Warrants for the Payment of Money: 1742, January-March

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'Warrants for the Payment of Money: 1742, January-March', in Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers, Volume 5, 1742-1745, (London, 1903) pp. 158-171. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books-papers/vol5/pp158-171 [accessed 19 April 2024]

1742, January–March

1742.
TABLE II.
Warrants, Orders. Privy Seals and Sign Manuals relating to the Payment of Money.
1741–2.
Date. Payee. Amount. The Account on which the Order or Warrant is made. Reference.
£ s. d.
Jan. 6 Thomas Revel - 5,544 7 6 Victualling Gibraltar garrison 1741, August 10 to Oct. 4. Appending:—Lists and P. Medows' report. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. pp. 388–9.
Jan. 7 Charles Shelley - 75 0 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as an Exchequer Court auditor. Money Book XL. p. 76.
Earl of Crawford and 7 others, and the executors of Lord Bellenden. 445 0 0 Same quarter's various allowances (Lord Bellenden's to 1741–2. March 16, when he died). Ibid, p. 91.
George Lord Mordington. 50 0 0 Same on his two allowances - Ibid.
Duke of Dorset - 550 0 0 Two quarters to 1741, Sept. 29, as Constable of Dover Castle. Ibid, p. 51.
Same - - 770 0 0 Same on his annuity Ibid.
Hugh Andrews and John Spencer. 22 10 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as Keepers of the Council Chamber. Ibid, 98.
Same - 18 5 0 Same, attending Plantation business. Ibid, p. 100.
Duke of Newcastle and Lord Harrington. 100 0 0 Patent fee for 1 year due 1741, Dec. 25, as Principal Secretaries of State. Ibid, p. 99.
each.
Jane Kien - 75 0 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as housekeeper, &c., at Kensington Palace. Ibid.
Dr. Henry Brooke 10 0 0 Same, as Prof. and Reader of Laws, Oxford Ibid, p. 103.
Heirs of Col. Fairfax - 25 0 0 Same, on a perpetuity - - Ibid.
Samuel Long - 50 0 0 Same, as housekeeper of Newmarket Palace. Ibid.
George Middleton, of London, goldsmith. 150 0 0 Same, incidents for the Commissioners of Police [Scotland]. Ibid, p. 105.
Rob Smith - 37 10 0 Same, as Master of Mechanics. Ibid, p. 106.
Jan. 7 Thomas Graham - - 28 15 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as Apothecary to His Majesty's person. Money Book XL. p. 108.
Poor ministers of the Isle of Man. 25 0 0 Same, on an annuity Ibid. p. 109.
Sir Clement Cotterell - 50 0 0 Same on salary and allowance in lieu of bills. Ibid.
25 0 0 Same on salary and allowance in lieu of bills. Ibid.
Heirs of Nicholas Yates. 25 0 0 Same, on a perpetuity - Ibid. p. 112.
George Turbill - 50 0 0 Same, as Keeper of Forfeited Estates Records. Ibid.
Martha Johnston - 12 10 0 Same, on her pension Ibid.
Commissioners for Trade 2,000 0 0 Same, Salaries - Ibid. p. 113.
James, Earl of Hyndford. 200 0 0 Same, on his allowance - - Ibid.
Provost and Fellows of Eton College. 10 10 0 Same, on a perpetuity - Ibid, p. 114.
Dr. Christopher Green 10 0 0 Same as Professor and Reader of Physick, Cambridge. Ibid, p. 115.
Corporation of Berwick 25 0 0 Same, allowance for repair of Tweed Bridge. Ibid.
Dr. William Woodford 10 0 0 Same, as Professor and Reader of Physick, Oxford. Ibid.
Dr. Francis Dickens - 10 0 0 Same as same of Laws. Cambridge. Ibid. p. 116.
Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven. 25 0 0 Same, as Chief Justice in Eyre. Trent North. Ibid.
Mungo Haldane - - 100 0 0 Same, on his allowance - - Ibid, p. 123.
John, Lord Hope, William, Earl of Sutherland, Charles, Earl of Lauderdale. 200 0 0 Same, on their respective sums Ibid, p. 124.
200 0 0 Same, on their respective sums Ibid, p. 124.
300 0 0 Same, on their respective sums Ibid, p. 124.
Charles Hope 100 0 0 Same, on his annuity - Ibid.
Capt. George Munro - 100 0 0 Same on same - Ibid, p. 128.
James, Lord Torpichen 200 0 0 Same, on his allowance - - Ibid.
David, Lord Balgony - 100 0 0 Same on same - Ibid.
Lewis Grant - - 100 0 0 Same on same - Ibid, p. 130.
John, Earl of Kintore 50 0 0 Same on his annuity - - Ibid.
Earl of Ilay and George Campbell, goldsmith. 50 0 0 Same, on same for children of William, late Lord Forbes. Ibid, p. 131.
Richard Bradley - 75 0 0 Half-year to 1741, Lady Day, as Attorney General of New York. Ibid. p. 208.
David, Earl of Buchan - 100 0 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, on his annuity. Ibid, p. 210.
Alured Popple 85 0 0 Same, as Governor, &c, of the Bermudas (order comfirmed. 1741–2, March 2). Ibid, p. 215; Order Book XVII. p. 137.
