Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1734, January-June

Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers, Volume 2, 1731-1734. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1898.

This free content was digitised by double rekeying. All rights reserved.

'Warrants, Letters, etc.: 1734, January-June', in Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers, Volume 2, 1731-1734, (London, 1898) pp. 590-615. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books-papers/vol2/pp590-615 [accessed 4 May 2024]

1734, January–June

1734.
TABLE I.
Warrants, Orders, Letters, Reports, Memorials, Petitions, and Entries of minor importance.
1733–4.
Date. Description of Document or Entry. Substance of Document or Entry. Reference.
1732.
May 11		 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners and Attorney General. To accept smuggling composition from Elizabeth Merrifield, widow.
Prefixing:—Report on her case.		 Customs Book XIV. pp. 52–3.
Dec. 11 Same to same - To accept the like composition from John Blanden, farmer, Hants.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, XIII. p. 467.
Dec. 28 Same to same For same from Robert Cartmall, master of the “George and Elizabeth,” from Virginia, and Thos. Dansey, master of the “Essex,” from Virginia.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 470–1, 473–5.
1733–4.
Jan. 1		 Memorial to the Treasury from John Croker, engraver at the Mint under Mr. Harris. Concerning his salary as such, and the cost of paying a filer for 35 years. Reference Book X. p. 20.
Jan. 2 Printed petition to the Lords of Justiciary, Scotland, from James Marine and five others named, the six Household Trumpeters for Scotland. Concerning the neglect of their perquisites and liveries. 1 printed page.
Appending:—(a.) Copy of the letters patent of James II. dated July 1688, confirming said perquisites. 3 pages.
(b.) Royal letters of Anne, 1709, and Geo. I. 1716, containing grants of said office. 2 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 2.
Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a messuage and piece of ground in Whitehall, of which Mrs. Jane Lowther prays reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report on petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 121–2.
Same to Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. For work, detailed, in Windsor Park and Hyde Park. Warrants not relating to money XXV. pp. 96–7.
Jan. 2 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To allow Richard Partridge to export a bell for one of the Dissenting meeting houses in Boston, New England. Customs Book XIII. pp. 439–40.
Same to same - - To remit to James Mallortie interest due on John James David's bonds.
Appending:—Said Commissioners' report.		 Ibid, pp. 441–4.
Petition to the Treasury from John Walsh, of Catherine Street, Strand, music printer. Concerning a wrong entry of paper at the Custom House. Reference Book X. p. 20.
Same to same from Thos. Garman, Joseph Rogers, and Timothy Smith. For leave to compound for smuggling - Ibid.
Same to same from Wm. Bingham. For extension of lease of a house in Bury Street. Crown Lease Book III. p. 80.
Treasury warrant to Auditor of Receipt. To apply 180l. 18s. 7½d. overpayment on land tax, 1715, by Gerard Croker, Receiver General of Oxford, towards his debt on land tax, 1731. Affairs of Tares IV. p. 72.
Same to same For the distribution and application of the 1733, Christmas quarter's income of the General Fund.
Prefixing:—Statement of said income.		 Money Book XXXVI. pp. 194–5.
Same to same For same of the Aggregate Fund -
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 210–1.
Jan. 3 Petition to the Treasury from Charles Hall, gent. For money levied by the sheriff on Abel Griffith. Reference Book X. p. 20.
Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe. For a lease of the bakehouse in Macclesfield to Sir Charles Duckinfield and Roger Roydon. Prefixing:—Particular in Latin of the premises, memorandum, and ratal of same. Crown Lease Book III. pp. 122–4.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Mr. Young, collector at Hole [-town], Barbados. Customs Book XIII. p. 445.
Jan. 4 Petition to the Treasury from Capt. Thos. Blagrave and the other officers of Col. Archd. Hamilton's regiment. For the loss of 13 per cent. on exchange and 10 per cent. advance on the pay of the regiment, 1718, July 13, to 1720, July 31, when on board the fleet. Reference Book X. p. 20.
Same to same from Champion Branfill. Concerning the danger of escape of smugglers from Essex county gaol. Ibid, p. 21.
Same to same from Charles Mason, late Paymaster of Transports. For further stay of proceedings against him on his accounts as such. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer. To take Samuel Wilmot's security as Receiver General of Oxford, 1733. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 73.
J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. To deliver to Edward Walpole his horse furniture. Letter Book XIX. p. 200.
Same to same - - To allow Edmd. Smith's salary during absence from Portsmouth. Ibid.
Jan. 7 Petition to the Treasury from Col. Samuel Gledhill. Concerning provisions burned in the fire at Placentia garrison. Reference Book X. p. 21.
Jan. 8 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of the hundreds of Ock and Moreton, co. Berks, to Robert Hucks.
Prefixing:—Particular of the premises, memorandum, and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 126–9.
Same to Commissioners of Revenue, Ireland. For Francis Allen, of St. Wolstans, debt to the Crown to be satisfied by payments of 100l. per annum. Irish Book IX. p. 8.
Same to Richard Tucker, Keeper of His Majesty's Cranes and Quarries in Isle of Portland. To deliver to the Commissioners of the Navy 5,100 tons of Portland stone for Portsmouth and Plymouth dockyards. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 99.
Same to Customs Commissioners. To sell two estates late of Edward Randolph, tobacco merchant, and John Westerbane, one of his sureties. Customs Book XIX. pp. 448, 450.
Same to same To sell a moiety of the Stour navigation, late the estate of Cornelius Denn, tobacco merchant, of London. Ibid, p. 451.
Same to the King's Remembrancer or his deputy. To stay process against Charles Mason, on account of debt to the Crown. Warrants not relating to money XXV. pp. 89–99.
Same to the Clerk of the Pips or his deputy. For a lease to Benjamin Holly of an extended estate in Lynn Regis of Wm. Allen, late Receiver General of part of Norfolk.
Prefixing: — Particular, &c. of said estate.		 Affairs of taxes IV. pp. 74–6, 80.
Report to the Treasury from the Commissioners of Excise, London. On the petition of Lady Rider, relict of Sir Barnham Rider, as to a prosecution for duty on hops. 1 page.
Appending: — (a.) Said petition, with reference, dated 1733, November 14. 1½ pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 5.
Jan. 9 Petition to the Treasury from Edmund Rolfe. For extraordinary allowances in the accounts of Mr. Allen, late receiver of part of Norfolk. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 72.
Jan. 10 J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. With Missing's lists of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1733, October 15 to November 11. Letter Book XIX. p. 203.
Petitions to the Treasury from Wm. Best and Daniel Bishop. For leave to compound for smuggling - Reference Book X. p. 21.
Same to same from Mary, widow of Peter Whitton, late receiver of part of Yorkshire. For extraordinary allowances in said receiver's accounts. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 72.
Jan. 11 Same to same from Thos. Stow. For relief against a judgment for smuggling. Reference Book X. p. 21.
Same to same from Jusuph Hojah (“Usuph Hosier”), Ambassador from the Bey of Tunis. Concerning his goods shipped at the Custom House eight months since. Ibid.
Same to same from Edmund Rolfe and John Bagge. Concerning their bond for Wm. Allen, Receiver General of part of Norfolk. Reference Book IV. p. 72.
Jan. 12 J. Scrope to Mr. Paxton - Forwarding a paper for report - - Letter Book XIX. p. 202.
Jan. 14 Statement of account certified by Lord Hobart, dated Treasurer of the Chamber's Office. Of bills and warrants due on said office at Christmas, 1733. 2½ pages. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 6
Jan. 16 Treasury warrant confirming articles of agreement between the King and Lewis de Marital, silversmith, of St. Christopher. For the purchase of land, detailed, in Basse Terre town. Crown Lease Book III. pp. 130–1.
Same confirming same between same and John Oneal, of same, planter. For same of same in Basse Terre quarter Ibid, pp. 131–2.
Same to Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of a messuage in Pall Mall Street to John Parker.
Prefixing:—Constat of the premises and ratal.		 Ibid, pp. 133–5.
Same to same For same of lands in the lordship of Cantermelenydd, co. Radnor, to Edward Harley.
Prefixing:—Particular of the pension, memorandum and ratal.		 Ibid, pp. 144–50.
Petition to the Treasury from Edward Hutchinson, of Carlisle. Proposing securities for his office of receiver of the Derwentwater estate. Reference Book X. p. 21.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To accept smuggling composition from Thos. Garman.
Prefixing:—Said Commissioners' report.		 Customs Book XIII. pp. 456–7.
Same to same - To liberate John Jeffery, imprisoned on his bond for Peter and John Williams, merchants, Exeter. Ibid, p. 449.
