Anne: Table X. Royal and Secretaries' Warrants.

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Anne, 1703-4. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1924.

'Anne: Table X. Royal and Secretaries' Warrants.', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Anne, 1703-4, (London, 1924) pp. 440-480. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/anne/1703-4/pp440-480 [accessed 19 April 2024]

Table X. Royal and Secretaries' Warrants.


Part I.—Criminal Matters.

This Table is composed of six parts, and the warrants divided into the following classes:—
Part I. Criminal matters.
Part II. Diplomatic.
Part III. Miscellaneous Royal Warrants.
Part IV. Warrants to the Master of the Ordnance.
Part V. Secretaries' Warrants and Messengers' Bills.
Part VI. Warrants for the Appointment of Almsmen.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 350; countersigned by Secretary
	Hedges.
14 Jan.	Recorder of London and Sheriffs of London and Middlesex.
	To insert in the next general pardon John Norborne, who was convicted at the last Old Bailey Sessions for manslaughter of Joseph Gray and was to be burnt in the hand for same. In the meantime to take bail for his appearance to plead his pardon. P. 309.
25 Feb.	Same.
	If George Ward, who is to be tried at the next Old Bailey Sessions for the death of Timothy Baugher is convicted of manslaughter only, do not execute sentence till we have been informed how the fact appeared at the trial and signified our further pleasure. P. 314.
5 April.	Justices of the Home Circuit, the Sheriff of Essex &c.
	To pardon William Ellis, lately convicted of burglary at Chelmsford, on condition of transportation. P. 334.
20 May.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	To prepare a bill &c. pardoning Thomas Smallbone for high treason. He confesses that he served under the late King James in France and Ireland, and, ignorant of the Act of 1698, returned here without licence. He has since lived dutifully and been charged with no crime. Pp. 349, 350.
10 June.	Justices of the Home Circuit and Sheriff of Kent.
	If Captain John Price, late commander of the Barfleur, is put on his trial for killing Walter Ennes, and is found guilty of manslaughter only, respite execution till we have had a report on the trial. P. 353.
	William Powlett, Serjeant-at-Law, and Charles Coxe, Justices of the Court of Great Sessions for Glamorgan, Brecon and Radnor, the Sheriff of Radnor &c.
	Thomas Baskerville is to be tried at the next Assizes for Radnorshire before you for killing Colonel Edward Price. If he be found guilty of manslaughter only, forbear execution till we have had a report on the facts and expressed our further pleasure. P. 361.
9 Aug.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Great Seal for pardoning Captain John Price, convicted at the last Assizes at Rochester of manslaughter of Walter Ennes. P. 379.
10 May.	Justices of Assize of the Home Circuit and Sheriff of Hertford.
	1. To insert the name of Robert Hodges in the next general pardon that shall come out for the Home Circuit on condition of transportation. Lately convicted of horse-stealing. P. 381.
	2. To insert in same the name of John Pettit, convicted and attainted last August at Hertford Assizes for rape. P. 382.
18 Oct.	Recorder of London and all concerned.
	Robert Shales is to be tried before you at the next Old Bailey Sessions for the killing of Henry Richards. If he is found guilty of manslaughter only, for bear executing sentence on him pending report to us on his case and further pleasure. Pp. 388, 389.
30 Oct.	Recorder of London, Sheriffs of London and Middlesex and others concerned.
	To insert William Wallis (condemned to death for assisting in the killing of Constable John Cooper "in Mayfair last was a twelvemonth") in next general Newgate pardon. Meantime to take bail for his appearance to plead the pardon. P. 391.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 352; countersigned by Secretary Nottingham.
16 Mar.	Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench, Recorder of London &c.
	To insert John Cusack in the next general pardon for Newgate convicts. He was found guilty of the manslaughter of Edmund Fulwood. P. 132.
29 May.	Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench, Recorder of London &c.
	To cause the name of Sarah Baynton to be inserted in the next general pardon for Newgate prisoners. She was tried at the Court of Queen's Bench in Michaelmas term last, and found guilty of felony, "on account of Hoogan Swansden's marrying Pleasant Rawlins." Pp. 235, 236. Also entered in wrong form ibid. p. 180.
11 Nov.	Attorney General.
	Great Seal pardoning John Robinson for manslaughter of Richard Church; convicted at last Rochester Assizes. P. 250.
Part II.—Diplomatic.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 350; the warrants countersigned and the bills for extraordinaries allowed by Secretary Hedges.
7 Jan.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Privy Seal warrant to the High Treasurer and officers of the Exchequer to pay Lord Raby, who has been appointed Envoy to Prussia, 500l. for his equipage and 5l. a day for his salary, of which three months' pay shall be advanced to him; also to pay him any extraordinary expenses allowed by one of the Secretaries of State. Pp. 310, 311.
20 Mar.	Mr. Stanhope's bill for extraordinaries.
	Alexander Stanhope, Envoy Extraordinary at the Hague, craves payment of his extraordinary disbursements for the year ending 17 September, 1702. They are as follows:—
		l.	s.	d.
	Postage to and from all British Ministers in the North, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy.	390	0	0
	Gazettes printed and written intelligence	110	0	0
	New Year's gifts	35	0	0
	Stationery	50	0	0
	To poor soldiers and seamen to whom I gave passes to go to England	15	0	0
		600	0	0
	Mourning for King James, by his late Majesty's order	150	0	0
	Mourning for King William, by the Queen's order, "for family, coaches and hanging my house"	350	0	0
		1,100	0	0
	Note.—20 March, Whitehall. Allowed, except the last two articles, which are submitted to the Lord Treasurer. C. Hedges. P. 333.
13 April.	Certificates by Hedges.
	Allows five bills for extraordinaries sent in by the Duke of Marlborough, as Ambassador and Plenipotentiary to the States General.
	(1) For official mourning for the late King (details), 289l. 10s. 0d.
	(2)—(5) For usual extraordinaries, passage, intelligence &c., as ambassador, from 8 March, 170½, to 8 March, 170²/3. The figures are respectively 396l., 395l., 397l., and 393l. (shillings and pence omitted). Five entries. Pp. 338–340.
20 April.	Certificate by Hedges.
	Allows James Vernon's bill for extraordinaries as envoy to the King of Denmark from 25 August, 1702, to 25 February, 1703.
	Details given. Total, 207l. 9s. ld. P. 342.
1 July.	Philip Plantamour's bills for extraordinary expenses while "employed in his [late] Majesty's service at the Court of the King of Prussia."
	1. From 18 July, 1701, to 18 January, 170½; total, 263l.
	2. From 18 January, 170½, to 18 July, 1702; total, 384l.
	3. From 18 July, 1702, to 18 January, 170²/3 182l.
	The details of the account given in each case.
	In each case Hedges appends a note dated 1 July, Whitehall, saying that Mr. Plantamour having been, during his employment at Berlin, allowed for extraordinaries according to the rule of an envoy extraordinary, he thinks it right that 150l. should be allowed. Three entries. Pp. 356, 357 and 358.
9 July.	John Robinson's bill as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Sweden, for expenses between 2 October, 1702, and 2 April, 1703.
	Details given. Amongst others are postage, 109l. 12s. 6d.; presents made when he left Stockholm, 250l., and "extraordinary charges of my journey from Stockholm to the King of Sweden, with presents for cutting the ice at Carlscrone and to the officers and men of the Swedish frigate that carried me cross the Baltick," and on divers other occasions, 450l.; total, 944l. 12s. 6d.
	Hedges' note, dated 9 July, Whitehall, says:—Her Majesty has approved item 5 [that referred to in detail above]. I allow 200l. more as within the rule of extraord[inarie]s; and the rest (his journey having been very expensive and hazardous) I submit to the Lord Treasurer. P. 362.
Same.	George Stepney's bill, as Envoy Extraordinary to the Emperor, for expenses between 28 August and 28 November, 1702.
	Postage, gazettes and stationery [details], 147l. 15s. 0d.
	Journey to Ebersdorff, while the Court was there, 15l. 0s. 0d.
	I met Lord Ambassador Pagett at Raab, and brought him to the frontiers of Moravia, when he left this place, which cost me 36l.
	Hedges (on 9 July) allows the first 147l., and thinks that the other sums demanded are not more than what Mr. Stepney incurred. P. 365.
9 July.	George Stepney's bill, as Envoy Extraordinary to the Emperor, for expenses between 28 November, 1702, and 28 February, 170²/3.
	Postage &c. [as before], 148l. 11s. 0d. Presents to the officers of the Emperor and Empress, King and Queen of the Romans and Archduke at New Year, 46l. Entertainments on Prince Eugene's arrival and on other occasions, 87l.
	Hedges (9 July) allows the 148l. 11s. 0d., certifies 46l. as a usual expense at that Court, and submits the 87l. to the Lord High Treasurer. P. 366.
Same.	Same: for three months to 28 May, 1702.
	Postage &c. [as before], 146l. 9s. 0d. Mourning for the Archduchess Maria Josepha, 43l. 0s. 0d. Several journeys to Luxemburgh while the Court was there, 19l.
	Hedges (9 July) allows the 146l. 9s. 0d., and thinks that the 43l. is reasonable, but that the 19l. should be reckoned as part of the Envoy's ordinary expense. P. 367.
Same.	Charles Whitworth's bills as Resident at Ratisbon.
	Four bills, the first for six and the other for three months:. in all covering the period 1 February, 170½, to 1 May, 1703. The last three are allowed by Hedges at this date without comment. In the first, the Envoy asks for 35l. 6s. 0d. for a journey from Vienna to Ratisbon, which Hedges thinks reasonable, as he had no equipage money allowed him. Pp. 368–370.
21 June.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Privy Seal for paying 500l. to Edmund Poley, Esq., appointed Envoy Extraordinary to the Elector and Dukes of Brunswick Lunebourg; for his equipage and 5l. a day for his pay, and also all extraordinaries allowed by a Secretary of State. P. 370.
30 April.	John Wich's bill for extraordinaries as envoy to "the Hans Towns of Lower Saxony," for nine months to 30 Mar. (n.s.), 1703.
		l.	s.	d.
	Journey to Holland (self and servants)	75	0	0
	Journey and stay at Bremen	30	0	0
	Journey and stay at Hamburg	30	0	0
	Postage, and forwarding to Denmark and Sweden	35	0	0
	Correspondence, private intelligence, Gazettes and papers	50	0	0
	Stationery	15	0	0
	New Year's gifts to the officers of the Court, by custom	12	0	0
		247	0	0
	Allowed at this date. P. 371.
29 July.	Lord Raby's bill for extraordinaries, for 5/16 March to 5/16 June, 1703, as Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Prussia.
	1. Passing my Privy Seal and other charges relating to my despatches, 35l.
	2. Travelling charges, London to Berlin, going to Bonn to the Duke of Marlborough by the Queen's special directions; stay at Hanover by the Duke's advice; sending equipage and servants to Berlin via Hamburgh, 274l. 6s. 9d.
	3, 4, and 5. Postage, intelligence and Gazettes, and stationery, 101l. 16s. 0d.
	Hedges (29 July, Whitehall) allows 100l. on heads 3, 4 and 5, and submits the other items to the Lord Treasurer. P. 378.
3 Aug.	Certificate by Hedges.
	Henry Davenant, appointed to reside as her Majesty's Secretary at Frankfurt, kissed hands on 12 December, 1720, on his departure thither. P. 379.
