Entry Book: March 1695, 16-31

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'Entry Book: March 1695, 16-31', in Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 10, 1693-1696, (London, 1935) pp. 952-967. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-treasury-books/vol10/pp952-967 [accessed 27 April 2024]

March 1695, 16–31

Date. Nature and Substance of the Entry. Reference.
March 16. Royal warrant to the Earl of Ranelagh. By the royal sign manual of 1894, April 4, it was directed that William Blathwayt, “who we entrust with the custody of our Signet and who executes the office of one of our Secretaries of State in attendance on our royal person beyond the seas,” should be allowed 2,242l. per an., being equal to the salaries or other allowance of one of our Secretaries of State, and that thereon 3,000l. be paid him in full to 1694, April 1. You are hereby to pay him 1,681l. 10s. 0d. for three quarters thereon to Jan. 1 last, without account and without deduction: the same to be paid out of Army contingencies. King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 93.
March 16. Royal sign manual for 50l. to Elizabeth Willoughby and 50l. to Ann Fitzharrey, as royal bounty. (Money warrant dated March 19 hereon.) (Money order dated March 21 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 93. Order Book IV, p. 165.
William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 188,120l. 1s. 6d. to Edward Russell on the unsatisfied order in his name as Treasurer of the Navy for the service of the Navy: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Russell or his cashier on credit of the third 4s. Aid. This sum is intended for wear and tear and is to be applied towards payment of [Navy] bills in course as they stand entered on the register [of Navy bills] in the Navy Office. Disposition Book XII, p. 215.
Likewise to issue 2,000l. to the Earl of Ranelagh on the order in his name for the service of the Forces: to be issued out of loans in the Exchequer on the second 300,000l. per an. of the Customs. This sum is to be paid by said Earl to Patrick Lamb on account of his contract for victualling the Hospitals in the Low Countries.
Likewise to issue 2,000l. to Charles Fox and Thomas, Lord Coningsby, on the unsatisfied order in their names for the service of the Forces [in Ireland]: to be issued out of the like loans: and is intended for the Transports Commissioners on account of the transport service.
Same to same to issue 6,559l. 2s. 6d. to Edward Russell on any unsatisfied order in his name for the Navy and Victualling: to be issued out of loans on the third 4s. Aid and to be applied as follows, viz.: l. s. d. Ibid, p. 214.
to make good 3,000l. lately advanced by Mr. Stephens to Mr. Tailor on his last year's contract for importing 1,925 tons of hemp by way of commission 3,000 0 0
to complete 52,996l. to the said Tailor, being in full of his said contract 3,559 2 6
£6,559 2 6
Same to the Patentees for Coining Farthings. The collector and other officers of the Penny Post Office have represented to my Lords that there is in their hands a considerable quantity of white farthings and they pray that 2002. in such [tin] farthings and halfpence may be changed [for copper coin] by 302. [worth] a week. My Lords desire you to change same accordingly. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 361.
Same to Mr. Blathwaite to procure a royal warrant to authorise the Paymasters of the Forces, Ireland, to pay 912. 17s. 11¾d. to Capt. John Hawkins of the Foot Regiment late under the Earl of Roscommon, to complete 141l. 17s. 11¾d. due to him for the pay of himself and servants from 1689, Aug. 31, to 1089–90, Jan. 17, and for the pay of his Company for the same time, 50l thereof having been paid under a former royal warrant. Ibid.
March 16. Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Amis for discharge of a fine of 400l. set upon him in the Exchequer Court at the suit of the Attorney General upon the information of Mr. Sherman, collector of Customs at Faversham, for concealing and uttering French goods. Reference Book VII, p. 80.
Same to Aaron Smith of the petition from John Freeman to the [Privy Council] Committee for Irish Affairs, praying to be paid 50l. disbursed by him in seizing and keeping horses belonging to Roman Catholics which he took into his custody by order of the said Committee. Ibid, p. 86.
The Treasury Lords to the Lords Justices, Ireland. We have yours of July 25 last in reply to ours of June 20 last concerning James Tisdale's custodiam of lands as in the Queen's letter of 1693, Aug. 18. Mr. Savage (for whom the said custodiam was to be in trust) has represented that he is willing to accept of same in such manner as you prescribe in your said letter. Please direct it to be forthwith passed accordingly. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 479.
March 18. Royal sign manual for 3,750l. to the receivers of the first 300,000l. subscribed to the Bank, viz.: Sir John Houblon, kt., Michael Godfrey, esq., Sir John Huband, bart., Sir William Gore, Sir Henry Furnese, kt., Sir William Seawen, kt., Obediah Sedgwick, John Smith, Francis Gosfright, Thomas Goddard, James Bateman, Theodore Janosen, John Ward, Abraham Houblon, John Knight, Robert Lyddall, Gilbert Heathcote and Bartholomew Burton, without account: as reward and in consideration of their service and hazard in receiving and paying into the Exchequer the first 300,000l. of the 1,200,000l. subscribed by the Bank of England, “and is at the rate of 3d. in the £.” (Money warrant dated April 1 hereon.) (Money order dated 3 March [sic erratum for April] hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 92. Order Book IV, p. 172.
