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Nov. ? |
Volume of Petitions all addresssed to the King,
unless otherwise specfied. |
I. Relating to Corporations, &c. |
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1. Aldermen, &c., of Denbigh. For confirmation of their former
Charter, with a schedule of additions, very necessary for their good
government. Suffered much by sword, fire, and plunder, for their
loyalty to the late King. |
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2. Mayor, &c., of Doncaster. For confirmation of their Charters. |
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3. Town of Droitwich. To continue the union of the Parishes of
Witton St. Mary and St. Andrews, and to remit a charge of 10l. 15s.
fee-farm rent, imposed on them beyond what they formerly paid.
Abstract. With reference thereon to the Lord Chancellor and
Chief Baron of the Exchequer, the King being anxious to favour
the town, on account of its signal loyalty to his late father. |
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4. Aldermen, &c., of St. Edmund's Bury. For renewal of their
Charter of Incorporation, making members such of the principal inhabitants as the King thinks fit. During the late troubles, things
have been done not justifiable by their former patents, and many
of the present corporation are not duly elected, so that their government is exposed to danger. With numerous signatures. |
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5. Levant Company. For directions to be given to prepare a
Charter answerable to the report of the Attorney and Solicitor
Generals on their former petition, and for recommendation of the
same to Parliament. [See August 28, supra.] |
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6. Sir Rich. Ford, Governor, and the Company of Merchant Adventurers. For confirmation of their ancient Charters, and certifying
thereof by proclamation, especially the Charter of 15 James, which
is too full to require additions, and for redress of abuses committed
during the late times, to be made through the ambassadors appointed to renew alliances with the Princes of the House of
Burgundy and States of Germany. Annexing, |
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6. i. List of 49 grants of foreign privileges made to the Company, from 1296 to 1655, and note that their present
marts are Hamburg, for Germany, and Dordrecht, for
the Netherlands. |
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7. John Croshold, Mayor, and 15 others, of Norwich. To
empower the magistrates to limit the stay of the puppet shows and
lotteries which much injure the trade of the town, but come with
His Majesty's licence and sign manual. |
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8. Rich. Hutchinson and ten other printers of London. For
Incorporation of the Printers into a body under Government, as the
only means of preventing the printing of seditious and heretical
books and papers, which have fomented the late troubles, and the
distemper of unquiet spirits. Annexing, |
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8. i. Proposal, in order to the better regulating of the press, for
the prevention of treasonable, seditious, and heretical
books, that the printers of London be incorporated into a
society; with regulations suggested for their governance. |
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8. ii. Expedients for preventing the printing of treasonable and
seditious books, pamphlets, &c., viz. appointing 12 printers
by Act of Parliament to discover and seize the authors
printers, and divulgers, and incorporating the printers
company. |
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8. iii. Reasons offered to the King why the printers, masters and
workmen, should be incorporated by patent, as a distinct
body from the stationers, with whom they have been
hitherto united; especially the prevention of printing of
seditious and scandalous books. |
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9. William Savill and John Chettle, engineer. For making void
the corporation granted to the stocking weavers in 1658, for their
great services done to Oliver, the trade being ruined by imperfect
frames and unmerchantable wares; and for grant to the petitioners,
who have much improved the art, of power to correct abuses in
frames and work. Annexing, |
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9. i. Certificate by Henry Timberill, and 48 other silk stocking
weavers, of the facts of the above petition. Aug. 1, 1660.] |
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10. Company of Shoemakers in New Sarum. For a charter of
incorporation, with licence to purchase lands in mortmain, value
20l. a year. They had a charter in King James's time, were ever
loyal, and supplied 1,100 pairs of boots and shoes for the late King's
army in the West; Chris. Ball, their late mayor, detained their
charter, because they would not receive new orders from Cromwell. |
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11. Charles Giffard. For incorporation of a company for glassmaking, and leave for himself to appoint officers and tradesmen,
with prohibition of the import of any foreign glass, of which the
Italians now engross the sole trade. |
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12. Arthur Walley, mayor of Chester. For letters patent for his
enfranchisement in the borough of Middlewich, in the county
palatine of Chester, it being His Majesty's peculiar privilege to
enfranchise the burgesses of that town. |
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13. The Same. To the same effect. |
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14. Mayor, &c., of Wallingford. For an order to restore those
persons still surviving who, in 1647, were ejected from the corporation by ordinance of the pretended Parliament, for loyalty, when
officers and soldiers of the Parliament army and others were introduced, who still give out dangerous and seditious speeches against
His Majesty; also for the annulling of all burgesses elected since
1647, that the government of the town may be rescued from slavery
and tyranny. With names of 11 persons [probably ejected members].
Annexing, |
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14. i. The King to [the Deputy Lieutenants of Berkshire]. Requests them to call before them the Mayor and Burgesses
of Wallingford, and try to procure the amicable restoration of such officers of that borough as were displaced for
their loyalty during the late troubles, or otherwise to
certify who are the obstructors therein. |
II. For Recovery and Grants of Crown Goods, Debts,
Lands, Rents, &c. |
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15. Thomas Beauchamp. Served as clerk registrar to the trustees
for sale of the late King's goods, but was only a servant and not
an actor therein; has assisted in discovering quantities of goods,
debts, &c., and can do more; prays payment for certain portions of
the said goods which he repurchased from the creditors of the late
King and has carefully kept. |
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16. John Cotterell and Wm. Hubbard. For permission to
break up the ground, walls, doors, &c, in six houses in London,
Middlesex, and Surrey, where they know are hid 12,000l. in money,
and valuable plate and jewels belonging to His Majesty, reserving
for themselves a fifth part of the same. |
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17. Richard Sharpe. For a warrant to recover Queen Elizabeth's
great onyx stone, and similar things, which were embezzled in the
time of His Majesty's grandfather, and which he cannot recover by
warrants previously given, because it was never in possession of the
late King. Annexing, |
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17. i. Note of a warrant to Rich. Sharpe to bring in Nath.
Hearne, merchant of London, with Queen Elizabeth's
great and precious onyx stone, on which Hearne professes to have lent money. |
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18. Rich. Yates. For a special warrant to seize goods of great
value belonging to the late King, and to secure those who have
them in custody, till they discover where they are; also for a reward
for his charge and pains. Annexing, |
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18. i. Schedule of the afore-mentioned goods; diamonds, gold,
books, &c. |
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18. ii. Certificate by Henry Dover, and seven others, in favour of
the services and sufferings of Rich. Yates for his loyalty.
July 25, 1660. |
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18. iii. Account of concealed goods belonging to the King, discovered by Rich. Yates, and seized and delivered at
Whitehall, from May 21 to June 8, by George Adams, on
commissions of Cols. Hawley and Lowe, including many
of Cromwell's goods, |
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19. Col. Godfrey Ashby. For leave to call to account John Serle
of Buckerell, appointed by Cromwell treasurer for Devonshire,
and to receive the balance, 400l. or upwards, remaining in his
hands. |
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20. Thomas Barnes. In December, 1650, a Dutch man-of-war,
containing goods belonging to the King and others, worth 80,000l.,
was cast away in Cornwall, and he the only man on board that
escaped; many of the goods were saved by persons whom he knows;
begs a commission to recover the same, leaving his reward to the
King's bounty. |
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21. Peter, son of Dr. Isaac Basire, chaplain to the late King. For
a warrant to find and recover all arrears due to the King in cos.
Gloucester, Worcester, Salop, and Hereford, after the time limited
by the Proclamation, in order to pay for his better education,
yielding one fourth of the same to the Exchequer. |
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22. Sir Humphrey Bennet, Sir Gilbert Gerard, and two others.
For a patent to discover all concealed lands, moneys, &c, detained
from His Majesty, with a grant of two thirds of the profits, and
a commission to persons nominated by themselves to hear and
determine on their discoveries. |
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23. John Bissell, of Worcester. Has received no benefit from
grants hitherto made him; requests agrant of the remainder of 1,200l.
collected in Herefordshire, during the late usurpation, for disbanding
troops, and invested in the name of Rich Read. Annexing, |
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23. i. Statement of the case of Mr. Bissell, his losses through
loyalty, the several places promised him which he has
missed, &c. |
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23. ii. Certificate by Humphrey Wilden, sheriff, and seven others,
of the loss sustained by Mr. Bissell, in his own property
and that of his late father-in-law, Wm. Gibbs, at Worcester,
during the late reign, and when his present Majesty was
there in 1651. |
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23. iii. Certificate of losses sustained by Wm. Gibbs, of Worcester,
from his property in Worcester being destroyed by fire
during the late wars; total value, 1,200l. 9s. 4d. |
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24. Maria, daughter of Sir Thomas Blackwall. For a grant of
part of 10,000l. prize money, remaining in the hands of her uncle,
Capt. Rich. Blackwall; her father was ruined by his loyalty. |
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25. Henry Blythe. For a warrant to discover certain sums given
several years ago towards the repair of St. Paul's, which the trustees
never intend to pay in; and for a grant of the tenth part of the
same. |
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26. Thomas Chiffinch and Thomas Ross. For a grant of such
part of 1,500l. arrears due by Thos. Morice and Wm. Dodson, farmers
of the Excise of Kent and Sussex, during the usurpation, as they
shall be able to recover. |
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27. James Chomley, late Deputy Governor of Scarborough Castle.
