majesty is pleased to allow me as of his royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). T38/736, p. 83 2 0 0
May 21, Titus Oates, 5l. making 20l. paid in part of 50l. for the quarter to end at Michaelmas next 1697. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 5 0 0
May 22, Henry Killigrew, for a week ended this day on my allowance of 40s. part of 4l. a week as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid., p. 84 2 0 0
May 25, John Baber, by his Majesty's particular direction, for and towards defraying the necessary charges of prosecuting the executors of La Bretonnier and La Pierre for the recovery of such parts of their estates to his Majesty's use as have been bequeathed by them to alien enemies. (Signed: John Baber) 150 0 0
May 29, Henry Killigrew, for one week on a moiety of my allowance of 4l. a week as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Sir Joseph Tyley, to repay the like sum by me expended in discounting tallies in the month of June 1696 to raise the sum of 1000l. in order to the circulating of the [Exchequer] Bills issued at the Exchequer in that year at the city of Exeter. (Signed: Jos. Tily). Ibid., p. 85 70 0 0
June 5, Henry Killigrew, for one week due this day, on my allowance [and as in] part of 4l. a week. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Chris[topher] Tilson for so much expended by me in passing a revocation of a grant to Mr. Pottenger under the Exchequer seal of the custody of the House called the Star Chamber near the Exchequer [at] Westminster, for the benefit of the Trustees for managing Exchequer Bills. (Signed: Chris. Tilson). Ibid. 10 0 0
1697, June 12, Henry Killigrew, for one week due this day, on my allowance of 40s. per week (part of 4l. a week). (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid., p. 86 2 0 0
June 17, Dr. Titus Oates, to complete 50l. for a quarter to end at Michaelmas next on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 30 0 0
June 19, Henry Killigrew, for one week due this day on my allowance of 40s. per week, part of 4l. a week. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Haratio Walpole, as of his Majesty's bounty for the plate run for at Newmarket in April last. (Signed: H. Walpole). Ibid. 110 0 0
Elizabeth, Countess of Orkney, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Eliza. Orkney). Ibid., p. 87 500 0 0
Attached to this entry is a letter from the said Countess to [? Charles Montagu] per Mr. Eddowes dated May 29. "I received yours of the 23. Pray give Mr. Lowends my thanks for his readyness to pay me, he cant immagen how he has obliged me bye itt. I wont writ to him again for that will only be a trouble to him but I have sent you too papers with my name that the receipts may be writ as if I was att london. I desire you to receive the money for me and press both the 500l. soon becaus you know how very much I want them both which will be a satisfaction to your humble servant."
Richard Poyke for 6 weeks due this day on the allowance of 40s. per week (part of 4l. per week) his Majesty's bounty to Henry Killigrew Esq. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 12 0 0
Richard [sic] Bayley for his pains and charges in attending the Treasury Lords at Kensington between 9 Oct. 1696 and 23 April 1697. (Signed: Wm. [sic] Bayley). Ibid. 8 15 0
1697, June 21, Francis de Souligné, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Francis de Souligné). T38/738, p. 88 100 0 0
Nevinson Fox, as of his Majesty's bounty towards the funeral of Mr. John Lloyd deceased. (Signed: Nevinson Fox). Ibid. 20 0 0
June 25, Thomas Smeaton for one quarter due at Midsummer 1697 on my allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Tho. Smeaton). Ibid. 5 0 0
Peter Varanguen, for the use of Mrs. Knight for same quarter on her allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Peter Varanguen). Ibid. 25 0 0
Peter Varanguen, for the use of Mrs. Beauclair for same quarter on her allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Peter Varanguen). Ibid. 25 0 0
June 26, John Rowill, for same quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: John Rowill). Ibid., p. 89 5 0 0
Charles Balfour, as of his Majesty's bounty for the charges of my journey to Ireland. (Signed: Cha. Balfour) 20 0 0
William Buss, for midsummer 1697 quarter on the allowance of 8l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: William Buss). Ibid. 2 0 0
Henry Killegrew, for a week ended this day on my allowance of 40s. a week (part of 4l. a week which his Majesty is pleased to allow me). (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Matthew Cohoone, in reward for my labour and pains in attending the Treasury Lords at Whitehall and Kensington from Xmas 1695 to Xmas 1696. (The mark of Matthew Cohoone). Ibid. 10 0 0
Joseph Aickin, as of his Majesty's royal bounty for defraying the charges of transporting myself and family to Ireland. (Signed: Joseph Aickin). Ibid., p. 90 40 0 0
1679, June 28, George Simpson for 1697 Midsummer quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. (Signed: Geo. Simpson). Ibid. 5 0 0
June 29, Martha Barry for Mrs. Lundy, for same quarter as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty to Mrs. Lundy. (Signed: M. Barry). Ibid. 25 0 0
July 3, Henry Killegrew for a week due this day on my allowance of 40s. per wek. a week, part of 4l. per week. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Richard Topham, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: R. Topham). Ibid., p. 91 1000 0 0
In the margin: some shorthand note doubtless indicating that this payment was for the Duke and Duchess of Grafton.
