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Petitions, all addressed to the King, unless otherwise specified. |
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1. Royal African Company. For direction to the Lord Treasurer to
assign the payment of 7, 600l., due the Company from His Majesty
as one of the members; the gathering of the 170,000l. due by the
members is necessary, for the present supply of a trade found so
useful in vending native manufactures, and furnishing the plantations
with negroes, and the kingdom with gold; a trade which would be
more useful but for the Hollanders, who build their wealth on the
ruins of the English. |
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2. Col. Godfrey Ashby, Major Oliver Bingley, and Capt. Chas.
Fox, sufferers in the wars of the late King. For the Lord Chancellor's speedy dispatch of a decree against Wm. Guise and others for
detaining in their hands large sums of money left by Giles Cox,
43 Eliz., for charitable uses in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire;
they were sued about it in 1651, but being of the prevailing party,
the matter was dropped; also for a grant to the petitioners of
some benefit from 1,000l. of that money, which was left for the use
of wounded soldiers. |
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3. Walter Lord Aston. For an English peerage in recompense
for 7,000l. debt owed to his late father for embassies in Spain, and
5,000l. more spent in the service of the late King, who promised him
Heylings Park and Tutbury race, &c., instead, but the rebellion prevented; the petitioner was also promised an English baronage, on
his inheriting the estate of his uncle, Ralph Sadler. |
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4. Ant. Atkinson, keeper of the bowling green, Whitehall. For a
continuance of the grant thereof, not only during the life of Mr. Kirk,
who procured it for him, but that of his own son; was faithful to
the late King as servant of Sir Rob. Shirley. |
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5. John Atkinson and Ben. Brockwell, violinists to His Majesty.
For a bill for their fees for the private concert; have only 20d. per
day, and 16l. 2s. 6d. a year for livery, as the band of violins, without diet or board-wages, yet are forbidden to seek employment
elsewhere. |
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6. Edward Backwell. For favour in his cause before the Lord
Chief Justice, lest he should be called to account for 4,000l.
advanced to Sir Augustine Coronell, on His Majesty's behalf;
Coronell has since got into trouble on account of the King of Portugal, and failed, and his creditors endeavour to involve the
petitioner in his debts. |
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7. Roger Ball, of Westminster. For a place in the Charter
House, on the present vacancy; is old, and lost his hand in service
of the late King. |
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8. Nicholas Earl of Banbury. For a writ of summons to the
present Parliament as an Earl; is legally entitled thereto, and has
always paid poll and benevolence money as an earl. |
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9. Isaac, son of Dr. Isaac Basire, chaplain in ordinary. For a
warrant to the temporal chancellor of the county palatine of Durham to grant him the office of Keeper of the park and woods of
Frankland and Ryton. |
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10. Ferdinando Baud. For the place of Clerk of the Market in
Lincolnshire and five other counties; the late act makes so slender
provision for that office that no gentleman of quality will undertake
it; his family lost an estate of 700l. a year by their loyalty. |
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11. Rebecca Bedell. For the grant of a small estate of her late
husband, forfeit to the crown because he poisoned himself. |
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12. Sir Humphrey Bennet. For a grant of the fines of 1,000l.
and 500l. imposed on John Machill and Mr. Tully, in the court of
King's Bench. |
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13. Sir John Bennet, gentleman pensioner. For some proportion of moneys due for fee-farm rents which are not paid into the
Exchequer, to be discovered by him at his own cost. |
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14. Thomas Bennet. To have the transportation of all felons and
other convicts not judged worthy of death, a bill being now before
the Commons to change their sentence into transportation. |
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15. Thomas Bennet, son of Sir Hum. Bennet. To have the transportation of 150 reprieved convicts, from London, Middlesex and
the two western circuits. |
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16. Thomas Bennet. To the same effect. |
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17. Thomas Earl of Berkshire. Is very anxious to pay his creditors; a grant for 8,000l. for his many losses in the late King's cause
has brought in nothing; His Majesty pleases to offer 8,000l. for
Berkshire House, which cost much more; prays for 16,000l. ready
money, in lieu of the house and the said grant. |
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18. Sir William Blakiston. For relief; incurred debts by his
services during the late troubles, and by the charge of several troops
of horse since the Restoration. Marked, "Sir Wm. Blakiston 100l." |
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19. Thomas Blood. His wife being daughter and heir of John
Holcroft, of Holcroft, co. Lancaster, some of the Holcroft family,
in league with Rich. Calvely, who had a lapsed claim on part of the
estate, combine to defraud him of it by law or violence. Calvely
is in prison for killing a bailiff sent to apprehend him; requests, in
case of his conviction, to have the part of John Holcroft's estate
which he seized, and which will then be forfeit to the Crown. |
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20. James Blunt and 3 other poor men to the King and Council, for some other mode of payment, Lord Hatton, to whom their
case was referred on May 27, giving no satisfaction to supply their
wants. |
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21. Sir William Bolton, alderman and mercer of London. That
a debt due to him of 3,580l. 10s. 7d. for rich velvets, gold stuffs,
&c., for furnishing the Queen's bed-chamber, may be allowed in part
of 5,000l. which he intends to contribute towards the 100,000l. to
be lent to His Majesty by the City. |
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22. Thos. Bradley to the Queen. For presentation to the rectory
of Castleford, co. York, in reward for his services at home and
abroad to the King. |
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23. Sir Richard Braham, Bart. For appointment as one of the
Commissioners for prize goods; has lost and suffered much for his
loyalty, and received no compensation. |
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24. Bridget, widow of Thomas Bray, late groom of the bedchamber. For the pension of 500l. a year usually allowed to widows
of grooms of the bedchamber, or for 2,000l. at once from the money
in the Tower or the Customs; her late husband's pension is in arrear,
and she starving, the 10,000l. which she brought him in marriage
being spent in his long service at Court. Marked "Le Roy y avisera." |
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25. Major John Briscoe and Capt. Elias Tarrant. For relief, the
miseries of their families being inexpressible, and they wishful to
serve with their lives. |
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26. Mat. Browne, M.A., fellow of Emanuel College, Cambridge. For
a letter to the Master and Fellows to continue him in the fellowship
which he has enjoyed 7 or 8 years, although by laborious study he
has fallen distracted, and is unable to perform the usual exercises. |
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27. Richard Buckworth, M.A. For presentation to the Vicarage
of Walpole, Norfolk, void by death of Tobias Hall; was dismissed
from his fellowship in Trinity College, Cambridge, for his loyalty;
served as a major against the rebels in the late war, and only received
from the Bishop of Lincoln a prebend, value 15l. a year Annexing. |
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27. i. Certificate by Gervase Moore and 9 other vicars and
rectors in Lincolnshire and Derbyshire, on behalf of the
petitioner. [Latin.] |
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28. George Duke of Buckingham. For the reversion of the lease
of Walsingham House, adjoining his own, which he holds from Mr.
Kirk, who has a patent for it for life. Annexing, |
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28. i. Note of a grant of Walsingham House to William Lord
Knollys and Elizabeth his wife, March 20, 1611, stating
that no grant of it to Mr. Kirk can be found, but that in
his rental, it is charged on the Duke of Buckingham, and
is in the manor of Westminster, which is passed to the
Queen as her jointure. |
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28. ii. Note, that this house belongs to the Queen, but her officers
not knowing it, Mr. Kirk held it as housekeeper of Whitehall,
though not in his grant; therefore the petitioner
hopes the Queen will grant him a lease at the old rent, he
being the discoverer of it, as it was out of the knowledge
of her officers. |
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28. iii. Similar paper—not duplicate. |
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28. iv. Description of Walsingham House which, though part of
the Queen's jointure, is in possession of Mr. Kirk, housekeeper at Whitehall, though not mentioned in his patent
of his place. |
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29. William Bucknall. For continuance of favour, or if accused,
for leave to answer for himself; fears by some menacing words of
his enemies, and some expressions of His Majesty when at the Lord
Treasurer's, that endeavours have been made to provoke His Majesty
against him. |
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30. Katherine, widow of Sir Thos. Byron. For some bounty, or a
pension for her old age, in reward for her husband's services; has
received nothing yet but the 700l. owed to him, and paid at the rate
of 200l. a year. |
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31. Dr. Peter Chamberlain, only remaining physician of the late
King, and eldest physician of His Majesty. That his eldest son,
lately admitted physician-extraordinary, may be admitted as ordinary, to supply the defects of his aged attendance, but one salary to
serve for both. |
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32. Dr. Peter Chamberlain. For a special patent for the sole
making, for 14 years, of coaches, waggons, carts, ploughs, &c., to go
without horses, such as he saw at Augsburg 50 years past, the same
being only included in general terms, in his Letters Patent for
navigation, under the name of private and public works of strength
and motion. |
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33. Dr. Peter Chamberlain, eldest physician in ordinary, eldest
fellow of the College of Surgeons, &c., to Parliament, for an Act,
granting him a patent, similar to those granted him in France,
Venice, and the United Netherlands, for his new invention of
navigating with all winds in a straight line. With answers to such
objections as envy or ignorance may find against his scheme.