29 Oct.	James Vernon's bill for extraordinaries as Envoy Extraordinary to Denmark, 25 February, to 25 September, 1703.
	Usual items; also 1l. 15s. 2d. for recovering two deserters. Details. Total, 133l. 8s. 6d.
	Allowed by Secretary Hedges at this date. P. 389.
6 Dec.	Certificate by Hedges.
	That [James] Cresset kissed hands on his return from his post as Envoy to the Elector and Dukes of Brunswick Lunebourg on 31 October, 1703. P. 397.
28 Dec.	Same.
	Similar to foregoing. Philip Plantamour returned from Prussia on 8 August, 1702. P. 398.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 352; countersigned, and the bills allowed, by Secretary Nottingham.
18 Mar.	Certificate by Nottingham.
	That William Aglionby, Envoy Extraordinary to the Swiss Cantons, arrived at Zurich on 18 November last, and that Philibert D'Harvant (sic), took his leave of the Cantons on 24 November last, when his appointment ceased. P. 134.
Latest date, 20 Mar.	Sir Lambert Blackwell's bill for extraordinaries.
	As Envoy Extraordinary [to Tuscany and Genoa] his extraordinary expenses from 4 April to 4 October, 1701, were:—
		l.	s.	d.
	Several despatches and taking the examinations of James Somerville and maintaining him 40 days [details]	12	0	0
	Paid Somerville, by her Majesty's order	5	0	0
	Postage of packets and letters at Amsterdam	22	0	0
		l.	s.	d.
	Postage of packets by way of France	28	0	0
	" " to and from Venice	15	0	0
	Correspondence at Amsterdam, Lyons, Venice, for conveying letters and packets, also Gazettes and other newspapers for six months	46	0	0
	Stationery and intelligencies from various parts [details] amount to a considerable sum; but, not to exceed the extraordinary sum, are put down at	72	0	0
	Total	200	0	0
	Blackwell prays for allowance of this.
	Note that the bill is allowed by Nottingham on 20 March, 170²/3. The items for services before he became Secretary of State come within the Order in Council regulating extraordinaries to foreign Ministers. P. 135.
Latest date, 20 Mar.	Similar bill for Sir Lambert Blackwell's extraordinaries.
	For six months, from 4 October, 1701, to 4 April, 1702. The items are similar to those in foregoing, but there is also an item for "gratuities to the Great Duke, Prince, Princess and Cardinals, officers and servants, also to public Ministers, servants, &c., at Christmas as accustomary." The charge for these is 66l. For putting the Envoy and his family and equipage in mourning for the death of King William III there is a charge of 120l.
	Blackwell prays, and Lord Secretary Nottingham allows &c., as in foregoing. The mourning was directed by Lord Manchester. Pp. 136, 137.
Same.	Sir Lambert Blackwell's bill for extraordinaries.
	As before. Expenses incurred between 4 April and 4 July, 1702. The only new items are "Correspondence with Prince Eugene by way of Bologna, Modena &c.," 18l., and removing from Florence to Leghorn to accompany the Court, 40l. The total is 140l.
	Lambert prays as before, and Secretary Nottingham, on 20 March, 170²/3, allows all but the 40l. for removing from Florence to Leghorn. P. 137.
Same.	Philibert, D'Hervart, Baron D'Heuninguen's bill for extraordinaries.
	As Envoy to the Swiss Cantons for extraordinary expenses between 25 March, 170½, and 24 November, 1702. Similar items to the earlier bills, 60l. for mourning "for himself and servants" for King James, and 120l. for mourning for "himself, servants, coaches and house" for the late King.
	Allowed by Secretary Nottingham on 20 March, 170²/3. Details as to the propriety of the items. Pp. 138, 139.
4 May.	William Aglionby's bill for extraordinaries.
	As Envoy to the Swiss Cantons, for expenses incurred between 22 August, 1702, and 22 February, 1703. Usual items, including 40l. for "New Year's gifts as usual in Zurich to the Companies."
	Allowed by Secretary Nottingham at this date. P. 154.
Same.	Benjamin Lodington's bill for extraordinaries.
	As Envoy in Tripoli. The items are:—
	Dollars.
	Customary gifts to the Chianses and other officers at their several feasts in the year			200
	To Hillil Bey, now Chief Governor of the City and Kingdom			150
	" his Secretary			50
	" his Cahia and Governor of the Castle			50
	" his Treasurer			50
	Public treats on several occasions			150
				650
	650 dollars is equivalent to 162l. 10s. 0d.
	Allowed by Nottingham at this date. P. 157.
19 May.	Mr. Methuen's bills for extraordinaries.
	1. For extraordinary expenses as Envoy to Portugal, between 9 March, 170/01, and 9 March, 170 0/1;.
	Total, 450l., including 300l. for mourning for the late King James.
	2. For same from 9 March, 170½, to 9 March, 170²/3.
	Postage of letters, 190l.; paper, books, Gazettes and news pamphlets, 86l.; Christmas gifts to "the officers of the Palace, the King's Guards and post officers," 24l.; full mourning for the late King, renewed at the end of six months [details], 250l. Total, 550l.
	Both bills allowed at this date by Nottingham, except the last item in the second bill (250l. for mourning), which he submits to the Lord High Treasurer. Pp. 161, 162.
28 May.	Nottingham's Certificate.
	That John Methuen kissed hands on his appointment as Envoy to Portugal on 18 June, 1702, went hence on 23 June, 1702, and returned to Whitehall, 16 April, and kissed hands on 20 April, 1703. P. 166.
26 July.	Clerk of Signet attending.
	Privy Seal for paying to John Methuen, (appointed Ambassador Extraordinary to Portugal), or his assigns, 1,000l. for his equipage and 10l. a day for his ordinary entertainment. Quarterly. First quarter to be paid in advance. Also to pay his extraordinaries as and when allowed by a Secretary of State. P. 231.
Nov. 3.	Sir Lambert Blackwell's bill for extraordinaries.
	As Envoy Extraordinary to the Great Duke of Tuscany, from 4 July, 1702, to 4 January, 1703.
	He claims (a) "for gratuities to the Great Duke, Prince, Princess and Cardinals' officers and servants and other regallos at Christmas, as customary," 66l.; for postage at Venice and Amsterdam, Berne, Milan, and for stationery [full details], 134l.—in all 200l.
	(b) For journey money from Florence to Genoa, expenses at his public audience and entertaining local personages "that accompanied me, being very numerous," house rent and expenses at Genoa; postage, regallos, and journey back to Pisa, where he found the Great Duke, and for new liveries at Genoa, and two sedans and litters there ("there being no use of coaches at Genua")—in all [details given] 515l.
	Nottingham, on this date, allows the expenses placed in head (a), and leaves those in head (b) to the cognizance of the Lord High Treasurer. Pp. 244, 245.
9 Nov.	William Aglionby's bill for extraordinaries.
	As Envoy Extraordinary to the Swiss Cantons for six months to 22 August/3 Sept., 1703.
	Stationery, postage, two journeys of his secretary "to Coire and Baden during the Diets there" &c. [details]; in all 210l.
	Allowed by Nottingham at this date. Pp. 247, 248.
26 Nov.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Privy Seal for payment to Richard Hill, lately appointed Envoy Extraordinary to the Duke of Savoy: 500l. for his equipage, 5l. for ordinary allowance from 29 July last till his return to our presence. Quarterly; and first quarter to be paid at once; also extraordinaries [usual provision]. Pp. 253, 254.
17 Nov.	Certificate by Nottingham.
	That John Methuen, Ambassador Extraordinary to Portugal, left the Royal presence in order to that employment on 15 August last. P. 254.
Part III.—Miscellaneous Royal Warrants And Licences.
	The person to whom the warrant is addressed is named at the head of the Entry.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 170.
4 Mar.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	To prepare a bill &c. granting to Thomas Silver the office of master gunner in the Tower of London and elsewhere in England. Wages, 2s. a day and the usual fees. P. 134.
13 April.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	To prepare a bill granting to Brigadier-General Henry Lumley the office of Governor and Captain of Jersey and Isle of Gurye, alias Montorgeuil and Elizabeth, and all manors, lands &c. thereto belonging in place of Thomas Lord Jermin, deceased. To exercise by self or deputy, during pleasure. Usual profits. Beneficial clauses. P. 150.
10 May.	Same.
	To prepare a bill &c. appointing Sir Joseph Tredenham and William Duncomb, Comptrollers of the Accounts of the Army. To hold during pleasure. Salary of 1,500l. a year for selves and clerks, which is to be placed on the establishment of the Army. Details. Clause for obedience to the Commander-in-Chief, and Lord High Treasurer or Commissioners of the Treasury. Pp. 151, 152.
22 May.	Brigadier William Seymour.
	To assemble and hold courts-martial for trying marines on board the fleet. He is in command of them, and it is necessary to empower him to keep order and discipline. The courts martial are to be constituted according to the recent Act &c. These courts are empowered hereby to hear and receive all such informations as shall be brought before them touching the measures in which he has jurisdiction, and to inflict punishment according to the said Act. Pp. 163, 164.
20 May.	Viscount Hatton, Governor of Guernsey, or the Governor or Commander-in-Chief for the time being in Guernsey.
	Similar to the foregoing warrant to Brigadier William Seymour. Gives him power of assembling courts martial and proceeding &c. according to the Mutiny Act. Pp. 164–166.
	Also note of similar warrant to Henry Lumley, Governor of Jersey. P. 166.
10 April.	Lieutenant-General Earle, Governor of Portsmouth.
	Refers to the Act for punishing deserters lately passed. Proceeds:—We authorise you to call courts-martial from time to time in the garrison you command, to be constituted as provided by the Act, and to meet when you think fit, for punishing mutiny, desertion and false musters. The Court may hear and determine charges of all such offences against either officers or soldiers, and may convict and execute sentence on them, according to the Act, and according to regulations to be issued for the better government of our forces. P. 150.
	Also similar warrants to Major-General Trelawny, Governor of Plymouth, the Duke of Newcastle, Governor of Hull, and Edmund Maine, Governor of Berwick-on-Tweed. Pp. 151, 155.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 171; and (the full commissions) overwritten by the Queen and signed by Hedges.
2 Aug.	George Clarke, Judge-Advocate General or his Deputy (and to the court-martial hereby ordered to be assembled).
	We are informed that a false muster is alleged to have been committed by Captain James de Romaines of Colonel Roger Elliot's regiment of foot. An Act has recently been passed inter alia for trying those charged with this offence. A court-martial shall be held at once of officers of the prescribed rank who are to be of our two regiments of foot guards, and of such other officers as can conveniently be summoned; and Colonel William Mathew, of the Coldstreams, is to be President of the Court. Order the Provost Marshal and his Deputy to give notice to the said President and officers, and all others concerned, when and where the said Court is to be held, and to summon the witnesses. Details. We further empower the Court to hear the information, and to give sentence and have it executed, according to the recent Act and to the rules and articles of war and military discipline. Pp. 192, 193.
12 Aug.	Same.
	For holding general courts-martial, under the recent Act, to deal with cases of mutiny and desertion. Provision as to the President and Court, procedure, &c., identical with foregoing except that it is directed that the Court proceed under the Act "and according to such other rules as are or shall be given for the better discipline of the Queen's land forces." Pp. 200, 201.