John, Earl of Findlater 200 0 0 Same on his annuity - Money Book XL. p. 225.
Edward Eyre 20 0 0 1 year to 1741, Lady Day, as Clerk of the Estreats in the Common Pleas. Ibid, p. 281.
Jan. 7 House Duties establishment. 682 10 0 1741, Xmas quarter's salary and incidents bills. Money Book XL. pp. 364, 403.
61 15 5½ 1741, Xmas quarter's salary and incidents bills. Money Book XL. pp. 364, 403.
Taxes Commissioners - 60 14 1½ 1741, Lady Day quarter's incidents bill for land tax. Ibid, p. 376.
Mayor of Macclesfield - 25 0 0 Half-year to 1741, Lady Day, on the annuity for a town preacher. Ibid, p. 206.
Charles Whitmore - 125 6 8 Dormant warrant for salary as Customer at Southampton. Customs Book XV. p. 117.
per an.
John Scrope - 7,994 5 5 Secret service King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 386.
Gen. Oglethorpe - 746 13 0 On bills of exchange from America.
Appending:—List of said bills.		 Ibid, pp. 386–7; Order Book XVII. p. 348.
Paymaster General of the Forces. 746 13 0 For uses to be appointed King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 390.
Richard Arundell, Master and Worker of the Mint. 20,000 0 0 Imprest for the service of the Mint. Ibid, p. 387.
Salt establishment, Scotland. 950 17 2¾ 1741, Xmas quarter's salary bill. North Britain Book XIII. pp. 218–20.
Customs establishment, ibid. 5,704 0 11½ Same, same - Ibid, pp. 221–33.
Civil List, ibid - 8,963 15 6¾ Same quarter - Ibid, pp. 233–6.
Thomas Farrington - 100 0 0 1711, Lady Day quarter as an Exchequer auditor. Money Book XL. p. 440.
Taxes Commissioners - 125 0 0 1741, Xmas quarter's salaries Ibid, p. 441.
James Bull, Receiver General of Brecon, &c. 164 12 9 Extra allowance owing to the smallness of his receipt.
Prefixing:—Report.		 Ibid, pp. 441–2.
John Fletcher, same of Cumberland, &c. 167 4 0 Same -
Appending:—As above.		 Ibid, p. 442.
King's Remembrancer in the Exchequer. 54 2 4 Parchment books for Customs, London port. Ibid, p. 443.
Same - - - 437 8 10 Same for the outports Ibid.
Same for himself and his clerks. 45 12 0 Fees heretofore paid by the Customers of the ports of England and Wales. Ibid, p. 444.
Officers, detailed, of the Treasurer's Remembrancer's Office. 31 10 0 One year due 1741, Lady Day, on various fees detailed. Ibid, p. 445.
Bank of England - 30,000 0 0 One year to 1742, Midsummer, on 1,000,000l. raised anno 1726, and charges of management. Ibid, p. 62.
360 0 0 One year to 1742, Midsummer, on 1,000,000l. raised anno 1726, and charges of management. Ibid, p. 62.
Same - - - 24,000 0 0 Same on 800,000l. raised 1731, and charges of management. Ibid, p. 63.
288 0 0 Same on 800,000l. raised 1731, and charges of management. Ibid, p. 63.
Thomas, Bishop of Sarum, Chancellor of the Garter. 285 2 6 Half-year, due 1741, Michaelmas, for said Order. Ibid, p. 61b.
Alexander Lord Garlies 200 0 0 1741, Lady day quarter's allowance. Ibid, p. 379.
Jan. 7 Robert Cotterell - - 25 0 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as Marshal of the Ceremonies. Money Book XL. p. 379.
Jan. 8 Charles Lee, Master of the Revels. 5 0 0 Half-year to 1741, Lady Day, as such. Ibid, p. 382.
Lord King - - 150 0 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as Out Ranger of Windsor Forest. ibid, p. 274.
John Anstis, junior - 26 13 4 1 year to 1741, Lady Day, as Blanch Coursier. Ibid, p. 278.
Charles Frewen - - 26 13 4 Same as Brunswick Herald at Arms. Ibid, p. 279.
King at Arms and other officers at arms detailed. 210 0 0 Half-year to same date, on various fees and salaries. Ibid, p. 280
John Rollos - 12 10 0 1741, Lady Day quarter, as Chief Engraver of Royal Seals. Ibid, p. 84.
Duke of Montagu, Grand Master of the Bath. 125 0 0 Same, for officers of said Order. Ibid.
William Chetwynd 100 0 0 Same, as Examiner of Interludes, &c. Ibid, p. 85.
Thomas Odell - 50 0 0 Same, as Deputy Examiner of same. Ibid.
John Couraud 40 0 0 Same, as Keeper of the Paper Office. Ibid, p. 86.
Duke of St. Albans - 45 10 0 Same, as Governor and Captain of Windsor Castle. Ibid.
8 Serjeants at Arms, detailed. 200 4 0 Same, on their salary and allowance. Ibid, p. 87.
William Cowper - 48 6 8 Same, as Knight Harbinger Ibid.
Earl of Berkeley, Constable of Dean Forest. 52 10 0 Same, for officers of said forest. Ibid, p. 88.