Clerks of the Treasury for a quarter's salary due at Midsummer 1697 "for our services in the Treasury": viz.:
£ s. d.
Geo. Booth 12 10 0
Chris[topher] Tilson 12 10 0
Tho. Bendyshe 5 0 0
E. Webster 12 10 0
Thomas Lowndes 12 10 0
Hen. Segar 2 0 0
57 0 0
(Autograph signatures). Ibid.
Elizabeth Rainsford, for the use of Susanna Foxton for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. to the said Mrs. Foxton as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Eliz. Rainsford). Ibid. 25 0 0
July 6, Henry Killigrew [for one week] ended the 10th inst. [on my allowance] of 40s. part of my allowance of 4l. per week. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 92 2 0 0
July 7, Henry Shales for 1697 Midsummer quarter on my allowance of 100l. per an. for service relating to the contracts and other affairs of the Navy, Ordnance and Victualling. (Signed: Henry Shales). Ibid. 25 0 0
1697, July 9, Dr. Titus Oates, in part of 50l. for the quarter to end at Xmas next on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). T 38/736, p. 92 30 0 0
July 10, Bernard Greenvile for fees and charges in receiving 450l. for 1½ years' rent due for Mote Park at Midsummer 1697. (Signed: B. Granville). Ibid. 36 0 0
Margaret Godet for Foreign Gazets and other Intelligencys furnished to the Lords of the Treasury in April, May and June last; being after the rate of 2 Pistolls a month. (Signed: Marguerite Godet). Ibid. 5 5 0
John Taylour, pursuant to his Majesty's special direction and command, for the charges of work done upon the wall of his Majesty's Little Park at Windsor in this present year 1697. (Signed: Jo. Taylour). Ibid., p. 93 1000 0 0
July 15, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 30 0 0
Col. Philip Howard, for one quarter ended at Midsummer 1697 on my allowance of 120l. per an. as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Philip Howard). Ibid. 30 0 0
Charles Nevill, as of his Majesty's bounty in consideration of a debt incurred to me in the Office of the Stables in the reign of King Charles II. (Signed: Charles Nevell). Ibid. 20 0 0
July 17, John Gostling, clerk, 100l. in Lottery ticquets, in part of 400l. as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty to me for 8 years ended at Xmas last 1696 on the allowance after the rate of 50l. per an. (Signed: John Gostling). Ibid., p. 94 100 0 0
July 22, Henry Shales, for rent of the house that Capt. Porter lives in; [and is] for one year and part of a quarter at the rate of 60l. per an. due at Midsummer last. (Signed: Henry Shales) 67 10 0
Attached to this entry is the bill or account "of rent due to Mr. Shales from Mr. Pendergrasse and Capt. Porter" for half a quarter's rent to Midsummer 1696 and a year to Midsummer 1697: and acknowledgment by John Porter dated 8 July 1697. "I do acknowledge the abovesaid sum of 67l. 10s. 0d. to be due to Mr. Shales for rent" as above. Ibid.