For a grant of 200l., now in the hands of Capt. Farroe, tenant
during the usurpation of Bradbury, in the Bishopric of Durham,
to obtain a gift of which Farroe would now turn his coat. The petitioner's desperate wounds in the late King's service have ruined
his health. |
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28. John Coryton. For a grant of concealed debts to be discovered by him; lost 10,000l. by sequestrations, &c. |
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29. Mary Graves. For a Privy Seal to confirm her grant of a
fourth part of such sums as are brought in by virtue of commissions
for discoveries, till the sum of 30,000l. is paid; His Majesty
signified his wish to relieve her for her services to him at Worcester,
in sending Francis Yates to conduct him from Worcester to White
Ladies, for which Yates was hanged, and she has ever since kept his
wife and five children; also in sending His Majesty supplies, both
before and after Worcester defeat, to her utter ruin, &c. Annexing, |
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29. i. Reasons why Edw. Martin and Fras. Yates address the
King; that Martin was tenant of White Ladies, where
the King stayed after Worcester fight, put on a shirt of
Martin's, and was disguised, and that His Majesty promised to raise his fortune, if it pleased God to settle him
in his own again. That Yates was privy to the King's
safety, and his wife was the first who gave him meat,
which he ate on a blanket; Yates lent him 10s., and he
was pleased to take the bill from Yate's hand and keep it
in his own, to avoid suspicion, and Yates attended him
from Boscobel to Moseley. Endorsed "Edward Martine
and Anne Yates, the widow of Francis Yates. To consider their good service, and to dismiss them with your
gracious answer." |
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30. The Same. To the same effect. |
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31. The Same. To the same effect, but less detailed. |
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32. The Same. Requesting a fifth of the aforesaid discoveries. |
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33. John Griffith. For a warrant to recover from Edw. Vaughan,
of Lloydarth, co. Montgomery, the balance of 1,600l., received by
him in 1648 as a commissioner for disbanding the army, of which
he only paid 1,000l., and for a grant of the said balance. |
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34. Sir Thos. Harris, Bart. For the arrears unaccounted for
remaining in the hands of Mr. Bond, late receiver of fines for compositions in the Alienation office. With note that this is granted to
Mr. O'Neale. |
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35. Rich. Hopton, Thos. Chiffinch, and Thos. Ross. For a warrant
to the Commissioners to call to account and recover from John Plays
and Hen. Hatsell, of Dartmouth, 20,000l. remaining in their hands,
unjustly concealed from His Majesty, and for consideration for their
own services therein. |
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36. George Howard. For a full third over and above charges, of
all such concealed lands, moneys, plate, jewels, &c., belonging to
His Majesty, as he shall discover. |
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37. George Howard. For a grant from moneys in receivers' hands
and concealed, of his arrears and next half-year's payment of an
annuity of 1,600l. a year, granted to him and his wife, which was
one year in arrear at Christmas last. |
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38. Michael son of Michael Hudson, servant to the late King.
For such Rectories and Lands now void in law, and to be recovered
by him, as were granted 23 Eliz., to Peter Ashton and Edm.
Downing. The late King intended to raise a memorable family on
the stock of his late father, for his eminent services. |
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39. Major Elias Lyn and three other commissioned officers.
Served his late Majesty during the rebellion, and spent 2,000l. in
setting forth a frigate, relieving garrisons and distressed Protestants,
&c., for which they were plundered and imprisoned; have failed in
former petitions for relief, and now beg the moiety of certain debts,
amounting to 340l., due by the favourers of the usurped government,
with leave to compound for and recover the same. Marked "Lord
Inchiquin." |
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40. Lieut.-Col. John Meautys. The Crown has long held the
right to 16 Carr rooms in the city of London, which were at
disposal of the officers of the Green Cloth, and granted by them in
1641, to three persons who died before 1645; between then and
1651, when the usurper's trustees sold the said rooms, the Woodmongers' Company received 549l. 19s. for them, and paid but
254l. 10s.; begs a grant of the balance thus concealed, and a patent
for occupying the rooms. |
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41. John Powlett. For renewal of a patent granted in 1640
to his late father, Thos. Powlett, esquire to the late King, for
prosecution on fineable writs out of the courts of record, many years
due and concealed from the Crown, with a tenth of the profits of
the moneys so recovered. Before the grant was acted on, his father,
with two of his sons, was slain in the King's service, and himself
and three sisters turned out of his estate without any provision. |
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42. Col. Thos. Veel. For the benefit of certain bonds to the
amount of 6,000l., in which merchants of London who defrauded
the customs in 1651 to the amount of 2,000l., by forged warrants for
the passing of goods, stand bound to submit to the award o
Parliament; but Parliament breaking up, nothing was done; Rob.
Blackborne, secretary to the new Customs' Comrs., has the papers
ready to produce. |
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43. Cols. Vere, Essex, Cromwell, and John Seymour. For a
privy seal to receive money not accounted for to the value of 1,400l.,
if they shall discover it in the hands of Sam. Bond. |
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44. Lieut. Thos. Waade. For the usual allowance to persons who
make discoveries of concealed lands, goods, &c., for those concealed
by the Earl of Mulgrave, and Thos. Shipton, his agent, a sequestrator; served at sea all the late war without pay. Annexing, |
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44. i. Discovery by Lieut. Thos. Waade, of Whitby, of the value of
stock, &c., at the alum works of Sand's End, Mulgrave, &c.,
co. York, formed by Sir Paul Pindar and Wm. Turner;
total value, 11,600l. July 2, 1660. |
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44. ii. Information that the King's loss of rent in the alum
works for 16 years is 184,000l.; that the stock was seized
by the Earl of Mulgrave, who confessed that in the first
three years that he held the works, he gained 11,000l.;
the abatement of 9,500l. of the old rent, granted by His
Majesty, will advance those who have vastly enriched
themselves, and ruin many sequestered subjects, concerned
in the works. |
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45. Thos. Lord Wentworth. For a commission to recover part
of the goods yet unaccounted for of a Holland ship, cast away at
Dunkirk, in Cromwell's time, and made prize of, which still remains
in custody of Peter Falconier, bailiff of Dunkirk, and for a grant of
the same. |
III. For Influence in Legal Matters, &c. |
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46. Lazaro Arminian, a Persian Christian. For assistance in
recovering a debt of 312l. from Capt. Stoakes, who attempts to
defraud him of it; not knowing the English law or language, he
is unable to defend himself. Refers to Dr. John Godolphin as
evidence on his behalf. |
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47. Tobell Aylemere and James Stedman. For a warrant to the
Lord Chancellor to pass to Aylemere a grant of the custody of John
Reeve, a lunatic, his relative, whose estate cannot descend to him.
With reference on this petition, and on one of Wm. Le Neve, to
the Lord Chancellor. |
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48. Launcelot Barrowes. For reference of a cause in Chancery,
began five years before between him and Hen. Symball and others,
for forfeiture for arrears of rent of a brewhouse in Westminster, in
which he was hardly treated on account of his loyalty, and is unable
to bear the loss of another suit with which he is threatened. |
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49. Charles de Beauvais. For an order to the Lord Mayor of
London to cite before him Rob. Bragge, who is in possession of
the parish of All Hallows the Great, London, given by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the petitioner, and to order him to produce his ordination or remove from the parish, according to the
Act of the last Parliament. |
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50. Henry Carter of London. Six years before, bought of
Sir Hen. Cholmley six pairs of green velvet harness for 38l., and
from John Webb, executor to Inigo Jones, a naked Venus, a foot
long, for 20l.; these goods being now said to belong to the late
King, and he a poor man, begs that Sir Hen. Cholmley and
John Webb may be ordered to restore him the money paid for
them, and he will keep them safe to be produced when called for. |
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51. Robert Chamberlain, Ensign in the late King's Life Guards.