9 Dec.	Sir Charles Hara and others.
	To hold a court-martial for trial of Simon Savory, who has lately come from France and been seized in England, and may be a spy or have treacherous designs against the Government. Sir Charles to preside, and with any six of the other officers [names not given] to form a quorum. Sentence of death, if passed, not to be executed without report to, and further order by, the Queen. Pp. 219, 220.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 349.
13 May.	Keeper of Newgate or his Deputy.
	To take into custody Francis Richardson, John Perry, Thomas Yoward, for coming from France without leave. P. 153.
About	Same. (fn. 1)
Same	To receive Savary, a Frenchman &c., as foregoing. Is a suspected spy. P. 153.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 350.
3 April.	[Henry] Harris, Chief Engraver of the Seals.
	To engrave a Seal for the Court of Delegates, with the Royal Arms and Crown, a lion and unicorn for supporters, with this inscription round the same: "Sigillum Annæ, D.G. Mag. Brit. Fra. et Hib. Reginæ, fidei defensoris &c., ad causas ecclesiasticas et maritimas"; a ship under our arms, with this motto: "Ab Edgare Vendico [Vindico]." P. 335.
13 April.	Sir Robert Cotton and Postmasters General.
	We have given orders for recruiting our various regiments of foot in the Low Countries. Forthwith give orders to the masters of our packet-boats that as many of the said recruits as come to them they pass over in their packet-boats, taking certificates from their officers that they are really recruits for the army, with their names and regiments; also to receive and carry home, certified in the same way, in the packet-boats coming from Holland, maimed soldiers and their sergeants and corporals who are coming to recruit in England. Give strict charge to the masters of the boats to take no such certificate unless it is signed by an officer of the rank of a lieutenant-colonel at least; so that disaffected persons may not pass and repass. You are also to allow free passage to officers actually employed for recruits, and have their orders to produce whereby it may appear that they are so employed. All other officers whatsoever to pay the usual rates for their passages. Pp. 335, 336.
7 July, (fn. 2) 1702.	Lord Fitzharding, Treasurer of the Chamber.
	To pay 20l. a year to Philip Newland, who has been appointed repairer of bridges and passages in the New Forest. To commence upon the Feast of the Annunciation last past. P. 341.
6 May.	Attorney General.
	To prepare a bill &c. granting the dignity of a baronetcy to Thomas Webster, of Copthall, co. Essex. Usual terms. P. 343.
20 May.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	To prepare a bill &c. containing a grant of the office of clerk of the delivery and deliverance of all manner of artillery and other necessaries pertaining to the Office of Ordnance to James Craggs &c., in the room of John Pulteney, with 12d. a day out of the Exchequer and all other rights. Clause for revoking Pulteney's patents. Pp. 345, 346.
Same.	Royal Licence to John Howe.
	To hunt all manner of game in the Forest of Dean, and to fish in all the waters in the said forest, and to keep dogs, guns and nets for the purpose. The Rangers and Keepers of the forest are from time to time to deliver to persons named by Howe all such game as he shall order. And we hereby permit all persons whom Howe shall licence in writing under his hand and seal "to hunt, course, sett, hawk, kill and carry away all manner of beasts or fowls of forest chase or warren within the limits of the said forest (red and fallow deer alone excepted), and to shoot with shot all manner of wild fowl within the said forest, and also to fish in the public waters within the same or any part thereof, without the let or molestation of any of the ministers or officers of our said forest, and to keep and use all manner of guns, dogs or nets for the purpose aforesaid; such person or persons first acquainting therewith the keeper of the walk when he intends to hunt . . . &c. as aforesaid."
	We also licence and empower all persons whom Howe shall licence in writing "to follow, hunt, kill or take away within our said forest such red or fallow deer as he or they shall first find and rouse within his or their park or parks or grounds wherein deer have been or shall usually be kept." We further direct John Howe to use his best endeavours to preserve the game in the said forest. All the above powers are during pleasure. Pp. 346–348.
30 May.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	An inquisition was taken on 9 April last before the Sheriff of Essex, in pursuance of a writ of ad quod damnum in that behalf, issued and returned in the High Court of Chancery. From this it appears that it will be no loss to us or to any of our subjects having fairs thereabouts, if we should grant to John Bennet and his heirs one market and two fairs to be held at Witham in Essex, the market on Tuesdays and the fairs to be on Monday before Whitsuntide for three days, and on 14, 15 and 16 September (usual provision as to Sundays), for the sale of cattle and all kinds of goods. Prepare a bill &c., making the grant to Bennet on the usual terms. P. 344.
14 June.	Royal Licence.
	Martha Mossom and others declare that the Court of Queen's Bench have ordered them to shew cause why an information should not issue against them for a misbehaviour; and that the said information is moved for by Nathaniel Bates, Robert Row and others, with intent to influence a cause which is depending between them in the Court of Chancery, concerning private property and interest only. Nicholas Hooper, sergeantat-law, and William Cooper, one of our counsel, have been for the petitioners in the principal cause, and, for that reason, will be very useful to petitioners in opposing the said motion, and have asked for licence to appear for them whenever it may be necessary. We grant this licence. P. 351.
18 June.	Charles, Earl of Carlisle, Earl Marshal (during minority of Duke of Norfolk).
	To place and create Sir Henry St. George (late Clarencieux &c.) Garter Principal King at Arms, according to letters patents lately passed under the Great Seal. P. 352.
14 June.	Same.
	To create John Vanbrook (Comptroller of the Works) Carlisle Herald of Arms Extraordinary. All usual rights &c. P. 359.
24 June.	Royal Warrant.
	William Delaune, D.D., Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, has presented that the University have already published at great expense one volume of the Earl of Clarendon's History, and intend soon to publish volumes two and three, which will complete it. The sole "right of the copy" of the said work is vested in the University, and they have asked for "our Royal privilege and licence for the sole printing and publishing the same for the term of 14 years." We grant this request, and forbid all our subjects to "reprint or abridge the said History," or import, buy or sell any copies of it, or any part thereof printed beyond seas during the said term without the consent of the University under the penalties imposed by the laws of the realm. The Stationers' Company, the Customs officers and all others to notice and obey this. Pp. 354, 355.
Same.	Same.
	1. Lord High Admiral.
	To allow Phineas Bowles a pension of 300l. a year in consideration of long service; and place same on the ordinary establishment of the Navy, during pleasure. P. 360.
	2. Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Recites grant (of 22 February, 1677,) by King Charles II, appointing Sir Thomas Fanshawe and Samuel Astry to the office of King's Coroner and Attorney in the Court of King's Bench to themselves and the longer liver of them, and to granting the reversion of the office, after that, to William Matthews, for life. Proceeds:—Matthews is dead. Prepare a bill &c. . . . Great Seal appointing Simon Harcourt, of the Middle Temple, to the said post for life in reversion after Fanshawe and Astry; to exercise by self or deputy. Usual fees &c. Pp. 363, 364.
5 July.	Same.
	Recites the allegations and request contained in the petition of Richard Norton (q.v. in Table of Petitions, at 15 June, 1703, supra, p. 391). Proceeds:—An inquisition taken at Southwick upon a writ of ad quod damnum on 5 May, 13 William III, found in favour [details] of Norton's proposal for making a new road. In consideration of his costs and charges in making the said new road, we are pleased to grant his request. Prepare a bill accordingly to pass the Great Seal granting him leave to enclose the said bad road or highway leading from Southwick bridge to Portsmouth, that is to say from the corner of a close of the said Richard Norton, called the Moore, lying next the said way, to the corner of a certain lane called Pettimer Lane, being six furlongs in length and about thirty feet in breadth, and to keep the said highway to himself and his heirs for ever, the said Norton making and setting out in lieu thereof another way of the same length and breadth in his own ground from the corner of a certain close of the said Richard Norton, called Yew Tree Field, lying near the said way leading from Southwick Bridge aforesaid to the town of Fareham by and through the lands of the said Richard Norton in a right line to the top of a certain place called Portsdown, and so leading south-eastward into the highway there leading from Fareham aforesaid. Pp. 373–5.
21 June.	Royal Warrant.
	Appointing Henry Portman keeper of Hyde Park during pleasure. Right to appoint underkeepers, to look after the deer, gates and outhouses in the Park (except the Great Lodge, which was granted by King William III to Edward, Earl of Jersey and his executors &c., for a certain term with the right of egress and regress for himself and his servants). Grant of the lops, tops and pannage of the trees, the dead and windfall wood. Usual fees of all deer killed and all other emoluments, profits &c., pertaining to the place of keeper. Pp. 376, 377.
17 Aug.	Lord High Admiral.
	To place on the ordinary establishment of the Navy a pension of 300l. a year to Sir Edward Gregory, Knt., in consideration of his long services, age and infirmity. To be paid quarterly as from 24 June, 1703. Countersigned by Nottingham. P. 380.
20 Aug.	Lord Keeper.
	By a sentence in our Ecclesiastical Court of Jersey, afterwards confirmed by the Bishop of Winchester, John Bichard, of Jersey, is adjudged to marry Anne Le Cras, of the same. Bichard is aggrieved by this sentence, and has petitioned us for relief, and being a Jersey man, cannot claim "the benefit intended to our subjects of England in the ordinary course of appeals upon the statutes of this our realm. We have therefore thought fit by the advice of our Privy Council, to grant him, by virtue of our full power and prerogative Royal," our Royal Commission of Appeal. Pass such a commission under the Great Seal, directed to our Privy Council or any three or more of them, for the hearing and examination of the cause between Bichard and Le Cras. P. 383.
19 July.	Lord High Admiral.
	To place on the ordinary establishment of the Navy a pension of 1l. a day for Sir Thomas Hopson, Knt., to commence from end of his command as Vice-Admiral of the Red. The Lord High Admiral has advised against paying him half-pay as Vice-Admiral of the Red, whilst, and notwithstanding, he is acting as a Commissioner of the Navy, lest it should create a precedent, but has recommended giving him a pension in consideration of his good services. Pp. 384, 385.
—Sept.	Robert Young.
	"Whereas we are given to understand that our game of hares, pheasant, partridge and other wild fowl at and near our city of Winchester . . . are much destroyed by poachers and other disorderly persons that do use greyhounds, setting dogs, hand guns, nets and cross bows, and other engines prohibited by the laws of this realm, for prevention whereof, and that our said game may be kept for our disport and recreation at such times as we shall resort to those parts; we . . . authorise you . . . by yourself and your sufficient deputies . . . to take special care of our said game at Winchester aforesaid, and within the compass of ten miles round the said place; and finding any person . . . to use any greyhounds, setting dogs, hand guns, nets, trammells, tunnels, cross bows, or other unlawful engines as aforesaid, to seize and take the same into your custody," and certify the offenders' names to us or the Privy Council for punishment. P. 386.
20 Sept.	All Justices of the Peace and Constables.
	We are informed that there has been great waste of our stone in the Isle of Portland, and that irregularities and encroachments are attempted whereby our pier there (on which much money has been spent by our Commissioners for rebuilding St. Paul's) has been much damaged and the price of stone may thereby be raised. In consideration whereof and of our need of stone for our palaces and for finishing St. Paul's, we require all persons to forbear taking stone from the said isle without warrant from Sir Christopher Wren, surveyor of our works, as was formerly required. All persons to take notice hereof, and all justices and constables to assist our Surveyor in executing our commands. Pp. 387, 388.
7 Dec.	Henry Harris, Chief Engraver of the Seals.
	1. To prepare and make "our Broad Seal of our Kingdom of Ireland," same, and same size as the English, adding a harp with an Imperial Crown over it. P. 390.