Robert Attey, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Robert Attey). Ibid. 20 0 0
1697, July 22, John Eddowes, for the use of Charles Roach for 1697 Midsummer quarter on the allowance of 40l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid. 10 0 0
July 24, Richard Poyke for 5 weeks to this day on part of the allowance of 4l. per week as of his Majesty's bounty to Henry Killigrew, Esq. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 10 0 0
Henry Killigrew, for 2 weeks ended this day on 40s. per week, part of my allowance of 4l. per week as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 95 4 0 0
July 30, Ann Ashbury, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (The mark of Ann Ashbury). Ibid. 10 0 0
July 31, Henry Killigrew, for one week on the allowance of 40s. part of 4l. week as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Aug. 3, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 20 0 0
Aug. 5, Dr. Titus Oates, which completes 100l. for Xmas quarter 1697 on the allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid., p. 96 20 0 0
1697, April 5, Edward Howard, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: E. Howard). T38/786, p. 96 20 0 0
Aug. 7, Thomas Papillon, Esq., as of his Majesty's royal bounty on the addition of 600l. per an. to my salary as one of the Victuallers of his Majesty's Navy, whereof 950l. is to complete the satisfaction of the said allowance to Midsummer 1695; and 50l. [is] in part of the quarter ended at Michaelmas 1695. (Signed: Tho. Papillon). Ibid. 1000 0 0
Ann Humphreys, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty, to carry me to Ireland. (Signed: Ann Humfrey). Ibid. 10 0 0
Aug. 14, Henry Killigrew, for 2 weeks ended this day, on the allowance of 40s. per week, part of 4l. per week, as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 97 4 0 0
Aug. 18, John Eddowes, by his Majesty's particular command and for his Majesty's special service. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid. 200 0 0
Aug. 21, Henry Killigrew, for a week ended this day on part of my allowance of 4l. per week as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Henry Killegrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
[As usual Killigrew's receipt is written on a separate piece of paper which is pasted in the present page of this volume. In this particular instance the paper bears the inscription "to Mr. Taylor" which probably means that John Taylour, the Treasury clerk, took the money personally to Killigrew and brought back the signed receipt].
Richard Poyke, for 4 weeks ended this day on the allowance of 40s. part of 4l. per week to Henry Killigrew Esq., as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid., p. 98 8 0 0
1697, Aug. 31, Culverwell Needler, 50 guineas amounting to 55l., as of his Majesty's bounty and in reward for my pains and service relating to the Public Acts which passed last session of Parliament. (Signed: Culverwell Needler). Ibid. 55 0 0
Elizabeth, Countess of Orkney, as of his Majesty's royal bounty [and is] for a quarter to Xmas 1696. (Signed: Eliza. Orkney). Ibid. 500 0 0
Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew) 5 0 0
Charles Twitty, for a year's extraordinary pains, charges and service performed in the Office of the Auditor of the Receipt of the Exchequer to Lady day 1697. (Signed: Cha. Twitty). Ibid., p. 99 100 0 0
Sept. 4, Henry Killigrew, on my allowance of 40s. [per week] part of 4l. per week as of his Majesty's bounty [and is for 2 weeks] due this day. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 4 0 0
Dr. Titus Oates, on my allowance of 200l. per an., being in part of the quarter which will end at Lady day 1698. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 20 0 0
Sept. 10, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 100 30 0 0
Sept. 15, Dr. Titus Oates, to complete 50l. for the quarter to end at Lady day 1698 on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 30 0 0
Eliz[abeth], Countess of Orkney, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty [and is] for half a year to Midsummer last 1697. (Signed: Eliza. Orkney). Ibid. 1000 0 0
Sept. 18, Henry Killigrew, on my allowance of 40s. part of 4l. per week as of his Majesty's bounty [and is for 2 weeks] due this day. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 4 0 0
1697, Sept. 29, Thomas Durfey, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: T. Durfey). T38/736, p. 101 20 0 0
John Whittle, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: John Whittell, clerk). Ibid. 20 0 0
Charles Nevill, as of his Majesty's royal bounty in consideration of a debt owing to me in the Office of the Stables in the reign of Charles II. (Signed: Charles Nevell). Ibid. 5 0 0
John Rowill, for a quarter ended the 29th inst. on my allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: John Rowill). Ibid. 5 0 0
Thomas Smeaton, for same quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Tho. Smeaton). Ibid. 5 0 0
William Buss, for same quarter on my allowance of 8l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: William Buss). Ibid. 2 0 0
Oct. 2, George Simpson for same quarter as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Geo. Simpson). Ibid., p. 102 5 0 0
The clerks of the Treasury for same quarter's salaries: viz.:
£ s. d.