To compel his brother William to satisfy him for a debt of 700l. lent
him in 1639. Was unable to reclaim it formerly, because his brother
answered by accusing him of being at Oxford with the late King,
and is unable to sue him now, because he is appointed Gentleman
Usher to His Majesty. |
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52. Judith, widow of Rich. Chedle, of Ledbrooke, co. Flint,
mother and guardian to Elizabeth her infant daughter. For restoration in blood for the aforesaid Elizabeth, so as to enable her to
recover a house called Clyniogg, and a small estate in Anglesea, left
by her grandfather, Sir Thos. Chedle, to whom she is heir general;
her father being executed for murder, all his property is forfeit. |
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53. John Collins. For an order to the Lord Chancellor to settle
a case between him and Sir John Stowell, of Somersetshire, relative
to his right to part of the Manor of Netherham, redeemed by Lady
Stowell when her husband's lands were sequestered, and purchased
by him in 1659 from the lady, but about which he was summoned
before the House of Lords, on the petition of Sir John Stowell. |
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54. Rice Dey. For a portion of 1,275l.,—fined by Rob. Suckling,
late sheriff of Norfolk, for refusing to bring into court John and
Marg. Dey, when condemned to pay the petitioner 213l. 5s.,—in lieu
of arrears of an annuity of 10l. given to him by his late father.
Annexing, |
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54. i. Account of eight fines imposed on Rob. Suckling in the
above cause, for non-appearance of the said parties on
several days appointed, from Feb. 11 to June 20, 1659,
beginning with 5l. and doubled each time; total, 1,275l.
Endorsed "M. Thos. Killigrew." |
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55. James Gourlaw and Rob. Hyde, servants of the household,
and John Ross, servant of the Duke of York. For a warrant to
bring before Sec. Nicholas, or some of the Council, Jonas son of
John Pears, of Brumley, Middlesex, for eight years kept in hard
restraint, in the house of Edw. Terrold, of Hogsdown, on pretence
of lunacy, and refused release, though adjudged rational; request
his release if he be found of sound judgment, and if not, his committal to their custody, when they will be careful of his estate, and
use all means for his recovery. |
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56. The four daughters of William late Duke of Hamilton. To
interpose for them against the unjust practices of Thos. Dalmahoy,
menial servant of the late Duke, whom the Duchess, their mother,
married, after their father was killed at Worcester, and who endeavours to get possession of an annuity of 500l. a year, a legacy of
1,000l., and some jewels, left to the Duchess and her heirs by her
father, James, late Earl of Dirleton. Annexing, |
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56. i. Abstract of legal proceedings relating to the estates of Jas.
Maxwell Earl of Dirleton, and his family, from 1646
to 1661, and queries how to provide against Dalmahoy. |
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57. Dame Mary Herbert. To send to the Duchess [Dowager] of
Somerset, to know the reason of her detaining the young Duke her
son from her, or to permit her to recover his guardianship by law;
is in unspeakable affliction not to have him under her eye, and give
him such an education as is her duty, being his surviving parent.
Annexing, |
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57. i. Statement of the case in reference to the wardship of the
young Duke of Somerset; that the late Marquis of Hertford
and Duke of Somerset, on the death of his son, Lord
Beauchamp, said that he was willing for his grandson
and heir to remain under the tuition of his mother, only
so long as she remained a widow; that on her marriage
with Lord Herbert, the Marquis obtained a promise from
the King in 1654 to grant him, as far as he could, the
wardship of his heir, and left by will a large property
to the Marchioness, on condition of her retaining the
wardship of the heir. The whole estate is burdened with
debt, but the grandmother is willing to allow the proceeds
to go to discharge the debts, and educate her grandson at
her own expense; with a query whether Lady Herbert should
remove him from the Dowager Duchess, contrary to the
Duke's dying request, and so greatly to his prejudice. |
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58. Oliver Hunt, apprentice to Peter Cole, stationer and printer of
London, to Sec. Nicholas. To call his master to account for misuse of
him in beating him, not allowing him to go out, and thereby alluring
him to desert, on suspicion that he informed against him concerning
his treasonable and seditious books. Desires to be transferred to
some other master. |
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59. Katherine, daughter of David Jenkins of Gray's Inn, one of
the late King's judges. For dissolution of a Chancery injunction,
so that she may have the benefit of common law in recovering
the Manor of Peterston, co. Glamorgan, mortgaged in 1642 to her
father and herself for 1,500l., which was her portion, and the said
mortgage being forfeit, she sues for remedy. |
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60. John Knight. For a hearing, that he may vindicate himself,
being injuriously traduced as a traitor, by Major John Scott. |
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61. Warden and Fellows of Christ's College, Manchester. For
an order to Wm. Barsley, farmer of their tithes last harvest, and
to their servants, to pay in their moneys to the bursar of the college,
for use of the collegiate church, which His Majesty is pleased to
replenish with all profits thereto appertaining. |
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62. John Viscount Massareen. That Col. Alex. McNachton, who
has exhibited a paper full of false and scandalous expressions against
him, may be ordered to sign it, and then either he or the petitioner
be visited with severe justice, according as the information shall be
proved true or false. |
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63. Sir John Mennes. To appoint persons to examine the case
between him and Capt. Goulding, who refuses him satisfaction for
his share of the produce of a voyage in a small vessel, which by
agreement was built and set forth at their joint expense. |
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64. Wm. Newman, Thos. Carpenter, and 140 other creditors of
the late King, and of Sir Allan Apsley, victualler of the navy.
That no new grant may pass to other pretended purchasers [of lands
assigned to them]; and that their cause may be recommended to
some honourable person, in the interim of their betaking themselves
to a Parliamentary course, which they are advised to do, the references on their former petitions not having proved effectual.
With order thereon, at intercession of Prince Rupert, that no grant
be passed to the prejudice of the petitioners. Annexing, |
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64. i. Petition of the Same to the King. The late King, in
1628, assigned divers Crown lands to Sir Allan Apsley
and others, in trust for payment to the creditors of the
navy of 20,000l. owed them by Sir Allan,—but the lands
have been embezzled and concealed, and the rents detained by the trustees,—beg His Majesty to reserve the
lands, claim the arrears, and issue a special commission,
to sit upon the case. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, July 9, and his report Oct. 5, 1660,
affirming the truth of the petition. |
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64. ii. Order in Council, Nov. 23, 1638, adopting the report of
Sir John Banks, Attorney General, of June 25 previously, relative to the tenures of the lands, and nature
of the personal property held by the heirs and executors
of Sir Allan Apsley, their liability to payment of his
debts, &c. |
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65. John Peryam, licensed brewer of Ottery St. Mary, co.
Devon, to the Council. That other indifferent justices of the peace
may be joined with Baronet Pole and Sir Thos. Prideaux, as
referees in an accusation brought against him by those gentlemen
for malting and brewing in an inn, and not managing the trade
himself, although he has produced a certificate to the contrary. |
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66. John Price of East Barnet, co. Hertford, to Sec. Nicholas.
Some household goods of his, kept in a room at Mr. Trapham's, a
surgeon, have been seized by Major Peter Williams, on pretence of
being the goods of excepted persons. Begs an order that they may
not be carried away as threatened, as they belong to him, and he
will be responsible for their forthcoming. |
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67. James Robinson. For a personal hearing and leave to justify
himself against the slanders of Sir John Mennes, who in open court
has injuriously accused him, in order to ingratiate himself with
the Earl of Rochester. Can prove his fidelity throughout the
rebellion. |
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68. Wm. Spicer, D.C.L., to the Council. To appoint a time for
hearing him on the complaint of one Burward, or to remit the
business to the Justices of King's Bench, where the case is now
depending, or to the Attorney General. |
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69. Sir Baynham Throckmorton. To refer to the Lord Chancellor,
Lord Treasurer, and Lord Ashley, his just pretences to the wood
and iron works in the Forest of Dean, that they may report on the
matter in dispute between him and Sir John Wintour. |
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70. Eliz. Vaughton and her son Humphrey, inhabitants of Birmingham, to Sec. Nicholas. To request the Bishop of London not
to give credence to accusations which some rigid Presbyterians
intend to bring against Josiah Slader, of Birmingham, who is much
respected by the Royal party whom he assisted; he was presented
to the living 16 years before, by the patroness, Mary Smith; put off
for being a cavalier; but has obtained his confirmation, and now
they accuse him of being a fanatic; his opposers were active against
the late King, and hindered Coventry from giving His Majesty
admittance. With request from Nicholas to the Bishop of London
to peruse this petition in behalf of an honest cavalier minister.