	2. To make three Seals for the Courts of Queen's Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer in Ireland; same, and same size as the English Seals for the same Courts in England. Ibid.
1 Nov.	Royal Licence.
	To William Cowper, Q.C., to appear for Charles, Lord Mohun, in a prosecution now pending in the Queen's Bench concerning an attainder of Charles, late Earl of Macclesfield. The event of the trial affects Lord Mohun in regard he claims part of his estate by a title derived from the said Earl. Cowper has constantly been counsel to Mohun, and may be very useful to him in defending the said cause. P. 392.
20 Nov.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Privy Seal granting the petition of Edmund Boulter [for which see the Table of Petitions at 22 November, 1703, above, p. 396]. Joshua Lush to make such conveyances of the premises to Edmund Boulter or any other purchaser as counsel advises. Details as to the description by which the "manor or lordship, hamb[l]ett, town or village of Hazeley alias Hasely Court, is to be described in the bill," which is to follow the indenture tripartite of 14 March, 1681. Pp. 393–396.
8 Nov.	Henry Harris, Chief Engraver of the Seals.
	To make at once "two very large signets of steel with our Royal atchievement, vizt., our arms and garter, with helmet, mantling crest, supporters and motto," with usual inscription [given] round the same. P. 396.
12 Dec.	Royal Licence to Sir Thomas Powis, Sergeant-at-Law.
	To appear for Dr. Thomas Watson in a cause now pending in the Court of Exchequer. Has been his counsel before. P. 397.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 352; countersigned by Nottingham.
13 Jan.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	1. Great Seal, granting John Conyers a weekly market at East Grinstead, as prayed (see Calendar of S.P. Dom., Anne, Vol. I, p. 449). P. 99.
7 Jan.	2. Same, appointing Lawrence Booth Constable of Chester Castle, vice Thomas Hunt, deceased. Usual fees &c. Pp. 100, 101.
13 Jan.	3. Same, empowering any seven [and not thirteen as in the Commission of 26 September last] to be a quorum of the English Commissioners to treat for a Union with Scotland. Pp. 102, 103.
31 Jan.	Same, granting petition of John Wicker for a monthly market at Horsham. Pp. 108, 109.
4 Feb.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Sir Robert Bacon, Bart., and his son Edmund represent by petition that by a settlement of 1674 their estate in Norfolk and Suffolk was made chargeable with great sums and, subject to such charge, was settled on Sir Robert Bacon for 90 years, if he should so long live, with a remainder to Henry Baldock and John Thurston (both since deceased), their heirs &c., during Sir Robert Bacon's life in trust only to support the contingent remainders thereof in such settlement afterwards limited from being destroyed, but to permit Sir Robert Bacon to receive the profits of the estate during his life. After that the estate was limited to the use of his eldest and other sons. Edmund Bacon is now over 21, and the charge still continues, and Sir Robert Bacon and Edmund Bacon shew that it would be advantageous if common recoveries might be suffered of the estate; but that the immediate freehold is limited to Baldock and Thurston as above, and is now vested in John Thurston of Hoxne in Norfolk, who is a minor. As the Judges of the Common Pleas do not usually admit an infant to be tenant to the precipe for the suffering of a common recovery without our warrant for that purpose, they ask that (as the infant has only a bare trust in the estate) we would issue our warrant to the Judges of the Common Pleas to permit such recoveries to pass. We are informed that the petitioners have agreed to sell their Suffolk estate to Chief Justice Holt of the Common Pleas, and to sell their Norfolk estate to Robert Camell and William Pykarell, gentlemen, and their heirs, to the use of them and their heirs. Prepare a bill &c. Privy Seal, authorising the Judges of the Common Pleas at Westminster to allow John Thurston, or Thruston, to appear by his guardian to suffer common recoveries as prayed of the manors, lands &c. hereinafter mentioned and to make such conveyances thereof to Holt, Camell and Pykarell as counsel shall advise. Lists of the lands, manors and manorial rights, courts and advowsons in Suffolk and Norfolk, in respect of which the common recoveries are to be suffered, follow. Pp. 109–14.
20 Feb.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Great Seal appointing John, Archbishop of York, Almoner of all goods of persons who become felo de se, and of all deodands forfeited to the Queen in England, Wales and the Welsh Marches. Power to collect these and to distribute them in alms. Usual clauses. P. 120.
8 Mar.	Attorney General.
	1. Great Seal granting to John Granville &c. the dignity of a baron by the title of Baron Granville of Potheridge; to him and his heirs males.
	2. Same, granting to Heneage Finch the same dignity by the title of Baron of Guernsey; to him and his heirs males.
	3. Same, granting same to Sir J. Leveson Gower, as Baron Gower of Stittenham, Yorks; to him and his heirs males.
	4. Same, granting same to Francis Seymour Conway as Baron Conway of Ragley; to him and his heirs males, with remainder to his brother Charles Seymour and his heirs males.
	5. Same, granting to John, Marquis of Normanby, the dignity and title of Duke of Normanby. Heirs males. Pp. 126–128.
9 Mar.	Same.
	Granting to John Harvey the dignity of a barony by title of Baron Harvey of Ickworth. Heirs males. P. 129.
16 Mar.	Same.
	Conferring on John, Marquis of Normanby, the title and dignity of Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. (fn. 3) Heirs males. P. 133.
19 Mar.	Attorney General.
	Great Seal granting to John, Earl of Rutland, the titles and dignities of Marquis of Granby and Duke of Rutland. Heirs males. P. 134.
20 Mar.	Same.
	Granting dignity of a barony to Gervase Pierrepont, by title of Baron Pierrepont of Arglasse. Heirs males. P. 138.
31 Mar.	Royal Licence.
	To Lady Elizabeth Hatcher to remain six weeks in England after April 1. She came over on January 1, 1703, under a licence for three months. She has been very ill (certificates &c.), and has given security to return at or before the expiry of six weeks from 1 April, if permitted to stay for her recovery. Pp. 142–143.
13 Ap.	Lord High Admiral.
	Remits the fine of 300l. and the sentence of one year's imprisonment on Captain William Harding, to which he was condemned by court-martial. This is done on her Majesty's recommendation, who is to give orders accordingly. Pp. 146, 147.
Same.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Great Seal granting to Lieutenant-General Henry Lumely the office of Governor of Jersey and Castle of Gurye alias Mount Orgueil and Elizabeth, with all manors, lands and profits, vice Thomas, Lord Jermin, deceased. Usual clauses. Pp. 147–148.
10 Ap.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Privy Seal licensing Joseph Bierly, now residing at Brussels (who went into France between 11 December, 1688, and the Peace of Ryswick), to come over and give evidence in a cause depending in the Courts between Lady Grosvenor and Edward Fenwick. Conditions for supervision of Bierly whilst he remains here, and for his prompt departure. [Details.] Pp. 149, 150.
18 Ap.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Great Seal pardoning Thomas Husbands and Thomas Pritchard of felony, for robbing Thomas Weale and Francis Caldwell on the highway. Convicted at the last Hereford Assizes. Effectual clauses. P. 153.
9 May.	Royal Warrant.
	Confirming the election by the Mayor and Aldermen of Leicester of Simon Barrwell, to the place of Steward of the Court of Record of Leicester, vice John Major, deceased. (fn. 4) Pp. 158, 159.
30 May.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Great Seal making Michael Reau, James Des Brosses, Claudius Noury and 273 others [names given], all of whom are aliens born and certified to be residents in England, free denizens during their residence with their families. Provides for determining this grant in any case if it prove undesirable to continue and for forbidding any of these people to be masters of ships. Pp. 167–171.
31 May.	Attorney General.
	Great Seal granting to Sir John Verney, Bart., the dignities of Viscount and Baron in Ireland by the titles of Baron Verney of Belturbet and Viscount Fermanagh. Pp. 171, 172.
7 June.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Recites petition of Margaret Atcherley and her mother and step-father [see Calendar for 1702–3, p. 727]. Privy Seal granting the petition of Margaret for leave to appear by her guardian and suffer a common recovery, notwithstanding her non-age, of the messuage and outhouses, gardens thereto belonging, known as Weston Lullingfield, co. Salop, with the appurtenances, some time in the tenure of Thomas Atcherley &c., and of all the lands &c. hereinafter mentioned, that is to say an inclosure called the Claypits Leasowe, divided in two parts, the Oxhill Croft, the Coledox Leasowe, the old Coledox, the new Coledox and Smith's Leasowe, with one new enclosure adjoining it, the Rough meadow, and of all the tithes coming within the township of Weston Lullingfield, and also of one messuage or tenement in Shrewsbury, sometime in the tenure of Francis Pendleton. Details. Pp. 173–177.
Same.	Note of Royal Order.
	The regulations for St. James' Park [see Calendar for 1702–3, p. 723] were renewed, adding to the 7th clause:—
	Nor shall any person by any grant or pretence receive any money or gratuity for any doors or passages open to the park, the same being at pleasure and permitted gratis. P. 177.
Same.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Great Seal granting to James Corbett, the office of Viscount of Jersey, during pleasure. To exercise by self or deputy, and enjoy as fully as any predecessor in the office, except in cases of ecclesiastical cognizance reserved to the Deans of the island, as formerly. P. 178.
14 June.	Same.
	Great Seal appointing Daniel Messervy, Procurator of Jersey, to enjoy by self or deputy, during pleasure. P. 179.
25 June.	Same.
	1. By an inquisition held in the house of Thomas Williams, of Northopp, co. Flint, on 6 April last, in pursuance of a writ of ad quod damnum, it is found that it will be no prejudice to us or to any of our subjects if we grant Sir John Egerton's petition [see above, p. 345] for a market and three fairs at Holywell in Flint. Great Seal granting the said market and fairs accordingly. Usual tolls, and usual beneficial clauses. Pp. 181–183.
	2. Great Seal containing a grant for making Wareham, co. Dorset a free borough and incorporating the inhabitants thereof as the "Mayor, capital Burgesses and Assistants of the town of Wareham in the county of Dorset, with all the powers, liberties &c., contained in the annexed schedule of heads, with all clauses usually inscribed in such charters."
	Followed by:—
	Heads of the Charter as aforesaid.
	1. The inhabitants to be incorporated; and that there be a Mayor, Recorder, seven capital burgesses and ten or more assistants or Common Council men. Their title to be [&c. as above]. Right to purchase land, sue and be sued and have Common Seal.
	2. The present officers to be:—Richard Cole, Mayor. Andrew Loder, Recorder. Robert Coombes, George Gigger, John Flint, Christopher White, Richard Kaines, and Edward Seward, capital burgesses. John Goodwin, Brewer, John Bennett, John Keynell, sen., Giles Turner, Edward Twyne, Thomas Payne, sen., John Cheeke, John Somers, Benjamin Goodwin, William Cribb, Baker, Henry Bestland, and Thomas Pike, Common Council men.
	3. Richard Cole to continue Mayor till the Monday after 8 September next, and then till another be elected. The present Recorder, Town Clerk and capital burgesses and Common Council men to hold during life, unless removed for reasonable cause.
	4. That the Mayor and capital burgesses fill vacancies in the capital burgesses, Common Council men or Recordership or Town Clerkship. Capital burgesses to be chosen out of the Common Council men, and the Common Council men from the inhabitants.