[Printed.] Annexing, |
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33. i. Vindication of Dr. Chamberlain, sen., the King's eldest
physician, from the accusations of his enemies; showing that he is not, as reported, "non inventus," but may
be found at his lodging, Garlick Hill, near Bow Lane. |
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34. John and Thomas Chamberlain. For an order to the Lord
Chamberlain to re-hear a case in Chancery between Rich. Chamberlain
and themselves, in which the Master of the Rolls gave a decree
against them; they and their late father suffered much for their
loyalty. |
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35. Marg. Chaplain to Lord Arlington to second her petition to
the King, for a grant of part of the 1,000l., which she now hears
is to be disposed of, or some sum from the privy purse or elsewhere;
has often petitioned, but as yet received no relief. |
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36 Christopher Chapman, of Trinity College, Cambridge. He
and other Westminster scholars were disappointed of their just
expectations of fellowships in that college, on account of preelections, which are unwarranted by statutes and were forbidden by
King James. Begs a letter for his admission to the next fellowship,
as he is incapacitated by the customs of the college from the benefit
of any future election. |
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37. Anne, daughter of the late Stephen Chace, King's apothecary.
That in consideration of the loyalty of her parents, who served him
when Prince, and suffered imprisonment, sequestration, and plundering, he would pity their orphans, and grant in behalf of herself and
two sisters the reversion of certain offices of controller or collector
of customs in Devonshire to Isaac Barton, John Rider, Edw. Hawke,
and Sam. Barton. |
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38. The inquest of Cheap, Cripplegate, Cordwainer, Bread
Street, and Farringdon Within Wards, to the Lord Mayor and
Court of Aldermen of London. In spite of orders to the contrary,
the abuses of Cheapside market continue, and the streets are so
pestered and encroached on that the passages are blocked up, and
trade decays. Request redress by fining those who allow stalls
before their doors except at market times, or by appointing special
persons to see to the matter, and disfranchise those who disobey;
the offenders are "marvellous obstinate and refractory to all good
orders" and not to be dealt with by common law. |
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39. Sir Thos. Clarges. The Duke of Albemarle granted him the
custody of the New Park, Hampton Court, in August 1660, with
the herbage and pannage, but he is debarred from the benefit of
the latter, and injured to the value of nearly 300l. a year, by His
Majesty's order for a plantation of young trees to be made in the
park, and no cattle to be suffered to graze in it for seven years:
requests compensation. With order thereon that the Lord Treasurer
inform himself of the value of the herbage, and compensate Sir Thomas
both for arrears and for the time to come, as long as the restraint
continues. |
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40. Valentine Clarke, groom of the Queen-Mother's privy
chamber. For a lease for his son, Doddington Clarke, of two
unfinished rooms in the almshouse near the Gatehouse, Westminster,
as compensation for his losses and services in the cause of His
Majesty and of the late King. |
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41. William Clewer, D.D. For a grant of the Rectory of
Wharpoole, co. Norfolk; suffered much in the late times for praying
for His Majesty, and not keeping the thanksgiving day for the success
against him at Worcester. |
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42. John and George Clough. For permission to print and
disperse copies of the former statutes relating to the practice of
shooting with bows and arrows, fallen much into disuse during the
late troubles, whereby many bowyers, arrowhead makers, &c., are
obliged to leave the realm for want of work. Also of renewal to
them of the grant made to Geoffry Neve by the late King, of 1s.,
on every branch delivered, 6d. for stamping bows, and 1d. each a
pair of arrows. Endorsed "Don Francisco de Mello, concerning
artillery." |
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43. Thomas Cobb. For a letter of dispensation to the Dean and
Chapter of Winchester, to grant him the Auditor's place in
Winchester Church, void by death of Edw. Traffells, notwithstanding a clause in their statutes for uniting the places of chapter clerk
and auditor. |
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44. Katherine, widow of Col. Nicholas Codrington, and Penelope,
their daughter. For a pension or other relief; the late colonel lost
3,000l. by his loyalty, and they are reduced to great want, and
have received nothing from the 60,000l. for indigent officers,
nor the 9,000l. for their widows. Annexing, |
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44. i. Certificate by Sir Edw. Seymour, and six others, of Col.
Nich. Codrington's services, both before and after the
Restoration. [Copy.] |
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45. Anthony Cogan. For a lease at one fourth of their real value
of such lands as he shall discover to belong to the Crown, he proving
the title thereto at his own expense. |
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46. Katherine, wife of Humphrey Collins, of the Baryate,
Duffield, co. Derby. For relief against Sam. Coles, a Nonconformist minister and captain for the Parliament in the late wars,
who detains a house and land belonging to her; he refuses to
receive the 30l. for which it was mortgaged, boasting that his purse
is wider than hers. |
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47. Capts. Henry Comberford and Andrew Hicky, Irishmen, to
Lord Arlington, for a pass to go to Geneva, where they have
friends; served under the Duke of York, and afterwards in the
English troops in Portugal, but are now without employment.
Endorsed "Two Irishmen." |
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48. Anastacio Comneno, of Candia. To encourage by his own
bounty the charity of the Court, and grant a brief for collections in
London and Westminster, in behalf of his brother-in-law, Miguel
Melisurgo and his family, taken captives by the Turks, for whose
ransom 12,000 Spanish pieces of eight are required. |
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49. Capt. Henry Cooke, master of the children of the Chapel
Royal. For permission for the children still to have liveries, as
allowed them in 1661, but lately countermanded; engages to
supply them at half less than the last year's account. |
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50. Francisco Corbett. Having refused the proffers of several
foreign princes in order to serve His Majesty, wishes to exchange
his place of groom of the privy chamber to the Queen for that of
page of the backstairs to the King, for better convenience of showing his own proper talent, and to be admitted as a supernumerary
till a place is vacant, and live on the pension promised him. |
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51. James Cotter and Thomas Macdonell. For fulfiment of
His Majesty's gracious promise to grant them employment and
maintenance. |
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52. Capt. James Cotter. For a monthly allowance for his subsistence, till he can obtain a company; has been hindered hitherto
in his preferment by want of intelligence to give timely notice. |
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53. Capt. James Cotter For the first company that falls vacant,
and for an allowance meanwhile. |
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54. Capt. John Coughlan to Lord Arlington, to influence the
King for his relief, and for payment of 650l., his children's portion,
which at His Majesty's request, he sent for relief of Pendennis
Castle; for this and for relieving the army in the west, he was kept
close prisoner four years, tried for his life, and sent slave to the
West Indies, where he remained till the Restoration, yet now he
wants bread. |
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55. Sir Peter Courtney. Was the first in Cornwall who appeared
publicly for the late King; went at great hazard to York, to let him
know the good affection of the Cornwall people; raised soldiers and
spent or lost by plunder, compositions, &c., 7,000l., beside seven or
eight imprisonments; on the Restoration, the farm of the customs on
tin in Cornwall was granted him for 3,000l. a year, being 1,000l. more
than it is now let for, but his grant proved unavailing, on account
of a previous one; begs a pension from the tin farm, or some other
relief, being a prisoner for debt in his own house. |
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56. William Lord Crofts, gentleman of the bedchamber. For a
grant of the two next presentations to the Vicarage of Holdenby, co.
Northampton, the mansion house and park of which are granted to
him; the present incumbent sues for tithes in kind from his land,
instead of the 44l. usually paid in lieu thereof. |
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57. Sir Thos. Culpeper. For confirmation of the remainder still
unexpired of a lease of post fines and issues of Greenwax, of the
duchy of Lancaster, within certain counties purchased by him from
the executors of Sir Roger Aston, to whom it was granted, 10 James,
and for a new lease in reversion to himself and his youngest son, to
repair the ruin of his family by their loyalty. |
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58. Sir William Darcy. For the reversion of the farm of the
alum works at Mulgrave, on the same conditions as the last farmers,
the alum works, as established by King James, being most useful to
the kingdom, and exempted by Parliament from the penalty of a
monopoly, as paying a great revenue to the Crown; holds the
other works established at Skelton, long the inheritance of his
ancestors. |
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59. Marmaduke Darell. For the next farm or a share in the
farm of Newcastle coals, as enjoyed by his father and grandfather,
Sir Sampson and Sir Marmaduke Darell; was kept out of the last
farm by Sir Jeremy Whichcott and by Sir Thos. Ashfield, brother of
Hampden Ashfield, who was a trustee for the petitioner; 6,000l.
advanced by him to the late King, was promised to be allowed him
on a new lease. |
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60. Anne, wife of John Davenport, of Davenport, co. Chester,
and daughter of the late Sir Peter Rycaut. That the estate, value
900l. a year, of her husband, who fell into a frenzy six years ago,
may be committed to competent persons nominated by her, as it
suffers through his incapacity to manage it. With reference thereon
to the Lord Chancellor. |
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61. Peter De Cardonnel. For a reversion of Sir Patrick Young's
place in St. James's library, having been too late to obtain the place,
which would have given him subsistence, and employment suitable
to his genius, and for an annuity meanwhile; spent 20,000l., still
unpaid, in the late King's service. |
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62. Maurice Deladale, page of the back stairs. For licence to
import from Holland 40 tons of Brazil wood, the want of which is
a great hindrance to dyers, and cannot speedily be supplied by
importing it in English ships from the place of growth. |
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63. Maria De Mendosa, a Portuguese. For denization; having
important business in England, finds herself incapable of many
immunities and privileges of native subjects. |
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64. Edward Denny, of Howe, Norfolk, to Lord Arlington, for
benevolence. Was formerly owner of Goring House, his lordship's
habitation, but suffered during the troubles, and was obliged to sell
it to Sir John Lenthall; is in the King's Bench prison for debt,
and though ashamed to beg, is compelled to use Belisarius' complaint,
"Da obolum." |
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65. Sir John Develier. For a pension or some other provision;
has served their late and present Majesties 28 years; left his troop
of horse in France to wait on the King on his restoration, and was
promised a command in the Irish army and lands there, but has
waited three years in vain. |
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66. Burgesses, &c. of Devizes, co. Wilts, to Lord Arlington, for
his influence with the King to pardon their careless and wilful
neglect of duty and breaches of loyalty, in the late rebellious times,
and not to deprive them of their charter, but rather renew it.