Jan. 17 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the tax of 4s. per £, in Ireland, Thos. Medlycot, late a Commissioner of Revenue there, and obliged to remain in England as a Member of Parliament. Irish Book IX. p. 9.
Petition to the Treasury from John Peyrem. Concerning a dispute with Edwd. Randolph as to snuff imported. Reference Book X. p. 22.
J. Scrope to the Commissioners of Excise. Concerning the jointure of the Duchess Dowager of Cleveland. Letter Book XIX. p. 204.
Jan. 18 Petition to the Treasury from Nathaniel Brooker. For stay of proceedings against him for smuggling. Reference Book X. p. 22.
J. Scrope to the Commissioners of Customs. Leave of absence to John Brent, tidesman and boatman, Exmouth. Letter Book XIX. p. 204.
Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. For a pension of 20s. per day to Wm. Fortescue in accordance with the address of the House of Commons, Ireland. Irish Book IX. p. 10.
Jan. 19 Petition to the Treasury from Lord Kilmaine, Col. Arch. Hamilton, and Col. Wentworth. Concerning the moneys due to their regiments on the accounts stated in 1722, by George Treby, late Secretary at War. Reference Book X. p. 22.
Jan. 22 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of lauds in West Walton manor, Norfolk, to John Carter.
Prefixing: — Particular of the premises, memorandum and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 136–8.
Same to Taxes Commissioners. For 459l. 13s. 9d. extraordinary allowances in the accounts of Peter Whitton, late Receiver General for part of co. York. Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 77–8.
Jan. 23 Same to the Clerk of the Pipe. For a lease of the manor of Thornton Bridge, co. Yorks, to George Earl of Cholmondeley.
Prefixing:—Particular of the premises, memorandum and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book XI. pp. 141–4.
Jan. 23 J. Scrope to the Commissioners of Excise. Concerning goods belonging to Jusuph Hojah (“Hosier,”) Ambassador from the Bey of Tunis. Letter Book XIX. p. 204.
Petition to the Treasury from Mrs. Ruperta Howe. Concerning repairs, &c. in Alice Holt and Woolmer Forests, of which she is Chief Ranger. Reference Book X. p. 22.
Same to same from Nathl. Gould. Prays leave for himself and the Earl of Loudoun to erect rails before their houses in Privy Garden, Whitehall, and leases of the ground thus to be enclosed. Crown Lease Book III. p. 17.
Same to same from Wm. Hartley, junr. Receiver General of Land Tax and House Duties for Bucks. For extraordinary charges, 1715–20, and for 30l. 1s., being loss on the reduction of guineas in 1717. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 8.
Also for 66l. 18s. 3¼d. overpayed on land tax, 1730, to be applied to land tax, 1731.
Endorsed:—With reference to Taxes Commissioners. 1 page.
Appending:—(a.) Hartley's affidavit as to above. 1 page. 		Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 72–3.
Same to same from Sir Bibye Lake. Concerning his mortgage over Charles Mason's estates. In duplicate; the second copy endorsed 1733–4, January 18; 13 Aug. 1734, “to be read this day se'night.” 20 August, “my Lords will not stay proceedings against Lake any longer.” 10 pages. Ibid, No. 9.
Jan.24 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. For delivery of cambrics to John Higden, of Milk Street, London, merchant. Customs Book XIII. p. 452.
Same for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the provision of Bibles, Prayer Books, and furniture for His Majesty's Chapel at St. James's. To cost 524l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 447.
Petition to the Treasury from Nath. Thorne, Receiver General of part of Devon. For 899l. 9s. 2¾d. overpaid on land tax, 1731, to be applied to land tax, 1732. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 73.
Jan. 25 J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Edward Berkeley, tide surveyor, Portsmouth. Customs Book XIII. p. 452.
Petition to the Treasury from Thos. Liddiard and Edward Savage. Concerning their bond for Thos. Nobes, late deputy postmaster of Hungerford. Reference Book X. p. 23.
Jan. 26 Same to same from William Clayton. For extension of lease of a house in Cleveland Court, St. James's. Crown Lease Book III. p. 80.
Acknowledgment of receipt signed by Rob. Sedgwick. For 206l. 2s. 6d. being the Duke of Richmond's salary as Gentleman of the Bedchamber for 1733, Christmas quarter, minus fees and taxes. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 10.
Jan. 28 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For liveries, detailed, for the Sergeant Trumpeter, 16 trumpeters, and four kettle drummers of the Horse Guards. To cost 1,575l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant. Book I. p. 451.
Same for same of same - For same for the drum major and five drummers of His Majesty's Household. To cost 314l. Ibid.
Jan. 28 Treasury warrant for execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For liveries for the four drummers and four hautboys of the 1st Troop of Horse Grenadiers. To cost 280l. And for same for 2nd Troop of Horse Grenadiers. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 452.
Statement of opinion by Attorney General, J. Willes, and Solicitor-General, D. Ryder. Concerning the liability of pig iron to pay impost as by Act of 1690. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 11.
Jan. 29 Treasury warrant to the Stamp Commissioners. Approving said Commissioners' schedule of prices for stamped paper, &c. for 1734. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 102.
Same to the King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. To take Edward Hutchinson's security as one of the Receivers of the Derwentwater Estate. Ibid.
Same to Excise Commissioners. To permit Saml. Brooks, et al. to reduce brandy and rum to proof. Ibid, pp. 105–106.
Petition to the Treasury from Susanna Alexander. Concerning the killing of her husband by smugglers. Reference Book X. p. 23.
Same to same from Ralph Michell. For reward for arrest of Wm. Brown, et al. for robbing Col. Desromaines. Ibid.
Same to same from Edward Pratt, supercargo in the East India Company's service. For stay of prosecution for not entering gold imported, on his paying 5 per cent. to the East India Company. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To transfer 66l. 18s. 3d. overpayment of Wm. Hartley, Receiver General of Bucks. Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 78–9.
Same to same For same of 899l. 9s. 2¾d. overpayment by Nathaniel Thorne same for part of Devon. Ibid, p. 79.
Jan. 30 Petition to the Treasury from the executors of Thos. Missing. For one quarter to 1733, December 31, victualling Placentia, Annapolis Royal, and Canso. Reference Book X. p. 29.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the provision of standards for the 4th Troop of Horse Guards. To cost 66l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 451.
Jan. 31 Petition to the Treasury from Sir Robert Menzies. For a grant of the feu and other dues on his tenures from the Crown from 1694. North Britain Book XI. p. 52.
Same to same from Alexander Lord Elibank. Concerning same on his lands of Ballincrieff, Elibank, and Prorax. Ibid, p. 53.
Same to same from Archibald Murray, late collector of bishops' rents in Scotland. Concerning the collection of the said rents for 1726, when he was superseded by Capt. Urquhart, of Bonhard. Ibid.
Same to same from the Marquis of Lothian. For a gift of the feu and blench dues of the Lordship of Newbattle and Jedburgh. Ibid.
Same to same from David Earl of Northesk. For same of the Eque and Retour dues out of the shire of Forfar, 1707–26, for which his father was liable as sheriff of Forfar. Ibid, p. 54.
J. Scrope to the Attorney General. Concerning the Duke of Chandos' petition for a lease of mines in Radnor and Salop. Crown Lease Book III. p. 140.
Petition to the Crown from John Egerton, Esq. For a reversion of the Hundred of Bucklow. Ibid, p. 81.
Jan. 31 Memorial to the Treasury from Hen. Hyde, formerly a messenger in the Wine License Office. Concerning the state of the wine license revenue. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 12.
Feb. 1 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For lease of 20 farms, holdings, &c. in Rosedale, Yorks, to Bryan Peirson, et al. detailed, at rents detailed.
Prefixing:—Particulars of the various premises and memorandum by Auditor W. Lowndes, and ratal of same by T. Walker, Surveyor General.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 160–196.
Same to the Excise Commissioners. To stay process against Rich. Vaughan and his sureties. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 121.
J. Scrope to Mr. Wyatt - Concerning the prosecution against John Cox, smuggler. Letter Book XIX. p. 205.
Same to Surveyor General - To renew for His Majesty the lease of the two barge houses and the barge master's house at Lambeth, held of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Ibid.
Feb. 2 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To release Edward Trusler, of West Cowes, from Winchester Gaol. Customs Book XIII. p. 460.
Same to same and Attorney General. To accept smuggling composition from Daniel Bishop.
Prefixing:—Report on his case.		 Ibid, p. 467–8.
Feb. 5 J. Scrope to the Customs Commisioners. Concerning the seizure of the “Chester” frigate under the Act of Navigation. Letter Book XIX. p. 206.