Same for 341l. 0s. 10d. to John Ince, gent., to complete the payment of all charges and expenses in passing and executing the commission for taking subscriptions to the Bank of England or the passing of the charter for incorporating said Bank, “which were agreed to be paid by us [the King]”. (Money warrant dated April 1 hereon.) (Money order dated April 3 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 94. Order Book IV, p. 169.
Money warrant for 30l. to the Vicars of the Cathedral Church of Lichfield for two years to 1694, Christmas, on their perpetuity. (William Lowndes to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue same out of the Tenths of the clergy.) Money Book XII, p. 459. Disposition Book XII, p. 215.
William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to Lord Edward Russell on any unsatisfied order in his name as Treasurer of the Chamber, 333l. 10s. 4d. upon account for the charges of the Maundy as follows, viz.; 32l. 15s. 11½d. thereof out of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise, 43l. 12s. 5½d. out of low wines, 220l. 12s. 11d. out of Tenths of the Clergy and 36l. 9s. 0d. out of forfeitures for treason. Disposition Book XII, p. 216.
[?] William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 3,554l. to the Earl of Bradford, Cofferer of the Household, out of the 4,000l. lent or agreed to be lent into the Exchequer by Mr. Launcelot Burton on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise: to be by him applied as follows, viz.: l Disposition Book XII, p. 216.
for the under servants of the Household 2,500
for the running horses 1,000
for the alms at the Gate for 1695, Lady day quarter 54
£3,554
March 18. Same to Mr. Coling to obtain an order fron the Lord Chamberlain for Paul Foley, esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, to have the plate which is usually delivered to the Speaker of the House of Commons upon his being chosen into that place. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 361.
Same to Mr. Bathurst. My Lords have appointed to hear Mr. Hull and Mr. Hardwick this day fortnight touching some lands in the Forest or Chase of Arkingarthdale, by them concealed from the Crown. My Lords apprehending you to be some ways concerned therein will hear you at the same time. Ibid, p. 362.
Same to the Excise Commissioners. My Lords agree to your report of the 4th Dec. last on Garrett Cotter's petition concerning the debt due from him as a Receiver General of the late revenue of Hearthmoney. You are to proceed to the selling of his estate in the manner you propose. Ibid.
Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of Jahleel Brenton, esq., collector etc. of Customs in New England, praying to be made the Naval Officer in New England for the better managing his Majesty's service there, “which has hitherto suffered by the said officer.” Reference Book VII, p. 80.
Treasury subscription for the execution of a warrant dated March 16 from the Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain, to Sir Francis Lawley, Master of the Jewel House, for the delivery to the Earl of Manchester, Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard of his Majesty's Body, of 150 ounces of gilt plate as a gift from the King at the christening of his child. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 391.
March 19. Money warrant for 115l. 10s. 0d. to the Provost and Fellows of Eton College for 2¾ years to 1694, Sept. 29, on their perpetuity of 42l. per an. Money Book XII, p. 459.
Same for 25l. to the Schoolmaster of Southwell School for 2½ years to same date on an ancient perpetuity of 10l. per an. Ibid.
Same for 80l. to Richard Hill, esq., for one year to same date on his fee as Latin Secretary. Ibid.
March 19. William Lowndes to the Customs Commissioners. The Admiralty Lords have informed the Treasury Lords that orders are given that for every able-bodied seaman, waterman, bargeman or fisherman which shall be procured above the age of 18 and under 50 and delivered within 20 miles of any port where there is a clerk of the cheque, 20s. be immediately paid to the person who procures them and 12d. per mile over and above for those who travel beyond 20 miles to the port where they are to be delivered. You are to order your officers to give their utmost assistance in procuring men accordingly for the service of the Fleet. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 363.
March 20. Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a grant to Henry Romfry, esq., of the office or place of Steward of the Courts of the Hundreds of Westpowder, Trigg, Lesnewth, Pyder, Kerrier and Stratton in co. Cornwall: all as amply etc. as Sir John Tremain, kt., Lewis Tremaine, esq., Nathaniell Lugger, gent., or any other predecessor therein. King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 95.
Treasury warrant to Mr. Knight [Customs Cashier] to pay out of unappropriated Customs and subsidies 1,662l. 17s. 4½d. to Martha Jackson, widow, pursuant to the privy seal of Feb. 14 last, supra, pp. 895–6. Money Book XII, p. 460.
Money warrant for 1,000l. to Christopher Tancred for two years to 1694, Lady day, on his allowance of 500l. per an. as Master of the Harriers. (William Lowndes dated March 21 to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay same out of loans to be made by said Tancred on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise.) Ibid, p. 460. Disposition Book XII, p. 217.