[Numerously signed.] |
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67. Jas. Dixon to Lord Arlington, for relief. Was detained
seven weeks in prison in Bishopsgate Counter, by his lordship's
order, and never knew for what; has lost greatly thereby. |
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68. Joshua Drayner, apothecary, to Lord Arlington, for payment of 50l., expended in embalming Lord Wentworth, on assurance
that his lordship would see him paid. |
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69. Lieut. Daniel Driscole to the Duke of York, for employment
either against the Hollanders or some other way; has served as
ensign 13 years in France and Flanders, but since the disbanding
at Mardike, could only trail a pike under Col. Panton. |
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70. John Eaton. For the first vacant Almsman's place in Sutton's
Hospital; has served 48 years as turnbroach in the royal kitchen,
and is 72 years old. |
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71. John Eyton [or Eaton]. To the same effect. |
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72. John Eaton to Lord Arlington, for abatement of the fees
due on his grant of a pensioner's place in Sutton's Hospital, which
he is unable to pay. |
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73. Lady Dorothy Erskine, grandchild to Lady Mary Stewart, and
daughter to James Earl of Bohun (Buchan). For relief; she, her
husband, and three children are perishing for want of food and
raiment; he lost 10,000l. in the civil war, and was often imprisoned;
they have nothing left but her portion, which is unjustly detained
from them, and they have not money to recover it. |
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74. Captain Charles Farrell. For support and maintenance, as
promised him, for faithful service to their late and present Majesties;
is frustated of his estate in Ireland, and many of his quality have
received the King's bounty. |
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75. Gilbert Farvacques, of Antwerp, in behalf of himself and
three other merchants. For dispatch in his cause in the Admiralty
Court, for release of the ship Morning Star of Hamburg, and the
fruit shipped in her from Malaga, bound for Ostend, which ship is
detained at Portsmouth on account of His Majesty's displeasure
with the town of Hamburg. Noted "Sir John Shaw, Sir Ellis
Leighton." |
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76. Stephen Fauchet, of Paris, prisoner in Newgate. For reprieve till the next general sessions, when he can prove himself
innocent of cutting a purse and stealing 39s., for which he is condemned; relying on his innocence, and being a stranger, did not
defend himself on his trial. |
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77. Philip, younger son of Sir Timothy Fetherstonhough, of Kirkoswald, co. Cumberland. For a horse, that he may be once more in
a capacity to serve in His Majesty's Guards; his father lost 10,000l.
in loyal service, was taken prisoner at Worcester fight, and beheaded
at Westchester. In 1662, had horse and arms given, and rode in
Lord Oxford's regiment which went for Jersey, where his horse
died; was then disbanded, and has had no employment since. |
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78. Major Fitzharris. For present relief, and a settlement in
some future employment; repaired to Flanders two years ago, on
His Majesty's recommendation, but some of his fellow subjects pretended he acted for His Majesty, and hindered his employment in the
Spanish army; was banished his country for loyalty, and left a
fortune in France to serve under His Majesty's ensign in Flanders. |
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79. Major Fitzharris. For the pension of Col. Moore, lately dead,
or some mode of paying his debts, and subsisting; details his
services. |
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80. Sir Richard Ford. For leave to purchase on appraisement
the whale oil, blubber, and fins on a prize ship, the St. Peter of
Bayonne, lately taken, and now in the Humber. |
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81. Sir Faithful Fortescue. For another reference to the Attorney General of his petition for the office of Water Bailiff and
Searcher of the rivers of the kingdom; that granted a year ago is
lost by a friend with whom it was left in trust, to follow the
business. |
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82. Lieut.-Colonel Garrard Fowke. For the office of Paymaster
in His Majesty's troop of Guards, in place of Mr. Carr, who has
uttered disaffected and dangerous words. Served the late King
40 years in Germany and England; lost thereby a fortune of
8,000l. or 9,000l., and has received nothing since the Restoration. |
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83. Lieut.-Colonel Garrard Fowke. For the reversion of a place
of poor knight of Windsor, being 70 years of age. |
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84. John Fowke, of the Tower of London. For letters to George
Montague, master of St. Catherine's Hospital, to confer on him the
reversion of the place of Steward for trial of actions at law, the
present steward being ill past recovery. Has had gracious answers
to his representations of his late sufferings, but no good effect
thereby. |
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85. Margaret, widow of John Fraseir, lately executed at Amsterdam for endeavouring to serve His Majesty. For relief to keep
herself and two children from utter ruin. |
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86. William Garrett. Sir John Prettyman, Bart., of Loddington,
co. Leicester, sold to him part of the said manor, worth 60l. a year,
but all Sir John's lands, worth 30,000l. and more, are seized for a
debt due from him to the King; prays to be allowed to retain the
lands he purchased, or to have some other relief. |
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87. George Gay. For an almsroom in Norwich Cathedral, void
by death of Hen. Andrews. |
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88. Lucy, widow of Col. Edward Gerrard. For relief towards
her losses and the education of her children. Her father, Major John
Jackson, died in exile for his loyalty, and her late husband was six
years prisoner in Carnarvon Castle, where he took the cold that
caused his death. |
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89. Charles Gifford. For His Majesty's right in 500l. or 600l.
which ought to be paid by — Arthur and others of Weymouth
and Melcombe Regis, co. Dorset, for absenting themselves [from
church]. |
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90. Col. Anthony Gilby. For the erection of a billet office in
the court at York, the same as erected by the late King in that of
the Marches of Wales, for prevention of inconveniences in prosecution of suits in that court, and for a grant thereof to the petitioner,
during the life of Ant. Gilby, his eldest son. |
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91. Col. Ant. Gilby. To the same effect. |
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92. Thos. Ginder, of Eltham, co. Kent, yeoman. For royal relief; is
70 years old, and unable to work; was the eldest serjeant in the foot
company under Sir Wm. Brockman, and led the van in the fight at
Maidstone, at the rising in Kent, where he lost his right hand; was
much wounded, and imprisoned for 12 months after. With certificate
by Wm. Kingsley, and three others, to the truth of the petition. |
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93. Sir Francis Godolphin, receiver of the revenue in cos. Cornwall and Devon, to Lord Treasurer. Southampton, that 200l.
of his receipts for the year may be added to the 300l. respited in
March last, his debts growing importunate. |
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94. Sir Francis Godolphin, receiver of the revenue in cos. Cornwall and Devon, to Lord Treasurer Southampton, that 848l. 17s. 9d.,
arrears on his account for this year, may be respited, as 300l. was in
March last, in consideration of 2,000l. spent by him, as governor of
the Scilly Islands, in disbursements for the garrison, the great arrears
of which the assignation was far too short to supply. With
memorandum of the said sums annexed. |
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95. Richard Golder, of Dover, to Lord Arlington, for reimbursement of 40l. laid out to procure the arrears due to the soldiers of
Dover Castle since the Restoration, nothing having been done
therein; has not had the enjoyment of former grants, by reason of
some title to the contrary, and begs employment. |
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96. Richard Golder, of Dover. For the place of Clerk of the
Cheque of Dover Harbour, void by death of Rich. Jacob, worth 16l.
a year. Annexing, |
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96. i. Request by Rich. Golder for the King's share of the fines
on four or five seizures of prohibited goods within the
Cinque Ports, within a limited time. |
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96. ii. Account by Rich. Golder of concealed lands, partly built
on, at Fox Lane, Wapping, supposed to be worth 1,000l.
a year, for which, when the title has been questioned, 30l.
or 40l. has been given to persons to hold their peace. |
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97. Paul Gomes. For the place of Lieutenant in one of the
King's ships. Is a converted Jew, and served under the Earl of
Peterborough at Tangiers two years, but being poor and unable to
recruit, the late Earl of Teviot gave him his discharge for England,
and he is out of employment. |
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98. Dorothea Scott, widow of Daniel Gotherson, heir to the younger
house of Scott's Hall, Kent. For an order to Fras. Loveless, deputy
governor of Long Island, to consider whether she has any claim to
certain land there bought for her son, for which her husband disbursed 2,000l. to John Scott, but thereby dying in debt, his lands
are taken, and though she brought him an estate of 500l. a year, she
and her six children are reduced to work for their bread. |
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99. John Green to the Council, for an order to the Commissioners of Hampshire to grant him a pension, according to the late
Act of Parliament. Served throughout the late war, suffering
wounds, imprisonment, and banishment. |
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100. Wm. Gregory to the Navy Comrs., for reimbursement of
10l. 17s. 6d., money spent in wood, candles, &c, in the Dolphin fireship, for 45 men, 10 weeks; the victualler will only allow 6d. per
man per month. [Adm. Paper.] |
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101. James Guilford. For a grant of 60l., the excise entered at
Rochester, 27th May 1659, on certain French wines, which proved
so bad, that they would not sell for as much as the carriage and
incidental charges came to. Edw. Swan, collector of excise in
Rochester, has charged his account with the said 60l., that he may
recover it from the petitioner. |
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102. Sir Edward Hales, Bart., of Kent. For a letter for admission
of his son, Chas. Hales, who has hopefully followed his studies in
Oxford University, to a Fellowship in All Soul's College. |
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103. Wealthy, lawful wife of Hen. Hally, son of the now Lord
Hally, and one of the Duke of York's guards. For leave to go to
law with her husband, and have recompense for her estate and
fortune, referring the cause to Sir Rob. Wiseman, King's advocate.
