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CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME.
PREFACE
CALENDAR, 1714 to 1719
GENERAL INDEX
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PAGE
vii
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507
PREFAC E.
THE present volume of the Calendar of the Treasury Papers
commences with a new dynasty, and extends from 1st of
August 1714 to the end of 1719, during which period the
Treasury Board was six times changed. A foreign king
now ascended the throne with the disadvantage of knowing
so little of the language of the people he was called to
govern that papers of importance, which he was required to
consider, had to be translated into French for his perusal.
Not a few outstanding arrears of the late reign had to be
dealt with by the Lords of the Treasury. Many appoint-
ments conferred in that reign, although they did not
terminate abruptly with the Queen's life, were only
prolonged by a wise enactment (6 Anne, c. 7. s. 8), which
continued the holder six months in office after the death of
the sovereign. The applications for renewal of such
appointments had to be considered, together with the
circumstances which had led to the boon being conferred,
as well as fresh applications from those who were anxious
for the honour of serving the Crown. These latter, as
may be supposed, were never slow to express their
admiration for the Hanoverian succession, and if they
were able to show that they had contributed, however
slightly, to bring it about, they took care to make the
most of the service they or their friends had rendered.
The papers arising in any Government department at
one time will necessarily have a certain amount of general
resemblance to those arising at another, and those under
consideration are no exception to that rule. In previous
volumes it was found that claimants did not easily obtain
what was due to them, and the Treasury, whether presided
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over by a Lord High Treasurer or by Commissioners,
seems not at this period to have been more lavish in its
dealings with the numerous applicants for its favours than
in previous times. As an illustration it is found that the
Commissioners of Chelsea Hospital were complaining that
pensioners were begging about the street (CLXXX. 30).
It is not perhaps to be expected that we should discover
in the papers an admission on the part of the Board that
any applicant had understated his case. We are much
more likely to find that their Lordships resisted applica-
tions which appear to have had a great amount of justice
about them. It seems hardly fair that such a man as
Dr. Henry Newton, Envoy Extraordinary to the Great
Duke of Tuscany and the Republic of Genoa, should have
been kept out of arrears for his services amounting to
2,6001. (CLXXX. 17). It must, however, be borne in
mind that to form a really just judgment we should have
been present at the Treasury and have heard the reasons
advanced for withholding what was asked for; and even
then we must go a little further and become acquainted
with the influence brought to bear on the Lord
Treasurer or at a subsequent time on the members of the
Board. Far from all this we are often only made ac-
quainted with the decisions without knowing anything
of the intermediate steps that led up to them.
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The minutes of their Lordships are much more
on the papers than at
frequently found written
previous date, and the entries in the Minute Books are
proportionally few, being chiefly confined to weighty
affairs. The rule (if there was one) followed by those
who kept the books as to what should or should not be
entered is not very apparent. As to the great mass of
the papers, the only notices that there are in the Minute
Books of the transactions in them are entries such as,
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Al-
"Papers are read and minutes taken thereupon."
though the minutes on these papers, except in a few
instances, are not entered in the Minute Books, there is
another set of Treasury volumes entitled: "Memorials,
66
petitions, and other papers read before the Right Honble
"the Lords Comm's of his Maty's Treasury, and the direc-
"tions given by their Lord's thereupon," and in these, so
far as the books are extant, the minutes are entered.
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66
The Treasury Board, which was constituted on the 13th
of October in the first year of the reign of King George
the First, made various "orders for the more regular
keeping of papers and dispatch of business at the
Treasury." These apportion the duties of the four chief
clerks, the first of whom was: "To receive all petitions,
"and when they are read to enter ye answers that shall
"be indorsed thereupon in a book to be kept for that
purpose, and to prepare such letters or references as
"shall be directed. Also to lay up such peticons as shall
"have received final answers, and when a second peticon
"shall be brought by any suitor, after one has been
"answered, he is to return it back or tear it; and like-
"wise to enter in the said book the orders or resolucons
"of the Lords of the Treasury, which shall be written or
"endorsed upon any reports, letters, or memorials, upon
reading thereof before their Lord'ps."
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Their Lordships also made other regulations for the
dispatch of business "according to the orders hung up in
Treasury." These consisted of a settlement of what was
to be done on each day of the week. (See Minute Book,
Vol. XX., pp. 29 to 32.)
Other orders for "the dispatch of business" were made
on 22nd March 171, when their Lordships resolved to
sit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,
"and not to meet on Saturdays or Mondays unless upon
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extraordinary occasions." (See Minute Book, Vol. XXII.,
p. 1).
In the preface to the last volume (p. x) it was noticed
that
many papers of but little interest had been dealt with
in a very brief manner. It has been thought desirable at
the beginning of a new reign to condense the description
of such papers still further by placing them in tables
which will be found at the end of each year. This has a
double advantage, first, in collecting those of little worth
into a brief space, and second, in letting those that remain,
which are of more worth, stand out more prominently.
The selection perhaps might have been carried still
further.
In previous volumes the subjects which the papers
illustrate have been placed under heads, and that method
of drawing attention to them has again been pursued.
EVENTS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST.
THE CATTLE PLAGUE.
Among the events of domestic historical interest re-
ferred to in the present volume is that of the Cattle Plague,
which broke out at the end of the year 1714. It seems to
have fallen very heavily on the cowkeepers in the neigh-
bourhood of London, more particularly on the northern
side. It spread from Poplar in the east, to St. James's and
St. Margaret's, Westminster, in the west, and was very
infectious. The justices for Middlesex were entrusted
with such remedial measures as it was thought proper to
take, and they sent five reports to the Treasury between
6th November and 14th December (Vol. CLXXXII. 39).
They speak of it as a new disease, and one that was very
malignant and infectious, and they give a theory as to how
it might have been developed, although they do not appear
to have had a very strong belief in their theory. They con-
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fess that no medicine had been found effectual as a remedy.
For the prevention of the spread of the disease they state that
whilst they had authority they bought, burnt, and buried
the sick cows, this being in accordance with an Order in
Council of 6th December 1714 (Vol. CLXXXII. 38) which
directed their burial with a good depth of earth, and that
the justices should keep an account of their numbers. The
remedial measures they tried without effect are detailed.
The sick were separated from the healthy, and the cowhouses
were purified with pitch, tar, and lime wash. The com-
pensation to the owners for the cattle slaughtered to
prevent the spread of the disease was 40s. a head, the same
being paid out of the Civil List until it became too heavy
to admit of its continuance. It is somewhat remarkable
that in the great outbreak in 1865, Islington was the first
place in which the disease was noticed (see First Report of
the Commissioners on the Cattle Plague, p. v), and this was
one of the places which suffered badly in 1714. The
disease is also supposed to be the same (see ib., p. viii.).
It is not less remarkable that medical science has not from
that time to this advanced much, either in the detection
of the subtle cause of the disease or in the discovery of
a remedy for it. At both periods to isolate, destroy, and
bury was pretty nearly all that could be done with any
certainty of being effective.
THE REBELLION OF 1715.
Not a few documents in the present volume trace their
origin to the uprising in the north of England and in
Scotland in favour of the Pretender. The following par-
ticulars touching on the Rebellion have been gleaned from
them, viz. :
Measures were taken for the examination of all
passengers by ships (CXCI. 23).
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Mobs in the city of London for the proclamation of the
Pretender were organised. Their designs are detailed
(CC. 33).
Four thousand pounds were carried off by the rebels
when they were at Enster (Scotland) by the want of cir-
cumspection of the collector at Anstruther (CC. 22).
His Majesty's money was removed into the castle of
Edinburgh in consequence of the disturbed state of the
country (CXCII. 26).
Ten thousand pounds were ordered to be paid by the
Receivers General of the Land Tax and Customs and the
Commissioners of Excise to the Duke of Argyle, for a
month's subsistence of the forces (CXCII. 77).
Most of the country north of the Forth was in the hands
of the rébels, and the south of the Forth was overrun by
them. The Commissioners of Excise reported that the
revenue had been collected by the rebels (CXCII. 82).
If the statement of Thomas Wells in his petition can
be relied on, he was the first discoverer of the Rebel-
lion in April 1715. He gave a great deal of infor-
mation to the Government, and according to his own
account he was in daily attendance on Lord Town-
shend when the Rebellion was at its height, but it does
not seem that his services had advanced his own interests
(CCXXI. 48).
Captain Williamson claimed 157. for going express from
Brussels to London by way of Calais with the first news
of the Pretender (CXCIII. 40).
Colonel Thomas Harrison had a warrant signed for
5007. for bringing the news from the Duke of Argyle to
the King, of the victory obtained over the rebels in Scot-
land, near Dumblain (31 Dec. 1715, CXCIV. 19).
Five hundred pounds were also given to Major James
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Stewart, who brought the news that the rebels had aban-
doned Perth (CXCVIII. 37).
On the failure of the rising in favour of the Pretender,
the stewards and other officers of the lords and gentlemen
captured at Preston hastened to raise what money they
could from the estates of the latter; and the attorney and
solicitor-general made a report as to what the law would
allow to be done by them in that direction. Their report
was to guide the proceedings of the Treasury solicitor
(CXCVIII. 29).
As the result of the prosecution of the rebels in Lan-
cashire, 34 of them were executed (see ? about 20 Aug.
1716, Vol. CC. 11).
The wives of some of those who joined the cause of the
Pretender were made to feel the bitterness of rebellion.
Their jointures and settlements availed them but little
when their husbands' properties were confiscated. Though
the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland and the
Attorney-General in England seemed disposed to take a
kindly view of their case, the Lords of the Treasury
were unable to help them (18 and 22 July 1718, CCXIV.
60 and 63).
It cost the Government 40s, a head to transport to the
West Indies the rebels taken at Preston. Sir Thomas
Johnson, who was the contractor, made a bargain that they
should serve him or his assigns in any of the plantations
for seven years (CXCVIII. 54 and 72).
The rebels appear to have been transported very care-
lessly, for the masters of the ships suffered them to escape
when they landed in Ireland. Some of them, being taken
on shore at Cork, talked very impudently and treasonably.
As they would have done mischief, the Sheriff of Cork
was ordered to take them on board again. There appear
to have been 118 of this cargo (taken at Preston) bound for
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Virginia. Another cargo of them put in at Waterford, and
met with great encouragement (CC. 16). Forty-five others
were taken to Montserrat (CC. 43).
The mayor
and burgesses of Berwick-upon-Tweed
applied for compensation on behalf of 20 owners of pro-
perty whose houses had been demolished for the safety
of the garrison (CXCIX. 20).
The Earl of Breadalbane claimed 3,6107. 8s., besides two
years' rent of his grounds, his house having been garrisoned
for two years (CCXI. 18).
Patrick Strachan of Glenkindy petitioned the King for
the return of considerable sums expended by him in frus-
trating the traitorous designs of the Earl of Mar, who
tried to seduce him from his allegiance; but he gave
information of the rebellious measures of the Earl, and
being a volunteer at Stirling was taken at the battle of
Sheriff Muir by the Earl, and treated in a most barbarous
manner. By his directions the rebels in the Highlands
were disarmed (CCXIII. 64).
Mr. Baron Fortescue and Mr. Laurence Carter, two of
His Majesty's counsel, claimed 500l. a-piece for their
services in trying the prisoners at Carlisle (CCVII. 6);
and Nicholas Paxton, attorney, went to Scotland to collect
evidence against the Scotch prisoners who were tried at
Carlisle. He wanted to be Solicitor to the Stamp Office,
but the place was disposed of (CCXI. 14).
He
Mr. William Pitt, the keeper of the gaol at Newgate,
received about 70 of the rebels brought from Preston, and
about 30 more from the Tower and the Fleet Prison.
complains of their spitefulness in destroying their bedding
and furniture, and that they were too poor to pay him
anything (CCVII. 54). Another paper of a later date
(CCIX. 21) gives some further particulars of their sojourn
with this gaoler, who was himself tried for his life for
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allowing a prisoner to escape, but was acquitted. (See
Smollett's History of England, Vol. VIII., p. 197.)
SCOTLAND.
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Attention has been drawn in the previous volumes
to the difficulty of inducing the Scotch to acquiesce
in the measures taken for bringing their system of ad-
ministration into harmony with ours, and entries in the
present volume show that the difficulty still continued.
Mobs in various parts of the country overawed the Col-
lectors of Customs, so that they were afraid to do their
duty. Insufficiency of military force is complained of, and
the town guards in Edinburgh are stated to have been
ever backward in giving assistance to the officers of
Customs, rather hindering than forwarding the seizures
(CLXXXIX. 1, CXCI. 3). Where the officers were
energetic enough to attempt the discharge of their duty
they were overpowered and the goods carried off. The
Lords of Justiciary evidently sided with the wrongdoers,
so as to render prosecutions useless (CXC. 14). A party
of Col. Clayton's regiment in charge of goods thus seized
by the officers at Inverness were attacked by an armed
force. A corporal was killed and a private wounded. A
similar attack was reported from Glasgow (CCXV. 43).
COLONIAL HISTORY.
Historical and other information in respect to African
and other colonies is found in a paper of the Royal
African Company (undated, but apparently belonging to
the beginning of the reign of George I.). It states, among
other details, that the trade commenced in the reign of
King James I., and that each European nation excluded
all others from its fortified territories. The first Com-
pany built three small forts, but were beaten out by the
Dutch in the war of 1665. The new Company, in 1672,
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proposed to buy out the former Company, and King
Charles II. granted them all the coasts and lands in Africa
between Cape Verd and the Cape of Good Hope for
1,000 years, in order that they might secure the whole
trade from the French, Dutch, and other Europeans. The
Company subscribed 698,4181., built 14 new forts, &c., and
excluded other Europeans. The happy effect of which was
the cheapness with which they bought negroes in Africa
and sold them in America. The Company's property in
the lands and coasts was founded upon these principles, viz.,
that no subject of Great Britain could gain for himself a
property by conquest or occupancy of lands in barbarous
countries; that it was the prerogative of the Crown to grant
the property of lands in barbarous countries to such of
its subjects as could conquer or gain possession of them;
and that this prerogative had been constantly exercised in
granting the lands as well in America, as in Barbadoes,
Virginia, Maryland, Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Jamaica.
The Company complains of interlopers coming in by
authority of Parliament, and asserts that trade could never
be beneficially carried on without compelling the natives
to deal with the Company only. The bitter fruit of this
open trade" had raised negroes to an excessive dearness
in Africa; even about four times the former price
(CLXXXV. 59).
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In levying the revenue, complications between the home
government and the Assembly at New York at this early
period (1719) are shadowed forth. The Assembly, it is
stated, had taken the whole management of what was
raised for the support of his Majesty's Government out of
the hands of the officers of the Crown and put it under a
particular administration of its own, contrary to the
"ancient practice and natural dependence which that
colony ought to have upon the government here.'
This, it is further said, would render the royal prerogative
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precarious, and the continuance of such an encroachment
must in time make the colony independent of the Crown
(CCXXI. 40).
Papers relating to the survey of the coast of Newfound-
land, on which Captain William Taverner was engaged,
give a good deal of historical and other information as
regards the fishery, &c. in that and surrounding districts,
which was then causing difficulties between this country
and the French (CLXXX. 30, CCVI. 35, CCXV. 14).
THE POOR PALATINES.
In the last volume some account was given of the poor
Palatines who flocked over to this country. A number of
them were sent over to, and settled in, Ireland. In the
present volume are some further particulars of this por-
tion of them. As they were ignorant of the law, they
had neither taken an oath required of them nor been
naturalized; and so they could not, without the help of
Parliament, enjoy their leases. There were then 230
families, all of whom had farms, which they had taken on
lease (except a few tradesmen who had settled in Dublin).
They were employed very industriously in raising hemp
and flax and in other husbandry (CLXXXVII. 25). The
Commissioners, who had the care of them, were making
efforts in the spring of 1715 to get their case considered
by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. A great part of them
were in a starving condition, and there was a difficulty in
keeping them in the country until they could receive his
Majesty's answer (CLXXXVIII. 7). Lord Galway says
that they improved the manufactures and strengthened
the Protestant interest in Ireland (CC. 20). In the year
1717, 200 more Wirtembergers and Palatines were sent to
Rotterdam, at a cost of 10s. a head and 10s. more on their
arrival (CCVIII. 40).
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE.
Elaborate papers illustrative of administrative practice
are not frequently to be met with among the Treasury
papers. The following, however, though of minor im-
portance, may be worthy of consideration.
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A minute on a letter of 17th September 1714 seems to
mark a departure from powers of control exercised by the
Treasury at an earlier date (see Vol. XXIX. 22 and 68)
over the assessments of taxes and salaries in as much as
Mr. Wm. Blathwayt, Clerk of the Council, who was
threatened with process for 531. 3s. 4d. for an assessment
on his place, had this minute of the Lord Treasurer put
on his application "22 7br 1714. My Lord thinks he
"cannot protect any person legally agt paym't of any sum
"assessed on him: if he is illegally assessed, he may
plead it in the Excheq". His Lo' is unwilling to make a
precedent we might be very prejudicial." (CLXXX. 61.)
The petition under date 29th November 1714 (CLXXXII.
26) shows that the Lords of the Treasury were setting
their faces against bargaining for the resignation of
places. Mr. Edw. Pauncfort had paid 3,500l. to Lord Howe
for the surrender to him of the Controllership of Excise.
Pauncfort afterwards, as he says, had been prevailed on
by the late Lord Treasurer to quit his office and accept
that of cashier to make way for the present Controller, by
which means a Mr. Meriton, the cashier, was reimbursed
4,000l., which he had "laid down" to succeed a Mr. Hall.
Pauncfort was about to be removed from being cashier,
and wanted an equivalent for what he had paid, but their
Lordships' minute was not in his favour:-" 29 Nov. 1714.
"The place is already disposed of, and my Lds do not think
"fit there should be any money given for employmts in
ye revenue."
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The Commissioners of Customs also discouraged the
system of buying out officers, and they were supported by
their Lordships. The reasons the Commissioners give are
that the succeeding person's salary would be less than that
of other officers of the same rank, and would be more likely
to cause exactions by him in his office to make up for
what he had been obliged to pay out of his salary
(CLXXXIX. 43).
The Commissioners for collecting Stamp Duties observe
(CLXXXVII. 21) that the principal in every office might
expect to receive more than any one under him, and that
the giving a larger salary to inferior officers than to their
superiors made them insolent and less under command.
They thought also that for the future no person above 40
years of age, nor anyone that was not sound and perfect
in his limbs, should be admitted to employment, as several
had been brought in who were aged and infirm, and were
a hindrance to business by their disability to discharge
their duties, and were a burthen instead of an assistance
to their fellow officers.
An attempt to get rid of the payment of a pension
granted for a term and to substitute a composition is
illustrated in the case of John Walker, Esq., the son of
Dr. George Walker, the Governor of Londonderry. He had
been promised 2,000l., but only received a pension of 2001.
a year, which was recommended to be increased to 3001.
for 21 years certain. Their Lordships' minute is :-" 14th
"June 1715. If ye 2,000l. be a well grounded demand,
66 my Lords think it more advisable that the 2,000l. should
“be paid off than that 300l. a year should be granted for
"21 years" (CXC. 25.)
A trial was to be made in the Post Office of the effect of
appointing surveyors for certain of the main roads to
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check the frauds and abuses of the inferior officers. The
result was to be reported to their Lordships (CXC. 26).
The Postmaster General represents that this inspection.
of the six main roads had been put in execution. He
touches also upon the abuse of franking, and the matter
was to be further considered (CCVI. 29).
The Treasury Board can hardly be accused of want
of forbearance in proceeding to extremities with those
under their control, if the case of the well-known
Sir Richard Steele can be considered a specimen. As one
of the Commissioners for Forfeited Estates he certainly was
not a model of attendance at his office. It will be seen by
reference to the paper placed under date 10th October
1719 (CCXXII. 37) that he had been two years absent,
and that his brother Commissioners were complaining that
he and Richard Grantham, Esq. (another truant from the
same Board), were causing a deadlock to their business.
Steele had been called before the Board on 23rd July in
the above year, and had promised to set out for Scotland
in a few days, and by his future diligence to make amends
for his former neglect of his duties; but as the Commis-
sioners sent in a third certificate of his absence on 10th
October, the summons before their Lordships seems to
have been but of little avail.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES.
THE DUKE OF DOUGLAS.
The memorial of the Duke of Douglas and the report
on it by the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland contain
interesting details of a poor relation of the Royal family.
The Duke was entitled to the first seat and vote in all
parliaments and conventions of the states in Scotland, the
leading of the van of the army in time of war, and the
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carrying of the crown at the opening of parliaments and
other public processions; which privileges and offices were
heritably conveyed to the Duke by his charters. He com-
plains that they were then rendered useless by the union
of the two kingdoms (CLXXXVIII. 55).
WILLIAM PENN.
In the last volume the affairs of William Penn are re-
ferred to as in process of settlement. In the present
volume there is a petition of Hannah, his wife, and certain
of his creditors, in which they set out what he had done
for the territory owned by him, and how he had been
prevented from settling with the Treasury by a distemper
in his head. The petitioners wanted the agreement with
the Treasury carried out (CLXXXIII. 24).
SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN.
A letter of Sir Christopher Wren of 21st April 1719
is printed entire (CCXX. 48). He was then dismissed
from his office of Surveyor-General. It is a somewhat
dignified letter, and shows that he could calmly look upon
the pretensions of his successor who laid claim to manage
the department of the works better than those who had
preceded him. Most of Wren's contemporaries would join
in his hope that, after having worn himself out in the public
service, he might be allowed to die in peace.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS OF INTEREST.
COLONIAL BISHOPS, &c.
The subject of the maintenance of Bishops in the plan-
tations and colonies of America is referred to the Lords of
the Treasury in an Order of Council of 28th October 1714
(see Vol. CLXXXI. 31.) There is also a letter of John,
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Bishop of London, giving a good deal of information as
to pensions granted by the Crown to ministers of the Pro-
testant religion out of the kingdom (CLXXXI. 32).
CONSCIENCE MONEY.
An early instance of the payment into the Exchequer of
conscience money by one who had defrauded his Majesty
of 1867. 2s. is given in Vol. CCXIII. 37; and their Lord-
ships directed an advertisement to be prepared and in-
serted in the Gazette, much in the same way as the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer does now in the newspapers.
THE CUSTOM HOUSE, LONDon.
There are various papers which relate to the restoration
of the Custom House, London, which was considerably
injured by the fire in Thames Street. The measures taken
by the Commissioners for the acquirement of the land
necessary to build on are set out. A new "long room
was contemplated to be built (CLXXXVII. 28, CCII. 1,
CCX. 5, CCXVII. 4).
THE DEMOLITION OF DUNKIRK.
Sir James Abercrombie had a great deal to do in
carrying out the demolition of Dunkirk in 1713, and re-
sided there for some time to superintend the work. He
was put to serious inconvenience by not getting paid
for his services, although Parliament had made some pro-
vision for that business. Sir James had to sell his com-
mission in the army to pay debts contracted about these
affairs, but finally on the 11th of March 1716-17 the
King signed a warrant in his favour for 1,7831., being the
residue of 2,4901. in full satisfaction of his claims (CXCIX.
67 and CCVI. 31). Jasper Clayton, Esq., another of the
Commissioners employed in the same business, had not
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succeeded in getting his claim settled in April 1718
(ССХІІІ. 56).
PROVISION FOR A GOD-CHILD.
His Majesty King William the Third in becoming god-
father to a daughter of Lieut.-Col. James Douglas when in
Flanders, also conferred on her his name, so that she was
known as "William Theresia Douglas," and to educate
and bring her up he ordered her the pay of a captain,
which was allowed by the States of Holland, at the same
time a company in General Hamilton's regiment (which was
also her father's regiment) was left vacant in her favour.
From this regiment she received pay as captain until it was
disbanded in 1714. She then received half pay with the
rest of the officers until 1717, when she lost it by Act of
Parliament, and my Lords could not then help her
(Vol. CCXV. 5).
THE GREAT SEAL, THE PRIVY SEAL, &c.
There is a report of the principal officers of the Mint
on the bills of the Engraver of Public Seals. The bills
contain some interesting particulars of what are re-
presented on the seals and the cost of engraving them
(CC. 17).
THE HONOUR OF THE NATION.
It is hard to say what may or may not conduce to the
honour of the nation, but Captain Wivell, who was the
Commander of the "Fubbs" yacht, thought the honour of
the nation would stand higher if his bed on board the
yacht was decorated with damask; and for this he cites
a precedent, which was in the first instance general, viz.,
that the other yachts were thus furnished, and in the
second specific, in that the "William and Mary" yacht had
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this addition to its attractions. When he further pleaded
that he was the oldest captain in England it is to be
hoped their Lordships indulged him, and thus saved the
honour of the nation (CXCIX. 3).
METHOD TO SECURE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS.
Lord Radnor, in writing to “ my good Lord," was en-
deavouring to strengthen his political relations by getting
a prosecution against a Mr. Hoblyn stopped. The latter
owed a debt to the Government, but was zealous in his
Lordship's interest in Bodmin. The postscript states that
they were sure of 30 honest members at least for this
county at the next elections, and he hoped more.
It con-
cludes thus:-"The corporation of Bodmin dines with
"me next Fryday. I expect about 400 persons that day.
"I had that number last time, and there did not goe
home five sober of the whole number. The Bishop of
"Winchester and the gentlemen near him are to dine
"with me next Munday. The next day the Corporation
"of Lostwithiel dine with me. I doe my best to be a
"good inn keeper whilst I stay here, and I hope 'twill
"turn to good account for our advantage" (CLXXXIII.
13).
THE RECORDS AT THE TOWER OF LONDON.
The Records of Chancery, in the Tower of London,
as reported in a previous volume, still lay in great con-
fusion, and were in danger of being spoiled. The Board
of Works reported that the rooms in Cæsar's Tower, com-
monly called the White Tower, were most convenient to
contain them, and that the magazine for gunpowder was
then under the rooms where the most valuable records
of the kingdom were kept (CCXIV. 69, CCXX. 9).
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OTHER RECORDS.
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A report of the Lords' Committee concerning the state
of the Exchequer and other records in the year 1719 is
fully abstracted in Vol. CCXX. 45.
TRADE AND MANUFACTURES.
The elaborate report of the Commissioners for Trade
and Plantations, upon the petition of the weavers against
the use of printed calicoes, is fully abstracted (Vol.
CCXXIII. 15). It contains a variety of interesting matter
upon this subject. The weavers complained of the clan-
destine importation of foreign wrought silks and prohibited
East India goods; but more especially of the almost
universal wearing of printed and stained calicoes and
linens. The Commissioners took into consideration the
representations of the Company of Weavers, the Levant
Company, the East India Company, the Linen Drapers,
the Merchants, &c. The latter being heard on behalf of
themselves and the manufacturers of linens in Scotland.
The Commissioners recommend that the wearing of
printed calicoes be prohibited, and that the woollen and
silk manufactures should be supported.
I have been assisted in carrying this volume through
the press by R. A. Roberts, Esq., barrister-at-law, and the
Index has been prepared by Geo. J. Morris, Esq., B.A.,
both of whom are of this Department. And I am indebted
to both gentlemen for valuable suggestions whilst the work
has been in the printer's hands.
9th April 1883.
JOSEPH REDINGTON.
TREASURY PAPERS.
VOL. CLXXX, 1714. AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER.
1714.
Aug. 1.
? Aug.
[After
Aug. 1.]
Aug. 2.
GEORGE I
1. A valuation of the Civil List Funds as they are estimated on
1 Aug. 1714. 1 page.
2. Memorial of Conyers Darcy and George Feilding, Esqres, Comrs
for executing the office of Master of the Horse, to the Lord High
Treasurer (Oxford). The expense of the mourning for all her
Majesty's livery servants, and for coaches, chaises, chairs, &c.
amounted to about 3,000l. 2,000l. have already been ordered.
Pray for the remaining 1,000l. to be ordered.
Enclose an estimate "to be provided for the mourning, 1714."
Minuted:"2,000l. paid." 3 pages.
3. Petition of Major General Baron de Walef to the King. Im-
plores his Majesty's justice in the payment of his arrears, which
have been refused these 27 months. 4,2831. 2s. Id. are due to him.
Parliament in the last sessions approved his debt and ordered the
payment, but the Committee has taken away his appointments. It
is very hard that after having lost all his employments, the nation
wishes to take away the bounty of the Sovereign. Flatters himself
that his Majesty will order the whole sum to be paid. When his
regiment followed the troops of the Queen, the Duke of Ormond
and Lord Strafford promised him that he should be paid what was
due, and as he could [not] be employed in England, being a Roman
Catholic and stranger, that he should have compensation for the
sacrifice which he made of his establishments, and for 32 years'
service, &c. It was in this view that the Queen gave him the
bounty of 2,000 "pieces," which they wished him to deduct; and
a year since her Majesty gave him a pension of 500l. upon Ireland,
which he beseeches may be continued. (French.)
Accompanied by copies of 5 other papers. 7 pages.
4. Sir Isaac Newton, Master and Worker of his Majesty's Mint, to
the Lord High Treasurer. The Mint is at a stop for want of new
dies and puncheons. Great quantities of gold bullion are in the
Mint to be coined, and more daily expected. Annexes copies of a
late warrant and a new one suitable for the present occasion to be
laid before the Lords Justices in order that the coinage may
proceed. Mint Office, 2 Aug. 1714. 1 page.
R 2025.
Wt 2706.
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Aug. 4.
Aug. 4.
Aug. 5.
Aug. 5.
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5. Comrs of the Ordnance to the Lord High Treasurer. A Com-
mission passed the great seal in the 10th of Queen Anne to put in
execution an Act passed in the 8th year of her reign, vesting lands,
&c. in Trustees for the better fortifying the harbours and docks at
Portsmouth, Chatham, and Harwich, and for adjusting the rights
of the proprietors. That Commission not having been put in
execution, the House of Commons addressed her Majesty to cause
the lands to be purchased. The Comrs were summoned, and at
their meeting desired several queries to be laid before the Lord
High Treasurer. Inclose a copy. 2 Aug. 1714.
The copy named, and a list of the Commissioners. 3 pages.
6. The same to the same. Ask for issue of money to carry on the
service. 2 Aug. 1714. 1 page.
7. Report of Sir Edward Northey to the Lord High Treasurer.
Is of opinion that if the Treasurer of the Ordnance has sufficient to
discharge the charges of executing the Commission relating to
the fortifications at Chatham, Portsmouth and Harwich, besides
what will pay the full purchase money for the lands, these charges
may be paid thereout, but the sellers are not to bear any part of
the charges. Dated July'
'July' 4th, 1714, query a mistake for
August. 1 pages.
8. Memorial of the Officers of the Board of Green Cloth to the
Lord High Treasurer. For the victualling of the yachts and other
services in the expedition to bring his Majesty over to England
there will be immediate occasion for 3,000l. and a letter of credit
for 2,000l. more, to be paid upon sight at Rotterdam in case his
Majesty make any stay there. Dated Board of Green Cloth, 4 Aug.
1714. 1 page.
9. Report of Craven Peyton, Esq., Warden, and Sir Isaac New-
ton, Master of the Mint, to the Lord High Treasurer upon a peti-
tion of the traders in woollen manufactures in and about Taunton,
that the moidores of Portugal may be received by the collectors of
revenue at 28s. apiece. The lighter pieces are scarcely worth
27s. 6d. each, which is the price at which the collectors are willing
to receive them. Mint Office, 5 Aug. 1714.
The petition with numerous signatures. 2 pages.
10. Representation of the Postmasters General to the Lord High
Treasurer that the members of both houses of Parliament and
several officers of State mentioned in a list annexed have by sign
manual had the privilege of sending and receiving their letters free
of postage. Asks for a warrant if the Lord Treasurer judge
that the privilege shall be continued.
on the
The list and copies of the two previous warrants
subject.
Minuted: 9 Febry 1714-15. They will forme a new represen-
tation with respect to the damage the revenue suffers by the abuses
in franking.” 4 pages.
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Aug. 9.
Aug. 11.
Aug. 11.
Aug. 11.
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11. Mr J. Addison to the Lord High Treasurer. The Lords
Justices desire him to give directions to the Commander-in-Chief
of the Forces in Scotland and others, that they forthwith put into
The South
the castle of Edinburgh a month's provision for 200 men.
Sea Company can spare his Majesty's ships "Warwick" and
Anglesea." The Company's goods in those ships are to be laden
on the "Bedford" and "Elizabeth." St. James', 5 Aug. 1714.
2 pages, quarto.
12. Opinion of the Attorney and Solicitor General on the oaths to
be taken by officers on the demise of the Queen, viz., that, if the
officers intended in the queries are such as continue, notwithstand-
ing the demise of the Queen, they are not obliged to take the oaths
mentioned. Dated 9 Aug. 1714. 11 pages.
13. Comrs of Victualling to Mr Lowndes. Send an account of
Bills of Exchange drawn on them from Cadiz for victualling the
ships under Capt. Paddon's command. Have desired the Treasurer
of the Navy to solicit for money, but none has ben ordered. Some
of the other bills have been paid in South Sea Stock, which has
lessened the credit of the office abroad, insomuch that Mr Hatfield,
who furnished the greatest part of the money, refused to supply any
more, and it was with difficulty they prevailed on Sir Joseph
Hodges to enter into a contract to furnish 5,000l. at Cadiz to buy
wine and oil for the squadron. As to the credit which Captain
Paddon desires at Cadiz for about 2,000 dollars for the release
of the captives in Morocco, it is a service foreign to the victualling,
but they do not doubt but some of the Spanish merchants will
undertake it. 11 Aug. 1714.
The account referred to, an extract from a letter of Capt. Paddon
to Lord Bolingbroke, and a letter from the latter to the Lª High
Treasurer on the same subjects. 5 pages.
14. A state of the debt of the office of his Majesty's Ordnance to
31 July 1714. 11 Aug. 1714. 1 page.
15. Report of J. Merrill to the Lord High Treasurer as to the
pay of the garrison of Placentia.
Minuted :-"11 Augt 1714. 558l. 15s. 2d. directed. An extract
to be made of wt relates to the victualling and ordnance to be sent
to the respective offices. 13 Do sent."
Also extract of a letter from Col. Moody, Lieut.-Governor of
Placentia, on the same subject. 4 pages.
16. Mons. "Dom. Ma Viceti" to "Milord" [Treasurer.] Sets
forth that the trustees of certain South Sea Stock hold the same as
security for 180,000l. and interest thereon, which capital sum was
advanced to the [English] Government by the Marquis de Sauli
and others at Genoa. On the expiration of the contract with the
Government on 29 Aug. 1713, the Trustees thought proper to repay
to the Marquis part of the capital sum advanced out of the surplus
of the interest received by the said company. This part repayment
the Marquis Sauli finally accepted in consideration of the good
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faith of the trustees, although he had before directed them not to
receive such small sums in part repayment of the 180,000l., but if
on demand it should not be repaid in full, to sell the stock held in
security according to the contract. The acceptance by the Mar-
quis of this part repayment is however disapproved by those
interested at Genoa, and he himself told he will be held responsible
for the loss sustained. The Marquis is therefore seeking some.
method of withdrawing from his position. To enable him to do
this he (Mons. Viceti) submits a plan annexed to his letter, by
which an immediate benefit will accrue to the Treasury by the pay-
ment into it of 14,807l. 1s. 4d. coming from the South Sea Com-
pany to the Trustees. He therefore asks his Lordship to order the
Trustees to pay these sums into the Exchequer, and to form a new
account according to the plan submitted. Dated London, 11 Aug.
1714.
The plan referred to is not with the letter. 3 pages.
17. Representation of Henry Newton, LL.D., late Envoy Extra-
ordinary to the Great Duke of Tuscany and the Republic of
Genoa, to the Lord High Treasurer. Could little have expected
after this distance of time, and his long and faithful service to have
to apply for his arrears amounting to 2,600l. Was twice com-
manded to go to Florence by her Majesty's order, and did consider-
able service to the Crown, her Majesty's allies, and her Majesty's
subjects in a residence of 10 months on the first occasion. On
which account he is a sufferer above 1,000l., &c. The public faith on
which he relies is concerned. He went upon a winter journey through
Germany, and through places both there and in Italy infested by
the enemy. The public affairs did not suffer in his hands. What
is worse is that the debts of ministers employed abroad and his own
are provided for by parliament; prays for such allowances as are
just. August 11, 1714. 21 pages.
18. Report of Mr Auditor Harley to the Lord High Treasurer, on
the memorial of the Hon. Paul Methuen, Esq., for an allowance of
his charges in suing out a privy seal for allowing, and a quietus
upon passing the account of the Hon. John Methuen, Esq., Ambas-
sador Extraordinary to the King of Portugal, viz.: of the money he
received and paid for the public service in Portugal and at Gib-
raltar. The charges are such as are usually paid by cther account-
ants. Dated 12 Aug. 1714.
Minuted :- "Direct this sum out of the publiqz mº unappropr. to
Mr Bridges & prepare a signe manual to allow it on his accot."
Two letters of a previous date from Paul Methuen on the same
affairs. 6 pages.
19. Report of the same to the same, on the account of Mr Hill
of 1,000l. paid to him by Charles Fox, Esq., late Paymaster of the
Forces. The account is for charges of assisting the Cevennois in
France (who took up arms in 1703 and 1704), for which service the
accountant received repeated commands in going Envoy Extraor-
dinary to Savoy in the year 1703, and letters from the Secretaries
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of State. The expense for money sent to the Cevennois for pro-
visions put on board for 500 men that assisted them amounts to
25,149 livres 16 sols, Piedmont money. The service was done and
the money paid before Mr Hill received the 1,000l., &c. 12 Aug.
1714.
Minuted:" Read 27 Oct. 1714. To be considered when another
P.S. passes for my Ld Carnarvon." Again:-" Included in Mr
Chetwynd's P.S." 2 pages.
20. Report of the same to the same, on the petition of William
Morrice, Esq., son and executor of Thomas Morrice, late Deputy
Paymaster of her late Majesty's forces in Portugal, for the allow-
ance of 3,5477. 2s. 7 d. for the service and expenses of his father
in shipping off money yearly from Lisbon to Catalonia for the use
of the forces. Petitioner's father had shipped from the year 1706 to
1711, 707,4097. The shipping of money is prohibited by the laws
of Portugal and punishable with death and confiscation of goods,
and the Court of Portugal refused to give any permit to ship money
for their own troops, then in her late Majesty's pay in Spain ;
whereby petitioner's father was obliged to use the utmost secrecy in
carrying the money to the ships, &c. If this service formed no part
of the duty of petitioner's father, it may be reasonable to allow 8s
per cent., which would amount to 2,8371. 12s. August 12, 1714.
The petition and a copy of the report of Mr Brydges on the
same subject.
Minuted :-" Read 27 Oct. 1714. To be read again when my
Lord Carnarvon and Mr Audr Harley are at the Trery. Read again
19 Nov. 1714. My Lord will consider this when Mr Methuen is
here." 6 pages.
21. Lord Bolingbroke to the Lord High Treasurer. Advises that
credit be given to Captain Taverner, his Majesty's surveyor of the
coasts of Newfoundland, and that instructions be given to him to
provide the several things necessary in America. Whitehall, 12
Aug. 1714.
Also a list of necessaries wanted to proceed on the survey.
2 pages.
22. Comrs of Ordnance to the Lord High Treasurer. Enclose
a state of the debt of the Office of Ordnance, amounting to
66,7951. 16s. 8½d., with an account of what South Sea Stock and
money remain in the Treasurer's hands. 12 Aug. 1714.
Minuted:-" 12 Aug. 1714. 10,000 for land, and
10,000 for sea service
20,000.
1 page.
[About 23. Memorial of Samuel, Lord Masham, Cofferer of the House-
Aug. 13.] hold, to the Lord High Treasurer The officers of the Board of
Green Cloth represent that 2,500l. will be immediately wanted,
500l. of which is to be imprested to the servants who are to attend
his Majesty in Holland, the remaining 2,000l. to be a credit in
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Rotterdam for provisions for the yachts appointed to receive his
Majesty and his retinue. Prays an order for the same.
Minuted :—“ 2,500l ordered 13th Aug. 1714.”
1 page.
24. The Lords Justices of Ireland to the Duke of Shrewsbury.
Enclose petition of Col. Butler, who commands the company of
Battle-axe guards, and of the officers attending his Majesty's state
here. Request that if the yeomen of the guards, and the State
officers attending his Majesty be put in mourning, that the same
respect may be paid to her late Majesty in Ireland. Dublin Castle,
14 Aug. 1714.
Minuted:-" A warrt to be ppared.
The two petitions. 3 pages.
Signd."
25. A list of names submitted by the Attorney-General to the
Lord High Treasurer to execute the powers in an Act of Parliament
for appointing commissioners to treat for lands for the fortification
of Portsmouth, Chatham, and Harwich. Dated 17 Aug. 1714.
Minuted:-" A warrt to be Ppared for a new comon, and to be
transmitted to Mr Att. to fill up the names and return it in order
to be signd." 1 page.
Aug. 17. 26. Brigadier Bisset and others to the Lord High Treasurer. Pray
payment of 2,2167. 13s. 6d. (which sum was made use of by the
Earl of Gallway for his own private use), and that Mr Brydges
may be ordered to pay it to them for their regiments. Aug. 17,
Aug. 20.
Aug. 20.
Aug. 20.
1714.
Another letter from them on the same subject. 2 pages.
27. Representation of the Comrs for affairs of Taxes to the Lord
High Treasurer, praying that Mr Weddall may be directed to pro-
duce certain bills for 9,000l., as he had taken no notice of their
letters. Office of Hides, &c., 20 Aug. 1714.
Minuted :-"20th Aug. 1714.
“20th Aug. 1714. Mr Weddall to attend the Comrs
for Taxes." 1 page.
28. G. Paddon to the Lord High Treasurer. In order to get from
Barbary 69 of her Majesty's subjects who have been in slavery, has
drawn on his Lordship for 500l. Was plenipotentiary to make a peace
with the Emperor of Morocco, and has concluded the same, which
has been nearly 20 years desired. Prays good payment of his bills.
Cadiz, 20 Aug. 1714. [? If N. S., 9 Aug.]
Minuted:" Read 27 7br. To be shewne to the Comrs intended."
1 page.
29. Com's of Victualling to Mr Lowndes. As to the provisions
to be sent to Placentia for the use of the garrison. The troops
carried out in transports were forced into Lisbon and wintered
there, whereby a great part of the provisions were consumed.
Victualling Office, 20 Aug. 1714.
Also an estimate. 4 pages.
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30. Memorial to the Lord High Treasurer of James Campbell of
London, merchant, and agent for Newfoundland, in behalf of Captain
William Taverner, his Majesty's surveyor there. Encloses copies of
five papers in support of Captain Taverner's claims in connexion
with the survey of such part of the coast of Newfoundland and the
islands adjacent as the French have usually fished upon. Urges the
necessity of the survey for the advancement of that valuable
fishery. Prays the establishment of the captain's salary at 20s. a
day from 21 July 1713 to 23 Aug., to be applied for the use
of the captain, wife and family, &c.
The papers referred to, numbered 1 to 5. 16 pages.
31. "Account of the 180,000li loan by the Genoese merchants
& al." Dated 24th Aug. 1714.
Minuted:" The Trustees to come to Mr Lowndes." 2 pages,
quarto.
[See also a paper dated 11 Aug. on the same business.]
32. Mr Edward Wilcox to the Lord High Treasurer. The neigh-
bouring people of Saulcey Forest have appeared in such great
strength in the forest that the keepers are unable to oppose their
cutting down many trees there, and 40 of the best trees in Whittle-
wood have likewise been cut down; asks that a stop may be put to
the same. 26 Aug. 1714.
P.S. If a messenger be sent by the Lord Chief Justice in Eyre to
take into custody some of the most substantial, as was done on the
return of King Charles the Second, it may prevent further destruc-
tion. 1 page.
33. Proposal of Sir Theodore Janssen to the Lord High Treasurer
to give bills at sight, viz., for Genoa, at the rate of 55d. for each
dollar or piece of eight, and for Lisbon at 5s. 6d. per milrea. Has not
hitherto been directly concerned in any payments for the garrisons
of Port Mahon or Gibraltar. 27 Aug. 1 page, quarto.
34. Another proposal from John Lambert as to remittance of
10,000l. for Port Mahon and Gibraltar. 27 Aug. 1 page.
35. Memorial of the Comrs of Chelsea Hospital to the Lord
High Treasurer. The officers of the hospital have received no salary
for upwards of two years and a half, although Parliament has made
provision for the same. The establishment they prepared was not
signed by her late Majesty. Ask that the same may be laid before
his Majesty for signature. The out-pensioners suffer great hardships
for want of their pay or pension money, and their landlords refuse
to give them any more credit, or they are obliged to pay as a
premium one moiety of their pay to obtain it, whereby many are
begging in the streets. The number of out-pensioners is very
great, but they are under re-examination touching their pretensions
to pensions, in order to dismiss those whose wounds are cured.
Whitehall, 28 Aug. 1714.
((
Minuted: 30 Aug. 1714. To be consider'd after his Majesty
is arrived." 2 pages.
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36. Account of South Sea Stock which remained in the names of
the several treasurers and paymasters for the use of the public.
28 Aug. 1714. Also a method for disposing of all the stock in the
South Sea Company which belongs to the public. 2 pages.
37. Mr Moore's memorial for half-pay from 25th of December
1713 to 24th June following, with an abstract of the establishment
for that time. Pay Office, 31 August 1714.
Minuted:"31 Augt 1714. Ordered upon accot." 7 pages.
38. Petition of George French and Richard Oglethorp, gent., to
the Lord High Treasurer. Were forced away from their families at
Antego to attend in London as witnesses against the murderers of
the late chief governor of Antego; obtained an order of 10s a week,
which they would not accept, it being insufficient. Mr Borrett and
the Attorney-General think they deserve 20s a week. Pray for
such an order as shall be equitable.
Minuted:-"The late Ld Trear by warrt dat. 10 July 1713,
directed Mr Borret to pay ye petrs 25li a piece, and by warrt dat.
5 Jan. foll. directed Mr Borret to pay them so much more, as with
what they had already reced shd make up 10s p week each, from the
time they had made their depositions before any of the judges here,
to the last day of Easter Term foll., which they refused to accept;
but his Lordp did not think it reasonable to allow any more.
upon the expiration of the last warrt his Lordp did, the 18 Jun. last,
direct the 10s p week to be continued, but the petrs having not
complyed wth the former warrt, and insisting upon a further allow-
ance, there was no warrt made out for the continuance of ye 10s
p week."
- But
Also certificate from Walter Douglas, the governor referred to.
2 pages.
39. “Preamble to the subscription for the South Sea Stock belongs
to the publick."
The regulations for taking the above subscription are in ten
numbered clauses. A draft with various erasures and additions
apparently in M" Lowndes' hand. The payment was to be made
before 30 Sept. 1714. 3 pages.
40. Memorial of Col. Graham, Adjutant-General, to
as to the
countersigning of the warrant for his pay and that of the Lieut.-
Governor of the Isle of Wight. 2 Sept. 1714.
Copy of the warrant referred to.
Minuted:-"The warrt must be signd by the K. before my Lord
can give any directions therein.”
2 pages.
41. Report of Mr Francis Gwyn to Mr Taylor, upon a memorial of the
colonels of the regiments who lately came from Flanders, as to allow-
ance of their extraordinary charge. Submits to his Grace [the Lord
Treasurer] whether any further allowance shall be made upon this
extraordinary occasion, or whether the men shall bear the charge of
their provisions out of their own subsistence. As to a month's pay
in consideration of their long march, it has been usual to pay sub-
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Sept. 3.
Sept. 3.
Sept. 3.
Sept. 3.
Sept. 3.
Sept. 4.
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sistence for a month or six weeks in advance, in proportion to the
length of march. Whitehall, 2 Sept. 1714.
The memorial referred to. 31 pages.
42. Letter of the same to Wm Lowndes, Esq. Sends the Establish-
ment of the General and Staff Officers [appointed] to serve with the
forces in Flanders, signed by the Lords Justices, for the counter-
signature of the Lord Treasurer. Whitehall, 2 Sept. 1714.
1 page,
quarto.
43. Memorial of William Munday, Deputy Auditor of the Duchy
of Cornwall, to the Lord High Treasurer. Encloses a paper containing
a statement of the difficulties in the execution of his office, also a
state of the Receivers-General's accounts. Asks directions. 3 Sept.
1714.
The papers named.
The first paper contains four queries which he requires to have
answered in consequence of the Prince having become Duke of
Cornwall. 5 pages.
44. An account of South Sea Stock remaining in Mr Moore's name
for the use of the public Pay Office, 3 Sept. 1714.
1 page.
45. Another account of South Sea Stock and dividends in the
hands of Charles Eversfield, Esq., Treasurer and Paymaster of his
Majesty's ordnance. 3 Sept. 1714. page.
46. Francis Gwyn to Mr Lowndes. On a paper of Mr Jennings',
and as to what should be done in relation to him and the rest of the
Irish Roman Catholic officers, so as to put an end to the trouble of
their solicitations at the Treasury. The only way to get rid of his
and the rest of those Irish gentlemen's solicitations will be to order
immediate payments of the warrants.
Minuted:"6 Sept. 1714, when the K. comes."
Encloses two papers. 4 pages.
47. Copy of petition of divers merchants who have traded to, or are
concerned in, the Fishery of Newfoundland; addressed to the Lords
Justices of Great Britain, expressing their satisfaction in the em-
ployment of Captain William Taverner, appointed to survey those
parts, and praying that their Excellencies will order what is wanting
for that service.
1 page.
Delivered by Mr Solomon Merrett, 3d Sepr 1714.
48. Samuel Lynn to Mr Lowndes. Sets forth his difficulties and the
obstructions he has encountered in obtaining copies of the Muster
Rolls of the marine regiments.
Encloses copy of a letter on the same subject. 4 Sept. 1714.
Minuted:—“ 13 Sept 1714. The Comrs of ye Navy to forward
this service as much as possible. If Mr Lyn will send any hands to
ye Navy office to make the copies necry the Comrs of ye Navy say
they shall have all ye ease and despatch that can be given."
3 pages.
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Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 11.
Sept. 11,
Sept. 11.
Sept. 13.
Sept. 13.
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49. Trustees for South Sea Stock to Wm Lowndes, Esq. Have
made it generally known that the books will be open to-morrow
morning to take in subscriptions. Eight signatures.
Eight signatures. 1 page.
50. The same to the same. All the stock is transferred except
Sir Roger Mostyn's and Mr Howe's, who have not come to the trans-
fer books. Mr Merril came but refused to transfer, because Mr
Cæsar could not then transfer his, but promised to come to-night
and did not; asks that directions might be given thereon, it being
impossible to delay the subscription longer. Mercers' Hall, 10 Sept.
1714. 1 page.
51. Robert Knight to the same. The Trustees having given
public notice that the subscription will be opened to-morrow
morning at Mercers' Hall, desire directions to be given to the several
officers to transfer their stock by 5 o'clock this evening. Mr Moore
and Mr Eversfield have already done so. South Sea House, 10 Sept.
1714. page.
52. A list of the names of the subscribers for purchasing
885,703l. 148. 7d., South Sea Stock belonging to the public, with
the sums respectively by them subscribed. 11th September 1714.
Signed,--"Rob. Knight, Receiv"." A book of 23 pages.
53. Warrant by the Lords Justices of England to Thomas Moore,
Esq., paymaster general of his Majesty's forces abroad, to pay whole
instead of half pay, to the respective officers of the late regiments of
dragoons under the command of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Hyndford,
who had been ordered to repair to 'North Britain, from the time of
their arrival there. St James's. 11 Sept. 1714. 1½ pages.
54. Francis Gwyn to Mr Lowndes, sending a similar warrant in
favour of regiments commanded by Col. Kerr, Brigadier Grant, Col.
Pocock, the late Col. Leigh, and the Lord Mark Kerr for the Lord
High Treasurer's countersignature. Whitehall, 11 Sept. 1714.
The warrant named.
Minuted :--"Read 13th Sepr 1714. To be considered when Mr
Gwyn attends next at the Try." 21 pages.
55. Particular of the certain rents and other revenues of the
Duchy of Cornwall in charge before the auditor.
"A copy from the original, signed ut infra."
"Ex p Wm Munday, 13 Sepr 1714." 3 large pages.
56. Memorial of Mr. Thomas Micklethwait to the [Lord High
Treasurer]. 30,000l. in South Sea Stock has been repaid by him into
the Exchequer, and from thence re-issued to the Treasurer of the
Navy. Prays that the latter may be directed to assign that sum
out of deficient tallies and orders on malt, 1713.
Minuted :-" 13th Sept. 1714. My Lord will speak wth the
Trearer. of the Navy about this. Done." 1 page.
Encloses copy of a letter from the Comrs for Transports on the
same subject. 2 pages.
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Sept. 16.
Sept. 17.
Sept. 17.
Sept. 17.
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57. Certificate of the Trustees appointed to dispose by subscrip-
tion of 885,703l. 14s. 7d. South Sea Stock belonging to the public,
announcing that they had taken subscriptions for the whole sum,
&c. London, 14 Sept. 1714. 1 large page.
58. James Murray and Joseph Martin to the Lord High Trea-
surer. Present their memorial, and hope for a favourable representa-
tion of it to his Majesty. Frederick Herne, Esq., deceased, served
with them in the commission till 15 March. Crown Court, 16 Sept.
1714.
The memorial of Charles Whitworth and James Murray, Esqres, and
Sir Joseph Martin, Knt., to the Lord High Treasurer (Shrewsbury).
Were appointed commissaries and plenipotentiaries to treat with
those of France in order to settle the commerce between the two
kingdoms. For this they have hitherto received nothing, nor has
there been any allowance to Joseph Martin, Esq., their secretary.
Pray to have the matter laid before his Majesty.
((
Minuted: 27 7br 1714. To be layd before ye Comrs when
appointed." 2 pages.
59. Report of the Comrs of the Navy to Mr Lowndes as to some
over or double payments made in the time when Lord Falkland was
Treasurer of the Navy. The payments appear by the books to have
been made, but the board have always given it as their opinion that
it would be dangerous to admit such payments, and it is the duty
of the Treasurer to see that no such payments shall be made. Navy
Office, 17 Sept. 1714.
Minuted:" 27th 7br 1714. Read and approved."
List of the over and double payments referred to.
8 pages.
60. Report of Mr J. Howe to the Lord High Treasurer (Shrews-
bury), on the petition of Sir Wm Hope, late Deputy Governor of the
castle of Edinburgh, for his allowance, which since the Union has
been paid out of contingencies. Makes a suggestion as to the
payment of the same out of the Exchequer.
The account of three years' allowance to several officers in
Scotland.
((
Minuted: 9 March 1714. To be read when Mr Walpole & ye
Scry-at-War are here." 3 pages.
61. Mr Wm Blathwayt to William Lowndes, Esq. Is threatened
with process for 53l. 38. 4d. for a pretended debt due to the Crown
for an assessment on his place as Clerk of the Council. Asks that
his petition thereon may be delivered to the Lord High Chancellor.
P.S.-This debt is founded on a pretended arrear of a tax in the
reign of the late King William, from whom there remained due to
him 2,000l. for salary.
Minuted :-" 22 7br. 1714. My Lord thinks he cañot protect
any person legally agt paymte of any sum assessed on him: if he is
illegally assessed, he may plead it in the Excheq". His Lop is un-
willing to make a precedent wch might be very prejudicial."
The petition referred to. 4 pages.
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Sept. 22.
[About
Sept. 25.]
Sept. 27.
Sept. 29.
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62. Capt. Paddon to the Duke of Shrewsbury. Has drawn on
his Lordship for 500l. to complete the peace and to bring away 69
of her Majesty's subjects, and to defray some expenses which he was
obliged to pay in Barbary. Asks for speedy payment. "Cadiz 7er
19 1714."
30
ye
Minuted :-"Read 18th October 1714."
“Read 1 page.
63. J. Moody to the Lord High Treasurer. The soldiers, having
nothing to drink but water, have mutinied. To appease them has
been forced to purchase molasses and brew beer for them to the
value of 2511. 12s. 6d., "without which the severity of the cruel
frozen winter, and their drinking only water thaughed from ice
would infallibly have killed most of the garrison." Has drawn bills
on his Lordship for that amount. Placentia, Sept. 22, 1714, O. S.
Minuted:" Read 12 Nov" 1714." 1 page, quarto.
64. Memorial of the subaltern and staff officers of the four dis-
banded marine regiments to the Lord High Treasurer. Ask that
they may be paid, their accounts being fully settled with their
agents.
Minuted :—“ 25th Sept. 1714. My Lord resolves that notice be
given in the Gazette that their credrs in their quarters, by themselves
or their attorneys duely authorised, may appear before the Comrs &
(with these officers) adjust their demands, and then my Lord has no
objection agt paying what is justly due to them & their credirs.
Send this to the Comrs to proceed accordingly."
1 page.
65. Memorial of the Officers of the Board of Green Cloth to the
Lord High Treasurer. For the victualling the yachts employed in
bringing H.R.H. the Princess of Wales over to England and other
services, there will be an immediate occasion of 500l. and a letter of
credit for 2,000l. more to be paid on sight in Holland. Board of Green
Cloth, 27 Sept. 1714.
Minuted :—“ Orderd 28th Sep 1714.” 1 page.
66. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor General to the Lord
High Treasurer (Shrewsbury) on four queries in relation to the
revenue of the Duchy of Cornwall. 1st. Are of opinion that the
Duchy of Cornwall was held by the King in capite, and that while
that tenure continued it was necessary that livery should thereof be
made to every Duke of Cornwall; but since the Stat. of 12 Car. II.
for taking away the Court of Wards and Liveries there is no occa-
sion for Livery to the Prince, and the King's title determining by
limitation on there being a Duke of Cornwall, the revenue and
estates belonging to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales as Duke of Corn-
wall vested immediately in him, without livery, at the King's
Accession. The officers of the Duchy must be constituted by the
Prince, and are not continued by the Act for continuing officers for
six months, &c. 2nd. All the rents grown or that shall grow due
since the decease of his late Majesty belong to the Prince as Duke
of Cornwall; but all rents payable at Midsummer last during the
life of the Queen are to be answered to his Majesty. 3rd. Fees and
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Oct.]
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salaries due at Midsummer may be paid by the Receiver-General,
but the fees to grow due at Michaelmas must attend the Prince's
pleasure. 4th. The warrants from the Chancellor of the Exchequer
for granting copyhold estates parcel of the Duchy became void by
the death of her late Majesty, and no admission can be made thereon,
but new warrants must be obtained under the authority of the
Prince to whom fines belong. 29 Sept. 1714.
The queries referred to.
ticed under 3 Sept. 1714.
There is a copy of these previously no-
4 pages.
67. Report of the Comrs for Sick and Hurt to the Lord High
Treasurer on the claims of Sir John Jennings for building the new
hospital at Port Mahon, &c. Are of opinion that the 468l. 38. 6d.
claimed ought to be reimbursed to him.-Office for Sick and Hurt
Seamen. 29 Sept. 1714.
His memorial.
Minuted :-" To be read wn Trear Navy is here. 29 Nov 1714
Respited." 2 pages.
68. Copy of Mr Blathwayt's report upon the petition of Col.
Whetham in behalf of Mary Johnson, widow of Major Johnson, late
Governor of Nevis, and for some time Commander-in-Chief of all
the Leeward Islands. The claim was for 1,790l. 9s. 64d. for his salary.
Dated 25th Mar. 1707.
A certified copy made 29 Sept. 1714.
[See the abstract of this report in Vol. CI., No. 73.] 31 pages.
69. Petition of Charlwood Stuckey, gentleman, to the Duke of
Shrewsbury, Lord High Treasurer. Petitioner's father was many
years linendraper to King Charles II., at whose decease 5,500l. were
due to him, besides 2107. 14s. lent to the King, to be repaid with
interest, which sums with interest amounted to 20,074l. 14s. 3d.
By accidents from fire the family are greatly reduced; prays for
employment.
Also copies of two certificates in corroboration of the petition.
3 pages.
[About
Oct. 2.]
Oct. 4.
VOL. CLXXXI.
1714.
OCTOBER-15 NOVEMBER.
1. Petition of Charles Dering, Esq., to the King. Obtained a
warrant from her late Majesty to exchange the lives of John
Champante and Robert Curtis, Esqres, joint patentees for the office of
Auditor of the Imprest in the Kingdom of Ireland for the lives of
his two sons Edward and Henry Dering, but her Majesty died
before he passed it under the great seal of Ireland; praying his
Majesty's warrant.
Minuted :-
(C
Warrt signed 2ª Octobr 1714. 1 page, quarto.
2. Lords of the Admiralty to the Lord Viscount Townsend. Relating
to the furnishing of the garrison of Gibraltar with provisions. Furnish-
ing provisions to the garrison is entirely remote from the navy, and
Parliament has made no provision for it. Send copy of the orders given
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Oct. 11.
Oct. 12.
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to the Comrs for Victualling to furnish the provisions, that his
Majesty may signify his pleasure whether the Spanish inhabitants
in Gibraltar shall be victualled in like manner as the officers and
soldiers in garrison. Admiralty Office, 4 Oct. 1714.
Five enclosures. 11 pages.
3. "The accounts of the cost of a present from his Majesty to the
Emperor of Morocco. 8th October 1714."
They probably included one or more papers not now united. This
is merely an invoice of four bales of cloth. 1 page.
4. Memorial of the Hon. Major Thomas Caulfield, Lieut.-Governor
of the garrison of Annapolis Royal, to the Lord High Treasurer,
praying for consideration, in being so long without pay, and for
having pawned his credit for support of the forces. Encloses
copy of
"An account of wooding and other contingent charges of this his
Majesty's garrison of Annapolis Royal, paid by the Honble Major
Thomas Caulfield, Lieut.-Governor, from Nov. the 7th 1713 to May
the 1st 1714. Annapolis Royal, 11th 8ber 1714." 5 pages.
5. Mr Carkesse to William Lowndes, Esq., Secretary to the Comrs
of the Treasury, in respect to a title to be made out to Dr Ratcliff of
houses and lands (under extent) of Mr Edward Carlton, at Cashalton,
and for allowing officers a moiety of their seizures. Custom House,
London, 12 Oct. 1714. 1 page.
[Between 6. Petition of Charles Godolphin, Esq., to the Lord High Treasurer.
July 30 and Served the Crown 23 years in the commission of the Customs with-
Oct. 13.] out any just reproach, and made no advantage but his regular
[? Between
July and
Oct. 13.]
[? After
Oct. 13.]
salary. When he could no longer do the public any service he
petitioned to be discharged, which her Majesty allowed, expressing
her special satisfaction with his services. Was not a little surprised
to find his legal salary struck off by a stretch of the late Lord
Treasurer's pleasure before the new commission passed the seal,
which was unprecedented. Asks how it was done, and whether he
deserved any such rigorous treatment.
Minuted:-" Granted to be paid from Xmas to 17th May, the date
of the new Comon." 1 page.
7. J. Addison to his Grace the Lord Treasurer, for the issue by the
Paymaster-General of 2007. to Captain Monroe, "M.P. for Scotland,"
who was on his departure thither upon business that required the
utmost despatch.
Docquetted:" Mr Addison. 2001. advance to Coll. Monro, on
accot of cleargs to ye Regt of Orkney." 1 page.
8. Memorandum in the following terms:-" Ld Shrewsbury told
me twas his Matie's pleasure that the Lds Morley, Willoughby, Evers,
Culpeper shou'd have somthing given them in present till his Matie
was ready to make some competent provision for their maintenance."
In the docquet there is:-"For his Matie's pleasure therein.”
4 lines.
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[After Oct.
13.]
[After Oct.
13.]
[After Oct.
13.]
[? About
Oct. 14.]
Oct, 15.
Oct. 19.
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9. Petition of Edward Strong, senior, and Edward Strong, junior,
masons, to the Lords of the Treasury. There is an arrear of
7,3147. 168. 4d. due to the petitioners for materials and work at Blen-
heim House. When the building was stopped the petitioners
applied to the Treasury several times but without success. Conceive
that the sense of Parliament is that they ought to have been paid
in full. Undated. 1 page.
10. Memorial of Mrs Anna Ramsay, daughter to the deceased Dr
Ramsay, late Bishop of Ross, in Scotland, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Supported her father and mother on the abolition of
episcopacy in Scotland, for which she was ordered 100%. out of the
vacant stipends of the churches of Scotland. Afterwards it was to
have been paid out of the Equivalent, but the Comrs would not
allow it; praying for provision to be made for her. 2 pages.
11. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of Nathaniel Carpenter,
in behalf of the regiment of foot, under the command of Major-
General Joseph Wightman: praying to be allowed the difference
between the English and Irish establishments to the time they
landed in Ireland from Fort William in North Britain.
Also an account showing the days on which they landed at
Donaghadee. 2 pages.
12. Memorial of Brigadier Lewis Petit to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, in relation to the debts contracted at Port Mahon for the
Government; praying payment, without which he will not be able
to go to Port Mahon, where he is commanded to proceed.
Encloses an account of the moneys that remain unpaid upon the
Bills of Exchange and notes given by him in connexion with the
expenses of the fortifications at Port Mahon.
[Perhaps about 14 Oct. 1714. See Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 1.
Brigadier Petit was to attend on the following morning.] 4
4 pages.
13. Mr Secretary Burchett to Mr Lowndes. The Lords of the
Admiralty desire that Mr Lowndes will move the Lords of the
Treasury for their orders to the Comrs of Customs to prepare instruc-
tions to their officers at the several governments and plantations (in
a list annexed) in respect to passes for ships in the plantations
trading in the way of the "Argireens." Admiralty Office, 15 Oct.
1714.
Minuted:-" Wt signed to Com's Customes, 19th do." 3 pages.
14. Order of Council directing the issuing of one moiety of gold
and silver coin exported to the persons seizing the same. Dated
19 Oct. 1714. 2 pages.
[Sept. 18,- 15. Certificates by the Duke of Shrewsbury of the admission of
Oct. 21.] the gentlemen and grooms of his Majesty's bedchamber to their
offices. Between 18 Sept. and 21 Oct. 1714. 13 pages.
{
16
1714.
Oct. 22.
Oct. 22.
Oct. 22.
[? About
Oct. 22.]
Oct. 23.
Oct, 24.
[About
Oct. 26.]
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16. Report of Auditor E. Harley to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the petition of John Chetwynde, Esq., her late Majesty's Envoy at
Turin, for allowances for his services and equipage for the campaign
in Piedmont, anno 1711. He claimed, (1) 1,300l. for receiving and
paying 273,419l. 15s. 4d., viz., 10s. per cent.; (2) 500l. for his
journey to England to make his accounts; (3) 2,0837. 18s. 9d. for
maintaining his servants, mules, and horses. 22 Oct. 1714.
Minuted:-"19 Nov. 1714. Read." 3 pages.
17. Comrs of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Enclose
the state of the debt of the office to 30 Sept., amounting to
118,9637. 12s. 1d., with an account of the South Sea Stock, &c., in
the Treasurer's hands, and pray for the order of further sums to meet
the claims on them. They pray also for money to meet the claims
that will be made by owners of lands required for the fortifications.
Minuted:" 3 Oct. 1714. Ordered so much as will redeem the
tallys deposited with the Bank out of Lottery money."
Also the "State of the debt." 3 pages.
18. A state of what is incurred for interest on the tallies and
orders deposited with the Bank of England; with the sums due to
the Bank for interest of the loans by them advanced on the tallies
and orders to the 22 October 1714; likewise the rates at which
they may be disposed of. 1 pages.
19. Petition of Edward, Earl of Clarendon, to the King. Grants
for years were made in King Charles the Second's reign to the late
Earl of St. Alban's, or others in trust for him, of lands near St.
James's Square. Twenty years of the lease are unexpired, and the
houses require rebuilding; prays for a lease thereof for 50 years.
Minuted:"For
"For a grant of lands. 22 Oct. 1714. Read.
Read. To
the Surveyor-General for a state of the Bailywick of St, James's."
1 page.
20. Report of the Controllers of the Army to the Lords of the
Treasury, on a memorial of the officers of several marine regiments
that served in Spain during the time the Earl of Peterborough com-
manded there, as to an allowance for mules. Controller's Office,
Privy Garden, 23 Oct. 1714.
Three other papers on the same subject. 6 pages.
21. A particular of the stoppages to be made in England for the
garrisons of Gibraltar and Minorca out of 61 days' subsistence from
the 25th August 1714 to 24th October following, inclusive. 3 pages.
22. Petition of Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Como, of London,
merchants, and his Majesty's subjects, to the Lords of the Treasury,
showing that Mr Luke Justiniano of Genoa stood indebted for 20
years past to the petitioners in about 4,000l. Detailing the steps
taken in King William's and Queen Ann's time to obtain payment
resulting in the seizure of two Genoese ships by Captain Forbes,
which were carried to Port Mahon, on which the Marquis Sauli
offered to pay Mr Chetwynd, her Majesty's Envoy at Genoa the
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[About
Oct. 26.]
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debt; provided the ships were released, &c.; praying that a stop
may be put to the remittance of the proceeds of the South Sea
Stock, which certain trustees of a loan of 180,000l. to her Majesty
are directed to sell until the Marquis Sauli has paid the peti-
tioners.
-“
The "case" and a duplicate, the latter minuted: 26 Oct. 1714,
Mr L. to discourse M. Viceti about this, & to acquaint him that my
Lords having considered this petn think there is great equity in the
petrs case. Their Lopps recommend it to him that this matter be
amicably composed amt themselves without the Governmts inter-
posing in it."
A report thereon unsigned. There are also various other papers
of an earlier date relating to the claim, most of which are enclosures
to a letter of "Domeo Ma Viceti" on this subject. Dated London,
17 Nov. 1713. 37 pages and 2 halves.
23. "A list of the annuity orders after the determination of one
and two lives remaining in the hands of Charles Cæsar, Esqre, late
Treasurer of his Majesty's navy, with an accot of which of the said
lives are fallen into the Government, & the prices they can be dis-
posed of." 26 Oct. 1714.
Also copies of the two accounts of interest due from the above
Treasurer to the Bank made up and stated to 22 October 1714, by
Tho. Mercer. 6 pages and 3 halves.
24. Memorial of William Hanbury, Esq., to the Lords of the
Treasury. Has had the charge of the Cotton Library ever since it
was settled upon the public by his grandfather, Sir John Cotton.
The Act securing the purchase of Cotton House to the Crown pro-
vides for ways and passages to the library. It being thought con-
venient to have the kitchen and other conveniences for the Corona-
tion erected in the grounds, Mr Hanbury was informed that the
boards and other materials were his perquisites; but Mr Lowndes
and Sir Christopher Wren told him they belonged to the Crown.
On the day after the Coronation Dr Bently, who has the custody of
his Majesty's library in the same house, brought in a number of
armed soldiers and seized the materials, worth 500l., and sold them
to Mr Wise and another for 120 guineas; and not only denied M²
Hanbury any part thereof, but by force shut him out of the garden
and stopped the way to the library from the water gate, the better
to carry off the goods. Asks for their Lordships' order thereon.
Minuted: "26 Oct. 1714. To write to the officers of works to
take care to bring these goods into his Maties stores."
Also some memoranda touching the materials. 1½ pages.
25. Copy of a report from the Lords of the Treasury to the Lords
of the Council on a report made to her late Majesty by the Comrs of
Trade, in relation to the settlement of that part of the Island of
St Christopher, which was lately in the possession of the French.
Entirely agree with the Comrs of Trade as to the method proposed
for selling the lands tothe highest bidder, and for allowing the
R 2025.
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Oct. 27.]
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encouragement to the poorer sort of inhabitants proposed. Have no
objection to the restoration of the lands of the French Protestant
refugees, which they lost for their religion, whose cases have been
reported on. Dated 26 Oct. 1714. [Probably an enclosure to a
paper of later date.]
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 8, is :-" Write to my Lord Presidt
that my Lords will be ready with their Report about St Xpophers
by Thursda next, if there be a counsel." 2 pages.
26. Memoranda of remains of money at the ports of Chatham,
Portsmouth, and Plymouth. 26 Oct. 1714. page.
1
27. Petition of Thomas Napleton, of Feversham, Esqre, to the Lords
of the Treasury. Was one of the first gentlemen of Kent who took
arms for the service of King William, when Prince of Orange, and
was for that reason, by name excepted from pardon by King James's
Declaration, and has always steadily adhered to the Protestant
interest and the Hanoverian succession; prays to be appointed a
Comr of the Salt Office, or other offices which he mentions.
"Re-
commended to your Ldsps by me, Rockingham."
Minuted:"Read 27 Oct. 1714." 1 page.
28. Report of the Comrs for Taxes to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Sir Biby Lake, Bart., in behalf of himself, the
sureties and creditors of Mr Robert Peters, late Receiver-Gen¹ of
Hertfordshire, as to the acceptance of a proposal for the payment.
of the debt of the latter. They think it will be "the most effectual
means of ending the same."-Office for Hides, &c., 27 Oct. 1714.
Minuted:" Agreed."
Seven other documents including previous reports and petitions.
10 pages and 3 halves.
29. Memorial of Mr J. Howe to the Lords of the Treasury.
Lately subscribed to the Trustees for selling and disposing of all the
South Sea Stock belonging to the public, viz., 103,4277. 16s. 11 d.
which he had received, and was just then ready to issue for clear-
ings and off-reckonings to the troops. Has daily representations
from the clothiers of their sufferings and disappointment, their
creditors requiring immediate payment, &c. Asks for payment.
Dated 27 Oct. 1714.
"Read 28 Oct. 1714 v. ye Min. Book [Vol. 20, p. 12]."
The minute referred to is:-" Mr Meriel Psents a mem¹ for
103,4277. 16s. 11ąd. in lieu of ye S. S. stock transferred by Mr How
to ye Trustees for sale. He will propose the proporcons in wch he
would receive it." 1 page.
30. Copy of Order in Council on the petition of Stephen Duport
Agent for the Island of St Christopher, in behalf of himself, Mary
Maillard, Francis Guychard, and others praying to be considered in
the distribution of the French part of the island, and another peti-
tion relating to insolencies committed by Irish and French papists
residing in that island, which the inhabitants prayed might speedily
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be redressed; referring the same to the Comrs of Trade to consider
and report thereon. Dated 27 Oct. 1714.
Also the copies of seven petitions. 10 pages.
31. Order of Council on a representation of the Society for the
Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts, relating to the great
necessity and want the inhabitants of his Majesty's plantations and
colonies in America lie under, for want of Bishops to preside there,
for the better foundation of their religion and the more orderly
administration of the Holy word and sacrament, and proposing a
proper maintenance for them. Referring the representation to the
Lords of the Treasury to consider and report thereon. 28 Oct.
1714.
The representation referred to. The Society proposed the appoint-
ment of four bishops, (1st) for Barbadoes and the Leeward Islands,
(2nd) for Jamaica, with Bahama and Bermuda Islands, (3rd) for the
continent at Burlington in New Jersey; the district to extend from
the east side of Delaware River to the utmost bounds of his Ma-
jesty's dominions eastward, including Newfoundland, and (4th) at
Williamsberg in Virginia, the district extending from the west side
of Delaware River to the utmost bounds of his Majesty's dominions
westward.
Also an extract from the journals of the Society. 5 pages.
32. John, Bishop of London to the King. Respecting pensions
granted by the Crown to ministers of the Protestant religion out of
the kingdom. The Bishops of London have always had the direc-
tion of the affairs of the Protestant religion as well in the colonies
of America, as elsewhere in foreign countries. Informs his Majesty
of the pensions granted by the Crown in hopes of their continuance.
King William gave 20l. to each minister and schoolmaster going to
the western colonies, and this was continued by her late Majesty.
He also granted, and her late Majesty continued, a pension of 401. to
the British chaplain at Stockholm to take care of the French con-
gregation, the laws of the country not permitting the exercise of
their religion otherwise than under the protection of the chapel of
the British minister.
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Her late Majesty gave 100l. a year to each of the Episcopal
ministers at Amsterdam.
In the western colonies there are established salaries, viz. :-The
"Commissaire" of Virginia receives annually 100l. from certain im-
posts there.
The minister of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 50l. per ann. from
the coast trade. The late Queen promised 50l. a year more.
The late Queen ordered the payment of 100l. a year out of the
4 per cent. appropriated to the Crown in the Island of Montserrat,
to Mr Cruckshanks, the minister, in consideration of his losses by
the French invasion.
The Assistant Minister at Boston has had a settled salary of 100%.
per ann., payable by Mr Nicholas.
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The late Queen gave an annual pension of 5551. to the ministers
and schoolmasters in the valleys of Piedmont and to the Vaudois
established in some places of Germany, to be received by Mr Hill
from Mr Nicholas.
Her Majesty also gave out of her private charity 90 guineas per
annum to the late Bishop of London, of which 30 were sent to
Mr Holmes, her chaplain at Algiers, to encourage him to master the
Moorish, Arabic, and Turkish languages, in which he had made
considerable progress, and the remainder was for the education of two
young Vaudois who have studied under the direction of the Bishop
of London with the design of becoming ministers in their own
country; the one is at Cambridge, the other at school, and will be
soon ready to go to one of the universities.
King William granted, and the late Queen continued, 15,000l.
sterling a year to the French Protestant refugees. (French).
Minuted:" Read 29 Oct. 1714. To be considered." 3 pages.
33. Memorial of Henry Baker to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
attended as solicitor for the affairs of the Treasury for nearly 20 years,
at a salary of 2001. per ann., payable out of such money in the
Receipt of the Exchequer, as is applicable to the Civil Government.
For six years past has received no part thereof; praying directions
to be given for the same.
Also certificate of the Deputy Auditors in confirmation.
Minuted: "This is to be pd out of ye late Queen's arrears when
there is sufficient in ye Excheqr for yt purpose." 2 pages.
34. Petition of John Smith, alias Thompson, and Abraham White,
alias Crettall, to the Lords of the Treasury. Praying to be dis-
charged from their forfeiture and imprisonment. They are charged
with lading certain wool with intent to export the same.
Another petition and four other papers on the same subject, all of
a previous date. 11 pages in a very decayed state.
35. Memoranda as to the salary of Mr Vice-Chamberlain Coke,
which he says was settled by her late Majesty at 1,000l. per ann.,
and to be paid out of the Royal Bounty in order that it might not
be a precedent. 850l. was due up to Midsummer. 1 page, quarto.
36. Copy of the establishment for the regiments of Orkney, Forfar,
Webb, Hill, Orrery, and Sutton. 1 Nov. 1714. 2 pages.
37. "Mr Pulteney's report upon the memorial of Mr Walpole,
relating to the regulation of subs[isten]ce." Whitehall, 1 Nov. 1714.
The memorial referred to, and "Regulation of subsistence esta-
blish'd by King William in the year 1699." 5 pages.
38. Petition of Sir Charles Cox of Southwark to the Lords of
the Treasury. Has served 19 years in Parliament for Southwark,
to the neglect of his private affairs. Has also lost some thousands
of pounds by fire in Southwark; prays for an appointment.
Minuted--" Read 2 Nov. 1714. To be considered." 1 page.
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Nov. 3.
[? About
Nov. 3.]
Nov. 3.
[? About
Nov. 4.]
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39. An account of the officers employed in the management of
the duties on hawkers and pedlars, and of their respective salaries;
and also the annual charge as near as may be relating thereto.,
Office for Licencing Hawkers and Pedlars, 3d November 1714.
Signed by the Comrs. 1 page.
40. Memorial of the Earl of Dorset and Middlesex. The salaries
of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Judge of the Admi-
ralty Court at Dover, and Steward of the Court of Chancery are
paid out of the profits of the Prize Office. The Earl was constituted
Constable of Dover Castle and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports,
8 Dec. 1708, and so continued until June 1713; the Prize Office
having been suppressed, he received no salary. The Lord Treasurer
(Godolphin) thought the salaries should be put on another esta-
blishment, but was removed before the matter was settled.
Minuted :-" 3 Nov. 1714. See the accots & how formerly paid."
1 page.
41. Charles Hornby to Wm Lowndes, Esq. As to proceedings in
the Pipe Office touching a lease lately passed under the Exchequer
seal to Richard Smith, Doctor in Physic, and Johnshall Crosse, Esq.,
of tithes in Dinton in the county of Bucks. Concludes thus:" Ît
has alwaies been the custom, as well in the Treary as other offices,
that on any alteration, those in place have proceeded where their
ẞdecessors left off: for in so long & expensive a proceeding, if suitors
were to begin de novo on a change in the offices through which they
pass, the charge and trouble would be so great, as would utterly
discourage them from attempting to obtain leases from the Crown,
would be a great oppression on the subject, and a lease (sic.? loss)
to this part of the Revenue."-Pipe Office, Nov. 3, 1714.
[The endorsement states that it was an estate, late Mr Mayne's,
forfeited for treason.] 1 page.
42. Memorial of the East India Company to the Lords of the
Treasury. Praying that the proceedings instituted by the Attorney
General against them (to compel them, according to a new method
of computation, to pay a greater sum than usual, for the duties of
several unrated goods), may be stayed till the end of the next session
of Parliament.
[The Attorney General gave it as his opinion that the duties
should be computed by an operation of algebra. The Company
conceive it would be impracticable.]
((
Minuted: 4 November 1714. Read. My Lords do not think
it advisable to stay proceedings." 2 pages.
43. Petition of Captain Nicholas Masterson to the Lords of the
Treasury. Praying payment of his pension, granted for the loss of
his leg, and for other wounds received at the battle of Tanniers
near Mons.
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Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
[? About
Nov. 11.]
Nov. 11.
Nov. 12.
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Minuted:"5 Nov 1714. Desire Mr Merrel to informe my
Lords whether this pencon was comphended in ye provision by
Parlt."
Mr Merrill's report is indorsed on the petition, giving the reasons
why it was not paid. Dated 9 Nov. 1714. 2 pages.
44. Report of Mr Auditor Godolphin to the Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Annexes a true state of the accounts of the land revenue as
they are depending in his office. The report touches (1) the ac-
counts of Roger Whitley, Esq., deceased, formerly receiver for North
Wales and the county palatine of Chester, and of his deputies. (2)
the account of Mr Rose, receiver for Nottingham and Lincoln, and
(3) the account of Mr Gilliver, late receiver for Derby. Dated
Nov. 10, 1714. 14 pages.
Minuted :-" Ult. Xbr. 1717.
"Ult. Xbr. 1717. Send for a new repsentacon.”
45. A state of all accounts of his Majesty's land revenue within the
division of Mr Jett, behind and undeclared to Michaelmas 1713 in-
clusive, with the names of the several receivers thereof. Signed :—
"Tho. Jett, Auditor, Novr 10th 1714."
Minuted :-" Ult. Xbr. 1717. Send for a new state." 11/
pages.
46. Report of Alexander Pendarves, Surveyor-General, to the
Lords [of the Treasury] on the methods and rules he had 'observed
in relation to the fines, or prices set on estates petitioned for, either
in possession or reversion. His charge was for a full term of three
lives, or 31 years'-eight to ten years' value; two lives in reversion
of one-three years' value; one life in reversion of two-one year's
value. Dated 10 Nov. 1714.
Minuted:" Read 15 Nov. 1714." 1 pages.
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47. Memorial of all the officers of the late General Farrington's, now
Lord Mark Kerr's, regiment, to the Lords of the Treasury. On the
22nd of Feb. 1712 they were ordered home from Gibraltar, to be
placed at the head of another corps. From 22 Feb. to 24 Nov.
following, they had received no pay. Pray for payment.
Minuted: 11 Nov. 1714. Ref. to Comptrs." 1 page.
48. Copy of a minute of the Trustees for the South Sea Stock.
made on a minute of the Treasury of 28 Oct. 1714, touching the
advance by the Trustees of a loan of 200,000l. It will be necessary
to have a warrant from the Lords of the Treasury. 11 Nov. 1714.
Minuted: "Wt signed.”
Also the Treasury Minute. 1 pages.
49. Comrs for Wine Licences to the Lords of the Treasury.
Transmit a copy of the Establishment of the officers and their respec-
tive salaries, and an estimate of the other annual charges taken
from the accounts of the year 1713. Dated Wine Licence Office,
12 Nov. 1714. 1 page.
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Nov. 12.
[After
Nov. 12.]
[? About
Nov. 12.]
[? About
Nov. 12.]
Nov. 12.
Nov. 12.
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50. Report of the Comrs of the Navy to Mr Taylour (Treasury),
on the petition of Benjamin Edmonds, merchant, touching the bills
of exchange drawn by the commanders of several of his Majesty's
ships from New England and New York, which have not been
accepted, and for which he desires payment. The contract was at
451. per cent. exchange. Navy Office, 12 Nov. 1714.
Minuted:" Read the 24 Nov. 1714, The pet to have a copy."
The petition and a list of the bills of exchange. 10 pages.
""
51. The answer of Jane Edmonds, widow of Benjamin Edmonds,
deceased, to the report of the Comrs of the Navy, addressed to the
Lords of the Treasury. Prays that their Lps will order payment of
her bills and charge upon the respective commanders the money
they have taken up, &c.
Copy of an order for payment by Sir Hovenden Walker. 4
pages.
52. Memorial of Richard Topham, Esq., to the Lords of the
Treasury. Her late Majesty, by warrant of 5 March, fifth year of
her reign, directed the Master of the Rolls to grant to him the office
of Keeper of the Records within the Tower of London; the bare feest
of the office were not sufficient for the charges thereof, and her
Majesty, by letters patent, granted the usual salary of 500l. per ann.
during pleasure. The letters patent determined by demise of her
Majesty. Prays that the salary may be renewed, as it had been con-
stantly granted to all his predecessors since the taking away of the
Court of Wards and Liveries.
Minuted:-" 12th Nov. 1714. Order'd accordingly." 1 page.
53. Petition of the Keepers of the Great Park at Windsor to the
Lords of the Treasury. The palings of the park are so ruinous that
the deer daily get out and are killed by the country people. The
young woods suffer very much from the deer and cattle, and several
of the bridges are broken down and impassable, and the repairs of
the lodges were left unfinished three years before. Pray directions.
Minuted :—“ 12 Novr 1714. Mr Wilcox's states of accots wn
brot in my Lords will consider wt is fit to be done herein." 1
page.
54. John Rudge to
Respecting the loan of 60,000%.
made by the Bank on the Treasury Minute of 3 Aug. last. There
remain 30,000l. of the principal due to the Bank, and interest.
Nov. 12, 1714.
Docquetted: "Govr Bank abt Navy Tallys deposited." Minuted:
-"To be read wn Trear Navy is here." 1 page, quarto.
55. Memorial of Mary, Duchess of Ormonde, one of the ladies of
the bedchamber to her late Majesty at her decease, to the Lords of
the Treasury, praying payment of her salary equally with the other
ladies, from Lady Day 1714. 12 Nov. 1714. 1 page, quarto.
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Nov. 15.]
[? About
Nov. 15.]
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56. Memorial of J. Swinford to the Rt Hon. the Earl of Halifax,
First Commissioner of the Treasury. Performed the function of
secretary to the embassy of the Duke of Shrewsbury, but had no
privy seal for any allowance. On his return from France his Grace
presented him to the Queen, and recommended him to the Earl of
Oxford, then Lord Treasurer, who promised to move the Queen in
his behalf, but on the change of affairs nothing was done. Prays
that his case may be recommended to his Majesty that his great
expense may be allowed.
Minuted :-"Read 15th Nov" 1714. It doth not appear that he
was appointed by the Queen to be her Secry of ye embassy, & my
Lords say it is alwaies necry that they should have a significacon
under ye privy seal when any secry is appointed, & of the allowance
to be made him before they can direct any payments." 1
1 page.
CC
57. Report of the Comrs of the Navy to Mr Lowndes, on the peti-
tion of Robert Knott & others belonging to his Majesty's ship
Hampton Court." They were not paid when the ship was paid,
and consequently are to be paid in the "course of recalls," when
their Lordships shall appoint the money. It is the case of many
ships.
Written on the back of the petition, which was referred for
report on 15 Nov. 1714.
Minuted :—" My Ld will furnish mº for recalls as soon as they
can." 2 pages.
Nov. 16.
Nov. 16.
[? About
Nov. 16.]
VOL. CLXXXII. 16 NOVEMBER-20 DECEMBER.
1. Report of the Comrs of Excise to the Lords of the Treasury,
laying before their lordships a copy of the Establishment of the
officers of the Excise, malt, candles, &c., and their salaries; also an
estimate of the annual charge of the management thereof. Excise
Office, London, 16 Nov. 1714. 16 pages.
2. Certificate of the "sovereigne" bailiffs, burgesses and common
council of the borough of Athlone, testifying that Lemuell Hodgson,
gent., Surveyor of Excise for Athlone, has in the worst of times, to
the hazard of his employment, been reputed a whig, has expressed
himself with remarkable zeal and integrity for the succession of the
house of Hanover, vindicating his Majesty's right against all papists,
jacobites, and other friends to the Pretender, &c., for which they
have presented him with the freedom of the borough, and this certi-
tificate. 16 Nov. 1714. 20 signatures. 1 page.
3. Two memorials of Lady Charlotte Lovelace to the King,
detailing the losses of her husband, Lord Lovelace, by being put on
the establishment of Ireland, in place of that of England; and on
being made governor of New York, by having been reimbursed only
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Nov. 16.
Nov. 15.
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Nov. 18.
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4001. of the charge of his equipage, which amounted to 3,000l. He
had been but five months in his government when he died, leaving
his wife enceinte, and with two other children. His sickness was
caused by the rigour of the voyage, &c. The creditors have become
more importunate than ever, and have commenced process against
her for her husband's debts.
<<
Minuted: 16 Nov. 1714. Mr Nicholas to certifye my Lords wt
remained due to my Lady Lovelace on her pencon, at the time of
the Queen's demise. Mr Godfrey certifys that she is paid to Midsm
1714." “Wt for 100 bounty." 3 pages.
r
4. Four certificates returned weekly of receipts on the subscrip-
tions for 885,703l. 14s. 74d., South Sea Stock. Signed Robert
Knight, Recr: addressed to William Lowndes, Esq. Dated, Southsea
House, between 5 Oct. and 16 Nov. 1714. 4 pages.
He
5. Several papers relating to bills drawn by Captain Paddon, who
had the Queen's command to offer the Alcaid of Alcazar a present of
2,000 dollars, and even to go a little further, rather than not procure
the liberty of her Majesty's subjects. He was also her Majesty's
plenipotentiary to make peace with the Emperor of Morocco.
was obliged to purchase three Moors for 70l. 10s., being slaves to the
Genoese Consul at Gibraltar, in order to facilitate the peace and to
bring her Majesty's subjects from Barbary. Various dates; the last
appears to be 15 Nov. 1714.
There is also an abstract of some of the papers. 8 pages, or parts
of pages.
6. Recommendation of Sir Stephen Fox to the Lords of the
Treasury of Mrs Ann Whittle, daughter of Mr Richard Whittle, late
Apothecary-General to the Army from the Restoration to 1689.
She had been admitted to the Royal Bounty usually paid from Mr
Nicholas's office. Sir Stephen asks for a continuance of the support.
Nov. 17, 1714.
page.
7. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of Richard Marshall,
stud-master to her late Majesty. 460l. were due to him on 1 Aug.
last, for keeping the stud and other incidents; prays payment.
Dated Nov. 18, 1714.
Minuted: "Ordered."
Also his bill which was for six running horses at Newmarket, and
for managing the running for her Majesty's plates. 2 pages.
8. Report of the Auditor (E. Harley) on the accounts of Sir Roger
Mostyn of his receipts and issues as Paymaster of the late marine
regiments. There is no occasion for the accountant to defer the
delivery of his accounts and vouchers to the auditors, &c. Dated
Nov. 19, 1714.
Enclosed is:"A state of Sr R. M., his rects & issues, 11th Novr
1714."
Minuted:-"19 Nov 1714. My Lords order Sr Roger to exhibit
his accot with the vouchers so as a true state may be made by the
Audrs with as much expedicon as may be." 4 pages.
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Nov. 18
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9. Sir Isaac Newton to the Earl of Halifax. Has spoken to Mr
Eyres, and his answer is that he can make the experiment in a horse
mill, and within a week will deliver into the Mint a hundred weight
of bars drawn after the manner proposed by him. But a water mill
is cheaper, and goes with more strength for making despatch, with
fewer draughts and less waste of the metal; and so enables him to
perform the undertaking at a cheaper rate. Dated 19 Nov. 1714.
The work referred to was the drawing of fillets to make copper
farthings and half-pence. See Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 28.
Minuted:-"Read 19th Novr 1714. My Lords desire Mr Eyres
to go on wth all the expedicon that may be." 1 page, quarto.
10. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury
on the petition of John Tasker, Thomas Bunce, and others, in behalf
of themselves and the under coal meters of the city of London, com-
plaining of a delay in this board, in making a report on a former
reference relating to the under-meters; and desiring their Lordships'
order for a report to be made.
Refer to their report of 21 July last on the subject, a report and
order of the Court of Aldermen, and a letter from Sir John Parsons,
which they have reconsidered, but see no cause to alter their opinion,
which is that the agreement made with the 15 principal coal meters
to allow them a half-penny per chaldron for coals delivered, shall be
continued &c.
Offer these further reasons for their opinion, viz., that the upper
meters insist on their right to place or displace the under-meters,
who are their servants; therefore the under-meters are not in a
capacity to make any agreement with this board: that the upper-
meters are all persons of substance and reputation: that the coal-
meters' office has been under a regulation for many years, and they,
having an allowance from the city, are enabled to undertake the work
cheaper than any other persons can, and for much less than the
petitioners offer to do it, and that the upper coal meters often
declared to this board, that unless the contract were made with them
distinct from their servants, the under-meters, they could not carry
on the service. As to deputations to under coal meters to search
ships and seize prohibited goods, are of opinion that the granting
such deputations to persons who have no certain salaries, and are
not employed by the board, is a detriment to the revenue.
principal coal meters report that they have long since dismissed all
their deputies, and their successors are fully satisfied. The dispute
relating to the allowance to the petitioners is still depending in the
Court of Exchequer; and the right of placing or displacing the
under-meters lies before the Common Council. Custom House,
18 Nov. 1714.
Minuted:-" 22 Dec 1714, Read."
The
Eight other papers, including the petition referred to, and Mr
Baron Price's award in the same matter, which is in favour of the
under-meters, dated 20 Nov. 1714. 17 pages.
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Nov. 22.]
[About
Nov. 22.]
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Nov. 23.]
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Nov. 23.]
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11. Report of Mr Thomas Jett, Auditor, on the petition of John
Richmond Webb, Esq., as to the surplusage on his declared account for
the year 1713, as Governor of the Isle of Wight. Also the petition,
the letter referring it to the auditor, a certificate and a brief state of
the declared account. 5 pages.
12. Petition of Lord James Murray, brother to the Duke of Athol,
to the Lords of the Treasury, praying that the grant to him of the office
of Receiver General and Cashier of the Customs of Scotland, vacant
by the death of Mr Graydon, may be perfected, her late Majesty's
sudden illness having prevented her from completing the same.
Minuted:-" Read 22 Nov. 1714."
Also the copy of the warrant.
of the warrant. 2 pages.
13. Petition of James Stewart to the King. Is lineally descended
from the next male branch of the family of Lenox, after Henry, Lord
Darnley, eldest son of the Earl of Lenox, and father of King James
the Sixth of Scotland and First of England, his Majesty's great grand-
father, as appears by a copy of a certificate annexed; prays that
some post or pension for life may be bestowed upon him.
Minuted: 22 Nov. 1714, my Lds can do nothing in this."
The copy of the certificate referred to.
2 pages.
14. Petition of John Viscount Lisburne and Baron of Feathers in
the Kingdom of Ireland, for a renewal of the grant of the office of
Steward and Keeper of the Courts and Liberties of the Lordships and
Manors of "Mevenneth, Croythyn, Hemmniock, Caerwedros, and
Perveth" in the county of Cardigan, which the petitioner held until
the demise of her late Majesty.
Minuted:"22 Nov. 1714. Prepare a warrt." 1 page.
15. Memorial of James Scott, Esq., his Majesty's Envoy Extraor-
dinary to the King of Poland, praying payment of 400l. for hire of
wagon and baggage horses in his journeys in 1711, 1712, and 1713,
when he travelled above 2,000 miles.
? About 23 Nov. 1714. See Money Book, Vol. 23, p. 410. 1 page,
quarto.
16. Memorial of Brigadier William Bretton, Envoy at the Court
of Prussia, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying payment of his
charge for putting himself and family in mourning on the decease
of the late King of Prussia.
Undated, but? about 23 Nov. 1714. See Money Book, Vol. 23,
p. 416. 1 page.
17. Letter signed:-"I. R. waiting at the dore," to the Hon. Sir
Richard Onslow, Bart. Proposed in two letters, signed I. R., directed
to his honour and to the Honble Board of Admiralty, to lay before
them the great abuses committed by the Navy, to which he received
no answer. The matter partly related to the Custom House. Dated
23 Nov. 1714.
Minuted:-The person sent to the Commissrs of Customs.
Novr 23 1714." 1 page.
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Nov. 24.
[? About
Nov. 26.]
Nov. 26.
Nov. 26.
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18. Report of Sir Christopher Wren to the Lords of the Treasury,
giving the particulars of the work done in setting up the Diana
fountain, in the great bason in Bushey Park at Hampton Court.
Dated, Office of his Majesty's Works, 24 Nov. 1714. 5 large
pages.
19. Petition of John Hodgson, George Luxford, and George Saw-
bridge to the Lords of the Treasury. Petitioners were bound for
one Thomas Wells, an Inspector of the Surveyors, employed by the
Comrs for the duty on hawkers and pedlars, who was forced to give
up his employment in Sept. 1713, and was indebted to that revenue
1897. 9s.; praying that just allowances may be made for his services
and losses to go in discharge of their bond.
Referred to the Comrs for Hawkers and Pedlars, 26 Nov. 1714.
Enclosed is Wells' account of the duty arising by hawkers and
pedlars. Sworn 23 June 1713. 5 pages.
20. "Account of the assignments to be directed to be paid, that
Sir Bibye Lake, in pursuance of his proposal to the Rt Honble the
Lords Comrs of the Treasury, may be enabled to discharge the debt
due to his Majesty from Robert Peters, late Receiver-General of
Hertfordshire." Dated 26 Nov. 1714. 1 large page.
21. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses a
memorial of Don Manuel Mercader and Dr Francisco Sancho, who
came from the Island of Minorca upon the public service. Signifies
the King's pleasure that each of them should be allowed 1007.
Dated Whitehall, 26 Nov. 1714.
The memorial to the King referred to, and a memorial to the
Lords of the Treasury. (French).
Minuted :—“ 26 Nov. 1714, Mercader & Sancho from Minorca, to
settle a forme of Govment 100 each." Again:-"7 Xbr. 1714.
Forme a penĉon to the board to move the King on yr behalfe, and
my Lords will take ye Ks pt." 3 pages.
22. Proposal of Sir John Lambert, Bart., and Edward Gibbon to
Nov. 27.] the Lords of the Treasury as to the sale of his Majesty's tin at
Hamburgh.
[? About
66
Minuted: 27 Nov. 1714. Read." 1 page.
23. Moses Beranger and John Gore to the Lords of the Treasury,
Nov. 27.] giving their reasons why they could not comply with their Lord-
ships' desire for a loan on the deposit of his Majesty's tin at
Hamburgh.
Nov. 29.
Nov. 29.
66
Minuted: 27 Nov" 1714. Read." 2 pages.
24. J. Vanbrugh to the Earl of Halifax. Sends a few heads for
the future settlement and reformation of the Board of Works. In
whatever station he was placed by the Earl would do what he could
to be truly serviceable to the King. Dated 29 Nov. 1714.
The "heads" referred to. 21 pages.
25. Robert Sedgwick (in the absence of the Master of the Jewel
Office) to my Lords. Finds the charge of the Coronation amounts
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[About
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Nov. 29.
Nov. 30.
Dec. 1.
Dec. 2,
[About
Dec. 3.]
to 14,850l., as connected with the Jewel Office. Dated Jewel Office,
29 Nov. 1714. 1 page.
26. Petition of Mr Edward Pauncfort to the Lords of the Treasury.
Paid 3,500l. to Lord Howe to surrender to petitioner his employ-
ment as Controller of Excise. Three months afterwards the Lord
Treasurer prevailed with petitioner to quit that office, and accept
that of cashier, to make way for the present controller, by which
means Mr Meriton, the then cashier (who was to be removed for
some quarrel in the office) was reimbursed the 4,000l. he laid down
in order to succeed Mr Hall. Is about to be removed from his
employment without any regard to the manner of his coming in.
Prays that some expedient may be found, either in his remaining in
his post or by an equivalent.
Minuted:
29 Nov. 1714.
The place is already disposed of,
and my Lds do not think fit there should be any mony given for
employmts in ye revenue.' 1 page.
""
27. An account of the several persons standing in debt to the
revenue on salt in Michaelmas term 1714, and the proceedings that
have been made against them, and what has been recovered.
[Michaelmas term ended 29 Nov.] 11 pages.
28. An account of South Sea Stock, subscribed in the name of
James Brydges, Esq., for the use of the public, and what transfers
have been made thereout. Dated Whitehall, 30 Nov. 1714.
2 pages.
29. William Pulteney to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends copy
of the Foreign and Home subsistence as established by King
William and Queen Mary, the greater part being reduced. Submits
whether the whole army then on foot may be brought under the
same regulation. Dated Whitehall, 1 Dec. 1714.
Minuted:—“7 Xber 1714. Read, and my Lords agree to the
regulacon for the greater subsistence."
The enclosure, entitled, "The regulation of subsistence established
by King William in the year 1699.” 3 pages.
30. Report from the Officers of Works to the Lords of the Trea-
sury on the charges of the Coronation. It is impossible to make a
just estimate of the expense beforehand, according to the late
instructions, neither can they for the funeral of the late Queen, nor
for the sudden exigency for the reception of his Majesty at Green-
wich. Pray for a sufficient warrant for these expenses. Dated
Office of Works, December 2, 1714.
Minuted :-" Md, there was an abatemt made out of this demand
by the new Board of Works."
31. Petition of the Earl of Radnor to the King for renewal of his
patent as Constable of Carnarvon Castle, the office. of Ranger of the
Forest of Snowdon, and Steward of the Courts of the Lordships, &c.
of the late monastery of Bardsey, all in the county of Carnarvon.
Minuted :—“ To be layd before the K." Again: "Granted.”
•
[The patent was granted 3 Dec. 1714.] 1 page.
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Dec. 6.
Dec. 6.
Dec. 6.
Dec. 8.
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32. An account of the charges in the office of the Great Wardrobe,
relating to his Majesty's Coronation. Dated Great Wardrobe, 4 Dec.
1714. 1 page.
33. Memorial of the Rt Hon. Francis, Earl of Godolphin, Cofferer
of the Household, to the Lords of the Treasury for an advance of
of 9,850l. to be distributed among the purveyors who supplied the
Royal family with provisions. Dated St James's, Cofferer's Office,
6 Dec. 1714.
P.S.-M¹ Lowman has been directed to prepare an account of the
charges in the Cofferer's Office of the Coronation.
Minuted:"7 Dec. 1714. Orderd."
Enclosed is the letter to the Cofferer from the Board of Green
Cloth in pursuance of which the memorial was sent. 2 pages.
34. Jona [? Jonathan] Watson to John Taylor, Esq., "Secry. to
the Lords of his Majesty's Treasury." If not prevented, red and
fallow deer will be destroyed in Holt Forest. Men come in great
numbers and carry them away on horseback, and timber bushes are
daily cut down and carried off. Asks for a proclamation or troops
to be sent to Farnham, or an additional number of assistant keepers.
Why, pray, is not on such complaints the Surveyor of the Woods
sent down to view, and report the facts before it be too late?"
Also asks that this letter and memorial may be laid before their
Lordships. Dated 6 Dec. 1714.
Minuted:" Sir Basil Dixwell to be restored."
The memorial of Mrs Ruperta Howe, Chief Ranger and Keeper of
the Forest and Chace of Alice Holt and Woolmer, in the county of
Southampton, drawing attention to previous memorials to the same
effect as the above. A wood, called Binswood, containing about
160 acres, well stocked with young thriving timber trees, has been
cut down and disposed of for his own use by Sir Simon Stuart.
Dated London, 29 Nov. 1714. 2 pages.
35. Order of Council on the petition of divers cowkeepers of
Newington, in the county of Surrey, which sets forth the great
losses they have sustained by the infection that has for some time
for
raged and destroyed great numbers of their cows, and prays
relief. The bounty, if continued, will amount to an excessive sum,
and it has not produced the effects hoped for from it. No further
allowance is to be made for any cows that die after the 8th of Dec.;
but his Majesty, intending to consider a proper method of relief for
those who bury their cattle and comply with necessary directions,
orders that the justices continue to take exact account of all cattle
that die by infection and are buried in sufficient depth of earth.
Dated 6 Dec. 1714. 1 pages.
36. Comrs of the Navy to William Lowndes, Esq. Send a
book, containing an abstract of the rates and prices of stores for
which the Board contracted. The "course" is upwards of three
months in arrear, and they pray that provision may be made for it,
or the contractors will cease to serve on the contracts, and expect
new ones at higher prices. Dated 8 Dec. 1714. 11 pages.
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37. Lord Townsend to the Lords of the Treasury. Mr Clement,
having resided at Vienna, and corresponded with the Secretaries of
State for three years, and the King having ordered his recall, his
Majesty desires that directions shall be given for paying him 4007.,
besides the 8007. he has already received in the late Queen's time.
Dated Whitehall, 9 Dec. 1714.
Minuted :-"A warrt to be prepared." 1 page.
38. Tho. Beho to "Jona Watson, Esq., at his house in Pall Mall
Courte." At the direction of Captain Garston, gives an account of
the state of the forest of [? Alice Holt] and Woolmer. The state of
the forest was never worse, for there is nothing but what tends to
the destruction of vert and venison. The number of the deer left
is about 450, but the great part of them "Rascald deare,” the male
deer being very much destroyed and lessened since the Queen's
death, and since the country has taken to shooting, and coming in a
riotous manner, 40 or 50 loads of bushes have been cut in the
Straights," and other damages done. Dated Great Lodge, 12 Dec.
1714. 1 page.
39. Five reports of the Justices of the Peace, to whom the care
of the distempered cattle in the county of Middlesex was committed,
addressed to the Lords of the Treasury, viz. :—
(1.) Nov. 6. They (the justices) report that the new distemper
affects the entrails and is very malignant and infectious, but for a
particular account of the nature of the distemper they refer to a
report of Mr Bates, a surgeon employed by the Government. They
cannot certainly determine the cause of the distemper, although it
does not seem to have proceeded from unwholesome food or want of
water, but chiefly from the extraordinary drought of the previous
summer and winter, whereby the grass failing of its usual moisture,
the cows wanted those natural purgations in the spring, which in
other years they always had, and which seem to be necessary to
their health; and by means of this uncommon drought, it may have
happened that more than an usual quantity of unwholesome vapour.
was engendered in the earth, and was locked up therein, till
loosened and put in motion by the late rains, when they were sucked
in by the cows with their food and breath. No medicine hitherto
used (“tho' all sorts and of all operations have been tried ") has been
effectual. To prevent the spread of the infection they bought and
burnt the sick cows whilst they had orders so to do.
Ordered the separation of the sick from the healthy, and the
cleansing and purifying of the cowhouses with pitch, tar, and lime-
wash, and that no sound cows should be put into any fields where
the others had grazed within six weeks at least. All the cows they
bought they caused to be burnt and buried in pits about 16 feet
deep, and to be covered 10 feet thick with earth. Contracted with
the rakers and scavengers for several hundred loads of rubbish to
be carried thither. Received many complaints where the cowkeepers
buried their own cows as all have done for a fortnight past; par-
ticularly that several of them have dug them up again for their
hides, that others are buried so shallow that their limbs appear above
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ground and occasion a stench. Up to the 16th of Oct. have killed
and burnt 715 cows, the charge of which is 1,6127. 15s. 1d., at an
average of 45s. per cow. They have also received accounts of about
500 cows more buried by the owners between 16 and 30 October,
and from that time to the present, 121 cows and some few calves have
been buried with lime according to the last orders. There are 70 cows
sick and not yet buried. The whole cost, thus far, amounts to about
3,300l. The distemper has spread by their being interfered with in
their destroying and burning from day to day, as the cows fall sick.
Recommend that method to be pursued. The distemper has already
spread into all the parishes on the north side of London, from Poplar
to St James's and St Margaret's, Westminster. Altho' this method
has not put an entire stop to the disease, yet it tends to preserve
the health of the people, by destroying those cows which, with their
milk, would have been sold and eaten by the poor people, as all
were, before this method was taken. Fear this will be continued
unless the Government interpose, as there are no laws to hinder it.
To prevent fraud, they examine on oath and keep a check upon all
the cowkeepers about Islington and others, as to the number of
sound and sick cows that they have.
Minuted :—“ 6 Nov. 1714. My Lords exhort the Justices to
continue their diligence."
(2.) 19 Nov. Have acquainted their Lordships that 715 cows have
been killed and burnt from the beginning of the new distemper till
the 16th of October, the charge for which is 1,6127. 15s. 1d. From
16 Oct. to 13 Nov. 1,217 cows have been killed and buried with
lime, at a cost of 2,6071., and from Saturday to Wednesday last
about 260 cows more; whereby it appears that the distemper has
considerably increased, although it is confined within three miles of
London. It chiefly rages about Poplar and Marybone, having abated
at Islington, where there remain 550 cows alive and well, after the
loss of 667 since the beginning of September. However the dis-
temper began, it owes its increase chiefly to infection. Enclose the
instructions that they have issued to their agents. Apprehend that
Smithfield Market is, or probably will be, infected, and have waited
on the Lord Mayor and Aldermen to recommend that the scavengers
shall carry away the dirt and filth of the city markets, and shall
have the slaughter-houses, stalls, and rails well cleaned and washed
with limewash, and provide against sick cattle being brought to the
city markets.
Minuted:-"Read 19 Nov. 1714."
The instructions referred to.
-
[The cows were to be buried with 8 feet of earth above them;
they were to be buried with lime the next day after notice. The
early destruction of them was found to be the most effectual method
to destroy the distemper.]
(3.) 30 Nov. They (the justices) represent that from the 13th to
the 20th inst. 430 cows were killed and buried, whereof 115 belong
to Benjamin Coker, and 93 to John Scott, both of Stepney, and
neighbours. So great a loss in so short a time has not hitherto hap-
pened to any other cowkeepers. They (the justices) impute it to
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the unusual closeness of these particular cowhouses, whereby the
wind and fresh air being kept out, and the breath of the infected
cattle confined within, the infection became stronger and more
powerful than it could have been in a more open place. This
appears still more probable, in regard that whilst they kept their
cows in the fields, before they put them in the cowhouses, their loss
was but proportionable to that of their neighbours. Their (the
justices') charges had all been settled to the 16th of Oct. and from
the 16th of October to the 20th of November 1,647 cows and 57
calves have been killed and buried; the whole charge of which is
3,4331. 13s. 6d. Have also taken an account of 320 cows killed and
buried from the 20th to the 27th inst. at 3s. a head, amounting to
6881.
}
(4.) 7 Dec. From 27 Nov. to the 4th inst. 312 cows and about 30
calves have been killed and buried, whereof 140 cows died in
Stepney and thereabouts, and 100 at Westminster and Marybone;
the expense will be about 6881.
(5.) 14 Dec. From the 4th to the 7th 177 cows and 27 calves
have been killed and buried. The whole expense from the be-
ginning amounts to 6,774l. 1s. 1d. They have adjusted the demands
of all the cowkeepers who claim allowance, except Christopher
Capper of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, whose case they refer to their
Lordships. They summoned all the cowkeepers on the previous
Saturday and cautioned and advised them as to the future.
Minuted: "Read 14th Decr 1714."
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 17, 4 Nov. 1714, is:-
"Justices of ye Peace' Justices of peace and Mr Borret concern-
& Mr Borret about the ing infected cows are called in. They will
infected cattell.
repsent matters in writing on Satterda
morn., but in the meantime they say there were kild & buryed so
many cows before the 16th of Octobr. as makes ye whole charge to
amou to about 1,6004, of (wch about 800li is paid already. That
this method of killing & burying deep in ye ground had so good an
effect, that they buryed but about 30 in ten days time. Then they
were directed to make trial of medicines wch did no good, and ye
distemper increased to abt 250 cows a week dead, frõ the 16 of
Octobr. Yesterda they began to kill & bury againe & by Satterda
they think will be a demand of about 1,700ł more.
And they say
that unless they could give the owners assurance of ye
40sh p head,
they will not be induced to bring their cattle to be kild and buryd,
and they believe no other method will prevent the spreading of the
infection."
Again at p. 41:-"7 Dec. The Justices of Middx. called in. Repsent
a state of their proceedings in the affaire relating to the destroying
the distemperd cowes. Lord H. acquaints them that it has been
laid before the K. in Councill, and it being found to be a charge too
great for the Civil list to bear, it is orderd that his Maty be at no
farther charge therein. Lord asks them what time will be necessary
to give notice hereof. They say by to-morrow incl. Upon which
my Lords desire that the Order of Councill may allow the payment
R 2025.
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of 40s p cow to continue to ye 8th instant incl. And my Lords desire
they will give notice to the owners, and cause an exact accot to be kept
of all the cowes they lose by the distemper after that day."
7 pages.
40. Proposal from Sir Bibye Lake to the Lords of the Treasury
to pay into the receipt of the Exchequer 2,2571. 4s. 101d. in part of
the debt owing by Robert Peters upon the 15th four-shilling aid;
and that 10,8921. 5s. 94d. due to assignees of the said Peters upon
several off-reckonings shall be assigned in trust to James Taylor,
Esq., to discharge the residue of the debt owing by Peters to the
Crown upon the several land tax aids and duties on houses where-
with he was charged. Dated 14 Dec. 1714. 1 page.
[Entered in the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 44, with this remark :
"The following Memll from Sir Bibie Lake is read, and my Lords
agree to what is therein proposed.”]
41. Report of Thomas Jett, Esq., one of the auditors of the Land
Revenue, to the Lords of the Treasury on the petition of Thomas
Rudge, Esq., who held the office of Receiver-General of the Land
Revenue in the counties of Southampton, Wilts, Gloucester, Somerset,
and Dorset, until 29 Sept. 1714. Sir William Wyndham, Bart., late
Chancellor of the Exchequer, had granted the offices of the peti-
tioner and that of Receiver-General for Devon and Cornwall, to
William Mallett, Esq. Dated 14 Dec. 1714.
Appended are some further statements of the Petitioner, in which
he says Mr Auditor has omitted to state as well as misstated the
case.
Minuted:"6th Augt 1717 Read."
On the petition is "Memorandm that upon application made by
the petition to the Duke of Shrewsbury, late lord High Treafer,
his Grace ordered a letter to bee writt to Sr William Wyndham,
desiring that none of the Receivers of His Majestys Land Revenue
might bee removed untill the Treasury was first made acquainted
therewith." 3 pages.
42. Petition of John Elphinstone to the Lords of the Treasury
for allowance for his sufferings and constant attendance at the
Cotton Library. William Hanbury, Esq., had in 1708, received
300l. and deputed him to attend, but had not satisfied him according
to promise, &c. Has received only 1207. since Oct. 1706, being
upwards of eight years.
Minuted:"30li."
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 43, 14 Dec. 1714, is :-" Mr Han-
bury and Mr Elphinston called in. A peticon of ye latter is read
complaining of Mr Hanbury as not having made him a just allow-
ance for his attendance in the Cotton Library. Mr Hanbury exhibits
an accot of the money he has recd for looking after the said library
and what he has paid to the said Elphinston for his attendance there,
which is also read. Mr Lowndes to hear them and examine their
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Dec. 17.
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accots. Lord Halifax discourses wth Mr Hanbury concerning the
state of the said library, and then he and Elphinston wthdraws."
1 page.
43. Report of H. Bythell, deputy of T. Foley, auditor, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Right Hon. the Lord
Delawar. The allowances craved by him are such as have usually
been made by the Lord Chamberlain's warrants. They are not
warranted by the establishment for the Treasurer of the Chamber's
Office, and a warrant under the Royal Sign Manual is required to
allow the payments. If their Lps continue the allowance to Mr
John Holbech, Clerk to the Treasurer of the Chamber, it may be
provided for in the same warrant. Dated 16 Dec. 1714.
Minuted :-" Agreed to & ye warrt pass'd."
tr
A list of the payments craved to be allowed. 3 pages.
44. An account of the funeral and mourning for her late Majesty
Queen Anne in the office of the Great Wardrobe. Signed, Thomas
Dummer, 17 Dec. 1714. 1 page.
45. Report of Mr R. Powys on the memorial of Abraham Stan-
yan to the Lords of the Treasury. In Dec. 1711 memorialist was,
by the Queen's command, ordered to go from his post in Switzer-
land, to be her Majesty's Plenipotentiary at Milan, at an allowance of
31. a day; and was promised to be considered for his journey.
Prayed the payment of 3011. in his bills of extraordinaries. The
matters of fact are true. Dated 18 Dec. 1714.
Minuted "Granted."
Extract of a letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to the memorialist
on the same subject.
The report is written on the back of the petition. 1 page and
2 halves.
46. Various papers relating to complaints made to the Comrs of
Customs against Mr Alexander Gordon, collector of customs at
Inverness, who had been dismissed from his office, but was rein-
stated by warrant of the Treasury; together with answers to the
complaints.
The papers consist of,-
I. Representation of Sir William Gordon, Bart. and "Captain
Robert Munro, Esq.," on behalf of Alexander Gordon, brother of
Sir William.
Minuted :-"15 Nov. 1714. Wt to restore and replace Gordon."
Enclosed is copy of a certificate from officers of the port in his
favour.
II. Another representation from the same, also in his favour."
This is numbered 1, and had six enclosures, but Nos. 3 and 4 are
now missing.
No. 2 is a protest against the conduct of the Comrs of Customs
of Scotland by Alexander Gordon for their refusal to reinstate
him in his office according to the warrant of the Lords of the
Treasury.
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(5.) Letter of Alexander Ross, a gentleman of Edinburgh, as to
the refusal of the Comrs of Customs of Scotland to reinstate
Mr Gordon.
(6.) Declaration of Sir Thomas Calder in relation to these affairs.
Certified 18 Dec. 1714.
(7.) Master Gordon's particular answer to all the articles of Master
Le Grand's two reports.
1
Minuted:"Referred to the New Commrs of Scotland to re-
examine the matters of fact and report their opinions upon
the whole."
Again:"Ult. Xbr 1714. Upon reading this repsentacon and
the documts belonging to it, and considering this affair a 2ª time,
my Lords order a new warrt to be prepared to be directed to
ye psent Comrs." There is also the following in the Minute
Book, Vol. 20, p. 20:--9 Nov. 1714. "Lord Chief Baron Smith
is called in. Representa con in behalf of Alexander Gourdon
is read, and papers relating thereunto. Lord Chief Baron says,
as to his taking fees, the Barons thought the complt agt him was
malitious and groundlesse."
III. A copy of the representation agt Mr Gordon, Collr of Inver-
ness, and the Comrs of Customs' report of his case. Signatures.
IV. Representation of the town of Inverness to the Treasury,
Dec. 1714. Signatures.
V. and VI. Declaration by the gentlemen, traders, and merchants
of Inverness, in his favour. Numerous signatures. (In two
parts.) 19 pages.
47. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury
on the question how far the General and Cash Accounts of the
Customs were passed, and on the better management of the revenue
and the accounting for the same. Dated 20 Dec. 1714.
Five enclosures. 19 pages.
48. Copy of a petition of Mr Samuel Stebbing, Somerset Herald,
to the Lords of the Treasury. Prepared the letters of notice to her
Grace the chief mourner, her supporters and assistants, the Ladies
of the Bedchamber and Maids of Honour to her late Majesty, and
also printed several public orders relating to her Majesty's funeral,
and his Majesty's public entry and coronation. Further prepared his
Majesty's letters to the Peers of Great Britain to attend the Coro-
nation, and tickets for places in Westminster Abbey, and paid for
painting several draughts of the Royal Arms, as well for the
manner of the Queen's funeral escutcheons, as for altering the
King's arms, and some draughts for the coin; prays payment.
Also a bill of the particulars and a certificate. Dated at the
Council Chamber, Whitehall, 20 Dec. 1714. 2 pages.
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Dec. 20.
Dec. 21.
Dec. 23.
Dec. 23.
Dec. 23.
Dec. 23.
Dec. 23.
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1. A parcel of certificates of money arising by sale of tin for a
year ending 20 Dec. 1714. 51 documents.
2. Petition of Joseph Martin and divers others, in behalf of them-
selves and other sufferers and agents for sufferers by the late
invasion of the French, in the Islands of Nevis and St Christopher,
to the Lords of the Treasury. The Islands are almost ruined by
the French. 103,003l. 11s. 4d. were voted by the House of Com-
mons for the sufferers. The Board of Trade has to make out
debentures at 6l. per cent. By the Lottery Act of the 12th of the
reign of Anne, 18,5407. 12s. 92d. are appropriated to pay the in-
terest to Christmas 1714: praying payment to be directed. 25
signatures.
Minuted :-"21 Decr 1714.
-“21 Decr 1714. Send to the Comrs of Trade for an
authentique list of these debrs." 1 page.
3. Memorial of Henry Wise, for works done at St. James's Park,
and at Windsor. 21 Dec, 1714. 1 page.
4. Comrs of Victualling to Mr Lowndes as to arrangements for
taking the present which his Majesty is sending to the Emperor of
Morocco. Dated 23 Dec. 1714.
Minuted :-" Ordered accordingly."
Also copies of two letters and two receipts connected with the
same.
5 pages.
5. "An Establishment or List containing payments to be made
for Civill affairs in that part of our Kingdom of Great Britain
called Scotland, which our pleasure is shall commence and be paid
from Midsummer 1714." For Mr Lowndes. Dated at the Palace
of St. James's the 23d day of December 1714. 6½ pages.
Also copy of the above. 5 pages.
6. Representation of the Chief Baron of Scotland (J. Smith) to
the Lords of the Treasury, as to the arrangement that is made for
the support of the Scotch Troops upon the English Establishment
after the Union; asking how they are to be provided for. Dated
23 Dec. 1714,
((
Minuted: 13th September 1715. Read. My Lds do not think
proper to intermeddle in this, it being before the Union."
2 pages.
7. Presentment from the Postmasters General to the Lords of the
Treasury. Lord Townsend has acquainted them that the King
thinks fit that packet boats shall be appointed for the conveyance
of letters from Great Britain directly for Spain, by way of the
Groin, that it may not be necessary to carry that correspondence
through France. Propose that a mail shall be dispatched from
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CALENDAR OF
1714.
Dec. 24.
Dec. 24.
Dec. 24.
Dec. 25.
Dec. 27.
Dec. 28.
VOL. CLXXXIII.
London to the Groin once in fourteen days. The posts in Spain are
very dilatory. An agreement should be made between the Post
Office of Great Britain and Spain, whereby the Postmaster General
of Spain shall oblige himself upon the arrival of English letters at
the Groin, to forward them without delay to Madrid; as also such
letters as shall be sent by this conveyance for Portugal, to be for-
warded the nearest way to Viana, or some other town in Portugal,
whereby the Portugal merchants may write once a week by the
boats going directly for Lisbon, and the other week by these boats
that shall go directly for Corunna. It will be necessary to employ
two packet boats of about 100 or 110 tons burthen, with twelve
hands each, the yearly expense of which, besides the first cost, will
be about 1,500l. 23 Dec. 1714.
21½
Minuted:-" Wt signd." 2 pages.
8. An abstract of the sums due to clear the Royal Hospital at
Chelsea and the out-pensioners from the 24th of December 1712 to
the 24th of December 1714, with the funds applicable to the same,
and what will be wanting to complete this service according to the
present estimate. 2 pages.
9. Henry Neal to the Lords of the Treasury. Sending duplicates
of two letters as to the revenues of the Island of Minorca. Mahon,
24 Dec. 1714. 3 pages.
10. The state of the public tobacco accounts of the colony of
Virginia from the tenth day of December 1713 to the twenty-fourth
day of December 1714. 2 pages.
11. An estimate of the net produce of the Civil List funds by a
medium of three years ended at Christmas 1714, being over and
above salaries, incidents, drawbacks, and other allowances and
charges attending the management of those funds respectively.
[Probably an enclosure.] 1 page.
12. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
thinks fit that Mr Æmilius Wernigk, who was employed as secretary
at Berlin upon the removal of the Earl of Strafford to the Hague,
shall be allowed 20s. a day from the day the Earl left Berlin,
25 March 1711, to the day the ordinary entertainment of Mr Breton
commenced, which was 25 Dec. following. Asks that the necessary
directions shall be given. Whitehall, 27 Dec. 1714.
Minuted :-" A wt signed for this money." 1 page, quarto.
13. Lord Radnor to "My good lord." Has undertaken this long
journey from London for his Majesty's service. Is sure his Lordship
will let him have favour and protection for Mr Hoblyn, the town
clerk of Bodmin, whose case he encloses. Mr Thomas Hoblyn, as an
executor of his brother, is under prosecution by William Wickett for
a debt due to the Government. Mr Hoblyn has 1,000l. ready to
pay in at London next term, which he (Lord Radnor) will see
performed. The remainder of the debt is about 1,000l., which will
be raised before Easter term out of estates liable thereto. The
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1714.
Dec. 29.
Dec. 31.
Dec. 31.
Aug. 2-
Dec. 31.
VOL. CLXXXIII.
prosecution is carried on furiously, because Mr Hoblyn is zealous
for his (Lord Radnor's) interest in Bodmin, against Mr Trevannion,
and is zealous for Mr Boscowen in the county; for a rogue of an
attorney (Mr Trevannion's agent) tells Mr Hoblyn if he will be for
Mr Trevannion he will stop all proceedings. If his Lordship will
allow time for the payment, he (Lord Radnor) will take it as a
great obligation.
P.S.-They are sure of thirty honest members at least for this
county at the next "elections," he hopes more. Concludes thus:-
"The Corporation of Bodmin dines with me next Fryday. I expect
about 400 persons that day. I had that number last time, and there
did not goe home five sober of the whole number. The Bishop of
Winchester and the gentlemen near him are to dine with me next
Monday; the next day the Corporation of Lostwithiell dine with
me. I doe my best to be a good Inn Keeper whilst I stay here,
and I hope 'twill turn to good account for our own advantage. This
William Wickett is your Ldships doore keeper at the Treasury, and
once my grandfather's footman.' Dated Lanhydrock, near Bodmin,
Dec. 28, 1714. 3 pages.
""
14. Establishment for the garrison of Upnor Castle, commencing
23 Dec. 1710. Dated 26 Jan. 1711-12. Confirmed and ratified by
the King. 29 Dec. 1714. 1 pages.
15. Report of the Comrs for duties on hides to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the memorial of Francis Manaton, Esq., Receiver
General of Taxes for the county of Cornwall, concerning extents
taken out against Mr Joseph Quash, Receiver General of Taxes for
the county of Devon, and Postmaster of Exeter, to whom Manaton
had paid the proceeds of taxes, and who was a defaulter. Recom-
mend stay of process. Office for Hides, 31 Dec. 1714.
Minuted:" Agreed."
Two other papers on the same subject. 9 pages.
16. Report of the Comrs for duties on hides, &c. to the Lords of
the Treasury. As to a draft of an establishment of officers to be
employed under them in the management of the duties on leather,
and of the window tax. Make various suggestions as to the
management of their office. The three general surveyors of the
window tax should be dismissed and three others appointed, &c.
Mr Anthony Radcliffe, their storekeeper, should be dismissed, having
neither honesty nor capacity enough to recommend his continuance.
They recommend Mr Robert Manaton for his successor. 31 Dec.
1714.
Annexed is :-"State of the gross & net produce of the duties on
hides, &c. from 24 June 1711 to 24 June 1714." 41 pages.
17. Divers memorials, &c. from the office of the Paymasters
General of the Forces at home and abroad to the Lord High Trea-
surer and the Lords of the Treasury, asking for moneys to be
40
CALENDAR OF
1714.
[End of
1714,
or later.]
VOL. CLXXXIII.
supplied to make various payments. Pay Office and Whitehall,
2 Aug. to 31 Dec. 1714. 29 pages.
18. Various papers connected with lottery affairs for the year
1714. 20 pages.
19. A paper containing resolutions, probably to be proposed to
the House of Commons, relating to various kinds of duties, with
cancellations and some notes in the margin. 1714. 21 pages.
20. State of Mr Molesworth's case. Was appointed Queen's
Envoy to Florence and Genoa, and could not obtain his quarter's
salary and equipage money necessary to begin his preparations for
that employment, and a change of ministry happening immediately
after, has reason to doubt his being continued in the post, which he
has been recommended to by Earl Godolphin. Attended Lord
Dartmouth constantly, to know the Queen's pleasure, and as soon
as he was informed the Queen had not altered her resolutions, he
got ready for his journey, and for transporting his family and
goods. The difficulties in which both public and private credit
were at that time involved, much retarded his departure; but upon
his representation of them to Mr Harley (then Commissioner of the
Treasury) he promised those delays should in no wise prejudice
him. Notwithstanding which promise, finds that his salary is made
up to commence on the day of his departure from London, on pre-
tence that he did not begin his journey for some time after kissing
the Queen's hand, and that he had detained his predecessor's letters
of revocation. Of which objections he hopes the first is already
answered, and to the second he also replies. Further says that it
has been the constant custom to pay ministers from the time of
their departing out of the Sovereign's presence. Also refers to
the hardships he has undergone, viz., his resignation of his place in
the Stamp Office and his having his credentials for Genoa superseded,
which besides the discredit, is a loss of 1,500 crowns per ann. By
the failure of money from the Treasury for near four years, he was
obliged to take up money at great interest; he also relieved some
hundreds of destitute mariners in several ports of Italy at a loss of
some hundreds of crowns. [There is no prayer to it, nor is it
addressed to any one.] Undated. 31 pages.
21. Another state of Mr Molesworth's case, and the case of James
Stanhope, Esq. The latter was to receive 5l. a day as Envoy Extra-
ordinary to the late King of Spain, and 31. a day as Plenipoten-
tiary, to continue till his return into her Majesty's presence or
until dismissed. Was taken prisoner in Spain on 28 Nov. 1710,
and returned not till 17 Aug. 1712. If thought reasonable to pay
him till that time the sum due will be 5,0167. Undated. 1½ pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
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VOL. CLXXXIII.
1714.
[? 1714, or
later.]
[? End of
1714.]
=
22. An estimate of the charge of the 6,000 men taken into his
Majesty's service from the States General of the United Provinces.
1 page.
23. Representation by the Comrs of the Treasury to his Majesty
of the present state and condition of the affairs committed to them
by his Majesty's commission of 13 Oct. last [1714]. 10 pages.
(brief size).
[1714, 24. Petition of Hannah Penn, wife of William Penn, Esq., and of
or later.] Henry Gouldney, Joshua Gee, Silvanus Grove, John Woods, Thomas
Oade, and John Field, creditors of the said William Penn, to the King.
King Charles II., in the 33rd year of his reign, by letters patent,
granted to the said William Penn, his heirs and assigns, the tract of
land now called Pennsylvania, with ample powers for the civil and
military government thereof. By his own personal interest, inde-
fatigable industry and vast charge, and through many difficulties, he
(Penn) settled a considerable colony there, and improved a savage
wilderness into a civilized and flourishing country, from whence
great benefits have, and more will accrue to this kingdom, by an
improvement of navigation, a consumption of British manufac-
tures exported thither, and an increase of customs for goods im-
ported from thence, but his own paternal estate has been much im-
paired and almost exhausted thereby. The Duke of York granted
to the said William Penn, his heirs and assigns, for ever, the town of
Newcastle, otherwise Delaware, and the fort thereunto belonging,
situate between Mary Land and New Jersey, and several tracts of
land lying upon the River of Delaware, now known by the names
of the two lower counties, together with that river and the soil
thereof, and all powers of government, both civil and military,
therein, as the same had been granted to the Duke by King Charles
II. All which provinces and powers of government the said
William Penn has mortgaged to the petitioners, his creditors for
6,6007., which sum and some interest remain due to them. Queen
Anne having been advised to get all proprietary governments into
her hands, and under the more immediate administration and pro-
tection of the Crown, the said William Penn offered, with the con-
sent of his creditors, to surrender all powers of government within
both those provinces for a reasonable consideration. The Board of
Trade after a nice inquiry into the facts, made their report as to
the benefits to the nation, &c., from those colonies. Her Majesty
being satisfied with that report referred it to the Lords of the
Treasury for their consideration and opinion, and soon after an
agreement was made with the said William Penn for an allowance
of 12,000l. upon a surrender of the government of these provinces,
part to be paid him in hand, and the rest at several stated times. The
Attorney-General thereupon prepared a draught of surrender and
an instrument for her Majesty's acceptance thereof, and 1,000l. in
part of 12,000l. was paid to the said William Penn, but before the
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1714.
VOL. CLXXXIII.
surrender was executed, or any more money paid, he was seized
with a distemper in his head, which disabled him to perfect the
agreement; whereupon her Majesty in Council ordered to have the
same passed into an Act of Parliament. The said William Penn
still continues under the same incapacity. Petitioners pray for
confirmation and execution of the agreement. 2 pages.
[For the letter which enclosed the above see p. 179, No. 24.]
VOL. CLXXXIV. 1714. 2 August-31 DECEMBER.
DOCUMENTS for which a brief description suffices.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
Το
Purport.
1714.
1.
Aug. 2.
Letter
Duke of Ormonde
The Lord High
Treasurer.
Aug. 6.
2.
Memorial
J. Brydges
Do.
3.
Aug. 7.
Report -
Controllers of Army
Accounts.
Do.
Aug. 9.
4.
Account
5.
Aug. 10.
Letter (copy)
Francis Gwyn -
Col. Moore
6.
Aug. 13.
Letter
-
fComrs. of Victualling Mr. Lowndes
7.
Aug. 16.
Memorial
Henry Wise
To the Duke of
Shrewsbury.
Aug. 17.
8.
Petition
Subaltern and Staff Lord High Trea-
Officers of the Four
Marine Regiments
disbanded.
surer.
For issue of 2,000l. to Lieut.-
Col. Gibbons. Also petition.
3 pages.
As to 39,000l. for clearings to
several regiments. Also list
of regiments. 3 pages.
Relating to the clothing of the
company of Invalids.
an estimate. 2 pages.
Also
Funds applicable to the main-
tenance of the Royal Hos-
pital at Chelsea and the out-
pensioners. 4 large pages.
As to establishment of half-pay
officers. 1 page.
Preparations for a state of the
debt of their office. 1 page.
As to measuring up the works
in Windsor house park,
stopped by Her Majesty's
death. page.
For their pay to be cleared.
9.
Aug. 20.
Two letters
Matthew Decker
The Hon. Willm.
Lowndes.
As to South Sea Stock and
Lottery Tickets. 2 pages.
1
TREASURY PAPERS.
43
VOL. CLXXXIV.

Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport.
1714.
Aug. 26.
10.
Report -
Officers of Works
Lord High Trea-
surer.
Aug. 31.
11.
Affidavit
mer-
Samuel Artis of Great
Yarmouth,
chant, and Richard
Spurgeon of the
same, Gent.
12.
Sept. 6.
Letter
Comrs. of Victualling
Mr. Lowndes
Wm. Gifford and S.
Hunter.
Sept. 8.
13.
Two letters
-
Saml. Lynn
14.
Sept. 8.
Letter
15.
Sept. 10.
Invoices.
16.
Sept. 13.
Deed
Christopher Franck-
ling, Controller of
Customs of Ber-
wick-upon-Tweed.
Representation William Walbancke,
and others.
17.
Sept. 24.
Sept. 29.
18.
Account
Sept. 29.
19.
Account
20.
Sept. 29.
Estimate
Sept. 29.
21.
Account
22.
Sept. 30.
Letter
James Stanhope
Sept.
23.
Abstract
Conyers Darcy and
George Feilding,
Comrs. for exe-
Comrs. for dis-
banding
marines.
Mr. Lowndes
the
-
William Franck-
ling.
The Lord High
Treasurer.
1
The Lord High
Treasurer.
As to the state of the new plan-
tation performed by Mr. Wise,
at Windsor, amounting to
4,7227. 14s. 11d., of which
1,722/. 14s. 11d. was still due.
Also copy and two other
papers. 4 pages.
Showing that John Negus is
an inhabitant, a merchant,
and common councilman of
of that town. 1 page, quarto.
For reimbursement of six
months' provisions for the
garrison of Placentia. With
particulars. 2 pages.
Touching the muster-books.
2 pages, quarto.
On the same subject. 1 page.
For goods bought of three
tradesmen. 3 pages.
Resignation of the office to the
said William, his son. 1 page.
In favour of the appointment of
Mr. James Underwood. 1 page.
Contingent disbursements for
the office of Secretary-at-War.
Also copy of an order for a
warrant thereon. 3 pages.
Civil list revenues, 1 Aug. to
Mich. 1714. 1 page.
Net produce of the civil list
funds. 2 pages.
Debt of the Navy at Mich. 1714.
1 page.
For payment of 8857. 19s. 10 d.
to the Marquis of Dalmasas,
with copy of his memorial.
2 pages.
Extraordinaries for his Majesty's
stables. 2 pages.
cuting the office
of Master of the
Horse.
44
CALENDAR OF
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CLXXXIV.
To
Purport.
Conduit, To buy provisions. 1 page.
Esq., Commis-
1714.
Oct. 5.
24.
Warrant (copy) Col. Ralph Congreve,
John
Esq., Lieut.-Go-
vernor of Gibraltar.
Oct. 12.
25.
Warrant
Lord Shrewsbury
[After
Oct. 13.]
26.
Petition
William Whitehead
of the city of York,
gent.
sary.
Master of the
Jewel Office.
Lords of the
Treasury.
27.
Admiral Aylmer
Do.
[After
Oct. 13.]
Memorial
Do.
at
Benjamin Loddington,
H. M. Consul
Tripoli.
Do.
!
[After
Oct. 13.]
28.
Petition
29.
[After
Oct. 13.]
Do.
Oct. 23.
30.
Letter
-
Comrs. of Victualling
Treasurer of the
Navy.
John Bruere, a clerk
to the Controller of
Excise.
Oct. 25.
31.
Letter -
Lord Townshend
[? About
Oct. 26.]
[? About
Oct. 28.]
Andrew
The Lords of the
Treasury.
32.
Petition
Brigadier
Do.
Blissett of the
Guards, Lieut.-Col.
Willm. Proby, and
Lieut.-Col. Jos.
D'Launy.
33.
Petition
Charles Brattell
Do.
For 1,000 ounces of white plate,
to be delivered to the Trea-
surer of the Household, to be
made into vessels. 1 page.
For renewal of the grant of the
office of bailiff of the liberty,
&c. of the dissolved monastery
of St. Mary, York. 1 page.
For an allowance for hay for
the deer in Greenwich Park.
Minuted:" See what was
allowed to Sir Wm. Giffard,
and the same to be allowed
Mr. Aylmer, 35¹i pann." 1
page.
For his salary and for his extra-
ordinary disbursements. 1
page.
For renewal of his warrant.
Encloses former warrant.
2 pages.
For the Treasury to order money
to meet Foreign and Inland
Bills of Exchange, amounting
to 61,0637. 5s. 5d. 6 pages.
Encloses letter, &c. from the
Lords of the Admiralty as to
Gibraltar and Port Mahon,
for report. 1 page, quarto.
Forage and mule money when
in Spain. Also two other
papers. 4 payes.
Oct. 29.
34.
Letter
Joseph Lee, Deputy
to Charles Evers-
field, Esq., Trea-
surer of the Ord-
nance.
1
Asks to be made assay master
in the Tower of London. Has
been assistant to his brother
Daniel Brattell.
Minuted:"28 Oct. 1714.
To have a patent during plea-
sure." 1 page.
William Lowndes, About his accounts (one enclo-
Esq.
sure). 2 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
45
VOL. CLXXXIV.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport.
1714.
Oct. 30.
35.
Letter
Comrs. of Victualling William Lowndes,
Esq.
Nov. 3.
36.
Memorial and
accounts.
Comrs. for Trade
37.
Nov. 8.
Letter
-
Comrs. of Victualling Mr. Lowndes
Lords of the
Treasury.
Nov. 8.
38.
Certificate
The Auditors
Lords
of
the
Treasury.
39.
Sept. 23- Memorials, &c. Sir Roger Mostyn
Nov. 9.
[About
Nov. 11.]
40.
Petition
Do.
Sir Justus Beck, Bart. The King -
of the
Nov. 18.
41.
Two Letters
(Duplicates)
John Conduit
Lords
Treasury.
42.
Nov. 18.
Letter
-
Mr. Henry Martyn
-
Lord
43.
Nov. 22.
Letter
44.
Petition
[? About
Nov. 22.]
[About
Nov. 22.]
Comrs. of Victualling Mr. Lowndes
John Wilmot, Gent - The Earl of Hali-
fax, Chief Comr.
of the Treasury.
Lords of
Treasury.
45.
Petition
John Roos, Gent
Nov. 24.
46.
Estimate
47.
Nov. 29. Report -
Comrs. for duties on
hides, &c.
Do.
48.
Nov. 29.
Representation Comrs. for Stamp
Duties.
Do.
Send list of prices of provisions
contracted for. 1 page.
For salary of themselves and
officers and petty expenses.
16 pages.
As to payment of Bills of Ex-
change drawn by the Com-
missary of Stores at Gibraltar.
Four enclosures. 9 pages.
Sir Roger Mostyn, late Pay-
master of Marines, has not
delivered in any account.
1 page.
For moneys to pay the marines.
8 pages.
For the remission of 1,0951. due
to his Majesty, on his being
made a baronet. 1 page,
quarto.
[He was discharged from
payment.
See Warrant
Book, Vol. 19, p. 254.]
Provisions bought for Gibraltar.
Also an account. 4 pages.
Duties, &c., and pay of the
Office of Inspector of Im-
ports and Exports. 1 pages.
Provisions for Gibraltar.
an estimate. 2 pages.
Also
Asks to be made a landwaiter.
2 pages.
the Prays to be continued as Chief
Engraver of Seals.
!
Minuted :-"22 Nov. 1714.
Granted." 1 page, quarto.
Sums wanting for the navy and
victualling. 1 page.
On petition of Bernard Hut-
chens, Esq., Receiver Gene-
ral of the co. of Somerset, for
a repayment.
Two enclosures. 3 pages.
For leave to appoint John
Miles, chief clerk to the late
Receiver General, to receive
and pay in the duties. 1
page.
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VOL. CLXXXIV.

Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport.
1714.
Dec. 2.
49.
Report on pe-
tition.
Comrs. of Customs -
Lords cf
Treasury.
the
50.
Dec. 2.
Letter
Comrs. of Sick and
Wounded, &c.
Mr. Lowndes
51.
Dec. 3.
Report -
Treasurer
of the
Chamber.
Lords of
Treasury.
the
Dec. 6.
52.
Memorandum
[? About
Dec. 6.]
53.
Do.
Petition
Charles Best
54.
[? About
Dec. 13.]
Petition
William Johnson, So-
licitor for Duties on
Salt.
Do
Dec. 16.
55.
Letter and Two Comrs. of the Navy - Mr. Taylor
Memorials.
56.
Dec. 31.
Letter
J. Burchett
As to the appointment of ex-
aminer of Out-port books.
Minuted:"3 Dec. 1714,
wt. signed for Mr. Cres-
wick." 4 pages.
The debt of the office. Pray for
money. 3 pages.
On the petition of William
Churchill, Esq., as to pay-
ment for stationery ware.
Minuted: "To be pd."
1 page.
Of a debt to the Keepers of
Cranbourn Chase for hay for
the deer.
Minuted: "6th Dec.
-
or-
dered upon the next distribu-
tion of the Queen's arrears."
4 lines.
For renewal of his patent as
Customer of Hull.
Minuted :--" 6 Dec. 1714.
Granted." 1 page.
For renewal of his deputation,
about to expire by the death
of her Majesty.
Minuted:-"13 Dec. 1714.
Granted." 1 page.
-
Allowances desired by Mr.
Cæsar, late Treasurer of the
Navy. 4 pages.
Secretaries of the For 6,000l. to clear the debts of
Treasury.
the Office for Sick and Wound-
ed. 1 page.
1
UNDATED, but (?) after the REIGN of ANNE.
57.
Bills of Ex-
change.
Papers relating to Bills of Ex-
change. 7 pages.
58.
Petition
Arthur Price
Lords of the Trea- For a new patent as Customer
sury.
59.
Do.
William Johnson,
Solicitor for Salt
Duties.
Do.
of Milford.
Minuted:-"Granted." 1
page.
For renewal of his appointment.
1 page.
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47
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
I
1
1
}
I
VOL. CLXXXIV.