Petition to the Treasury from Col. Rich. Kane, Governor of Minorca. For continuation of his allowance of 20s. per day made to him as Lieutenant Governor. Reference Book X. p. 23.
Treasury warrant to the Receiver General and Cashier of Customs. To pay the annuity attending the office of collector inwards, London port, to Robert Mann, become the surviving patentee in that office on the death of Henry Hare, Esq. Customs Book XIII. p. 464.
Petition to the Treasury from Harrison and Pond, et al, and Charles Howard, et al. For leave to reduce brandy and rum to proof. Reference Book X. p. 22.
Same to same from Wm. Pryor Johnson. For a lease of four acres of lands at Mile End which devolved to his son Edward Johnson who died 17 years since Governor of St. Helena. Crown Lease Book III. p. 80.
Certificate by Thos. Sanderson, Deputy Receiver of the Alienation Office. Of the receipts, payments, and remains in said office for the preceding November, December, and January. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 13.
Feb. 6 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To pay Richard Clement moiety of a seizure of prohibited East India goods. Customs Book XIII. pp. 458–9.
Feb. 7 Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of ground near Cleveland Court, St. James's, of which Right Hon. Wm. Clayton desires renewal of lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book III.p. 155–6.
Same to same - - For same of lands in West Haddon, Northants, of which trustees of West Haddon School pray a new lease.
Prefixing: —As above.		 Ibid, pp. 156–8.
Treasury warrant to Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of lands in West Hainault Walk, Waltham Forest, of which Wm. Finch pays a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 158–9.
J. Scrope to the Auditor of the Receipt. To adapt the copper plate for Exchequer bills on malt to the year 1734. Letter Book XIX. p. 206.
Petition to the Treasury from John Dalgliesh. Concerning the seizure of the “Hanover” cutter, of which he is master, by the Customs officers. Reference Book X. p. 23.
Same to same from the Dukes of Richmond, Montagu, and Portland, the Earl of Loudoun, and Sir Conyers D'Arcy. For a lease of the void ground before their houses in the Privy Garden, Whitehall, same being in a very filthy, dirty condition. Crown Lease Book III. p. 80.
Same to same from John Mist. For a lease of a piece of ground in Scotland Yard, Whitehall, granted to Henry Kelsal. Ibid.
Treasury warrant to Wm. Lowndes, auditor of land tax, &c. co. Bucks. To make Wm. Hartley, late Receiver General of that county, 1,211l. 3s. 0¾d. extraordinal allowances in account. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 80–1.
Feb. 8 Petition to the Treasury from Ralph Thrale, Sheriff of Surrey. Concerning the escape of Jacob Pring and Thos. Bluck, smugglers, from the county gaol. Reference Book X. p. 24.
Feb. 9 J. Scrope to the Commissioners of Excise, of Customs, of Salt, and of Stamps, and the Postmaster General. For an account of the laws touching the revenues under their management, expired or near expiring, and of those requiring continuing. Letter Book XIX. p. 207.
Petition to the Treasury from Hester Tarsey and Thos, Theed her son. Concerning Thos. Theed's bond for Wm. Theed, late Receiver General for part of Surrey. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 81.
Same to same from Benjamin Wall and Samuel Smart. Concerning their bond for Jonathan Smart, late same for Herts. Ibid.
Feb. 11 Same to same from Wm. Jones, Head Collector of Stamp Duties, North Britain. For further allowance above the 180l. for himself and clerks. Reference Book X. p. 28.
Same to same from Edward Hosier and Rob. Gosnell. Concerning the bonds for George Hosier, senior, Receiver General for Salop, 1693–1711. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 82.
Same to same from Edward Earl of Oxford, guardian to the Duke of Leeds. For a grant to the said Duke of the custody of the three hundreds of Newport, Bucks, viz. Bonestou, Moulesho, and Segelai. Crown Lease Book III. p. 81.
Feb. 13 J. Scrope to Mark Frecker, Robert Manning, Richard Hammond, and Edward St. Hill. To take in and certificate lottery tickets detailed in the 1731 lottery. Letter Book XIX. p. 207.
Feb. 14 Same to same To take in and certificate 122 like lottery tickets. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from John Williams. Concerning his salary as Attorney General to King William and Mary, for the counties of Denbigh and Montgomery. Reference Book X. p. 24.
Same to same from the daughters of Francis Mackenzie. Concerning their portion of 150l. per annum. Ibid.
J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. For an account of unsatisfied debentures on Barbary coffee. Letter Book XIX. p. 209.
Feb. 15 J. Scrope to the Excise Commissioners. Concerning the petition of John Pott and the other dealers in arrack. Letter Book XIX. p. 209.
Feb. 18 The Duke of Dorset, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Treasury, dated Dublin Castle. Forwarding the petition of Wm. Hawkins, Ulster King of Arms of all Ireland, on behalf of the State officers, for the new liveries, &c. due every third year. 2 pages.
Appending:—(a.) Said petition to the Duke of Dorset. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 16.
Account certified by E. Britiffe, in the absence of Lord Hobart. Of bills and warrants due on account of the Treasurer of the Chamber's Office at Christmas, 1733. 2 pages. Ibid, No. 17.
Feb. 19 Treasury warrant to Elizabeth widow of Thos. Jett, late an Auditor of the Exchequer. To deliver her husband's books and papers to the Auditors of Imprests. Warrants not relating to money XXV. pp. 125–6.
Petition to the Treasury from James Fuller Wells. Offering his copies of the court rolls of the honour of Clare, and some ancient and useful books of said courts. Reference Book X. p. 24.
Treasury warrant to John Willes, Attorney General. To non pros. the informations on the seizures of gum seneca, detailed.
Prefixing:—Petition and affidavits of the merchants concerned.		 Customs Book XIII.pp.461–3.
Same to same - For the delivery to Charles Hall of money levied on Abel Griffith, of Barnards Inn, London. King's Warrant Book XXXI. p. 240.
J. Scrope to the Auditor of the Receipt. For an account of the National Debt in accordance with the address of the House of Lords of the 15th instant. Letter Book XIX. p. 209.
Same to same For same of the net income of the salt duties, and the discharge of the 500,000l. raised thereon, in accordance with an order of the House of Commons. Ibid, p. 210.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against Wm. Pacey's sureties. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 82.
Same to the Master of the Jewel Office. For delivery to the Duke of Athole of a collar of the Order of St. Andrew, to cost 200l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 453.
Feb.20 Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a piece of ground in Whitehall, of which Nathaniel Gould prays a lease on behalf of himself, the Earl of Loudoun, and the Hon. Mrs. Jane Lowther.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report on petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 197–8.
Same to same - - For same of a messuage in Whitehall, of which the Earl of Loudoun prays a reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 198–9.
Royal warrants to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax in Ireland, George Dodington, as Clerk of the Pells in Ireland, Hugh Viscount Falmouth, and Richard Edgcumbe as Vice-Treasurer there, and Henry Viscount Palmerston, Chief Remembrancer of the Exchequer Court there. Irish Book IX. pp. 12–4.
Petition to the Treasury from Henry Burgis, collector of Excise, Lynn. Concerning his remittances to London by dishonoured bills on Nicholas Fenwick. Reference Book X. p. 24.
Feb. 20 Petition to the Treasury from Somerset English, under-housekeeper of Hampton Court. For a new lease of a slip of ground near Hampton Court ferry. Crown Lease Book III. p. 81.
[Feb. 21?] Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For new liveries for the nine trumpeters and kettle-drummers of the Royal Regiment of Horse. To cost 825l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 453.
Feb. 21 Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Evans, late Sheriff of Anglesea. Concerning his expenses in guarding Bryan Smith. Reference Book X. p. 25.
Report to the Treasury from the Stamp Commissioners, dated Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn. On Wm. Thompson's memorial concerning defalcations of his clerks after the appointment of Henry Cartwright, his successor, as Receiver General of Stamp Duties. 2½ pages.
Appending:—(a.) Said memorial. 1½ pages.
(b.) Statement of opinion by the Attorney General, dated 1730, July 30. 2 pages.
(c.) Previous report of said Commissioners, dated 1732–3, March 30. 3 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 18.
Alexander Wilson to John Scrope, dated Westminster. For free importation into Ireland of trimmings, &c. for Lord Cathcart's regiment of horse, and Lieutenant General Pearce's regiment of dragoons. 1 page. Ibid, No. 19.
Report to the Treasury from the Commissioners of Excise, London. On the petition of John Pott, concerning the additional duty on arrack as an imported spirit, as by 6 Geo. II. 1 page.