Was married to him in 1661, but he took another wife, a kinswoman
of Sir Hen. Sydenham, with whom he now lives; he has deprived
her of her property, turned her out of doors, tried to transport her,
and is now seeking a pardon for all this. With note that the King
remits the party to the law. |
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104. James Halsall, cupbearer. For such sums of money as he
shall discover to have been discounted during the rebellion by one
of the treasurers who, on making up his accounts, has given in
several counterfeit warrants and discharges which the Exchequer
officers have ignorantly passed; also for the assistance of the King's
counsel at law in the prosecution. |
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105. Sir Robt. Hamilton. For liberty to import from Norway,
yearly for five years, 80,000 deals custom free, which would yield
about 200l. a year—the King of Denmark granting him the same freedom from custom,—instead of a pension which His Majesty promised
him at request of Prince Christian of Denmark, as many eminent
pensions have been struck off from the Exchequer. Received seven
wounds at the battle of Worcester, was some years imprisoned since,
ran in debt by following His Majesty in exile, and has received
nothing but the dignity of knighthood, the support of which
plunges him so much more into want. |
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106. Henry Harington. To be sworn Gentleman of the privy
chamber; has obtained nothing since His Majesty's return, though,
he followed and served him faithfully. |
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107. Henry Harington. For the Keepership of York Castle.
Followed His Majesty in all hazards and countries, through many
imprisonments and wants, but has had only unfortunate disappointments after gracious promises. |
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108. Robt. Harleston. For a stop to be made of a pardon to
Wm. Bohenham, for an assault made on the petitioner at Westminster Hall, till he has made satisfaction to him as the person
aggrieved. Annexing, |
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i. Form of the warrant for stop of pardon, as requested. |
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109. James Harope, B.A., of St. John's College, Cambridge. For
a letter to the said college to grant him Mr. Kennian's Fellowship, if void, or else to pre-elect him to some other. Had three
houses pulled down for his loyalty, and was obliged to live in
obscure places, remote from his family, seven years. Annexing, |
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109. i. Certificate by Chris. Fulthorpe, and five others, that Jas.
Harope, B.A., of St. John's College, Cambridge, is pious,
studious, and deserving of Mr. Kennian's fellowship
now void or any other. |
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110. John Hart, John Roy, and Nath. Beadle. For power to
seize all goods imported or exported contrary to law. There have
been of late bold and frequent exportations of sheep, wool, yarn,
fulling and tobacco-pipe clay, &c., for want of persons appointed
specially to execute the laws thereon. |
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111. John Harwar and others to the King and Council. Possess
large quantities of brass and copper tokens, pence, halfpence, and
farthings, which the owners now refuse to receive back, saying they
are exempted therefrom by His Majesty's pardon of such offenders.
Request some means of redress to prevent their utter ruin. |
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112. Wm. Harwood. For the place of Ensign to Capt. Barker.
Served the late King faithfully during the wars, went abroad with
Lord Wentworth, and on the Restoration, was four or five years
quartermaster to his regiment of the Guards, till on his death it was
joined with that of Col. Russell. |
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113. Willm. Hebart, native of France. For denization, that he
may receive the place in Sutton's Hospital to which he is recommended by the Bishop of London. Served King James as groom of
the privy chamber, but is now disabled by age. |
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114. Arthur Helme. For a letter to the Dean and Chapter of
Salisbury to give him the place of Clerk of the works of the
cathedral. Was imprisoned, arraigned for his life, and lost much
money by his loyalty; was so forward in Mr. Penruddock and Sir
George Booth's affairs, that he was not allowed to go out without
a guard of soldiers; keeps horses and arms for His Majesty's
service. |
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115. Thos. Henthorne, labourer, of Gisley, co. York. For protection from Jonas Smith of his parish, a soldier under the late
Protector, who much vexes him, as having served the late King
under Col. Bradshaw. |
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116. Dr. Sam. Hinde, King's chaplain and incumbent at Dover.
For a mandate for admission of his son Edward to the Charter
House, having failed to obtain the promotion for himself promised
when His Majesty was at Deal. |
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117. Thos. Holder. For the whole or part of the sugars detained
from His Majesty by Nich. Van Loone, and three other Hollanders,
which became forfeit about 1651, to be recovered at his own charge,
in reward of faithful service, and for a debt contracted for His
Majesty's service in Spain. |
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118. Eliz., wife of Thos. Hopkins. For the next vacant almsroom
in Clerks' Hall, near Bishopsgate. Has long lived in St. Ethelburg's
parish near, and helped the King's friends to the utmost of her
ability. Marked, "q. e. certificat et fiat." |
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119. Henry Horner, Queen Street, London, to Lord Arlington,
for continuance of the weekly payment of 5s. made him by Wm.
Wandsford, out of the rents of Marylebone Park, in part of the
balance of an account for arms provided by him, as master gunsmith
to the late King, bought by Sir George Strode and John Wandsford, Artillery Commissioners; he is deprived, because the rents
of the park are otherwise disposed of, and no allowance made to
Wandsford for such sums. |
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120. Sir Cecil Howard. For some command in the Horse or Foot
Guards. Left a command to attend His Majesty from Scotland
to England, but since the Restoration, has supported himself on
his wife's small fortune, which is almost consumed. |
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121. Sir Cecil Howard. For the first company void. Has had
gracious promises, but nothing yet except a commission which he
purchased for a troop in the Guards, which bringing him only 200l.
a year, he has had to depend on his wife's small fortune, and this
is now totally consumed, and he has run into debt. |
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122. George Howard. For reference of his case to the Lord
Treasurer and Lord Ashley, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Has
received no benefit from a pension granted him for service to the
Duke of York, and is thrown into prison, where he must spend his
days unless relieved. |
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123. Dame Mary, widow of Sir Francis Howard. For repayment
of 450l. advanced by her husband to the Duke of Newcastle, Commander-in-Chief for the late King in the North; he was sequestered,
and his son slain in the said service. |
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124. Thos. Howard. For a grant of certain lands assigned by
Edw. VI. to 20 governors for maintenance of a free grammar school
in Birmingham, but forfeit because the governors have, contrary to
the grant, alienated lands, sold woods, let long leases, &c. Will
allow 100l. a year for the school, whereas they never allowed above
60l. |
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125. Willm. Howard. For confirmation of a warrant granted
him some time since, for fines and forfeitures of those convicted in
the Exchequer by statute of 5 Eliz. |
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126. John Howe, under-bailiff of Sheepshead, co. Leicester, to the
Duke of Buckingham, for payment of the arrears of his salary of
5l. a year, as allowed him by Cicely, Countess Dowager of Rutland,
and promised ever since his grace entered on the estate in 1660, but
nothing paid; is compelled to enter bond for a smaller sum due
by himself to the Duke for arrears of rent. |
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127. Katherine, widow of Captn. Augustine Huffman. For
leave to take and give a privy purse receipt for 30l. received by a
minister in a small vicarage from the first fruits office, during the
usurpation, by way of augmentation, but which he is conscientiously
willing to restore; has received no relief on her former petitions, as
a sorrowful widow and stranger. |
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128. Thos. Hughes of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, to Lord Arlington,
for a mandamus that no other than he be chosen to a fellowship in
the said hall; there is an obstruction to a former letter in his favour,
because being debarred of his election, he held a small benefice for
2 years for a livelihood, which he has now resigned. Annexing, |
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128. i. Request of Thos. Hewes [or Hughes], the son of loyal
parents, seven years a scholar in Trinity Hall, Cambridge,
and having a right by statute to a fellowship, for a letter
mandatory in his behalf, having been several years put
back, by mandates in favour of others. |
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129. Rich. Irwing, gentleman sewer. For grant out of the
10,000l. warrant of part of 1,700l. due to his late father, Sir Wm.