60.
Petition
61.
Memorandum
Henry Tatlock and
other creditors of
the late Queen.
To
1
62.
Petition
Anthony Allen of the
Savoy.
Lords
of
Treasury.
63.
Petition
Henry York, Yeoman
Do.
of H.M. Scalding
64.
House.
Do.
Jane de la Salle,
Do.
widow.
65.
List
66.
Petition
1
His Majesty's Printers
Do.
67.
Do.
Wm. Wenman
Do.
Purport.
the
t
For payment for supplies to the
stables.
"A
Minuted :-" A moiety has
been paid." 1 page.
Sums required to pay off certain
ships.
Docquetted:
for Lord Halifax."
"Memdm.
1 page.
For the Christmas charity.
With a certificate at the foot.
1 page.
For his arrears. 1 page.
For payment of pension of 401.
per ann., granted to her on the
death of her husband, Captain
Isaac de la Salle. 1 page.
Names of persons, and where
they dwelt in Scotland.
Amongst them is the Under
Keeper of the Palace of
Holyrood House.
For payment of their debt for
printing Acts of Parliament,
Forms of Prayer, &c. 1 page,
quarto.
For renewal of his Constitution
as Paymaster of the Civil
List Lottery for 500,000l.
1 page.
For 5071. 10s. for extraordinary
allowances. 1 page.
68.
Do.
Thomas Richers, Esq.,
Do.
late Receiver
of
Taxes for the co. of
Cambridge.
69.
Do.
Samuel Lee, Bread-
Do.
For an arrear of 14/. 1 page.
bearer to the late
Queen.
70.
Do.
Thomas Beake, Under
Do.
Keeper of the
Council Records.
71.
Do.
Thomas Holdip, Sec-
Do.
retary to the Salt
Office.
72.
Do.
Thomas Welsh, To-
bacco Merchant.
Do.
73.
Memorial
John Shaw, Clerk of
Do.
the Poultry, &c. to
For payment of 53l. 11s. 8d.
for stationery provided. 1
page.
For a new appointment required
by the demise of her Majesty.
1 page.
For repayment of a drawback.
1 page.
For payment of half his debt
of 1831. 2s. 2d. 1 page.
her late Majesty.
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DOCUMENTS UNDATED, PART I., but after the REIGN of ANNE,
and supposed to be in the beginning of the REIGN of GEO. I.
1. Certificate signed "C. Lockyer, acct," to William Lowndes, as
to sums subscribed into the capital stock of the South Sea Company.
1 page.
2. Memorial of Major Gen¹ Hill, Colonel Kirk, Col. Clayton, Col.
Disney, Col. Kane, and Col. Windres to the Lords of the Treasury,
in behalf of their regiments, praying payment of 2,8021. 5s. 8d. for
subsistence money due on their expedition to Canada. 1 page.
3. Project of an establishment for Gibraltar. 1 page.
4. The annual charge of an engineer, fireworkers, and artificers,
&c. at Gibraltar. 1 page.
5. The annual charge of the officers, &c. at Port Mahon. 1 page.
6. The [Duke] of Montague to "my Lord." Sends copy of a
letter from the Treasury directed to him concerning the new furni-
ture at Kensington, and stating that by the warrant limiting the
expense of the wardrobe to 13,000l. a year he could not provide
anything which would make the annual expense exceed that sum,
unless there was a warrant under the King's Sign Manual, coun-
tersigned by the Lords of the Treasury. Begs the person addressed
to get an order properly signed.
The letter referred to. 2 pages.
7. Humble proposals for furnishing his Majesty's closets, all the
great offices, &c., with prints of our royal navy, docks, yards, ports,
harbours, sea coasts, &c. gratis, without any charge to the Govern-
ment. Gentlemen find that five pounds will go further in good
prints than 50l. in indifferent painting, which occasions 60,000l. a
year to be spent for French, Dutch, and Italian prints, upon the
opinion that nothing of that kind can be done well in England, as
little encouragement has hitherto been given to drawing and en-
graving. There have never been prints of any value done on
shipping or sea pieces. Engravings from draughts made by the
proposer have met with general approbation. If the Government
will employ him in drawing the Royal Navy Docks, &c., or any
other drawings or views, and will give him a pension, 2007. per
ann., as they gave to the late Vandervelt, he will be at the charge
of having his drafts engraved, and furnish his Majesty, and all the
great offices, &c. with the prints for nothing, and be at the hazard
to sell the overplus which the plates may print off, to reimburse the
great charge of having these works curiously done, and the originals
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shall be reserved for his Majesty, or where his Maty shall order
them, and he will engage that they shall be worth double his
salary. The acceptance of the proposal would encourage native
art, &c. 1 page, quarto.
8. "Specimens of the dyes belonging to the Stamp Office imprest
by order of the Comrs." 1 sheet of paper, and another of parchment.
9. Petition of Mr James Hart, minister of the Gray Friars Church
in Edinburgh, to the Lords of his Majesty's Treasury. Praying the
grant of a warrant to the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to
direct the Receiver to pay 10l. a year from Michaelmas 1702 to the
petitioner, who is the immediate successor of the deceased Mr
Gilbert Rule, as eldest minister of that church, which was anciently
"a prebendary of the Archbishopric of St. Andrews," &c. There is
not a single instance of the payment of prebends' fees in Scotland
out of the Bishop's rents, since the abolition of episcopacy.
1 page.
10. Memorial of the Earl and Countess of Rochester to the Lords.
of his Majesty's Treasury for sums due to them, the former as Keeper
of the New Park, and the latter as Lady of the Bedchamber of
Queen Anne.page.
11. The case of Mr John Pearce, contractor for the transporting
prisoners of war between France and England, presented to the
Lords of his Majesty's Treasury. 3 pages.
12. Abstract of the state of his Majesty's revenues of quit rents
arising in Virginia, and composition for escheats from 25 Apr. 1713
to 25 Apr. 1714, from the accounts of William Byrd, Esq., Receiver-
General.
Similar abstract for Massachusetts Bay, from the accounts of
James Taylor, Gent., Treasurer and Receiver-General there, for the
year ending 31 May 1714. Signed: William Blathwayt. [Pro-
bably drawn out at the end of 1714.] 2 pages.
13. Memorial of Samuel, Lord Masham, to the Lords of his Ma-
jesty's Treasury for certain fees to be allowed him in connexion
with his office as Cofferer of the Household of the late Queen.
1 page.
14. Memorial of Francis Gwyn to the Comrs of his Majesty's
Treasury relating to the demands of the magistrates of Dunkirk on
account of her late Majesty's forces in garrison there, viz.: for firing,
candle, bedding, &c.; praying for directions to be given thereon.
This is in great part a copy of a memorial which accompanies it
from the same person, dated 6 June 1714, sent to the Earl of
Oxford; but the copy was probably a fresh application in the new
reign.
Attached are the particulars of the demands. Besides which are
papers numbered 1 to 7, docquetted :-" An accot of sevll losses
causd by her Majty's troops to the Sieur Daine, a French undertaker
at Dunkirk." These are all certified as true. 15 pages.
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15. Arrears due to Mr Stanyan, her late Majesty's Envoy to the
Swiss Cantons, from 25 Dec. 1713 to 26 April 1714.
Also similar arrears due to Mr Wych, from 24 May to 1 Aug. 1714.
1 page.
16. A state of the tin affair with respect to the quantities of tin
bought pursuant to contract made on her Majesty's behalf, the
moneys paid for the same, and for charges and interest of what
was borrowed for enabling her Majesty to carry on the contracts;
also the quantities sold, and the money which had arisen therefrom,
and how much remained unsold at the time of her Majesty's demise,
&c.
Two smaller papers on the same subject. 1 page and 3 parts of
pages.
17. “ Account of arrears due to her late Majesty's pensioners. Lady-
day and Midsummer quarter, 1714. Payable by Edward Nicholas,
Esq." Giving the names and amounts. 10 pages.
18. The stated debt of Sir Wm Pole, Bart., as Master of the
Household to the late Queen Anne.
Accompanying it is a short letter from him with the address torn
away. He was suffering from the gout, but was leaving town, and
sent his address "at the Black Periwigg in the Pell Mell.” 2 small
pages.
19. An account of arrears due to Sir Christopher Wren, Knt,
surveyor, and Christopher Wren, Esq., clerk ingrosser, from her late
Majesty in the Office of Works, &c., from 1 Jan. 1713 to 31 July
1714. Also a memorandum as to the debt for Windsor Castle
3 pages.
20. Memorial "concerning the Mint of Scotland." It does not
state from whom it came, but it has on the back "For William
Lownds." The object of it is to propose the insertion of a clause
in an Act of Parliament for a free coinage in the Mint of Scotland.
No bullion had been coined in the Mint of Scotland since 4 Aug.
1710, to the great discouragement of the merchants and people
there.
The clause referred to; also two other papers, viz., copy of the
new regulations for the Mint at Edinburgh in 1707, and a schedule
of the officers and their salaries. 5 pages.
21. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of John Gerrard, one of
the sureties for George Dixon, late Receiver-General for the city of
Bristol and county of Somerset. Prays for a warrant in his favour,
he having been imprisoned four years in consequence of the public
moneys not being paid into the Exchequer by the bankers of Dixon's
agents. 1 page.
22. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of the Directors of
the Union, or Double Hand-in-Hand Office for Fire. Have heard
that one or more charters are granting to the societies lately
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established for assurance of ships, to enable them to insure houses
and goods." Pray to be heard by counsel against any such intended
charter. 1 page.
23. Similar memorial from the Directors of "the Hand-in-Hand
Fire Office." 1
1 page.
24. An account of debts unprovided for in the office of John
Howe, Esq., late Paymaster-General of his Majesty's guards, garrisons,
&c. 2 pages.
25. An account of the expense in the office of Treasurer of his
Majesty's Chamber, Great Wardrobe, works and stables, taken from
the declared accounts thereof in the several years from 1702 to
1 Augst 1714. 2 pages.
26. Memoranda as to the accountability of the Lotteries, the
South Sea Company, Hawkers, &c. to the Treasury. 2 pages.
27. Another paper showing the names of offices over which the
Auditors of Imprest exercised the power of auditing their accounts,
together with the value of the fees. 2 pages.
28. A state of the 885,7037. 148. 7½d. in South Sea Stock, which
was transferred to the Trustees for sale thereof by the respective
treasurers and paymasters undernamed. 1 page.
き
​29. Petition to the King, of John, Bishop of Dromore, Robert
Rochfort, Esq., Robert Griffith, Doctor of Physic, and Thomas Proby,
Surgeon, Trustees appointed by Dr Richard Stevens for erecting a
hospital for poor diseased persons, and of Grizell Stevens, executrix
of the last named. The Doctor had an estate of inheritance of
about 6007. per ann., and bequeathed all his estate to Grizell
Stevens, his sister, for life, and after her death to erect a hospital in
or near Dublin. The petitioners consider the most appropriate site
for the hospital is the piece of irregular ground in the Phoenix
Park, which Thomas Proby holds by lease of the Crown, and which
he is willing to resign if the ground can be obtained of the Crown
for this purpose. Her late Majesty directed letters patent to be
made to the Trustees for the ground, but they were not passed
before her Majesty's death. Grizell Stevens promised to endow the
same with 3007. per ann. The Trustees expect to raise 5,000%.
to build the hospital, if the work goes forward. There is no pro-
vision of this kind in Ireland at present. Pray for the grant of the
land as a lasting monument of the royal benevolence.
Copy of the will of Doctor Stevens.
[Between 1714 and 1717, as the Bishop was translated to Clogher
in the latter year.] 4 pages.
30. Memorial of Lieut.-Col. Patrick Vans to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, praying them to make their report on his petition to his
Majesty, in which he asked to be restored to the gift of the
Bishop's rents. [Date very uncertain.] 1 page.
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31. An account of moneys due and owing in the Office of the
Great Wardrobe from her late Majesty Queen Anne. 1 page.
32. "An account of the debt to such of the late Queen's servants
as that do not exceed 301. each." 1 page.
33. Draught of an order to the Receiver-General not to pay
debentures, &c. to officers of the Customs or their clerks, the Com-
missioners of Customs having discovered a fraudulent practice of
the Jerquers in receiving portage money.
Minuted :-" Approved." 1 page.
34. Address to the King, of the Governors of Queen Anne's
Bounty. Her late Majesty has eased the poorer clergy of the first
fruits and tenths, but it is in the first year of his Majesty that they
will begin to receive the further intended benefit of it. This will
give them pleasure to remember the King's accession. 1 page.
35. An account of the sums voted by Parliament and agreed to
by the Select Committee towards the support of the Royal Hos-
pital at Chelsea and the outpensioners for the years 1713 and 1714,
with the part issued to John Howe, Esq., and the sums remaining
unissued to complete the same. 1 page.
36. "An account of what His Majties revenues in the Island of
Minorca may amount to for this year 1714."
Signed:"Jop Gascoigne." 2 pages.
37. Petition to the House of Commons of the Comrs for raising
money by a land tax within the Palaces of Whitehall and St
James', &c., relating to the arrears; praying for relief. 2 pages.
38. A proposal to the Earl of Halifax and the other Lords of the
Treasury for "raising 100,000l. annually, without any aggrieving
to the subjects." It "may be collected and brought into his
Majesty's Exchequer at 2s. per pound." Signed:-"Ja. Pym."
The duty was proposed to be laid on brass, iron, and copper vessels,
and on ovens, furnaces, and mills. 1 page.
39. Petition of the artificers belonging to his Majesty's works
for themselves and others to the Lords of the Treasury.
35,0701. 18. 84d. are due to the office of works and mostly to the
petitioners who have contracted great debts and paid exorbitant
interest, and are so reduced that they have not the necessaries of
life. Praying for part of the above amount out of her late
Majesty's arrears, that they may be in a better condition to wait
for the remainder. 24 signatures. 1 page.
40. Petition of the Officers and Gentlemen Pensioners to the
Lords of the Treasury. 3,000l. are due to them for half a year's
salary ended at Michaelmas 1714. Conceive they deserve considera-
tion, having had to buy new clothes for her Majesty's birthday, for
mourning to attend her Majesty's funeral, and for rich clothes for
his Majesty's Coronation. 1 page.
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41. Memorial of John, Lord Delawarr, late Treasurer of the
Chamber, to the Lords of the Treasury. It has always been the
custom on the death of a King or Queen, that the arrears due to
the royal servants in the household should be paid by the "Receive
Officers" who were in office at the time of the demise. It was so
at the deaths of King Charles II. and King William. 15,364l. 1s. 7½d.
are still due. Prays to be allowed to pay the servants, as he was
in office on the death of the Queen. 1 page.
42. A statement of the case of Lady Russell, to whom an
annuity of 600l. per ann. was granted in 1692 for 31 years, on
which there was due to Michaelmas 1714, 11,700l. She desires
that her account may be stated by the Comrs of the Irish Revenue
to Mich. 1714, and that the arrears, after payment of Lady Dor
chester's annuity, may be paid to her. 1 page.
43. The Tripoli Ambassador to
When he left his own
country to congratulate the King on his accession, and to renew a
peace which the state of Tripoli has observed with this kingdom
for 50 years, he brought a retinue of 20 persons to do greater
honour to his sovereign, and to make an appearance in the capital
with a lustre suitable to his character; believing that envoys from
the States of Barbary were here treated on the same footing as
those from Morocco, viz., that besides their weekly allowance, they
had likewise that of lodging. But this distinction, he is told, is
only granted to Ambassadors from Morocco. From the number of
his family and the dearness of provisions, is incapable of supporting
himself and his retinue, and of paying for lodging out of his
Majesty's allowance, which is 107. per week less than that of the
Morocco Ambassadors. Prays him to intercede with his Majesty to
add an allowance for lodging. Signed (apparently) in Turkish
characters.
On the back is the following memorandum :-
"The allowances which have been always made to the Envoy
from Tripoly are as follows:--
To the Envoy for dyet and lodging 15li per week, which is the
allowance made the present Envoy.
To the Envoy as a present at his returning home a chain and
medal of 2001.
To his Secretary 521 10s Od.
To his servants for cloaths 35li.
For a fortnight's allowance of sea provisions 30" I page.
44. "A scheme for raising two millions upon annuities on the
lives of widows payable out of a fund of 120,000l. per ann., (which
is above 660,000l. per ann. less than the two class lotteries),
200,000l. part of the surplus of the three first years, is divided in
prizes by way of a lottery, for the service of the year 1714."
1 page (printed.)
45. Memorial of Captain Michael Ower to the Lords of the
Treasury. Has been a commission officer in the army 21 years,
and lost his right hand, and has had other great sufferings. Was
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ordered 1001, per ann. pension, which another Captain Owen has
received: prays provision to be made for him. 1 page.
46. Petition of Wm Smith, Peter Latour, Humphrey Denby and
James Graves, hautboys to her late Majesty and to his present
Majesty, asking payment of their arrears, and for the first quarter
of the present King's reign. 1 page.
47. Petition of Mary Forbes to the Lords of the Treasury.
King Charles II. granted to Frances Jones, petitioner's grand-
mother, one of the daughters of William Pendrill, a pension of 50l.
per ann. for services performed by him to the King after his escape
from Worcester fight,. King William III. granted the same pen-
sion to Frances Jones for life, and to her eldest son after her, who
died before his mother; whereupon Queen Anne granted the same
to petitioner's uncle, John Jones. Petitioner's husband, James
Forbes, is serving as a soldier in General Anstruther's regiment at
Gibraltar. Prays continuance of the pension. 1 page.
48. Memorial of the Mayor, Aldermen, Capital Burgesses, &c. of
the Borough of Bideford, in opposition to an application by the
Corporation of Barnstaple, for altering the long and uninterrupted
usage of granting warrants for dispatches for the shipping and
unshipping goods at Appledore, by the Custom House officers
within this port. Crave leave to adhere to the facts set forth in
their former memorial, and to refer to the report made on that
occasion to the Comrs of Customs, by the officer within this port.
And further to represent that the duties of keyage of the port of
Bideford, and of all creeks and harbours within the bar of Barn-
staple, belong to their corporation, also that the officers of Customs of
the port of Barnstaple, obstruct the shipping of goods in the pool
of Appledore, &c. Pray that no directions may be given without
an inquiry being made in the premises. 39 signatures. 1 large
page, injured and faded.
49. “An Extract of the warrant for authorizing the coyning of
copper moneys," Undated, but "Georgius Rex" was to be stamped
on the coin. 1 page.
50. "A proposall for the advancing the two small branches of his
Majestyes revenue, viz., the wine lycence duty, and that on hawkers
and pedlers; and for uniting them under the care and management
of one board." 11 pages.
51. Petition of Charles Hooper, of Covent Garden, woollendraper,
executor of his late brother, James Hooper, of the Middle Temple,
London, Esq., deceased, to the Lords of the Treasury, for the renewal
of a pension of 200l. per ann., bought by the brother, and granted
by King William III. to Captain James Waller, Governor of Charles's
Fort and Kinsale, Ireland, who had subsisted and transported certain
French prisoners in the beginning of the war of Ireland.
Copies of four documents subordinate to the above. 9 pages.
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52. "A state of the land revenue of Northwales, 1714, as it stands
in charge before the Auditor."
Copy of the same, marked No. 71. 2 pages and 2 halves.
53. Treasurer of the Chambers' Office. An account of payments
made yearly under the several heads of contingencies. From 1704
to 1714. 1 large page.
54. An account of what South Sea Stock was created in the year
1711, and the distribution thereof. The last distribution mentioned
is in Sept. 1714.
Also an abbreviated copy. 3 large pages.
55. Petition of the widow of Anthony Vernatty, Esqre, sole
patentee of the lamp lights, to the Lords of the Treasury. For the
lamp service of the last session of Parliament of the late Queen,
2681. Os. 11d. were due. Above 650l. had been disbursed by Mr
Vernatty on the death of King William for lighting the royal palaces,
and for the road to Kensington, none of which had been paid. There
was also a great sum in arrear on the death of the Queen for the
same services. The arrear for the lamp service for two sessions at
Westminster, in King William's time, was paid by order of the vote
of the House of Commons upon the first application, " and the great
sum excluded." Prays payment of the 268l. 11d. for her present
relief, being in great distress; and for compensation for the other
arrears. 1 page.
56. Account of all sums of money which appear by the books at
the Treasury to have been issued for defraying the charge of the
late Queen's funeral.
Similar account of the sums for defraying the charge of the King's
coronation.
Also the account or estimate of the charge of the coronation of
his Majesty King George. 2 pages.
57. “Mahon. A relation of the revenues at Port Mahon, anno
1714."
Also an account of Joseph Gascoigne, appointed by his Grace the
Duke of Argyll, for receiving her Majesty's revenues of this Island.
6 pages.
58. Petition of M² D'Alais, her late Majesty's secretary at Hanover,
for the expenses of putting himself and servants in mourning on the
death of the Queen, viz., for 100l., being the same as Mr Laws, his
Majesty's secretary at Brussels, had on the death of the Prince of
Denmark,
Also copy of letter of 31 Aug. 1714, from the Rt Hon. Mr Secre-
tary Bromley on the same subject. 2 pages.
59. Petition and representation of the Royal African Company to
the King. The trade to Africa commenced in the reign of James I.
It was necessary to fortify the coasts, the natives being barbarous
and cruel. Each European nation excludes all others from its forti-
fied territories. When the French, Dutch, and Portuguese endea-
voured to fortify the coasts and engross the trade, the Royal African
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Company pressed in amongst them, got a footing, and fortified some
few places. To encourage them to secure the trade by building
castles and forts, it was requisite that the adventurers should be
owners of the lands on the coasts of Africa. The Crown granted
them several charters, and the Adventurers built three small forts;
they were beaten out by the Dutch in the war of 1665. In 1672
the original members of the present Company proposed to buy out
the former Company, and to adventure again with a fresh stock;
and King Charles II. granted to the Company all the coasts and
lands in Africa, between Cape Verd and the Cape of Good Hope, for
1,000 years, to the intent that they might, by fortifications, get the
sole trade and secure it from the French, Dutch, and other Europeans.
The Company subscribed in all 698,4187., and got possession of the
most beneficial "platts" on the African coasts and fortified them,
and in 16 years built 14 new forts and enlarged the three old ones.
By these fortifications the Company excluded the French, Dutch,
and other Europeans. The happy effect of this was, the cheapness
of negroes, for they bought negroes cheap in Africa, and sold them
cheap in the plantations in America, which cheapness of negroes was
the very foundation that caused such an improvement and growth
of the sugar plantations by the negroes' labour, improvements in
trade, &c., so that the plantation business became the most flourishing
and valuable branch of the whole British trade. The Company
represents that the African trade being secured at their sole expenses,
they ought to be esteemed the purchasers thereof for a valuable
consideration. The Company's property in the lands and coasts of
Africa is founded upon these principles, viz., that no subject of
Great Britain can gain for himself a property by conquest or occu-
pancy of lands in barbarous countries; that it is the prerogative of
the Crown to grant the propriety of lands in barbarous countries
to such of its subjects as can conquer or gain possession of them ;
that this prerogative has been constantly exercised in granting the
lands in America, as in Barbadoes, Virginia, Maryland, Carolina,
Pennsylvania, and Jamaica, without controversy or contradiction;
that the Company as grantees of the lands in Africa, and the planters
as grantees of lands in the American plantations, claiming equally
under the Crown, both are entitled to the protection of the laws
and Government of Great Britain. The Company has been borne
down by grievous losses in the late wars with the French, and by
the interlopers, who have invaded their territories. Parliament in
1697 granted to all British subjects for a term which expired in
July 1712, liberty to trade in the Company's territories paying a
rent or duty of 10l. per cent. upon all exports; but this liberty
brought the Company to the brink of ruin, for trade can never be
beneficially carried on without compelling the natives to deal only
with the Company, and not to buy, sell, or deal with French, Dutch,
or other rivals, as those nations do when they have power. This
parliamentary liberty brought in crowds of separate traders, who,
instead of commanding the natives, truckled to them, and by that
mean behaviour delivered the natives from under the British autho-
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bitter fruit of this open trade and violation of the Company's pro-
perty is, the raising negroes in Africa to an excessive dearness, even
about four times the former price. The gold mines can never be
possessed and improved by transitory traders. The South Sea
Company are now attempting to send a great number of ships to
invade the Company's territories. Ask that the South Sea Company
shall be restrained from oppressing the Company. Submit their
case to the King and Parliament. Undated, but the accession of
[Geo. I.] alluded to. Signed by John Pery, Secretary to the Com-
pany. 4 pages.
60. “Civil list revenues, aggregate fund, and general fund." A
paper thus docquetted showing the sources of revenue, &c.
2 pages.
61. An account of annual salaries and allowances payable out of
the royal revenue of the Island of Minorca. In or after 1714?.
1 pages.
62. A proposal touching stamp duties, giving a schedule of the
same, and the amounts the items were likely to raise. Undated,
but perhaps the beginning of the reign of George I. 2 pages.
63. A paper headed "Customs, Scotland," containing various
observations as to methods to improve the Customs there. The
principal of which are,-Improving trade is the first step to improve
the Customs. Importation cannot rise without some method to
increase consumption, the want of which is the great defect of
Scotland. Nothing can increase the consumption but an increase of
people. The revenue is very much impaired by frauds and clandes-
tine trade. Two cruisers might be stationed between the bar of
Tynemouth and the firth of Edinburgh. They had these before the
Union, and there have been great losses for want of them. The
officers on shore are not sufficient, and spies should be employed.
The justices of the peace are deficient in their duty, or have not
sufficient influence over the people to awe them from running goods.
The people have an aversion to the officers as if they were thieves,
and upon all occasions "assist against them," as was very remark-
able at Preston Pans, where the rabble took away a seizure from
the officer by force. The officers who are placed where there are
inhabitants, and who are vassals to the laird, connive at frauds, and
dare not act against him or his dependants. There is an uncommon
confederacy between officers and traders in the giving of certificates
of payment of duties, &c. If the ministers could be privately per-
suaded to discourage the people from stealing customs, and this, not
so much in the pulpit as in the Kirk session (a meeting of the parish
officers, like our vestry) their influence on the people is such that it
would be very much to the purpose. 3 pages, quarto.
for
64. Petition of Walter Yate to the Lords of his Majesty's Treasury
payment of interest on certain orders in the Lottery commonly
called the Queen's Lottery. 1 page.
65. A scheme of a contract for the coining of 500 tons of
English copper into farthings and halfpence. The profits were to
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extend over five years, from the feast of St Michael, 1712, but the
date of the document would appear to be in the reign of the fol-
lowing King. 1 large page.
66. Petition of Sir Thomas Domvile. Bart., to the King. Was,
with Rich. Domvile, Esq., deceased, by King Charles II., appointed
Clerk of the Crown and Hanaper in Ireland for life, and for the
life of the survivor. Has since discharged the duties, but King
James granted the office to one Arthur, an Irish Papist. Petitioner
again discharged the duties, which have been very onerous, in the
reigns of William III. and Anne, and continued the same in the
present reign, the just fees for which would amount to more than
1,000l. Is denied any gratification for his services by the influence
of Sir Constantine Phipps. Prays recompense for the
for the same
services.
The same in French. 3 pages.
67. " Observations on the report of Mr Peyton and Sir Isaac
Newton, and their account which attended that report, concerning
the tin contracts which began in Cornwall the 1st December 1703,
and will end on 1st June 1717." Undated, but ? end of 1714.
1½ pages.
68. Petition of George Delavale, Esqre to the Lords of his
Majesty's Treasury, respecting his claims as Envoy to Portugal and
Plenipotentiary to the Emperor of Morocco. Prays payment of
the remainder of what was due to him, amounting to 1,7857.
Undated, but ? 1714 or 1715. [See also Vol. LXXIV., 35.]
The following is the minute, on the back, the date of which is
not intelligible, except it be that he was to be paid up to that date.
"30th Novr 1713. To be paid as far as he is paid on his 5li a day
as Envoy." Lower down is "1,554." 2 pages.
69. An abstract of the duty of the Collector, Comptroller, Sur-
veyor, Surveyor-General, and Usher of the Customs outwards.
[Date very uncertain.] 1 page.
70. Memorial of Sir Thomas Moore, of Sayes, in the county of
Surrey, Knt., to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for the grant
of an apartment in the Savoy, vacant on the death of the late
Reverend Mr Singe; also for the piece of garden ground belonging
thereto. Date very uncertain. 1
page.
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DOCUMENTS UNDATED, PART II. (but after the REIGN of ANNE,
and supposed to be in the beginning of the REIGN of GEO. I.).
1. A schedule of money due by the late Queen to the Earl of
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Minuted:" The 1,000 to be paid as soon as conveniently may
be." Again:-"13th Septr 1715. To be considered with the
Queen's arrears." 1 page.
2. A state of the Hanaper revenue for one year.
3 pages.
3. Papers docquetted :—“ Extracts as to the Tennis Court ground
and buildings." Also:-" Extracts concerning leases of the old
way by St James' Park."
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These consist of précis of leases running back to 17 James I.
The précis seems to have been made about the beginning of 1715.
12 pages.
4. Observations upon the general state of the public funds and
what, with due regard to honour, justice, and equity, may be
offered for easing the public debts and incumbrances. 71 pages.
5. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury, of several merchants on
behalf of themselves and others, proprietors of Bills of Exchange
drawn by Col. Hunter, Governor of New York, upon account of
the expedition to Canada, praying for payment.
Also:-Extract of her Majesty's instructions to Robert Hunter,
Esqre, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of New York. Dated
6 Feb. 171. 2 pages.
6. Memorial of Conyers Darcy and George Fielding, Esq., late
Comrs for executing the office of Master of the Horse, to the Lords
of the Treasury, praying for the issue of a sum sufficient to pay
the arrears to the tradesmen.
Minuted :-"What relates to ye 10,000¹ due in the Qs time to be
considered when ye account of ye payment of ye Q- debts, & wt
will bring up ye payments in ye same office to ye same time out
of her arrears, shall be layd before ye Lords. The 2,9917. 8s. 10d.
due on ye account of mourning and other contingents, by direction
of ye Lords Justices to be payd." 1 page.
7. Memorial of the Hon. Spencer Compton, Esq., to the Lords of
the Treasury, for a warrant to the auditors to allow the payments
in the annexed bill for fees for money imprested to him.
The bill referred to. 4 pages.
8. Debtor and creditor account of Joseph Gascoigne, Receiver of
his Majesty's Royal Patrimony for the Island of Minorca. ? About
1714 or later. 2 pages.
9. Memorial of Sir John Jennings to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying them to direct the Comrs for Sick and Wounded Seamen to
reimburse him the sum of 468l. 3s. 6d. laid out for the sick and
wounded at Port Mahon. 1 pages.
10. The case and petition of Thomas Gill, addressed to William
Lowndes, Esq. The family is of the Gills, of Oxfordshire, and his
grandmother of the Knights, and his mother of the Westons. His
father and grandfather had their houses ransacked by the Oliverian
party, &c. The writings of the estate and the register or town
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book of the parish of
were gotten away, by which
their estate was lost to the family. Relates other troubles, including
his being abandoned in the churchyard, and his being taken charge
of by Henry Brooks, a farmer. When Sir Lionel Jenkins went as
Ambassador, upon the treaty of peace at Cologne and Nimmigen,
he appointed petitioner "a peculiar attendant of his Excellency,'
and at the conclusion, petitioner brought a particular message to the
Court of England. Relates that he was shuffled out of 90 odd
pounds in the office for Duties on Fire Hearths; also his interview
with Charles Davenant, Esq., LL.D., at the Excise Office, through
whom he was appointed door keeper of that office. Petitioner ob-
tained a judgment against one Fuller, a distiller, but gave up his
claim to please the Board. Prays his (Mr Lowndes') assistance with
their Lps for a pension. 1 page.
11. Memorial of Ed. Douglas to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying an order to the Navy Board to make out bills to discharge
the imprest standing against the Duke of Leeds and others on
account of the two old marine regiments.
Also copy of a report of Auditor Harley, and a warrant referred
to in the memorial. 4 pages.
12. Six papers relating to South Sea Stock. 61 pages.
13. Petition of Thomas Carr to the Lords of the Treasury, for
consideration, he having 1,7487. due to him for gold and silver lace,
fringe and silk furnished to King William. 3,206[l.] were also due
to his father-in-law. 1 page.
14. Memorial of the officers of the Mint at Edinburgh to the
Lords of the Treasury. 1,200l. per ann. is allowed by Act of Par-
liament for the officers' salary, but they have received no payment
for 18 weeks; pray a warrant for the same.
1 page.
15. "An account of what remaines due to Mr Jefferys, his
Majestie's Minister to ye King of Sweden at Bender, upon his bills
of extraordinarys, wch have exceeded ye regulation, and what
occasions." Addressed to the Lords Comrs of his Majesty's Trea-
sury. 2 pages.
upon
16. Two accounts of the debt due to the Foreign Ministers "on
their Ordinary and Extraordinarys," to the day of the Queen's
demise.
The following were the Ministers as set out in one of the
accounts:
The Earl of Peterborough,' late Ambassador to the King of
Sicily, and Plenipotentiary to the Italian Princes.
Daniel Pulteney, Esq., late Envoy to Denmark.
James Scot, Esq., late Envoy to Poland.
Robert Jackson, Esq., late resident at the Court of Sweden.
James Jeffereys, Esq., also late resident there.
John Laws, Esq., late Secretary at Brussels.
Christian Cole, Esq., late Secretary at Venice.
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Isaac D'Alais, Esq., late Secretary at the Court of Hanover.
Mr Breton, (the late), Envoy to Prussia.
Robert Molesworth, Esq., late Envoy to the Duke of Tuscany.
Samuel Thompson, Consul at Algiers.
Benjamin Lodington, Esq., Consul at Tripoli.
Henry Worseley, Envoy to Portugal.
Mr St John, late Secretary to the Embassy at "Utrich."
Mr Burch, late Secretary at the Court of Madrid.
Mr Drummond, Commissary to settle the Commerce of the
Spanish Netherlands.
Mr Delaval, late Envoy to Portugal.
Mr Ayerst, late Secretary to the Embassy in Holland.
The Earl of Strafford, late Ambassador and Plenipotentiary for
the Treaty of Peace at "Utrich."
Mr Wich, resident at the Hanse Towns.
A third account, containing the totals due to several of the
same Ministers. 3 pages.
17. Petition of John Mason, gentleman, a poor aged prisoner in
the Fleet Prison, to the Lords of the Treasury. Has delivered up
his property to the value of 3,000l. to pay his liabilities as receiver
of taxes for the University, town, and county of Cambridge, and Isle
of Ely. Has been 14 years in the Fleet Prison, and is afflicted with
the stone, dropsy, scurvy, and rheumatism. Asks for a clause
to be inserted in the Bill before the House of Commons for
Relief of Insolvent Debtors, that he may be discharged from
imprisonment.
Copy of the clause proposed. 3 pages.
18. Docquetted:-"To the Right Honourble the Lord Halifax, the
case of Charles Hay, late Riding Surveyor of the East district in
North Britain, with ye Lord Chief Baron Smith's report, &c.,
recommended to your Lordship by the Right Honourble the Lord
Viscount Townshend." The case shows that Hay had detected
abuses and caused the dismissal of two officers, and fell into great
trouble thereby. It also shows the efforts he had made to obtain
employment.
With "the case" is a printed copy of a "Report of George
Cruikshank, General Examiner, and Richard Savage, one of the
clerks to the Secretary of the Commissioners to the Customs, anent
the Officer's Books at Prestonpans.' Dated 5 July 1710. 41
pages.
""
19. "Orders, which our pleasure is shall be observed for our
better service in the office of our works, to begin from Lady Day,
1715." A draft with numerous erasures and alterations. 12 pages.
20. "A state of the fund for the lotteries No. 1, 2, and 3 for
1,800,000li, anno 1712, so far as it concerns the income thereof into
the Exchequer, for and during three years of the term (to wit) from
the 25th Xber. 1712 to 25th Xber. 1715."
The receipts appear to be brought down to Christmas 1714. 4
pages.
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21. Memorial of the Earl of Hyndford to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, praying them to remit to the Barons of the Exchequer
of Scotland the trial as to his claim for balance of a pension
(1,0467. 78. 3d.) due to his lordship's father out of the Crown rents of
Ross and Ardmannoch, &c. 1 page.
22. An abstract of the several services reported by the Committee
as part of the debt of the army. 1 pages.
23. "Case relating to the half-pay officers" (navy), showing what
was allowed by Orders in Council, and what was voted by Parlia-
ment. 11 pages.
24. Some papers relating to duties laid on sweets, &c. Uncertain
dates, but the last about the beginning of Geo. I. 4 pages or parts
of pages.
"
25. Memorial of James Cardonnel, Esq., unaddressed. After the
Revolution, was appointed Secretary to the army in Ireland, and soon
after Secretary to the office of Ordnance in England, both of which
employments he lost by the death of the Duke of Schomberg; dis-
bursed several sums for the fortification of Belturbet, &c., for which
he never received any satisfaction. When the late Duke of Schom-
berg and Leinster commanded "the Army in Chief in Great Britain,'
was appointed Secretary at 15s. a day until he could be better pro-
vided for. Never received but eight months' pay, there being
upwards of 2,000l. due to him. Was turned out from being a
Commissioner for Salt Duties for his adherence to the Protestant suc-
cession, but restored on the accession of King Geo. I. Praying for
satisfaction of the debt or some better employment.
Also copy of certificate of his services. [After 1714.] 2 pages.
26. Proposal by John Storey and Son, to the Lords of the Trea-
sure, to take his Majesty's tin at the Tower at 31. 8s. per cwt.
Three other papers containing memoranda as to tin. 2 pages and
2 parts of pages.
27. Copy of memorial of Francis Gwyn to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, relating to the demands for bedding, &c. of the magistrates of
Dunkirk, on account of her late Majesty's forces in garrison there.
[This is a copy of the memorial described under date of 14 Dec.
1713.]
There is also a state of the disbursementsmade by the Magis-
trates of Dunkirk about the same, and for damages in the hospital,
together with a certificate on the same subject. 16 pages.
28. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury, of William Sherrard
and Mary Forth, on behalf of themselves and others, creditors, officers
and servants of King William the Third, praying that their dismal
condition may be considered, they having supplied various offices with
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1715.
goods, of which her late Majesty Queen Anne had enjoyed the use.
They were to have been paid out of the Civil List, but the money
had been appropriated. 2 pages.
29. Payments made out of his Maty's Civil List revenues, which
ought to have been paid out of arrears of the late Queen's.
At the foot is:The fees, sallaries, and pencons, with other
annual allowances, were almost all paid from Midsr 1714 by his
Maty." 1 page, quarto.
30. Petition of William Neilson to the Lords of the Treasury.
Michael Kincaid, Esq., deceased, was one of the Ushers of Prince
George of Denmark, till the Prince's death, at a salary of 1007. per
ann. He was then continued by Queen Anne on the Civil List till
her Majesty's death. A year's salary was due at Midsummer 1714.
As Administrator, asks payment. 1 page.
31. Petition of the High Sheriff, Justices of the Peace, Freeholders,
and principal inhabitants of the county and town of Catherlogh in
Ireland, to the King. A considerable colony of French Protestant
refugees is settled in Catherlogh, who strengthen the Protestant
interest. The allowance to the French Minister is only 30l. per
ann., being 201. less than is granted to any other French colony.
Praying for an additional allowance. 30 signatures. 1 page.
32. Petition of the Officers of Lord Galway's late Spanish regi-
ment of Foot to the Lords of the Treasury, praying payment [of
their arrears].
Also another memorial to the King on the same subject. (French).
2 pages, much decayed.
33. Memorial of Major General Holmes, Lieut.-Governor of the
Isle of Wight, to the Lords of the Treasury. It has always been
the duty of the Lieut.-Governor to provide wood and straw for
encampments made on the Island. Prays that for the encampment
to be held there this summer, the same privileges may be granted to
him as were granted to his predecessors in providing these supplies.
1 page.
34. "Disposition" of Rymer's Foedera, printed at the sole charge
of the late Queen, in sets containing 17 volumes each.
Showing the names of the persons alphabetically arranged to
whom they were distributed. 3 pages.
35. "Observations on a report from the Comrs of Accounts" [of
debts due to the army]. The observations relate to the method of
proceeding to obtain debentures from the paymaster.
Also:" Extract of a report from the Commrs for examining &
determining the debts due to the army." 4 pages.
36. Report of J. Vanbrugh to the Lords [of the Treasury] on the
grounds of the demand of the workmen employed in building
Blenheim. Gives a history of the building, a model of which was
kept at Kensington. 10 pages.
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37. Petition of the Officers, late of Brigadier Hunt, Withers', and
Col. La Bouchetire's regiments of dragoons, to the Lords of the
Treasury, for a warrant to be granted that the officers en second
may receive the subsistence due to them up to the breaking the
regiments.
Copy of report on the same subject. 3 pages.
38. A narrative of the account or demand of Brigadier Price's
late regiment of foot, delivered to the Honble Board of Comrs for
stating the debts of the army.
3 pages.
39. Memorial (not stated from whom or to whom addressed), pro-
posing that Mr Moncrieffe should have a reversionary grant of the
office of King's Remembrancer for Scotland, at a salary of 2001. per
ann., David Moncrieffe, Esq., then holding the same. [Probably
after 1714; perhaps several years later.] 1 pages.
40. Memorial of Brigadier Stanwix, late Governor of Gibraltar, to
the Lords of the Treasury, for payment of 3261. for contingencies in
that office for the year 1713.
Minuted:-" Ordered out of 1,200 by sale of salt." 1 page.
41. Petition to the House of Commons of Great Britain from the
Tallow Chandlers and makers of candles, who are fair traders within
the city of London, and Bills of Mortality; complaining that they
and the King's revenue are injured by the clandestine making of
candles; praying that a Bill may be brought in on the subject.
(Numerous signatures.)
Also the case of the Tallow Chandlers, and-
A scheme or proposal to raise money instead of the duty now paid
by candles, commonly called the candle tax, exclusive of wax
candles. All without date, but probably in the reign of George I.
3 pages.
42. Representation of Henry Cartwright, Receiver-General of
the Stamp Duties, concerning the business of his office, showing
the number of clerks and their duties. Date not mentioned, but
after 1714. 2 pages.
43. Petition of Andrew Logie, George Moore, and Jane Terry,
widow and administratrix of Abraham Terry, deceased, to the Lords
of the Treasury, praying for the reward of 1007. promised by his
Majesty's proclamation for the apprehension of John Roberts, alias
Lee, for highway robbery. [? After 1714.] 1 page.
44. Petition of Frances, widow of Charles Horwell, now the wife
of Samuel Malden, to the Lords of the Treasury. Her husband was
collector and surveyor of his Majesty's coal duty in Leigh until
30 Sept. 1714, when he was drowned whilst attending the King up
the river. Prays that her present husband may be appointed riding
officer to guard the coast from South Shoeberry to Foulness.
At the foot is:-" Jervis Tully, being absconded, Samuel Malden
to be rideing officer in his place from South Shoeberry to Foulness."
1 page.
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45. Memorial of Jane Jones, daughter and one of the executors of
Frances, late wife of Thomas Addison, Esq., deceased, to the Lords
of the Treasury. By a report of 13 July 1714, 925l. 5s. 10d. is due
to the executors of Thomas Addison for recovering to the Crown
from the papists, that part of the Savoy beyond the barracks, &c.
Prays relief. 1 page.
46. Memorial of the Rt Hon. Elizabeth, Countess of Orkney,
trustee for the children of the late Colonel Henry Villiers, to the
Lords of the Treasury. 200l., being a year's arrear of a pension
granted by the late Queen, are due; prays payment. 1 page.
47. Memorial "for Lord Charles Kerr" to the King. Was ap-
pointed in 1694 to be director of the Chancery in Scotland, and in
1713 the appointment was renewed to him for life. By the Union.
the profits of the office were reduced one half, and the antient fee is
only 251. Prays that the losses he has sustained ever since the
Union may be repaired.
Also a duplicate. 2 pages.
48. Petition of Richard Score, late Collector of H.M. Customs at
Penzance, to the Lords of the Treasury. Detected great abuses com-
mitted in the Custom House in the computation of the duties on
unrated East India goods. Details other services. Prays for recom-
pense. Undated, but after 1714. 11 pages.
49. "Mr Thomas Castle's Case." Was Commissary of Stores in
Spain, until superseded by one Vincent, who really had "none of
the Queen's Commission." Has received no money for sums dis-
bursed to the value of 400l. The Queen granted him half-pay, but
he was left out in the present reign. Prays the renewal of his
warrant. 1 page, quarto.
50. Representation of the Dean and Chapter of Rochester Cathe-
dral to the Lieut.-General and the principal officers of his Majesty's
Ordnance. In 1709 they were seised of the reversion and inherit-
ance of an estate of about 6177. per ann., then leased out. The
Comrs appointed to treat for lands required for fortifying Portsmouth,
Chatham, and Harwich, took the estate into the boundaries of the
intended fortifications at Chatham. An inquisition was taken to
ascertain the value of the estate, and the Dean and Chapter com-
plain that the reversionary interest of their tenants was better pro-
vided for than their own. Upon a further hearing of their case the
Comrs prevailed with the tenants to make a further allowance to
the Dean and Chapter. Pray that they may have the true value of
their estate. 4 pages.
51. Draft of letters patent of King Geo. [I.] in favour of the
Governor and Company of Copper Miners in England, granting,
restoring, and confirming to the present officers their offices, &c.
Undated. 7 pages, brief size. [Apparently not entered on the
patent rolls.]
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52. Paper docquetted:-"List of diverse of her late Majesties
pentions by the hands of Mr Nicholas." Showing the names of the
recipients. 9 pages.
53. "An establishment of ordinary wages, fees, allowances, &
pentions yearly allowed by us to our officers and servants of our
Chamber, and other of our Household, and to the officers &
servants of our revenue." [Mention of the late Queen Anne.] 20
pages, quarto.
[Jan.]
1 Jan.
2 Jan.
3 Jan.
4 Jan.
VOL. CLXXXVII. 1715. JANUARY.
1. A list of New Year's gifts for the Secretaries of the Treasury,
1715. 11 pages.
2. Representation of the Comrs for disbanding the Marine regi-
ments to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for consideration for a
portion of their services, for which they have no allowance. Their
commission will expire in six months from the demise of the Queen,
and it will not be possible to settle their business within the time,
besides which the accounts will have to be made up. Dated, Scot-
land Yard, Jan. 1, 1714-15.
Minuted:" Read 10th Jan. 1714. My Lords think to continue
two in a commission for this purpose." 3 pages.
3. Report of E. Harley, Auditor of Imprests, to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the memorial of John Holbeche, gent., of the Treasurer
of the Chamber's Office, praying that the extraordinary payments of
his office may be allowed. Disallows 907. for a wrong charge in the
locksmith's bills, thereby reducing the amount to 1,9371. 5s. 5d. His
Majesty's warrant, countersigned by their Lordships, will be neces-
sary to authorise the payments. Dated 2 Jan. 1715.
The petition referred to, and
of payments.
Minuted:" Lect. 19 7br.
another petition with annexed list
Prepare a S.M. for allowing the
particulare amting to 1,9377. 15s. 5d." 9 pages.
4. Wm Blathwayt to
Has received an Account of the
Public Revenues of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, for one
year, ending 31st May 1714, as also one year's accounts of his Ma-
jesty's Revenues of Quit Rents, and two shillings per hhd., arising in
Virginia to 25th April 1714. Has prepared an abstract thereof,
which he encloses, and desires that it may be laid before the Lords
of the Treasury. Dated Whitehall, 3 Jan. 1714.
The two last enclosures referred to. 3 pages.
5. An account of money due to the Office of Ordnance from the
South Sea Company and Trustees on account of stock transferred to
them. Dated Office of Ordnance, January 4th 1714.
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Minuted:" Md when ye Trustees come to speak abt. ye propor-
conble pt for ye Ordnče." Again :-" 18 Janry 1714, 12,000 out of
S. Sea Subscripcons towards paying the purchase money for the
Lande." Further. "Lře Signed."
Also duplicate. 2 pages.
6. Sir Chr Wren to Wm Lowndes, Esqre, concerning the Clerk of
the Works at Windsor. Begs that their Lordships would not take
from him the ancient right and privilege of his office in the nomi-
nation of his clerks, a right that had been granted him "in every
Reign for these Fifty Years." Has enclosed a copy of his answer
last week to Mr Tilson, giving his reasons for not admitting Mr
Bragg. Entreats him to lay them before their Lordships. Dated
Office of Works, Whitehall, 4 Jan. 1715.
On the back is :-" The lře to Mr Tilson was delivered Sr William
St Quintin."
The following is a description of the letter referred to :-
Sir Christopher Wren to Christopher Tilson, Esq. Asks him to
represent to Sir William St Quintin, that he has enquired into the
character of Mr Ralph Bragg, writing master at Eton. He is not
qualified for the business in his (Sir Christopher's) office at Windsor,
nor for any business of trust. The present clerk of the works at
Windsor, Mr Charles Browne, is perfectly well qualified for his
Majesty's service, and has been bred up in the business of his (Sir
Christopher's) office from childhood. Constituted him clerk of the
works there on the 13th inst., being sworn by a Baron of the Ex-
chequer, conformably to the established rights and customs of the
Office of Works. 31 Dec. 1714. (A copy.) 2 pages.
7. Order of Council referring the petition of Eleanor Conway,
widow, to the Lords of the Treasury, to consider and report upon.
Her father, Capt. Hewett Finch, had lent to the Crown, in the reign
of Charles I., 3,000l. for the reduction of Ireland. For this peti-
tioner had no recompense, although she had letters patent in her
favour. Her late husband, Capt. Conway, had 800l. arrears due to
him, besides an order for a pension for service in the Government, of
which her late Majesty ordered payment, but petitioner only
received a very small bounty for it. She prays his Majesty either
to order her payment of the debt or an allowance in lieu thereof.
Dated 5 Jan. 1714.
Minuted:"6th August 1717. She has 20l. p annum upon the
Establishmt."
cr
Two copies of the above.
Petition annexed. 4 pages.
8. Order of Council referring the petition of Henry Smithson to
the Lords of the Treasury to consider and report thereon. He had
Detected, aprehended & prosecuted several false Coyners or
Counterfeiters of the currant coin of this Kingdome, as well as the
utterers of the same at his owne Charge." Had thus expended
95l. 178. 6d. Prays payment of the same, as also "such further
encouragemt towards carrying on the said services as shall be
thought requisite." Dated 5 Jan. 1714. 1 page.
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9. Copy of an Order in Council referring the petition of Elizabeth
Salenave, widow, to the Lords Comrs for Trade and Plantations, to
examine and report thereupon. Petitioner was widow of Jordan
Salenave, late Deputy Governor of the French part of the Isle of
St Christopher [and sister of Lieut.-General Labadie, Governor of
the citadel of Lisle in Flanders]. The petition says that she had been
dispossessed by the Treaty of Ryswick of her estate in the said
island, and prays speedy restitution of the same. Dated 5 Jan.
1714.
Minuted :-"Read 23rd Febry 1714-15."
Petition referred to. 3 pages.
10. Comrs of Excise in Scotland to the Lords [of the Treasury].
As soon as they were informed "of the barbarous usage Mr McAllen,
an Officer of Excise, had met with at Creiff, a village in Perthshire,
they sent directions to the Collector of Excise. Have as yet been
unable to discover "the Actors thereof or their Abettors. The
best way of discovering them is by promising a reward to the first
discoverers, with indemnity to their persons if concerned therein."
Dated Excise Office, Edinb. 6 January 1714-15.
Minuted" A Proclamacon was issued promising 200li reward
to any one who wd discover the actors." Again:" 4th August
1715. Warrt sign'd for a bounty of 50"
Enclosed :-Mr McAllen's representation, and the answer of
the Collector of Excise in that shire to the orders sent him by the
Comrs of Excise; also two copies of the London Gazette, Nos 5,301
and 5,312, which do not appear to have any connexion with the
other papers. 5 pages (2 are print).
11. Warrant of Lord Shrewsbury to the Rt Honble the Lord
Guernsey, Master of his Majesty's Jewel Office, to deliver to Robert
Lowther, Esq., Govr of Barbadoes, “two little flaggons, one chalice,
a patent, and a receiver to take the offerings in, for the use of his
Majesty's chappll there, not exceeding the value of eighty pounds.”
Dated 6 Jan. 1714. 1 page.
12. Robt Clayton to Mr Lowndes. Encloses by Lord Carnarvon's
directions the state of the subsidy payable to the King of Portugal,
and begs him to lay the same before the Lords of the Treasury.
Dated Whitehall, 7 Janry 1714-15.
The enclosure not now with it. 1 page.
[About 13. Report of the Comrs for Duties on Leather to the Lords of
7 Jan.] the Treasury, on the representation of Sr Isaac Shard, about duties
on hides, etc. The reason for the duties on hides falling so short
was not due to the ignorance or omission of the officers, as he
alleges, but to the fact that the estimate for London and Scotland
was placed much too high. They employed none but thoroughly
qualified persons as officers, on whom a most efficient check is
placed by the diaries which the collectors send up every six weeks.
Answer the particular articles of Sir Isaac Shard's letter. In their
answer to his fourth article, in which he asserts that the officers
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were unable to distinguish between a lamb or sheep skin, and a doe
skin, they say:
"There's this general rule (which officers are
acquainted wth) that in all sheep and lamb skins the gashes of the
knife will appear in the shanks, whereas in buck and doe skins the
shanks are smooth by reason of their being cased, and not flayed as
sheep and lamb is, and if the shanks should be cut off (which would
give suspicion) there are other tokens which so far differences them
that no carefull officer can err in making his charge." The letter
is minuted:" Jany 1714 Send this to Commrs of Leather to
consider."
5
The letter referred to, and a report stating that the estimate for
London and Scotland was much tco high. 6 pages.
14. South Sea Company to the Lords of the Treasury. Beg that
their Lordships will be pleased to order the quarter's annuity due at
Xmas. last in money.
Minuted :—" 7 Jany 17. My Lords will consider this."
Again:- 13do read againe. My Lords are of opinion they have
nothing more in their power than the tallys on malt to make this
qurs paymt with, to wch ye members acquiesce." page.
1
15. John Anstis to the Lords of the Treasury. The coinages in
Devon and in two of the issue towns in Cornwall were over before
Christmas Day, and the tinners will, in a few days, be at liberty to
dispose of their tin unless the King give orders for issuing money
to pay for it. Dec. 7, 1714–15.-["Dec" is evidently a mistake for
January.]
Minuted:"7 Janry 1714. Read. To be considered at a full
board." 1 page.
8 and 10 Jan. 16. The Earl of Oxford to [the Vice-Chamberlain], with regard to
a house at St James', which his Majesty wishes to purchase of
him. The house is worth 8,000l. to himself. Will not sell it for
less to any fellow subject, but will let his Majesty have it for 7,500l.
Concludes," If I were to sel Bramton Castle or Wigmore, I know
no other rule to value them by but the use they are to me, and
what they are worth to me." Dated Jan. 8, 1714-15, but a post-
script is added : Janu. 10. When I had wrote half this letter I was
taken so ill I could not finish it until this day." 2 pages.
10 Jan.
<<
17. "Observacons to the Auditor's Report upon Mr Baker's memll
presented to the late Lord Treasurer (Oxford). Dated 18th March
1713." Signed Hen. Baker, January 10, 1714. Among other
things, he denies that he was ever surveyor of the coasts of Kent
and Sussex, being only surveyor of the riding officers appointed
there. Annexed are copies of two warrants, appointing him as the
only prosecutor of persons corresponding with France; on the back
of one of which is "Capt. Baker's memorial, wth copies of two
warrts relating to his office of survey of the coasts." 31 pages.
70.
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18. Copy of a report made by the Lords of the Treasury, to his
Majesty, on the clause in the late Queen's will, which related to
2,000l. to be distributed amongst poor people as her Majesty's alms.
The draft in question, containing many blanks not filled up, cannot
be construed to be her Maty's will; "nothing appearing to have
been done by her said Maty towards executing the same, nor was
there in respect of this charity any designation or direction about
it, under her said Maty's Signe Manual before her demise." If, how-
ever, his Maty see fit to order the payment of the said charity,
according to the directions of the draft, they have no objection to
offer. Dated Whitehall, Treasury Chambers, 11th January 1714.
Enclosed is a letter from Lord Townshend, desiring them to make
the above report.
5
15
Minuted:"4 Janty 1714. Ld. Townshend, with a draught of
the late Q.'s will." Again:"7 Janry 1714. That ye will was not
executed, nor no Signe Man', but if K. thinks fit Lds. have no
objecĉon.'
""
Lord Townshend's letter. 2 pages.
19. Richard Pryce, "Reg" of Pampts" at the Stamp Office, to
William Lowndes, Esqre. Encloses petition, which he begs him to
lay before the Lords of the Treasury. Dated 11 Jan. 1714.
The petition, in which he says that Mr Martyn, one of the Comrs of
the Stamp Duties, has, he is informed, persuaded the new Comrs of that
revenue to displace him. Cannot imagine any reason for his removal
"unless it be to give the sd Mr Martyn an opportunity of getting
money for y petitionr's office, which yor petitioner has the more
reason to suspect, because one Wm Holland, an 'officer attending the
rolling press for stamp pampts put in by the said Mr Martyn, has
often declar'd he gave fourscore guineas for his office, and yor
petition" knows the said Mr Martyn Ptended he put him in by the
recommendation of the late Ld Trer, and is well inform'd that such
ẞtention was false. That yor petitioner has heard of other removals
intended, and of other money taken by the sd Mr Martyn, while he
was formerly a Com"."
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The petition is minuted:-"Jan. 1714.
"Jan. 1714. Order Mr Martyn &
Mr Price to be here tomorr morñ. Again :—“ 12 do, Mr Martin &
Mr Price appear. Upon hearing Mr Price upon this peticon my
Lords are of opinion that he hath not made out any of his allega-
tions, but if he can bring any proofs their Lordps. will be ready to
receive them." 2 pages.
20. Report of Sir Roger Mostyn to the Lords of the Treasury on
Charles Lord Tyrawly's representation, which states that Mr Peter
Potter, agent to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, late under his
Lordship's command, received from the Paymasters of the Forces.
and applied to his own use large sums upon account of the said
regiment, while the regiment was in service in Spain. Since this he
and his security are "broke."
"broke." As large sums are due to Potter from
Lt.-Gen¹ Wills' regiment of Marines, begs that the money due from
Potter to the said regiment of Fusiliers may be detained out of
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13 Jan.
[About
14 Jan.]
14 Jan,
the money thus due to him (Potter) from Lt.-Gen¹ Wills' regiment.
Acquiesces in Ld. Tyrawly's representation. Dated 12 Jan. 1714-15.
The representation referred to. 2 pages.
&c.
21. Comrs of Stamp Duties to the Lords of the Treasury. Give a
list of the officers of their establishment, and suggest various changes
which might be made in the office. Their first observation is:—
"that the Assistant to the London Inspector of Courts and Corpora-
tions has a higher salary allowed him than the inspector himself,"
"The reason whereof wee are strangers to, but think it neither
just nor convenient, since the principall in every office may expect
more than any person that is under him, and the giving a larger
salary to inferior officers than to their superiors makes them insolent
to them and less under command." They beg also, that it may be
an instruction to them "for the future to admit no person above forty
years of age, nor any one that is not sound and perfect in their
limbs," into the number of their working officers, "several having
been formerly brought in that by being aged and infirm have
become in a few years a hindrance of business by their disability to
discharge their duty, and a burthen instead of an assistance to their
fellow officers."
Enclosed are several schedules, lettered from A to I, and subordi-
nate to the contents of the Comrs' letter. Date d Stamp Office,
Lincolns Inn, January 13th 1714. 14 pages.
22. Report of Edward Northey, Knt, Attorney-General, and of
Nicholas Lechmere, Esq., Solicitor-General, on the petition of Grace,
Lady Dowager Carteret, and John, Lord Gower. The petitioners
represent that King Charles II. granted to John, Earl of Bath, and
to his heirs (in consideration of the great services done by him and
his father, Sr Bevill Granville), a pension of 3,000l. per ann. to be
paid out of the revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall, and in case of
failure thereof (by there being a Duke of Cornwall) to be paid out
of the hereditary excise of Cornwall, Devon, and the city of Exeter.
This pension has descended to them as coheirs of the said John,
late Earl of Bath, and (now that there is a Duke of Cornwall) ought
to be paid out of the hereditary excise. The petitioners pray that
the pension, which is in arrear from Lady-day last, may be paid with
arrears. Are of opinion that they should be paid as they petition
out of the hereditary excise.
:
The petition minuted:"14 Janry 1714.
pursut to the Grants." 4 pages.
Wts to be prepared
23. Representation of Sr William Ashhurst and Sr Thomas Abney
to the Lords [of the Treasury], about the coal meters. The Comrs
of Customs had reported on a memorial from the master coal meters
of London, but their report was only grounded on the false state-
ments of the master meters, who behave with great injustice and
oppression towards their under meters. Beg that their Lordships
will not make any order upon the Comrs' report, until they have
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heard what the under meters also have to say, by means of their
counsel, on the subject. Dated London, Jan. 14th 1714-15. 3 pages.
24. "A state of the case relating to the debts of ye army."
Memoranda on this subject. The last date occurring is 14 Janry
1714.
25. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Sunderland) to the Lords of
the Treasury, about the poor Palatines. Has received the enclosed
report [described more particularly below]. The Comrs for these
Palatines desire that the surplus of 624l. per ann., as well as the
7201. stopped for fees, may be distributed among these 263 families,
to enable them to maintain a minister and an agent, and to support
other contingent charges. Dated London, Jan. 15, 1714-15.
""
Minuted: 16 Feb. 1714. To be considered when the estab-
lishmt comes to be made." Again :-" 4th June 1715. Order'd."
Report of the Comrs for the Palatines to the Lords Justices of
Ireland on the memorial of Daniel Hintz, agent and interpreter to
the Palatines in Ireland, and on other papers (not now) enclosed.
In 1709 her late Majesty sent into Ireland 821 families of Palatines,
and allowed 24,000l. for their relief, which had all been applied
to that use except 720l. which was stopped in the Treasury "for
poundage and pells." In Nov. 1711 the families were reduced to 312,
and her Majesty, in 1712, allowed 40s. a family to them for seven
years. The Comrs on 4 April 1713 represented that there only
remained 263 families, numbering 979 persons, who were settled in
farms, the rest having removed out of the kingdom. The Comrs now
pray to be allowed the surplus of 624l. per ann. for seven years, and
for the 7201. of Treasury fees to be applied to maintain a minister to
read the Liturgy of the Church to them in their own language, and
for an agent who understands their language. They further repre-
sent that the Palatines have all received the Sacrament according to
the Liturgy, but are utterly ignorant that they should have taken
the oath and been naturalised. The Act relating to the oaths having
been repealed, the Palatines cannot now take the oath, and so are
rendered incapable of enjoying their leases, which are set them by
several Protestant gentlemen, except her late Majesty recommended
their case to Parliament. The Comrs state that at the time
of the present report there are 230 families, all settled on farms
taken on lease, who are employing themselves very industriously
in raising hemp and flax, and in other husbandry, except a few
tradesmen that are settled in Dublin. In a little time they will be
of great advantage to the kingdom, and a strength to the Protestant
interest; but as they are not yet fully acquainted with the English
laws and customs, nor perfect in the language, a minister to read
the Liturgy in their own language is necessary, and an agent who
understands their language, so that they shall not be wronged or
abused in their dealing. The Comrs recommend that these poor
people shall be capacitated by law to hold their leases and shall be
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allowed the 6247, and the 720l. above referred to. Dublin, 18 Nov.
1714.
Also an abstract of the report.
The other papers are not now with it. 5½ pages.
26. Report of the Comrs of the Wine Licences to the Lords of the
Treasury. Transmit the present establishment of their several
officers and their respective salaries and duties. They give also the
particulars of the contingent charges of the year 1713. These are
heavier than those of preceding years, but the difference is due to the
expense of prosecuting defaulters, which had not been done for some
years before, and to the messengers being kept longer in their several
circuits to detect persons selling wine without a licence. Dated
Wine Lycence Office," the 17th of January 1714.
The establishment referred to. 3 pages.
27. "The Earl of Oxford about his house at St. James's." A
paper docquetted thus, unsigned. 7,500l. is what he values the
house at, and as he could have made more of it, he has reason
to insist that the purchase-money be paid free from all charges
whatsoever.
Minuted :—“ 17th Janry 171. A warrt for 7,500l. to be prepared,
with the fees to be paid on receiving it." 2
2 pages.
28. Presentment of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the
Treasury as to the damage done to the Custom House by the late
dreadful fire near it. The Long Room and the east part of the
Custom House have sustained no harm, but the Comrs' room at the
west end of the house, their secry's office, and several other offices
near there are very much damaged. The foundation of that part of
the Custom House has been so much damaged by the blowing up of
the adjoining houses that they have ordered it to be shored. Their
officers have secured their books and papers. The usual ways to
the "Keyes" near the Custom House being stopped by this acci-
dent, they have desired the Board of Ordnance to open a cartway
out of the east end of Thames Street towards Tower Hill, Dated
Custom House, London, 17th Janry 1714.
Minuted :-" 18 Jan¹y 1714. Read."
Enclose a copy of a survey of the west end of the Custom House,
which they directed able builders to take.
The copy of the survey referred to. 3 pages.
29. Petition of Thomas Hewett, Surveyor-Gen¹ of His Majesty's
Woods, &c., to the Lords of the Treasury. Edward Wilcox, Esq.,
then her Maty's Surveyor-Gen¹ on the south side Trent, was, in 1707,
authorised by her late Maty's warrant to fell a certain number of
trees yearly, for the term of 40 years, in the New Forest, for the
service of the navy. The warrant has become void by her late Maty's
demise, begs therefore to know their Lordships' pleasure therein.
Mr Wilcox, the late surveyor, refuses to deliver to him the ancient
books, &c, or any information relating to the office; begs therefore
for such directions as may be necessary. Dated 17 Jan. 1714.
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Minuted: 3 Janty [sic] 1714. A wt to deliver all books, papers,
writings, & muniments wtsoever belonging to the office of surveyr by
schedule indented." 1 page.
30. Report of the Com's of Stamps to the Lords of the Treasury,
on a representation of Benjamin Robins and Richard Duke, certify-
ing that Robins served the office of distributor of stamps, &c. for the
city of Exeter for many years faithfully, but had been removed.
Believed that Robins and Duke were well affected to the Govern-
ment, and were fit to be employed as distributors for the city of
Exeter. Dated Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn, 18 Jan. 1714.
The representation.
Minuted:-" Agreed." 2 pages.
31. Memorial of the Rt Honble the Earl of Radnor, Treasurer of
his Majesty's Chamber, to the Lords of the Treasury. Prays that
certain payments may be replaced on the establishment of his office.
Forwarded by J. Holbech. Dated 18 Jan. 1714. 2 pages.
32. “An estimate of what remained due to the Publick Ministers
at the time of her late Majesties demise, what hath been since paid
to them on accot of the said arrear and remaines to clear the same."
Dated Jan. 21, 1714–15.
Two copies, one with several alterations in it. 2 pages.
33. Opinion of Sir Edw. Northey, Attorney-General, on two queries
founded on the petition of John Montagu, Esq., Registrar, Comptroller
and Accomptant of the money paid on the apprentice duties. Is of
opinion (1) that the money paid on apprentice duties is not within
the patent of the Comptroller of the Stamp Duties, such money not
being a duty charged on stamped vellum, &c., and (2) that the
Comptroller of the money paid on the apprentice duty will properly
be appointed by the Comrs for managing that duty with the direc-
tion or approbation of the Treasury; but his Maty may, if he think
fit, appoint by letters patent, the office being one that relates to the
revenue of the Crown. Dated Jan. 22, 1714-15.
The petition referred to; also a copy of the above, with a copy of
the petition, enclosing the observation of the Com's of the Stamp
Duties. 9 pages.
34. "A state of her late Maty's debts to the Civil Government as
they stood at the time of her demise. And an accot of what
was then in the Exchequer and farther expected to be paid in
towards satisfying the said debts. Also, an account of the applica-
tion thereof from 1st August to 21st Janry 1714 inclusive, etc.'
Two copies. 8 pages.
>>
35. Report of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Sunderland) to
the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Timothy, Lord Bishop
of Kilmore and Ardagh, Nicholas, Lord Bishop of Killaloe, and
Edward, Lord Bishop of Raphoe, praying his Majesty to issue his
Royal letters for granting them the fruits of the said bishoprics for
the intervening time between the vacancy of their respective sees,
and the date of their letters patent. Have referred the same to
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the Lords Justices of Ireland, who, having consulted the Comrs
of Revenue, are of opinion that the favour prayed for depends
wholly on his Maty's royal pleasure, but that the same has been
granted to others, in like cases. Concurs in their opinion, and thinks
his Maty's bounty will be well bestowed on the petitioners. Dated
London, Jan. 22, 1714-15.
The petition referred to.
Minuted: 22 Novr 1714. Ref. to Lord Lieutenant." Again:
"14 June 1715. A warrt to be pared according to my Lord
Sunderland's report. But my Lords will represent to ye King the
inconvenience of granting such bounties in time coming, and pro-
pose that his Maty will establish a gen" rule to be observed in
relacon to the temporalities of vacant bishopks in Ireland."
Also the reference from the Lords of the Treasury, the letter from
the Lords Justices of Ireland (the signatures torn away), the report
of the Comrs of Revenue in Ireland, and the report of the Comrs of
Revenue. 7 pages.
-
36. Memorial of Henry Baker to the Lords of the Treasury.
Was appointed by King William Survey-General of the Riding
Officers on the coasts of Kent and Sussex, and was also appointed
to prosecute for all offences relating to trade and correspondence
between those coasts and France. Thanks their Lordships for
restoring him to the office of Surveyor-General, and prays them to
renew the former warrants to him. Dated Jan. 22, 1714–15.
Minuted:" March 9th, 1714. Agreed."
Encloses copies of 3 warrants from the Lds. of the Treasury:
(1.) Dated 30 July 1697, to the Comrs of Customs; (2.) Same date,
to the Attorney General; (3.) Dated 27 Feb. 1696, to Comrs of
Customs. 4 pages.
37. “A state of her late Majesty's debts to the Civil Govern-
ment as they stood at the time of her demise; and an account of
what was then in the Exchequer and farther expected to be paid
in, towards satisfying the said debts. Also an account of the
application thereof from the 1st August to 21st January 1714 in-
clusive, &c." [Numbered 44, probably one of a series.] 4 pages.
38. Copy of Sir Basill Dixwell's memorial to the Lords of the
Treasury. The late Auditor of the Malt Duty, Robert Davers, had
been removed, and the late Deputy Auditor, George Bruere, was
dead. Prays that the warrant to the late Auditor may be renewed in
favour of himself, and that the late Deputy Auditor's warrant may
be renewed in favour of Edward Lerpiniere, his present deputy.
Dated, Excise Office, 23 Jan. 1714.
Copies of warrants to Comrs of Excise in favour of Robert
Davers and George Bruere enclosed.
39. Petition of Thomas, Earl of Limerick, to the King. Was bred a
soldier, and became Colonel of the Irish regiment in France, worth
5,000l. per ann. In 1676, by command of the King and Parlia-
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ment, left that employment and was banished from France. In
1677 King Charles II. gave him a pension of 500l. per ann. for life,
and made him a general officer in the army designed for Flanders,
but the peace of Nimeguen ensuing, he was appointed Deputy
Governor of Tangier. In 1682 was appointed Governor of New
York, and continued there about six years. Brought the "five
nations" of Indians to make peace with and submit to England.
In 1687 the French Canadians, making war on these five nations,
petitioner prevented their revolting to the French. In this war
took 500 prisoners, forced the rest into their garrisons, &c., and
they must have quitted Canada if petitioner had continued the war,
but he was dismissed in 1688. In this expedition disbursed above
10,000l. of his own. In 1691 returned into England and found his
elder brother William, then Earl of Limerick, attainted of treason for
the late rebellion in Ireland, and the estate was soon after granted
to the Earl of Athlone, who sold it to several purchasers. Was
legally entitled to the estate after the death of his brother in 1698,
but the settlement could not be found. In 1700 the Parliament
passed an Act of resumption of all grants of Irish forfeitures, but
the settlement could not be found till the time for sending in the
claim was expired, by which he was excluded from making the
claim. In Dec. 1700 he found the settlement, and Parliament gave
him liberty to claim his estate, &c., but by the loss of the settle-
ment, he lost above 20,000l. Has not received his pension since
1688, &c. Prays compensation.
Referred to the Lords of the Treasury. 24 January 1714.
Minuted :--“This petition to be referred to ye Treasury." 1
page.
40. A. Spotswood to the Lords [of the Treasury.] Encloses an
address from the General Assembly of Virginia to his Majesty, and a
copy of the letter which they presented to him, with his own
answer to it. The revenue of 2s. per hhd., appropriated to the
payment of the charges of Government, has fallen so low, that the
charges have exceeded the income by 1,070l. 9s. 11½d. Encloses
the account of that revenue, and prays that the present deficiency
may be supplied out of the revenue of quit rents. States the
reforms he had introduced into the method of paying and collecting
the quit rents, and encloses his new scheme with regard to that
matter. These new regulations had been approved of by the
majority of the Council. Had received objections to them in
writing from none but the Receiver-General. Encloses these objec-
tions, with his own answer to them. It is a difficult matter for a
Governor, who has no other assistance than his own hearty inclina-
tions, to struggle against the general bent of a whole country. Two
officers here, the Bishop of London's Commissary and the Attorney-
General, have been paid during the last two reigns by particular
command of the Sovereign out of the quit rents; hopes he shall not
do amiss in continuing these payments until he receives further
directions. Dated Virginia, Jan. 27, 1714.
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The enclosures referred to, with the exception of the Assembly's
address, the copy of the letter presented to him, and his reply.
:—
Minuted :-" The address delivered to Collo Blakiston, 6 July
1714." 7 pages.
41. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey), and Solicitor-
General (Lechmere) to the Comrs of the Treasury, upon the petition
of Henry, Earl of Grantham. The late King William granted to
Henry de Nassau, Seigneur d'Auverquerque, an annuity of 2,0007.
for himself and his heirs for ever, to be paid out of the revenues of
the Duchy of Cornwall. If, however, by reason of there being a
Duke of Cornwall, or otherwise, the annuity could not be paid out
of these revenues, it was to be charged upon the hereditary excise.
The petitioner, who is heir to Henry de Nassau, Seigneur d'Auver-
querque, prays that (as the present Prince of Wales is Duke of
Cornwall), he may receive the annuity and all arrears thereof out
of the hereditary excise. Are of opinion that the annuity should
be so paid. Dated Jan. 27, 1714.
The petition referred to.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 63, is "Dt warrt to be drawn for
the Earl of Grantham's pension of 3,000¹ per ann., payable by the
Recr of the Duchy of Cornwall, to be paid by the Comrs of Excise
according to ye purport of his grant." 4 pages.
42. Memorial of Lancelot Burton, Samuel Edwards, and John
Grainger, receivers of 807,000l., part of the Class Lottery, 1711, to
the Comrs of his Maty's Exchequer. Have passed their accounts
and obtained a "quietus est"; pray therefore that the bonds may
be cancelled. Dated Exchequer, 28 Jan. 1714.
Minuted:" Read 4th Feb. 1714, ordered that the bond be dd up
accordingly." 1 page.
43. Jno Colesworth to the Comrs of his Matys Customs, "or whom
else it may concern," on behalf of David Bell, who has been for
some time a tide surveyor in the port of Newcastle, and who has
been dismissed by the contrivance of the Collector, Deputy Col-
lector, and other officers in that 'Custom House. Considers Bell
the best officer there, and that he is calumniated by those whom he
has made to suffer for defrauding Government. Dated 28 Jan, 1714.
At the foot is:-"N.B. Jn° Colesworth ye oldest Justice in ye
county." 1 page.
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44. Lord Chamberlain (Shrewsbury) to the Comrs of the Trea-
sury. The King having ordered an allowance of 15l. per week
to the Envoy from Tripoly, begs them to pay 105l. to Clement
Cotterell, Master of the Ceremonies, for seven weeks' allowance to
the Envoy, viz., from Dec. 1, 1714 to Jan. 19 following. Also
requests payment of 73l. 8s. 10d. for the expenses of the Envoy and
ì
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his retinue from Plymouth to London, and for the charges of
entering at the Custom House four horses which were presented to
his Majesty. Dated Cockpit, 29 Jan., 1714–15. 1 page.
45. Caleb Heathcote to
Has for fourteen or fifteen
years considered a scheme to supply the navy with stores cheaper
than from Denmark, Sweden, Russia, or any foreign Kingdom. Pro-
poses that his Majesty shall detach 28 men out of each established
company in this province, whose labour he is to have, and that he
be allowed to draw for 1007. a month to erect saw mills, other
buildings, &c. If upon trial, the scheme shall be approved, proposes
that the hands shall be transported in the vessels he shall build for
packet boats, &c., and the men shall come over to North America as
soldiers and servants, to be discharged after four years' service. Lays
down various rules for their treatment, &c. Dated New York, 29
Jan. 1714-15. 3 pages.
46. A paper signed:-"Dom. Ma Viceti," Secretary to the Re-
public of Genoa, in reply to a communication made to him on 11
November. Gives an account of all the circumstances in respect to
Messrs. Corticelli and Como, London merchants, and their claims on
one Luke Justiniano. Two Genoese vessels arrested had no con-
nexion with these affairs. They were arrested because they were
supposed to carry contraband goods. Dated London, 29 Jan. 1714-15.
(French.)
Also the petition of Corticelli and Como, and three other enclo-
sures. See also papers under date [About 26 Oct. 1714.] 12
pages.
2 Feb.
4 Feb.
VOL. CLXXXVIII. 1715. FEBRUARY.-14 MARCH.
1. Memorial of Sir Christopher Wren to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has made full inquiry into the behaviour of Mr James Browne,
Clerk of the Works at Windsor, and finds that the accusation against
him of being insolent and disorderly (for which he was dismissed) is
false and malicious. Prays that he may be reinstated. Dated
Whitehall, Office of Works. 2 Feb. 1714.
Minuted:"8 Feb. 1714-15. Read."
Also a testimonial in his favour, with numerous signatures. 2
large pages (one being parchment).
2. Report of the [Comrs] for Duties on Hides to the Lords of the
Treasury on the petition of Thomas Lloyd, Esqre, late receiver of
Chester, Denbigh, and Flint, for stay of process; advising against the
same. Dated Office for Hides, &c. 4 Feb. 1714.
Minuted:" Adhered to."
The petition 2 pages.
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4 Feb.
5 Feb.
5 Feb.
[About
7 Feb.]
8 Feb.
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9 Feb.]
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3. Report of the same on the petition of Sir John Conway, Bart.,
one of the sureties of the above receiver, also for stay of process;
advising against the same. Same date.
Minuted: "Process not to be staid."
The petition. 2 pages.
4. Thomas Worth, jun", Agent for tin, to John Anstis, Esq. M.P.,
at his house in Arundel St, London. Sends the totals of the quarter's
tin coined at Penzance, and will be glad to have his thoughts of the
farm, as the tinners are under uncertainty, and some threaten to
· take out their tin. Dated Penryn, 5 Feb. 1714. page.
½
5. Memorial of the Earl of Ilay to the Lords of the Treasury, as
to the right to present "the office of Clerk to the Borough Roll of
the Exchequer of Scotland," which had always been in the gift of
the Clerk Register; praying for recall of the commission lately
granted to Mr Dalrymple, it being contrary to the Earl's patent as
Clerk Register of Scotland. Dated Feb. 5, 1714-15.
15
Minuted:"8 Feb. 1714. To Barons Excheqr of Scotland to
examine and report." 1 page.
6. Petition of Henrietta Maria Stainhurst, widow, daughter and
executrix of Captain Charles Gifford, to the Queen, praying for
payment of the arrears of an annuity of 300l. per ann. granted by
King Charles II. to her father for services rendered to him at the
Battle of Worcester.
Also certificate of the amount due to Christmas 1701. Dated
7 Feb. 1714. 1 pages.
7. Comrs for the care of the poor Palatines to the Lord Lieut. of
Ireland (Sunderland). Detail the efforts that had been made to
get the case of the Palatines considered. It is now before the Lords
of the Treasury. Pray his Excellency, in order to prevent the ruin
of so hopeful a Protestant settlement, to transmit their answer, there
being the greatest necessity for it, as the spring is approaching,
which is the only time for improving the farms of the Palatines.
A great part of them are in a starving condition, and it is all they
(the Comrs) can do to keep them in the country till they receive his
Majesty's answer. Dated Dublin, 8 Feb. 1714. 1½ pages.
8 and 9. Petition of Albertus Cruse, late belonging to H.M. ship of
war, the "New Lyon," to the Lords of the Treasury. Complains of
being much wronged in his wages by Captain, "Warpoole," late com-
mander, and prays their Lordships' orders to the Comrs at Chatham
for speedy payment, &c.
Also an affidavit on the same subject. Dated 9 Feb. 1714,
3 pages.
10. Letter signed by the initials of four persons to the Paymaster-
General (Howe), praying him to obtain their pardon from his
Majesty in having been the instruments made use of by Mons.
Crispe, in his frauds on Chelsea College, and for payment of what
was due to them from the College. Dated 10 Feb. 1714-15. (French.)
1½ pages.
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11 Feb.]
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11 Feb.
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11. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury, signifying the
King's pleasure that some allowance should be made to James
Carnaby, a prisoner in Newgate, who is in a distracted state.
Whitehall, 10 Feb. 1714-15.
Minuted:"22 Feb. 1714. Mr Borrett to pay him 8 shillings
per week from the time of this significa con." I page.
12. Wm Popple to John Taylor, Esq. His Majesty had on 13 Dec.
1714, appointed the Rt Hon. William, Lord Berkely of Stratton, Sir
Jacob Asteley, Robert Molesworth, John Cokburne, Archibald
Hucheson, John Chetwynd, Charles Cooke, and Paul Docminique,
Esqres, as Comrs for Trade and Plantations. Asks him (Mr Taylor)
to move the Lords of the Treasury that the usual privy seal might
Whitehall, 11 Feb. 1714-15.
pass.
Also an urgent letter from him, pressing for a year's salary due to
him and the clerks at Christmas last. He says he is in a dismal
condition for want of it. If he only had what was due up to the
time of the Queen's death, it would do him more harm than good.
Minuted:"A warrt to be ppared." 2 pages.
13. Petition of John Tasker, Thomas Buttery, and Thomas Bunce,
for themselves and the rest of the under coal-meters of the City of
London, to the Lords of the Treasury. Refer to a previous petition
and unsatisfactory reports made thereon; pray to be heard by
counsel, and to be allowed to prove by witnesses, or otherwise, the
allegations made by them. 35 signatures.
Minuted:" 11th Feb. 1714. Read, & my Lords leave this
matter to be decided by law." 1 large page.
14. Docquet-"11th Febry 1714. From Mr Merryll, wth some
papers proposing a discovery of great abuses in Chelsea Hospital."
Minuted:" The matter having been laid this day before the
King, his Maty directs an advertisemt promising protection and due
encouragemt to the persons proposing to discover in case they make
out ye same.
">
The above are on the back of a covering letter from Mr Howe.
1 page, quarto.
15. Report of the Comrs for Duties on Hides to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the memorial of Mr Edmund Giles Hooper, solicitor for
the Hide Office, setting forth his services, and praying to be allowed
to proceed in his duties. Corroborating his statements. 11 Feb. 1714.
Minuted :—“ 22 Feb. 1714. The place is disposed."
Two petitions, and a letter to Mr Lowndes. 6 pages.
16. Petition of Thomas Hewett, Surveyor-General of H.M. Woods,
to the Lords of the Treasury. Sets forth his various services from
his appointment as Surveyor of Woods, Trent North, about 20
years since. All his predecessors had windfalls in Sherwood Forest.
Entreats their
His salary with taxes and fees is 30l. per ann.
Lordships not to obstruct him in having these windfalls. Dated 14
Feb. 1714.
Minuted:-" Read Febry 15th,"
"Read Febry 15th." 1 page.
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1715.
15 Feb.
[? Abont
15 Feb.]
[ ? About
16 Feb.]
[? About
16 Feb.]
[? About
16 Feb.]
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17. Draft of surrender to the King, by Robert Earl of Oxford, of
the office of Keeper of St James' Palace, with the following note at
the foot:" We approve of this draught. Edw. Northey, W. Lech-
mere." Feb. 15, 1714-15. 11 pages.
18. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of certain merchants
who supplied money for furnishing the train of artillery, &c. in
the Canada expedition, for which they received bills of exchange;
praying that the bills may be paid, the merchants having been
nearly four years out of their money. Seven signatures.
Minuted;" Febry 15th 1714. Look out the reports from the
3 offices, vizt, ordnance, victualling, and transport." 2 pages.
19. "A state of Mr Molesworth's demands." A paper thus
headed in respect to the claims of John [? Robert] Molesworth, Esq.,
appointed as her late Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Great
Duke of Tuscany and Republic of Genoa. He was to receive 5l. a
day, and the claim was for 750l.
Minuted:" 16 Feb. 1714-15. My Lords cannot pay the 750l.
he demands as due on his pay before he left England." Again
“28th June 1715. A wart to be drawne for this 750li, to be paid
out of the Queen's arreares."
Another paper urging various reasons why he should receive his
pay from the day he kissed her Majesty's hand. Mr Harley pro-
mised that his detention in England should not be prejudicial to
him. He resided near four years in Florence without receiving
one farthing of his salary or extraordinaries.
Another memorandum as to what was due to him. 5 pages.
20. Petition of Elizabeth Preston, widow, in behalf of Sir Thomas
Lowther, Bart., an infant, to the Lords of the Treasury. Was lessee
under the Crown for 13 years of the site of the Monastery of
Furness, and had lately had a long and expensive suit in the
Exchequer in connexion with the same. The estate ought to have
descended to her husband, but the entail was cut off for his adherence
to the Protestant religion, and it was forfeited to the Crown by
being given to superstitious uses. Asks for the grant of a lease for
31 years, in accordance with the reports annexed.
Copy of her petition to the late Queen, the report of the Attorney-
General, and the report of Alex. Pendarves.
Minuted:" 16 Feb. 1714. My Lords will pass ye lease."
51 pages.
21. Petition of Michael Baker, gent., and Michael Baker, his son,
to the Lords of the Treasury. The office of Marshal of the Mar-
shalsea of the Court of Exchequer has been successively granted to
the father and other members of the family from the reign of King
Charles II.; pray for a renewal of the grant.
Minuted:-"16 Feby 1714. Renew ye patent."
Also a certificate in their favour. 1 pages.
11
R. 2025.
F
82
CALENDAR OF
1715.
16 Feb.
[? About
16 Feb.]
18 Feb.
18 Feb.
21 Feb.
23 Feb.
VOL. CLXXXVIII.
22. Petition of Mary Hill to the Lords of the Treasury. Is widow
of Nicholas Hill, late one of her Majesty's messengers, who had
about 1,000l. due to him from King William, whom he served all
the time of his reign. Lord Oxford often promised payment, but
nothing was performed, so that it broke the heart of her husband.
Prays payment.
Minuted :-"16 Feby 1714. There is no m' in ye Excheq* of
K. Wms arrears." 1 page.
23. Memorial of John Netmaker, Commissary on the expedition
to Canada, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying that Col. Samuel
Vetch may be charged with the sum, for which he stands indebted
to the Government for stores.
Also copies of a writ and schedule on the same subject.
Minuted: 16 Febry 1714–15. Genl Nichollson and Net-
maker to attend on Friday, and Netmaker to lay his acct of the
whole cargo of stores before my lord,
Write to ye Comptr for an acct of wt has appeared to them re-
lating to that clothing." 5 pages.
24. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. 53,000l. is
most absolutely necessary for the immediate service of the office,
besides the arrears due to the trains at Gibraltar, Port Mahon,
Annapolis, Placentia, &c., amounting to 5,000l. and upwards. For
the public service they have made use of the stores in the maga-
zines and deferred replenishing the same, until the money given by
Parliament is paid to the office, the arrears of which amount to
265,627l. 19s. 74d. The subsistence of the trains abroad amounts to
650l. per month, and they have not 1,000l. in cash. Pray for money
to be ordered. 18 Feb. 1714-15.
Minuted :-" Read Febry 22nd 1714. See what can be paid to
them out of the last year's funds."
Also two accounts. 4 pages.
25. Report of the Comrs for Duties upon Hides to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the report of the Attorney and Solicitor General,
relating to the off-reckonings of General Lumley's regiment of horse.
Office for Hides, &c, 18 Feb. 1714.
Minuted:" Respit to be taken off."
The report referred to, a petition, and an affidavit. 7½½ pages.
26. Commrs of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords [of the Treasury].
Relating to ships and goods, more particularly wool, seized.
P.S.-Have received an account of a ship seized near Waterford,
with 7,000 pounds weight of combed wool, and several other seizures.
Custom House, Dublin, 21 Feb. 1714.
Enclosed is a letter from Richard Nuttall, detailing the legal
proceedings connected with seizures of wool taken by order of the
Commissioners. 2 pages.
27. Order in Council to the Lords of the Treasury, to report on a
memorial from the Lieut.-General and principal officers of the
Ordnance, as to the lands vested in trustees for the better fortifying
Portsmouth, Chatham, and Harwich. Dated 23 Feb. 1714.
TREASURY PAPERS.
83.
1715.
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
24 Feb.
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Minuted :—“ 7th March 1714-15. My Lords approve that a
reparacon be made for the wast comitted by the proprietors of the
lands vested in Trustees for ye fortifications at Portsmouth, in the
manner proposed by the Board of Ordnance, and direct the Surveyor
Gen" to view the lands and hereditamts, and report a true state and
condition with the nature and yearly value of ye premisses respec-
tively, and to make surveys thereof accordingly. A warrt signed
to ye survr."
Report of the officers of Ordnance as to the waste, &c., and
extract from the Minute Book of the Trustees on the same subject.
4 pages.
28. "An account of the money, tallies, &c. remaining in the late
and present Treasurers of the Navy's hands on the 31st of December
1714 (over and above the assignments on them from the Navy
Board), and may be reckoned towards satisfying the debt of the
Navy, in case it shall be all applied to the service thereof." 1 page.
29. Report of Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the memorial of the Earl of Godolphin, Ranger of the Little Park,
at Windsor, on the state of the repairs of Windsor House Park.
By letting a piece of waste land, lying between the park wall and
river, worth about 10l. per ann., the fences might be repaired with-
out charge to the Crown. In this park there are no oak timber
trees, nor any other but for ornament, and these he finds are cut
for browse for the deer, which ought not to be practised anywhere,
since hay is much better. Has broken that ill custom elsewhere,
and the deer do very well. It would be a great charge to make up
the pallisadoes at the end of two walks towards the river. The
people cut the staves for the hares to get out and dogs to get in. It
would be more beautiful and secure to wall up the gaps and place
handsome seats against the wall. It would save money at present
and prevent future charge. The fences of the new walk leading to
the Great Park, above two miles long, lately repaired at great
expense, where hay is got for the deer, are near the town and in great
danger of being pulled to pieces by thieves. Thinks he can prevent
it by having a man to look after it for 5l. per ann. Gives estimate
of repairs. Feb. 22, 1714.
Minuted: “The old materials to be sold, and to take care yt no
browse be cut down, and to bring an estimate of ye charge of wt ye
other work he proposes to do will amount to.”
The memorial referred to. 3 pages.
30. Report of Henry Lee of the parish of Aldgate, Middlesex,
Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury, in respect to the account of Mr
Gyde, deceased, late agent and undertaker for sick and wounded
seamen at Jamaica; a dispute having arisen, as to whether Madeira
wine should be allowed on his contingent charge or not. 24 Feb.
1714.
Three other papers enclosed. 9 pages.
F 2
84
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26 Feb.
28 Feb.
28 Feb.
28 Feb.
Feb.
[? About
Feb.1
1 March.
1 March.
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31. Copy of report of the Cómrs for Trade, &c. to the King, on
the petition of Elizabeth Salenave, widow, relating to a plantation
in that part of the Island of St. Christopher which was lately
subject to the French. Petitioner had, in 1690, been restored to her
estate, when the Island was conquered by the English; but on the
Treaty of Ryswick was, as a Protestant, obliged to abandon it.
Advise the extension of the Royal favour to her. Dated Whitehall,
24 Feb. 1714-15.
Also duplicate of the same and notices of three other documents
relating to the same subject. [These are copies probably made a
good deal later.] 7 pages.
32. "The Comptrollers (Medowes and Bruce's) report of all their
proceedings upon the stores sent under the care of Mr Nettmaker,
wth the expedition to Canada." 26 February 1714–15.
"R. 28 Feb. 1714-15." 8 pages.
33. The same « Controllers' report upon the off-reckonings of
Lieut-General Harvey's regiment." 28 Feb. 1714–15.
Three enclosures. 4 pages and 2 halves.
34. Report of the Comrs for disbanding the marines (Nicholas
Roope and Thomas Layton) to the Lords of the Treasury, upon the
petition of the clothiers, viz., as to what proofs they had that the
soldiers received their clothes. Scotland Yard, 28 Feb. 1714–15.
"9 Mar. 1714-15. Must attend till the accts ad-
Minuted:
justed." 1 page.
35. Report of Thomas Hewett, Surveyor-General, about moneys
due to the officers of Windsor Forest for salaries and allowances.
28 Feb. 1714.
Encloses petition of the rangers, &c. 2 pages.
(C
{
36. Funds for Exchequer Bills. Charges thereon at Christmas,
1714, and a proposition for 800,000l. more." A paper thus docquetted,
apparently drawn up in February 1714-15. 3 pages.
37. Balance sheet docquetted :-"Accot of sales of S.S. Stock for
Genouese loan." 2 pages.
38. "Mr Hewett's report, wth Mr Marshall's peticon, & Mr Wilcox
report annex'd, about building 2 new stables & repairs in Hampton
Court house park, with an estimate of necessary repairs, &c."
March 1, 1714.
Minuted :—“ 10th April 1714. Agreed.-Wt signed.”
Also the papers referred to. 3 pages.
39. Report of the Earl of Carnarvon to the Lords [of the Trea-
sury], on the petition of Don Joseph Cortizos, as to his claims for
provisions and other credit, with which he supplied the Portuguese
army, in their retreat from Madrid, in the year 1706; advises that
his debt or part of it, should be paid out of the subsidy due to the
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1715.
2 March.
4 March.
[? About
-
King of Portugal, when it is provided for by Parliament. White-
hall, March 1, 1714–15.
Minuted :-"Ref. to ye Commrs for stating ye debts of ye army."
2 pages.
40. Copy of petition of Francis Manning, Esq., to the Lords of
the Treasury. Was employed as H.M. Secretary to the Grisons
from July 1709 to Sept. 1711, and was then recalled, having re-
ceived 10 wounds from French assassins. Being ordered home, he
could not return for want of money to pay his debts, and the Trea-
sury did not remit any. When at last he returned, the Lord Trea-
surer ordered only 1,2007. in lieu of 2,4551. Prays payment of the
remainder. 2 March 1714-15.
Minuted:-" Mr Manning's papers to be brought in to-morrow."
3 pages.
41. Fiat to the Clerk of the Pipe for appointing Henry Stevens,
Esq., Serjeant-at-Law, as steward of his Majesty's honor and
manor of Ewelm, in the counties of Oxford and Berks, &c., with
the fee of 21. 13s. 4d. per ann. Dated 4 March 1714. 2 pages.
42. Memorial of Charles Forman, Agent to the Garrison and Four
4 March.] Independent Companies of Foot at Placentia, in Newfoundland, to
the Lords of the Treasury, pressing for provisions to be sent.
5 March.
7 March.
7 March.
Minuted :- 4 March 1714. Qur what is desired by this."
1 page.
43. A warrant from Lord Shrewsbury to the Treasurer of the
Chamber to pay 2001. for a year's rent of a house, &c. for the Comrs
appointed to settle the commerce between England and France.
Dated 5 March 1714. 1 page.
44. Report to Mr Lowndes of William Blathwaite, Esq., Auditor-
General of his Majesty's Plantations in America, on the petition of
Arthur Slingsby, Esq., late Attorney-General of Barbadoes, for
money due to him for prosecution of criminals, &c. Has sent to
his deputy to make inquiries, &c. Whitehall, 7 March 1714.
Minuted:" 6 Augt 1717. To write to Mr Blathwt to know if
ye answer (he menĉons in his rept) is yet returned to him by his
Depty in Barbadoes, & if it is, that he transmitts ye same to their
Lopps."
The report is written on the back of the petition. 2 pages.
45. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury from several merchants
concerned in tobacco burnt and destroyed by the late fire in Thames
Street; praying an inquiry to be ordered by the Comrs of Customs,
and that they might have relief as the duties had been paid. Dated
7 Mar. 1714.
Minuted-15th March 1714. My Lords will speak with the
Commrs of the Customes upon this peticon at their next attend-
ance."
Also:-"Their case."
Minuted:"Not proper of this board." 2 pages.
}
86
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1715.
8 March.
8 March.
8 March.
8 March.
?
9 March.
VOL. CLXXXVIII.
46. The Bailiff and Magistrates of Dunkirk to
praying
payment for furniture, firing, &c. supplied to the troops of the
garrison in the citadel, Fort Louis, and Risban. Mr Daniel Arthur
is sent with authority to receive payment. The statement sent
contains only the expenses to the end of October 1713, but since
then they have been continued. Dated 8 March 1714. 3 pages.
Also three accounts of the particulars of the supplies to the
citadel, &c., and to the hospital. (All French.) 17 pages.
47. Robert Pringle to Mr Popple. Encloses, by Mr Secretary
Stanhope's orders, for the use of the Comrs of Trade, a paper relating
to the better disposal of the French part of the Island of St.
Christopher. Whitehall, 8 March 1714–15.
The paper referred to. It proposes the parcelling out of the
lands adjoining to the sea in very small plantations, with condi-
tions in these grants to prevent the uniting them into greater plan-
tations, and the setting apart of some of them for the use of the
chief governor of the Leeward Islands and the lieut.-governor of
St. Christopher's, for glebes for the several parishes, and for a free
school. 5 pages.
48. Report of the Comrs for Duties on Hides, &c. to the Lords of .
the Treasury, on the petition of James Taylor, Esq., Receiver-Ge-
neral of her late Majesty's Palaces of Whitehall and St. James's.
The petitioner has paid into the Receipt of the Exchequer all the
money collected for above six years, yet he and his securities have
bonds standing out to the crown, amounting to 90,000l. Dated
8 March 1714.
The petition and the opinion of Henry Stevens on the question
how far the Comrs of the Treasury can indulge the petitioner with
relation to his security, bonds, &c. 5 pages.
49. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Sending a
memorial by the Governor of Dartmouth, representing the condition
of that castle and the blockhouses there, which the town, by con-
tract, was obliged to keep in repair in consideration of 401. yearly
paid by the Treasury. The office has nothing to do with the
castle, except in supplying it with powder and ordnance stores.
Office of Ordnance, 8th March 1714.
The petition referred to, which gives an inventory of the guns,
at the end of which is this memorandum :-"There is part of an
iron chain that was formerly made to reach over the harbour from
Dartmouth to Kingsweare Castle, about 4 tunn weight whereof was
by direction or connivance of one Sparke, late mayor, and Mr
Newman, alderman of Dartmouth, put into the custody of Joseph
Martin an anchor smith.'
""
Also copy of a letter on the subject of the petition. 2 pages.
21
50. John Lansdell, on behalf of the Board of Ordnance, to the
Lords of the Treasury, praying for a minute to be made for bor-
rowing 7,000l. of the bank on tallies in the Treasurer's hands and
for an order for 12,000l. out of the money for South Sea Subscrip-
tion for payment of the lands purchased at Portsmouth and Harwich.
9 March 1714-15.
Minuted :—“ Ordered. Lre written accordingly.” 1 page.
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9 March.
9 March.
[After
9 March.]
11 March.
12 March.
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51. A state of the supplies for the year, made up to the 9th March
1714-15. 1 large page.
52. Report of the officers of the Mint on the petition of Mr
Richard Barrow, deputed to prosecute clippers, coiners, and utterers
of false money, praying payment for his services; advising the
payment, and that he should continue to act in prosecuting Sarah
Harris and other offenders. Mint Office, 9 March 1714-15.
The petition. 2 pages.
53. A schedule of sums issued to the Cofferer of the Household
since the King's accession to the Crown.
Amongst the items are two for provisions for the yachts to receive
his Majesty and retinue, and for bringing over her Royal Highness
the Princess of Wales. 1 page.
54. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
demand in the memorial of William Chetwynd, Esq. (who was her
late Majesty's envoy at Genoa) praying payment of 6587. 17s. 6d.
by him expended. The sums expended were principally for postage
of letters. The Earl of Dartmouth certified that most of the articles
were reasonable. 11 March 1714–15.
Minuted :—“ 20th July 1716. To be paid out of the Queen's
arrears."
A schedule of the articles and the memorial. 4 pages.
55. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of North Britain to
the Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Duke of Douglas.
The allegations as to the honours, antiquity, and dignity of his
family are true. King Charles II. signified to the Lords of the
Treasury of Scotland his concern for the welfare and education
of [Archibald] Lord Angus, eldest brother to his Grace, and his in-
tention to relieve the family of Douglas, by directing them to call
for the Marquis of Douglas, the father of Lord Angus, and to
take an account of the condition of his estate; and further the King
recommended to the Treasury in Scotland to pay yearly 2001. for
the education of Lord Angus. King James the VIIth also directed
the payment of 2001. per ann. to him (Lord Angus). Her late Ma-
jesty also granted a yearly pension of 400l. to his Grace out of the
lordship and lands of Dunbar. The Barons advise the continuance
of the same marks of favour. Edinburgh, 12 March 1714-15.
Minuted:-"To be considered another time."
The memorial, which states:-"That his predecessors have for
many ages had distinguishing marks of Royal favour conferred on
them, as rewards of their loyal and dutiful support of the Crown;
such as titles of honour, and considerable heritable offices, the first
seat and vote in all parliaments and conventions of the states in
Scotland, the leading of the van of the army in time of war, and
the carrying of the crown at the opening of parliaments, and other
public processions; which privileges and offices are hereditably
conveyed to the said Duke by his charters, but are now rendered
useless by the union of the two kingdoms.
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"That the said Duke's ancestors have often allyed with the
royal families of Scotland and England, particularly in the year
1514, Archibald, Earl of Angus, married Margaret, Queen of Scots,
daughter to King Henry the Seventh of England, and by her had
issue the Lady Margaret Douglas, who was married to Mathew, Earl
of Lenox, by whom she had Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, father
to King James the Sixth, and lately in the year 1639, King Charles
the First was party contractor, as parent for the Lady Anne
Stewart, daughter to Louis, Duke of Lenox, his cousin, in the mar-
riage articles between Archibald, Earl of Angus, and the said Lady
Anne Stewart, grandfather and grandmother to the present Duke
of Douglas." 4 pages.
56. Representation of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to
the Lords of the Treasury in respect to "a short scheme of pro-
posals made by the Lord Glenorchy and Mr Alexander Fraser for a
tack and collection of the property, lands, and other revenues of
the bishopric of Caithness." Generally approving of the scheme of
Mr Fraser. Edinburgh, 12 March 1714-15.
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Minuted: 13 September 1715. To speak with Baron Scroop
about this."
The scheme referred to. 3 pages.
57. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Duchess of Hamilton,
heritable keeper of his Majesty's Palace of Holyrood House, in
respect to the repairs necessary there. On calling the workmen
together, they insisted on having half the sum required advanced to
buy materials. Whatever is ordered they can get no workmen to
carry on the same, unless empowered to advance money. Edinburgh,
12 March, 1714-15.
Minuted :-"13th September 1715. Read."
The petition named. 3 pages.
58. The Lord Chief Baron Smith to the Hon. John Taylour, Esq.
Mr. James Erskine of Grange has waived his applications for the
new gift, formerly by him desired, and has passed his signature for
the lands therein mentioned, in common form. He (the Lord Chief
Baron) and his brothers are in doubt as to what their Lordships
desire in respect to the rules for passing signatures in Scotland. So
many errors and mistakes have been made in the Customs' accounts
in relation to distributions and remittances upon the several heads
of duty, that it has been necessary to put the accounts into a new
formi. If Mr Crookshanks had attended to his duties, most of the
errors would have been avoided. Several claims have been made
which are not warranted to be paid by the establishment, also other
claims for salaries due at Whitsuntide, 1707. The report finishes :-
We have done what we could towards setling everything here, and
I am now setting my face towards Leicestershire, and I believe my
Brother Scrope will be pretty soon with you at London, where I
think he may be useful in what concerns the service here." Edin-
burgh, 14th March 1714-15.
Also four enclosures touching the same subjects. 8½ pages.
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59. Report of Mr Christopher Tilson to the Lords [of the Trea-
sury], in relation to the purchase from the Rt Hon. the Earl of
Uxbridge, of his mills called Longford Mills in the co. of Middlesex,
together with the river and streams of water belonging thereto, with
the intent that his Majesty, having the command of that stream,
may always be supplied with sufficient water for his parks and
gardens at Hampton Court. The Earl proposes to sell the same for
1,300l. (clear of charges) the right of fishing which belongs to the
customary tenants excepted; and this is not unreasonable;
especially since it is proposed that his Majesty shall have the com-
mand of the point, about half a mile above the mills that divides
the main water that supplies this stream of the one side, and
the stream that runs to Thistleworth of the other side. Advises the
purchase to be made. 14 March 1714-15.
Minuted:" Agreed."
Also:-(1) A corrected draft of the same; (2) another corrected
draft of portion thereof, with additional notes and a covering letter
on the back from Mr Tilson to Peter Walter, Esq., who was the
Earl of Uxbridge's agent; (3) memorial of the Earl, asking what he
should do as to leasing the mills, with long minute on the back
touching the value of the property; and (4) copies of three other
papers in the year 1713 on the same subject (one of them being the
report of the officers of works). 8 pages.
60. A collection of letters, reports, petitions, and other documents
corroborating the same in relation to the claims of Dr. Henry New-
ton, Envoy to the Grand Duke of Tuscany and to the Republic of
Genoa. He claimed 2,6021. 1s. exceeding the regulation. Mr R.
Powys' report states, that Dr. Newton was allowed 5l. a day, and
that he was the first that was allowed that sum for his ordinary
entertainment. In the Doctor's letters and petitions he says that he
was put to great expence by public mournings for the late Emperor
Leopold and Catharine, Queen Dowager of England. Further, he
had to follow the Grand Duke to Pisa and Leghorn, for about three
months every year, and was at the charge of buying a house and
furniture; the states he was sent to, viz., Florence and Genoa, being
far removed one from the other. The same equipage would not
serve at Genoa as at Florence, from the very nature of the place,
since chairs were used at the former, and not coaches.
One of the memorials has the following minutes on it :-" 16th
Feb. 1714-5. My Lords cannot exceed the regulacon."-" 15th
March 1714-5. My Lords cannot alter their former resolution."
The last letter appears to be dated 14 March 1714-15. In this
he says he shall be a loser of nearly 3,000l. for having served the
public.
In one of the letters, viz., that for 9 April 1714, it is stated that
Sir Lambert Blackwell had only 1000l. per ann. allowance for being
Envoy at Florence, but he was actually at the place, and was at the
same time Consul at Leghorn, and Agent of Prizes, and had the care
and profit of victualling the men-of-war in the port, and thereby
raised a very considerable estate. 33 pages or parts of pages.
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1. Representation of the Comrs of Customs at Edinburgh to the
Lords of the Treasury. Are obliged to acquaint their Lordships as
to the places where the officers of the Customs have lately been
abused. Mobs in the several ports in this country (where military
force is wanting) have become so frequent and terrible to the officers
of Customs that they are afraid to do their duty. At ports Irwin
and Ayr, within 10 days, the officers were so overawed by the mob
that they were afraid to be seen at the keys of their ports; and
though the collector of the former is son to the Earl of Glasgow,
who has a considerable interest in that part of the country, yet the
rabble became so insolent as to threaten his life. This would not
have happened if there were military force. The like want was felt
at Kirkcaldy and Preston Pans, and the two members Alloa and
Anstruther. One regiment from Innerlochy [? Inverlochy] would be
enough. Even in Edinburgh the officers are beaten from their seizures
to the hazard of their lives. The town guards are ever backward
in giving the Customs' officers assistance, and rather hinder than
forward them in making good their seizures. The magistrates will
not permit any of the soldiers quartered in the suburbs to come
into the town to conduct a seizure (when made) to the King's ware-
house at Leith. Ask for orders to be given to the General to place
proper guards about the city. Custom House, Edinburgh, 15 March
1714-15. 2 pages.
2. J. Burchett to the Secretary of the Lords of the Treasury, as to
the stowage of the tin to be sent to the Straits. Admiralty Office,
15 March 1714-15. 1 page.
3. Copy of a warrant relating to lands purchased for the better
fortifying of Portsmouth, Chatham, and Harwich. 15 March
1714-15.
On the back is the following memorandum:-"Sums issued
towards purchasing the said lands, viz., 19 Janry 1714, 12,000¹;
10 March, 12,000li; 27 Augt 1715, 18,000." 11 pages.
4. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. By the King's
directions transmits the case and petition of Mr John Arnold, who
in 1698 was employed by the Secretary of State in some secret
affairs for King William III. at Calais, and on a letter of his being
intercepted was imprisoned there, and afterwards in the Bastille, in
Paris, for 13 years and four months. His wife and family were
allowed 57. a month, and 100l. a year was afterwards allowed till the
death of his wife and eldest daughter. Asks them to report their
opinion on the case. Whitehall, 16 March 1714-15.
The enclosures referred to. 3 3 pages.
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5. Report of William Blathwayt to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the petition of Micajah and Richard Perry, in behalf of William
Byrd, praying that the said Byrd may have his warrant renewed as
Receiver-General of his Majesty's revenue in Virginia. The pe-
titioners were securities for him before, and are willing to become
so again. Thinks Byrd is a fit person to be continued in the office,
Whitehall,
and that the petitioners are sufficient securities.
17 March 1714.
Minuted :-"12 July 1715. To Mr Blathwayt to certify the
nature of the office, with an estimate of the yearly amt of the
revenues, and how far the petr has past his accots, & what ballance
is remaining in his hands, &c."
The petition, with the report on the back. 2 pages.
6. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses
memorial from Mr Paterson, which had been laid before the King,
who desires their Lordships to report what is proper to be done on
it. Whitehall, 18 March 1714-15.
Minuted:" 4th June 1715. Read."
The memorial states that he has made considerable progress with
a scheme in relation to the taxes, impositions, and revenues, with the
anticipations and debts charged and contracted thereon during the
last 26 years, amounting to fifty millions. The great expense he
has been at during that time, and the non-payment of a considerable
sum of the equivalent money detained from him by a violent party,
disables him from completing the design. Hopes to be useful in
things relating to his Majesty's revenues and estates in Germany.
Five or six hundred pounds present supply will enable him to go
forward with this great work till further provision can be made.
2 pages.
7. Copy of a report of the Comrs of Customs, Dublin, to the Lords
of the Treasury, with two papers enclosed. (1) A general state of
the revenues and duties arising to the Crown in his Majesty's king-
dom of Ireland in seven years and three months, from Christmas
1706 to Lady-day 1714, &c.; (2) an estimate of the produce of his
Majesty's revenues in Ireland, now in being, and of the charges of
managing the same for one year, from Lady-day 1714 to Lady-day
1715.
The Comrs observe that the arrears on the general state have been
gathering since the commencement of the management in 1682, and
have been greatly increased by the calamities to which this kingdom
was exposed by the war that ensued upon the rebellion of the Irish
in the year 1688. Custom House, Dublin, 19 March 1714. 5 large
pages.
8. Bill of extraordinaries of James Scott, her Majesty's Envoy
Extraordinary to the King of Poland. Whitehall, 21 March 1714-15.
At the foot is a note that it is allowed.
Signed: "Townshend." 1 page, quarto.
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9. Comrs of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition
of Benjamin Edmonds, late of London, merchant, in relation to a
Bill of Exchange of 2,260l. 19s. 10d., drawn by Sir Hovenden Walker
on their Board, for stores bought in New England for the supply of
the fleet under his command, on the expedition to Canada. General
Nicholson's report on the subject had been transmitted to the
Auditors' Office, but the Comrs did not know what was fit to be done.
The Comrs advise payment of 350l. 5s. 6d. for works at the Castle of
Edinburgh, as that sum was not included in the 2,500l. for works
done upon the late Queen's demise. Office of Ordnance, 22 March
1714. 2 pages.
10. Report of William Pulteney to the Lords of the Treasury of
the debt due to the magistrates of Dunkirk for bedding, firing, &c.
of the troops there. Whitehall, 23 March 1714.
3 pages.
11. John Copping to the [Secretary of the Treasury]. Sends
his proposals for raising 1,800,000l. by way of lottery for the year
1715. Intended to wait upon him personally, but was unfortunately
laid in gaol for a small debt under 5l., which he had not the where-
with to pay. Hopes his case will be included in the Act to Relieve
Insolvent Debtors, &c. London, March 23, 1714-15. 2 pages.
[? About 12. Petition to the King of Sir Andrew Kennedy, "Conservator'
23 March.] of the privileges of the Scottish nation in the Netherlands. Thanks
his Majesty for renewing his commission according to the report of
Sir Edward Northey, his Majesty's Attorney-General. Received
1007. a year salary from King William, to which the King added
another 10OZ. The last 1007. is in arrear since that King's death.
Is in deplorable circumstances through his life-rent office being
taken from him. Is 75 years of age, with a wife and eight children,
and is wholly exhausted by a long law suit, which was carried to
the House of Lords, concerning his life-rent office. Prays payment
of his arrears.
24 March.
Referred to the Lords of the Treasury on 23 March 1714-15.
Minuted :-"100li p an. pension from Lady-day 1715, during his
Mats pleasure, to be pd. in Scotland. Warrt signed.”
The report of Sir Edward Northey on his case, and his petition,
praying his Majesty to grant a new posterior commission to him
and his son in respect of the diminution of the perquisites of his
office by the prohibition of wool, skins, &c. since the Union, and for
200l. per annum for the time past and to come.
In the report the Attorney-General says:—“ I am of opinion that
in regard of the union of the two kingdoms, such grant can only be
of the office of conservator of the privileges of the royal burroughs
of Scotland at Campvere, and other places in Zealand, or elsewhere
in the United Provinces, and agent and consul there for them;
omitting the title of your Maties Resident for that kingdom," &c.
6 pages.
13. Presentment by the Comrs for Salt to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, as to some officers necessary to be appointed, and for the
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removal of the restraint laid on them from appointing officers where
there is occasion. Salt Office, 24 March 1714.
Minuted:" Read 15th June 1715. My Lords do not thinke fit
to take off this restraint, but to direct that where any new officers
are necessary, the Com's do make a ẞntmt thereof, and obtain a
warrt before they bring any new, or add charge upon the
Governmt." Again :-" Lře written 22 June 1715."
:—“ 1 page.
24 March. 14.
24 March.
25 March.
14. "The Comptrollers [of Army Accounts'] report upon Mr Brydges'
memorial about the off-reckonings of the regiments taken prisoners
at Brihuega.' Comptroller's Office, Privy Garden, 24th March
1714-15.
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The memorial and divers other papers relating thereto.
Minuted :-"27th June 1715. Read. There is no money to
answer this demand, and my Lords can give no direcĉons till the
Act shall pass for examining & determining the debts of the army."
24 pages.
15. Petition of Harriet Ramondon, daughter and sole executrix
of Dr Thomas Lawrence, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying that
she may receive her father's salary as principal physician to her late
Majesty, from the 1st of Aug. to the day of her father's decease,
which she is informed Sir John Shadwell (who was but the fourth
physician) has received. She had received her father's salary as
Physician-General of the Forces.
Minuted :—" 24th March 17[14]-15."
Enclosed is :—“The state of Sr John Shadwell's case in answer to
Mrs Ramonden's petition." He says that Dr Lawrence died within a
week after his Majesty's arrival in England. The Act upon which
the executrix grounds her claim was intended to keep the great
engines of Government in motion 'til his Majesty should happily
arrive and assume the exercise of it himself, & not to burden his
Majesty with unnecessary salaries to any, whose being or actual
services were not essential to the Government. 2 pages.
16. Representation of the Comrs for granting wine licences to
the Lords of the Treasury. Send a draft of the establishment of
the office, with an account of the duty of each particular officer;
also an account of the produce of the office. Ask to be furnished
with a list of the free vintners of London, and for power to be
restored to them over their own officers. Have discovered that
several very considerable retailers who pretend to be free vintners
have sold wine without being returned by their messengers.
Also the two papers named.. 3 pages.
[?Same date.] 17. Another list of the same officers employed, and their salaries.
Undated.page.
25 March.
25 March.
18. A valuation of the Civil List funds existing at Lady-day
1715. 9 pages.
19. Memorial of Lord Westmoreland to the Earl of Halifax, pray-
ing the intercession of his Lordship with his Majesty to order the
prosecution against him to be discharged, for cutting timber belong-
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ing to the Crown in the forest of Rockingham. The timber is all
unfit for her Majesty's docks, and he claims the right under a patent
granted by Queen Elizabeth to Sir Anthony Mildmay, Chancellor of
the Exchequer.
Minuted :—" 25 March 1715. Send this to Survr Woods to
report a state, with his opinion." 21 pages.
20. Memorial from James Murray and Sir Joseph Martin, Comrs
appointed by Queen Anne to treat with those of France for settling
commerce between the two kingdoms. Pray that the order made on
10 July 1714 for 150l. for paying their clerks may be discharged.
Also ask for an additional 50l. for a clerk, &c. retained for the con-
tingencies of the office, after the dismissal of the rest. They have
had no allowance for themselves and their secretary. London,
25 March 1715. 2 pages.
Desires that the
21. The Attorney-General (Northey) to .
warrant for passing a grant under the great seal to the executors of
Dr Ratcliffe of the estate of Mr Carlton, in Surrey, may be presented
to the Lords of the Treasury. The doctor deposited the purchase
money with the Cashier of Customs above a year since. March 26,
1715.
Minuted :-"Réad 28 March 1715. My Lords have directed the
Comrs of the Customs to put up this estate to ye best bidder."
1 page.
22. Report of William Pulteney to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the petition of the officers of the regiments in the Island of Minorca,
as to the pay of the officers' servants. Is of opinion that the officers
serving in Minorca and Gibraltar may have the pay of their servants
added to their personal pay, &c. Whitehall, 26 March 1715.
Minuted:-"13th Sepr 1715. My Lords will issue the money for
ye officers' servants, accords to the direccons of the Act of Parlt."
The memorial, copy of warrant and certificate relating to the same
business. 7 pages.
23. Report of the Comrs for Duties on Hides, &c. to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of Mr John Marlow, respecting frauds
in connexion with leather duty. Office for Hides, &c. 26 March
1715.
Minuted:"Read."
The petition, and two other papers on the same subject. 6 pages.
24. Report of Edward Wilcox to the Lords of the Treasury,
enclosing a schedule of the books, papers, &c. delivered to Thomas
Hewett, Esq., Surveyor-General of his Majesty's Woods. Very few
of them were delivered to him (Mr Wilcox) by his predecessor, and
he has not collected the rest without considerable expense, for which
he has neither had nor claimed any allowance. 28 March 1715.
Minuted :-" 28 March 1715. My Lords can do nothing in this."
1 page, and the schedule on parchment in a state of great decay.
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25. Order in Council referring a report from the Principal Officers
of the Ordnance touching a supply of bedding for the four indepen-
dent companies at New York, and the charge thereof, to the Lords
of the Treasury. 29 March 1715.
The report referred to. 2 pages.
26. Report of the Comrs for licensing hawkers, pedlers, and petty
chapmen to the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of John
Hodgson and two other sureties for Thomas Wells, late a riding
surveyor for the duties arising by licences granted to hawkers and
pedlers, viz. :-as to his claims for salary, &c. The latter had been
guilty of misdemeanours and irregular practices, and the late Lord
High Treasurer considered that he deserved punishment beyond his
being dismissed. Office for Licensing Hawkers and Pedlers, 30 March,
1715. 2 pages.
[? About 27. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury, of George Hay, Esq.
30 Mar.] Lieut.-Governor of Montserrat, William Matthew, Esq., Lieut.-
Governor of St Christophers, Edward Byam, Esq. (in behalf of his
father, Edward Byam, Esq., Lt-Governor of Antigua), and Joseph
Martin, Esq., in behalf of Daniel Smith, Esq., Lieut.-Governor of
Nevis; praying for an order to be prepared for his Majesty's signa-
ture for their salaries of 2001. per ann. each.
30 Mar.
31 March.
31 March.
Minuted :--" 30 Mar. 1715. Warrts to be prepared as usuall.”
1 page, quarto.
28. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Trans-
mits the petition of Joseph Denham for their opinion and report.
Whitehall, 30 March 1715.
The petition. Petitioner had lost 30,000l. by the clandestine
practices of Morgan Whitley, late Receiver-General of Chester and
North Wales, If authorised, would bring into the Exchequer 8,000l.
of the debts belonging to Whitley.
Also copy of Treasury letter to the Comrs for the Land Tax.
3 pages.
29. Proposals made by Mr Vanbrugh to the Lords of the Treasury
for various alterations in the mode of conducting the business of
the Board of Works. The last is to incorporate the Office of the
Works at Windsor with the General Office of Works at Whitehall.
Office of his Majesty's Works, 31 March 1715. 3 pages.
30. Copy of an account of the supply for the year 1714, and the
deficiencies of the same.
It includes an account of sums granted for public services in the
session of Parliament begun the 16th day of February 1713, and
ended the 9th day of July 1714, how much the grants were de-
ficient, the payments made thereupon until the 31st day of March
1715, and the remains thereof.
At the end is:--"This accot in obedience to his Mats command
upon an address of the honoble House of Commons is humbly
presented by Wm Lowndes." 10 pages or parts of pages.
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2 April.
2 April.
2 April.
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31. Report of the Comrs for Sick and Hurt Seamen to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the petition of Christopher Clarke of London,
merchant, touching his claims for the supply of provisions to the
hospital at Gosport. Mr Clarke cannot be paid because he has not
the tickets, and Mr Colebrook, who has them, cannot be paid
because they are not indorsed or assigned to him. April 2, 1715.
Minuted:"6 Augt 1717. The pet, if he thinks he has right,
to pursue his remedy at law or equity."
Also proposals from his clerk, and a letter from James Colebrook
on the same subject. 5 pages.
32. Lord-Lieut. of Ireland (Sunderland) to the Lords of the
Treasury. According to their Lordships' letter of 16 March last,
has considered the petition of Catherine Power, alias O'Hara, pray-
ing a pension on the Irish Establishment, and has perused the
report of the Auditor-General, and two letters from the Duke of
Ormonde and the Earl of Wharton, late Lord-Lieutenants of Ireland.
The grant of a pension of 5 shillings a day will be well bestowed.
London, April 2, 1715.
Minuted:"14 June 1715. Prepare a wt."
All the papers above named and 4 certificates: 10 pages or parts
of pages.
33. Lord Chamberlain of the Household (Shrewsbury) to the
Lords of the Treasury. Desires them to order 300l. to be paid to
Sir Clement Cotterell, Master of the Ceremonies, for a present to
the Marquis Durazzo, Envoy Extraordinary from the Republic of
Genoa, who is on his departure. Cockpit, 2 April 1715.
Minuted:" Wt signed." 1 page.
- 34. Mr Secretary Stanhope to Mr Lowndes, signifying his
Majesty's pleasure that the Comrs of Customs in England and
Scotland lay before the House of Commons an account of all
woollen manufactures, lead, tin, and fish exported from Christmas
1708 to Christmas 1714; of the gross and net produce of the
Customs for the same time; of the woollen manufactures ex-
ported from England from Christmas 1697 to Christmas 1699;
of all logwood, fustic, indigo and other materials for drugs or
dyeing sent to France since the peace; and of the gross and net pro-
duce of the Excise and Customs in Scotland since the Union.
Whitehall, 2 April 1715. 2 pages.
35. Comrs of Excise (Scotland) to the Lords of the Treasury.
The justices for the shire of Edinburgh used, before the malt duty
commenced, to meet in Edinburgh every Thursday, to determine
complaints concerning the revenue; but since that time they have
refused to act, whereby the arrears are much increased. The
magistrates of Edinburgh have now complied with their (the
Comrs') request, and have given judgment in the terms of law
against all persons in arrear in Edinburgh and precincts (except
maltsters.) This good service has brought in a considerable sum.
Excise Office, Edinburgh, 2 Apr. 1715.
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5 April.
5 April.
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Minuted:" 13th Sepr 1715. A lře to be writ to the Comrs of
Excise, returning the thanks of this board to the magistrates of
Edinburgh. Lre sign'd 19th Sept. 1715." 1 page.
36. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor-General, to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the lands purchased for the better fortifying Ports-
mouth, Harwich and Chatham. The lands and premises at Harwich
are valued at 9,149l. 13s. 2d., those at Portsmouth at 15,119l. 14s. 9d.,
and those at Chatham at 16,734l. 16s. 4d. It is very hard to ascertain
what they may be worth, several being out of repair, &c. The
best plan would be to let the lands, houses, &c., under an Exchequer
lease at an annual rent to the fairest bidder. 4 April 1715.
Also letter from the Board of Ordnance (11 March 1714), pray-
ing to be put in possession of the lands, and a letter and minute of
the Comrs for these lands, as to the profits of the same and spoil
committed on the houses.
Minuted:" Read 15 July 1715." 6 pages.
37. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends
petition of Thomas Vaws, George Tartar, and William Dorrington,
for their Lordships' consideration. Whitehall, 5 Apr. 1715.
The petition. They pray for 1997. 188. 8d. due to them for "
their costs about the deer sent to Barbary as a present to the
Emperor of Morocco, and for bringing the lions and tiger, and other
creatures, as a present from the Emperor to her late Majesty. 2
pages.
38. Lord Townsend to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses the
petition of William Hawkins, Ulster King of Arms of all Ireland.
Desires them to obtain his Majesty's letter for 825l., that the
several state officers of Ireland may be clothed with all convenient
speed, his Majesty having altered the royal arms which are to be
wrought on the robes and liveries. April 5, 1715.
Minuted :-" Prepare a wt."
The petition. 2 pages.
39. Report of the Comrs for Sick and Hurt Seamen to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the petition of Joseph Lister and James Wil-
son. The sums claimed were due to them for quartering sick sea-
men, till they could be admitted into St Thomas's Hospital. Mr
Savery, their late treasurer, had not complied with their warrant.
6 April 1715.
Also, "Instructions to be observed by Joseph Lester and James
Wilson, quarterers in St Thomas's, Southwark." 3 pages.
40. Mr Secretary Stanhope to Mr Lowndes, signifying the King's
pleasure that an account be laid before the House of Commons, of
the deficiency at Michaelmas, 1714, of the yearly fund of 186,6707.
of the Classis Lottery, 1711, and of the fund of 168,0037. for the
Classis Lottery, 1712. Whitehall, 7 April 1715. 1 page.
R 2025.
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;
:
98
CALENDAR OF
1715.
8 April.
8 April.
8 April.
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41. The Board of Ordnance to Mr Secretary Stanhope. Respect-
ing the account of Col. Samuel Vetch, as captain of gunners and
matrosses raised in New England. Col. Nicholson was directed by
the Board to examine the several accounts in North America.
The imprests then standing out against Col. Vetch amounted to
5,3171. 2s. 9d. Col. Nicholson set forth many indirect practices of
Col. Vetch, as to pay, clothing, and victualling, by which it
appeared that he had overcharged in his account 2,011l. 9s. 91d.,
&c. They cannot procure satisfaction from Col. Vetch as to his
accounts. What light they have they owe to Col. Nicholson.
Office of Ordnance, 8 April 1715. 2 pages.
42. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of William Young and six others, who were appre-
hended and carried to prison as owlers, for exporting wool, and
afterwards removed to the Fleet, where they remain in a distressed
condition, the other six having died there in June and July last
for want of necessaries. The Comrs confirm this relation, and add
that their wives and families have come to the parish. The fines
amount to a considerable sum, and it is not expected substan-
tial persons will bail them, and they are too poor to bear the
charge of a trial, &c. Have directed their solicitor to allow them
6d. a day each to keep them from starving, as they are not entitled
to the common charity of the prison. They are looked upon as
notorious offenders, and the Comrs cannot recommend them to be
admitted as bail for one another as they ask. The great difficulty
is, they are obstinate and refuse to plead, and cannot be brought to
a trial. Suggest a law to be made to meet their case. Custom
House, London, 8 April 1715.
Minuted:" Read 13th Sepr 1715. My Lords agree to this
report, and direct the Comrs to prepare the draught of a bill for the
purposes mencond in this rept, to be offer'd to the House of
Comons in the next Session."
Again :-"Lře writ."
The petition. Also a list of owlers in the Fleet. 4 pages.
43. Report of the same to the same on the petition of Francis
Snell, praying to be allowed to succeed an aged landwaiter, allow-
ing him a sufficient maintenance out of the salary. Although there
have been some few instances of this kind, they are of opinion that
the practice should not have any encouragement, "forasmuch as
officers of the best experience in business may pretend to be infirm,
and being permitted to quit the service on the terms aforesaid,
become pensioners to the revenue, and for that the succeeding
person by reason his salary will be less than that of other officers
of the same rank, may the sooner be guilty of exactions, in the
execution of his office, thereby to make up whatever he shall pay
out of his salary upon such agreement." 8 April 1715.
Minuted: 13 Septr 1715. My Lords are of ye same opinion
wth the Comrs Cust."
The petition, and a certificate of the competency of the petitioner
for the duties. 3 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
99
1715.
9 April,
9 April.
11 April.
11 April.
12 April.
VOL. CLXXXIX.
44. Copy of a letter from General Hamilton to the Lords of
Trade, sending proposals for the speedy settlement of that part of
the Island of St. Christopher, formerly belonging to the French.
9 April 1715.
The proposals. The French part of the island has generally been
computed at 20,000 acres of "manurable land." It will be to the
interest of the Crown, &c. to dispose of the lands at easy rates, the
object being to encourage population capable of bearing arms.
Recommends the encouragement of emigration from Britain, Ireland,
or the colonies of America; also the division of this part of the island
into parishes. "There ought to be a proportionable number of
divisions in this part to the other part of the island, capable of
sending representatives or assembly men to the General Assembly,
that they may not be taxed by men who have no interest in this
part, nor bound by law made by assemblies wherein they are not
represented." Also suggests that certain portions should be laid
out for building. 7 pages.
45. Report of the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland (Sunderland) to the
Lords of Trade, on the petition of Ensign Walter Dawes. Is of
opinion that he has a just title to be established on the list of half-
pay, and to receive the arrears due to him. April 9,
April 9, 1715.
The letter of reference, the petition, and a certificate.
Minuted :—“ Prepare a wt." 4 pages.
46. Report of the Surveyor-General (Cholmley) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of Thomas Boughton, gentleman, as to
a lease of corn mills and other demesne lands of the manor of King's
Cliff, alias Cliff Regis, in the county of Northampton. Thinks that
additional terms to make up 31 years may be set at a fine of 40l.,
continuing the reserved rents of 621. per ann. April 11, 1715.
The petition referred to. 2 pages.
47. Petition of Mary Johnson, of Great Yarmouth, widow and
relict of Colonel John Johnson, deceased, to the Rt Hon. Charles
Lord Viscount Townshend, one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries
of State. Her husband had served the Government for near 40
years, and about 12 years before was made Governor of the Carribbee
Leeward Islands, in America, and after three years was murdered,
and his whole effects (about 8,000l. in value) were embezzled.
1,3211. were due to him for his salary as Governor; prays that the
sum may be paid.
Certificate by the mayor and others as to the truth of the petition,
and recommending her case. Dated 11 April 1715. 11 pages.
48. Representation from the Comrs of Excise (Scotland) to the
Lords of the Treasury. Have previously represented that several
difficulties in the management of the office required a parliamentary
remedy. Again lay the same difficulties before their Lordships.
The difference between the Scotch and English gallon (see Vol. ciii.,
16) much perplexes their accounts, so that it would be of great service
to the revenue to have this matter settled in Parliament, the arrear
JorM
G 2
100
CALENDAR OF
1715.
12 April.
14 April.
14 April.
16 April.
VOL. CLXXXIX.
on account of the 17th part to the 1st of May last, amounting
to upwards of 4,000l. The distillers have refused payment of the
duty as charged, and the justices have given judgment that the
distillers shall pay no more than 3d. the Scots pint (two whereof
make nearly the English wine gallon) upon spirits, &c. Obtained
a decree against the distillers of Edinburgh for the duty of low
wines and spirits, but almost all of them refuse to pay the duty,
and stand out upon contempt, by reason they are very poor, and
know that by the law of Scotland, if they (the Comrs) put them in
prison, they must maintain them there. The victuallers in many
of the isles and remote parts of several shires have so small a trade,
that the duties of Excise are not worth the expense. Advise that
the duties be let to farm. Excise Office, Edinburgh, 12 April 1715.
2 pages.
49. Report of Wm Borrett to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Anne Britten. Previously reported on her case, that she
was convicted of receiving stolen goods and fined 207., and remained
a prisoner in Newgate. Finds that she has not done anything
criminal since his last report, and is still a prisoner on the common
side, in miserable starving condition, and utterly unable to pay the
fine.
Minuted:-" Agreed, and a wt to be prepared to acknowledg
sattisfacĉon on record."
Also the petition.
Duplicate of the above report. 3 pages.
50. Report of the Comrs for Duties on Hides, &c. to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of John Mellish, Esq., late Receiver-
General for the county of Southampton, advising the transferring of
4,5307. 11s. 4d. paid on the land tax by mistake. Office of Hides,
&c., 14 April 1715.
Minuted:" Wt drawn."
The petition. 2 pages.
51. Comrs of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Are daily
importuned by the late proprietors and tenants to come to a resolu-
tion about letting the lands and tenements purchased for the fortifi-
cations at Portsmouth, Chatham, and Harwich. The buildings are
decaying for want of repair. Office of Ordnance, 14 April 1715.
1 page.
52. Report of the Conirs of Customs to the same, on the petition
of John Heather, of Balham, in the county of Surrey, Esq., in regard
to his debt. Have no objection to his obtaining an Act of Parlia-
ment to empower their Lordships to accept a composition for the
bonds wherein the petitioner is surety. 16 April 1715.
Minuted:"14 June 1715. My Lords cannot encourage these
applicacons.'
""
The petition referred to, and five other papers. 12 pages or parts
of pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
101
1715.
[After
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53. "A list of warrants prepared for your Lordships' signing for
19 April.] paying what is due in his Mats reign to the foreign ministers on
their ordinary and for extraordrys to those who have brought in
their bills (to wit) from the 1st of August 1714 to the respective
daies following." The last day that appears is 19 April 1715
The names of the ministers are given. 1 page.
21 April.
22 April.
25 April.
54. Report of the Attorney-General to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of several merchants, inhabitants of the islands of
Jersey and Guernsey, representing that by very ancient charters
they are free from all customs, taxes, subsidies, &c. in England and
other his Majesty's dominions, and that the stocking manufactures in
those islands were imported into England custom free, and that the
wool of which they are made is transported from England, custom
free, by Acts of Parliament; 20 per cent. duty has been claimed
by the Comrs of Customs at Southampton; 40 bales of these are
detained there, to the destruction of the trade and the famishing of
20,000 or 30,000 souls who are maintained thereby. Confirms their
statement as to their charters, but is of opinion that such charters
of exemption, cannot, in point of law, discharge the payment of
customs given to the Crown by Acts of Parliament subsequent to
those grants. Advises the giving up of the stockings stopped, and
that a clause should be inserted in a public Bill for discharging the
duties on importation of the goods of the produce and manufacture
of those islands. April 21st, 1715.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 107, 20 June 1715, is :-" Report
of ye Comrs of the Customes about stockins imported from Guernsey
is read. My Lords order the stockings to be delivd upon bond to
pay the duty by the end of this Session of Parliamt, if not relieved
by some Act before that time, and my Lords direct that a copy of
the Order of Council mencond in the report for taking off the officers
in 1709 be brought to the Treasury."
Again at p. 137, 12 Aug. 1715, is :-" Comrs Customes called in.
My Lords take into consideracon the matter relating to the duties
on imports from Guer[n]sey, Jersey, Alderney, and Sarke, and do
direct that the Comrs do cause bonds to be taken for the duties till
the end of next Session of Parlt, and that this order shall relate as
well to the stockins for the duties whereof bonds were to be taken
to the end of this session, as to the future importacons, and that the
said bonds be renewd & taken to the end of the said next session."
The petition and another memorial drawn up by M. Gruchy,
solicitor for the petitioners, reciting portions of various charters,
&c. to sustain their claims. 6 pages,
6½
55. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the same. Encloses the petition
of Anna Milner & Co. to the King for their opinion and report.
22 April 1715.
The petition, asking to be allowed to apply to Parliament for
relief, having paid the duties on a quantity of tobacco which was
burnt in a warehouse adjoining the Custom House. 2 pages.
56." Abstract of the accompt of his Majty's revenue of 28. P hhd
&c. arising in Virginia, for six months ending the 25th of April
1715. Nath. Harrison, Esq., Deputy Receiver."
1 page.
>>
102
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27 April.
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57. A state of the supplies for the year 1714. 27 April 1715.
Enclosed is a paper of memoranda relating to the South Sea
Company. 1 pages.
58. An account of the moneys issued for the service of the navy
27 April.] out of the funds granted by Parliament for the service of the year.
1714. 2
27 April.
27 April.
28 April.
28 April.
29 April.
pages.
59. Copy of indenture as to certain fuel or timber for repairs for
the service of the Royal Navy, delivered by the Surveyor-General of
his Majesty's Woods, south of Trent, to Owen Sutherland, Gent.,
purveyor of his Majesty's Navy at Portsmouth. 27 April 1715.
Also a particular of the value. 3 pages.
60. Lord-Lieut. of Ireland (Sunderland) to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Sends the report of the Lords Justices and Auditor-General of
Ireland on the petition of Lewis Armand, formerly a lieutenant in
Count de Paulin's regiment. Is of opinion that petitioner should
have 3s. a day allowed him.
Minuted:" Prepare a wart."
The reports and petition referred to. 5 pages.
61. Comrs for Stamp Duties to the Lords of the Treasury, ap-
proving of the recommendation made by William Farrer, Esq., M.P.
for the town of Bedford, relating to placing Mr. John Weaver in the
room of Thomas Bidford, Distributor of Stamps in the county of
Bedford. Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn, 28 April 1715.
Minuted: "Ordered."
The letter of William Farrer. 2
2 pages.
62. Report of the Comrs for Duties on Hides to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of John Weston, Esq., formerly Receiver-
General for the county of Surrey, for such allowance to be made to
him as had been made to former receivers. Do not find that any
were made to his predecessors. He still owes 2,2897. for the window
tax. Office for Hides, &c., 28 April 1715.
Two petitions, the one to the Lords of the Treasury and the other
to the above Comrs. 3 pages.
63. Representation of the Comrs for determining the titles of
lands, &c. at Portsmouth, Chatham, and Harwich, to the Rt Hon.
the Lieutenant-General and the rest of the principal officers of his
Majesty's Ordnance, laying before them an account of their pro-
ceedings. Inspected deeds and writings, and examined witnesses
to ascertain the respective interests of the proprietors and their
tenants, as to the sums agreed for by the Comrs or assessed by juries
who valued the lands in 1709. Have drawn up their judgments and
decrees, and made out certificates for the sums each proprietor is to
receive.
The following cases are not yet provided for by the Act of the
8th year of Anne, but they have no power to make satisfaction for
them. At Portsmouth a rood of land in West Dock Field, now
belonging to Joseph Robins, of the value of 5l.; and at Winchester
College, loss of tithe in the Common Field. Submit to the Govern-
TREASURY PAPERS.
103
1715.
30 April.
30 April.
30 April.
30 April.
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ment whether any allowance shall be made to the College for the
same. Then at Rochester, the Dean and Chapter of Rochester con-
ceived too little was allotted to them in proportion to what was
allowed to their tenants. The Act of Parliament having ratified
the inquisition, they have no power to alter it, &c. Brazen Nose
College complains of loss of tithe to their rectory of Gillingham,
by the lands taken. At Harwich, part of the lands taken are held
of the manor of Dover court-cum-Harwich, and are valued at 18
years' purchase to the tenant, and there is no sum fixed, either for
The
the purchase of the quit-rents or the enfranchisement, &c.
Comrs say they have made out a certificate for 15l. for valuable
royalties, &c., between low and high water, belonging to Thomas
Daval, Esq., an infant, lord of the manor of Dover Court and Harwich,
situate on Manningtree water. (Enclose Memorial No. 1.) The
corporation of Harwich have represented that they will be great
losers if this ground should be vested in the Crown by not being
able to sell ballast. Mr Daniel Smith, jun., desires to be considered
for improvements since the vesting the lands in the Trustees. John
Rolfe has no allowance for pumps on the top of the hill near Harwich.
Mr Curtis, vicar of Dover Court and Harwich, claims for damage
by loss of tithe. There is a dispute as to Rudland's wharf, whether
the whole is taken or not (plan and certificates annexed). Dated
29 April 1715.
The enclosures referred to, including the plan. 16 pages.
64. Order in Council referring to the Lords of the Treasury for
their report a petition of Robert Hunter, Esq., Governor of New
York, for payment of disbursements made by him for subsisting
3,000 Palatines employed in the province of New York, in the
production of naval stores. 30 April 1715.
The petition. 2 pages.
65. Similar order, on the petition of Major Robert Kemp, Major
Humphry Cory, Margaret Collingwood, widow, &c., on behalf of
themselves and the rest of the officers and the widows and children
of the Hon. Col. Foxe's late regiment of foot (formerly Col. Colling-
wood's) for payment of their arrears. 30 April 1715.
Minuted:"6th August 1717.
"6th August 1717. To Comrs for stating the debts
of the Army."
The petition, and a state of Col. Collingwood's regiment from
24th April 1700. 5 pages.
66. Representation of the Comrs for Duties on Hides, &c. to the
Lords of the Treasury, asking for a warrant for the payment of the
salaries of their officers. 30 April 1715.
Minuted :-" Agreed."
The petition of their solicitor (George Wilson) on the same
subject. 21 pages.
67. Memorial of the Right noble Evelin, Lord Marquis of Dor-
chester, Chief Justice and Justice in Eyre of Forests, North of
Trent, to the Lords of the Treasury, drawing attention to the
damage done in the Forest of Sherwood by the violent tempest of
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CALENDAR OF
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VOL. CXC.-
of wind on the 1st of February, which was valued at 2,4731. 9s. 4d.,
as appears by the certificate of the verderers.
The certificate referred to. Dated Mansfield Woodhouse, April
"the last," 1715. 2 pages.
[After April.] 68. Memorial of the late Comrs for disbanding the Marines, to the
Lords of the Treasury, praying payment for their services after
Jan. 1713-14 in settling various claims, &c., down to April 1715.
2 pages.
[After April.] 69. Memorial of Awnsham Churchill to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, praying to be allowed various sums for binding sets of
Rymer's Fœdera. The last seems to be in April 1715.
One set was for the Prince of Wales, and another for the library
at Wolfenbuttel.
The docquet mentions that the claim was also for binding several
volumes of the Historia Cœlestis.
Minuted:
page.
“Read 4th July 1715. A warrt to be Ppared." 1
3 May.
3 May.
4 May.
VOL. CXC. 1715-MAY AND JUNE.
1. Col. Tho. Caulfeild to the Lord Treasurer [sic but there was
then no Lord Treasurer]. Has done his utmost to dispose of the
clothing left in his hands by Gen¹ Nicholson. Prays payment for
firing furnished to the garrison. Encloses Mr Peter Capon's account
of sloop hire on the occasion of the proclamation of King George in
the principal parts of Nova Scotia. Annapolis Royal, 3 May 1715.
The account mentioned. 5 pages.
2. Copy of a representation of the Board of Trade to the King, as
to the disposal of the lands in the late French part of St. Chris-
topher's. Propose two methods for settling the Island, either to sell
the land outright to the highest bidder, with a quit rent on the
whole; or, which seems the better of the two, that the lands be
granted in fee-farms at a yearly reserved rent. Advise that Comrs
be sent there from England to carry out the settlement of the
Island. Whitehall, 3 May 1715. 5 pages.
3. Copy of a representation of the Board of Trade to the King,
as to the petitions of certain French Protestant refugees to be
restored to their lands in St. Christopher's, from which they had
been driven on account of their religion by the French, on the
peace of Ryswick. Recommend that the petitions, as also those of
Humphrey Sheppard and Mary Bowden, for grants in the said French
part, be referred to the Comrs for the disposal of the lands in
St. Christopher's. Also lay before his Majesty an abstract of the
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1715.
4 May.
6 May.
9 May.
9 May.
9 May.
10 May.
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petition of Stephen Duport, merchant, who prayed for a grant of
some lands in the French part of the Island in consideration of
heavy losses occasioned by the English troops when that Island was
retaken from the French by Col. Codrington in 1690. Recommend
him to his Majesty's grace and favour. Whitehall, 4 May 1715. 8
pages.
4. Warrant from the Lords of the Treasury to Moses Beranger,
Esq., authorising him to pay Anthony Nicoll, Esq., receiver and
paymaster of the money arising from the sale of tin, the 20,000l.
which he has agreed to advance on the tin which he is under
contract to sell in Holland. Treasury Chambers, 4 May 1715. 1
page.
5. Report of E. Harley to the Lords of the Treasury, on the memo-
rial of the receivers of the Civil List Lottery, 1713, who pray for a
reward for their trouble and for the charges of passing their ac-
counts. Finds that allowances have been made to former receivers
for the charges of passing their accounts, as well as a reward of 1s. 2d.
in the pound for the money they paid into the Exchequer. Is of
opinion that the same allowance may be made to the memorialists,
which will amount to 1,0391. 7s. 6d. for the sum they paid into the
Exchequer, and 60l. 2s. 6d. for the charges of passing their accounts.
6 May 1715.
On the back of this report is a warrant to Edward Harley and
Thomas Foley, Auditors of Imprests, to pay to the said receivers,
1,0997. 10s.
Minuted:" 4th July 1715. Agreed to."
The memorial. 3 pages.
6. Copy of a list of bounties paid by Edward Nicholas in two
years, from Mich. 1712 to Mich. 1714, and also of a list of her late
Majesty's warrants for bounties payable in his office, but which had
not been paid, as no money had been issued for that purpose before
her death. 9 May 1715.
On the back is :-" For Mr Lowndes." 6 pages.
7. An estimate by Sir Isaac Newton of the tin which remained
unsold. 9 May 1715. 1 page.
8. A paper from Wm Lowndes, Esq., made out by command of His
Majesty, on an address of the House [of Commons], showing how
the Civil List branches have been lessened by Acts of Parliament
since the granting thereof. These deductions from the Civil List
amount to 275,800l. per annum. 9 May 1715. 4 pages.
9. Copy of a list of pensions granted by Queen Anne in Scotland
since the Union. Among the items are allowances to the Professors
in the Scotch Universities. 10 May 1715.
On the back is :-" For Mr Lowndes."
1
1 pace.
*
106
CALENDAR OF
1715.
10 May.
10 May.
10 May.
10 May.
12 May.
12 May.
VOL. CXC.
10. Copy of Queen Anne's Establishment for the expenses of the
Civil Government in Scotland after the Union, and the additions
which her late Majesty made to it. Among the additions is 8407.
for the professors in the Scotch Universities. 10 May 1715.
On the back is :-" For Mr Lowndes." 6 pages.
11. An estimate of the whole expense of her late Majesty's
Civil Government for one year. 10 May 1715. 1 page and a few
lines.
12. Report of R. Powys to "Messeigneurs," on the demands of
Mrs. Howe, widow and executrix of Emanuel Scrope Howe, Esq.,
deceased, late Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Hanover, for
expenses incurred by her husband over and above the annual allow-
ance of 300l. made to Envoys going to that Court. Encloses an
account of her demands. 10 May 1715. (French.)
The account referred to. 2 pages.
13. Copy of an account of what pensions have been granted
and what warrants for beneficial grants have been directed to the
Lords of the Treasury since King George's accession. The last
item is: "6,774l. 1s. 1d. to Wm Borret, Esq., on accot of the Dis-
temper'd Cattle." 10 May 1715.
On the back is :-" For Mr Lowndes." 6 pages.
14. Comrs of Customs, Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Enclose affidavits as to two cases of assaults on their officers. In
the first case, which occurred at Dunrobin, in the county of Suther-
land, their 'officers, on trying to remove certain hogsheads which
were concealed below ground in Lord Strathnaver's garden, at the
above place, were attacked by men disguised as women, forced out
of the garden, and kept securely guarded until the goods had been
safely carried off. In the second case, which happened at Air, their
officers, who were watching to discover run goods, were beaten and
bound with ropes by a band of men under Robert Hunter, mer-
chant. Have been informed by their assistant solicitor that the
Lords of Justiciary had, in a trial at Dumfries for a similar riot,
refused to accept any officers of the Customs as witnesses for the
prosecution. The continuance of such a practice will render all
prosecutions for these offences useless. Custom House, Edinburgh,
12 May 1715.
Twelve affidavits and the report of William Caddell, (?) the assistant
solicitor, on the subject of the admission of the evidence of these
witnesses. 7 pages or parts of pages.
15. Report of Tho. Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of John and Richard Winn, keepers of Salcey Forest, in
the county of Northampton. The petitioners, who had been so
severely injured in an affray with a gang of deerstealers that they
were disabled from further service, pray for an allowance for a
servant to perform their duties, and for some gratuity towards the
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1715. -
12 May.
13 May.
13 May.
13 May.
14 May.
17 May.
charges of the cure of their wounds. Approves of the petition.
12 May 1715.
Minuted:"21 June 1715. To be considered what is reasonable
to be done."
The petition referred to. 2 pages and a few lines.
16. Mr Secretary James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Mr.
Methuen, H.M. minister at the Court of Madrid, has chosen Don
Juan Baptista Uzardi as his assistant in managing the affairs of his
Majesty's subjects there. Signifies his Majesty's approval, and begs
their Lordships to issue a warrant to the said Uzardi for 500l. for
this year's service, to commence from 25th of March last. Whitehall,
12 May 1715.
"Wt signed.” 1 page and a few lines.
Minuted :-"Wt signed."
17. C. Rhodes to the Lords of the Treasury. By order of the
managers and directors of the Lottery for 1714, lays before their
Lordships the account of the receipts and expenses connected with
that lottery. Prays that the deficit, 4077. 2s. 74d. may be supplied
to them. 13 May 1715.
On the back of the letter is the account referred to, with 32
signatures. 3 pages.
18. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Thomas Perrin of London, merchant. The peti-
tioner states that for several years he traded largely in tobacco to
Virginia and other parts, and paid the revenue nearly 100,000l., but
on becoming indebted by bonds for customs, all his possessions were
sold, and he was imprisoned in the Fleet, where he had lain between
two and three years. Prays to be set at liberty upon giving security
to surrender himself when required. The Comrs report adversely
to him, and cannot recommend him to their Lordships' favour.
Custom House, London, 13 May 1715.
Minuted :—" Read 13th Sept 1715. It appearing that the petr
has been guilty of great frauds my Lords see no reason for his
reliefe."
The petition. 5 pages.
19. An abstract of the produce of the revenue of H.R.H. James,
Duke of York, for the year 1678, with the following note at the
foot :- "This abstract is made from a declared account of the late
Treasurers to his Royal Highness for the year abovesaid, Wm Lowndes.
13 May 1715." 1 page.
20. Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland (Sunderland) to the Lords of the
Treasury. Transmitting the petition of Mr Edmond Schuldam, late
Solicitor of Criminal Causes, together with the report of the Lords
Justices thereupon. Finds that arrears of salary are due to him
to the amount of 3521. 9s. for executing that office, and begs their
Lordships to procure a warrant for that amount. Bath, 14 May
1715.
The petition minuted:-" Prepare ye wt."
The petition and report referred to. 4
4 pages.
21. Copy of a report of Henry Baker on the petition of James
West, in which the petitioner sets forth that on the false evidence of
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one William Dann he was fined 150l. for exporting wool, and also
had to compound in the sun of 12l. 10s. on a false charge of running
brandy. Prays, on account of his innocency and good character, for
a warrant to discharge his Majesty's moieties of the penalty. Finds
that the petition is true, and therefore has no objection to such a
warrant being prepared. May 17, 1715.
At the foot is:-"This is a true copy of Mr Baker's report as it
was fairly engrossed and stands entred by me in his report book, the
originall some small time since being delivered into the Treãry (as
informed) mislaid. Tho. Ashurst, 80 Februar 1715-6."
The petition not with it. 2 pages.
22. An account of the proposals made in relation to the coinage
of farthings and halfpence from the beginning of Queen Anne's
reign to 20th May 1715. Prepared by order of the Lords of the
Treasury, and signed by Wm Lowndes. The officers of the Mint
recommended Mr Eyre's proposal as the best. This was to deliver
into the Mint plates of fine copper, malleable when red hot, and
drawn to a breadth and thickness fit for cutting. One of the recom-
mendations had been that it was best to coin the copper money as
near as could be to the intrinsic value, including the charges of
coinage, set allowance and incidents, and reckoning the copper at
what it would sell for if the new money should be melted down
again (for which reason it ought to be free from such mixtures as
would diminish the market price), and that whatever profit should
arise by the coinage the Crown might have it in its power to gratify
whom it pleased therewith. 20 May 1715. 6 pages.
23. Report of the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland (Sunderland) to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Major Robert Pigott, of
Col. Edward Stanhope's regiment. The petitioner prays, in con-
sideration of past services, to be put on the establishment of half-
-pay
in Ireland as Lieut.-Col., from the 8th October 1710, the date of his
suspension. Has transmitted the petition to the Lords Justices, who
referred it to the Muster Master-General of Ireland, whose report he
encloses; and also other papers connected with the petition. Agrees
with the report that the petitioner deserves half-pay as Lieut.-Col.
and also the arrears thereof from 8th Oct. 1710, Bath, May 21,
1715.
((
Minuted: Prepare a wt."
The petitions of Major Pigott and six other papers on the same
subject. 9 pages.
24. Report of the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland (Sunderland) to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Lord Lifford, who prays to
be restored to his half-pay on the establishment of Ireland from
25th June 1706. Has referred the petition to the Lords Justices,
whose report, together with that of the Auditor-General of Ireland,
(to whom the Lords Justices referred it) he encloses. Sees no reason
why he should not be restored to his half-pay and receive the
arrears thereof. Bath, May 21, 1715.
Five other papers on the same subject, including the petition and
reports referred to. 7 pages.
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25. Earl of Sunderland (Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland) to the Lords
of the Treasury, transmitting to them the reports of the Lords Justices
and Attorney-General of Ireland, upon the petition of John Walker,
Esq., son of the late Dr. George Walker, the late Governor of Lon-
donderry. The petitioner prays that his present pension of 200%.
may be augmented until the 2,000l. promised him can be paid in
one sum, as had been promised. The Lord-Lieutenant, in con-
sideration of the strong recommendation of the Lords-Justices, is of
opinion that the petitioner's present pension of 2007. should be
augmented to one of 300l. for 21 years, certain. Bath, May 23,
1715.
An affidavit by Ja. Macartney in John Walker's favour, minuted :—
"14th June 1715. If ye 2,000li be a well-grounded demand, my
Lords thinke it more adviseable that the 2,000li should be paid off
than that 300¹ a year should be granted for 21 years." Again :—
" Wt signed."
The reports mentioned, the petition, and a copy of a former peti-
tion, a letter of 28 Dec. 1714 from the Treasury, referring it to the
Lord-Lieutenant, and other papers relating to the same subject.
23 pages.
26. Postmasters-General (Cornwallis and Ja. Craggs) to the Lords
of the Treasury. Propose that, as the Post Office is the only branch
of the revenue which has no checks upon its inferior officers, that six
surveyors may be appointed to survey the six main roads and all
the cross and branch roads through which the letters are conveyed.
Think that 20s. per day to each surveyor will be sufficient, and
hope if their plan is adopted, to put a stop to many frauds and
abuses connected with this branch of the revenue. They also com-
plain of the franking. General Post Office, 24th May 1715.
Minuted: 4th June 1715. Agreed to make a trial in some
part of the kingdo with 3 surveiors, but the Postmars are from time
to time to represent to my Lords what fruit they find of their
service, and the K. is to be at no further charges then ye 20sh p
diem." Again :-" Lre writ."
"Lre writ." Again:
Again:" 11th do. Agreed to the
whole as proposed." 4 pages.
27. Memorial of the officers of the Board of Works to the Lords
of the Treasury. By their new commission they are ordered to
examine all bills, &c. for works in the late Queen's time and since
his Majesty's accession. To examine every article of all bills “before
passed," and of so long standing, will take a considerable time, and
much more than they can spare. Ask if under the 27th section of
their commission they may pass and allow all bills, &c. allowed by
the Surveyor of Works and the former board without further exami-
nation. May 24, 1715.
Minuted:" Read, 27th May 1715. My Lords agree that the
officers shall proceed to ye examinacon of the bills for all works &
services since his Mats accession; but do dispence with their exami-
nacon of the services performed in the late Queen's time."
Also a letter from one of the Comirs to John Taylour, Esq., on the
same subject. 25 May 1715. 3 pages.
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31 May.
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28. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses for
their Lordships' report thereon the petition and bill of disburse-
ments of Capt. Paddon, who was employed as plenipotentiary to
negotiate a peace with the Emperor of Morocco. Whitehall, 26 May
1715.
Minuted:" 4th June 1715. Ref. to Mr Powys to examine these
demands and the orders or credentials given to him."
The enclosures not now with the letter. 1 page.
29. Officers of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Trans-
mit a representation from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester,
complaining of a valuation made of lands purchased from the
Church there for the better fortifying of Chatham. Office of
Ordnance, 27 May 1715.
Minuted :-" "Read 15th June 1715. All matters concerning these
lands and purchases are directed by act of parliamt, and my Lords
have no power to intermeddle therein.”
The representation not now with it. 1 page.
30. Report of Hen. Baker to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of William Wimble, the son of a Sussex farmer.
A prose-
cution for smuggling wool was instituted against him in May 1714,
by two of the riding officers on that coast, and he was convicted by
the false evidence of one Samuel Wratten, a worthless character.
Petitioner produces a receipt from the two prosecutors for 61. 9s. in
full satisfaction for 1097. 16s., their moiety, and prays that his
Majesty's moiety may be remitted. After perusing a certificate on
the back of the petition, signed by 14 of his neighbours, testifying
to the good character of the petitioner and the had reputation of
Wratten, and after seeing at the foot thereof the receipt of the two
riding officers, is of opinion that the petitioner is a worthy object
of compassion. 30 May 1715.
Minuted :—" 13th Sept 1715. Ppare a warrt for his relief.”
The petition referred to, with the certificate and receipt on the
back. 4 pages.
31. Viscount Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses
the petition of the Trustees for the Charity School at Richmond, the
prayer of which his Majesty has been pleased to grant. Begs their
Lordships to give the necessary directions for paying the same
annual allowance to the Trustees for the support of the said school,
as was given by the late Queen. Whitehall, 31 May 1715.
Minuted :-" Qu. what the Queen gave to this school, & whether
it is not already upon Mr Clayton's list."
Again" 21st August 1716. Prepare a Sign Manual."
Again:-" Warrt signed 10th Septr 1716."
The petition not now with it. 1 page.
32. James Stanhope to Wm Lowndes, Esq. In pursuance of an
address of the House of Commons, signifies his Majesty's pleasure
that the Comrs of Customs be directed to prepare an account to be
laid before the House, of the quantity of hops imported since the
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2 June.
3 June.
4 June.
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4 June.]
7 June.
8 June.
duty laid upon them in the ninth year of Queen Anne's reign, and
the neat produce of the duty. Whitehall, 31 May 1715. 1 page.
33. The account of the produce of the duty on imported hops
referred to in the preceding letter, from 1 June 1711 to 21 May 1715.
Signed :—" Robt Paul, Assistant to the Compr Genl." Custom
House, London, 1 June 1715. 1 page.
34. Lord Godolphin to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses a
memorial from the Board of Green Cloth for 36,1617. 11s. 2d. for their
expenses from Oct. 1st to March 31st last, and for 8,431l. due to clear
the two preceding months of August and September. Begs their
Lordships to favour him with 36,1617. 11s. 2d. by way of imprest.
St. James's, Cofferer's Office, 2 June 1715.
The memorial minuted :—" Ordered 4 June, 44,5927. 11s. 2d. to be
issued to the Earl of Godolphin upon account for the empcons
wages and board-wages in the Cofferer's Office incurred since his
Mats accession to the Crown, and my Lords do thinke it reasonable
that ye empcons be alwaies satisfyd in the first place, and before
any wages, boarde wages, or pen cons whatsoever."
The memorial referred to. 2 pages.
35. Cha. Carkesse to Mr Taylour. Encloses an account of the
quantity of hops imported since the duty laid on them in the ninth
year of Queen Anne's reign. Begs him to lay the same before their
Lordships. Custom House, London, 3 June 1715.
The account. 2 pages.
36. Duke of Montagu to the Lords of the Treasury. Begs that
some money may be ordered him for the expenses of her late
Majesty's funeral (10,5797. 8s. 8d.) and of his Majesty's coronation
(15,770l. Os. 6d.), and for other expenses connected with his office.
Great Wardrobe, 4 June 1715.
Minuted: 7 July 1715, 20,000, but before issued, my Lord to
see a list to whom it is to be paid, wherein the tradesmen are to
be particularly regarded." 1 page.
37. Memorial of the Managers and Directors of the Lottery for
1714 for a reward for executing their commission. 33 signatures.
Minuted: 4 June 1715, 100li a piece my Lords agree to."
page.
38. Barons of the Exchequer (Scotland) to Hon. John Taylour,
Esq. Desire him to lay before the Lords of the Treasury the
representation touching the invalids in Scotland, who are starving
for want of pay. Beg also that the Charity Roll may be allowed
and sent down. Edinburgh, 7 June 1715. 1 page.
39. Cha. Delafaye to Sir William St. Quintin. Begs by this
letter to introduce his brother, whom he has desired to solicit the
restitution of the temporalities of the sees of Kilmore, Raphoe, and
Killalow, which affair is still depending in the Treasury. Bath,
8 June 1715. 1 page.
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40. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Thomas Thomson, of Algiers, merchant. The petitioner
states that on the death of Robert Cole, Esq., her Majesty's late
Consul at Algiers, he was appointed by the Dey to act as British
Consul there till Mr Cole's successor was appointed, and that Sir John
Jennings, then Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of her Majesty's
Fleet in the Mediterranean, approved of the appointment. The
petitioner having acted thus as Consul from 13 Nov. 1712 to 30
June 1713, prays that the salary usually paid to the Consul at Algiers,
may be paid him for the time he acted as such, and also that his ex-
traordinary expenses incurred in that capacity may be reimbursed.
States that Robert Cole died 13 Nov. 1712, and that the allow-
ances to the present Consul began 21 February following. Annexes
Mr Thomson's account of money he disbursed for their Lordships'
directions thereon. 8 June 1715.
Minuted :-" Read 14th June 1715. To be considered with the
demands of other Foreign Ministers when a distribution is made of
of the Queen's arrears.'
The petition and account referred to, a letter from James Stan-
hope transmitting the petition to the Lords of the Treasury for their
report, and an account of services performed by the petitioner.
7 pages.
41. Representation of the Com's for Hides to the Lords of the
Treasury. Have been informed that Mr Benjamin Boyden, General
Surveyor of the duties on houses in London, has taken bribes for
excusing the collectors from paying in their money in due time.
He owns to taking a gratuity, and the rest being sufficiently proved,
they recommend his discharge, and that Mr Robert Winniatt may
succeed, and Mr Thomas French, lately ordered to be surveyor in
Cheshire, may succeed Mr Winniatt in Essex. 9 June 1715.
Minuted: Read 15th June 1715. Agreed. Wt signed." 1
pages.
42. Comrs of Excise to the Lords of the Treasury. Lay before
their Lordships an account of the gross and net produce of the
duties on hops for the four years ending June 1; how much thereof
has been paid into the Exchequer, and how much is still standing
out. Excise Office, London, 10 June 1715.
The account referred to. 2 pages.
43. Report of Hugh Cholmley, Esq., the Surveyor-General, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Martin Killigrew, Esq.
The lease of Pendennis Castle in Cornwall, made by the petitioner's
father in 1693 to the Lords of the Treasury, at 200l. a year, having
expired, he now prays for an increase of rent on a new lease. The
reasons he alleges are, that Sir Peter Killigrew, being Receiver-
General of the Duchy of Cornwall, paid himself, whereas now
greater difficulties will attend the payment of the rent. Also that
he is debarred from improving this part of his estate [while the rest
of it has become double the value of what it was in 1695]. Is of
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10 June.
11 June.
opinion that if a new lease is granted to the petitioner at 2001. a
year, as free of deductions as the last was, he will have no reason to
complain. 10 June 1715.
Minuted :—“ 2 Nov. 1715. My Lds agree to take a new lease at
200li p añ to be pd from time to time out of ye mo granted for ye
forces for ye same term of yeares as was ye former lease.”
The petition, a paper of Mr Killigrew's reasons for an increase of
rent, a dormant warrant to Sir Peter Killigrew, and an affidavit as
to the rise in the value of the land. 9 pages.
44. Officers of the Board of Works to the Lords of the Treasury.
Beg payment of the artificers' bills for (1) the funeral of the late
Queen; (2) the reception of King George at Greenwich; (3) his
Majesty's Coronation at Westminster; and (4) thanksgiving at
St Paul's; amounting in all to 8,353l. 10s. 74d. Whitehall, Office
of Works, 10 June 1715.
Minuted:
thereupon."
(C
Read 13 June 1715. 8,3537. 10s. 74d. Ordered
An account of abatements made on these bills by the new Board
of Works. 2 pages.
45. Petition of S. Richmond to the Lords of the Treasury. An
extent of upwards of 200l. had been issued against him and Mr
Michael Wentworth, as securities for one Mr Abraham Lockwood,
merchant. He and Wentworth had money enough in Lockwood's
hands to have discharged the bonds in question, but he (Lockwood)
ran off with it to the West Indies, Has also met with several
misfortunes. Prays therefore for such a composition as their Lord-
ships shall deem convenient. 11 June 1715.
The petition was referred on Sept. 20 to the Comrs of Customs to
report upon. 1 page and a few lines.
[? About 46. Representation to the Lords of the Treasury from the Great
13 June.] Officers of his Majesty's Household, and the Comrs of the Taxes for
the palaces of Whitehall and St. James. Her late Majesty had in
1705 given them directions that the pensions then paid in White-
hall should not be taxed, and had promised her assistance to make
good the deficiencies thereby created. A few days before her death
she ordered a tally to be struck upon tin for the remaining defi-
ciency of 47,1051. 9s. 6d., but died before the warrant could be
signed. Pray therefore that a tally may be struck upon tin for the
arrears, and that in the meantime process may be stopped.
13 June.
Minuted:-" A warrt sign'd for stay of process the 13th June
1715." 3 pages.
47. Report of the Attorney-General (Sir Edward Northey) to
the Lords of the Treasury, on the annexed petition of Sir Robert
Davers, Bart., executor of Mary, Lady Dowager Jermyn, who was
widow and executrix of Thomas, Lord Jermyn, deceased, late
Governor of Jersey, and Thomas Folkes, Esq., the surviving execu-
tor of the same lord. An information had been in 1704 exhibited
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against the executors for an account of her late Majesty's part of
Statute penalties received by the said Lord Jermyn. This cause
has been often heard, and in 1714 the Barons of the Exchequer
were equally divided on the question. As also Charles II. ap-
pointed the said Lord Jermyn Governor for life of the Island of
Jersey, and granted to him the right of receiving all profits be-
longing to the Crown in that island, without rendering any
account for them, on condition that he defrayed the charge of the
Civil List there, they pray that the said information may be dis-
missed. Certifies to the truth of the statements alleged in the
petition, and as the matters claimed by the information are but of
small value, has no objection to it being dismissed. June 13,
1715.
Minuted:" 10th Aug. 1715. A privy seal to discharge the
Execrs"
The petition not now with it.
See also 26 May 1714, under which date are papers relating to this
matter. 4 pages.
48. A paper headed "Mr Bendysh's Case." The paper states that
14 June.] in consideration of his services in 1709 and 1710, as Secretary
without salary to the Comrs for the poor Palatines, he obtained in
July 1714 a sign manual and warrant for 1,1007., (which lay at
the Exchequer for payment at the Queen's death. Has lodged the
sign manual, etc., with Mr Taylor, and hopes that the present Lords
of the Treasury will ask for it and direct it to be paid.
[? About
14 June.]
On the back is:-"Recommended by L. C. J. King."
Minuted:"14 Jun. 1715. To be considered when there is
another distribucon upon ye Queen's Arreares."
1 page.
49. Earl of Sunderland, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Lords
of the Treasury. Encloses the petition of Ralph Wilson and Mar-
garet, his wife, with the report of the Attorney-General for Ireland
thereon. The petitioners pray for some recompense for the loss
sustained by the blowing up of the Castle of Cullen, in the co. of
Tipperary, by order of his late Majesty King William, at the siege
of Limerick; the castle, with the lands belonging to it, being the
interest of the said Margaret, who was the daughter of Edward
Warter, of Bilboa, in Ireland. The Attorney-General, Richard
Levinge, in his report states that after examination of various
persons he finds that the statements alleged in the petition are true,
and that the petitioners seem to have suffered damage to the
amount of above 2,500l., for which he thinks it reasonable that they
should receive such satisfaction as seems good to his Majesty.
Minuted :-" 14th June 1715. My Lords doe not thinke it reason-
able to advise his Maty to doe any thing upon this pet"."
The petition, a letter from the Earl of Oxford of 8 June 1714,
referring it to the Duke of Shrewsbury, a letter from the latter
referring it to the then Lords Justices of Ireland, and a letter from the
present Lords Justices enclosing the report of the Attorney-General
for Ireland to whom the late Lords Justices had referred it. 11
pages.
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14 June.]
14 June.
[? About
14 June.]
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50. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses for
their Lordships' consideration a scheme by Roger Acherley for
paying the public debts, and raising a revenue for the Prince of
Wales without real new taxes. This result was to be effected by
augmenting the national credit, and applying it to the above end.
Whitehall, 14 June 1715. 7 pages and a quarter.
51. Petition of Mr Richd Barrow to the Lords of the Treasury.
Was three years and a half ago appointed Solicitor to the Mint to
prosecute coiners, etc., and Sir Isaac Newton and Col. Bladen re-
ported on 9 March 1714-15, that there was due to him for these
services 3877. 14s. 7d. Prays therefore for their Lordships' warrant
for the payment of the above sum.
Minuted:" Read 14th June 1715. To be paid out of the 400li
Р anñ applicable to such services by Parliament." 1 page.
See also 9 March 1714-15.
52. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Enclose
an account of stores lodged at Port Mahon for the use of the gar-
rison, and delivered by Brigadier Petit to the Spanish undertakers
for carrying on the works there. Have applied to Mr Petit to pay
the value thereof (1,052 dols. 5 reals 10 doub.) into their office, but
he has been unable to do so, as the Auditor of the Imprests has
stopped the amount out of his accounts. Pray their Lordships to
direct that Mr Petit be allowed that sum, and that he pay it into
their office. Office of Ordnance, 14 June 1715.
The account referred to. 2 pages.
53. Memorial of Col. Richard King to the Lords of the Treasury,
for consideration in the expense he has been at in repairing, &c.
the lodgings he lately had at the Cockpit.
Minuted :—" Read
"Read June 14th 1715. The late Lord Trearer
orderd him 60li, which he was to lay out himself, and he was to have
no more." 11 pages.
54. Auditor Harley's report on the payments in the Earl of
Carnarvon's account of the forces in Flanders, anno 1710, which
cannot be allowed without a Privy Seal. 15 June 1715.
Minuted:-" Read 4 July 1715." 4 pages.
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55. Memorial of the Comrs for Hackney Coaches to the Lords of
the Treasury. The passing of their patent cost them 1201., and
while they have the same salary as their predecessors, they are at a
greater trouble, inasmuch as they have the 300 hackney chairs,
and 100 new hackney coaches to manage. Offer, therefore, their
present state to their Lordships' consideration, in hopes of their
future favour.
Minuted:-" 15th June 1715. Read."
1
1 page.
56. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor-General, to the Lords of
the Treasury, on a memorial from the Board of Ordnance as to the
lands purchased for the fortifications at Chatham. The lands in
question are vested in the Marquess of Winchester, Sir Richard
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Onslow, and other Trustees for the respective proprietors, until the
purchase money is paid, when they will be vested in the Trustees
in trust for the Crown. Is, however, of opinion that all such lands
should, until occupied by fortifications, be under their Lordships'
care, to see that the profits from them are applied to the uses to
which they are appropriated. Has considered the report of Mr John
Romer, engineer, as to these lands, who advises the rebuilding of
the mill at Chatham, and the building of a wharf down to low
water mark, and is of opinion that neither of these recommenda-
tions should be followed. June 15, 1715.
A letter from Mr Taylour, at the Treasury Chambers, two letters
from the Board of Ordnance, a report of Mr Romer, and an extract
from it. 8 pages.
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57. Comrs of Excise, Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Enclose an account of the gross and nett produce of the duty on
malt, etc. in Scotland, from 24 June 1713 to 1 May 1715. Are
sorry to be obliged to inform their Lordships that they are unable
to propose any cure for the grievances mentioned in their letter of
5 April last in relation to the duty on malt, the Justices of the
Peace everywhere still refusing to act on account of that duty.
By the ordinary course of justice the levying of the duty seems
impracticable. Excise Office, Edinburgh, 16 June 1715.
The account mentioned. 3 pages.
58. Report of Thomas Hewett, Surveyor-General of Woods, to
the Lords of the Treasury, on a letter from Mr Vanbrugh as to
delivering trees in Whittlewood Forest. The 248 trees mentioned
in Mr Vanbrugh's letter have been felled by virtue of two warrants
from the Treasury, and have been delivered to the Duke of Marl-
borough's order. Is of opinion that the Duke may carry away all
trees now remaining in the forest without any other order or
delivery. June 17, 1715.
Mr Vanbrugh's letter. 2 pages.
59. Report of the same to the same, on the petition of Elizabeth,
Countess of Kildare, as to the making and repairing of the deer
pens, &c. in Cranbourn Chase, Windsor Forest. Is of opinion that
these repairs should be done without delay, and estimates the ex-
pense at 391. 5s. 4d. June 17, 1715.
Minuted:"Ordered. Wt signed."
The petition. 2 pages.
60. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses the
particulars of a present which his Majesty wishes to be sent to the
Dey of Tripoli by his Envoy. Desires them to give directions for
providing the same, but not to exceed 500l. or thereabouts. White-
hall, 20 June 1715.
The proposed present was to consist of 40 barrels of gunpowder,
brocades for 3 vests, a bale of fine cloth of several colours, 1 gold
watch and two silver ones.
Minuted :-" 15th July 1715. Order'd." 1 page and a quarter.
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61. Memorial of Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury,
as to windfall trees in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Has
had for about 20 years all windfall wood, as did his predecessors, as
a perquisite. Begs to know their Lordships' pleasure as to the
windfall trees in the above forest, as if allowed to lie there they
will injure the other trees, besides suffering damage themselves.
June 24, 1715.
Minuted:" Read June 27, 1715." 1 page.
[? About 62. Account of moneys due to Mr Wise for works at Windsor
24 June.] and St James' Park, from Dec. 1712 to Midsummer 1715. 2 pages.
63. A paper headed :-" Orders signed for paying a quarter due
25 June.] to several persons of quality in Scotland at Midsumer, 1715, on
their respective penĉons."
[Before
25 June.
27 June.
28 June.
Similar orders for Lady-day quarter 1715 not taken out.
page.
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64. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits to
them the petition of Bartholomew Jackson and the certificate there-
unto annexed. The petitioner states that he was appointed Com-
missary of Provisions in Annapolis Royal by the Governor, Col.
Samuel Vetch, and served as such from 4 Oct. 1710 to 6 Nov. 1713;
prays. therefore for an order for 4s. a day for the time during which
he performed that office. His Majesty desires their Lordships to
consider what is proper to be done for the petitioner's relief, and
to give the necessary directions for the same. Whitehall, 25 June
1715.
<<
Minuted: 13th Sepr 1715. If this pretence has any foundation
it is proper to be considered by the Comrs for stating the debts of
the army."
The petition and the certificate of Col. Vetch. 3 pages.
65. Report of Thomas Hewett (Surveyor-General of Woods) to
the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of the keepers of Whittle-
wood Forest. The petitioners pray for arrears of wages from
Mich. 1705 to 19 July 1712, amounting in all to 1697. 1s. 4d.
Finds that such arrears are due, and can raise the sum by the sale
of dotard and decayed trees, if their Lordships approve thereof.
June 27, 1715.
Minuted:"A wt. Signed on Reč. Northton."
The petition. 2 pages.
66. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Capt. George Paddon. The petitioner was appointed
plenipotentiary in negotiating a peace with the Emperor of Mo-
rocco. This having been concluded he begs to be repaid his dis-
bursements in that office, and to be ordered such allowance as
plenipotentiary as shall seem fit to his Majesty. His disburse-
ments amounted to 2,3027. 13s. 4d., of which he has received
1,0721., so that he claims 1,2307. 13s. 4d. as due to him. Finds that
he was appointed plenipotentiary on 31 Jan. 1712-13, as he says.
Suggests that he should be allowed 37. a day from 31 Jan. 1712–13
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to 1 Aug. 1714, but Capt. Paddon insists on being paid up to
Sep. 2. If he is allowed the pay of a plenipotentiary, 3907. of
his disbursements must be borne out of that pay. The cost of his
equipage is put down at 650l., but no envoy or plenipotentiary has
ever been allowed more than 500l. for that purpose. 28 June
1715.
Minuted: 23rd Augt 1715. My Lords doe not find that the
Queen ever granted a Privy Seale, or soe much as signifyed her
pleasure to the Treasury for any allowance to be setled on him as
a minister. And it seems to them that when the service was per-
formed he was to have a reasonable gratuity for the same over and
above the benefit of his coñand in the Navy. Nor can he be
allowed this demand wch appears to us unreasonable out of the
Queen's arrears, without prejudiceing the servts to whom those
arrears are due.
""
The petition and an account of his disbursements.
He had 42 persons in his retinue, and 69 of his Majesty's subjects
were released from slavery through his instrumentality. 6 pages.
67. Memorial of Henry Portman to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has from the time of his appointment as Ranger. of Hyde Park
up to her late Majesty's death (from Midsummer 1703 to Aug. 1,
1714), expended various sums on repairs in the said park, amount-
ing to 2381. 78. Encloses an account of the particulars, and
prays payment. Encloses also an account and estimate of repairs
necessary to be done in Hyde Park. 29 June 1715.
Minuted :—“ A wt for one year, from Midsr 1714 to Mids™ 1715,
on ye allowances of 2001. p an each." "Wt signd.'
The two accounts referred to. 3 pages.
">
68. Memorial of the Comrs of the Equivalent to the Lords of the
Treasury. In reply to their directions send (1) an estimate of the
Equivalent due out of the Customs of Scotland for seven years,
ending 1 May 1714, and (2), paper headed :-"The funds for which
an equivalent has been due to Scotland since the 1st May 1714,
and will be growing due for the future." The question about the
deficiency of the Customs, viz., whether the subjects of Scotland
ought to make it up, is by far too delicate and of too great im-
portance for the Comrs of the Equivalent to say anything concerning
it. There is no occasion to blend the duties of Customs and
Excise together. If the Customs of Scotland ever yield 30,000%.
per ann. the Equivalent will soon make up the deficiency of the
first seven years, &c. Annex accounts. Pray for payment of so
much out of the increase of Excise as will satisfy such of the
creditors of the public in Scotland as should have been paid in
ready money, &c. London, 30 June 1715.
The papers numbered 1 and 2 and the lower portion of the
account only. 3 pages.
69. Petition of Thomas Hewitson, of North Shields, in the co.
of Northumberland to the Lords of the Treasury, praying to be
appointed a riding officer between Sunderland and the Tees, having
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filled the office of deputy searcher at Newcastle until laid aside for
his great zeal to the Protestant succession.
Also copy of certificate in his favour. Dated 30 May 1715.
2 pages.
2 July.
VOL. CXCI. 1715. JULY AND AUGUST.
1. James Stanhope to the Rt Honble the Earl of Carlisle, as to
the case of Francis Manning, Esq., the late Secretary to the Republic
of the Grisons. Has been informed that a stop has been put in the
Treasury to the payment of Mr Manning's arrears, on the pretence
that he did not return as soon as he was recalled. Is convinced,
after examining into the reasons of his stay, that he could not have
returned sooner than he did. Hopes that his Lordship will see fit
to pay him to the time of his return home. Whitehall, 2 July
1715.
Minuted:—" 4 July 1714. A copy of the report and wt to be
sent to Mr Secry." [This must be a mistake for 1715, especially as
the Earl of Carlisle was not a Lord of the Treasury till May 23,
1715.]
A letter headed " Mr Manning's case truly stated," &c., two bills
of his extraordinaries, and a certificate signed "Bolingbroke." 8
pages.
[? About 2. Memorial of the Earl of Manchester to the King. Prays pay-
5 July.] ment of [8,125l.], being the arrears of a pension of 1,500l. a year
granted him by her late Majesty Queen Anne, for his services as
Ambassador Extraordinary to Vienna and Venice. (French.)
5 July.
3 July,
Minuted :—“ 5th July 1715. To be considered when a distri-
bucon can be made to her late Majesties debts."
Copies of letters relating to the subject from Lords Godolphin,
Halifax and Oxford, and a translation of the memorial. 6 pages.
3. Comrs of Customs, Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Enclose an account from their officers at Aberdeen as to riots com-
mitted there, and observe that the presence of troops is absolutely
necessary to prevent such outrages. The enclosure gives an account
of assaults committed by mobs on the Custom Officers, and of the
breaking open of the warehouse and Custom House at Aberdeen,
and the carrying off of all the goods stored in them. Custom House,
Edinburgh, 5th July 1715.
The enclosure. 4 pages.
4. Mr Burchett to the Secretaries of the Treasury. Encloses a
copy of a letter from the Lieutenant-Governor of Gibraltar, Col.
Congreve, as to the need of provisions for that garrison. The Comrs
of Victualling informed the Lords of the Admiralty that the Lords
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of the Treasury had contracted with some persons to supply the
garrison; requests them, therefore, to lay the enclosure before their
Lordships. Admiralty Office, 5 July 1715.
Copy of Col. Congreve's letter, and an account of what provisions
there are still at Gibraltar. 3 pages.
5. Lord Newborough to Lord Carlisle. Prays that a warrant
may be drawn for the renewal of his patent as Steward of Rich-
mond. Informs his Lordship that the accounts of the manor are
before the auditor up to Lady-day 1714.
Minuted :—“ 7 July 1715. The Survr-Gen" to state the incom
of this Mann, as also that of Hampton Court with the issues out
the same, and how & to wt time they have been accoted for."
1 page and a quarter.
[? About 6. Memorial of the Honble John Campbell, Esq. to the Lords of
7 July.] the Treasury. The memorialist states that whereas there were
formerly two Masters of the Works in North Britain, at a salary of
2001. a year each, his Majesty had appointed him sole Master of the
Works, with the intention that he should receive ths salary of both.
Their Lordships, however, had only ordered the payment to him of
2001. a year; prays therefore for the full salary of 400l. from the
date of his present commission.
Minuted: "7 July 1715. My Lords would know if this office
has at any time been in one person, what allowance that one
person had." 1 page.
[? About 7. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of the Countess
7 July.] Dowager of Berkeley, executrix of Charles Earl of Berkeley, lately
deceased. His late Majesty King William had ordered his Surveyor
of Woods to raise 6,000l. by the cutting down and sale of timber, and
pay that sum, as it was raised, to the said Earl of Berkeley (then
Charles Viscount Dursley) as a reward for his good services, of
which only 5,250l. has been paid. Prays therefore that the Sur-
veyor of Woods may be directed to raise the remaining 750l. by the
same means, and to pay it to the Countess. Among other kinds
of woods she mentions "orle."
7 July.
7 July.
Minuted: 7 July 1715. My Lords will speak with the Survr
of the Woods before they determine hereupon.' 1 page.
""
8. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits the
draft of a warrant for granting to Windsor Sandys, Esq., all wrecks,
&c. between latitudes 12° and 27° north in the West Indies, that
their Lordships may fill up the blanks in the same. Whitehall, 7th
July 1715.
10
Minuted:"14 July. Lře to Lord Townshend that my Lords.
thinke it reasonable that th part should be reserved to his Maty
out of Mr Sandys his grant as is reserved in Mr Randyll's." Again:
"Sent away 15th do."
The enclosure not now with it. 1 page.
9. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits to
their Lordships the petition of the Comrs for the demolition of
Dunkirk, who pray for a reward for the trouble and expense in
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that office. His Majesty thinks an allowance should be made them
in proportion to their several services. Requests them to state what
they think is reasonable, with a particular regard for the time Sir
James Abercromby has been employed, and the expense he has been
put to. Whitehall, 7 July 1715.
Minuted :—" 11th July 1715. My Lords are wholly strangers to
the subject-matter of the petition, but are of opinion that whatever
his Maty shall think fit to gratifie the petrs with, should come out
of the contingents of the army, and not out of the Civil List money."
2 pages.
10. Petition of Thomas Hammond of London, merchant, to the
Lords of the Treasury. The petitioner had suffered great losses by
the late war, and become indebted to the Crown. Upon an extent
being issued against him he discovered and assigned to the Crown
more than sufficient to pay the debt, had not two of his ships been
afterwards sunk. His petiton having been favourably considered
by the Treasury, the Attorney-General, and Comrs of Customs, he
obtained his liberty and leave to apply to Parliament for an Act
to impower the Lord Treasurer to compound with him. His peti-
tion was reported on favourably by a Committee of the House, but
there being none of the Lords of the Treasury, or their Secretary,
present, to signify to the Speaker that he had such leave, the peti-
tion was ordered to lie on the table. Prays their Lordships to
signify to the House that he has their consent to apply to Parlia-
ment.
7th July 1715. At the foot is :-A certificate in his favour
with 19 signatures, a report of a Committee of the House of
Commons, a former petition, and a report of the Comrs of Customs.
Minuted :-" Read, 25th July 1715." 5 pages.
>
11. Representation to the Lords of the Treasury from the Court
of Directors of the East India Company as to unrated goods. At a
meeting between a Committee of the Court and the Comrs of
Customs, it was offered on behalf of the Company that such a rate
might be set upon their unrated goods as should answer the same
sum which the duties would have amounted to by the new method
of computation for 20 years past. East India House, 7 July 1715.
A paper of observations made by John Crookshanks on the argu-
ments about unrated East India goods, and "an abstract of 3 clauses
in an Act 2 & 3 Anne, cap. 9, relating to unrated East India goods."
7 pages.
12. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifying
his Majesty's pleasure that 500l. be paid to the Earl of Forfar,
his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the King of Prussia, for camp
equipage and other extraordinary expenses of a campaign which he
has orders to make with the said king in Pomerania. Whitehall,
13 July 1715.
Minuted:" Wt sign'd." 1 page.
13. Copy of report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to
the Lords of the Treasury, on a petition (not now annexed) in respect
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to claim of exemption of the owners or proprietors of sugaries as
well from the inland Excise for spirits, the produce of their manu-
factories, as from customs in respect to sugars imported. [There
was a suit then pending in relation to these sugar duties, and the
petitioners had cast reflections on the Court.] It seems equitable
and right that the exemption should be carried no further than to
excuse them from so much duty as they were exempted from before
the Union. 13 July 1715. 3 pages.
14. Report of Hugh Cholmley, Esq., Surveyor-General, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Robert Hyde, Esq. The
petitioner states that there was granted to him by her late Majesty
Catherine, Queen Dowager, the lease of the manor of Hanbridge,
and other lands in the county and city of Chester, parcel of the late
monastery of Chester, for 12 years, from 30 Sept. 1717, under the
yearly rent of 50l. 4s. 6d. Prays that his lease may be renewed to
fill up his present term to 31 years, under the former yearly rent.
Finds that his statements are true, and that the premises are valued
at 1937. 6s. per annum. Is of opinion that the petition may be
granted at the former rent for a fine of 1801. 14 July, 1715.
2
Minuted:" 18th Septr 1716. These lands are granted to the
Prince."
The petition. 3 pages.
15. Tho. Lambe to John Taylor, Esq. By the Duke of Bolton's
desire asks him to move the Lords of the Treasury for a dormant
warrant for 70l. per ann. to him as Lord Warden of the New Forest
for repair of his Majesty's house at Lyndhurst in that forest.
July 14, 1715.
Minuted:"Read 15th July 1715. A warrt to be Ppared in the
usuall manner." 1 page..
16. A paper headed, "An account of what money has arisen for
tin sold in London and elsewhere from 1 July 1714 to 1 July 1715."
The total amounts to 154,0187. 58. 8d. At the foot is:-"July 14th
1715. This morning I received from Dr Francis Fauquier, the Deputy
Agent for the Sales of Tin in the Tower, the account above written
of the sales during the last year. Is. Newton."
Is. Newton." 1 page.
17. Petition of Nehemiah Arnold, Paymaster of the Malt Lottery
Tickets, to the Lords of the Treasury, for allowance of official salaries
already paid to Mich. 1712, and for the two last years.
Minuted:"Read 14th July 1715. The Auditor's report and my
Lord's warrant are read, so that this matter is finally determined."
1 page.
18. Officers of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Pray to
be ordered 18,000l., which will be what is due to the office up to the
last of next September, and which will enable them to pay off all
that remains due on the head of lands purchased for fortifications.
Also pray for 1,416l. 4s. 3d. to pay the half-pay officers-[Office of]
Ordnance. 15 July 1715.
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1715.
16 July.
16 July.
[About
19 July.]
20 July.
A duplicate of the above of the same date, but with one less
signature.
This second minuted :—" 27th July 1715, 18,000li ordered."
2 pages.
19. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of William Vanbrugh in
behalf of himself and others appointed Comrs for stating the debts
of his late Majesty King William. Were appointed by her late
Majesty the Queen, and have served three years, for which they
have as yet received nothing, and only a small portion of their
expenses. Pray for suitable payment out of her late Majesty's
arrears. July 16, 1715.
Minuted:" 19th July 1715. Read. To be consider'd when a
distribucon is made of the late Queen's debts." 1 page.
20. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury'
on a memorial from the Comrs of Customs for Scotlaud. Are of
opinion that the loss to the revenue by collusive seizures and appraise-
ment of goods seized at undervalue, may be prevented by an Act of
Parliament subjecting French wines and brandies seized to the pay-
ment of the full duties to the Crown; the officers to have the over-
plus after payment of those duties. Cannot agree with the Comrs
for Scotland, that a constant bidder should be appointed for the
King in the Court of Exchequer. Custom House, London, 16 July
1715.
Minuted :-"Send an extract of so much as relates to the wines
& brandy under seizure at Inverness to the Comrs Customes in Scot-
land to act therein accordingly, if they have no objeccon. Lre sent,
20th ditto."
The memorial referred to, and a paper giving an account of
seizures of brandy and wines condemned in the Court of Exchequer,
Scotland, for four terms, with the King's moiety, present duty, and
loss to the Crown thereon. 4 pages.
21. Petition of James Heymans to the Lords of the Treasury. Was
storekeeper of wines to their late Majesties King William and Queen
Anne; was also yeoman of the field to King William, and while
attending his Majesty in that capacity, hunting, got a severe fall
in following his Majesty at Loo, from which he never entirely
recovered. Was appointed by Queen Anne Surveyor of the Wine-
tasters in the Port of London, and the late Earl of Halifax pro-
mised that he should be allowed to transfer this place to his son,
Anthony Heymans. Prays for the grant of this favour in return for
his 34 years' service.
Minuted:" 19th July 1715. Granted." 1 page.
22. Col. A. Oughton to Mr Lucy. The King was well pleased
with his and Mr High Sheriff's readiness to do all in their power for
his service; and this zeal is all the more welcome at this time since
these rebellions at home are threatened to be immediately supported
from abroad, whence yesterday an express brought news that the
Pretender and all his friends were about to attempt an invasion,
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This news his Majesty at once communicated to both Houses of
Parliament, who instantly came to the most vigorous resolutions to
defend his Majesty. The House of Commons addressed the King to
issue commissions immediately for augmenting the forces by sea and
land. Has the Lord Chancellor's commands to get from the clerk of
the peace, without delay, an exact list of the Commission of the
Peace, with a mark against such as are dead. Not being known to
their own clerk of the peace begs him (Mr Lucy) to do that business
with him as soon as possible, as he is told he lives in his neighbour-
hood. The Duke of Montagu sends his orders to the High Sheriff
in relation to the Militia and Lieutenancy, and desires that he (Mr
Lucy) will lend him his assistance in the execution of them.
Pit, 20 July, 1715.
Cock
Copy of a letter from Lord Townshend to the High Sheriff of the
county of Warwick. The King having heard that riots have begun
to take place at Birmingham, and fearing that they may spread as
they have done in the county of Stafford, desires him to put the
laws against riots duly into execution. He is to call out the posse
comitatus, and repair to Birmingham, or any other place in the co.
of Warwick where riots are threatening, and if he finds such riots
still going on, to quell them at once, and punish the offenders with
the utmost rigour of the law. Whitehall, 20 July 1715.
On the back is :-"If any occacon to send to Mr Lucy, direct for
him at Charlcott by Kington Bagg, Warwickshire." 3 pages.
23. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies to
them his Majesty's pleasure that they should forthwith give directions
to the officers of the Customs at the several ports of the kingdom
to examine all passengers on ships coming in or going out of the
kingdom. If any fail to give a satisfactory account of themselves a
warrant for their detention is to be obtained from the nearest justice
of the peace until further directions be received concerning them
from one of the Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 21 July 1715.
Minuted:" Lřes to Com's Customes in England & Scotland sent
same day pursuant to his Mats pleasure signifyd in this Lře."
1 page.
24. Memorial of Mr Archibald Douglas, General Receiver of Taxes
in Scotland, to, concerning the land tax in Scotland, stating the
sum he has remitted to Mr James Douglas, merchant in London, to
be paid into the Exchequer, the arrears still due from the country of
which a list of particulars is annexed, the amount of cash he has in
hand, and the reasons for this cash being so in hand. Has paid up
to the Exchequer all the preceding year's land tax, without a six-
pence of loss to the Government, and has never made the least profit,
directly or indirectly, by remitting or retaining the said cash.
At the foot is a certificate, signed by the Barons of the Exchequer
(Scotland), attesting the truth of these statements. Edinburgh,
21 July 1715.
The particulars of the arrears of land tax referred to, and a state
of the land tax for North Britain for 1714. 4 pages.
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25. Eight letters from the Duke of Shrewsbury to the Lords of
the Treasury. Signifying his Majesty's pleasure that their Lordships
should give orders for the payment of various sums to Sir Clement
Cotterell, Master of the Ceremonies, as presents to the various foreign
ministers who were leaving the Court. All written from the Cock-
pit, and the first dated 3 June 1715, and the last 21 July 1715.
The ministers mentioned are,—
Prince Kourakin, "Embassador" from the Czar of Muscovy.
Mons. Petkum, Resident of the Duke of Holstein.
Mons. Nareskin, minister from the Czar of Muscovy.
Marquis Ranuccini, Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of
Florence.
Count Coningseck, minister from the Emperor. (Minuted:
"Wt signd").
Count Efferen, Count Schonborn, and Baron D'Imhoff, Envoys
Extraordinary from "the Electors of Palatine Mentz, and
Duke of Woolfenbottle" (minuted: "Warrts signd").
One of the letters is for payment of 300l. to Madam Grote, the
widow of the late envoy from Hanover, and 350l. to the
daughter of the late Envoy from the States General, Mrs.
Kennedys (minuted: "Wt signd ").
On the back of the one relating to Prince Kourakin is minuted :-
“1,000ti was issued to him on or about the 19th July 1711"; on
that relating to Mons. Nareskin, “(300ti) used formerly to be allowd
to all envoyes;" and on 3 others, " Wt signd." 8 pages.
26. Lawrence Ambrose to the Honble William Lowndes, Esq. Has
been desired by Mr Howland, one of the Comrs for the Land Tax
acting in the Hundreds of Banehurst, Cookham, and Bray, to
acquaint the Lords of the Treasury that the arrears for some time
past being still unsettled for the lands and parks about Windsor,
"and process being issued out against them, they refuse to meet and
put the present Act of Parliament into execution until the settle-
ment aforesaid be made." 22 July 1715.
1 page.
Minuted: "Read." 22 July 1715. 1
27. Earl of Sunderland, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Lords
of the Treasury. Transmits to their Lordships a letter from the
Lords Justices of Ireland representing the want of three new State
canopies, with chairs and stools, for the service of the Lord-Lieu-
tenant of that Kingdom, the cost of which will be 704l. 2s. 6d.
Desires their Lordships to procure his Majesty's letter as soon as
possible for that sum to be applied to the aforesaid use. London,
July 23, 1715.
Minuted :—“ Warrt signd.
The letter referred to. 2 pages.
1
28. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty's
service requiring the immediate despatch of Col. Durand for
Minorca, reminds their Lordships of his letter to them of the 8th, by
which he signifies his Majesty's pleasure that the Colonel should be
paid 30s. a day out of the revenues of Minorca. If orders to this
effect have not been already given, begs they may at once be issued.
Whitehall, 23 July 1715.
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On the back is a memorandum of a resolution of 9 June 1714.
which seems to have given rise to this letter.
Attached to the former letter is a letter from the same to the
same, enclosing a project as to the place of Surveyor-General in
Minorca, and signifying his Majesty's approval of the same, and his
pleasure that their Lordships should give directions for paying out
of the revenues of Minorca 20s. a day to the Lieutenant-Governor
of that island, and 30s. a day to the Chief Engineer there. From
the project it appears that this 20s. a day to the Lieut.-Governor
was to be additional pay, and that this and the Chief Engineer's pay
was to be defrayed out of the income formerly received by the Sur-
veyor-General of the island, whose office was to be abolished.
Whitehall, 8 July 1715.
Minuted :-" 10th August 1715. There is no provision made by
Parliamt for this expence, and my Lords do not think it reasonable
to be paid out of the Civil List.
Again :-" A wt signed out of the Revenues of Minorca."
The project referred to.
3 pages.
Have
29. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury.
received, by Mr. Secretary Stanhope's letter of the 15th inst., orders
that Col. Durand be at once despatched to Minorca to carry on
necessary works there, and also that a ship be sent out freighted
with materials for that service. Were also by the same letter in-
formed that his Majesty would order their Lordships to pay the
Ordnance Office the expense of this service, and also 1,000l. per month
for the continuance thereof. Pray, therefore, for payment of
2,9657. 10s., being the enclosed estimate of the demand made at
present by Col. Durand, and also of the monthly sum of 1,000l., as
no money has been given by Parliament to their office for this
service. Office of Ordnance, 26 July 1715.
The demand referred to. 2 pages.
30. A memorandum of the orders at the Treasury relating to the
paying for the tin of the last two coinages. 26 July 1715. 1
page.
31. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. The King,
being very well satisfied with the loyalty and zeal of Mr. Oswald
Mosley, High Sheriff of Staffordshire, in endeavouring to suppress
the late riots in the said county, requests their Lordships to order
the payment of 500l. to the said Mr. Mosley, or his assigns, as a
recompense thereof, and for the extraordinary expenses he may have
been at. Whitehall 27 July 1715.
Minuted :-"Ordered."
"Ordered." 2 pages.
32. Report of the Comrs for Hides to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the memorial of the Rt Honble the Earl of Carnarvon, as to
7977. 12s. paid by Mr Whitingham, late Receiver-General of part of
Lincolnshire, for recruits in 1708. Are of opinion that that sum
should be paid on his account of the Land Tax, 1708. 28 July
1715.
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Minuted :-"Agreed but know of ye E. of Canarvon what is due
to clear the regt, late Faringdon's, now Lord Mark Kerr's."
Again :-" 27 July 1716. A lře sent.”
Four enclosures. 13 pages.
[July 1715 33. Memorial of Col. Clement Nevill to the Lords of His Majesty's
or later]. Treasury. Was appointed paymaster to all the British and Foreign
prisoners in Spain for 1711 and 1712. Was unable to obtain his
quietus till 12 July inst., and, not knowing the expenses attending
the passing public accounts, only gave himself credit for 50l. ; but, as
will be seen from the annexed account of fees he paid, it cost him
1277. 14s. 10d. to pass his accounts; prays therefore for 777. 14s. 10d.
the balance due to him.
[? About
Aug.]
9 May and
1 Aug.
1 Aug.
3 Aug.
The account on the second page of the petition. 2 pages.
34. Memorial of Sir Nathaniel Meade, Under-Steward of his
Majesty's manor and liberty of Havering-atte-Bower, in the county of
Essex. The jury at a Court Leet for the manor present that Rumford
Bridge is decayed and ready to fall, .and requires rebuilding; prays
that the receiver, to whom the rents are paid, may be directed to pay
the sum when required.
Also the presentment of the jury. 2 pages.
35. Three papers numbered respectively 12, 26, and 42, docquetted
as follows:-No. 12. “A state of her late Mats revenues at the time
of her death, distinguishing the money that was at that time in the
Excheqr applicable to the uses of the Civil Government, what paid
into the Excheqr since on that accot, and how it has been applyed,
what remaines in money or other effects to discharge the debts of
her Mats Civil Governmt, and what those debts are." ? About 9
May 1715. No. 26. "An estimate of the debts owing to the Civil
Government at the time of her late Mats demise, and of what
remained in ye Excheq" and was farther expected to come towards
satisfying the same." Undated. No. 42. “An account of the late
Queen's debts, and how much thereof paid, &c." 1 August 1715.
6 pages.
36. An abstract of the Civil List revenues from 1st Aug. 1714 to
1st Aug. 1715.
Two duplicates of one of the papers included in the abstract.
10 pages.
37. Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury. Have
received from one William Colebrook a Treasury warrant for his
appointment as tidewaiter in the port of London. Have secured
the said Colebrook, as the warrant (a copy of which they annex)
appeared to be a forgery. The prisoner, on being examined by Sir
Charles Peers, declared that he had it from a Mr. Jones who called
himself the Earl of Carlisle's steward. Sir Charles has committed
Colebrook to the Poultry Compter, and they pray for directions as
to proceeding against him. Custom House, London, 3 Aug. 1715.
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Minuted:" Read 4th Aug. 1714. The Sollr of the Customes to
prosecute the offendr."
The copy referred to. 2 pages.
38. A paper as to certain changes in respect to the Window Duty
Officers in the counties of Radnor, Brecon and Montgomery, Car-
digan, and Carmarthen. 8 Aug. 1715.
Minuted: Send a copy to the Comrs to know if they have no
objection." 2 pages, quarto.
39. Two papers (1) a valuation of windfall timber, and (2) a
valuation of damaged trees requiring to be cut down in his Majesty's
woods of Birkland and Billagh, Sherwood Forest, taken by Mr John
Hodgson, of Hull, carpenter, and Mr Matthew Northall, of Wharn-
cliff Lodge, woodward, in the presence of Thomas Hewett, Esq.,
Surveyor-General of his Majesty's Woods. The trees referred to
were blown down and damaged by the gale of 1 Feb. 1714. Both
dated 8th Aug. 1715, and headed "Com. Nott." 2 pages.
40. An account of 3,6077. 10s. Od. issued at the Receipt of his
Majesty's Exchequer to Thomas Lowther, and the names of the
persons to whom it was paid. The date of the last payment is
8 August. 3 pages.
41. Memorial of Walter Chetwynd, Esq., to the Lords of the
Treasury, as to several works necessary to be done in St. James's
Park. August 9, 1715.
"
Minuted: 31st August 1715. Ref. to the Board of Workes."
1 page.
42. Report of the Comrs of the Salt Duties to the Lords of the
Treasury on the annexed representation of Zephaniah Lumley.
The representation sets forth that the exporters of pilchards draw
back from the salt revenue on exportation above 50,000l. per annum
more than they pay for the duties on the salt used in curing the pil-
chards, and proposes remedies for the same. The Comrs say they have
often represented to the Treasury that the allowances on exported
fish are at least as much again as the salt used in curing the
same. They also give an account of payments into the Exchequer,
and for fish exported for several years, to show the loss to the
revenue. This revenue also suffers largely from the excessive allow-
ances made for waste on salt and rock salt carried coastwise, on salt
shipped for Ireland, and from other causes. To remedy these defects
have prepared certain clauses for an Act of Parliament, which they
annex for their Lordships' consideration. Salt Office, 9 Aug. 1715.
The enclosures referred to. 18 pages or parts of pages.
43. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that their Lordships should give directions for
paying 1,500l. for secret intelligence to General Cadogan, his
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Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States
General, and at the Congress at Antwerp. Whitehall, 9 Aug. 1715.
Minuted :—" A warrt for 1,500 to Genl Cadogan for secret
intelligence." 1½ pages.
44. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that their Lordships give orders for issuing
10,000l. to the Treasurer of the Prince of Wales for the use of his
Royal Highness' family. Whitehall, August 9, 1715.
Minuted:-"Wt signed." 1 page.
45. The same to the same. Signifying his Majesty's pleasure that
their Lordships pay 500l. to Leonard Welsted, gent., for his Ma-
jesty's special service.—Whitehall, Aug. 9, 1715.
Minuted :-" Wt signed." 1 page.
46. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
having appointed Capt. George Paddon his Plenipotentiary to the
Emperor of Morocco, desires their Lordships to give directions for
paying him what they find is due for his previous performance of
the office. Whitehall, August 10, 1715. I page.
1
47. James Fury to the Hon. Mr Robathon. Has heard that a
warrant has passed from General Stanhope's office to the Treasury
for the payment of 700l. to the Earl of Peterborough for contingent
charges on account of his embassy. As that sum has not yet
been ordered by the Treasury to be paid to his Lordship, prays that
payment of it may be stopped till Mrs Schir's demand be entirely
satisfied. August 11, 1715.
Minuted:" Caveat entred."
Copy of a Bill of Exchange, petition of the widow Schir (French),
and two memoranda relating to the same subject. 8 pages.
[? About 48. Memorial of Samuel Edwin, Usher of the Exchequer, to the
12 Aug.] Lords of the Treasury, seeking for warrants to be drawn to direct
the Auditor and Chancellor of the Exchequer to pass his accounts
for necessaries for the old offices, the lotteries, and other new offices;
this being rendered necessary by the demise of her late Majesty.
Minuted:" 12th August 1715. My Lords order Mr Edwin to
bring his last dormant warrant, and then they will consider of the
same, and of the report made by the Commrs for making out Lottery
orders." page.
15 Aug.
1
49. Bill of Mrs Rebecca Starr for 50l. due to her for eight weeks'
board and lodging, coach hire, &c., to Don Bentura De Zara, ambas-
sador from the Emperor of Morocco. 15 Aug. 1715.
A duplicate with the addition of a few words. 2 pages.
[There is the following notice of this ambassador in the Minute
Book, Vol. 20, p. 141, 26 Aug. 1715: "Upon reading
Upon reading a lie from
Mr Secry Stanhope, signifying his Mats pleasure that 500l be paid
to such person as my Lords shall thinke fit, to pay in the first place
the charge of the funeral of Don Bentura de Zary, Ambr from the
R 2025.
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Emperor of Morocco, and the next, towards discharging his debts.
My Lords do order that Mr Room, the undertaker, do take care of
the said funeral in the most decent manner that may be, yet so as
that the whole charge thereof shall on no accot exceed 100¹i, wch he
is to be paid for by the hands of Mr Lowther."]
50. Petition to the King, of Anne Rochford, praying for the lease
of a small piece of land belonging to his Majesty's stables at Charing
Cross, and adjoining her house. (French).
Referred by the Duke of Richmond to the Lords of the Treasury
to report thereon. Aug. 15, 1715.
On the back is:-"The Survr having waited on ye D. of
Somerset, saies he doth not [t]hinke it prop that such a lease [s]hould
pass as is desired." 1 page.
51. Copy of a letter from Lord Townshend to the High Sheriff of
Warwickshire. Has received his letter of the 29th of last month, and
several other letters and accounts from him as to his conduct in sup-
pressing the riots in Warwickshire. Is commanded by his Majesty
to express his satisfaction at the loyalty and zeal he displayed in
that matter. Whitehall, 16 Aug. 1715. 1 page.
52. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that they give directions for purchasing a jewel,
price not exceeding 100l., as an additional present to the Emperor of
Morocco, and also for purchasing a quantity of cloth, not exceeding
50l. in value, as a present for the Alcaide of Alcazar. Both presents
are to be delivered to Capt. Paddon, who is to be sent on his Ma-
jesty's business to the Emperor of Morocco. Whitehall, Aug. 16,
1715. 1 page.
53. "A schedule of the several copies made for the Earl of Oxford
by direction of the House of Lords, from papers, accounts, estimates,
reports, letters, warrants, and other papers in the Treasury."
Also the order of the House of Lords giving leave for the copies
to be made, and a paper, signed E. Lewis, desiring the Secretaries of
the Treasury to cause the copies to be made. Dated 16 Aug. 1715.
4 pages.
54. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that Margaret Lady Sharpe's pension of 300l. a
year on the establishment for civil officers in Scotland be henceforth
determined; and also that 300l. a year be added to the salary of
William Stuart, Esq., one of his Majesty's Remembrancers in the
Court of Exchequer in Scotland. Whitehall, Aug. 19, 1715.
Minuted:" 26th August 1715. Read. To be laid before the
King."
Again:-"Wt to be prepared." 2 pages.
About 55. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of Thomas Fallows,
19 Aug.] Doctor in Physic, and now prisoner in the King's Bench Prison in
Southwark. [More fully described under 26 Dec. 1715.] Prays,
in consideration of his innocence, that his fine may be remitted.
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Referred to Anthony Cracherode, Esq., his Majesty's Solicitor for the
Treasury, to report upon. 19 Aug. 1715.
Also an affidavit, signed "Elizabeth Oliver." 2 pages.
56. Report of Auditor E. Harley to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the memorial of the Hon. Edward Stawell, Esq., praying to be reim-
bursed the incident expenses incurred by him as Comptroller of the
1,800,000%. Lottery for 1712, and that his security may be discharged.
Certifies that these incident expenses amount to 1137. 178. 3d., &c.
20 Aug. 1715. 2 pages.
57. Charles Carkesse to Wm Lowndes and Jn. Taylour, Esquires,
Secretaries to the Lords of the Treasury. Had in his letter of the
17th inst. transmitted to them three affidavits received from Bristol
to prove that Harry Browne, a King's waiter at that port, had drunk
the Pretender's health. Incloses, by direction of the Comrs, a letter
from James Browne, one of the land surveyors there, concerning the
said Harry Browne, in order that it, too, may be laid before their
Lordships. Custom House, London, 22 Aug. 1715.
The letter of the 17th, James Browne's letter, and the three
affidavits referred to, besides two others, which state that no health
whatever was drunk. 7 pages.
58. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signified to
their Lordships, by his letter of the 8th past, his Majesty's pleasure
that they should provide a present for the Dey of Algiers. There
being now an occasion of conveying it to Algiers by Mr Thomas
Thomson, brother to H.M. Consul there, his Majesty desires their
Lordships to have it delivered to Mr Thomson. Whitehall, 24
August, 1715.
The letter of the 8th July referred to, minuted :—“ 15th July 1715.
Order'd. Mr Thompson to provide the presents & lay patterns. of
them before their Lordships.
Also a letter from Robert Knight, South Sea House, to John
Taylour, Esq., recommending Mr Thomas Thomson for this business,
and a memorandum of what articles the present was to consist.
4 pages.
59. Geo. Trenchard to
His Majesty, about six weeks ago,
renewed Mr Taverner's commission as Surveyor of Newfoundland,
and at the same time ordered the Lords of the Treasury, by one of
his Secretaries of State, to pay him his arrears. Begs him to
represent the case of Mr. Taverner to the Board that the payment
of his salary may be expedited. Lytchet, Aug. 24.
An account of what passed in the Treasury respecting Mr Taverner,
the last entry of which states that on 30th May 1715, Mr Secretary
Stanhope acquainted the Lords of the Treasury with the King
wish that Mr Taverner should have his arrears of pay; also a letter
from Lord Bolingbroke to the Ld High Treasurer on the same
subject. 6 pages.
60. Capt. G. Paddon to the Lords of the Treasury. Has seen a
minute of their Lordships to the effect that as he had no privy seal
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for an allowance when he went to Morocco, he was only entitled for
a reasonable gratuity for the performance of that service. Pleads
ignorance of the forms of the office, and prays payment of
1,230l. 13s. 4d., still due to him for disbursements in that service,
especially as he succeded in making a perpetual peace, and brought
away 69 captives. Prays also for an allowance for the year and
seven months, during which he was thus employed, that he may be
enabled to proceed a second time to Morocco, in obedience to his
Majesty's commands. London, Aug. 25, 1715.
Minuted:" 25th Augt 1715.
:-"25th
morning." 4 pages.
To be brought in to-morrow
61. Report of John Crookshanks to the Lords of the Treasury
concerning the Equivalent. Has perused the annexed draft of a
Bill relating to the accounts of the Equivalent, and is of opinion
that though the design of the Bill is very prudent and commendable,
the powers granted to the Comrs would be too extensive. 3 pages.
62. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that their Lordships give directions for paying
such bills as shall be drawn upon them by the Lords Justices of
Ireland for defraying the expense of the transportation of Preston's,
Sabine's, and Windress' regiments from Ireland to England. White-
hail, 25 Aug. 1715. 1
1 page.
63. Report of the Comrs of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of Abraham Boden, who had been arrested
in England as a defaulter in his accounts. Believe that the petitioner
and his family are reduced to great extremities, and that he cannot
lessen the balance charged upon him, and that only 7001. from the
securities can be depended on. Custom House, Dublin, 26 Aug.
1715.
·
Minuted: 12th July 1716. The Comrs to proceed with all
speed in getting in what possibly may be towards satisfying this
debt. Lře writ. 2 pages.
64. Report of the Comrs of Revenue (Ireland) to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of Elizabeth Hobson, widow of Capt. Samuel
Hobson, late collector of Wexford. Have been informed that the
vouchers and certificates which could support the statements in the
petition, have been lost; they believe, however, that they were pro-
duced in Aug. 1713 to the then Com's of Revenue (Ireland), as they
find in their books a report made to them on the case, a copy of which
they annex. Custom House Dublin, 26 Aug. 1715.
The copy of the former report, dated 15 Aug. 1713, from which it
appears that Capt. Hobson was, in return for supplying arms, &c.
to the city of Londonderry when it was besieged, and for other ser-
vices (one of which was going express to Genl Kirk when lying in
the Lough of Londonderry) made collector of Wexford, and that at
the time of his death he owed to her Majesty, 1,364l. 12s. 10źd., for
the recovery of which the Comrs of Revenue had prosecuted his
security. 3 pages.
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29 Aug.
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30 Aug.
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65. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that they pay 100l. to Dr. Don Sanches, Assessor
of Minorca, who is going to return thither in a few days, and also
that they provide him with a medal, not exceeding 30l. in value.
Whitehall, 27 August 1715. 1 page.*
66. Sam. Edwards to the Lords of the Treasury. The esta-
blishment for the French, Dutch, and Lutheran Chapels having
been appointed upon the Cofferer's Office, informs their Lordships
that 1,2477. 11s. 8d. is wanting to discharge the 11 months, grown
due upon that additional establishment, from 1 Aug. 1714 to 30
June 1715. Cofferer's Office, 29 Aug. 1715.
Minuted :—" Orderd. Lře writ & sign'd 29th Augst 1715.”
1 page.
67. Copy of an Order in Council referring the annexed petition
of Mr Stephen Duport in behalf of Capt. Andrew Thauvet, an in-
habitant of St. Christopher's, to the Board of Trade to report upon.
The petition prays that a grant of lands in the French quarter of
that island, made in 1696 by Christopher Codrington, Esq., then
Governor of the Leeward Islands, to this Capt. Thauvet, a French
refugee, may be confirmed to him. Council Chamber, Whitehall,
29 Aug. 1715.
Minuted :—" Read Augst 16th 1716." The petition is written on
the back of the Order in Council. 3 pages.
68. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifying
his Majesty's pleasure that they issue 100l. to Lt-Col. John Husk,
to defray the charges of a journey made by him to and from Paris
for his Majesty's particular service. Whitehall, Aug. 29, 1715.
1 page.
69. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifying
his Majesty's pleasure that they supply the Duke of Argyle with a
credit not exceeding 10,000l., he having been ordered to repair to
North Britain and take the command of the army there. White-
hall, Aug. 30, 1715. 1 page.
70. Memorial from the Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the
Treasury for 117,9971. 8s. 9d., which sum is absolutely necessary to
enable them to carry on the several services depending in their
office. Office of Ordnance, 30 August 1715.
Minuted :—13 September 1715. Read."
A copy of the above, the only essential difference being that it is
dated 26 Aug. 1715.
6
Also accounts of payments, &c. in the office numbered 1 and 2.
pages.
71. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Refers to two
former letters, and signifies his Majesty's pleasure that they direct
the Receiver-General of H.M. Revenue of Minorca, to pay out of the
same 30s. a day to Col. Durand, who has been ordered thither, and
20s. a day to the Lieut.-Governor of that island. Both payments
to commence from 25th March last. Whitehall, 31 Aug. 1715.
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Minuted:" Read 3 Sept.' Q.: who is the Recr Genl of Mi-
norca, and by what appointmt." 1 page.
[? About end 72. Memorial of David Pouchoud to the King. Was appointed
of Aug.] "introductor," etc. to the Ministers assembled at Utrecht for the ne-
gotiation of peace. It has been customary for those thus employed
to receive a present from all the princes and ministers who have
concluded the peace. Has received presents from all but the ministers
of Great Britain. Prays therefore that his Majesty will show him
the same favour that the other Kings have. (French.)
Aug.
A certificate in his favour signed: "August 23rd 1715. Joh.-
London."
Minuted:"Warrt sign'd." 3 pages.
73. "Petition of Mr Churchill & Mr Saunderson." A paper thus
docquetted, being a bill for various sets of Rymers Fœdera.
The first entry is for 16 vols. to his Royal Highness the Prince in
1714, and the last for the 14th, 15th, and 16th vols. to Mr. Leibnitz.
At the foot is:—“This the last bill pd Aug. 1715." 1 page, quarto.
VOL. CXCII. SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
2 Sept.
[? About
3 Sept.]
6 Sept.
1. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifying his
Majesty's pleasure that 37. a day be issued out of the Civil List to
the Comrs for inspecting the demolition of the fortifications of Dun-
kirk, for as long as each of them has resided there. It is also his
Majesty's pleasure that their Lordships give orders for satisfying
bills drawn by Sir James Abercrombie, one of the Comrs, for 1,1007.
Whitehall, 2 Sept. 1715.
Minuted :-" Warr prepared." 2 pages.
2. A general state of the King of Portugal's subsidy from 30
June 1705 to 31 Dec. 1712. Also two papers relating to contracts
for rations, etc.
Minuted :—“ 3ª Sept 1715. Lře signed for 5001.” 71 pages.
3. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
has continued Mr John Bridger, Surveyor-General of the Woods on
the continent of America, with the same allowance as formerly (2007.
a year). Their Lrs are to prepare the necessary Commission. White-
hall, 6 Sept. 1715.
Minuted :-" Send to ye Commrs of Trade & ye Commrs of ye
Navy for their Repts." 1 page, quarto.
Also petition of John Bridger, Surveyor of H.M. Woods in America,
to the Lords of the Treasury, praying a renewal of his commission.
Encloses his reasons for being continued.
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Also memorandum of their Lordships requesting the Comrs of the
Navy to comply with the directions of the King for the payment of
Mr Bridger. 4 pages.
[Mr Bridger's commission is dated 5 Oct. 1715. See King's Warrant
Book, Vol. 20, p. 168.]
4. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
having considered the memorial of Sir James Steuart, H.M. solicitor
for North Britain, stating that by mistake 2007. salary had been
settled in the establishment on each solicitor, instead of 400l. on
himself as sole solicitor, desires their Lordships to have the above
mistake rectified, to settle a salary of 4007. on Sir James Steuart,
and to pay the same from the date of his commission. Whitehall,
7 Sept. 1715.
Minuted:-" Orderd. Wt signd." 2 pages.
5. Report of R. Walpole to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
annexed memorial of L-General Carpenter in behalf of Major
Thomas Caulfield, Lt-Governor of Annapolis Royal. The memorial
prays that Major Caulfield may be paid the arrears of his pay as
Captain and Lieut.-Governor, and also 1,473l. 12s. 24d. which he
expended in behalf of the garrison there. Finds that by a commis-
sion from Major-General Hill, General and Commander-in-Chief of
H.M. Forces in America, dated 10 Sept. 1711, a copy of which is
annexed, Major Caulfield was appointed Deputy Governor of the
garrison of Annapolis Royal, and that he has continued in that post
ever since. Suggests methods by which he may be repaid. Pay
Office, Horse Guards, 8 Sept. 1715.
The memorial and the copy of the commission referred to.
6 pages.
6. Comrs for Hides to the Lords of the Treasury. Mr William
Osborn, Surveyor of the Duties on Houses for the co. of Southampton
and the Isle of Wight, having been found guilty of indirect practices,
they propose that he be discharged, and that Mr William Vessey
be appointed in his stead. Office for Hides, &c.
Office for Hides, &c. 8 Sept. 1715.
Minuted:"14th September 1715. Agreed. Warrt signd. 14th
Sept 1715."
Enclosed is a private letter from one of the Comrs (P. Burrard) to
Sir Richard Onslow, in behalf of the said Vessey. 2 pages.
7. Order in Council referring a report of the Board of Trade upon
an address from the Council of Virginia, as to the decrease of the 2s.
per hogshead revenue there, to the Lords of the Treasury to report
upon. Court at St James's, 9 Sept. 1715.
Minuted :—“ 22 Octbr 175. [sic] Lrds of opinion it is not advise-
able ye revenues appropriated to ye Civil List should be applyed
to ye publick uses, but yt accounts of ye revenues of both should be
constantly transmitted for his Majtys directions thereupon,'
Again:-" A lře signed to Mr Blathwayt."
>"
The report of the Board of Trade, a letter concerning the quit
rents of Virginia, and an account of that revenue and the 2s. per
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hogshead, attested by Phil. Ludwell, auditor, and Col. Spotswood,
Governor of Virginia, and a copy of a report from Mr Blathwayt.
17 pages.
8. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of John Graham and
Daniel Campbell for themselves and others, the proprietors of the
three sugar houses in Glasgow. An Act having been passed em-
powering their Lordships to make reasonable satisfaction to the pro-
prietors of sugar houses in Scotland for the private rights of exemp-
tion from Custom and Excise, to which proprietors are entitled, pray
that their Lordships will give such directions as they shall think fit
about their case.
Minuted :-"Read 13th September 1715. Send to the Barons of
Excheqr in Scotland, and desire them to state the case of these
sugarys, & report what they conceive proper to be done upon this
peticon." 1 page.
9. Comrs of Excise (Scotland) to the Lords of the Treasury. En-
close a copy of an express which reached them that day from their
collector and their supervisor of Dundee, giving notice of the in-
tended movements of the Earl of Mar, the Marquis of Huntly, and the
Earl of Seaforth. Excise Office, Edinburgh, 13 Sept. 1715.
The letter dated 11 Sept. 1715. 2 pages.
[The express referred to states: "That the Earl of Marr designes
to-morrow to march what forces he has in Brae Marr to the Moor of
Blair in Perthshire, near Cowper in Angus. The Marquis of Huntly
is to meet the Earl Marishall at Aberdeen with what men they can
raise and to march to Forfar, where at farthest they are to be on
Wednesday next, and the Earl of Seaforth is to march with the clans
by the foot of the Breas of Angus and joyne either my Lord Marr
at Blair or my Lord Huntly at Forfar."]
10. Memorial of Sarah Carstares to the King. King William ap-
pointed her late husband, William Dunlop, in return for his various
services, Principal of the College of Glasgow, and Historiographer
Royal for Scotland. When he died in 1700 his Majesty granted
the petitioner a yearly pension of 60%., which was also renewed to
her by Queen Anne. Prays that his Majesty will continue the
pension to her in consideration of her advanced age and her family.
Minuted :-"13 Sept. 1715. Read."
cr
Copy of the warrant from Queen Anne for the said pension. 2
pages.
11. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury from the Spanish Roman
Catholic officers of the late Spanish regiment of foot, commanded
by the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Galway. His Majesty having on their
petition issued his royal order to the Rt. Hon. Mr Pultney, Secretary- ·
at-War, to state their (the officers) accounts, which order is now
before their Lordships, pray them to order the payment of what is
due to them. Signed.
Minuted :-" 13 Sept 1715. Read." 1 page.
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12. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of Dame Ann Dashwood
and George Dashwood, Esq., executors of Sir Samuel Dashwood,
Knight, deceased, and of Thomas Gibson, gent., executor of Sir John
Foche, Knt, deceased. The said Sir Samuel Dashwood and Sir John
Foche were two of the Coirs of Excise from 14 Oct. 1689 to 16
Apr. 1691, and were charged certain sums on their accounts.
Pray that they may be allowed.
On 11 May 1715 the Comrs of Excise made a report in their favour,
a copy of which is annexed. The Comrs of Excise have since threa-
tened to issue out process against them.
The copy of the report referred to, which was read on 13 Sept.
1715. 4 pages.
13. Report to the Lords of the Treasury of the Officers of the
Mint on the annexed petition of John Croker and Samuel Bull,
Gravers of H.M. Mint, for the renewal of their patents. An Act of
Parliament having been passed, enabling M" Croker, the head graver
(a naturalised foreigner), to be continued in his place by a patent,
are of opinion that it is for his Majesty's service that the petition
should be granted. Mint Office, Sept. 14, 1715.
The petition minuted :-" Renew the pate[n]ts."
The petition. 2 pages.
14. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of Capt. Joseph Embree.
Was deprived of his commission by the late Viscount Dungannon
for no other fault than refusing to allow his pay and recruiting
money to be stopped for his Lordship's use, in compensation for
which the Duke of Ormonde, when last Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland,
ordered him a pension of 1007. in Ireland, which by some mistake
was omitted from the establishment. King Charles II. also gave
away to King James, when Duke of York, an estate belonging to
the petitioner, and likewise gave the late Duchess of Cleveland
13,0007, which had been raised for the petitioner. Prays therefore
their Lordships to order him the promised pension.
Minuted: 14th September 1715. Ref. to the Lords Justices of
Ireland." Again: "18th Sept 1716. My Lords can do nothing in
this." 1- page.
[About 15. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of John Sherwood of
14 Sept.] Faversham, in the county of Kent, hoyman. Accompanied his
wife to France, and was there presented by her mother with about
18 yds. of silk, which he brought to England with him, not know-
ing that he would thereby incur any penalty. This was, however,
seized by the Custom House at Folkestone, and the petitioner has
since been prosecuted for the penalty. Prays their Lordships to
order the prosecution to be withdrawn. Referred 14 Sept. 1715
to the Comrs of Customs to report upon. 1 page.
15 Sept.
10. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifying
his Majesty's pleasure that they supply Adam Cokburne of Ormis-
toun, Lord Justice Clerk in Scotland, with a credit of 1,000l. for
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his Majesty's special service in Scotland. Whitehall, Sep. 15,
1715. 11 pages.
17. Copy of a represention from the Board of Trade to the King
as to the exports of the East India Company from 29 Sept. 1702 to
29 Sept. 1714, made in obedience to an Order in Council of 22 Nov.
1714. Whitehall. Sept. 15, 1715. 7 pages.
18. Report of the Board of Works to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Thomas Kynaston, Clerk of the Works at Somer-
set House. The petitioner states that the former clerk of the
works had lodgings in Somerset House, until the Queen Dowager
came to live there, when she gave him 207. a year as compensation,
and that Mrs Malows, Lord Feversham's niece, now occupies them
without making any compensation to the petitioner; and prays there-
fore that she may be forced to quit them, or that compensation be
made him, Find that the petitioner's statements are true, and are
of opinion that his prayer should be granted, especially as his pay
is only 2s. 3d. a day. Whitehall, Office of Works, 16 Sept. 1715.
Minuted:"28th Dec 1715. The clerk of the workes to have
the lodgings at Somerset House, which belong to him by his office,
now in the possession of Mrs Malows; a warrt to be prepared
accordingly."
The petition. 2 pages.
19. J. Hayne to
begging for the despatch of Capt. Taver-
ner's affairs, H. M. Surveyor in Newfoundland, for which matter
Mr Yonge, Mr Treby, and Mr George Trenchard are also suitors to
their board. His family are starving in his absence for want of
this money. Sept. 17, 1715. 1 page.
20. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. The Board
of Ordnance refusing to give out the stores appointed to be sent to
South Carolina, until their Lordships issue to them the money for
the same, signifies his Majesty's pleasure that they issue the money
to them. The address from the House of Commons to the King
to send relief to these poor people is sufficient security that the ex-
traordinary expense will be made good. Whitehall, 17 Sept. 1715.
Two other letters from the same to the same on the subject, and
an estimate of the stores required. 5 pages.
21. Copy of a report of the Comrs of Stamps to "Charles, Duke of
Shrewsbury, Lord High Treasurer," as to the truth of a certificate
signed by the Earls of Carlisle and Wharton in favour of John
Stone, formerly distributor for York. Certify that in compliance
with a Treasury warrant of 12 Nov. 1713, the then Com's appointed
William Thompson distributor for York in the room of the said
John Stone, and gave the latter directions to clear his accounts.
His balance, however, though these directions have been often
repeated, is now above 1,500l. If, therefore, he be restored to his
employment, this balance should be first reduced. The allegations
in the certificate, that the then Comrs affirmed to Mr Stone that
his removal would be a manifest prejudice to the revenue, they
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Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn, Sep 18,
19 Sept.
20 Sept.
20 Sept.
[? About
21 Sept.]
Petition of John Stone, a letter from Mr Bridges to Richard
Powys, Esq., enclosing Mr Stone's balance, and a copy of the certi-
ficate referred to. 5 pages.
22. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that they answer such bills as shall be drawn
upon them by the Lords Justices of Ireland for the transportation
of Major-General Evans' regiment of dragoons from Ireland to the
West of Scotland. Whitehall, 19 Sept. 1715.
Minuted:" My Lords will direct the bills, when they arrive, to
be accepted and paid by Mr Hill, paym¹ of transports." 1 page.
23. Same to the same. Signified on the 26th ult. his Majesty's
pleasure that they should procure a jewel as an additional present
for the Emperor of Morocco; but his Majesty having since found
that gunpowder will be more acceptable, desires their Lordships to
at once procure and send by Capt. Paddon 100 barrels of powder
instead of the jewel. Whitehall, 20 Sept. 1715.
(C
Minuted: Wt signd." 1 page.
24. Col. R. Congreve to the Lords of the Treasury. Since his
last letter, Mr Missing's agent has received from Lisbon nearly
12,000 pieces of pork. Does not, however, yet hear of any pro-
visions coming from England. Encloses an account of provisions
remaining in store, and will do all he can to have the garrison
supplied until ships come from England with provisions. Gibraltar,
20 Sept. 1715.
The account mentioned. 3 pages.
25. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury, of William Bromley,
Esq. and others, executors to Dr. John Radcliffe, deceased, and of
John Fellowes, of London, Esq. The Doctor contracted in March
1713 with the Comrs of Customs for the purchase of the house and
freehold estate at Cashalton, late of Mr Edward Carlton, merchant,
which were seized for a debt to the Crown. The contract was
made in due form, and the Doctor laid out more than 9007. on the
premises, but the Queen died before she could sign the warrant.
The petitioners, having contracted for sale of the .estate to the
petitioner John Fellowes, applied to their Lordships to have the
conveyance perfected, who had a report made on the matter by
the Comrs of Customs and the Attorney and Solicitor-General.
The petitioners on 14th Sept. inst. left notice with one of their
Lordships' secretaries that they wished to be heard by their counsel
before them, but are informed that their Lordships on the 12th
inst. ordered the Comrs of Customs to put the estate up to sale.
Are advised that at the least the money expended by the Doctor on
the estate should be repaid with the interest, and pray that they
may be heard by their counsel before their Lordships upon the
validity of the Doctor's contract.
Minuted:-21st of Sept 1715.
pended, lře writ." 3 pages.
Read." Again: "The sale sus-
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26. Comrs of Excise (Scotland), to the Lords [of the Treasury].
Have received a warrant from the Barons of the Exchequer there, a
copy of which they enclose, to pay to the Duke of Argyle any sum not
exceeding 10,000l., out of the moneys in their hands arising from
such part of the revenues of the Excise as are applicable to the uses
of H.M. Civil Government. Conceive that the hereditary and tempo-
rary Excise since 1 Aug. 1714 is the fund meant, from which they
have only 2,2661. in hand. They have, however, 6,9937. in hand,
which arose upon the same branch before that date, and if their
Lordships direct to have this applied in the same manner they hope
they shall be able to meet the whole demand by the time it is made.
Have removed all his Majesty's money in their hand into the castle
in consequence of the disturbed state of the country. Excise Office,
Edinburgh, 22 Sept. 1715.
Copy of the warrant mentioned. 3 pages.
27. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of Nicholas Roope and
Thomas Layton, Esqrs, late Comrs for disbanding the marine forces.
Have paid off and disbanded the detachment of Lt-Gen. Holt's late
regiment of marines, which was quartered in Westminster, but the
Paymaster-General refusing to pay them and their secretary
the usual allowances for the time they were employed without
a special order, pray that such order may be given to Sir Roger
Mostyn.
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Minuted :-" 22nd September 1715. Ref. to the paymaster to
know how many days they were imployed, & what is the amount
thereof." 1 page.
28. Com's of Hides to the Lords of the Treasury. In obedience to
their Lordships' commands, lay before them what moneys of the
public taxes remain in the hands of several Receivers-General, and
also what sums they have respectively paid into the Exchequer since
their respites. Office for Hides, &c., 23 Sept. 1715.
Three other letters on the same subject. 5 pages.
29. Memorial of Edward, Earl of Clarendon, late Envoy Extra-
ordinary to the Court of Hanover, for 2891. for his extraordinary
expenses in that service, from 19 June to 20 Sept. 1714.
On the back is a note from Lord Townshend, dated 24 Sept.,
allowing certain of the charges.
Minuted:-"1st Novr 1715.
"1st Novr 1715. A wt to be prepared."
A memorandum on the same subject. 3 pages.
30. Report of the Comrs of Hides to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the petition of Lawrence Ambrose, and on an annexed affidavit
signed by Joseph Blagrave and Thomasin Ambrose, relating to
Mr Shermer, Receiver-General of Berks, viz., as to his appointment
and the sufficiency of his securities. The affidavit affirms that
Mr Shermer was a zealous partisan of the Pretender. Office for
Hides, &c., 24 Sept. 1715.
The petition and affidavit. 3 pages
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24 Sept.
26 Sept.
26 Sept.
27 Sept.
27 Sept.
27 Sept.
31. A state of the income of Richmond manor, according to a
survey taken at West Sheen in the county of Surrey, in 1703.
Signed:"H. Cholmley, Supervis-Geñ. Sept. 24, 1715." 2 pages.
32. Lord Galway to Mr Taylour, at the Treasury Chambers,
begging him to move their Lordships for their order as to an affair
which concerns Mr John Walker and the rest of the family of the
late Dr Walker, the papers relating to that matter having lain
before the Lords of the Treasury for some time past. Sept. 26,
1715.
His Lordship says:-"I have a particular regard for the memory
of that good man, and the welfare of his family." 1 page.
33. Lords Justices of Ireland (Grafton and Galway) to the Lords
of the Treasury. Remind them of a report lying before their board
in favour of the Earl of Lifford, who petitions to be restored to the
half-pay list in Ireland, off which he was unreasonably struck in
1706. He prays to receive the arrears from that time. Earnestly
recommend him to their Lordships. The arrears would help him to
repair to Ireland, where his service in Parliament might be of great
use. London, Sept. 26, 1715.
Minuted:" Read." 2 pages.
34. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
desires them to direct the Comrs of Customs not to suffer the ship
"Industry," bound for South Carolina with arms for his Majesty's
service, to sail until security be given that the ship shall go under
the convoy of the man-of-war which carries Capt. Paddon to
Gibraltar, so far as their way lies together, and shall afterwards sail
direct to South Carolina. Whitehall, 27 Sept. 1715.
1 page.
35. The same to the same. Encloses the memorial of the three
gentlemen whose names were omitted from the last Irish establish-
ment, and also that of Major-General Montolieu, alias St Hippolite,
Brigadier Sausin, Abraham Boden, Esq., and Col. Boisrond, together
with the letter relating thereto from the Lords Justices of Ireland,
and signifies his Majesty's pleasure that their Lordships cause the
mistakes mentioned in the former memorial to be rectified, and that
pensions set forth in the latter memorial be settled upon the persons
therein named. Whitehall, 27 Sept. 1715.
The enclosures not now with it.
1 page.
36. Comrs of Stamps to the Lords of the Treasury. In answer to
Mr Taylour's of the 24th inst., acquaint their Lordships that Sir
Francis Head became security in 2,000l. for Mr George Bowles of
Deal, when the latter was made distributor for the county of Kent.
Sir Francis has since applied to have his security given up, which
they have declined to do, till they had got another equally good
security from Mr Bowles. As Mr Bowles has taken no notice of
several letters from the Comrs desiring him to find new securities,
owes the office more than 900l., and has never made any return of
money since he was employed by them, they think it unjust to Sir
Francis and unsafe for the revenue to give him any further credit.
Are well informed that Bowles is now trying to hire securities, being
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unable otherwise to procure any. Think this, therefore, sufficient
reason for removing him from being distributor, and propose Mr
Thomas Winter as a fit person to succeed him. Stamp Office,
Lincoln's Inn, Sept. 27, 1715.
Minuted :-" 28th Septr 1715.
1 page.
"28th Septr 1715. A copie sent to Lord Dorsett."
37. A list of various presents bought for the Emperor of Morocco
by Thomas Baker and George Paddon, Esqrs. The last date is
27 Sept. 1715. Among the items are: "A rich crimson velvet
sedan or chair for the darling sultaness, a native of England, 50l.,"
and "10 pound of the finest tea at 30s p pound, 15l." 1 page.
38. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury, enclosing the
memorial of Col. Toby Purcel, with the report of the Lords Justices
of Ireland thereon. The memorialist sets forth his various services
during 50 years (viz., that he commanded a regiment during the wars
in Ireland, was afterwards Governor of Cork, and from thence removed
to Duncannon Fort), and his losses, and prays that as he himself is now
very old the King would grant his son Richard a pension until he
can be put into any civil employment in Ireland. His Majesty
desires their Lordships to order a pension of 2001. a year on the
Irish establishment for the son till some other provision can be made
for him. Whitehall, 27 Sept. 1715.
Minuted:" 19th October 1715. Read."
The memorial which was referred to the Lord-Lieut. to report
upon.
The report is not now with it. 4 pages.
39. Bonds given by the Governor and Company of the Bank of
England and Mr Thomas Madocks, first cashier of the Bank of
England, for the payment by the latter of moneys received by him
into the Receipt of the Exchequer. Dated 31 Aug. and 28 Sept.
1715. 4 pages (brief size).
40. J. Burchett to Mr Lowndes. The Navy Board were directed
by the Lords of the Treasury on 16 Dec. 1714 to make forth a bill
for paying the Duke of Leeds the arrears of his pay as a Vice-
Admiral in the Fleet, to the time of her late Majesty's demise. The
Lords of the Admiralty wish to know whether these orders were
given in
pursuance of his Majesty's commands, as such a proceeding
is not only unusual, but is directly contrary to the methods of the
navy in such cases. Admiralty Office, 28 Sept. 1715. 1 page.
41. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. The envoy
from Tripoli not being about to return as soon as was expected his
Majesty desires them to deliver the present intended for the Dey
to Captain Paddon, who will receive directions to convey the same
to Tunis. Whitehall, 28 Sept. 1715.
Minuted." 15th October 1715. Order'd accordingly." 1 page,
quarto.
42. Two letters from James Stanhope to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Signifying his Majesty's pleasure that they prepare warrants
for bestowing a yearly pension of 2007. on Stephen Cailland, and a
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Before
29 Sept.
29 Sept.
29 Sept.
29 Sept.
29 Sept.
30 Sept.
yearly pension of 50%. on Mr Visconte Cigala, both to commence from
Midsummer last. Whitehall, 28 Sept. 1715.
Both minuted:-" Wt signed.'
"Wt signed." 2 pages.
43. Petition of the coachmen, footmen, &c. of her late Majesty, to
the King. Have only received one half-year of their salaries, which
are in arrear for one year ending at Michaelmas next. Pray pay-
ment. 1 page.
44. Report of Ja. Bruce to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Col. Thomas Pitt in behalf of himself and the other
officers of Major-General Pepper's late regiment of dragoons, touching
a claim for 1,2517. 18s. 5d., being the subsistence of two troops of
that regiment more than is allowed upon the Irish establishment.
In favour of the claim. Controller's Office, Privy Garden, 29 Sept.
1715.
Minuted:"2 Nov. 1715. A wt to relieve this regt of the sur-
charge in Ireland."
The petition, a report of the Lord Lieut. of Ireland, a report of the
Lords Justices, the reference to the Lord Lieut., copy of a warrant
of 23 Feb, 1713-14, and copy of a report of the Duke of Shrewsbury
on a memorial of Major Bellamy of the same regiment, together
with the memorial, all connected with the same business.
15 pages,
or parts.
45. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses
the petition of Frances, Viscountess Bolingbroke, praying that his
Majesty will grant her the remains of the estate of her husband,
Henry Viscount Bolingbroke, attainted for high treason. His Ma-
jesty grants her the personal estate of her husband for her own use,
and the real estate during her life. Desires their Lordships to give
the necessary directions for rendering the grant effectual Whitehall,
29 Sept. 1715.
Minuted:" 3d October 1715. Read. Ref. to Mr Attorney and
Soll Gen¹ to advise the proper methods for making the grant above
mentioned."
The petition. 2 pages.
46. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that they give orders for answering such bills as
shall be drawn upon them by the Lords Justices of Ireland for the
transportation of four foot regiments from Ireland to the River Clyde,
in Scotland. Whitehall, 29 Sept. 1715. 1 page.
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47. Accounts of his Majesty's Civil List revenues, &c. for the year
ending Mich, 1715. Some are duplicates. With one or two other
financial papers. 27 pages.
48. Lords Justices of Ireland (Archbishops of Dublin and Tuam)
to the Lords of the Treasury, as to the petition of Col. Henry Monro.
Have referred the petition to the Muster Master General for Ireland,
whose report, and the papers connected with the petition, they
enclose. As the report states that the petitioner's statements are true,
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suggest that he should be placed on the establishment of half-pay.
Dublin Castle, Sept. 30, 1715,
In the petition the Col. states that he was the only surviving
colonel, except Col. Michelbourne, who served in "the late siege of
Londonderry or Inniskillen." The petitioner sets forth his services
and losses, and states that there is due to him and his officers
upwards of 10,000l. Prays for a pension or to be placed on half-
pay.
Minuted: 27 Janry. Prepare a wart."
The enclosures. 15 pages.
49. Petition of Ezekiel Johnson to the Earl of Carlisle and the
rest of the Lords of the Treasury. Was employed by the Surveyor-
General to inspect and look after the leads in the Savoy and several
houses, the leases of which had expired and fallen to the Crown.
Was ordered to repair the same and carried the repairs out. Was to
be paid out of the rents, but these were ungathered through the
sickness of the surveyor. Petitioner and the workmen petitioned
the Treasury. Sir Chr Wren reported thereon in July 1714, and
the report has not yet been read. Prays an order thereon or they
will all be utterly ruined. Undated, but ? between May and October
1715, from the Earl of Carlisle being a Lord of the Treasury.
Minuted: 9th April 1718. Look out the reports."
1 page.
50. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury from Lieut.-Gen.
Charles Wills, Governor of the town and castle of Berwick-upon-
Tweed. Prays for a warrant to the Paymaster-General of H. M.
Forces, directing him to allow the master gunner and another gunner
upon Holy Island their pay from 24 June 1713 to 25 Dec. 1714,
amounting to 821. 7s. Od., they having been omitted during that
time from the establishment of the garrison of Berwick and Holy
Island. 1 October 1715.
6
Minuted: 2 Nov. 1715. To be laid before ye Comrs for stating
ye debts of ye army." 1 page.
51. Extracts out of a report from Mr Keith, late Surveyor-General
of the southern continent of America, dated 16 July 1715, and out
of a memorial from Col. Rhett, Surveyor and Controller of South
Carolina, dated 3 Oct. 1715, and out of several letters from the other
officers there, showing that Mr Craven, Governor of South Carolina,
had obstructed the officers of the Customs in the execution of their
duties. Signed " Cha. Carkesse, senr." 2 pages and 3 lines.
52. Another paper signed by the same, as to charges against
Mr Norris, Naval Officer of Jamaica. Undated.
The articles about these charges were taken out of letters and
papers sent home by Mr Keith and by Mr Beckford, now Surveyor
and Comptroller of Jamaica. 3 pages.
53. Thomas Missing to the [Secretary of the Treasury]. Complains
of the many enemies opposing him in his contract for the supply of
provisions. The Government is to be thanked if any provisions
supplied were bad as it was through their delay. It was April
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4 Oct.
6 Oct.
6 Oct.
7 Oct.
before he began killing, and it was then somewhat too hot. Will
engage his life for the future. Has already killed six months' beef
and pork. 3 Oct. 1715. 2 pages.
54. Memorial of John Dear, gardener to the late Earl of Halifax,
to the Lords [of the Treasury]. Prays for 50l. for making good
Cotton Garden, where the King's kitchen was made at the Corona-
tion. His Lordship died before the work was finished. Dr Bentley
refuses to be at the expense of keeping the garden in order.
Minuted:" 4th October 1715. Mr Wise to pay the money
arising out of the sale of the boards used in Cotton Garden at the
Coronaĉon into the Excheq", out of wch mos 501 is to be paid to the
petitioner." Again :-" Warrt signed." 1 page.
55. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. The Sur-
veyor-General of the Ordnance and Mr. Edwards, H.M. Second
Engineer at Portsmouth, report that they cannot carry on the works
ordered there for want of sods, and that the lands purchased for the
fortifications there afford the only place from which to obtain them.
Desire their Lordships to empower the engineer to cut and take
away from thence such turf as may be required. Office of Ordnance,
4th Oct. 1715. 1 page.
56. Wm Popple to William Lowndes, Esq., giving the result of the
examination by the Board of Trade into the memorial of John
Rayner, Esq., Attorney-General of New York. The memorialist
prays for arrears of salary, having received none since 24 June 1713,
and states that he was appointed to his office by Queen Anne in
1708, and has been continued by his present Majesty. The Board
of Trade find that he was appointed Attorney-General of New York
in 1708, but having nothing to do with his salary cannot say any-
thing as to that part of his petition. Have found, however, an
Order of Council of 16 Feb. 1698, a copy of which he is ordered to send
to Mr. Lowndes, that no persons should be allowed to have patents
for places in the plantations unless they resided there. Mr Rayner
has produced a licence from her late Majesty to be absent, but the
Board of Trade leave it to their Lordships to decide as to allowing
an Attorney-General (who is also Advocate-General) salary for the
time he is not in residence. Whitehall, Oct. 6th, 1715.
Minuted:" 2d Novr 1715. My Lords cannot advise the King
either to grant a salla or pay arreares, the pet not having been on
the place for any the time that the said arreares are claimed."
The copy of the Order of Council not now with it. 3 pages, a
piece eaten away at the top by mice.
57. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General (Edw. Northey
and N. Lechmere) as to building leases. 6 Oct. 1715.
A copy. 4 pages.
58. Report of the same to the Duke of Bolton, Lord Chamberlain
of H.M. household, as to how his Majesty may take possession of
lodgings in H.M. palace of Whitehall, said to have been granted to
the late Duke of Ormond by the Crown, and now forfeited by his
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attainder. Are of opinion that the grant and his attainder by Act
of Parliament must be found by inquisition, and that thereon the
lodgings will be seized into his Majesty's hands. 7 Oct. 1715. 1 page.
59. A list of sums of money due upon his Majesty's establishment
for civil affairs in Scotland, bearing date at St James's 23 Dec. 1714,
for one quarter ending 29 Sept. 1715, made up by the Barons of the
Exchequer at Edinburgh the 29th of Sept. 1715.
With a copy of a note of approval by the Lords of the Treasury.
Dated 8th Oct. 1715. 5 pages.
60. A list from St Christopher's of shipping, from 25 June 1715
to 25 Sept. 1715. St. Christopher's, October 10th 1715. 1 page.
61. Report of the Comrs for Hides to the Lords of the Treasury
as to affidavits made by M Joseph Blagrave and Mrs Thomasin
Ambrose, against Mr Shermer, recommended as Receiver-General for
the co. of Berks, which matter they were ordered to examine into.
The persons making the affidavits charge Mr Shermer with treason-
able words used, &c. Office for Hides, &c., 12 October 1715.
Minuted :-" 12 Oct 1715. Read.'
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Six enclosures, consisting of affidavits and certificates rebutting
the charges. 8 pages.
62. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury, signifying his
Majesty's pleasure that they get letters patent passed for settling
50,000l. a year and the Palace of Somerset House on H.R.H. the
Princess of Wales, pursuant to Act of Parliament. Whitehall,
13 Oct. 1715.
Minuted :-"Prepar'd accordingly." 1 page,
63. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
desires them, notwithstanding his former orders of the 27th ult., to
direct the Comrs of Customs to allow the ship "Industry," bound
for South Carolina with arms for his Majesty's service, to proceed
on her voyage without waiting for the man-of-war which is to
carry Capt. Paddon to Gibraltar, upon giving 5,000l. to sail direct to
South Carolina. Whitehall, 14 Oct. 1715.
Minuted: 15 th October 1715. Warrt to be ppar'd." 1 page.
:—“
64. N. Lechmere to William Lowndes, Esq. Is sorry he is unable
to attend at the Treasury at the hour signified to him by Mr Powis.
Has before written to him his opinion of Mr Shermer, Has known
him for more than 10 years, and is as certain as it is possible to be
that he is zealously opposed to the Pretender. Trusts that notice
will be taken of the many suspicious circumstances attending the
accusation made against him. Oct. 17, 1715.
Two other letters on the same subject, from the same to the same,
dated respectively 24th and 28th Sep. 1715.
65. A paper of totals docquetted:-"Deficiency's Lottery, 1714."
Given under the authority of "Matthew Barton, Comp. 17 Oct.
1715." 1 page.
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66. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses by
his Majesty's orders extracts of letters and informations from Ber-
wick, as to one Lancelot Errington, and the ship "Mary," of New-
castle, under his command, which ship was seized for the King's use.
His Majesty desires their Lordships to give directions for disposing
of the same, Whitehall, 18th Oct. 1715.
The enclosures not now with it. 1
1 page.
67. Petition to the King of John Borland, of Boston, in New
England, merchant. States that he was in 1710, upon the reduc-
tion of Annapolis Royal, appointed by the Council of War who
commanded that expedition, to furnish provisions to that garrison.
This he has done for three years, and holds bills of Col. Vetch, the
Governor, upon the Treasury, to the amount of 14,655l. Os. 8d., for
provisions so supplied. Prays payment of the bills, and that half
the above sum of 14,655l. Os. 8d. may be ordered him in the mean-
time to stop the mouths of his most urgent creditors.
On another leaf is a copy of a certificate signed Sam. Vetch, as to
the truth of these statements, and an account of the garrison's sub-
sistence for 434 days.
Minuted :-"19th October 1715. The bills drawn by the petr
being so extravagant that it was thought fit to make considerable
deductions from them, and the remainder being a Debt of the Land
Forces, their Lops think it proper to refer this to the Comrs ap-
pointed for stating the Debts of the Army." Again:-"Sent with
Vetch's papers to Commrs Accots." 2.pages.
68. Report of the Board of Works to the Treasury, on the petition
of Mr James Thornhill. Are of opinion that he may be allowed
4571. 10s. for painting the ceiling of the Prince and Princess of
Wales' bedchamber in H.M. Palace of Hampton Court. The work
is skilfully and laboriously performed, and is at the rate of 37. 11s.
a yard, which is less than what was always allowed to Signor Vario
for work in their opinion not so well executed. Whitehall, Office of
Works, 20th October 1715.
Minuted :—“ 2d November 1715. Order'd." 1 page.
69. Report of R. Powys to the Lords [of the Treasury] on the
within written memorial of James Craggs, Esq., late resident and
envoy at Barcelona, praying to be allowed 500l. for a campaign
equipage. Finds that 5007. has been usually allowed for this pur-
pose to envoys directed to take the field with the princes they
attended upon. This charge was disallowed in Jan. last, on the
ground that Mr Craggs, as Commissary of the Stores, was obliged
to attend the army in that capacity; but Mr Craggs said that office
only required his attendance at Barcelona, and when he was ordered
to take the field with King Charles III. of Spain he had to pay a deputy
to take charge of the stores at Barcelona. 20th October 1715.
Minuted:"21st Oct. 1715. A wt to be prepared for paying
this 500 out of the Queen's Arreares." Again:"28th October
1715. Warrt sign'd."
The report is on the back of the memorial.
2 pages.
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70. Representation to the Lords of the Treasury from the owners
of the four ships employed to transport forces, &c. to Placentia,
Newfoundland, in 1713. They contracted by covenants of charter
party with the Comrs of Transports for 12s. per ton per month, and
are much concerned to find their Lordships have tied them down to
accept 10s. per ton per month.
month. Can see no reason why their con-
tract should be thus broken, and pray their Lordships to issue fresh
orders.
Minuted: 21st October 1715. My Lords think the Comrs of
Transports, gave suffict reasons why they should have but 10s. p ton
p month, and see no reason to alter their former opinion.' 2
pages.
"
71. Memorial of Elizabeth Sherman, widow, to the Lords of the
Treasury, to the same effect as that hereafter noticed under date 18
Dec. 1715.
Minuted :—" 22 October 1715. Qur where she was pd." Again :
"150 guineas (the arrears of her pension) to be pd out of the 2,000li
left by the late Queen to charitable uses.
1 page.
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72. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his
Majesty's pleasure that they lodge 1,2007. with the Treasurer of the
Chamber, out of which he may advance money to the messengers
sent abroad on H.M. service, to defray their expenses.
Whitehall,
24 Oct. 1715.
Minuted:"24 Oct. 1715. Issue 1,200l. to the Trear of the
Chambr to be advanced to the messengers as the Secrys. of State
shall direct, to enable them to go on the services they are sent
upon, taking care the sums advanced go in pt of their bills wn they
shalbe made out." 1 page.
73. Paper headed, "Estimate of the Debts on Accot of her late
Mats Civil List at the time of her demise. The sums paid in part of
the said debts between that time and Michas 1715. With an acct of
what is wanting to bring up all payments thereupon to Xmas 1713,
and the complement that then remains to answer the whole esti-
mate." 24 October 1715. 1 page.
74. Isaac Manley to [the Secretary of the Treasury]. Is pre-
vented, by having to hasten to Ireland with the bills approved by
the King and Council for opening Parliament, from paying his duty
and thanks for the pension on the Irish Establishment granted him
by the Treasury. Prays that his pension may commence from Lady-
day last. 24 Oct. 1715.
Minuted:" Agreed." 1 page, quarto.
75. A paper commencing " My Lords," and docquetted :-" Memo-
rial concerning the Coins and Medals." Sets forth how poor the
engraving done at the Mint is, and offers some observations for
improving it. At the beginning the memorialist says, with regard
to well stamped coins, that "the King is in his lifetime, and to all
posterity, thereby honoured, as the antick medals to this day do
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wittness, and as the most part of his subjects never see the original,
the only idea of his S.P. is what the coin represents them, which
being done to disadvantage, gives no satisfaction to the well affected,
and creates a contempt by the disaffected."
Minuted:" John Croker appointed 10th of Mar. 1704-5 to be
first Graver of ye Mint, sal. 20ōli. p añ for self and 80li. p añ for
two assists, continued, 25 Oc. 1715, dureing pleasure."
""
The following are the observations made with a view to improve
the engraving:
((
1. To provide the Mint with an engraver that is able to
produce ye best work both for heads and revers of medals and
coin, skild in embossing of wax, as also to do all other work of
engraving in steel, silver, and stone to excelling, who not only
will be fittest to do the best service att present, but also to
bring up others with good instruction to succeed after him.
"2. The Government having provided for the expences of ye
Mint the engraving as an art may be regarded as the most con-
siderable work thereof, all the others being but mechannik; to
allow for it a suitable salary, will be the chief motiv to animate a
man of capacity to use his utmost endeavours to deserve it; and if
the salary hath been diminished, to restore it as it was in former
reigns.
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3. It would be of great service that 2 or 3007. should be em-
ployd to make a collection of all sorts of antik and modern medals
or impressions thereof, fine prints, antik bas releivs, figures and
heads to remain always in the office of the engravers for the present
and future use.
"4. It would be usefull to give permission to such an engraver for
some months to make the say'd collection partly att Paris, and att
the same time to examine all the methods that are in use there
for the perfection of the work in coin and medals, to the end that
it might be perform'd here so good as in any place of Europe.
5. It would not be sufficient only to bring up disciples to
instruct them with all care and application, but to render them
more perfect they should be for some years brought up in the
Academy of Drawing and Embossing att Paris, that they may have
a solid foundation to do the work in future with more perfection,
by which method the kingdom will always be serv'd to great
satisfaction." 3 pages.
76. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Have
attended on the [East India] Company, but as there is above 7 per
cent. difference in the refraction of the salt petre they are to receive
from the Company, were advised not to mention what they had
in charge from their Lordships till that was settled. As this is
not yet done, think it their duty to lay the same before their
Lordships. Office of Ordnance, 25 October 1715.
Somewhat injured by damp. 1 page.
77. Comrs of Customs (Scotland) to the Lords of the Treasury.
His Majesty on the 10th inst. ordered 10,000l. to be paid to the Duke
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of Argyle, for a month's subsistence of his forces, out of the moneys
remaining in the hands of the Receiver General of the Land Tax,
the Comrs of Excise, and the Receiver-General of the Customs. Mr
Grame, the Receiver-General of the Customs, has advanced 2,2007.,
nearly all the money in his hands; and the said Grame, so far from
being able to advance any more money, must be repaid from
London what he has already advanced, otherwise the Revenue
under their hands may suffer from want of money; for as so much
of the Kingdom is in possession of the rebels, he will receive no
sum of any considerable amount from the Customs this current
quarter. Custom House, Edinburgh, 25 Oct. 1715.
Miruted :-" 1st November 1715. When their Bills come they
shall be comply'd with." 1
1 page.
78. "Charles Harison's report concerning lycences granted by the
Court of Excheq. to compound upon penal laws, &c. from 15th June
1715 to 14 July following, inclusive." "R. 25 Oct. 1715." 5 double
pages.
79. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury
on the case of Isaac Giles, who had been dismissed by the Comrs
from being a land waiter at Bristol on the charge of being dis-
affected to the Government. Have, in obedience to Mr Taylour's
letter of the 10th ult., examined into the matter again. Enclose
four papers on the subject. Have presumed to put a stop to their
Lordships' warrant of the 3rd inst., requiring them to appoint
Mr Samuel Parmiter to succeed Giles, until they hear further from
their Lordships. Custom House, London, 27 October 1715.
Minuted:"2d November 1715. Read. To be further con-
sidered."
Two petitions of Isaac Giles, a letter from Lord Bradford in his
behalf, and the four enclosures referred to. 12 pages.
80. Petition of Hugh Speke to the King. The French translation
of his book of the happy Revolution in MS., as presented to his
Majesty by the Earl of Berkeley in May last, cost him above 50l.;
prays therefore for his Majesty's bounty.
Minuted:" 28th October 1715. 30%. to be pd p Mr Lowther."
In Latin and English. 2 pages.
81. Petition to the King of L-Col. Walter Butler, one of the
seven Irish officers who quitted the enemy's service and came over
to the Allies on her late Majesty's proclamation. There was due
to him four years' pay for the time he served under Prince Eugene
of Savoy. Francis Gwyn, late Secretary-at-War, had made a most
unjust report on his case, as appears from the Hon. Wm Pulteney's
report to the Lords of the Treasury, on the 10th June last. Begs
his Majesty to order the Lords of the Treasury to examine into his
case, and to pay him his demand if his allegations be found to be
true.
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Minuted :-" Look out his papers. 28th October 1715. Read."
1 page.
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82. Comrs of Excise (Scotland) to the Lords [of the Treasury],
giving an account of the cash which will remain in their hands
when all the demands upon them are satisfied. Most of the country
north of the Forth being in the hands of the rebels, they can expect
no money from that country for some time; there will also be a
considerable decrease in the revenue from the counties south of the
Forth, as many of these have been overrun, and the excise collected
by the rebels. Excise Office, Edinburgh, 29 Oct. 1715.
Minuted :-—“ 11th November 1715. Read." 2 pages.
83. Rob. Aston to Wm Lowndes, Esq. Encloses an account signed
by the Deputy-Governor of Gibraltar, of the number of persons
victualled in that garrison from 18 July to 14 Aug. last, inclusive.
Beg that their Lordships will issue the sum due to the paymaster,
with orders to pay the same to the contractor. London, 31 Oct.
1715.
Minuted:-"1 Novr 1715. Send this to Earle Lincolne, and
desire his Lordp. to make a demand for wt is due to be paid there-
upon according to the contract.”
The enclosure not now with it. 11 pages.
84. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, on a letter from Paul Docminique, Esq., to the Duke of Marl-
borough, wherein he proposes that in order to encourage the English
weavers to make lustrings, alamodes, and rastageens, some persons
shall be nominated by the Weavers' Company, and be empowered
to seize all such French silks as shall be run without paying duties.
Have desired Mr Lekeux, of the weavers, to consult with others of
the Company concerning the best methods to prevent the running of
foreign silks. Mr Lekeux's proposal thereon was referred to the
Patent officers. They report that some part is already observed,
and that the other is impracticable. Are of opinion, as they have
been for many years, that the giving of extraordinary commissions
to persons, not officers of the Customs, for such seizures, may be
detrimental to the revenue and injurious to trade. Custom House
London, 31 Oct. 1715.
Two enclosures. 3 pages and 2 halves.
[? About
2 Nov.]
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1715. NOVEMBER-19 DECEMBER.
1. Representation of Sir Bibye Lake to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Has paid into the Receipt of the Exchequer 2,2571. 4s. 104d.
in part of 13,1497. 10s. 74d. owing to the Crown from Robert
Peters, Esq., late Receiver-General of Hertfordshire. Prays on his
appointment a warrant to secure to him the estates of the above
Robert Peters. Undated.
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Five other papers in relation to these affairs, one of which is
docquetted:"Mr Taylor's certificate in relation to Sr Bibye Lake,
Bart, concerning Mr Peters, late Recr-Genl."of Hertfordshire."
Minuted: 2 Novr 1715. Send to Ea. Carnarvon & Sr Roger
Mostyn to know wt is become of the SS. Stock that was to answer
these assignemts. In case it appears to be assigned to the Trustees,
then so much to be issued out of the moneys arising by the sale of
that stock as will discharge the assignmts, and that money being
paid into the Excheq" on Peters' accot a warrant may then be pre-
pared for assigning the extent & securitys as desired." 7 pages.
2. Statement of the case of the clerks of the House of Lords as
to recompense for their services, referring to an address of the House
of Lords in their favour, and to an application made by James
Merest and Gerard Fitzgerald, two of the clerks who petitioned the
Lord Treasurer in 1713, who allowed them 50l. a-piece. The clerks
having no allowance whatever for public business, petitioned the
Lords of the Treasury since her Majesty's death, and Mr Powys
reported thereon. They have again lodged a petition with the
Lords of the Treasury on the same subject
The two petitions referred to. On the back of one is Mr Powys's
report, by which it appears that the grievance of the clerks arose
from their losses by several orders relating to private Bills and the
Act for a general naturalization.
This is minuted:-" 2d Novr 1715. The Act being repealed
there is noe cause for this applicacon." There is also the copy of the
address. 4 pages.
3. Docquetted:"Copy of a letter from Joseph Smith to Mr.
Usher, late Lt-Governor of New Hampsire, dated the 2ª of
Novembr 1715, relating to the waste committed in the woods
there."
The letter complains of unreasonable waste and destruction in the
province, of timber suitable for naval stores, "there being scarce
such for bigness, length, and soundness" in America. In a few
years it will be utterly consumed. Every winter great numbers of
men and teams, chiefly from Exeter, as is creditably reported, cut
1,500 large pine trees, and haul them in logs into the river called
Lampreet River, and the great flowing of the river with great rains
brings them down to the river's mouth. Out of these they saw at
least 2,000,000 pine boards, besides oak plank; and masts and extra-
ordinary oak timber are constantly transported to Spain and Por-
tugal in great quantities. Captain McFredrick has made some
voyages from hence to Spain and Portugal, and is ready to sail with
two vessels from Piscataqua, so that we supply those who were
lately at war with us. Hampton, 2 Nov. 1715. 2 pages.
4. Petition of John Elphinstone to Robert Walpole, Esq., and the
rest of the Lords of the Treasury, in relation to his salary of 40l. per
annum, and for charges about the Cotton Library.
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Minuted:"2d Novr 1715.
Read. My Lords do not think it
fit to increase the allowance. Prepare a warrt for what is due upon
his 401 p anñ." 1 page.
5. Viscount Townshend to the South Sea Company. Makes a
proposal to the Company to purchase a quantity of arins, amounting
to about 2,000, his Majesty having great occasion for a present
supply of arms. Whitehall, 2 Nov. 1715. [A copy.] 1 page.
6. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of Peter Flournoys,
Trustee to the Earl of Clancarty's children. The date set down in
the patent passed for the continuation of the grant of 1,000l. per
ann. to these children, instead of being from the Accession, was from
Christmas last; by which means they would lose five months of
their pension, unless their Lordships directed 4167. 13s. 4d. to be
paid to them.
Minuted :—“ 2 November 1715. To be laid before the King.
"Recomd by Lady Sunderland" is also written on the back.
page.
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7. Petition of Susannah Clarke, widow, to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, praying for the continuance of a pension of 10l. per ann.
granted to her on her husband being killed by the Irish at Graves-
end in the reign of King William.
Minuted:"2 Nov. 1715. To be laid before ye King." 1 page.
8. Petition of Col. Richard Morris to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying to be reimbursed 4887. laid out by him in clothing 122 men,
whom he raised to supply the place of those drafted in the year
1710 from the regiment of Dragoons in Ireland, under his command.
Minuted:" 4th November 1715. Ref. to Comrs for stating the
debts of the army."
Copies of two reports subordinate to the above. 5 pages.
9. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends copy
of a former letter and the reply of the South Sea Company, asking
them to further consider it, and give directions in relation to their
furnishing a quantity of arms for the King's service. Nov. 4,
1715. 2 pages.
10. Mr Richards to Mr Lowndes. On the same subject. Has
taken on himself to give his opinion, the Board of Ordnance not
meeting until to-morrow. The arms are not fit for H.M. service.
Letter enclosed. 7 Nov. 1715. 2 pages.
11. Report of Thomas Hewet, Esq., Surveyor-General of the
King's Woods, to the Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the
Hon. John West, Master Keeper of the Inner Bailiwick Walk of the
New Forest, praying for his house to be repaired; recommending
that the house should be repaired, and that the master should be
obliged to keep it so. Nov. 7, 1715.
Minuted :—“ 10 April 1716. Ordered."
The memorial referred to.
4 pages.
"Wt signed."
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12. Memorial of the same to the same setting forth various
defects in the management of the forests, and proposing that he
should have a dormant warrant to fell dead and decayed trees to
raise money to pay claims for repairs, &c. The keepers are gene-
rally the greatest offenders in felling wood for fuel, and ignorant
and careless of their buildings, and ought not to be trusted with
any repairs whatsoever. Thinks that all the lodges and buildings
should be put in good repair, and that for the future they should be
kept so by contract. Nov. 7, 1715.
Minuted:"4th January 1715. My Lords agree to the me-
morial."
Also what appears to be the draft of the introductory clause of
the warrant referred to. 3 pages.
13. Memorial of Basil, Earl of Denbigh, late one of the four
Tellers of the Receipt of the Exchequer, to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying that the bonds he gave for the discharge of his trust may
be given up to be cancelled, the balance of his cash having been
transferred to William Powlett, one of the Tellers of the Receipt of
the Exchequer.
The auditor's certificate of the same, signed, "Halifax." Dated
Exchequer, 7 Nov. 1715. 2 pages.
14. Lords Justices of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury,
desiring them, without loss of time, to move his Majesty for 5,000l.
to be employed in the purchase of arms and ammunition for his
Majesty's stores. Dublin Castle, 8 Nov. 1715.
Minuted :-" Wt signed." 1 page.
15. Two letters, one being from S. Compton and the other from
R. Eyre, to William Lowndes, Esq., approving of the alterations in
the draft of the royal warrant to prepare a Bill for the jointure of
the Princess of Wales. Dated 2 and 8 Nov. 1715.
The draft referred to, with a certificate of approval, signed by the
Attorney and Solicitor-General. 12 pages.
16. Memorial and certificate of Archibald Douglas, Receiver-
General of the land tax, crown rents and revenues in Scotland, to
the Lords of the Treasury, showing the balances of the several funds
remaining in his hands. 9 Nov. 1715. 2 large pages.
17. Memorials, &c. from officers of the Office of Works to the
Lords of the Treasury touching works at the barracks in the Savoy
Windsor Castle, &c. Feb.-9 Nov. 1715.
Feb. 9 Nov. 1715. 6 pages.
18. Report of the Comrs for Hides, &c. to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of Samuel Francis, late Surveyor of the
duties on houses in the co. of Montgomery, who was removed from
that employment in August then last past, and succeeded by John
Meredith. His discharge was not occasioned by any complaint
from the Board, and they have no objection to restore him. Office
for Hides, &c., 9 Nov. 1715.
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Minuted :—“11 Novr 1715.
If Mr Francis can clear himself of
the imputacon of being disaffected to the ẞsent Government, my
Lords will restore him to the office of a Surveyor of the duties on
houses when a vacancy offers."
The petition referred to. 2 pages.
19. A state of all the money that is now remaining in the hands
of any of the Commissioners, receivers or collectors of the revenues
or taxes in Scotland.
Docquetted:-"A state of ye publick money in Scotland the
10th day of Novembr 1715." I page.
20. Memorial of Brigadier Lewis Petit, late Lt-Governor of Port
Mahon, in Minorca, to the Lords of the Treasury for allowance of
certain charges laid out by him for fortifications at Port Mahon.
Minuted:—"10th November 1715. To Comrs for stating the
debts of the army to determine how far this is a debt to proceed
thereupon according to the Act of Parliament." Again"His
cravings sent to audrs imprs, and the stated accot to the Commrs."
2 pages.
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21. Presentment of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the
Treasury, respecting a demand by Commander John Gray of H.M.
ship "Folkston," and of a similar demand for freight by Capt. Beal,
Commander of H.M. ship "Deal Castle." Think it not reasonable
that his Majesty should pay freight for his own money in his own
ships. 11 Nov. 1715.
CC
Minuted: 15 Nov. 1715. To the Lords of the Admiralty to
give the proper orders that the money may be refunded."
Three enclosures. 4 pages.
22. "An abstract of the accot of the Honoble Conyers Darcy &
George Feilding, Esqrs, Commrs for executing the office of Master of
the Horse, between 19th July 1712 & 11 Novr 1715," &c.
1 page.
23. John Middleton to William Lowndes, Esq. Being in Sussex
in order to raise the money due from Mr Eversfield to the Govern-
ment, heard there was an extent coming out against his (Eversfield's)
estate and his own, by which he was obliged to hasten to town
before he could effect the settlement. Has contracted with Mr Gale
for the sale of some part of his own estate. Hoped the Government
would indulge him for some short time to have raised the remaining
1,500l. The methods he would pursue would bring in the money
much sooner than any others. Dated 12 Nov. 1715. 1 page.
24. A case drawn up for an opinion. Docquetted :-" Lottery Act
case stated."
Minuted:" 12th November 1715. Read."
25. Presentment of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the
Treasury, as to allowance of the charges for searching vessels and
passengers, especially all persons coming from France without passes
from the Earl of Stair; pray directions. Also praying their Lordships'
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order as to how 371. 7s. 6d. is to be paid to their officers for appre-
hending and securing Sir William Windham. 14 Nov. 1715.
<<
Minuted: 15th November 1715. A general warrant to be pre-
par'd, & the inclos'd bills to be allow'd." I page.
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26. The Lords Justices of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury.
Have nothing to object to the putting on the Irish establishment of
the Count of Vivans, Major Henry Bouguet, and John de Durand, a
French minister at Dublin. Remind their Lordships of a petition of
Messrs. Saintipolite, Sausin, Bodens, and Col. Boisrond. Dublin
Castle, 14 Nov. 1715.
Minuted :-" Prepare war. accordingly." 1 page.
27. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
on a letter from William Roberts of Topsham, a tide surveyor, to
Mr Secretary Stanhope, respecting regulations for the better security
of the revenue in that port. Have no intention of removing Roberts,
as he seems to suggest. Are sorry that their Lordships or Mr Secre-
tary Stanhope should be troubled with such groundless complaints.
15 Nov. 1715.
It is mentioned that the officers of the port of Exeter had appointed
Thomas Davey as landwaiter at Teignmouth, &c., but Davey had
informed them that he was concerned in the prosecution of Mr
Gilbert Langdon, minister of Woodberry, for speaking treasonable
words against his Majesty, and it would be inconvenient for him to
remove to Teignmouth.
The letter referred to, and a covering letter from Mr Secretary
Stanhope. 4 pages.
28. J. Burchett, for the Lords of the Admiralty, to the Secretaries
of the Treasury. Asking them to move the Lords of the Treasury
to issue money to the Treasurer of the Navy to satisfy the Provost
of Edinburgh, who had with much zeal for the King's service,
supplied the commanders of the men-of-war employed in the river
against the rebels, when no one there would give them credit.
Admiralty Office, 15 Nov. 1715.
Minuted:" Read." 1 pages.
29. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
relating to certain brandy seized out of the ship "Mary," the master
of which, Lancelot Errington, had surprised and taken possession of
the castle of Holy Island. The riding surveyor on the coast of
Northumberland immediately went to Berwick to give notice thereof.
He apprehended that Errington (who had for several years been a
common smuggler) might have brought stores for the rebels then at
Wooller; he (the surveyor) came to the island the next day, when
several persons sent by the magistrates of Berwick, with about 20
soldiers, came and retook the castle. Whereupon the riding officer
and others made a seizure of the brandy, &c. on board the vessel.
The officers of the castle pretended to have made the seizure, but
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the Comrs were of opinion that the officers of Customs were the
prior seizers, and entitled to the officers' share. 15 Nov. 1715.
Minuted:" 17 December 1715. Read. To be consider'd when
the petition from Berwick comes up.”
Eleven enclosures 20 pages.
30. "Copy of the Attorney-General's opinion, dated the 17th of
November 1715, concerning the Collectors of the Customs in the
Plantations receiving the duties of enumerated goods in pieces of
8/8-A." 41 pages.
31. Henry Baker to the Lords of the Treasury. Was commanded
by the Comrs of Customs to inquire into the behaviour of the collector
and other officers at Weymouth, and into the management of the
revenue, and how the officers were affected to the constitution.
Encloses certificate from the mayor and bailiff of Weymouth and
Melcombe Regis. Custom House, Poole. 17 Nov. 1715.
The certificate referred to, which states that Thomas Bower, Esq.,
the collector, was not well affected to the House of Hanover. 2
pages.
32. R. Congreve to the Lords of the Treasury, describing the very
"malloncolly curcumstances" the garrison [at Gibraltar] was in
for want of provisions, the contractor having failed to send a supply.
If it had not been their good fortune to be relieved by a ship that
came by accident from Ireland they would have been reduced to the
greatest distress. Gibraltar, 19 Nov. 1715, O.S.
Minuted:" Read." 1 page.
33. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Asking them
to give directions for 40s. a day, to be paid to Mr Luke Schamb,
Lord Cobham's secretary, who, on his Lordship's leaving Vienna,
continued the care of his Majesty's affairs till the arrival of another
minister. Whitehall, 21 Nov. 1715.
Minuted :-" Orderd, 24 Novbr 1715." See also Minute Book,
Vol. 20, p. 192, to the same effect. 2 pages, quarto.
34. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Asking
that his Majesty's pleasure, as notified in a former letter, in favour of
Captain William Taverner, might take effect. Whitehall, 22 Nov.
1715. 1 page, quarto.
35. J. Burchett, for the Lords of the Admiralty, to the Secretaries
of the Treasury. The Lords of the Admiralty have received a
memorial from the Governor and Directors of Greenwich Hospital,
representing that the Prince of Denmark intended, as her Majesty
did, after his decease, to settle upon the Hospital the Queen's house
at Greenwich, with the park, gardens, and appurtenances. The
Governor and Directors laid out a considerable sum on the house to
fit it for the reception of the Governor. More than seven years have
elapsed without a settlement of the same, and more than 4,000l.
have been expended. The house is in a ruinous condition. Asks
that they will lay these affairs before the Lords of the Treasury, and
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that the latter will move his Majesty to bestow the house, &c. on
the hospital in regard that the present revenue is hardly sufficient
to defray the expenses. Admiralty Office, 23 Nov. 1715. 2 pages.
36. Petition of John Lane to the Lords of the Treasury. Peti-
tioner was Commander of the ship "Herne," belonging to the East
India Company, trading to and from the Indies, and was charged by
Clark, the Quartermaster with bringing home serges, bullion, tea, &c.
Clark, being unsuccessful in his charges before the East India Com-
pany, carried them before the Comrs of Customs. Prays for direc-
tions to be given to the Attorney-General to stay the informations,
and for a warrant to "non pros" the same.
Referred to the Comrs of Customs, 23 Nov. 1715.
Also five affidavits. 5 5 pages.
37. Memorial of the Board of Greencloth. 62,000l. used to be
payable as great pensions and charities out of Mr Compton's office
at Whitehall, which were rated and paid towards the taxes laid by
Act of Parliament upon the palaces of Whitehall and St. James's;
and now there is about half that sum payable at Whitehall “where-
by the tax upon ye family must consequently be raised to make
good the other half." It is hoped that the Lords of the Treasury
will transfer as many pensions as his Majesty already hath, or shall
grant to be so paid as to be taxable in Whitehall. 23 Nov. 1715.
Minuted: 23 Xbr 1715. Read."
Read." 1 page.
38. Lords Justices of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Col. Toby Purcell, desiring a pension for his son until
otherwise provided for. Recommend a pension of 2007. per ann.
till some other provision can be made. Dublin Castle, 24 Nov.
1715.
Minuted: "18th January
«18th January 1715. Prepare a warrant.-W
signed."
The petition referred to, and another petition setting forth his
services and disappointments. 4 pages.
39. Report of the Solicitor-General to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the question :- "Whether the Crown has not a power to make a
third auditor for accounts whereof the auditing is not already
granted to others, and particularly of the new duties therein-before
mentioned." Has no doubt that the Crown has the power, but
the question depends on the extent of the grants to the present
auditors. Upon the whole matter is of opinion that when the
patents to the present auditors of imprests determine, the Crown
may distribute their offices into as many auditors as the Crown
shall think fit. During the continuance of the patents the Crown
may create a third auditor for the accounts of such duties as the
Treasury shall from time to time refer to him, but as to certain
accounts the present auditors are well entitled to them by their
patents. 24 Nov. 1715.
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25 Nov.
28 Nov.
30 Nov.
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Also "Copy of a view of the auditor's office, as granted by the
letters patents to Mr F. with relation to the new Duties." 30 pages.
40. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury, signifying his
Majesty's pleasure that the enclosed bills of Capt. Williamson be
paid, amounting to 113li, likewise a bounty of 100 guineas for his
services on account of his having brought over from Antwerp the
Barrier Treaty signed. Whitehall, 25 Nov. 1715.
Minuted: 4th January 1715. Warrant to be prepared." Again:
« Wt signed.”
The account of his expenses, the first item of which is :-" July
10th 1715. Expences in going express from Brussells to London by
the way of Calais with the first news of the Pretender, 15l." 3
pages.
41. Memorial of the Lady Catherine Jones, daughter of the Earl
of Ranelagh, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for the advance
of the 500l. for which she had obtained their minute, and for such
other sums as would be necessary for clerks to bring her father's
affairs to a satisfactory conclusion When the final accounts of her
late father are faithfully stated, it will appear that the many millions
said to be unaccounted for, have been applied to the uses for which
they were given. 25 Nov. 1715.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 193, is :-"My Lords will issue
to Lady Katherine Jones, to enable her to pass and finish her father's
accounts out of the first publique mony coming into ye Excheqr
applicable to such a paymt.
""
Also a previous memorial from her of 2 Dec. 1714. See also the
same Minute Book, p. 39. 6 pages.
42. Petition of Nathaniel Blakiston, Esq., to the Lords of the
Treasury. As the revenue from tobacco for the support of the
Government of Virginia has fallen short, and by the assistance
which that government has lent to Carolina the deficiency is
greatly increased, and as the Receiver-General has 2,1567. 6s. 5ąd.
in his hands, and further, as his Majesty's predecessors have always
made good the above reveuue from the quit-rents, prays that the
above sum may be transferred to make good the deficiency. 28 Nov.
1715.
Minuted:"24th January 1715. Prepare a warrant for the cash
now in hand." 1 page, quarto.
""
43. Copy of warrant signed by the Duke of Bolton to Sir Isaac
Newton, Knt, & others, "referrees to H.R.H. Prince George of
Denmark, and Mr. Churchill, printer, for the delivery to the author of
300 copies of the Astronomical Observations made by the Rev. John
Flamstead, H.M. Astronomer at the Observatory at Greenwich,
comprised in a book entitled, Historia Colestis, printed at the ex-
pense of the above Prince, and for the remaining 40 copies to be
sent to the Duke to be disposed of as his Majesty shall think fit.
30 Nov. 1715. 1 page.
44. Copy of the Attorney-General's report on the Sheriff of
Warwickshire's representations relating to the charge of raising the
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posse to suppress the riots in and about Birmingham, in the co. of
Warwick. Does not know of any law that obliges the Crown to
pay the posse for doing their duty. It seems hard that if the con-
stables have been necessitated to make the disbursements that they
should not be repaid, but it can only be done by his Majesty, as
they cannot make a rate for these expenses. 1 page.
45. “Abstract of the accots of his Majesty's stamp duties and moneys
ariseing therefrom, now remaining in the hands of John Hamilton,
head distributor and collector of the same in North Brittain."
November 1715. 1 double page.
46. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey) to the Lords of
the Treasury. Since he sent in his report on the making of a new
auditor, finds he was misled in one matter of fact, which is, that
the words "and of all other subsidies whatsoever by Act of Parlia-
ment granted, or to be granted," were anciently in the auditors of
the imprests' patents. This induced him to apprehend that the
word subsidies should be taken in a restrained sense, and be con-
fined to such as were anciently and properly.called subsidies, when
the word subsidies was first used in the patents; but until 21 May,
24 Car. II., finds these words were not in the auditors' patents. This
has altered the question, and he now thinks the whole clause con-
cerns only customs. Mr Solicitor-General and he often met to
consider this question, and it was apprehended by both, and so they
were told, that these words were in ancient patents, and they
directed their clerks to search at the Rolls "how they had been.”
Mr Solicitor-General's clerk laid before his master what was found,
but he (the Attorney-General) was not informed thereof. At Mr
Solicitor-General's desire, he let him see the rough draft of his report,
but did not obtain a similar favour from the Solicitor-General.
1 Dec. 1715.
Also a brief note of various Acts as they touch upon the question
of appointment of auditors. 6 pages.
47. "Copy of a letter to Mr Secretary Stanhope from the Board
of Trade, upon the petition of Mons. Durepaire, for some lands in
the late French part of St Christophers, dated Decr 2ª, 1715." His
claim was void, as neither he nor his wife were naturalized. 2
pages.
48. Order in Council made on the petition of Edward Semeins,
gent., who proposed to raise five millions annually by a scheme
which will be so far from being a burthen to the King's subjects,
that they will gain great advantage by it, commerce will be made
more large and flourishing, and all fraudulent and clandestine
practices detected. Petitioner prays that some persons of distinc-
tion may be appointed to examine into it, and that he may be
rewarded. Petitioner is ordered to attend the Lords of the
Treasury with his scheme, who are to examine and report on it.
5 Dec. 1715.
The petition and the paper referred to, which he calls "An
Essay." His scheme was that all persons engaged in inland trading
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should pay the 120th part of a pound "out of such stock or money
as they shall annually in their severall and particular manner of
dealings be found to vend or sell.” 9 pages.
49. Commrs of Customs (Ireland) to the Lords of the Treasury.
In obedience to their Lps' commands, ordered their solicitors to
attend the Attorney and Solicitor-General to ascertain what legal
steps should be taken to possess themselves of the estate of which
the late Duke of Ormond was possessed at his attainder. Their
answer was that the Crown should issue commissions to inquire
of what estate the late Duke was possessed at the time of the
attainder. Their solicitors are told that no motion can be made
until the act of attainder is transmitted. Custom House, Dublin,
6 Dec. 1715.
Also copy of the case submitted for the opinion of the Attorney
and Solicitor-General.
Minuted :-"15 December 1715. Read. Let Mr Cracherode
take care that what is here desired be done." 2 pages.
50. Report of the Comrs of Hides, &c. to the Lords of the
Treasury, on a letter from Portsmouth concerning abuses committed
by the sheriffs' bailiffs, in collecting small sums which have been
set in super on the accounts of receivers of the duties on houses in
former years.
Office of Hides, &c., 7 Dec. 1715.
Minuted :-"Read 4 Jan. 1715-16. Lett the soll enquire
further into this matter, and informe himself what particular per-
sons are guilty of this fraud, and psent their names to my Lords in
order to prosecution."
The letter referred to. 3 pages.
51. Moses Beranger to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends an
account of the tin sent to Amsterdam under his direction. There
remains due to him about 21,105l., and the quantity of tin unsold
in Holland is about 770 tons. London, 8 Dec. 1715. 2 pages.
52. Lords Justices of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury.
Sending an address of the House of Commons, recommending Cap-
tain Arnold Cosbye and several other officers, formerly of Brigadier
Wolseley's regiment of horse, to be put upon the list of half pay.
Asking for his Majesty's pleasure thereon. Dublin Castle, 8 Dec.
The address referred to. 3 pages.
1715.
53. Similar letter and enclosure in favour of Captain James
Sterling, formerly of the Earl of Donegal's regiment. Same date.
Memorandum that the Lords Justices would readily comply with
the request of the House of Commons and lay their recommendation
in favour of Captain Sterling before his Majesty.
Also petition of the above Captain James Sterling, detailing his
services. He was in the expedition against Cadiz, and by lying in
the trenches was incapacitated from going with his regiment to the
West Indies, and was deprived of his commission by the Duke of
Ormond. 4 pages.
R 2025.
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54. Memorandum that John Clarke, who made an information
against one Captain Lane, late Commander of the ship "Herne," for
running goods, had said that he knew nothing of the matter now,
and would not appear against him. 9 Dec. 1715. 1 page.
55. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury, as to what
was due to them for providing and sending ordnance and other
stores of war to North Britain, also for fortifications abroad, for salt-
petre, and for accepting the bills of Mons. Klingraffe for 10,000
muskets and bayonets sent from Holland. 9 Dec. 1715.
Minuted: “Read 14 Xbř 1715." 2 pages.
56. Report of Mr Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of the Keepers of Windsor Great Park, for the repair
of the paling there. Sends an estimate thereof, and also of other
repairs not valued by the keepers, which the Duchess of Marlborough
desired might be represented. Proposes how the repairs may be
carred out. 12 Dec. 1715.
The petition and an account of the repairs that are wanting. 6
pages.
57. Report of the same to the same, on the memorial of the
Countess Dowager of Berkeley. Finds by the surveyor's certifi-
cate annexed that there remains of the 6,000l. granted by King
William to the Countess, to be raised out the scrub, birches, and
other trees in Dean Forest, 750l. Is informed that the sum may be
raised out of the woods in Dean Forest. Dec. 12, 1715.
The memorial and certificate referred to.
Recommended by Mr Speaker. Minuted:
Minuted:-"15th Decr 1715.
The Prevy Seale to be renewed for the 750li remaining." 3/1/
pages.
58. "A method to raise one million of money immediately for
the exigency of the public without any new fund." By Richard
Carter. Dated from the Woolpack, in Cornhill, December 13,
1715. [It is a scheme for a lottery.] 3 pages.
59. Deposition on oath of Richard Wigg, Surveyor and Searcher
of his Majesty's Customs for the Port of Charlestown, in the pro-
vince of South Carolina, before Richard Trott, Esq., Chief Justice
of the province, and William Rhett, Esq., H.M. Surveyor and Con-
troller, as to certain goods clandestinely taken on board a sloop, of
which Christopher Hall was the master. The Custom House
officers were forcibly prevented from searching the vessel. 13 Dec.
1715.
Similar deposition of Walter Clarke, a mariner of H.M. Custom
House yacht of Charlestown, to the same effect. 3 pages (brief
size.)
60. Accounts of moneys received in the Alienation Office for
fines upon alienations. The last date is 14 Dec. 1715. Signed,
"E. Whitaker, Deputy to ye Right Honble ye Earle of Orrery,
Recr Genl." 4 pages.
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61. Presentment of the Comrs for Salt to the Lords of the
Treasury. The exportation of pilchards in Cornwall and Plymouth
has very much increased of late years, which they take to be owing
to fraudulent practices in exporting fish not well cured for the sake
of the drawback, &c. This gives besides great demand for foreign
salt, which requires the utmost care to secure the duty on it.
Recommend the appointment of a supervisor to reside at Fowey,
whose district should be from Plymouth to Penzance. Pray a
warrant to place such supervisor upon the establishment. Salt
Office, 15 Dec. 1715. 1 pages.
62. Petition of Edmund Watkinson, John Sheffield, and William
Downer to the Lords of the Treasury. Petitioners are the securities
for Edward Carlton, late of London, merchant, who failed, being
indebted to the Crown 16,0007. In the sale of the bankrupt's estate
the Comrs accepted a proposal from Dr Radcliffe far below the value
of the estate. Pray to be heard before the grant passes.
Minuted:" 15th December 1715. Read. My Lords think they
cannot hear this matter over again." 1 page, brief size.
[In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 184. 15 Nov. 1715, is a report
of the arguments by counsel at a previous hearing in this case
with their Lordships' decision upon it as follows:-" My Lords on
considering this case are of opinion that as to ye suretys and
credrs of Mr Carlton, they having had due notice when this estate
was offered for sale, and none appearing to bid more, have no
reason to complain, and therefore my Lords can have no con-
sideracon for them, but their Lops think with Mr Attor. and Mr
Solly that this bargain was not obligatory upon the Crown, in strict-
ness of law. Nevertheless, for ye honor of the Crown, and in justice
to the proceedings, my Lords instead of setting the estate to sale
again, will move the King to accept the 500li offered, and to grant
the Privy Seal immediately, to wch Mr Fellows (being first cald in
againe) agreed to, desiring that in regard to this 500li more bonds
may be assigned to protect the estate."]
63. Report of the Comptrollers of the Accounts of the Army to
the Lords of the Treasury on a memorial of Mr Merrill in behalf of
Mr Howe, praying a warrant for the allowance of a corporal, a
drum and 50 privates drafted from the out-pensioners of Chelsea
Hospital to reinforce the invalids at Greenwich. The money has
been paid to them and should be allowed to Mr. Howe. Privy Gar-
den, Comptroller's Office, 17 Dec. 1715.
Minuted :-"Prepare a warrant for Mr Howe for allowing this
sum."
Certificate connected therewith. 2 pages.
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64. Memorial of Elizabeth Sherman, widow, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Is reduced from a plentiful fortune by losses and the
expense of educating 12 children (seven of whom survive.) Through
her Majesty's late almoner obtained 100 guineas a year; a year and a
half of which was due at Michaelmas, by which she is in extreme
distress. Prays payment and the establishment of her pension.
L 2
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19 Dec.
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Minuted :-
"18th December 1715. Read. Issue to the Trearer
of the Chambers as much as for a year at Midsr to be pd to Mrs
Sherman as part of the 400li p ann. issued to the Tr of Chambers.
23ª. To be abstracted and layd before ye King."
""
A paper headed:-"Extrait de la requete d'Elizabeth Sherman,'
which contains the additional information that she received the
pension for 'service rendered to the Duke of Gloucester (French.)
4 pages.
A letter from Edward Oliver in corroboration.
65. Memorial of Mary Wilson, widow of Dr Thomas Wilson, late
physician to the English hospitals in Flanders, to the First Com² of
the Treasury, &c. About 10 months previously represented her
great misfortunes and the sufferings of her husband, who died of
the barbarous usage received from the enemy in Flanders about
four years before. No provision was made for petitioner or her
children. Mr Pulteney reported that there was no establishment in
the War Office for any provision for her as a physician's widow,
but mentioned 30l. a year as a sum to be settled upon her by the
Treasury, which she presumes is the reason no more was settled
upon her.
her. Hopes that this allowance will be thought inferior to
her husband's post and character, whose pay was 20s. a day. Prays
for an additional pension.
Minuted: 18th Decr 1715. The 30 p ann. is all the pe-
titioner can have." 1 page.
66. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury, signify-
ing his Majesty's pleasure that out of the remainder of the 500li
ordered to defray the funeral expenses, &c. of Don Bentura de Zari,
the late Morocco Ambassador, the bills of his physician and apothe-
cary should be paid prior to any other creditors. Whitehall, 19 Dec.
1715.
Minuted :-" Read 29th Dec. 1715." 1 page, quarto.
67. S. Molyneux to Mr Lowndes. Has laid before his Royal
Highness's Council the enclosed certificate from the Auditor of
Wales of the fees usually paid to the Barons of the Court of Ex-
chequer out of the revenues of Wales, together with the warrant for
payment. Is desired to say that there is no objection to the sign-
ing of the warrant. St James's, 19 Dec. 1715.
The papers referred to. 3 pages.
[? About
22 Dec.]
VOL. CXCIV. 22 DECEMBER to 31 DECEMBER and
PART I. (CLASSIFIED).
1. Petition of the Master of the Barges and Watermen to his
Majesty. There is a bill of service due signed by the Lord.
Chamberlain in the Rt Hon. the Earl of Radnor's Office, and six
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22 Dec.]
[? About
22 Dec.]
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22 Dec.]
[? About
22 Dec.]
23 Dec.
month's salary more due this present Christmas 1715. Ask pay-
ment, urging their necessity and the hardness of the weather.
Minuted:"22 December 1715." 1 page.
2. A scheme in order to compute the charges of the special com-
missions of oyer and terminer and gaol delivery for trying the
rebels taken at Preston in Lancashire.
34 persons were proposed to be employed.
Minuted:" 22d December 1715. Read. 1,500li to be im-
prested for trying the rebells in Lancashire. Vide Min. Book."
[Vol. 20, p. 200.] 2 pages.
3. Two letters from Rachell Briggins, the one to the Rt Hon.
Sir Wm Quintin, one of the Lords of the Treasury, and the other to
Wm Lowndes. Esq., asking for their favour at the Treasury Board,
and for compassion on her fatherless children, she being left a
widow by the accidental fall of her husband, who was working at
the Savoy. Lord Galway and the Duke of Bolton recommended
her to Lord Carlisle.
Minuted:" 22d Decr 1715, to be consider'd when Mr Cholmley
comes to town." 2 pages.
4. Auditor Harley's report to the Lords of the Treasury, on Sir
Sir Henry Furnese's account of remittances for the forces in Flanders
between 25 May 1705 and 11 August 1710.
Minuted:
<<
R. 22 Xbr 1715.”
2d January 1716.
"R. 4 Feb. 1716.”
Read. Vide Minute Book."
The state of the
Order'd that Sir
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 62, is:-" Auditor Harley, with
Sir Robert Furnese and Mr Beranger are called in.
accounts of Sir Henry Furnese is read and debated.
Robt Furnese do attend the auditor, with a certificate from the Earl
of Carnarvon's office of the several species wherein he paid the
money to Sir Henry Furnese in the years specified in the account.
And the auditor is to inform himself what the common rates of
discount were at that time upon the same species respectively, and
thereupon to make a report in writing, and these partys are to
attend therewith on this day sen'ight." 10 large pages.
5. Copy of a letter from the Comrs of Victualling to Mr Taylour,
dated the 19th January 1714.
Minuted :-" 22d Decr. 1715. Read."
[This is probably an enclosure to further proceedings with regard
to Mr Conduit's affairs in the victualling of Gibraltar.] 1 pages.
6. Petition of Edward Wharton, Receiver of the Revenue of
Hackney Coaches and Chairs, to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
paid 681. 15s. 10d. for passing his patent. As this exceeds his
salary prays allowance for that sum.
Minuted:"To be inserted in the Incidts."
Also a note from him to Mr Lowndes asking him to read the
above petition to their Lordships that the Comrs for Hackney
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23 Dec.
23 Dec.
24 Dec.
25 Dec.
25 Dec.
25 Dec.
26 Dec.
Coaches might be directed thereon. Dated 23 Dec. 1715. 2
pages.
7. Memorial of the Rt Hon. John, Lord De la Warr to the Lords.
of the Treasury. Was lately one of the four Tellers of the Ex-
chequer. 7197. 17s. 23d. in the custody of the Clerk of the Pells
had not been called for. Asks for a warrant to the King's Re-
membrancer to deliver up his bonds. Exchequer, 23 Dec. 1715.
Minuted:" Wt signed."
Also a certificate. 2 pages.
8. A series of warrants to the Paymaster of Lotteries, marked
with the letters from A. to H., regulating the necessaries for the
office of the Controller or Paymaster of various lotteries. Dated
23 Dec. 1715, with a "report from the Comrs for making out orders
regulating the necessaries for the new offices at ye Excheqr that are
discharg❜d the liberate." 27 large pages.
9. Comrs of Customs, Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
General Cadogan has applied to have a cargo of butter from Ireland,
now at Leith Road, to be landed for the use of the Dutch troops,
but they dare not comply, as it is contrary to statute; pray direc-
tions. Custom House, Edinburgh, 24 Dec. 1715.
Minuted :-" 1st Janty 1715. My Lords dare not pretend to dis-
pense wth an act of parliamt."
1 page.
""
10. "An accot showing the total value of foreign coin and bullion
exported from this kingdom in seventeen distinct years, from
Christmas 1698 to Christmas 1715.” 1
1 page.
11. The naval officer's account of vessels arrived at or cleared
from the Island of Antigua. Between 25 June and 25 Dec. 1715,
showing the names, burthen, cargo, tonnage, &c. 6 double
6 double pages.
12. Account of what is wanting to bring up all payments on the
Civil List to Midsummer 1715; as also an estimate of the debt
thereupon to Xmas 1715.
Account of payments made at the Exchequer towards the expense
of his Mats Civil List for the quarter ended at Xmas 1715; as also an
estimate of what is wanting to bring up all payments thereupon to
that time.
Also account of what is wanting to bring up all payments on the
Civil List to Michas 1715. 2 pages.
13. Report of A. Cracherode (Treasury Solicitor) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of Dr. Thomas Fallows, which sets
forth that the petitioner had for many years been eminent for curing
lunatic patients, and that he effected the cure of one John Alder-
man, who, instead of paying him for the cure, made oath that he
(the petitioner) had conspired with his (Alderman's) wife to betray
him into the petitioner's hand, the better to accomplish their designs
of embezzling his goods and living indecently together. Petitioner
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was convicted and sentenced to stand in the pillory and to pay a fine
of 600l. to her late Majesty. He underwent the punishment, and
prayed to have his fine remitted and to be released. The report
gives the purport of divers affidavits in relation to the petitioner, one
of which shows that two of the witnesses on his case were guilty of
perjury, and that Alderman was guilty of subornation of perjury.
Is of opinion that the petitioner, having already suffered such cor-
pòral punishment and undergone an imprisonment of above three
years, is an object of compassion, and that the fine should be
remitted. 26 Dec. 1715.
The petition, which was referred to be reported on 9 Sept. 1715,
five affidavits, and a certificate in his favour.
""
Minuted :—“ 6 Augt 1717. A warrt to ye Att. Gen" to acknow-
ledg satisfaction upon Record if not dischargd by ye act of grace.'
10 pages.
14. J. Holbech to [Mr Lowndes]. Hopes their Lordships will
not retrench the allowance Mr Chetwynd agreed to make him,
according to the accompanying "state," and that he will intercede
with their Lps to let the balance, which he (Holbech) is to pay
Mr Chetwynd remain as he agreed, viz., 1,2087. 15s. 10d., and that
he (Holbech), who had served the Crown 25 years faithfully, should
not have to pay more. 28 Dec. 1715.
Also "Mr. Lowndes state of the accot of fees between Mr Chetwyn
and Mr Holbech.” 3 pages.
15. A parcel of certificates of money arising by sale of tin, and
payments therefrom between 24 Dec. 1714 and 29 Dec. 1715. [Of
little worth.]
16. Certificate from the Jewel House, of 5,820 oz. of white plate,
and of 1,118 oz. of gilt plate, delivered to Paul Methuen, Esq.,
Ambassador Extraordinary from His Majesty to the King of Spain,
for his table during his embassy. 30 Dec. 1715.
Minuted:-" 16th January 1715. Warrt signd." 1 page.
17. Certificates of arrears of the several land taxes for the house-
hold, and of what assessments have been made. Office for Hides, &c.
30 Dec. 1715.
Minuted:" Read 4th Jan¹y 1715." 21 pages.
18. Petition of Hanworth Fitch to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has served under three Treasurers of Excise, and was dismissed
under the fourth to make room for a friend; praying for allowance
or employment. He further says "that his grandfather (vizt.) his
own mother's father, Capt. Robt Gosnold, served his present Majesties
grandfather in the Palatinate & the Protestant cause in France,
Flanders, & Ireland for many years; for which service his present
Majesties great grandfather, King James the First (to whom the Capt.
was well knowne), gave him a thousand acres of land in the Plantation
of Osserie, after which the Duke of Buckingham made suite to the
King for the whole plantation, which was given him upon condition
of his giving yor petrs grandfather satisfaction, & it was thereupon
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agreed between them that the Capt. should have a thousand pounds
for his part, but before any of the money was paid the Duke was
unhappily stabb'd by Felton, and so the Captain's family afterwards
received from his Dutchess only one single twenty-five pounds in
money, although the land was soon after improved to some thousands
of pounds." 30 Dec. 1715.
Also "The case of Hanworth Fitch, borne a gentleman and bred
a goldsmith and banker, who lost his estate by change of govern-
ment."
In this he says that he was by his mother's side "related to one
of the best families in England, vizt, the Grays of Suffolk, and his
father had had the government of Inverness and all the North part
of Scotland at one time and at another, the government of the City
and castle of Carlisle, and lastly, the government of the Tower of
London, where he showed great kindness to the Royal party."
Minuted :-" 30th Dec. 1716. Rejected." 21 pages.
19. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Col. Thomas
Harrison having brought to the King, from the Duke of Argyle, an
account of the victory obtained over the rebels in Scotland, near
Dumblain, the King ordered 500l. to be paid to him. Asks that
directions for payment may be given. Whitehall, 31 Dec. 1715.
Minuted :-"Wt signed." 1 page, quarto.
CLASSIFIED (PART I.) not being worthy of individual
description.
20. Papers showing the monthly amounts received for fees by
various officers of the Treasury for the year 1715. 12 papers and
enclosures.
VOL. CXCV. 1715. CLASSIFIED (PART II.).
1. Papers connected with the affairs of the Victualling department,
including letters and reports of the Comrs, proposals or tenders,
petitions, &c. 28 papers and enclosures.
2. Papers relating to the business of thePaymaster-General of
Guards, Garrisons, &c., and sometimes combined with that of the
Secretary-at-War, including reports on claims for pay, subsistence,
contingencies, &c. 38 papers and enclosures.
3. Papers connected with the Navy and Admiralty Departments,
such as letters, estimates of debt, &c. 12 papers.
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4. Papers connected with the affairs of the Paymaster-General of
the Marine Regiments, of which Sir Roger Mostyn, Bart., was pay-
master, including memorials, reports, &c., some of which relate to
the disbanding and making up the accounts of those regiments.
papers and enclosures.
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AND UNDATED.
1. Papers relating to the affairs of the Comrs for Transports. 10
papers and enclosures.
2. Weekly and fortnightly certificates by Archibald Douglas of
Cavers, General Receiver of the land tax, Crown rents, &c., and new
duties upon houses in Scotland, &c. 8 Jan. 1713-14 to 31 Dec.
1715.
UNDATED, but supposed to be for the Year 1715.
3. Certificate of the death and burial of Serj. Salkeld, Chief
Justice of North Wales, in the parish church of Fifheadnevil, co.
Dorset. 6 lines.
4. Memorial of William Sharpe, late President and Commander-
in-Chief of the Island of Barbadoes, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Complains of the expense he was put to by his two voyages out
and home in less than a year in consequence of being superseded.
Conceives that when it was made a rule of the Treasury to allow
but half the salary to a president, it was supposed and understood
that he was on the spot, and the presidency devolved upon him of
course, so that being at no new expense, half the salary was judged
sufficient. As the rule of the Treasury cannot be got over, prays to
be relieved by way of bounty. 1 page.
5. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of Thomas, Earl of
Strafford, for 3,300l. due to him for salary and extraordinary ex-
penses as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the
States General from 6 June to 6 Sept. 1712, and from 21 March
1713-14 to 1 Aug. 1714. The late Lord Halifax, when head of
the Treasury, promised that what was due to him in the Queen's
time, though postponed, should shortly be paid him. Undated, but
Lord Halifax died in the beginning of 1715,
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A letter from Lord Strafford, dated at the Hague, and two papers
containing the particulars for which he craves allowance. One of
the items is, "For his journey to England by speciall order, when
he returned to the Hague with the seven Generall points for peace,
signed by Monsr Meneger, 350l." 4 pages.
6. Memorial and petition of Mary Johnson of Great Yarmouth,
widow, relict of Col. John Johnson, deceased, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Her husband having served the Government in the late
wars by land near 40 years, was on 1 July 1702 made Lieut.-Go-
vernor of the Island of Nevis. There was due to him from 10 Apr.
1703 to 31 Aug. 1706 (the day of his death), 678l. 18s. 4d.
Upon the death of Sir William Matthew, late Governor-in-Chief
of the Leeward Islands (which happened on 4 Dec. 1704), he took
the command of the Islands till the arrival of Col. Parks (14 July
1706), the salary for which amounts to 9637. 5s. 9d. Her husband
was particularly active in the defence of those Islands against the
attempts of the French. In August 1706 he was barbarously mur-
dered in the execution of his office, and all his effects to the value
of 8,000l. were secured by Governor Parks, who was afterwards
murdered, and petitioner (Johnson's widow) unable to recover any
part thereof, is, with a numerous family, reduced to great want. Mr
Blathwait in 1707 reported that there was due 1,3217. 18. 10ąd. to
petitioner's husband. Her Majesty granted her sign manual for the
payment of that sum, but upon the removal of the Earl Godolphin
it was lost or mislaid. Prays for a new sign manual or order for
payment. Her necessities have been considerably increased by a
long and fruitless attendance upon this affair for several years
[Perhaps about 1715.]
Encloses copies of certificates. 5 pages.
7. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of John Walker, Esq.,
son of the late Dr George Walker. Was granted by her late Ma-
jesty in 1709 a pension of 2007. until 2,000l. should be paid him in
one entire sum, and petitioned his Majesty, soon after his accession,
to augment the said pension of 2007.; which petition was referred
to the Earl of Sunderland, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, who referred
it to the Lords Justices. Their report, recommending that his
pension should be augmented to 3007. for a certain term, together
with other papers on the subject, have lain at the Treasury for some
months past; prays therefore that the said 2,000l. may be paid,
together with all arrears of the 200l. pension, or that the pension
may be augmented as recommended by the Lords Justices.
-
Undated, but the papers he mentions as having lain at the Trea-
sury for some months past, are described under 23 May 1715.
1 page.
8. The Court of Directors of the Bank of England to the Lords
of the Treasury. On 30 June 1715 the directors agreed to accept
tallies from the Treasurer of the Navy in payment of loans due to
the bank thereupon; and the Treasury by a minute of the same
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date promised to make good to the directors any deficiencies on
the tallies out of money to be imprested to the Treasurer of the
Navy. There being a deficiency of 8,590l. 16s. 8d. on the tallies
for hops, the Directors pray that the said sum, with the interest due
thereon from 1 Sept. 1711, may be so paid to the bank.
Minuted :-" A Clause to be prepar'd to pay the Deficiency on
Hops out of Arrears of Taxes now remaining in the Excheq¹ unap-
propriated." 1 page.
9. Memorial “for Mr Niell Campbell and Mr Patric Campbell,
Secretaries, and for the other servants of the Hon. Board of Police
in Scotland to the Lords of the Treasury," praying for a warrant to
pay their salaries, as warrants had been granted to pay the Comrs.
The Commission of Police was granted in Dec. 1714. 1 page, torn
away at the foot.
10. "An accot of what is due to Mr Scot, late Envoy to the King
of Poland." His services were rendered from 1712 to 1715. 1 page,
quarto:
11. Memorial of Sir David Hamilton, Knt, physician in ordinary
to the late Queen Anne, to the Lords of the Treasury. There was
half a year's salary due to him on the Queen's death, and by Act of
Parliament he conceives six months more are due to him after her
Majesty's death; prays their Lordships to order payment. 1 page.
12. Some notes made by some person in the Treasury as to the
effect of certain Acts of Parliament in the 8th and 9th years of Anne.
Docqueted :—" Case relating to the candle duty, &ca" ? 1715.
1 page.
13. Memorial of the daughter of Edmund Dummer, Esq., late
Surveyor of the Navy, who left his widow and daughter entirely
unprovided for. Her late Majesty granted them 150l. a year each,
payable out of the ordinary of the Navy. Mr Dummer had con-
trived and made new docks at Portsmouth and Plymouth, and
several other useful buildings, and had weighed the St. David man-
of-war. He had set up a monthly correspondence by packet boats
to the West Indies, but divers of his boats were captured by the
enemy.
The widow never received any benefit from the pension. Peti-
´tioner has received her pension from the royal bounty to Lady-day
last; prays its continuance.
Three enclosures in corroboration thereof. 5 pages.
14. "An abstract, showing how much of the moneys granted for
the service of the land forces in the year 1715 remains applicable
to the service thereof for the year ending the 24th of Decemr 1714,
and how the same is to be issued to the respective offices."
1 page.
15. Petition of George Newstead to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying for the grant of a building lease for 50 years of certain
dilapidated houses at the Savoy, forming part of the dissolved
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hospital of the Savoy; the upper part of one of the houses is used
by the Dutch for a chapel. ?1715 or later.
Referred to Hugh Cholmley, Esq., his Majesty's Surveyor-General,
for his report. 1 page.
16. Thomas Adderly to the Rt Hon. Robert Walpole, Esq.
Attends on him on his promise to appoint him to the office of
surveyor. Has received advice where three of Sir Wm Windom's
friends lie concealed, viz., James Hays, Esq., Capt. John Cox, and
Samuel Trippet. Has had the Earl of Berkley's warrant for some
time to seize them as disaffected to King George, and begs the
warrant for his office may be expedited. ? 1715 or later. 1 page.
17. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of Conyers Darcy and
George Fielding, Esq., Comrs for executing the office of Master of
the Horse to her late Majesty Queen Anne. Ask for a further sum
of 1001. out of the late Queen's arrears to enable them to audit their
accounts and pay some small debts. ?1715 or later. 1 page.
18. Petition of Samuel Edmonds "Turnbroach," of the kitchen, to
her late Majesty Queen Anne, to the Lords of the Treasury, for pay-
ment of arrears of wages, &c. ?1715 or later. 1 page.
19. Memorial of Sir John Anstruther of Anstruther, Bart., to the
King. Memorialist and his predecessors have been in possession of
the offices of Carver and "one of the Master Households to the
Royal Family of Scotland" above 120 years by grants and charters
under the Great Seal of Scotland from 1585 downwards. The salary
of carver was 3817. Scots, or 317. 158. sterling, and a pension of 1951.
Scots, or 161. 5s. sterling. The salary as "Master Household" was
3331. 68. 8d. Scots, or 277. 15s. 64d. sterling. The memorialist and
his predecessors have undoubted hereditary title to the offices of
inspectors and searchers of prohibited goods and keeper of the
coquets" of the ports of Ely and Anstruther, in Scotland; but
these offices, by a resolution of the House of Commons, were found
to belong to the Customs, and would disable memorialist from
serving in Parliament, and he had omitted them that he might serve
in Parliament when the Protestant succession was in danger. He
is now ready to surrender them to the Crown. Neither memorialist
nor his father have received any salary since the Union. Prays for
payment of the arrears since the Union, and to be placed on the
Scots' establishment, &c. ? 1715 or later. 2 pages.
66
20. Arrears due to Isabella Hartstongue and Beata Danvers, bed-
chamber women.
? About 1715.
Also receipt for half-year's rents. 3 pages.
21. Memorial of Brigadier George Preston to the Lords of the
Treasury, praying a warrant to remove the charge of 8007. deducted
from the subsistence and clearance of his regiment, as he is left
under the hardship of having no provision as Governor of Nieuport,
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and is threatened to be arrested by the officers of his regiment for
the 8001.
Also copy of the officers' memorial to the Duke of Marlborough
against Brigadier Preston. June 1715. 2 pages.
22. "A State of the Bank Fund upon the foot of the Act passed
1º Georgii Regis." ?1715.
A rough debtor and creditor account. Docqueted :-" Act for the
Bank." 2 pages, quarto.
23. “An accompt of the produce of the coynage duty, & expences
of the Mints in the three last years. 1715."
1½
In the handwriting of Sir Isaac Newton. 1 pages.
24. An account of what has been ordered to be paid to the Com-
missioners appointed by her late Majesty to inspect the demolition of
the fortifications of the town and port of Dunkirk, viz., out of her
late Majesty's arrears, and out of his Majesty's revenues.
Also an estimate of the extraordinary charges relating to Dunkirk,
for which no provision has been made in Parliament. ? After 1715.
2 pages.
25. Petition of the six "relinquent grandchildren of Richard
Pendrill, preserver of his Majesty King Charles the Second," to the
Lords of the Treasury. His present Majesty King George has
declared in Council that he shall always have a due regard to the
services performed to King Charles the Second by petitioner's
ancestors. Are reduced to great straits, and pray for relief. Pro-
bably about 1714 or 1715. 1 page.
26. “An accot of riding charges paid to the several officers and
servants who immediately attended at Kensington, in the reign of
her late Maty Queen Anne, and payable by the Treasurer of the
Chamber, or warrts from the Lord Chamberlain." 1 page.
27. A bill of sums "due to Sir John Shadwell, from her late
Majesty." It is hoped the travelling charges will be paid without
abatement since they were money out of pocket. One of the items
is:—“ Extraordinary travelling charges upon her Majesty's frequent
and long illness at Windsor and Kensington allowed by the
Chamberlain's warrant. 100. 0. 0." 1 page.
28. Memorial of Walter Chetwynd, Ranger of St James's Park, to
the Lords of the Treasury, complaining of the bad state of the walks
in the park. There are no drains to carry off the water from the great
walks parallel to the Mall. His Majesty has taken notice of these
inconveniences, and has commanded a thorough repair to be made, and
the memorialist conceives it is his Majesty's intention, and that of
the rest of the Royal Family, to walk frequently there. Is of opinion
that it will be absolutely necessary to make the old walks wider and
cover them with a fresh coat of gravel. "Cest-pools" and drains must
be made. The whole will amount to a considerable sum. Proposes
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that half of the work shall be done this year and the other half
next, &c. 1715 or a little later. [Chetwynd was appointed in Jan.
1714-15. See Queen's Warrant Book, Vol. 19, p. 380.] 1 page.
29. A list of the Receivers-General of the land-tax for several
counties in the year 1715, showing also by whom they were recom-
mended.page.
30. Petition of Edmund Longbridge to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has been nine years in the public service, three of which he has
been deputy to the Controller of Salt Duties. The new Controller
has removed him without cause to employ a relation of his lady, a
youth of about 20. Prays that he may not be suffered to be made
destitute of bread. ? About 1715. 1 page.
31. Memorial of Thomas Roberts, gent., agent to the Rt Hon. the
Earl of Strafford, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for a warrant
for 7301. 10s. 8d., on account of the post fines, of which the Earl is
farmer. After May 1715.
Minuteá:"A warrt to be ppar'd." 1 page.
32. Memorial of Alexander, Earl of Home, to the Lords of the
Treasury, praying confirmation of a former order for payment of the
first quarter of his pension of 200l. per ann., due at Lady-day 1715,
for which he omitted to apply, being absent in Scotland, and for
what is due since. 1 page.
33. Memorial of John, Earl of Mar, to the Lords of the Treasury.
When her late Majesty appointed him one of her principal Secre-
taries of State, there being at that time no convenient apartment in
the Cockpit for keeping his office, (by reason that most of the rooms
which formerly had belonged to that office, whilst enjoyed by the
Duke of Queensberry, were, after his decease, taken in as an enlarge-
ment to the Treasury Office), the Queen commanded him to take
some convenient house in the neighbourhood of Whitehall for his
office, her Majesty promising to pay the rent, &c. Whereupon the
Earl took a house in Craig's Court, in which his office was kept, and
afterwards the Duke of Montrose occupied it when he got the seals.
Prays payment of the rent and fittings.
Also the account of what was due. 1
pages.
34. An account of red deer killed by his Majesty's stag hounds
in the several walks of Windsor forest for the year 1715, in-
cluding one deer killed the day after the instalment at Windsor,
being after the account for the year 1714 was delivered. 2 pages.
35. A paper docqueted :-"Abstract of several papers relating to
Scotland. The papers herein mentioned are read & minutes are
taken upon them.
""
Several of the papers to which the abstracts refer are described in
this Calendar. 9 pages and 2 parts of pages.
36. Notes, apparently of some copy of Acts of Parliament, relating
to revenue, with reference to the pages where they may be found.
21 pages.
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37. His Majesty's nomination of officers for Lotteries, with the
autograph of King Geo. [I.] ? About 1715 or later. 1 page.
38. "Yearly allowances to the officers of the Exchequer on account
of managemt for the several annuities and lotteries payable there
hereunder mentioned. Yearly allowances to the South Sea Com-
pany and the Bank of England on account of management." 1715
or later. 21 pages.
39. Petition of Samuel Story, of London, gentleman, to the Lords
of the Treasury. Petitioner purchased certain messuages and lands
in 1694, in the county of Warwick, out of which certain fee-farm
rents were payable; prays repayment of 10%. 10s., wrongfully
paid into the Exchequer. ?1715 or later. 1 page.
40. “A bill of several works performed in his Majesty's Park at
St. James's in turning the Old Decoy into a regular pond, and
making plantations on each side of it, clearing out the mud, and
raising the ground and walks all round it, which was worn away by
the water, and almost filled up with mud." ? After 1715.
Minuted:"Prepare a warrant for this upon lřes pats dormt."
1 page.
41. Memorial of James Earl of Hyndford to the Lords of the
Treasury, praying for payment of the balance of his pension
(824l. 188. 4 d.). ?1715. 1 page.
42. The case of Edward Douglas, gent., late Commissary of Stores
abroad, addressed to the Hon. William Lowndes, Esq. Her late
Majesty allowed him half-pay until otherwise provided for. The
balance of his account depending before the Comrs of Accounts of
the Army amounts to 2,3177. 2s. Prays for consideration. In or
after 1715. 1 page.
43. Memorial of Mary Rodney and Catherine Alexander, daughters
of Sir Henry Newton, Knt., deceased, Judge of the High Court of
Admiralty, to the Lords of the Treasury. Their father was near
seven years Envoy Extraordinary from her late Majesty to the
Great Duke of Tuscany and Republic of Genoa, and whilst there laid
out in the public service, several considerable sums beyond the regu-
lation allowance. By her Majesty's express command he made an
expensive journey from Florence to Genoa, at which time he ob-
tained from the senate there a remittance of the duties on corn for
the British forces in Piedmont and Catalonia, an exemption never
granted before and denied since. The money expended was 2,500l.
Pray for consideration. ?1715 or 1716.
Copies of three letters in corroboration. 4 pages.
44. Petition of Katherine Steele, widow, to the Rt. Hon. Sir
Robert Walpole. Her former husband, John Broughterhey, served
in the Royal Navy, and perished in the "Association," with Sir
Cloudesley Shovel, and she had lost her second husband, Thomas
Steele, who was a waterman to the Custom House. Prays assist-
ance to bring up her children. ? 1715 or later. 1 page.
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45. Proposals for the prevention of the running of pepper, coffee,
tobacco, &c., in the port of London. ? About 1715 or later.
pages.
46. Petition of John Bouer, Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury.
Petitioner came to England three years since to solicit the payment
of 5,300l. due to him and co-partners for corn and money provided
for the garrison, &c. of Port Mahon since the year 1711. Has not
been able to obtain payment. Fears that in a longer stay he may
spend the remainder of the debt. Prays immediate payment of
1,500l. ? After 1715. 1 page.
47. Memorial of Mr Collin Mackenzie, Clerk of the Pipe in the
Court of Exchequer in Scotland, and Sir Patric Inglis, his Deputy,
to the Rt. Hon. Robert Walpole, Esq., Chancellor of the Exchequer,
desiring that a commission may be granted to Mr Inglis as Clerk of
the Pipe, upon a surrender of the same by the said Mackenzie.
[Between 1715 and 1717.] 1 page.
48. Memorial of John Murray, of Philiphaugh, Esq., to the same.
His Majesty granted to Mr Thomas Lining, Mr David Anderson, and
Mr William Miller, three of his Majesty's chaplains in Scotland, a
right of teinds formerly belonging to the Dean of the Chapel Royal.
The grant is void by the death of the two last named. The lease of
a part of these tithes, in the parish of St. Mary of "the Lowes," in
the shire of Selkirk, in which parish memorialist resides, has
expired. Hoped to have obtained a grant thereof. Hopes objec-
tions will be removed, as he is willing to pay whatever annual pay-
ments have been made to the chaplains, out of the teinds, since the
Revolution; and upon a grant being made to Mr William Bannatyne,
minister of the parish, or any other in trust for memorialist, he will
pay to any chaplains appointed upon that foundation, the highest
fine that has ever been paid. & page.
3
4
49. Letter signed J. Kelly, with part of the address torn away,
but the person to whom it was addressed was Secretary to the Lords
of the Treasury, forwarding a proposal which he hopes will be
thought advantageous to the Government, noticing that many of his
name have been accounted no friends to the present establishment,
and to prevent any prejudice against him, stating that he was born
at Jamaica, and was son of Major Smith Kelly, Provost Marshal at
the time of the Revolution, who, at the hazard of his life, proclaimed
King William Lord of that Island, King of England, &c., and was
afterwards killed by the French, who ruined a plantation of con-
siderable value of the writer, which loss was followed by one of
4007. a year by the fire at Port Royal, for which he had received
no reparation.
Indorsed :—" Mr Kelly. Proposal for erecting Lombards."
In the proposal he suggests, amongst other things, that the
Government shall take into their hands the letting out money upon
pawns throughout the King's dominions. This branch of revenue the
memorialist offered to farm of the Government on condition that he
might form a company to take subscriptions for the sums requisite,
&c. [? After 1715.] 8 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
177
1715.
VOL. CXCVII.
50. Memorial of Chr. Read to the Lords of the Treasury as to
the frauds committed by tidesmen, chiefly on board East India ships,
which bring rich goods and pay great duties. Employed Robert
Bonele and Henry Lambrick, tidesmen, who detected certain frauds-
mentioned.
Also the affidavit of Robert Bonele. ? 1715 or 1716. 3 pages
and 2 halves.
VOL. CXCVII.
DOCUMENTS for which a brief description suffices.