[?] Same for 400l. to Thomas Pullein, esq., for two years to same date on his fee as Master of his Majesty's Studs. (William Lowndes dated March 21 to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay same out of loans made by Mr. Launcelot Burton on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise.) Ibid, p. 460. Disposition Book XII, p. 216.
March 20. Treasury warrant to the Customs Commissioners to employ Nicholas Malson as collector of Feversham port loco Charles Sherman, dismissed. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 155.
Samuel Axe as waiter and searcher at Lympston in Exeter port loco Jno. Clarke, dismissed.
Nath. Mallack as same at Sidmouth in Exeter port loco Jeremiah Hollicross, dismissed.
John Rolt as tidesman at Plymouth loco Ben. Hercules, deceased.
Treasury reference to the Victualling Commissioners of the petition containing] the list of the salaries of the clerks in the Victualling Office, amounting to 1,606l., in order to have the tax on their salaries to the 4s. Aid remitted. Reference Book VII, p. 86.
Same to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of William Malthus, merchant, for a non pros to the information brought by William Ives at the relation of Lancelott Whitehall for goods lately imported m the ship Exchange from Norway for being improperly manned; the ship having paid the King s duties and is since departed for Antigua. Ibid.
March 20. Treasury reference to Samuel Travers, Surveyor General of Crown Lands, of the petition of Mr. Charlton. Reference Book VII, p. 87.
Treasury warrant to the Commissioners for Stamped, Vellum etc. to appoint Elizabeth Harrison, widow of James Harrison, as housekeeper at their Office loco her said husband, deceased. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 391.
The Treasury Lords to the Lords Justices, Ireland, to report on the enclosed memorial [missing] presented by Visct. Lanesborough concerning some lands in co. Roscommon evicted from him by Sir John Nugent, a Popish priest who stands outlawed for treason. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, p. 480.
March 21. Warrant under the royal sign manual to the Treasury Lords to pay 1,000l. to Isabella, Duchess Dowager of Grafton, as in lieu of two tallies on Thomas Hall, [Receiver] for Hearthmoney Arrears; being for 500l. each and issued to her in part of 1,500l. paid to her 1691–2, March 17, on her pension; which tallies remain still unsatisfied, and it is very uncertain when or how much of the said arrears may be recovered towards payment thereof. The present payment is to be by tallies on Edward Seymour, Clerk of the Hanaper: and the said former tallies are to be taken in and vacated. (Treasury warrant dated March 25 to the Receipt hereon accordingly.) (Money orders accordingly dated April 3 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 99. Money Book XII, p. 461. Order Book IV, p. 168.
Royal sign manual for 1,000l. to Paul Foley, Speaker of the House of Commons, without account: “which we are graciously pleased to allow him” for providing his equipage as Speaker of the said House: being the like sum that hath been usually allowed to former Speakers for that occasion. (Money warrant dated March 25 hereon.) (Money order dated April 3 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 100. Order Book IV, p. 166.
Money warrant for 400l. to Rachell and Frances Windham, daughters of Dame Ann Windham, for one year to 1692, Christmas, on their pension. Money Book XII, p. 460.
Same for 100l. to Nicho. Yates for one year to 1691, Sept. 29, on his same. Ibid, p. 462.
Same for 100l. to John Rogers and Ann his wife for one year to 1692, June 24, on their same. Ibid.
William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay as follows out of loans on the third 4s. Aid remaining in your hands, viz.: l Disposition Book XII, pp. 216–17.
in part of 39,274l. 18s. 0d., the remainder of 99,274l. 18s. 0d. for a month's subsistence [to the Forces] in Flanders to March 25 inst 30,000
for a week's subsistence to the Forces in England to the 25th inst 7,600
for Monsieur Schulenburgh “and makes 40,000l. issued in part of his debt” 5,000
for Monsieur Goris on account of the Brabant forage 4,000
for Monsieur Vander Kaa on account of forage 1,000
for subsistence of Monsieur Aubusarque's Regiment 10,000
towards answering the arrear of subsistence due to the Forces in England to Jan. 1 last 11,400
£60,000
March 21. William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of loans remaining in the Exchequer on the second 300,000l. per an. of the Customs, viz.: l. Disposition Book XII, p. 217.
to the Earl of Ranelagh on the order in his name for the service of the Forces: to be by him paid on account of the arrear of subsistence due to the Forces in England to Jan. 1 last 6,000
to Charles Fox and Thomas, Lord Coningsby, on the unsatisfied order in their names: to be paid over to the Commissioners of Transports on account of the Transport service 2,000
£8,000
Same to same to issue 10,000l. to Edward Russell, esq., on the unsatisfied order in his name as Treasurer of the Navy, for the service of the Navy and Victualling: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Russell or his cashier on the third 4s, Aid: and is intended for the Victualling Commissioners to answer bills of exchange for the Victualling in the Straits. Ibid, p. 218.