Annexing, |
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70. i. Order from Sec. Nicholas and Sir Rob. Heath to the Officers
of the King's Army, to allow no damage to be done to
Widow Vaughton and her son Humphrey, they having
treated the officers, &c., with great civility and respect.
Birmingham, Oct. 17, 1642. |
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71. Dean and Chapter of Westminster. For reference of a dispute
between them and Dr. Bayley, Dean of Salisbury, concerning a
lease of the Manor of Cheswick, belonging to a prebend of St. Paul's,
which they renewed from the Dean, understanding that the former
lease had only two years to run, when on an unexpected recovery
of a chest of writings, lost during the troubles, they found it had
nine years to run, but he refuses any compensation for the error. |
IV. Relating to Trade and Manufacture, &c. |
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72. Capt. John Banker, Commander of a Flushing man-of-war.
For liberty to trade to the Caribbee Islands; was very serviceable
during the late troubles, in conveying letters and persons of honour,
disguised as seamen, who were His Majesty's friends. |
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73. John Brewer, Peter Cannon, and other clothiers of Worcester.
For reference to the Customs' Comrs., and a speedy grant of the
petition of Hugh Morrell, referred to the Committee for Trade,
relative to clothing, in which he and his predecessors have spent
much labour and 3,000l.; for want of this grant, their city and
neighbourhood are much impoverished, and Morrell having had
two previous patents thereof, the production of them may save the
Council of Trade much laborious consultation. Annexing, |
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73. i. Remonstrance of Hugh Morrell, begging a reference to the
Committee for Trade of the designs of his ancestors for
improvement of cloth and all woollen manufactures, and
also of the mines of coal, metals, alum, &c.; for the former
of these a patent was granted for Hertfordshire, in 1624,
and for Devonshire, in 1626, and on consultation, 31 of
the ablest merchants in London commended it to Parliament in 1638. |
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73. ii. Abstract of the benefits expected by a grant of the preceding
petition and remonstrance, viz., establishment of corporations in each town to regulate manufactures and make
them true, and to keep the poor at work, thereby preventing
rebellions and improving the customs by 100,000l. a year. |
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74. Edmund Castell, D.D., and Thomas Roycroft, of London,
printer. For enforcement of an order for the importation, duty
free, of the remainder of 5,000 reams of royal paper, granted them
for printing an Oriental lexicon. |
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75. Richard Lord Clifford, Earl of Cork. For leave to hold a
fair once a fortnight at Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire. |
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76. Wm. Elcock, of London, merchant, to the Council. For a
request to the Lord Treasurer for licence to export 300 lasts of
wheat and rye, corn being likely to be as plentiful this year as last,
and prices therefore falling very low. |
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77. Baron de Freisheim. For permission to transport from Aixla-Chapelle, 1,000 or 1,400 tons of kettles of that manufacture, free
of custom, and to be appointed His Majesty's resident at Aix and its
environs. Entertained him at his own house, at much expense, when
at Aix, and was ordered to keep it for him when he went to Cologne.
French. Annexing, |
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77. i. The King to Baron de Freisheim. Though sending for
his furniture, and obliged to stay some time at Cologne,
intends to return to Aix as soon as possible, and there
fore requests that the house may be kept in its present
state. Knows that the Baron has been at extraordinary expense to entertain him, and will do him good
services whenever it is in his power. French.
Cologne, October 20, 1654. |
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78. Susanna, wife of Sir Samuel Morland. For an order to pass,
custom free, certain parcels of silk and lace, sent over to her by
Mdme. Barbé, of Paris, in payment of a debt. |
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79. Alexander Murray. For licence to transport 400 dickers of
tanned leather from England to Scotland. Has suffered in person
and fortune for his loyalty. |
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80. William of Nassau, of Odyk. For leave to transport into
England 200 tuns of Rhenish wine yearly, custom free, so as to
enable him to do His Majesty service. |
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81. James Hamilton Lord Paisley. For a patent for importation
of logwood, as granted by the late King. |
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82. Robt. Horton and Humphrey Buckner. For renewal to them
of a patent granted by the late King for preservation of the silk
trade, by erecting an office for suppression of the notorious abuses of
the manufacturers; it was obstructed by the late wars, and the date
is now expired. Annexing, |
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82. i. Warrant for a grant for erecting the office of trying silk
deceitfully dyed, and bestowing it on Rob. Horton and
Humphrey Buckner. Whitehall, 1660. |
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83. Richard Lord Byron. For a patent to revive the office granted
by the late King to Thos. Bushell and Thos. Carleton, to rectify the
abuses in silk dyeing, which not only continue but increase. |
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84. Mayor and Citizens in behalf of the Merchants of Chester.
Were prevented, by interruption of trade, the full benefit of a licence
of King James to transport 12,000 dickers of calf skins within 21
years, paying 12d. a dicker customs, and only exported 8,000;
request permission now to export the remaining 4,000. |
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85. The Same. Requesting also a licence to export 16,000 more
within 21 years at the same rate, to repair the decay of trade. |
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86. Miles Matthews, pensioner in ordinary. For the gift of the
wine licence in Ireland, or the Customer's place in Dublin, Galloway, or Kinsale. Details his services to the late King during the
wars, especially at Edgehill, where he commanded the life guard,
and, with a reserve behind a hay-rick, made opportunity for His
Majesty and the Duke of York to escape; had his horse shot under
him, and the King gave him one of the banners taken to bear in
triumph. Was plundered of all he had, and forced to remove to the
rugged mountains of Wales. Annexing, |
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86. i. Certificate by John Awbrey, and two others, in favour of
the petitioner. |
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87. John Withers, brewer, of Marlborough, co. Wilts. For
licence to make his house a common inn. His ancestors have kept
a brewhouse, their own freehold, for ages, and formerly all retailers
of beer in the town were ordered to buy of the common brewer; but
his father, Wm. Withers, was sequestered for loyalty, and since then
common ale-house keepers have been allowed to brew. Annexing, |
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87. i. Form of the above licence as requested. Nov. 1660. |
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88. Nowell Warner, master of His Majesty's barge. For a licence
as granted him by King James, to whom he was barge master, to
sell wine at his house at Greenwich, the Commissioners for Wine
Licences denying him the benefit of the said grant. |
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89. Rich. Bagnall, gentleman usher to the late King. For the
sole making of saltpetre, as John Evelyn formerly held it, for
which he had a commission from the late King. Annexing, |
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89. i. Certificate, unsigned, that Lord Lovelace brought to
Bagnall a command from the late King to make 500l. or
600l. worth of gunpowder, for which he was never paid,
and that he lost 400l. by becoming surety for Rich. Parsons, the messenger, to leave the Fleet Prison and serve
his present Majesty when he came to Worcester, Parsons
having died without returning to custody. |
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90. Thos., son of Sir Humph. Bennet, John Southcott, and George
Baron. For a patent appointing them searchers into the making of
bricks throughout England, on account of the great deceits used in
making rotten and brittle bricks. |
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91. Thos. Earl of Berkshire. For a patent of a new invention of
which he is informed, for the boiling of potashes for making soap. |
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92. Thomas and George Brown, sons of John Brown, deceased.
For a patent for the sole casting of brass and iron ordnance, shot,
&c., for His Majesty's service, as granted by the late King to their
father. Annexing, |
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92. i. Reasons in favour of the grant to [Thos. Brown], viz., his
father's sufferings, his own experience, his stock on hand,
&c.; also reasons why the grant should extend to the
sole casting of ordnance, both for the King and for the
market; viz., that the furnaces cannot begin to blow
merely when the King requires them, nor the workmen be
scattered for want of employment, which would be the
case unless they have a general sale of ordnance, &c. |
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93. John Cooper. For a patent for 31 years, on rental of 20
nobles, of weighing all hay and straw brought to market within
three miles of London, an office much neglected of late, to the great
damage of the subject; with a fee of 3d. a load from the buyer,
and 3d. from the seller. |
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94. Sir Joseph Douglas. To be joined equally with Lord Paisley
in a patent for the Incorporation of Starchmakers, for which he was
the first petitioner, and had the first report; has been at much pains
and charge thereon. |
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95. Phil. Frowde. For leave to procure an Act of Parliament,
authorizing him to erect lights at the Spurn Head, near the mouth
of the Humber, for which the Earl of Sandwich and others, to
whom the case was referred by the Duke of York, think an Act
should be obtained; and for a patent promising him the said lights,
if procured. |
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96. Sir Ralph Freeman. The late King, on June 20, 1639,
granted to him and others a patent for 22 years of the several impositions on sea coal from Newcastle,—viz. 1s., 5s., and 1s. 8d. per
chaldron on that shipped by denizens, and 1s., 5s., and 3s. 4d. on
that shipped by aliens,—with promise not to recall the same, and to
compensate for any damage therein by Act of Parliament, &c.