Appending:—(a.) Said petition. 1 page. 		Ibid, No. 20.
Feb. 22 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of three pieces of ground in or near St. James's Park to Right Hon. Wm. Clayton.
Prefixing:—Particular in Latin, and constat of the premises and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 200–2.
Petition to the Treasury from John Prince, late Under Sheriff of Essex. Concerning the escape of three smugglers, named, from Essex county gaol. Reference Book X. p. 25.
Same to same from James Cooke. Concerning his allowance as formerly housekeeper to the Hackney Coaches Commissioners Office. Ibid.
J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. With Missing's list of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1733, November 12 to December 9. Letter Book XIX. p. 210.
Petition to the Treasury from Thos. Whitley. Concerning his father's surety for Morgan Whitley, Receiver General of Chester, &c. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 83.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To make forth 750,000l in Exchequer bills on malt, 1734, and place same as so much cash in the office of the Tellers at the Receipt. Money Book XXXVII. p. 231.
Feb. 23 J. Scrope to same For an account of money in the Exchequer on arrears of former land taxes. Letter Book XIX. p. 211.
Same to Customs Commissioners, Scotland and England. For same of corn exported, 1731–3, Christmas, and the bounty thereon. Ibid.
Feb.25 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Concerning the case of John Elbridge, deputy comptroller of Customs, Bristol. Customs Book XIII. p. 464.
Same to the Excise Commissioners. Concerning the duties on hops Letter Book XIX. p. 212.
Petition by way of statement of the case of English white salt and rock salt exported to Ireland. For reimposition of the duty on export of rock salt, for the benefit of the manufactured salt trade. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 21.
Feb. 26 Petition to the Treasury from James Clarke. For a post in the Irish establishment for services to the Protestant interest there. Irish Book IX. p. 14.
Treasury warrant to the Commissioners of Revenue, Ireland. To allow free importation of clothing, &c. for regiments of Lord Cathcart, Lieutenant General Pearce, and Major General Price. Ibid, p. 15.
Petition to the Treasury from John Mackpheadius, merchant. Concerning his bonds for tobacco duties with Robert Shaw, of London, merchant, on which he had been imprisoned for seven years. Reference Book X. pp. 25–7.
Same to same from Edward Randolph. Concerning his debt for tobacco duties - Ibid, p. 28.
Same to same from Col. Joshua Guest. For 867l. 12s. 1½d. for incidents for the barracks in North Britain. Ibid, p. 30.
Treasury warrant to the Master of the Jewel Office. For delivery to Wm. Marquis of Lothian of a collar of the Order of St. Andrew. To cost 200l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 453.
Feb. 27 Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Weeks, laceman to the Wardrobe, and other royal tradesmen. Concerning 1,734l. 13s. 9¾d. arrears still due from the late Queen Anne. Reference Book X. p. 27.
Same to same from Ann Jones, et al. officers of Dean Forest. Concerning their arrears of salary due from George I. Ibid.
J. Scrope to the Customs Commissioners. To put Samuel Wilkinson, late a riding officer at Shoreham, on the superannuated list. Letter Book XIX. p. 213.
Quarterly statement certified by Anthony Norman, Assistant Comptroller General, Scotland. Of debts due to the King in money and bonds by the several late collectors of the old duty on Scotch salt, on the 25th December, 1733, with the bonds due and number of same in process. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 23.
March 1 J. Scrope to the Postmaster General. Concerning Wm. Avery, of Salehurst, Sussex, bond for Samuel Jones, postmaster at Hurst Green. Letter Book XIX. p. 212.
Same to Comptrollers of Army Accounts. With Missing's lists of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1733, December 10 to January 6 following. Ibid, p. 213.
Petition to the Treasury from John Bedwell. For lease of a messuage and appurtenances, corner of Swallow Street and ton, Piccadilly. Crown Lease Book III. p. 81.
March 2 Same to same from Ambrose Paine. For a lease of lands in the manors of West Walton, in Norfolk, and Terring. Ibid.
Report to same from the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. On the warrant for the grant of the lands of Ardeunan and others, in the sheriffdom of Perth, to Patrick Campbell, of Barcaldine. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 25.
March 4 Petition to the Treasury from John Davis, et al. For proclamation reward for arrest of Wm. Miller. Reference Book X. p. 30.
Same to same from Wm. Ablet, of Bealings, Suffolk, yeoman. For leave to compound for smuggling Ibid, p. 28.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. To postpone the trial of John Pattenden - Customs Book XIII. p. 464.
Petition to the Treasury from Earl of Halifax, Ranger of Bushey and Middle Parks, at Hampton Court. For repairs in said parks, detailed Reference Book X. p. 27.
March 5 Same to same from John Lewis, Carmarthen. For leave to compound for smuggling - Ibid, p. 31.
Same to same from John Watts. For extraordinary allowances, in account Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 83.
The officers of the Board of Works to the Treasury. Concerning the repairs to Mr. Wilkinson's house, minister of the Savoy. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 26.
Report to same from the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. On the petition of James Duke of Athole, for remission of the feudal dues on his late father, late heritable sheriff of the county of Perth.
Prefixing:—Said petition with reference, dated 1731, May 9. 1 page. 		Ibid, No. 27.
March 6 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. For new clothing for the officers of State in Ireland, to cost 834l. Irish Book IX. pp. 18–9.
Treasury warrant to Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. For works and repairs, detailed, in New Forest, at an estimate of 3,032l. 17s. 2d. Warrants not relating to money XXV p. 130.
Petition to the Treasury from Henry Groombridge. For expenses in subsisting soldiers in pursuit of smugglers in 1721. Reference Book X. p. 29.
[Before
1733–4, March 7.]		 Same to same from Geo. Clarke and Samuel Edwards, executors of Col. Sydney Godolphin, late Auditor of Wales and Chester, deceased, 1732, September 23. Concerning fees of the 1732 audits received by George Wright, deputy to Godolphin. Endorsed with substance of minute as under, 1733–4, March 7, supra, p. 537. 1 page.
Appending:— (a.) Treasury warrant appointing Wright to conduct above audit, 1732, September 26. 1½ pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 29.
March 7 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax in Ireland Thos. Coplestone as Register of Forfeitures there, and Richard Hatton as Constable of Dublin Castle. Irish Book IX. p. 15.
Treasury warrant to Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of lands in the manor of Ingleby, co. Lincoln, of which Thos. Ingoldesby prays extension of lease.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report on petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book III. p. 203.
Same to Customs Commissioners. To allow Harry Fish to export a bell to Lisbon. Customs Book XIII. p. 440.
Same to Excise Commissioners. To discharge Henry Burgis, collector of Excise, from 182l. 9s. 9d. in bills of exchange to be set in super on the drawer and acceptor, Abraham Ward and Nicholas Fenwick. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 129.
March 7 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Concerning Sir John Barnard's bill for the free importation of cochineal. Letter Book XIX. p. 214.
Same to same With Mons. Chavigni's letter relating to the “Flying Dragon.” Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Mary Kirshaw. Concerning her husband's bond for Charles Wilkinson, Receiver General of York, &c. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 83.
Treasury warrants to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against Mr. Smart's sureties and against Thos. Theed's representatives. Ibid, pp. 84–5.
Charles Carkesee to John Scrope, dated Custom House, London. Concerning the Customs Commissioners' objections to the proposed bill for free importation of cochineal and indigo. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 31.
Report to the Treasury from the Commissioners for Taxes, London. On the petition of Edward, son of Richard Hosier, a surety of George Hosier, formerly Receiver General of Taxes for Salop, and of Robert Gosnell. 1½ pages.
Appending:—(a.) Said petition with reference, dated 1733–4, February 11. 2½ pages.
(b.) Treasury order, dated 1703, November 16, for payment of 100l. to G. Hosier. 1 page.
(c.) Paper of memoranda as to the facts. 1 page.
(d.) Duplicate of petition and report. 3 pages. 		Ibid, No. 32.
March 8 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For the provision of chairs at the Council Chamber at the Cockpit. To cost 254l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 454.
Same for same of same For furniture, detailed, for His Majesty's service at St. James's. To cost 775l. Ibid, pp. 454–5.
Same for same of same For same for His Majesty's chapel closet at St. James's. To cost 1,370l. Ibid, p. 455.
Same for same of same - For two new standards for the 1st troop of Horse Guards. To cost 66l. Ibid, p. 458.
Same for same of same - For new liveries for the seven hautboys of His Majesty's 1st regiment of Footguards. To cost 486l. Ibid, p. 459.
March 9 J. Scrope to the Commissioners of Revenue, Ireland. Concerning the debt of Francis Allen, late collector of revenue from co. Kildare. Irish Book IX. p. 20.
