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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… trouble." The idleness of that tribe costs at least 20,000 l. a year, and yet might be remedied "with as much ease as … May Day, by the Dutch and by one ship burnt at sea, 5,000 l. worth of sugar. There is no remedy but patience. Is in … to Lewis Dormay to act under the directions of Roger L'Estrange, surveyor of the press, in apprehending all authors, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 4. Sir John Mennes to the Navy Comrs. Acknowledges 15,000 l. received; has paid off seven ships named; can neither get … 2. Warrant to the Comrs. of Prizes to order payment of 400 l. each to Sir Hum. Bennet and three other [Sub-Comrs.] … book to the contrary notwithstanding. May 5. 40. Roger L'Estrange to Williamson. Is satisfied that his proofs against …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… reports of the engagement. Aug. 1. 13. Mrs. Hall to M. L. To-morrow is a great day of humiliation in 16 places [in … procure restitution, but failed; is thereby damaged 1,500 l. Annexing, 51. i. Examination of James Bunckerd and Barth. … provided them coaches to take them there and back. Mr. L'Estrange gave them all monthly a quire of books, and …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… salt from a salt prize, for which he has already offered 7 l. 10 s. a weigh, he could sell it at 10 l., as salt cannot be got to save the fish, but if not sold … observation. Hopes he will remember her quarterly as Mr. L'Estrange did; she is a great painstaker, but the press is now …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… contribute to the wants of their brethren in London that 7 l. was gathered, whereas other charitable collections have … vessels are lost off Coquet Island. Oct. 14. Hull. 23. L. Whittington to Williamson. The sloop that constantly lies … pay the King's dues of 4 s. per cwt. Oct. 18. 85. Roger L'Estrange to Williamson. Asks his opinion about licensing the …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… had a warrant for the fee farm of certain lands, worth 200 l. a year above the rent, but which were given after the … therefore he has had to repay his brother above 1,000 l. Has had many promises, but has received nothing, except … fingers." Endorsed "Extract of a Scotch letter, by M. L'Estrange; whiggism and treason." 40. to Edw. More. Bitterly …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… 1660 Undated 1660 Westminster. 1. Warrant to advance 200 l. at once, and such sums as may be needful in future, to Sir … Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe to allow 40 l. per annum, for livery, to Fras. Manby, silkman to the … rest, and deliver them to her as formerly, leaving Mr. L'Estrange to take his course at law. Endorsed "Brief." 59, 60. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… of St. Gregory's parish, London, and two others, in 500 l., for the appearance of Eliz. Calvert before Sec. Nicholas, … permit the East India Company to export this year 60,000 l. in foreign coin and bullion custom free, on their bond to … of Gloucester's regiment. Dec. 3. 10. Apology of Roger L'Estrange, addressed to Lord Chancellor Clarendon. Vindicates …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe, to pay 16 l. 2 s. 6 d. each, for yearly liveries, to John Wilson and … the Master of the Great Wardrobe for the allowance of 40 l, per annum to Henry Cooke, for keeping and teaching two … of the 25, at the same rent, but without fine. 58. Roger L'Estrange to Williamson. Finds the manuscript transmitted for …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles II
… Feb. 22. Warrant to pay to Peter Lely an annuity of 200 l. [ Docquet.] Feb. 24. Chatham. 2. Phineas Pett to the Navy … Repairs of ships, &c.; has bought 40 loads of elm, at 46 l. a load, and begs money to pay. Nobody will trust to the … 24. Whitehall. 6. Warrant [from Sec. Nicholas] for Roger L'Estrange to seize all seditious books and libels, and to …