Same to same to issue 40,000l. to same out of loans to be made by the Bank of England on the 300,000l. per an. of the Customs. The said sum is intended to be paid over to the Bank of England for a credit of 168,421 pieces of Eight which they are to furnish for the service of the Victualling at Cadiz, being after the rate of 4s. 9d. per piece of Eight. Ibid.
Same to Mr. Blathwait. In Oct., 1691, Col. Ogilby, Lieut. to the First Troop of Guards, and formerly Major to Col. Coy's Regiment of Horse, was sent by the Earl of Athlone from Kilkenny to Cork and Kinsale to assist in putting aboard such of the Irish as were by the Capitulation of Limerick to be transported to France. He received at or about that time, by virtue of the Earl of Athlone's warrants (who was then General), 207l. 10s. 0d. to defray his expense in that service, but by reason of the warrants running on account of pay the said sum is charged by the Paymaster [of the Forces] Ireland [on said Ogilby] as part of his arrears from 1692, April I. Ogilby petitioned the King to be paid said sum for said service. On report from Charles Fox and from the Treasury Lords the King has granted same. You are to procure a royal warrant for such payment accordingly. Out Letters (General) XIV, pp. 363–4.
Same to Monsieur Averquer to report on the enclosed petition [missing] of John Rossington and others for a grant of part of the Meuse [Mews] fronting Charing Cross, together with several reports and other proceedings [all missing] had thereon. Ibid, p. 364.
March 21. Treasury order to the Customs Commissioners to observe (a) infra. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 156.
Prefixing: (a) Order of the King in Council, dated Kensington, March 17 inst., for leave to the following ships to proceed on their voyage to Newfoundland on April 1 next, notwithstanding the embargo: on bond to go to no other place: all on the petition of the merchants of Plymouth using the Newfoundland trade, viz.:
Bonavista, John Corbin master, 9 seamen, 6 landmen.
Provinsale, Tho. Burley master, 18 seamen, 12 landmen.
Eulalia, Abra. Peters master, 9 seamen, 6 landmen.
St. Peter, Robert Delbridge master, 20 seamen, 10 landmen.
Frehauke, Edward Willis master, 40 seamen, 30 landmen.
Thomas and Jonathan, John Wade master, 4 seamen, 3 landmen.
Treasury reference to Samuell Travers, Surveyor General of Crown Lands, of the petition of Francis, Earl of Bradford, for a grant of a rent of 66l. 13s. 4d. reserved on a grant made by Queen Elizabeth 1602, Dec. 23, to Sir Robert Cecil, afterwards Earl of Salisbury, of the great and little parks of Brigstock, co. Northampton, and all arrears thereof, with licence to sue for same in the King's name [as a concealment from the Crown]. The said Surveyor is to report whether the said rent was ever in charge before the Auditor [of said county]. Reference Book VII, p. 87.
Royal warrant to the Lords Justices of Ireland for a grant as follows to Arthur Podmore and Joshuah Dorson (Dawson). By petition to the King they set forth that they have served in the office of First Secretary to the Chief Governor of Ireland from their first appointment in 1690 before the late rebellion was suppressed and are still employed under the present Government there and have behaved diligently and laboriously therein without any allowance or salary from the Government, though much the greater part of their time and pains has been taken up in the despatch of public affairs relating to the Army and the Militia without any fee or benefit: therefore they pray a grant of the Crown's three-fourths of a mortgage to one Arthur Gallway of 1,500l. forfeited to the Crown upon the lands of Clandonnell, Currehine [Curraheen], Kilbrack, Nether-Ballyclohy, Ballyfoyne [Ballynafina], Knockonfally, Half Whitestown, Glanconse [Glen-house] and Lahardan in Upper Third Barony, co. Waterford: one fourth part of the benefit whereof is allowed to the discoverer of said mortgage. Their petition was referred to you, and by you was referred to Sir Richard Leving, kt., Solicitor General, Ireland, from whose report thereon appears that the premises were found by inquisition taken at Blackfryars, co. Waterford, 1694, Aug. 9, before the escheator of the Province of Munster, which found that Walter Gallway was seized on the premises 1673, Aug. 23, and did by deed of 1684–5, Jan. 16, mortgage same for 1,500l. to Richard, late Earl of Tyrone, but the said Earl never paid the said 1,500l., but by deed dated 1684–5, Jan. 18, conveyed the premises to Arthur Gallway, brother of said Walter, so that the mortgage to Arthur appears to be only in trust for Walter, though the trust is not mentioned in the inquisition: but whether the said mortgage money is the property of said Walter or Arthur, they are both outlawed for high treason and the same is absolutely forfeited to the Crown. But the mortgage was concealed until a discovery thereof was made by Sir John Topham to the Commissioners for inspection into Forfeitures in Ireland, whereby Topham is entitled to a fourth as a reward for discovery. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, pp. 480–4.