Chris[topher] Tilson 12 10 0
Tho. Bendyshe 5 0 0
Edwd. Webster 12 10 0
Geo. Booth 12 10 0
Thomas Lowndes 12 10 0
Hen. Segar 2 0 0
57 0 0
(Autograph signatures). Ibid.
Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Henry Killegrew). Ibid. 20 0 0
Henry Killigrew, for 2 weeks ended this day on part of my allowance of 4l. per week. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 4 0 0
1697, Oct. 2, Margaret Godet, widow, for Foreign Gazets and other Intelligenceys furnished to the Lords of the Treasury in July, August and September last after the rate of 2 pistolls per month. (Signed: Marguerite Godet) 5 5 0
Oct. 4, Elizabeth, Countess of Orkney, as of his Majesty's royal bounty for a quarter ended at Michaelmas last. (Signed: Eliza. Orkney). Ibid., p. 103 500 0 0
Oct. 5, John Peters, for the use of Mrs. Knight, as of his Majesty's bounty and is for the quarter ended at Michaelmas last 1697. (Signed: John Peters). Ibid. 25 0 0
Peter Varanguen, for the use of Mrs. Beauclair as of his Majesty's bounty to her: for the quarter ended at Michaelmas last. (Signed: Peter Varanguen) 25 0 0
Thomas Lowndes, as well for the charges on passing a privy seal for taking in loans on the Exchequer in General in Exchequer Bills or in hammered money or foreign silver of the fineness of sterling; as for the fees [on the issue] of 148l. paid to Lord Lucas for diet of Col. Mac Elligot. [This present payment is made to me] in Malt Tickets. (Signed: Thomas Lowndes). Ibid. 35 14 0
Oct. 5, Martha Barry, for the use of Mrs. Martha Lundy, as of his Majesty's bounty for the quarter ended at Michaelmas 1697. (Signed: Martha Bary). Ibid., p. 104 25 0 0
Oct. 6, Col. Philip Howard, for same quarter on my allowance of 120l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Philip Howard). Ibid. 30 0 0
Magdalene Cunningham, relict of Lieut. Col. Cunningham, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Magd. Cunningham). Ibid. 20 0 0
Oct. 9, Elizabeth Rainsford for the use of my daughter Susanna Foxton. as of his Majesty's royal bounty [and is] for a quarter ended at Michaelmas 1697. (Signed: Eliz. Rainsford). T38/736, p. 104 25 0 0
1697, Oct. 9, Hen. Killigrew, for a week ended this day. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 2 0 0
Dr. Titus Oates in part of 50l. for a quarter to end at Midsummer next 1698 on my pension. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid., p. 105 10 0 0
Oct. 14, Dr. Thomas Plume, Vicar of East Greenwich, for one year's tithe for Greenwich Park ended at Michaelmas 1697. (Signed: Tho. Plume). Ibid. 5 0 0
Oct. 18, Richard Poyke for 8 weeks ended the 16th inst. on the allowance of 40s., part of 4l., per week to Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's royal bounty to him. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 16 0 0
Oct. 20, Dr. Titus Oates, in further part of 50l. for the quarter to end at Midsummer 1698 on my allowance of 200l. per an.: making 20l. paid. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 10 0 0
Oct. 23, Henry Killigrew, for 2 weeks ended this day, on part of my allowance of 4l. a week as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 4 0 0
Oct. 25, John Eddowes, for the use of Charles Roach for the quarter ended at Michaelmas last on 40l. per an. as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid., p. 106 10 0 0
Oct. 27, Mary Dimmock, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Mary Dymoke). Ibid. 20 0 0
Dr. Titus Oates, in further part of 50l. for a quarter to end at Midsummer 1698 on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. 20 0 0
Oct. 29, Dame Elizabeth Hamilton, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (The mark of Dame Elizabeth Hamilton). Ibid. 14 10 0
1697, Oct. 30, Henry Shales, to wit 25l. for a quarter due at Michaelmas 1697 on his Majesty's allowance of 100l. per an. to me for service relating to the Contracts and Agreements made by the Commissioners of the Navy, Ordnance and Victualling; and 15l. for a quarter's rent due to me for the house in which Capt. Porter now lives. (Signed: Henry Shales). Ibid. 40 0 0
Nov. 1, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid., p. 107 30 0 0
John Taylour in full satisfaction for 1¼ years to Michaelmas 1697 on the allowance of 50l. per an. payable to [Serjeant] John Barcroft Esq., deceased: and is to be applied for paying several of his creditors as follows: viz.:
£ s. d.