Date.
Description of
Document.
From
Το
Purport.
3 Jan.
1.
Memorial
[? About
10 Jan.]
21 Jan.
Comrs. of Transports Secretaries of the
Treasury.
2.
Do.
Sir Wm. Gifford,
Keeper of Green-
wich Park.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
3.
Warrant (copy)
4.
1 Feb.
Memorial
Alexander Pendarves,
Esq., late Surveyor-
General.
Lord Lieut. of Ire-
land.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
5.
11 Feb.
Representation Comrs. of Excise of
Scotland.
Do.
6.
18 Feb.
Memorial
(copy).
Comrs. for Sick and
Wounded, &c.
Do.
7.
22 Feb.
Report (copy) Comrs. of Excise
Do.
For a renewal of their com-
mission. Enclose account.
Minuted :-"Read 10th
Jan. 1714. My Lds. see
no occasion to renew this
comission." 3 pages.
For 351. for hay for the deer,
&c.
"Minuted-" 10 Jan. 1714.
To be pd. as usual." 1
pages.
For an allowance of 9s. 6d. a
day to Lord Mark Ker. 1
page.
For payment of arrears of
salary.
Also a certificate. 2
pages.
For the costs of passing their
commisson to be allowed
(2571. 13s. 3d).
Minuted: :-"1 Sept. 1715.
My Lds. do not think it
reasonable." 21 pages.
For their taxes to be remitted.
Minuted:"9 Mar. 1714.
Ordered so far as the
-15.
acet. annexed extends to
Lady-day 1713." 2 pages.
For additional clerks on ac-
count of the new duties on
candles, &c.
Also copy of the memorial
of Sir Basil Dixwell thereon,
4 pages.
R 2025.
M
1
178
CALENDAR OF
t
1715.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CXCVH.

To
8.
[? About Petition
24 Feb.]
William Vanbrugh,
Controller of the
Treasurer of the
Chamber's Office.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
7 March Letter
18 March
9.
10.
Commission
James Stanhope
Henry Robins
♪
Do.
11.
26 March Report
Edward Wilcox
Lords of the Trea-
sury,
12.
28 March Letter
C. Godolphin
·
13.
29 March
Do.
Lord Berkeley
1
Purport.
I
Secretary
For a renewal of his constitu-
tion.
•
Minuted: :-"24 Febry.
1714. To be considered wn.
the establ. of the
Trea'r
Chambr's Office comes to be
formed." 1 page.
Sends for their opinion the
petition of Mary Wilson,
widow, founded on her hus-
band's services in the late
war. 1 page.
Appointing him surveyor of
houses. A piece of parch-
ment.
On the petition of tradesmen
employed in the Great and
Little Parks of Windsor.
The petition and schedule.
3 pages.
For leave to go into the
country.
Minuted:-"Read 28th
Mar. 1715. My Lords con-
sent to Mr. Godolphin's re-
quest in the wthin written
letter." 1 page.
For a new Privy Seal for pay-
ment of the Keepers in the
Forest of Dean.
Also renewal of the patent
to Mr. Smythe, as Paymaster
of the Gentlemen Pension-
1 page, quarto.
ers.
Pay of Marine regiments and
an abstract.
3 pages.
Mr.
Lowndes.
Lord
14.
29 March
Do.
Nich.
Roope and
Thomas Layton.
Mr. Lowndes
After
March
15.
Memorial
Sir John Bennett, Lords of the Trea-
Knt.
sury.
16.
2 April
Representation Comrs. of Stamps
Do.
17.
4 April
Letter
-
Earl of Carnarvon
Do.
For 2127. 10s. advanced by his
brother, Benjamin Bennett,
Esq., Governor of Bermuda,
for refitting a man-of-war.
1 page.
Reasons for presenting Mi-
chael Bayly to be a distri-
butor of stamps for Wor-
cestershire. 1 page.
Sends a state of the subsidies
and pay of foreign troops
(not now with it). 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
179
1715.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CXCVII.

To
18.
4 April
Letter
George Tilson
Mr. Borrett -
19.
9 April
Do.
J. Burchett
Secretary of the
Treasury.
20.
20 April
Do.
John, Bishop of Lon-
don.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
21.
Robert Knight, Re-
Do.
[? About Memorial
29 April]
ceiver of the 3rd,
4th, and 5th sub-
scriptions to the
South Sea Com-
pany.
[After
5 May]
22.
Petition
Capt. Thomas Hyde
Do
23.
10 May
Letter
-
James Stanhope
Do.
12 May
24.
Do.
Do.
3
Do.
25.
21 May
Dc.
Duke of Somerset
Do.
26.
23 May
Do.
J. Burchett
Do.
1
24 May
27.
Do.
James Stanhope
Do.
28.
31 May
Do.
John Lansdell
Do.
Purport.
The same allowance to be con-
tinued to "Carnaby " in the
new prison as in Newgate.
1 page.
As to the leave of absence of
Mr. Carter, purser of the
"Torbay.'
""
With another letter of
Mr. Carter on the same
subject. 2 pages.
For bounty of 20/. to Mr. John
Brunskell, appointed a mi-
nister in Virginia. 1 page,
quarto.
-
For the delivery up of his
bonds. 1 page, quarto.
1
I
For three years' arrears of
pension.
Also warrant dated 5 May
1715. 2 pages.
Encloses petition of Deane
Cooke, late of London, mer-
chant, for them to report
thereon (Customs on to-
bacco). 1 page.
[The enclosure not now
with it.]
Encloses petition [of Mrs.Penn,
et al.] for their report.
The petition is referred to
on p. 41 of this Calendar.
1 page, quarto.
For 6,000l. for the extraor-
dinary expenses of H.M.
stables.
&c.
Minuted: -
1 page.
"Ordered,”
Sums requisite to pay the bills
in the course of the navy
and victualling. 1 page.
For the issue of a warrant for
2001. to Don Manuel Mer-
cader for the joint use of
the deputies from Minorca.
1 page, quarto.
For warrant to transfer certain
South Sea Stock.
1 page.
M 2
180
:
CALENDAR OF
1715.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CXCVII.
To
Purport.
29.
6 June
Letter
Wm. Clayton -
William Lowndes
13 June
30.
Warrant
Lds. of the Treasury
For his 1007. due at Mid-
summer 1715.
Minuted: "To be paid."-
1 page, quarto.
Comrs. of Customs For their deputation to be
31.
14 June
Letter
-
Joseph Gascoigne,
"My Lord"
receiver of revenues
in Minorca.
18 June
32.
Memorandum
33.
20 June
Letter
-
Lord Townshend.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
34.
28 June - Representation Comrs. for Stamps
35.
[After
June.]
Report -
Officers of works
36.
7 July
Letter
-
Charles Shales
9 July
37.
Schedule
Do.
issued to Alexander Johns
to be waiter and searcher at
"Lestithiel," in the port of
Fowy.page.
As to 4,565 dollars in his
hands. 1 page.
As to a debt to Mrs. Jane
Ireland, sempstress and
starcher to King William,
for making linen for his
Majesty [Great Wardrobe].
page.
1
Dr. John Keill, "Decypherer,"
to be paid 1007. per ann.
Minuted :-"Wt. signd."
1 page.
For an established clerk to
assist Mr. Samuel Rose, Con-
troller. 1 page.
State of the debt of the office.
Minuted: -"28th Dec.
1715. Warrt. to be pre-
pared accordingly." 1 page.
Wm. Lowndes, Esq. Adverse to a duty being laid
.on plate. I page.
11 July
38.
Memorial
Comrs. for the Lottery Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[About
11 July.]
[About
12 July.]
39.
Petition
James Scott, Esq., on
behalf of David
Do.
Skinner, merchant
of Montrose.
40.
Petition
Robert Jenkinson, a
Do.
stamper in the
Stamp Office.
Bills owing by the Great
Wardrobe.
With this note at the
head:-"20,000li will pay."
1 page.
For money to carry on the
services.
Minuted: "15 July
1715. Ordered." 1 page.
Asks to be allowed to com-
of
pound for a seizure
brandy. 1 page.
To be allowed to resign his
place to his son.
Minuted: "12th July
1715. Ordered, & a wt.
sign'd." 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
181
1715.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CXCVII.