	5. The Mayor, capital burgesses and Common Council men may make freemen.
	6. That the Mayor and capital burgesses may choose a serjeant-at-mace, to hold office during their pleasure.
	7. That the Mayor or Recorder in case of sickness, may make a deputy.
	8. That the Mayor, capital burgesses and Common Council elect the Mayor on the Monday next after the 8th of September, and that on the Tuesday next, St. Luke's Day, he take the oath of office. If not present then, he shall take it at the next Court, and thereafter take on him the execution of the said office.
	9. No person to be capable of serving two years together.
	10. If any Mayor, capital burgess or Common Council man refuse to serve when elected, a reasonable fine to be imposed, to be levied by distress.
	11. The Mayor, capital burgesses and Common Council may, "upon public summons," make bye-laws for well governing the towns agreeable to the laws of the realm.
	12. The Mayor, Recorder and Robert Coombes to be Justices of the Peace within "the town, parishes and precincts of Wareham," till the second Mayor be sworn in; and from thence the Mayor, Recorder and preceding Mayor to be Justices, and so yearly for ever. Power to hold Sessions. The county justices not to intermeddle.
	13. That they may hold a monthly Court of Record before the Mayor or his Deputy: but no plea of any debt or demand above 40l.
	14. That the Corporation may erect a jail and "house of correction."
	15. Two fairs yearly (6 May and 31 August). The tolls to go to the Mayor for the time being.
	16. All present rights and duties of the Mayor and borough are preserved to the new incorporation. Pp. 183–189.
5 July.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	Great Seal appointing Samuel Mills, Chief Steward of the liberties of the late monastery of St. Augustine, near Canterbury, and of the Court of Record there. All usual rights. Vacancy on death of Jeffery Boys. To exercise by self or deputy. Pp. 190, 191.
Same.	Royal Licence.
	To Joseph Byerly. He may stay in England till 21 August next, but must then go into Holland and not return without the Royal licence. He did not return from Holland till after Trinity term began, so that the trial at which he was a very material witness could not come on that term, and is now pending in the Ecclesiastical Courts. Mary Tregonnell, widow, mother of Mary Grosvenor, widow, relict of Sir Thomas Grosvenor, Bart., has represented this, and that, unless the licence to Byerly is extended, Dame Mary Grosvenor will be wholly deprived of the benefit of his testimony. Pp. 191–193.
Same.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Privy Seal licensing Francis Lennard (who went into France since 11 December, 1688, without the necessary licence), to return to England on giving to a Secretary of State such security as may be required for good behaviour. P. 193.
Same.	Ralph, Earl of Montagu, Master of the Great Wardrobe.
	To deliver at once to William, Marquis of Hartington, Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, or to Charles Hanbury, Clerk of the Cheque of the same, 140 livery coats, i.e., 100 coats for the Guard of our Body and 40 for the Yeomen Warders of the Tower, all to be made alike of fine crimson cloth [full details follow], and 140 crimson cloth breeches [full details follow], 140 pairs of blue worsted stockings, 140 waste belts of buff, 140 pairs of buff gloves, and fifty carbine belts of crimson cloth [details]; also 140l. for "the provision of cloth for watching gowns for each man," rated at 20s. each, given by us for to be put on on 6 February next. Pp. 194, 195.
5 July.	Royal Order.
	The Lords of the Committee of Council appointed to examine the disputes between the Knight Harbinger and the gentlemen and yeomen Harbingers as to the ancient rights and privileges of providing lodgings and inns for peers and all others of her Majesty's retinue in progresses and journeys, and having upon a full hearing of both parties reported their opinions to her Majesty that it appeared to them that the right of providing lodgings and inns, as well for peers as all other her Majesty's servants who attend her in progresses and journeys, has always been in the office of the Knight Harbinger.
	The Queen approves the report, and gives directions for the Knight Harbinger to exercise and enjoy his rights accordingly. None to molest him. Pp. 197, 198.
8 July.	To the Prince Consort, Archbishop of Canterbury for the time being, Chancellor and Keeper of the Great Seal for the time being, and many (fn. 5) others, including the Great Officers of State and Household, the Chief Judges, Admirals, Flag Officers, Secretaries of State, the Mayor and three senior Aldermen of London, Master and five Elder Brethren of Trinity House &c., &c.
	Recites William III's foundation of Greenwich Hospital as a hospital for disabled seamen and for the maintenance of the widows and education of the children of seamen who were slain in sea service. Recites the patents of 25 October, 1694, by which certain lands in East Greenwich and a capital messuage built or building by King Charles II, were granted to certain trustees to be used as a naval hospital and school in the manner therein expressed. Recites the late King's letters patents of 16 September, 1695, by which the late King appointed Prince George of Denmark, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others, to consider the maintenance and alterations of the structures then standing, devise schemes for further buildings, and to present them to the Crown for approbation.
	Proceeds:—We are anxious to carry on this good work, and therefore nominate Prince George of Denmark, as Lord High Admiral, the Archbishop of Canterbury now and for the time being &c., &c. [names as before], to be our Commissioners or Governors for the purposes hereinafter mentioned. You or a court or quorum of seven of you [details] are authorised to proceed to finish the said hospital according to a scheme already begun, and to state accounts of the works and pay what has to be paid therefor, and provide pensions and provision in the hospital as may be necessary in view of the Acts made or to be made in Parliament for the encouragement of seamen.
	The Commissioners or a Court or quorum of seven or more of them [details] shall meet and hold a Court quarterly, or oftener, if the Lord High Admiral find it necessary, to consider concerning the business and affairs of the said hospital; and the Governor or Deputy-Governor and Treasurer for the time being must assist at all meetings either of the General Commission or of the Directors of the said Hospital hereafter mentioned. The Commissioners, or any seven &c., may from time to time recommend all officers necessary to be employed in and for the said hospital, and the Lord High Admiral may appoint all such officers accordingly, except the Governor or Treasurer.
	You, the Commissioners, or any seven &c. may, calling to your assistance the Attorney or Solicitor General, or any other of our learned counsell, consider and prepare a charter or charters of foundation of such hospital, and also such statutes, constitutions, orders &c., as may be proper for the foundation, perpetual management, order, rule and good government of the hospital, and present the same for our consideration. And as you, the Commissioners, cannot conveniently meet in order to carry out our intentions in this matter, we appoint Charles Bertie, Sir Stephen Fox and others [names given] to be a Standing Committee to be called the Directors of the Hospital. You, or any five &c., shall meet once a fortnight or oftener, if occasion require, to consult on the affairs of the Hospital; when the Secretary of the Hospital shall attend you. At all such meetings the Directors shall take special care of carrying on the building according to the present or any future model, state the accounts for the works, make contracts for provision and all necessaries for the house, and take in any persons approved by you or any five &c., with the approbation of the Lord High Admiral; provided that all your proceedings therein be laid before the quarterly General Court and be subject to their control. Each of you, the Directors, who thinks it reasonable to ask for it, shall be paid 20s. out of the revenue of the hospital for each actual attendance by the Treasurer. We give power to the Lord High Admiral or General Court to fill up any vacancies on the body of Directors.
	We expressly forbid the Governor or any officer of the House, other than the Directors or their agents, to be concerned in purchasing or making contracts for any necessaries for the House, or to have any powers except for its good government, and even that to be performed by the Governor and such a Council of officers of the House as our Lord High Admiral shall from time to time appoint. And, feeling sure that many of our subjects will be ready to contribute to so valuable and charitable a design [details], we authorise you or any seven &c., to receive, by the Treasurer, such contributions from any person or body, in money, goods or real estate, and to publish these presents, in order that our intention herein may be known. You, our Commissioners, or any seven &c., may in writing [details] empower deputies to collect such contributions by the hands of the Treasurer or Receiver General hereafter to be appointed, to appoint and dismiss such deputies and establish checks and controls over such Treasurer and Deputies. You, the Commissioners, or any seven, may hold inquiries and take evidence on oath whenever you think there has been any fraud or indirect practice in connection with any money &c., contributed, and proceed thereupon with effect, and shall from time to time certify to the Treasury the names of all contributors and what their contributions are, so that a perpetual memorial may be made of such contributors and the accounts of the Treasurer and Receiver carefully kept.
	We appoint William Draper, Treasurer and Receiver General of the House of all moneys and other profits given for the building, furnishing or ennobling of the House, with power to give receipts. His accounts shall be subject to such examination as you or any seven &c. [details] shall appoint; and no moneys &c., given &c. as aforesaid shall be applicable to any other purpose whatever. In order to accelerate the building and furnishing of the House, we authorise you, the Commissioners, or any seven &c., to appoint skilled officers, artists and workmen, to allot them, severally, duties and, at the General Court, to issue warrants for payment for building materials and beds and other necessaries, and for payment of the said skilled officers &c., and of those who are employed in bringing in contributions and keeping accounts, and otherwise for the execution of this Commission. You, or any seven &c., may set down instructions and orders for safe-keeping of money, materials, provisions and stores, and for frugal issue of the same, direct who shall keep account, and advise on and determine all other matters whatsoever for the advancement of the "useful and necessary design" and its completion. You shall be accountable to us each severally for your own respective actings and doings and not for those of one another or of the Treasury. The Treasurer may have and keep for himself 200l. a year as a salary. We also authorise you to conclude all matters left undetermined by the said Commission. Pp. 200–230.
31 July.	Clerk of the Signet attending.
	Privy Seal licensing Edward Johnson to return from Holland to Ireland and to remain there till ten days after expiration of next Michaelmas term. Richard, Lord Bellew, asks for the licence in order that Johnson may give evidence by attesting a deed which it is necessary for Lord Bellew in a cause now depending in Ireland, and Johnson went to France after February, 1689, and so would be guilty of high treason if he returned without leave. Details. Pp. 232, 233.
7 Nov.	Attorney General.
	To enter a noli prosequi on an information against the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of Hertford. It was exhibited against them in Hilary term, 1699, for usurping the power to admit into their body "foreigners not inhabiting in the said borough or limits or precincts thereof &c., nor [residing] out of the said borough in [or ?] any parish thereof at the time of such admission. On a complaint of an undue election of members for the borough, the House of Commons decided that such foreigners have the right to vote for members of Parliament for the borough. The Mayor &c. have asked that as this prosecution arose out of the said controverted election, and as the House of Commons has, by its decision, comprehended the said freemen among the burgesses of the borough, the prosecution may be discontinued. Pp. 246, 247.
12 Nov.	Attorney or Solicitor General.
	An inquisition on a writ of ad quod damnum [details] found in favour of our granting to John Evershed, three fairs to be held upon Stansted alias Stanstreet Causey, in the parish of Ockley, in Surrey, on 6 October, 10 May and 23 June (usual provision as to Sundays), for the sale of live cattle and all sorts of goods. Great Seal for making the grant accordingly to Evershed and his heirs, with all beneficial clauses. Pp. 248, 249.
26 Nov.	Same.
	Great Seal containing a grant to Charles, Earl of Berkeley, "of the offices of holding and keeping Courts Leet for the hundred and mine law court of, in and for our Forest of Dean . . . (which Courts were heretofore held by the Constables of the Castle of St. Briavel's . . . while the said Castle was in the possession of our ancestors, Kings of England," but the said Castle having been granted by Charles II to Katherine, Queen Dowager, and her trustees, and being now enjoyed by her, no Constable of the said Castles [sic] can be appointed while the same are enjoyed by Queen Katherine's trustees or those claiming under them; but it belongs to the Crown to appoint who shall be keepers of the said Court.