Irwing, as arrears of his annuity of 300l., for which he parted with
his estate in Ireland, that had else come to the petitioner, his only
son. |
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130. Bertrand Jalobert, merchant, and others interested in the
ship St. Bertrand of St. Malo. For restoration of the said ship,
seized near Boulogne by an English man-of war, on pretence of
her belonging to the Dutch. |
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131. Simon Johnson, soldier. For grant of his life, in any part
of the world. Has served their late and present Majesties in
the wars, and is now in Major Washington's company of the
Guards, but never had any quarrels, till the afternoon when, on
provocation, he fought with Vincent Dean and killed him, for which
he is condemned to die. With certificate by Major Hen. Washington
that the petitioner has served ever since the regiment was raised,
and never had a quarrel before. |
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132. Capt. Willm. Jolley to Lord Arlington, for a pass for
himself and family to Scotland; is unable to wait any longer at
Court, for compensation for his services and sufferings for their late
and present Majesties. |
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133. Dr. Walter Jones, sub-dean of the Chapel Royal. For a prebend
at Windsor, promised him by the late King who, when at Oxford,
commanded him to read prayers whenever His Majesty came to the
cathedral, which he did for three years together, and to read prayers
at eight o'clock every morning, his present Majesty being there with
the Duke of York; has only the same allowance as the lowest
gentleman of the chapel, though compelled to much closer attendance, and though the sub-dean formerly had 100l. a year. Requests,
if he obtain the prebend, that Mr. Slater, of pious life, good voice,
and excellent musical ability, may succeed in his place as sub-dean. |
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134. Martha, widow of Gaspar Kalthof, and Peter Jacobson her
son-in-law. For continuance to the latter of the possession of a
building in Vauxhall, erected by Gaspar Kalthof, an old servant of
the late King, for his art as engineer, and restored to him on the
Restoration, on which building Jacobson has spent 700l., to fit it
for sugar baking; has no other provision for her orphan daughters
than this house, in hope of which Jacobson married one of them, but
Kalthof's son, though designed to succeed him, is held up by the
Emperor of Russia. |
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135. Peircy Kirke. That an annuity of 365l. purchased before the
rebellion for 2,000l., from Sir Chas. Howard, by his father, who had
not the least benefit therefrom, may be renewed, at his father's wish,
for himself for life. |
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136. J. L. to the Right Honourable Sir —, for a grant on
the usual terms of certain Crown lands, discovered by himself and
others; they are told that the arrears of rents must be recovered
before the leases can be granted, but if this is done and the land
thus found to be the King's, they will have to pay a valuable consideration for it. |
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137. Lieut.-Col. Amand La Louhé. For leave to import 20 tuns of
French wine yearly. Served in the late wars as lieut.-colonel to the
Marquis of Huntley's regiment, and as governor of Strathbogy Castle,
in Scotland; was taken on his return from Nova Scotia, where he
was governor of Fort Latour, till it was surrendered to the French
King; applies to His Majesty, encouraged by the gracious promise
formerly made to him at Bourdeaux. |
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138. Willm. Lambert. For part of his house at Foxhall
(Vauxhall), to make a founding house for His Majesty's service;
was founder for guns and water work, or brass work, to the late
King, at Foxhall, and His Majesty, when at Brussels, granted him
the place, in dependence whereon he left the King of Spain's service
and came over, but the house was disposed of to Mr. Calthof
(Kalthof) now deceased. Annexing, |
138. i. Order by Charles I. for Wm. Lambert, founder for the
works at Foxhall, to abide there and proceed in the
works, without molestation. [Copy.]
Oatlands, Aug. 20, 1647. |
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139. Lord Langdale. For a lease of the Excise of Yorkshire,
at the rent paid by the present farmers. Lost much by his loyalty,
and has met with no advantage since the Restoration. |
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140. Abraham Langford. Was sailing with two ships of value to
Jamaica, on His Majesty's affairs, when coming to Plymouth to
embark, was imprisoned for a pretended debt, on purpose to hinder
His Majesty's design: requests reference to the Deputy Governor and
Mayor of Plymouth, and two others, and release to proceed on his
voyage, if the plaintiff do not make good his case in four days.
Annexing, |
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140. i. Sir William Clarke to [Williamson ?]. Requests that
the reference may be in form prefixed, to Sir John
Skelton, deputy governor, the Mayor of Plymouth, and two
others. Cockpit, June 6, 1665. |
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141. Ann, wife of Rowland Laugharne, to Lord Arlington, to
obtain for her husband the request in his petition, that he may
return to his own country, and not stay to his utter ruin. He lost
37,000l., of which 12,600l. was cash left at Derby House; though
absent from his own country since 1648, he is so well beloved that
he has been chosen member of Parliament, and can do good
service. |
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142. Rowland Laugharne. For continuance of his pension, and
command in the troops about to be raised. Has 3,050l. due to him
on grants. |
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143. John Leroy, jeweller. For payment of 357l., balance of
850l. due for a ring delivered to the Countess of Castlemaine,
which she said was for His Majesty, and for 7l. of work, ordered by
Lord Fitzharding. |
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144. Eliz. Leonard, widow. For a privy purse pension of 100l.
a year, for herself and child, or new years' gifts in reward for the
services of her father, Sir Rich. Grenville, and for her remission of the
Earl of Suffolk's goods to His Majesty without satisfaction. |
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145. Eliz. Leonard, widow. For satisfaction for the sums disbursed by her father, Sir Rich. Grenville, for relief of the Isle of
Guernsey in 1650. Annexing, |
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145. i. Account of disbursements of Sir Rich. Grenville, for the
use of His Majesty in 1650; total, 1,243l. 13s. |
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146. Sir John Lenthall, knight marshal of the King's Bench, and
gentleman of the privy chamber. That the King would peruse the
report of the Attorney General on his petition against Wm. Howard,
who sues him for 900l., for not returning some prisoners on habeas
corpus into the Exchequer, the last day of the last term, which was
impossible, from the shortness of time and multitude of causes. |
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147. George Littlecot, of Downton, co. Wilts, to the King or
Queen. For relief. Was a soldier in Sancta Maria in 1645, and for
three years, and lost his limbs in service of the late King. |
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148. John Lloyd. For the Receivership of hearth moneys in
Suffolk and Norfolk. Served their late and present Majesties at
home and beyond seas 20 years. |
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149. Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London. The fomentors of
the late troubles, knowing the government of the city to be adapted
to monarchy, tried to captivate the people by destroying the government of the mayor and aldermen, and therefore to divorce the civil
from the military authority. Sir Rich. Gurney, the then lord
mayor, was ousted and sent to the Tower by the House of Lords, for
applying to Parliament against this, and many aldermen were imprisoned, &c. The militia was then given to a company of mean and
factious persons, who prostituted the treasure and portions of the
orphans to their own designs, and raised a loan of 100,000l. on the
city seal; these sums are accounted the city debt, and on some of
them they are now sued, though the city had not a penny of the
same. Request favour in their application to Parliament to be
released from such bonds as are yet undischarged. |
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150. John Lowen, D.C.L. For the officiality of the archdeaconry
of Winchester. Is advocate in the Court of Arches, was King's
scholar at Westminster, a ward of his late Majesty, student of
Christ Church, Oxford, till ejected by order of the rebels in 1650,
for refusing to subscribe, and giving a public defiance to the national
engagement, tendered in the Audit house, Christ Church, by the pretended commissioners. Was bred under Brian Duppa, late Bishop of
Winchester. Annexing, |
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150. i. Minute of a letter to the Lord Chancellor, to restore
Dr. Lowen to the commission of peace for Essex, from
which he was omitted on misinformation. |
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150. ii. Minute of a letter to the Bishop of Winchester, to give
free liberty to Dr. George, Archdeacon of Winchester, to
constitute Dr. Lowen his official. |
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151. Sarah, widow of Lancelot Lowther, B.D., chaplain to the late
Earl of Cumberland. For a letter for a Scholar's place in Sutton's
hospital for her son Gerard, or for some other relief. Her husband
was sequestered from the livings of Kirkby-Thure, Westmoreland,
and Workington, Cumberland, in 1646, for his loyalty, and died in
1661, without restoration or preferment. Has taken four journeys
to London, of 200 miles each, in hope of relief. Annexing, |
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151. i. Certificate by Sir Phil. Musgrave of the facts of the
above petition. [Copy.] May 20, 1661. |
151. ii. Like certificate by Gilbert, Bishop of London, and two
others, stating that Lancelot Lowther was of good family,
but reduced by calamity so as to leave very great want
to his wife, who brought him 1,500l. [Copy.]
June 18, 1661. |
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152. Lady Lucas, relict of Sir Thos. Lucas. For the arrears of
excise and customs due on certain merchants in Dublin, not exceedin 1,500l.; her husband contracted a debt of 3,000l. for His
Majesty, but the grants to her of wardships and licensing of ale
and beer have proved of no avail, the court being put down, and the
licences disposed of. Endorsed "The humble petition of Dame
Anne Sutton." |
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153. John Lund. For relief; his father, Thos. Lund, raised troops
for the late King, and at Edgehill, his father was slain and he made
prisoner. They had been turned out of their house at Lincoln, and
their property there, worth 1,100l., burned down by order of the
governor. Has no support but charity. |
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154. John Lurton, clothier of Worcester. For relief; suffered great
losses in pressing teams and horses for the late King, some of which
were not returned, and he had to make them good; had a gift of 20l.
from the privy purse, and a promise of anything he might find to
his advantage; asked for the 12l. or 13l. a year, payable from the
tithe of Poyke, in Worcester, but it was refused, as Worcester had
been a great sufferer; his creditors threaten to arrest him. |
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155. John Lurton, clothier of Worcester, to Lord Arlington, for
a licence to keep a victualling house in Worcester, free from excise
on any beer and ale that he may sell there. |
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156. Capt. Angus Mackany. For supply in time of need;
served His Majesty in the wars till Worcester fight, but his wounds
have brought on a palsy and he cannot work. |
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157. John Mahuet, surgeon. For restoration to his place as
surgeon to the Earl of Oxford's regiment of the Horse Guards,
which he entered on by commission, but is put out by the Earl, by
procurement of another commission, though spending his own
moneys to supply the men with medicines. |
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158. Willm. Mar. For the place of Gager to the Excise in
London, in case the late vacancy in that of second clerk of the
kitchen, granted him by the late King, is filled up. |
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159. Willm. Mar. For such consideration as is thought fit, for
disbursements and attendance for designing and drawing the sundial in Whitehall privy garden. |
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160. Rebecca Marshall. For protection against Mark Trevor of
the Temple, who has affronted her both on and off the stage,
attacked her in a coach with his sword, &c., and threatens vengeance
for her complaining of him to the Lord Chamberlain. |
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161. Burridge Martin. For a letter to the Recorder of Norwich
to order the master of Thos. Martin, his son,—who enlisted as a
soldier, but being ill got a discharge, and wishes to return to his
trade,—to receive him back: wishing to keep the money he had with
him, he refuses so to do. Endorsed with notes, that the captain's
name is Sir Rob. Carey; the master's, Ant. Mingay, grocer of
Norwich, and the recorder, Fras. Cory. |
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162. Thos. Mashar, of Warrington. For a lease of Seawood Park,
near Musland, Lancashire, as a reward for his loyalty. |
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163. Edmund Mason to the Governors of the Charter House, for
the Manciple's place there. Marked, "Mr. Snell." |
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164. James Mede. For a mandate that he may be created Doctor.