in discharge of so much advanced by me John Taylour to the said Mr. Barcroft in his life time by order of the Treasury Lords 35 0 0
by [ditto of] Thomas Lowther 11 10 0
by [ditto of] Thomas Addison Esq. 5 0 0
by [ditto of] William Glanville Esq. 1 2 0
by [ditto of] Richard Powys 0 10 0
by [ditto of] Thomas Bendyshe 0 10 0
by [ditto of] William Bayley 0 10 0
by [ditto of] Matthew Cohoon 0 2 6
and for the widow of the said John Barcroft towards the charges of his funeral 8 5 6
62 10 0
(Signed: Jo. Taylour). Ibid.
Col. Philip Howard, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. Philip Howard). Ibid. 20 0 0
1697, Nov. 4, Thomas Baker, as of his Majesty's bounty towards relief of 5 poor Algerines till such time as an opportunity presents for their transportation to their own country. (Signed: T. Baker). T38/736, p. 108 10 0 0
Nov. 8, Dame Elizabeth Hamilton, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (The mark of Dame Eliza. Hamilton). Ibid. 10 0 0
William Fanshaw, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: W. Fanshaw. Witness my hand, Joseph Garbutt) Ibid. 50 0 0
Henry Killigrew, for 2 weeks ended the 6th of this instant November, in part of my allowance of 4l. a week, as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 4 0 0
Nov. 10, Dr. Titus Oates, to complete 50l. for a quarter to Midsummer 1698 on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates). Ibid. p. 109 10 0 0
Nov. 13, Elizabeth Lenthall "from Mr. Taylor by the bearer hereof George Carew for my use and in my behalf." (Signed: Eliz. Lenthall). Ibid. 10 0 0
Nov. 16, William Tagg as of his Majesty's bounty in consideration of my service and attendance at the Gate of his Majesty's Privy Garden (The mark of William Tagg). Ibid. 10 0 0
Nov. 22, Bernard Granville, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: B. Granville). Ibid. 20 0 0
Nov. 23, Richard Poyke, for 6 weeks to end November 27 instant on the weekly allowance of 40s. part of 4l. to Henry Killigrew Esq., as of his Majesty's royal bounty to him. (Signed: Richard. Poyke). Ibid., p. 110 12 10 0
Thomas, Lord Wharton, which his Majesty is pleased to allow for the price of the plate which was run for at Newmarket in October last. (Signed: T. Wharton). Ibid. 110 0 0
1697, Nov. 24, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of the moneys put into his hands for our Secret Services the sum of" 1000 0 0
(In the margin: 909 guineys 999l. 18s. 0d. and 2s. in silver). (The King's sign manual prefixed). Ibid.