March 11 Petition to the Treasury from John Hussey and Nicholas Vilett. Concerning their recognizance for Daniel Gibbin's appearance. Reference Book X. p. 29.
Same to same from Robert Maddocks. Concerning same for Conradt Mackinrodt and Grace Powell. Ibid.
Same to same from Daniel Mitchell. Concerning same for Bazil Herbert Ibid, p. 30.
Same to same from Samuel Russell and Thos. Pindar. Concerning same for money forfeited by Brogden Poplett. Ibid.
Same to same from James Bushell, smuggler. For release on security to surrender - Ibid.
March 12 Same to same from Wm. Lloyd. Concerning a pension entered on the establishment in his uncle's name instead of his. Ibid.
March 12 Report to the Treasury from the Customs Commissioners, London. On the petition of George Naldrett, late Sheriff of Sussex, for relief on the escape of Stephenson from the gaoler of Sussex. 3½ pages.
Appending:—(a.) Said petition. 1 page 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 35.
March 13 Treasury warrant to Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of lands in Terrington, co. Norfolk, of which Ambrose Paine prays lease.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report on petition for same.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 204–5.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. For leave of absence to Captain Ashe, Commander of the “Princess Royal” sloop at Portsmouth. Letter Book XIX. p. 215.
Same to the Attorney General Transmitting, for his opinion, the Taxes Commissioners' report on Thos. Whitley's petition. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 85.
George Wright, Auditor of Wales, to [? John Scrope] Concerning the fees received on the audit in Wales, 1732, and his illness contracted from the journey. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 36.
March 18 J. Scrope to Mr. Delafaye - With a copy of the Customs Commissioners' report on the seizure of the “Flying Dragon.” Letter Book XIX. p. 215.
March 19 Petition to the Treasury from Margaret Powel and Richard Davies. For extension of lease of a messuage, &c. in Kilkennis, lordship of Denbigh. Crown Lease Book III. p. 205.
[Mar. 19?] Entry of the transcript of a lease. Of several messuages in Colchester to John Lumpkin. Ibid.
March 19 J. Scrope to Nicholas Paxton Concerning the trial of soldiers sent from Newfoundland for murder. Letter Book XIX. p. 214.
Petition to the Treasury from John Smith, Deputy Chamberlain of the Exchequer Court, and Wm. Leslie, late same. For fees on joining tallies, to the value of 1,621,234l. 6s. 2d. paid into the Exchequer by the Receiver-General of Customs, 1728, Christmas, to 1729, Christmas. Reference Book X. p. 31.
J. Scrope to the Excise Commissioners. To subsist the Duke of Argyll's regiment of horse at Leicester and Nottingham. Letter Book XIX. p. 215.
March 20 Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Carter. Concerning his bond for Mr. Nash, late Receiver General of Suffolk. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 85.
March 21 Same to same from Henry Loveday, yeoman, of Colchester. For stay of prosecution against him for smuggling. Reference Book X. p. 31.
Treasury warrant to the Master, &c. of the Jewel Office. For a new trumpet for Wm. Duglass, trumpeter in the 4th troop of Horse Guards, under Lord Shannon. To cost 20l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 4.
March 22 Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease to Wm. Finch, of several pieces of woodland in the parish of Barking, in West Hainault Walk of Waltham Forest.
Prefixing:—Particulars in Latin of the premises, and memorandum and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 206–9.
Same to John Willes, the Attorney General. To stay prosecution against Edward Pratt for gold seized for non-entry. Customs Book XIII. p. 493.
Same to Edward Harley, one of the Auditors of the Imprests. To pass the late Edward Nicholas's account as Paymaster of Pensions, Queen Anne. Warrants not relating to money XXV. pp. 135–7.
March 22 Certificate by Thos. Sanderson, deputy Receiver of the Alienation Office. Of receipts, payments, and remains in said office for February last. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 37.
Treasury warrant to the Paymaster of Pensions. For the pension of 150l. payable to Frances Mackenzie, deceased, and her daughters, to be payable to her daughters Eleanor, Arabella, and Frances.
Appending:—Affidavit of two of the daughters.		 Money Book XXXVII. p. 267.
Same to the Auditor and other officers of the Receipt. To strike tallies importing the payment by Thos. Earl of Strafford, of 2,276l. in discharge of his farm of the Post fines.
Prefixing:—List of said payments answered to the Exchequer direct by the sheriffs.		 Ibid, pp. 262–4.
Same to Customs Commissioners. To admit, free of duty, flints for the Ordnance from France. Customs Book XIII. p. 407.
March 23 Petition to the Treasury from Richard Millan, deputy to Mr. Robinson, late Receiver of London and Westminster. To be appointed Receiver of Land Taxes, 1732 and 1733, for said places. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 86.
1734.
March 26		 Same to same from James Lee, of Derby, barber. Concerning the estate of his half-brother, Samuel Lee, of St. Giles's, lately dead. Reference Book X. p. 29.
March 29 Same to same from Edward Jenkins. For a lease of an old, ruinous building adjoining a passage leading from Whitehall Gate to Channel Row. Crown Lease Book III. p. 205.
Royal warrant to the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. To discharge Lord Balmerinoch and Coupar of arrears of blench dues on the lordships of Balmerinoch and Coupar to death of George I. North Britain Book XI. pp. 57–8.
J. Scrope to Mr. Paxton Transmitting papers, detailed, concerning Agatha Campbell's ownership of quit rents, &c. in Nova Scotia. Letter Book XIX. p. 217.
March 30 Same to the King's printer - To deliver into the office of the Secretary of War 300 copies of the Act for Mutiny and the like of the Articles of War. Ibid, p. 218.
April 1 Same to Mr. Paxton - With draft of a patent for conveying the French lands in St. Christopher to purchasers. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Attorney General. With the petition of Robert Hume, el al, of Port Royal, Granville county, South Carolina, concerning the action of the Governor in relation to grants of land in that province. Ibid, p. 219.
Petition to the Treasury from Charles Earl of Tankerville, Master of the Buckhounds. Concerning repairs at the kennel at New Lodge, Windsor Forest, and Swinley, &c. Reference Book X. p. 31.
April 2 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a piece of ground in the Privy Garden, Whitehall, of which the Duke of Richmond prays a lease. Crown Lease Book III. pp. 210–1.
J. Scrope to the Auditor of the Receipt. For an account of the deficiency on malt duty, 1732, due to be made good out of supplies, 1734. Letter Book XIX. p. 217.
Same to the Customs Commissioners. For an unused boat of theirs at Dover to be at the disposal of the agent of the Post Office there. Ibid, p. 219.
April 2 Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To distribute and apply the 1734, Lady Day quarter's income of the General Fund.
Prefixing:—Statement of said income.		 Money Book XXXVII. pp. 272–3.
Same same - - For same of same of the Aggregate Fund.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, p. 274–5.
April 3 Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of lands in Newfeild in West Walton, co. Norfolk to Ambrose Paine.
Prefixing:—Particular of premises, memorandum, and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 212–6.
Same to the King's Remembrancer. To take Richard Millan's security as Receiver General for London and Westminster. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 87.
April 4 J. Scrope to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. Concerning the ship “Betty,” of London, seized and carried into Baltimore Harbour by the Customs officers. Irish Book IX. p. 22.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners and Attorney General. To accept smuggling composition from Joseph Rogers
Prefixing:—Report on his case.		 Customs Book XIII. pp. 471–2.
J. Scrope to the Excise Commissioners. With the petition of Wm. Taylor, et al. of Wandsworth, against the Excise officers. Letter Book XIX. p. 220.
Treasury warrant to the Warden of New Forest. To raise 300l. by wood sales for 1 year's salary to the officers, &c. of said forest. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 26.
April 5 Petition of the Treasury from Henry Rayney. For extension of lease of lands in Rye Hill, co. York. Crown Lease Book III. p. 209.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Edward Berkeley, tide surveyor, Portsmouth. Customs Book XIII. p. 452.
Proposal to the Treasury - For better guarding the coast of Sussex Reference Book X. p. 32.
Petition to same from the Mayor, &c. of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. On behalf of Abraham Salter, a prisoner in Winchester Gaol. Ibid.
April 8 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Thos. Walker and Richard Bell, tidesmen, London port; John Bowdidge, a surveyor, Bristol port; and Edward Williams, a landwaiter, London port. Customs Book XIII. p. 475.
Petition to the Treasury from the executors of Robert Hales. Concerning a debt levied on, from Robert Hales, to said testator, Robert Hales. Reference Book X. p. 31.
