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| June ? |
Volume of Petitions, all addressed to the King,
unless otherwise specified. |
| I. For Ecclesiastical Promotions. |
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1. Richard Marsh, D.D., Dean of York. For confirmation in his
deanery, granted him by the late King, from which he has hitherto
been kept out. [Nominated, July 25, 1660.] |
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2. George Hall. For the Archdeaconry of Canterbury, void by
death of Dr. Kingsley. [Appointed, July 12, 1660.] |
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3. Wm. Jones, M.A., of St. David's diocese. For the Archdeaconry of Carmarthen. [Appointed, Aug. 28.] Annexing, |
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3. i. Certificate by William Fuller, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin,
Dr. Jeremy Taylor, and five others, in favour of the
petitioner. |
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4. Edward Cotton. For the Archdeaconry of Cornwall; his
father lost 1,000l. a year, and his ecclesiastical estate, by his loyalty.
With note by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon, and three others, in his favour.
[Collated, Aug. 1, 1660.] |
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5. The Same. For a letter to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter,
for one of the Canonries there. With note by Drs. Sheldon and
Morley in his favour. [Granted, Aug. 31, 1660.] |
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6. Francis Fullwood. For the Archdeaconry of Totness. Has
been ever loyal, and an instrument of the Restoration. With note
in his favour by Drs. Sheldon and Morley. [Installed, Aug. 31,
1660.] |
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7. Rich. Meredith. For the Archdeaconry of Dorset, void by
death of Rich. Fitzherbert. With note in his favour from Drs.
Sheldon, Earles, and Morley. [Presented, July 25, 1660.] |
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8. Rich. Mervin, B.D. For the Chancellorship of Exeter Cathedral, void by death of Dr. Lawrence Burnell. With recommendation by Dr. Sheldon, and three others. [Presented, July 26,
1660.] |
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9. Joseph Martin, D.C.L. For the Chancellorship of the Diocese
of Exeter, void by death of Sir George Parry, D.C.L, and in His
Majesty's gift by the vacancy of the bishopric. Spent much of his
own means in service of the late King, as Vice-Admiral of Devon
and Cornwall. Annexing, |
9. i. Charles I. to Dr. Martin, Judge of the Vice-Admiralty
for Devonshire. Orders him to hold Admiralty Sessions
at Dartmouth and other Ports, for Adjudication of Prizes
brought in there, and disposal of Prize Goods of the rebels,
brought in by adventurers on letters of marque, the nondisposal of which, from prize ships lately brought in,
greatly discourages adventurers and seamen.
Oxford, Dec. 1, 1643. |
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9. ii. The Same to the Same. Warrant to proceed against a
Scottish ship lately brought into Dartmouth, which has
given assistance to the rebels. Oxford, Jan. 5, 1644. |
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10. Thos. Clutterbuck. For the Treasurership of York Cathedral,
having lost all he had by his loyalty and conformity. [Made Chancellor, 1660, the Treasurership having been extinct since 1547.] |
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11. Dr. Samuel Bispham. For a grant to his son Thomas of the
Chancellorship of Chester, granted to himself in 1647, but of no use,
and for the place of Physician to His Majesty for himself, being the
only surviving physician of the late King; spent 7,000l. and lost
10,000l. more, besides the loss of practice, in an embassy which
he undertook to France, Genoa, Florence, and Venice, in 1643. |
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12. The Same. For the place of Physician in Ordinary. |
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13. Peter Hardress, B.D., of Upper Hardres, near Canterbury.
To rectify an error in a grant made to him at Breda, May 20, of the
Prebend in Canterbury Cathedral, void by apostacy of Dr. Goffe from
the Church of England, in which grant he is called Peter Wards,
instead of Hards, alias Hardress. [Presented, July 30, 1660.] |
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14. John Castillion, B.D., late of Christ Church, Oxford. For the
Prebend in Canterbury, void by the death of Dr. Bray. Annexing, |
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14. i. Certificate by Drs. Gilbert Sheldon, John Earles, and Geo.
Morley, in his favour. June 29, 1660. |
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15. William Barker, B.D. For a Prebend at Canterbury,
many being void by death of Dr. Gerard, John Vossius, and
others, having lost by a fire a similar presentation granted him by
the late King, in 1643. With note in his favour by Drs. Sheldon
and Morley. [Presented, July 13, 1660.] |
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16. John Aucher, D.D. For a Prebend in Christ Church, Canterbury, void by death of Dr. Jeffery, having been a sufferer for loyalty
in the late troubles. [Appointed, July 9.] |
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17. Samuel Wilkinson, D.D. For the place of Prebendary Residentiary in Chichester Cathedral, formerly Stephen Goffe's. Annexing, |
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17. i. Certificate by Edw. Burton, Chaplain to the late King, and
three others in his favour. |
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18. George Buchanan. For one of the three Prebends at Carlisle, void by decease of Dr. Lancelot Dawes, Fred. Tunstall, and
Hen. Hutton, having lost two livings for loyalty to the late
King, &c. |
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19. Lancelot Lowther. For the Prebend at Carlisle, void by
death of Fred. Tunstall. |
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20. Arthur Savage. For the Prebend at Carlisle, void by death
of Fred. Tunstall. Annexing, |
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20. i. Certificate by Dr. Guy Carleton [Dean of Carlisle], and
four others, in favour of the petitioner. |
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21. Dr. Thos. Wood, Chaplain in Ordinary to his late Majesty.
For the eleventh Prebend at Durham, void by death of Dr. Brumbrick [Brownrigg], late Bishop of Exeter; a prebend there was
granted him by the late bishop, at request of the late King, but he
was ousted of his living by the Long Parliament for loyalty. [Appointed, July 7, 1660.] |
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22. Henry Langley, D.D., Prebendary of Christ Church, Oxford.
For confirmation in his Canonry, to which he was appointed by
Parliament; Dr. Morley, the only person who could lay any claim to
it, being appointed to the deanery of the said church. |
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23. Rich. Allestree. For a Canonry in Christ Church, Oxford,
void by promotion of Dr. Morley to the deanery of Christ Church. |
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24. Henry Wilkinson, D.D., Prebendary of Christ Church, Oxford.
To confirm him in the said place, wherein he was put by Parliament
in 1647, Dr. Iles, in whose place he came, being long dead, and
there being none who can plead a title thereto. |
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25. John Dolben, M.A., Dean of the Chapel. For the Canonry in
Oxford Cathedral, long since void by death of Dr. Iles. |
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26. The Same, to the same effect. [Installed, July 27, 1660.] |
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27. John Doughtie. For a Prebend in Westminster, in place of
Dr. Moore. When not suffered to preach, did what he could by
writing to justify the cause of King and Church. [Installed,
July 5.] |
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28. [John] Sudbury, B.D. For a Prebend in Westminster, void
by death of Dr. Steward. Was chaplain to the Earl of Leicester in
France, before the late times, and commended by the late King for
preferment, but has been turned out of benefices in Kent and Wales,
and suffered much. [Installed, July 14, 1660.] |
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29. George Beaumont, Chaplain to the Queen of Bohemia. For
the Prebend in Westminster Abbey, void by death of Dr. George
Aglionby; that in Christ Church, Canterbury, granted him by the
late King, being re-granted to John Castillion, and only recoverable
by a suit at law. |
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30. Paul Knell, M.A., Chaplain in the Army of his late Majesty.