Sir Charles Dalton - 50 0 0 Same, as Gentleman Usher Black Rod. Ibid.
Earl of Tylney, Warden of Waltham Forest. 67 10 0 Same, for officers of said forest. Ibid, p. 89.
Jan. 12 Thomas Lowther- - 2,000 0 0 For His Majesty s service - Ibid, p. 444.
Anthony de Zohrern, Secretary from Queen Maria Theresia. 50,000 0 0 In part of the last quarter due 1742, April 19, of the 300,000l. granted for her support. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 390.
Lancelot Story - 200 0 0 Ibid, pp. 391–2.
and Salary and allowance as Lieut. Governor of Nevis.
100 0 0 Salary and allowance as Lieut. Governor of Nevis.
per an.
Sir Clement Cotterell Dormer. 300 0 0 Royal present to Monsr. du Roset, who came from Hesse Cassel to notify the birth of the young Prince of Hesse. Ibid, p. 392.
30 16 0 Royal present to Monsr. du Roset, who came from Hesse Cassel to notify the birth of the young Prince of Hesse.
Jan. 13 Duke of Dorset - - 275 0 0 1741, Xmas quarter, as Constable of Dover Castle. Money Book XL. p. 51.
Same - - - 385 0 0 Same quarter's annuity - - Ibid.
Jan. 14 Charles Compton, Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Portugal. 5l. a day and Royal warrant for ordinary as such to date from May 6 last and equipage. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 398.
500 0 0 Royal warrant for ordinary as such to date from May 6 last and equipage. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 398.
[? Jan. 16] Nicholas Paxton. Solicitor for the affairs of the Treasury. 2000 0 0 Crown law expenses Money Book XL. p. 145: ? Order Book XVII. p. 21.
Jan. 19 Thomas Watson - - 420 0 0 Charge in travelling into several parts of Germany last summer to muster the Danish and Hessian forces. King's Warrant Book XXXXV. p. 397.
Jan. 22 John Scrope - 8,554 0 0 Secret Service - Ibid, p. 395.
Jan. 29 George Stephens- - 500 0 0 Expended for His Majesty's special service. Ibid, p. 399.
Feb. 1 Anthony de Zohrern - 25,000 0 0 In full of the last quarter of 300,000l. for the Queen of Hungary. Ibid, p. 400.
Feb. 2 Paymaster General of the Forces. 903 19 2 To pay Oglethorpe's bills of exchange from America.
Together with, royal warrant and list of said bills.		 Ibid, p. 400, 401–2.
John Scrope - 2,000 0 0 Secret Service - Ibid, p. 401.
John Bell - 100 0 0 Trouble and expense at St. Petersburg, as late secretary to Claudius Rondeau, until the arrival of Edward Finch. Ibid, p. 402.
Feb. 3 James Cope, Resident with the Hanse Towns. 273 0 0 Quarter's ordinary in advance and equipage. Money Book XL. p. 444.
300 0 0 Quarter's ordinary in advance and equipage. Money Book XL. p. 444.
Feb. 4 Reverends Nathaniel Whitaker and Richard Caner. 20 0 0 Royal bounty for passage money as ministers to Maryland and Connecticut respectively. Ibid, p. 20.
each.
Lord Thomas Howard and John Sesse. 120 0 0 Dormant warrant for their salary as searcher of Customs, London. Customs Book XV. p. 117.
per an.
Benjamin Nuttall 1,000 0 0 Royal bounty to repair the damages by the hurricane at Kings Lynn. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 399.
Thomas Grant 400 0 0 Pension from 1741, April 24, in place of same to Lewis Grant. Ibid, pp. 423–4.
per an.
Excise establishment, Scotland. 1,760 10 5¾ 1741, Xmas quarter's salary and incidents bills. North Britain Book XIII, pp. 237–8, 239–40.
704 4 2½ 1741, Xmas quarter's salary and incidents bills. North Britain Book XIII, pp. 237–8, 239–40.
Feb. 5 John Walsh - 70 18 1½ In full of a bill of 81l. for provisions for Placentia, bought by Thos. Prendergast in 1734.
Appending:—Report.		 King's Warrant Book XXXIV. pp. 414–7.
Feb. 5 Philip Honeywood. Ranger of Old Windsor Walk. 21 12 6 Hay for the deer in said Walk.
Appending:—Bill.		 Money Book XL. p. 446.
John Smith and Samuel Smith, deputy Chamberlains of the Exchequer. 62 14 0 Fetching from the Tally Court and joining and returning 5,016 tallies of loan, 1740, Easter, to 1741, Easter.
Prefixing:—Certificate.		 Ibid, pp. 446–7.
Feb. 8 John Selwyn, senior, Treasurer to the late Queen. 519 14 0 1741, June 24.quarter's salaries, allowances, and bills, detailed, for Richmond Lodge. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. pp. 381–2.
Reverend Rob. Smith, LL.D, Master of Mechanics to the King. 49 2 6 Carriage &c. of the 3 models of the silk mills from Derby to the Tower. Money Book XL. p. 457.
Lancelot Story. Lieutenant Governor of Nevis in America. 200 0 0 Dormant warrant for salary as such, from 1741. Oct. 1 (o.s.), and warrant for the portion thereof due 1741, Dec. 25. Ibid, pp. 447–8.