In August 1641, His Majesty consented to an Act taking away
all the said impositions, but allowed them proportionate defalcations
from their rent. Afterwards he resumed the impositions, promising
them satisfaction; but in 1644, the Scots' forces took the 12d. per
chaldron into their own hands, and kept it two years; the petitioners compounded at length for it, but the Dutch war stripped them
of most of their profit; they beg reparation for their losses, and
four years added to their patent, to recompense the four years
during which they received nothing. |
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97. James Halsall, and two others. For an order to the Attorney
General to draw up their patent for the ballast of ships, sea weed,
and mineral, between high and low water, which on reference to
the Lord Treasurer and Attorney General is found lawful. [See
Aug. 14, 1660.] |
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98. George Howard. For a patent to put into execution the
penal statutes for suppressing unlawful keeping of pigeons, and
erecting of dove-houses, which have lately been a great annoyance
of the farmers. |
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99. Henry Howard. For a grant for eighteen years of the office
of making farthing tokens, granted in 1635 to his father, Henry
Earl of Arundel, and the late Sir Fras. Crane, of which his father
purchased Crane's moiety, in 1639 for 6,000l., and had a new grant
for 21 years; but, in 1642, the Parliament sequestered the profits,
whereby he lost the residue of his term. |
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100. Philip Howard son of the Earl of Berkshire, and Sir Chas.
Berkeley, Groom of the Stole to the Duke of York. For a grant,
with survivorship, for 13 years, of the office of making white and
green Glass, as formerly granted to Sir Robt Mansell. |
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101. Henry Kearsley. For leave to surrender to Thos. Zanchy
[Sankey ?] the joint patent, granted to him and the late Rich. Giles
in 1631, of the Registrarship of seizures and forfeitures on goods
and merchandise, prohibited to be imported or exported. |
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102. John Lillie. For a patent for 10 years of his invention of
china varnish or lacquer work, on which he has bestowed three
years' time and much expense. Was wounded in service of the late
King. Annexing, |
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102. i. Certificate by [Sir] Rich. Byron, and four others, in
favour of the petitioner. Aug. 28, 1660. |
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103. John Limberg. For a grant for 41 years of Dungeness
Lighthouse, with the profits thereto belonging of 1d. per ton on all
vessels passing that way, as granted by King James to Sir Edw.
Howard, transferred by him to Wm. Bullock, and purchased in
1649 by the petitioner, who has spent large sums in repairing the
said fabric, &c. |
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104. George Monck and James Powell, alias Paul. For a licence
to make brass or copper farthing tokens for those who wish to have
them engraved with their names and dwellings, in order that the
presses for that work may not be used for coining; also for power
to suppress other engines or tools made for that purpose. |
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105. James Lord Ogilvy. To have the sole granting of licences for
making malt in Ireland, to be charged 6s. 8d. a year each; also to have
8d. a barrel on all provisions transported from Ireland, for 21 years,
paying 200l rent. Was ruined by his loyalty, his houses plundered
and burnt, his brother, kindred, and servants murdered, and their
coats of arms publicly torn; he only escaped in disguise, and was
pronounced incapable of pardon. |
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106. Thos. Penning, yeoman of the ewery. For the office of
viewing and sealing all cloths made in Suffolk. Served his Majesty
at home and abroad, in all his sufferings. |
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107. Arundel, relict of John Penruddock. For the sole licence
of making glasses for 21 years, paying 500l. more rent than ever was
paid before; the glass makers wish that the making thereof may
again be let to farm, as it was to Sir Rob. Mansell and others. Has
lost not only her husband, but 15,000l. by the loyalty of her
family. |
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108. Mayor, &c., of Penryn, Cornwall. Their ancient borough,
which sends two Members to Parliament, is threatened with decay
and ruin, because Sir Peter Killigrew, who built the village of
Pennycomequick, alias Smitheck, a mile off, by his interest with
Cromwell procured the removal thither of the Custom House and
a weekly market; request their restoration, and no grant of fair
or market to Sir Peter, without their knowledge. |
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109. Sir Hugh Pollard. For a writ of ad quod damnum to
certify the convenience of holding three yearly fairs at King'sNympton, co. Devon. Annexing, |
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109. i. Certificate by [Sir] Pet. Prideaux, and five others, that the
said fairs would be for the convenience of the county
in general. |
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110. Major Erasmus Purling. For perusal of his propositions
relative to his inventions in metals and minerals, His Majesty
having the sole power of regulating the coinage. Annexing, |
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110. i. Proposal to supply 400,000l. worth of farthings, to be
given from the office at 21s. worth for 20s., the moiety to
be for the King, who may have 100,000l. worth advanced. |
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111. The Same. To the same effect. |
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112. Vincent Randyll. For a patent, granting him the gunpowder
mills erected on his inheritance, at Chilworth, Surrey, where he
worked for the late King, suffering much thereby. Marked "Sir
Edw. Walker." |
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113. Major Thos. Roberts. For a patent to regulate all victuallers
and venders of ale and beer, base men during the late times licensing
the locusts and vermin of the nation to keep tippling houses. Served
under Prince Maurice in the late war; was often imprisoned, &c.,
and most of his relations died or were shot in the service. |
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114. Hugh Robinson, of Ireland. For some preferment. Providence has bestowed on him divers arts, one of which is how to make
an engine of great use in war, which he showed in 1651 to the
Archduke Le[opold], and wished to have had used at Worcester fight.
Learned in Amsterdam how to make gold leather more bright than
gold; is willing to impart these arts, but wants a house of art,
wherein he may bring all good things to light for His Majesty's
service. |
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115. Sir George Strode and John Wandesford. To consider
their former grants made by the late King, and confirmed by himself
at St. Germain's,— in reward of their services, in forming and conducting the artillery train, and providing arms, ammunition, and powder
during the late war,—of the sole making and providing of gunpowder, and not to confer a like grant on others, to their prejudice. |
V. Miscellaneous. |
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116. Rich. Anguish, of Starston, co. Norfolk, clerk. For a pass
to go to Montserrat to settle his estate there. Served the late King
under Prince Maurice, and was obliged to go thither, where he
remained five years, but on the Restoration, returned to recover his
estate in England. |
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117. Rob. Armestead. For a grant of the old Flemish ship
Matthias, now at Portsmouth, taken in the late wars, the places
which he previously requested being disposed of before. [See
June 27 and July 26.] |
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118. Rich. Ashfield, of Warley, Essex, to the King and Council.
Is sorry for taking up arms against the late King, and willing to
give such security as shall satisfy Sir Ant. Browne and Sir Wm.
Ayloffe, Barts., as to his future loyalty; but begs a warrant to the
justices of the county, to dispense with his taking any oath, being
"in great dread and horror of an oath, though he detests the vanity
of Quakers and such like giddy people." |
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119. Rich. Ashfield and William Chamberlain. To suspend the
execution of the late Act of Parliament, enjoining the taking of
certain oaths, as they scruple not from want of affection to His
Majesty, but from tender consciences. |
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120. Lieut. Thos. Ashwell and his Partners in the Sugar Farm.
It was proved, on reference of their former petition to the Lord Treasurer and Attorney General, that the renewal of their lease of the
impost on sugars was lawful; that they paid 2,000l. a year to the
late King for it till 1641, when the imposts were taken as a loan, to
supply His Majesty's urgent wants, since which time they have
received nothing; pray a renewal of their lease, and such satisfaction as enjoined by the law for their losses. |
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121. René Bailly, late Serjeant Major to Col. Fairfax's regiment.