For a Prebend in Windsor or Worcester. Suffered much by plunder,
sequestration, and imprisonment, in the troubles; but now when the
day of England's redemption has come, is still destitute. Annexing, |
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30. i. Certificate by Emm. Utye, D.D., and five others, in favour of
the petitioner. June 21, 1660. |
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31. John Heaver. For a Prebend at Windsor, void by death of
Drs. Collins or Giles. Was ejected from his fellowship in Clare Hall,
Cambridge, for loyalty, in 1644; took orders in 1647, always using
the Church prayers; accepted no preferment under the usurpation;
and as chaplain to the late Sir Rob. Shirley, was intrusted with the
whole transactions between him and His Majesty, in testimony
whereof he preserves His Majesty's last long cypher. Annexing, |
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31. i. Certificates by Sir Richard Fanshaw, and Drs. Sheldon
and Morley, in his favour. |
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32. George Hall. For the Prebend at Windsor, void by death of
Dr. Goodman, Bishop of Gloucester. [Appointed, July 19, 1660.]
Annexing, |
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32. i. Certificate by Drs. Earles and Morley in his favour. |
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33. Ralph Brideoake. For a Prebend at Windsor, void by death
of Dr. Howell. |
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34. William Dowdeswell, D.C.L. For the Prebend in Worcester
Cathedral, void by death of Fras. Charlett. [Installed Aug. 7, 1660.] |
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35. Francis Hall, B.D. For the Prebend of Laughton-en-le
Morthen, York Cathedral, void by decease of Dr. Hodgson; was
army chaplain to the late King, and was imprisoned and lost all he
had in the war. Annexing, |
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35. i. Certificate by Brian Walton, and three others, in his favour. |
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36. Thomas Cartwright, M.A., of Queen's College, Oxford. For
presentation to the Vicarage of Barking in Essex, formerly in the
gift of All Soul's College, Oxford, but lapsed to the Crown, to which
he is invited by the parishioners. |
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37. Robert Davenant, B.D. For the Rectory of Crawley, co.
Hants; was faithful to the late King, and promised preferment by
Archbishop Laud and the Earl of Strafford; hopes the memory of
those martyrs is so precious in His Majesty's thoughts, that he will
make their favour beneficial. With note by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon,
and three others, in his favour. |
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38. The Same to the same effect. |
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39. Wm. Baker. For presentation to the Rectory of Hitcham,
co. Suffolk, void by death of Lawrence Bretton, and usurped by
Miles Birkett, on authority of the late pretended Parliament. |
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40. John Barwick, D.D., Chaplain in Ordinary. For presentation to the Rectory of Houghton-le-Spring, diocese of Durham, to
which he was appointed by the Bishop, the lawful patron, on May 1,
1653, on decease of Dr. Hamlet Marshal; but the right to which
Mr. Battersby, put in by Cromwell, when he was ejected for his
loyalty, contends with him, having obtained, on false suggestions,
His Majesty's presentation thereto. |
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41. Ralph Brideoake. For confirmation of his presentation by
the reputed patron to the Rectory of Witney, co. Oxford, which he
has held five years. |
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42. The Same. For presentation to the Rectory of Hayes, co.
Middlesex, void by death of Mr. Hudson. |
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43. Robert Viscount Bulkeley. For continuance in the Constableship of Beaumaris Castle, long held by his ancestors, on which his
father spent 3,000l., but was forced to quit it during the wars, in
which he lost 10,000l. |
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44 Lieut.-Col. Thos. Hunt. To order money to transport home 30
of his soldiers, now in slavery in Barbadoes, whither they were sent
by the late powers; requesting also for himself the Government of
Calshot Castle, co. Hants, now held by Mr. Burghill, an outlaw,
pardoned by Cromwell for his adherence to him. |
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45. Captain John Fitz-James. For confirmation of the late
King's grant to him of the Custody of Calshot Castle, co. Hants.,
void by death of Capt. James. |
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46. John Aylett. For the Governorship of Chepstow Castle, granted
him by His Majesty in 1657, but the garrison being under Cromwell,
instead of being commander there, he was kept prisoner for 20
weeks, on Sir George Booth's business; raised 100 horse at his own
charge for the late King; at Colchester his horses were eaten by
the soldiers, and he sentenced to be shot, but made his escape. |
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47. Capt. Utber. For the Government of Cowes Castle, Isle of
Wight, a place of trust being promised him for his loyalty. |
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48. William Bing. For restoration to the Keepership of Deal
Castle, granted him in 1611, but from which he was expelled by
the Earl of Warwick, admiral during the late troubles, for refusing
to admit some pressed soldiers into the garrison, without the King's
warrant. |
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49. Squire Beverton, Mayor of Canterbury. For a grant with
survivorship to himself and his eldest son, Squire Beverton, of the
Captaincy of Deal Castle, in reversion after Wm. Bing, the present
captain. |
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50. The Same. For the place of Captain of Percivall's Fort,
Dover, and that of Auditor or Registrar of Canterbury Cathedral,
both void, or for any other thought fitting. |
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51. Sir Edmund, son of the late Sir Edmund Fortescue. To succeed
his father as Governor of Fort Charles, co. Devon, built at the charge
of the late King and of his father, and of consequence for the defence
of the adjacent country. |
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52. Thomas Freebody. For the Captaincy of Gravesend Block
House, or some other employment. Escaped with his life from the
adventure in behalf of the late King, for which Chaloner and Tomkins
suffered death, and fled to Oxford, his wife and children being turned
upon the streets; was Lieut. of the regiment of Scholars there,
under the Earl of Oxford; but coming to London on its surrender,
was imprisoned then, and often afterwards, as disaffected to the then
Government. |
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53. Sir William Denny, Bart., of Norfolk. For continuance
in his former Government of the town of Great Yarmouth, and the
Isles of Flegg and Lovingland; his father, Sir William Denny, of
Norwich, served the late King as counsellor at law, and he has
laboured and suffered for his loyalty; the town is as a port to let in
much schism, with which the country is extremely infested; hopes
to do good service, knowing the humour of the people. |
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54. The Same to the like effect. |
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55. Capt. John Atkins. For the Captaincy of Hurst Castle, Isle of
Wight, or some other preferment; came over from Ireland in MajorGeneral Gibson's regiment, to aid the late King, rallied a few soldiers
to assist his present Majesty at Worcester, for which he was taken
prisoner, and put in irons in a common gaol; has arrears of 4,400l.