100 0 0 Dormant warrant for salary as such, from 1741. Oct. 1 (o.s.), and warrant for the portion thereof due 1741, Dec. 25. Ibid, pp. 447–8.
per an.
Feb. 9 Henry Holt Henley 53 12 1 Half-year to 1741. Xmas, as Clerk of the Pipe. Ibid, p. 120.
William Dilk, sheriff of Warwick, 2 14 0 Overpayment in account for year ended 1740, Michaelmas. Ibid, p. 60.
John Payne, same of Sussex. 39 11 11 Same for same - Ibid.
James Shaw, same of Kingston-upon-Hull. 3 9 0 Same for same - Ibid.
George Shaftore Delavalle, same of Northumberland. 58 6 3 Same for same Ibid.
Gilbert Wheeler, same of co. Worcester. 160 0 0 Rewards paid for arrest of William Jones and 4 others. Ibid, p. 348.
Robert Duckenfield, same of Lancaster. 120 0 0 Same for same of John Greenhalgh and 2 others. Ibid, p. 349.
Romney Diggle, same of Southampton [County]. 80 0 0 Same for same of Thomas Tiggal. alias Tigwel and Moses Jacob. Ibid.
William Robbins, undersheriff of Gloucester. 40 0 0 Same for same of John Leonard, alias Boucher. Ibid.
Samuel Lucas, sheriff of Suffolk. 280 0 0 Same for same of James Garnham and 6 others, detailed. Ibid.
Jeffry Jeffrys, same of Brecon. 40 0 0 Same for same of William Tayler. Ibid.
Sir Lionel Pilkington, same of co. York. 120 0 0 Same for same of David Housefield (Horsefield) and 2 others. Ibid; Order Book XVII. p. 406.
John Nicoll, same of Sussex. 80 0 0 Same for same of Sarah Giles and Jacob Marlow. Money Book XL. Ibid.
James Hannott, same of Essex. 360 0 0 Same for same of John Walpole, and 8 others, detailed, felons. Ibid, p. 449.
Jeffry Jeffrys, same of Brecon. 80 0 0 Same for same of David Price and John Rees. Ibid.
John White, same of Bedford. 40 0 0 Same for same of France Chapman. Ibid.
Feb 9 Edward Hallett, same of Somerset. 80 0 0 Rewards paid for arrest of William Uphill and John Watts. Money Book XL. p. 450.
William Tims, undersheriff of London and Middlesex. 680 0 0 Same for same of Mary Young, alias Jenny Diver and 16 others, felons, detailed. Ibid,
Mathew Bowen, sheriff of Pembroke. 40 0 0 Same for same of John Thomas Ibid, p. 451.
Robert Hadsley, same of Herts. 280 0 0 Same for same of William Sibthorp and 6 others, detailed. Ibid.
Sydenham Williams, same of Dorset. 40 0 0 Same for same of Samuel Ebony (Evomy). Ibid; Order Book XVII. p. 406.
Gilbert Wheeler, same of Worcester. 40 0 0 Same for same of John Armstrong. Money Book XL. p. 451.
Benjamin Hays, same of Surrey. 120 0 0 Same for same of Robert Walsham and 2 others. Ibid.
Nath. Goodwin undersheriff of Bristol. 40 0 0 Same for same of Elizabeth Harris. Ibid.
Sir Hen. Nelthorp, sheriff of co. Lincoln. 120 0 0 Same for same of Thomas Neal and 2 others. Ibid,
Benjamin Hall, undersheriff of Middlesex. 280 0 0 Same for same of Eleanor Mumpman and 6 others, detailed. Ibid,
George Spencer, sheriff of Sussex. 40 0 0 Same for same of William Robertson. Ibid.
Bartholomew Richard Barneby, same of Hereford. 24 19 5 Overpayment in account for the year ended 1740, Sept. 29. Ibid, p. 455.
Sir Thomas Palmer, same of Northampton. 40 15 1 Same on same - - Ibid; Order Book XVII. p. 384.
(?44 15 1)
John Luscombe, same of Devon. 56 9 7 Same on same - Money Book XL. p. 455.
Richard Hamond 57 0 0 Dormant warrant for salary as Customer outwards, Bristol. Customs Book XV. p. 117.
per an.
Thomas Lowther 1,200 0 0 His Majesty's service - Money Book XL. p. 444.
889 8 6 His Majesty's service - Money Book XL. p. 444.
George Campbell - 1,981 4 6 Expended for His Majesty's special service and fees thereon. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 407.
109 14 6 Expended for His Majesty's special service and fees thereon. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 407.
John Scrope - 5,969 0 0 Secret service - Ibid, p. 417.
8,442 0 0 Secret service - Ibid, p. 417.
John Shepherd - 3,050 0 0 Expended for His Majesty's special service. Ibid, p. 418.
Major Forth 2,000 0 0 Same - Ibid.
John Shepherd 270 2 0 To answer a bill drawn from abroad for the King's special service. Ibid, p. 413.
John Selwyn, junior 4,527 17 9½ 1741, Midsummer quarter for the late Queen's establishment. Ibid.