For employment or for a pass to return to his own country; is
prevented from setting up in trade, as other disbanded soldiers, being
a Frenchman, and has suffered much loss by the riots in the walk
of Bigshot Rails, Windsor Park, which was in his custody from 1649
to the Restoration. Annexing, |
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121. i. Certificate by Hen. Staverton, and 11 others, that before
Capt. Bailly came to the lodge of Bigshot Rails, all the
palings, &c., were taken away, and that the repairs have
been done at his own cost. September 15, 1654. |
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122. William Barker. John Percival, of Kent, assaulted him
when on the King's service, and was bound over to appear in the
Court of King's Bench, and meanwhile to keep the peace; he has since
run Sir Nat. Powell through the body, whereby his estate and life
will probably be forfeit; as the petitioner will thereby lose his remedy
at law, he begs the forfeitures on his recognizances. |
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123. John Barlowe, of Slebeck, co. Pembroke. For restoration
of his property; raised 140 horse at his own charge for the late
King, till the surrender of Ragland Castle, when the articles of
surrender were violated, his estate, worth 2,000l. a year, given to
the soldiers, his woods worth 14,000l. destroyed, and his personal
estate of 5,000l. plundered, so that in his very old age, he lives an
exile in a strange country, on the charity of good men. |
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124. Thos. Barrow. For the gift of two prize ships, the Lucius
and the Rosebush, now perishing in Woolwich harbour, in lieu of
700l. due to him for laces and linen, delivered for the use of his
late and present Majesty. With note of [a pass] for the Comte de
Tamboneau, for four horses and six couple of dogs. |
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125. Col. Thomas Bedingfield, son and heir of the late Sir Hen. Bedingfield, of Oxborough, co. Norfolk. Raised and maintained a regiment
for the late King, was taken prisoner at the storm of Lincoln, and kept
two years; was banished, and his father's estate worth 60,000l. sold;
paid 21,000l. to re-purchase part of his estates; the manors of Earswell
and Chamberlain, co. Suffolk, were sold to the Society for Propagation of the Gospel in New England, but he never received the
money, and the company being unlawfully constituted, the purchase
is void, and he has now entered on the said manors; prays that in
any future charter which that corporation may obtain, care may be
had of his title to the said lands. |
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126. John Benet, serjeant-at-arms, to the Council, to obtain for
him a protection for one year, the many directions given for his
relief being crossed by the King's late proclamation and commission
for the revenue. |
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127. — Bennet. For a grant of the King's supposed right in
900l., which might fall to the Crown through the recusancy of the
late Joan Blewett, wife of Hen. White, the said sum being left by
her to Thos. Gawen, husband of her sister Gertrude. |
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128. John Bissell, of Worcester. For recommendation to the
Lord Treasurer, to admit him as secretary, his lordship requiring
another secretary besides Sir Phil. Warwick; the former offices for
which he petitioned failed, because the places were not void. |
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129. Dame Elizabeth, widow and executrix of Sir Thos. Bludder,
[of Ryegate, Surrey], gentleman in ordinary to the late King. For a
new grant of the fifth part of the impositions on sea coal, which were
granted to Sir Thos. Bludder and others in 1639, for 22 years, of
which a fifth belonged to him, on plea that he lost 10 years' profit
during the wars, and had to pay 1,193l. 8s. composition for the
residue of his term. |
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130. The Same. For an annuity out of the imposition on coals,
lately granted to new farmers. Her late husband settled 600l. a year
on her out of the said farm, and left her only 60l. a year besides, and
he lost his whole estate and died in prison in the cause of the late
King. |
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131. Capt. Rich. Braywood. To be appointed to the bar in the
Savoy, where they sell drink to the lame soldiers, and to the porter's
place in the said hospital. The present owner was put in by the
tyrant Oliver, as inveterate against Royalists. |
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132. Thomas Bushell, of Enston, co. Oxford. For a grant of the
Customs on Lead exported for 21 years, in lieu of a like grant by the
late King, in 1644 on rental of 6,000l., which proved of no avail;
has lost 52,000l. in the service, and begs leave to retain the rent till
the said debt is paid. |
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133. William Butterworth, draper of London. For protection
for a year from the creditors of Rob. Tasker, for whom he is surety
for 2,400l., and who has absconded. [Draft by Nicholas;] with
notes of an order in Council, relative to the rates of hiring merchant
ships, &c. |
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134. Baptist Viscount Campden and Edward Noel his son and
heir. For a warrant for the latter, by his guardian, to permit recoveries of certain lands, cos. Middlesex, Rutland, and Kent, to be
settled on him and Lady Eliz. Wriothesley, eldest daughter of Lord
Treas. Southampton, to whom he is to be married. |
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135. Hugh Cartwright and Richard Harbred. For a new grant,—
on expiration of the former one, devolved on them from Pat. Murray
and two others, to whom it was granted by the late Kings,—of the
profits from fines set by the Commissioners of Sewers in England and
Wales, or for 400l. yearly therefrom, that His Majesty may know
what he is granting. Annexing, |
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135. i. Note of order for a warrant granting the above petition. |
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136. Mayor, &c. of Chester. During the late eclipse of sovereignty,
they have suffered exceedingly in estate and in their trade, which
is removed to other places because of obstructions in the river;
this causes daily increase of their poor, towards whose maintenance
they have St. John's Hospital, settled for relief of poor free inhabitants. Request a grant of its mastership, and also a payment from its
revenue to the school master and ushers of 24 poor scholars, relieved
by the Dean and Chapter; also a recommendation to Council to
consider of a plan to improve their trade, and make their river
navigable. |
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137. Rebecca, widow of Thos. Cholmeley, jun. For a lease to
herself for 99 years of the Irish and Scotch tolls of Carlisle and
Cockermouth, demised to her late father-in-law, Thos. Cholmeley,
by him to her husband, and now to her son Thomas, an infant,
she having no other means to provide for her son and daughters;
her father, Rob. Salvin, of Durham, lost 6,000l., all his property, in
service of the late King. |
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138. John Clark and Henry Harlinge, &c. For letters patent
to keep a Register Office for all servants and children to be trans
ported to Virginia and Barbadoes, to which office all shall be brought,
under penalty, to declare their willingness to go, in order to prevent
the abuses of forcible transportation of persons without their own or
their parents' consent. |
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139. Anthony Cogan. On his declaring his knowledge of frauds
of trustees for sale of Crown and Church lands, and compositions
for delinquents' estates, the said trustees, try to embezzle their
writings and papers, by conveying them to secret places; the
Lord Treasurer has granted a warrant thereon for seizing those
which belong to Crown and Church lands; requests a warrant also
to secure all records relating to compositions for delinquents' estates,
at Goldsmiths, Haberdashers, or Grocers' Hall, Drury House, or
elsewhere, that they may be brought together and entrusted to
the petitioner's charge, in order that loyal subjects may obtain
satisfaction about their property. |
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140. Francis Coke, rector, and the Churchwardens of Yoxhall, co.
Stafford. For timber to the value of 20 marks out of Needwood
Forest, to repair their church; the parish is unable otherwise to do
it, being impoverished by the late wars. |
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141. John Cole, master of the ship May Flower of London,
bound for Virginia, to the Council. For leave to transport 100
passengers, and provisions for their use and that of the plantation.
Annexing, |
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141. i. Note of the provisions required for the aforesaid ship. |
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142. Commanders of Merchant Ships belonging to the port of
London. For the continuance of the allowance to them of one
per cent. on the customs, as portage money, the greatest part of
which is now kept from them by the King's commissioners, and
against the denization of so many strangers, commanders of ships,
whereby the late Act for encouragement of shipping is well nigh
rendered fruitless. [With 94 signatures attached.] |
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143. Robt. Covin, master of the Alliance of Dieppe. For an
order for exemption from tonnage; is employed for transport of the
horses, baggage, &c., of M. de Ruvigny, a person of state lately
come from France, and has brought no other goods; such vessels are
usually exempt from duty. |
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144. Elizabeth Cromwell, widow [of the Protector Cromwell].
Among her many sorrows, she is deeply sensible of the unjust
imputation of detaining jewels, &c., belonging to the King, which,
besides the disrepute, exposes her to loss and violence, on pretence of
searching for them; is willing to swear that she knows of none
such, and can prove that she never intermeddled with any of those
public transactions which have been prejudicial to his late or
present Majesty, and is ready to yield humble and faithful obedience
to his government; prays therefore for a protection, without which
she cannot expect, in her old age, a safe retirement in any place of
His Majesty's dominions. Endorsed [by Nicholas] "Old Mrs. Cromwell, Noll's wife petition." |
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145. Henry Croswick, mayor and deputy lieutenant, and others,
of Bristol. For leave to retain in the city armory 315 muskets,
126 pikes, 245 pairs of bandoleers, &c., belonging to the five companies of Sir Edw. Massey's regiment, disbanded; their arms were
taken away during the troubles, and they are in want of them for
preservation of the peace. |
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146. Thos. Daniell, Lieut.-Col. of a regiment of horse under His
Majesty as Prince of Wales. For a lease in reversion of the Customs
on French wines in Lancaster, Liverpool, and five other ports,
granted in 1630 to Endymion Porter, and sold by him to the late
Sir Thos. Aston, Bart. Has failed in several addresses to His Majesty,
though he hazarded his life and ruined his fortunes by his loyalty. |
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147. The Same. For an order to raise 60 men for the garrison of
Archcliff bulwark, the command of which is bestowed on him by
the Duke of York, and for an order for establishing gunners, allowance for fire and candle, arms and ammunition, and requisite
repairs, &c. |
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148. Francis Davier, the Duke of York's barber. For leave to
set up a bathing house. |
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149. The Same. For leave to set up a house for wrestling, a
military exercise used by the Greeks and Romans, and convenient
for warlike persons. |
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150. Edward Dawtry, M.D. For the tithe of the fens in the
Earl of Bedford's level, Lincolnshire, those of the Earl of Lindsay's
level being granted to Thos. Woodall. Was physician extraordinary to the late King and to His Majesty, and ran great risk by
printing and dispersing in London his papers and declarations from
Worcester. |
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151. Col. William Deane and Sebastian Loveden. For a lease
for 21 years of the customs on exports and imports from Bristol,
paying 1,000l. a year more than the average of the last seven years.