in Ireland due to him on his own account and that of Major Gibson,
his brother-in-law, who bequeathed to him his arrears. |
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56. The Same. For the said Captaincy, or a pension out of some of
the estates of those great delinquents who dealt unworthily with him. |
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57. Capt. John Bennett, of Wiltshire. For the Governorship of
Hurst Castle, co. Hants., he, his father, and six brothers, having
suffered much in the Royal cause. |
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58. Increased Collins, His Majesty's servant. For restoration
to the Keepership of Mote's Bulwark, near Dover, to which he was
appointed in Jan. 1629, and held it till 1642, when he was dismissed
as not trustworthy, imprisoned, sequestered, and, in 1645, tried for
his life. |
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59. Colonel Roger Brettridge. For the Government of Nova
Scotia; lost 10,000l. in service of the late King, and was taken
prisoner at the battle of Lamport. |
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60. Capt. William Gardner. For the Command of the Castle
and Island of Portland, if not claimed by Sir Edw. Sydenham, who
held it from the late King. Was the person who, with a company
of foot, recovered the island from the Parliamentary forces, and
secured it for the late King, in the beginning of the rebellion. Failed
in a grant of a Searcher's place in Dorsetshire, for which he had a
reference. |
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61. John Arthur. For confirmation in the office of Captain of
Sandsfoot Castle, Dorset, granted him by the late King; and for
satisfaction for his losses, being dispossessed by force during the late
troubles. |
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62. George Bampfield, late Captain of Sandsfoot Castle, co.
Dorset. For restoration to the custody of the said castle, which he
and his ancestors have enjoyed 80 years, but from which he was
removed by the Parliament. |
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63. Capt. William Noye. For the place of Deputy Governor of
Scilly, or some other command of horse or foot. Served in the late
wars, and would have lost his life after the surrender of Scilly, but
escaped by leaping over the mount, and got to Jersey. |
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64. The Same. For the Deputy Governorship of the Isle of Scilly,
His Majesty having promised him a place, when at Brussels, in
January last. |
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65. Capt. Wm. Noye. For the place of Customer at Falmouth,
or a similar place in the Custom House, London. |
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66. Colonel Thomas Culpeper. For the Command of Upper
[Upnor ?] Castle, Kent. Has lost 10,000l. by his loyalty. |
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67. Sir John Mennes. For restoration to his just possession of
Walmer Castle, Kent, granted him by the late King. |
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68. Francis Burghill. For the Government of one of the West
Indian Islands, most of which are still commanded by His Majesty's
adversaries, as a reward for his loyal service since 1641. |
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69. The Same to the same effect. |
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70. Col. Wm. Owen. For the office of Chancellor of Tenths and
First Fruits. Served the late King through the wars, and commanded the last garrison in England or Wales kept for him; then
retired to Scotland and engaged in Lord Langdale's troop. |
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71. Wm. Loving, His Majesty's servant For the office of Receiver of First Fruits and Tenths of the Clergy, on surrender of a
patent of the reversion thereof after Sir Hen. Knollys, now deceased,
which was granted him by the late King. |
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72. Wm. Prettyman. For the Receivership of First Fruits and
Tenths. Was employed three years in the heat of the war, in conveying letters from the Queen to the late King, but was at length
taken prisoner and forced to pay a heavy ransom. |
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73. George and William, sons of Sir John Prettyman. For the
reversion of the same office, after the death of Jas. Rogers. |
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74. The Same to the same effect. |
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75. Sir Thos. Woodcock. For the office of Remembrancer of
First Fruits and Tenths, a great trust, which might by his industry be improved to a large sum, and is now held by Jas. Rogers,
who was put out by Parliament, and restored by Oliver and his confederates, but who, by his unhandsome actions, has rendered himself
incapable of any office. |
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76. The Same. For the office of Remembrancer of First Fruits
and Tenths, or for the Reversion thereof if Jas. Rogers, now keeper
of the New Park,—who has behaved most unworthily of such a
favour,—be continued therein. |
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77. Sir Wm. Farmor. For the Reversion of the office of First
Fruits and Tenths, now in possession of Jas. Rogers, and much
out of order. |
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78. Walter Devereux and George Carew. For a Grant with
Survivorship of the office of Remembrancer of First Fruits and
Tenths, on surrender of Jas. Rogers, with whom they have compounded for his patent; have purchased many books, private collections, &c. to supply the want of the records, which tend much to
the service of the revenue, and re-establishment of the office, at
present not worth 80l. a year. |
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79. John Croke. For a Grant for himself and his son of the
office of Remembrancer of First Fruits, in reversion after Mr.
Rogers. Served the late King as colonel of foot, raising and
paying troops, and lost 20,000l. thereby, and by sequestration,
plunder, &c. |
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80. John Southcott. For the office of Receiver of First Fruits
in Ireland, void by death of Rob. Wadden. Has served His
Majesty since his youth, but was discovered, his estate seized
and he outlawed by Cromwell; returning to England, by His
Majesty's order, was taken in Sir George Booth's business, and
was many months in the Gatehouse. |
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81. John Trelawney. For a Warrant to collect all Rents, Arrears,
&c., due before 24th June last to the Crown, by vacancy of Archbishops, Bishops, Deans, and Chapters, which now lie scattered and
concealed in the hands of churchmen and temporal receivers; with
salary of 2s. a pound thereon. |
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82. The Same to the same effect. |
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83. John Goddard. For Service about the Treasure that will
come into the Exchequer by the land rents and profits of many
Bishops, which belong to the Crown, during the vacancy. Served
the late King, along with his brother, Dr. Goddard, one of his
physicians. |
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84. The Same. For employment in acquiring the Arrears and
Mesne Profits of Bishoprics, during vacancy, and as Steward and
Surveyor of Manors, forfeited for treason, in cos. Hants, Somerset,
and Sussex. |
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85. The Same to the same effect. |
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86. John Brydall. For a grant with survivorship to himself
and his son John, of the office of Collector of Fines in Courts
Ecclesiastical and Maritime; helped to raise the gallant regiment of
volunteers of the Inns of Court and Chancery for the late King, in
which he was a captain under Lord Keeper Littleton, and then
under the Duke of York. |
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87. Nathaniel Lugger. For the office of Collector of Tenths in the
diocese of Exeter, in His Majesty's gift during the vacancy of the
See, and for recommendation to the future Bishop. Was exiled and
sequestered for his loyalty. |
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88. Roger Whitley. For employment as Receiver and Surveyor
of the Estates of excepted Traitors, with a grant of some small
portion thereof; is confident that His Majesty's chief joy in the
restoration is the rewarding of those who have been faithful to him. |
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89. John Elliott. For the place of Receiver for cos. Hants.