Was at Oxford four years after matriculation; then served the late
Archbishop Laud until the wars, and as he would not return to the
University, was placed by his Grace at Dulwich College, where he
stayed three years Has promise of a vicarage, for which he
requires a dispensation, and cannot be qualified for it without a
degree. |
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165. Capt. John Middleton. For a pension from the Queen's
portion still due from Portugal. Was faithful during the rebellion,
and served as captain of foot in the forces lately sent to Portugal,
till they were commanded home. |
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166. John Moore. For letters to the Aldermen and chief Burgesses of Bury St. Edmund's, to quicken them as to their promise of
electing him Town Clerk, after John White, who is too aged and
infirm to execute the office, and for leave meanwhile to act as
White's deputy. |
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167. Cecilia Moryson. For reference to the Lord Chancellor of
her dispute with her two sisters, who, in the absence of her husband
as Governor of Virginia, have shared the personal estate of their late
brother, Giles Rawlins, leaving her a very unequal portion. Is no
ways able to bear a tedious suit at law. |
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168. Anne, widow of Henry Murray, groom of the bedchamber
to his late Majesty. Is a daughter of Viscount Bayning, and
married her husband on the late King's promise to provide for them,
and on his settlement of 1,000l. a year for life on them in lieu of
jointure. This 1,000l. ceased to be paid during the troubles, but was
promised again after the Restoration, yet nothing has been paid.
Begs payment of it, as being not a pension but a marriage consideration. |
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169. Jeremiah Nelson, rector of Ellesdon, co. Northumberland.
For a dispensation to enjoy the said rectory, on his taking care to
supply the cure; is old and ill, and lost 2,000l. in the late rebellion.
Marked "Dr. Basire." |
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170. Jeremiah Nelson, rector of Ellesdon, co. Northumberland.
For a dispensation for non-residence, his age and distempers requiring
help, and he living 24 miles distant from any physician. |
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171. Rich. Netheway. For a Land Waiter's place in Bristol, or
the reversion of some leases in Somersetshire. Had a large dwelling
house, worth 1,000l., at the Pittygate in Bristol, in 1645, which was
burned on promise of payment for it, lest it should prove advantageous to the enemy; supplied the garrison with beer, &c., for
which 120l. is owing to him; is in debt, and in danger of ending
his life in prison. |
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172. Thos. Nevile, draper of London. For orders to Thos.
Townsend, deputy of the great wardrobe, to pay him 1,630l., due for
cloth for the funeral of the late Princess of Orange, from the 20,000l.
assigned to the wardrobe, that he may be saved from ruin, and able
to perform his public employments; though much money has been
paid into the wardrobe, and many tradesmen paid, he has yet
received nothing. |
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173. Ursula, wife of Ant. Newell, to the Navy Comrs., for a
ticket to be made out of the Chesnut ketch's muster book, for part
of her husband's wages, she being in a sickly condition and no
longer able to support herself. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
173. i. Anthony Newell to his wife. Would have come home
before had it been possible; not one ship has come to the
place since leaving England. Certifies the death of Wm.
Atkinson on Dec. 16, 1663.
Swallow Hole, East Indies, Jan. 24, 1664. |
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174. Nicholas Nicholls. For the place of letter-founder to His
Majesty. Has attained to great skill in cutting and casting all
kinds of letters and characters, and has suffered much for loyalty.
Annexing, |
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174. i. Specimen sheet of minute printing in several languages,
addressed to the King by Nich. Nicholls, letter-founder. |
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175. Ten loyal and indigent Officers. That John Cooper, collector of the office moneys, may be called to account, as they have
not yet received the charity bestowed on them by His Majesty
three years ago. [Original signatures.] |
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176. Edmund O'Grady, nephew to Col. Hen. O'Grady. For a
pension and future subsistence. His uncle was killed at the defeat
of Dublin, and his father and other relatives lost life and fortune in
the late King's service. Marked "Lady Scroop." |
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177. John Oneby. For the office of Steward to the Star Chamber,
fallen much to decay since the death of Rich. Willis, late steward. |
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178. Thos. Osborne to Lord Arlington, for payment of 6l. 10s.,
for the coffin of Thos. late Lord Wentworth, which he was employed
to make, 4th March 1665, with a box for his bowels. His Majesty
has taken the charge of the said lord's debts, and referred the same
to his lordship. Is in danger of arrest for want of the money.
Annexing, |
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178. i. Bill for the coffin as aforesaid, marked "Mr. Gorsuch." |
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179. Nic. Oudart, Latin secretary. For a grant of 600l. a year
for eight years, out of the wine licence office. Had no success in
his petition to be appointed a commissioner in the wine licence office;
is 3,000l. out of pocket in that concern, and 7,000l. is due for licences,
while he stood and paid his proportion; the money was ordered to
be paid into the office, and he received no benefit. |
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180. Thos. Palmer. For remission from the pillory and fine of
40 marks, to which he was sentenced at the Old Bailey for selling
two books, the Nehushtan, and Directions to a Painter. The sentence
is just, though he intended no dishonour to His Majesty or the
government; Marked "Not to be granted. Mr. L'Estrange." |
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181. Lord Edward Paulet. For the nomination of a Baronet,
as granted him by the late King, but frustrated. Has fallen into
great necessity by the war. [Signed.] |
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182. James Pearse. For a grant of 400l. or 500l. of the estate of
Edw. Brownloe, of Thirbore, co. York, forfeit because he became felo
de se, and perhaps granted to the Lord Almoner in his patent, but
which neither the King nor almoner could have discovered without
the petitioner. |
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183. Edw. Penruddock. For the place of Lieutenant or Ensign
in Capt. Atkins' company, in Col. Russell's regiment, Warner, the
lieutenant, being lately dead. |
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184. Edw. Penruddock. For payment of 200l. borrowed by the
late King from his late father and brother, and by them bestowed
on him, having nothing left to preserve him from perishing. |
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185. Frances, widow of Edw. Penruddock. That the King or
the Duke of York would bestow on her 400l., for want of which
her husband's creditors seize her house and goods. |
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186. Henry Peters, yeoman of the field. That his place, which
he is now too old to fill, may be conferred on his stepson, Mallet
Payler, who promises to give him the full profits during life, for the
benefit of the reversion. |
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187. [Eliz.], widow of Col. John Poyer, to Lord Arlington, for
a warrant for a caveat that none interfere with her grant, made 13th
August last, of 3,000l., payable by Sir John Prettyman, formerly
receiver general of first fruits and tenths. |
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188. Capt. John Prideaux, of Cornwall. For stay of all proceedings against him for 336l., arrears of the 18 months' assessment
of the hundred of Powder, Cornwall, of which he was appointed
collector, as an advantageous employment; is a truly loyal and
indigent officer, but being no accountant, is irrecoverably fallen
into arrears. Endorsed "Sir H. Price's paper." |
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189. Philip Probyn. For a grant of the small estate of Rob.