Were loyal in the late war, and serviceable to the Restoration.
Annexing, |
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151. i. Certificate by Lord Mordaunt, and six others, that Wm.
Deane, of Staines, Middlesex, has served the late and
present Kings and suffered in their cause. June 12 1660. |
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152. Knights, gentlemen, &c., of Durham. For restoration of the
ancient Rights and Liberties of the county palatine, with Courts of
Chancery and of Common Pleas and officers thereof, who have been
chiefly dismissed during the late troubles. Annexing, |
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152. i. Order for a commission to Sir Wm. Darcy, chancellor
of the county palatine, and 11 others, to act as justices
itinerant and justices of assize, in pleas of the Crown
and other pleas in the county, according to the former
custom of Durham. Latin. |
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153. Tenants and inhabitants of the Manor of Enfield, co. Middlesex. For leave to bring in a bill to Parliament to enclose their
common fields, raising a tax of 20s. an acre, for a fund to set the
poor to work; 200 or 300 poor families removed thither and built
cottages on the chace, &c., during the troubles, and gain a livelihood
by destroying and selling the wood, &c. |
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154. Herbert Evans, High Sheriff of Glamorganshire. For
licence to reside sometimes with his father-in-law, Wm. Morgan, at
Pencreek, six miles from Glamorganshire, during the time of his
shrievalty; is unable to remove his wife and family thence, on
account of his father-in-law's great age. |
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155. Inhabitants near Exmoor, cos. Devon and Somerset. For
restoration and confirmation, on payment of certain rates, of their
ancient privileges of pasturing horses, sheep, &c., within the forest, of
which they are deprived by Jas. Bovey, who purchased the chace
from the late usurpers. |
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156. Edward Freeman. For leave to gather the weed, called Ore,
growing on sea-side rocks, which weed is now gathered by a person
only authorized by Cromwell. Has served His Majesty faithfully,
and spent his poor fortune in buying horses and arms for 300
scholars who chose him captain, and enlisted under him. Noted
"The author of those songs the King liked so well." |
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157. John Fox, His Majesty's servant. For leave to continue
rent free in a house, built by Hen. Carter, in the old open tennis
court, at Richmond House, of which he was possessed before
the Restoration; is greatly in debt, by reason of the late sad times. |
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158. The Same. To the same effect. |
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159. Francis Farrington and others. For a commission to inquire into offences of counterfeiting debentures or bills of public
faith, to the amount of 1,000,000l., excepted from the general pardon,
with licence to impose and levy fines, reserving one fifth to themselves. Were very instrumental in discovering the same during the
late usurpation. |
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160. Charles Giffard. For a peremptory order to the Attorney
General to pass a grant to him, similar to one granted by the late
King to Sir Thos. Bludder, which the Attorney reported legal, but
will not now pass unless Sir Chas. Compton give consent. Was the
mean of saving His Majesty from the fury of the rebels at Worcester, and was therefore ordered at Breda to be entered on the list
of those who, for their services, were to have employment, but has
waited long and spent 500l. in finding out things which turned to
the benefit of others. Noted [by Nicholas] "Petition of Mr. Chas.
Giffard for some fines and amerciaments for which Sir Chas. Compton
and Mr. Thos Elliot had formerly a reference to Mr. Attorney,
which was stayed by the Earl Berkshire." |
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161. The Same. For a lease, on rental of 100l., of fines on prohibited goods, imported or exported, whereof the customs are
concealed, contrary to the Act of Shipping and Navigation; his
grant of the lead mines in Derbyshire proves but a reversion of a
lease of which 24 years has yet to run. |
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162. Mary Graves. For a grant of the coast bonds and those for
additional duty, now given up by the clerks on slight terms, and of
little value to His Majesty, though 5,000l. or 6,000l. are on record, on
condition of her bringing in one half of what she receives to the
privy purse. The Lord Treasurer reported on her petitions that she
should have 10,000l. in hand for present relief, and then something
to repair her losses, but this she does not desire. |
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163. Sir Edward Green, Bart. For the pre-eminence of a lease of
the profits on the year and day waste of all felons and fugitives' lands,
goods, and houses, for which a reference was made in his previous
petition to the Lord Treasurer, but he finds that Mr. Stoner and
Mr. Gower have petitioned for the same. |
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164. William Griffith, of Lleyn, co. Carnarvon. For a farm of
the pre-fines and post fines of cos. Chester and Flint, at the rent of
20l., at which they were granted by the late King. |
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165. Yeomen of the Guard and Messengers and Grooms of the
Great Chamber to the King and Council. For an order to the
Lord Lieutenants of Counties to exempt them from serving in the
militia, as granted by His Majesty, on account of their constant
attendance on him. |
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166. Cornelius Gunderson. To appoint him a time wherein he
may have leave to speak with the Duke of York, to whom he has
several things of weighty concernment to discover. |
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167. Capt. Alexander Hamilton. To give him speedy dispatch,
being out of health and wishful to return to his duty; is left by
his father, Sir Jas. Hamilton, now absent, to see his small debts
paid, in order that his reputation and remaining days may be given
to His Majesty's service. Annexing, |
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167. i. Bill of moneys due from Sir James Hamilton to Mrs.
Crosse for diet for himself and men, from Nov. 6, 1658,
to Feb. 3, 1659; total, 322 guilders. |
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168. Samuel Hinde. To know His Majesty's pleasure about his
offer to Prince Rupert to raise 60,000l. for his use. |
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169. Col. Philip Honeywood. For some mark of favour. Has
served their late and present Majesties 25 years, at sea and in both
the Northern expeditions, and had a company at Portsmouth, but
was obliged to leave it for his loyalty. Noted [by Nicholas] "In
place of Sir Ri. Williby." |
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170. Edw. Hudson. To refer to the Earl of Southampton several
proposals tending to the good of Church and Crown, sent to
His Majesty and referred to Sec. Nicholas, but which his weighty
affairs prevented his examining. Annexing, |
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170. i. Proposal to serve the Crown; to improve the revenue
threefold; to preserve it; to prevent cheating by the officers
of Customs and of the Treasury in letting the King's
lands, &c., and to show reasons for reforming, not dissolving, the Court of Wards. Also to serve the Church, by
repair of St. Paul's and other cathedrals, by rules to make
episcopacy honoured, by raising the six small bishoprics,
now worth only 500l., to 1,000l. or 1,200l., and by showing
reasons why the King cannot confirm the sale of Bishops,
Deans, and Chapters' lands. |
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171. Clement Kynnersley, yeoman of the wardrobe of beds.
For examination of the affairs of the wardrobe, re-admission of
loyal officers, and exclusion of strangers; also, for no standing
wardrobe keeper to be appointed for a year, except at the Tower.