and Wilts, undisposed of since the death of Mr. Pym. Has lived
under a cloud whilst late malignant planets ruled, and would never
accept preferment under the Usurper. |
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90. — Patchment. For the Receivership of Kent, Surrey, and
Sussex. [Draft.] |
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91. John Field, servant to Andrew Newport. For the Receivership of North Wales. His father was plundered and thrown out of
a good public employment, after His Majesty's being at Worcester. |
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92. Capt. Alex. Aston. For the office of Receiver in cos. Salop,
Worcester, and Stafford, the receivership of which last county was
held by his late father and himself until the wars, during which
he faithfully served the late King as cornet, lieutenant, and
captain. |
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93. Thos. Lanier, of the Inner Temple. For the Receivership of
cos. Warwick and Leicester, or Suffolk and Cambridge. His ancestors have long served the Crown; he and his father thought it
disloyal to enjoy conveniences when His Majesty's possessions were
sacrilegiously violated, and laid hold of opportunities to lose their
little all in his cause. |
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94. John Wentworth. For the Receivership of Yorkshire and
Lancashire. Attended Lord Keepers Littleton and Lane, as Secretary, till the surrender of Oxford, and shared the destruction of the
Royal party. |
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95. Sir Hugh Middleton, Bart. For the place of Overseer and
Receiver of Profits of His Majesty's Iron Works in the Forest of
Dean, now held by Major John Wade, commander of the county
troop in Gloucestershire, put in by Cromwell, an officer of which
Wade, in July last, robbed him of horses, arms, &c., kept him four
months in close imprisonment, for adhering to His Majesty, and has
several times since ransacked his house. |
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96. Robt. Wyvell, of Yorkshire. For the place of Receiver of
Monthly Assessments and Delinquents' Rents there, having served
His Majesty at great expense. |
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97. The Same to the same effect. |
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98. Jack Markham. For One of the Receiverships in Yorkshire.
Was displaced by that viperous person, Bradshaw, from the custody
of the Spring Gardens. |
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99. Gregory Paulden. For the place of Master of the Exigenter's
Office, Yorkshire, or some other. Hazarded his life, and was 13
months confined in the Tower by Cromwell, for his loyalty. |
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100. Sir Thos. Reynell, sewer in ordinary to his late Majesty. For
renewal of the lease granted to him and two others, by the late King,
of the place of Agents or Farmers of Wine licences in Devonshire
and Cornwall. Had his office taken from him, was sequestered, and
lost 1,100l. for loyalty, by waiting on the late King at Oxford, and
Sir Hen. Spiller, his father-in-law, was imprisoned. |
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101. Leonard Pinckney, Teller of the Exchequer in reversion. For
admission to the said place, the reversion of which was promised
him by the late King, in reward for his services as Commissary
General of the Army, and John Savile, one of the four tellers then
in being, is now dead. |
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102. Sir Thos. Harris, Bart. For the Farm of the Post Office, for
15,000l. a year, 14,000l. being the largest sum yet paid. |
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103. William Witherings. For Restoration to the Foreign Post
Office, which is about a third of the value of the inland office, and
for the right to claim at law the mean profits during his suspension.
His [uncle], Thos. Witherings, held the office in 1632 till 1640, when
for a while it was committed to Burlamachi, but being restored on a
right understanding thereof, was held by his uncle, and on his death,
by himself, till 1653, when he was ousted by Government, as being
unworthy of trust, and has never got it back. |
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103. i. Case of Wm. Witherings, concerning the Post Office, showing
the several transfers of the office of Postmaster of England
since the erection and grant thereof to the two De Questers,
1620, and its ultimate settlement on Thos. Witherings;
the erection of a foreign post office, June 22, 1637, and
grant thereof to Thos. Witherings; the claim of Wm.
Witherings to his uncle's interest in the foreign office, from
which he was excluded during the usurpation, and which
cannot on any pretence be claimed by Lord Stanhope.
Printed. With MS. note, that the foreign post office is
but a third of the value of the inland, and was contrived
and settled by Witherings. |
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103. ii. Reasons in favour of Mr. Frizell's petition to be made
Superintendent of the Post Office. That he purchased
and held by patent from the late King both the foreign
and inland post office, conjointly with Thos. Witherings,
who is dead, and expended much money in settling them,
whereby, and by his 17 years' banishment for his loyalty,
he is very poor. A nephew of Witherings claims the
office by assignment, but unlawfully, as such offices
cannot be assigned; and if they could, the assignment is
forfeit by Withering's not attending the King, but his
enemies. If employed in the office, can remedy many
disorders and improve the revenue. |
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104. James Hickes, Clerk in the Post Office. For continuance of
employment in the said office, and of his accustomed salaries. Sent
the first letter from Nantwich to London by post, in 1637, a road
now bringing in 4,000l. a year; settled the Bristol and York posts;
conveyed letters to the late King to Edgehill and Oxford. Was
committed to prison in 1643 for writing a letter to Sec. Nicholas,
which was intercepted; on his release, was long employed on the
King's affairs, and his aged father was slain at Edgehill; then got
into the post office, and has been there nine years. |
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105. John Snatt to Secs. Nicholas and Morice. For the office of
Clerk of the Post Office, in place of Job Allabone, now removed to
that of comptroller. |
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106. Nic. Worrall, late a Letter-carrier to the London Post Office,
to Sec. Nicholas. For a letter to the Commissioners of the office to
admit him to the said place, especially as some are in service whose
principles are against the present Government. Was ever loyal, and
has carefully fulfilled his trust a year and a half, but is now ousted
without just cause. |
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107. James Dawson. For leave to carry the Post Letters, as a
bye-post, between Leeds and Ferrybridge. His father's property was
destroyed by Lord Fairfax at the siege of Leeds, and he has suffered
much for loyalty. |
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108. Capt. John Bartlett. For a grant, with survivorship, to himself and Capt. Phil. Carpenter, of the Charge of the Post barks
between Holyhead and Dublin; a like grant, made in 1643, proving
of no avail to him. Marked "granted." |
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109. John Whiteare, of Ashburton, co. Devon. For the place of
Postmaster there. Hazarded his life in aiding the late King's servants, and is destitute of employment. |
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110. Peter Blackwell, late Groome. For restoration to the place of
Postmaster at Barnet, which he took after the murder of the late
King, whom he served, but was turned out six years since. |
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111. Christopher Charteris, Postmaster from London to Barnet on
the road to Chester, to Secs. Nicholas and Morice. For continuance
in his place, which he has held eight years. Annexing, |
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111. i. Certificate by Tho. Gouge, minister, and 19 others of St.