41.
13 July Warrant
Lords of the Treasury Moses
Esq.
To
42.
26 July
Report -
Comrs. of Hides, &c.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Purport.
Beranger, To pay 14,000l. to the Recr.
and Paymaster of the money
arising by the sale of tin.
1 page.
On the securities of Lawrence
Ambrose, of Barcott (Berks),
Esq., as Collector of Land
Tax. 1 page.
[? About
28 July.]
43.
Petition
Robert
- (Custom
Hemming,
House,
Do.
For employment.
Also certificate.
1 page.
Weymouth).
44.
28 July
Warrant
Lords of the Treasury Clerk of the Pipe -
17 Aug.
45.
Petition
Ambrose Thomson,
Collector of Cus-
For the appoinment of Thomas
Reeve, of the Middle Temple,
London, Steward of
the
Bray (Berks). 1 page.
Manors of Cookham and
Lords of the Trea-For an addition to his salary.
sury.
1 double page.
toms, Penryn.
46.
22 Aug.
Letter
James Stanhope
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
47.
24 Aug.
Do.
Do.
Do.
48.
7 Sept.
Do.
-
Do.
Do.
49.
7 Sept.
Do.
Duke of Grafton
17 Sept
50.
Presentment -
Sir William St.
Quintin, one of
the Comrs. of
the Treasury.
Comrs. of Stamp Lords of the Trea-
Duties.
sury. I
For the issue of 200l. to Mr.
Thomas Norgate for the use
of Lord Paston.
Minutel:
sign'd." 1 page.
"Warrt.
For issue of 651. to Mr. Du-
maresque, Lieut.-Governor
of Jersey. 1 page.
To prepare a warrant appoint-
ing Thomas Wylde, Esq., a
Commissioner of Revenue
in Ireland.
Minuted:
sign'd." 1 page.
"Warrt.
In favour of the appointment
of Mr. Charles English as a
landwaiter of Bristol.
Presentment also in his
favour by the Comrs. of
Customs. 2 pages.
For the appointment of Mr.
Thomas Winter as a Dis-
tributer of Stamps for Kent.
Minuted :-" 23rd Septr.
1715. Warrt. to be Ppar'd
accordingly." Copy of the
warrant. 2 pages.
"
182
CALENDAR OF
•
1715.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CXCVII.

To
Purport.
Justices of Mr. Secretary Stan- Enclosing memorials relating
51.
20 Sept. Letter
Lords
Ireland.
[? About Petition
21 Sept.]
hope.
52.
Jacob Birkhead
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[? About
22 Sept.]
53.
Memorial
The Rt. Hon. George
Lord Newborough.
Do.
54.
26 Sept.
Letter
James Stanhope
Do.
55.
4 Oct.
Do.
w
Do.
Do.
56.
5 Oct.
Do.
-
Do.
Do.
57.
8 Oct.
Do.
Ďo.
Do.
58.
8 Oct.
Do.
Ro. Pringle
Mr. Taylor-
59.
25 Oct.
Do.
18 Nov.
60.
Memorial
Comrs. of Revenue,
Ireland.
Controllers of Army
Accounts.
1
1
to several gentlemen who
expect some mark of the
King's favour.
The enclosures are not
now with the letter. 1 page,
quarto.
Asks to succeed to a land-
waiter's place in London,
making allowance to his pre-
decessor.
Minuted: "Ordered
21st Sepr. 1715. Wt.sign'd."
1 page.
For renewal of his patent as
steward of the manor of
Richmond, Surrey. 1 page.
For 1007. to be paid to Mr.
Crauford, the Earl of Stair's
Secretary, detained in Lon-
don.
Minuted:
:-"A warrt. to
be Ppared." 1 page, quarto.
For 100l. to be paid to Lord
Strangford.
Minuted :-" Wt. signd."
1 page, quarto.
For renewal of the Commission
on Public accounts, Ireland.
Minuted: "15th Octo-
ber 1715. Warrt. sign'd."
1 page, quarto.
For 100l. to be paid to Dr.
Lidderdale.
Minuted :-"15th Octo-
ber 1715. Warrt. sign'd."
1 page.
Desiring the above 100l. may
be paid free of all charges.
1 page.
Lords of the Trea- Congratulating them on their
sury.
Do.
appointment. 1 page.
For a warrant to the pay-
master to issue their allow-
ance of 900l. per ann. for
their office.
Minuted:
"Prepare a
wt. for their contingencys."
1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
183
1715.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CXCVIII.

To
Purport.
61.
19 Nov.
Letter
Mr. Secretary Stan-
hope.
62.
28 Nov.
Do.
Wm. Pulteney
1
sury.
Lords of the Trea- For 1,000l. to be paid to Mr.
Alexander Gordon for the
use of the Earl of Suther-
land. 1 page, quarto.
Secretaries to the
Treasury.
12 Dec.
63.
Certificate
(copy).
Surveyors and Land- Comrs. of Customs
waiters.
64.
[? About
15 Dec.]
Letter
John Hall
65.
21 Dec.
Do.
Lord Townshend
I
The Rt. Hon. Ro-
bert Walpole,
Esq., First Ld.
of the Treasury.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Sends a warrant for counter-
signature for 40l. a year to
be paid to Anthony Vezian,
as agent to the garrison of
Placentia, and the Four In-
dependent Companies there.
1 page, quarto.
John Cramphorne has fitted
himself for the duties of
Kingswaiter, Landwaiter,
&c. 1 page.
To be instructed for the office
of Landwaiter or Surveyor
of Customs.
1 page.
John Parker to have 300l. for
discovering James Paynter,
Henry Darr, and Richard
Whitford, concerned in trea-
sonable practices. 2 pages,
quarto.
VOL. CXCVIII. 1716. JANUARY-MARCH.
[? 1715 or
1716.]
1. Petition of Hugh Hughes, gent., to the Rt Hon. Robert Wal-
pole, Esq., and the other Lords of the Treasury. When he had
taken his degrees at Oxford, was called to the Secretary's office,
where he remained until sent to Ratisbon. Was employed there
several years.
After his late Majesty's demise, petitioner being at
Vienna, regulated the trade between England and "the hereditary
countrys" till he was named "Commissary of the mediation of
England and Holland," and acquitted himself so well that both the
Emperor and the States of Holland offered to provide for him com-
fortably. Since his Majesty's accession, has received but 201. yearly,
upon which it is impossible for himself and family to subsist. Prays
for a competency to subsist during the short remains of his life.
Undated, but ? 1715 or 1716.
Copies of five documents in corroboration. 5 pages.
184
CALENDAR OF
1716.
[? 1715 or
1716.]
[? 1715 or
1716.]
[Probably
VOL. CXCVIII.
2. A list of petitions showing the names of the persons, the
service rendered, and the amounts due from her late Majesty Queen
Anne. Undated, but ? 1715 or 1716. 2 pages.
3. Petition of Doctor Edward Coatsworth, Apothecary-General of
the Army, to the Lords of the Treasury. Has served and supplied
the army and hospitals in Flanders and Dunkirk with medicines
and necessaries since the beginning of the campaign in 1712, and
15,2831. are due to him. Was so ill in the Earl of Oxford's graces
as not to receive any part of his large debt. Prays a moiety of his
debt, which may partly prevent his entire ruin. Knows that he
need not urge the cruelty of making a gentleman risk his fortune
for the name of serving the public. The utmost he can do is to
stave off for 14 days the shame and disgrace of being publicly
affronted in the streets by his creditors. Undated. ? 1715 or 1716.
1 page.
4. Report of [? the Lords of the Treasury] to the King, on the
after 1715.] petition of Sir Alexander Brand, whose case had been reported on
by the Barons of the Exchequer in Scotland. He had been found
by a decree of the Court of Exchequer of Scotland of 22 Aug. 1707
indebted to the Crown, 3,9971. 6s. 5d., for the rent or tack duty
upon a lease which he had obtained of the Crown rents and bishop's
rents of Orkney. There were, however, certain set-offs, and the peti-
tioner is recommended to his Majesty's bounty. Undated. 2 pages.
[? 1715 or
1716.]
5. Petition of Richard Woollaston, Esq., to the King. His grand-
father obtained a lease of the lead mines of Wirksworth (Derby).
Petitioner prayed the late Queen to grant a new lease of them. Mr
Cooke, H.M. Vice-Chamberlain, and others demanded the same thing.
The lease was granted to Mr Cooke, her Majesty promising to the
petitioner an equivalent. Upon this encouragement, the petitioner
asked for the reversion of the revenues of the Abbey of Furness, of
which the "Demoiselle " Preston was then in possession. Petitioner
obtained a lease thereof under the seal of the Duchy of Lancaster
for 29 years. The lease was not worth a third of that of the lead
mines. The demoiselle Preston produced a lease under the great
seal for 15 years, commencing the same time as that of the peti-
tioner. She established her claim and obtained a decree of the
Court of Exchequer. The petitioner hoped at the expiration of this
lease that he would be admitted without contest for the rest of his
term of 29 years, with a new lease of 15 years more; but finds that
the demoiselle Preston, on payment of 1,000l., has obtained an order
from the King for a lease of 31 years, by which his term is entirely
absorbed. Prays the order may be revoked and for a grant of a
new lease to the petitioner, so that he may enjoy the term of 144
years which remains to run with the addition of 6½ years.
Accompanied by another memorial in which he sets forth his ser-
vices, amongst which he says that he lent the Prince of Orange,
10,000%. He served in Parliament for 14 years, &c. (Both French.)
2 pages.
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185
VOL. CXCVIII.
1716.
[?About 1715 6. Memorial of the officers "en second commissioned to the Rt
or 1716.] Hon. the Lord Montjoys late regiment of foot, the 5th March 1707-8,"
to the Lords of H.M. Treasury. Praying the grant of a power to
inspect the accounts and certificates of that regiment, and that the
Controllers of the army accounts may be directed to examine their
complaints in order that what was due should be restored to them.
Undated. 1 page.
[? About 1715 7. The Duke of Montagu to [? Mr Lowndes] in respect to the
or 1716.] method of drawing a warrant to make good the charge of the 24
additional gentlemen pensioners out of the saving he proposed in
the Wardrobe. Begs that it may be drawn in the way he has pre-
pared it, and not as drawn at the Treasury. Undated. 5 pages,
quarto.
[? 1716.]
1716.
1716.
1716.
1716.
2 Jan.
8. Petition of Col. Richard Morris to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying for consideration and relief, he having paid interest since
April 1711 on 4887., which sum he laid out on clothes and accoutre-
ments of his regiment of dragoons in Ireland. Undated, but after
1715 from mention of the late Duke of Ormonde.
Copies of two reports and two certificates thereon. 5 pages.
9. An estimate of the charge of the Office of Ordnance for the year
1716. 1 page.
10. Copy of the same with an additional item.
Also an explanation of one of the articles. 2 pages.
11. Estimates of (1) the charge of the guards, garrisons, and other
his Majesty's land forces in Great Britain; (2) of his Majesty's forces
in the plantations, Minorca and Gibraltar; (3) of the charge of the
6,000 men sent to the assistance of his Majesty by the States General
of the United Provinces, with an estimate for the same; and (4) of
the charge of several extraordinary expenses relating to his Majesty's
land forces for the year 1716.
Some being in duplicate for " Mr Lowndes.”
8 pages.
12. List of the general officers upon the establishment of guards
and garrisons for the year 1716. 1
1 page.
""
13. Caleb Heathcote to the Lords of the Treasury. Has received
his deputation as Surveyor-General of the Northern District, but
the badness of the weather and the winter having set in with great
severity, has prevented his passing through his district. Some time
ago it was reported that Parliament was about to pass an Act to
break all the “ Charter Governments on this continent, and put
them into the hands of the Crown. Would be glad to have that
news confirmed, as nothing is a greater prejudice to his Majesty's
interest than their continuance. Until they are taken away it will
always be very difficult to regulate things well in respect of trade. If
that were done, and the Government reduced and more conveniently
divided, and a revenue settled by a custom and excise on the whole
continent, upon an English footing, believes it would produce suffi-
cient to defray all needful expenses of the several governments, and
186
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Beginning
of 1716.
[? About
5 Jan.]
11 Jan.
VOL. CXCVIII.
for the ships of war guarding the ports. Nothing can be more rea-
sonable than that all the plantations and dominions abroad should,
as far as they are able, be made to bear the expense they occasion,
and not remain a dead weight on the nation that severely groans
under the debts of which they have been, in a great measure, the
cause, two millions having been expended in both wars upon ships
of war stationed on this continent only. If this should be approved
of, and the Assemblies of the several provinces should refuse such a
reasonable revenue as his Majesty shall think fit to require of them,
supposes that the Parliament may with great reason and justice do
it for them, it being very hard that the kingdom of Great Britain
should be clogged and burthened with an expense the plantations
ought and are able enough to bear, and that his Majesty's subjects
on this side the water should lay claim to a larger share of privileges
than those at home, and expect to be free from paying proper duty
and acknowledgement to the Crown for the support of government,
and for their own defence and safety; and especially when it can
with so much ease be done as by a revenue on trade, "a burthen the
people of Great Britain have always with great chearfullnesse layd
on themselves, and is what they never expect to be exempt from."
New York, 2 Jan. 1715-16. 3 pages.
14. New Year's gifts (1) for the Lords of the Treasury; (2) for
the Secretaries of the Treasury; (3) the clerks of the Treasury.
Lists showing the names of the various offices and the amounts,
some are to a great extent duplicates. 1715-16. 7 pages, and three
parts.
15. "The case of the Earl of Manchester, as it lies before the Lords
of the Treasury by his Majesty's order." When ambassador at
Venice, in 1707, the place of captain of the yeomen of the guard
being vacant, the Queen's intention was to restore him to it, but
Lord Townsend, then in Holland, writing for it, and the Lord
Godolphin proposing to the Earl a pension of 1,500l. per ann. out
of the Secret Service in lieu thereof, until her Majesty could do
better for him, he accepted it, and received 2,000l. in part; but in
1711, 4,000l. more being due to him, Lord Oxford had the Queen's
orders for the payment of it, and this would have been done "had
not the debate of Spain come into the House of Lords." As the
Earl did not comply with the then measures, the pension was not
paid, nor what was due to him from that time to the Queen's death.
The Earl desires payment.
Minuted:" 5th January 1715. See in the Secret Service book
at what time my Ld Manchester was paid 2,000l. p ann. by the
hands of Mr Taylour." 14 pages.
16. M[atthew] Prior to the Rt Hon. the Earl of Halifax. Has
just received his letters of revocation, and as soon as he has read
them, sits down to write a dunning letter to the Earl to make his
Majesty's commands practicable. Begs that Mr Powys may state
his account, and that Mr Shelton may wait on the Earl for his
order. 1,2001. must be paid. Stands bound for it to Cantillon, and
TREASURY PAPERS.
187
1716.
12 Jan.
13 Jan.
16 Jan.
17 Jan.
18 Jan.
VOL. CXCVIII.
if he escaped must be arrested for it on his arrival at London.
Begs him to consider the extraordinaries, for if they are not at
present put into a method and acknowledged, plainly foresees his
ruin involved in the irregularity in which they lie. Paris, Jan.
22-11, 1715.
Letter from him to Mr Powys on the same subject, and the
account stated. 4 pages.
17. Mr Burchett (Admiralty) to Mr Lowndes. As to the useless-
ness of the office of Surveyor-General of his Majesty's Woods in
America, &c. filled by John Bridger, Esq. A Committee of the
House of Commons and the Lords of the Admiralty had recom-
mended the abolition of the office, and their Lordships now desire
the same to be communicated to the Lords of the Treasury, and if
they think proper to discontinue the expense, the Lords of the
Admiralty think it for the King's service to recommend to the
Governor of New England to cause his Majesty's woods in that
country to be with all possible care preserved, especially those large
trees which are fitting for masts for capital ships. Admiralty
Office, 12 Jan. 1715-16. 24 pages.
Minuted :-
((
Read 13 Jan. 1715-16.”
18. An estimate (by a medium of three years) of how much the
revenues settled for payment of the yearly fund of 600,000li and
8,000li to the Governor and Company trading to the South Seas
may produce annually from the 25th of December 1715, and how
much the same is like to fall short thereof. Signed, Halifax.
Exchequer, 13 Jan 1715.
Also a certificate signed by the same as to a sum paid into the
Exchequer by the cashier of the above Company. 2 Jan, 1715.
2 pages.
19. "An estimate of the money which will be wanting to make
good to services of the Navy, so much as in the year 1716 is to be
paid by the Treasurer of the Navy for the complement of the funds
of the South Sea Company." 16 Jan. 1715-16.
<<
""
Signed, Wm Lowndes. 1 page.
20. James Stanhope to Mr Walpole. Earnestly recommends the
despatch of the payment of 500l. towards the debts, &c. of the
late Morocco Ambassador. Whitehall, 17 Jan. 1715–16. 1 page,
quarto.
21. Lord Guernsey to the Lords [of the Treasury.] Has de-
manded from Lord Bingley the plate delivered out of the Jewel
Office to his Lordship upon his being appointed Ambassador to the
King of Spain. His Lordship desires to be allowed such time as
forms will permit to represent the hardships of his case in his
demands on the Treasury. 18 Jan 1715-16.
Minuted:"To be read when Mr Walpole is here, and to
enquire what La Bingley had for his equipage and entertainment."
1 page.
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30 Jan.
31 Jan.
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22. The Duke of Marlborough to Mr Lowndes. Draws attention
to a letter he has received from one of his keepers as to the con-
dition of the palings of Windsor Park. Fears they shall lose many
of the deer. Hopes he will take the first opportunity of speaking
to the Lords of the Treasury of this matter, and as he (Mr Lowndes)
must know so much of the abuses of the surveyors, that he will
help him to prevent such people having anything to do with it.
Jan. 24, 1715. (Holograph.)
The letter referred to.
Letter of the Duchess of Marlborough on the same subject.
Mr Hewet has viewed the park, and estimates the repairs at
2,2801. 98. 8d. Has seen the money so ill applied that if she is
supplied with money and entrusted with the direction of these
repairs she is willing to take the trouble of it. With autograph.
Another paper, which is apparently of the nature of a postscript
to the last. The writer says,
The writer says, "Tho' I have hitherto been so care-
full to preserve the wood in the said park as not to allow hardly
enough to be cut for my own firing for the little time I am there,
yet I conceive that all the rotten, decayed, and dead trees by my
grant are as much my right as the herbage within the park beyond
what is sufficient for the deer."
On the back is.this Minute:"Search all the precedts. Duchs
Marlbo."
Also a brief description of various warrants as to the repairs of
these palings.
Minuted :-"See what money has been directed to the rangers
of this park for the repairs therein from the Revolution till 1709.
Send this to Mr Hewett." 9 pages.
23. Report of E. Harley and T. Foley, Auditors of Imprests, on
the memorial of the Earl of Carnarvon, and lists annexed of his
payments to the several regiments therein named upon account of
their subsistence, pay, and clothing. 26 Jan. 1715.
The last Minute on it is:-"7th Febry 1715-16. Read. Pre-
pare a sign manual accordingly."
The papers referred to. 12 pages.
24. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends letter
received from Col. Congreve, Lieut.-Governor of Gibraltar, as to
their want of provisions by the neglect of the contractor. For
their Lordships' directions.
Minuted:"2 February 1715-16. Read."
The letter refered to. 2 pages.
25. Report of Tho. Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, on a
memorial of the Lord Wm Powlet, forester or master keeper of
Rynefield Lodge, in the New Forest, in Hampshire, as to the cost
of the repair of the lodge and stable. 31 Jan. 1715.
Minuted :-" 10th April 1716. My Lords agree to the report, but
order the old stable not to he enlarged."
The memorial and a plan. 3 pages.
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26. "Mr Topham's case," A paper thus headed, stating that the
office of Register of the forfeited estates in Ireland is an office of national
concern, having the care of all the late trustees' books, papers, and
surveys of all estates by them sold. The books and papers must
be preserved, and the office as established. The Commons of Ire-
land have made an address to that effect, and for Mr Topham, the
present officer, to be provided for on the Establishment of Ire-
Îand, the fees from searches not making a competent provision for
"the very clerks of the office." January 31, 1715-16.
Also letter from James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury for
Mr Topham to be put on the Irish Establishment with a salary of
300l. per ann.
Minuted:"28 February 1715-16. Order'd." 2 pages.
27. Report of Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the memorial of Lord Godolphin, relating to the repairs of the
fences in the Little Park at Windsor. Is informed that the
keepers are two years and three-quarters in arrear, &c. There are
two or three spring woods near Chertsey, in Surrey, which would
raise about 500l. Mr Sayers claims a right to them. The repairs
would come to 50l. 1s. 7d., besides wood. 31 Jan. 1715.
Minuted :-" Approved. Wt signed."
The memorial referred to, which gives the following particulars
of the state of the Park :-"1. The pallisades wch are in ye Park
Wall and grateings are so broke down, that people get in and both
steal and disturb the deer, and ye hares are in a manner all des-
troyed. 2. There are wanting two deer pens and 16 deer racks and
a deer house, that the deer may stand dry in bad weather; ye want
of one hath been ye death of a great many every year. 3. Six
vermin trapps are as much wanted, to preserve the hares that are
left. 4. The pales round the plantations are very much broke
down, that the colts come in, and bark and spoile ye young trees,
they have greatly damaged and destroyed seyll trees in ye walks, by
reason ye boxes that were about them are gone so much to decay.
5. The locks upon ye gates should be altered, for they have been on
so long, and so many people of ye town have got keys, that ye Park
is almost become common.'
2 pages.
28. "Memorial concerning the Principality of Wales." Showing
the value of the same, the outgoings, &c. For many years past the
"neat" produce of all the land revenues in general in Wales, when
actually returned into the Exchequer, has scarce been worth any-
thing to the Crown. January 1715-16. 3 pages.
29. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General (Northey and
Aland) on the letter of Viscount Townshend, stating that he has
received information that the stewards and other officers of the
Lords and gentlemen who were taken at Preston are raising what
money they can from their estates, by collecting all arrears of rents
and fines, and cutting down wood, &c. Certify in regard to these
wastes, spoils, &c., that by law the Crown is not entitled to the real
estate or the profits thereof, of any person guilty of high treason,
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till such person shall be legally attainted thereof by judgment or
outlawry. As to the mesne profits thereof, the Crown will be
entitled only from the time of the judgment given, and therefore
the offenders may, until attainder, receive the profits of their real
estates; but upon conviction by verdict or confession, such offen-
ders forfeit all their goods and chattels, which will extend to the
arrears of rent grown due. As to the goods and chattels of persons
guilty of high treason not convicted of the same by confession or
otherwise, they may dispose of the same for the maintenance of
themselves and families until conviction, and before conviction no
seizure can be made. But voluntary and unnecessary gifts and
dispositions of their personal estate, after treason committed, will be
fraudulent against the Crown, and will not prevent the forfeiture
thereof, when they shall be convicted. As to the felling of timber,
if it be not out of necessity for the support of the offenders and
their families, are of opinion the same ought not to be allowed, tho'
before conviction. And where there is a conviction, the trees, when
severed, will become personal estate, and be forfeited by the con-
viction, and therefore the removal of such as are felled may be
stopped, and directions given not to fell more. 1 Feb. 1715.
The letter referred to.
-
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 228 is:-"Send a copie of the
Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General," &c. "to Mr Crache-
rode, who is to govern himself thereby accordingly." 3 pages.
-
30. The Board of Trade to the Lords of the Treasury. Mr Bridger
has informed them that the Lords of the Admiralty have trans-
mitted to their Lps some reasons against the continuance of his office
of Surveyor of the Woods of the Northern Continent of America.
Having considered the same they see no reason to alter their opinion
of the 3rd of August last to Mr Secretary Stanhope. The Lords of
the Admiralty are of opinion with them, that the woods in those
parts ought to be preserved with all possible care. Several New
England planters and merchants affirm that the New England masts
of 24 inches diameter and upwards are as good and durable as those
from Riga and Gottenburgh. The necessity of a surveyor, commis-
sioned to preserve the woods, will more plainly appear by the copy
of a letter of Sir Matthew Dudley and Mr Usher, late Lieut.-
Governor of New Hampshire. In justice to Mr Bridger, observe that
he made several seizures of masts, which were discharged by the
partiality of the courts there, and they do not find the complaints
against him supported. Whitehall, 3 Feb. 1715–16.
Minuted:"25th July. 1716. All these papers relating to this
affair to be brought in to-morrow."
The copies of the two letters referred to; the first inclosed the
copy of the one transmitted by Mr Usher, late Lt-Govr of New
Hampshire (not now with it), the second proposes that all the woods
and waste lands in and about New Hampshire, should, as soon as
possible, be got by purchase or otherwise into the hands of the
Crown. Further asks, If a 100 years should be thought sufficient for
the growth of proper timbers, would not those countries, if divided
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3 Feb.
4 Feb.
6 Feb.
7 Feb.
8 Feb.
9 Feb.
into 100 districts, each sufficient for annual consumption, supply us
by rotation for ever? 11 pages.
31. "Order for payment of the bounty of corn in Scotland, 3 Feb.
1715." A paper so docqueted, containing directions to the auditors
by the Barons of the Exchequer, for making up the accounts of
Charles Grayden, Cashier of Customs.
A copy.
3 Feb. 1715.
11 pages.
32. Representation of the Comrs for building 50 new churches, to
the Lords of the Treasury. There remains about 3,000l. in the
hands of Henry Smith, Esq., late Treasurer to the Comrs, imprested
to him for those churches. Several warrants were sent to him to
pay 2,2007., but he neglected to pay the same, and they conclude
that the money is in danger, especially since his security, Robert
Cotton, Esq., is in custody, being one of the persons taken at Preston.
4 Feb. 1715.
Minuted :-" 10th February 1715-16. Write a tre to Mr Smith
to pay his ballance into the Exchequer."
Also entered in the Minute Book, Vol. 20, p. 231.]
Again :—" Lře writ & signed 11th.” 2 pages.
33. Post Office, London. An accompt of receipts and payments
by Arthur Onslow, Receiver-General there, from the 30th of January
1715 to the 6th of February. 1 double page.
34. Report of Edward Young to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
considered the memorial of Mr Edwards, which states that the
keepers in the little park at Windsor, have almost five years' wages
due. The keepers' wages of H.M. forests and parks being so slowly
paid is of great disservice to the Crown. They cannot subsist so
long without money. It is to be feared that it generally falls heavily
on H.M. woods and venison. Proposes that he shall receive money
out of the Exchequer for payment of their salaries. Feb. 7, 1716.
The memorial. 2 pages.
35. Memorial of Philip Horneck, Solicitor to the Treasury, to the
Lords of the Treasury. The negotiating and soliciting the regular
issuing out of commissions by the clerk of the Petty Bag Office,
for seizing and securing the real and personal estates of persons
attainted or outlawed for high treason was performed by the pre-
ceding Solicitors to the Treasury. Prays that the negotiating and
soliciting the commissions for the estates of the Earl of Derwent-
water, Lord Widrington, and others may be executed by him.
8 Feb. 1715-16.
Minuted :-" 27th February 1415-16. Read. My Lords will
consider abt. this." 1 page.
36. Report of Charles Dering, Auditor-General [Ireland], to the
Lords Justices of Ireland, on the petition of the Lady Catherine Jones,
one of the daughters of Richard, late Earl of Ranelagh, deceased,
praying for a pension of 100l. per ann. King Charles II. granted to
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13 Feb.
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the late Earl and his heirs, the manor and castle of Athlone, &c.,
at a Crown rent of 100%. King William and Queen Mary, in con-
sideration of the ruin of the property in the late wars, freed the
Earl from payment of the rent for 21 years from Lady-day 1692.
The Crown rent is 2 years in arrear. Suggests that their excel-
lencies should recommend her case to His Majesty. Dated 9 Feb.
1715.
The petition, "the case," and copy of another petition. 6 pages.
37. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. The King
having given 500l. to Major James Stewart, who came express from
the Duke of Argyle, with the news that the rebels had abandoned
the town of Perth, desires the necessary orders to be given for
payment of the same. Whitehall, 13 Feb. 1715-16. 1 page.
38. Francis Palmer to William Lowndes, Esq. Mr Lowndes'
approval of the proposals for laying on a duty on bleached hair has
emboldened the writer to acquaint him that the bleachers are
beginning to prepare their grounds for bleaching their hair this
ensuing year. His discoveries of frauds in the Customs should have
been laid before the Lords of the Treasury much sooner, but indis-
position has prevented it. Painter's Coffee House, in Bucklersbury,
13 Feb. 1715-16. 1 page.
39. Petition of Thomas Whitaker to the Lords of the Treasury.
On the Restoration, Charles Whitaker, Esq., petitioner's grandfather
had a grant of the office of Foreign Apposer in the Court of Ex-
chequer, as a compensation for an estate well nigh ruined during
the Rebellion. He was succeeded in the office by Charles Whitaker,
serjeant-at-law, father to the petitioner, who surrendered it to his
brother Charles in 1702. In 1711, by the death of Charles Whitaker,
the office fell to the Crown, but was in a short time granted to
Masham, Esq., brother to Lord Masham. Prays to be con-
sidered, as but for his father's untimely tho' indulgent surrender, the
office would in all probability have been enjoyed by petitioner.
Minuted :—“ 13th February 1715-16. See how the office is
granted to Mr Masham. The place is granted by constit., bearing
date the 15th June 1713, signed by the Earl of Oxford, for life, in
which manner it hath been always granted." 1 page.
40. Report of Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, on a
memorial of Admiral Aylmer, about the great waste made in Green-
wich Park by felling trees, the neglect of fencing, &c. Finds that
great destruction has taken place; one grove of chestnuts has been
cut down and entirely destroyed, &c. Needs not represent the
beauty and situation of Greenwich Park (great numbers of persons,
both foreign and domestic, walk there), nor that the walks, &c. were
designed by the great Mon¹ Le Notre, &c. Estimates the cost of
what should be done at 6847. 17s. 6d. Feb. 15, 1715.
Also the memorial.
Minuted :-" 10th April 1716. Mr Hewett to find timber out of
Windsor Forrest for these repairs of the fences. Wt signed."
2 pages.
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15 Feb.
16 Feb.
18 Feb.
20 Feb.
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41. An estimate of the yearly amount of His Majesty's revenues
arising in the Island of Minorca from the three last years.
February 15, 1715.
Also yearly charges and salaries on the royal revenues in the
Island of Minorca, according to the ancient settlement by the Kings
of Spain. 3 pages.
42. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Has laid
the enclosed petition of the Lady Catherine Waller, widow of
Sir Wm Waller, before the King, who was moved with the circum-
stances of the case, and desired directions to be given to restore her
pension. Whitehall, 16 Feb. 1715-16.
Minuted :-" 28 February 1715-16. Order'd.”
The petitioner states that in the reign of K. Charles I. Sir Edward
Stradling, the father, and Sir Edward Stradling, the son, her grand-
father, and father, at their private cost and by their interest raised
several regiments to assist the King, and both of them lost their
lives in his service. Sir William Waller, petitioner's husband, was
Governor of Bremen and Lunenburg, &c. Her late Majesty granted
her a pension of 2001. per ann., of which she had received some pay-
ments only, and now prays for the restoration of the pension.
3 pages.
43. Report of H. Cholmeley, Surveyor-General, to the Lords of
the Treasury, as to what persons are in possession of the shops in
Westminster Hall, and by what title they hold the same. States
that Queen Anne, by patent of 2 July, in the 12th of her reign,
granted to John Huggins, Esq., the office of Warden of the Fleet,
also the office of Keeper of the Palaces at Westminster, and the
the letting of the shops in Westminster Hall. These offices were
also granted to John Huggins, his son, in reversion. The leases of
the shops are granted by the Wardens of the Fleet, and the rents
are payable to them and not to the use of his Majesty, and the
shops are worth 240l. per ann. Thirteen messuages are also granted
and no rent reserved to the Crown, which he takes to be contrary to
the limitations in the Civil List Act. Is of opinion that the legality
of the patent should be questioned. 18 Feb. 1715. 2 pages.
44. Order in Council referring to the Lords of the Treasury, for
their inquiry and report, a proposal of William Cotton, Esq., lord
of the manor of Bedhampton, and proprietor of the river there, from
whence he proposes to supply Portsmouth with fresh water. 20 Feb.
1715.
Minuted :-" 5th March 1715-16.
«5th March 1715-16. Send this to the Admlty, who
are to consult with the Comrs of the Navy how far they think it
for the service of the Navy."
His scheme was for pipes to be laid from the river at the public
expense for the service of the garrison, dock, and shipping, and also
for the service of the town. As a compensation he proposed to be
constituted conservator or manager, with a reasonable allowance for
R 2025.
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20 Feb.]
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keeping the pipes and engine in repair, and that after the public was
served he might be at liberty to supply the inhabitants with water
for their private use. 2 pages.
45. Petition of Joseph Ashe, Esq., to the King, for a lease in
reversion of the lodge or house called the Great Lodge, in the Forest
of Braydon, Wilts, and divers parcels of land within or near the
forest, formerly belonging to Katherine, the Queen Dowager.
Referred to the Lords of the Treasury to consider and report on.
20 Feb. 1715-16.
Minuted :—" 28th February 1715-16. My Lords cannot come
into a thing so injurious to the tennants' right." 1 page.
46. James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. It is his
Majesty's pleasure that they cause 110l. to be paid to Don Emanuel
Mercador, "Deputy" from the Island of Minorca. Whitehall,
21 Feb. 1715-16.
""
Minuted: Prepare a warrant." 1 page.
47. Representation of the state of the office of the Lord Trea-
surer's Remembrancer in the Court of Exchequer, exhibited by
Henry Thomson and Thomas Madox, two of the sworn clerks of the
office, for his Majesty's service, giving an account of the disorders
that have crept into the office. It is a carefully prepared paper,
divided into 31 articles, viz. :—
1. Important entries used to be written on parchment rolls, and
these, when put together, were called Memoranda Rolls, and are
called a Remembrance. A repertory in parchment ought to be made
to them. No rolls have been made up for 50 or 60 years.
2. These memoranda consisted chiefly of the Adventus Vice-
comitum et aliorum computantium &c., the Commissiones et Literce
patentes, the Communia, the Fines, Reditus, &c., the Brevia directa
Baronibus, and lastly, the Status et Visus Compotorum. In these rolls
of States and Views were entered the accounts of sheriffs, escheators,
collectors of customs, collectors of dismes and quinzimes, and of sub-
sidies a clero or a laicis, accounts of Keepers of the Wardrobes of the
King or Prince, Keepers or Clerks of the Hanaper, Wardens and
Masters of the Mint, and in brief all the great and less accounts
which by the course of the Exchequer were to be entered in this
office. In opposition to this ancient course, Mr John Tayleure (now
eldest sworn clerk) has, since the reign of Charles II., used a new
method, and entered the accounts in paper books only, and has left
them out of the respective Remembrances, &c. Within the last forty
or fifty years there have been more accounts that ought to have been
entered on record in this office, and for greater sums than there were
within 300 years before, and if the present senior sworn clerk die
before these accounts are entered in the respective Remembrances,
the burthen will be intolerable to his successor.
3. This new method, by Mr Tayleure's means, is carried into the
Exchequer of Scotland.
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The remaining articles are largely taken up with complaints
against Mr Tayleure, who is charged with using various artifices to
get the business of the other sworn clerks into his hands, besides
which, other information is given of the internal management of this
department. The representation finishes by saying that the articles
are not presented to their Lordships out of any ill-will to any man,
but out of a just regard to the service of his Majesty and of the
public, to preserve and support the common rights of the present
and future sworn clerks, to reduce the office (if possible) to an
orderly and flourishing state, and in truth to prevent its impending
ruin. Dated 21 Feb. 1715-16.
Then follow two schedules corroborative of certain of the articles.
22 pages.
48. Representation of the Comrs for Hides, &c. as to the difficulty
the duties on houses lie under, and the remedies the Com's propose
to obtain through Parliament. The complaints are: that the Justices
of the Peace, who are Comrs, excuse whom they think fit; the
poundage allowed to the Comrs' clerks is so small; the latitude
allowed for stopping up of lights; the largeness of the divisions
appropriated to the surveyors and the smallness of the salaries; and
the inconsiderable poundage allowed to the Receivers-General. 21
Feb. 1715.
Minuted:" Read." 2 pages.
49. Another representation from them, asking for some clauses to
be added to the Hide Act. 21 Feb. 1715.
21 Feb. 1715. 3 pages.
50. Memorial of the Officers of the Mint to the Lords of the
Treasury, for the renewal of the warrant whereby the gravers at the
Mint should engrave medals in order that they might improve their
skill when not employed upon coins. Signed: Rich. Sandford. Is.
Newton. Mint Office, 22 Feb. 1715.
Also copy of a previous warrant of 2 Nov. 1706. 21 pages.
51. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of George, Earl of Halifax, whereby he
applies to his Majesty to enlarge his estate in the offices of keeper,
paler, and mower of Bushey Park, and in the office of house
keeper of the palace of Hampton Court, and of feodary thereof,
and of lieutenant and keeper of the chase of Hampton Court, and
of keeping the game in and about the honor of Hampton Court and
Hownslow Heath, and in the office of keeper of Middle Park, alias the
North Park, at Hampton Court, and of paler and mower thereof, and
of keeper of the warren, called the Hare Warren, at Hampton Court.
Is of opinion that on the surrender of the patent granted to the
uncle of petitioner, Charles, Earl of Halifax, the King may grant
the offices, with the salaries and fees granted in that patent, to the
petitioners for three lives. 27 Feb. 1715-16.
Minuted :-" 9th March 1715-16. An abstract to be made by
Mr Corbiere, to be layd before the King."
"23d March 1715-6. Granted."
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1716.
27 Feb.
[? About
28 Feb.]
28 Feb.
29 Feb.
The petition referred to.
VOL. CXCVIII.
"Particular of the offices to which the aforegoing petition does
relate, and the fees payable in respect thereof," and a translation of
the report into French. 11 pages and 2 halves.
52. Report of Thomas Hewett, Surveyor-General of Woods, to the
Lords [of the Treasury], on the petition of Sir John St. Barbes, setting
forth his right to be allowed wood out of the New Forest for repairs,
house-bote, &c. Admits the petitioner's claim, and prays their
Lordships' warrant. Sends also the clause in the lease touching the
27 Feb. 1715.
same.
Minuted:" 10th April 1716. Orderd."
The petition.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 20, 10 April 1716, is:" Mr Hewett
call'd in, his memorialls and reports are read relating to repairs, &c.
in the several parks and forests, and minutes are taken thereon."
"My Lords órder that in all warrants for repairs of lodges, clauses
be inserted to oblige the keepers to preserve them in repair, and
that the surveyor take care that all subsequent keepers be obliged
accordingly." 2 pages.
53. Petition of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart., to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. The Lords of the Treasury had agreed to petitioner's pro-
posal on 15 Dec. 1714, viz., that on his payment of 2,2571. 4s. 101d.,
and making certain assignments amounting to 13,1497. 10s. 7½d. in
full discharge of the debt of Robert Peters, late Receiver-General
of Hertfordshire, all the estates of Peters should be granted to
petitioner. Prays directions to be given therein.
On the back is: "Rd 28th F.”
Three other papers connected therewith. 5 pages.
54. “The proposall and agreement of Sr Thomas Johnson, humbly
presented to the Committee in Council for transporting the rebells
taken at Preston."
Forty shillings per head were to be allowed for the transport, and
the rebels were to serve Sir Thomas Johnson, or his assigns, in any
of his Majesty's plantations for seven years. February 28, 1715.
1 page.
55. Representation of the Comrs for Works to the Lords of the
Treasury. The city water that supplied Somerset House from the
2nd year of King Edw. VI. till 1706 is entirely taken away, and his
Majesty put to the charge of paying for the New River water.
Send copy of the original grant to the Duke of Somerset, and copy
of the Attorney-General's opinion thereon. Ask that the water may
be restored. 29 Feb. 1715.
The copy of the grant referred to. The supply of water consisted
of "a certain small pipe of lead through wch pipe there runneth as
much water as within one hour's space running may or will fill a
vessell containing the measure of a puncheon and eighteen gallons
of wine measure, accounting the puncheon at fourscore gallons, as
the same pipe now lyeth currant and levell with the kitchen of the
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sd great place, and issueth and runneth out of a great pipe of lead
that lyeth in the ground in the High Street by the Stronde without
the Temple Bar, in the said county of Middlesex, over against the
said place or house of the said Duke, now called Somerset Place,
and lately called Chester Place, which great pipe of lead cometh from
a conduit head belonging to the said city, called Piddington head, in
the said county, and runneth to the conduit in Fleet Street in
London."
Also the copy of the Attorney-General's opinion thereon. 4 pages.
[? About 56. Memorial of John Flamstead, his Majesty's Astronomer at
29 Feb.] the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park, to the Lords of the
Treasury. The late Prince of Denmark, having been entirely
satisfied with the great pains and continued labour of memo-
rialist for 30 years in making observations for the improve-
ment of astronomy, geography, and navigation, in the year 1704,
ordered 1,2007. out of his own purse towards the printing and pub-
lishing the said observations, with a catalogue of the fixed stars and
maps of the constellations, to gratify the public and to make
amends to the memorialist. His present Majesty has signified his
pleasure to the referees of his late Royal Highness and to Mr Churchill
by the Duke of Bolton that 300 copies out of 340 copies remaining
in Mr Churchill's hands be delivered to memorialist as a present
from his Majesty. Prays an order for the immediate delivery of
the 300 copies.
2 March.
5 March.
Minuted:" 29th February 1715-16. My Lords order a letter
to be writ to the referees to hasten their report. Lre sent accord-
ingly."
Also the copy of the Duke of Bolton's warrant. 2 pages.
57. The Duke of Devonshire to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
received a petition from Francis Milles, Esq., High Bailiff of the
Dean and Chapter, and of the city, liberty, and manor of West-
minster, claiming under patent the goods and chattels of the Earl
of Marr, attainted of high treason, and praying leave to enter the
Earl's dwelling house in Privy Gardens to seize and take away the
same. Asks their Lps' opinion, Devonshire House, March 2, 1715.
Minuted:"5th March 1715-16. The Attorney & Sol-Genll to
be here on Wednesday morning next." 1 page.
58. James Stanhope to the Lord Chamberlain. His Majesty's
pleasure is that he issue his warrant to the Master of the Great
Wardrobe, or the Treasurer of the Chamber, to reimburse Captain
Scott, who, when upon service in the Mediterranean, was com-
manded to attend the King of Sicily to Piedmont, viz., for the costs
of furnishing the "Romney" man-of-war. Whitehall, 5 March,
1715-16.
Also representation of the Duke of Bolton on this subject, who
says that when any sovereign prince has been transported beyond
the seas in ships of war, those ships have been provided and
furnished out of the Great Wardrobe, by warrant from the Cham-
berlain of the Household, at the expense of the Crown. The Queen
of Portugal's was the last embarkation. 3 pages.
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5 March.
5 March.
[? About
8 March.]
[? About
9 March.]
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59. Duke of Bolton to the Lords of the Treasury. Asks them to
give orders to the Surveyor-General of the Works to examine into
the title of a little ale-house adjoining St James's House, between
Osandrs coffee house and the wall of the House, which is very
dangerous to the palace in case of fire, and to report his opinion
whether there is a grant as is pretended, and what will be fit to be
done to get possession of the house for the Crown. Cock Pitt,
5 March 1715-16. 1 page.
60. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the petition of Frances, Viscountess Boling-
broke, in relation to the real and personal estate of her husband, the
late Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, forfeited by his attainder, and
also on Viscount Townshend's letter, signifying his Majesty's plea-
sure to grant her the personal estate for her own use, and the
real estate towards her maintenance during life; certifying that
the agent has delivered an inventory of the goods and chattels
forfeited, and that the King may grant them, by privy seal, with-
out office or inquisition, but as to the real estate the forfeited lands
must be ascertained by inquisition, for the taking of which a com-
mission is now being prepared. 5 March 1715-16.
The inventory referred to. The goods were at Bucklebury
(Berks), and Ashdown Park (Wilts).
Minuted :—“ 23d March 1715-16. The K. gives her all but
arrears of salla. 18th April 1716. Warrt sign'd.'
15 pages.
61. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Comrs of Revenue in Ire-
land, relating to the forfeited estate of the late Duke of Ormond in
that kingdom. Are of opinion that the taking of inquisitions as
directed is the proper and legal method for ascertaining the real
estate and lands forfeited, and putting the same in charge in the
Court of Exchequer there. But the Comrs represent that that
method will be chargeable, and that great difficulties will arise from
the real and pretended incumbrances of the late Duke's creditors,
as well as from the new deed, which is said to be for the assigning
the whole estate to the Earl of Arran for securing him against the
several debts for which the Earl stands bound. They do not think
these difficulties very great, for when the lands are ascertained, the
claims of the creditors must be determined by the Court of Ex-
chequer on their pleas, and not otherwise. Do not approve of a
proposal made by one Mr Henry, a banker, to prevent any hazards
by the rents lying in the tenants' hands. Undated, but the me-
morial of the Comrs was referred on 8 March 1715-16.
(C
Minuted: May 1716. To the Clk of ye Councill for a copy
of the bill transmitted from Ireland relating to the late D. Ormond.
27th June 1716. Read again and aprov'd.
The memorial referred to. 2 pages.
>>
62. Petition of Benjamin Bedford to the Lords of the Treasury,
for payment of what was due to him for the house and furniture
his Excellency Baron Schack, the Muscovite Envoy, still possesses.
Report and two other papers relating thereto.
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10 March.
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Minuted:"9th March 1715-16. Lett Mr Powys state how
much due fro ye Q., how much from ye K."
Again:"20th April 1716. Prepare a warrt for 336 108."
5 pages.
63. Jo. Bentley to the Hon. Sr Wm Quintin, Bart., one of the
Lords of the Treasury, asking him to stand his friend, having
known him many years, as there is a report that some persons at
the Treasury are endeavouring to get his place. Has never been
reprimanded, but on the contrary, a handsome report was made on
him, and a minute for his preferment. The Lord Godolphin gave
him 150l. as a gratuity. Has made several discoveries in the Cus-
toms, which have brought in great sums to the revenue, and lately,
at the approach of the rebels to Lancaster, he scowered off to the
mountains and fells with above 400l. of the King's money, and
tho' there were two parties out to look for him, and 100%. offered
for his discovery, he escaped. Rode his own horses in a night
express when there were neither horses nor men to be got. Cus-
tom House, Lancaster, March 10, 1715-16.
P.S.-We have taken several rebels escaping from Ireland, one of
whom is hanged, and confessed that he killed seven soldiers and
one captain, and wounded the Lord Forester. 2 pages.
64. Memorial of Geoffry Walpole, Esq., Treasurer of Greenwich
14 March.] Hospital, to the Lords of the Treasury. 11,3881. Os. 2d. remain due
to the Hospital on abatements when ships were paid, and there is
not sufficient in the hands of the executors of Sir Thomas Littleton
(late Treasurer of the Navy) to pay the same. Prays their Lps to
direct the payment thereof.
15 March.
15 March.
15 March.
Minuted :—“To be brought in to-morr. Lre signed 14 March
1715-16." 11 pages.
65. "Copy of a presentment concerning the Collectors of the
Customs in the plantations receiving the duties on enumerated
goods in pieces of eight." Dated 15 March 1715.
This is an enclosure marked P to some other paper. 4 pages.
66. Report of Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, on a
letter of the Duke of Kent, touching the arrear of salaries due to
the officers, &c. of Windsor Forest, repairs, &c.
The sums arising
out of the Navy timber would be sufficient, and the sums not
yet accounted for by the late surveyor would pay the arrears.
March 1715.
The letter referred to.
15
Minuted :—“ 24th March 1715-16. The repair of Swindley rail
is granted. Wt signed 8th June 1716. Read."
5 pages.
67. Similar report on the memorial of Mr Negus, Ranger of Big-
shot Rails and Sandhurst Walk, in Windsor Forest, as to the
repair of the lodge and rails. Recommends the felling and selling
trees for the same, Same date.
Minuted:" Agreed. Wt signed."
The memorial, 1 page.
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19 March.
20 March.
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68. Report of Mr Baker and Mr Gosselin, agents for bringing in
arrears of prizes, on the petition of Mr Nicholas Davy, who claims
100l. as due to him, besides his agency and attendance. The
agents consider that his agency is included in his account. Prize
Office, Covent Garden, 17 March 1715.
Also the petition. 3 pages.
69. Report of the Controllers of Army Accounts (Meadows and
Bruce) to the Lords of the Treasury, on Mr Missing's contract for
victualling the garrison of Gibraltar, and on other papers, and on
what was due to him as contractor. Privy Gardens, 19 March
1715-16.
Also two Bills of Exchange, a receipt, and list of provisions. 10
pages or parts of pages.
70. Robert Cannon, Sub-Almoner, to [the Secretary of the
Treasury]. Desires that the Lords of the Treasury will order 4001.
to be issued to the Treasurer of the Chamber for the Maundy,
which is to be on Thursday next. There may remain after the
necessary expense about 50l., which will be given as a
maundy" among such poor petitioners as cannot be admitted to be
maundy men or women, their number being limited to 56 of each
sort by the number of the years of his Majesty's age. [20] March
1715-16.
Minuted:"20th March 1715-16.
March 1715-16." 1 page.
by-
Order'd. Lře signed 21st
[? About - 71. Petition of the mayor, aldermen, minister, and inhabitants of
20 March.] the borough of Macclesfield and villages thereunto belonging, to the
20 March.
20 March.
Lords of the Treasury. King James I., taking notice of the small-
ness of Church livings within the county palatine of Chester, and
that they were great in circuit, and most of them impropriate,
and but few incumbents of learning (whereby the people wanting
instruction, lay open to the seduction of priests, "who crept much
among them from foreign parts"), granted a pension of 50l. per
ann. to be paid by the receivers of that county to the mayor of
Macclesfield, to be by him issued to such learned minister as the
Bishop of Chester and he (the mayor) should appoint to preach
and instruct the people. King Charles I. and King William III.
also made similar grants. Pray for a new privy seal for paying
the pension and arrears. 25 signatures.
Minuted :-" 20th March 1715-16. A privy seal to be passed
for all that is due and to be due." 2 pages.
72. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury, asking them
to direct 1,000l. to be paid to Sir Thomas Johnson, who had con-
tracted to transport to the plantations in the West Indies such of
the prisoners taken at Preston as petitioned His Majesty to be so
Whitehall, 20
transported, in part payment of his contract.
March 1715-16. 1 page.
73. Comrs of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Enclose the account of the produce of the revenue in Ireland for
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1716.
23 March.
nine months ending 25 Dec. last. Custom House, Dublin, 20th
March 1715-16.
The account referred to.
Signed:-"W. Burgh, Comptr. & Acct-Genl." 4 pages.
74. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor-General, to the Lords [of
the Treasury], on the petition of John Child, Esq. Finds that the
petitioner had the site of the Castle of Guildford, in the co. of Surrey,
granted to him for 31 years. Traces the grants of the same. The
site was granted to William Lerven and Philip Eden, Esq., 6 May,
9 Charles I., to them and their heirs for ever. Caused search to be
made at the Rolls, where the grant is enrolled, and nothing appears
but that it is in full force, although he does not find in surveys or
books in his custody any account thereof, and is therefore of opinion
that her Majesty granted what was not at that time in the Crown.
Is further of opinion that the 901. prayed for should be allowed to
the petitioner, and that his lease should be surrendered. 23 March
1715.
The petition and three other documents. 6 pages.
[? About 75. Petition of "Cross Martin, an Armenian, now naturalised," to
23 March.] the Lords of the Treasury. About December 1715 one Sali Aga
came to England as an envoy from Tripoli in Barbary, and petitioner
served him as interpreter for four months without reward; after-
wards it was agreed that he should have 40s. a week. Instead of
paying him his wages Sali Aga threatened his life, and he cannot
sue him at law as he (Aga) insists on his privilege. Prays that he
may be ordered to pay the demand out of the 15l. a week, which
petitioner is informed he receives out of the Treasury.
23 March.
26 March.
28 March.
Minuted :-" 23d March 1715-16. My Lords cannot intermeddle
in a matter between these persons; but enquire where he is paid,
& what." 1 page.
76. A state of the debt due in the office of His Majesty's Great
Wardrobe to Michaelmas, 1715.
Signed-Tho. Dummer, 23rd March 1715." 21 pages.
77. Ro. Pringle to Mr Lowndes. No orders were sent "from this
office" for settling an allowance of 15l. on the Ambassador from
Tripoli; but as ministers from Barbary used formerly to be pro-
vided with lodging by the Lord Chamberlain, and with diet by the
Lord Steward, it is very probable they have made him this allow-
ance of 15l. a week in lieu thereof. Whitehall, 26 March 1716.
Minuted: 28th March 1715-16. To enquire wt character he
has." 1 page.
78. Petition of William Edgar, late Inspector-General of the ports
in North Britain, now secretary and solicitor to the Commissioners
of the Duty on Salt made in Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury,
for a reward for his pains and charges, in publishing his book,
entitled, "Vectigalium Systema," &c. The book found its way to
the Lord Treasurer, who sent for the petitioner, and ordered him to
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print it. It was useful to none so much as the officers of the
Customs, for whose service it was indeed principally intended, and
has been bought by very few besides the officers, so that petitioner
has lost about 2007. by it, besides his pains and trouble. Edinburgh,
28 March 1716.
Also certificate of the Comrs of Customs in Scotland, in his
favour.
Minuted :-" Wart signd the 5th Febry 1716-17." 3 pages.
79. Caleb Heathcote to the Lords of the Treasury. Wrote to
their Lps on 28 Jan. (encloses the copy of the letter), and was in hopes
long since to have proposed ways and means to save the Treasury
from being drained of vast sums needlessly wasted. In a circular
letter to several collectors in his district, directed them to give him
information on several heads, but has not received their answers,
by which their Lps will see in what a strange and unaccountable
manner things are at present managed and established on this
continent. New York, 30 March 1716.
The letter referred to and a duplicate thereof. In this he says
there are abundance of mistakes in the management of affairs here
relating to the revenue which greatly wants regulating. Has often
wondered why measures have not been taken to settle a revenue,
not only on this coast, but in all other his Majesty's dominions
abroad, which enjoy the benefits in all the acts of trade with his
Majesty's subjects in Great Britain, and ought in common justice to
pay to the Crown a duty on trade. It would be a great satis-
faction for all the Governors, &c. to receive their bread from the
hands of the King, without a slavish dependence on the uncertain
humours of assemblies. 5 pages.
[After
3 April.]
4 April.
5 April.
VOL. CXCIX. 1716. APRIL.
1. Petition of Sir Hans Sloane to the King, praying to be dis-
charged from payment of 1,0957. due to his Majesty in consequence
of the baronetcy conferred on him.
Signed. Undated. 1 page.
2. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits an
account of the purchase of arms received from Mons. Klinggraff,
who was employed to purchase 10,000 arms, which are sent to
Ireland; for directions to be given thereon. Whitehall, 4 April
1716.
«The acct refer'd to the Board of Ordnance by fre dat. 9th April
1716."* 1 page.
3. Captain Francis Wivell to Wm Lowndes, Esq. Asks that the
"Fubbs" yacht, the command of which has been given to him, may be
furnished like the other yachts, as her furniture was long since worn
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1716.
5 April.
9 April.
10 April.
11 April.
13 April.
14 April.
out, it having been made for her in King Charles' reign, and she
having lately been re-built. The "Wm & Mary" yacht has a
damask bed. Hopes the Lords` o. the Treasury will order him
(Captain Wivell), who is the oldest captain in England, a damask
bed for the “Fubbs," being for the honour of the nation. Greenwich,
5 April 1716. 1 page.
4. Representation of the inhabitants of Norwich to the Lords of
the Treasury, against the arrest of judgment in the case of Nathaniel
Beals, who was found guilty of exporting wool into France.
Norwich, 5 April 1716.
Also an affidavit. 2 large pages.
5. "Abstract of timber delivered for the service of ye navy by
Edwd Wilcox during his being Surveyor of the Woods South of
Trent."
Signed:" Edwd Wilcox, 9th April 1716." 1 large page.
6. John Anstis, Garter [King-at-arms] to [? Mr Lowndes]. Thinks
the Treasury has been most shamefully imposed on in regard to his
salary. Hopes he may not be driven to apply to the Exchequer
for the revival of the Liberate writ. Supposes he heard the
Attorney-General's declaration in the house about the legality of his
(Anstis') patent, which he hopes will have credit at the Treasury.
The only objection ever made is about the Earl Marshal's nomina-
tion, which Mr Attorney says is not required. However, he has it
under the hands and seals of the Duke of Norfolk and of the Lord
Suffolk, though he hears the latter thinks he has been so careless as
to lose it. April 10, 1716.
Minuted :-" Read." 2 pages.
7. James Stanhope to Wm Lowndes, Esq. Asks that the Lords of
the Treasury would give orders to make the Lord Chamberlain's
warrant effectual, viz., for the payment of Captain Thomas Scot
6127. 1s. 9d. expended by him in fitting up his ship for the reception
of the King of Sicily. Whitehall, 11 April 1716.
The Treasurer of the Chambers' memorial and the warrant
referred to. 3 pages.
8. "An acct of the incident charges of packing, shiping off, &ca, the
ten thousand arms bought in Holland for the service of the Kingdom
of Ireland, as transmitted from thence by Monsieur Klinggraff to the
Lords Commissioners of his Majtys Treasury, and by their Lordships
to the Board of Ordnance." 13 April 1716.
Minuted :-" 20th April 1716. Prepare a warrt for 2,601 10s to
the Lords Justices of Ireland, who are to repay the sd sum to the
Trearer of the Ordnance." 1 page.
9. Report of Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury, as to
his having treated with Mr Sayers for his interest of 18 years in
certain spring woods and wood lands called Knowle Grove, Fan
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24 April.
28 April.
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Grove, and Stubbridge Coppice, in the parishes of Chertsey, Thorp,
and Egham, in the county of Surrey; the amount to be paid is 350l.
He (Mr Hewett) can sell the woods for 4001, or upwards. 14 April
1716.
Minuted:-" Agreed." 1 page.
10. Report of the Lords Justices of Ireland to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of the Lady Catherine Jones, one of the
daughters of Richard, Earl of Ranelagh, deceased, praying his
Majesty's warrant for the grant of a pension of 100l. per ann. on
the Irish Establishment for 21 years, as an equivalent for the Crown
rent she has to pay out of the estate left her by the late Earl.
Agree that it will be a favour well bestowed, Dublin Castle,
24 Apr. 1716.
Minuted: 12th June 1716. Prepare a warrt." 1 page.
'
"
11. Representation by the Comrs of Excise to the Lords of the
Treasury, in answer to a letter from them relating to the disaffection
to the government of Mr Ferryman, Collector in Wales, Middle
Collection, and to their Lordships' recommendation of Mr Matthew
Davis, for an appointment in the Excise. It appears from a letter
from Sir Arthur Owen, Bart., that Mr Ferryman had intermeddled
in an election contrary to law and to repeated orders, whereupon he
was discharged. The Comrs say, in enumerating the duties of a
collector of Excise, that he "is the superior officer in the collection
he is intrusted with, and to him all the inferior officers in the col-
lection ought to apply, for advice and assistance in all cases of
difficulty or doubt that may arise or happen in his collection, with
relation to the said duties; he ought therefore to be thoroughly
acquainted with all the laws of Excise and the other Acts which
any ways relate to the said dutys, to enable him to informe and
instruct the inferiour officers in such cases, and he also capable of
drawing informacons in legall forms upon the sª Acts against such
persons as shall offend against the same. It being a duty incum-
bent upon him not only to prepare such informacons, but also to
prosecute and manage the evidence for supporting the same before
the justices of the peace, before whom such informacons are lodged.
It is the duty of a collector of Excise to hear and determine disputes
and controversies arising between the supervrs and officers in the
performance of their respective dutys, and to examine the com-
plaints made by the supervrs in their diarys against the officers
under their inspection," &c. They further observe that the placing
of persons who were never concerned in the revenue at the first step
into the office of a collector, will not only be a discouragement to
those in that service, but to all other officers who have served long
and faithfully in the revenue. 28 Apr. 1716.
Minuted: "1 May 1716.
Also a translation of the
halves.
Read.
Read. Lord Coningsby present."
above into French. 9 pages, two
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2 May.
8 May.
8 May.
[? About
9 May.]
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12. Copy of declaration of Col. Alexr Campbell, of Funnat, cap-
tain of an Independent company, viz. :—that in the month of
December, in the time of the late Rebellion, Lady Glenorchy, being
informed of the design the rebels had to force the men of Breadal-
bane to join them, sent to him to come with his company and others
of the Argyleshire militia to possess her house of Finlarig. Imme-
diately marched thither from Inverary with his company and 400 of
the militia, and this broke the designs which the rebels had on
Breadalbane and on the adjacent countries, and was otherwise very
useful to the Government at that time by straitening the rebels at
Perth. Dated at Ednample, 2 May 1716. 1 page.
13. "Ane estimate of the cost and charges of a parcel of goods to
be bought and shipped on board the Dolphin, Capt. Hopkins,
commdr, for New York, as part of his Majestie's present to the Five
nations of Indians under protection of his Majestie's government of
the Province of New York." 8 May 1716.
Letter at the foot of George Bampfield, who provided the same.
Letter ordering the estimate to be prepared, and another list of
the articles.
Minuted :—" Wart signd 11th May 1716.” 3 pages.
14. Col. Hatt Compton to the Lords of the Treasury, as to the
ground which the Com's of Customs have taken near the garrison
to put their timber and materials on for repairing the Custom House.
Has examined all the officers and cannot find that that or any other
part so near the garrison was ever permitted for such a purpose. If
four or five hundred disaffected persons had a design to surprise
the garrison, they might be sheltered and undiscovered; or if a
fire should happen there, it might endanger the burning
"this
place." Has acquainted the Secretary of State with this affair, in
order to have some authority to justify the granting of this ground
in case any accident should happen. Tower of London, 8 May 1716.
1 page.
15. Petition of William Sutherland, sometime merchant at Edin-
burgh, to the Lords of the Treasury. Petitioner being at Inverness
in September 1715 with a ship was advised by Mr Duncan Forbes,
advocate (who then held out" Cullodin Castle" in defiance of the
rebels) to remain in the road in order to carry intelligence to the
provost of Edinburgh as to the circumstances of the rebels, the cor-
respondence by land being stopped. This he did. During his stay
other ships sailed with fair winds and arrived safely, but petitioner
was overtaken by a storm in pursuing his voyage with the intelli-
gence and lost his ship and cargo at Frazerburgh, whereby he was
damaged 5007. The master of another ship, who was of the rebellious
faction, carried the cargo belonging to petitioner into Dundee, then
in possession of the rebels, who, upon petitioner refusing to pay them
the duties, imprisoned him, and unloaded the cargo and robbed him
of a considerable part. Prays relief.
Two certificates in his favour; one is dated 9 May 1716.
3 pages.
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12 May.
[? About
14 May.]
14 May.
18 May.
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16. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury. On a
memorial from Mrs Elizabeth Bridger, praying to be paid the rent
of a ready-furnished house in Duke Street, Westminster, hired of her
by Mr Vice-Chamberlain for the Commissioners appointed to settle
the Treaty of Commerce between Great Britain and France. Certifies
that the house was hired by Mr Vice-Chamberlain for the purpose
mentioned from 8 Feb. 1714 at the rent of 2007. per ann., and that
2151. were due to the memorialist. 9 May 1716.
The memorial and two other papers. 5 pages.
17. Charles Harison's report concerning licences granted by the
Court of Exchequer to compound upon penal laws, &c. from 17 Jan.
1715 to 18 Feb. following, and from 3 March 1715 to 12 May 1716.
Two papers.
6 double pages.
18. Petition of Patrick McDowall, Esq,, to the King. His father-
in-law, Robert Martin, who was farmer of the Excise in the county
of Aberdeen for the years 1693. 1694, and 1695, was disturbed
during his lease by the justices of the peace on pretence of the
general famine, whereby he suffered great damage. The damages
were found to amount to 9107. sterling. Petitioner and his father-
in-law have lain out of that sum for 20 years. Prays payment.
11 pages.
19. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. The King
has appointed Edward Willes, M.A., of Oriel College, Oxford, to be
Decipherer in the room of Dr. John Keill, and he is to be allowed
2007. by the year, as was formerly allowed to Mr William Blencowe,
who had that employment. Whitehall, 14 May 1716. 1 page.
20. Petition of the mayor, bailiffs, and burgesses of Berwick-
upon-Tweed to H.R.H. George, Prince of Wales, Guardian of Great
Britain. In their petition in January last they represented that
Edward Nealson and 19 others were owners of property situate
in Berwick, in a street called Castlegate, between the old and new
walls of the town. In October 1715, when the rebels were on this
side the Forth, coming southward under the command of McIntosh
and others, under the direction of Mr Foster, Capt. Thomas Philips,
one of his Majesty's engineers, was in Berwick giving directions for
repairing the fortifications; and altho' there were nearly 500 towns-
men in arms for his Majesty, yet he (the engineer) judged it abso-
lutely necessary for the strength and safety of the garrison that
the houses, &c. of these proprietors should be demolished or the
garrison would not be tenable. The petitioners assembled and
moved the proprietors thereon, who willingly complied with the
demand, not doubting that they should be satisfied; whereupon the
houses were razed to the ground, and the proprietors damnified to
the amount of 841l. 10s. His Majesty referred the matter to the
Board of Ordnance to make good the damage, who answered that
they had no money for that purpose. Pray for consideration and
relief for the proprietors. With seal and various signatures.
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[After
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23 May.
24 May.
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Also (1) "proposals made by Capt. Thomas Philips, engineer, for
putting his Majesty's garrison of Berwick-upon-Tweed into a posture
of defence, the 17th day of October 1715"; (2) copy of the pro-
ceedings of the Guild in this matter; (3rd) an estimate of the
value of the houses; and (4) report of the Board of Ordnance on
the same subject. Dated 18 May 1716. 5 pages.
21. Copy of petition of John Fogg, of Bolton, in Lancashire, to
the Prince of Wales, Guardian of Great Britain, &c. Petitioner
rode night and day in and about Preston when the rebels were
approaching. An answer brought by him to an express he had
carried was of great use, for Col. Stanhope moved out of Preston, and
petitioner furnished himself with horse and arms to join Brigadier
Honywood. This singular loyalty in that county and at that junc-
ture was more disturbing to his neighbours than the approaching
rebels; and the reproaches he since meets with make him stand like
a mark to be shot at. Prays employment, military or otherwise.
Asks for a vacant clerk's place in the Office of Ordnance.
Copies of two other papers on the same subject. One is a certifi-
cate dated 18 May 1716.
Minuted:—" 50li for services done at Preston agt ye rebels."
2 pages.
22. A. Spotswood to the Lords [of the Treasury?]. The mis-
management of the revenues of this colony (Virginia) has caused
him to suspend Mr. Ludwell, who acts as Auditor. Encloses copy of
the charges against him, in which are contained the several endea-
vours he used for improving his Majesty's revenues, more particularly
that of the quit-rents, and what obstructions he has encountered.
If the produce of the quit-rents in former years be compared with
that revenue in the two last years, since he has obtained the enact-
ment of laws thereon, the comparison will show that his endeavours
have not been unprofitable; and their Lps will be the more surprised
that an officer managing that revenue should so far forget his duty
as openly to oppose all the measures by which that revenue has
been increased. While those who ought to be assisting run counter
to all his schemes, and make their court to the people by sacrificing
the just rights of the Crown, the best projected schemes may be ren-
dered ineffectual. Has given directions to the Receiver-General to
remit into the Exchequer what is yet unpaid of the 3,000l. required
by her late Majesty's instructions to be paid out of the quit-rents.
Virginia, May 23, 1716.
Accompanied by another paper entitled:-Observations upon the
mismanagements of the King's revenues of Virginia with the
Lieutenant-Governor's charge against the Deputy-Auditor. 8 pages.
23. Affidavit of Abraham Canes, of the parish of St Andrews,
Holborn, hackney coachman, viz., that he applied to Thomas Sut-
ton, Esq., one of the Comrs for regulating hackney coachmen, for a
licence to drive a hackney coach. Mr. Sutton agreed thereto,
provided he would give a gratuity. Deponent gave him a guinea,
208
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1 June.
2 June.
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and 1s. 8d. for the plates. Mr Sutton also obliged him to pay one
pound for the first month's rent for the plates, altho' the month
was expired, except four or five days. About a fortnight after the
delivery of the plates, the deponent gave Mr Sutton the guinea;
applied again several times for a licence, and Mr Sutton told him
there was a vacancy, but said it would cost him four or five guineas
more. This deponent promised to pay the same, but Mr Sutton
never procured the licence. 24 May 1716.
Minuted:" 29th July 1717. Enquire of the Solr about Canes."
Similar affidavit of Joseph Gamball, of the parish of St James's,
Westminster, as to the receipt of bribes by Mr Sutton. Same date.
2 pages.
24. Report of the principal officers of the Mint to the Lords of
the Treasury of the several quantities of tin unsold, and what
remains due to the persons in whose hands the tin lies for their
security. Mint Office, 26 May 1716. 1 page.
25. Report of R. Powys to the [Lords of the Treasury] upon
discrepancies in the Earl of Stairs' bill of extraordinaries. The
bill exceeds the regulation by 2,124l. 10s. 3d. 1 June 1716.
The bill referred to, one of the items of which is:
(C
Given to several persons, the King's subjects and others, who
went to observe the Pretender and the Duke of Ormond at several
times, and to those who went to the sea port towns and other
places of France to observe what was a doing for the Pretender's
service 865l.”
Also another paper containing the reasons why the Treasury
refuse to pay "my Lord Stairs' bill of exrys." One of the reasons
is:-"No one minister who has divers characters is to receive
exrs for more than one of 'em, therefore, when he charges as Embr
his exrys as Envoy Exry cease.
4 pages.
26. Report of the Postmasters-General to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of the persons claiming by mortgage the
estate of Edward Dummer, Esq., formerly contractor for carrying
on the correspondence between England and the West Indies. The
auditors had considered Mr Dummer's accounts of the West India
packet boats from 20 Aug. 1702 to 25 Jan. 1704-5, for which he
had received 19,000l. by way of imprest. The postmasters analyze
the allegations in the petition and say further, "we have reason
to believe that several of Mr Dummer's pacquet boats were taken
by the enemy, and no doubt very much to his loss and prejudice,
but cannot say whether this undertaking was the sole occasion of
the misfortunes he fell into, which afterwards proved so fatal to his
affairs, that he became a bankrupt and died insolvent." The mort-
gage upon Mr Dummer's estate was previous to any contract or
undertaking with the Postinaster-General, and there appears no
likelihood of recovering any part of the balance of the accounts,
which is reduced to 3821. 10s. 24d. Petitioners may be gratified
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1716.
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4 June.
4 June.
in having the imprests, amounting to 19,000l., discharged. 2 June
1716.
The petition and copy of Mr Auditor Harley's report.
Minuted :—“ 13th June 1716. Prepare a privy seal to allow the
account and discharge the balance, but grounded upon the several
reports of the Auditor of Imprest and Postmaster-General."
Also copies of two other papers relating thereto. 12 pages.
27. Report of Auditor Harley to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the accounts of the Rt Hon. James, Earl of Carnarvon, late Pay-
master-General of the Forces, of the money paid by him for the
service of the forces in Spain and Portugal for the years 1710 and
1711. Is of opinion that privy seals are necessary for allowing
these payments.
The payments noticed are:-
To the German and Italian forces serving in Spain in 1710,
205,3207. 16s. 2d., and in 1711, 238,0967., 6s. Od.
To Prince Eugene of Savoy in 1710, 4,047l. 1s. 3d., and
40477. 12s. 4 d. to Count Gallas in 1711.
To Portuguese troops in Catalonia, 103,1007. 10s. for 1710.
To the Palatine troops in Catalonia, 1709-1711, 41,000l. 15s.,
and 2,0097. 17s. 8d. on account of their extraordinaries.
To the regiment of Grisons, 12,5271. 19s. 0‡d.
For subsisting a Spanish regiment of foot and two troops of
horse serving in Alicant in the year 1708, 15,2771. 6s. 101d.
To the regiment of horse commanded first by Major-Gen¹ Hogan,
and afterwards by Sir Daniel Carroll, 16,2671. 12s. 1d., and to
another regiment of horse commanded by the Marquis D'Assa,
19,3861. 5s. 6d.
To the Spanish regiment of foot raised in Portugal and com-
manded by the Earl of Galway, 3,623l. 3s. 6d.
To Antonio Belvitges and Joseph Larissa and Co., undertakers,
for supplying the army in Spain with draught and mule carriage
for bread, and for the train of artillery for the service of the year
1710, 109,321l. 13s. 93d.
To his Imperial Majesty on account of his subsidy as King
of Spain for the year 1710, 112,0427. 9s. 44d., and for 1711,
37,970l. 19s. 31d.
To the King of Portugal 150,0007. for maintaining 13,000 men for
the year 1710, and 110,000l. for the year 1711.
And some other smaller sums. 4 June 1716.
Minuted :-"Wts prepared.'
"Wts prepared." 9 pages.
28. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
is pleased to allow, as a reward for their fidelity, 60l. to Ser-
geant Gumbleton, a sergeant in the Coldstream regiment, and 401.
to Corporal Muloy, in the same regiment, for having discovered to
the Government a design of corrupting the guards at Newgate in
order to let several of the prisoners make their escape, and for
apprehending one of the persons concerned therein. Whitehall, 4
June 1716.
Minuted:"5th June 1716. Prepare a warrt." 1 page.
R 2025.
210
CALENDAR OF
1716.
4 June.
5 June.
[? About
5 June]
[? About
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29. Lords Justices of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury.
Send an address of the Irish House of Commons in behalf of Sir
James Barlow and others, who prayed for the payment of an
arrear of 3,636l. 17s. Id. due to them for clothing the regiments
of Corbet, Wade, Kerr, Churchill, Pepper, and Wittewronge. Also
the report thereon of Mr Pratt, Deputy Vice-Treasurer. Dublin
Castle, 4 June 1716.
The two papers referred to and a petition from the clothiers.
4 pages.
30. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor-General, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Has waited upon the Archbishop of Canterbury in
relation to a lease of three barge houses and other the premises
belonging thereto, and has adjusted the fine and rents. 5 June
1716.
Minuted :-" Prepare a warrt." 1 page.
31. Petition to the King, of George Lucy, of Charlcot, in the
county of Warwick, Esq., J.P., on behalf of the petty constables
and others of that county concerned in arming and subsisting
the posse, assembled by the late high sheriff, for suppressing the
riots and tumultuous assemblies in and about Birmingham, which
happened in July 1715. The constables by virtue of the high
sheriff's warrants armed and subsisted 930 men, horse and foot,
and the petitioner, with the justices and other gentlemen, after
having formed out of the posse a body of horse, attended the high
sheriff of Birmingham, and dispersed the rioters, "executed an
inquisition," and seized, fined, and imprisoned several of the ring-
leaders of the tumults, and thereby put a stop to the riots in that
part of the kingdom. The constables disbursed 8417. 9s. 3d., but
his Majesty's justices being at a loss to satisfy the petty constables
for that sum, there being no law to authorise any levies upon the
several parishes that furnished the men (as appears by the opinion
of Sir Edward Northey, the Attorney-General), and the loss being
likely to fall on the petty constables, the petitioner refers the
whole matter to his Majesty.
Minuted:-" 5th June 1716. Prepare a rept to be layd before
the King." Again :-" Rithcart 2007., Petcum 300." 1 page.
32. A list of persons, being great objects of charity, who crave
6 June.] pensions, and pray to be recommended by the Comrs for executing
the office of Master of the Horse, to the Lords of the Treasury, with
a recommendation of their cases. Some of them were servants of
King Charles II. and King Wm III.
30 May
and
9 June.
Signed:-" C. D'Arcy, Fr. Negus."
Minuted:"6th June 1716. Not thought reasonable." 2 pages.
33. Copies of two letters:-(1) Edward Northey to the King.
Has examined the letters of Messrs Hill and Chetwynd, representing
that the pension of 555l. a year allowed by the late Queen Anne to
the ministers and school-masters of the poor Vaudois, may be con-
tinued, and paid out of the rents of the Savoy hospital, which was
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11 June.
14 June.
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dissolved in the last reign, and which have been kept in the Ex-
chequer for pious uses. Declares to his Majesty that at the com-
mencement of the reign of the late Queen Anne, after a visit made
by her Majesty's commission, the master and chaplains were deprived
of the rents for not conforming to the statutes of King Henry the
VIIth, the founder. The late Queen designed to found a hospital in
the Savoy, composed of a master, a chaplain, and 20 poor widows
out of the revenues, but was prevented by a clause in the Act for
the Civil List. The revenues are now at his Majesty's disposal.
30 May 1716.
(2.) James Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. It is the
King's pleasure that the warrants be prepared for payment of the
above sum. 9 June 1716. (French.)
Another paper, representing the miserable condition of these
Vaudois, and asking for the allowance of the 555l. per annum.
The persecution, which the King of Sicily has frequently raised
against them, makes this assistance so much the more necessary for
their condition is so low, that they are not able to support their
churches of themselves.
Also another copy of a paper (undated), showing that King
William [the Third] had in 1694 established a pension for these
Vaudois churches, and that Queen Anne had continued the same
until the change of ministry at the end of her reign, since which the
churches had suffered extremely. It was now hoped that this charity
would be resumed on the elevation of his Majesty to the Throne. It
was impossible for them to exist if his Majesty did not assist them.
The Roman Catholics employed all means to destroy these churches.
In proportion as their misery increased, missionaries were sent
amongst them, who offered the poor people money to change their
religion, &c. A Protestant, who had a suit with a Roman Catholic,
was almost sure to lose it. (French.) 6 pages.
34. Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury, for direc-
tions to be given for payment of 130l. to Adam Cockburne, Esq., his
Majesty's Justice Clerk in North Britain, who had been directed to
cause some houses in Edinburgh, Linlithgow, and Blackness, to be
repaired and fitted for the reception of prisoners. Whitehall,
11 June 1716.
Minuted:" 19th June 1716. Prepare a warrt."
1 page.
35. Wm Popple to the Rt Hon. Sir Wm St Quintin. Encloses a
short memorial of Captain Taverner's case. 14 June 1716.
The memorial. Captain Taverner was appointed by her late
Majesty to survey the parts of Newfoundland, ceded from France to
Great Britain by the late treaty of peace. In May 1715 the King
continued him in the employment, and ordered the payment of
2177. 13s., laid out by him in that service, and for his salary at 20s.
a day, and ordered him to England to give an account of his further
proceedings. Two letters were written by his Majesty's direction
for payment to be made, but nothing done. Prayed directions to be
given for payment.
o 2
212
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1716.
16 June.
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Copies of the letters. Also, state of Mr Taverner's case.
Minuted:" "11th July 1716. Read. State the debt from the
time he continued and the King's authority for his return." Again:
"25th March 1716-17. Mr. Taverner to be paid upon his allowce
of 20s. p diem to the time of his return." 5
5 pages.
[See also Vol. CXCIX. 46.]
36. Presentment of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the state of the revenue in the Plantations, and the
trade there. Are informed that the town of Basterre, in the Island of
St. Christopher, which lately belonged to France, is, since the peace,
likely to become the chief place for trade in that Island. Ask their
Lordships to move his Majesty to have a piece of ground set apart
for a Custom House there. Considerable sums due on plantation
bonds, &c. in the Leeward Islands, and Bermuda, have been lost for
want of a proper court for the recovery of such debts. The Surveyor-
General formerly represented the necessity of having a Court of
Exchequer in each of them.
Lands of 500l. yearly value should
be reserved out of the French part of the Island for a fund to defray
the charge of the establishment.
[Minuted :-"To be put into French, to be laid before his Maty."]
Col. William Codrington, the proprietor of the Island of Bermuda
(where cattle, sheep, and horses are bred), the Governor of which is
appointed by the proprietor, but not approved by his Majesty, as
other governors of the British Plantations are, suffers brandy and
other prohibited goods to be illegally brought into the Island, to be
from thence secretly landed in the other islands. Propose that the
King should signify to Col. Codrington, who resides at Antego, to
send strict orders to his Governor not to suffer any illegal trade.'
Propose that the officers of Customs be excused from appearing in
arms, when the militia are drawn out in the several islands. His
Majesty's pleasure should be signified to the Governors of Barbadoes
and Antego, that they recommend to the respective assemblies the
passing of a law to empower his Majesty, by commission, to appoint
wharfs and keys for shipping and landing goods.
[Each of the above clauses is minuted as above.]
Are of opinion that the officers of the Customs in Barbadoes and
the Leeward Islands, mentioned in a list marked A, should for the
future be established as the rest of the officers of the Customs are
in those Islands. Pray a warrant for the same.
[Minuted :-" Wt to be prepared."]
Pray that proper directions may be given to restrain the com-
manders of ships of war, stationed on these islands and the continent
of America, from transporting goods without entry or payment of
duties.
[Minuted :-" Copy of this to be sent to the Admlty."]
Mr Craven, the Governor of South Carolina, has, instead of pro-
tecting their officers, discountenanced and obstructed them in their
duty, whereby illegal trade is openly carried on, as is set forth in a
paper marked B. Ask for his Majesty's pleasure to be signified
thereon.
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1716.
18 June.
18 June.
[? About
20 June.]
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[Minuted :-" To be put into French for the King.
His Majesty's shares of the moneys paid to Governors on account
of penalties and forfeitures for breach of acts of trade and naviga-
tion, are refused to be given up by them to the officers of Customs,
upon pretence that they are applicable to particular uses of the
respective governments, &c., as appears by paper marked C. [Similar
minute.]
(C
Propose that his Majesty's pleasure be signified to the several
Governors thereon. The Surveyor of the southern part of the Con-
tinent of America, has complained that Mr Norris, the naval officer
of Jamaica, has assumed the sole privilege and power of entering and
clearing vessels, &c., and has opposed the officers of Customs, and
was guilty of practices set forth in a paper marked D. Recommend
that the Governor or Commander-in-Chief of the Island make an
inquiry thereon, &c. 16 June 1716."
Minuted:" 23d July 1717. Such part as is proper to be laid
before the King to be put in French. Warrts to be prepared for
what is in my Lord's power."
"A letter to the Admlty as to what relates to the men-of-war.'
The above papers are not now with this presentment. 7 pages.
This
37. Earl of Manchester to the [Secretary to the Treasury]. As he
is only to be paid from 1707 to 1711, which includes (with what he
formerly received) the 4,000li now ordered, so from that time to the
Queen's death he is entirely to lose. Is confident there is no person
who has arrears due to him who is not paid already beyond that
year, or has received some part, whereas he has received none.
entitles him in justice to have an order to be paid out of the first
money of the Queen, which must be done by signing a letter to the
Exchequer, which will be a real service to him, especially if he
should be named as one of the bed chamber "to follow the King."
18 June 1716. 2 pages.
38. The Duke of Somerset to the Lords of the Treasury. Desires
them to order 4,000l. for the extraordinaries of his Majesty's stables.
When that is received, will be accountable for 15,000l. Their Lord-
ships shall soon afterwards have a just and satisfactory account of
the whole receipts and expenses whilst he has executed the office of
Master of the Horse. 18 June 1716.
Minuted :-" Read 5 Aug. 1716. To be considered when other
paymts are to be made on ye Civil List to-morrow."
1 page.
39. Petition of John Elphinstone to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has the care of the Cotton Library, so much valued both at home
and abroad, and generally esteemed the best collection of its kind
now anywhere extant, consisting of the most useful manuscripts,
records, and other memorials in most languages, of great use and
service for the knowledge and preservation of our Constitution, both
in Church and State. The library is contained in rooms near adjoin-
ing the river, and will perish by dampness if provision is not made
for firing. Has been at charge of 35l. for firing and for cleaning the
rooms, and has received no salary. 30l. a year will be but sufficient
7
214.
CALENDAR OF
1716.
20 June.
[ ?About
21 June.]
22 June.
23 June.
:
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for the necessary expenses. Prays for the 35l. mentioned, and for
197. for a quarter's salary, from Michaelmas to Christmas, as well as
for an annual provision.
Minuted: 20th June 1716. An allowance of 30 p ann. to be
made to him for defraying the charges of firing, candle, &c. Prepare
a warrt for wt is due at Mids on his salary. My Lords allow him
30li p ann. from Michs last.”
1 page.
40. James Stanhope to Captain Paddon. As there is no likeli-
hood of his succeeding in his negotiation to procure a treaty or truce
with the Moors, his Majesty revokes his commission, and recalls
him. Encloses the Revocation, lodging in the hands of the Lieut.-
Governor of Gibraltar power to set a treaty on foot with the
Emperor of Morocco. The papers necessary are to be left with
him. Will endeavour to get the bills of his extraordinaries paid.
On his return home may depend upon being provided for according
to his rank in the Navy. 20 June 1716.
Also the Revocation. 2 pages.
41. Petition of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart. By agreement of the
Treasury had paid and assigned 13,1497. 10s. 7½d. in discharge of
Robert Peters' debt to the Crown as Receiver-General of Hertford-
shire, whereupon all the estates of Peters should be granted to
petitioner. Prays a short day to be granted for hearing counsel
against a caveat lodged by General Wills against the assignments
being accepted, and for directions to be given to enable the peti-
tioner to obtain a grant of Peters' estates, &c.
Minuted:" 21st June 1716. Give notice to all partys concern'd
to attend with their councel the 2d July next,"
Again:-"Mr. Bambridge is concerned for all but the pet, so he
to have notice with a copy of the pet that he may be prepared to
answer." 1 page.
[A full account of the hearing of this case is entered in the
Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 37. 27 Sept. 1716.]
42. Memorial of the Comrs of the Equivalent for Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury. Some time since presented a memorial to
their Lps containing an estimate of the salaries of the Comrs, and
allowances for clerks, &c., but no directions have been given thereon.
Once more lay the same before their Lps, and pray an order of a
privy seal for the same. 22 June 1716.
Minuted:"29th June 1716. Look into the clause of appro-
priation.". Again :—“ 1 a year's salary out of the fonds of the year
1715.” 1 page.
:-
43. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. For
payment forthwith of 2007. to Charles Stanhope, 100l. to Mr James
Payzant, 100l. to Mr Thomas Brereton, 50l. to Michael Armestead,
and 201. to Mr Isaac Burrows, who were to attend his Majesty in hist
absence from the kingdom. And the following allowances were to
be settled upon them in place of board wages, viz., to Charles
Stanhope 20s. per diem, to each of the four clerks 10s. per diem, and
to Isaac Burrows 58. per diem. 23 June 1716.
1
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1716.
26 June.
26 June.
29 June.
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cr
Minuted: 29th June 1716. Make a warrt for these upon the
P.S. dormt." (2) "A warrt prepared for 470 to enable them to give
their attendance." (3) "4th July 1716. Prepare a P.S. according
to this lie for the weekly allowances." (4) "7th Febry 1716-17. A
warrt to be prepared according to the certificate to be sent from the
Secretary of the time of their departure and return.
Also the certificate referred to in the last minute.
3 pages.
44. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. For
directions to provide a present, not to exceed 500l. or thereabouts,
for the Dey of Tripoli, to be sent by the envoy who is returning
thither. 26 June 1716.
Minuted :—“ 29th June 1716. Prepare S. Manual. Warrt
sign'd.”
Also a list of the articles. 11 pages.
45. The same to the same. The Envoy from Tripoli having
taken leave, his Majesty is resolved that he and his retinue shall be
transported thither at his expense, and the Envoy desiring to go in
the ship belonging to the bearer, Mr Francia, his Majesty's pleasure
is that they contract with Mr Francia for the transport. 26 June
1716.
tr
Minuted: -"29th June 1716. Ex. wt precedts there have been."
Upon search it does not appear that any paymts have been made
out of the civil list revenues for services of this kind; but it is
found that in Mr Lodington's bill of extrys, he had an article of
1007. allowed him for the hire of a vessell to carry the Tripoline
Envoy from thence to Port Mahone; and it is therein menconed that
that governmt obliged him so to do." 1 page.
46. Power of attorney granted by Captain William Taverner, of
the parish of St. Brides, alias Bridgets, London, gentleman, to
Thomas Vernon, Esq., to receive 1,2697. due to him (the captain) as
Surveyor of such parts of the coast of Newfoundland and the adjacent
islands as the French have usually fished upon. 29 June 1716.
Acceptance of the power by Thomas Vernon..
Petition from him to the Treasury for the above sum.
Another paper docquetted :-" Mr Vernon's power to receive what
is due to Capt. Taverner.'
""
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 7, 11 July 1716, is :-" Mr Taver-
ner's demand, as he had a commission from the late Queen, and
went Surveyor to Newfoundland (attended by Mr Vernon), is read,
as also a letter from the Treasury, dated the 5th of August 1713,
opposing the Commission and the charge thereof. My Lords tell
Mr Vernon it wants great consideracon before the demand be paid,
but order it to be stated for the time he acted under the King's
authority to the day of his returne."
Again at p. 31, 17 Sept. 1716:-" My Lords, upon a second
application of Mr Vernon in behalf of Mr Taverner for his salary as
Surveyor of Newfoundland are pleas'd to answer that they see no
reason for making him any allowance, a former Treasury having
oppos'd both that Commission and the charge of it."
4 pages.
216
CALENDAR OF
1716.
[? About
4 July.]
5 July.
9 July.
11 July.
12 July.
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47. The case of Mr Charles Hyett. The office of Constable and
Keeper of the Castle of Gloucester has been held by patent from the
Crown time out of mind for three lives. Two of the three lives
in the last patent are dead, and the interest of the present life is
vested in Mr Hyett. Her Majesty died before the arrangement of the
surrender of the one life and addition of two others was completed.
Mr. Hyett paid 2001. for the same, and prays directions to be given
for passing the grant.
Minuted: 4th July 1716. Speak wth Mr Lowndes." Again,
"3 Aug. 1716. The lease to pass.'
"
1 page.
48. Lord Townshend to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits
the petition of Frances, the wife of Henry, late Viscount Boling-
broke, praying the King to grant her the estate, real and personal,
of her husband, pursuant to the power reserved to his Majesty in
the Act appointing Commrs to inquire of the estates of certain
traitors. His Majesty's pleasure is, that directions shall be given
forthwith for taking an inquisition of the real estate of her husband,
and for granting her in the meantime the personal estate for her
own use. Whitehall, 5 July 1716.
Minuted :-" 19th Sept 1716. Prepare a warrt for the personal
estate containd in the inventory thereof; as for the real estate, it is
in the power of the Comrs for Forfeitures, and my Lords cannot
meddle with it.” 1 page.
49. Inventory of the goods seized on board the sloop "Betty" by
his Majesty's officers of the Customs in South Carolina, and after-
wards taken from the said officers by the Marshal belonging to the
Depty Governor of South Carolina. Signed by the Collector. July 9,
1716. 1 page.
50. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General to the Lords of
the Treasury, on a letter of the Comrs of the Revenues in Ireland,
enquiring whether they are to proceed on the Act passed in Ireland
for attainting the late Duke of Ormonde, to get his estate into the
King's hands, in regard that an Act has passed in Britain appoint-
ing Comrs to enquire into the estates of certain traitors, &c. Have
perused the Act, and are of opinion that the late Duke's estate is
within the power of the Comrs, and therefore no proceedings can
be taken on the Act passed in Ireland for obtaining that estate, the
same being controlled by the British Act. 11 July 1716.
The letter referred to..
"
Minuted: 16th July 1716.
Comrs of Revenue in Ireland.
pages.
Send a copie of this report to the
17th do. Sent accordingly." 2
51. Lord Chief Baron Smith (Scotland) to the Rt Hon. Lord
Torrington, one of the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits a repre-
sentation from the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland that it may
be considered by the Lords of the Treasury. It appears to him to
have a plain tendency to the advancement of his Majesty's interests
here. Edinburgh, 12 July 1716.
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The representation of the Barons referred to. The revenues will
not bear a greater weight. Warrants for two chaplains have been
stopped, as it would make an addition, &c. Their Lps should pro-
vide that no officer of the Customs should be admitted to the office
till he has passed the examination of some skilful officer to be
appointed for that purpose, and a former order of the Treasury
should be revived, by which good officers are to be advanced accord-
ing to their "ancientry" when vacancies happen. Many officers
appear quickly to have skill enough to hurt the revenue. The
Barons wish more of them were sufficiently skilful to be rightly
serviceable in it. 4 pages.
52. Memorial of Duke Parsons, late deputy to Thomas Foley,
Esq., one of the Auditors of Imprests, to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Has served in the office 38 years. 1st, under Mr Auditor
Brydges, 2nd, under Mr Auditor Maynwaring, and 3rd, for near
20 years last as deputy to Mr Auditor Foley. Was concerned in
the examination and making up the accounts of the two last wars,
and attended the late Comrs for the debts to the army. In making
up the final account of the late Earl of Orford, as Treasurer of the
Navy and Victualling, which determined in 1699, he found so
great a surplusage come out due to the accountant, as made him
apprehensive that some mistakes must have happened in the pre-
ceding accounts. Discovered that several great sums had not been
charged, amounting to 120,000l., and surcharged the final account
therewith. This would otherwise have become a surplusage due to
the accountant. Also disallowed 400l. on Mr Bertie's account, as
Treasurer of the Ordnance. Nothwithstanding these and other
services done to the public he was on a sudden dismissed from his
employment by the Auditor on 29 April last, and Mr James
Thomas, the next clerk, was appointed for no other cause than to
reward him for services done to the affairs of his [? the Auditor's]
family. Prays to be provided for under the Crown, and for a
reward for his services.
Copy of certificate of the Deputy Auditors corroborating the
statement as to the 4007. Dated 16 July 1716. 2 pages.
53. P. Methuen to Sir Clement Cotterel. Upon a representation
from the Lords of the Admiralty.of the inconveniences of the Envoy
of Tripoli being transported in the ship appointed to carry Mr
Wortley Montague's baggage to Leghorn, his Highness has
directed their Lps to appoint a frigate going against the Sallee
Rovers, to carry the Envoy to Port Mahon, from whence Vice-
Admiral Baker will be ordered to appoint a ship to transport him
to Tripoli. Is to hasten the going of the Envoy on board the ship
which is in the river. Whitehall, 17 July 1716. 1½ pages.
54. Memorial of Mr Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the
Treasury. Finds he is turned out of his offices, one of which (very
inconsiderable) he has possessed since the Revolution. Asks their
Lps who shall finish the repairs and woodsales, &c. Only desires
that things should be finished according to his contracts. Gives
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schedule of works in progress. Is informed that Mr Banks, clerk,
and Mr Neale, Verderer of Sherwood Forest, and others have dis-
turbed the workmen and colliers, servants to persons who bought
windfall wood, "bound them into bonds, taken them into custody
for some time to the great damage of the charcoal pits then on fire,
&c., under pretence of disturbing the deer in the fence month,
tho' no damage is done to them; a practice unheard of, and never
used in that or any other forest," and altogether illegal. Takes it
to be a "peake" and malice to him, because he would not permit
them to fell the King's timber under pretence of fee trees. Hopes
their Lps will give him leave to right himself, and that neither he,
his chapman nor workmen, may be hindered for the future by his
successor or any other persons in selling or working up the wind-
fall wood which is so justly his. 17 July 1716.
Minuted :—“ 26th July 1716. Read. Mr Young, the prest sur-
veyor, is to repair the dog kennel at Windsor, where Mr Hewett
has made contracts & has raysed moneys by woodsales to performe
the same; he is to finish the works. In other cases Mr Younge is
to finish the workes and to make good the contracts of Mr Hewett.
Mr Hewett is to proceed in selling the windfalls upon such war-
rants as he shall receive, but to be accotable for the same.' [These
minutes are also entered in the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 14.] 2
pages.
55. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Langham Booth, Esq., who had prosecuted John Ponting,
yeoman, and Anne his wife, and John Goulsbury, as outlaws. By
virtue of a special " capias utlegať" against them it was found that
John Ponting was possessed of certain cattle which the sheriff
seized to the value of 381. As it appears that the petitioner's case
is as set forth, recommends the grant of the privy seal for that
amount as prayed for. 17 July 1716.
The petition, copy of writ and inquisition, and an affidavit.
Minuted :—" 17th Sept. 1716. Prepare a p. seal." 4 pages.
56. Letter of Jo. Taylor, by command of the Lords of the
Treasury, to Thomas Hewett, Esq., directing him to attend Mr
Attorney and Mr Solicitor-General, and advise with them what was
best to be done on a petition of Mrs Ruperta Howe, Chief Ranger
and Keeper of the Forest and Chace of Alice Holt and Woolmer, in
the co. of Southampton. 13 June 1715.
Memorandum of Mr Hewett's proceedings thereon. He searched
the Tower, Exchequer, and Rolls Offices for iters and perambulations
to prove Binswood within the forest, and to get depositions out of
the country to prove the same, &c., and left them with the Attorney,
but could not get him to make the report. 20 July 1716.
The memorial referred to. Complains of the daily disorders com-
mitted in the forest by unlawfully destroying the deer and covert.
The offenders come in the day and night, and are too numerous for
the few officers of the forest to oppose them. Also of a great waste
committed in a wood called Binswood, containing about 160 acres,
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well stocked with young thriving timber trees, which Sir Simon
Stuart caused to be entirely cut down and disposed of to his own
use under pretence of right, 31 pages.
can.
57. Memorial of the Comrs of Enquiry respecting Forfeitures to
the Lords of the Treasury. Have made as proper an establishment
for the respective Commissions of England and Scotland as they
To encourage persons willing to make discoveries, as well as
to possess those who entertain hopes of concealment with an
apprehension of detection, and to save the public from the rewards,
have named officers to make and receive exact accounts of the con-
cealed forfeitures, &c. Again pray their Lps to expedite the com-
mission to Mr Joseph Henry to be receiver of the moneys arising
from the forfeited estates in Ireland. 3,000l. will be immediately
necessary for the Commissions of England and Scotland, before the
Comrs and their officers can set out or enter on business. Ask
their Lps' warrant to Mr Henry for payment of that sum. Speaker's
Chambers, 20 July 1716.'
Also "A list of officers chosen and sworn by the Commissioners
of Enquiry." 3 pages.
The above memorial resulted from the following minute in the
Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 8, 17 July 1716 :—"The Commissioners
for Forfeitures attending are call'd in. My Lords acquaint them
that they will settle the list wch themselves gave in of their under
officers and the salaries they think reasonable to be allow'd
them, and will send it to them without loss of time. And their
Lordships desire that as anything should occur in the way of their
management proper for their Lps to determine upon, they will
transmit it to them by way of memorial.”
58. Memorial of Joseph Banks, Esq., Register and Clerk of the
Forest of Sherwood, and of the Swainmote, Woodmote, and
Attachment Courts held therein, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Two fee trees are yearly due by ancient usage to the person execut-
ing the above offices, to be taken in that forest in barking
time, to wit, one for the Swainmote and the other for the other
courts. Memorialist has executed the above offices for several
years, and has not yet had the trees, but has been put off by Mr
Hewett, surveyor or woodward of the forest, sometimes on pre-
tence that her late Majesty would allow a reasonable sum in lieu
thereof, at others, that only one fee tree was yearly due. Asks to
have the fee trees due to him out of the wood blown down, or
otherwise.
<<
Minuted: 20 July 1716. Send this to the Surv. Woods to
state the fact and report." 1 page.
59. Memorial of Theodore Randue to the Lords of the Treasury.
Her late Majesty, on the decease of Mrs. Brown, ordered him to take
charge of the Garden House at Windsor, and promised him 30
guineas yearly from her own hands, above 407. per ann., which
Mr. Brown had. Received one half year of the 407. to Midsummer
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1716.
[After
20 July.]
24 July.
1714, but nothing since, nor one penny of the 30 guineas. Prays
for payment of 72l. 58. due thereon.
Minuted :-" 20 July 1716. The Chancr will speak to Lord
Chamberlain about this." 1 page.
60. An account of several expenses incurred for the service of his
Majesty's land forces in the year 1715, not provided for by Parlia-
ment. 3 large pages.
61. Joseph Bentley, Collector of Customs at Lancaster, to Lord
Asks his LP to preserve him from his enemies, who had alarmed him
a second time by telling him he is to be turned out after 25 years'
service. Encloses copy of petition and several memorials, which he
begs may be read at the Board. Custom House, Lancaster, 24 July
1716.
The copies of the documents referred to, the originals of some of
which have been already noticed (see Vol. xciii. 94). 5 pages.
[? About 62. Petition of Edward Young, Esq., Surveyor-General of his
25 July.] Majesty's Woods, to the Lords of the Treasury. Prays the grant of
an order to Thomas Hewett, Esq., to deliver to petitioner the books
and papers belonging to his office.
26 July.
26 July.
Minuted:" 25th July 1716. Prepare a warrt as usual.
[This is entered in the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 13, "Prepare a
warrant for Mr Hewet to deliver over all muniments belonging to
the office of Surveyr of the Woods to Mr Young, who succeeds him
in that office, in like manner as Mr Wilcox did when succeeded by
Mr Hewet.] 1 page.
""
63. Report of the Attorney-General to the Lords of the Treasury,
on a letter of Sir Nathaniel Lloyd, his Majesty's Advocate-General,
relating to the condemnation of the ship "The Duke of Vendosme,
taken as prize on the coasts of Scotland when carrying ammunition to
the rebels. The question is whether the ship ought to be condemned
to the King in jure coronæ or in his Admiralty as a perquisite of the
Admiralty. Is of opinion that the perquisites of the Admiralty,
being reserved to the Crown, it is not of any consequence in which
manner it is condemned. Since the cause came to him, the judge
of the Admiralty has adjudged it to be proceeded against as a per-
quisite of the Admiralty, and this sentence cannot be altered without
an appeal, which it does not deserve. As to the Act appointing
commissioners for forfeited estates, is of opinion that this forfeiture
is not within that Act. 26 July 1716.
The letter referred to. 3 pages.
64. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey) to the Lords of the
Treasury, on a representation of the difficulties by the Comrs of
Customs of Scotland in respect to goods imported that had paid the
duties demanded in the Pretender's name, the Comrs being of
opinion that ships that brought such goods in aid of the rebels were
forfeited. Is of opinion that if the importation was designed for
the rebels the ship and goods might be seized and condemned in the
Court of Exchequer. Also as to certain debentures. 26 July 1716.
The paper referred to. 2 pages.
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65. The account of all salaries, wages, or other annual payments
issuing and rayable out of wood sales by the hands of Edward
Wilcox, Esq., late Surveyor of the Woods, and the time to which
they have been respectively paid. Also an account of the number
of the several yet undeclared accounts which the said Mr Wilcox
has hitherto exhibited, and in what forwardness they are towards
passing. Signed, Tho. Jett, auditor. 27 July 1716.
Minuted:"3d August 1716. Read." 2 pages.
66. Memorial of Thomas Hewett, Esq., late Surveyor of H.M.
Woods, to the Lords of the Treasury. The minute on his memorial
relating to repairs and wood sales in the forests, &c. will embroil
the service between him and his successor and the passing his
accounts, &c. for these services, and wood sales are in one warrant,
entered on record in the Auditor's office. If their Lps order him to
finish all their warrants now in the Auditor's office, it will make
everything easy, and no ways interfere with his successor. Prays
their Lps to hear him a moment on the subject. 27 July 1716.
Minuted:" 27 July 1716. Read." 1 page.
67. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. En-
closes the petition of Sir James Abercrombie. His Majesty's plea-
sure is that in consideration of the great expense he has been at
whilst residing in Dunkirk, and overlooking the demolition of that
place, their Lordships comply with his demand for an allowance of
31. a day. Hanover, 30 July 1716.
Minuted:" Write to Mr. Stanhop that Sr James Abercrombie
was one of ye 3 who was entitled to 3li a day among them in the
absence of the Govr, for wch provision was made in Parliamt, and
he can have no more unless the King give him a new title out of
the Civil List money, wch my Lords cannot advise."
The memorial referred to states, "That he was formerly com-
mandant of his Majesty's troops at Dunkirk, and one of the Comrs
for the demolition thereof. Has not received any reward for that
service. Prays consideration for what he has undergone during
four years in the execution of his duties. Was sent in the month
of June 1712 with a commission from Queen Anne to settle the
evacuation of Dunkirk, and to prepare for the reception of the
British troops in the fortress. Was established as commandant
of the garrison under the Governor, Major Hill, who returned to
England on account of his health, and the petitioner commanded the
troops till the coming of the King to the Crown. At the peace
there remained at Dunkirk, beyond the British troops, which con-
sisted of nine battalions, the marines and the galleys of the most
Christian King. The reputation the fortress had, being on the point
of demolition, drew a great number of general officers and persons.
of distinction of all nations to see it, and the commandant felt
obliged to perform many acts of politeness. The Queen, foreseeing
this, had proposed 5l. a day for the table of the Governor. Beyond
these expenses, were the embarkation of troops, and various other
expenses. 22 July 1716. (French).
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A schedule of his claims. At the foot he hopes that if there can
be no alteration as to the Comrs of the demolition, he may have an
allowance of 3l. a day for all the time he resided at Dunkirk, being
full four years.
Also "An estimate of the extraordinary charges relating to Dun-
kirk for which no provision has been made by Parliamt."
Also a query as to what money had been paid to the memorialist,
with the following reply on the back:-"There has not been any
money paid (in Mr. Moore's office) to Sir James Abercrombie as a
Comiss for inspecting the demolition of Dunkirk.-Tho. Parr.
Aug. 9, 1716." 7 pages, 5 lines.
68. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of Sir George Warrender,
Bart., M.P. for the city of Edinburgh. [The memorialist states that
whilst Provost of Edinburgh, and since the beginning of the Re-
bellion, by order of the Secretary of State, he went from London
to Edinburgh, and discovered and prevented the attempts of the
rebels on that town and castle, and he was put to great charge,
and was obliged to lay aside a large and gainful share of his trade,
whereby he has much diminished his private estate, which is heavily
burthened by a large "few duty" paid to the Exchequer; prays
relief of this burthen until his Majesty shall grant him a warrant
for any certain sum which he shall think fit.]
Cannot be of opinion that any of the property referred to should
be anyways diminished by gifts or grants of this nature. Edinburgh,
31st July 1716.
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Minuted: 17th Decr 1716. Read." 2 pages.
69. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Lord Lovat. Con-
ceive such gift as is sought for may be legally granted. Edinburgh,
31 July 1716.
Minuted:" 20th August 1716. My Lords agree to this rept."
The memorial referred to, stating that Alexander Mackenzie, of
Fraserdale, by taking advantage of the misfortunes of Lord Lovat,
found means to become master of several old rights and titles to the
estate formerly enjoyed by that family, and by being in possession
of that estate at the time of the Rebellion, furnished the rebel army
with a regiment consisting of persons of the name of Frazer, related
to or dependants of that family, till Lord Lovat, by his appearing
in arms for his Majesty in the north of Scotland had so great an
influence over the name of Frazer that they publicly, with their
arms, withdrew themselves from the late Earl of Marr, and the
above Alexander Mackenzie joined Lord Lovat and assisted him
when he, with his men, took the town of Inverness. Under the Act
passed in the last year judgment was pronounced against the above
Alexander Mackenzie, and his goods and the profits of his estate
during his life are vested in the King. His Majesty may grant to
any person (as is usual by the law of Scotland) the 500l. penalty
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and "single and life rent escheat." The value of the lands is said to
be about 500l. yearly, the lands are, however, much encumbered,
but the immediate making of a grant to a person of credit in that
country, and well affected to his Majesty, would greatly strengthen
the Government, both as to seizing any of the rebels who yet
abscond, the disarming their fellows, and the encouraging those who
are well affected, and consequently confirming the peace of that part of
the kingdom. Asks that he (Lord Lovat), for his signal services,
and for the encouragement of his kinsmen, may have a grant of
the 500l. penalty, and single and life rent escheat of Alexander
Mackenzie, having a natural right to the lands possessed by Mackenzie
when he joined in the Rebellion.
Copy of the grant proposed.
The opinions of David Dalrymple and Ja. Stewart as to the King's
power to grant the same. 8 pages.
1 Aug.
[? About
2 Aug.]
6 Aug.
VOL. CC. 1716. AUGUST-OCTOBER.
1. Report of Mr Thomas Hewett to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the value of Knowlegrove, Fangrove, Stubbridge Coppice, and
other things joined with them, granted to George Sayer, Esq., by
the late Queen Catherine, the two former being liable to a rent
of 97. 78. per ann., and Stubbridge, &c. liable to a rent of 107. 13s. 4d.
per ann., payable to the Crown. Sets out the acreage, &c. 1 August
1716. 2 pages.
2. Petition of Wm Dalmer, Esq., Richard Benson, and Fisher Holy-
oake, gent., to the Lords of the Treasury. Petitioners were sureties
to the Crown for John Andrews, Esq., late Receiver-General of the
Land Taxes for 1707, 1708, and 1709, in the co. of Warwick, and city
of Coventry. On the death of Andrews, received the remainder of
the tax and cleared his debt, being above 2,000l. out of pocket.
8871. 178. 7 d. are due to them for strong guards, &c. in bringing
the money to the Exchequer. Pray that the latter sum may be
ordered.
Also three states of the account signed by "Tho. Jett, auditor,
ijd August 1716."
Minuted:" Read 7th Augst 1716. A representacon wilbe made
in next session of those that comply wth the late Act by paymt of
their whole arrear before Michs 1716, to the end a power may be
obteyned to satisfie their allowances out of publique money."
41 pages.
3. John, Bishop of London, to Mr Lowndes. Encloses copy of
Privy Seal as to the salary first granted by King William, and con-
tinued by Queen Anne, of 50l. a year to a Protestant minister at
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, and 30l. to a schoolmaster there, the
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6 Aug.]
6 Aug.
16 Aug.
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17 Aug.]
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payment of which continued untill the demise of her Majesty. The
necessities of that infant church are such as still to need the like
relief; prays that the salaries may be continued. Fulham, 6 Aug.
1716.
The copy named. 4 pages.
4. Memorial of the same to the King, with the same prayer.
Minuted:"6 Aug. 1716. Renew ye P.S." 1 page.
5. Memorial of Samuel Muller, of London, merchant, to the
King. By virtue of a power granted to him by the "Lords of the
laudable Canton of Berne," lays the original papers sent by that
Canton before his Majesty, together with a translation relating to
the sum of 3,754l. 98. 8d. sterling, due to that Canton. Requests the
necessary orders to be given to satisfy that demand.
Read.
Minuted :—“ 6th August 1716. Read. Speak to Mr Stanyan
abt this." "7th August 1716. My Lords find this matter has been
determined some years ago and cannot enter upon consideration of
it again." 18 pages.
6. Memorial of Sir Roger Mostyn, Bart., late one of the Four
Tellers of the Exchequer, to the Lords of the Treasury. On 26 June
last, the remains of cash in his office, amounting to 165,330l. 14s. 9d.
was transferred to the Hon. Richard Hampden, Esq., now one of the
Tellers. Prays that a warrant for his bonds for his 7,000l. security
may be directed to the King's Remembrancer in order that the bonds
may be cancelled. Aug. 6, 1716.
Three other papers relating to his affairs. 5 pages.
7. Comrs of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Have managed the duties of Alnage to the best advantage. The
duty has extremely fallen in Ireland since the Act to prohibit the
export of woollen manufactures, and is sunk so low that if put
into an officer's care it would be a loss to the revenue. Judged it
most prudent to give public notice in all the market towns in the
kingdom, resolving to close with the best bidder in each province or
county respectively. Custom House, Dublin, 16 Aug. 1716.
Minuted :—“ 28th August 1716. Read. My Lords are of opinion
that they should take this duty into their own care & direction
for some time. Letter writ." 1 page.
8. Report of Francis Nicholson to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Capt. John Bartlett. Certifies that in March
1708 the petitioner served at New York as lieutenant and adjutant
under his command in the intended expedition to Canada. For
his fatigues and hardships was recommended to the Secretary-
at-War, and had a company given him in Col. Whiteing's regi-
ment, in which he served at the reduction of Port Royal. For
his good behaviour there refers to his certificate. As to his being
ordered out with a party and engaging with the French and
Indians, being shot with a musket ball, by which he lost the use
of his arm, and being likewise taken prisoner and barbarously
used by them, his paying 50l. for his ransom, and other losses,
amounting to 40l. more, it was made fully to appear to General Hill
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17 Aug.
17 Aug.
[? About
20 Aug.]
23 Aug.
and to himself at Boston. Is satisfied of the barbarity of the French
and Indians, and of the truth of the allegations. Recommends him
to be reimbursed for his ransom and other losses.
Minuted:"Read 17 Aug. 1716. Prepare a S.M. for 100li for
his ransom and other losses."
The petition referred to and copy of a certificate. 3 pages.
9. “A list of the several persons who made the late loan of fifty
thousand pounds on credit of the money arising by the sale of tin,
and the sums by them respectively lent thereupon." Exchequer,
17 Aug. 1716. 1½ pages.
10. Benjamin Bedford to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
signed a warrant almost a year since for payment of rent due for
the house and furniture still possessed by the Muscovite Minister.
Has been ever since petitioning their Lps respecting the danger he
was in for want of the same. Unless paid in a few days will be
ejected by his landlord, which will be 1,000l. damage to him, and a
great dishonour to the Government. Intreats the payment of at
least 3141. 5s., the remainder of the warrant, or must apply to the
Ambassador himself rather than be ruined. 17 Aug. 1716.
Minuted" 17th August 1716. Read. Pay the remainder of
the warrt out of the Qs arrears, as likewise Mrs Bridges' arrears
in the same warrt."
There is also his petition of July 15, 1716. 2 pages.
11. Memorial of Thomas Crisp, Esq., High Sheriff of Lancaster, to
the Lords of the Treasury. A commission to try the rebels in Lan-
cashire on 11th of January, at Liverpool, having been issued, a great
number of jurors were immediately summoned, and other prepara-
tions were made, as well as gaels prepared for the prisoners. The
sheriffs, under-sheriffs, &c. attended for near five weeks, and since
caused 34 of the rebels to be executed at several places in the
county. Asks payment of the account of the expenses thereof.
Minuted:"20th August 1716. Mr Cracherode to examine this
bill and make a report to their Lordships." 1 page.
12. Comrs of Excise (Scotland) to the Lords [of the Treasury].
Soon after the receipt of their last commission sent a letter to all
their collectors of duties upon houses, requiring them to send copies
of their assessments, and to wait upon the justices at the next
General Quarter Sessions to enquire whether the assessments were
duly returned by the assessors. Are informed that the justices
have not met and appointed assessors yearly as required by law.
Warrants for the appointment of surveyors of the above duties have
not been renewed since the demise of her Majesty. Propose that
new warrants may be sent down for the persons named. Most of
the maltsters in Scotland continue to deny the officers entrance into
their malthouses, and all refuse payment of their duty. All the
justices of peace throughout Scotland refuse to hear any informa-
tions laid before them on account of the malt duty. In several
shires they refuse to meet and act on account of the Excise or any
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[? About
24 Aug.]
[? About
26 Aug.]
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other the new duties, some alleging there are no new commissions
of the peace empowering them to act, which is a very great loss to
the Revenue. Many frauds are committed by the persons chargeable
with the duty, and many of them die and others break, without
leaving sufficient effects to satisfy their arrears. Excise Office,
Edinburgh, 23 Aug. 1716. 2 pages.
13. Memorial of Samuel Edwin, Esq., Usher of the Exchequer, to
the Lords of the Treasury, laying before them" the circumstances of
his affairs," relating more particularly to his right to serve the
office of Usher, and to the "ancient established prizes of his office."
To this place has ever belonged the right of furnishing the respec-
tive offices of the Exchequer with all necessaries, as appears by an
extract from the Black Book written in the reign of Henry the
Second. His right to serve the Lottery Offices is called in question.
Hopes their Lordships will not deprive him of that right which he
and his predecessors have ever enjoyed.
Minuted:"Lect. 24 Aug. 1716."
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 22, 24 Aug. 1716, is :- My
Lords, on hearing Mr Edwyn, and reading the several reports,
warrants, and papers now before them relating to his Liberate and
the several Lottery Offices which were discharged therefrom, their
Lordships do order that the said warrant discharging the said
offices be superseded, and that the auditors do rate the Liberates as
usual, not only for those Lottery Offices heretofore discharged, but
also for all other the offices now served by the Usher of the Receipt,
and upon their being signed and allowed by the Chancellor, in
manner accustomed, to draw orders for paying of the amount of the
said Liberates termly or quarterly as they used to be, and the
Auditor is to cause an account to be stated of the particular species
and the value delivered to every office within the respective times
of each Liberate so unpaid, that their Lordships may consider how
to restrain the deliverys for the future to such quantitys as are
absolutely necessary.
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Also copy of a report of the Lottery Commissioners in corrobora-
tion of the memorial. 4 pages.
14. Abstract of the cases of Col. Thomas Maccarty and Captain
Matthew Coudall, from the reports of Mr Gwyn, when Secretaryat-
War, and Mr Pulteney, as also from their examinations before a
Committee of Council, 16th Decr 1713. Mr Gwyn reported that the
pretensions of the former were to 2777. 15s. as due to him, and 50l.
already received. Mr Pulteney is of opinion that he had made
them out, and that they were an equivalent for the post he quitted
in the French service. Captain Coudall was a Protestant, who also
quitted the French service. 1231. were due to him, besides the 367.
already paid to him.
Minuted :—" 26 Augt 1716. 100li a ps in full of their pretencons."
2 pages.
15. P. Methuen to the Lds of the Treasury. Sends the memorial of
Captain Walter Lockhart. His Royal Highness's pleasure was that
they report upon it. Whitehall, 27 Aug. 1716.
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and
The memorial named. Capt. Walter Lockhart, was Intendant of
Invalides in North Britain. Before the Revolution, was imprisoned,
fined, and obliged to leave Scotland and live abroad several years,
part whereof he carried arms under the Duke of "Brandyburg.
Joined the Prince of Orange on his landing in England in 1688,
returning to Scotland, at his own expense levied a troop of dragoons
and subsisted the same for several months. King William bestowed
on him the office of Intendant of Invalides, memorialist having given
a considerable sum to Col. Wisehart to retire. The commission was
renewed by Queen Anne. On the Union, the office was left out of
the Military List, but the Queen being inclined that no private person
should lose by the Union (which was designed for the general happi-
ness of the two kingdoms), placed this and other military offices on
the contingent list, and the Captain received his pay from thence to
22 Dec. 1710, since which he received no pay though he exercised the
office. Prays payment of what is due, and for the renewal of the
Commission.
"In Sir James Stewart's. Aug. 16, 1716." 3 pages.
16. P. Methuen to the Lds of the Treasury. Is commanded to
transmit the enclosed papers from Ireland, by which their Lordships
will see how well the merchants have performed their contract for
the transportation of the rebels. Whitehall, 27 Aug. 1716.
Minuted:" 12th September 1716. Read."
Two enclosures, being (1) a letter from John Forster to Mr Dela-
faye, sending copy of "the examination," so that Lord Gallway may
send them to one of the Secretaries in England, to let them see how
the masters of ships intrusted with the transportation of the rebels
impose on the Government by bringing them on shore and suffering
them to escape. Yesterday, while he was in court, the Sheriff of
Cork found in a tavern in Cork three of the rebels, viz. :-Alexander
Murray, senr and jun", Mr Peter Chambers, of Edinburgh, with
Samuel Wallis, master of the ship called the "Anne," of Liverpool,
which came yesterday into the port of Cork. These prisoners talk
very impudently and treasonably, and would do mischief on shore,
and therefore he ordered the Sheriff of Cork to take them on board.
Is informed that another cargo of these rebels put in at Waterford,
and met with great encouragement there. All the officers of the
southern ports should be ordered to have a watchful eye on these
ships. Has issued warrants to apprehend the persons named in the
enclosed advertisement. The militia in this county and city are in
good order, and the body of the Protestants are most zealously
affected to the King.
(2.) The examination of Thomas Cole, surveyor of Cove, in the
port of Cork, taken before the Right Hon. John Forster, Esq., one
of the Judges of Assize for the province of Munster. The surveyor
deposes as to various circumstances touching the arrival at the above
Cove on board a ship of 118 rebels taken at Preston and bound for
Virginia. Also as to the escape of certain of them.
arrived was said to be a young Scotch gentleman in scarlet clothes
trimmed with gold, and worth 7 or 800 a year. Details the
One who
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measures taken to recapture those who escaped. The surveyor says
their escape was connived at by some of the officers of the ship.
10 Aug. 1716. 6 pages.
17. Report of the principal officers of the Mint to the Lords of
Treasury, upon the bills of Mr John Roos, his Majesty's late [chief]
engraver of public seals. Have examined the prices and rates and
find them to be the same with those allowed to him in her late
Majesty's reign and with those paid to his predecessor, Mr Harris,
and to Mr. East, engraver to his Majesty King James. The work
is good, and he deserves the prices set down. Mint Office, 27 Aug.
1716.
Minuted:" 30th July 1717. Ordered, except the charge of the
great and privy seal for Ireland, which my Lords think proper to be
paid by the Kingdom of Ireland."
His bill referred to, which is as follows:-
"For the Great Seale of Great Brittaine, engraven
on one side with his Majesties effigies, repre-
sented sitting in his royall robes, crowned, and
inthroned, with his septre and globe. On each
side stand two figures, the one representing
Great Brittaine, and the other Justice, and on
the outside of them being a lyon and an uni-
corne, the one holding the royall standard with
his Majesties armes, and the other holding the
Union banner; the cannopy or top of the throne
being adorned with roses and thistles, on which
two angells lie supporting his Majestie's arms,
with garter and imperiall crowne, and in the
circumference this inscription: GORGIUS DEI
GRATIA MAGNE BRITANNIA FRANCIA ET HI-
BERNIÆ REX FIDEI DEFEN.,' surrounded with a
lawrell. And on the other side his Majesties
effigies on horsback, represented in armour, with
his sword drawn in his hand, and in a prospect,
the city of London with this inscription in the
circumference: BRUNSWICEN ET LVNEBVRGEN
DUX SACRI ROMANI IMPERII ARCHI. THESAVRA-
RIUS ET PRINCEPS ELECT,' &c., surrounded with
a lawrell
"For the sillver weighing 117 oz. 10 wts. 0 grs.,
att 5s. 2d. per ounce
"For two large signetts in steel, for the Secretaries
of State, engraven with his Majesties royall
armes, garter, supporters, helmet, mantle, crowne,
crest and motto, with this inscription in the
circumference, 'GEORGIVS DEI GRA. MAG. BRI-
TANNIÆ FRAN. ET HIBER. REX FIDEI DEFENSOR,'
&c.
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- 060 00 00
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For two shagriene cases to keep the said seales li. ៩. d.
in
-
"For six signetts in steel for the Secretaries of
State, engraven with his Majesties royall
armes, garter, and crowne, with this inscription
in the circumference: GEORGIVS DEI G. MAG.
BRIT. FRAN. ET HIBER. REX FID DEF.,' &c.
"For six shagriene cases to keep the said seales
in
001 05 00
-
072 00 00
"For six smaller steel seales for the Secretaries of
State, engraven with his Majesties royall armes,
garter, and crowne
"For the privie seale of Great Brittaine, engraven
with his Majesties royal armes, garter, and
crowne, with two lyons supporters, each of
them houlding a fether with this inscription in
the circumference : 'GEORGEUS DEI GRATIA
MAGNE BRITANNIÆ FRAN. ET HIBERN. REX FID.
DEF.,' &c.
002 10 00
018 00 00
020 00 00
006 13 031/20
"For the sillver weighing 25 oz. 16 wt. 0 grs. at
5s. 2d. per ounce
"For a shaggriene case to keep the said seale in - 001 05 00
For the grate seale of Ireland, engraven on one
side with his Majesties effigies represented sit-
ting in his royall robes, crowned and inthroned,
with his scepter and globe; on each side stand
two figures, the one representing Brittannia and
the other Justice, and on the outside of them
being a lyon and an unicorn, the one holding
the Royall Standard with his Majesties armes,
and the other holding the Union banner, the
canopy or top of the Throne being adorned with
roses and harps, &c., on which two angells lie
supporting his Majestie's royall armes with
garter and imperiall crowne, and on each side
the cannopy is placed a harp and royall crowne,
and in the circumference this inscription:
GEORGIUS DEI GRATIA MAGNE BRITANNIÆ
FRANCÆ ET HIBERNIÆ REX FIDEI DEFEN.,' sur-
rounded with a lawrell. And on the other side
his Majesties effigies on horseback represented
in armour with his sword drawn in his hand,
with a harp and an imperiall crowne placed
behind him, and in a prospect the city of Dublin,
with this inscription in the circumference:
BRUNSWICHEN ET LVNEBVRGEN DVX SACRI
ROMANI IMPERII ARCHI. THESAVRARIUS ET PRIN-
CEPS ELECT,' &c. with a lawreli
'
For the silver weighing 104 oz. 06 wt. 0 gr, at
5s. 2d. per ounce
· 200 00 00 ¡
026 18 10
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28 Aug.
"For a large double seale for his Majestie's Court li, s. đ.
of Exchequer, engraven on one side with his
Majestie's effigies in his royal robes, inthroned,
&c., as in the great seale with this inscription
in the circumference: GEORGIVS DEI GRATIA
MAGNA BRITANNIÆ FRANCÆ ET HIBERNIÆ REX
FIDEI DEFEN.,' and on the other side his Ma-
jestie's armes royall, with a garter with an
imperiall crowne over, supported with an ante-
lope and a stagg, with this motto in an escroule,
SIGILL SCACCARII DOM REGIS,' with this in-
scription in the circumference: 'BRVNSWICEN ET
LVNEBVRGEN DVX SAC. ROM. IMP. ARCHI. THESAV.
ET PRINCEPS ELECTOR,' &c.
"For the silver weighing 37 oz. 17 wt. 0 gr. at
5s. 2d. per ounce
"For the privy seale for Ireland, engraven with
a harp and an imperiall crowne over it, with
this inscription in the circumference: GEORGIVS
D.G. MAG. BRIT. FR. ET HIBERNIA REX FID. DEF.,
&c. and for the sillver, being a Veriall, weighing
about 10 oz. 00 wt. 0 gr., with a large Ivery
handle
060 00 00
- 009 15 00
"
"For a large double judiciall seale for the countys
of Denbigh, Montgomery, and Flint, engraven
on one side with his Majesties effigies in armour
on horsback, with a landskip under, and a plume
of fethers, with the motto 'ICH DIEN' in an
escroule placed behinde, and this inscription in
the circumference: GEORGIVS DEI GRATIA MAG.
BRITANNIA FRANCIA ET HIBERNIÆ REX FIDEI
DEF.,' &c. And on the other side his Majestie's
royall armes in a compartment shield, with an
imperiall crowne over, and a plume of fethers in
a Prince's crowne, with the motto 'ICH DIEN'
in an escroule under, supported with a lyon
crowned, and an antelope with a crowne about
his neck and chained, with this inscription in
the circumference: 'SIGILLUM JVDICIALE PRO
COMITATIBUS DENBIGII, MONTGOMERI ET FLINT,'
1715 -
"For the silver weighing 34 oz. 01 wt. 0 gr. at
5s. 2d. per ounce
"For a shagriene case to keep the said seal in
4 pages.
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010 00 00
- 060 00 00
008 15 11
- 001 05 00
788 15 031"
18. Report of the Solicitor-General (Aland), to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the letter of the Comrs of Forfeited Estates, as to fees
demanded by the officers of the Exchequer on moneys imprested to
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go to
carry on the service of the Commission. Is of opinion that by the
Act all the moneys arising from the forfeited estates should
the public, save as to the salaries of the Comrs and inferior officers,
the incident charges, &c. "But there are no express words in that
Act wch take away the fees of the officers of the Exchequer in any
case." 28 August 1716.
Minuted :—“ 29 Augt 1716. Send a copy to the Aud¹.”
The letter referred to. 2 pages and 2 halves.
19. P. Methuen to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends two papers
of intelligence relating to two ships lying at Rochelle, and laden with
arms for North Britain, that they may give orders to the officers of
the several ports for searching and seizing the same. Whitehall,
31 Aug. 1716.
The papers referred to.
Minuted :-" 3d Sepr letters writ to Comrs Customes here & in
Scotland with copies of the papers to seize the shipps & armes if
they come into port." 3 pages.
20. Lord Galway to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends a repre-
sentation of the Comrs for settling the poor Palatines in Ireland, and
praying that the bounty of 6247., now granted till 28 March 1719,
may be continued for some years beyond that time. Is of opinion
that considering the use these poor people are towards improving
the manufactures and strengthening the Protestant interest in
Ireland, it will be a charity very beneficial to the public, and very
well applied. Dublin Castle, 3 Sept. 1716.
In the representation of the Comrs they say that there are now
200 of the old families (exclusive of the young ones, who daily
increase) who are well settled on farms in the country, have taken
leases thereof, and employ themselves with all possible industry in
raising flax and hemp and other husbandry. A few tradesmen are
settled in Dublin. 4 pages.
21. Report of Edward Young to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the memorial of the Earl of Rochester. The premises in Richmond
Park are very much out of repair. The great lodge is so ruinous.
that it should be new built, and made less, the wall round the park
ought to be forthwith repaired, &c. Estimates the work at 8407.,
without timber. The park wall is about nine miles in length.
3 Sept. 1716.
Minuted:" 11th Sept 1716. Agreed forthwth to
£
repair ye wall
220
Repairing Aldrich's lodge
40
Repairing pond head
20
Drayns to be cleansed
100
Out of dotards.
380"
Also the memorial. 3 pages.
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7 Sept.
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13 Sept.]
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22. Answers to the report sent to the Lords of the Treasury from
the Board of Customs in Scotland, containing their reasons for
dismissing Mr Weemys, Collector at Anstruther.
The answers are paragraph by paragraph. In the first he was
ordered, in apprehension of the Rebellion, to transmit his balance,
which he neglected to do. 2nd. He took merchants' notes instead
of ready money for the duties, and by his want of circumspection
4,000l. was carried off by the rebels when they were at Enster, &c.
Minuted:"Read 5 7br. 1716."
Also the copy of the report referred to. 6 pages.
23. Memorial of John Lansdell to the Lords of the Treasury.
Incloses an account of the bank annuities received from John Aislabie,
Esq., of what has been since paid away, and of how much remains in
the hands of the treasurer, being 22,760l.; 13,500l., part thereof, is
reserved to pay for saltpetre to the East India Company, and there
is a debt of above 10,000l. to the artificers at Midsummer last for iron
ordnance. Asks for their Lps' warrant to transfer the remaining sum
of 9,210l. towards payment of the debt. "Treasury Office of
Ordnance, Sept. 7, 1716.”
The account named. 2 pages.
24. Petition of George Mackenzie to the Prince of Wales. Served
the late Queen as her Secretary in Poland for several years [viz.,
from 1711-May 1714], for which his expenses were not paid.
Lays his case before his Royal Highness for relief.
The case referred to. By particular orders he undertook several
journeys upon important affairs in Poland and in Germany, and
likewise was sent by the late Queen's express command upon a
journey relating to the Electoral Prince of Saxony into Italy. In
his journey in Italy lost everything in his passage of the Serio
River. Came over to England by order of the Secretary of State
in 1713, and remained till the May following, expecting every day
to be re-dispatched, and was keeping servants in Dresden and the
Hague in pay all that time. When at the Court of Poland, by par-
ticular orders of the Secretaries of State, spared no expense for
intelligence "at a juncture when the same was thought so needful
as that of the northern war, and our armies in Flanders, and the
peace not yet made." His claim is altogether 1,7917.
Minuted: 13th Sepr 1716. To be brought in on Monday."
Again:"17th Septr 1716. My Lords, upon reading this demand
& a warrt signed by the Queen, and countersigned by the Earl of
Oxford in full satisfaction of his expence & disbursements are pleas'd
to answer that this matter, having been determined-in the Queen's
time, they cannot create a new debt upon the Queen's arrears, to the
prejudice of her servants & tradesmen. Vide Min. Book of the above
date." 1 pages.
11 2
[The above is also entered in the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 31.]
25. A state of all accounts undeclared within the division of
Auditor Jett.
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Signed:-"Tho. Jett, auditor, Sepr 15th 1716." There are orders
to prosecute against many of the accountants if they did not clear
their accounts. 18 pages.
26. George Allanson to the Rt Hon. Robt Walpole. Encloses a
letter from a man who had lived with a rebel for five years, but
whom he thinks to be of honest principles. Bristol, 15 Sept.
1716.
The letter referred to of John James. Sends what he knows
relating to the silver mine in North Britain. In the year 1711 was
servant to Sir John "Arskins," near Alva, who often told him he
had a mine in the side of a hill near his house, in which there was
a sort of ore that would produce metal of value if a person of judg-
ment made the trial. Details the efforts made to obtain the metal
until they found that which answered their highest expectations,
and the ore was so rich, that from one pound weight could be made
the value of 4s. and 4d. and upwards. Continued the work with so
great success and secrecy that the servants belonging to the same
family never knew what they were about. Several hundred pounds'
value were refined in a very short time. The ore was dug by three
or four of Sir John's poor tenants that did not know what it was.
In a short time after the work was begun, Sir John went to the
Pretender, and never came to his family afterwards. And to secure
all the plate then made from the King's troops, his lady ordered it
to be hidden under the boards in an upper floor, and all the ore that
was then dug was put into casks and hidden in the earth, to the
value of many thousands of pounds, but neither Mr. Hamilton nor
himself were ever trusted in that affair, although they both knew
the place full well. The mine which was dug was 4, 5, and in some
places 6 inches thick, and certainly is of many millions value; but
he discovered one in another mountain of about 12 inches, and is
almost confident that no other person in the world besides himself
knows anything of it. Is ready and willing to discover the same
at the first opportunity to the Crown. Has brought a sample of
the ore.
Minuted :—" 17th Sept.
to come up." 2 1/2 pages.
Write to Mr Alanson to direct Mr James
27. Wm Robinson to
Incloses the case of the Vicar
of Topclif, being desired by the best inhabitants to transmit the case
to the Lords of the Treasury, hoping they will give directions to
the Receiver “to pay the exhibition of fine pd yearly to ye vicar,”
who always received it till of late years. Cannot imagine how the
schoolmaster gained a pretension, for he never officiates nor assists
the vicar, who is a worthy, honest man, whilst the schoolmaster is
an idle, drunken fellow. Newby, 16 Sept. 1716.
Minuted :—“ Sent to Mr Jet." 11 pages.
28. «The case of Alberto Croce, a Genoese merchant, living in
Common Garden parish, presented by Mr Viceti, secretary of the
most serene republic of Genoa." Is taxed by the Comrs for the
Land Tax as an English Roman Catholic, notwithstanding he is
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unnaturalised, and not so much as a free denizen, and pays Customs
as an alien and foreign merchant. Desires to be excused from
paying double taxes.
Minuted :-" 17th Sept 1716. My Lords cannot do anything
in this."
page.
29. "An account of the sums contributed by the Rt Hon. John
Aislabie, Esq, Treasurer of his Mat's Navy, for the purchase of
annuities after the rate of 5li p cent. p annum, how much thereof
hath been transferr'd by him, and to whom; as also the dividends
he is to be charged with for the use of the public, whilst the said
annuities remained in his name." 18 September 1716.
Minuted:"Read 19th Sept 1716." 1 page.
30. Order of Council on a report of the Lords of Trade and
Plantations, made on the petition of Col. William Partridge, which
sets out that there is a tract of land between the rivers Kennebeck
and Pemaquid, to the eastward of New England, in America,
belonging to the petitioner solely; as also another tract contiguous
to it, belonging jointly to the petitioner and Christopher Toppan,
by virtue of purchases from the Indians in 1661, 1662, and 1674,
as appears by the abstracts of the original Indian deeds annexed;
which lands they possessed till they were driven away, and their
settlements destroyed by the Indians in the late wars, since which the
lands have laid waste and unimproved. If his Majesty will confirm
their titles by grant under the great seal, they will re-settle the
lands without charge to the Crown. The Com's report that the
petitioner proposes to build three towns, to consist of at least 40
families each, at the first settlement, the first town to be completed
and settled in two years from 1 May 1717, the second in two years
after that, and the third in two years more, provided there be no
war with the French or Indians. These lands are in a very good
climate, the soil is fertile and capable of producing hemp. There are
plenty of trees fit for masts and other naval stores, with navigable
rivers and good harbours; as also a good fishery on the coast, and
in a little time such settlement may turn to the advantage of this
kingdom, in furnishing naval stores and otherways in return for our
woollen and other manufactures. It will, besides, be a great security
to his Majesty's northern provinces in strengthening their frontiers
by such a number of people, and therefore they think that the
petitioner should be gratified. These purchases from the Indians
were in possession 30 years before the grant of 7 Oct. 1691 to the
inhabitants of the province of Massachusetts Bay, and the Comrs
conceive that that charter will not be an impediment to the confir-
mation of these titles. If the grant passes, they suggest certain
clauses as regards pine trees, &c. The Order in Council approves
of the confirmation. The Lords of the Treasury to consider of
clauses reserving a proper quit-rent, &c. Hampton Court, 20 Sept.
1716.
Minuted:—“ “6th August 1717. Read. A copie of the grant of
Massachusets bay to be produced."
Also "Abstract of Indian Deeds. &c." 8 pages.
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24 Sept.]
[? About
31. England.-Account of the salaries and incident charges of the
Commissioners of Enquiry [as to forfeited estates] and their officers
from the 24th of June to the 24th of September 1716. 2 pages.
32. Petition of Andrew Reynaud to the Lords of the Treasury.
As to frauds committed by the Directors of the Royal Lutestring
Company at the Custom House.
Minuted:"24th September 1716. Read and rejected."
Also accusations exhibited by him against several belonging to
the same company. 2 pages.
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33. Copies of various papers relating to the claims of John
26 Sept.] Blackwell, Constable of the Ward of Cheap, in the City of London,
for suppressing mobs since the King's Accession. In his "Informa-
tion he says he had certain intelligence on the 29th of May 1715
that there was a design laid to raise three mobs in the City of
London that night, one in Cheapside, one in Whitechapel, and
another in Smithfield; that the mob in Cheapside was to join that
in Whitechapel, and both come back and join that in Smithfield,
and there to proclaim the Pretender, and that then persons of dis-
tinction were to appear at the head of them to direct what they
should further do, viz., to seize on the Bank of England, or set it on
fire, to assassinate and murder such magistrates of the city as had
appeared zealous for King George, or to set their houses on fire;
particularly the Rt Hon. Sir William Humphries, Knt, Lord Mayor,
Sir Gilbert Heathcote, and Sir Charles Peers; further to raise mobs
elsewhere in order for a general insurrection, and to pave the way for
open rebellion. The informant took measures to prevent the junc-
tion of the mob in Cheapside with that in Whitechapel, and
arrested 28 of them and lodged them in the Poultry Counter.
27 Sept.
Minuted:-" 26th Septr 1716. To be further considered."
One of the papers is a list of persons ready to take up arms in
the King's defence in case the Pretender invades his Majesty's
dominions. pages.
✪
34. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the letter of the Com's for Forfeitures, now at
Preston, wherein they represent that in a former letter they had
signified the necessity of appointing some persons with proper
powers, to let and set untenanted estates, and that they found it
requisite to make a further representation of the state and con-
dition of the forfeited estates, and of estates settled to superstitious
uses; and to apprise their Lordships that several houses, demesnes,
and parks, which did belong to the convicted rebels and others
given to superstitious uses (now vested in his Majesty) are still
detained and possessed by their relations or servants; and that
some estates are let by parole at an under rent, or to Popish tenants,
neither able nor willing to answer the rents to the Crown. All
which estates they are of opinion should be entered on and other-
wise disposed of. And they thereby likewise inform their Lord-
ships that there are several coal mines, lead mines, and slate pits
which might be set out to be worked, and that if some speedy care
be not taken the mesne profits will be lost, or much lessened, and
the estates will very much impair in their yearly value, and that
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28 Sept.
VOL. CC.
they, being only Comrs of Enquiry, conceive they have not any power
by the Act to remedy such inconveniences, and that some officer
should be appointed for that purpose. They likewise represent
that they are informed by Mr Gough, their surveyor for Ireland,
that Dunmore Park, the Duke's Meadow, the Gardens of Kilkenny,
and a mill, the estates of the late Duke of Ormonde in Ireland
worth about 500l. per ann., are untenanted, and they recommend Mr
Gough to be employed for setting the same. Certify that they
have considered the Act. It vests the forfeited estates in his
Majesty, who has the real possession for the use of the public, &c.
To avoid inquisitions and litigation in the Court of Exchequer the
Comrs were appointed, and they are before the 24th of June 1717
to receive claims of persons to the same, &c. And the Comrs are
empowered to enquire of all real and personal estates and interests
so given to superstitious uses, &c.
The Comrs are right in their observation that they are only
Comrs of Enquiry, and have not any power to let any of the for-
feited estates, or to receive the rents thereof, except as to the goods
and chattels of forfeiting persons, which they are empowered to
sell. It will not be proper for their Lps to appoint any persons as
proposed to let or set the untenanted forfeited estates, but when
the Comrs have certified, it may be proper for their Lps to name
some one to take the profits. As for the houses given to super-
stitious uses, they cannot be entered upon without proceedings in
the Exchequer, but their Lps may permit the lead mines, &c. to be
worked. On the whole matter further direction of Parliament
should be obtained. 27 Sept. 1716.
Minuted :-"Send this report to the Comrs for Forfeited Estates,
and desire them to execute the trusts reposed in them by Act of
Parlt." Again:-" Lře signd 28th Sept 1716."
The letter of the Comrs referred to. 8 pages.
35. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the state of the prosecutions ordered against the
Auditors of Imprests for taking illegal fees. When ordered to
exhibit an information in the Court of King's Bench against the
Auditors of the Imprests, for extorting fees and other abuses in
their office, directed Mr Cracherode to inquire what materials there
were, whereon to found such a prosecution; who laid before him
the copy of petition to the House of Commons by Joseph Quilter,
John Ellison, John Key, and Andrew Verger, for themselves and a
great number of other persons concerned in the several lotteries,
stating that notwithstanding the Act forbad the officers of the
Exchequer to receive fees, yet the petitioners had been obliged
to pay fees to them before they could receive what was due. John
Quilter, being empowered by one Robert Smithberd to receive 6s.
on a 101. lottery order, was obliged to pay 3s. 31d. The others
also had to submit to the same kind of exactions. Relates other
proceedings which he (the Attorney-General) took. Directed Mr
Crachrode to send to the three persons who had made affidavits to
produce the original papers, whereby to settle the information, but he
4
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1716.
29 Sept.
19 March-
29 Sept.
29 Sept.
[? About
2 Oct.]
could not get them from Key and Quilter. Is of opinion that there
is not sufficient to ground an information upon. Sept. 28, 1716.
Minuted :—“ 27th Septr 1716. Read. My Lords advise wth Mr
Attorney and Soll, desiring them to give order to Mr Crachrode
for carrying on this prosecucon in the most effectual manner, and
that he use all faire indeavrs that the evidence wanting may be
obteyned, and to considr of all circumstances wch may conduce to
ye successe thereof." 6 pages.
36. "Accot of the income of such part of the revenues of Scotland
as are called the Civil List Revenues, from his Majt's accession to
the Throne to Michas. 1716.”
"Accot of the expence of the Civil List of Scotland" for the
same time.
"Accot of the income of such part of the revenues of Scotland as
are called the Civil List Revenues (exclusive of drawback and
charges of managemt), for the same time.
With rough draft of some other revenue matters. 7 pages.
-
37. Three representations of Anthony Nicholl, Esq., receiver
and paymaster of the money arising by the sale of tin, to the Lords
of the Treasury, more particularly as to the affairs of Mr Bal-
hatchett, the present agent, who succeeded Mr Quick in the county
of Devon. Showing what tin has been coined, how much has been
sold, to whom, and for how much, in whose hands the money is,
and what quantity of tin remains unsold.
The last finishes thus: "The longer the prosecution of him [Mr
Balhatchett] is delaied, the greater hazard the Governmt will run
of losing the money he has reced since at this tyme. I am credibly
informed he has estate and effects suffict to answr the money by
him rečed without any other persons suffering by his mismanagemt.
Wherefore I humbly pray yor Lopps' directions for my future con-
duct in this affair. Penrose, 7ber 29th, 1716."
The other papers are dated March 19 and May 5, 1716. 7 pages.
38. Report of Wm. Pulteney to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
memorial of Sir James Campbell, Lieut.-Governor of Stirling Castle,
praying for directions to dispose of 300 bolls of oatmeal, which, by
the Duke of Argyle's orders, he took up for the use of the garrison.
The meal was provided at the time of the Rebellion to supply any
of the troops who might be obliged to move that way, but was not
used. Advises the appraisement and return of it to the seller, &c.
Whitehall, 29 Sept. 1716. 1 pages.
39. Memorial of John, Earl of Dunmore, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Asks that directions may be given to the Master of the
Works to lay an estimate before them for converting some empty
houses in the Savoy into barracks, and that a house referred to may
be appointed for the commanding officer.
Minuted:"2d
"2d October 1716. Read.
Encloses a note referring the same to
Surveyor-General. 14 pages.
Ref. to Survr-Genl."
Hugh Cholmeley, Esq.,
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3 Oct.
[? About
13 Oct.]
17 Oct.
23 Oct.
May-Oct.
VOL. CC.
40. Report of Col. Wm. Rhett to the Com's of Customs. The
nature of his wound prevents him waiting on them, but sends an
account of the late insults done to his Majesty's officers in South
Carolina. The late barbarous war gave the Deputy Governor
Daniell a "pretence to issue commissions by sea as if against them,"
but then he knew that commissions "expressing Indians 500 miles
up in the mountains would alone be too great an absurdity," he
therefore added a clause to seize all pirates that infested the coasts, of
whom no complaints had been made, nor did any pirates appear.
The easiness of attacking the Spaniards, as well as others equally
defenceless, were the true reasons of giving out any commissions at
all. [Gives some account of piratical proceedings (prior to the
granting commissions), in which Matthew Mussen, of Jamaica, and
Quelch were concerned]. Mussen gave out, at Providence, the
favourable usage he had received from the Deputy Governor, who
was at the same time Judge of the Admiralty, as well as Governor
of the place. His conduct so much alarmed everybody, that the
best and most considerable inhabitants signed a letter and sent it to
Capt. Howard, of H.M. ship "Shoream," desiring him to continue
with them to deter the pirates. [Relates other proceedings of Mussen,
and the Deputy Governor.] Brentwood in Essex, 3 Oct. 1716. 6 pages.
[See also Vol. CCI., 5.]
41. Petition of Daniel Arthur, merchant, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Many of the people of quality who have gone from
England to Paris have made use of petitioner's correspondent there,
for return of their money, by taking up the same from him and
giving their bills on their friends in England, particularly the Duke
of Shrewsbury and Matthew Prior, Esq. Prays for immediate pay-
ment of 2,000l. and interest, thus advanced to Mr Prior for her late
Majesty's service.
Encloses copy of letter from the Duke and a letter from M. Prior,
dated 13 Oct. 1716, and an extract from one from Mr Stanhope in
corroboration. 41 pages.
42. An account of cash, &c. received, and payments made by John
Hill, Receiver and Paymaster for Transport Service from the 7th of
September 1715 to 29th September 1716. Certified 17 Oct. 1716.
2 large pages.
43. Affidavit of Edward Rathbon, of Liverpool, mariner, who
deposed that he received on board his ship at Liverpool on 26 April
then last past, 47 rebel prisoners, to be transported to the Planta-
tions, and that he transported 45 of them to Montserrat in the month
of June, and that the other two died on the passage. 23 Oct.
1716. 1 page.
Certificate of the "President" of Mountserrat in corroboration.
2 pages.
44. Papers touching Custom House fees, including
setting up tables of fees where such are legally due.
relate to the fees at the Custom House at Exeter.
and October 1716, 6 pages.
an order for
Three of them
Between May
TREASURY PAPEBS.
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VOL. CCI. 1716. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER.
3 Nov.
6 Nov.
1. W. Drummond to
Received his letter and a copy of
his Highness's instructions to Doctor Brandshagen and his assistant,
James Hamilton, about the survey and trial of the Sir John Erskine's
mine. The Doctor arrived about a fortnight ago, and has since been
frequently with Lord Lauderdale and the writer, and has been
preparing necessary materials for executing his instructions. Every
thing is in readiness. Sir John Erskine has arrived, and offers
immediately to go and show where the mine is, and Lord Lauder-
dale and himself are ready to set out. But the Doctor wants money.
Mr Haldane of Gleaneges, by whom he expected to be supplied, has
no orders to furnish the same. As the Doctor was absolutely in
want, the writer advanced him 167. Edinburgh, 3 Nov. 1716.
Minuted:
morr. morn.
"12 Nov. 1716. To Sr Isaac Newton to be here to-
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 43, 14 Nov. 1716, is :-"Sir Isaac
Newton to write to Dr. Brandshagen and the two Hamiltons (persons
sent to inquire into the mine in Scotland in the estate of Sir John
Areskine) to draw a bill upon Dr. Fauquiere for 100li for their joynt
subsistence, and he is likewise to prepare further instructions for
them to be layd before their Lordships." 2 pages.
2. “A relation of the several branches of the publique revenues,
in which the Governor and Company of the Bank of England have
an interest, shewing what those revenues are, how much they
severally produce yearly in clear money, what annuitys or other
annual incumbrance are charged thereupon respectively for the
Bank or others, and how they are severally redeemable. With
proposicons for raysing more money thereupon towards the King's
supply.
"A relation of the several branches of publique revenues, in which
the Governor and Company trading to the South Seas have an
interest, what those revenues are, how much they yearly produce in
neat money by a medium of three years, ended at Michas 1716, what
incumbrances are charged thereupon for the fond of the said Com-
pany and otherwise, and how the fond of the South Sea Company
is redeemable, with proposicons for raysing more money thereupon
towards the King's supply."
A similar "relation of the several branches of publique revenues,
wherein the United Company of Merchants of England, trading to
the East Indies, have an interest, &c."
"An abstract of the Acts passed for the several lotterys now in
being, shewing when they passed, what particular branches of
revenue are thereby respectively appropriated, for what terms of
years those grants were made, how much those particular branches
do severally produce p annũ, how farr they were loaded at first to
the respective adventurers, how farr those incumbrances are now
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[? About
8 Nov.]
9 Nov.
[? About
10 Nov.]
VOL. CCI.
paid off, what remaynes thereupon, with proposicons of what may
properly be done at present concerning the same or any of them."
"An abstract of loans made at the Excheq" remayning unsatisfied,
and the sumes due thereupon on 6th Nov. 1716, with the ratesof
interest."
Docqueted:"6 Novr 1716. States of ye fonds of the Bank and
of the South Sea Company, and of the East India Company and
of the seaven lottery fonds, and of unsatisfied loans at the Ex-
chequer, with proposicons and opinions concerning the same respec-
tively." 25 pages. }
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3. Memorial of Anthony Cracherode to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Since their Lps' adjournment has expended 3007. of his own
to carry on the public business. Several of the officers who have
attended the special Commissions in Middlesex and Surrey are still
unpaid, as are also the counsel and officers that attended that service
at Preston in Sept. and Oct. last. Five of the judges and four of
H.M. counsel, and three other counsel from Scotland, who are to be
maintained at his Majesty's charge, are preparing to set out with
their officers and attendants to execute the special Commissions of
Oyer and Terminer and gaol deliveries at Carlisle, and expect some
part of their pay before they set out. Prays an order for 3,000l.
Minuted:"8 Nov 1716. A wt to be prepared." 1 page.
4. Report of Hugh Cholmley, Surveyor General, to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of Anthony Nott, who prays to have
a lease of seven houses in the Savoy, five whereof front the Strand
and two the Savoy churchyard. When the same are all in repair
they may be worth 150l. per ann. Is of opinion that a fine of 3007.
may be a valuable consideration for granting a building lease thereof
to the petitioner for 50 years, under a rent of 50l. per ann., which is
a full third part of the yearly value. 9 Nov. 1716.
Minuted: 11 July 1717. Approved."
.
The petition and warrant for a particular to be sent to the Auditor
in order to the grant of the new lease. 3 pages.
5. Several papers docqueted thus:-"These papers relate to the
dispute between Coll. Rhet and Coll. Daniell, in Carolina."
Minuted :-"10 Nov. 1716. Extract wt is materiall to be layd
before my Lords." [See also Vol. CC., 40.]
The papers relate to the proceedings of Col. Rhet, Surveyor and
Controller of Customs in South Carolina, who complains that he was
thwarted in his duty by Robert Daniel, Esq., the Deputy Governor
of South Carolina, in allowing Matthew Mussen and his ship's com-
pany, who had taken by force from Benjamin Quelch goods of 1,5007.
value, to depart from the port of Charlstown without any clearance
from the officers of Customs. Several of the papers are depositions
of persons who were present when Col. Rhet was fired on, and
received a dangerous wound on the occasion of a seizure of the
goods being made.
TREASURY PAPERS.
241
1716.
13 Nov.
15 Nov.
15 Nov.
16 Nov.
6. P. Methuen to
VOL. CCI.
Sends the receipt of the Modena
Envoy's secretary for 100l. paid to him to purchase a set of Rymer's
Fœdera for the Duke of Modena, according to his Majesty's promise
13 Nov. 1716.
Minuted :-"13th November 1716. Prepare a warrt for this sum
(including the fees)."
The receipt named. 2 parts of pages.
7. Lord Lauderdale, Mr Haldane, and W. Drummond to the
Lords of the Treasury. As to the survey and trial of the mine and
mountain about it, called Sir John Erskin's mine, in the parish of
Alva, and likewise as to a copper mine. Send the journal of their pro-
ceedings, which they have made as particular in every circumstance
as they could. Will continue to acquaint their Lps with their
further proceedings. Ask their Lps to order their warrant to some
person to give Dr. Brandshagen and the Hamiltons money for
subsistence, and for carrying on the work. Have advanced 671.
sterling. Stirling, Nov. 15, 1716.
to
Minuted :-"Read 26 Novr 1716."
“Read
Accompanying the letter are:-
The journal referred to-
Letter from Justus Brandshagen and Thomas and James Hamilton
The three Comrs and themselves have viewed the copper
mine, and agree that it is of so good a prospect (not only of its
goodness, but also of its continuance) as can be seen in nature. It´
appears that "the mean veine is never touched but that they have
wrought hitherto all uppon branches."
A further letter from the three Comrs. Observe that Mr Dundas
of Manner is the proprietor of the ground in which the copper mine
is, and has an absolute right from the Crown vested in himself and
his heirs, to this and other mines within his estate. Some time ago
he set a lease of this particular mine to Mr Daniel Peck and partners,
and soon after "he was unwarrily enlisted into the late unhappy
Rebellion," but notwithstanding, when they were at the copper mine,
a gentleman of distinction made it known to them that Mr Dundas
was willing to do the Government what service he could in these
particulars.
There is also the letter which enclosed the above. 10 pages.
8. Accounts of his Majesty's revenues, arising by fines of aliena-
tion, and the payments made therefrom, from Michaelmas Vacation,
1715 to Trinity 1716. The last dated 15 Nov. 1716. [Totals.]
Also a rough draft. 8 pages.
9. Memorial of John Anstis Esq., Garter Principal King-of-Arms,
to the Lords of the Treasury. On the 19th of April last laid before
their Lps (1) the patent granting the Office of Garter after the death
of Sir Henry St. George to the petitioner, with the yearly salary of
100%.; and (2) a certificate of the burial of the latter, on which their
Lordships minuted that they would give no directions till the law
had determined the right. There has been no scire facias brought
against his patent. He has recovered by actions his casual fees.
R 2025.
Q
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VOL. CCI.
1716.
20 Nov.
21 Nov.
21 Nov.
Hopes orders will be given for payment of his salary to prevent
him from applying to the Court of Exchequer for a writ of liberate.
Herald's Office, Nov. 16, 1716.
Minuted :—“ 16th November 1716. Send copies of this to the
Earl Marshall & to Sir John Vanbrugh for their answers.”
The memorial of 19 April and the certificate referred to. 1 page
and two halves.
10. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Col. Kane,
Lieut.-Governor of Minorca, has represented that the fact of new
fortifications of St. Philip's Castle not being carried on according to
the project, renders that castle much weaker than it was when taken
by General Stanhope, and besides that the rest of the fortifications
are in a decaying condition; he presses for the speedy departure of
Brigadier Petit, who is appointed engineer for carrying on the
works. Represent that the engineer is under arrest for debts for
the fortifications already begun there, and that these are now de-
pending before the Comrs of Account. His departure is absolutely
necessary. 20 Nov. 1716.
Minuted :-" Read." 1 page.
11. Report of the Comrs of Revenue in Ireland to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the case of Captain George Lee and Richard
Martin, Esq., the former a collector of revenue in Ireland, and the
latter his security. Lee was deficient in his cash in 1705, and was
discharged. The petitioner Martin protected the persons and goods
of a great many of his Protestant neighbours in the time of the
late rebellion in Ireland, and furnished several companies of Sir
Henry Bellasis's regiment with provisions and quarters at his own
expense. These services recommend him to his Majesty's compas-
sion. Mr Lee served with reputation in the army in Flanders and
America after his dismissal. [The balance of the account due was
1,522l. 18. 2 d.] 21 Nov. 1716.
Minuted:" 24th March 1718. Make a copie of this report for
the petitioners."
Also the case referred to. 2 pages.
12. J. Burchett (Admiralty) to William Lowndes, Esq., on Mr
Bridger's affairs, who had acted as Surveyor of Woods in New
England. The Lords of the Admiralty think he has no right to the
arrears of his wages. 21 9ber 1716.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 49, 23 Nov. 1716, is:-
"A letter from Mr Burchett (by order of the Lords of the Admi-
ralty) to Mr Lowndes, relating to Mr Brydger is read. My Lords
agree with their Lops as to his demand for his salary from the time
of his being discontinued as Surveyor of Woods in New England,
both by a vote of the House of Commons and an Order of Council,
till the date of his commission, signed by his present Majesty. My
Lords also think it reasonable that as soon as he hath taken a
survey of the woods, he should send a particular account of the said
survey to one of his Maties Secrys of State, as also a yearly account
or oftener to the principal officers of the navy, of what quantity of
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VOL. CCI.
23 Nov.
23 Nov.
naval stores, and what species shall be sent from the plantations for
the service of the navy, and that their Lops will please to cause to
be prepared such further instructions for the said surveyor as may
be necessary. My Lords also think that as his salary was stopt by
an Order of Council, the growing salary upon the navy should be
directed by a new one." 3 pages.
13. The Earl of Suffolk to the Lords of the Treasury. States his
objections against Mr Anstis's petition for his salary as Garter King
of Arms, viz., that Mr Anstis, without his knowledge or consent,
procured from the late Queen a reversionary grant of that office,
which passed the Great Seal before he (the Earl) heard of it. Op-
poses the same as illegal and unfairly obtained. To preserve the
right of nomination, on the death of Sir Henry St. George, he (the
Earl) nominated to the King, Sir John Vanbrugh, Knt., Clarencieux
King of Arms, as being the next officer, to succeed. The King accepted
the nomination, and by his warrant to him (the Earl) ordered him to
signify his pleasure to the Attorney and late Solicitor-General, to
prepare a Bill for the royal signature, containing the grant. Mr
Anstis had entered a caveat against the Bill, and the Attorney and
Solicitor-General refused to prepare the Bill, and this obstructed the
trial. Has presented a petition that the Attorney or Solicitor-
General may be ordered to prepare the Bill so that he (the Earl)
may try his right of nomination by course of law. Until which
time begs the suspension of the payment of the salary. Poland
Street, 23 Nov. 1716.
Minuted :—“ 23 Nov 1716. Read." 3 pages.
14. Comrs of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. A memo-
rial from the corporation of Harwich represents that unless care be
taken to repair the breaches already made by the sea in some lands
there purchased by the Crown, not only the marshes purchased, but
the town itself will be in danger of being drowned. Observe that
during the long transaction of this affair, it was a general complaint
that the proprietors, as well as tenants, everywhere neglected the
necessary repairs, and particularly those of the "Shyes" and Keys of
Harwich; and when Commissioners were appointed to inquire into
and report the damages received, Mr Samuel Langley, one of the
complainants, made oath that he had received damage to the value
of 300l. Had given their opinion that in the other purchases at
Portsmouth and Chatham, the frequent inspection of H.M. Engi-
neers could alone prevent the prejudices which the present and
intended fortifications might receive from the neglect of the tenants
and for want of repairs. Represent other steps which they had
taken. As to the deeds and muniments touching the lands pur-
chased, have written to Mr John Hughes, secretary to the late Com
missioners, for a schedule thereof. Cannot make an estimate of the
charge of the repairs without sending down proper persons for that
purpose. 23 Nov. 1716.
Copies of five other documents on the same subjects.
Q 2
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1716.
26 Nov.
28 Nov
29 Nov.
VOL. CCI.
Minuted :-" 23d November 1716. My Lords desire the officers
of Ordnance to cause a survey to be made of the damages and con-
sider what way will be most effectual to prevent the like for the
future." 6 pages.
15. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor-General, to the Lords of the
Treasury, on a letter and papers and an Order in Council relating
to Harwich, and on some propositions in relation to lands at Ports-
mouth and Chatham. The mill at Portsmouth is under lease, at a
rent of 50l. per ann., the rent being appropriated for the repair of
the fortifications at Portsmouth. The mill at Chatham is gone to
ruin. The charge to repair it would be 500l., and it would then let
for 367. per ann. It is let on lease to Sarles Goately, Esq. Mentions
the houses desired by the Board of Ordnance for lodging their
officers at Portsmouth and Chatham. Nov. 26, 1716.
Five other papers.
Minuted: 21st December 1716. Read. Offrs Ordnance to
attend. On Tuesday sennight Mr Survr is likewise to attend.”
7 pages.
16. J. Burchett (Admiralty) to William Lowndes, Esq. Had sent
the papers received from Mr Lowndes to Captain Balchen, who, in
answer thereto, has transmitted the annexed account and affidavits
relating to what passed between him and Mr Bowen, Surveyor of
Customs at Leigh. The Comrs of the Admiralty were surprised at
the complaint, the captain being a sober man, of honest principles to
the Government, and one who has always behaved himself so as
not to give any grounds for exceptions. The same Comrs have long
since given orders to the captains of H.M. ships to permit the officers
of Customs to search them, and hope the Comrs of Customs have
given directions to them to behave themselves mannerly and civilly
to the commanders of H.M. ships, when doing their duty. Admiralty
Office, 28 Nov. 1716.
Minuted:-" 30th November 1716. Read."
Five other papers relating thereto, including the captain's answer
to the complaint. 10 pages.
17. Report of the [Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland] to the
Lords of the Treasury in answer to their letter of the 21st instant,
as to how far their warrant of 24th of Aug. had been complied with.
Refer to the insufficiency of the duties of Customs and Excise pre-
ceding the year 1710, to answer the fees and salaries for keeping the
Court of Session and Justiciary, and the Exchequer Court in Scot-
land. State their doubts as to the effect of the Act 10 Anne, a
clause of which directed the payment of the year's interest to the
public in Scotland, and their doubts as to the propriety of the issue
of other moneys in the hands of the above Comrs. To obviate
these difficulties they directed the payment of 3,2007. in the hands
of the Receiver-General of Customs from duties on Scots salt, to
the Comrs of the Equivalent; also the payment by the Comrs of
Excise of 1,300l. to the same Comrs. The remainder of the unpaid
half-year's interest, they have directed to be paid out of the duty
TREASURY PAPERS.
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1716.
Oct, and
Nov.
5 Dec.
6 Dec.
VOL. CCI.
on Scots salt. Hope to be empowered to satisfy the clamours of
those on the Civil Establishment. Exchequer, Edinburgh, 29 Nov.
1716.
Minuted:"7th Decr 1716. To Attorney and Solicitor-Gen¹ to
consider this lře & come to my Lds wth their opinion." 3 pages.
18. A collection of papers lettered on the back A to S, with
some missing, relating to the conniving at smuggling tobacco, &c.
by tidesmen in the port of London; also as to the drinking to a toast
given by one Burton, a tidesman, the same being drunk to by waiters
on board. The toast was a health to King James III., and the persons
who drank it all immediately sung the tune called “The King
shall enjoy his own again." Dated in October and November 1716.
36 pages or parts.
19. John Anstis, Esq., to the Hon. William Lowndes, Esq. Hopes
that his salary will not be denied to him, and that he may be
allowed to reply to the answer of Lord Suffolk, that in case an order
for payment of it be refused, he may make an application to the
Exchequer for an Allocate and a Liberate. Concludes thus :-" I am
unacquainted with any instance where a person supporting the
right of the prerogative, as I am doing in this affair agt the Lord
Suffolk, who would abridge it in this particular, hath been denyed
to have his memoriall to be referred to the Attorney-General," &c.
Herald's Office, 5 Dec. 1716.
Minuted:" Read 7th Dec. 1716. My Lords will consider of
this." 1 page.
""
20. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Earl of Hyndford.
Have already reported that the pension due to the Earl's late father
fell short 8201. 18s. 43d. and the "retoured dutys due to the Crown.
for the taxtward nonentry relief and taxt marriage of the lands and
Barony of Skirling, contained in the infeofment given to Mrs Mar-
garet Douglas, deceased, as heir to the deceased Lieut.-Gen¹ Douglas,'
extend to 1681. 7s. 9d. which are not yet accounted for. The lands
sought by the memorial to be granted in satisfaction of the above
sums are liable to the yearly sums therein mentioned. Have
already given an opinion that it would be inconvenient to dispose
of the lands otherwise than his Majesty had appointed, being for
the uses of the Civil Government. Exchequer, Edinburgh, 6 Dec.
1716.
"17th Dec. 1716. My Lords are of the same opinion with the
Barons of Excheqr." 2 pages and 2 halves.
20 Dec..
21. Letters from Admiral J. Baker, of H.M. Ship "Lion," to his
1715-6- Excellency Capt. Geo. Paddon; also two letters to the Lords of the
Dec. 1716. Treasury, touching presents designed for the Dey of Tunis and the
Emperor of Morocco, during the time his Excellency was employed
as Plenipotentiary to the Emperor of Morocco. There are also
receipts for the presents, &c. One of the letters contains instruc-
246
CALENDAR OF
1
1716.
7 Dec.
8 Dec.
11 Dec.
13 Dec.
23 Dec.
28 Dec.
VOL. CCI.
tions from Admiral Baker to Capt Paddon, as well as the instruc-
tions he had left with Capt. Fletcher in respect to the same nego-
tiations. In the last letter the captain protests that he is 1,150%.
out of pocket by his first embassy to the Emperor, besides
what he has expended in the last; which is more than half his
salary. He adds, "so much for redemption of 69 captives." 11
pages.
22. Memorial of the Comrs for building fifty new churches in and
about London, to the Lords of the Treasury, asking them to cause
sums amounting to 2,4757. 16s. 7d. to be imprested to John Lea-
croft, Esq., their Treasurer. Palace Yard, Westm¹. 7 Dec. 1716.
Minuted :-" Ordered." 2 pages.
23. "
Charles Harison's report concerning lycences granted by the
Court of Excheqr to compound upon penal laws, &c., from the 11º
Octob² 1716, to the 80 Decembr following inclusive." 3 double
pages.
24. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
attended his Majesty's Counsel, who have been consulted about the
prosecution of the Auditors of the Imprests. They have ordered
him to lay before their Lordships the annexed draft of a warrant to
the Auditors for the production of their books and papers since
1707. Their opinion is that their Lps may sign any warrant to the
Auditors, as the Auditors of Imprests are their officers in the audit-
ing the accounts of the Paymasters of the Lotteries.
1716.
Minuted :-" 11th Decr 1716. Read and agreed to."
The draft referred to. 2 pages.
11 Dec.
25. Establishment for Major-General Evans's regiment of dra-
goons. Dated 13 Dec. 1716. In duplicate, one for the Secretary-at-
War, the other for the Treasury. 4 pages.
26. "An account of payments made to Hugh Henry, Esq., out of
the forfeited estate of James, late Duke of Ormond, from the second
day of November to the 23rd of December 1716, the same being
for one year and a halfe rent due att Michmas, 1716."
The names of the properties and the tenants, together with the
rent are given. 12 pages.
27. Mr Secretary Stanhope to the Rt Hon. Robert Walpole, Esq.
Has written two letters to the Treasury by the King's order,
(1) directing 1,000l. to be paid as a present to Mons. Bentenreider,
the Emperor's Minister at Hanover; and (2) for 2007. to Mr St
Saphorin, allowed by his Majesty for his journey to the same place
from Vienna. Hanover, Jan. 8, 1716-17 N.S. [i.e. 28 Dec.] 1 page,
quarto.
TREASURY PAPERS.
247
1716.
31 Dec.
31 Dec.
VOL. CCII.
28. Memorial of Thomas Moore, Esq., to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, praying their Lordships' approbation of an allowance of 31.
per diem for John Blechynden, Esqre, Deputy-Paymaster in the
Low Countries, as proposed by the Secretary-at-War. Dec. 31,
1716.
Minuted:-"Read 11th Janry 1716. My Lords, having deter-
mined this allowance already, do not think it reasonable to exceed
30sh a day." 1 page.
29. Representation of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has attended his Majesty's Counsel, who have been consulted in the
prosecutions against the Auditors of Imprests. Is ordered by his
Majesty's Counsel to say that it is their advice to their Lps to send
to each of the Auditors a peremptory order to produce their books
and papers, and if they do not obey the Court of Exchequer should
be moved for an order to them to produce the same. 31 Dec.
1716.
Minuted:-" 20
“28 January 1716. Prepare a peremptory order
accordingly." 1 page.
[The above representation was made in consequence of the fol-
lowing minute entered in the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 44, 15 Nov.
1716" My Lords to assist Mr Cracherode in supporting the infor-
mations that are to be exhibited against the Auditors of Imprest
for taking illegal fees, by giving him an account of such assignees,
executors, administrators, and letters-of-attorney-men coming to
their knowledge as may have paid such illegal fees; and Mr
Cracherode is to call upon them and collect wt evidence they or any
of them shall be enabled to give him in this behalf."]
VOL. CCII. 1716. PART I. 1716. CLASSIFIED (not
being worthy of individual description).
1. Reports of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury, on
various affairs connected with their department, including the charge
of examining passengers and suspected persons from France, prosecu-
tions for export of wool, running brandy, &c., the discharge of the
duties of the Inspector of Prosecutions, unrated East Indian goods,
duties on English goods passing through the Electorate of Brunswick
Lunenburgh, and on coarse linens from thence, pieces of eight received
in the plantations, prevention of frauds and clandestine trade in the
Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, the use of the ground on Tower Hill
for building materials to rebuild the part of the Custom House damaged
by blowing up the adjacent houses at the late fire in Thames St,
leases of adjoining houses to the Custom House, trial for having too
many foreign seamen on board a vessel, memorial of Mr Culliford,
248
CALENDAR OF
1716.
VOL. CCIII.
surveyor of Southampton, prohibited goods brought from Holland in
his Majesty's yachts, an invention "for curing sweepings of ships,”
goods belonging to Lady de la Vega, alleged to have been in use,
from which no custom ought to have been demanded, and debts
to the Customs since the Revolution. 21 papers and enclosures.
2. Representations, letters, &c. connected with the affairs of the
Comrs of Customs (Scotland), including papers as to foreign salt
imported, running of prohibited goods, gross and net produce of the
Revenue, appointment of a collector, &c, 7 papers and enclosures.
3. Reports of the Commissioners of Excise on the removal, &c. of
certain of their officers, including the discharge of one of them for
concerning himself in elections for members of Parliament.
papers and enclosures.
4
4. Various papers connected with the Navy Office, such as esti-
mates, weekly certificates of cash of the Treasurer of the Navy,
computations of money granted by Parliament, &c. 19 papers and
one or two enclosures.
VOL. CCIII. 1716. CLASSIFIED. PART II., AND
UNDATED.
1. Memorials, reports, and other papers connected with the affairs
of the Board of Ordnance, chiefly applications for money to the
Treasury. 11 papers and enclosures.
2. Various papers connected with the Pay Office, chiefly applica-
tions signed by William Sloper, acting for the Earl of Lincoln, and
addressed to the Lords of the Treasury, for issues of money, viz. :—
for garrisons, for subsistence of troops, for payment of Bills of
Exchange, clothing, &c. 20 papers.
3. Papers connected with the affairs of the Marine Regiments,
chiefly signed by John Mostyn, viz., accounts of receipts and pay-
ments, applications to the Treasury for issue of money, &c. 10
papers and one or two enclosures.
4. A collection of papers relating to the state of the Revenue.
Amongst them are:-" A state of the revenues of the Civil List
revenues at his Mats departure for Hanover;" "A state of the
National Debts ;" and "A relacon of the several branches of the
Publique Revenue, in wch the Govern and Compa of ye Bank of
England have an interest; showing what those revenues are, how
much they severally produce yearly in net money, what annuitys or
other annual incumbrances are charged thereupon respectively for
the Bank or others, and how they are severally redeemable, with
propositions for raysing more mony thereupon towards lessening
the publique debts." Several relate to the Civil List revenues.
22 papers.
TREASURY PAPERS.
249
1716.
31 Dec.
1715 to
22 Dec.
1716.
VOL. CCIII.
5. Letters from the Comrs of Victualling, chiefly to Mr Lowndes,
asking him to move the Lords of the Treasury to issue money to
pay claims of their office, such as for the ships going to the Baltic.
Two are for the remission of the taxes to the Commissioners and
their clerks. 9 papers and enclosures.
6. Various papers connected with the affairs of the Board of
Works, viz., as to the debt of the office, new seats in St. James's
Park, maintenance of lamps for the Houses of Parliament, repair of
road to Fulham, &c. 9 papers and enclosures.
7. Weekly certificates by Archibald Douglas, of Cavers, Esq.,
General Receiver of the Land Tax, Crown Rents, &c, and new duties
upon houses in Scotland, and paymaster of salaries, pensions, and
allowances there, &c.: viz. :-of all receipts, payments, and remains of
land tax, Crown rents, revenues, &c., money imprested from the
Customs and Excise, arrears of Crown rents, stock of invalid money
due before the Union, and new duties upon houses, viz., from 31 Dec.
1715 to 22 Dec. 1716. [Many missing.]
1716.
? 1716.
UNDATED, but supposed to be of the year 1716.
8. A short relation of the royal patrimony of the island of
Minorca, showing the nature of the several taxes, both certain and
uncertain, from whence the royal revenue ariseth, together with the
nature of the several tithes belonging to the Crown, and set times
and manner of collecting them. "Extracted from a quarto of the
years 1713, 1714, 1715, and this present year 1716.”
""
The patrimony consisted of "alenso or ground-rent, admortiza-
tions or quarter parts to the King out of legacies to the Church;
landimies" or tenth parts out of sales of estates; fogage, a house-tax
of eight "sueldos" to be paid every seventh year, tithes or diemes
on weights and measures and various produce, shipwrecks, confis-
cations, &c.
The paper also shows the charges on the patrimony. 4 pages.
9. Report of the Auditors of Imprest (E. Harley and T. Foley),
showing the state of the Imprest accounts, with notes and orders
made upon many of the entries by some one at the Treasury. 30
pages.
10. "An accot shewing what sum was contributed by the Rt Honble
the Earl of Lincoln, as Paymaster-General of his Majesty's Forces, for
purchase of annuities at 5l. p cent., how much thereof has been
transferr'd by his Lordp, and to whom, and from what time the
annuities attending those transfers were to commence, with the sum
now remaining untransferred for the use of the public, and the grow-
ing annuity with which the said Earl is to be surcharged since the
said contributions were made." 2 pages.
250
CALENDAR OF
1716.
VOL. CCIII.
4
[After 1715.] 11. Memorial of William Duff, of Bracco, to the Hon. Sir Robert
Walpole, Chancellor of the Exchequer, &c. William Duff, of Bracco,
his predecessor, during the Rebellion garrisoned the Castle of Ballveny,
in Bamffshire, and defended it against the rebels until it was de-
livered into the hands of Col. William Grant's lieutenant. Gave
a general bond to the defenders securing pensions, &c. Prays to be
discharged of about 2001. for non-entry dues, for which his prede-
cessors were indebted to the Crown. 1 page.
[? 1716.]
[? 1716.]
[? 1716 or
1717.]
12. Petition of the freeholders of the shire of Murray, in Scotland,
to the Lords of the Treasury. In the month of December 1715 the
Earl of Sutherland, Lord-Lieutenant of the above and divers
other northern counties, being in great want of money for the
militia then assembled against the rebels, proposed a loan of 1,000l.
to be made by the freeholders of Murray, which sum was accord-
ingly levied in the same way as the land tax and paid to the Earl,
upon repeated assurance that it should be repaid by the Govern-
ment. Have made repeated applications to the Earl for payment,
without success, although they are informed his Lordship has had
great sums bestowed on him. Pray for relief. 1 page.
13. Draft (with corrections) of a letter from [? the Secretary] to
the Treasury, to the Barons of the Exchequer, in Scotland, in reply
to the memorial of the University of Glasgow, desiring a new lease
of the temporalities of the bishopric of Glasgow, and that besides
the gifts now reserved to them out of the profits of the bishopric
they may have an additional gift of 170l. per ann. [viz., 1007. for the
salary of a Professor of Ecclesiastical History, and 70%. in augmenta-
tion of the salary of some of the professors]. The King is inclined
to gratify them in their request. Desires the Barons' opinion.
The memorial and another on the same subject, with the following
note or minute on the back:-" 170l. additional, 601 to Mrs Cas-
teares, order'd in ye D. Montrose's time." Also copy of a warrant
of 16 Dec. 1713 relating to the application of 300l. per ann, granted
to the University of Glasgow. 6 pages.
14. Petition of Sir James Holburn to the King. Served as a
volunteer through the Rebellion, and at the battle of Sheriff Muir,
and had all the while 14 horses mounted with riders and arms, and
kept a guard of 20 men at Menstrie (a place belonging to petitioner),
where there is a pass from the hills three miles east of Stirling, by
which the rebels made some attempts in the night, but upon the
guards firing, they went no further into the country.
Petitioner's family of seven small children, being at a house of his
within three miles of Bruntisland (his wife having died in July
previous to the Rebellion), had the house pillaged. The children
were thereupon obliged to go to Edinburgh and stay there till the
Pretender left Scotland. In the reign of Charles II. petitioner's
grandfather was fined 8007., and the petitioner being young at the
TREASURY PAPERS.
251
1716.
VOL. CCIII.
[? After
1716].
[? 1716.]
[? 1716 or
later].
[After
1716.1
time, neglected to apply to the King and Parliament for restitution,
and he is now left with nine children and a very small fortune to
subsist them. Prays for relief. 1 page.
15. Case of the estate of Robert Fenwick, late of the county of
Northumberland, deceased, now vested in the Crown by the at-
tainder of James, late Earl of Derwentwater.
It relates to a "farmhold" in Ovingham, which was granted to
trustees for the use of Robert Fenwick for life on his marriage with
Margaret Widdrington, and in case she survived him she was to
have 201. a year for life.
[It shows some of the family relationships of the Fenwicks].
1 page.
16. A view of the frauds committed at the port of Inverness,
containing the time of their being committed, the names of the
feigned as well as real merchants, the officers concerned, the ships'
masters, and places from whence they arrived, and whither they
were bound, the quantity and quality of the goods, the nature of
the frauds, the sums of which the Government is or was intended
to be defrauded, with references to the pages of the report where
each article is mentioned. 1 large page.
17. Allowances, fees, salaries, and other ancient charges allowed
to the officers of his Majesty's works. 1 page.
18. Representation of Henry Wise to Lord , relating to
the state of the gardens as they were in King William's time, Queen
Anne's, and his present Majesty's. In King William's time there
were 73 acres, the cost 4,1687. 19s. per ann. As they now stand
there are 148 acres, 2 roods, the cost 2,9601. per ann. Above 6,000l.
is due to him for garden works performed during the last two reigns.
Had been permitted in 1716 to take Joseph Carpenter as an
assistant. [This representation was made in opposition to Mr
Benson, Surveyor of his Majesty's Works, who had projected a scheme
for the regulation of the gardens.] Concludes thus: "The attempt
formed against me is so notoriously to my prejudice, and no saving
to his Majesty in my humble opinion. I hope your Lordship will
take this representation in good part. I will only add that not-
withstanding the great talents and abilities of Mr Benson, I may,
without vanity, believe that I understand garden business full
as well, and have had more experience therein, than he has yet
given specimens of, but, at the same time, I own that I am far from
thinking myself a match for him in schemes and views out of my
profession, which is the only thing I am willing to defend myself
in on this occasion." 2
2 pages.
252
CALENDAR OF
1716.
}
VOL. CCIV. 1716. JANUARY-JULY.
DOCUMENTS for which a brief description suffices.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
1.
About
Petition
Richard Neagle
1715 or
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
1716.
About
1715 or
1716.
2.
Do.
Joan Sampson, widow
of William Samp-
son,39 years" Cock
and cryer and bell-
ringer to the Palace
and Chapel
Whitehall."
at
Do.
3.
? 1715
or 1716.
Do.
Clerk of the Cheque
Do.
and H.M. messen-
gers in ordinary.
4.
Do.
Nicholas Hawksmoor
Do.
Perhaps
1715 or
1716.
? 1715
or 1716.
? Begin-
ning of
1716.
5.
Do.
Mary Britten and
Du.
Mary Lawrence.
Do.
*6.
John Elphinstone
Do.
7.
Purport.
For 501. 11s. 6d., &c., due in the
Office of Works. 1 page.
For arrears of pension. 1 page.
1
For payment of arrears due
from her late Majesty.
page.
For 1601. 14s. 3d., as Clerk of
of the Works at Kensington
Palace. 1 page.
For payment of the pensions of
William Fachin and Anne
Edon, to whom they were
administrators. 1 page.
For 351., for necessary ex-
penses of looking after the
Cotton Library, and for 107.
for a quarter's salary. 1 page.
For release from prison, as
fully as if his composition of
350l. had been paid. 3
pages.
? About
4 Jan.
Do., and
enclosure.
8.
7 Jan.
Letter and en-
closure.
John Mason, Gentn.,
formerly Receiver
of Taxes in the
University town
and county of Cam-
bridge, now an aged
prisoner in the Fleet
Prison.
Do.
1
The Deputy Judge | William Lowndes, As to inspection of patterns of
Advocate (Burt).
Esq.
9.
9 Jan.
Letter
William Popple
Do.
clothing of troops, settle-
ment of off-reckonings, and
contract with Mr. London,
the clothier. 2 pages.
For the use and inspection of
books made up by the In-
spector-General of Imports
and Exports. 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
253
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.
To
Purport.
9 Jan.
10.
Certificate
Lord Halifax and two
others.
sury.
Lords of the Trea- In favour of Edward Collis
being admitted as a watch-
man or tidesman in fee at
the Custom House, London.
1 page.
11.
10 Jan.
Letter
-
Wm. Pulteney
Wm.
Lowndes,
Esq.
12.
12 Jan.
Do.
William Hull
sury.
Sends for counter-signature a
warrant for restoring Capt.
George Cooper to half-pay in
Ireland. 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- Covering letter without enclo-
sures. The person to whom
the affidavits relate is still
continued as Deputy Cus-
tomer of the port of Exeter.
1 page.
13 Jan.
13.
Do.
Lords Justices of Ire-
land.
Do.
14.
18 Jan. "Presentment" Comrs. of Customs
[? About
18 Jan.]
15.
Memorial
Wm. Churchill
? About
19 Jan.
sury.
About Lieut. Wm. Gunter's
arrears of half-pay.
Minuted: 30th May.
Ordered." 1 page.
Mr. John Manley to succeed
Mr. Henry Baker, deceased,
late Surveyor-General of the
riding officers for the wool
business in Kent and Sussex.
Recommend Mr. John Savage
to be established Plantation
and Western Clerk. (Copy.)
1 page.
Lords of the Trea- For a warrant to transfer
the balance of an account
(4451. Os. 11 d.) to Mr. Hol-
beck's subsequent account
of money received by him to
pay arrears due in the office
of Treasurer of the Chamber.
Minuted :-" 18th January
1715. A warrt. to be pre-
pard accordingly." 1 page.
16.
Do.
Edward Nicholas, Esq.
Do.
17.
19 Jan.
Letter
Wm. Popple
a
For payment of a balance of
12,9041. 7s. 74d. out of the
Exchequer. 1 page.
W. Lowndes, Esq. Asking that the Board of Trade
may have copies of the rea-
sons sent by the Lords of the
Admiralty against the con-
tinuance of a Surveyor of
H.M. Woods in America.
Minuted:-"Ordered. Co-
pies sent accordingly."
page.
1
254
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.
To
Purport.
19 Jan.
18.
Certificate
Wm. Munday, D[e-
puty] Auditor of
the Duchy of Corn-
wall.
24 Jan.
19.
Memorial
W. Sloper, from the
Earl of Lincoln's
office.
20
25 Jan.
Do.
Of debentures issued by him
and paid by the Receiver-
General of the Duchy of
Cornwall to Martin Killigrew,
Esq., for the rent of Pen-
dennis Castle. 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- As to the non-deduction of one
sury.
day's pay in a year from the
"Switz troops lately ar-
rived from Holland. 1 page.
The officers of Major- Duke of Argyle - For representation of their case
Genl. Evans's dra-
goons.
26 Jan.
21.
Letter and en-
closure.
C. Darcy and Fr.
Negus.
28 Jan.
22.
Certificates
23
31 Jan.
Letter
-
-
Sir William Ashhurst
and the Rector and
Churchwardens of
Bishopsgate.
James Stanhope
9 Feb.
24.
Do.
Do.
1
as regards the stoppage of
the subsistence of the regi-
ment and three months'
British pay. I page.
Lords of the Trea- Showing the difference between
the present establishment of
sury.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Mr. Lowndes
25.
11 Feb.
Letter and en-
closure.
Deputy Judge Advo-
catè (Burt).
Wm.
Esq.
11 Feb.
26.
Statement and
petition.
Peter Armstrong, of
Yarmouth, mercer.
Loundes,
the stables and that of the
late Queen. 3 pages.
In favour of Thomas Nicholls,
weigher (Customs), viz., that
he be employed next the men
in fee. 1 page.
For a credit of 1,000l. to be
I lodged with the Lord Justice
Clerk at Edinburgh, for the
use of the Earl of Sutherland.
1 page.
For an account of fees taken
by the officers of the Ex-
chequer for passing sheriffs'
accounts, to be laid before the
House of Commons. 1 page.
Sends copy of report of the
proceedings of the General
Officers appointed to inspect
the clothing of the army,
wherein they say they have
certified several assignments.
With a list of the same. 3
pages.
State of the case against him as
it appeared upon the trial in
Easter Term 1715. Also his
petition. (Importing goods
without payment of duty). 2
pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
255
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV,
To
Purport.
27.
16 Feb.
Report (copy)
and estimate.
James Bruce
[About
20 Feb.]
28.
Petition
Richard Watkins, sta- Lords of the Trea-
tioner.
sury.
29.
21 Feb.
Letter
James Stanhope
Do.
30.
Warrant, peti- The Lords of the
Treasury.
23 Feb.
tion, and
copy of re-
port.
31.
28 Feb.
Letter
James Stanhope
Do.
28 Feb.
32.
Do.
Lord Townshend
-
Do.
33.
29 Feb.
Do., and
petition.
James Stanhope
Do.
34.
rials.
End of Feb. Two memo-
1715-16.
Mr. Thos. Hodges,
Deputy Judge Ad-
vocate of Placentia.
On Major General Evans' me-
morial for relief in conse-
quence of the difference of
the Establishments of Eng-
land and Ireland. Dated 13
July 1714. The copy certi-
fied on 16 Feb. 1715-16. 5
pages.
[See also 25 Jan. 1716.]
To serve the Comrs. of Cus-
toms and Excise in North
Britain with stationery ware.
1 page.
For 100l. to be paid to Dr.
Lidderdale.
1
Minuted:"21 Feb. 1715-
Prepare a warrt.”
page, quarto.
16.
In favour of Robt. Haydock,
merchant, at Liverpool. Se-
curity for payment of his
debt to the Crown. 4 pages.
To give orders to satisfy two
bills of 1,1007. in relation to
the allowance for inspection
of the demolition of Dunkirk.
1 page.
For 100l. to be paid to Major
Humphry Bland, who con-
ducted the prisoners from
Preston to London.
Minuted: <<
Prepare a
warrant accordingly.” 1 page
The petitioner, Mrs. Sidney
Johnson, prays for a pension
for her and her mother for
discovery of a fraud by her
brother in the Stamp Office.
Minuted :-"If Mr. John-
son had any merit he had an
office given him which he en-
joyed during his life, and my
lords do not think there is
any pretence for a pension."
2 pages.
Prays a warrant for 2071. pay-
able out of the contingencies
of the army or respites of
the garrison, being the amount
of his pay from 25 April
1713 to 23 Feb. [1715-16]. 2
pages.
256
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.
To
Purport.
? 2 March.
35.
Petition
Jeremiah Kelly, of Lords of the Trea- Prays that his bills for money
Deal, brewer.
sury.
36.
3 March
Letter
-
John Conduit
Do.
? About
9 March.
37.
Memorial and
Wm. Brockett -
copy of war-
rant.
1
Do.
38.
9 March
Letter
-
Henry Neal
Do.
39.
10 March
Do.
Lord Townshend
Do.
15 March
40.
Do.
James Stanhope
Do.
20 March
Two certifi- () The Mayor and
41.
cates.
Corporation of Col-
chester and Justi-
ces of Essex.
(2) Divers members
of Parliament.
due to him may be delivered
from the Victualling Office.
1 page.
For payment of bills drawn
upon the Lords of the Trea-
sury for provisions supplied
to the garrison of Gibraltar.
4 pages.
As to renewal of privy seal for
an annuity or pension of 4007.
per ann., and for an addition
thereto of 50l. per ann., and
for an arrear of 1,000l.
pages.
2
Minuted: "9th March
1715-16. The P.S. to be re-
newed from Midsummer 1714,
and for his pension of 4007.
per ann., and a sum of 50%.
in gross for his extraordinary
service."
Proposal for delivering
250
chaldrons of coals at Gib-
raltar for the garrison. 1
page.
For an advance to Horatio
Walpole, Esq., H.M. Minister
at the Hague, of a further sum
of 2001. 1 page.
For directions to be given to
pay Capt. Thomas Philips for
his disbursements. 1 page.
In favour of Thomas Smith
being appointed a Port Sur-
veyor or to some such office
in the Customs. 2 pages.
42.
1715-16
Report
Comrs.
&c.
for Hides,
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
20 March
43.
Affidavit
Benjamin Quelch
On the petition of the Keepers
of the Great and Little Parks
at Windsor as to the taxes on
her late Majesty's little house,
and for the above parks.
Minuted: "21 June
1716. My Lords cannot stay
the process.
Two enclosures. 5 pages.
Relating to the Spanish sloop
"St. Michael," made before
the Collector of Customs in
the province of South Caro-
lina. 1 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
257
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.