	Also granting to Lord Berkeley the office of "keeper of our deer and woods in our said forest." Self or deputy for both offices. Usual fees and right to appoint six foresters with 40l. per annum between them. Beneficial clauses. Pp. 251–253.
16 Dec.	Same.
	Great Seal granting to George Sorocold, of Westminster, his executors &c., licence for the sole use of his new invention for 14 years. Usual clauses and prohibitions. His invention is a "new machine for cutting and sawing all sorts of boards, timber and stone, and twisting all kinds of ropes, cords and cables by the strength of horses or water." Pp. 259, 260.
	Warrants addressed to the Duke of Marlborough as Master-General of the Ordnance.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 170; countersigned by Nottingham.
6 Jan.	The Queen has employed two vessels, the Spanish Expedition and Spanish Alliance, to bring mails to and from Holland. For their protection, to cause four petereroes and four guns for each of them, weighing about 600lbs. each, with carriages, powder &c., and small arms and stores of war to be given to the master gunners of the said vessels. They shall, while in our service, be supplied with proper ammunition and stores from time to time. P. 122.
26 Jan.	To supply guns and arms to the ships Spanish Alliance and Spanish Expedition. The master gunners of these vessels shall indent therefor. Pp. 126, 127.
1 April.	To issue new arms and tents to the officers mentioned below in place of those lost at the landing at the Bay of Bulls and Vigo. The list of those lost certified by the officers concerned has been delivered to the Duke of Ormond. To take indents for all stores issued.
	The list mentions the regiments of Sir H. Belasys, Lieutenant-General Churchill, Brigadier Seymour, Columbine, Lord Charlemont, Sir Charles Hara, Fox, Lord Shannon, and Villars, and the names of the attesting officers:—E. Braddock, Richard Billing, Francis Negus, E. Purcell, William Southwell, Christopher Wortherase, Edward Fox, Lord Shannon and George Villars. Pp. 145, 146.
20 Oct.	To pay 20s. a day to Colonel Wolfgang William Romer, who has frequently been employed as an engineer under the Office of Ordnance. To commence from [blank]. Pp. 181, 182.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 171; countersigned by Hedges.
4 Jan.	For supply of arms to Major-General Ingoldsby's regiment. They are to have eighty-three snaphance muskets, eighty-three cartouche boxes, twelve halberts, two drums and six hatchets. Usual indents required. P. 108.
20 Jan.	For supply of arms to Major-General Stuart's regiment. The regiment lost many arms, burst or otherwise, in the attack on Liege and other services during last year. King William III used sometimes to supply such losses. They are to have sixty-nine muskets, one halbert and one drum. Pp. 110, 111.
12 Feb.	To deliver 200 twelve and three-quarter inch iron shells to the managers of the United Companies trading to the East Indies, or their agent. They shall return the same number or equivalent stores to your satisfaction, or else pay their value to the Treasurer of the Ordnance. P. 137.
2 Mar.	We have thought fit to add a company of foot to the regiments of Colonels Archibald Row and James Ferguson, each consisting of three sergeants, three corporals, two drummers and sixty privates. Cause the necessary arms and appurtenances to be delivered to their colonels (or their appointees), taking the usual indents. P. 173.
8 Feb.	It is necessary "that divers of our subjects should be well educated and instructed in the art of an engineer and thereby qualified to be employed about our fortifications or elsewhere as our affairs from time to time shall require." John Maucleer, the bearer hereof, has for some years past applied himself to those studies in the service of our ordnance, and we desire to encourage him to perfect himself in them. Allow him 100l. a year by bill or debenture, according to the custom of the office, from 1 January last, out of the Treasury of the Ordnance for this purpose during pleasure. P. 174.
	Also similar warrants, for same sum and purpose, in favour of Thomas Phillips, Peter Carle, Talbot Edwards and Michael Richards. In some cases the allowance made is directed "to be entered on the Quarter Books." Pp. 175, 176–7, 177–8, 179–80.
30 Mar.	1. We have decided to increase the companies of Lieutenant-General Churchill's regiment from two sergeants, three corporals, two drummers and fifty-nine privates to three, three, two and sixty respectively, and to add ten men to the company of Grenadiers therein. Issue eleven halberts and twenty-two fire-arms, with slings for their use, taking usual indents. Pp. 180, 181.
	2. To send twenty-five pair of pistols, 200 cartouch boxes for the service of the company of eighty men at Newfoundland. The Commissioners of Trade think this necessary. Usual indents to be taken. P. 181.
16 April.	To issue the following arms to the two new regiments, which are about to be raised and are to be commanded respectively by Colonel Evans and Colonel Elliott. Take usual indents.
	The list of arms, which is the same for both regiments, is as follows:—
	Snaphance muskets			517
	Do. strapt			62
	Cartouch boxes			379
	Long rikes			132
	Granadoe shells			62
	Hammer hathes			62
	Drums, furnished			24
	Halberts			25
	P. 182.
30 Mar.	It is necessary to send bomb vessels with stores for war to sea to attend the fleet ordered into the Mediterranean Sea under Sir Cloudesly Shovell. Cause the stores in the annexed first schedule belonging to the said bomb vessels going to the Mediterranean. Cause the mortars, carcases &c., mentioned in the second schedule annexed hereto to be also fitted out for land service, and list the officers and bombardiers and other attendance belonging to the bomb vessels and mortars with their pay, which lists we approve of and establish and pay them their pay out of the sums paid into the Treasury of the Ordnance. You may add to or diminish the nature of the mortars, proportions of stores and numbers of attendants as you think fit.
	To which are annexed the schedules above referred to. The first two schedules contain minute details of ordnance stores, and all tools, carriages, fittings, and appliances necessary for the mortars. (fn. 6) The third schedule contains the personnel and pay of the establishment for the new mortars, which is as follows:—
		Pay	per	day.
		l.	s.	d.
	A fire master	0	8	0
	Seven fire workers at 4s.	1	8	0
	Fourteen bombardiers at 2s.	1	8	0
	Four conductors of the stores at 2s. 6d.	0	10	0
	Master carpenter (4s.) and four men (2s. 6d.)	0	14	0
	Firemaker	0	8	0
	Four fireworkers (at 4s.)	0	16	0
	Eight bombardiers (each 2s.)	0	16	0
	Pp. 183–191.
12 June.	To cause the mortars, shells, powder and other stores and ammunition mentioned in the schedule to be made ready to put aboard the granado bomb-vessel, for service in the Channel. Two fireworkers, four bombardiers and a carpenter are also to be put aboard her. To pay the bombardiers their wages as from 8 June. He may add to or diminish the stores mentioned below as he pleases. Pp. 195, 196.
	Also the schedule referred to above mentions the cast carcases, brush, bavins, barrelles and other necessaries for the equipment of the bomb vessel. Pp. 197–199.
	Also another entry of the third and last warrant above calendared and of the second schedule thereto. The second schedule is headed "A proportion of mortar pieces, bombs &c. to be sent with her Majesty's bomb vessels the Star and Terror, ordered to sea for service in the Channel." (fn. 7) It differs slightly from the first list in the list of articles sent, and substantially in the amount of each article. Pp. 206–210.
2 Aug.	To fit out at once two brass guns with all necessary ammunition and stores, as mentioned in annexed schedule, for service abroad; also to appoint a proper person to take [charge] of the guns and stores, with an allowance of 2s. 6d. a day. Power to vary the ordnance, ammunition and stores, &c., from time to time. P. 211.
	Also the schedule referred to giving full list of the equipment and stores; also of ammunition for 1,500 men. Pp. 212–214.
25 Aug.	To issue to the new company which is to be added to Lord Portmore's regiment the following stores:—fifty-four snaphance muskets strapped, cartouch boxes, fifty-four granado pouches, three halberts, two drums. To take usual indents. P. 215.
Same.	To issue 130 snaphance muskets and 130 cartouch boxes to the 130 men who are to be added to Colonel Stanhope's regiment. Usual indents. P. 216.
—Aug.	To issue 118 snaphance muskets, and twenty-nine drums to two companies of Grenadiers belonging to the second regiment of foot guards, whose arms are grown old by long service. P. 252.
24 July.	We have thought fit that a train of artillery, with the proper ammunition, stores, and habiliments of war, be forthwith provided for our service in Portugal or elsewhere. You are to cause the ordnance, ammunition and other stores set out in the annexed schedule to be forthwith provided. The officers, engineers and others to attend the train shall be regulated and established as to pay according to a list annexed, which we approve and establish, which pay you are to pay them from time to time out of the moneys paid in the Treasury of the Ordnance. Their pay to commence on 7 August next, and to continue during pleasure. You are authorised to diminish from time to time the natures of ordnance, proportion of ammunition and other stores, as also the number of attendants belonging to the train, as you find necessary for the service. Pp. 255, 256.
	Followed by:—
	A. Schedule of the Train.
	This is as described in the warrant. It mentions five brass ordnance sakers mounted on travelling carriages complete, one spare travelling carriage for a saker with limbers complete, one pair of spare limbers for saker, two pairs of spare hind wheels and two pairs of spare fore wheels for same, three spare "extras," and a large number of tools, rope, nails, shot, harness and other necessaries for the train, also clothing, tents &c., for the men of the train. With full details. Pp. 257–263.
	B. List of the officers and men of the train, with their pay, as follows, per day.
	A commander-in-chief (1l.), six engineers (each 10s.), five bombardiers (each 2s.), twenty gunners (each 1s. 6d.), ten miners (each 1s. 6d.). P. 263.
15 Dec.	To issue the arms, powder and other stores mentioned in an annexed list for service of the train of artillery in Portugal, to replace similar stores sent out for the same, which were lost in the late storm out of the John and William storeship (Gilbert Mainforth, master). P. 264.
	Also the list referred to. P. 265.
15 Dec.	To issue the stores mentioned in annexed list for use of Brigadier Harvey's regiment and Colonel Killegrew's regiment of dragoons, in place of those lost [&c., as in foregoing]. P. 267.
	Also the list referred to. P. 268.
24 July.	Having by a Treaty with the King of Portugal undertaken to furnish him with the ordnance, arms and other stores mentioned in the annexed schedule, we authorise you to cause such ordnance to be issued out of our stores in your charge in the Office of Ordnance, to be sent with our train of artillery now going there and delivered to the King of Portugal for his use, according to the Treaty. P. 274.
	Followed by:—
	The Schedule referred to above.
	Five 24 pounders of brass ordnance, mounted on travelling carriage complete; five field beds; five field coynes; five great field tampeons; five aprons of lead; 8,500 snaphance muskets; 6,500 sword "byonetts"; 6,500 sword blades; 2,560 barrels of corn powder. P. 275.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 350; countersigned by Hedges.
5 July.	To cause an allowance of 100l. a year on the Quarter Books of the Office of Ordnance to be made to Hannah, widow of Colonel Browne, as from 2 March last past. Her husband, Colonel George Browne (who was appointed to command the artillery in the expedition to Spain), died in that service, and left her with five children. Very poor. P. 372.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 352; countersigned by Nottingham.
25 Feb.	For allowing 100l. a year extra pay (out of the Treasury of the Ordnance) to William Bridges [lately] appointed Surveyor-General of the Ordnance &c. The post is one requiring special care and ability, and the present salary on the Ordnance establishment is not proportionable to the profits which Bridges' predecessors enjoyed. Pp. 121, 122.
1 April.	[See above, p. 466.]
Part V.—Secretaries' Warrants.