April 9 Royal signature of resignation. Of the lands of Ardeunan in the barony of Edinbellie, lordship of Disheor and Toyer, Sheriffdom of Perth, to Patrick Campbell of Barcaldine. North Britain Book IX. p. 78–82.
Petition to the Treasury from Lord Henry Beauclerc, Ranger of New Lodge Walk, Windsor Forest. Concerning repairs needed at said lodge - Reference Book X. p. 31.
J. Scrope to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. With Missing's list of men victualled at Gibraltar 1733–4, January 7 to February 3. Letter Book XIX. p. 221.
April 10 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To remit interest due on Wm. Reid's bonds for John Noor Reid, principal being paid.
Prefixing:—Report on the case.		 Customs Book XIII. p. 489–91.
Same to the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland. To deliver, duty free, clothing for the officers of Sir James Wood's regiment in Ireland. Irish Book IX. p. 22–3.
April 10 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To stay proceedings against the “Hanover” packet boat in the Dover packet service.
Appending:—Memorial and affidavits.		 Customs Book XIII. pp. 478–80.
Same to same - To release James Bushell, smuggler, on security to surrender.
Prefixing:—Report on his case.		 Ibid, pp. 482–3.
Same to same and to the Attorney General. To accept smuggling composition from John Lewis, of Carmarthen.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 484.
Same to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against the Acting Commissioners of Land Tax in the Duchy Liberty. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 88.
Same to Wm. Lowndes, auditor of land tax, &c. for Norfolk. To allow to Wm. Allen's sureties 1.485l. 1s. 5d. in Allen's accounts for extras. Ibid, p. 88–9.
Same to the Board of Works To allow to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster 41l. 4s. for works occasioned by the making the new piece of water in Hyde Park. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book I. p. 459.
April 11 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners, Scotland. Concerning petition of heirs of George Blair, surety for James Black, merchant, of Annan. North Britain Book XI. p. 86.
Same to Customs Commissioners. To stay proceedings against 23 smugglers named, in co. Cardigan. Customs Book XIII. p. 481.
April 12 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax in Ireland, Vice Admiral Charles Stewart on his pension of 300l. per annum on the Irish establishment. Irish Book IX. p. 23.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Richard Coytmore, tide surveyor, Exeter, and Sampson St. Hill, surveyor of land carriagemen, London port. Customs Book XIII. 481.
Same to same - To liberate Edward Trusler from Winchester Gaol. Ibid, p. 485.
April 13 Same to same - Leave of absence to Robert Turvin, Comptroller of Customs, Portsmouth. Ibid, p. 486.
April 15 Warrant under the royal sign manual for letters patent. To confirm to John Scrope the salary of 1,000l. per annum granted to him as one of the Barons of the Exchequer by Queen Anne, and not relinquished by him on his transference from said post. North Britain Book XI. pp. 93–4.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. To release Richard Horsford, smuggler, from Exeter Gaol. Customs Book XIII p. 486.
Petition of Robert Reynolds to the Treasury. For the land petitioned for by W. P. Johnson, February 5, supra, p. 596. Crown Lease Book III. p. 80.
J. Scrope to [the Customs Commissioners]. Concerning the employment of Gabriel Tompkin to detect smugglers, with the usual allowance of half of His Majesty's share of the seizures. 1½ pages. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 41; Customs Book XIII. p. 486.
April 16 Petition to the Treasury from Frances, executrix of Charles Wither. Concerning the surplusage on her husband's accounts as late Surveyor General of Woods. Reference Book X. p. 32.
April 16 Christ. Tilson to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. Concerning Col. Handasyde's account for bedding for Minorca garrison. Letter Book XIX. p. 222.
April 18 Copy of depositions laid before the Excise Commissioners by Thos. Hayes and 10 others, brewers, &c. of Wandsworth. Against the character of Walter Pyke, common gauger of Wandsworth. 2 pages. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 42.
Christ. Tilson to George Wright, Deputy Auditor of Wales. Concerning interim audit fees due to the late Sidney Godolphin. Letter Book XIX. p. 223.
Petition to the Treasury from Langley Banks, late receiver of co. Lincoln. For stay of process on the balance of his debt of 14,000l. to the Crown. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 89.
Note of acceptance by the Treasury. Of the resignation by Andrew Wilkinson, of Boroughbridge, York, of the office of Receiver General of the West Riding of York and York city. Ibid, p. 90.
Same by same - Of same of John Bird, late Receiver General of co. Warwick and Coventry. Ibid, p. 92.
April 19 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax Paul Whichcot, as clerk of the Crown and clerk of the peace of the province of Leinster. Irish Book IX. p. 2.
Edwd. Walpole to the Comptrollers of Army With Thos. Revell's list of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1733–4, February 4 to Accounts. March 3. Letter Book XIX. p. 224.
Same [to Customs Commissioners]. Leave of absence to Anthony Furseman, coastwaiter, and Thos. Evans, noon tender, London port. Customs Book XIII. p. 489.
April 20 Treasury warrant to the Board of Works. For repairs for Mr. Martin, keeper of the lions in the Tower. To cost 350l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 1.
Two statements (a) and (b) certified by Wm. Lowndes, auditor. Of the ipsums and surplusages in the accounts of Frances, executrix of Charles Wither, of wood sales by him in divers forests, &c. 4 and 4 sheets. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 44.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To apply out of the Sinking Fund sums not exceeding 1,200,000l. towards the supply of 1734, as by the Act of last session. Money Book XXXVII. p. 285.
April 22 Statement certified by C. Shelley, auditor. Of the ipsums and surplusages in the accounts of Frances, executrix of Charles Wither of wood sales in Sherwood Forest and works in Richmond Park. 1 sheet. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 45.
Treasury warrant to the Commissioners of Excise. To pay to the Duchess Dowager of Cleveland, one quarter of 4,000l. per annum pension, separate from the Duke. Money Book XXXVII. p. 283–5.
April 23 Same to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a piece of ground with an old building in Whitehall, of which Edward Jenkins prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report on petition for same, and plan of premises.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 216–7.
April 23 Royal warrant to the Barous of the Exchequer, Scotland. To discharge the Earl of Northesk, of arrears of old blenches, fetty feus, &c. due to the Crown from him as Sheriff of Forfar. North Britain Book XI. pp. 100–1.
April 24 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a piece of ground in Scotland Yard, of which John Mist prays a lease.
Prefixing:—Said surveyor's report on petition for same; and plan of premises.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 218–20.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of a house in the Privy Garden, Whitehall, to the Earl of Loudoun.
Prefixing:—Particular, in Latin, of the premises, memorandum and ratal.		 Ibid, pp. 224–7.
Same to same - For same of a piece of ground in Privy Garden, Whitehall, to the Earl of Loudoun, Nathl. Gould and Mrs. Jane Lowther.
Prefixing:—Constat of the premises and ratal.		 Ibid, pp. 227–8.
Same to Commissioners of Excise. To permit Charles Howard, et al. merchants, to reduce imported brandy to proof. Warrants not relating to money XXV. pp. 139–40.
Petition to the Treasury from Daniel MacEune. Concerning goods seized by the Excise officers. Reference Book X. p. 32.
J. Scrope to Mr. Paxton - Concerning the lands at Plymouth, claimed by the trustees of Wm. Strode. Letter Book XIX. p. 225.
Treasury warrant to the King's Remembrancer. For stay of process against Mary widow of James Kirshaw, surety for Charles Wilkinson. Affairs of Taxes IV. p. 90.
Same to Wm. Lowndes, auditor of land tax, &c. co. Leicester. For 870l. extraordinary allowances in John Watts's account as Receiver General there. Ibid, p. 91.
Warrant under the royal sign manual. To empower the Treasury to appoint Receivers General of Land Tax, 1734. Ibid, p. 93.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To place 1,000,000l. in Exchequer bills on land tax, 1734, as so much cash in the office of the Tellers at the Receipt of the Exchequer. Money Book XXXVIII. 286.
April 25 Same to Wm. Lowndes, an auditor of land revenues. To pay Mrs. Wither's surplusages on account of wood sales out of land revenues. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 141–2.
Same to Charles Shelley, same. To same effect - Ibid, pp. 143–4.
Same to Edward Harley and Thos. Foley, Auditors of Imprests. To allow in account to the Paymasters of Exchequer bills, 98l. 6s. 8d. fees, &c. on passing accounts. Ibid, pp. 144–5.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt. To take into the Receipt loans on salt duties, 1734, to an amount not exceeding 345,000l. to be registered and paid first in course. Money Book XXXVII. pp. 286–7.