Nov. 27, Henry Killigrew, for 3 weeks ended this day on [40s.] part of my allowance of 4l. a week as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 111 6 0 0
Nov. 30, Samuel Browne for the use of Dr. Nicholas Oxely (Oxley) for 2 years' tithes due to him at Michaelmas last 1697 for certain lands at Kensington as Vicar of the parish of St. Margaret, Westminster. (Signed: Samel Browne) 9 2 0
Prefixing: a letter dated 15 November from said Oxley to the said Mr. Brown. "This is to desire you to receive for me the sum of 9l. 2s. 0d. for tithes as above." Ibid.
Dec. 1, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Henry Killigrew) 40 0 0
The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes Esq., out of moneys put into his hands for our Secret Services the sum of" 500 0 0
In the margin: 454 guineys 499l. 8s. 0d.; silver 8s. (Prefixing the King's sign manual). Ibid., p. 112.
Dec. 9, M. Pryor, 200 guineas amounting to 220l., as a reward for bringing the Articles of Peace to their Excellencys, the Lords Justices. (Signed: M. Prior) 220 0 0
Dec. 10, Thomas Baker as of his Majesty's bounty to 5 Algerines; to wit 35l. for clothing of them and 15l. for subsisting them till an opportunity serves for transporting them to Algier. (Signed: T. Baker) 40 0 0
1697, Dec. 10, Rudolph Kien, Closet Keeper to his Majesty, for half a year ended at Michaelmas last on my allowance of 200l. per an. for travelling charges. (Signed: R. Kien). T38/736, p. 113 100 0 0
Dec. 20, Dr. Titus Oates, for a quarter to end at Michaelmas 1698 on my allowance of 200l. per an. (Signed: Titus Oates) 50 0 0
Dec. 21, Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 50 0 0
Dec. 22, The King. "We acknowledge to have received of and from our trusty and well beloved William Lowndes, out of money put into his hands for our Secret Service, the sum of" 1250 0 0
(In the margin: 909 Guineas 999l. 18s. 0d. silver 2s. Exchequer Bills 250l.). (Signed: William R.) Ibid.
Dec. 25, Henry Killigrew, for 4 weeks ended this day on 40s. part of 4l. a week as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid., p. 114 8 0 0
Col. Philip Howard for a quarter due at Xmas 1697 on my allowance of 120l. per an. (Signed: Philip Howard). Ibid. 30 0 0
The clerks of the Treasury, for same quarter's salary: viz.:
£ s. d.
Chris[topher] Tilson 12 10 0
Hen. Segar 2 0 0
Thos. Bendyshe 5 0 0
Edw. Webster 12 10 0
Thomas Lowndes 12 10 0
G. Booth 12 10 0
57 0 0
(Autograph signatures). Ibid.
William Buss for a quarter ended this day on the allowance of 8l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: William Buss). Ibid., p. 115 2 0 0
Thomas Smeaton for same quarter on the allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's (Signed: Tho. Smeaton). Ibid. 5 0 0
1697, Dec. 25, John Rowill, for same quarter on my allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's royal bounty. (Signed: John Rowill). Ibid. 5 0 0
Peter Hume, by his Majesty's command, for paying for a quantity of the Countess of Kent's powder to be presented to the Queen Dowager of Sweden. (Signed: Pet. Hume). Ibid. 60 0 0
Edward Howard, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Edward Howard) 50 0 0
Hugh Speke, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hugh Speke). Ibid. 50 0 0
Charles Nevill, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty in consideration of a debt owing to me in the Office of the Stables in the reign of King Charles II. (Signed: Charles Nevell). Ibid., p. 116 30 0 0
Dec. 28, Peter Varanguen, for the use of — Beauclair for 1697 Xmas quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty to the said Mrs. Beauclair. (Signed: Peter Varanguen). Ibid. 25 0 0
Dec. 29, George Simpson, for same quarter on the allowance of 20l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Geo Simpson). Ibid. 5 0 0
Dec. 30, John Peters, for the use of Mrs. Knight, for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty to the said Mrs. Knight. (Signed: John Peters). Ibid. 25 0 0