Just Henry Alt, councellor to the King of Sweden. 9,147 0 11 To complete the subsidy due 1741, Xmas, to said King as Landgrave of Hesse Cassel. Ibid, pp. 425–6.
Feb. 9 James Bogle, Solicitor to the Exchequer Court, Scotland. 500 0 0 Imprest towards the expenses of criminal prosecutions in Scotland. North Britain Book XIII. p. 242.
Feb. 10 Hawkers and Pedlars Office. 470 0 0 1741. Xmas quarters salary bill; and incidents for half-year to same date. Money Book XL. pp. 303, 458.
319 3 8 1741. Xmas quarters salary bill; and incidents for half-year to same date. Money Book XL. pp. 303, 458.
Wine Licence establishment. 52 14 7 Same quarter's incidents and salary bills. Ibid, pp.420, 421.
577 10 0 Same quarter's incidents and salary bills. Ibid, pp.420, 421.
Francis Whitworth, Surveyor General of Woods. 952 16 3¾ Out of land revenues, for repairs in Richmond New Park. Ibid, p. 448.
John Mordaunt, Chief Ranger of Alice Holt and Woolmer Forest. 130 0 0 Out of wood sales for the Keepers of said forest. King's Warrant Book XXXXV. pp. 428–9.
per an
Thomas Revell - - 1,050 5 0 Victualling Oglethorpe's regiment 6 months to 1741, Sept. 7.
Appending:—Report.		 Ibid. p. 430.
Same - - 2,806 11 0 Vicualling Gibraltar 1 month to 1741, Nov. 1.
Appending:—Report and lists.		 Ibid, pp. 431–2.
Tho. Ripley, Surveyor of the King's private roads. 90 0 0 For Sir Robert Grosvenor for rent for the first house on the King's road to Fulham.
Prefixing:—Ripley's petition.		 Lord Chamberlain's Warrant Book II. p. 170
Feb. 11 George, Earl of Cardigan. 1,000 0 0 Additional salary as Chief Justice in Eyre, Trent North. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. pp. 484–5.
per an.
Feb. 16 Duke of St. Albans - 343 2 6 1741, Midsummer quarter as Master of the Hawks. Money Book XL. p. 50.
Same - - 250 0 0 Same quarter s pension - - Ibid.
Feb. 18 Henry Blaxton, supervisor [of Customs], Sussex. 50 0 0 Services against and sufferings from smugglers.
Prefixing:—Report.		 Customs Book XV. pp. 213–4.
Henry Pelham, Paymaster General of the Forces. 300,000 0 0 Imprest for the service of the guards, garrisons and land forces. King's Warrant Book XXXIV p. 448.
Feb. 22 Charles Compton, Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Portugal. 500 0 0 Equipage as such, and one quarter's ordinary to 1741, August 5. Money Book XL. p. 457.
455 0 0
Feb. 23 Clerks of the Privy Council. 250 0 0 1741, Midsummer quarter's salaries and for attending Plantation business. Ibid, p. 52.
100 0 0 1741, Midsummer quarter's salaries and for attending Plantation business. Ibid, p. 52.
Duke of Bolton - - 300 0 0 Same quarter's annuity Ibid, p. 459.
John, Lord Carteret - 3,000 0 0 Secret Service - - King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 490.
[per an]
Feb. 24 Duke of Grafton - - 750 0 0 1741, Midsummer quarter's pension. Money Book XL. p. 54.
Lord Hervey - 657 15 0 Same quarter as Lord Privy Seal. Ibid, p. 285.
Earl of Jersey - 416 13 4 Same, as Warden Chief Justice and Justice in Eyre, Trent South. Ibid. p. 286; Order Book XVII. p. 262.
(?375 0 0)
Feb. 24 Day Holbech 75 0 0 Watering the highway before Whitehall, 1741, six summer months. Money Book XL. p. 616.
Lord Abergavenny 175 0 0 1741, Midsummer quarter - Ibid. p. 55.
Rogers Holland and 5 others, detailed. 100 0 0 1741, Trinity Term as Welsh Justices. Order Book XVII. p. 65.
each.
Feb. 25 Anne,Countess Dowager of Strafford, administratrix of Thomas, late Earl of Strafford. 990 15 0 Post fines answered direct to the Crown by the Sheriffs in excess of the said late Earl's farm of said fines.
Prefixing:—Certificates of said payments.		 Money Book XL. p. 460.
Paymaster of Exchequer Bills. 390 000 0 0 To discharge Exchequer Bills on land tax, 1741. Order Book XVII. p. 377.
Bank of England 16,979 8 5 Premios on Exchequer Bills circulated, for 3 months to 1741–2, Jan. 24.
With statement of said bills outstanding at latter date.		 Money Book XL. p. 148.
Duke of St. Albans 20 0 0 Hay for the deer in Old Windsor Walk, anno 1741. Ibid, p. 274.
James Mackerell, sheriff of Norfolk. 80 0 0 Rewards paid for arrest of James Moon, a felon. Ibid, p. 452.
Richard Beavis, same of Devon. 40 0 0 Same for same of Roger Blight, same. Ibid.
Melchior Guy Dickens - 3l. per day and Ordinary and equipage as Resident to Sweden. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 493.