Southwell, convicted of felony in Kent. Was always faithful to the
late King, and has since been clerk to the Attorney General. |
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190. Henry Progers. For a patent for the regulation of the
Sedan-men in and about London, as unknown persons pretend to
that profession, and taking persons to bye places, rob them, or
spread disease by carrying infected persons; would keep several
sedans for that purpose only, and would contribute weekly for relief
of old and diseased sedan-men. |
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191. Henry Progers, equerry. For an arrear of 120l., due from
the Sub-commissioners of Excise in Wales, being a desperate debt,
and for power to recover the same in His Majesty's name, at his
own charges. |
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192. Major Francis Ranger. For the place of Poor Knight of
Windsor, void by death of Capt. John Gill; his former warrant
failed because the places were all full. |
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193. Theodore Randu, page of the backstairs. For the estate
of Wm. Edwards, imprisoned in Oxford gaol for felony, in case he
be condemned. |
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194. Theodore Randu, page of the backstairs. For continuance
of a pension of 60l. allowed to his late father. |
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195. Rich. Reynolds. For a letter to the Justices of Shropshire
for the next reversion of the place of Keeper or Master of the house
of correction there. Was in vain tortured, and tried for life in that
house, and then sent up to the Tower, examined before Oliver, and
confronted with others to induce him to discover those concerned in
the intended rising with his late master, Sir Thos. Harris, Bart., in
favour of the Restoration. |
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196. Capt. James Richardson. For the First Lieutenant's place
in Berwick garrison; served His Majesty when in Scotland, by
carrying divers commissions into several counties, under the notion
of "Tom the bedlam," was taken prisoner at Lancaster, and lost
1,500l. by sequestrations. |
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197. Lewis Roach and Mary his wife. For denization, being
French, and employed as tailors to the Queen, and desirous to spend
their time in England. |
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198. Charles Roberts. Can discover a real estate of 1,000l. a year,
and a personal estate of 700l., concealed from the Crown; begs half
of the latter for his discovery. |
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199. Henry Robinson. For admission to service; his father lost
much, and was put out of the post office for his loyalty. Annexing, |
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199. i. The case and title of Henry Robinson, of London, to the
management of both post offices, as derived from Charles
Lord Stanhope and Endymion and George Porter, and
represented to the Convocation sitting on the Restoration; the post office was settled upon the King, without
consideration of his services for improvement of the
offices from 3,000l. to 30,000l. a year; giving a detail
of proceedings in reference to the office of postmaster
general, since1577. [Printed, 4 pages.] |
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200. Capt. James Roch, adjutant of the Guards. For licence to set
up an academy to teach the exercise of shooting and other arms, that
English subjects may be instructed therein, as well as those of other
nations. |
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201. Robt. Rogers. For a stop to the presentation of another to
the rectory of Denton, being able to prove that he was in possession
of it before Dec. 1659. |
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202. John Rogers, prisoner in Newgate. For admission to sue
out his pardon in formâ pauperis; was condemned to die for manslaughter, because not being able to read, he could not have the
benefit of his clergy; notwithstanding a free pardon, is likely to
remain imprisoned through penury, all his estate being seized. |
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203. Thomas Rubins and other subjects of the Catholic King
living in Nieuport, Ostend, &c. Have long had leave to trade for
oysters in Kent, without disturbance in the old Dutch war, but have
had their vessels lately seized and detained at Sheerness. Request
speedy deliverance. |
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204. John Rudston. For an order to Col. Ant Gilby, to grant
him dead pay in the garrison at Hull, as ordered by the Duke of
Albemarle; was miraculously preserved when the London frigate
was blown up. |
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205. Paul Rycaut, secretary of the Ambassador for Constantinople. For a grant to his mother of the fee-farm rent of Ashdown
Forest, co. Sussex, part of the duchy of Lancaster, her dower lands
being sold to disengage her husband from the debts and losses
incurred by his loyalty. |
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206. Edward Rymill. Was always loyal, procured 1,000l. for the
Earl of Bath, and stood bound for him in his deepest sufferings,
yet the Earl suffered him to pay 222l. for him, for which his goods
were seized and he imprisoned two years; begs that the Earl may
repay the 222l. with interest, and satisfy him for his losses and imprisonment. Marked "the 21st petition." |
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207. Capt. Edw. Sarsfield. For money to get him clothes to
cover his nakedness; served in the Duke of Gloucester's regiment in
Flanders, in which his brother was slain, but has had no employment
since the surrender of Dunkirk. |
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208. Sir Anthony Sentlinger. For relief; lost 2,500l. a year in
lands, and 5,000l. in goods, by raising troops in Kent for the late
King; had three brothers slain in the service, and was wounded and
disabled from providing bread for his family. Arrears are still due
to his father and grandfather, for service to the two late Kings. |
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209. Fras. Sheldon. Was sent for from Sweden, after building a
ship for General Wrangel, but on his arrival, was thrown into prison
on a pretended debt; presents His Majesty with a letter from the
King of Sweden, and entreats either present employment or a pass
to go abroad again. |
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210. Claudius Sourceau, His Majesty's tailor. For an order to the
Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench to discharge him from two
outlawries issued against him, for using his trade as a tailor in His
Majesty's service, being an alien, and for keeping open a cellar door
in Bow St., where he has no cellar. Served him many years both
beyond seas and in England, and pays his dues as a resident in the
Piazza, Covent Garden. |
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211. Margaret, wife of William Stafford. That her husband,
who is wanting to go abroad, may not have licence so to do, till
he has provided for her as his wife. |
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212. Capt. Willm. Stapleton and Capt. Willm. Skelton. For
relief from the privy purse, like their fellow officers in Flanders;
have run into debt 3 or 4 years, in hopes to avoid troubling His
Majesty. |
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213. Sir Nicholas Stewart, Bart. For the reversion of his office of
Chamberlain of the Exchequer for Chas. Stewart, his only surviving
son, the two elder ones, Nicholas and Miles, to whom it was granted
in October 1660, having died. |
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214. Major Robt. Strachan and Jane Stewart, widow of Capt.
George Stewart, son of Capt. Wm. Stewart, gentleman of the privy
chamber to his late Majesty. For a grant of such concealed moneys
not accounted for as they may find in Sussex and Surrey, with power
to recover the same. He served faithfully during the late wars, and
she has due 20 years' arrears of a pension of 200l. a year, granted
by the late King to her late husband and his father. |
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215. Margaret, widow of Thos. Stratton, to the King and Council
for maintenance by pension, or assistance to enable her to return
home. Her husband worked in the Royal mines at Cardigan, but
was sent by the late King to work in Ireland, where he and two of
his sons were slain in the rebellion, and she left in great distress. |
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216. Capt. James Sumervell, Major Rob. Strachan, Capt. George
Stewart, and Capt. George Windrum. For supply, amongst other
suffering subjects in Scotland, from the fines of several countrymen
who served against the Royal family. Were wounded, imprisoned,
and banished for their loyalty. |
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217. John Sutcliffe. Having a grant of Chelsea College, sold it
to — Colebancke for 400l., but the grant being stayed, as His
Majesty intends the Royal Society to have it, is greatly distressed,
Colebancke threatening to arrest him for breach of bargain. Begs
400l. or a pension, the Society having in charity promised to give
him 100l. |
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218. Sir Salomon Swale. For the fine of Rich. Rodes, attorney of
Knaresborough, convicted of wilful perjury. |
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219. Sir Salomon Swale. For employment. Served the late King
two years in the wars; at invitation of the Royal party abroad, sat
in the Parliament of April 1660; had a fast proposed for the Monday
after their meeting, to seek the Lord, the declaration from Breda not
having arrived; seconded the motion for restoration of King, Lords,
and Commons, and proposed that for proclaiming His Majesty; often
begged His Majesty not to continue that Parliament, as being illegally
summoned, and promised to have two good knights of the shire and
seven burgesses returned for Yorkshire, and effected it; has given
up his law business to serve His Majesty in Parliament, and is in
danger of poverty, his estates being ill managed by his servants.
[Signed.] |
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220. Sir Salomon Swale. For support for an ancient family. Is
impoverished by waiving his practice of common law to serve His
Majesty in Parliament. |
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221. Henry Sydenham. For nomination of a person of quality
to be created a baron, in consideration of his loss of the rangership
of Clarendon Park. His estate was plundered, he imprisoned, &c.,
for loyalty. Will pay 7,000l. into the Exchequer for it. |
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222. Sir Gilbert Talbot, master of the jewels and plate. For a
grant of 4,000 acres of waste land called Rydland Marsh, cos.
Denbigh and Flint, between high and low water mark, on recovery
thereof at his own expense, from neighbouring lords of manors who
pretend a right to it. Has 7,500l. due for service to the late King
as resident at Venice, with 24 years' interest. |
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223. Sherrington Talbot. For a warrant to create an Irish
Viscount. In spite of his great sufferings and petitions, has
received no advantage from His Majesty's former favourable
grants. |
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224. Thos. Thory. For stay of prosecution against him, and pardon
of a debt of 1,600l. which he owes to His Majesty, as collector of
customs for Boston. Served the late King personally in the wars,
at his own charge, and thereby lost his estate and contracted great
debts. His creditors, seeing he had nothing, forbore to prosecute
but when he had the customs' money, for payment of which he
entered bonds for 1,500l., they arrested him, and he was compelled
to pay the money to save himself from prison. Is now sued on the
bonds, and his whole estate, which is only 88l. 14s. 8d. a year, is
extended for the debt. |
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225. Jaspar Tuite. For a warrant for a baronet. Has suffered
much by following His Majesty's fortunes at home and abroad. |
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226. Col. Charles Trevanion. His father was slain at the head
of his regiment, in the storming of Bristol; his grandfather injured
his estate by constant adherence to the late King, they together
advancing for His Majesty 4,280l. Prays in recompense to be spared
the fines of 1,094l. 14s. 4d., due for certain lands of the duchy of
Cornwall, for which he has contracted. Annexing, |
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226. i. Account of 4,280l. expended by Sir Charles Trevanion for
the late King. |
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226. ii. Account of the lands of the duchy of Cornwall for
which the petitioner has contracted, and of the fines,
amounting to 1,094l. 14s. 4d. |
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227. Hans Traurnicht, colonel in service of Cnes Alexander
Michaelowitz, Emperor of the Russias. For payment of moneys due
to him for transporting troops from Breda to Scotland. Has leave of
absence only for five months, and ten weeks are already elapsed. |
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228. Col. Hans Traurnicht. For speedy hearing of his former supplication for recompense of his services to His Majesty, the time
limited for his return to his charge, as colonel of a regiment of horse
under the Emperor of Russia, being nearly elapsed. |
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229. James Tunsted, the King's servant, to the Council, for
redress for contempt offered to His Majesty's warrant, appointing
him to preserve the game in Derbyshire, and to take up setting
dogs, nets, guns, &c., destructive thereof. On 7th February, took
a gun from Rich. Green, of Ashford, reading him the warrant, but
Green said he cared neither for him nor his warrant, and assembling
20 men, took away the gun, and the petitioner narrowly escaped
being murdered. |
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230. Robt. Turner. That the Committee of Parliament, before
whom the Commissioners at the Savoy have proved 142,000l. of
discoveries made by him of concernment to His Majesty, may report
on his just title therein, that he and his friends may have satisfaction according to the royal grant, and not be ruined by their
discoveries for His Majesty's advantage, but encouraged to prosecute them. |
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231. Capt. Riches Utber. For freedom of the ship Hope of Lubec,
now in the Thames, which he has bought to employ himself therein
till His Majesty requires him. |
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232. Angenieta Vandriel, late wife of Cornelius Hartesfelt, of
Rotterdam. For repayment of 8,000 francs lent by her late husband
to His Majesty in 1649. Annexing, |
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232. i. Receipt and promise of repayment of the above sum by the
King. [Copy.] The Hague, June 9, 1649. |
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233. Christian Van Vianen, His Majesty's silversmith. For payment of 108l. 15s., balance remaining due of 594l. 14s., for two
great silver and gilt candlesticks, and two book covers of silver,
provided for St. George's Chapel, Windsor, by order of the late King,
having been a loser of 150l. by the order. Annexing, |
233. i. Warrant by Charles I. to Sir Jas. Palmer, treasurer of
the order of the garter, to pay to Christian Vianen
197l. 10s. balance still due of 594l. 14s., for 972 oz. of plate
by him made for St. George's Chapel, Windsor. [Copy.]