Dec. 31, Elizabeth Rainsford, for the use of Susanna Foxton, for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty to the said Susanna Foxton. (Signed: Eliz. Rainsford). Ibid. 25 0 0
1697–8, Jan. 3, John Eddowes, for the use of Mrs. Martha Lundy for same quarter on the allowance of 100l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty to the said Mrs. Lundy. (Signed: John Eddowes). Ibid., p. 117 25 0 0
1697–8, Jan. 3, John Eddowes, for the use of Charles Roach for same quarter on 40l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty to the said Roach. (Signed: John Eddowes). T38/736, p. 117 10 0 0
Richard Poyke, for 5 weeks ended Jan. 1 inst. on the allowance of 40s. (part of 4l.) per week to Henry Killigrew Esq., as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Richd. Poyke). Ibid. 10 0 0
Jan. 7, William Weket, for charges expended in removing the Books, papers and furniture belonging to the Treasury Chambers on occasion of the late fire which happened in Whitehall. (Signed: Will Wekett). Ibid. 20 0 0
Henry Shales, for a quarter due at Xmas last: viz.: 25l. on the allowance of 100l. per an. for [my] service relating to the Contracts and Agreements of the Navy, Ordnance and Victualling: and 15l. for same quarter's rent for the house Capt. Porter lives in. (Signed: Henry Shales). Ibid. 40 0 0
Tho. Lowther, for the use of Clerks of the Treasury, as of his Majesty's bounty, to reimburse them so much as they have paid for the last ten months of the Subsidy by way of Capitation assessed on them for their employments in the Treasury. (Signed: Tho. Lowther). Ibid., p. 118 103 6 8
John Gostling, clerk, in further part of 400l. for 8 years' allowance of 50l. per an. as of his Majesty's bounty ended at Xmas 1696; "whereof 100l. already paid and now [a further] 100 0 0
(Signed: John Gostling). Ibid.
Charles Twittey, for the use of Richard Tabor, clerk, as of his Majesty's bounty to the said Tabor for his transportation to Jamaica whither he is going chaplain. (Signed: Cha. Twitty). Ibid. 20 0 0
Henry Killigrew for 2 weeks ended this day on 40s. (part of 4l.) per week as of his Majesty's bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killigrew). Ibid. 4 0 0
1697–8, Jan. 7, Thomas Lowndes to wit: 30l. 13s. 4d. for the charges of passing a privy seal for paying 25l. per an. to the Verderers in Sherwood Forest in lieu of fee-trees and for the dormant warrant thereupon: and 5l. 17s. 6d. for the charges of a warrant to the Lords Justices of Ireland for allowing a fourth part of all Discoveries that should be made there, to the persons making the same; and 15l. for sundry copies of accounts and other papers upon extraordinary occasions. (Signed: Tho. Lowndes). Ibid., p. 119. 51 10 10
Henry Killigrew, as of his Majesty's free gift and royal bounty. (Signed: Hen. Killegrew). Ibid. 10 0 0
John Taylour, to wit 623l. 14s. 6d. for fees and charges by me paid and expended at the Exchequer and Treasury relating to the sums received and paid for his Majesty's Secret Services between the 23rd April 1697 and the 8th January inst.; and 30l. for my own labour, pains, hazard and incident charges relating to the receiving and paying the said moneys and keeping the account thereof. (Signed: J. Taylour). Ibid. 653 14 6

Account.

Charge.
The moneys received for his Majesty's Secret Services between 23 April 1697 and 8 Jan. inst., to wit at the Exchequer as by a certificate of the Auditor of the Receipt 21236 9
more received from John Topham 30 12 6
more received from Mr. Johnstown 263 1
£21530 2 9
Discharge.
money resting due [in surplus] to William Lowndes on the foot of his last account 4445 15
payments made since the determination of the said account (being the 23rd April 1697) by his Majesty's direction until the said 8th January 1697–8 as by the acquittances 16922 3 0
£21367 18
Remains to be carried to the next account £162 4

Examined 12 January, 1697–8 [by] Cha. Montague [Chancellor of the Exchequer].

Signed and allowed by the King, 12 January, 1697–8. T38/736, p. 119.