300 0 0
Feb. 28 Earl of Wilmington - 1,000 0 0 1741, Midsummer Quarter, as President of the Privy Council. Money Book XL. p. 49.
Mar. 2 Sir Thomas Robinson, of Rokeby Park, co. York. 2,000 0 0 As Captain General and Governor in Chief of Barbados, and other islands, &c., in America to date from 1741–2, Feb. 13. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 494;Money Book XL. p. 487.
per an.
John Lord Carteret, a Principal Secretary of State. 1,850 0 0 Allowance as such to date from 1741–2, Feb. 15. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 495.
per an.
Richard Tucker, late Surveyor, &c. of quarries, Portland Isle. 771 18 4¼ Salary, 1739, Sept. 29 to 1741, April 25. Money Book XL. p. 461.
Mar. 4 Sir Thomas Robinson - 1,500 0 0 Services to be performed as Governor of Barbados. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 496.
Mar. 8 Charles Hanbury Williams, Paymaster of Marine Regiments. 206,253 15 0 Imprest for 11,550 marines for the year ending 1742, Dec. 24. Ibid, p. 500.
Melchior Guy Dickens, Resident at Sweden. 270 0 0 1742, Lady Day quarter's ordinary in advance and equipage allowance. Money Book XL. p. 440.
300 0 0 1742, Lady Day quarter's ordinary in advance and equipage allowance. Money Book XL. p. 440. Money Book XL. p. 440.
Paymasters of Exchequer Bills. 1,350 0 0 Salaries and incidents for their office.
Appending:—Memorial.		 Ibid, pp. 461–2.
Anthony Thompson, employed in His Majesty's affairs at the French Court. 673 0 0 Without account to answer bills of exchange drawn by him on Andrew Stone, but charged against his ordinary entertainment. Ibid, p. 459.
March 9 General and Penny Post Office. 2,151 15 8 1741, Michaelmas and Xmas quarters' respective salary bills. Money Book XL. p. 263.
529 14 5½ 1741, Michaelmas and Xmas quarters' respective salary bills. Money Book XL. p. 263.
2,151 15 8 1741, Michaelmas and Xmas quarters' respective salary bills. Money Book XL. p. 263.
529 14 5½ 1741, Michaelmas and Xmas quarters' respective salary bills. Money Book XL. p. 263.
Earl of Pembroke 500 0 0 1741, June 24 quarter, as Groom of the Stole. Ibid, p. 462.
Duke of Marlborough and 10 others, detailed. 250 0 0 Same as Gentlemen of the Bedchamber. Ibid, pp 462–3
each.
Duke of Kingston and Earl of Holdernesse. 186 6 0½ 1741, April 17, to June 24, as same. Ibid, p. 464.
each.
Charles Churchill and 6 other a, detailed. 125 0 0 1741, June 24 quarter, as Grooms of same. Ibid.
each.
Lord Sidney Beauclerk 150 0 0 Same as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household. Ibid.
Mathew Woodford - 828 0 0 Victualling Placentia. &c., 3 months to 1741, Dec. 31.
Appending:—Report.		 King's Warrant Book XXXIV pp. 496–7.
Thomas Revell - 2,797 0 6 Victualling Gibraltar. 1 month to 1741, Nov. 29.
Appending:—Report and lists.		 Ibid, pp. 498–9.
Henry Pelham, Paymaster of the Forces. 980 16 0 To pay Oglethorpe's bills of exchange from America.
Appending:—Royal warrant and list of bills.		 Ibid, pp. 500–2.
John Nicoll, sheriff of Sussex. 40 0 0 Reward paid for arrest of William Sloman. a felon. Money Book XL. p. 452.
Edward Price, same of Radnor. 40 0 0 Same for same of William, Haycocks. Ibid, p. 453.
Thomas Eyton, same of Salop. 40 0 0 Same for same of Stephen Steventon. ibid.
Chester Pern, same of Cambridge and Huntingdon. 160 0 0 Same for same of John Welch and 3 others. Ibid.
Thomas Lowther - 1,000 0 0 His Majesty's service Ibid, p. 444.
March 10 Treasurer of the Navy 1,000,000 0 0 Imprest for the Navy and Victualling. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 501.
Treasurer of the Ordnance. 150,000 0 0 Same for land and sea services of the Office of Ordnance. Ibid, p. 511
March 11 Messrs. Burrell and Bristow. 1,064 8 0 Beef for the forces in Minorca
Appending:—Report.		 Ibid, pp. 505–8.
Earl of Harrington - 4,000 0 0 Salary or allowance as President of the Privy Council. Ibid, pp. 508–9.
per an.
March 12 John Scrope - 2,000 0 0 Secret Service - - Ibid, p. 503.
March 15 John Burnaby Parker, employed at Oporto. 416 10 0 Extras on said service to 1741, Dec. 31. Ibid, p. 510.
Daniel Goatley, master of the “Diamond.” 100 0 0 Carrying a packet from the Duke of Newcastle to Rear Admiral Haddock. Ibid.
March 16 Henry Ballow and Abraham Farley. 40 0 0 1741, Michalmas and Hilary terms, sorting and ordering records. Order Book XVII. p. 398.