Sepulchre's parish, London, in his favour, being their
fellow parishioner. June 9, 1660. |
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112. Rich. Spittle to Sec. Nicholas. To restore him to the place
of Postmaster of Basingstoke, in which he should have succeeded
his father, Ant. Spittle, but was put by for taking arms for the
late King. |
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113. Jane, widow of Ralph Shirte, late Postmaster of Caxton, in
Cambridgeshire, to the Same. For the aforesaid office for her
son, Rich. Cuffley, it being now held by John Martin, one of Cromwell's sequestrators, and an Anabaptist. Her husband received
nothing for services or disbursements therein for many years, and
left her extremely in debt. |
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114. Rowland Portlock. For the place of Postmaster at Colchester;
is eldest son of John Portlock, to whom that office was granted
by the late King, and who was trusted to convey cloths through
His Majesty's army to and from London, and sequestered of a
considerable estate for loyalty. |
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115. Thos. Holbeach, of Coleshill, co. Warwick, to Secs. Nicholas
and Morice. For an order to the masters of the letter office to
restore him to his late place as Postmaster, which he held till 1647,
when he was removed for his loyalty. |
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116. The Same to the same effect. Was forced to retire to Lichfield garrison during the wars, and was plundered and sequestered. |
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117. Mabella and Grace, daughters of Thomas Holbeach. To
restore their father to the said place. |
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118. John Greeneway, Postmaster of Crewkerne, co. Somerset, to
Sec. Nicholas. To recommend him to the farmers of the post office,
for continuance in his office, to which he was admitted by the last
Council of State, in place of— Payne, an actor for the Commissioners of Safety. Has been at great charge in providing horses for
this service, and suffered much in Sir George Booth's business. |
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119. Robt. Hutchins, of Crewkerne, co. Somerset, to the Same
For the Post Place of Crewkerne, co. Somerset, long held by his
ancestors, and bequeathed to him by his kinsman, Jas. Hutchins,
who was superseded by Pike, placed in the office by Parliament;
served the late King till the army's disbanding in Cornwall. |
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120. Thos. Rawlinson to Sec. Nicholas. For the Postmaster's
place of Crewkerne, co. Somerset. Served the late King in the first
war, and has ever been loyal. Marked, "Recommended by Sir Edw.
Savage." Annexing, |
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120. i. Certificate by Lord Paulet and two others in favour of
the petitioner. June 1, 1660. |
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121. George Eldred, of Dartford, to Sec. Nicholas. To continue
him in the place of Postmaster there, granted him 17 years ago, of
which he was deprived for three years on account of his loyalty, but
restored by Sec. Thurloe, on the importunity of some of the inhabitants. Annexing, |
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121. i. Certificate by the Earl of Winchelsea in favour of the
petitioner. |
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122. George Cooling to Secs. Nicholas and Morice. For the
office of Postmaster at Doncaster, in place of Thos. Bradford put in
by the late pretended Protector. |
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123. Rich. Rosser, of Exeter. For the place of Postmaster there.
Has been a constant sufferer from the tyranny of His Majesty's
enemies. Would not mention his sufferings in the joy of the Restoration, but for his wife and children, those patient partakers of all
his troubles. |
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124. The Same to the Secretaries of State. For the Postmaster's
place of Plymouth or Exeter. Was the first man in Exeter to be
taken up and imprisoned in all occasions during the late troubles,
and has had his estate detained these 16 years, yet constantly
provided for all prisoners sent to the gaol for loyalty. |
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125. Thos. Justice of Hartley-Row, co. Hants, Innholder, to
Sec. Nicholas. For the place of Postmaster there, which he held in
1646, but was put out, in 1649, by Nath. Howell, an enemy to His
Majesty, who still holds the office. Annexing, |
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125. i. Certificate by Lord Paulet and 20 other Members of
Parliament and persons of quality, that the petitioner has
kept the George Inn in very good order for 20 years, has
been imprisoned and suffered in his estate by his loyalty,
and that he is a fit person for the office of postmaster. |
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126. Daniel Wheatly. For the Postmaster's place of HartleyWintney, alias Hartley-Row, now possessed by Lieut. Howell, who
caused him to be sequestered and left him not a penny, on account
of his unlimited affection to His Majesty, whom he missed no
opportunity to serve. |
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127. Edw. Price, of Bodower, Isle of Anglesea. For the place of
Postmaster at Holyhead, now in possession of Major Swift, a rebel
against the late King. Suffered much in paying the debts of his
late brother who died in the royal service. |
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128. Major Hugh Pennant to Sec. Nicholas. For the place of
Postmaster at Holyhead, which his knowledge of Wales and Ireland
will enable him well to discharge. Was sequestered, imprisoned,
and obliged to fly to foreign parts for his loyalty. |
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129. Wm. Wild, of Hertford Bridge, co. Hants. For the Postmaster's place there, obtained for him by his late father, who was
yeoman of the guard to the two last kings; in 1646, it was
taken away, he and his father plundered, and soldiers quartered
on them for their loyalty. Annexing, |
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129. i. Certificate by the Marquis of Winchester, and six others,
in favour of the petitioner. June, 5, 1660. |
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130. John Gale, [sword-blade maker], and millman of the armory.
For the place of Postmaster at Hounslow. Was imprisoned, plundered, and his family turned out of doors, for executing his office
when the late King was at Oxford. Annexing, |
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130. i. Certificate by Col. Wm. Legg, Lieut. of Ordnance, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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131. — Greene to Sec. Nicholas. For readmission to the place of
Postmaster of Lichfield, which he held under the late King, both
before and during the sieges; suffered much loss by pulling down of
his house and plunder of his goods, and was displaced by the then
Parliament. With note that he was recommended by Mr. Dugdale. |
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132. Jason Grover to the Same. For confirmation in the place of
Postmaster of Ipswich, Norwich, and Yarmouth, which he has held
nearly 40 years, though confined by the usurped powers to Ipswich,
Saxmundham, Scole, and Colchester; several persons now endeavour
to oust him from the same. Signed by Sir Nath. Bacon and five
others. Annexing, |
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132. i. Statement of the case of Jason Grover, Postmaster at Ipswich;
that being the first to establish the posts between London
and Yarmouth and Norwich, and having enjoyed his place
nearly 40 years, under the several postmasters, who all
recognized his services, the present postmasters require
him to send the mail three times a week instead of twice;
begs continuance in office, and leave for the rest of his life
to enjoy his former privileges. Endorsed with a note,
that the case is to be presented to Sir Wm. Wale, to
acquaint Secs. Nicholas and Morice therewith. |
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133. Arthur White, Postmaster of Gravesend, to Sec. Nicholas. To
be continued as Postmaster at Milton and Gravesend. Was dismissed from service in the Navy for loyalty, obliged to keep an
inn at Milton, and got the postmaster's place in 1645, but lost
much in the Kentish rising in 1648. Marked "Mr. Alcock's
recommendation." |
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134. Joseph Thompson, of Newark-on-Trent. For the place of
Postmaster there, in consideration of service during the late wars.