	These warrants all issue, unless otherwise stated, from one of the Secretaries at Whitehall, and direct (in the case of warrants to search for and arrest persons, or seize papers) that the person or papers be brought up before the Secretary of State to be examined, and the persons dealt with according to law. The warrants, unless otherwise stated, are addressed to one or more of the Queen's messengers in ordinary, lists of whom appear in this Table (see p. 472); but it is not thought necessary to give in each case the name of the messenger to whom the warrant went; and this is not done unless it helps the sense.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 349 (Secretary Hedges).
1 Mar.	To arrest John Dyer for publishing seditious news. P. 148.
8 Mar.	To seize [blank] on suspicion of holding unlawful correspondence with the enemy. P. 149.
14 April.	In consequence of information received, Dagley to go to the place where Read's vessel [unnamed] lies, and there apprehend such persons on board of her as have not passes. If any have left her, arrest them wherever you find them. P. 150.
	Also similar warrant to arrest and bring up Read, the owner of the vessel. Pp. 150, 151.
30 April.	To two messengers to go to Lydd and take into custody Francis Richardson, John Perry and Thomas Yoward, who have come from France to England without leave, and bring them up for examination, with their papers. P. 151.
7 May.	To Morris: to go to Bourne in Sussex, and take into custody one Simon Savary, a Frenchman, recently set ashore by a French sloop, and bring him up together with his papers. P. 152.
13 May.	To Keeper of Newgate, to keep Francis Richardson, John Perry and Thomas Yoward in custody. P. 153.
About same.	To same, to keep Savary in custody. Ibid.
5 June.	To apprehend Foxcraft, on suspicion of his treason. P. 154.
20 July.	Keeper of Newgate. To keep safe Simon Saveroy (sic), who has been delivered to him as a French spy, till further order. Ibid.
6 July.	To arrest Laurance Farall; and to arrest Magray. Both treasonable preachers. Ibid.
20 Oct.	To arrest Simon Savory, a French spy. P. 155.
23 Oct.	To arrest Aldridge, Captain Hatcher and Captain Vernatti, for coming from France. Ibid.
Same.	To arrest Captain John Borish, Colonel Hooke, and Thomas Thorold, for same. Ibid.
Same.	To arrest Colonel Byns, Bayly and Captain Goddard. Same. Ibid.
10 Dec.	To go to the Macclesfield galley at Deptford and there seize a French Jesuit for high treason in coming into the kingdom. Ibid.
6 Nov.	Keeper of Newgate. To take into custody Major Morgan Price, who has come out of France to England without leave, and keep him till he is delivered by due course of law. P. 156.
11 Nov.	Keeper of the Gate House. Similar to foregoing: for safe custody of Simon Savory, a French spy, who has come into England. Ibid.
7 Dec.	To arrest Captain Deans, who has come out of France without leave. Ibid.
1 Dec.	Hill. For arrest of David Lindsey and Fraser, for coming from France without leave. P. 157.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 350; signed by Hedges.
4 Jan.	List of Messengers' Bills, signed on 4 January, 170²/3.
		l.	s.	d.
	Peter Brown, to 25 October, 1702	41	3	2
	Beake, to 12 October, 1702	3	16	0
	Charles Maris, to 2 June, 1702	34	13	4
	Richard Barlow, to 8 October, 1702	35	18	6
	Simon Chapman, to 7 October, 1702	60	19	7¼
	Charles Couchman, to 15 October, 1702	2	16	4
	Anthony Dagley, to 17 June, 1702	5	18	4
	Do. to 10 October, 1702	33	4	9½
	George Fay, to 3 September, 1702	18	16	2
	Edward Gibbs, to 28 November, 1702	10	12	0
	Nicholas Hill, to 6 June, 1702	4	13	2
	Do. to 16 June, 1702	6	14	0
	Hayward, to 8 October, 1702	35	18	1½
	William Knight, to 23 September, 1702	26	18	8
	James Killson, to 28 September, 1702	10	9	2
	Charles Kenge, to 31 October, 1702	27	5	0
	Henry Legats, to 24 May, 1702	47	1	8
	Peter Maresco, to 13 May, 1702	7	4	0
	Do. to 16 October, 1702	2	16	4
	John Morris, to 19 July, 1702	1	18	0
	Thomas Newbyn, to 23 August, 1702	5	14	0
	Thomas Nightingall, to 4 December, 1702	0	13	4
	Richard Bavell, to 18 June, 1702	17	11	2
	William Sutton, to 12 July, 1702	3	3	0
	John Thornburgh, 29 September, 1702	6	14	4
	Nathan Wilcox, to 9 October, 1702	5	2	2
	Ralph Young, to 5 October, 1702	45	19	7½
	Mr. Browne, to 4 December, 1702	44	6	0
	Edward Gibs, to 30 December, 1702	3	6	8
	Samuel Hill, to 24 December, 1702	3	8	4
	James Kittson, to 27 November, 1702	14	2	0
	Henry Legats, to 30 November, 1702	16	4	4
	Charles Maris, to 15 December, 1702	3	15	0
	John Morris, to 14 November, 1702	12	14	8
	Thomas Newbyn, to 20 September, 1702	2	13	0
	Peter Newlyn, to 26 December, 1702	3	1	4
	Peter Toms, to 8 December, 1702	2	0	0
	Mr. Willcox, to 15 December, 1702	4	5	0
	Henry Allen, to 23 August, 1702	14	15	0
	John Bale, to 1 August, 1702	19	10	0
	Pp. 315, 316.
5 April.	Certificate by Hedges.
	Allows three bills for stationery delivered to him by William Churchill, stationer.
	The bills are for stationery supplied between 3 May, 1702, and 31 December, 1702, and amount to 594l. 13s. 3d.
	The certificate is addressed to Lord Fitzharding, Treasurer of the Chamber for the time being. P. 337.
5 June.	List of Messengers' bills signed by Hedges.
	Mentions bills for Thomas Nightingall, William Night (2), James Kittson, Thomas Newlyn and Richard Hopkins. P. 350.
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 352; the full warrants signed by Nottingham. Issued, unless otherwise stated, from Whitehall.
3 Jan.	To search for and arrest Daniel Fooe [Defoe], and his papers. High crimes and misdemeanours. Pp. 103, 104.
14 Jan.	To search the dwelling house and printing house of Croome, seize all copies of a pamphlet entitled The shortest way with Dissenters, mark them sheet by sheet, and bring them up. P. 106.
8 Jan.	To Henry Allen to go to the house of — Goudet, merchant, seize and seal up all books, letters and papers found there. Suspicion of correspondence with the enemy. P. 107.
1 Feb.	To arrest Thomas Jackson. Suspicion of high treason. P. 114.
7 Feb.	To the Keepers of Newgate, to keep Jackson (see foregoing) in custody. Ibid.
9 Feb.	To arrest and bring up two Frenchmen, or other suspected persons, on the Adventure smack, who were found by the pressgang on board a Swedish ship outward bound. Details. P. 115.
Same.	To arrest Edward Morgan, merchant. Charge of harbouring enemies.
	Note.—This person surrendered voluntarily. Pp. 115, 116.
Same.	To arrest Captain Coshart and La Touche, who have escaped from Southampton. P. 116.
7 Jan.	To Chapman and Clark, to search for and arrest Belguerie, merchant. Suspicion of corresponding with enemy. P. 117.
4 Feb.	To Kenge, to go to David Edwards' printing house, and arrest him. Printing seditions pamphlets. P. 118.
18 Feb.	To arrest Coshart and La Touche (see above). P. 119.
19 Feb.	Keeper of Newgate or his Deputy. (1) To take and keep in custody La Touche, a French spy, and (2) to take and keep in custody Timothy Clansey, for harbouring the Queen's enemies, till delivered by course of law. Ibid.
24 Feb.	Hill: for arrest of [Thomas] Kemp, a woollen-draper and Captain Browne. P. 122.
26 Feb.	To the Treasurer pro tem. of the Chamber. Allows two bills of Mr. Churchill, stationer (136l. 15s. from 2 May—18 June, 1702, 147l. 7s. 6d. from 25 June—21 September, 1702), and directs him to pay them. P. 123.
Feb. [?].	List of Messengers' bills allowed by Nottingham.
	The messengers' names are:—Samuel Hill (2), Richard Hayward, Simon Chapman, Charles Kenge, John Freeman, Nathaniel Wilcocks, John Thornburgh (2), Thomas Beake, Nicholas Hill, Henry Allen, Joseph Chance (2), Charles Couchman (2), Richard Hopkins, Richard Ravell (2), James Kitson, Henry Legat, John Morris (2), George Fry (2).
	Sums given in each case. The allowance is for expenses to the end of different months in 1702. P. 124.
1 Mar.	To arrest Colonel John Power for high treason in coming over from France without licence, contrary to the statutes of William III. P. 125.
3 Mar.	Keeper of Newgate. To receive Colonel John Power, and keep him in custody. P. 126.
8 Mar.	To Dagley. To search for and arrest Lally. High treason in coming out of France without licence contrary to the statute of William III. To bring him up for examination. P. 129.
15 Mar.	1. Keeper of the Gaol at Oxford. To receive and keep in custody till further order the undermentioned Frenchmen, who are prisoners at war, now at Oxford:—
	Count de Mornay, Chambellan Gratton, Lieutenant de Cotte Cotte, Ensigne—and five servants [names given]. MM. Sorel, Pimont and De la Grois, officers, and a servant. Monsieur D'Aligre and his chaplain, Durand. Du Mai, a surgeon. Romain, Garde de la Ma[rine]. Marquis de la Gallissonniere, M. des Coyeux, Chevalier de Tourlandrie, M. de la Maisonforte, MM. de Camilly, De Lambour, Du Chastil, Cauvel, De St. Frais, Begon, and a surgeon, Galiber, and seven servants [names given]. P. 130.
	2. To Dagley and Revell. To go to Oxford, arrest the French prisoners of war there [see foregoing], and deliver them to the Keeper of the Gaol there. Pp. 130, 131.
17 Mar.	1. To the Keeper of the Gaol at Oxford. To hand over the French prisoners in his custody to Captain [blank], the bearer hereof, who is in command of a troop of dragoons, that they may be brought up to London. P. 131.
	2. To the Keeper of the Gatehouse at Westminster. To receive and keep in custody the French prisoners of war who will be delivered to him by the agent of the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded, until they shall be set free by order of the said Commissioners. P. 132.
23 Mar.	To Henry Allen or Dagley. To search for and arrest David Andres, on suspicion of treasonous correspondence, and bring him up, with his papers.
	Similar warrants of same date for arrest of William and John Boisery and John and Joshua Naugier. Pp. 139, 140.
31 Mar.	To search for and arrest Jacques Albert (several aliases given), and seize his papers. Pp. 140, 141.
4 April.	Keeper of the Gatehouse. To discharge M. de Camilly and his servant. He is to take no money from them. P. 145.
Same.	Keeper of Newgate. To receive Thomas Kemp, a woollen draper, into his custody and keep him till he is delivered by due course of law. Ibid.
6 April.	To the Treasurer of the Queen's Chamber. Allows Mr. Churchill, the stationer's, bill to 22 December, 1702, and authorises payment thereof. P. 146.
7 April.	Keeper of the Gatehouse at Westminster. To allow Humphrey Willett, the bearer, to see M. d'Escoyeux, a French officer in custody, once. Ibid.
Same.	List of Messengers' bills, signed by Nottingham at this date.