Augustus Schutz - 1,007 12 6 1741, June 24 quarters expense of the Office of Robes. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 502.
March 18 Thomas Harvey and John Wood, sheriffs of Norwich. 40 0 0 Rewards for arrest of Edward Crotch, felon. Money Book XL. p. 453.
(?) William Rees, same of Carmarthen. 40 0 0 Same for same of Evan David Ibid.
March 18 Thomas Minors, royal goldsmith. 1,678 6 6 Plate delivered into the Jewel Office 1741. June 24, quarter.
Appending:—Account of said plate.		 King's Warrant Book XXXIV p. 503–4.
Sir Clement Cotterell Dormer. 500 0 0 As a royal present to Prince Scherbatow, Minister Plenipotentiary from the Czarina, who is on his departure hence. Ibid, p. 504.
45 18 0 As a royal present to Prince Scherbatow, Minister Plenipotentiary from the Czarina, who is on his departure hence. Ibid, p. 504.
Philip Sharpe - 200 0 0 1741, Xmas quarter for the under clerks of the Privy Council. Money Book XL. p. 465.
Executors of Claudius Rondeau, late Resident at the Court of Muscovy. 200 10 6 Extras in said service, 1739. June 24 to Oct. 5.
Appending:—Bill of same.		 Ibid, p. 466.
Jane, widow of said Claudius Rondeau. 200 0 0 Extras, detailed, being the charge of her return to England. Ibid, pp. 466–7.
John Bolton et al. 50 0 0 Convicting Thomas Noakes, a smuggler.
Prefixing:—Report.		 Customs Book XV. p. 219.
John Walker Usher of the Exchequer Court. 277 15 10 1741, Hilary term, necessaries delivered for the use of said Court and diet allowance. Order Book XVII. p. 398.
March 19 John, Earl of Stair - 100l. per week Ordinary and equipage as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States General King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 511–2.
and
1,500 0 0
Arthur Onslow, Speaker of the House of Commons. 500 0 0 100 days as such from 1741, Dec. 1. Ibid, p. 514.
March 23 John. Earl of Stair, Ambassador, &c. to the States General. 1,500 0 0 Equipage as above and quarter's ordinary in advance. Money Book XL. p. 467.
1,300 0 0 Equipage as above and quarter's ordinary in advance. Money Book XL. p. 467.
Speakers et al. detailed. officers, &c. of both Houses of Parliament, Ireland. 1,380 0 0 Allowances, detailed, payable in Ireland and England respectively, for services in the last session there. Irish Book IX. pp. 249–50.
843 0 0 Allowances, detailed, payable in Ireland and England respectively, for services in the last session there. Irish Book IX. pp. 249–50.
Officers and servants of the House of Peers. Ireland. 2,895 19 4 Services and attendances, detailed, in same sessions. Ibid, pp. 251–2.
March 24 Thomas Hay, gent, Deputy Keeper of the Signet in Scotland. 100 0 0 Allowances as such from 1741–2, March 8, date of his appointment loco Alexander McMillan, by the Marquess of Tweeddale. North Britain Book XIII. p. 248.
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Henry Pelham, Paymaster of the Forces. 400,000 0 0 Imprest for the Guards, garrisons and forces, anno 1742. King's Warrant Book XXXIV. p. 514.
March 25 Lord Carteret - 3,000 0 0 Secret Service - - Money Book XL. p. 468.
March 26 Hackney Coaches estabment. 280 10 0 1742, Lady Day quarter's salary bill. Ibid, p. 468.
Post Office establishment. 1,751 13 4 Incidents, 1741, Lady Day and Midsummer quarters. Ibid, pp. 473–4.
1,413 0 10 Incidents, 1741, Lady Day and Midsummer quarters. Ibid, pp. 473–4.
John Selwyn, junior - 3,000 0 0 1742, Lady Day quarter's establishments for the Duke of Cumberland, Princesses Amalia and Carolina, Princesses Mary and Lovisa. Ibid, p. 214.
3,654 6 9¼ 1742, Lady Day quarter's establishments for the Duke of Cumberland, Princesses Amalia and Carolina, Princesses Mary and Lovisa. Ibid, p. 214.
1,163 6 0 1742, Lady Day quarter's establishments for the Duke of Cumberland, Princesses Amalia and Carolina, Princesses Mary and Lovisa. Ibid, p. 214.
Customs officers, London port. 8,172 18 4 Same quarter's salary bill - Customs Book XV. p. 14.
Same, outports 12,695 12 6½ Same - Ibid, p. 49.
March 29 John Couraud - - 50 0 0 Same quarter as Latin Secretary. Money Book XL. p. 67.
Richard Andrews - 37 10 0 Same, as Solicitor for His Majesty's affairs in the Exchequer Court Ibid, p. 73.
David Polhill 37 10 0 Same, supervising, digesting. &c., records, &c., in Cæsar s Chapel, &c, in the Tower. Ibid. p. 74.
George Holmes 25 0 0 Same, as chief clerk for same Ibid.
Lieut Col. Robert Carpenter. Lieut. Gov. of Montserrat. 100 0 0 Half-year, to 1742, Lady day Order Book XVII. p. 157.