Annexing, |
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134. i. Certificate by John Lord Belasyse, and ten others, of the
faithful service of the above, and that Thos. Atkinson, a
pretender to the place, deserted the service of the late
King. June 7, 1660. |
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135. Thos. Swan, of Newcastle-on-Tyne to Sec. Nicholas. For restoration to the place of Post of Newcastle, in which the pretenders
who oppose him have not the least interest. His family have been
loyal almost to their extirpation and banishment from the town, and
674l. 13s. is still due to his late father as postmaster, for Burlamachi would not allow him to pay himself out of the letter office,
and often charged him with bills. |
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136. Robt. Hophman, innholder of Portsmouth, to Secs. Nicholas
and Morice. For the place of Postmaster of Portsmouth, being the
only innholder in the town who was not in arms against the late
King, in whose service he was wounded, imprisoned, &c. With
certificate by Sir Hum. Bennet, and four others, of the truth of
the petition. [First addressed to the Duke of York, but the heading
altered.] |
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137. Fras. Phipps, of Reading, innholder, to the Same. For confirmation in the place of Postmaster at Reading, granted him
19th March last, by the Council of State, but his enjoyment thereof
is impeded by Thos. Coates, of Reading, who pleads right from the
late authorities. |
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138. Sarah Sympson, widow, of St. Albans. For her continuance
in the place of Postmaster at St. Albans, in which she has succeeded
her late husband, and never done anything to His Majesty's
disservice. |
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139. William Carter to Secs. Nicholas and Morice. For the place
of Postmaster at St. Asaph, now in the hands of a person who was
active in promoting the designs of the fanatic party. Annexing, |
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139. i. Certificate by Lord Herbert against Mills, the present postmaster at St. Alban's, and in favour of the petitioner,
as having suffered for loyalty, and being imprisoned
in Sir George Booth's affair. June 5, 1660. |
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140. Roger Bedbury. For restoration to the place of Postmaster
of Sarum, from which he was ejected for malignancy in 1645,
imprisoned, and compelled to compound for his estate, the place
being now held by Ralph Rooksby, put in by Sec. Thurloe. |
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141. Cuthbert Gibson, Postmaster of Scrooby, co. Notts, to Secs.
Nicholas and Morice. For confirmation in his place, granted him
by General Monk. Annexing, |
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141. i. Order by Gen. Monk to Cuthbert Gibson, to take the
place of postmaster at Scrooby, Hen. Withers, the late
postmaster, having been active for the forces who interrupted the Parliament. Jan. 17, 1660 |
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142. Wm. Swetname, late Postmaster of Shaston, Dorsetshire,
to Sec. Nicholas and Morice, appointed referees on his grievances
and those of other postmasters, who purchased their places from
Secs. Coke and Windebank. Shows, that having served since
1638, he was turned out six years before, by Desborough, and
requests a full hearing, and justice. |
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143 Robert Barham. For restoration to the place of Postmaster
at Sittingbourne, co. Kent, from which he was dismissed for having
served in the late King's army. Noted "From Esq. Roper." |
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144. Copy of the above as presented to the Duke of Gloucester. |
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145. Arthur Cropper to the Secretaries of State. For confirmation of the postmaster's place at South Witham, previously granted
him. Annexing, |
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145. i. Warrant by Sec. Nicholas, Comptroller General of Posts,
for Art. Cropper to execute the office of postmaster at
South Witham, between Stamford and Grantham.
11 July, 1645. |
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146. Thos. Frye, of Bagshot, Surrey. For the place of Postmaster
at Staines, when void. Served the late King many years, enduring
imprisonment and sequestration. Annexing, |
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146. i. Certificate by the Marquis of Winchester, Governor, and
Rob. Peake, Lieut.-Governor of Basing Castle, to the good
services of Thos. Frye, of Hampshire, as Commissary
till the taking of the garrison by storm, when he was
made prisoner. June 2, 1660. |
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147. John Slocombe. For the office of Postmaster of Staines,
Hum. Fletcher, who now holds it, being a dangerous man, put in
by the tyrant Oliver. With note that Mr. Scawen recommends
him. |
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148. Richard Brownell, formerly Post of Stilton, co. Hants, and
of Stamford, co. Lincoln, to Secs. Nicholas and Morice. For restoration to both the said places, from which he was turned out for
his loyalty. Annexing, |
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148. i., ii. Certificates by Sir John Robinson and six others, and
by the Earl of Exeter, Viscount Campden, and nine
others, in favour of the petitioner, when postmaster of
Stilton, and complaining of the negligence of Wm.
Patrick, the present postmaster. |
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149. Henry Scott, of Stilton. For restoration to the Postmaster's
place at Stilton, of which he has been deprived by Valentine
Walton, an impeached person, and Wm. Boteler, a pretended majorgeneral. |
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150. Thomas Croughton to Secs. Nicholas and Morice. For continuance in the Postmaster's place at Stamford, which he has held
some time past. Annexing, |
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150. i. Certificate by Viscount Campden, and 13 others, in his
favour. June 9, 1660. |
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151. Thomas Challenor, Postmaster at Stone, co. Stafford, to Secs.
Nicholas and Morice. Is brother to Rich. Challenor, martyred for his
loyalty before the Royal Exchange in 1643, and has often been plundered, &c., yet kept his place, having been the advancer of the letter
office to its present value; formed the branches on the Chester Road,
which have been an example to others, but was deprived of his just
profits by Mr. Prideaux in 1648. Begs restoration thereof, and also
leave to prosecute another undertaking for safe and speedy dispatch
of merchants' letters, &c., at cheaper rates than formerly. |
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152. Thos. Taylor to the Same. For the place of Postmaster at
Tadcaster, in which his ancestors have served since Queen Elizabeth's
time. His father, Thos. Taylor, was seized and executed by Lord
Fairfax, for carrying an express to Prince Rupert, when York was
besieged, to hasten to its relief, and his family have lost the place
ever since. Annexing, |
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152. i. Certificate by Robert Sandys, and two others, in favour
of the petitioner. 11 June, 1660. |
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153. The Same to Sec. Nicholas. To the same effect. |
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154. Jane, widow of Roger Haughton. To continue her, and her
son John, in the place of Postmaster of Waltham, faithfully discharged by her husband for 23 years, and by her since his death. |
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155. Joseph Strubie, of Ware, co. Hertford, to Sec. Nicholas. For
the place of Postmaster of Ware, Hen. Beach, the present postmaster, being disaffected to Government, and disarmed by order of
the Militia Comrs. Annexing, |
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155. i. Certificate by Rich. Goulston, and two others, in favour
of the petitioner's requests, he living in an ancient inn,
and having good accommodation. May 9, 1660. |
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156. Elia Palmer, Surveyor of Ordnance. For continuance in his
employment, which he purchased in 1656 for 730l., more than he
has yet received, his wages being a year in arrears. All the patentees
of the late King are expired, and none others have any claim; was
instrumental in the Restoration. Annexing, |
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156. i. General Monk to Sec. Nicholas. Requests continuance in
office of Elia Palmer, Master Surveyor, Major Thos.
Nicholls, Clerk of the Ordnance, and John Falkener,
Keeper of the Stores, all loyal and instrumental in
the Restoration. St. James's, May 7, 1660. |
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157. Rich. March, Keeper of the Stores, and Edw. Sherburne, Clerk
of the Ordnance. For restoration to their places, granted them for
life by the late King, from which they have been excluded 17 years.