44.
20 MarchTender
for
John Thompson
contract.
45.
25 March Memorandum
Mr. Whitaker, sca-
venger.
To
1.
26 March
46.
Letter
·
(A
James Stanhope
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
26 March
47.
Do.
Do.
Do.
48.
[? About Representation, James Smith
Do.
29 March.]
complaint,
and further
petition.
49.
31 March
Letter
Geo. Trenchard
Wm.
Esq.
Lowndes,
Purport.
To supply coals for the garrisons
of Gibraltar and Port Mahon.
page.
Stating that it requires the sign
manual for payment of his
claim for carrying away the
soil, and for cleaning and
raking before St. James's
Palace, notwithstanding the
Lord Chamberlain's warrant
is granted.page.
For a present to be made to
"the five Indian nations."
Minuted: “25th April
1716. Mr. Bampfeild to buy
these presents as signified in
the enclosed letter." 1 page.
For all papers relating to the
Palatines, who were sent to
the West Indies, to be laid
before the House of Com-
mons. 1 page.
Prays for remission of 3601.
obtained by verdict against
him in the Court of Exchequer
in connexion with certain
brandy seized. 1½ pages.
As to the dismissal of ? Lieut.
Richard Dove from a Custom
House sinack belonging to
Poole.
1 page.
Sir James Jefferys to be put on
the Establishment of Ireland
as he formerly was at 10s. a
day.
Minuted :-"Send this to
Lords Justices of Ireland."
2 pages.
As to warrant to the Attorney
Genl. to cause satisfaction to
be acknowledged upon the
record of conviction for a fine
of 501. due from James Wil-
son alias Williams, convicted
of assault with intent to rob.
Minuted: - "17th May
1716. The Attorney Genll.
to acknowledge satisfaction
upon record.” 3 pages and
2 halves.
For the present to the Five
Indian Nations to be deli-
vered to Mr. George Bamp-
field. 1 page.
R
50.
7 April
Do.
James Stanhope
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
51.
9 April
Report, peti- A. Cracherode
Do.
tion, and two
other papers.
52.
11 April
Letter
-
James Stanhope
Do..
R 2025.
:
258
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCIV.

Το
53.
23 April
Letter
Wm. Popple
William Lowndes,
Esq.
24 April
54.
Do.
Lord Townshend
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
26 April
55.
Warrant
Lords or the Trea-
sury.
56.
1 May
Letter
-
Lord
(Bolton).
Chamberlain
Purport.
Auditor of the
Receipt of the
Exchequer.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
For an account to be sent of
the duties paid upon calicoes
printed or stained in this
kingdom, &c. Plantation
Office, Whitehall, 23 Apr.
1716.
1 page.
For a warrant for the usual al-
lowances to the Rt. Hon. the
Earl of Rothes, the King's
Commissioner for the General
Assembly in North Britain.
Minuted: "25 April
1716. Prepare a warrt."
page.
1
To make and pass debentures
for paying Joseph Lawson,
Esq., or his assigns, 50l. as
one of the serjeants-at-arms.
1 page.
For 100 guineas to be paid to
John Ingliss, Esq., Marshal of
the Ceremonies, as a present
from his Majesty to Mr.
D'Alcega, who brought the
express from the Emperor of
the birth of the Archduke of
Austria. 1 page.
For the advance of 300l. to
Horatio Walpole, Esq., H.M.
Minister and Plenipotentiary
at the Hague. 1 page.
About Mr. Molyneux's ex-
tended estate, he being a
considerable debtor to the
Crown as Receiver Genl. of
Taxes for Lancashire. Two
enclosures. 5 pages.
Encloses memorial of the late
Comrs. for disbanding the
Marines. Asks that Sir
Roger Mostyn may be or-
dered to pay their claim for
carrying out their commis-
sion. 4 pages.
Lords of the Trea- For 2007. to be paid as a present
sury.
to Mons. Holzen, minister
from the King of Denmark,
on his departure. 1 page.
3 May
57.
Do.
Lord Townshend
Do.
58.
3 May
Report
Comrs. for Hides, &c.
Do.
59.
4 May
Letter
Wm. Gifford
Mr. Lowndes
60.
5 May
Do.
Duke of Bolton
TREASURY PAPERS.
259
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.
To
1
Purport.
61.
7 May
Letter
-
Mr. Secretary Stan- Lords of the Trea- For orders to be given for the
hope.
sury.
10 May
62.
Do.
Lord Townshend
Do.
11 May
63.
Memorial
The Cofferer
Do.
[? About
64.
Petition
14 May.]
18 May
William
Brooking
and Thomas Ayles,
of London, mer-
chants, for them-
selves and the
owners of the ships
"Two Friends"
and "Portsmouth
Galley."
65.
Letter
Lord Townshend
sury.
1
annual payment of 501. men-
tioned in the petition of the
Treasurer and Trustees of the
Charity School at Kensing-
ton.
Minuted :-" 21st August
1716. Prepare a sign manual.
10th Sept. 1716. A warrt.
sign'd." 1 page.
~1
For payment to be made of
500l. as a reward for appre-
hending James Talbot, Esq.,
who lately escaped from New-
gate. 1 page.
For 2,000l., wanted to pay the
customs of the wines, im-
ported for the King's service,
and 500l. more for the weekly
payments to the Envoy of
"Tripolis."
Minuted: "19th June
1716. Ordered."
Encloses the application
received from the Board
of Green Cloth thereon. 2
pages.
For payment of the bills for
provisions and clothing
taken from them for the
garrison of Placentia, who
were in a starving condition.
Also copies of the bills.
Minuted: "14th May
1716. Ref. to Mr. Sloper to
make a full representation of
the petr's. case to their
Lops., with his opinion." 3
pages.
Lords of the Trea- Encloses report of the Secretary
at War, relating to the de
mand of Major-Genl. Evans,
touching the difference of
pay between the Establish-
ment of Great Britain
and Ireland, amounting to
7031. 8s. 6d., and gives his
Majesty's directions for pay-
ment of the same.
Minuted: "30th May
1716. Mr. Merril to pre-
pare such a warrt. as is proper
in this case.”
3 pages.
7

R 2
260
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.
Το
Purport.
66.
20 May
Letter
-
Mr. Secretary Stan- Lords of the Trea- For the payment of 4007. to
hope.
sury.
25 May
67.
Petition
Randolph
Harper,
Tidewaiter at Bris-
Do.
tol.
26 May
68.
Letter
-
1
Secretary Stanhope -
Do.
69.
Nichola Mann, King's
Do.
ས་
waiter in the port
of London.
[? End of Memorial
May.]
70.
Mr. John Middleton
Do.
[? About 1 Petition
June.]
71.
2 June
Letter
-
Walter Chetwynd
-
72.
[? About Memorial
15 June.]
73.
[? About
16 June.]
Petition
-
1
Master of the Robes Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Robert Payne, of The King
Playhatch.
Francis Bergoin, despatched
hither from Constantinople,
as a consideration for his
journeys. I page.
To be reinstated in his office or
to be provided for in another
port. 1 page.
For 2001. to be paid to Col.
Charles Douglas, his Ma-
jesty's Minister at the Court
of France.
Minuted:
"30th May
1
1716. Prepare a warrt.”
page.
For Thomas Wilkins to be
appointed as his deputy.
Also copy of certificate in
favour of Wilkins. 2 pages.
For an order to be issued to
Sir Roger Mostyn to pay
1,821l. 17s. 5d., due to Sir
Geo. Mathews, upon an as-
signment for clothing Sir
Harry Goring's regiment,
late Marines.
Minuted:
"1st June
1716. Read. P'pare a S.
Manual setting forth the
reasons for allowing this to
the regimt., & authorising
Sr. R. M. to pay it."
Two other papers relating
to the above. 5 pages.
As to the claims of Tho. Allen
for his services against the
rioters in Staffordshire. At
the foot is :-" Memm. 2007.
for this service." 1 page.
For money to complete the
payment for his Majesty's
Coronation robes.
Also schedule of the debts
for the same. 2 pages.
For consideration of his de-
plorable case, and for relief
by a privy seal or otherwise,
he having executed a bond
whereby he was involved in
the bankruptcy of Thomas
Crabb, senior, and Thomas
Crabb, junior, who were
debtors to the Excise. 1 page.
!
TREASURY PAPERS.
261
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.

To
Purport.
74.
18 June
Letter
-
19 June
75.
Memorandum
76.
20 June
Account
Table.
or
77.
20 and 21 | Copy of Memo-
June.
rial and re-
port.
Mr. Secretary Stan- Lords of the Trea- For 100l. to be paid to Dr.
hope.
sury.
sury.
Lidderdale.
Minuted:
Prepare a
S. M. agt. to morr.” 1 I page.
Sums to be issued to several
offices, such as the bake-
house, buttery, &c.page.
Showing instances where the
governors in the plantations
have received the rd of sei-
zures and forfeitures due to
the Crown.
Signed:-Robt. Paul, Ast.
Coll. 20 June 1716. 1 page.
(Probably an enclosure.)
Lords of the Trea- As to the securities proposed
by Francis Hawes, Esq., by
whom the office of Receiver-
General and Cashier of
Customs was to be performed.
78.
23 June
Petition
Mayor, Aldermen, and
Common Council
of Bridgewater.
Do.
79.
[? About
27 June.]
Memorial and
four other
papers.
Captain Thomas Ag-
new, agent to the
Royal Regiment of
North British Dra-
goons, in behalf of
the Rt. Hon. the
Earl of Stair and
the officers of that
regiment.
Do.
29 June
80.
Letter
Mr. Secretary Stan-
hope.
Do.
81.
"Representa- Merchants-contrac-
29 June
tion."
Do.
tors for naval stores.
Also copy of the order of
the Lords of the Treasury for
the King's Remembrancer or
his deputy to take the securi-
ties. 3 pages.
Praying for the continuance
in his office of Nicholas
Jefferys, Collector of the
Port, who is likely to be
discharged; and bearing testi-
mony to his diligence, dis-
cretion, and loyalty. Signed
by the Mayor, and sealed
with the corporation seal.
1 page.
As to 9097. 16s. 9d. issued by
the Paymaster - General on
account of the clearings
of the regiment until the
demand was supplied by Par-
liament.
Minuted: - "27th June
1716. Read. He must ap-
ply to the Comrs. for Stating
the Debts of the Army." 5
pages.
Sends petition of Sir James
Jefferys. If the representa-
tions are true their Lps. are
to order him to be replaced
on the Establishment of Ire-
land at 10s. a day. 2 pages.
For allowance of interest on
their bills.
Minuted:
1716. My
"Read 29 Jan.
Lords cannot
grant this." 1 page.
;
L
262
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCIV.

To
Purport.
82.
29 June
Letter
Mr. Secretary Stan- Lords of the Trea- Signifying his Majesty's plea-
hope.
sury.
83.
[? About Petition
June.]
Sir William Dixwell,
Do.
of Cotton, co. War-
wick.
84.
30 June
Letter
Duke of Bolton
Do.
2 July
85.
Petition, two
John Wynne, Esq.,
Do.
certificates,
and three
High Sheriff of the
co. of Flint.
receipts.
86.
2 July
Letter
Mr. Secretary Stan-
hope.
Do.
1
3 July
87.
Do.
Earl of Orkney
Mr. Lowndes
3 July
88.
Certificate
5 July
89.
Two lists
90.
5 July.
Letter
Winton, Pro-Regis-
trar of Seizures,
House,
Custom
London.
Robert Cannon, Sub-
Almoner.
Mr. Secretary Stan-
hope.
sury,
sure that Brigadier Petit have
an allowance of 30s. per day
as Chief Engineer of Minorca,
in the room of Col. Durand,
deceased, to be paid out of
the revenues of that Island.
Minuted: "30th July
1716. Ordered." 1 pages.
For letters of privy seal to dis-
charge him from moneys pay-
able on the creation of his
baronetcy. 1 page.
For 1,000l. to be ordered for
the Marquis de Trivii, Am-
bassador from the King of
Sicily, on his departure.
Minuted: - "24th July
1716.
1 pages.
Prepare a warrt."
As to an order to receive from
the Receiver of the Crown
Revenue of North Wales, 40%.
which was paid by the sheriff
for the apprehension of John
David, convicted of felony
and burglary, and executed
for the same. 4 pages.
For preparation of warrants, the
King-having complied with
the prayer in the memorial
of the Lord Lovat.
1 page.
For despatch of Lord Glen-
orchy's business, who is
married to the Earl of
Orkney's sister. Hopes it
may be ordered before the
King's going. 1 page.
As to payment of 255l. 18s. 9d.
into the Exchequer by Wil-
liam Hunter, for H.M. moiety
of a seizure. 1 page.
Sums due in the Treasurer of
Chamber's Office at Mid-
summer 1716. 2 pages.
Lords of the Trea For immediate payment of 1007.
to Don Mercador, Deputy
from Minorca, and afterwards
monthly at the rate of 3001,
per ann.
Minuted: - "27th July
1716. Order'd." 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
263
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.

To
Purport.
91.
16 July. Letter
-
Lord Gallway-
Lords of the Trea- Recommending a pension to
sury.
92.
16 July.
Do.
Tho. Colby
Mr. Lowndes
93.
29 Feb.-
18 July.
Certificates
18 July.
94.
Do.
95.
18 July.
Letter
-
I
Barbara, the widow of Cap-
tain Embree. 1 page.
Sends copy of sign-manual
for payment to the Comrs.
for Transportation, of
4,6077. 19s. 8d. for the
directions of the Lords of the
Treasury.
Minuted :—“ 25th
1716.
von."
་་
July
Ref. to Lord Carnar-
1 page.
Showing the money arising by
the sale of tin. 7 double
pages or parts.
Of the payment of Justices in
the counties of Wales.
Signed by Wm. Clayton or
Lord Halifax. 5 pages or
parts.
Comrs. of Forfeited Lords of the Trea- Recommend Mr. Joseph Henry
Estates.
sury.
96.
19 July. Letter and esti- Tho. Colby
mate.
Mr. Lowndes
-
97.
[? About Memorial
20 July.]
to be receiver of the estate of
the late James, Duke of Or-
mond, in Ireland.
Minuted-19th
July
1716, I're writ accordingly."
1 page.
For issue of 3,9511. 12s, 7d. to
the Treasurer and Paymaster
of the Transport Service for
transporting the Dutch troops.
Minuted: "Warrt. sign'd
30th July." 2 pages.
George Bampfield, Lords of the Trea For an order to pay 297. 11s. 8d.
gent.
21 July.
98.
Letter
Ad. Cardonnel
sury.
}
for freight of the presents to
the five Indian nations.
Minuted :-" 20th July
1716. Write to the Board
of Ordnance to include the
freight in the estimate."
Again:-"L're sent to Ord-
nance. 1 page.
دو
For a warrant to discharge the
late Commissr. Dummer's
estate of any pretensions
from the Post-Office. Is one
of the chief creditors. Chis-
wick. 1 page.
264
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCIV.

To
Purport.
99.
26 July.
Letter
Comrs. for Forfeitures Lords of the Trea- Nomination of William Ke-
sury.
26 July.
100.
Do.
Do.
Do.
101.
30 July. Report
John Mostyn, in the
absence of Sir Roger
Mostyn.
102.
31 July.
Letter
P. Methuen
Do.
nedy, Esq., to receive from
their Lps. moneys arising
from forfeitures by way of
imprest to pay salaries of
inferior officers, &c.-Speak-
er's Chambers. Their offi-
cers will set out for Scotland
as soon as the money de-
manded is paid. 1 page.
Do. in favour of Cham-
bers Slaughter, Esq. Their
officers will set out for Lan-
cashire as soon as the money
demanded is paid. 1 page.
On the memorial of Lord Shan-
non, Lt.-Genl. Wills, and the
Executors of Lt.-Genl. Holt
respecting the payment of
assignments to the clothiers
of the three regiments lately
The
commanded by them.
memorial and an account of
the assignments made, and
the neat off-reckonings. 3
pages.
Sir Clement Cot- The ships for the Mediterranean
trel.
are to sail immediately. The
Tripoli Envoy and his retinue
must be on board. 1 page.
31 July.
103.
Do.
Do.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
For 5001. yearly to be con-
tinued to Don Juan Baptista
Uzardi, who is employed in
soliciting the concerns of
H.M. subjects at Madrid.
Minuted: "6th Aug.
1716. Prepare a P. Seal for
this 500l. a year from the
time of his last paymt." 12
pages.
[? After
July.]
1.
Petition
}
VOL. CCV. 1716.-AUGUST.
Sir Thomas D'Aeth, Lords of the Trea- For a Privy Seal to discharge
of Knowlton (Kent).
sury.
him from the payment due
to his Majesty on his being
created a baronet. 1 page.
P
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
TREASURY PAPERS.
VOL. CCV.
Το
Purport.
265
[? About
3 Aug.]
2
Memorial
Rebecca Davison, wi- Lords of the Trea- Asks that Mr. Merrill may
dow.
sury.
3.
4 Aug.
Report
S. Godolphin, Auditor
Do,
[? About
6 Aug.]
4.
Petition
John Kent. Esq.
Do.
5.
6 Aug.
Letter
Comrs. of Forfeited
Estates.
Do.
7 Aug.
6.
Do.
Do.
7.
8 Aug.
Bill of Charges
8.
[? About
8 Aug.]
Memorial
!
1
Do.
forthwith transfer to her an
assignment arising out of an
army clothing contract with
her husband.
Minuted :-" 3rd August
1716. My Lords can give
no directions but what are
agreeable to the constant
usage of the army, and
and par-
ticularly of the troops of
Guards." Also "Mr. Mer-
rill's answer to Mrs. Davi-
son's petic'on." 2 pages.
On the petition of Richard
Whittingham, Esq., late Re-
ceiver-General of the Land
Tax for Kesteven and Hol-
land (Lincoln), as to pay-
ments made by him for rais-
ing recruits.
The petition
petition and three
other papers. 5 pages.
Arrears of salary as a Comr. of
Customs, North Britain.
Minuted :- "6th August
1716. Read. Inquire if Mr.
Kent has paid his ballance as
Collr. of Lynn, and if so
inake a warrt. for his arrear
of salary as Comr. of Cust.
in Scotland." 2 pages.
Recommend Mr. Hugh Henry
to be Receiver of the For-
feitures in Ireland in the
room of Joseph Henry, de-
ceased. 1 page.
Minuted:-" 6 Augt. 1716.
My Lds. agree to this."
Returning the draft of a com-
mission for appointing an
agent.page.
For passing the accounts of
Philip Packer, Esq., late Pay-
master of the Works.
pages and 2 parts.
2
Captain Thomas Ag- Lords of the Trea- For a warrant for the passing
new, Agent to the
Royal Regiment of
North British Dra-
goons, in behalf of
the Rt. Hon. the
Earl of Stair and
other officers
that regimt.
of
sury.
of Mr. Moor's accounts (who
was late Paymaster-General),
in respect of certain clearings.
Minuted :-" 8th
“8th August
1716. Prepare a warrt. to
Mr. Moore to remove this
from the clearings, and be
allowed upon acct. of forage
to that regiment."
Copies of three other
papers on the same subject
3 pages.
Uor M
266
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.

Το
Purport.
11 Aug.
9.
Letter and Lords Justices of Lords of the Trea- Send petition of the Earl of
petition.
Ireland.
sury.
10.
11 Aug.
Letter
Wm. Pulteney
Wm. Lowndes,
Esq.
[? About
13 Aug.]
11.
Petition and
Henrietta Custis
affidavit.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
12.
15 Aug.
Report -
Lord Galway
Do.
13.
6 Aug.
Letter
John Crookshanke
[? About
17 Aug.]
14.
Memorial
John Kent, Esq.,
"at the nine
roles," a baker's,
over against
Norfolk Street,
and near Saint
Clement's
Church in the
Strand.
John, Lord Glenorchy Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Lifford. Recommend that
he receive the arrears of his
half pay.
Minuted:-" 18th Septem-
ber 1716. Prepare warrt."
2 pages.
Sends warrant signed by the
Prince of Wales, allowing
the forces of the States
General 28 days' pay, &c.,
for countersignature of the
Lords of the Treasury. 1
page.
For a dormant warrant to re-
ceive the salary of John
Custis, her father, late a
King's waiter, deceased. 2
pages.
The pension of Sir James Jef-
fereys of 10s. a day to ease
the public expense was left
out of the present establish-
ment. Submits whether it
be proper to restore it.
Also petition and letter.
Minuted:- "28th Sep-
tember 1716. My Lords
agree to the rept." 3 pages.
In answer to various queries
which touch upon Kent's ar-
rears of salary. Custom
House, Edinburgh.
Also a certificate. 2 pages.
For directions for a warrant
for his discharge from the
penalty incurred by him for
non-appearance upon
summons of the Lords of
Justiciary in Scotland.
the
Also the form of the war-
rant.
"4th
Second Minute:
7br. 1716. My Lords have
not rec'd the King's order for
this, and do not think it ad-
visable to be done at all." 1½
pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
267
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
15.
:
From
18 Aug.
Letter
-
Duke of Somerset
VOL. CCV.
16.
[? About
18 Aug.]
Petition, &c.
George Worden
Do.
17.
21 Aug.
Letter
-
Comrs. for Forfeited
Estates.
Do.
18.
21 Aug.
Do.
Comrs. of Excise,
Edinburgh.
Do.
To
Purport.
-
sury.
Lords of the Trea- Reminding them of the debt for
the stables. The tradesmen
complain that goods have
been delivered since and paid
for.
1
Minuted :-
:-" Order'd what
has been issued for extrarys.
of ye stables. 2 pages.
In his absence at the assizes
has been deprived of his place
as a tidesman, Prays for
another post.
Also a testimonial in his
favour. [He had drawn the
odium of the country on him
in serving the Government.]
Minuted:" 3d Septem-
ber 1716. Write a lre. to
take off the suspension, and
to present him the first va-
cancy for a tidesman on the
superior list."
Again :-" 4th Sepr. 1716.
Lre. writ to Comrs. Cus-
tomes." 2 pages.
Complain that the fees of 12s. 6d.
are demanded at the Exche-
quer on paying in 27. 12s. 1
page.
Have directed Mr. Robert For-
rest to continue to act as Ac-
countant-General for the Old
and New Duties of Excise,
&c., the business of Account-
ant-General having so much
increased. 1 pages.
Prays an order to issue out of
the coinage duty a sum not
exceeding 361. for the charges
of a dinner for the jury at the
trial of the Pix.
1 page.
For payment of debt due to her
father. Knows Mr. Walpole
has good nature enough to
prevent the ruin of the fa-
mily. Dated Germyn Street.
From a memorandum dated
24 Aug. 1716, on the back, it
appears he was paid to Mid-
summer 1716.
1 page.
Asks him to put Mr. Walpole
in mind of his promise to pay
the Earl of Findlater's ar-
rears, and that the arrears and
his current pension may be
paid to Mr. Middleton, the
Earl's factor. 1 page.
21 Aug.
19.
Do.
Sir Isaac Newton
Do.
24 Aug.
20.
Do.
Harriot Howard
29 Aug.
21.
Do.
Alexr. Abercromby -
268
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.

To
22.
31 Aug.
Letter
P. Methuen
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
3 Sept.
23.
Do.
Do.
1
Do.
3 Sept.
24.
Do.
Do.
Do.
4 Sept.
25.
Do.
Lords Justices of Ire-
land (signed Gall-
way).
Do.
4 Sept.
26.
Do.
Comrs. of Forfeitures
Do.
27.
[? About Memorial
5 Sept.]
William Newlin
Do.
Purport.
For a gratuity to John Holst, a
serjeant, who, with two other
soldiers, guarded and brought
home the late Lord Duffus,
a prisoner.
Minuted :-" 4th Septem-
ber 1716. Order'd 50%., 251.
to the serjeant, and 127. 10s.
to each of the soldiers, to be
paid by the hands of Mr.
Cracherode." 1 page.
For 1,000l. to be lodged with
the Treasurer of the Chamber
to defray the expense of the
messengers
who are sent
abroad.
Minuted: "4th Septr.
1716. Order'd." 1 page.
For 361. to be paid to Lieut.
Thos. Aldcroft for his ex-
pense in being maliciously
prosecuted on account of his
zeal for the King and Go-
vernment.
Minuted: "10th Septr.
1716. To be paid by Mr.
Crachrode." 1 page.
In favour of Captain Adam
Blair for his half-pay of a
captain, or the making his
pension of 100l. p. ann.
equal to the whole pay of a
captain according to his peti-
tion.
Minuted: "To be laid
before the King."
The petition and a certifi-
cate. 2 pages.
Complain that the agent, Lewis
Elstobb, appointed to receive
the moneys, is not attending
his duties. Office at Preston.
Minuted: "Read 10 Sept.
1716." 1 page.
Prays to be appointed to suc-
ceed William Hurrell as land
waiter at the port of Ply-
mouth.
Certificate in his favour.
Minuted :-"Read 5 7br
1716. This place is dis-
posed." 2 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
269
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
28.
[? About Memorial
5 Sept.]
VOL. CCV.
Το
Purport.
Mr. Niell Campbell Lords of the Trea- For a privy seal to be granted
and Mr.
Patrick
Campbell, Secre-
taries, and for the
other servants of
the Board of Police
[? Scotland].
sury.
to pay 6004 for two years'
salaries, and for directions for
the future.
Minuted:"Read 5 Sepr.
1716." 1 page.
29.
7 Sept.
Letter
Comrs. for Forfeited
Estates.
Do.
8 Sept.
30.
Do.
Lord Leven
[About
10 Sept.]
[? About
10 Sept.]
[? About
1 Sept.]
31.
Memorial
Lord Lovat
1
Kinaston,
32.
Petition
Thomas
clerk of the works
at Somerset House.
Rt. Hon. Robt.
Walpole, Esq.,
First Lord of
the Treasury.
Desiring their Lps. to appoint
some person to set the un-
tenanted estates of persons
forfeited.
Minuted: "11th Septem-
ber 1716. My Lords con-
ceive that the powers are
vested in the Comrs. by Act
of Parliament, and that their
Lops. have no power to in-
termeddle." 1 page.
Draws attention to
attention to a small
claim he has upon the Go-
vernment which, owing to
the indisposition of Lord
Carlisle and the Rebellion,
"has fallen by." Balgonie.
1 page.
For the appointment of his
kinsman, Mr. Frederick Fra-
ser, Burgess of Inverness, as
surveyor of Customs there, he
having been active against
the rebels, and in getting a
loyal member of Parliament
for the town. 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- For an allowance until the
lodgings for the clerk of the
works are restored to him.
sury.
33.
Do.
William Dignall, of
Jamaica.
Do.
Minuted: “10th Septr.
1716. The King has signi-
fyd his pleasure that the
petr. should have this office,
and my Lords do not think
fit to give him any allow-
ance." 1 page.
Asks to be appointed to ex-
amine and account for goods,
plate, &c. taken up from
wrecks by persons without
grants, as well as from per-
sons who have grants.
Minuted:
"11 Septr.
1716. My Lords do not see
any reason to erect such an
office." 1 pages.
1/2
270
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.
To
Purport.
34.
14 Sept. Report ·
-
P. Medows
Lords of the Trea-
sury
35.
18 Sept.
Letter
Arthur Branthwayt,
junr., Secretary of
the Comrs. for For-
feited Estates.
36.
19 Sept.
Bill
Earl of Stair
37.
20 Sept.
Letter
-
Sam. Shepheard
20 Sept.
38.
Do. -
Fr. Negus
20 Sept.
39.
Do. -
Duke of Bolton
Esq.
"The Comptrollers's Report
upon ye Contractor's Lists,
from 21 May to 15 July
1716, & 2 certificates of
June 23, and July 12, 1716,
for victling the garrison of
Gibraltar."
Minuted: "To Ld. Lin-
coln to make a demand." 2
pages.
William Lowndes, The Comrs. conceive that they
are not authorized by the Act
to set such forfeited estates
as they find untenanted.
Asks him to point out the
paragraphs in the Act giving
them that authority. Office at
Preston, 18 Sept.1716. 1 page.
Extraordinary expenses from
19 June to 19 Sept. 1716.
One of the items is:-" For
correspondence and intelli-
gence from the several towns
and ports at France con-
cerning the Pretender, the
rebels and their adherents in
those parts. 65l. 1 page.
Recommends Wm. Yealder for
а coast waiter's place.-
Bishopsgate St.
The petition of William Yealder,
and two other testimonials at
the foot. 2 pages.
Begs his favour to sign an
order in favour of the hunts-
men before he goes out of
town. Encloses state of the
arrears and list of persons
attending the hounds.
Minuted:" Prepare warts.
to Midsr."
The paper named. 3 pages,
quarto.
Lords of the Trea- As to payment of the instru-
sury.
mental musicians in Mr. Clay-
ton's office. Also a list
headed:-"Her late Majesty's
annuall pentions to his late
Royall Highness George
Prince of Denmark's mu-
sick." 2 pages.
40.
21 Sept.
Do.-
Robert Clayton
William Lowndes,
Esq.
About money for recruits paid
by Receiver of the Land
Tax. Also letter from Tho.
Jett, and an abstract pre-
pared by him. 4 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
271
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
21 Sept.
41.
Dormant war-
rant.
[? About
24 Sept.]
42.
Petition
[? About
25 Sept.]
43.
Do. -
VOL. CCV.

Το
Lords of the Trea- Receivers-General
sury.
and Cashiers of
Customs.
John Lethem, the
King's master smith
in North Britain.
John Brougham, Esq.,
brother and execu-
tor of Thomas
Brougham, Esq.,
deceased late Recr.-
Genl. for Cumber-
land and Westmor-
land.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Do.
Purport.
For payment to Charles Godol-
phin, Esq., of 50l. per ann.
for a clerk on account of the
Register of Scotland.
page.
1
For payment of his bills for
ironwork in Holyrood House.
Minuted :-" 24th Septem-
ber 1716. Rejected."
Three accounts of the work
done. 4 pages.
For payment of 1,147/. 6s., to
defray his extra expenses,
&c., the district being so
remote.
Minuted: - "25th Sepr.
1716. To be considered with
the rest of the peticons. of
this nature." 1 page.
[? About
26 Sept.]
44.
Do. -
Edward Le Neve
Do.
45.
27 Sept.
Letter
Lord Gallway -
Do.
27 Sept.
46.
Affidavit
Michael
Cole, of
Stepney, Middle-
sex, mariner.
For restoration of his son as
Searcher in the Port of Lon-
don.
Minuted :-" 26th Septem-
ber. Read and rejected."
Also a letter from him as
inspector and auditor of
certain accounts of money
stopped at the Exchequer
upon annuities and stipends,
the moneys of which go in
aid of several parishes in the
liberty of Westminster.
pages.
2
In favour of a warrant for
arrears of half-pay to Denny
Cuffe, Gustavus Hamilton,
and Edmund Macnaghton,
cornets in a regiment of dra-
goons. Dublin Castle.
Memorial, and another re-
port on the same subject,
"26th July
Minuted:
1717. To be laid before the
King." 4 pages.
"Affidt. agt. ye Governor &
agt. of Charlestowne in South
Carolina, who assaulted ye
Custome ho. officers in ye
execucon of their duty." 61
pages.
272
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
47.
VOL. CCV.
To
Purport.
28 Sept.
Letter
-
J.
Burchett (Ad- | Wm.
miralty).
Lowndes,
Esq.
29 Sept.
48.
Do. -
Lord Townshend
<<
sury.
Transmits the petition of the
widows of the marine officers
for the arrears of their pen-
sions.
Minuted:-"1st Octr. 1716.
My Lords have ordered this
to be paid out of mo. in the
hands of the paymr. of the
marines."
Also the petition. 2 pages.
Lords of the Trea- For payment of the bill of ex-
traordinary expenses made
by Mr. Henneker, his Ma-
jesty's Secretary at Copen-
hagen. Also for arrears to
Mr. Hanneker and Mr.
Schaub.
49.
1 Oct.
Memorial
Thomas Morgan
Do.
[? About
2 Oct.]
50.
Petition
Robert Mason, water-
Do.
man.
[? About
2 Oct.]
51.
Do. -
་
Edward Pollington,
Collector of Cus-
toms at Newhaven,
Sussex.
Do.
52.
16 Oct.
Letter
J. Burchett
Wm.
Esq.
Lowndes,
Also the bill of extraordi-
naries.
Minuted:- "Mr. Powys
to state wt. is due to them.
Warrt. signd 26th Novr."
3 pages.
Asks to be provided for. Lord
Conningsby had already re-
commended him. 1 page.
Prays to be appointed as boat-
man to the Custom House,
London. Has always shown
his zeal for the present Go-
vernment by voting for Mr.
Middleton and Mr. Hony-
wood, and afterwards for Mr.
Honywood at Chelmsford in
Essex.
Minuted: "2nd Oct.
1716. My Lords agree to
this petition if there is a
vacancy." 1 page.
For the office of Surveyor or
Landwaiter in the Port of
London.
Minuted:"2d Oct. 1716.
My Lords will consider him
when there is a vacancy." 1
page.
Their Lps. have no objection to
Captain John Walton going
in
one of the ships for
Jamaica, but do not see what
advantage his going will be
to the naval service, &c.
Minuted:"8 Nov. 1716.
Report this."
1 page.
-
TREASURY PAPERS.
273
1
1716.
Date.
Description of
- Document.
From
VOL. CCV.

To
Purport.
53.
3 Nov.
Affidavit
54.
[?About Petition
Richard Dawson
8 Nov.]
55.
[? About
8 Nov.]
Do.
1
William
Thomas Moulton,
mariner, master
of the
"Royal
change."
sury.
ship
Ex-
As to the arrival at Antigua of
Walter Hamilton, Esq., Go-
vernor of the Leeward and
Carribee Islands, and as to
the taking upon himself the
Governorship thereof. 14
page.
Lords of the Trea- States his services in making
seizures, capturing owlers,
and in proposing a method
for guarding the coast of
Kent and Sussex. Complains
of his character being mis-
represented.
Fenwick,
Do.
waterman.
[? About
56.
Do.
Lionel Norman, late
Comr. of Customs.
Do.
8 Nov.]
13 Nov.
57.
Memorial
Board of Works
58.
13 Nov.
Petition
[After
13 Nov.]
R 2025.
59.
Do.
1
1
Do.
Thomas Morgan
Do.
John Wickstead, ser-
jeant, and Samuel
Curry,private in Bri-
gadier Killigrew's,
now Major-Genl.
Pepper's, regiment
of dragoons, and
Richard Browne of
the same regiment.
Do.
I
I
Minuted:" 8 Nov. 1716.
Read." 1 page.
Prays to be promoted to row
Mr. Canby, Surveyor of the
Deputy Searchers in Port of
London.
Minuted :-"8 Nov. 1716.
May apply to the Comrs.
Cust." I page.
Prays to be appointed to suc-
ceed Mr. Caley in the Com-
mission for the Customs and
Salt Duties in Scotland. Was
one of the first officers sent
down after the Union.
-
Minuted :-" 8 Nov. 1716.
Read."
1 page.
For payment of the debt for the
office.
Minuted: :-" 15 Nov. 1716.
Lre. writ." 1 page.
For
an employment in the
Customs.
Minuted:
"14th Nov.
1716. To be considered."
Also two brief notes on the
same subject, dated 13 Nov.
1716. 1 page and two parts.
For their subsistence. [They
were taken prisoners at Elchia
in Spain, in Oct. 1706, and
remained in Spain and France
till the general release of pri-
soners in 1709, and arrived in
Ghent, in Flanders, 3 June
1709.]
Also six certificates. 7
pages or parts.
S
274
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
60.
15 Nov.
Letter
1
Henry Harcourt
VOL. CCV.

To
16 Nov.
61.
Do.
P. Methuen
Do.
Purport.
Lords of the Trea- As to a difference between him
sury.
(the Controller of the Two
Million Adventure of 1711)
and the Paymaster, who re-
fused to give an account of
what he paid each day.
William
Lowndes, Esq.
Minuted :-"16 Nov. 1716.
Send Mr. Colt a copie of the
5th and 6th Articles of In-
structions to the Comptr., and
my Lords direct him to com-
ply with the same." 1 page.
For 1,000l. to be lodged with the
Treasurer of the Chamber to
pay messengers sent abroad.
Minuted" Ordered." 1
page.
Denying some misrepresenta-
tion made by Mr. Howe to
the Lords of the Treasury.
2 pages.
Lords of the Trea- | Upon Mr. Moore's memorial for
an allowance for his Deputies
abroad.
sury.
Minuted :-"These allow-
ances may be made by P. S.
29 Nov. 1716." 2 pages.
Touching the affairs of Robert
Peters, late Receiver-General
of Hertfordshire, a bankrupt,
and of Sir Bibye Lake, who
was possessed of a consider-
able part of Peter's estate,
on which memorialist had a
claim.
20 Nov.
62.
Do.
J. Merrill
Hon.
63.
22 Nov.
Report and
memorial.
Mr. Pulteney
[20 or 23
Nov.]
64.
Memorial
Lieut.-Gen. Charles
Wills.
Do.
65.
[? Same
[date.]
Representation Sir
Bibye
Lake,
Do.
Bart.
66.
[? About Letter
26 Nov.]
Sir Gilbert Heathcote
Minuted:
vember 1716. Read." 1 page:
breaks off abruptly.
"i 23d
No-
Hon. Robert Wal-
pole, Esq., Chan-
cellor of the Ex-
chequer.
On the same subject.
Minuted:"23 Novr.1716.
Read. My Lords cannot
agree to repay the 2,2571. to
Sir B. Lake, nor direct the
assignments to be re-deli-
vered."
1 page.
Introduces Mr. Samuel Westall,
his Lieut.-Col., to return his
thanks for the gift of "the
place."
Minuted: "26th Novr.
1716. Westal to have Hagar's
place. A lre. to be sent
the E. I. Company
accordingly." 1 small page.
to
TREASURY PAPERS.
275
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.
To
Purport.
67.
[? About
26 Nov.]
Petition
Sydney Godolphin, Lords of the Trea-
Auditor of Wales,
For a dormant warrant for pay-
sury.
&c.
ment of his "
"salaries
arrears.
Minuted: "26th No-
vember 1716.
Ordered." 1
""
and
page.
[? About Memorial
30 Nov.]
30 Nov. Letter
68.
Samuel Edwin, Esq.,
Do.
Usher of the Ex-
chequer.
69.
J. Taylour
3 Dec.
70.
Memorial
Mr. George Barclay,
late Minist er at
Mordington.
4 Dec.
71.
Memorial
J. Merrill
1
As to the method in which the
arrears of the office were dis-
charged on the demise of the
Sovereign. His arrears now
amount to 17,000l., of which
about 8,000l. depend on the
Civil List. Prays payment
of 1,6981. 8s. 8½d.
There are two minutes on
back, viz. (1), on 30 Nov.,
and (2), on 18th Dec. 1716.
The latter is: "What is
due to X's., 1713, to bę
paid to the Usher presently-
874l. 2s. 34d." 1 page.
Christopher Tilson Sends the names given to him
by Mr. Cracherode to be in-
serted in the Commission
for taking an Inquisition of
the real estate of the late Lord
Bolingbroke. 1 page.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
72.
7 Dec.
Report
Controllers of army
accounts.
Do.
73.
Dec.
Letter
Sir Gilbert Heath-
cote.
Is reduced to the greatest straits,
being out of place and suffer-
ing injuries from his affection
to the present Government.
Minuted: "6th Dec.
1716. Mr. Barclay to have
the 1007. p ann. lately pd. to
the Bp. of Edinburg, as also
the last year due. Warrt.
sign'd. 12th Dec. 1716."
page.
1
For a "debt left in quartering
at Kingston, &c. by the Royal
Regt. of Horse Guards 10th
December 1716."
Minuted :-" Order'd."
pages.
2
On Mr. Missing's contract for
victualling the Garrison of
Gibraltar. 3,6611. 3s. 9d. is
due to him.
Minuted:"7th December
1716. Order'd out of malt
tallys in the hands of the
Earl of Lincoln." 4 pages.
As to the appointment of Col.
Westall to some place in
the Customs.
1 page.
s 2
276
CALENDAR OF
•
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.
To
Purport.
74.
[? About
7 Dec.]
Bill
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
10 Dec.
75.
Warrant
Duke of Bolton
Master
Great
robe.
[? About
10 Dec.]
76.
Petition
Daniel Tarvin -
of the
Ward-
For furniture and work done
for the Treasury.
Minuted: "7th Decr.
1716. These bills to be exd.,
& the tradesmen's bills &
rects. produc't, & a warrt. to
be prepar'd in the name of
Mr. Manu upon lres. pats.
dormant." 3 pages.
For delivery to the master of
H.M. barges, of the liveries
for the 12 pensionary water-
men.
Minuted :-"Let this war-
rant be executed. White-
hall, Treasury Chambers,
21 Decr. 1716." 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- For the place of surveyor at
sury.
[? About
77.
Memorial
Charles Mason, Esq.
Do.
11 Dec.]
78.
12 Dec.
Letter
J. Burchett
Mr. Lowndes
12 Dec.
79.
Account
Berwick. Had removed from
Ireland, expecting to make an
exchange.
Minuted:- "10th Decem-
ber 1716. Agreed to." 1
page.
For additional salary as late
Treasurer of the Transports.
Minuted :-"11th Decem-
ber 1716. Read. See the
former minute. My Lords
have made as great allow-
ances of the public money as
they lawfully can, and his
salary having been settled by
the Queen's warrt., by which
he acted, my Lords cannot
make him any further allow-
ance of salary after his office
ceased." 1 page.
For an article to be inserted
in the instructions to Mr.
Bridger, Surveyor of Woods
in North America, to restrain
all persons from cutting and
carrying away woods, except
by privy seal. - Admiralty
Office.
Minuted: "14th Dec.
1716. Agreed. Lre. signed."
1 page.
J. Holbech (Treasurer Lords of the Trea- Charges, &c., occasioned by the
of the Chamber's
Office).
sury.
late Rebellion, on messengers'
bills. 1 page.
Minuted:
cember 1716.
"30th De-
Read."
1
page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
277
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.

To
Purport.
Browne, Lords of the Trea- For relief, having lost her hus-
17 Dec.
80.
Petition
Elizabeth
widow of Captain
sury.
Richard Browne,
late Commander of
H.M. ship "Hazar-
dous."
81.
17 Dec.
Letter
-
82.
[? About
18 Dec.]
Petition
83.
19 Dec.
Bill
band on duty at sea, his
effects being likewise lost.
Minuted: "17th Decr.
1716. There are rules for
sea offrs'. widows, and if she
has any pretensions she must
apply to the Admty. and
Navy Board." 1 page.
Tho. Jett [Auditor] Chr. Tilson, Esq. Certifying that Mr. Wilcox had
H.M. Master of the
Barges and Water-
men.
J. Holbech (Trea-
surer of the Cham-
ber's Office).
paid to Mr. Segar. 5,7501.
page.
Lords of the Trea- For payment of their salaries
sury.
1716.
84.
Two drafts of
Indentures.
Lords of the Trea-
sury and Sir Wil-
liam Jolliffe and
others.
Sir Richard Hou-
blon and others.
and bill money.
Minuted: "18th Dec.
1716. Order'd." 1 page.
For sums due to watermen and
master of the barges, and on
their bills for carrying the
Crown to the Parliament
house, and for attending on
the King, Prince, and Prin-
cess. page.
As to loans on tin. 6 pages.
1
I
UNDATED, or IMPERFECTLY DATED, but supposed to be for the
Year 1716.
85.
Memorial
Charles, Duke of Lords of the Trea-
Grafton.
sury.
86.
Balance sheet
Thomas Johnson
87.
Memorial
Col. Henry Monro
88.
Scheme
89
Petition
90.
Memorial
91.
Abstract
Ephraim Parker
Lewis Elstob, Esq.
-
For payment of pension of
4,700l. a year.
1 page.
Transport of 639 rebel pri-
soners. A few lines.
Lords of the Trea- To be put on the Establishment
sury.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
H.M. Printers
Do.
1
of half-pay, Ireland. 1 page.
For lottery wherein there are
but three blanks to two
prizes. 2 pages.
Asks to be appointed receiver
of the estate of James, Earl
of Derwentwater. 1 page.
For payment for stationery
wares supplied to the Houses
of Parliament. 2 pages.
Papers relating to Scotland. 3
pages.
278
CALENDAR OF
1716.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCV.