Westminster, April 23, 1640. |
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233. ii. Account of sums due to and receipts by Christian
Vianen, for the above plate. |
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234. Jane Waite. For release for her husband, who surrendered on
proclamation on the Restoration, and has been a prisoner ever since;
has supported him and her five children hitherto, but being old
and feeble, is unable to do so longer. |
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235. Company of Watermen to the King and Council, for a special
order to expel Rich. Gwynn and Art. Crispin from the Company,
that His Majesty may not want seamen for the navy, nor the subjects be abused. These men were expelled by the Navy Comrs. and
sent to sea in the Bull, till they rendered account of breach of trust to
His Majesty's subjects, but have escaped sentence, and resumed their
former employment. |
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236. Masters and Governors of the Company of Watermen. For
an order to the Duke of Albemarle and the Commissioners, to issue
no warrants for impress of watermen for the service except to themselves. Will speedily and effectually execute the same, but complaints
are made of warrants to particular persons, who cannot provide men
as suitably as they can. |
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237. Sir John Watts, of Hertfordshire. For relief, detailing his
services, imprisonments and losses in behalf of their late and present
Majesties. Was imprisoned in Montgomery Castle at Colchester,
and for a long time for appearing at Worcester fight, and again in
Sir George Booth's cause; was decimated and twice sequestered. |
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238. John Weeks, of Sarum. For leave to take the law against
Rob. Phillipps, of the bedchamber, to whom he lent 100l. in the time
of the late war, to keep him from starving, which Phillipps now
refuses to pay. |
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239. David Wemys, merchant. For assistance from the Exchequer of Scotland. Has never had a penny in His Majesty's
employment, so that his great disbursements, loss in the storm of
Dundee, loss of trade, &c., have obliged him to sell even his
household stuff and the ornaments of his body. |
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240. A hundred and twenty poor Porters of Westminster and
their families to the Council, for orders that goods may be landed
at Woolstaple Stairs, and they enjoy their labours there as formerly;
their former place of labour at Kingsbridge was removed thither, on
complaint of Wm. Reignold, wharfinger of Westminster, made to
advance the profit of his own wharf; now he tries to take this
away, and leave no free landing-place in Westminster for goods, so
that commodities are brought in by carts, which so pester the streets
that the nobility and gentry cannot pass in their coaches, and prices
rise, goods having to be landed at Mr. Reignold's wharf, and be
carried at excessive rates in his carts. Annexing, |
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240. i. List of the above-named porters with the numbers of their
families. |
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241. Rich. Wharton. For admission to a place as Yeoman of
the Guard, many places being vacant through mortality. Was promised one when His Majesty was in Jersey, before he left for Scotland, and has since had his petition referred to the Earl of Norwich,
but was denied admittance by reason of his poverty. |
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242. Sir Charles Wheler. For the office of Chief Ranger or
Bow-bearer of Bolland Forest, Yorkshire, which lies near to his
estate. [Signed.] |
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243. Col. Roger Whitley. For exchange of his son's life for his
own in the grant of the receivership of North Wales, in reversion after
Mr. Wynn, who is healthful and likely to live long. Annexing, |
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243. i. Memorandum of collectors' places void: one at Newcastle; Col. Jones's in Wales, worth 200l. or 300l. a year,
or Gorton's. in Cheshire, worth 120l. a year. |
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244. Thos. Wilkinson. For a dispensation to hold with his poor
vicarage of Lawrence Waltham, Berkshire, that of Icklesham,
Sussex, granted for his better subsistence, but which lies out of
distance. |
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245. Samuel Willdey. For admission to the Charterhouse
Hospital. |
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246. Robt. Williamson, merchant. For licence to import to
London from Ostend, in such vessels as shall offer, spicery
worth 1,500l., on paying customs. Has part of his estate in
Holland and wishes to convey it home by way of Ostend. |
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247. Col. Rich. Wiltshire. For an order for receipt of 72l. 18s.,
due to His Majesty by a person empowered to seize prohibited
goods, but concealed, as a gift for his services and sufferings in the
Royal cause, having "in all the crowds of suitors" never begged
any relief before. |
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248. Clara Wood. For a warrant for the ship St. John, if she
prove a prize; cannot suspect a denial, His Majesty knowing her
condition, and the ship is not the one his Highness pretends to,
which is the Hercules. |
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249. Clara Wood. For a warrant to Lord Ashley Cooper for
300l. or 400l. for her out of treasure now in hand, finding great
difficulty in obtaining the prize ship she sued for. |
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250. Clara Wood. For a pension to feed and breed her four
children, none of whom are inferior in wit and beauty to her
whom his Majesty was pleased to commend. |
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251. Ann Woodcock. For release of Thos. Chapman, at least
till Christmas; fears he fares the worse for her sake, Sec. Morice
having a quarrel against her for telling His Majesty of disobedience
to the late Lord Mayor's order. Thanks for his allowance of 10s.
a week, 5s. of which Chapman pays for his chamber; but it is said
in the Tower, in order to eclipse his Majesty's favour, that it is
granted by the Lieutenant, not by him. Begs him to regard the
prisoner as David did Shimei. He will take the oaths and give
security for peaceable living. |
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252. Thirty Tenants, &c. of Long Comb parish, manor of Woodstock, co. Oxford. Two years ago they treated, though to their
great disadvantage, for the re-emption of Broad Leyes, in order to
enlarge his Majest'ys park; the agents also took in some common
land not in the purchase, yet they have hitherto received no allowance for their forbearance of the purchase-money, for the profits
they might have made of the lands in the interval, and for their
right of common. [Signed.] |
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253. George Woodward, administrator of the late Wm. Woodward.
For power to seize certain lands in Oakley, &c., co. Bucks, belonging
to Frize Walton and Rebecca Pym, daughters of the late John Pym,
until 5,000l., owed to Wm. Woodward by him be repaid; the lands
of Valentine, husband of Frize Walton were forfeit to the Crown
by his attainder, but with a saving to all persons who had lawful
interest therein. |
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254. Dr. Benj. Worsley. For payment of 1,600l. due to him from
the Exchequer: in 1659, on surrender by John Thurlow of the farm
of the post office, took it at 20,000l. instead of 14,000l, the former
rent, on condition of holding it seven years, but was soon violently
turned out, and deprived not only of his contract but of the moneys
he had advanced to the Exchequer. |
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255. Robt. Write to the Council, for a warrant, and allowance
for his travel, wherein he could apprehend two persons who make
false passes and briefs, thereby abusing the King and the charity
of the people. |
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256. John Wyatt, merchant of Bristol. His ship, the George of
Leith, laden with raisins and ryals, worth 550l., was seized for His
Majesty's use in 1649 by Prince Rupert. Has lost, by the farming
of the excise, the place of Sub-Commissioner of Excise in Bristol,
granted him on the Restoration; begs discharge of a balance of 221l.
still due by him for excise, and release of the bonds of 4,000l. in
which he was bound for discharge of his trust therein, and which
are now in suit in the Exchequer. |
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257. Sir Hugh Wyndham. For a small estate which he hopes to
discover, belonging to How, of Luxborough, co. Somerset, forfeited
by his being convicted of highway robbery. Was wounded and
imprisoned in the late war. |
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258. Thos Wyndham. For a lease of Carnanton Manor, Cornwall, worth 52l. 8s. 4d. yearly; for the office of Steward of Peverell,
cos. Notts and Derby, and for a lease of coal and stone mines therein,
at rent of 50l., from which no profit now accrues to His Majesty. |
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259. Dr. Hen. Yerbury, fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. For
appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishops of
London and Winchester to examine the malicious and scandalous
libels published to his defamation by Rich. Royston, of London, the
King's stationer, who will not discover the author. |