And further the Lords Justices in their report of Jan. 31 last have confirmed the petitioners' account of their services etc. as above.
A patent is therefore hereby ordered to pass the great seal, Ireland, to grant to said Podmore and Dawson all the Crown's title to the said mortgage or parcel thereof.
March 23. William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) [to Mr. Burton] to pay out of moneys in your hands for discounts etc. of loans 500l. to Mr. Thomas Brown for 2 per cent. [gratuity or reward] on 25,000l. by him this day lent on credit of the Hereditary and Temporary Excise. Disposition Book XII, p. 221.
March 24. Money order for 320l. to William Cawthorpe and Christopher Randes, Receiver General for co. Lincoln for the first and second Twelve Months' Aid, first Quarterly Poll and Review of the Poll and the first 4s. Aid: for their extraordinary pains and charges in their receipt and in bringing up upwards of 210,000l. of their moneys by strong guards. [For the money warrant for this order see supra, p. 771.] Order Book IV, p. 164.
1695. March 25. Royal warrant to the Attorney or Solicitor General for a great seal for a commission to William Jones and 24 others, detailed, to be Assessment Commissioners for the Island of Anglesey for the third 4s. Aid [as by the Act 6 and 7 Wm. and Mary, c. 3]: to be as additional to the Commissioners named in said Act: all by reason that there is not a sufficient number of Commissioners for said county so named in said Act. King's Warrant Book XVIII, pp. 100–2.
The like for like commissions to John Vaughan and 28 others, detailed, and to Griffith Vaughan of Corsygedd and 28 others, detailed, to be additional Commissioners likewise respectively for cos. Carnarvon and Merioneth. Ibid, pp. 102–3.
Treasury warrant to the Receipt for tallies of pro on the First Fruits for 500l. to the Earl of Oxford for 1695, Lady day quarter, on his pension. Money Book XII, p. 462.
March 25 [? 15]. Entry of the swearing of an affidavit before the Treasury Lords [for the purpose of claiming Customs allowance, ut supra, p. 924] by Thomas Bendish of London, merchant, of his shipment of 45 chalders of coal and 12,000 glass bottles, 1694, June 24, at Newcastle in the Hope, Peter Clause master, for Middleburg in Zeland, the shipment being in the name of William Procter and the goods being the property of Marks Fletcher, Englishman, residing at Middleburgh aforesaid: which ship was taken in her voyage by the French and all the goods in her were made prize. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 149.
March 25. Entry of the swearing of an affidavit before the Treasury Lords [for the purpose of claiming Customs allowance, ut supra, p. 924] by Theod. Janssen of London, merchant, of his shipment in London port 1693, May 8, in the name of Daniell Wigsale, ind[igenus or native] of 35 fodder of lead; and on 24 April, 1693, in the name of Robert Bloom of 8 fodder etc. of lead, and in the name of Simon Francis 4 fodder etc. of lead and in the name of William Seawen of 23 fodder etc. of lead; to be carried in the Sancta Clara, Domingo Ferrara master, for the Straits: which ship etc. was taken by the French as above. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 150.
Same of a same by said Janssen of his shipment 1692–3, Feb. 25, in London port in the name of Daniell Wigsall of 150 piggs of lead containing 22 fodder in the ship or vessel Edwick Elinora, Leonard Corne master; which goods were afterwards put on board the Nostra Segniora Delcarmine, Georgio Andre Marello master, for Genoa: which ship etc. was taken as above. Ibid, p. 151.
Same of a same by said Janssen of his shipment in Truro 1692, Dec. 3, in the name of Robert Corker, native, of 21 barrels of tin bars containing 7,100 [71cwt.] 2 quarters 20 lbs., on the Thomas and Francis of London, Nicho. Osmand commander, for the Straits: which goods were taken by a French privateer and re-taken by their Majesties' ship Oxford, James Weshart commander, and landed at Falmouth by sufferance 1693, May 30, and afterwards, 1693, Nov. 18, shipped there by Peter Hile on the Princess of Tuscany, Barnabas Pizzine commander, for the Straits: which ship etc. was taken, ut supra. Ibid, pp. 151–2.
Same for a same by Antho. Morris of London, merchant, of his shipment in London port 1692–3, Jan. 12, in the name of Daniel Wigsall and Francis Bele, of 42 fodder etc. of lead in the Victory, Lazaro Canabale master, for the Straits: which ship etc. was taken as above. Ibid, pp. 152–3.
Same of a same by said Morris of his shipment 1692–3, Jan. 20, in the name of Jasper Francis Bernard, of 14 fodder of lead in the abovesaid ship Victory and taken as above; being in lieu of the like quantity of lead formerly shipped in the vessel belonging to Jacob Petro le Breu, which was made prize by the enemy. Ibid, p. 153.