April 26 Petition to the Treasury from Mary widow of late Viscount Kenmure. For remission of arrears of the bishop's rent of 28l. 13s. 8d. per annum issuing out of said Viscount's estate. North Britain Book XI. p. 108.
April 27 Treasury warrant to Salt Commissioners, Scotland. To deliver up Henry Cunningham's and James Greig's bonds as securities for George Dishington. North Britain Book XI. p. 106.
Representation from the House of Peers, Ireland, signed by Enoch Sterne, Clerk of the Parliaments. In favour of their officers and servants for rewards for services last session. 2 pages. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 47.
April 29 Royal warrant - For a grant to David Home of feu duties payable out of Sir James Hall's estate, commonly called Colbran's Path and Old Cambus. North Britain Book XI. p. 110.
Same to the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland. To discharge the Duke of Athole of 577l, 11s. 111/12d. and 27l. 9s. 55/6d. arrears of old blenches, petty feus, book and retoured duties, &c. due out of the sheriffdom of Fife from his father, 1721 to 1731 and 1716 to 1731. Ibid, pp. 112–3.
Same to same - For same of arrears to the late King's demise of the retour duties and ward, relief, marriage and other duties arising during the minority of Francis Lord Napier. Ibid, p. 115.
April 30 Treasury warrant to same - For a grant to Patrick Dunbar of the Crown's title to certificates chargeable on the Equivalent under the names of Patrick Ronald and Col. Cunningham. Ibid, pp. 116–7.
Same to Sir James Dalrymple, Principal Auditor of Scotland. To allow to Archibald Murray 400l. as former collector of bishop's rents there. Ibid, pp. 117–8.
Same to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of the site of the manor of Wiscot, &c. in Barrow, co. Lincoln, to Edmund Lamb.
Prefixing:—Particular of the premises, in Latin, memorandum and ratal.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 229–34.
Same to same - For same of the site of the manor of Ingleby, Lincolnshire, to Thos. Ingolsby.
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 235–9.
Same to Customs Commissioners. To pay moieties of moneys seized, detailed, to the officers concerned. Customs Book XIII. pp. 493–4.
Same to same - To pay to Elizabeth Wood the King's share of a seizure, her husband being killed by smugglers. Ibid, pp. 496–7.
Same for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For new standards for the 2nd Troop of Horse Guards, under Earl of Hertford. To cost 66l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 1.
Same for same of same - For delivery of new Bibles, Prayer Books, and surplices for His Majesty's chapel at Somerset House, to Mr. Debat, chaplain there. To cost 20l. Ibid.
Same for same of same - For Bibles, Prayer Books, and furniture for the Princess Royal's chapel. To cost 320l. Ibid, p. 2.
Same for same of same For same for His Majesty's chapel in Minorca. To cost 106l. Ibid.
Same for same of same For allowance of paper, &c. to Rev. Dr. Booth, Register of the Order of the Garter. To cost 35l. Ibid.
April 30 Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For waiting sheets, bedding, &c. for he King's footmen-in waiting at St. James's. To cost 40l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 3.
Same to the Auditor and other Officers of the Receipt. To take into the Exchequer loans on land tax, anno 1734, for 50,000l. to be registered next after 300,000l. Money Book XXXVII. p. 291.
May 2 M. Frecker to the Excise Commissioners. To subsist Col. Thos. Howard's and Col. Charles Lanoe's regiments expected at Bristol from Ireland, and Col. Cope's and Col. Hargrave's regiments at Salisbury and Reading. Letter Book XIX. p. 225.
Same to Customs Commissioners, Scotland. To pass clothing, &c. for the two regiments of foot coming from Ireland to Greenock. North Britain Book XI. p. 110.
Same to Customs Commissioners. To land, custom free, the new clothing, accoutrements, and stores for the regiments from Ireland. Letter Book XIX. p. 228.
May 3 Same to Excise Commissioners. To subsist Col. Paget's regiment of foot in Hertfordshire. Ibid.
Same to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts. With Thos. Revell's list of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1733–4, March 4 to 31. Ibid, p. 229.
May 7 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. For stay of process against Wm. Tate, of Carlisle, as surety for Ribton and Shepheard. Customs Book XIII. p. 498.
Same to same - To deliver to Mrs. Ferne her husband's bond of 5,000l. Ibid, p. 499.
Same to same - To allow the export of goods stopped on the “Despatch,” John Day, master, on the memorial of Mons. Hop, minister from the States General.
Prefixing:—Report on the case.		 Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Edward Dennis. Proposing securities on his appointment as Controller of the Old Lotteries. Reference Book X. p. 32.
May 9 Report to same from the Commissioners of Excise, London. On the petition of Daniel MacEune, concerning French made silver thread goods seized at Ashford, in Kent. 2 pages.
Appending:— (a.) Said petition with references, dated 1734, April 16 and 24, respectively. l½ pages.
 (b.) MacEune's affidavit. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 51.
May 9
and later.		 Petitions from the various Receivers General of land tax, detailed, &c. To be appointed same for land tax, 1734, and proposing securities. Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 93–7, 109,111.
[After
May 9.]		 Memorial [to the Treasury] from Thos. Cooke. For customary fees on red deer delivered to George Lowen from the Earl of Salisbury's Hoddesdon Woods. 2 pages. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 52.
May 21 W. Lownds to Mr. Carkesse Forwarding Lord Montagu's letter of desire to export plate on going abroad. Letter Book XIX. p. 230.
May 23 Report to the Treasury from J. Willes, Attorney General. On the petition of the Duke of Chandos for a grant to mine for precious metals in Radnor and Salop. 3 pages.
Appending:— (a.) Said petition. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No.56
May 23 Quarterly statement certified by Anthony Norman. Of arrears of old salt duty, Scotland, due Lady Day ut supra, 1733–4, February 27, p. 600. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 57.
May 24 Treasury warrant to the Clerk of the Pipe or his deputy. For a lease of a piece of ground in or near the Privy Garden, Whitehall, to Edmund Jenkins.
Prefixing:—Constat and ratal of the premises.		 Crown Lease Book III. pp. 240–2.
The Commissioners of Excise to the Treasury. Concerning two bank notes stolen by Thos. Tresham, a clerk in the Excise Office, in 1708. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXV. No. 58.
May 27 Treasury warrant to the Auditor and Officers of the Receipt. To innovate a lost tally for 60l. annuity, anno 1705, in the name of John Howe, for Clifford Handasyd. Warrants not relating to money XXV. p. 19.
Same to same - To renew lost annuity orders in the name of Theodore Jacobsen. Order Book XV.pp. 426–7.
June 1 Statement of account uncertified. Of arrears of land tax, 1733, due to and from Richard Lane, Receiver General for Worcestershire. 1 page.
Appending:—(a.) Lane's account with the Taxes Commissioners for allowances, &c. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXVI. No. 1.
June 4 Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To enlarge Thos. Lake from the Fleet on composition for smuggling. Customs Book XIV. p. 1.
W. Lowndes to Taxes Commissioners. To attend the Treasury with papers and certificates on the appointing of Receivers General of land tax, 1734. Letter Book XIX. p. 231.
June 6 Petition to the Treasury from John Warner, woodward of Whittlewood and Salcey Forests. For expenses for prosecuting rioters for cutting down oaks in said forests. Reference Book X. p. 33.
Christ. Tilson to the Customs Commissioners. Leave of absence to Elford Sparke, surveyor of Exeter. Customs Book XIV. p. 2.
June 7 Petition to the Treasury from Fryer Walker. For 132l. 19s. 4d. for lighting lamps for the Houses of Parliament, 1734. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 4.
Same to same from Samuel Wilmot et al, detailed. To be appointed Receivers General of duties on houses, 1734, for various counties, &c. Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 106, 107, 109.
June 11 Same to same from Edward Smith, of Knordenten, farmer. For reward for discovering smugglers - Reference Book X. p. 33.
Same to same from Wm. Lonsdale. Concerning the fines laid on him as High Constable of Kensington division. Ibid.
Same to same from John Warner, deputy ranger of Salcey Forest, et al. For proclamation reward for arrest of four deer killers. Ibid.
Same to same from Wm. Fry et al. For leave to compound for smuggling - Ibid.
June 11 Petition to the Treasury from John Bruere, Assistant Comptroller of Excise. For reward for comptrolling the accounts of the additional duties on compound waters, 1729, December 25, date of their commencement, to 1733, June 24, when they were taken off. Reference Book X. p. 33.
J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Concerning the removal of Mr. Phillips from the “Harwich” sloop. Customs Book XIV. p. 3.
Same to Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For report on the Duke of Chandos' memorial for mines in Radnorshire. Crown Lease Book III. p. 239.