Parliament ordered their restoration 17 May last; but, on solicitation
of those who unduly hold their places, suspended the orders till His
Majesty's return to town. |
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158. The Same. Represent the importance of their office,—the
whole stores of arms and habiliments of war being kept in the
Tower, only to be issued under strict warrant,—and the unjust
grounds of their present suspension. Detail proceedings and orders
in reference to the custody and disposal of the stores in 1641 and
1642, vindicating their own conduct therein; and entreat that
Nicholls and Falkener, the present holders of the places from which
they are suspended, may not succeed in keeping them out. |
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159. Capt. John Cressey. For the place of Master Gunner in
England, having served the late King in Ireland. |
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160. Thos. Tayler, gunner of the Sovereign. For the place of
Master Gunner of England, having served 40 years as master gunner
of ships, in case the present master gunner, Mr. Wemyss, who bore
arms for the Parliament, be dismissed. |
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161. Capt. Bookman. For the place of Royal Engineer, as formerly
enjoyed by his late brother under the late King. Was ruined and
severely injured by an accidental explosion, in preparation of some
fireworks to be shown on the water in His Majesty's honour. |
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162. Thos. Killigrew, groom of the bedchamber. For the Keepership of the Armory at Greenwich, in consideration of his expense
in attendance on His Majesty abroad. |
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163. Thomas Burton, of Gray's Inn, barrister. For the place of a
Commissioner of the Alienation Office, now void. His father garrisoned his own house near Shrewsbury for the late King, and suffered
great loss and imprisonment. |
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164. John Bowring. For permission to wait on the King, to
give particulars of his attendance on his late Majesty, both in the
Isle of Wight and in Scotland, and for the place of a Commissioner
in the Office of Alienation. |
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165. Richard Halsall. For one of the two places of Commissioner
for compositions of fines in the Alienation Office, legally void by
death of Ant. Crofts and Mr. Smith, with salary of 160l., and no
other advantage. Served the late King as clerk of the signet and
soldier in the garrison at Oxford, and has run hazards in His
Majesty's service. |
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166. The Same. Not to retract the favour granted him of
the place of Commissioner in the Alienation Office. Mr. Atkins,
who bought it from Cromwell, petitions for it, pretending that it was
granted away by surprise, but the Lord Chief Baron testifies that
it was fairly proceeded in. |
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167. John Fifield. For the Clerkship of Entries for compositions
and fines in the Alienation Office. |
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168. Robt. Maidston. For the office of Clerk of Endorsement in
the Alienation Office, void by death of John Legg, to which he was
admitted four years ago, and in which he has faithfully served. |
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169. The Same to the same effect. |
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170. Lumley Deane, of the Inner Temple. For the office of
Clerk of the Entries in the Alienation Office, having been bred to the
study of the law. Noted as recommended by the Duke of Gloucester. |
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171. Thos. FitzJames, of the Middle Temple. For confirmation in
his place of Clerk of the Entries in the Alienation Office, which he
has held 18 years, and hazarded life and fortune to serve His
Majesty. With request, by Edw. Wood, for a caveat in behalf of
the petitioner, who was engaged in Lord Mordaunt's business, and
was an officer under Sir Fras. Vincent. |
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172. John Barfoot, gunner, of Wapping. For a Gunner's place
on board some ship, and for the money due to him as gunner of the
Half-Moon; served during the Holland wars. |
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173. John Dove, of Dover, to Edw. Lord Montague. For a place
as Master's Mate, Pilot, Boatswain, or Gunner, on board one of the
King's frigates. Has been imprisoned, sequestered, and lost an
arm, &c., in service of his late and present Majesty. Marked,
"Mr. Brames." [Adm. Paper.] |
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174. The Fellowship of Merchant Adventurers to the Admiralty
and Navy Comrs. For a convoy for two ships of great value, laden
with woollen manufacturers, ready to set sail for Hamburgh. [Adm.
Paper.] |
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175. Robert Russell to the Admiralty Comrs. For payment of
1,800l. due to him for Navy stores, delivered since 1657. Has
lost 4,000l. by the enemy and through storms. [Adm. Paper.]
Annexing, |
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175. i. Account of the above stores delivered by Rob. Russell,
from Sept. 1657 to April 1660. |
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176. John Weeds, mariner, to Sir Wm. Penn, Admiralty Comr.
For the place of Boatswain in the frigate Lamport. Served under
his command in the war against the Dutch, and his late father,
Leonard Weeds, of Norwich, was sequestered for his loyalty. [Adm.
Paper.] |
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177. Some Seamen under Gen. Montague's command to the
General. To peruse and further the requests they wish to present
to the King for redress of certain evils experienced by mariners,
in which they do not wish to proceed without his approval. [Adm.
Paper.] Enclose, |
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177. i. Petition in behalf of all His Majesty's subjects who
have served an apprenticeship at sea to the King, for
redress of those enormous burthens from which they
have suffered, viz., long delay of pay; deceits of victuallers in furnishing poor and unwholesome provisions;
detention of six months' pay in hand by masters of ships
making merchant voyages, &c. Request permission that
sailors may trade on their own account to the value of 20l.
custom free; that the shilling per month taken off their
wages be paid, but 6d. monthly detained, and put in a
bank for supply of their families, in case of old age,
shipwreck, captivity, &c.; that all maimed and decrepit
seamen be allowed to take fares at any stairs belonging
to the Thames, as free watermen, &c., for the sake of
encouraging able mariners in the service. |
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178. Sir Jas. Bunce, Bart. For the office of Treasurer to the
Fleet, his whole property, and that of his family, being lost by his
loyalty. |
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179. John Waad. For the office of Serjeant of the Admiralty of
the Cinque Ports, which, though of small value, will keep him from
perishing. Was forced from his habitation, for surprising Dover
Castle for the late King; carried packets to and from Oxford and
Paris; was an officer of horse; was in Col. Penruddock's business,
and is brought very low by imprisonments and sufferings. |
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180. John Pownell and Robt. Bargrave, Secretary to the Earl
of Winchelsea. To confirm the grants made to them respectively by
the said Earl, before the Restoration, of the places of Serjeant of
the Admiralty, and Clerk of the Castle Court, Dover. |
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181. Ant. Rider. For confirmation of the reversion after Rich.
Lane, granted him by the late King at Newport, November 1, 1648,
of the office of Registrar of all Ships coming into the Port of London,
lading or unlading foreign merchandise. |
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182. Leonard Mother to Sec. Nicholas. To obtain him the place
of Carpenter in one of the King's ships. Was in the vessel that
transported him, his lady and son, from Caen to Southampton,
and he promised him some favour, when settled in England. |
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183. Derby Borne. For the place of Porter at Chatham Dockyard, having served 17 years, spent 7 in prison, and lost his left
arm. |
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184. Wm. Darwin, of Lincoln's Inn. For the place of King's Counsellor in the Court of the Lord President and Council of the North.
Was prevented the benefit of a former petition, presented at the
Hague, for the Stewardship of the Peverel, enjoyed by his late father,
and has no employment as yet. |
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185. Capt. John Chamberlain, younger son of the late Richard
Chamberlain, Clerk to the Court of Wards and Liveries. For the
office of Serjeant-at-Arms, to attend the President of the Council
of the North, when established. He and his father suffered much
for their loyalty, and his father died before obtaining a pension. |
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186. Anthony Gilby, His Majesty's servant. For disposal of the
Pursuivant or Messenger's place of the Lord President and Council
Court at York. |
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187. Wm. Levett. For the Pursuivant's place in the President's
Court at York, void by death of Mr. Bruster. Served the late
King as page of the bedchamber, from his going to Oxford to his
death, and was commended by him to His Majesty's care, the day
before his death, but is frustrate of his references on former petitions.