Same of a same by William Thorold of London, merchant, of his shipment 1693, March 31, in London port, in the name of Daniell Wigsall, of 100 piggs of lead containing 14 fodder and 200 weight in the abovesaid Sancta Clara, Domingo Ferrara master, for the Straits: which ship was taken etc., ut supra. Ibid, p. 154.
March 25. Treasury warrant to Philip Ryley, Surveyor General of Woods, Trent South, to raise 172l. 13s. 8d. in money by the sale of decayed trees in Burleigh Walk in New Forest and to fell 198 loads of timber there for the repair of the Lodge and rails (being 945 rods circumference) etc. belonging to said Walk, all on the petition of Charles, Marquess of Winchester, Master Keeper of said Lodge and Walk. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, pp. 392–3.
March 26. William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue out of loans on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise any sum not exceeding 4,000l. to satisfy interest that is or shall be due for loans paid or payable out of the Quarterly Poll. Disposition Book XII, p. 218.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh. By your report of the 11th inst. the offreckonings of the several Regiments, Troops and Companies as therein to the dates as therein amount to 202,238l. 19s. 10d.: and there is due to the clothiers for clothing supplied to the officers of several Regiments on account of their clearings as therein 4,193l. 10s. 6¼d.; and to Mr. Robert Grahme and partners for clothing the Royal Regiment of Scots Horse lately disbanded 1,374l. 9s. 10¾d.: “which several sums do amount to 207,807l. 0s. 3d. as appears on the said report.” Ibid, p. 219.
My Lords have this day directed 103,903l. 10s. 1½d. to be issued to you out of loans on the 300,000l. per an. of the Customs for payment of one moiety of the said total. But they desire you that no part of said sum may be paid to any of the clothiers who shall not first actually deliver the clothes which they were to furnish for the service of this year 1695. Please acquaint them that the other moiety will be satisfied out of the funds remaining to be given in this present Session of Parliament as soon as the Acts are passed.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue to said Ranelagh the said 103,903l. 10s. 1½d. for purposes ut supra: on any unsatisfied order in said Ranelagh's name for the service of the Forces: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Ranelagh on said 300,000l. Ibid, p. 220.
Same to same to issue to said Ranelagh, on any order ut supra and out of loans to be by him made ut supra, 3,233l. 19s. 3½d.; which sum, together with 694l. 11s. 1½d. included in a greater sum this day directed to be issued to said Ranelagh, is to be applied to clear the offreckonings of the Regiment of Foot under Col. Colt to 1694, Dec. 31. Ibid.
Same to Mris. Robson to send an answer by this day week to the enclosed paper [missing] delivered to the Treasury Lords concerning a grant of 5,000l. made to her late deceased husband out of the arrears due from Mr. Bevis Lloyd, Receiver of the Land Revenue in South Wales. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 364.
Same to Mr. Fox to report on the enclosed petitions [missing] of Capt. Robert Scudamore and Ensign Arnold Thomas, both praying their arrears of pay and subsistence for their service in Ireland in Col. Sankey's Regiment, which was broke in Jan., 1689–90. Ibid, p. 366.
March 26. Treasury letters patent constituting John Pratt, gent., to be searcher in Berwick port loco Thomas Bendishe, who has quitted same. Out Letters (Customs) XIII, p. 148.
March 27. Royal warrant to Charles Fox and Lord Coningsby [Paymasters of the Forces, Ireland], in stating and closing the accounts of the following Regiments, not to charge the items of 4,370l. as follows to the accounts of their pay, but to the head of contingencies: it appearing that by royal warrant of 1689–90. Jan. 23, William Harbord, then Paymaster of the Forces in Ireland, did pay to the three French [Huguenot] Regiments of Foot now commanded by Col. Isaac La Meloniere, — Marton and Col. Bellcastle 600l. each. Further, by several other [like] warrants the said Fox and Coningsby [present Paymasters of same] have paid 650l. to said Meloniere, 880l. to Count Marton and 1,040l. to Bellecastle: making in all 4,370l.: and in making up the accounts of the said Regiments from 1689, Sept. 1, to 1691, Dec. 31, same has been charged to the account of pay; but the same was directed by the King for the raising recruits for said Regiments, “some of which were brought from Switzerland and occasioned a great expense to the said Colonels.” King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 103.
Same to same to pay said Col. Peter Bellcastle 11,155l. 8s. 6d. for the pay of the Reformed officers as follows: it appearing that there were no regular musters taken of said Reformed officers incorporated into said Bellcastle's Regiment and that the vacancies of such as died or were advanced were supplied by commissions to others not named in the Establishment for the Reformed Officers, so that their pay cannot be duly computed according to the musters; but in lieu thereof a list annexed [missing] has been certified by Jaques de St. Albin, esq., Lieut. Col. of the said Regiment, setting forth their dates and succession: which list, amounting to 11,155l. 8s. 6d., has been examined and certified by Charles Fox. Ibid, p. 104.