June 12 Treasury warrant to the Surveyor General of Crown Lands. For a particular of a house in Piccadilly, of which John Bedwell prays reversionary lease.
Prefixing:—Said Surveyor's report on petition for same.		 Ibid, p. 243,
Petition to the Treasury from Lucy, Duchess Dowager of Rutland. For extension of lease of messuages in Sherrard Street, Marybone Street, Francis Street, and Brewers Street, St. James. Ibid, p. 242.
Same to same from Henry Hoar. For sale of Coldstaple Farm, co. Sussex - Ibid.
Same to same from Patientius Ward. For same of tithes in Hooton Pagnell, Clayton with Frickley, and Shippens, co. Yorks. Ibid.
Same to same from Frances Kenton, of New Sarum, et al. executors of Richard Whitehead. For same of woods, &c. called East Buckholt, co. Southampton and Wilts. Ibid.
Same to same from Charles Colborne. For stay of prosecution on a charge of usury. Reference Book X. p. 34.
Same to same from Robert Large, of Chich St. Osyth, Essex, farmer. For same on charge of smuggling, and offering to make discoveries. Ibid.
J. Scrope to Alured Popple - With a copy of the instructions to Wm. Matthew, Governor of the Leeward Islands, concerning the revenue. Letter Book XIX. p. 231.
Petition to the Treasury from David MacEune. Concerning silver thread goods, &c. seized by the Excise officers. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXVI. No. 3.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor and other Officers of the Receipt. To take in loans on salt to the amount of 50,000l. to register after 345,000l. Money Book XXXVII. p. 305.
June 12
and later.		 Same to the King's Remembrancers. To take the sureties, detailed, of Samuel Wilmot, et al. as Receivers General of land tax, 1734, for various counties. Affairs of Taxes IV. pp. 98–100, 106, 107, 109,112.
June 13 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. To pass certain goods of Rt. Hon. Geo. Dodington on board a lighter near the Tower. Customs Book XIV. p. 3.
Petition to the Treasury from Charles Home and John Reynold. Concerning their bond for Rice Jones, collector of Aberdovey. Reference Book X p. 34.
June 14 Treasury warrant to John Watson and Edward Hutchinson, receivers of the Derwenwater estate. To allow the heirs of Dr. Hugh Chamberlain interest on 3,000l. mortgage on the said estate, till principal is paid. Warrants not relating to money XXV. pp. 146–161.
Same to same To allow same to Cuthbert Constable on 5,900l. mortgage on same, till principal is repaid. Ibid, p. 161–9.
June 17 Petition to the Treasury from executors of late Thos. Missing. For quarter ended 1734, March 31, victualling Placentia, Annapolis Royal, and Canso. Reference Book X. p. 29.
Memorial to same from the Duke of St. Albans, Ranger of Cranborne Walk. For repairs at said walk - - Ibid, p. 34.
Petition to same from Samuel Cosens, of Symondsbury, Dorset, tailor. For release from the county gaol for smuggling. Ibid, p. 35.
June 17 Same to same from Henry Popple. Offering securities as Paymaster to the six independent companies going to Jamaica, with two references thereupon. Ibid, p. 34.
The Navy Commissioners to John Scrope, dated Navy Office. Forwarding application from Thos. Blackmore, contractor for slop cloths for the Navy, for an imprest on that account 2 pages.
Appending:—(a.) Said application from Blackmore to the Navy Commissioners, together with an account of slop cloths supplied, 1731, June 2, to 1734, May 31. 2 pages. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXVI. No. 4.
June 18 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Exempting from the 4s. per £ tax in Ireland Francis Fane on his pension of 800l. per annum on the Irish establishment. Irish Book IX. p. 26.
Treasury warrant for the execution of a Lord Chamberlain's warrant. For new standards for the 3rd troop of Horse Guards, under the Earl of Albemarle. To cost 66l. Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 6.
The Commissioners for Taxes, London, to John Scrope. Concerning the accounts of certain receivers, detailed, of land tax respited for arrears. 1 page. Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXVI. No. 6.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor and other Officers of the Receipt. To take in 105,000l. in loans on salt Money Book XXXVII. p. 305.
June 19 Royal warrant to tho Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax in Ireland Viscount Torrington, as one of the Vice Treasurers of Ireland, and on his pension of 600l. per annum. Irish Book IX. p. 44.
Report to the Treasury from Nicholas Paxton. On the petition of Wm. Lonsdale as to fines set upon him as High Constable of Kensington.
Minuted:—As under, June 26, supra, p. 559. 4 pages.
Appending:—(a.) Said petition, with reference, dated 1734, June 11. 1½ pages.
(b. c. d.) Copies of orders of the quarter sessions at Hicks Hall,
(e.) Receipt for moneys paid by Lonsdale to John Higgs, general treasurer for the county rates. 1 page. 		Treasury Board Papers CCLXXXVI. No. 7.
June 20 Petition to same from Thos. Earl of Westmorland. For a lease of lands, &c. in Sharleston - Crown Lease Book III. p. 242.
J. Scrope to Mark Fricker, Robert Manning, Richard, Hammond, Edward St. Hill. To take in and certificate 97 lottery tickets in the 1731 lottery. Letter Book XIX. p. 207
June 20 Treasury warrant to Excise Commissioners. To stay proceedings against Richard Coleman and 13 others, smugglers. Customs Book XIV. p. 4.
Petition to the Treasury from Wm. Mason, sen. et al. keepers of Waltham Forest. For proclamation reward for conviction of Jeremiah Gregory for killing deer. Reference Book X. p. 35.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor and other officers of the Receipt. To take in loans on salt to the amount of 150,000l. to register after 500,000l. Money Book XXXVII. p. 305.
June 21 Petition to the Treasury from Major Wm. Caulfield, et al. Concerning their prosecution for brewing beer for soldiers working on the roads in Scotland. North Britain Book XI. p. 120.
Same to same from Onesiphorus Tyndal. For a lease of Kingswood Chase, co. Gloucester. Crown Lease Book III. p. 244.
Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax, Ireland, as colonels of regiments there, George Earl of Orkney, Charles Lord Cathcart, Rob. Murray, Richard Sutton, Sir Adolphus Oughton, Henry Hawley, an aide-de-camp to His Majesty, John Ligonière, Brig. Gen. John Moyle; and James Tyrrel and Rich. Russel, a field officer of the Foot Guards, as brigadiers on the Irish establishment. Irish Book IX. pp. 27–8.
Treasury warrant to Customs Commissioners. To deliver to Samuel Wragg and James Curtis their bond for the ship “Iles.” Customs Book XIV. p. 5.
June 25 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. To allow salary during absence to Heneage Featherstonehaugh, a landwaiter, Bristol port. Ibid, p. 4.
Treasury dormant warrant to the Receiver General and Cashier of Customs. For salary of Richard Gee and Valens Comyn, jointly one of the two sureties at Gravesend, locis, Joseph Alston, deceased, and said Richard Gee. Ibid, p. 9.
Same to same - For same to Richard Gwynn, surviving patentee of the office of Customer of Cardiff and Swansea. Ibid.
Petition to the Treasury from Thos. Duffeild, et al. For leave to reduce rum and brandy to proof. Reference Book X. p. 35.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor of the Receipt. To take in loans on salt to the amount of 150,000l. to register after 500,000l. Money Book XXXVII. p. 305.
June 26 Royal warrant to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To exempt from the 4s. per £ tax in Ireland, Henry Wm. Lawman and Herman Hobourg, and Rudolph Sporcke, on their pensions of 1,000l. each. Irish Book IX. pp. 48, 57.
J. Scrope to the Taxes Commissioners. For a report on Thos. Hunt's petition - Letter Book XIX. p. 233.
Same to Comptrollers of Army Accounts. With Thos. Revell's list of men victualled at Gibraltar, 1734, April 1–28. Ibid, p. 234.
Treasury warrant to the Auditor and other officers of the Receipt. To take in loans on salt to the amount of 100,000l. to register after 800,000l. Money Book XXXVII. p. 305.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt. To issue and apply the 1734 Midsummer quarter's income of the General Fund.
Prefixing:—Statement of said income.		 Ibid, pp. 332–3.
Same to same - For same of same of the Aggregate Fund
Prefixing:—As above.		 Ibid, pp. 335–6.
Same to the Auditor and other officers of the Receipt. To renew two lost annuity orders in the name of Loft us Brightwell.
Prefixing:—Brightwell's affidavit.		 Order Book XV. pp. 447–8.
June 28 J. Scrope to Customs Commissioners. Concerning the case of John Pattenden - Customs Book XIV. p. 9.
PreviousTable of contentsNext