Has served in the wardrobe since his birth, preserved 500,000l.
worth of His Majesty's goods together at Hampton Court from sale
or embezzlement, and has 7,000l. salary, &c., due to him. With names
of the officers of the wardrobe of beds still living. |
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172. The Canons, Prebendaries, &c., of Lichfield Cathedral. That
the improved rents arising from impropriations or otherwise, and
appertaining to their respective places, may be devoted to repairing
the cathedral and their houses, much injured during the late wars. |
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173. Mary Lisle. For such part of the impost on tobacco and
tobacco pipes as was formerly granted to her father, Lawrence Lisle,
who lost 12,000l. for his loyalty. Is the only survivor of her family;
her two brothers were slain fighting for the late King, and her
parents died of grief for their loss. |
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174. Col. Wm. Lockhart. To order Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of
the jewel house, to delay his demand for the return of some plate,
marked with the arms of the State, and given him for his embassy
in Paris in 1657, but sold by direction of the State for some debts
there; has 7,078l. due to him for the said embassy, besides what is due
for the garrison of Dunkirk, which he hopes will be paid at the next
meeting of Parliament. |
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175. The Same. For discharge of some hangings bearing Cromwell's arms, and plate bearing those of the Commonwealth, which
were appointed for him, when most unhappily sent into France, in
1657, which he can never mention without remorse; these goods
were disposed of in France by order of the usurped powers, and His
Majesty, in compassion to his great arrears and debt about that
unhappy negotiation and about Dunkirk, was pleased to promise
him that he should not be called to account on these particulars. |
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176. Gilbert Mabbott, late agent for the armies in the three
kingdoms. For a patent for himself and his son, Kympton Mabbott,
to execute the office of Manager for Licences of wine and strong
waters in Ireland, that of granting them, for which he formerly
petitioned, proving of great value, and being therefore reserved towards the maintenance of the forces there. Was useful to many suffering subjects, in clothing them, freeing them from sequestrations,
&c. Endorsed with note of reference to the Lord Deputy of Ireland,
the King wishing to favour the petitioner. Enclosing, |
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176. i. Certificate by 19 Officers of General Monk's army, lately
marched from Scotland, that Gilbert Mabbott, their correspondent, was very serviceable to them, and request
that he may receive some mark of favour for the same.
May 5, 1660. |
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176. ii. Certificate by Thos. Matthew, and five others, that when
they and many others were prisoners in the Tower,
Lambeth House, &c., for loyalty, Mabbott procured their
release, and saved their estates, though strangers, he being
a well wisher to His Majesty's cause. June 18, 1660. |
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177. Thos. Mason. For the fines and amerciaments to be levied
by the clerk of the market. |
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178. Robt. Mason, of Kingsclere. For the office of making and
passing commissions of bankrupts. |
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179. Thomas Mayhew. For a warrant for a Proclamation to
forbid passing beyond seas without licence, in order to the better
performance of his office of clerk of the passage for granting such
licences, and keeping a registry thereof. |
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180. The King's Tenants and Inhabitants in the lordships of
Meleneth, Knighton, Presteigne, and Glandestrey. Their ancestors
purchased these lordships from Sir Wm. Whitmore, and freely invested them in the Crown. As special favour, the office of Chief
Steward has before been conferred on some person of eminency;
Major Harley, who now seeks it has no interest therein, except as
acquired in the worst of times. They beg for a person of unstained
loyalty. |
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181. George Murray, King's coachman. Against Wm. Bedborough, appointed by Cromwell stable-keeper of Hampton Court,
from which office he has been discharged by the Master of the Horse
for fraudulent dealings, but which he refuses to give up. Annexing, |
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181. i. Certificates by Sir Adam Brown, Bart., Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey, and six other gentlemen of the county,
that Wm. Bedborough is a desperate and dangerous person,
was an informer during the rebellion, and is very unfit
to serve the King. |
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182. Sir Wm. Parkhurst and Sir Anthony St. Leger, Wardens
of the Mint. That sundry coining tools made for money trials
which failed, by David Ramadge, and now in his hands, and others
made by Peter Blundel [Blondeau], a Frenchman, who had a licence
from Cromwell to make such instruments, may be seized and brought
into the Mint, before making the new moneys, as they afford facilities for coining, which has lately been more practised than ever. |
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183. Capt. Wm. Pleydell. For leave to sell by lottery during
one year some plate which he and others have procured, in order to
gain relief for himself, and to obtain 10l. each per annum for 12 poor
maimed soldiers named, of Lord Cottington's life guard, who live by
begging in the streets. |
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184. Edw. Scotton and three others. For relief; are purchasers
of land in Windsor Great Park, on improvement of which they have
spent large sums, and now the corn, hay, grass, and wood thereupon
are claimed for His Majesty. Annexing, |
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184. i. Account of the purchase and enclosure of the lands in
the said parks, and the expense incurred therein, &c., and
supplication of the purchasers that His Majesty would
admit them to be his tenants. |
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185. The King's Servants. For an order to all household officers
knowing in accounts to call for such books, papers, and accounts as
will show their disbursements and wages due for service to His
Majesty and the rest of the Royal children, which are still unpaid,
most of those who had charge of the books being dead. |
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186. John Sharfe, late master of the ship Swan, of Southampton,
to Lord Admiral the Duke of York. To order Capt. John Grove,—
who, in April 1659, was sent to convoy his vessel to Jersey and
St. Malo, but left it, whereupon it was taken by an Ostender,—to
make satisfaction for the loss sustained thereby. Annexing, |
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186. i. Certificate by J. Guillume, and six others, to the truth of
the above petition. June 5, 1660. |
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187. Simon Thelwall and Thos. Wynn, in behalf of the freeholders of Ruthen. To keep them still in His Majesty's own hands,
or admit them to a composition for the worth of their lands. Fear
that Sir Thos. Middleton, in offering 4,000l., much beyond their
value, wishes to secure his own advantage and disturb them in their
quiet possessions. Marked "Sir Fras. Crane, Sir Thos. Middleton." |
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188. Sir Lionel Tollemache, ranger of New Park. To be made a
judge of what should be allowed to the under-keepers. They claim,
beside their 50l. fee, the keeping of 24 cows and 10 horses each, and
the mowing of 60 acres of grass; if this be allowed, there will be
yearly expense to provide hay for the deer. |
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189. George Torriano, of London. For a grant of the benefit
of the Fishing of Londonderry, the lands, &c., of which were
forfeited by the city of London, in the time of the late King,
and restored by the usurper, but to which they can now lay no claim
save by favour. |
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190. John Trouts, mayor of Faversham. For restoration to him,
as captain of the Trained Bands, of 105 muskets, 30 pikes, and
other armour taken from the loyal inhabitants of Faversham by the
enemies of the late King in 1643, and secured in Upnor Castle. |
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191. Robt. and Eliz. Villiers. For power to assume the surname
and arms of Danvers, the estate of Henry, late Lord Danvers,
having descended through Hen. Danvers to the said Elizabeth and
her sister Anne Danvers, and Rob. Villiers having received no estate
from the family of Villiers. |
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192. Sir Rich. Vyvyan, Bart., captain of St. Mawes Castle. For a
few more soldiers to maintain the watch; there are at present but 1
gunner and 12 soldiers, and they have to be on guard every other
night; the castle is useful to Falmouth Harbour. Annexing, |
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192. i. Certificate by the Master, &c., of Trinity House, that
St. Mawes Castle is of especial use for the safety of
Falmouth Harbour, and the fortifying and manning of
it is necessary for trade there. September 29, 1660. |
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193. Sir Edw. Walker, Garter king-at-arms. For a command to
the provincial kings-at-arms to refrain from visitations till the Lords
Comrs. for the Earl Marshalship have determined matters ready
to be submitted to them, as to the rights of his office, which the
others controvert; has also other points relative to the nobility and
gentry to submit to them, when they have leisure. Annexing, |
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193. i. Request by the Same, that the King will not revoke his
inhibition to Clarencieux and Norroy kings-at-arms
to visit, until the matters depending before the Lords
Comrs. for the Earl Marshalship and some rights of
Garter's office be settled. |
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193. ii. Caveat that no provincial visitations of heralds pass
the office until Garter king-at-arms be first consulted.
Endorsed with notes [by Nicholas]. |
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194. Sir Edw. Walker. To appoint some of the Privy Council to
receive and report on his proposals relating to the settlement of his
office of Garter, which cannot be conveniently considered in Council,
on account of weighty affairs. With note of reference to the
knights or three councillors of the order of the Garter. Marked
"Fieri." |
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195. Thos. Williams and Wm. Seawell, late farmers of excise in
cos. Oxford and Bucks, and Thos. Wagstaffe, John Huntingford, and
Thos. Williams, in cos. Derby, Notts, and Stafford. In 1657 they
took to farm the said excise, and were at great charges in settling
it, expecting to reap the benefit in the latter part of the term; but
before it was a third expired, disturbances arose, their officers were
opposed, resisted, and beaten, and they soon after ousted of their
farms. Paid in all they received, but it did not amount to their
rents by 10,000l., for which they are in danger of process. Beg that
the Lord Treasurer may compound with them for arrears, and that
they may have commission to levy the sums due thereon. |
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196. Sir Henry Wood. For a grant of 50 deer, to be taken within
a year from Heningham Park, Suffolk, to his own little park at
Lowdham, which he has re-inclosed, the pales being broken down,
and the deer sold during the usurpation. |
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197. Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral. For leave to
receive the rents due to the church on September 29, for repair of the
ruinous cathedral, which, being neither glazed nor covered, is exposed
to wind and weather, and the choir unfit for worship. |