Same to same to similarly pay 11,493l. 12s. 0d. to Major General Isaac La Meloniere for a similar list of the like Reformed officers of his Regiment. Ibid.
Same to same to similarly pay 11,524l. 14s. 6d. to Count D'Marten (Marton) for a similar list of the like Reformed officers of his Regiment late under Col. Francis Du Cambon. Ibid, p. 105.
Same to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay the pension for allowance of 50l. per an. without deduction to Francis Jones and Ann Lloyd during their lives; and after their death to their two sons, William Jones and William Lloyd, for their lives: same having been granted by Charles II to them as daughters of William Pendrill for his great service in the escape from Worcester fight, which pension has been hitherto continued and paid by the present King; and they having lately petitioned shewing that they are very ancient and no ways able to provide for their said sons and therefore desiring as above; which petition the King is willing to grant. In the margin: frank: they being poor. Ibid, pp. 105–6.
March 27. Royal sign manual for 627l. 10s. 7½d. to Solomon Foubert and 24 others, Lottery pensioners, in separate sums, detailed, ut supra, p. 168: as royal bounty: as for 1694, Christmas quarter, on their respective pensions. (Money warrant dated April 3 hereon.) (Money order dated April 6 hereon.) King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 107. Order Book IV, p. 172.
Same for 100l. to Elizabeth Hayford, relict of Col. Anthony Hayford. King's Warrant Book XVIII, p. 108. Order Book IV, p. 171.
100l. to Charles de Sailly.
75l. to Alice King. All as royal bounty. (Money warrant dated April 3 hereon.) (Money order dated April 6 hereon.)
William Lowndes to the Earl of Ranelagh to pay as follows out of the money issued to you of the loans made by the Bank of England on the third 4s. Aid, viz.: l. s. d. Disposition Book XII, p. 221.
to complete 99,274l. 18s. 0d. for one month's subsistence [to the Forces] in Flanders from Feb. 26 last to the 25th inst. 9,274 18 0
towards clearing the arrears of subsistence [to the Forces] in England in part of 20,121l. 6s. 4d. to Jan. 14 last 5,000 0 0
for one week's subsistence more to the said Forces from March 26 inst. to April 1 next 7,600 0 0 to Engineer Romer for his pay to 1694, April 30 546 0 0
to the widows and orphans of several officers and soldiers of the French Regiments of Horse and Foot for two days' pay 814 16 8
to Monsieur Schuylenburg in further part of the debts due to him: making 45,000l. [paid up to and including the present] 5,000 0 0
towards clearing the General Officers for the year ended 1694, Dec. 31; whereof 1,600l. to be paid to Mr. Blathwaite on his warrants 10,000 0 0
to Solomon D'Medina on a bill drawn on him on account of the arrear due to Machado and Pereira for the year 1693 5,500 0 0
towards arrears of forage for the Army in Flanders 6,500 0 0
for 15 recruit horses instead [in place] of so many lost in the last embarcation 225 0 0
£50,460 14 8
Royal warrant to the Lords Justices, Ireland, for a patent under the great seal of Ireland to release to Col. Gustavus Hamilton, his heirs etc., so much as the rents reserved on the custodiam granted to him (under the royal sign manual of Jan. 7 last, supra, p. 873, of the forfeited estate of Roger O'Shagnassy in the barony of Kiltartan, co. Galway) shall exceed the ancient quit rents or Crown rents payable thereout. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, pp. 485–6.
March 29. Royal warrant [to the Clerk of the Signet] for a privy seal to constitute Paul Boyer as Comptroller of the accounts of the rents and profits of the Lotteries loco Sir John Osborne, kt., lately deceased: with the fee or salary of 200l. per an. from Lady day last, during pleasure: to be paid out of the said rents and profits. King's Warrant Book XVIII, pp. 106–7.
Treasury warrant to the Commissioners for directing the payments and stating the accounts of Chelsea Hospital to direct the Deputy Treasurer of said Hospital to pay 639l. to Richard, Earl of Ranelagh, in full of his usual allowance of 20s. a day for his charge and pains in overseeing and looking after the said Hospital for 1¾ years to 1693, July 1, to 1695, March 31: and further to pay him his said allowance quarterly in future from March 31 inst. without further Treasury warrant: all according to the King's pleasure. Money Book XII, p. 463.
William Lowndes to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue 20,000l. to Edward Russell on the unsatisfied order in his name as Treasurer of the Navy for the service of the Navy: to be issued out of loans to be made by said Russell or his cashier on credit of the third 4s. Aid: and to be paid over to the Victualling Commissioners for the service of the Victualling. Disposition Book XII, p. 222.
Same to Mr. Lilly [Receiver of the Post Office] to pay forthwith 2,135l. into the Exchequer out of the revenue of the Post Office. Ibid.