Bank of England - 70,000 0 0 1 year to 1742, June 24, 4 per cent. on 1,750 000l. out of the duty on coals, continued anno 1728. Ibid, p. 167.
Same 50,000 0 0 Same being i per cent. on 1,250,000l. Ibid, p. 168.
Richard Morley - - 120 0 0 1742, Lady day quarter, on the additional allowance for Chapter House records. Money Book XL. p. 401.
March 30 John Beresford et al. clerks. 77 10 0 Same quarter making up books of the revenue. Ibid, p. 64.
Duke of Newcastle 462 10 0 Same quarter as Secretary of State. Ibid, p. 58.
Lord Harrington 251 16 1½ 49 days as same to 1741–2, Feb. 12, the day he surrendered the seals. Ibid.
Nath. Cowdery - - 25 0 0 1742, Lady Day quarter, extra service in the Auditor of the Receipt's office. Ibid, p. 69.
Clerks of the Treasury, detailed. 300 0 0 Same quarter's salaries - - Ibid. p. 70.
Carleton Hayward - 50 0 0 Same quarter as a solicitor for negotiating Treasury affairs. Ibid.
Sir Thomas Allin and Wentworth Odiarne. 49 10 0 Same, as 2 of His Majesty's Serjeants at Arms. Ibid, p. 71.
March 30 Henry Fane - 50 0 0 1742, Lady Day, digesting, &c. records in the Treasury Office. Money Book XL. p. 71.
Charles Bettridge, porter at the Exchequer Gate. 5 0 0 Same, for better securing His Majesty's treasure. Order Book XVII. p. 49.
Henry Ballow, senior deputy Chamberlain of the Exchequer. 10 0 0 Same, looking up said treasure. Ibid.
Horatio Walpole - 125 0 0 Half year to 1742, Lady Day, as Auditor of the Plantations. Ibid, p. 193.
David Polhill 125 0 0 1742, Lady Day quarter, as Keeper of the Records in the Tower. Ibid, p. 175.
The clerks and ministers of the Receipt. 35 0 0 1 year from 1741, March 25, levying, &c., tallies in vacation time. Ibid, p. 275.
Robert. Lord Walpole. Ranger. &c., of Richmond Park. 44 5 0 1742, Lady Day quarter for self and officers of said park. Money Book XL. p. 94.
Lord Carteret, a Principal Secretary of State. 210 13 10½ 1741–2, Feb. 12. to 1742, March 25, on 1,8502. per an. as such. Ibid, p. 469.
Earl of Wilmington and 4 others, detailed, Treasury Lords. 2,000 0 0 1742, Lady day quarter's salaries. Ibid.
Samuel Sandys, Esq.. Chanoellor and Under Treasurer of the Exchequer. 400 0 0 Same on the allowance in lieu of perquisites formerly enjoyed: over and above the fees of 200l. per an. and robes, and vestures, out of the Great Wardrobe, amounting to 34l. 13s. 4d. Ibid.
Thomas Mann - 165 0 0 Same for incidents and servants of the Treasury office. Ibid, p. 470.
Edward Bryant, messenger of the Chamber. 15 0 0 Same, attending the Treasury Ibid.
Same - - - 15 0 0 Same, as Treasury messenger to attend the Customs. Ibid, p. 471.
John, Earl of Hyndford, Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Prussia. 664 0 0 Ordinary 1740–1, Jan. 1, the day of his departure, to 1741, June 24, and 2 tills of extras, detailed.
Appending:—Certificate and said bills.		 Ibid, pp. 471, 472.
400 0 0 Ordinary 1740–1, Jan. 1, the day of his departure, to 1741, June 24, and 2 tills of extras, detailed.
Appending:—Certificate and said bills.		 Ibid, pp. 471, 472.
Melchior Guy Dickens, late Secretary at Berlin. 182 0 0 1741, June 24 quarter, and 1 bill of extras, detailed. Ibid,
100 0 0 1741, June 24 quarter, and 1 bill of extras, detailed. Ibid,
Samuel Hawker, sheriff of Gloucester. 40 0 0 Reward paid for arrest of Benj. Bernard and James Pewtress. Ibid, p. 453.
John Storey, same of Nottingham. 35 1 1 Overpayment on his account for the year to 1740, Sept. 29. Ibid, p. 455.
William Cheshyre, same of Chester. 101 13 0 Same on same to 1741, Sept. 29. Ibid.
March 31 Robert Tape - 12 10 0 1740, Lady Day quarter, keeping Register of Public Loans in Auditor of Receipt's office. Order Book XVII. p. 330.
William Caulfield, Inspector of Roads and Bridges in North Britain. 500 0 0 The tenth annual allowance for repairing roads and bridges in the Highlands.
Appending: Lieut. Gen. Jasper Clayton's certificate.		 King's Warrant Book XXXIV. pp. 576–8.
Lieut. Gen. Jasper Clayton 68 9 0 To complete 1,009l. 11s. Od. for 1741 for repairing the road from Stirling to Crieff.
Appending: Clayton's memorial.		 Ibid, pp. 518–19.
Elizabeth Amproux de la Massaie and Lucy Elizabeth Amproux, her daughter. 50 0 0 Pensions of the like nature with those formerly payable by Jacob de la Motte Blagny. Ibid, p. 520.
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