To
Purport.
1
1
!
92.
Petition
Sir James Holburn
The King -
93.
Memorial
94.
Do,
-
95.
[? About
1716.]
Return
Ann de Ribaucourt,
spouse of Marquess
De Ribaucourt,
Viscount Durben.
Field officers
and
captains of North
Britain Dragoons.
sury.
For pension for his losses in
serving with his servants at
Stirling and the battle of
Dunblain; his house plun-
dered by the rebels, &c. 1
page.
Lords of the Trea- For assistance to keep herself
and family from starving, her
husband having been forced
to leave Macquillier, his birth-
place, for the sake of his Pro-
testant religion, &c. 1 page.
For allowance for losses, re-
mount money, &c., the regi-
ment having suffered severely
by their march into Scotland,
&c.
1 page.
Prince of Wales -
[? 1716 or
later.]
96.
Petition
David Lockett
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[? 1716 or
later.]
97.
Memorial
William Muire, Jun.,
of Caldwell, Esq.
Do.
98.
[? 1716 or
1717.]
Do.
Stanyan,
Do.
99.
[After
1716.]
Letter
[After
1716.]
100.
Petition
Abraham
Esq.
Champ. Branfill, late
Under Sheriff of
Essex.
Elizabeth Jett, widow
and administratrix
of Thomas Jett,
Esq., deceased.
1
Mr. Cracherode,
Solicitor to the
Treasury.
State of the 885,7037. 14s. 7 d.
in South Sea Stock, which
was transferred to the Trus-
tees for sale. 1 page.
Sir
For a weigher's or watchman's
place in the Custom House.
Details his services; was in the
army at the battle of Landen,
afterwards servant to
Alexr. Cairnes, then a ser-
jeant of Dragoons, and hurt
in the suppression of the Re-
bellion. 1 page.
For payment of his annuity. 2
pages.
For payment of his claim as
Queen's Envoy Extraordi-
nary to the Swiss Cantons.
[Is now H.M. Envoy at
Vienna.]
1 page.
In favour of assistance being
given to two witnesses who
had been mobbed, reviled, &c.
for giving evidence against a
person convicted at Chelms-
ford for speaking scandalous
words of the King, &c. 1
page,
For an order to deposit the
books of account belonging
to her late husband's offices
as Register of Unsatisfied
Debentures, &c., Paymaster
of Lotteries, &c., and for a
discharge for the same.
page.
1
TREASURY PAPERS.
279
1717.
[? 1716
or 1717.]
[After
1716.]
1716-17.
1717.
1 Jan.
VOL. CCVI. 1717. JANUARY-APRIL.
1. Petition of Dudley Downes, senior, Deputy Chamberlain of
the Receipt of the Exchequer, to the Lords of the Treasury. Had
daily locked up and delivered out his Majesty's treasure "from
"17 Jan. 1714 to this day," for which his predecessors received
101. quarterly. Has been delayed in the reception thereof by the
petition of Capt. Langhorn, who claims some part as a salary.
Prays payment. 1 page.
2. Petition of "Daniel Warford, of Palmer's Water Farm, in the
parish of Stanstead. near Hockerell, from London to New Market,”
to the Lords of the Treasury. Is lessee of the farm at a very high
rent, upon assurance of an allowance of 20l. per ann. by the Crown
for the conveniency of his Majesty and the Courts, by making a
way through the grounds of the farm in their way to Newmarket.
There were always gates and locks made and kept up at the King's
charge, being subject to the Surveyor of his Majesty's Roads, under
the direction of the Master of the Horse, to prevent all common
travellers and carriages from passing through. The gates are now
broken down, and the petitioner's grounds for near two miles laid
open to all persons and carriages, and the petitioner has not received
the annual allowance for near seven years, tho' he has made frequent
application to Captain Studholme, the late surveyor, and likewise
to the present who formerly paid the same punctually. Prays
payment of the arrears. 1 page.
3. New Year's gifts or other annual dues to the Secretaries of the
Treasury and to the Clerks.
Similar gifts "for the Lords."
Also a duplicate of the first.
Also an affidavit touching the same, sworn by J. Holbech. 5
pages, quarto.
4. An estimate of the charge of the Ordnance for the year 1717.
"For the Treary." 1 page.
5. Sir "Hew" Dalrymple to the Lords [of the Treasury]. The
Lords of Session are most willing to give them all satisfaction in
everything consistent with the rules and constitution of the court.
There is a question before the court as to the appointment of factors
upon some of the forfeited estates, and the court will proceed as
the law directs. Has to inform their Lps that according to the
constitution of their court and the laws and Acts of Parliament
concerning the same, they (the court) are not to receive any appli-
cation by letters relating to matters depending before them "from
any whatsoever," being under the strongest obligations to direct
their procedure by no other rule than that of their law, which it
?
280
CALENDAR OF
1717.
3 Jan.
4 Jan.
[? About
4 Jan.]
VOL. CCVI.
is hoped will excuse that their Lordships' letter has not received a
more particular answer. From himself, has to say that the pro-
ceedings of the session are all upon record, and the Commissioners
of Inquiry, in pursuance of the late Act of Parliament, have required
and obtained from the clerks of the session full copies of what
passed in the session concerning "forefaulted" estates.
The proceedings of the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary are
also upon record, and all casualties arising to the Crown by the
sentences and proceedings of that court are regularly estreated in
the Court of Exchequer in Scotland, whereby a perfect account of
the whole proceeding in relation to the late "forefaulted" estates,
fines, and escheats, single and "liferent," may be had from the
Court of Exchequer and Commission of Inquiry. Edinbr., 1 Janry.
1717. [i.e., 1716-17. See Minute.]
Minuted" 1st Febry 1716-17. Lře signd in answer." 2 pages,
quarto.
6. Memorial of Joseph Gascoigne, Receiver of the King's Revenues
in the Island of Minorca. Has paid, by order of the Governor and
Lieut.-Gov, several sums (as appears by the annexed account) from
the date of the warrant granted him by the Duke of Argyle until
the King's warrant appointing him Receiver. Prays for such
authority as will pass his accounts, and for further authority for
payment of the Spanish officers of the patrimony.
An abstract of the Royal rents that are at present in use on this
Island of Minorca, with some short memorandms taken from the
books of the patrimony." Dated 3 Jan. 1716.
Also a debtor and creditor account of the Royal revenues of
Mahon. 8 pages.
7. Lord Gallway to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends the petition
of Col. Burston, Lieut.-Col. of Brigadier Bors' regiment. He always
behaved well in the service, and happening to quarter at London-
derry, one of the most disaffected towns in Ireland, his Lordship
found him so useful there on account of his activity and zeal for
H.M. service in spiriting those who were loyal, and endeavouring to
reclaim others, that he thought it necessary when the army changed
their quarters to continue him there. Recommends a bounty in
money or a pension to be given him. Dublin Castle, 4 Jan.
1716-17.
er
Minuted :-" 26th July 1717. To be laid before the King."
2 pages, quarto.
8. A memorial begging that the 1,000l. raised in England, by
way of collection for building churches for the poor distressed
Vaudois, should be immediately paid to Mr Hill and Mr Chetwin, to
be distributed to the ministers and schoolmasters as formerly.
Mr D'Heruart, the late King's envoy in Switzerland, did not think
fit to part with the money, and kept it in his hands above 16 years,
when he put it in his Majesty's Exchequer. The ministers and
schoolmasters had a pension of 550l. given them by Queen Mary,
TREASURY PAPERS.
281
1717.
VOL. CCVI.
10 Jan.
11 Jan.
and continued by King William and Queen Anne, which pension is
now going to be settled by the King's orders upon the revenues of
the Hospital of the Savoy; but seeing there are three years' due,
the ministers are reduced to such poverty that it is feared their
churches will be deserted if speedy care be not taken. Mr Jordan,
one of the ministers and their deputy here, ought to be taken into
particular consideration, being already 301. in debt.
“
On the back is :- 4 Janry 1716-17."
Accompanying it is what appears to be a Minute :-" A cond" ord.
L.J.A. 1,000li to be pd to the Vaudois ministers, and to be distri-
buted to Mr Chetwynd and Mr Hill without accot, for building
churches for them to be disposed to the Vaudois for that purpose.
To be distributed in lieu of the arrears due to them." 2 pages.
9. Col. A. Spotswood to the Lords of the Treasury. Since his
last, which enclosed his charge against Mr Ludwell, late Deputy-
Auditor of his Majesty's revenues of the colony, Mr John Grymes,
son-in-law of Mr Ludwell, is appointed to succeed to that office.
Perceives in the deputation (or commission) some material differ-
ences when compared with those given to Col. Digges and
Mr Ludwell, the former auditors. However, if any business in the
Auditors' office requires despatch, will not direct the transacting
thereof by any other than Mr Grymes, for he has no prejudice
against him; but there is this exception against him, that he is so
nearly related to a person whom he (the writer) has charged with
misbehaviour in his office, and might obstruct him (the writer) in
making out the mismanagements of the revenue charged upon his
father-in-law. Expects also that he will thwart the new measures
which the writer is putting in practice for the better management of
the revenue. Virginia, 10 Jan. 1716.
The "deputation" referred to. 6 pages.
10. Memorial of the Surveyor-General of Woods to the Lords of
the Treasury. Has finished most of the works left unfinished by
the late Surveyor. Proposes felling two pieces of coppice wood in
the New Forest, one being about 90 acres called King's Wood, the
the other about seven, called Barkley. There are also in Windsor
Forest three coppices containing about 120 acres known as Fann
Grove, Stubb Ride and Mould Grove, 50 acres of which may be
sold. Asks for a warrant for the same. 11 Jan. 1716.
:—“
Minuted :-" 22d January 1716-7. Speak with Mr Smith abt
that part of this memorial relating to coppice wood in New Forest,
& to Mr Onslow upon the last article relating to 3 coppices in Wind-
sor For." Again:
Again:—“31st January 1716-7. Mr Onslow to have the
cutting of the 3 spring woods in Surry (vizt 20 acres yearly) and to
cause them to be fenced in, the Survr Woods is to overlook this
cutting, & give my lords an acct of the service & pay the money
arising from the sale of the said wood into the Exch.
Wt signd 7th Febrry 1716-7. What relates to New Forest is
order'd." 1 page.
282
CALENDAR OF
1717.
12 Jan.
[? About
16 Jan.]
17 Jan.
18 Jan.
VOL. CCVI.
11. Report of Mr Thomas Jett, Auditor, to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, giving a state of the manor of Richmond, in the county of
Surrey. The manor was by her late Majesty Queen Henrietta
Maria (6 Apr. 1663) demised to Edward Villers, Esq., for 21 years.
at a rent of 201., and was afterwards settled upon Catherine, late
Queen Dowager, as parcel of her jointure. Afterwards King
James II. settled the manor on his Queen, and at the Revolution it
reverted to the Crown. Afterwards the trustees of Queen Catherine
contested in the Court of Exchequer the title with the Crown, and it
was determined in favour of the Crown. By a survey in 1703, the
revenue of the manor amounted to 362l. 4s. 7d. In order that he
may lay states of accounts of the manor before their Lps pro-
poses that the stewards may be obliged to transmit into his
office perfect rentals, &c., and a duplicate of the Court Rolls, and
that the Crown and not the steward shall appoint the bailiff.
Jan. 12, 1716.
Read a 2ª time 11th
Read a third time
Minuted :—" 18th January 1716-7. Read.
July 1717. 22. My Lords agree to the rept.
the 23rd July 1717. Send to Mr. Jett to know whether any of the
late stewards menconed in this rept have returned in any rentals.
of this manor." 5 pages.
5/1/2
12. Petition and "hard case" of Charles Palmer to the Lords of
the Treasury, praying for a pension of 500l. a year. He and his
brother spent seven years and nearly 1,000l. in ascertaining and
contriving a remedy for the ill-working of certain Excise Acts on
coffee, tea, chocolate, &c., and he and his brother were promised
500l. a year each by King William [the Third]. For this outlay
he had received in broken sums from the Treasury only 375l., and
6251. was in arrear to him. Among his Majesty's pensions is
the "rueful sum of but 201. set on the petitioner." [He says that in
the first year of the carrying out of the improvement the Revenue
improved 23,000l. and was then above 300,000l. a year, and his
project was so acceptable to the members of Parliament that it
led to the laying on of the malt duty.]
Minuted :—" 16th January 1716-7. My Lords cannot advise the
King to make any addičon to his present pension." 1 page.
13. List of papers relating to the Equivalent received by Henry
Cartwright. 17 Jan. 1716-7. 1 page.
14. Com's of Customs (Scotland) to the Hon. Horatio Walpole, Esq.,
Secretary to the Treasury. In reply to two anonymous papers which
informed the Lords of the Treasury of a clandestine trade in brandy
and wine carried on at Bordeaux by the ships of North Britain
since the Rebellion. If the informer had been well acquainted with
the trade of North Britain and France, he would have known that
such frauds have been carried on ever since the Union, and as much
discouraged by the managers of the Revenue of Customs as possible.
As to the entry of French wine under the denomination of Spanish,
it is notorious that all the wine from France is so, and obtained by
TREASURY PAPERS.
283
1717.
25 Jan.
26 and
28 Jan.
31 Jan.
4 Feb.
VOL. CCVI.
perjury of the masters of ships "making their reports on oath to
that purpose." Nevertheless such wines have formerly been seized
and prosecuted in the Court of Exchequer, but the juries always
found against the Crown. It has ever since been thought advi-
sable to try no more of these causes, but take the entry thereof
from the master's report. There are great quantities of brandy run
into these parts in quarter and small casks. Thirty tuns have
been seized since the 29th of September last. These and other
abuses have been represented to the Treasury and cannot well be
altered without amendment of the laws. Custom House, Edinburgh,
18 Jan. 1716-7. 1 pages.
15. Petition of Richard Lutwych, a maker of candles, to the Lords
of the Treasury. Prays for stay of process in the Court of Exche-
quer, he having had two informations against him, on which he
could have proved his innocence if the appeals had been heard in
any reasonable time. The moiety of the penalties goes to the
informer, and the informer is dead. Petitioner is advised that this
part of the penalty ceases.
Also an affidavit, sworn 25 Jan. 1716. 2 pages.
16. Two letters of Wm Chamberlain, Collector of the Port of
Exeter, in exculpation of himself, he having been charged, with
others, in certain affidavits, with refusing to drink the health of
the Duke of Marlborough and the Lord Townsend, and saying
they deserved to be hanged for making that damned roguish
villanous Barrier Treaty, &c. Dated 26 and 28 Jan. 1716.
The two affidavits referred to, and two others in his favour.
8 pages.
17. Report of the Earl of Lincoln to the Lords [of the Treasury],
on a memorial of Sir Matthew Decker, as to what is due to four
battalions of the Bishop of Munster's troops, taken into the King's
service pursuant to a treaty of 23 Dec. 1715. 18,4447. 18s. 1d. would
appear to be due. Pay Office, 31 Jan. 1716.
Minuted:-" 4th February 1716-17. 6,000l. upon accot to be
paid for this service out of money in the Earl of Lincoln's hands.
Prepare a sign manual. Warrt signed 6th Febry 1716-17. Orderd
out of money upon the malt remaining in the Excheqr." 2 pages.
It
18. Memorial of Henry Cotigno to the Lords of the Treasury.
runs as follows:-"Henry Cotigno, citizen and draper of London,
converted from Jewdaisme and baptised into the Christian Faith in
the year 1686 at the parish church of St Clement Danes, being
reduced to great poverty, and informed that he is entitled to a share
of a charity for relief of converted Jews, and now distributable by
the Master of the Rolls, most humbly prays your Lordships, no
warrant may be granted to his honour the Master of the Rolls for
the receiving any mony out of the revenues given towards the
support of converted Jews, untill the claime of the said Henry
Cotigno hereto (of which there is upwards of thirty years due to
him, as a converted Jew), according to the Foundation settled by
King Henry the 3d in the year of our Lord 1233, be fully satisfied,
}
284
1717.
* &c.
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCVI.
London, February the 4th 1716-17."
Mr Jones's in Little Jarmin Street, St. James's."
[P.S.] "I lodge at
Docquetted:-" Caveat enter'd by Henry Cotigno, a converted
Jew, in the year 1686, for what is due to him in that behalf by the
Foundation of the Rolls." page.
1
13 Dec. 1716 19. Representation of Edward Harley and Thomas Foley, Esq.,
--5 Feb. 1717. Auditors of Imprests. Informations are filed against them in the
King's Bench on account of entries in relation to public lotteries.
Rest assured that their Lps will not insist upon their delivering up
such books as are necessary to their defence, while prosecutions are
depending against them to deprive them of their freeholds; as none
is obliged to accuse himself or furnish evidence to his accusers. Are
advised by counsel that what is required is not proper to be de-
manded from them in a court of justice. 5 Feb. 1716-17.
7 Feb.
13 Feb.
13 Feb.
Three other petitions from them of previous dates. In the first
of 13 Dec. 1716 they say: "We should make a dangerous precedent
to the liberties of Englishmen, if we should now deliver out of our
hands the books and papers of our office."
There are two minutes on the back. The second is :-"7th Febr.
1716-17. Read a second time. Mr Cracherode to attend the King's
Councill with this representation, and to have their opinion what is
lawfull and proper to be done therein." 4 pages and 3 halves.
20. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Their
account of the stores remaining in the Leeward Islands is so imper-
fect as to the number and natures of the guns and stores, that they
cannot make a true estimate of the charge; but as near as they can
compute, it may come to about 2,3437. 14s. 6d., which they desire
their Lps will give directions to be paid to their Treasurer, and they
will cause such a proportion of ordnance stores to be delivered as
shall answer the value. 7 Feb 1716-17. 1 page, quarto.
21. Opinion of the Attorney-General as to whether the receiver
of the rents of the Duke of Ormond's estate should pay to the
Duchess her rent-charge, and to the Lady Betty her portion. Is of
opinion that the letters patent direct the payments to be made.
Dated 13 Feb. 1716-17.
Also the letters patent. 6 pages.
22. Robert Hunter to the Rt. Hon. R. Walpole, Esq. Has drawn
on H.M. Treasury for 525l., being the sum of several protested bills on
the account of the "Expedition" [? Canadian]. Encloses a clause in
an Act passed in Pennsylvania for raising a sum for the uses of the
Expedition. The money is raised and remains in the Treasurer's hands
of that colony. By the Act it was to be paid to him (Mr. Hunter),
he being empowered by her late Majesty's special instructions to
receive all such sums. Would, if transferred to him, pay the pro-
tested bills out of it. Would bring his own claim into Parliament
this session if thought fit. Begs his compassion for an old officer
(Mr Byerley), who is superseded, and is really a proper object of
compassion, being old, infirm, and poor. He has in the very worst
;
TREASURY PAPERS.
285
1717.
14 Feb.
14 Feb.
19 Feb.
VOL. CCVI.
of times been firm and strenuous on his (Mr Hunter's) side, in keep-
ing under a vile party, which valued themselves upon their dis-
affection to his Majesty's just and lawful title. Asks him to recom-
mend him (Mr Byerley) to his Majesty for a pension of 100l. per
ann. out of the quit-rents, or he will starve. He says, "As for
my own part, I assure you I never touch'd them ev'n whilst I was a
starving myself." Also intreats his protection to Mr Francis Harrison,
a very ingenious gentleman and warm friend of the right side, who
has been recommended to the Comrs of Customs. There is not a
greater disparity in merit between the man the Surveyor-General
keeps in, and him he would keep out of employment. New York,
13 Feb. 1716-17. 4 pages, quarto.
23. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland, to the Lords
of the Treasury, as to the stipend of the minister of the church of
Navarr. The stipend paid does not exceed 231. 8s. 4d. There is
paid out of the teinds of the parish of Caraldston 71. 17s. 9d., “the
minister of which parish not being sufficiently provided will be
preferred, and thereby his allowance be reduced to 15l. 10s. 7d.”
The real rent of the parish of Navarr is only about 100l. per ann.,
so that no augmentation or further provision can be legally had
thereout, for the subsistence of the minister. In the time of Pres-
bitery, before 1662, the provision of the minister of the church was
considerably augmented by gift or allocation out of the Bishop's
rents. Exchequer Chambers, Edinburgh, 14 Feb. 1716-17.
Also "Extract of Act anent the stipend of Navar," and a draft of
royal letter ordaining a letter of gift to be made in favour of
Mr George Leslie, the present minister, and his successors.
Minuted:"31st July 1718. Agreed to." 4 pages.
24. From the same to the same. The rents, &c. (about 3,000l.
per ann.) belonging to the late Archbishop of St. Andrews, the
Bishops of Edinburgh, Galloway, Brichen, Dunkeld, Dumblain,
Aberdeen, Murray, and Caithness, and of the dignified clergy in
these bishoprics granted to William Seton, jun", of Pidmeden, by
decease of her Majesty, have determined, and have been in arrear
and uncollected. The offices of "chamberlainrys" or receivers of rents
within the Earldom and Lordships of Galloway, Etterick Forest, and
Lindores have likewise determined, and are uncollected. The rents
of the above bishoprics amount to about 3,000l. per ann., and
those of the lordship of Galway to 190l. per ann., Etterick Forest to
2307., and Lindores to 187. Same date. 2 pages.
.
25. Report of the Com's of Stamps to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the annexed petition of John Rogers of the town of Salop, book-
seller. Are informed that the petitioner, at the time of the Rebel-
lion, printed the Bishop's Declaration against the Rebellion, Howell's
and the Non-Jurors Doctrine exposed, and the Cambridge Address;
but that what is therein alleged as to Partridge's Predictions is not
true. Having received information from the Stationers' Company,
and from one of their riding inspectors, that the petitioner had
printed and sold great numbers of almanacks without stamps under
286
CALENDAR OF
1
1717.
22 Feb.
26 Feb.
2 March.
2 March.
•
VOL. CCVI.
the title of Partridge's Predictions, they (the Comrs) ordered a
prosecution against him for the same, but have not ordered any
prosecution against him for any other pamphlets which he has
printed and sold, although he has sold many others without stamps.
under the titles of Don Quevedos' son's arrival to London, The
Doleful, Duchess Garland, The last dying speech of Ann Fogget, and
some others, so that the Com's apprehend that the petitioner intends
to continue his practice of printing and selling what he pleases
without stamps. Conceive that he should be prosecuted for the
almanacks and pamphlets liable to stamp duties. Stamp Office,
Lincoln's Inn, 19 Feb. 1716.
The petition. 2 pages.
26. Com¹s of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Send (1)
estimate of the charge of the office for land service for the year 1717;
(2) explanation of the articles for the extraordinaries in the year
1717; and (3) an account of moneys laid out by the Office of
Ordnance in the year 1716, for which there is no provision made
by Parliament; also the deficiencies of the said year. Out of the
13,6017. 10s. which the Treasurer of Ireland has not yet repaid,
10,000l. is for finishing the gun wharf and blockhouse at Ports-
mouth. The charge of the office will unavoidably be very great
this year. 22 Feb. 1716–17.
22 Feb. 1716-17. 4 pages.
27. Memorial of the Officers of Works to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. The Clerk Engrosser is appointed to write the books to be
delivered to the auditor, and his Majesty has appointed Mr Mercer
Clerk Engrosser, in the room of Mr Wren. Mr Mercer has constantly
refused to attend to his duties, and the business is at a stand. 26
Feb. 1716.
Also petition of John Mercer, and an abstract of his patent. 3
pages.
28. Memorial of the Comrs for Land Tax for the year 1713
within the palaces of Whitehall and St James's, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Pray that out of the money applicable to the late
Queen's debts, the deficiency of 3,2677. 16s. 1d. may be paid over to
the Collectors in discharge of that arrear, which may be stopped
again when the persons receive their salaries. Whitehall, March 2,
1716-17. 2 pages.
29. Representation of the Postmasters-General to the Lords of the
Treasury. Their proposal for the inspection of the six main roads,
bye-roads, and branches has been put in execution, and the sugges-
tions in their report to their Lordships are confirmed by the sur-
veyors who reported:-1. That the several branches of this revenue
were farmed until 1 June 1711, and since then the managers have
had an allowance of 10 per cent. per ann. out of the net produce of
the letters. These may be put on the same foot with the six grand
roads whereby the greatest charge of the management (1,214l. 15s.7d.)
will be saved. (2.) That the deputies do not account so justly for
the bye and cross road letters, nor take such care of the returned
and mis-sent letters of their respective stages as they ought to do.
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7 March.
[? About
11 Mar.]
(3.) That the abuse of franking letters in the names of members of
both Houses, as well as by the several officers who pretend to have
the liberty of franking, is of great prejudice to the revenue. On
consideration of the first article have reduced seven of the nine
branches, by which the revenue is rather increased. On the second
and third, recommend the appointment of such additional officers as
they mention. Ask that his Majesty may be moved to grant a
warrant to distinguish whose letters shall pass free of postage.
Give the gross and net produce of the Post Office from 1709 to
1716. The additional penny has never answered in proportion,
and occasions the people to endeavour to find out other conveyances
for their letters. The alterations of the revenue in the years 1713,
1714, 1715, and 1716 are to be attributed to the peace, which
lessened very much the foreign correspondence, and made a convey-
ance for the Portugal letters (that in time of war came through
England to Holland) to go there by way of France, to the loss to
his Majesty of 5,000l. per ann. The ship-letters that produced a
considerable post are also very much lessened since the peace, and
the late Rebellion was very prejudicial to the revenue of the Post
Office, correspondence having been very much interrupted by it.
The State's franks amount to about 8,270l. per ann., and the
members' letters 17,470l. per ann. The clerks of the Inland and
Foreign offices have always been allowed the privilege of franking
some news letters to their correspondents, but it has swelled to such
great numbers that they think it proper to lay before their Lord-
ships, as they can have no account of what these franks amount to,
until they are allowed proper officers for that purpose. General
Post Office, 2 March, 1716.
(C
Minuted: Read March ye 5th 1716-17, and agreed to this
report, so far as it relates to ye alterations proposed for preventing
abuses by ye augmentation of officers, and the rest relating to the
franking of letters, &c. to be further considered." 6 pages.
30. Report of Edward Young, Surveyor-General of Woods, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of Richard Marshall, Esq.,
Stud Master, as well in respect to the repairs and new stables and
other necessaries in Hampton Court house park, as to excess on the
estimates, &c. The walling round the whole park is much out of
repair. The fences next the Thames are so very bad that several
brace of deer have taken the river and are lost. Hopes the money
required may be ordered, otherwise than by wood sales, there being
at present very great charges on the forest woods.
March 7,
1716.
Minuted :—“ 4th July 1717. To be layd before the King."
The memorial referred to.
An epitome of the memorial and report in French [probably for
the King.] 5 pages.
31. "Some considerations humbly offer'd in Sir James Aber-
crombie's case, together with an abstract of the heads of his extra-
ordinary charges during his residence at Dunkirk."
288
CALENDAR OF
1717.
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12 Mar.]
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Sir James was sent upon the negotiation of the evacuation of
Dunkirk, without money or credit given to him. Col. King, joined
with him, received 500l. Col. Disney sent to give an account of
the negotiation, received 1,000l. Sir James being appointed com-
mandant of the garrison under Major-Gen¹ Hill, the governor,
commanded in chief for the most part of the time that the British
troops were there. The possession of Dunkirk brought people of
the greatest distinction of all nations to see it, and the commandant
was obliged to pay them honour and civilities, &c. All the em-
barkations of the troops were superintended by him between
18 May and 25 Aug. 1713. No allowance was given him for this
service, although it was customary. Upon the King's accession had
orders to send over two battalions and to remain there himself, with
an engineer, to receive directions as to the demolition, and as to the
inspection of the new works at Mardyke. Refers to his hardships
and losses by the non-payment of his bills. Has been forced by
these hardships to dispose of his employment (after 23 years' service
as a commissioned officer, and a considerable rank as a colonel in the
army), to pay debts contracted in these services. The success he
had at the village of Blenheim, for which her late Majesty honoured
him with the title of baronet, and the reputation he served with
during the war, together with his behaviour at Dunkirk in the most
troublesome times, he thought to be his greatest merit, and should
rather have entitled him to some mark of favour than to be exposed
to misery.
Minuted:" 1,000l. to Sir J. Abercrombie, as of his Maties bounty
and reward of all his services at Dunkirke. Make a Memd for La
Ld
Sund." Again :-"11 Mar. 1716. The King signed a warrt for
paying into Sr James Abercombie 1,783, residue of 2,490¹i, in
full recompence and satisfaction, as well of his service as of all
charges, claims, and demands wtsoever with respect to his employ-
ment of commanding the British forces at Dunkirk, and inspecting
the demolicon of that fortress. Which sum was paid accordingly.
2 pages.
32. Petition of Joane Smith, widow of John Smith, deceased, to
the Lords of the Treasury. Petitioner's husband being pilot of his
late Majesty's ship the "Phoenix," then under command of Captain
Douglas, which brought provisions from General Kirke to London-
derry at the time of the woeful siege, was mortally wounded, for
which service a bounty of 40l. was ordered. "At the loss of her
husband her eldest son received a mortal bruise of a splinter in his
theige and lege," and ever since lies in most miserable condition.
Prays for payment of the bounty.
Minuted:-" 12th March 1716-17. My Lords can do nothing
in this."
Also two certificates. 3 pages.
33. A. Cracherode's representation of Mr Attorney-General's
opinion relating to the Audrs of the Imprests producing their books
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[? About
of entries of instruments concerning the Lotteries. 13 March
1716-17.
Minuted:"14th March 1716-17. Read." 1 page, quarto.
34. « Considerations humbly offered to the Right Honble the
14 March.] Lords Comrs of his Majestie's Treasury, for ye more effectuall pre-
venting and suppressing the smugling trade in the west part of
England, vizt, the countys of Cornwall, Devon, and Dorsett, and for
sinking the incident charges on ye customs in said countys.”
Signed:-"Hen. Badcock."
15 March.
15 March.
15 March.
Minuted:"14th March 1717. To Comrs Customes." 1 page.
35. William Taverner to the Rt Hon. Paul Methuen, Esq., one of
his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Had signified to him
what was due upon his survey of Newfoundland and had received
no reply. Had laid his proceedings and report before Mr Secretary
Stanhope, and had begged to know his Majesty's pleasure about the
further prosecution of that survey, but had had no answer; conceives
that no minutes of the former or present Lords of the Treasury can
annul his Majesty's order and approbation of his service, which is of
a hundred times greater value to his Majesty and subjects than all
the money due to him. Besides his survey, was ordered by Col.
Moody, Governor of Placentia, to administer the oath of allegiance
to the French inhabitants, and to settle differences, which took up a
great deal of time, and was a great expense. Is about 1,000l. worse
off by this service, which was forced upon him. For want of money
was imprisoned, and is utterly ruined, unless relieved by his
Majesty. London, March 15, 1716-17.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 76. 18 Aug. 1718 is:-" Capt.
Taverner call'd in. My Lords consider his demands for pay,
pursuant to his commission, as Survr of Newfoundland, & for his
expences over & above the allowance, amounting to 1,4004, and direct
the sum of out of the Queen's arrears, in lieu of all his pre-
tensions in the Queen's time, & 300li for all his demands in the
King's time, for his pay and expences. Mr. Taverner will make an
extract of all the matters of fact contained in his 2 reports of the
state of Newfoundland, and lay them before my Lords." [See also
21 Aug. 1718.] 1 page.
36. Com's of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Send an account of the produce of his Majesty's hereditary revenue,
and the additional duties granted by Parliament for the year ending
25 December last, &c. The merchants foresaw an additional duty
on tobacco, and laid in such stocks as considerably abated that duty
&c. Custom House, Dublin, 15 March 1716.
The "computation" of the produce referred to. Signed:-" W.
Burgh, Compt. & Acct Gen!." 2 pages.
37. «Charles Harrison's reports concerning licences granted by
the Court of Excheqr to compound upon penall laws, &c. from the
7th Febry 1716 to the 15th March following, inclusive."
Giving a list of the persons, the amounts, &c.
3 double pages.
R 2025.
T
290
CALENDAR OF
1717.
18 March.
19 March.
19 March.
20 March.
22 March.
28 March.
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38. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Elenor Forrest, a prisoner in Newgate, detained for a fine
of 10 marks set on her for a misdemeanour. Finds that the
allegations are true. She will never be able to pay the fine.
Recommends her release. She has stood in the pillory. 18 March
1716.
Minuted:"6 Augt 1717. A warrt to be Ppared if not discharg'd
by ye act of grace.
>>
Her petition and an affidavit of her sister. 2 pages & 2 parts.
39. Copy of letter from P. Methuen to the Lords of the Treasury
in respect to reimbursing 630 dollars distributed at Tunis upon the
occasion of Vice-Admiral Baker renewing the peace with that
Government. His Majesty directs that that sum shall be reimbursed
to Mr. Richard Hall according to the desire of the Lords of the
Admiralty. Whitehall, 19 March 1716-17.
Minuted:"6th June 1717. Order'd."
Also copies of a letter and two certificates thereon. 4 pages.
40. Memorial of Edward Willis, Abel Lee, and Edward Hall, to the
Lords of the Treasury. Were instrumental in detecting great frauds
committed in manufacturing leaves of English growth to imitate
tobacco. Refused to accept 2007. not to appear before the Committee
of Investigation. Received 107. each, and no other reward; pray for
suitable encouragement. 19 March 1716-17. 1 page.
41. "Account of money due to the publick from such receivers-
general as have reports for extraordinary allowances unsatisfied.”
Office for Hides, &c., 20 March 1716. 1 page.
42. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
demands of Hatton Compton Esq., Lieutenant of the Tower of London,
on three bills. The second was for keeping prisoners. The ancient
allowance was reduced from 10l. a week for a nobleman, and 31.
a week for a commoner to 2l. 4s. 5d. and 13s. 4d. respectively.
Is informed that some of the prisoners have paid large allowances
for their commitment and lodgings. 22 March 1716–17.
Minuted :-" 12th November 1717. My Lords agree to the report."
Order in Council for the above report to be made.
2 pages.
43. R. Powys to the Com's of Customs. Transmits for their con-
sideration papers relating to George Werden. Treasury Chambers,
28 March 1717.
The papers enclosed are thus described:-
"1. Mr Secry Stanhope's Ire.
2. Lře signed by Ld Molesworth & others.
3. Lře to his Maty on behalf of Benj. Tyers.
4. Lře signed Tho. Westby.
5. Abridgemt of Geo. Werden's case.
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1717.
[? Same
date.]
11 April.
11 April.
12 April.
13 April.
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6. Certift signed by Tho. Westby on behalf of Benja
Tyers.
7.
8. Depositions & examination."
9.
[George Werden, who was of Sheffield, seized several of the con-
spirators engaged in the Rebellion in favour of the Pretender, and
had a tidesman's place given to him. Benjamin Tyers, of Edlington,
in the county of York, gentleman, acquired the first certain know-
ledge of the Rebellion, and gave information thereof, whereby
several were seized, and their design on Newcastle prevented.] 21
pages.
44. Two other papers on the same subject. One is a list of
papers, and the other "An abridgemt of Geo. Werden's case," more
particularly relating to his conduct and treatment in his tidesman's
place. 5 pages.
45. Auditors' report to the Lords of the Treasury, on the me-
morial of the Rt Hon. James, Earl of Carnarvon, and the state
thereunto annexed of several demands upon the public in his Lord-
ship's office, for pay, forage, mule money, and other services, due to
several general officers and others, and remaining unsatisfied, which
accrued when he was Paymaster-General of the Forces. The sum
demanded is 6,4997. 10s. 3d, whereof 2,5371. 18s. 6d. are for
extraordinaries to foreign troops, which served in Flanders, for
which no proofs have been produced. The remaining sum
(3.9617. 11s. 8d.) is for services in the late war, and has not been
allowed. 11 April 1717.
The memorial and "state." 3 pages.
46. Another report of the same auditors on another memorial of
the same Earl. The Earl has produced receipts for 9,9637. 13s. 41d.
The rest of the payments have been made for services done during
the late wars, and have not been hitherto allowed. April 11,
1717.
The memorial and account of payments. 7 pages.
47. "A list for ye distribution of ye [bounty] for ye poor distress'd
French Ministers. Capa Degulhon apointed for the say'd distri-
bution for 3,000%."
Divided under titles "Ancient Ministers," "Widows and orphans
of the Ancient Ministers," "Ministers ordain'd since the Revocation
of the Edict of Nantes," "Widows of ye Ministers ordained since ye
Revocation of ye Edict of Nantes," and " Additional for ye churches
in ye countryes conformites."
"This list was made the 12th of Aprill 1717, at Westminster, for
the sum of three thousand pounds, wch Capn Stephen Degulhon is to
pay according as it is settled in the said list. W. Čanč, John
London, P. King." 10 pages.
48. Report of Edward Young, Surveyor of Woods, to the Lords
of the Treasury, as to the timber trees in the forest of Bere, viz.,
´T 2
292
CALENDAR OF
1717.
17 April.
19 April.
20 April.
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that there are 70 trees fit for the service of the Navy. Recom-
mends that the like number be spared from being felled out of the
300 from the New Forest for the service of the dock at Ports-
mouth. April 13, 1717.
Minuted :—“ 17th April 1717. Read. Order'd accordingly. Warrt
sign'd 25th April." 1 page.
49. 17th April 1717. An accot showing the quantity of tin
unsold, in whose custody the same is remayning, the value thereof,
reckoned at the rates the same is at present to be sold for, and
what sumes of money are now chargeable thereupon.”
1 page.
50. Lord Sunderland to the Lords of the Treasury, On the peti-
tion of Benjamin Joules, of Plymouth, and the Solicitor-General's re-
port thereon. His Majesty thinks it very just that recompense should
be made for the clay taken for the docks at Portsmouth and Ply-
mouth, digged from the petitioner's land. Inquiry to be made on
oath as to the quantity taken, and payment made at the rate of
12d. per ton.
At the foot is :-"Il ne s'agit que de 150 sterling 16.6." 2
pages.
51. Report of Edward Young, Surveyor-General, to the Lords of
the Treasury, on a letter of Lord Cobham. Has viewed the fences
round the new planted coppices at Swindley Rails, in Windsor
Forest, and finds them so decayed, that unless repaired, the deer, by
cropping the young coppices, will prevent its ever being a cover for
his Majesty's game. The work besides material would amount to
294l. April 20th, 1717.
Minuted :-" 4th July 1717. To be layd before the King.
The letter referred to, and an epitome of both in French [probably
prepared for the King,] 3 pages and 2 lines.
52. Petition of shipwrights and other artificers of his Majesty's
25 April.] yards at Deptford and Woolwich, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Their wages have been unpaid for 19 months, and they have had
no payment for 10 months past. By reason whereof, and the ex-
traordinary dearness of provisions, they cannot subsist, being denied
further credit. Many have been arrested, and have assigned their
wages at 2s. 6d. and 3s. in the pound loss, besides the charges of the
bills of sale. Pray payment for at least one year.
30 April.
Minuted:" 25th April 1717. My Lords will speak wth the
Comrs Navy, when they attend.” 1 page.
53. A. Spotswood, Lieut.-Governor of Virginia, to the Lords of
Trade. Docqueted:" Relating to the unjust proceedings of the
Government of South Carolina with regard to forces sent to their
assistance [against the Indians], and to Mr Kennedy's soliciting
that affair in Carolina, &c." Dated April 30, 1717.
Notwithstanding that Government solemnly engaged that they
would make good whatever articles their agents should conclude,
for the encouragement of men to go from hence into their service,
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yet not one article of their agreement has been observed. By the
treaty or agreement the soldiers sent from hence were to be paid
22s. 6d. Virginia money, per month, to have clothes furnished to
them, and an able labouring slave sent to work on their planta-
tions during their absence. Yet after their arrival in that Govern-
ment they were compelled to accept of 4l. a man per month,
Carolina money, in lieu of their pay, clothing, and slave, the value
of which is not more than 20s. of this country money." Those
who would not accept of that pay were denied the liberty of
returning to Virginia, &c. Not one of the servants is returned,
nor one penny remitted to the masters for the loss of their service,
and the greater part of those in debt are either enticed by the
Government to stay there, or terrified from returning hither, &c.
Letters from the Governor and Council, &c. acknowledge that their
country owes its preservation to the seasonable succours sent from
hence. In a few days after their arrival they defeated a body of
Indians who were advanced within a few miles of Charles Town,
and without this assistance that country was utterly unable to
defend its frontier garrison against the enemy. While the war
continued the Government of South Carolina gave repeated assur-
ances that they would comply with their engagements; they even
passed an Act of Assembly that the slaves mentioned in the treaty
should be sent hither by the beginning of April 1716, if the Govern-
ment did not accept an equivalent of 50s., Carolina money, per
month, in lieu of each slave; but no sooner had they reduced their
enemies and brought them to a peace, than the Government plainly
declared they were neither to have the slaves nor the equivalent.
Asks their Lps to interpose with his Majesty, to oblige the
Government of South Carolina to do them justice. The bearer,
Mr Kennedy, has received no other satisfaction for his services than
the bare thanks of the Government, such being the deficiency of the
revenue, that even notwithstanding his Majesty's bounty out of the
quit-rents, it is not sufficient to defray the ordinary expense of
the Government. Hopes he may have some recompense out of the
quit-rents. Virginia, 30 April 1717. 7 pages (a copy).
[? About 54. Memorial of Marmaduke Bealing, Esq., Secretary to the Con-
30 April.] trollers of the Army, to the Lords of the Treasury. Understands
that an application has been made to their Lps for an extra allow-
ance to the Judge Advocate for his extraordinary trouble in attend-
ing the Board of General Officers for inspecting and regulating the
clothing of the Army. The whole business of the Clothing Board
is managed by memorialist and his clerks, who keep all the books,
&c. The part the Judge Advocate has in the affair is once in two
months to remind the Board of General Officers at the Horse
Guards to elect a new committee of seven for the Board of Clothing,
and to return to their Lps and the Captain-General every two
months an account of the proceedings of the Clothing Board, which
is sent ready drawn up.
Minuted:" 30th April 1717. Read."
Certificate of the general officers in corroboration of the above.
Copy of both the above. 4 pages.
294
CALENDAR OF
1717.
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55. Suggestions made for constituting the Surveyor of the King's
April.] Roads an additional Commissioner to the Board of Works with an
increased allowance.
[? About
April.]
Another paper showing what his salary and fee amounted to, and
the allowance he proposed.
Minuted :-" April 1717. A warrt to be prepared inserting the
Survr of the Wayes as one of the offs constituting his Mats Board
of Works, at a salary of 2001. per ann., and the care of mending the
ways to be put under the Board of Workes." 1 page 2 halves.
56. Memorial of the Directors of the United East India Company
to the Lords of the Treasury, complaining of the conduct of Mr
Boughton, Surveyor of the Port of Deal, who came on board the
company's ship "Queen," and broke open and searched various parts
of the ship for French brandy. Also for having on another occasion
prevailed on the captain of a ship of war in the Downs to fire
several shots at the ship "King George." Praying that he might be
dismissed.
Copies of three other documents and an affidavit on the same
subject. 6 pages.
2 May.
6 May.
11 May.
11 May.
VOL. CCVII. 1717, MAY—19 JULY.
1. Memorial of the Comrs for Licensing Hawkers, Pedlers, and
Petty Chapmen, to the Lords of the Treasury. Laying before them
an account of the several salaries payable to the Com's and other
officers appointed for the receipt and management of the duties
on hawkers, &c. 2 May 1717.
The account referred to. 2 pages.
2. The Duke of Bolton to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
chosen Mr Webster, one of their Lps' clerks, for his secretary in the
affairs of Ireland with a view to do him service, and not to remove
him from the settlement he hath in the Treasury. Prays that he
may have leave of absence, and that he may enjoy his salary, and
not suffer in his pretensions in the office whilst in this service. 6
May 1717.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 106, 14 May, is :-"Their Lord-
ships do agree to the request of the said Duke, made in Mr Webster's
behalf, and every part thereof, and have ordered this Minute tobe
made accordingly." [The letter itself is also entered in the Minute
Book.] 1 page.
3. An apportionment of 1,275,4391. 5s. 8d. remaining undisposed
of the funds granted for the service of the year 1717. 11 May
1717." 1 large page.
4. Account of the Duke of Argyle for the money received by
him and laid out for his Majesty's service in Scotland during the
late Rebellion. 11 May 1717. 5 pages.
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1717.
13 May.
15 May.
15 May.
. 21 May.
22 May.
24 May.
27 May.
27 May.
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5. Memorial of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury in
favour of payment of the witnesses concerning the abuses in Chelsea
Hospital until after the trials are over. 13 May 1717.
Minuted:"14th May 1717. The witnesses to be paid till the
tryal depending is over. 1 page.
""
6. Memorial of the Same to the Same. Applies for the fees
of Mr Baron Fortescue and Mr Lawrence Carter, for their services
as two of his Majesty's Counsel at Carlisle, on the special Com-
mission for trying the rebels there. Mr Baron Fortescue alleges
that he was promised 500l. for his service before he set out from
London. And Mr Carter, who had before been one of the King's
Counsel at Liverpool on the like occasion, together with Sir
Francis Page, one of the King's Serjeants-at-Law, alleges that he
had the same fee for his attendance at Liverpool as Mr Serjeant
Page had, which induced him to hope that he might be ordered the
same fee as Mr. Baron Fortescue. 15 May, 1717.page.
-
7. Thomas Missing to John Scrope, Esq. Is sending a ship for
the Mahon provisions. Is informed by Mr Boulton, his agent at
Gibraltar, that bombs had fallen into the victualling stores and
spoiled some of the provisions and rendered the storehouses useless.
The agent had obtained an order from the governor to move the
provisions into the church at great expense. The church is not
large enough to hold sufficient provisions for so numerous a garrison.
Prays for a further advance to carry on such weighty supplies.
Portsmouth, 15 May 1717. 2 pages.
8. An account of the whole charge of the transportation of the
Dutch troops, taken into his Majesty's service during the late Re-
bellion, back to Holland in June and July 1716. Transport Office,
21 May 1717. 1 large page.
9. A schedule or table of the fees and salaries of the officers of his
Majesty's Mint, payable by the Warden. Mint Office, 22 May 1717.
Certified by Richard Sandford and Isaac Newton.
2 pages.
10. Report of the Controllers of the Army Accounts (Meadows
and Bruce) to the Lords of the Treasury, on four lists, signed by
- the Deputy Governor at Gibraltar, &c., as to the number of persons
victualled in that garrison. Privy Garden, 24 May 1717.
The lists, &c. 3 pages.
11. Gilbert More to
Was the first person employed in
foraging his Majesty's forces in North Britain during the late
Rebellion until the arrival of Capt Burroughs with his Majesty's
Commission as Commissary-General. Prays that justice may be
done him to prevent the ruin of himself and family. London, 27
May 1717. 1 page.
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12. "The humble representation of Robert Pine, charged as
security for Thomas Crabb, who entered into articles with one
Crosby, duly to return all moneys that Crosby should pay him in
his collection of the duty of Excise, humbly offered to the Right
296
CALENDAR OF
1717.
30 May.
[? About
May.]
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Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, being the
substance of the whole, comprehended in several petitions and answers
thereto by the Commissioners of Excise." Prays speedy orders for
his relief. 27 May 1717.
((
Minuted: 9th July 1717. My Lords appoint Thursday month
for a hearing." Again:-" 25 Oct 1717. My Lords have read
again the rept of the Comrs of Excise and this replication, and
do concur in opinion with the Comrs, and therefore cannot advise
the King to remit this money, which is appropriated by sev¹l Acts of
Parliament.”
Also four petitions and a report by the Com's of Excise thereon.
9 pages.
13. The Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury as to an
arrear of powder due to the King of Portugal. By the grand
Treaty of Alliance, her late Majesty was bound to furnish annually
two thirds of 4,000 quintals of powder, Portuguese weight. The
Portuguese quintal was 122lb. and this was equal 1281b. English. The
difference will amount to 4,295l. 12s. 10d. If this is ordered they
cannot part with so considerable a sum unless they have what is
due from Ireland for arms and ammunition sent there during the
late Rebellion, amounting to 12,6017. 10s. It is impossible for this
office to pay what is due from them, unless they are paid what is
justly due to them. 30 May 1717.
Minuted:"31st May 1717. Read." 2 pages.
14. Petition of Francis Fox, Lieut. of one of the independent
companies in Placentia, Newfoundland, now composed into a regi-
ment, and commanded by Col. Philips, to the King. Served at the
battle of Almanza in Spain. In 1710 was at the reduction of
Annapolis Royal. In 1711 was taken prisoner by the Indians,
when he suffered inexpressible miseries by those "salvages," being
shipwrecked, and for four months had not bread to eat, and had
only for sustenance clam-fish and seal oil, travelling through the
woods 1,800 miles naked, " nearly" escaping being roasted alive.
Prays the grant of a company.
Also two certificates in his favour, one of which is dated 15 May
1717. 2 pages.
15. "List of Pensions" under the following heads :-
To his Royal Highness, George Prince of Wales, on his annuity of
100,000l.
A list of pensions payable at the Exchequer, exclusive of 20,000ʊ.
to the Prince. 1st June 1717.
Pensions payable at the Exchequer.
By Tallies of prô or assig[n]mt on first fruits and tenths. 1 June
1717.
Pensions payable by the cashier of Excise, exclusive of 10,000l. to
the Prince.
Stipends and pensions in his Mats household and stables, payable
by the Cofferer.
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3 June.
[? About
6 June.]
6 June.
[? About
7 June.]
11 June.
Pensions payable by William Clayton, Esq., during his Mats
pleasure.
A list of French pensions, payable by Jacob de la Motte Blagny.
Pensions payable by the Treasurer of the Navy.
Pensions payable in the Paymaster-General's office on the estab-
lishment of the forces.
Pensions borne upon the Establishment of Ireland. 53 pages or
parts of pages.
16. J. Williams to the Rt Hon. James Stanhope, Esq., Secretary
of State. Two breaches were made in the fortification of the garri-
son [Annapolis] occasioned by sudden rains, since which there is
another of about 45 feet. The contingent bills drawn on the Board
of Ordnance are protested, which has lessened the credit of those
bills so much, that the repair of the breaches cannot be gone on
with; and without some speedy means be found, the garrison will
be dangerously exposed in case of an attempt by the Indians or
otherwise. Also recommends to his attention the victualling and
clothing of the troops. Annapolis Royal, 3 June 1717. 1 page.
17. An account of the several persons standing in debt to the
revenue on salt, Easter term, and the proceedings that have been
made against them, and what has been recovered.
"Recd 6th June 1717 per Mr Johnson." 9 pages.
18. Declaration of the account of William Smith, Esq., executor
of Simon Smith, Esq., defunct, late Receiver-General of the Revenues
of the counties of Southampton, Wilts, Gloucester, Somerset, and
Dorset, for the term ended at Michaelmas 1694. Signed:-"Tho.
Jett, Aud¹. 6to Junii 1717."
Minuted :-" 28 Feb. 1717-18. To be considered wn any money
in the Excheq¹ of K. W. arrears.'
>>
Also a petition of Adam Anderson, gent., in relation thereto.
2 pages.
19. Representation of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart., to the Lords of the
Treasury as regards the estate of Mr Robert Peters, late Receiver-
General for the county of Hertford, who was indebted to her late
Majesty 13,1497. 10s. 7½d. [Sir Biby Lake had, under certain con-
ditions, undertaken the settlement of this debt, and had paid into
the Exchequer 2,2577. 4s. 104d. General Wills also claimed an
interest in the estate.] Sir Bibye Lake asks that immediate direc-
tions be given that the estates and effects of Mr Peter and the
bonds may be assigned to him, or that the 2,2571. 4s. 10 d. (for
which a tally was struck and assignments deposited) might be
repaid and re-delivered to him.
Minuted :—“7th June 1717. My Lords appoint Thursday
senight peremptorily for the hearing between both partys. Lře
sign'd and sent 8th Do." 2 pages.
20. Report of the Com's for Hackney coaches, &c. to the Lords
of the Treasury, upon the Hackney Coachmen's petition. The
latter complain of irregular disposal of licences, and include "the
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case of the widow Gunnell by itself," and ask to have a new clause
in an Act of Parliament, to make their licenses absolute property to
themselves, their executors, &c., "for the remainder of the term of
32 years." The Com's answer the first part of the petition fully,
and conclude thus:-" Upon the whole, if in the great hurry of the
first licencing, and the short time we had for it, three or four mis-
takes happened in bestowing 800 licenses (for the last hundred of
which we are generally understood not to be under so much re-
straint from the direction of the Act, when 700, the old numbers
had been well bestowed) we submit it to your Lordships' favourable
construction."
As to the second part they are of opinion the coachmen have little
cause to complain, for a licence that costs them nothing but 1s. 6d.
for the stamp, and 2s. 6d. to the clerk for writing, may be sold for
407., or may be let out at the rent of 8s. or 9s. a week, though 58.
only is the rent paid to the Crown. Under the former law they
could assign and devise during that term, but then they paid a fine
of 50l. for it.-Office for Hackney Coaches, &c., 11 June 1717:
Minuted:" 12th June 1717. The answer to the complaint read;
the coachman's clause, as altered by the Comrs, to be further con-
sidered. My Lords direct the Comrs to give the widow Gunnel the
first licence that shall be vacant. 18th June 1717. My Lords order
a copie of this report to be made for the Hackney coachmen." 6
pages (brief size).
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 137, 29 July 1717 is :-
"The petition of the Hackney coachmen relating to, and setting
forth several hardships put upon them by the Comrs, and likewise
the draught of a clause to be offered to the parlt, whereby they
propose to advance the sum of ten thousand pounds for the use of
his Matie, upon condition their licences for the remainder of their
term of 32 years may be assignable by will, or otherwise. The
said petition & clause were referr'd to the Com's for Licencing
Hackney Coaches, &c., who thereupon returned an answer to the
said petition, & made seyll amendments & alteracons in the clause ;
copies of both which have been given to the Hackney coachmen by
their Lordps. order, who have made a reply thereto, in answer to the
several articles of defence made by the Comrs & have annexed 2
affidavits made by 2 of their number against Mr Sutton, one of the
Comrs, for bribery &c. These several papers being read, my Lords
direct Abraham Canes and Joseph Gamball (the persons who made
the affidavits) to attend their Lordps. to-morrow."
21. Proposal of Richard Jones to the Lords of the Treasury for
furnishing copper fillets for farthings and halfpence, viz.: to allow
the Government 3d. out of each pound of copper coined, whilst at the
price it now is, but the proposer intends allowing d. a pound when
the price falls 5l. per ton, and when the price falls to the old rate, or
957. per ton, the public profit will be 6d. out of every 2s. coined, &c.
Falcon, on the Bankside, Southwark, 13 June 1717. 1 page.
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22. Memorial of Col. John Armstrong, Quartermaster-General, to
the King. Was employed as a Commissioner to inspect the demoli-
tion of Dunkirk and the filling up the old port, during which he
had two violent malignant fevers. Was resolved to see the 9th
Article of the Peace of Utrecht strictly executed, but was twice
tempted in relation thereto, yet rejected the offers made. His Ma-
jesty allowed 31. a day for the service, 21. of which had been detained.
Sir James Abercrombie, whose case was the same, had received his
allowance. Prays that the 7301. detained from him may be paid.
Referred to the Treasury, 13 June 1717.
With some further particulars on the back.
Minuted :—“ 26 June 1717. Mr Armstrong to be paid the
remaining 2li a day." 2 pages.
23. Memorial of Thomas Crispe, Esq., late sheriff of the county
13 June.] of Lancaster, to the Lords of the Treasury. The great hurry and
confusion of affairs in that county at the opening of the commission
for trying the rebels there, occasioned a much greater expense to
memorialist, than otherwise he would have incurred. It required
his utmost vigilance to disappoint the endeavours of the enemies to
the Government. It is now 12 months since, and he cannot produce
vouchers, and at the time they could not have been obtained for all
the payments he was obliged to make. The usual profits of the
sheriff amounted to 8007., but by the Rebellion they did not amount
to half. He was obliged to attend the assizes for near 10 weeks for
trial of the rebels, instead of two weeks, the ordinary charge whereof
did not exceed 300l. per week. His zeal has raised him many great
enemies and his own affairs have suffered very much. Asks for
some reward.
[? About
19 June.]
20 June.
On the back is:-"I beg leave to recommend Mr Crisp's case to
your Lordships. Tho. Johnson."-" 13th June 1717.
-"13th June 1717. Read." 1
page.
24. Petition of Sarah Matthews, widow of Brigadier William
Matthews, deceased, to the King. Prays that her pension of 100%.
per ann. now paid in Mr Chetwyn's office, may be paid out of the
quit-rents in Virginia, she being anxious to return thither.
Minuted:" 19th June 1717. His Maty cannot grant this pencon
for her life. The quit-rents of Virginia are overcharged wth penĉons
already. My Lords therefore think it more for her interest to have
her pencon continued to be paid where it now is."
1 page.
25. Petition of Richard Wolley of the city of Worcester, Attor-
ney-at-Law, to the Lords of the Treasury. One Benjamin Pearkes,
an alderman of the city of Worcester, having several times, above
two years since, drunk the Pretender's health, by the name of King
James the Third, and spoken several abusive words of the present
King and his family, petitioner was employed to draw up affidavits,
&c., whereupon Pearkes was apprehended, and is under prosecution;
prays that his bill may be paid. June 20, 1717.
The bill referred to.
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Minuted:" 26th June 1717.
Ref. to Mr Cracherode to consider
the several articles in the annexed bill and report to my Lords
thereupon." 2 pages.
Is
[? About
26. Petition of John Mercer to the Lords of the Treasury.
20 June.] appointed by letters patent, chief clerk of his Majesty's works. The
Com's object to his acting, alleging that the instructions by which
they govern themselves, have not such large powers as the patent..
Prays their Lordships to appoint a short day for hearing and deter-
mining this dispute.
21 June.
21 June.
22 June.
Minuted:"20th June 1717. A copie to be sent to the Board of
Workes for their answer."
Also a short abstract of Mr Mercer's patent." 2 pages.
Dated 21
27. Account between Ireland and the Office of Ordnance, between
1700 and 1715-16. Signed: "Edw. Ashe Cl. Ordñ."
June 1717. 1 page, brief size.
:
28. "Resol. of the Commons about St Xiphers." 21 June 1717,
viz. that the lands in the Island of St Christophers, yielded by
France to Britain, by the Treaty of Utrecht be sold to the best
advantage, and that the produce of the same be applied to the use
of the public.page.
29. Report of P. Medows, Ja. Bruce, and J. Merrill to the King,
on the several papers transmitted to them from many officers relating
to the garrison of Annapolis Royal, and on the examination of
Colonel Nicholson, Col. Vetch, and divers officers and others who
have been there. Lay before his Majesty the present state and
condition of that garrison and the country about it, with what
appears the most likely means to protect and improve the trade in
those parts, together with some account how the disorders and con-
fusions in the accounts of the garrison have arisen, and proposals for
remedying the same. The garrison of Port Royal, now called
Annapolis Royal, was taken from the French at the beginning of
October 1710 by a detachment of marines and country troops of New
England, under the command of Col. Nicholson, and Col. Vetch was
appointed governor thereof. There is a demand on the public of
20,000l. for the reduction and provisioning the place. The garrison,
for want of advice or assistance from Great Britain, for above three
years after it was taken, were under very great necessities, and the
governor promised them that they would be allowed both pay and
provisions, and upon the captains attesting their accounts, they
should be allowed the money borrowed by them for the support of
their companies. Can think of no other fund for reimbursing the
captains but the respites upon the companies.
The officers prayed to be repaid the money they were obliged to
expend for fire and candle. The very ill payment of the men
obliged the officers to continue to their men some allowance of this
kind, to prevent their mutinying or deserting. The officers durst
not send them to the woods to cut their own firing, but were forced
to employ labourers to fell it and bring it to the garrison. Recom-
!
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mend that they should be allowed 400l. for the four companies out
of the respites. By the bad clothing they were obliged to take out
of the Canada stores, the men were quite naked in a much less time
than that clothing should have lasted, and they had to take more at
double the value. The controllers of the army accounts thought it
very reasonable that one third of this charge should be abated,
and his Majesty approved, but for want of any fund the companies
have received nothing of the abatement (713l. 14s. 2d.). The cap-
tains complain of the exorbitant price of the provisions contracted
for by Col. Vetch, and supplied by Mr Borland. The excuse is, that
the garrison would otherwise have perished, and Mr Borland has
been kept out of the sum of 4,9571. 6s. 8½d. for almost four years,
&c. Submit it to his Majesty whether there should be any deduc-
tion on the 7 d. a day for each man's provision. Submit that the
clearings due should be paid to Mr Mulcaster, the present agent.
The price of the provisions very much exceeds the subsistence of
be
the private men. Propose that 4d. per man a day only may
deducted from 25 Dec. 1715, that amount having been always
allowed by the garrison formerly at Newfoundland. It will be
necessary to victual the gunners out of the provisions sent to the
companies. New bedding and blankets are extremely wanted for
the garrison, and the barracks to be repaired, to protect the men
from the weather. Propose divers orders and instructions to prevent
confusions and difficulties for the future. The trading vessels from
New England encourage and entice the soldiers to desert from the
garrison, to employ them on their ships. Propose that the Governor
of New England should be ordered to give public notice or make
proclamation to forbid all such practices, &c. Give an account of
the country and the methods which will be most useful for the
encouragement of trade. After describing the boundaries, soil, and
products, they say the inhabitants (all natives of the country) do
not exceed 800 or 900 families, who live on the sea coasts; but the
French have three good settlements, viz., Annapolis Royal, Minis,
and Checanecto. In these settlements and some smaller ones are
900 or 1,000 able men, but there is very little dependence to be
placed on their friendship at present, for when Lieut.-Governor
Caulfeild sent, in December last, to require them to take the oaths of
allegiance to his Majesty, they excused themselves upon pretence of
their being afraid of the Indians, except his Majesty had a greater
force there to protect them, and they would only promise to live
peaceably and not take up arms against his Majesty, the French
King or any of the allies of the two Crowns. The Indians, who,
by means of the French missionaries, are many of them brought
over to their religion, and contract alliances with them, are too
strongly engaged in the interests of the French not to join with
them upon any rupture, and would consequently be too powerful for
settlement that could be made in the country, except a good force
were constantly kept there, If ever a settlement should be made
there, great care should be taken to make and keep it absolutely
dependent upon Great Britain, and not to suffer it to be annexed to
the Government of New England, as they understand has been pro-
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posed; for they not only consume much less of the products of
Great Britain than formerly, but have taken away great part of the
profits of the fishing trade from us. The most certain and immediate
benefit Great Britain may expect from the country of Nova Scotia
is, by the improvement of the fishing trade, for they are in-
formed that the fish often change their haunts, and the fishing has
for some time failed on the banks of Newfoundland; and they are
assured that from Cape Sable to the Gut of Canco is now the most
plentiful fishing in all North America, with great conveniences for
curing the fish and a variety of good harbours all along the coast,
and is capable of vast improvement if the trade is well protected.
Propose that, instead of the present large garrison, a small fort should
be made according to the plan proposed by the Board of Ordnance
for securing the harbour of Placentia; that a smaller fort be built at
Jennis Straits, the entrance into the British river going up to
Annapolis Royal and [into] the great bason, being the finest and
largest in all America, where thousands of the greatest vessels may
ride safely in the worst weather. This is now open to all privateers,
but by this means would upon all occasions be a secure retreat to
our trading ships upon the coast. Also recommend another small
fort to be erected at Chebucto, Le Havre, or some other place
between Cape Sable and the Gut of Canco. Further suggest that
a fitly qualified person should be appointed as governor of the
country of Nova Scotia, who might in time reconcile the French
and Indians to his Majesty's Government, and induce them to bring
their trade into the hands of the subjects of his Majesty, instead of
carrying it to Quebeck, for though the French had liberty by the
peace to remove within a year, yet they show no inclination to quit
the country, nor is it probable that they will desire it, except they
are provoked to it by very ill usage, in which case they may be
tempted to join the Indians and fall on his Maiesty's forces, rather
than abandon their settlement, for Cape Breton, whither they pro-
posed to retire with their cattle, &c., upon the cession of this
country, is found to be a barren rock, at least the greater part, so
that if encouraged and kept from the influence of the French mis-
sionaries, it might be hoped that their children at least would be
good subjects. 22 June 1717.
.
Also an abstract of the several proposals, and an estimate of an
establishment for the garrison of the forts referred to.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 136, 27 July 1717, is:-"Write
to Com's Victualling to provide 12 months' provisions for the gar-
risons of Annapolis and Placentia, pursuant to his Mats pleasure,
signified to them by Mr Secry Addison, and to send my Lords an
account of the charge thereof, both in respect to the victualling and
transportacon, and to take care that the ships sail before the 20th
of August next.” 25 pages.
30. "Report of Mr. Neale (Deputy Clerk of the Pipe), relating to
the case of the Master and Fellows of Trinity College, Cambridge."
Relating to a yearly sum of 20l., payable to them by the sheriffs
out of the profits of the counties of Bedford and Buckingham in
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arrear amounting to 3201.; also to another yearly sum of 8 marks
from the same counties, on which there was 481. due. The occasion
of so great an arrear is partly by reason of the great sums disbursed
for conviction of clippers, coiners, burglars, and highwaymen, and
partly by the neglect of the College in not demanding the sums at
the Pipe Office. Pipe Office, 22 June 1717. 2 pages.
31. Copy of a letter from Mr Secretary Addison to the Lords of
the Treasury, signifying the King's pleasure that John Armstrong
and Jacob Ackworth, Esq., should be paid 31. per day for their
attendance at the demolition of the works at Dunkirk and Mardyke,
and 31. a day to Thomas Lascelles, Esq., for such days as he supplied
the place of the above in their absence. Further, that 2007. each
should be advanced to Mr Armstrong and Mr Lascelles, and 100l. to
Mr. Ackworth. Whitehall, 29 June 1717. 1 page.
The
32. John Heathcote to the Lords of the Treasury. Mr Lethieullier
has bought a walk upon Epping Forest, and has a warren adjoining
to it. The man that rents it of him (one Samuel Hebbon) he has
made his keeper, by which means he protects his rabbits that are
upon the forest.
If before he had the walk he suffered his rabbits
to increase so much upon the heath, which is the best lying for the
deer upon that side of the forest, what will he not do now he has
power? It being already very dangerous riding, and the burrows
continually increasing, it will be every day worse and worse.
warren is no charter warren, but if it is so, he is not to make a
warren upon the King's Forest. This warrener has not only banked
up several passages over his warren, which were always bridle ways,
but sometimes makes pitfalls, which are in byepaths, holes dug
about two feet deep, and about two feet square. He lays little
sticks cross the top of the hole, and then places the turf exactly
upon it, so that it is not easily to be seen. Gives instances of the
mischief arising. Is informed these practices are no ways allowable
upon a forest, nor is a warrener a proper person for a keeper. Asks
if the keeper should receive any salary till the forest is put in the
condition it was.
Minuted:"29th June 1717. Ref. to the Surv lands." 1 page.
33. Petition of William Atkinson for himself, Mary, his wife,
Agmondesham Atkinson, their son, and the rest of their children,
finishing :-"Wherefore yor petr most humbly prays yor Lordsps, in
consideration of the 5,552l. 5s., wch is a debt due from the Crown,
and that only the interest is paid for 1,345l. 13s. that yor Lordsps
wou'd be pleased to order that yor petr, Mary his wife, and Agmon-
desham, their son, may be minuted to receive the 40l. a year pen-
sion, or interest, with the four years and a half arrears."
Also "The case and pedigree of Mary Atkinson. wife of William
Atkinson, of the parish of St Giles in the Fields, in the county of
Middlesex, brewer," and
Copy of warrant of King Charles II. to the Lords of the Treasury
to pay to Agmondesham Pickayes, goldsmith, 1,345l. 13s. 3 pages.
304
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2 July.
[? About
4 July.]
8 July.
9 July.
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34. “An accot of money absolutely necessary for the service of
the Office of Ordnance." 2 July 1717.
Minuted :—“ 4th July 1717. Treafer of the Ordnance to dispose
of the Bank annuity in his hands for the service within menconed,
and prepare a warrt to the audrs to charge the int. arising thereupon
to the accot of the said Treafer.
My Lords direct 8,000l., for which tallys are to be struck in the
Trearer's. name, at 47. per cent., to compleat this demand." 1 page.
35. Com's of Customs (Scotland) to the Hon. William Lowndes,
Esq. Had announced by letter that Mr Crawford, Collector of
Borrowstoness, had seized prohibited goods to the value of 400l.,
and being on board with six officers, apprehensive of a rescue by
force, he called for six soldiers to his aid, but the mob assaulted the
ship, and the soldiers were forced to fire, and one of the mob was
killed. Ask that a noli prosequi may be directed to the Lord
Advocate. 2 July 1717. 1 pages.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 128, 10 July 1717, is:-"Write
to the Duke of Roxburghe to procure a pardon for John Crawford,
Collector of Borrowstoness, who, with his assistant officers, fired
upon a party or mob, who attempted to rescue a seizure of pro-
hibited goods. His Matie having signified his pleasure that the
same be prepared accordingly."
36. Petition of Thomas Austin, late General Receiver of Land Tax
and other duties in the county of Southampton, to the Lords of the
Treasury. The agents for taxes had reported the reasonableness of
his being allowed 7477. 178. on his return of 59,8281. 1s. 8d. for
taxes in North Wales and Cheshire in the years 1699 and 1700, but
he never received a farthing. For 10 years ending 1711 has received
the taxes for the co. of Southampton and Isle of Wight, and has
lost 1,1377. 6s. 10d. thereby, and has paid into the Exchequer
579,355l. 58. 9d. Prays to be paid the 7477. 178. and an allowance
for the latter service.
Minuted:" 4th July 1717. To be brought in another time."
1 page.
37. Auditor's certificate as to how far the several accountants
have passed their accounts before them. 8 July 1717.
Minuted:" 9th July 1717.
9th July 1717. When Mr Audr Harley returns out
of the country he will inform my Lords thereof, who wlll appoint
him and Mr Audr Foley to attend in order to the considering the
state of the accounts now depending before them." 9 pages.
38. Memorial of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart., to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, in reference to a dispute between him and General Wills over
the debt due to the Crown from Mr Robert Peter. Prays that the
estates and effects of the said Peter may be assigned to him (the
memorialist) or that the money, with interest and assignments, now
in the hands of Mrs. Taylor, widow, may be repaid to him. 9 July
1717.
Minuted :—“ 12th July 1717. Copie of this to Gen¹ Wills.” 1
page.
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39. Petition of George Howell, Esq., late Receiver-General of
Taxes for the counties of Cardigan, Carmarthen, Glamorgan, and Pem-
broke, and for Haverfordwest, to the Lords of the Treasury, for al-
lowances in connexion with his accounts. In the year 1711 he was
not only turned out of his receipt and likewise out of the commission
of the peace for the county of Glamorgan, both which trusts he
discharged with unblemished reputation for about 20 years, but
likewise three writs of extendi facias were awarded against him for
40,000l. each, by virtue whereof his estate, real and personal, was
extended, and he was committed to Newgate. All which inconve-
niences were brought upon him by the then ministry for his constant
zeal for the succession of the House of Hanover.
Minuted :—“ 9th July 1717. Prepare a warrt according to the
Act." 1 page.
40. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, as to the warrant for granting and conveying
to William Duff, of Bracco, Esq., the lands of Bracco, Identore,
Balveny, Edinglassie, Tippertie, Alva, &c., with certain fishings and
patronages, with a confirmation of sundry rights upon lands in
Strathisla, all within the sheriffdom of Banff. "Edin." 9 July
1717. 2 pages.
[? About 41. Memorial of Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch, and Francis,
9 July.] Earl of Dalkeith, to the King. The united parishes of Langholm
and Wauchope (containing Half-Mortoun) are too large to be served
by one minister, and therefore at present the minister every third
Sunday is obliged to preach at Half-Mortoun, four miles distant from
his manse, and the rest of the parish every third Sunday are deprived
of Divine Service at the parish church. If the lands of Half-
Mortoun were disjoined from that parish and annexed to a neigh-
bouring parish, the stipend out of it being 117. 18s., must be taken
from the minister of Langholm-Wauchope and annexed to the provi-
sion of the minister of the parish to which it is annexed, and then the
minister of Langholm-Wauchope will be unprovided with a competent
stipend. There is another discouragement in a neighbouring parish,
viz., that of Eskdale-Muir, whereof the provision for the minister
is only 447. sterling, the charge being very considerable, making
the catechising the people and visiting the sick a very great labour.
The property of these parishes chiefly belongs to the memorialists,
who pay a duty of 157. 11s. 1d. per ann. to the Crown, as coming in
the place of the Bishop of Galloway, for the tithes of the parish of
Langholm alias Staple-Gordon. This applied to make up the 117. 18s.
to be taken from the minister of Langholm as aforesaid, and the
remainder, being 937. 138. 1d., being given to the minister of Eskdale-
Muir, in augmentation of his stipend, both these inconveniences
would be removed and the teinds would be applied to the natural
use, that is to the provision of parochial ministers. Pray for a
grant of the teinds of the parish of Langholm, alias Staple-Gordon,
with the burthen of the sum of 117. 18s., to be paid yearly to the
R 2025.
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14 July.
15 July.
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ministers of Langholm and Wauchope, and of 37. 13s. 1d. as an
addition to the stipend of the minister of Eskdale-Muir.
Referred to the Lords of the Treasury, 9 July 1717. 1 page.
42. Memorial of Hugh Hughes, gent., to the Lords of the Treasury.
Was employed several years as Resident at the Diet of Ratisbon,
and since as Commissary for England and Holland for the affairs
of Hungary, which he executed with great danger and no less care
and content to the mediators. Prays to be put on the Establishment
to support his family.
Two inclosures. Two others are not now with it.
Minuted :—" 11th July 1717. To be put upon Mr Clayton's est.
at the pencon of 50li p ann."
p ann." 4 pages.
43. Report of the Surveyor-General (Cholmley) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of Richard Transum, guardian to
Brewster Lamb, grandson of Patrick Lamb, deceased, respecting a
tenement in the pastry yard in Whitehall, burnt down with the
palace, the term of the lease of which expired on 10th May last. In
favour of a further lease. 11 July 1717.
Minuted:"Granted to Mrs Dunch."
Also the petition. 2 pages.
44. Memorial of Lieut. Alexander McDonald to the Lords of the
Treasury. Has been employed "in certain services by my Lord
Stairs in France," for which his Lordship recommended him to the
King and the Lords of the Treasury. Prays for a pension for life
or a sum of money. July 14, 1717. 1 page.
45. Report of the Controllers of the Accounts of the Army to the
Lords of the Treasury, on certain lists of the persons victualled in
the garrison of Gibraltar, and on the quantity of provisions laid
into his Majesty's storehouses there by the contractor. Find that
3,9157. 58. 5½d. are due to the contractor. 15 July 1717.
Minuted" 12th Augt 1717. Order'd." 3 pages.
46: Proposal for the improvement of the copper coin made to the
Lords of the Treasury. The coin should be of the full value of the
copper, each side concave, the edges high, so as to protect the device.
It should also commemorate historical events. London, 16 July
1717. 1 page.
47. Petition of William Wallis, Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury.
King William III. granted to John Hill, Esq., and Ralph Hardwick,
merchant, a lease for 51 years of the forest or chase of Arkil-
garthdale, &c. in Yorkshire, of the value of 3007. per ann., concealed
from the Crown, but the same were neglected to be recovered.
Petitioner has discovered that these lands are still concealed from
the Crown, and will expend sufficient for the recovery thereof,
Prays a grant of a new lease of the premises for 31 years.
Minuted: 16 July 1717. Ref. to the Survr Gen" Again, "20th
July 1717. My Lords will advise the King to give the petr a lease for
31 years, reserving in rent the 3d part of wt shall be recovered,
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provided he will first give satisfaction to Mr Hill and his wife, who
was executx to Colo Douglas, for their disbursemts towards recovering
the same." 1 page.
[? About 48. Petition of Thomas Byerley to the Lords of the Treasury
16 July.] Was appointed Receiver-General of Customs of New York in 1702.
Continued in that employment till 1716, when some person represented
him to the Lords of the Treasury as a person disaffected to H.M.
Government, and in so private a manner, that before he was apprized
of it his office was granted to another; whereas he was always well
affected to his Majesty and the Protestant succession. Sends testi-
monial of the Governor and Council. Was entitled to 2007. per
ann. as salary out of the quit rents. Prays a pension out of the
quit rents or any other moneys, &c.
Minuted:"9th April 1718. Enquire who Dixon is, and by
whom recomended."
The testimonial referred to, stating that the suggestion that he
was disaffected, was utterly false. Dated 16 July 1717. 2 pages.
[? About 49. Memorial of Thomas Sabourn to the Lords of the Treasury.
17 July.] Has suffered very much, and is almost ruined by his services to the
Government during the late Rebellion in Northumberland. Lost
his business, which was better to him than 200l. per ann., and the
Lord Chancellor thought his desire to have 2007. was not unreason-
able. Prays directions thereon.
18 July.
19 July.
19 July.
Minuteď :—“ 17th July 1717. 40li p Mr Lowther." 1 page.
50. Mr Secretary Addison to the Rt Hon. Viscount Stanhope.
Having at last got over the troublesome affair of Manni, the
Venetian, encloses the account of the expense thereof, amounting to
165l. 18s. 3d. Manni is not likely to give the Government any
further trouble. Prays payment to be made to Mr Thomas Bam-
bridge, who has been very instrumental in bringing the matter to a
conclusion; also for 10l. as a gratification to him for his trouble.
Whitehall, 18 July 1717.
The account referred to.
Minuted:-" Wt for this by vertue of the letters pats dormt."
2 pages.
51. R. Howe to "My Lord." Prays that the Keepers of the Holt
and Woolmer Forest may be paid their salaries, and that his Lordship
will consider of some way to prevent the disorders, daily committed
by great numbers of persons coming disguised, which the small
number of keepers are not able to resist. Has several times pre-
sented memorials, but nothing has been done for the preservation
of the forest. Holt Forest, July 19, 1717.
Minuted :-" 25th Septr 1717. Lord Stanhope to be reminded
abt this." 2 pages.
52. Warrant of the Lords of the Treasury on the report of the
Surveyor-General, made on the memorial of the Hon. Algernoon
Greville, and Nicholas Proctor, Esq., executors of Mary, Duchess
Dowager of Beaufort, deceased, praying for a renewal of a lease of
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the Hundred of Grumbolds-Ash, in the county of Gloucester, and
the office of bailiff and bailiwick of the same, for three lives, at the
rent of 67. 10s. without fine. The surveyor conceives that the profits
are not much above the rent; but it being a Royalty and jurisdic-
tion round about Badmington, the seat of the Duke of Beaufort,
is what renders it desirable. The warrant approves of the report,
and the passing of a new lease to the Hon. James Bertie and Dod-
dington Greville, Esqres, in trust for Henry, the present Duke of
Beaufort, for 99 years, &c. at the above rent. 19 July 1717.
The memorial and report. 3 pages.
53. Petition of the widow Agnes Leigh, to the Lords of the
19 July.] Treasury. Has presented a petition to the King (of which a copy
is annexed). Prays for assistance. French.
[? After
18 July.]
૮
Minuted :-"To be laid before ye King. 19 July 1717. My Lds
agree to move his Majty that in consideration of ye petrs great
sufferings his Majty will be graciously pleasd to grant to her a
pension of 100li p an.
Warrt signd for 100li p ann."
[Her petition to the King states that she was imprisoned under
the belief that she disapproved of the measures taken against the
Protestants in King James's time, and by espousing the cause of
the many prisoners, and assisting them, she had endangered her life.
King William gave her husband a commissionership of sick and
wounded seamen, which he held till his death. Prays his Majesty to
grant her a pension for herself and four children.] French. 3 pages.
54. Petition of William Pitt, keeper of H.M. gaol of Newgate, to
the Rt Hon. James. Viscount Stanhope. By order of the Lords of
the Council and the Secretaries of State he made provision for the
reception of about 70 of the rebels, brought from Preston, and for
about 30 more brought from the Tower and Fleet Prison, which
obliged him to buy above 40 new beds, bedding, and other furni-
ture, as well in the common gaol as the Press Yard, which cost a
great deal, and which by their spitefulness and malice, as well as
slovenliness, were left worth little or nothing. Besides which, the
Press Yard, with other rooms taken in upon their account, stood
the petitioner in near 2007. per ann., and he has had no salary or
other allowance from the City of London or otherwise. Has been
at great charges in conducting the prisoners to their trials at
Westminster, and back to Newgate, and in paying guards, &c. Has
likewise been at great charges in keeping several other State pri-
soners, for which he has received nothing at present. Prays
payment of his bills or for other relief.
Annexed are three accounts of the expenses referred to. The last
is:-"An accot of money due for several State prisoners, which were
ordered to be kept separate, and in the strictest confinemt, who by
their poverty were not able to pay any of the comon dues of the
prison, nor make any satisfaction for their lodging or extraordinary
expences, occasioned by such their close confinement." 10 pages
und 2 halves.
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20 July.
20 July.
[? About
23 July.]
VOL. CCVIII. 1717. 20 JULY-14 OCTOBER.
1. Report of Edward Young, Surveyor of Woods, to the Lords of
the Treasury, on a letter of Lord Cobham, Warden of Windsor
Forest, wherein (for keeping up the court of "swainmout") he
desires the payment of 40l. per ann. It is highly requisite for the
preserving of the King's vert and venison, as well as the forest pri-
vileges, from encroachments, that the ancient court of swainmote
should be revived. Much injury had resulted since the discon-
tinuance of the court. The fines and punishments inflicted by the
verderers have a good effect where the court subsists. Advises the
payment of the 40l. per ann. 20 July 1717.
Minuted: 30th July 1717. Agreed to."
The letter referred to. 2 pages.
2. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords of the
Treasury. Transmits the papers received from the Lords Justices
in answer to the inquiry concerning the Alnage Office. Whitehall,
20 July 1717.
Letter from the Lords Justices to the Duke of Bolton, trans-
mitting the report of the Comrs of Revenue thereon, and other papers.
The report. The Alnage Office was erected in Ireland by Act of
Parliament, 17 & 18 Car. II., for measuring, &c. all woollen manu-
factures intended for sale, on which a subsidy was to be paid. The
report contains information as to the holders of the office, &c.
The letter of the Lords of the Treasury to the Lord Lieutenant.
Translation of the above report into French.
Minuted:"29th July 1717. To be granted to Ld Molesworth
for the term of 31 years.
""
Also copy of some petitions and resolutions of a Committee of the
Irish House of Commons thereon. 21 pages.
3. Memorial of his Majesty's Officers of Works to the Lords of the
Treasury, in answer to a petition of Mr John Mercer, clerk engrosser.
Soon after his Majesty's Accession, the Lords of the Treasury, on con-
sidering the many abuses and mismanagements in the Office of Works,
set themselves to prevent the like for the future, and a scheme was
approved of by his Majesty. The petitioner was chosen to succeed
Mr Wren as clerk ingrosser, but no further powers were intended
him. By what oversight they know not, the petitioner, instead of
a warrant, obtained a patent, which contained many things contrary
to the present establishment. The preceding clerks conformed
themselves to instructions made soon after the Restoration. If
these things were not allowed them at a time when half the Board
consisted of mechanics, much less will it be thought reasonable to
impose it upon a board composed of persons of some distinction, who,
both as to capacity and number, conceive themselves sufficient to
discharge their duty with honour and ability, and who cannot but
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look upon it as an indignity to be put upon the level with the
subordinate clerk of another office. But the matter would be much
worse should he appoint a deputy, which by his patent he is doubt-
less allowed to do. Whatever the clerks may have been formerly,
they are now required to be well skilled in all kinds of admeasure-
ment, in drawing, making plans of the palaces, and taking elevations,
and competently versed in all parts of architecture, which some among
them are, to a great degree of excellence. They must be likewise
knowing in the goodness, choice, and value of all sorts of materials.
As for the gentleman, who is so earnest to be at the head of these
people, he is at present without any other talents besides writing a
fair hand and keeping books. They do not doubt of the activity of
his genius, and would have furnished him with business sufficient
for the excrcise of it, but he rejected their orders, tho' consonant to
those of his Majesty; and because they would not suffer him to
interfere in matters they knew him incapable of, he refused to do
the only thing he is fit for, which evidently demonstrates 'twas
rather his ambition than his activity he had a desire to gratify. The
late Lords of the Treasury were coming to a resolution either to
oblige him to conform himself to the rules of the present establish-
ment, or to supersede the patent, and appoint either him or some
other person by their own warrant. Conceived their Lps would
scarce consent to a formal hearing, where there is no point of law,
but merely a matter of discretion.
Minuted :-" 23d July 1717. Prepare a p. seal to revoke the
patent, & Mr Edwd Wadeson to be appointed by a common warrt."
2 pages.
4. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury as to what
was due to James Scot, Esq., as late envoy in Poland. He charges
4007. in his bill of extraordi aries between 1 May 1713 and 1 Aug.
following, being the expense of his several journeys since March
1712 from Dresden to Warsaw, from Warsaw to Dantzig, from
Dantzig to the country of Mecklenburg by way of Berlin, from
Mecklenburg to the Electress Dowager of Saxony's residence at
Liechtenberg, from Liechtenberg to Dresden, and from Dresden again
to Warsaw, which makes above 2,000 miles. Upon this bill, the
then Secretary of State certified that Mr Scot had her late Majesty's
orders to make such journeys as were necessary for her service, and
for putting her commands in execution with King Augustus of
Poland. Recommends the allowance to be made, &c. His other
charges are also set out.
Minuted:"To be allowed all within the regulacon."
The petition and case of the above envoy. 2 pages.
5. Memorial of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Peterborough to the
Lords of the Treasury. There remains due to him as Ambassador
Extraordinary from her late Majesty to the King of Sicily, on his
ordinary entertainment, at 10l. a day, from 4 Apr. 1714 to 1 Aug.,
1,1907., and to complete a bill of his extraordinary disbursements,
3897. 2s. 8d. Prays payment out of the Civil List or otherwise.
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29 July.
[? About
29 July.]
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Minuted:-" Read.
"Read. 23 July 1717. Mr Powys is directed to
state these demands." [Then follows the statement], and afterwards
the following Minutes:- 5th August 1717.
"5th August 1717. Read. Mr Powys to
certify what other demands of forreign ministers for the Queen's
time remain unsatisfyd. This state hath been laid before my
Lords. State what is due to the publick ministers in the Queen's
time unpaid, within the regulacon. 22d April 1719. My Lords
will pay this & Lord Strafford's demands as soon as there is mo
applicable." 1 page.
6. Report of the Auditors to the Lords of the Treasury, trans-
mitting an abstract of all the new salaries and allowances which
have been paid upon occasion of the contracts made with the tinners
of Cornwall and Devon, and the constitutions or warrants by virtue
whereof the same have been paid. 25 July 1717. 2 pages.
7. Copy of report of the Controllers of Army Accounts to the
King. The want of muster rolls, as well as other papers, makes it
impossible to give a satisfactory account of the garrison of Placentia.
Have recommended the Secretary of State to give directions for the
immediate sending provisions there. The companies have had no
other clothing from their going there in 1713, but some remains of the
Canada stores, which were almost rotten and unserviceable, so that
they are now in a manner naked. Have recommended the Secre-
tary-at-War to move his Majesty to grant a warrant to Col. Nicholson
and Captain Stanhope to provide clothing for the effectives there.
Suggest other measures. Propose that Col. Moody, the present
Lieut.-Governor, against whom there are many grievous complaints,
be ordered to return home to answer the same and settle his
accounts. There being no other captain but Col. Moody with
the four companies, who by the last returns from Placentia were
reduced to 200 effectives, they believe it will be necessary that one
captain at least should be sent thither immediately to command in
chief. Approve of building a small fort to secure the entrance into
the harbour there. It would not be above the sixth part of the
expense and would save the repair of the fortifications. This would
prevent the frequent disputes between them, the inhabitants, and
the fishing ships, on account of a scandalous trade. Believe nothing
would tend more to the improvement of the fishing trade than to
remove these inhabitants from Newfoundland, since then such
merchants only as are truly intent upon the fishery would have any
encouragement to trade thither. 29 July 1717.
Minuted: 5 August 1717. Read. To be layd before the
Council." 5
5 pages.
8. Petition of the 800 Licensed Hackney Coachmen and their widows.
to the Lords of the Treasury. In the 14th of King Charles II. 400
ancient coachmen, who had served persons of quality, or their
widows, were licensed to keep 400 hackney coaches, and no more,
for which they paid but 57. a year, and no fine. The Commissioners
since then licensed the widows, on the death of their husbands, or
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allowed transfers to other coachmen. No coachman was to occupy
any other calling during the time of his licence. By the present
Act the Commissioners are required to license all ancient coachmen
or their widows, &c. Notwithstanding which, within 10 days, Mr
Way and the rest of the Commissioners took away a great many
licences from ancient coachman and their poor widows, and gave
them to persons that have good trades and never served any gentle-
man. Praying that transfers of licences might be ordered to be made,
or given to the poor widows.
Also the "case" of the Hackney Coachmen.
Minuted:-"To be put with the other papers of this kind. 29th
July 1717. Read." 2 pages.
[? About
9. Petition of Thomas, Earl of Westmorland, to the King. Is
29 July.] descended from Sir Anthony Mildmay, who was Chancellor of the
Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth, who purchased of the Crown woods
and lands, being part of Rockingham Forest, as freehold and had
others by grant. The part of the forest remaining to the petitioner
is only a part of the woods and grounds. The ranger[ship] of the
walks and herbage for the deer are the only advantages to the
Crown.
[? About
30 July.]
31 July.
31 July.
By the custom of the forest five couples of bucks and five couples of
does are taken for his Majesty, but the distance is so great that the
venison seldom comes good to town, and that part of the forest is
almost gone to ruin, and the deer much diminished for want of
wages to the keepers, &c. Prays the grant of the deer and for the
woods to be declared not to belong to the forest (French).
Minuted:"29th July 1717. Mr Corbiere to translate this."
Also the translation. 2 pages.
10. Memorial of Daniel Pulteney, late Envoy Extraordinary at
the Court of Denmark, to the Lords of the Treasury. Prays an
order for payment of the arrears due to him out of the money
appropriated for paying the debts of the late Queen.
Also the account of the arrears.
Minuted:" 30th July 1717. Mr Powys to state this demand."
Again :—“ 2ª August 1717. Orderd except the 100 exceeding
the regulation." 1½ pages.
11. Copy of report of the Principal Officers of the Mint to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the bill of Mr Richard Barrow, for prose-
cuting clippers and coiners from Mich. 1713 to Mich. 1715. Recom-
mending that 250l. should be paid for the same. Mint, Office, 31
July 1717.
Copy of Mr Barrow's petition and the account named. 11
pages.
12. Report of the same to the same. The tin coined last summer
exceeds 500 tons. A small quantity has been sold to Russia mer-
chants at 37. 10s. per hundred. Other quantities are to be shipped
in Cornwall for Holland and the Straits at a cheaper rate. A good
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[? About
2 Aug.]
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2 Aug.]
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quantity will be transported to Turkey and Italy before the winter,
and unless they have discretion to sell what remains at the market
price, the great stock on their hands is likely to remain unsold. Mint
Office, 31 July 1717.
Minuted:-" 31st July 1717. To be further considered.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 153, 2 Oct. 1717, is:-
"My Lords direct the Offrs of the Mint to make publication that
500 tons of tyn will be exposed to sale by inch of candle at 31 10sh
p 100wt, and that after the disposal of this quantity no more shall
be sold within the space of 3 months. Sir Isaac Newton and Dr
Fouquiere to prepare an advertisemt, to be inserted in the Gazette
on Saturday, & the Daily Courant.”
1 page.
13. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of John Graham and Daniel
Campbell for themselves and others, the proprietors of the three
sugar houses at Glasgow. The owners of the eastern and western
sugaries at Glasgow appeared before them and insisted that they had
a continuance as "manufactorys" entitled to the privileges and
exemptions given by the Acts of Parliament. But the court upon
a hearing could not come to any opinion as to the continuance of
their rights. The proprietors claim a general exemption from all
customs and excise, but they have no pretence to claim an exemp-
tion from Inland Excise, except as to 28 tons yearly. This must be
settled in a judicial way, and until that is done they cannot give
their Lordships an opinion as to an agreement with them. There is
also a fourth sugary at Leith, and they cannot think it advisable for
their Lordships to go on in the execution of their powers, unless all
the “sugaries" are comprehended.
are comprehended. Edinburgh, 31 July 1717. 3
pages.
14. “Memorandum for the Right Honble the Lord Viscount Stan-
hope." It is desired that a caveat may be entered at the Treasury
against the renewal of the grant to any other persons of two light-
houses which were given by Robert Osbolston, Esq., to the Royal
Hospital at Greenwich, the one being on the North and the other on
the South Foreland.
Minuted:"2d August 1717. Enter a caveat that no grant be
made, & before any grant be made, the Trinity House to be advised
with." 1 page, quarto.
15. "Mr Dodington's case
issuing out of ye Exchequer."
Minuted: 2d Augt 1717.
relating to reversionary annuities
Refd to Att. or Solr-Genl to considr
& report their opinion. W. L." 4 pages, brief size.
16. Robert Sanderson, Keeper of the Records at the Rolls Chapel,
to William Lowndes, Esq. Two letters as to search made at the Rolls
Chapel for a "liberate" to the sheriff or escheator of the Duchy of
Cornwall. Found a patent of 13 James I. relating to the livery of the
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3 Aug.
[? About
6 Aug.]
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Duchy of Cornwall. Dated 3 and 5 Aug. 1717. Also, "A particuler
of ye places, &c. mentioned in the patent granted to Prince Charles
for licence of entry." 8 pages.
17. Lord Radnor to the Lords of the Treasury. The allowances
inserted on his Majesty's warrant exceed the present establishment
of his (Lord Radnor's) office by one half. For the allowance to a
gentleman of the Chapel Royal and other officers is no more than 3s.
per diem; and half that allowance to the inferior officers and chil-
dren of the chapel when the Court shall reside at any further distance
than Windsor and Hampton Court, &c. As to the number of
persons attending on the chapel service, it does not appear to him
until the Court returns, and then a list is signed by the dean of
the chapel. The travelling charges are the same as on her late
Majesty's establishment of the chapel. 3 Aug. 1717.
Letter from John, Bishop of London, to Mr Lowndes on the same
subject. 31 pages.
18. Report of the principal officers of the Mint to the Lords of
the Treasury respecting proposals to import bars of fine copper into
the Mint for coining copper money. Find that the Mint may be
supplied with bars at 19d. per pound weight avoirdupois, or a little
under, taking back the scissel at the same price, but scarce under
18d. The master and worker will undertake the coinage at 34d.
per pound weight, and so a pound weight of copper, with the
coinage, will cost about 21 d. or 221d., and may be cut into about
23 or 24 pence "to answer all other charges." Are best satisfied
with Mr Hind's proposal. Mint Office, 3 Aug. "1713" [? mistake for
1717.]
Minuted:—" 5th August 1717. Read. Offs Mint to attend at
12 o'clock to-morrow. 6th August 1717. My Lords agree to the
Rept. Sir Isaac Newton will prepare the necessary warrants.-A
pound weight to be cut into 23 pence. 9th August 1717. My Lords
approve that the Mar of the Mint may agree with Mr Hind." 14
pages.
19. Petition of Henry Smithson to the King. Has been em-
ployed for 14 years in apprehending and prosecuting false coiners,
&c. Is informed of 80 persons in divers parts of England who
carry on this trade. The Warden of the Mint discouraged him
from apprehending and prosecuting them, and refused to disburse
any money for that purpose, or to prosecute several that were in
prison for that crime. Has seized divers tools, which are made with
exquisite art. This he represented to the Warden of the Mint, but
he took no notice thereof.
Being unable to lay out any more money, made his address to the
Earl of Oxford, then Lord Treasurer, who referred the case to Sir
Isaac Newton, the controller and the present warden, who being the
party complained of, and in great favour with his Lordship, had the
matter referred to himself, so that the petitioner had scarce liberty
to speak, &c. Has received encouragement from Sir Isaac Newton
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6 Aug.]
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8 Aug.
9 Aug.
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in carrying on prosecutions, &c. Prays for consideration and for an
order for 951. 17s. 6d. already expended.
An affidavit on the same subject; on the back is :—
"Order of Councill referring ye peticon of Henry Smithson to ye
Lds of ye Treãry. 6 Augt 1717. Ref. to Officrs of ye Mint." 31
pages.
20. Memorial of Charles, Earl of Lauderdale, "General of the
Mint," in Scotland, and other officers of the Mint, to the Lords of
the Treasury, praying that 1,8007. may be imprested to him for the
fees and salaries of the officers, repair of the buildings, &c. The
last sum issued was to 1 Dec. 1714.
Copy of warrant relating to the last issue.
The date is perhaps about 6 Aug. 1717, as a warrant was then
issued for part of what is above desired. See North Britain Book,
Vol. IV., p. 187. 2 pages.
21. Account of the produce of the revenues from sheriffs' proffers,
compositions, rent of land, and fines for leases. 1 Aug. 1714 to
1 Aug. 1717. Exchequer, 7 Aug. 1717. 2 pages.
22. P. Van Borssell Vander Hooghe to "My Lord." The merchants
of Holland, trading in cotton stuffs, and their agents, complain of
the officers of Customs for exacting higher dues than they are
obliged to pay, as will be seen by the enclosed copy of a letter.
Prays that orders may be given to the officers to desist from these
vexations. Richmond, 8 Aug. 1717. (French).
Copy of a letter from Tho. Halsey and Co. to Mons. Borssell,
Envoy Extraordinary from the States General. Acquaints him with
what passed at the Custom House in relation to the Haarlem manu-
facture of mixed thread and cotton coloured stuffs. One of the
Surveyors of Customs (Mr Farwell) has stopped two cases of mixed
thread and cotton stuffs, and obliges them to be entered as Holland
linen or to stand a trial. Encloses copy of the surveyors' report
thereon. Other parcels of goods have been stopped. This is a
hardship and lessens the revenue. London, 31 July 1717. 5
pages.
23. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Thomas Potts, gent., Under Sheriff of the co. of North-
umberland. The petitioner was authorized to take all forfeited
goods and chattels, which belonged to any traitors, and to prevent
waste of their estates, and to prepare rentals and accounts of the real
estates forfeited, and of the possessors' names, and to return them
to the Comrs of Inquiry at Preston in Lancashire, which is above
90 miles from the petitioner's abode. Petitioner annexes an account
of his charges, and prays to be reimbursed. Before the Act appoint-
ing the Com's of Inquiry was passed, he (Cracherode) desired the
petitioner to take care (on his Majesty's behalf) of the estates of several
persons in the co. of Northumberland, attainted of high treason for the
late Rebellion, and to transmit rentals and inventories, which service
the petitioner carefully performed for the estates of the Earl of
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Derwentwater, the late Lord Widdrington and George Collingwood, Esq.
It appears that the petitioner was required to take the goods and per-
sonal estates of several traitors in his county, and to return the rentals,
&c. to the Comrs. He thereupon took the rentals and inventories
of the real and personal estates of the above persons, and of John
Thornton, John Hall, Philip Hodgson, Thomas Errington, George
Gibson, Edward Swinburne, Wm Shaftoe, and Robert Newton. He
also made enquiries after the estates of Robert Talbot, Nicholas
Woogan, Allan Sanderson, Charles Widdrington, Peregrin Wid-
drington, and John Leadbeater, but could not discover any such
estates in Northumberland. The petitioner's account of the costs
for his trouble, &c. amounts to 707. 10s. 4d., whereof 56l. 11s. 10d.
is for moneys expended, which is very modest and reasonable.
Recommends that he be allowed 217. 10s. in addition for his
journeys of 43 days. 9 Aug. 1717.
The petition and nine other papers relating thereto, including a
rental of the lands and estates of James, late Earl of Derwentwater,
Lord Widdrington, George Collingwood, Esq., John Thornton, Esq.,
John Hall, late of Otterburne, Esq., deceased, and William Shaftoe,
Esq. 231 pages.
24. Letter of the Com's of the Forfeited Estates to the Lords of
the Treasury, on an order from their Lps preventing the issue of any
moneys for payment of their salaries till the 5,000l. issued out of
other funds for paying the incident charges of the Commission, be
replaced. Essex Street, 9 Aug. 1717.
Minuted:" 9th August 1717. A state of this case ref. and sent."
3 pages.
25. Opinion of the Solicitor-General (Thomson) given to the
Lords of the Treasury as to the application of the money in the
Exchequer coming from the Forfeited Estates, to the payment of
the salary of the Comes or the inferior officers. 9 Aug 1717.
Also the case for the opinion.
Minuted:-" 9th August 1717. Prepare a warrt pursuant to the
Report." 2 pages.
26. Lord Sunderland to the Lords of the Treasury. By the
King's desire directed Mr Cracherode to draw up an exact account
of the state of the prosecution against the two Auditors of Imprests.
This was done and submitted to the Attorney and Solicitor-General
for their opinion. His Majesty, finding that it would be proper to
put an end to the prosecution by a noli prosequi, Lord Sunderland
sends copies of Mr Cracherode's paper and Mr Attorney and
Solicitor's opinion and his Majesty's pleasure that they prepare a
warrant for putting an end thereto. Hampton Court, 13 Aug.
1717.
The copies referred to. [The auditors were charged with receiving
38. 4d. each for entering certain letters of attorney contrary to the
statute.]
Minuted:"14th August 1717. Read. A warrt for a noli
prosequi to be prepared accordingly." 7 pages.
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[After
16 Aug.]
17 Aug.
19 Aug.
20 Aug.
25 Aug.
27. "A state of what has been paid upon account of Count
Gyllenborg, the Swedish Envoy."
The first item is for 2007. to Major Trelawny, Governor of the
Castle of Plymouth, to defray the charges of fitting up the castle for
the reception of the Count, who was to be kept under arrest.
Another item is for 150l. for his expenses, and those of his retinue,
from Plymouth to Harwich. 1 page.
28. Sir Isaac Newton to [Lord Stanhope.] Mr Kelsall was with
him to forward the signing the warrant for setting on foot the
copper coinage. Has not yet come to an agreement with the
moneyers, and some of those who propose to import copper at 17½d.
have been tampering with Hind, the brazier, and his partner to
unsettle his (Newton's) agreement with him. The moneyers insist
stiffly upon 2d. per pound weight, and if he cannot get them to
abate a farthing, must intreat his LP and the other Comrs for a
farthing to be added to the 34d. allowed him, &c. Begs the favour
of a few more days to see what he can do with the moneyers.
Leicester Fields, Aug. 17, 1717.
Also letter of Mr Henry Kelsall on the same subject. 3 pages.
29. Comrs for Forfeited Estates to the Lords of the Treasury.
Have considered the instructions laid before their Lordships by Sir
David Dalrymple, his Majesty's Advocate, for bringing in the
effects of the forfeited estates in Scotland. Apprehend their Lps
intended that Sir David should give his opinion concerning the
proper methods for levying the rents, &c. of those estates, but they
find that the Lord Advocate's letter relates only to the determining
the claims affecting the forfeited estates. Apprehend that no
directions can be given but by Parliament. And since that part
of the Act has been strictly observed in England, they cannot con-
ceive how it can be dispensed with in Scotland. Consider that his
Majesty is put in actual possession of those estates, and all parties
having an interest in the estates must enter their claims. &c.
Aug. 1717.
Ålso the letter of the Lord Advocate (Dalrymple.) 7 pages.
19
30. "Method concerning the Stannarys and particularly as to the
pre-emption of tin." 20 Aug. 1717.
A paper thus docqueted containing good information about the
history, &c. of the tin mines. Entitled:" Matters which evidently
appear concerning the stannarys of Cornwall and Devon, and par-
ticularly as to the emption or pre-emption of tin." 131 pages.
4
31. Memorial of the Duke of Richmond to "My Lord." Is
informed by Mr Saumarais that General Harvey was to be con-
sulted in the matter of the tithes of the Isle of Guernsey. It is
only a reversion after General Harvey that is in question Hopes
that a favourable report may be made to his Majesty in this matter.
Goodwood, 25 Aug. 1717. 1 pages, quarto.
}
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30 Aug.
10 Sept.
12 Sept.
13 Sept.
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32. Report of the Officers of Works to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the memorial of "the Rt Hon. the Lord Chetwynd," setting forth
the necessity of repairing the gravel walks, drains, lodges, &c. in
St James' Park. Are of opinion that what is necessary to be done
this season will amount to about 1,355l. 29 Aug. 1717.
Written on the back of the memorial. 2 pages.
33. Memorial of James Craggs, Esq., junior, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Sends an extract of a letter from the Rt Hon. the Earl
of Portmore, Governor of Gibraltar, referring to the failure of the
contractor in supplying provisions to the garrison, which had often
been reduced to a fortnight's subsistence. Represents that the only
danger Gibraltar is subject to, is to be surprised when they shall
be provided but with a small store of provision; and that par-
ticularly at this time, the Spaniards, who have this place extremely
at heart, had they turned their arms against it, the garrison might
have been starved before supplies could have been sent from Eng-
land. Asks that the contractor may be reminded to perform his
contract more punctually. Hampton Court, Aug. 30, 1717.
Minuted :—“ 25th Sept 1717. A copie of this to be sent to Mr
Missing, the contractor. A copy sent.'
1 page.
""
34. "An estimate of all the tin remaining unsold in the Tower,
and in Holland, Hamburgh, and Cornwall, which was coyned before
the last contract ended." 10 Sept. 1717. 1 page,
35. Report of the Comrs of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the
Treasury, in relation to the state of the Lady Dorchester's account.
A clear and full state thereof cannot possibly be had for some time
to come.
Have to distinguish how much of the quit rents in that
lady's grant have been actually paid to the agents of the Countess,
and what remains in collectors' or tenants' hands. Custom House,
Dublin, 12 Sept. 1717.
With this is an earlier report from the Comrs of Revenue on the
same subject, dated 7th March 1711-12, and a state of the account
at that time, together with a memorial of the Lady Letitia Russell,
widow, who was kept out of her pension of 600l. per ann. by arrears
owing to Lady Dorchester. 6 pages.
36. "Reasons humbly offered to the Rt Honble the Lords Commis-
sioners for Trade and Plantations against the disposing of the lands
and hereditaments yielded to the Crown of Great Brittaine in the
Island of St. Xtophers, by the late treaty of peace with France, in the
gross, or to any one pson or body of men, or to any others than the
present proprietors, who are willing to purchase the same at a
reasonable price, notwithstanding any greater or higher termes may
be offered for the same." Dated 13 Sept. 1717. With seven signa-
tures.
Also copy of order in Council of 29 Aug. 1717, referring to the
Board of Trade the petition of Col. Wm Codrington, relating to
763 acres of land in the late French part of St Christophers. Also
the copy of the petition. 5 pages.
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16 Sept.
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37. John Plumptre and others to "my Lord." Acknowledge his
Lp's letter and Mr Roop's account, who makes a demand of 2227. 128.
for provisions laid into the Castle of Alicant for the British troops
there. Pray directions thereon, as by warrant of 10 Nov. 1710, it
was directed to be charged to his Catholic Majesty. Dorset Court,
Westminster, 14 Sept. 1717.
Also two petitions and John Roope's account, and copies of several
certificates.
In one of his petitions he begs that he may not be thrown into a
gaol in his old age as a recompense for his faithful services, "viz., in
ye Irish transport in Newfoundland, Alicant, and at ye Battle of
Villa Viciosa, where, and in Newfoundland, he was taken prisoner
with the loss of all, and hard imprisonment in both, and ye money
being 9 years since layd out, and 7 years since hath had yr Lordsps
warrants for payment.' 8 pages.
""
38. Com¹s of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Are very sensible of Mr Maynard's loyalty, integrity, and ability,
who was recommended by their Lordships to be the collector for
Cork. He was, however, much misinformed in what he had sug-
gested to their Lps. Give the true reasons for removing Mr Melvill
from the Inland Excise in Dublin. The Earl of Sunderland, when
Lord Lieut., had written that Col. Sandford should be appointed
Collector of Inland Excise in Dublin, according to the desire of the
Earl of Kildare, his brother-in-law, who was then one of the Lords
Justices, but he made no mention that Mr Melvill was represented
to his Lordship as a person disaffected to his Majesty, or concerned
in the schemes of Sir Constantine Phipps. The Board thereupon
acquainted his Excellency that they had removed Mr Melvill to
make way for Col. Sandford, but Mr Melvill being a most expe-
rienced officer in the Excise, was made a Surveyor-General, to reside
in this city, and to have an eye over the Excise here, which amounts
to more than a third of the Excise of the whole kingdom; but if his
Excellency disapproved thereof, they would remove Mr Melvill from
that post also; that he seemed a man very quiet and calm as to his
politics, and tho' he had the character of a Tory he did not concern
himself in the late disorders of the city. Thus Mr Melvill was not
continued contrary to Lord Sunderland's direction, nor would they
have waited for orders to remove him had they the least knowledge
of his being guilty of the disaffection mentioned. Relate what they
had formerly done concerning this collection. Tho' the Collector of
Cork's salary is only 150l., yet the customary perquisites make that
post much more valuable than a Surveyor-General's, though the
salary is 3007., the latter having no perquisites, &c. Custom House,
Dublin, 16 Sept. 1717.
Minuted: Read 25 7br. 1717. Shew this to my La Castle-
comer." 3 pages.
39. ? N. Conolly to. In favour of Cloud Henrickson, mentioned
in petition annexed, who would be quite ruined if not compassionated
by the Treasury, before whom his affair depends. The sudden
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19 Sept.
20 Sept.
21 Sept.
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alteration there prevented his relief. Prays his interest with the
members of the Treasury board. Dublin, 16 Sept. 1717.
United is the petition of Cloud Henrickson of the town of
Coleraine, Ireland." Prays for the royal bounty, having lost his ship,
which was used as a packet boat between Dublin and Holyhead,
and was wilfully run on the rocks at Holyhead and perished.
Also copy of another petition, and report on the same subject.
Minuted:"7th Dec. 1717, To be recommended to the King
for 1007. Warrt signd."
Warrt signd." 5 pages.
40. Lord Sunderland to the Lords of the Treasury. Several poor
foreigners from the duchy of Wirtemberg and other parts of Ger-
many having lately come hither without the King's leave, and con-
trary to public notice, given in foreign parts, of his Majesty's
pleasure in that respect, his Majesty is willing to be at the expense
of transporting back to Holland such of them as shall immediately
return home, and to give them some further assistance to prosecute
their journey. Several of them have given their names to Mr John
Vat, who is directed to attend on their Lps on their behalf. Sends
a list of them. His Majesty's pleasure is that their Lps give direc-
tion for such a sum of money to be distributed as they judge reason-
able. Whitehall, 18 Sept. 1717.
The list of poor Palatines, Wirtembergers, &c., which consists of
200 persons, and a letter from John Vat.
There are three Minutes on the back, the last of which is :-
"3rd Oct. Lie with instructions sent to Mr Colby."
In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 155, 3 Oct. 1717, is :-" Mr Colby,
Commissr for Transports, to provide all things necessary for the
transportation of the 200 Wirtembergers and palatines mentioned
in a list, transmitted to my Lords by Lord Sunderland, pursuant to
his Mats command, and for all such others of the said poor as will
go for Holland, at the easiest and cheapest rates. My Lords direct
10sh
p head to be allowed them, for their provisions in their voyage,
and 10sh more to be paid to each of them at their arrival at Rotter-
dam. The list and a copie of Lord Sunderland's letter to be sent to
Mr Colby with these instructions." 4 pages.
41. Order of the Com's of Enquiry to the Rt Hon. Lucy Morton,
Esq., Vice-Treasurer of Ireland, to pay to Hugh Henry, Esq., who
is appointed receiver of all forfeited estates in Ireland, 10,000l. on
the foot of pension, and 7,000l. on the foot of prizage and butlerage,
as forfeited by the Duke of Ormonde. Dublin, 19 7br 1717. 1
page, quarto.
42. Charles Carkesse to Charles Stanhope, Esq., Secretary to the
Treasury. The Comrs of Customs cannot give directions for the
goods bought for the Czar of Muscovy, to be exported free [of duty].
Custom House, 20 Sept. 1717. 1 page.
43. Report of Sir Isaac Newton to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the state of the gold and silver coins of the kingdom in weight and
fineness, and the value of gold in proportion to silver, with his
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observations and opinions, and what method may be best for pre-
venting the melting down of the silver coin. The following are
some of the observations he makes, viz.: "That a pound weight troy
of gold, eleven ounces fine and one ounce allay is cut into 44 guineas,
and a pound weight of silver, eleven ounces two penny weight fine,
and eighteen penny weight allay is cut into 62 shillings, and accord-
ing to this rate a pound weight of fine gold is worth 15 pounds weight
six ounces seventeen penny weights and five grains of fine silver,
reckoning a guinea at 1l. 1s. 6d. in silver money." Again:-" So
then by the course of trade and exchange between nation and nation
in all Europe, fine gold is to fine silver as 143, or 15 to one.
And a
guinea at the same rate is worth between 20s. 5d. and 20s. 8½d.,
except in extraordinary cases.' "And it appears by experience as
well as by reason, that silver flows from those places when its value
is lowest in proportion to gold, as from Spain to all Europe, and from
all Europe to the East Indies, China, and Japan, and that gold is
most plentiful in those places in which its value is highest in pro-
portion to silver, as in Spain and England." "If gold were lowered
only, so as to have the same proportion to the silver money in
England, which it hath to silver in the rest of Europe, there would
be no temptation to export silver rather than gold to any other part
of Europe; and to compass this last, there seems nothing more
requisite than to take off about 10d. or 12d. from the guinea, so
that gold may bear the same proportion to the silver money in
England, which it ought to do by the course of trade and exchange
in Europe; but if only 6d. were taken off at present it would
diminish the temptation to export or melt down the silver coin,
and by the effects would show hereafter, better than can appear
at present, what further reduction would be most convenient for
the public." "If things be let alone 'til silver money be a little
scarcer, the gold will fall of itself. For people are already backward
to give silver for gold, and will in a little time refuse to make pay-
ments in silver without a premium, as they do in Spain; and this
premium will be an abatement in the value of the gold; and so the
question is, whether gold shall be lowered by the Government, or let
alone till it falls of itself by the want of silver money."
"I am
not for coining the plate till the temptation to export the silver
money (which is a profit of 2d. or 3d. an ounce) be diminished, for
as often as men are necessitated to send away money for answering
debts abroad, there will be temptation to send away silver rather
than gold because of the profit, which is almost 4 per cent., and for
the same reason, foreigners will chuse to send hither their gold
rather than their silver." Mint Office, 21 Sept. 1717.
Minuted :—“ 25th Septr 1717. Read."
Accompanying it is a more modern copy. 13 pages.
44. "An estimate of the neat monies which, within the year
29 Sept.] commencing from Michas 1717, will be produced by the surpluss of
the fonds of the Bank and South Sea Company, and of the duties in
the Act for redeeming the fonds of the four lotteries and the
R 2025.
X
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4 Oct.
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banquiers' debt, and by the overplus of the general yearly fond
established by the Act." 6 pages.
45. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey) to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the memorial of John Anstis, Esq., as to the grant to
him of the office of Garter Principal King-at-Arms, the right to
which was disputed by the Earl of Suffolk, Deputy Earl Marshal.
Mr Anstis, in order to obtain the fees belonging to the office, has
brought actions against several persons for the fees, who have paid
the same. Having brought an action against Sir John Coldbach
for such fees he has suffered judgment thereon, and has paid the
fees. In regard that the grant of that office is to pass the great
seal, whether the grantee is to be at the nomination of the Earl
Marshal or his Deputy or not (which does not appear to have been
so by any letters patent whatsoever) is of opinion that Mr Anstis will
have a title to the fees of that office by virtue of his letters patent,
so long as the same remain in force, as no scire facias is yet brought
for their repeal. 3 Oct. 1717.
The memorial and affidavit. 6 pages.
46. Thomas Missing to William Lowndes, Esq. In answer to a
memorial under date 30 Aug., which he says is most malicious, and
on purpose to do him an injury. Encloses his account of provisions
[supplied to Gibraltar]. By his care has kept the garrison well
supplied. Complains of the hardship of being kept out of his
money. Portsmouth, 4 Oct. 1717. 1 page 3 lines.
[? Between 47. Report of the Comrs for Licencing Hawkers, Pedlars, and
5 & 31 Oct.] Petty Chapmen, to the Lords of the Treasury, on the subject of the
compulsion of lacemen to take out licences. These people are as
able to take licences as any other sort of traders who are obliged
thereto. Have directed all prosecutions to be suspended till their
Lps' orders are known.
Minuted :—“ 31st October 1717. Read. My Lords direct a warrt
to the Comrs signifying their pleasure that neither they nor their
solicitor shall direct process to go out against these people till the
next sess. of Parliamt."
Accompanied by a letter from the mayor, aldermen, and bailiffs of
the borough of Chepping Wycombe, in Bucks, to [? Mr. Lowndes],
representing the case of Ferdinando Shrimpton, of Penn, in the same
county, bone-lacemaker, and others of the same trade in that neigh-
bourhood who follow bone-lacemaking in the wholesale way, by
keeping several hundred workmen constantly employed. These
wholesale men trade weekly to London, where they sell their lace
and buy thread and silk, which they bring home and deliver to their
workwomen, who by their directions work or weave it into several
sorts of lace as their respective masters (the wholesale lacemen)
direct, which, when done, the workmen, once every week, deliver to
their respective masters, who pay them what they earn. The whole-
sale bone-lacemakers every Monday morning go to London with the
lace they have caused to be made, where they have two large
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9 Oct.]
[Before
10 Oct.]
11 Oct.
11 Oct.
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One of these is the George Inn, Alders-
gate Street (the market day being Tuesday), the other in the Bull
and Mouth Inn in St. Martin's, by Aldersgate (the market day being
Monday). By a resolution of Parliament these wholesale lacemen
were not deemed to be hawkers. Begs him to intercede with the
Lords of the Treasury or the Comrs for Licencing Hawkers, &c. to
stop prosecutions against them. Dated 5 Oct. 1717. 3 pages.
48. "State of the debt at Blenheim House, in Woodstock Park,
due from his Grace John, Duke of Marlborough, to Edward Strong,
sen., Edward Strong, jun"., and Edward Bray, Esq., for work and
materials, together with the interest of each sum from the time it
was due by the respective bills till the time that of the debt was
paid, wch was ye 7th & 9th of Jan. 1715."
At the foot is :-"N.B.-We beg yr Ldships to observe that the
interest of our money from the time the respective bills became
due to Octobr 9th 1717, amounts to 3,461l. 1s."
There are also four other papers relating to these debts in the
years 1705 and 1706. 5 pages.
49. Letter to "my Lord," announcing that the late Mayor of
Newcastle awaited his commands pursuant to his Lp's directions.
Signed:" Henry Dalston."
Minuted:"To be consider'd when there is a board. 10th Octr
1717. To be layd before the King. 500li warrt signd."
Also a letter of approval of the Mayor's conduct, signature gone.
Two petitions of Henry Dalston, Mayor of Newcastle, in respect to
his services during the Rebellion. One has a testimonial in his
favour by Lord Carlisle. There is also a copy of the last. 5
pages.
Encloses
50. Lord Sunderland to the Lords of the Treasury.
petition that their Lps may give order for relief to the petitioner,
whom the King looks upon as an object of great compassion and
charity. Hampton Court, 11 Oct. 1717.
Minuted :—" 23rd October 1717. Read. 14th Augt 1718. Re-
jected."
The following is the petition: "The humble petition of the un-
happy wife of the Duke of Leeds most humbly showeth, That your
petr from the happiest state of plenty and prosperity (which she
enjoyed from her infancy till about six years since), is reduced to
such misery and want that she hath been forced to parte with all
her plate, goods, and even her wareing cloaths for bread to support
her life in a prison, and is now in a starving condition, ruined by
her cruel Lord's inhumane usuage." Prays for some present relief or
she must unavoidably perish for want. 2 pages.
51. Lord Lieut. of Ireland (Bolton), to the Lords of the Treasury.
Referred the petition of Hartley Hutchinson, Escheator-General of
the Province of Munster, to the Solicitor-General, whose report
thereon he transmits, whereby it appears that what the petitioner
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desires is a matter of his Majesty's grace and favour; that some
recompense has been usually given to officers where Acts of Parlia-
ment have taken from them their accustomed fees; that the peti-
tioner has been at expense, and that the fees he would have been
entitled to would have amounted to a considerable sum had the
inquiry into the late Duke of Ormonde's estate been made by him
by virtue of his office, which circumstances may recommend him to
his Majesty's bounty. Dublin Castle, 11 Oct. 1717.
Minuted:" 12th November 1717. Read."
The petition and report, and two affidavits. 6 pages and 2
halves.
52. Earl of Suffolk to [? Mr. Lowndes]. In answer to a letter
from [Mr. Lowndes] by direction of the Lords of the Treasury,
desiring to know what were his objections to the paper enclosed,
entitled, “ Attorney-General's report about the office of Garter King
of Arms." Is not so well prepared to answer here as if he were in
town. Came to try if the country air would contribute anything
towards the relief of an ill state of health, which he has a long
time laboured under. As to what Mr Attorney-General says, that
no person has dared to question the legality of his (Mr. Anstis's)
patent, has to reply, that he has disputed it from the very first, and
if the Attorney-General had paid that deference and respect to the
King's warrant, which he did to the late Queen's, this dispute had
long since ended. Is sorry to say that notwithstanding the King's
warrant went to him from the proper officer, and the late Queen's
was carried to him in the most unprecedented manner, yet he still
refuses to obey the King's warrant in preparing a Bill for the passing
of a patent under the Great Seal to Sir John Vanburgh, &c. Has
heard that Mr Anstis has received some fees, but has been told that
he has offered security to indemnify those who have paid him the
money, which they ought not to have done, because he (the Earl)
sent an order to them to keep the fees in their hands till the diffe-
rence was decided as to the right of nomination of officers of arms
upon all vacancies, does, and must insist upon it, and believes it has
never been questioned until now, since the entail of the office of the
Earl Marshal upon the Duke of Norfolk and his family by King
Charles II. When the King was last in Germany, he (the Earl)
petitioned the Prince of Wales to give directions to the Attorney-
General to prepare a Bill to pass a patent for Sir John Vanburgh, to
supply the place of Garter, then vacant by the death of Sir Henry
St George, pursuant to a warrant the King had signed before he
went abroad; but as nothing was done, renewed his petition to the
King on his return from Holland, who transmitted it to the Lords
of the Cabinet, who referred it to the Attorney-General, who
appointed a day to hear all the parties. Acquainted the Duke of
Norfolk therewith, desiring him to be at the hearing, and it being a
family concern, he (the Earl) sent to Lord Carlisle, Lord Effingham
Howard, and as many more of the family as he heard were in town,
to be there at the same time. The hearing was put off by the
Attorney-General; his laying the fault on others is a very extra-
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ordinary proceeding. Hopes the Lords of the Treasury will not do
anything to his prejudice in the affair during his absence. Audley
End. 14 Oct. 1717. 4 pages.
53. Sir J. Vanburgh to the Lords of the Treasury. Gives the
details of what passed on the application to his Majesty in Council
from the Earl of Suffolk on the above subject. Hopes it will be
considered just for the King to keep his money in his hands, till he
sees whether a patent, granted by himself or his predecessor, deter-
mines who is to be his officer. Bath, Oct. 14, 1717.
Minuted :—" 16th Oct. 1717. Read. A copie of this to be sent
to Mr Anstis. Copie sent. Another to the Duke of Norfolk."
11 pages.
VOL. CCIX. 1717.-15 OCTOBER-DECEMBER.
1. John Anstis to the Honble William Lowndes, Esq., at his house
near the new church in Totehill Fields, Westminster. Returns
his hearty thanks for his great favour in laying Mr Attorney's
report before the Lords, who have referred it to Lord Suffolk and
to Vanburgh, which he hopes is only out of compliment to them,
and not to overrule Mr Attorney's opinion in a matter of law
relating to the prerogative. If there should be any hesitation, hopes
the report may be referred to the Duke of Norfolk, the Earl Mar-
shal, which ceremony is as much due to his Grace as to his deputy,
from the very words of Mr Attorney's report, which says that the
Lord Suffolk insisted that his (Mr Anstis') office must be granted
by the Crown to the nominee of the Earl Marshal or his deputy.
"And, indeed, if there be any pretension of that nature, the Duke
himself may as well nominate as appoint his own stewards." If
their Lps do not order him the salary, asks to have a copy of
Lord Suffolk's answer, so that he may have a reply, and if they
will not be concluded" by the Attorney's report, they will hear
counsel, and then make their determination, which cannot be final,
to bar his further applications. Prays a copy of Lord Suffolk's
answer. Mortlake, 15th Oct. 1717.
P.S." My Lord Duke was so kind to acquaint my Lord Stan-
hope and Mr Micklethwait with a narrative of the ill-usage my
Lord Suffolk hath given me in this case.
""
Minuted :-"Send a copy of ye Report to ye D. of Norff." 1 page.
2.* [? Comrs for Forfeitures] to the Lords of the Treasury.
There are
no other claims unsatisfied on the estates of the
late Lord Widdrington, in Lincolnshire, lately sold, than 2107.
arrears of an annuity of 100l. payable during the life of Ralph
Widdrington, lately deceased, and the further sum of 81. 10s.,
arrears of annual sum of 74l. payable to the rector of Evedon, in
Misplaced. Should be in the following year.
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lieu of tithes, and due to Rowland Fox, as rector there. There are
other claims on the estate in Northumberland and Durham. The
claims made by the sufferers at Preston amount to 7,100l. Essex
House, 15 October 1718. 2 pages.
3. "An account of what is due to the publique ministers in her
late Mats reigne."
Minuted:" 16th Oct 1717. Read. To be read again when
Lord Stanhope comes to the Board.” 1 page.
4. A parcel of papers (the last being dated 16 Oct. 1717)
relating to the Island of St Christopher, the principal of which
are:-
Irish
A memorial to the King, unsigned [but from inhabitants of St
Christopher's], showing what was to be considered in settling the
French parts of the island. The persons admitted should be known
Protestants, and no Jacobites or non-jurors; for the late King
James sent an Irish governor, a Papist, who drew many
Papists there, and such was their number that, when King William
was proclaimed, the Irish revolted and burned all the houses of the
Protestants, and the French Papists joined them, and although the
war was not then proclaimed, they made themselves masters of
the island. The Lords of Plantations are informed that there are
in these quarters but 11,000 acres, and if they grant 3,000 to the
poor inhabitants who have no land in St Christopher's, nor in the
other islands (specified) by the distribution of six acres gratis to
each of them, it will produce a number of inhabitants who will
fortify the island and stop the descent of an enemy. The inha-
bitants occupying many small pieces of land in the French
quarter who were dispossessed and obliged to leave the island, will
not return except with the above encouragement. As to the four
places where the French had built towns and villages, and where
they shipped their sugars, it will be necessary to give 70 or 80 feet
square to those who wish to rebuild as formerly. The inhabitants
who have built sugaries have no houses in the island. By order of
the generals they have grants to encourage them to cultivate the
French quarters, and have, by the aid of their friends, bought slaves,
&c. built houses, planted sugar canes, &c., but having lost a number
of slaves, horses, &c., if dispossessed, as is intended, will abandon
the island and be made bankrupt.
The Lords of Plantations wished to know the present state of the
island. Many inhabitants of Nevis and other islands have ad-
vanced moneys, with a design to buy the lands and dispossess the
petitioners and profit by their labour. The Lords were given to
understand that many settlements in the English quarters had been
sold at 57. sterling the acre, the land being as good as any in the
island. Give the particulars of a scheme which would produce
5,432 inhabitants. Pray his Majesty to prevent the entire ruin of
the petitioners and their families, and to order a small annual rent
to be set on them until they can pay for the lands which they
occupy; or if dispossesed, that they may be reimbursed the sums
they have advanced. [French.]
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Some particulars concerning the persons who offer to buy the
French quarter of the island. [French.]
Petition of Lient.-Col. Pierre Buor. Sets out his services. Built a
house in the part of the island called Basse Terre, where the French
had a considerable town, now burnt and destroyed. Prays that the
ground on which it is built may be excepted from a grant to the
heirs of Madame Salenave. [French.]
Petition of M. Pierre Cabibel, described as living in Walbrook,
"near Stocks Market, London," in partnership with Peter Soulegré.
Having failed to obtain a plantation in the island took to trading,
but were ruined by their ships being taken; pray that they may
be allowed to buy the two plantations, which had been granted to
them, at the same price as the land is sold for that remains untilled
in the French ground. [French.]
Also a translation of the same.
Letter in favour of the last named.
Petition of Stephen Browne to the King. Is an inhabitant of the
Island of St Christopher, in America, and during the late wars has
signalised himself in the defence of the Island against the frequent
attempts of the French, by whom he has often been plundered.
Prays that in order to alleviate his losses he may have a grant by
letters patent of 700 acres of plantable land in one entire parcel in
that quarter of the island called Basse Terre which has been
confirmed to Great Britain by the Treaty of Utrecht.
Also a certificate of the truth of the petition. Dated 14 June
1717.
Letter of the Board of Trade and Plantations to the Lords of the
Treasury. Have given directions for copying all the papers desired
relating to the late French lands in St Christopher's. Send copies
of those finished. The rest will be sent. Have seen the advertise-
ment in the Daily Courant and Gazette for the persons willing to
purchase the lands to lay their proposals before this board. Have
no survey of the lands, and are of opinion that they should be
parcelled out into lots and sold at a certain value per acre. Submit
for approval certain conditions necessary for the settlement and
security of the Island. 7 Aug. 1717.
Enclose the “Preliminary conditions as to quit rents, grants to
poor families, salt ponds," &c.
Copy of the two foregoing papers.
Letter of a later date (16 Oct. 1717.) of the Board of Trade. The
highest bidders do not exceed 6l. per acre, excepting Col. Codrington
who has offered 81. an acre. Having no survey, and their informa-
tion coming through possessors or agents, cannot say what is a
valuable consideration. All the lands to be sold are already pos-
sessed by planters, by virtue of intermediate grants from governors
of the Leeward Islands, for a limited time.
The sale to one pur-
chaser would save much trouble. Amongst the several proposers
there are only three who offer to purchase the whole, viz. :- Mr
Banks, Sir Tho. Johnston, and Mr Mills. That of the last named
is the fairest. By a memorial signed by Micajah Perry and other
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merchants, on behalf of the planters, it appears highly just that the
present possessors should have the preference.
United are conditions and restrictions.
Copy of the letter.
Various other papers in relation to these negotiations. One of
them (numbered 20) contains a list of the grantees of the lands,
terms for which they held the same, &c. 53 papers,
5. William Leathes to Viscount Stanhope. A troublesome dis-
temper, caught in pursuit of Baron Gortz, has long prevented him
from putting the accounts into his Lordship's hands. Sends them
by Col. Kane. Hopes his Lordship will order the bills drawn by
him (Leathes) for 9467. 68. 6d. to be given up to him, that he may
be discharged. London, 16 8ber 1717, 2 pages.
6. Memorial of Thomas Jenkin, Robert Wood, and John Culliford,
officers of H.M. Customs, to the Lords of the Treasury, touching
a seizure of a considerable quantity of coffee from St Malo, seized
below Gravesend, about which a new trial was proposed.
Minuted:" Read 16th October 1717. Several applications were
made to my Lords before the tryal, as well on behalf of the prose-
cutors as the claimants, but their Lps thought it reasonable to leave
the matter to law, which having decided the same by a verdict,
their Lordps think it would be unjustifyable for them to put the
King's Civil List revenues to an expense to renew the prosecution.”
5/1/2 pages.
7. Comrs of Revenue (Ireland) to the Lords of the Treasury.
Since their letter (relating to Mr Maynard's memorial, in which his
disaffection was complained of), Mr Maynard appeared at their
board, and produced an information (enclosed) about Mr Melvill's
behaviour and voting in the last Parliament. This paper seems to
set that matter in another light. Though Mr Melvill still persists
in his first assertion of his being perfectly disengag'd from giving
any votes in the case of Sr Constantine Phipps, they thought fit to
dismiss him. Wait their Lps' directions with relation to the col-
lection of Cork. Custom House, Dublin, 19 Oct. 1771.
Minuted: "12th Novr 1717.
"12th Novr 1717. Write to the Comrs to make Mr
Maynard Collr of Corke, in the room of Mr Arkwright, and
Mr Arkwright to be Survr-Genl in the room of Mr Melvill,
dismissed."
The paper referred to is the copy of a letter signed T. Ker, to
William Maynard, Esq., and contains a detailed account of Mr
Melvill's conduct in Parliament. His votes, apparently, had been
given against the Government. 3 pages.
8. An estimate of the gross and net produce of the hereditary
and temporary Excise for three years from 1st Augst 1714 to 1st
Augst 1717, exclusive of the weekly sum of 3,700l., and the yearly
sum of 35,000l. appropriated to public uses.
Also:" Excise. The payments into the Excheqr on the account
of the hereditary and temp¹y Excise, commenced 1st Augst 1714, from
said 1st Aug. to 19th Oct. instant.” 2 pages.
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9. Duke of Bolton to Mr Addison. Had represented the method
taken by the Comrs of Forfeitures in relation to 17,000l. demanded
by them of the Vice-Treasurers in Ireland, on the pension of 5,000l.
per ann., and prizage farm of 3,500l. per ann., payable on the late
establishment of the late Duke of Ormond, forfeited by his rebellion.
Encloses the report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General thereon.
Desires the affair may be laid before his Majesty, so that it may
not come to be a demand upon Ireland. Dublin Castle, 22 Oct.
1717.
Minuted:-" 25th Novr 1717. Read."
The report referred to, on the memorial of Hugh Boscawen and Mat.
Ducie Moreton, Esqres, Vice-Treasurers of Ireland, and on a paper
annexed; as also an Act of Parliament, entitled, "An Act for appoint-
ing Comrs to enquire of the estates of certain traitors and of Popish
recusants, and of estates given to superstitious uses," in order to
raise money out of them severally for the use of the public, and
also another Act entitled, "An Act to enlarge the time for making
claims," before the same Comrs. Are of opinion that the order
made to the Vice-Treasurers for payment of the pension, prizage and
butlerage, forfeited by the late Duke of Ormond unto Hugh Henry,
Esq., is not warranted by the Acts. 17 Oct. 1717.
Minuted:" 25th Novr 1717. Read." 4 pages.
5 pages.
10. Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury. Have
considered the enclosed letters from Mr Secretary Addison, the
Duke of Bolton, and the Officers of Ordnance, Ireland, concerning the
state of the 10,000 arms sent thither from Holland in the time of
the late Rebellion. They were sent direct from Holland. Know
nothing more of them than that his Majesty's warrant ordered them
to pay for them, and for the ammunition sent from hence. Hope
the office is not to be a sufferer thereby. 28 Oct. 1717.
The account of the charge and the letters referred to.
11. Lord Castlecomer to [Mr. Lowndes.] Has to observe upon
the representation sent to him, that the whole of it seems an
endeavour of the Comrs of Revenue for Ireland to justify their
proceedings; first in regard to Mr Melvill, whom they constituted
one of the Surveyors-General (after his being displaced from being
Collector of Inland Excise by Lord Sunderland's order, when Lord
Lieutenant), and next in regard to their appointing Mr Arkwright
to be Collector of Cork, for which they pretend a former order
of the Treasury in directing them to place in that collection
the most able officer they could find. They own that Mr Melvill has
the character of being a Tory, but never heard of his being con-
cerned in the late disorders in Dublin, or in the measures of Sir
Constantine Phipps, and that when Lord Sunderland was pleased
to write that Melvill should be displaced from being Collector of
the Inland Excise, they suppose it was only to make way for Col.
Sandford, there being no mention of his being represented as a
disaffected person, Has always heard that Melvill is looked upon
as a disaffected person, and not as a Tory, only in principle. The
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putting Mr Arkwright into the Collection of Cork was purely
their own act. They admit Mr Maynard's integrity and ability.
Hopes that their Lps will insist on their recommendation of Mr
Maynard as the Collector of Cork. Kirklington, October . ., 1717.
3 pages, quarto.
12. Report of Edward Northey, Attorney-General, to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the petition of Thomas Bigg, of the parish of
Kimpton, in the county of Hertford, Esq., and Elizabeth his wife,
and Sarah Cotton, of the same parish, spinster, which Elizabeth and
Sarah are the only sisters and heirs apparent to William Cotton of
the parish of Harpenden, in the above county, gent. Certifies that
the facts are as represented in the petition, viz., that William
Cotton was an idiot from his birth, who hath been in the custody
of Robert Jenkyn of Harpenden, gent., by the will of William
Cotton, his father. His Majesty may grant the custody of the
idiot and management of the estate. Dated 5 Nov. 1717.
The commission and inquisition on the lunacy, the petition, copy
of warrant, and another paper relating to this enquiry. 12 pages.
13. Charles Carkesse to Wm Lowndes, Esq., and C. Stanhope,
Esq., Secretaries to the Treasury. The Com's [of Customs] were
informed that the town of Basseterre, in the Island of St Christopher,
was likely to become the chief place for trade in that island.
piece of ground of about 200 feet square, near the waterside, should
be reserved to build a Custom House. Pray their Lps to move for a
piece of ground there to be reserved. Custom House, London, 6
Nov. 1717. 1 page.
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14. "Memorial and petition" of John Anstis, "Garter," to the
Lords of the Treasury. Sets forth what has been done respecting
his title to the fees of his office, He says, "that it is a matter of
freehold and property," and that he is entitled to the fees until the
letters patent can be repealed by scire facias. Answers Sir John
Vanbrugh. Their Lps will receive a full account of the manner of
passing his patent from copies of papers united. Renews his re-
quest for their Lps' order to the Exchequer for payment of the fees
according to the opinion of the Attorney-General. 9 Nov. 1717.
Copies of two warrants and a letter from W. Bromley to
Mr Anstis. Mr Bromley says, he received the late Queen's com-
mands to prepare and lay before her the warrants for the rever-
sionary patent, and is sure that due care was used that all the steps
taken should be regular and legal. The affair depended so long, and
he had so often occasion to speak to the Queen to write to the
Earl of Suffolk and, he thinks, to the Attorney-General, upon it, that
there cannot be the least foundation to suggest that the Queen was
surprised in her grant, or that the Earl of Suffolk knew nothing of
it. Nov. 6, 1717. 5 pages.
15. Wm Popple to Cha. Stanhope, Esq. Since the Lords of
Trade and Plantations sent their letter to the Lords of the Treasury
relating to the poor people of Anguilla, they have received another
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from Gen¹ Hamilton (extract enclosed), whereby it appears that the
poor inhabitants are actually gone from Anguilla to settle on Crab
Island, and that General Hamilton apprehends the poor inhabitants
in other islands will do the same. Asks what hopes General
Hamilton may give to these people that care will be taken of them
whenever the French part of St Christopher's is disposed of. The
Lords of Trade think it is of great consequence to hinder, as much
as possible, these people from dispersing themselves, or removing to
some foreign plantations. 19 Nov. 1717.
The extract named.
cr
Minuted :-" My Lords to give them all the encouragemt wch
lyes in their power. Write to Lords of Trade accordingly. Lře
signed 28th Nov. 1717." 21 pages.
16. Lord Sunderland to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends by
the King's command a letter from the Duke of Marlborough, with
one from the Board of Ordnance to his Grace, and an abstract of
the works remaining unperformed at Gibraltar, and an estimate of
the expense of finishing the same, for orders to be given thereon.
Whitehall, 20 Nov. 1717.
The abstract is now the only paper with the letter. 2 pages.
[? About 17. Memorial of Hugh Boscawen and Math. Ducie Morton, Esq.,
25 Nov.] Vice-Treasurers of Ireland, to the Lord Lieut. of Ireland. Received
an order from two of the Comrs for Estates of Traitors, &c. to pay
into the Exchequer in England the sums due to the late Duke of
Ormonde from his Majesty for prizage, and on account of his pension
of 5,000l. per aun. Pray to know his pleasure thereon.
Minuted:" 25th Novr 1717. Read." 2 pages.
27 Nov.
12 Dec.
12 Dec.
18. Comrs of Chelsea Hospital to "My Lords." Great numbers of
the men lately reduced are entitled to the out-pension of this College
by his Majesty's instructions, by which the board is obliged to admit
them. The funds will not meet the charges. Enclose an estimate.
Pray for their Lps' commands. 27 Nov. 1717.
The estimate named. 31 pages.
19. Sir Isaac Newton to the Lords of the Treasury. Is ready to
receive at the Mint a ton or two of fine copper in bars every month
from Mr William Wood, like the specimen which he had of him
(Mr Wood), but if he intends to prepare it some other way, desires
a specimen, that it may be assayed. Mint Office, 12 Dec. 1717.
Minuted:-"My Lords agree to the rept." 1 page.
20. "Savoy Hospital.--A state of the Savoy revenue as it stands
in charge before the Auditor, and approved of by the Treasury
before the Accots were declared."
Signed:-"Tho. Jett, Auditor."
Dec. 12, 1717.
Minuted:" Ult. Xbr. 1717. Direct the officers of ye works to
view the houses now out of lease, and to make an estimate of the
necessary repairs, & Psent ye same to my Lords, and make a warrt
to levy the arrears by distress." 6 pages.
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21. ? Cr. Ward [late Sheriff of London] to the Rt Hon. Lord Stanhope.
After the many troubles he endured in the year of his shrievalty
about the State and rebel prisoners in Newgate, did not think he
should have had to lay the annexed petition and accounts before his
Lordship, but some things seem to deserve his LP's compassion. Dec.
14, 1717.
Accompanied by,—
Letter or petition of William Pitt [Governor of Newgate] to
In respect to his account of the expenses he was at in relation to
the Preston prisoners. He says, "Why they paid me not themselves
is chiefly owing to their inability, ye greatest part of them being
either poor Scotts men or others, whose effects were seized, or out
of their reach; others that could have paid me were willing, by any,
tho' ever so unjust means, to save their money, & to do this with
shew of reason, they accused me in general termes, for they could
never mention any one particular of extortion & other unjust usage
of them to ye greatest men of ye kingdome, wch was so far harkened
to, as that I was deterred from causing them to pay me or removing
them from ye use of my house & goods; and at length they were
removed out of my custody, many of them to ye King's messengrs,
who were paid by ye governmt, as I am informed, 6s 80 per day for
each prisoner, tho' they neither maintained nor took any care of
them. The rest were discharged by order of Court, & I in a manner
directed to take nothing of them; so that after a most wretched
life, such as no man would, & but few could, have endured for about
20 months, if my Lord should not take my case into his considera-
tion I shall find myself in a thousand respects the worse, & in not
one particular ye better, for all my pains.” The fourth part of the
accot he further says, "is for my close keeping of the other State
prisoners for many months, in such manner that they were not per-
mitted access of any body to them, nor to have ye use of pen, ink,
or paper, & in separate rooms wch occasioned a great deal of care,
trouble, and charge; & some of them also being extream poor, were
not a little subsisted by me.' Prays that he may be recommended
to his Lordship. Dec. 11, 1717. 31 pages.
""
22. Lord-Lieut. of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords of the Treasury.
On the petition of Sir James Jeffery, Governor of Cork, who desired
that the allowance of 10s. a day, which he formerly received in lieu
of a company (and which is left out of the present establishment),
may be replaced thereon. Has nothing to object if his Majesty sees
fit to give him this addition to his government. But it would be
better given in any other manner than in lieu of an independant
company, as formerly; as well to avoid its being made a precedent
in favour of Governors of other garrisons as to prevent its becoming
a right to succeeding Governors of the same garrison. Dublin Castle,
14 Dec. 1717.
The memorial referred to.
Minuted :-" 31st July 1718. My Lords cannot advise this."
3 pages.
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17 Dec.
23. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
claims of Robert Jackson, Esq., late Resident at Stockholm. The
whole arrears due to him from 9 Feb. 1702 were 3,3421.
1717.
16 Dec.
Minuted :—“ 14th March 1717. Mr Powys to insert in his report
what objections were made against paymt of the sum of 2,1507. (if
any), and to be brought in again when the principal and interest
due on the loan of 50,000li at the Exch. is paid off."
Mr Powys adds the following:-"I never heard of any other
objeĉon but that of the retrospeccon as to the comencemt of his
allowance by the letters of privy seale."
Draft of the above report. Petition of Mr Jackson.
A letter from him of 6 Dec. 1717, in which he says that his pre-
tensions, as set forth in his memorial, are both just and reasonable,
and that he has met with very hard usage in having been so long
deprived of his due. Also a letter of the BP of London in his
favour, of 5 May 1714. 8 pages.,
24. Report of the Attorney-General (Northey) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition and memorial of Joseph Hinxman, Esq.,
Chief Woodward of the New Forest, as to the trade of cutting
down and carrying away trees by farmers and others, and whether
discoveries and prosecutions may be made and carried on at the
expense of the Crown, or whether compositions may be made by
the petitioner, and whether a commission should be issued to inquire
into the rights of estovers, &c. Is of opinion that such a commission
will be expensive, and will serve only to inform his Majesty, but
will not "conclude" any person whatsoever as to his rights. It
will not be for his Majesty's interest to have such a perambulation,
for the country may thereby abridge the bounds of the forest, and
his Majesty will be "concluded" thereby. It is the duty of the
officers of the forest to make perambulations, as is usual in parishes.
As to the rights of persons who claim estovers, there being no pro-
spect of a "justice leat," the same can only be determined by a bill
against the claimers in the Court of Exchequer, and by the Act of
9 Will. III. c. 36. sec. 9., no claim of estovers is to be allowed that
was not allowed according to the laws of the forest before 27 Eliz.
It will be dangerous to give officers a power of compounding at
their discretion. The dealers in the offal wood, and "cast timber
ought not to work them up and coal them in the forest," but to
remove them forthwith, &c. Every person making a coal hearth
within the forest forfeits 100l. As to timber cut for the use of
Portsmouth Dock, and delayed in the removal, their Lps could give
directions to prevent such delay. The officers of the forest may
prevent the cutting of turf, and the rights of turbary may be deter-
mined by bill in the Court of Exchequer. Woodstealers may be
presented at the Swainmote Court. The verderers of the forest
may fine them in sums not exceeding 51. and commit the offender to
the common gaol for three months, or until the payment of the fine.
Dec. 17, 1717.
The petition and memorial referred to. 6 pages.
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25. Proposal made for the sending over to Jamaica and the other
colonies of a person with a commission to inquire into piracies com-
mitted in the American seas, and to recover money and effects
piratically taken.
Docquetted:" Memorandum, Mr Wood."
(<
Minuted: 18th Decr 1717. Read." 1 page.
:—“
26. Report to the King, of the Com's appointed to examine and
determine the debts due to the army, on the demand of Mrs Elizabeth
Coatsworth, widów and executrix of Doctor Edward Coatsworth,
late Apothecary-General of the Army, (amounting to 12,4077. 5s. 31d.),
for medicines, &c. furnished to the sick soldiers in the hospitals at
Dunkirk and Newport in 1712, 1713, and 1714. Are of opinion
that the demand may reasonably be allowed, but are unable to
certify without a warrant from his Majesty. Dorset Court, West-
minster, 20 Dec. 1717.
Minuted: 24th Jan¹y 1717. To Audrs Imprests to prepare a
sign manual." 1 page.
27. Copy of an "Address of the Commons, 21 Decr 1717, respect-
ing the value of guineas."
[They were not to be uttered or received at a higher rate than
21s. each.] 1 page, quarto.
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28. Petition of James Annand, of Trinity, Minories, in the liberty
of the Tower of London, barber-surgeon, to the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, and "the remnant Lords Commrs of his Majesty's Trea-
sury." Is a great sufferer for the House of Hanover by the practices
of the Jacobites, who several times mobbed him and broke into his
house on Tower Hill, threw fire-brands into it, and plundered his
goods; and had not the Governor of the Tower and the Justices of
the Peace sent some forces to his relief his wife and children would
have been destroyed. Was obliged to leave his habitation to avoid
their fury, and lost his trade; prays for some small post.
•
Copies also of a certificate of the truth of the above and an
affidavit. 3 pages.
29. Thomas Colby (Transport Office) to the Secretaries of the
Treasury (Lowndes and Stanhope). Sends an account of the bounty
money, &c. paid to 208 poor Germans transported back to Holland.
Transport Office, 27 Dec. 1717.
The account referred to, entitled:
"An account of the charge
of transporting from London back to Rotterdam 208 poor forreigners
of the dutchy of Wirtemberg, and other parts of Germany, in October
1717.” 2 pages.
30. Lord Lieut. of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords of the Treasury.
Encloses the petition of William Purefoy, Esq., recommended by the
House of Commons for half-pay as Major and Captain from 1702,
when the commission was taken from him by the Earl of Rochester,
under pretence of his refusing to go to the West Indies. Has nothing
to object to the half-pay, but by no means thinks it proper that his
half-pay should commence as far back as 1702. The petitioner
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would be content for it to commence from the King's accession; but
even this may be an ill-precedent. Dublin Castle, 31 Dec. 1717.
Minuted:"31 July 1718. Agreed to without any retrospect.'
The recommendation and the petition.
Similar letters and corroborative documents respecting half-pay of
the following persons:-
((
William Ormsby, Esq. Minuted :-"22 March 1717-18. To be
considered when pay is to be settled." Again:- 31st July 1718.
Prepare a letter."
Lieut. Thomas Disney. Minuted :—" 31 July 1718. Agreed to.”
George Mosse. Minuted:"31 July 1718. Agreed to.
Lieut. Robert Montgomery. The petition minuted:—“ 31 July
1718. Prepare a letter."
Gustavus Hamilton,
Edmond Macnaghton,
Denny Cuffe, and
Richard Collins.
Theophilus Jones.
pages.
1
Minuted :—“ 22d March 1717-18. To
be consider'd when the pay is to be
settled."
Minuted:
Minuted:"To be layd before ye K." 201
31. Petition of Mossom Wye to the Lords of the Treasury. Before
the late Rebellion, was, by the King's orders, sent to Paris, with
proper instructions to insinuate himself into the secret designs of
his Majesty's enemies, which he accomplished. Continued for a
considerable time in France at his own expense till discovered by
the King's enemies, when he was obliged to return home. Besides
which, after his return from France, he made seasonable discoveries
about Sir Willliam Windham. Has received luxuriant and unper-
formed promises from Lord Townshend; and a little before his
Majesty's return from Hanover, with fresh promises, Lord Towns-
hend informed him that he had an affair of secrecy and importance
to intrust him with, viz., the Swedish minister being embarked with
the King's enemies in pernicious designs against the Government,
the petitioner must take notice from whom he received, and to
whom he paid visits. This service he performed. On Lord Towns-
hend's removal, applied to Lord Sunderland, who forwarded his
petition for 300l. for his expenses to their Lps, together with a re-
commendation for a provision. As yet he has received no benefit,
only 100l., indorsed on his petition to the King. Sends copies of
several credentials. The latter dated in Dec. 1717.
Minuted:" 4th Feb. 1717-18. To be read again when Ld
Stanhope is here." Again 19 March 1717-18, 200 p Mr.
Lowther." In the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 178, 12 Dec. 1717,
is :-" Mossom Wye, 50li bounty p Mr. Lowther."
There is also an undated letter from the petitioner to the Rt Hon.
Robert Walpole, Esq., on the same affairs, appealing to him to order
him the 1007., which Lord Townshend recommended him for, as he
had an opportunity to send his children to Ireland to his father to
support.
Minuted:" “19th Jan¹y 1721-22. Prepare a warrt for 100¹i
bounty." 4 pages.
,
336
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1
1717.
Dec.
VOL. CCX.
32. Copy of a memorial of Dudley Downes, one of the Deputy
Chamberlains of the Receipt of the Exchequer at Westminster. Is
advised that the right of seniority in the respective offices of
Chamberlain and Deputy Chamberlain belong to Sir Simeon Stuart
as Chamberlain, and to memorialist, as his Deputy. Attended with
the Deputy Chamberlain's key in the several offices of the Tellers
for the opening and locking up of the several chests according to
usage, &c. Prays for the usual fee of 401. per ann. for this duty.
There is an addendum at the end dated December 1717, to the
effect that in Jan. next it will be three years since he performed
these duties. Prays for a warrant for payment. 3 pages, gnawed
by vermin.
VOL. CCX. 1717. CLASSIFIED (PART I.).
1. Letters from the Secretary of the Admiralty, principally to
William Lowndes, Esq., as to advances for the Naval service, remis-
sion of the officers' taxes, &c. 8 papers, and one or two inclosures.
2. Divers petitions of the Hackney Coachmen and their widows,
to the Lords of the Treasury, for restoration of licences and com-
plaints against the Comrs for licencing, &c. Also, "The reply of the
Hackney Coachmen and widows to the report of the Comrs for
Licencing Coaches, &c.”
There are also two other papers entitled respectively: "The
Coachmen's clause, humbly ask'd for," and "The Coachmen's clauses
as alter'd by the Commissioners." 8 papers.
3. A parcel of financial papers, such as accounts of cash received
and paid for Civil List expenses, supplies, deficiencies, produce of
funds, revenues settled for the service of his Majesty's household,
debts on the Civil List, &c. 23 papers and one or two enclosures.
4. Applications and recommendations for places and pensions.
23 papers and some enclosures.
5. Reports of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury
on various subjects, as follows. On the crimes for which Mr William
Spry, junior, collector of Exeter, was dismissed, and as to illegal
fees; on freedom from customs of stores sent to the forts and
garrisons of the East India Coy (petition only); on prosecution of a
bond for exportation of prohibited East India goods; for alteration
of destination of a ship; on stopping ships on bare suspicion; ad-
measurement of keels; on the case of George Werden, a tidesman
in the port of London, who was preferred to that office for his early
discovery of the plot and rebellion in the north, and for seizing
rebels concerned therein. [He afterwards charged other officers with
stealing tobacco, &c., and with drinking to the health of King
James III] (several papers); and on the case of the "Concord," a Dutch
ship, and her cargo retaken from the Swedes by the "Deal Castle."
On the rebuilding of the Custom House :-[The pavillions at the east
and west end of the Custom House must be rebuilt. Have asked
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VOL. CCX.
Mr. Thomas Ripley, carpenter to the Custom House, and clerk of the
works, for plans. Have treated with the wharfingers and lessees of
the Custom House Key, for the cellars and warehouses adjoining
the north part of the Custom House, and the east end of the house
lately taken of Sir John Cope, called the "Rose and Dolphin Tavern."
Ask their Lps to concur in their plan to obtain a straight line for the
new building towards Thames Street. Are informed the building
will not exceed 17,000l. A new long room is intended to be on the
north side, where the officers are to sit for the despatch of the mer-
chants, and it will be larger and more commodious than that at
present in use; and that business may not be obstructed, the new
long room is proposed to be finished before the old one is pulled
down. Recommend Ripley to be employed as the surveyor.
9 May
1717.
[The following is in the Minute Book, Vol. 21, p. 140, 2 Aug.
1717:-"Comrs of Customes attending according to order are called
in. Their presentment relating to the building the Custom House is
read. My Lords direct the Comrs of Customes to inform themselves.
what estates or interests in possession, reversion, or remainder, any
persons or corporacons have in the ground or building of the Custom
House, or convenient to be layd thereto, and to receive proposals
from them, or such of them, as are willing to sell such estates or
interests to the Crown; and when they have proceeded as far as
they can in such enquiry, and receiving such proposals, that they
report to their Lordships their own opinions in relation to the said
estates & interests respectively, in order to be layd before the Parlia-
ment to obteyne an Act or Acts for confirming such agreements as
shall be thought reasonable to be made concerning the same.”]
On a letter of the Governor of the Tower concerning the Comrs
keeping possession of a piece of ground on Tower Hill, used to keep
the timber and other materials for repairing the Custom House
[against giving it up]; on charges of indirect practices against Mr.
John Bowen [Comrs fully acquit him, and commend his diligence; on
the contrary, George Werden, who was recommended to succeed
him, was ignorant and faulty in his duty, vexatious and insolent to
his superiors, and the frequent complaints made by him to the Board
were found to be malicious and groundless]; on a seizure of cocoa
nuts; on the case of Edward Sprake, a tidesman at Topsham; on
the "replication of Crew Offley, Esq., & Richard Perry" to the Com's'
report on the case of John Offley, a debtor to the Crown.
[Minuted: "6th August 1717. Read. My Lords are of opinion
that the composicon offered will evidently be of greater advantage
to the publique than the most dilligent prosecution at law, but doe
not find it in their Lopps power to make the same, and therefore
leave it to the petrs (if they thinke fit) to apply to Parliamt for reliefe
in this case."]
As to the doing away with four smacks at Poole, Fowy, Penzance,
and Padstow, and the making an addition of officers in their
stead. [Minuted:-"Wart signed with some alteracons of officers."]
R 2025.
Σ
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CALENDAR OF
1717.
VOL. CCXI.
As to a commission from the Court of Exchequer, making the New
Key, built in the port of Biddeford, lawful. [Minuted :-" 5th Novr
1717. Prepare a wart in the usuall forme."]
And as to the Borders between England and Scotland, and the
officers there, and the prevention of frauds. 17 papers, besides
enclosures.
i
VOL. CCXI. CLASSIFIED. PART II., AND
UNDATED.
an
1. Reports, &c. of the Comrs of Excise to the Lords of the Trea-
to
On the memorial of William Crosse as
sury, namely:
erroneous method of gauging casks; on an anonymous letter con-
cerning William Harrison, and others, accused of disaffection. They
say, "We have looked into the book called the Pilgrims, mencioned
in that letter, and find the same to have been printed so long since
as the year 1701; that it appears to be an impertinent foolish book,
intended for a comedy, but to contain nothing that is scandalous or
seditious. We have made particular enquiry concerning William
Harrison, author thereof, and cannot discover that he has at any
time writ verses in praise of Sacheverell, or reflected on the memory
of the late King William, or on the Duke of Marlborough, but have
been informed, that in the latter part of her late Majtys reigne, he
set up for a great advocate for that administration, & since his Majtys
accession, has taken those libertys in his discourse, which we conceive
can admit of no other construccon, than that of his being a friend
to the Pretender, and have therefore discharged him "; on arrears
due to the Civil List of his late Majesty King William ; letter trans-
mitting an establishment of the Excise officers, with their salaries
and allowances; on the gross aud net produce of Excise from hops,
candles, and new duties; for a clause to secure the duties on liquors
and exciseable commodities carried coastways; on the payment of
72,2447. 16s. 73d. into the Exchequer; on methods used by the
maltsters in working malt for exportation; on the gross and net
produce of the hereditary and temporary rates and duties of excise.
9 papers and several enclosures.
2. Four papers relating to Lotteries. 8 pages.
3. Estimates of debt, repairs, rebuilding, &c. in the Royal Navy,
including two letters. 7 papers.
4. Various papers connected with the Pay Office, including esti-
mates for the guards, garrisons and land forces, and for the planta-
tions, and Minorca and Gibraltar. 13 papers.
5. Letters and papers connected with the Victualling Office re-
lating to French, Portuguese, and Scotch salt, and to provisions for
Cibraltar, Placentia, and Annapolis Royal. 5 letters and enclo-
sures.
6. Two memorials from the Board of Works for payment of the
debt of the office. 2 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
339
1717.
VOL. CCXI.
UNDATED OR IMPERFECTLY DATED, but supposed to be
of the Year 1717.
7. Memorial of the poor French Protestants who receive the
charity of his Majesty through a committee, to the Lords of the
Treasury, praying as well for what remained in arrear during the
late Queen's reign as in that of his Majesty's. They were allowed
15,000l. a year, and there was due during her Majesty's reign,
3,500l. The arrears for the first two years of the King had been
paid or ordered, but nothing was ordered for the current year.
Also an "Accot of what has been paid to the French refugees
since his Mats accession to the Throne. 3 pages.
8. Petition of Mary Whiting, widow, sister of Captain John
Walton, deceased. Petitioner's brother served the Crown many
years at sea and in the army, and his last post was that of Lieut.-
Governor of the Virgin Islands, where he resided above two years,
during which time he made very material surveys, plans, and obser-
vations for the settling of those islands "in such manner that it
might have been of the greatest advantage to the trade and naviga-
tion of this kingdom, as well as have broke the severall gangs of
pyrates, and prevented the robberys they have since committed."
These schemes were favourably reported on, but he was so wearied
out, having expended upwards of 2,000l. and all his substance, that
he was forced to pray his Majesty that his salary, &c. might be
paid. The Board of Trade reported thereon that the salary and a
gratuity ought to be paid. An Order in Council issued to the Lords
of the Treasury to relieve him, but notwithstanding his daily solici-
tations, he could get no success, and died at the petitioner's house,
who was forced to be at the expense of his burial. Prays payment,
being a widow with seven children in great misery.
Copy of his commission as captain of foot. Also copy of the
petition. 4 pages.
9. A financial paper entitled, (1) "The Annuities examined as to
the first purchase, the subscription & remainder;" (2) "The Re-
deemables examined as the sums advanced, subscribed and remaining."
Undated, but after 1716. 1 page.
10. Statements of what is due to the troops of the King of
Great Britain, Elector of Brunswick and Lunebourg: namely, " from
the province of Holland, from the province of Utrecht, North
Holland," and "de la Generalité;" and for extraordinary wages,
waggon money, and forage of the troops of the above, as well as
for the 12th battalion of Rantzau and the Regiment of Bothmer.
(French). In various years between 1702 and 1716. Undated, but
after 1716. 10 pages.
Y 2
340
CALENDAR OF
1717.
VOL. CCXI.
11. Petition of Robert King, Esq., one of the sureties of Mr
Robert Peters, late Receiver-General of Taxes for the co. of Hertford,
to the House of Commons. Has in several petitions laid his case
before the Lords of the Treasury. Thinks it a very great hardship
that he should be proceeded against at the suit of the Crown, since
2,2571. 4s. 10½d. has been paid into the Exchequer, and the Crown
has actually received 3,0071, 1s. 3d. deposited in Lord Carnarvon's
hands to pay the debt, and may receive the remainder of the debt
from Sir Roger Mostyn's office, when the Lords of the Treasury
order it to be paid. After 1716. 2 pages.
12. Memorial for Patrick McDowall, of Edinburgh, gent. In right
of his father-in-law, has a claim on the Government for 9107., with
interest since the year 1696. Sir Robert Walpole, Chancellor of
the Exchequer, told him he could not expect the English to pay the
Scots' debts, and until he could find a fund in Scotland undisposed
of, he could not expect payment. The retoured duties or fines pay-
able by the vassals of the Crown in Scotland, upon their being ad-
mitted tenants, are not disposed of, and there is no regular account
of them brought into the Exchequer. The tenants ordinarily give
bonds to the sheriffs of the counties where the estates lie, to be
accountable for these fines when called for; and being small sums
and attended with trouble and expense, they are seldom or never
enquired for; and when Parliament men happen to be admitted
tenants, they procure gifts from the Treasury of the duties or fines
payable by them.
The few duties or quit rents payable to the Crown out of the
estate of the late Earl of Seaforth in the north of Scotland, have
not been paid since the Rebellion, the lands not being yet sold, and
the rents cannot be levied but by military force; prays that he may
have a warrant for receiving such duties until the debt and interest
thereon is paid.
[? About 1717.] 1 page.
13. Rules and regulations for preventing frauds committed by
ships trading from the Islands of Guernsey and Jersey to Great
Britain and Ireland. [? 1717, or a little later. An Act mentioned
as passed in the 3rd year of his present Majesty.]
Also a
"scheme of officers." 5 pages.
14. Petition of Nicholas Paxton, attorney-at-law, to the Lords of
the Treasury. Was employed by the Government to go into
Scotland to collect evidence against the Scotch prisoners that were
to be tried at Carlisle. After an examination of the prisoners in
the several prisons of Edinburgh, went to Stirling to examine the
prisoners there, by which he procured very material witnesses.
After he had collected all the evidence he could get in Scotland was
ordered to go to Carlisle, where amongst the prisoners brought to be
tried, he procured several, who had no estates to forfeit, to become
witnesses against others, by whose attainder for high treason many
considerable estates became forfeited to the Crown. Was the only
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1717.
VOL. CCXI.
solicitor for his Majesty for managing the trials there. These pro-
secutions detained the petitioner for five months from his private
affairs, by which his business is entirely ruined, several of his
clients having been obliged to put their affairs into other attornies'
hands, and others having taken a distaste to petitioner for his
having engaged in that service. Prays their Lps, in consideration
thereof, to nominate him to succeed Mr Montague in the offices of
Solicitor to the Stamp Office and Register and Controller of the
Clerks and Apprentices' Articles and Indentures, now vacant by
the death of Mr Montague.
Minuted:-"The place is dispos'd of."
Also certificate in his favour. 2 pages.
21
15. Petition of John Roope, storekeeper of Alicant Castle, to the
Rt Honble James Lord Viscount Stanhope, First Ld of his Majty's
Treasury, &c. The Comrs for determining the debts of the army
still demur to the auditing and certifying the balance due to peti-
tioner (2227. 12s.), for provisions laid into the castle of Alicant.
Prays that he may not be thrown into a gaol in his old age, as a
recompense for his faithful services, viz., in the Irish transport, in
Newfoundland, Alicant, and in the Battle of Villa Viciosa, where,
and in Newfoundland, he was taken prisoner and lost all, and had
hard imprisonment. [Undated, but end of 1717.]
Letter on the same subject. Dated 14 Sept. 1717. 2 pages.
16. "The case of Mr Sausmarez, concerning his petition presented
to the King's most excellent Majesty, referred before ye Right
Honorable James Stanehope, Baron Elevaston, and Viscount
Mahon, and ye others, Lords of his Majesty Treasury." Showing
that the Island of Guernsey from the Conquest has been solely
governed by the Kings of England as their ancient domain, annexed
to the Crown by the Conqueror: that his Majesty and his pre-
decessors have an undoubted right to change, repeal, &c., the laws
or customs in the said island as they please; that the island has
never been liable to the laws, customs, or usages of England, nor to
any taxes, &c. payable here by the subjects of England, because ye
said island has never been parcel of England; that generally all
the grounds, &c. are holden by grant in fee from the Crown in
most reigns; that the domain which is granted is an advantage for
the poor inhabitants, because 'tis spent amongst them. Prays for a
favourable report of his case to his Majesty. [Between 1717 and
1721.] 1 pages.
17. Memorial for the Comrs and Trustees for Forfeited Estates in
Scotland to the Lords of the Treasury, asking for directions about
the settlement for purchases made by the York Buildings Company.
[? About the year 1717.] 1 page.
18. A memorial of what is demanded by the Earl of Breadalbane
for his services and losses by the King's troops in his house garrisoned
for two years; according to the affidavits before the justices of
the peace at Edinburgh and Perth. 1716 and 1717.
342
CALENDAR OF
1717.
VOL. CCXI.
He claimed 3,6101. Os. 8d., besides two years' rent of the grounds.
He says, the whole house is ruinous, the floors burnt, wainscoting
likewise so, roof damaged by rains and neglect, the windows
broken, &c., so that it will require to be rebuilt. 1 page.
19. Petition of Gabriel Napier to the Lords of the Treasury.
Was commissary for the horses employed in the train of artillery
at the battle of Shirriffmoor, where there were several horses killed
and others lost, and for which Commissary Burroughs refused to
make any allowance, as it was before he was appointed commissary-
general. Was continued commissary for the horses set out by the
shires of Stirling, Clackmannan, and a part of Perthshire, in the
expedition to the north, where there were several horses and fur-
niture lost. Was also employed by the Duke of Argyle to raise
and receive 700 horses that were demanded from the shires of Air,
Lanark, Renfrew, Dumbarton, and town of Glasgow, for which he
had no reward. Prays inquiry and an order for payment. ? 1717
or 1718. 1 page.
20. Petition of Mr John Shields, of Doncaster, in the co. of
York, milliner, and James Cowen, of Owston, gardener. William
Thompson, of the city of York, a reputed Papist, having at several
times attempted to seduce several persons in the county of York,
and particularly the wife of petitioner and James Cowen, the peti-
tioner, from the Protestant religion to the Church of Rome, they
thereupon applied to the justices of the West Riding, and parti-
cularly to Thomas Wesby, of Ranfeild, who took informations and
bound petitioners to prosecute Thompson for high treason. Peti-
tioners preferred an indictment of high treason against Thompson
but the trial did not come on, and petitioners had to attend at the
Lent assizes before Sir John Fortescue Aland, Knt, one of the
Barons of the Court of Exchequer. Thompson was acquitted, but
it was thought good to commit him to the Castle of York, where
he continued a prisoner. Expended thereon 571. 9s. 3d. Pray
relief. [1717 or 1718. From Sir John Fortescue Aland being a
Baron of the Exchequer.] 1 page.
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VOL. CCXII. 1717.
DOCUMENTS for which a brief description suffices.