Same to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue as follows out of the Exchequer, viz.: l. s. d. Ibid.
Out of loans on the Hereditary and Temporary Excise, except those made before the 22nd inst. to the Earl of Portland for the Privy Purse 10,000 0 0
to the Master of the Horse for the liveries 3,792 7 6
to ditto for buying horses 1,075 0 0
to ditto for extraordinaries in Flanders. In the margin: 8,967l. 7s. 6d. [paid hereon] March 30 and 500l. April 8 4,600 0 0
to the Cofferer; for riding charges below stairs 3,101 5 7
to ditto for provisions for the campaign 2,500 0 0
to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay [the Household] servants going [with the King] beyond sea; and other uses 7,532 0 0
to the Paymaster of the Works for the ordinary service thereof 1,000 0 0
to divers Gentlemen and Grooms of the Bedchamber; on warrants to be received 10,000 0 0
£43,600 13 1
March 29. William Lowndes to the Auditor of the Receipt to pay as follows out of the above 2,135l. of Post Office money, viz.: l Disposition Book XIII, p. 223.
to John Rogers and his wife 100
to Mris. Yates 100
to Lady Windham's daughters 400
to Mris. Fitzharrey 50
to Mris. Willoughby 50
to Mris. Eliz. King 75
to Mris. Hayford 100
to Charles de Sailly 100
to Mris. Ann Golding 60
to Mr. Robert Bertie 60
to Mris. Eliz. Ellyott 100
to Dr. Wallis 200
to Mr. Smith, undersheriff of Middlesex 740
£2,135
Same to Mr. Blathwaite to procure a royal warrant to authorise the Paymasters of the Forces, Ireland, to pay 4,000l. to the Commissioners of Transports on account. Out Letters (General) XIV, p. 364.
Same (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Earl of Portland. The sum of 10,000l. directed for you, ut supra, p. 965, is ready at the Exchequer when you please to send for it. Please send my Lords a list of the Gentlemen and Grooms of the Bedchamber which are appointed to attend the King the next campaign. Ibid, p. 365.
Same to the Customs Commissioners to permit the export to Holland, Customs free, of the things in the enclosed [list missing] for the use of the Regiments of the Earl of Portland and Col. Eppinger. Ibid.
Treasury reference to Mr. Fox of the petition of Visct. Charlemont for payment of 250l. for levy money for his Regiment; “as has lately been paid to Lord Mountjoy and Col. Courthop.” Reference Book VII, p. 87.
Same to the Commissioners for Stamped Vellum of the petition of Randall Stockton for a stamper's place loco Mr. Peck. Ibid.
Royal warrant to the Lords Justices, Ireland, to pay Benjamin Pascall an additional pension of 2s. a day (above his present pension of 3s. a day) to make his present pay equal to that of a Reformed Captain of Horse: as from Sept. 10 last: and to insert him on the establishment in future with such rank with 5s. a day pension in the room of Capt. D'Lisle, deceased: during pleasure. Out Letters (Ireland) VI, pp. 484–5.
March 30. William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Earl of Ranelagh. Major William Palmer, now Lieut. Col. of Brig. Lumley's Regiment of Horse, had issued to him on account of his arrears of pay in Ireland 300l. more than appears due to him in the accounts of that Regiment as stated by the Commissioners of Accounts in Ireland. By report of Dec. 11 last Charles Fox proposes (as an expedient to prevent that debt falling on any other part of said Regiment) that 300l. be issued to you for said Lieut. Col.'s pay since the Regiment came under your care of pay; and that same be put into the hands of the Agent for said Regiment to enable him to make good the like sum stopped by said Fox on account of the overpayment to said Palmer: and as the Regiment comes to be cleared his pay is to be stopped till said sum be made good. My Lords agree to this proposal. Please pay 300l. to the said Brigadier or his agent accordingly out of loans in your hands on the third 4s. Aid. Disposition Book XII, pp. 223–4.
March 30. William Lowndes (in the absence of Henry Guy) to the Auditor of the Receipt to issue (out of loans in the Exchequer on the 300,000l. of the Customs) 3,508l. 9s. 11½d. to Charles Fox and Lord Coningsby on the unsatisfied order in their names for the service of the Forces [in Ireland]: to be by them paid to the Transports Commissioners to answer several bills of exchange drawn upon the Treasurer of the Navy by Col. Codrington and Col. Kendall for hire of ships in the West Indies in the late Expedition to Martinique. (William Lowndes dated April 1 to the Commissioners of the Transports to so apply said sum.) Disposition Book XII, p. 224.
Treasury order to the King's Remembrancer to insert in Jno. Parran's bond as Receiver General of the third 4s. Aid for co. Oxford, the name of Thomas Bard of Olercar, co. Derby, instead of Cha. Holt of Stoke Lyne, co. Oxford. Warrants not Relating to Money XIV, p. 393.
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