	The bills are for Henry Allen, George Collins, Samuel Hill, John Thornburgh, Simon Chapman, Peter Brown, Francis Clark, Ralph Young, Nathan Wilcoxs, Richard Ravell, and Charles Kenge. Sums given in each case. The bills are for expenses to end of December, 1702, or January or February, 1703. P. 151.
23 April.	1. Lieutenant of the Tower. To receive and keep in custody certain French officers and their servants. P. 152.
	2. Keeper of the Gatehouse at Westminster. To deliver up the French officers and their servants now in his custody to such persons as shall be appointed by the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded. Ibid.
7 May.	To John Morris. To go to Bourne, in Sussex, and there receive into custody Simon Savary, a Frenchman, who was set ashore out of a French sloop under Beachy Head, and is suspected of some ill design; and to bring him with his papers before Secretary Hedges for examination. Ibid.
7 May.	To Hayward. To accompany Lady Elizabeth Hatcher (who is in England under licence, which has expired) to Harwich, and see her embark for Holland before the end of next week. P. 155.
8 May.	Certificate by Nottingham.
	I am satisfied that Philemon Coddan did not harbour either La Touche or Cashart, escaped French prisoners. P. 156.
12 May.	1. Chapman. To go to the White Lamb at Farnhain, and there receive the person of Blancart, a prisoner of war, and bring him up. P. 159.
	2. To the custodian of the prisoners at Farnham. Consequential on foregoing. Ibid.
13 May.	Keeper of Newgate. To keep in custody Pierre Vaudoncourt, a French spy. P. 160.
18 May.	Same. To allow the bearer to speak alone to Mrs. Richardson, who is in custody. Ibid.
20 May.	[See Calendar at this date.]
22 May.	Same. To take and keep in custody Daniel de Foe or De Fooe, for writing a scandalous and seditious pamphlet entitled, The Shortest Way with Dissenters or Proposals for the Establishment of the Church. P. 162.
25 May.	1. To the Keeper of Horsham Gaol. To deliver a pretended Portuguese, arrested as a spy, to the bearer of the following warrant. P. 165.
	2. To Thomas Nightingall. To receive the Portuguese spy at Horsham, and bring him up. Ibid.
1 June.	1. Constable or Lieutenant of the Tower. To receive and keep in custody two French gentlemen, knights of Malta. P. 166.
	2. Keeper of Newgate or his Deputy. To hand over La Touche to the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded. P. 172.
8 June.	Lieutenant of the Tower. To discharge the Marquis d'Aligre, M. de Sorel and M. de Maisonfort, with their servants. P. 178.
	Same. To set at liberty the two Knights of Malta now in his custody. P. 179.
17 June.	To arrest Thomas Thorpe for misprision of high treason. P. 180.
18 June.	Keeper of Newgate. To keep Thorpe in custody. Ibid.
22 June.	To search for and seize a suspected French spy lately landed. Pp. 189, 190.
14 July.	To Dagley. To go to Farnham and receive Boischateau, a prisoner of war, and bring him up. All Mayors &c. to assist. P. 196.
14 July.	To Dagley. To Captain Bartholomew Clements, agent for the prisoners at Farnham. To deliver Boischateau to Dagley. P. 197.
16 July.	To take Sempy Degariolet, a French spy, into custody, and keep him till further order. Pp. 198, 199.
21 July.	To Dagley. To take back Boischateau to Farnham, and hand him over to the agent of the prisoners there. P. 199.
4 Aug.	Commander of the Packet-boat at Holyhead. To receive William Wogan, sent express, on board, and take him, as soon as possible, to Dublin. Pp. 230, 231.
14 Aug.	Note of Nicholas Hill's (a messenger's) bills, signed by Secretary Nottingham. P. 234.
21 Aug.	Allen. To apprehend Captain John Meirs for coming out of France to England without leave, and bring him up. Ibid.
2 Sept.	Keeper of Newgate. To keep John Callishaw in custody till delivered by due course of law: for publishing false and scandalous news. P. 235.
13 Aug.	Note of grant to Richard Warre of the place of prothonotary and clerk of the Crown in the counties of Carmarthen, Pembroke, Cardign and Haverfordwest, and borough of Carmarthen in reversion [details], after death of Sir Samuel Astrey. P. 234.
11 Sept.	To set Patrick Hurley at liberty. Not addressed. P. 236.
15 Sept.	Treasurer of the Chamber for the time being.
	1. To pay William Churchill, the stationer. His bill for 8 January—22 March, 1703, is 104l. 12s., which is allowed. Ibid.
	2. To pay same 91l. 17s. 7d. for 26 March—24 June, 1703. Ibid.
23 Sept.	Receipt by J. Phillipton. For Sempty Degariolet, a Frenchman, brought by two Queen's messengers. Ibid.
8 Oct.	Richard Hayward. To search for and arrest Campion, for seditious words used at a public conventicle, bring him up. All Mayors, Sheriffs &c. to assist. P. 238.
31 Aug.	Freeman. Search for and arrest John Calisha[w], and bring him up: for writing scandalous news. Clause for assistance as in foregoing. P. 239.
7 Oct.	Dagley. Similar to foregoing for arrest of William Reed and seizure of his papers &c. Suspicion of high treason in corresponding with the enemy. P. 240.
12 Mar.	To James Kitson. Same, for arrest of Peter Vaudancourt, a French spy. P. 241.
15 Oct.	Chapman. Same, for arrest of John Heron. Same as last but one. P. 242.
7 Oct.	Hill. Similar to foregoing for arrest of William Jackson alias William Deley. Suspicion of high treason in corresponding with the enemy. P. 243.
15 Nov.	Nightingall. To arrest at Folkestone, Sir John Macleane, Bart., Lady Macleane and their two children; Francis Forke, Forrest, Ashfield, Alexander Macpherson and his wife, Edmund Johnson, Richard Barker, Robert Pulinger, and Mary Busby. Suspicion of high treason. Clause for assistance. Pp. 250, 251.
7 Dec.	Thomas Smith. To arrest and bring up David Lindsay, coming out of France contrary to law, and corresponding with the enemy. Clause for assistance. P. 255.
13 Dec.	Joseph Chance. To detain and keep in custody Thomas Clark, apothecary, on suspicion of high treason and treasonable practices. P. 256.
Same.	John Thornborough. Note of similar warrant for detention of Colin Campbell. Ibid.
14 Dec.	Thomas Davison. To arrest William Keith and seize his papers, and bring him up. Suspicion of corresponding with enemy. Clause for assistance. Pp. 256, 257.
15 Dec.	Thomas Harrison and Peter Brown. To go to Mr. Blathwayt, get from him a party of grenadiers, and go down the road to Eastbourne, till they meet Powell and Eastbourne, two messengers with prisoners in their custody, and return with them to London. The prisoners to be kept asunder and none to be allowed to speak with them. P. 257.
14 Dec.	Charles Kenge. To arrest Kane Ormesby alias Connor, suspected of correspondence with the enemy, and bring him up. Clause for assistance. P. 258.
16 Dec.	Lieutenant of the Tower or his Deputy. To keep in custody Sir John Maclean, now sent him for high treason in coming out of France and other treasonable practices and conspiracies. Ibid.
Same.	Richard Hayward. To take Sir John Maclean, under a guard, to the Tower, and hand him over to the Lieutenant or his Deputy, together with foregoing. P. 259.
12 Dec.	Richard Revell and Thomas Nightingall. To go to Eastbourne and receive and bring up in custody Major James Bouchar, Penelope Bouchar, his daughter, Captain Thomas Ogilby and Rebeccah Ogilby, his wife, and Genevieve Ogilby, his daughter, and Elizabeth Lessertur and Squdemore Godwin, their servants. Clause for assistance. Pp. 260, 261.
17 Dec.	Thomas Smith. To take David Lyndsay under guard to the Gate House, and deliver him to the Keeper or his Deputy, with the warrant. [See next.] P. 261.
17 Dec.	Keeper of the Gate House or his Deputy.
	1. To receive Lyndsay or Lindsay [see foregoing]. Coming out of France and suspicion of other treasons. P. 262.
	2. To keep Lindsay alone, not allow him to receive or send any letter, and not allow anyone to have access to him with[out] the Queen's leave. Ibid.
16 Dec.	Thomas Davis. To find, arrest and bring up — Corbusiere, on suspicion of corresponding with France. Clause for assistance. P. 263.
21 Dec.	Charles Couchman. To search for and arrest a French gentleman going by the name of the Prince de Soucheco, and bring him up with his papers. Suspected spy. Clause for assistance. Pp. 263, 264.
13 Dec.	Anthony Dagley and Francis Clarke. Same for arrest and bringing up of — Smith and John Hill, or either of them. Suspected of treason. Clause for assistance. Pp. 264, 265.
29 Nov.	Charles Kenge. Same for arrest &c. of John Bayly and his papers. Suspected of treasonable correspondence with the enemy. Pp. 265, 266.
20 Dec.	Lieutenant of the Tower or his Deputy. To cause Sir John Macklean to be brought before the Committee of Council at Nottingham's office at 11 a.m. to-day. P. 266.
22 Dec.	Keeper of the Gate House or his Deputy. To receive into custody Mrs. Lecerture. Coming out of France &c. Ibid.
	Note of similar warrant of same date for detention of Captain Ogilby. Ibid.
Same.	Richard Ravell (sic) and Thomas Nightingale. To take into custody Mrs. Ogilby, Mrs. Boucher and a boy, and bring them up. P. 267.
Same.	Keeper of the Gate House. Same as foregoing.
Same.	Same. To bring David Lyndsay at once to Secretary Nottingham's office for examination. P. 271.
Part VII.—Warrants for the Appointment of Almsmen &c.
	See the explanatory note in Calendar of S.P. Dom. for 1702–3, p. 510.
	From Signet Office 5, No. 31, p. 123.
9 Jan.	John Colson, Winchester. Hedges. Gauntlet.
27 Feb.	F. Garraway, St. Stephen's Hospital, Westminster. Nottingham. Gauntlet for Nicholas.
Same.	Bartholomew Brown, Durham. Hedges; same.
18 Aug.	Joseph Peters, Ely. Hedges. Morice.
23 Sept.	Thomas Sayer, Norwich. Nottingham. Gauntlet.
29 Nov.	John Hale, Warwick Hospital. Hedges. Trumbull.
	A note adds.—Not in the Queen's gift, and therefore void.
16 April.	Henry Smith, Canterbury. Nottingham. Morice.
	From p. 124.
10 Dec.	Hugh Moulson, Chester. Hedges. Morice.
Same.	William Harlee, Trinity College, Cambridge. Same.
21 Dec.	Robert Colton, Chester. Nottingham. Morice.
	Warrants for Admissions to the Charter House.
	[These are addressed (generally) to the Governors of the Hospital called Sutton's Hospital, or the Charter House, and direct them to admit the persons named now, if there be a vacancy, but, if not, on the first vacancy, to a poor brother's or pensioner's place in the Charter House. Where a note only of the letter is given this is shewn by the letter (n) at the end. The full letters are countersigned by Lord Secretary Nottingham. All are addressed from St. James'.]
	From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 162, p. 113.
26 Mar.	Francis Eaton. Also in S.P. Dom., Entry Book 352, p. 141.
	From p. 114.
30 Mar.	Charles Izard.
	From p. 118.
16 Nov.	William Cammock. Bernard Hill (n.).