With note that the King can appoint no officer till that of president
is settled. |
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188. Capt. Geo. Wharton. For the place of Gentleman Porter of
the Tower. Has employed both pen and person in the Royal cause,
and suffered many imprisonments. |
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189. Col. Christopher Gardyner. For the office of Keeper of
Records in the Tower. |
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190. Frances, widow of John Craftes. For the place for her son
John, granted him by the late King, of Yeoman Warder of the Tower,
Rich. Burch, who now holds it, being a sectarist, and favourer of the
late usurpations. Her husband served the last two Kings as doorkeeper to the Council table, and was always faithful. |
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191. Handmaid, wife of Aaron Johnson, cabinet maker. For the
place for her husband of Warder in the Tower, or of cabinet-maker
to His Majesty; he being eminently loyal, the Joiners' Company of
London got an order for his banishment, to prevent which he signed
a bond of 100l. never to work again at his calling; he fears being
sued thereon, if he should work, and therefore begs to have the bond
delivered to him. |
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192. Lancelot Girlington to Sec. Nicholas. For the place of
Crier and Keeper of the Prison at Hickes Hall, where he has been
many years clerk, he and his parents being ruined by their loyalty.
With certificate by Sir Philip Musgrave, and six others, in his favour. |
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193. Roger Palmer. For the Marshalship of King's Bench Prison.
Has promoted the Royal cause, at the utmost hazard of life and great
loss of fortune. |
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194. Richard Blome. For the place of a Herald or Pursuivant,
having studied heraldry, and prepared a volume of arms, which he
intends to dedicate to His Majesty. Noted, "Rouge dragon pursuivantat-arms"; signed by the Marquis of Hertford. |
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195. John Deuer. For the place of Herald-at-Arms and Messenger in Scotland. Suffered great hardships when sent to Scotland
under Capt. Duncan, and must perish without relief. |
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196. George Watts. For the place of Marshal of the Hall. Was
employed to convey intelligence to the late King's Secretaries of State
at Oxford for 1½ years, almost to his utter ruin. Annexing, |
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196. i. Certificate by Allen Zouch and two others, that George
Watts, of Hertford Bridge, co. Hants, is a sober and
loyal subject. June 12, 1660. |
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197. John Ayton and three other gentlemen ushers and daily
waiters. The place of Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod belonged
to their body, from the first institution of the Garter, till King James
conferred it by patent on James Maxwell for life: a transfer of it
made by him to Mr. Thane was not recognized by King Charles,
who bestowed it on Peter Newton, eldest gentleman usher at Oxford.
Request, that as the little park at Windsor, &c. belong to the office,
and the grass is now ready to cut, the bailiffs of Windsor may
sequester the rents, till His Majesty's further pleasure be known. |
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198. Thos. Woodman, eldest yeoman usher of the Great Chamber,
and most of the Officers of the Chamber. The place of Clerk of the
Cheque of the Guard falls on the eldest yeoman usher, but His
Majesty, when abroad, bestowed it on Mr. Smith, servant of the
Earl of Norwich. Begs the reversion thereof, and meanwhile the
making of some free denizens for his support. Was sequestered for
loyalty, and his wife was nurse to the Princess Elizabeth. Annexing, |
198. i. Certificate by Lord Mordaunt to the loyalty and active
service of Thos. Woodman, during the late troubles.
June 6, 1660. |
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199. Michael Bastyn. For a special warrant for exercise of the
office of Master Locksmith at Whitehall, from which he is debarred
by Drew, the locksmith under Cromwell; was sworn in by the
Lord Chamberlain, and had the place of master locksmith under the
late King, in compensation for 1,430l. 1s. 3d. disbursed by him in
raising iron work for the artillery train, in which he was employed
22 years. Annexing, |
199. i. Certificate by John Ayton, that Michael Bastyn is sworn
the King's locksmith, by order of the Lord Chamberlain.
June 22, 1660. |
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200. Peter Newton. For restoration of Thos. Hume, his nephew,
who has waited at Court 30 years, to the place of Page of the
removing Wardrobe, to which he was appointed May 5, 1642, and
confirmed June 6, 1660, but there is an endeavour to make void the
said grant. Thanks for his own restoration to his place. |
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201. Elias Ashmole. For the Comptrollership of Excise, on determination, in July 1660, of the interest of Sam. Bartlett, who has
always been active against His Majesty. Commanded in the garrisons of Oxford and Worcester under the late King; underwent
two sequestrations, paid 50l. a year decimation, and sustained
many other losses. |
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202. Edw. Lord Herbert of Cherbury. For a warrant to General
Monk for his brother, Hen. Herbert, to have a troop of horse in
Ireland, promised him by His Majesty. |
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203. Sir Edmond Peirce, D.C.L. To be sworn Master of Requests
Extraordinary, to succeed on the next vacancy, as the number of
masters of requests in ordinary, for which he lately petitioned, is
filled up. Annexing, |
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203. i. Statement of his services and sufferings for the late King,
as expressed in his former petition. [See p. 14 supra.] |
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204. Lady Belhaven. Her husband, by warrant from the late
King, rebuilt certain mews on the west side of the Mews gate, sold
him by Sir Sigismund Alexander; these, with the keepership of
the mews, were confirmed to him by a patent, which she showed on
the Restoration to General Monk, who seemed satisfied; but, on
June 6, he sent soldiers to turn her out by force. |
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205. Sir Rob. Reynolds, late member of the Long Parliament. To
live the rest of his days under His Majesty's favour and protection, accepting his pardon, and the invaluable mark of honour lately received
from his Royal hand [knighted June 4, 1660]. Though sent for by
Oliver, refused to join in the trial of the late King, the expulsion of
peers, or the change of Government; opposed the oath of abjuration
in the House; never meddled with Crown lands, but was overpersuaded, in 1647, to contract for Bishops' lands, and not allowed to
give up the contract, though he offered 500l. to do so; offers His
Majesty disposal of the lands, on enriching which he spent thousands
of pounds; opposed the intolerable burden of free quarter, and the
placing the excise of beer and ale in private hands. Married, 14
years ago, the daughter of Sir Hugh Windham, of Pilsden, who lost
an estate of 30,000l. for his loyalty; has ever opposed the fanatic
party, and laboured for a free Parliament, and the calling in of the
excluded members. |
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206. Henry Thomas. For recommendation to General Monk, as
Marshal to some private regiment, the place of marshal-general,
promised him by His Majesty beyond seas, being given to another. |
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207. Thos. Warmestry, D.D. To refer to the Lord General and
Sec. Nicholas the consideration of his grant of the Mastership of the
Savoy, which meets with obstructions, and to confirm it to him, if
there be no former grant valid. |
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208. Thos. Warmestry, D.D. To confirm to him the Mastership
of the Savoy, where he is earnestly desired by the people, for which
he sued by the mediation of General Monk, on encouragement
of a gracious letter from Sec. Nicholas, signifying His Majesty's
acceptance of his services, but as yet he is deprived of the enjoyment thereof. |