Date.
Description of
From
Document.
To
Purport.
1717.
[? About
4 Jan.]
1.
Form of Com- Lords of the Trea-
To all, &c.
mission.
sury.
2.
[? About
4 Jan.]
Petition
Joku Gawler, of Ports-
mouth, merchant.
Do.
Do.
George, Prince of
Wales, Guar-
dian of Great
Britain.
Do.
of the
3.
7 Jan.
Letter
Lord Galway-
Lords
Treasury.
[? About
11 Jan.]
4.
Memorial
5.
15 Jan.
Affidavit
Col. Montague, Lieut-
Col. Benson, and
Lieut. Col. Killi-
grew, for themselves
and others of the
Royal Regiment of
Dragoons.
Richard
Yeo, of
Exeter, Gent.
18 Jan.
6.
Report -
Comrs. of Excise
Do.
Lords of the
Treasury.
7.
25 Jan. Letter
James Stanhope
Do.
For an Agent Receiver of For-
feitures.
On the back is :-"4 Janry.
1716-17." 4 pages.
For repayment of money sap-
plied to a detachment of Col.
Goring's late regiment of
marines.
Prays payment of 1587. 15s.
supplied to the garrison of
Portsmouth. 2 pages.
For a pension of 1s. a day to
the widow of Daniel Lewis,
an ensign of Colonel Barrel's
regiment. 1 pages.
For an allowance of 291/. 17s. 4d.
which had been deducted from
their pay.
Minuted:
"11th January
1716. Ref. to Comptrs. of the
Army."
Also the Pay Office certifi-
cate. 2 pages.
As to the gratuity of 5s. and
upwards on debentures to
the Collector of the Port, and
2s. 6d. to the Deputy Con-
troller: the same being volun-
tarily given by the merchants.
1 page.
On the petition of Mr. Ralph
Wallis. Although equal to the
duties of a clerk, they do not
think him equal to the duties
of Controller.
Minuted: "28 January
1716-17. My Lords agree to
the Report."
The petition. 2 pages.
For a pension of 2001. per ann.
to Mr. Luke Schaub, for many
good services done to his
Majesty.
Minuted :-"A S. M. for
paymt. P Mr. Clayton." 1
page.
י }
344
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCXII.
Το
Purport.
8.
[? About Petition
25 Jan.]
William Dale, As-
sistant to the Clerk
of the Acts (Navy).
Lords of the
Treasury.
9.
28 Jan.
Report -
E. Williamson -
Do.
8 Feb.
[About
14 Feb.]
19 Feb.
10.
Letter
-
11.
Indenture
(copy).
12.
1
P. Methuen
Do.
Lord Bingley, Am-
bassador Extraor-
dinary to the King
of Spain.
Warrant (copy)| The King
13.
22 Feb.
Letter
Master and trea-
surer of the
jewels.
Joseph
Gas-
coigne, Esq.
L. Armstrong -
William Lowndes,
Esq.
of the
26 Feb.
14.
Letter
Duke of Roxburghe Lords
Treasury.
For repayment of the taxes on
his salary for the years 1693
and 1694, he being the only
person not relieved therein.
Minuted :-" 25th Janry.
1716-17. Read and rejected."
1 page.
In favour of allowing his claim
for salary from 1708 to 1710
as a clerk to the Comrs, to
state the debts of the late
King William.
Minuted :-" 11th April
1717. Agreed."
Also the petition. 2 pages
His Majesty's pleasure is that
Thomas Ogle, of Linckhouse,
in the county of Northum-
berland, clerk, should have
401. for having travelled up
to London to give infor-
mation for his Majesty's ser-
vice.
Minuted :-" 12th March
1716-17. To be paid p Mr.
Cracherode." 1 page.
As to plate delivered to him.
Minuted: "14th Feb-
ruary 1716-17. Write to ye
Jewell Office to know whether
Ld. Bingley has returned the
same specified plate yt. was
delivered to him by that in-
denture." 1 page.
To be Receiver-General of the
revenues of Minorca. 2 pages.
Encloses a letter as to his hard-
ships. Asks that the agents
may make up the account
of the garrison of Annapolis,
so that he may discharge his
debts and repair to his com-
mand in America.
[The enclosure not now
with it.] 1 page.
It is his Majesty's pleasure that
Mr. Charles Cockburn, Ad-
vocate, be made a Comr. of
Excise in Scotland, in the
room of George Drummond.
Minuted: "3d April
1717. Prepare a warrt., Wil-
liam Mure to be Comr. of
Police in room of Mr. Cock-
burn." 1 page, quarto.
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
15.
28 Feb.
Proposals
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VOL. CCXII.

To
Purport.
Lords of the
Treasury.
8 Mar.
16.
Letter
-
James Stanhope
Do.
8 Mar.
17.
Do.
Charles Carkesse
Mr. Lowndes
20 Mar.
18.
Report -
Tho. Burgh, Esq.,
Surveyor-Genl.
His Excellency -
19.
22 Mar.
Letter
James Stanhope
Lords of the
Treasury.
20.
25 Mar.
Do.
Do.
1
Do.
21.
26 Mar.
Memorial
Officers of Ordnance
Do.
22.
26 Mar.
Letter
James Stanhope
Do.
29 Mar.
23.
Do. -
Do.
Do.
To prevent frauds in the Cus-
toms by drawbacks, &c. as
"It appears that no oaths
can be any security against
fraudulent traders." 1 page.
For 100l. to be paid to Richard
Werge, minister at Alnwick,
for good services performed
when the rebels were in arms
in Northumberland.
Minuted: - "12
1716-17. Ordered, p Mr.
Cracherode." page.
March
About the ship " Ann and Eliza-
beth," said to be bound for
Frederickstadt.
Encloses letter thereon.
2 pages.
On certain goods supplied, to
whom is not shown. [It is
mentioned that 493 yards of
matting were supplied for the
Council Chamber]. (Copy.)
1 page.
For paymt. to Moses Beranger
of bills drawn by Mr. Leathes,
H.M. Minister at the Hague,
Minuted :-" 25th March
1716-17. Ordd., send advice
to Mr. Beranger." 1 page.
For payment of 50l. to Mr.
John Child.
Minuted :-" Wart. signd.
29th M. 1717." 1 page.
Cannot get any part of the debt
due to them from Ireland;
10,000l. of which was to
finish the gun wharf, &c. at
Portsmouth. Ask for a repe-
tition of the order to the
Treasurer of Ireland. 1 page.
For payment of 100l. to Col.
Thomas Hartopp, of the co.
of Leicester.
Minuted: "28th March
1717. Prepare a Sign Manual.
Warrt. signd." 1 page.
The Paymaster General to an-
swer such bills as Col. Rapin
shall draw for the subsistence
of the prisoners at Chester
Castle.
Minuted:
-:
"17th April
1717. Ordered." 1 page.
346
CALENDAR OF
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
24.
VOL. CCXII.

To
Purport.
1 April
Letter
-
James Stanhope
Lords of
Treasury.
the
1 April
25.
Do. -
George Lee
5 April
26.
Memorial
5 April
27.
Testimonial
8 April
28.
Certificate
[? About
April.]
29.
Memorial
John Lansdell on
behalf of the Hon.
Henry Mordaunt.
-
John Cambridge
-
James Stanhope
Henry Montague, son
of John Montague,
late Register and
Comptroller
Accomptant
H.M. duties
and
of
on
moneys paid
or
contracted for with
clerks and appren-
tices.
For payment of money expended
by Lord Cadogan for the
public service.
Minuted:-"17th April
1717. Prepare a S. Manual.”
1 page.
Lord Castlecomer Reminds him of his promise to
the Bp. of Londonderry to
Lords of the
Treasury.
Lords of
- Treasury.
the
procure a reference of his
petition to Ireland. 1 page,
quarto.
For re-issue of 1,3051. 18s. 2d.
for service of the Office of
Ordnance.
Minuted-"L're signed."
1 page,
As to the attention to their
duties at Fresh Wharf by
Samuel Becket and his partner
(apparently Custom House
officers). 1 page.
Testifying that Capt. William
Taverner, his Majesty's Sur-
veyor of the Coasts of New-
foundland, returned to Eng-
land on 8 March 1715-16.
1 page.
Prays for a warrant deputing
him to the office.
Also the Attorney-Gene-
ral's opinion on the patent to
Controller of these duties, and
the authority to appoint.
Minuted :—" Warrt. signd.
18 April 1717." 2 pages.
[? About
the same
date.]
30.
Similar memo-
rial.
Do.
Do.
31.
26 April
Memorial
J. Vanbrugh
Do.
"In relac❜on to another memorial,
presented by Mr. Ashurst,
the Comptroller of the duties
on stampt vellum, parchmt.,
&c."
Also copy of the above
opinion. 3 pages.
For their Lps. order as to whom
he should deliver the books
and papers relating to the
stating of King William's
debts. 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.-
347
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXII.
To
Purport.
32.
29 April Letter
C. F. Kreinberg
"My Lord"
33.
30 April Affidavit
Charles Lowndes, of
St. James', West-
minster.
Representation Comrs. of Customs,
34.
[? About
1 May.]
27 Feb.
and 3 May
[? About
3 May.]
Scotland.
Lords of the
Treasury.
35.
Report
-
Committee of Council
[Lord Lieut. of
Ireland, &c.]
36.
Petition
Samuel Brooke, late
a coast waiter in
the port of London.
Lords of the
Treasury.
4 May
37.
Report
and
Auditor Harley
Do.
other papers.
For stay of prosecution by the
Attorney General in a cause
wherein Mr. Paul and others
were concerned.
2 pages,
quarto.
As to an arrear of 54l. 3s. 3d.
on his allowance of 60l. per
ann. as a Clerk of the Comrs.
for stating the debts of King
William. 1 page.
As to the unfitness of Peter
Balzlow to be an officer for
Salt Duties at Alloa. After
being instructed at Preston
Pans he is unfit for his
duties.
Two certificates of his un-
fitness and a letter on the
same subject. 5 pages.
On the accounts of Robert
Baillie, Upholsterer, for re-
pairs and furniture for the
Castle of Dublin.
A letter signed "Thomas
Burgh," and a schedule of
deductions on the account,&c.
(Copies.) 3 pages.
For re-appointment as a land-
waiter, tide surveyor, or
coast-waiter.
[In reference to his ser-
vices says, in the time of the
late Ministry that he seized
13 pictures of the Pretender,
for which he was put into his
then employs by Earl
Godolphin, to whom he had
the honour to be related.]
Certificate relating thereto.
Minuted: "3rd May
1717. My Lords can do
nothing in this at present."
2 pages.
On the petition of Mr. Jere-
miah Garrard for an allow-
ance for his charges and
services about the accounts
of the Comrs. for Sick and
Wounded Seamen, in the
reign of King William the
5 pages.
Third.
{
348
CALENDAR OF
[
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXII.

To
38.
6 May
Memorials and Sir Roger Mostyn
five other
(Pay office.)
Lords of the
Treasury.
documents.
9 May
39.
Memorial
William Coventry,
Esq., Master Keeper
of the Bailiwic of
Frisham, in the new
Forest.
40.
[? About Representation Edward Hughes, Esq.
15 May.]
1
Judge Advocate
Genl. of H.M.
Forces.
Purport.
Do.
Do.
Lords of the
Treasury.
For payment for services in
disbanding the marines to
Lieut.-Genl. Wills; to Cor-
nelius Morphy, an office
keeper; and to Mr. Sherrar,
an extra clerk.
Minuted :-" Write to Sir
Roger Mostyn to lay a state
of his accot. before my Lords.
27th Novr. 1717. Trearer.
Navy to issue this sum out
of the reversionary annuitys
in his hands, to be paid over
by Sir Roger Mostyn to
Genll. Wills. Comrs. Navy
to make out a bill accord-
ingly." 6 pages.
About the repairs for Bolder-
wood Lodge.
Minuted:-"Ref. to Survr.
Woods to make his report of
the repairs necessary."
page.
1
As to his duties, salary, &c.,
and that of his clerk, and
further, as to extra pay to
Mr. Bealing, Secretary to the
Controllers of the Army
Accounts.
Minuted: "15th May
1717. Ref. to Secretary-at-
War." 2 pages.
For Lord Sunderland to be in-
formed what surplus there is
(if any) of the Land Revenue
&c. 1 page, quarto.
For an order for the embarka-
tion of 3,000 pairs of shoes
for the garrison of Gibraltar,
the same being stopped on
account of the duty.
Also another letter on the
same subject. 21 pages,
quarto.
4
For payment of 50 guineas to
reimburse Mr. George Til-
son, who advanced the same
to Capt. Adam Williamson,
who went to Holland to take
care of Baron Gortz during
his confinement. 1 page.
For an allowance for hay pro-
vided for the deer in Green-
wich Park.
Minuted: : —“ 35li per annu,
4th July 1717. Order'd. Wt.
sign'd 9th July 1717." 1
page.
41.
15 May
Letter
-
Ch. Delafaye
Mr. Jett, Auditor
42.
16 May
Do.
Charles Medlycott
-
43.
20 May
Do.
Lord Sunderland
Do
7 June
44.
Memorial
Admiral Aylmer
Do.
TREASURY PAPERS.
349
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXII.

To
Purport.
45.
[? About Petition
20 June,]
Clothiers of H.M.
Forces.
Lords of the
Treasury.
46.
29 June Letter
Lord Sunderland
Do.
47.
3 July
Do.
Comrs. for Forfeitures
Do.
48.
3 July
Do.
Jacob
Reynardson
(Customs.)
3 July
49.
Meniorial
Comrs. for stating the
The Hon. Col.
Morton, Duke
St., St.James's
Square.
Lords of the
Treasury.
11 July
50.
Letter -
debts due to Scot-
land for the equi-
valent..
Lord Sunderland
Do.
51.
16 July Report -
Comrs. for Hides, &c.
Do.
16 July
52.
Do.
John Merril, Esq.,
Deputy, to John
How, Esq., Pay-
master of the
Forces.
Do.
t
I
Praying payment of the off-
reckonings.
Minuted: - "20th June
1717. To be brought in the
next week."` 1 page.
For 1,000l. to be lodged with
the Treasurer of the Chamber
for the expense of Foreign
Messengers.
Minuted: "24th July
1717. Order'd." 1 page,
quarto.
For an order for 1,2001. by way
of imprest to pay salaries.
1 page.
Complains that Mr. Earle,
whom he describes as "our
choice member," has taken a
pique against him and com-
plained of his execution of
his duty, and now that he
is disaffected. Begs that the
Treasury may be forewarned
thereof. Dated Bristol. With
a note recommending the let
ter to the Chancellor of the
Exchequer. 2 pages.
Pray payment of their salary.
1 page.
For the issue of 100l. to Cap-
tain Edward Thomas, for the
expenses of Count Gyllen-
borg and his retinue, from
Plymouth to Harwich. 1
page.
In favour of the securities pro-
posed by Thomas Penney of
Keyford, in the parish of
Yeovill, Somerset, gent., Re-
ceiver-General for the co. of
Somerset.
Also the petition of Penney.
Minuted: " 16th July
1717. John Rodbard ap-
pointed." 2 pages.
On the memorial of Sir Charles
Hotham respecting the pay
of his regiment.
The petition and two other
papers.
Minuted:
"13th Decr.
1717. Prepare a warrt. Warrt.
sign'd 2nd Janry. 1717." 5
pages.
350
CALENDAR OF
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXII.
To
Purport.
53.
22 July
Letter
? Council
of
the
Prince of Wales.
Lords of
Treasury.
the
[? About
25 July.]
54.
Petition
John Colston
Do.
26 July
55.
Order for re-
ference.
Lords of the Treasury Lord Lieut.
Ireland.
of
56.
Petition
Capt. John Bayze
Lords of the
Treasury.
? About
26 July.
July
57.
Do.
Henry Badcock, late
Collector of Lyme
Regis.
Do.
58.
2 Aug.
Do.
6 Aug.
[About
6 Aug.]
59.
Representa-
tion.
60.
Petition
Martin Watson, Tho-
mas Thorpe, David
Edwards, and Edw.
Turpin, land car-
riage men (Custom
House).
Comrs. for Hides, &c.
Thomas Bulley, late
Collector of Cus-
toms of Fowey.
Do.
Do.
The Rt. Hon.
the Earl of
Radnor and
the Bp. of
Winchester.
For an account of the tin un-
disposed of to be transmitted;
the right of pre-emption being
in his Highness as Duke of
Cornwall. Prince's Council
Chamber at Somerset House.
1 page.
For re-employment, having been
superseded from supplying
stationery ware to the Comrs.
of Excise.
Two other papers relating
thereto. 3 payes.
For opinion on the petition of
Capt. Richard Wolseley to be
placed on half-pay in Ireland.
1 page.
Prays for restoration of 2s. a
day of his pension, from the
time of the breaking up of the
French regiments. [In 1696
he had a pension of 5s. a day
for a great wound. This had
been reduced to 3s.]
A certificate and copy of
letter in his favour from the
Bp. of Derry.
Minuted: 26 July 1717.
Read." 3 pages.
For an examination into his
case and re-establishment in
his office as Collector of Cus-
toms at Lyme Regis.
Also nine certificates in his
favour, one dated July 1717.
6 pages.
For a reference to the Comrs. of
Customs for their character,
in order that they may be re-
stored to their employments.
Also a certificate.
Minuted :-" 6th August,
1717. Read and rejected."
2 pages.
About uniting the old and addi-
tional duties on hides, &c.,
and paying the same into
the Exchequer under one
head.
Also a memorial relating
thereto. 2 pages.
For a recommendation of his
case to the Comrs. of Cus-
toms for re-appointment.
With two other papers. 3
pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
35 1
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
1
VOL. CCXII.
To
Purport.
61.
6 Aug.
Report
Tho. Jett, Auditor
The Rt. Hon.
Lord Viscount
Stanhope,
Chancellor and
Under Trea-
surer of the
Exchequer.
62.
7 Aug.
Estimate
63.
7 Aug.
Letter
Lord Sunderland
Lords of the
Treasury.
8 Aug.
64.
Do.
Saml. Edwards for
Cofferer of the
Household.
Do.
8 Aug.
65.
Do.
C. Stanhope for the
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[? About
14 Aug.]
66.
Memorial
As to allowance of travelling
charges of John Stainforth,
gent., Receiver-General of
York, Durham, &c.
Also his petition. 2
pages.
Debts of the Transport Office.
1 page.
For 50l. to Capt. Edward
Thomas, for the expenses of
Count Gyllenborg and his re-
tinue to Harwich.
Minuted :—“ To be paid."
1 page.
Encloses computation of the
Board of Green Cloth of the
expense of the household, &c.,
amounting to 21,2607.
Minuted :- "lith Sept.
1717. Orderd."
The computation. 2 pages.
Attorney-General Encloses report of Mr. Auditor
Harley on the case of Capt.
Gardner, with respect to a
sum charged upon him, in
super of which; he prays al-
lowance for opinion thereon.
the
Lords of the
Treasury.
Wm., Lord Cadogan,
of
Master
Robes.
67.
14 Aug.
Letter
Lord Sunderland
Do..
68.
18 Sept.
Do.
Comrs. of Customs
Do.
24 Oct.
69.
Do.
Edw. Young
1
1
The cover of the report
only is with the letter.
page.
Desires an imprest to pay off
the tradesmen. Also an ac-
count of the sums duè.
Minuted :-" 14th August
1717. Orderd." 2 pages.
For issue of a warrant to pay
Lord Cadogan 2,500l. above
his other allowance, for the
expenses of his entry as Am-
bassador at the Hague.
Send an account of the gross
and net produce of the new
subsidy.
The account named. 2
pages.
About trees felled in Cranborn
Chace and Windsor Forest.
Dated Dunford, 24 Oct. 1717.
3 pages.
352
CALENDAR OF
J
懿
​9
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
? About
26 Oct.
70.
Petition
Alexander
VOL. CCXII.
Choke,
Chief Clerk to the
late Comrs. for
stating the debts of
King William III.
for himself and
clerks.
71.
29 Oct.
Letter
Lord Chamberlain
To
Lords of
Treasury.
the
31 Oct,
72.
Petition
John Bamber, mer-
chant.
Do.
73.
6 Nov.
Report -
Comrs. for Debts to
the Army.
The King
Purport.
For payment of their salaries.
Also a certificate and an
affidavit. 3 pages.
Do.
1
Master of the
Great Ward-
robe.
"My Lords"
For orders to be given to pay
1,000l. to the Master of the
Ceremonies, as a present to
Count Volkra, Envoy Extra-
ordinary from the Emperor,
on his departure. 1 page.
For a noli prosequi for having
landed two "bulces" of dia-
monds in ignorance that there
a duty of 1 per cent.
on them.
was
Minuted:
"31st October
1717. My Lords see no rea-
son to give any further order
in this matter,"
Also two other papers on
the same subject of a some-
what later date. 3 pages.
Arrears to the Dragoons, Ge-
neral Sybourgh's regiment,
and Col. Chudleigh's.
Minuted:
3d April
1718. To Audrs. imprests
to prepare a S. Manual for
these allow'ces, pursuant to
the Act of Parl't in that be-
half." 1 pages.
Arrears of the Spanish regi-
ment of foot commanded by
the Earl of Gallway. 3
pages.
Imprest money repaid into the
Exchequer in the year 1717.
1 page, quarto.
For furniture for the rooms at
Westminster, where the jour-
nals, books, and papers be-
longing to the House of
Commons are kept. 12
pages.
The Marquis of Annandale is
to be put on the Establish-
ment for Scotland for 3,000l.,
the King having granted him
1,000l. per ann, addition to
his salary as Keeper of the
Privy Seal in Scotland.
Minuted: "My Lord
Stanhope has rec'd the King's
pleasure for this. 17th Decr.
1717. Warrt. signd." 1
page.
74.
6 Nov.
Do.
Do.
Do.
75.
8 Nov.
Account
76.
9 Nov.
Warrant
Duke of Newcastle
-
77.
9 Nov.
Letter
Lord Roxborough
-
ملو
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
78.
From
TREASURY PAPERS.
VOL. CCXII.
To
11 Nov.
Letter
-
Lord Sunderland
The Lords of the
Treasury.
79.
13 Nov.
Petition
Isaac Dalais
Do.
80.
[? About
Do.
Charles Dartiquenave,
Do.
18 Nov.]
Paymaster of H.M.
Works.
[? About
20 Nov.]
81.
Do.
Robert Bedoe
Do.
82.
[? About
28 Nov.]
Do.
Richard Little -
Purport.
353
Do.
Lords of the
Treasury.
Encloses two accounts from the
Comrs. for stating, &c. the
debts due to the army.
[The accts. not now with
it.] 1 page.
For arrears due to him as the
late Queen's secretary at
Hanover. 1 page.
Prays additional allowance of
2001. per ann. for his ser-
vices.
Minuted: - " 18th Novr.
1717. My Lords will move
the King to make this al-
low' ce from Michas. last." 1
page.
For 3s. 4d. a day for keeping
the gates leading out of the
Privy Garden into Cannons
Row, Westminster, and the
waterside.
Minuted: "20th Novr.
1717. See what hath been
paid him in this reign, and by
what warrt.
Further down is :-
"He hath 100l. a year paid
him in the Office of Works
by his Mats. wart., counter-
signed by the Lords of the
Trea'ry, for cleaning the street
from Scotland Yard Gate to
Westmr. Gate." 1 page.
For an additional building lease
of houses in Little Queen
St., granted by King
Charles II. to the late Earl
of St. Albans' trustees.
Minuted:
"28 Novr.
1717. Ref. Surveyr. Genll."
1 page.
As to the accounts of Mr. Smart,
Receiver for Hertfordshire,
and Mr. Ashby's arrears, and
proceedings against his secu-
rities. 2 pages.
Slaters' and smiths' work for
Holy Rood House, by order
of Sir John Anstruther, Mas-
ter of H.M. Works in North
Britain. 2 pages.
Z
J
83.
30 Nov.
Report -
Comrs. for Hides, &c.
Nov.
84.
Estimates
R 2025.
· 354
CALENDAR OF
'
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
[? About
5 Dec.]
85.
Petition
86.
7 Dec.
Letter
[? About
7 Dec.]
87.
Memorial
VOL. CCXII.
To
Purport.
James Phillipps, Re-
ceiver of Land and
Window Tax, Gla-
morgan, Carmar-
then, Pembroke,
and Cardigan, the
town of Haverford
West, and borough
of Carmarthen.
Charles Carkesse, for
the Comrs. of Cus-
toms.
Althemea Boden, wi-
dow and relict of
Abraham Boden,
deceased.
Lords of the
Treasury.
Mr. Lowndes or
Mr. Stanhope.
Lords of the
Treasury.
For allowance of 3591. 13s. 3d.,
&c., in connexion with his
accounts.
Minuted: "5th Decr.
1717. My Lords cannot give
a preference to the petr., he
having received a fourth part
reported due to him with the
rest of the recrs.” 1 page.
Sends extracts from letters of
the Collector of Hull, &c. as
an addition to their late re-
presentation in respect to the
smuggling. 34 pages.
For a pension in England.
Minuted:
page.
"Read." 1
88.
9 Dec.
Letter
W
Lord Sunderland
Do.
89.
[? About
17 Dec.]
Petition
Mossom Wye -
Do.
17 Dec.
90.
Warrant
Lords of the Treasury
91.
17 Dec.
Letter
ww
Board of Ordnance
Lords of
Treasury.
the
92.
[? About Memorial
20 Dec.]
Major-General Sa-
bine, on behalf of
the regiment of
Welsh Fusiliers.
Do.
Encloses petition of Richard
Perry for leave to apply to
Parliament to discharge John
Offley of a public debt.
The petition and another
paper. 3 pages.
For a tidesman's place. Also
copy of a certificate of Lord
Townshend in his favour.
Dated 17 Dec. 1717. 1
page.
For revoking Mr. Colby's office
of Comr. for Transport Ser-
vice. 1 page.
For an order of part of the
59,9811. Os. 8d. due to them.
Minuted: "30th Decr.
1717. Order'd. To Ord-
nance Sea Service 26,000li.
out of 4 p. cent. tallys in the
hands of the Trearer. Navy,
& 14,000li. land service out
of loans on Malt 1717." 1
page.
a debt of
For payment of
6267. 7s. 8d. due to the regi-
ment (being the difference
between English and Irish
pay.)
Minuted: :-"20th Decr.
1717. Qu. how Brigadier
Bowles & Bland were paid."
1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
355
1717.
Date.
Description of
Document.
93.
Memoranda
94.
Do.
-
VOL. CCXII.
UNDATED OR IMPERFECTLY DATED.
From
To
95.
Petition
96.
Memorial
Elizabeth Piles, wi-
dow and executrix
of Dominick Piles,
master bricklayer
to Queen Anne at
Windsor Castle.
Robert Rutherford,
for himself and
partners, late com-
missaries of the
army in Scotland.
Lords of
Treasury.
the
Do.
97.
Petition
Eleanore
Peterson,
Do.
widow of Erasmus
Peterson,
late
Chaiseman to the
Prince of Den-
mark.
98.
Do.
John
Dee, Esq.,
Do.
-
Recr. Genl. of
Taxes for Sussex.
99.
Do.
Anthony Springett,
Do.
late Recr.-Genl. of
Taxes and Duties
Marriages
on Houses and
for
Sussex.
100.
Memorial
Michael Hyde, Esq.,
Do.
Commissary- Ge-
neral of the Mus-
ters.
101.
Estimate
1
Purport.
As to appointment of customers
of the port of London, &c.
1 page, quarto.
Touching various Acts of Par-
liament relating to certain
revenues, appropriation of
surpluses, &c. [In or after
1717.] 4 pages.
For payment of 1897. 3s. 8d.
due for materials and work-
manship at Windsor Castle.
1 page.
For allowance on their ac-
counts.
Minuted :-"Warrt. signed
11th July 1717.”
Encloses a memorial of 13
Feb. 1712-13.
4 pages.
For payment of seven months'
arrears.
Also copy of a warrant
appointing Peterson, who died
in 1716. 2 pages.
For allowance of 500l. on the
Land Tax for 1716.
1 page.
For allowances on his account.
"1717." 1 page.
For allowance of arrears. Also
extract from his patent. 2
pages.
As to the gain to the nation by
the East India Trade. After
Christmas 1717. 1 page.
7 2
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JANUARY-APRIL.
1. New years gifts or other annual dues to the Secretaries and
Clerks of the Treasury. Also to the Lords. 1717-18. 6 pages.
2. Report of the Surveyor-General, on the petition of James Good-
eve, respecting a lease of certain lands lying near Gosport, in the
county of Southampton, which he desired to obtain.
"These premises containe about five acres and three roods, and
cost the Government 1,2007. (a very extravagant price), and by a
survey made in 1716, it being garden ground, and well planted
with fruit trees of about fifteen years growth, was then valued at
231. per ann. Since that time great wastes have been committed
on the same, and the utmost that has been bid for it is 127. per
ann., which the petitioner is willing to give:" recommends the
grant of the lease for 31 years. 1 Jan. 1717.
The petition referred to. 2 pages..
3. Account of the gross and neat produce of alienations from the
last day of Mich. term, 1715, to the end of Mich. term, 1717. Dated
3 Jan. 1717-18.
On the back is a memorandum that it was received on 4 Jan.
1717.
Also a list of the officers and their salaries. Dated Alienation
Office, 3 May 1717. 2 double pages.
4. Lord-Lieut. of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury. In the
Session of Parliament in 1715, at the time of the late Rebellion,
the House of Commons of Ireland, to encourage the half-pay officers
on the Irish Establishment to assist the standing army and militia,
addressed his Majesty that they might have full pay. Part of the
half-pay officers were commanded to stay in Dublin, and others
were sent to distant garrisons, but have not received their full pay
for the time they were on duty. Upon a petition from them the
house resolved" that orders were issued by his Majesty and the
Government of this kingdom at the time of the late unnatural
Rebellion in Great Britain, that all officers on half pay should
repair forthwith to the city of Dublin." Gives also other resolu-
tions passed on the same subject. Desires their Lordships to
represent this matter to the King, that he (the Ld-Lieut.) might be
empowered to pay arrears. Dublin Castle, 6 Jan. 1717-18.
Minuted:" 11th March 1717. To be layd before the King."
3 pages.
5. The same to the same, on the petition, &c. of Daniel Hintz,
agent to the Protestant Palatines in Ireland. Referred the matter
to the Comrs appointed to settle the Palatines, whose report he
encloses, and is of their opinion that if the royal bounty of 6247.
per ann., already granted to them till 28th March 1719, were con-
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tinued for a further term of 14 years, it would be a favour well
bestowed, and might strengthen the Protestant interest in Ireland.
Same date.
Minuted :—“ 31 July 1718. Prepare a warrant." Again: "12th
August 1718. Warrt signed."
The report and petition referred to, and another memorial from
the agent on the same subject. 6 pages.
6. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Mr James Haldane, who
had been appointed to succeed (as third master) Mr Patrick Hal-
dane, dismissed from the Professorship of Ecclesiastical History
within the new college of St Andrews in Scotland. Conceive that
his Majesty may constitute the above Mr James Haldane, with an
allowance of 105l. out of the rents of the late bishops in Scotland.
Transmit the draft of a grant. Excheq", Edinburgh, 8th January
1717-18.
Minuted :—“ 31st July 1718. Agreed to. Transcribe the signa-
ture for the King's hand."
The petition and draft referred to. 6 pages.
7. Memorial of Sir Matthew Decker for regulating the exchange
at 5 dollars per pound sterling, for the pay of four battalions from
the Duke of Brunswick Lunenburg in the service of the King of
Great Britain. London, 9 Jan. 1717-18.
Minuted :—“ 25th January 1717-18. Read. Ref. to Mr Sloper."
1 page.
8. Memorial of Mr Walpole, Auditor of the Plantation Revenues,
to the Lords of the Treasury. Represents that no accounts of the
casual revenues arising in the Leeward Islands have been rendered
to his office for a great many years, which may have arisen from
the confusion of affairs there. Recommends Charles Dunbar, Esq.,
as a proper receiver of the casual revenues there. Jan. 10, 1717.
Minuted :—10th January 1717–18. Read. My Lords will
appoint an officer and direct the Audr to propose what allowance by
poundage or otherwise is fit to be made. Again:" 26th Janry
1717. Brought back by Mr Walpole. My Lds will farther con-
sider it."
Also petition of Christopher Prissick, on behalf of Charles Dunbar,
and a schedule of the rates of allowances to receivers in the planta-
tions. 3 pages.
9. Proposal of Mos. Beranger to the Lords of the Treasury, for
remittances. to Gibraltar and Port Mahon, viz., the former at
54d. and the latter at 54d. per piece of eight. London, 14 Jan.
1717.
Minuted:" 15th January 1717-18. My Lords agree to this
proposal." 1 page.
10. Petition of [Basset Ede] to the Lords of the Treasury, to be
appointed commander of a sloop to prevent the running of goods
(Scotland). States the various services in which he had been
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employed; one of which was, when in command of the " Royal
George" sloop, to watch the rebels. Succeeded in frustrating them
in taking the city of Edinburgh. They broke open his house at
Leith, and gutted and rifled it, but he escaped.
The copy of instructions to him when in command of the "Royal
"George," amongst which was to unmast and take off the rudders
from every ship or bark, and to burn and destroy such boats as
should not be sent to Leith according to his desire.
Also two other papers, one of which is dated 18 Jan. 1717. 4
pages, gnawed by vermin.
11. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petitions of James Lindsey, Edward Shaftoe, Crain Liddell, and Eneas
Cameron, concerned in the Rebellion, and afterwards witnesses for
the King against the persons taken with them. They thereby in-
curred the displeasure of all their former friends, and now pray for
relief. Represents that the services of the first three were small,
and that the moneys they had received whilst subsisted as wit-
nesses were a sufficient reward, but Cameron's services deserve to
be further considered, as he was a material witness in several trials,
and gave his evidence conformable to his original informations. Is
of opinion that he deserves the like sum and pension that were
ordered to Mr James Lappan, another witness, viz., 107. in money,
and 301. per ann. pension, &c. 28 Jan. 1717.
Minuted:"27th March 1718. This rept to be abstracted and
layd before the King." 5 pages.
12. Representation of the Com's of Excise, Scotland, to the Lords.
of the Treasury, of the difficulties that attended the management
of the revenue of Excise, which required a parliamentary remedy.
The principal of these was the 12 gallons Scots, amounting to
between 35 and 36 gallons English. The brewers detained 1-17th
part of the duties charged by the officers. Excise Office, Edin--
burgh, 23 Jan. 1717-18. 2 pages.
13. Certificate of Francis Neale, Deputy Clerk of the Pipe, to the
Lords of the Treasury, of the payment by Sir Peter Delme, Knt,
and Sir Harcourt Master, Knt, sheriffs of London, of 440l. to Anne
Parker, John Mills, and divers others, for the apprehension of divers
felons and burglars. Pipe Office, Jan. 25, 1717.
14. Report of the Auditors of Imprest (Harley and Foley) to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of the Earl of Carnarvon,
and the method of making up his accounts in respect to the money
which rests unsatisfied upon several Bills of Exchange in connexion
with the expedition to Canada. In favour of allowance to the Earl.
28 Jan. 1717.
The memorial and list of the bills drawn.
Minuted:-"12 Feb. 1717. Prepare a warrt pursuant to the
Audrs report." Again :-" 18 Feb. 1717, warrt sign'd." 2 pages.
•
15. Report of the Surveyor-General (Cholmley) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the memorial of the Earl of Carlisle, who desired
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a lease of several parcels of land in Cumberland, which descended to
the Crown upon the death of the late James Dacres, Esquire. The
property consisted of the site of the dissolved monastery of Lanercost,
&c., and a water corn mill there, formerly granted to Thomas Dacres
and his heirs male, which reverted to the Crown by failure of heirs.
Recommends the grant of a lease of 31 years at a rent of 401.
per ann.
On the back is a Treasury warrant for a constat or particular of
the premises, in order to the passing of the lease.
The memorial. 3 pages.
16. Report of the Attorney-General to the King, on the petition
of James Duke Crispe, late Secretary to Chelsea Hospital, who was
taken into custody by two of his Majesty's messengers. They also
seized all his books and papers in that office. He was released on
bail the next day. In Easter Term last the Attorney-General exhi-
bited an information against him, for entering 24 men on the books
as out pensioners, without authority of the Governor and Comrs.
The trial was put off. Petitioner says that his papers have been
destroyed, and he is not able to make a defence without them, and
he never entered one person as a pensioner without sufficient war-
rant. Prayed a nolle prosequi. The Attorney-General says, that if
it be true as sworn by the petitioner and others, that a much
greater parcel was seized than has been produced, and among those
wanting, are the warrants which would justify him, it will occasion
great clamour on the office and the prosecution, as it is unjust
to seize papers necessary for the defendant's defence, and not to
have them produced for his use at his trial. 1 Feb. 1717-18. 17
pages.
►
17. "Lill." Norman to the Hon. Wm. Lowndes, Esq. Several
accounts have been ordered to be laid before the House of Commons
from the Comrs of Customs to find a remedy to prevent the exporta-
tion of coin. Recommends that the Lords of the Treasury should
require the Comrs of Customs in England and Scotland to lay before
them an account of the date of each bond, the value of cargo at
landing, &c., with a particular account how each bond has been
discharged from 1707 to 1717. 1 page.
18. Report of the Controllers of the Accounts of the Army to the
Lords of the Treasury. On three lists of the number of persons vic-
tualled in the garrison of Gibraltar, between 12 Aug. 1717 and 3
Nov. following; and also as to the quantity of provisions laid into
the storehouse by the contractor, 30 Sept. 1717. There is due to
the contractor, 3,464l. 15s. 17d. Are informed by Mr. Hill, agent
for the contractor, that the lists are lost, the mail going to Madrid
having been robbed. 10 Feb. 1717–18.
The three lists, &c. are notwithstanding enclosed.
Minuted:" 11th Feb. 1717, reed. The Paymr Forces to insert
this in his next demand."
Again" 18th Feb. 1717. Warrt signd." 2 pages.
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14 Feb.
19 Feb.
21 Feb.
21 Feb.
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19. Report from the Postmasters General (Cornwallis and Craggs)
to the Lords of the Treasury, of the number of guineas or other
pieces of gold mentioned in the King's proclamation, in the hands
of their officers on 31 Dec. [1717]. Altogether there were 3,180
guineas, and the allowance on them at 6d. each amounted to 797. 10s.
General Post Office, 12 Feb. 1717. 1
1 page.
20. Report of Mos[es] Beranger to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the state of the tin under his direction in Holland, 14 Feb. 1717.
The quantity sent in August 1710 was 11,098 blocks, or 1,600 tons,
on which he lent 100,000l., and he was asking to be allowed to sell
at current rates. 2 pages.
21. Richard Jones to the Lords [of the Treasury], in answer to
an advertisement in the "St. James's Post," announcing himself as
the author of a letter from a liveryman of the city of London to a
member of Parliament about coining copper farthings and halfpence,
and that he waits at the Treasury to know their Lordships' plea-
sure. 19 Feb. 1717.
Minuted:-"R. 20th Feb. 1717, and read. Mr Jones to attend on
Monday next wth seyll samples of copper & proposals. Sir Isaac
Newton to attend at the same time with the assay master &
Kings clerk. Lře sent accordingly." page.
22. Report of Mr Thomas Colby to the Lords of the Treasury,
upon the exception made by the officers of the regiment that were
transported from Ireland to Scotland in the time of the late Rebellion,
against the charge set upon them on account thereof by the Trans-
port Office. For the provisions supplied by this office to regiments
on shipboard from England or Scotland, to Holland or Flanders,
or back again, or from Flanders or England to Ireland, annual
accounts of deductions to be made for the same out of the pay of
the regiments, have been transmitted to the paymaster. But for
the troops that have been sent to foreign places, as Spain, Portugal,
the West Indies, or upon descents, her late Majesty's pleasure was
signified not to give in any charge for transportation to the pay-
master of the army. As no provision appears to have been made
by this office on the like occasion and service, as that on which
these regiments were transported from Ireland, their case seems new
to him; nevertheless the regiments upon their late transportation
back to Ireland (that is to say, the foot) provisioned themselves, and
the dragoons were charged for the provender supplied by this office.
Transport Office, 21 Feb. 1717–18.
Encloses three other papers. 6 pages.
23. Sir John Lambert and E. Gibbon to the Lords of the Treasury.
Send an account of tin disposed of at Hamburg towards payment
of the principal and interest advanced by them. Desire leave to
sell at the price the markets will allow. 21 Feb. 1717-18.
The account referred to. 2 pages.
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24 Feb.
25 Feb.
26 Feb.
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28 Feb.]
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24. Petition of Wm. Benson, Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury,
for the grant of a lease of a small piece of ground in the Privy
Garden, near the water side, to erect a lodging, it being of no manner
of use to his Majesty.
Minuted :-" 22d Feb. 1717. My Lds will consider this another
time."
1 page.
25. Certificate of the Com's for building 50 new churches, of the
good behaviour, &c. of Mr Leacroft, who was nominated by his
Majesty as Treasurer and Receiver of moneys for building the same.
24 Feb. 1717-18. With signatures of several of the Bishops.
Minuted:-" 28 Feb. 1717-18. Stop Mr Robinson's warrt till
further order from their Lopps."
1 page.
26. Proposal of Mr Richard Jones for coining copper farthings
and halfpence. 24 Feb. 1717-18.
The copper was to be equal in goodness to that coined in King
Charles II.'s time.
Minuted:" Mr Jones to bring in a new proposal on Thursday."
2 pages.
27. Another similar proposal by Mr Daniel Hall. 25 Feb. 1717.
1 page.
28. Lord Coningsby to
As directed by Lord Stan-
hope, sends the letter of Mr Bangham, the Receiver-General of
Hereford. On Monday last was the first time he heard of his appre-
hensions, though, as Lord Lieutenant of the county, he might
pretend to have some share in the recommendation of a Receiver-
General. Yet if the gentleman who was to be removed was not
every way fit for the employment, and his successor as much the
contrary, he would not interpose.
The letter referred to. Says that it is
John Caswell is to have his place, &c.
2 pages.
publicly discussed that Mr
Leominster, 22 Feb. 1717.
29. Petition of the Mayor and Burgesses and other inhabitants of
the town of Lyme Regis to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty
has continued to the corporation an annuity of 100l. granted by his
predecessors, payable at the Exchequer, for the "consumacon, con-
servation and repair of the pier called the Cobb," built in the sea
near the borough. The pier or cobb is of late years in great decay
and ruinous, insomuch that the corporation has so deeply mort-
gaged their town lands to repair the same, that the annual income
will hardly discharge the interest money. The trade and navigation
of the town will be lost, unless the cobb is kept up, being situate in
the deepest part of the Great Bay, betwixt Portland and the Start;
and the inhabitants are so impoverished by losses from the two late
wars, that they are unable to repair the same without assistance.
Pray an addition to the annuity.
With signatures.
Minuted: 28 Feb. 1717-18. Read. To be considered when
my Lord Stanh[ope is] at the Treasury." 1 page.
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12 March.
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30. Samuel Burton to Lord Coningsby, at his house in Albemarle
Street, London. Received a letter from General Gorges, mentioning
his desire to lay out 14,000l. as near these parts as he could, and
that Lord Coningsby had named the Baron of Burford's estate,
which he seemed desirous to have if there were a good title. Appre-
hends he is desirous of coming into Parliament' if any place should
offer. When in London, a little before Mr Smith of Worcester's
death, was told his estate near Ledbury was to be sold; if there is
a good title, will enquire after it. Mr Harley's family and their
tools had given out through all this country that they had laid him
(the writer) up in Newgate for 500l., to remain there until payment.
Several people believed it, and were as much surprised to see him,
as if he had risen from the dead. Several of his friends met him
at Radnor, where the bells were ringing, and they were drinking
his Lordship's (Lord Coningsby's) health. It was also reported that
he and Bangham were turned out of being receivers, and that
Spencer of Leominster was to succeed him, and John Caswell to
succeed Bangham. Has paid in every penny of the money he has
received.
Hopes if his Lordship thinks him in any danger [as regards his
appointment], he will speak to some of the Lords of the Treasury.
Vronlace?, 7 Mar. 1717. 1 pages.
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31. Lord Sunderland to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses
petition of Mons. John Francis Richard d'Epinouze, which had been
laid before the King, who commiserating his circumstances, was
inclined to extend his bounty to him. For directions to be given
relating thereto. Whitehall, 10 March 1717-18.
Minuted:—" 12th March 1717. Examine the list & see if this
person have any allowce out of the 15,000li for French Protestants,
or on any other establishmt."
Again: "13th March 1717. There is no such name neither in
the printed list, nor in Mr Clayton's & Blagny's list, nor in the Irish
list."
Again" 16 July 1718. Rejected."
In his petition he describes himself as "fils de noble Antoine.
Richard Viscomte, seigneur de Boussieres, de Prantigni, d'Epenouse,
directeur et gouverneur en chef des biens et domaines que le feu
Roi Guillaume troisieme de glorieuse memoire possedoit, en Bour-
gogne et dans la principauté d'Orange." Prays, on account of his
father's services and his own losses, for assistance.
Whilst prose-
cuting his studies at Paris he had become a Protestant. (French.)
3 pages.
32. Report of the Attorney General (Northey) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petitions of (1) Sir Bibye Lake, Bart.; (2)
Robert King, Esq.; and (3) an agreement between them all touching
the affairs of Mr Robert Peter, late Receiver-General for Hertford-
shire, who failed in debt to the Government, 13,1497. 11s. 44d. 12
March 1717-18.
The two petitions referred to and two other papers.
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In the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 33, 15 May 1718 is:—
Sir Biby Lake, Mr King, & counsel on both sides, are called
in. Mr Chancellour acquaints them that the Lords have considered
the report of the Attor.-Genll, wherein the whole affair between
them is stated. Sir Biby Lake begins to open the case, but my
Lords refuse to hear the matter ex parte. Gen" Wills, who is a
party concerned, not being present, my Lords will hear & determine
this matter to morrow, when all partys are to attend."
Again at p. 37, 23 May 1718:"Gen¹l Wills to have a copie of
the late Attor.-Genll's report about Peters' debt, & to make his ex-
ceptions against it, wch with the reasons that shall be offer'd by Sir
Biby Lake, et al., are to be referr'd to the present Attor-Gen¹, who
will be desired to consider the same & report his opinion with all
speed." 17 pages.
33. Report of the same to the same, on the report of Mr Auditor
Harley, relating to the claim of Mrs Harriet Ramondon, daughter
and executrix of Doctor Thomas Lawrence, first physician of the
late Queen Anne, to have the salary of the first physician of his
Majesty from 1 Aug. 1714, when the Queen died, till the 25th of
September following, when the doctor died, which salary Dr
Shadwell received, though he was not constituted physician to his
Majesty till 15 Oct. following; also on the papers annexed to the
report. Is of opinion that Dr Lawrence was not continued by the
Act of Queen Anne, after her death, but that his employment
determined by her death, and that what he did in attending at
the opening of the late Queen, was as her physician, and was his
duty so to do, and the directing him so to do did not constitute him
his Majesty's first physician. 12 March 1717–18.
Minuted:"3d April 1718. The Rept is approved."
The Auditor's report, and eight other papers connected therewith.
One of them is a copy of the account of what was observed at the
opening of her Majesty's body, and is as follows:-" Kensington
Palace, 2 Augst 1714. Upon opening the body of her late Majty, of
blessed memory, we found a small umbilical' hernia omentalis, with-
out any excoriation, a large omentum well coloured, no water in
the cavity of the abdomen, the stomach thin, and its inward coat
too smooth, the liver not schircous [? scirrus], but very tender and
flaccid, as were all the rest of the viscera of the lower belly, the
gall, bladder, kidneys, and urinary bladder without any stone.
There was a very small scorbutick ulcer on the left leg. We can
give no further account, being forbid making any other inspection
than what was absolutely necessary for embalming the body." 19
pages.
34. Order of Council referring the petition of Charles Osborne,
Esq., brother to the late Duke of Leeds, setting forth that he had
a pension settled on him by King William III., which was continued
till the present accession, when it was left out, and praying in
consideration of his great age and extreme necessities, for its resto-
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25 March.
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ration. Referring the matter to the Lords of the Treasury. 16 March
1717.
Minuted: 16 July 1718. My Lords cannot advise the con-
tinuance of this pencon; but the arreares due to her [sic] to be paid
out of the produce of tyn, with the rest of the late Queen's
creditors."
The petition referred to 3 pages.
35. Memorial of the Comrs for putting in execution an Act for
taking and stating the debts due and growing due to Scotland by
way of equivalent to the Lords of the Treasury, praying payment
of an arrear for salaries, incidents, &c., as there was now a saving in
the clause of appropriation for the year 1718 for the Comrs' salaries,
incidents, &c., with all arrears thereof. 24 March 1717-18.
Minuted:"3d April 1718. Respited." 1 page.
36. Lord Lieut. of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses
letter of the Lords Justices, touching the payment of the money
usually allowed at the end of every three years to new clothe the
State officers and the Battle Axe guards, attending the government
of Ireland. Desires their Lordships to obtain the King's warrant
for payment of the sums required in time for his Majesty's birthday.
Also encloses another letter received from the Lords Justices relating
to the allowances to the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament and
to the Clerk of the Privy Council and Clerk of the Hanaper in
Ireland for their services in the last sessions, as also to several
officers in Great Britain, for their trouble in relation to the Bills of
that session, together with a list of the particular sums to be paid.
Desires his Majesty's warrant to be procured for the same. Dover
Street, 25 March 1718.
Accompanied by the first-named letter only. 2½ pages.
37. A. B. to the Lords [of the Treasury]. Having defrauded his
Majesty in the sum of 186l. 2s., and believing that a repentance in
word or thought only can be deemed at best but hypocritical, with-
out restoring the sum wrongfully detained, has presumed to trouble
their Lps with the enclosed bank notes to be applied to the public.
service. 25 March 1718. 1 page.
The particulars of this application are entered in the Minute Book,
Vol. 22, p. 5, 26 March 1718. The Minute adds "that according to
his desire my Lords have directed [the money]_to be paid into the
Exchequer for the use of the public." Also, "Prepare an advertise-
ment to be inserted in Saturday's Gazette, signifying the receipt of
the letter and the application of the money accordingly."
38. Report of the Surveyor-General to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Sir Henry Liddell, Bart., who prayed to have a
lease of the Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland and
bishopric of Durham. Barbara Collingwood, in the year 1692,
obtained a lease of the property (except the benefit of the port or
haven and castle within the island and lands deserted by the sea).
About a year since she applied for a reversionary lease, and the
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surveyor proposed that she should pay a fine of 230l. Has been
informed that she cannot raise the money. The surveyor proposes
that if the lease is not completed in a limited time a lease should
pass to the petitioner. 26 March 1718.
Also the petition.
Minuted" Granted to Col. Middleton." 2 pages.
[? About 39. Petition of Rowland Tryon, merchant, in behalf of Walter
27 March.] Hamilton, Esq., Governor of the Leeward Islands, to the Lords of the
Treasury. The governor had to repair to his governorship with
such speed that he had not had time to get warrants passed in the
usual form for chapel necessaries and communion plate, which the
late governor, Mr Douglas, returned to the Jewel Office. Petitioner
obtained the warrants. Prays their Lps' directions thereon.
Minuted:" 27th March 1718. To be abstracted and layd before.
the King."
Also the two warrants. 3 pages.
[? About 40. Petition of John Bowack to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
28 March.] for many years taught the children of the Chapel Royal writing and
accounts, under the direction of Dr. Croft, in London; also at
Windsor and Hampton Court. For teaching them in town the late
Queen granted an allowance, and for travelling and teaching them
when out of town. Has received no travelling allowance for 1716
and 1717. Prays payment.
28 March.
31 March.
31 March.
Minuted :-" 28 March 1718. Rejected." 1 page.
41. Robert Sedgwick, Clerk of the Jewel Office, to the Lords of
the Treasury, sending an account of the plate delivered out of the
Jewel Office to various persons, by indenture not yet discharged, or
returned to the Jewel Office. Jewel Office, 28 March 1718.
The account referred to, containing a long list of ambassadors
and others. The first indenture referred to is in 1685.
Minuted:" Read to my Lords the 1st April 1718. To be again
consider'd." 2 pages.
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42. Charles Carkesse to William Lowndes, Esq. The extents
issued against John Burridge, jun., merchant of London, indebted
to the Revenue, being ordered to be taken off, the Comrs of Customs
think it necessary for the service that fresh process of extents issue
against his estate, and will give orders forthwith to their solicitor,
unless the Lords of the Treasury direct the contrary. Custom
House, London, 31 March 1718.
Minuted:"The Com's to take care that the process issue against
him, to secure and levy the King['s] debt effectually." 1 page.
43. Lord Lieut. of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends.
a list of payments made in 1717 out of the Concordatum money,
which had occasioned that fund to be overdrawn 2,4031. 3s. 54d.;
also the Lords Justices' representation thereon. Prays the usual
warrant. Dover Street, 31 March 1718.
The representation referred to, but the list is not with it. 2
pages.
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44. An account of money laid out for Capt. Norbury, going up
March 1718. to [the court of] Mequinez.
[? After
March.]
[After
March.]
1 April.
2 April.
Account of some things bought up, to add to the Emperor of
Morocco's present.
Also divers receipts given for similar payments made by Admiral
the Hon. Charles Cornwall, Esq., by the hands of Mr Robert Gamble,
between Dec. 1717 and March 1718. 14 pages.
45. A list of pensions added by his Majesty's warrants since the
1st of May 1717. Also-
A list of persons deceased and determined since the 1st of May
1717. The date is probably after March 1718 from mention of the
present Treasury Comn." 1 pages.
(C
46. Petition of Charles Dartiquenave, Esq., to the Lords of the
Treasury. Was appointed one of the Board of Works to join in re-
examining all the bills and accounts passed by the former Board,
from the demise of the late Queen, whereby 3,000l. was saved to
the Crown. Gave his whole time without recompense to this
labour. The expenses of the office do not exceed 14,400l. per ann.,
whereby petitioner's customary fees are considerably diminished,
and the ancient allowance of 10 per cent, is no longer sufficient to
defray the Treasury and Exchequer fees, the charges of Privy Seals,
passing accounts, and other contingencies. Prays an allowance of
3d. per pound for all moneys imprested to him, commencing from
1715, in lieu of 10s. per cent. [Undated, but after March 1718,
when the new Lords of the Treasury were appointed.] 1 page.
-
47. Lord Coningsby to Mr Lowndes. Has entered a caveat against
Caswell's brother being a receiver, as he is obliged to leave town
before their Lps will proceed in the affair. Sends a memorial on the
subject. Hopes it will put a stop to a thing so prejudicial to the
public, Wishes their LPs would send for the minute upon this affair
before they make any banker, especially Caswell, Receiver-General.
1 April 1718.
The memorial or letter of Thomas Harris to Lord Coningsby
respecting the disposition of the best place belonging to the county,
which the " new knight, St. George," said was under his power, and
that the country "should very soon see who had the best interest
therein," his Lordship or he. [See also Vol. CCXIII. 28 and 30.]
2 pages.
48. "Memorial and petition" of John Anstis, Esq., Garter, to the
Lords of the Treasury. Sets out the particulars of his case [as
shown in previous memorials]. Their LPs having not made any
final determination in this case till a writ was issued for the election
of a member in the petitioner's room upon his acceptance of the
office, and the petitioner being thereon re-elected by the name and
sitting as Garter, he was told by one of the then Lords of the
Treasury in the House, that by reason of the multiplicity of busi-
ness at that time it would be acceptable if he deferred making his
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[? About
4 April.]
4 April.
[? About
4 April.]
[After
5 April.]
application for his salary till after a prorogation; and the Duke of
Norfolk having the like assurance from another of the then Lords
he delayed the same. Renews his request for their Lps' order to
the Exchequer for the payment of the fee or salary, which being a
matter of property and a case of a freehold, wherein he is supporting
the prerogative, he hopes to obtain. 2 April 1718.
Minuted:-"11th June 1718. Read. Let Mr Cracherode examine
and certifie whether there has been any prosecution at law agst his
patent."
Again:-" A warrant hath been sent to Mr Att.-Gen. to prosecute
by sci fa, but Mr Att. hath heard councell on both sides, and hath
not yet made any rept, or orderd any such sci fa, not being satis-
fyed that such a prosecucon would be attended wth success.
Cracherode, 12° Jun 1718."
“13 June 1718. Respited till Mr Att. reports." 1 page.
A.
49. Memorial of Sir Roger Mostyn, Bart., to the Lords of the
Treasury. It being necessary to have memorialist's seal affixed to
the debentures issuable by him, much expense will be saved to the
Government by having the seal cut and the die fitted to the engines
at the Stamp Office, as is now done in the cases of the Earl of
Carnarvon and Thomas Moore, Esq. Prays their Lps' letter to the
Comrs of Stamps to permit the same.
Minuted: 4th April 1718.
“4th April 1718. To Comrs of Stamp Dutys, to know
if they have any objection." 1 page.
50. Representation of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, as to the state of the prosecutions against the persons con-
cerned in the frauds committed in Chelsea Hospital. Delivered up
the papers to Mr Stanwix, who was appointed by the Comrs for
Chelsea Hospital, as their solicitor, to take charge of the prosecu-
tions. 4 April 1718.
Minuted :—" One of the Under Secrys of State to lay before my
Lords on Tuesday next the rept of the Attor.-Gen" relating to the
state of these prosecutions." 1 page.
51. Petition of the poor distressed widows of the late Prince
George of Denmark's servants to the First Lord Commissioner of the
Treasury. Their small pensions are unpaid for three years past,
and they are grown old and feeble, and very helpless. Pray
relief.
Minuted:"4th April 1718. Referred to Mr Godfrey." 1 page.
52. Copies of certificates annexed to the report of the Secretary-
at-War, on the petition of Katherine Waters. The first is dated in
1692, and states that Catherine Bailey [? afterwards Waters] was
daughter of Alderinan John Baily, an eminent merchant in the city,
and a Protestant sufferer, who lost all his effects by the cruel
Massanary" papists of this country (Ireland), to the value of
10,000l., and her eldest brother was murdered, and the rest of her
brothers went into the King's service. Her father standing up to
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7 April.
8 April.
9 April.
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defend his fellow Protestant sufferers, raised a troop of horse at a
cost of above 2,000l.
The last date is 5 April 1718. 2 pages.
53. J. Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. The enclosed peti-
tion of Mr George Holme, late chaplain to the British Consul and
factory at Algier, has been laid before the King, and his Majesty is
satisfied of the truth of it. Since Mr Holme's return home he has
translated several papers out of the Arabic and Turkish for the
Secretary's office, and may be further serviceable to his Majesty in
that way. The King's pleasure is that their LPs give the proper
order for a gratification to him of 100%. Whitehall, 7 April
1718.
Minuted:
((
24th April 1718. Agreed to."
The petition. 2 pages.
54. Petition of Thomas Hewett, Esq., late Surveyor of H.M.
Woods, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying to be heard upon a
scandalous and false memorial put in to the Treasury to defame
him. 8 April 1718.
Minuted:"9th April 1718. My Lords will appoint a day to
hear both parties."
In the Minute Book, vol. 22, p. 28, 7 May 1718, is:-" The
reports of the Verderers, dated 1st June 1716, and of Mr Young,
dated 28 Febry 1716, with a memorial of Mr Digby and Mr
Molineux are read, complaining of some irregularitys of Mr Hewet to
his Mats disadvantage, and contrary to the forrest laws. Mr Hewet's
answer is also read, and my Lords direct a copy thereof to be given
to the Verdurers, and will appoint anor day to consider and deter-
mine this affaire." 1 page.
55. Certificate of Edw. Godfrey to the Secretary of the Treasury
(Lowndes), that the persons mentioned in a preceding list were
servants to Prince George of Denmark, and had the salaries named.
After H.R.H.'s death, Queen Anne allowed them pensions until her
demise. Does not know why they have not been continued.
9 Apr. 1718.
Minuted:"2d May 1718. My Lords cannot advise his Maty
to renew these pencons, but what is due to them in the Queen's
time wilbe paid with other servants, when there is money for them."
The petition, an Order in Council, and a list. 4 pages.
[? About
56. Petition of Jasper Clayton, Esq., to the Lords of the Trea-
9 April.] sury. Was, with two other Comrs, appointed to inspect the demo-
lition of Dunkirk, and his Majesty's pleasure was that he should
receive 31. a day. Attended this service 241 days and received
2417., so there remains due to him 4821. The other Comrs have
been paid. Prays payment of the balance.
On the back are memoranda of what was paid to the other
Comrs, Sir James Abercrombie and Col. John Armstrong, and this
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[? About
9 April.
[? About
9 April.]
10 April.
14 April.
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Minute of 9 April 1718 :-" He may (if he thinks fit) apply to his
Maty." 1 page.
57. Petition of Barbara Collingwood and Elizabeth Collingwood
to the Lords of the Treasury. The lease of the Holy Island, in the
counties of Northumberland and Durham, granted to petitioners'
ancestors for the services by them formerly done to the Crown, is
near expiring, and their Lps granted their warrant for a new lease
to the petitioners. The rent reserved has been constantly paid to
Mr Douglas, the receiver, and he having neglected to pay the same
into the Exchequer, the auditor refuses to pass petitioners' new
lease until the rent be paid. Pray that the auditor and the receiver,
or his deputy, may attend their Lordships thereon.
ce
Minuted: 9th April 1718. Respited." 1 page.
58. Petition of Stephen Brown to the Lords of the Treasury.
Petitioner, in August last, made a proposal for purchasing and settling
700 acres of late French lands in St. Christopher's, lying in "Basse
terra" quarter. Also sets forth his losses and services. Was a
considerable sufferer in the plundering of Montserrat by the French.
Offered 31. an acre for the lands, and to transport and maintain for
the strengthening of the colony 35 white men. Petitioner's case
differs from most of the others, he having been a considerable
sufferer. The maintenance of the men whom he has provided is
extremely chargeable. Prays for despatch.
Minuted :—“ 9th Apr. 1718.
All the papers concerning these
lands to be read again when my Lord Sunderland is here."
pages.
59. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Daniel Smith, Esq., Lieut.-Governor of the Island of
Nevis, and late Lieut.-General of all his Majesty's Leeward
Caribbee Islands. Col. Walter Douglas left that Government on
4 Dec. 1713, and constituted Daniel Smith Lieut.-Governor, who
was superseded by the arrival of Lieut.-General William Mathews
on 30 June 1715. The moiety of 1,200l. per ann. (the salary of the
Governor) is due to the Lieut.-Governor, and has been deducted
from that of Douglas. There is due to the petitioner 941l. 1s. 11d.
10 April 1718.
Minuted:"2d May 1718. Prepare a warrant.'
The petition and three other papers. 5 pages.
The royalties
60. G. Macartney [Governor of Berwick], to.
and profits of the Holy Island were formerly vested in the Governor
of Berwick, "whose commission and power extends to both." But
King Charles the Second granted the profits for a term to the
widow and children of one Collingwood, who obtained a further
grant, the term of which has near expired, and they are making
application for a new grant. Prays, on behalf of himself and
succeeding governors, to be heard thereon. 14 April 1718.
R 2025.
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19 April.
21 April.
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Minuted:"14th April 1718. When the survr makes his
report my Lords will appoint a day for a hearing of all partys."
2 pages.
61. Lords of the Treasury to Mr Craggs respecting his accounts,
and asking whether any particular warrants from the King,
countersigned by him as Secretary-at-War, were obtained for
40,030l. 12s. 11d., by the Paymaster of the Forces, and if any such
warrants were obtained, to transmit copies. 17 April 1718.
Also memoranda of two such warrants. 11 pages.
62. W., Bishop of Salisbury, Chancellor of the Order of the
Garter, to the Lords of the Treasury, touching the installation
fees of their Royal Highnesses Prince Frederick and the Duke
of York. The fees amounted to 695l. 10s. 10d. Certifies their
Lordships that he is informed it is the custom for all such as
by virtue of the Act of Parliament for precedency, take place of
Dukes (tho' they themselves are of an inferior degree) always to
pay their fees as Dukes, and the statutes of the order expressly
prohibit the setting up any atchievements till payment of the fees
be made, so that the Sovereign, having appointed Wednesday, the
30th of April, for their installations by proxy, it is necessary the
fees be forthwith paid, that the installations may be then per-
formed. Further, the knights to be installed are obliged to make
offerings of gold and silver, and therefore it is left to their Lps'
consideration whether they will besides, allow ten guineas in gold
and two crown pieces in silver, or a larger sum for each of these
knights to be so offered. There hath been usually given by each
knight elected to six of the knights marshalmen to attend,
31. 4s. 6d.; to the ringers at Windsor, 21. 3s. ; to the housekeeper
at Windsor, 10l. 15s.; to twelve yeomen of the guards, 61. 9s.; to
the servants of the Constable of Windsor, 47. 6s.; and to the officers
of the church, towards their building scaffolds, 21. 3s. But these
particulars not being mentioned in the constitution, or the grants
under the great seal, Garter King of Arms had no authority to
insert them, there being gratuities given usually by the knights
themselves. If their Lps think these rewards reasonable, then they
will amount to 40l. Os. 6d. for each, so that then the total sum will
be 7757. 118. 10d. Golden Square, 19 April 1718.
Minuted:—" 19th April 1718. Enquire if these are the usual
fees paid on the like occasions."
Accompanied by a list of the fees payable upon the Installation
of a Duke. 2 pages.
63. Comrs of Revenue, Ireland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Enclose an account for a year, ending 25 Dec. last, of the
produce of the Hereditary Revenue and the additional duties
granted by Parliament. Custom House, Dublin, 21 April 1718.
The account referred to. 2 pages.
64. Petition of Patrick Strachan, of Glenkindy, to the King. In
24 April.] the month of August, 1715, the late Earl of Mar, arriving in that
part of the Highlands of Scotland, called the Brae of Mar, used all
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his art to engage petitioner in treasons and rebellion. From a sense
of duty and allegiance made all haste to Edinburgh, to inform the
Government of the traitorous designs of the Earl, and having with
difficulty escaped from his house, did towards the end of August
give an account to the Lord Justice Clerk, at Edinburgh, of the
wicked and rebellious measures then contriving by the Earl.
Attended as a volunteer at Stirling till the battle of Sherriff Moor,
when he was taken prisoner by the rebels. Being the only gentle-
man in that country that remained in allegiance to his Majesty, was
by the Earl treated in a most barbarous manner, being confined in
a most nauseous dungeon [14 weeks] till the Pretender fled from
Scotland, when he was released. His Majesty's generals then in
Scotland employed petitioner in several marches to the Highlands
with the troops, and by his direction the rebels were disarmed, and
garrisons appointed in proper places. Has expended very consider-
able sums of his own, and has been a very considerable sufferer in
his private affairs, and to this day has not received any reimburse-
ment. Lays before his Majesty an account of the money so
expended, the particulars of which are very well known to the
Duke of Roxburgh, Principal Secretary of State, and to the
Rt Hon. the Lord Cadogan. "Prays payment, and a reward for his
services.
On it is a note referring it to the Lords of the Treasury to report.
Dated 24 Apr. 1718.
Minuted: 16 July 1718. Ref. to Secry at Warr."
Accompanied by the account referred to of the moneys advanced
by the petitioner, &c. In it he makes claims (1), for attendance
upon General Montese in the Highlands in disarming the rebels; (2)
for disarming and seizing the rebels in the counties of Kincardine,
Aberdeen, and Bamff; (3) for attendance in the Highlands from
1 Sept. 1717 to 20 Nov. in settling small detachments to hinder the
depredations of the Highlanders; (4) for intelligence not paid for by
Brigadier Preston, the nature of the service admitting of no voucher;
(5) for money advanced after the King's troops were gone, for bring-
ing a robber from Badenoch to Aberdeen; and (6) for his attendance
from 20 Nov. 1717 to 20 Feb. 1717-18, when he came from the
Highlands by order of the Lord Justice Clerk, to give in schemes of
the most proper places for building barracks. Also five letters and
certificates relating to the same affairs. 9 pages.
65. A list of "Pentions established by his Majesty and paid by
Jacob de la Motte Blagny." Dated 24 April 1718.
At the end is: Elizth Marie, Princess of Portugall, is dead; her
pention was 50l." 5 pages.
66. Memorial signed Ch. Battely to the Lords of the Treasury,
showing the claims of Westminster Abbey, under a certain Act of
Parliament, on the Treasury, and praying payment to memorialist,
who was appointed Receiver. 6,000l. was then due, and it was for
the repairing and finishing the Abbey. Dated 25 April 1718.
Minuted :—" 29th April 1718. Order'd." 14 pages.
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67. Copies of three documents touching 45,000l. paid by the Earl
of Carnarvon to Sir Mathew Decker, Bart., being a loan from the
King of Great Britain to the King of Denmark, on account of the
arrears of subsidy due to his Danish Majesty. Dated 26 and 30
April 1718. 2 pages.
VOL. CCXIV. 1718. MAY-JULY.
[? About 1. Petition of Dame Marie Mordington, wife of the present Lord
2 May.] Mordington, to the Lords of the Treasury. By mistake was set
down only for 20l. when the Civil List was re-established, and now
that she has petitioned is kept in suspense. Is importuned by
several persons of worth and honour, for the credit of the nation, to
address their Lps to lay the case before the King, as usually has been
done by the Lords of the Treasury. As there is no precedent that
any peer in the land with his family has been suffered to starve in
any reign since this has been a kingdom, especially a peer whose
estate has been wholly exhausted for the service of the Crown,
prays some present relief, being in great distress, and for an aug-
mentation of her pension.
[? About
2 May.]
[? About
2 May.]
Minuted :—" 2d May 1718. Rejected." 1 page.
:—“
2. Memorial of Lord Harley and the Lady Henrietta Cavendish
Holles Harley, his wife, daughter and heir of John, late Duke of
Her late
Newcastle, Lord Warden of the Forest of Sherwood.
Majesty granted the Duke 1,000l. a year during her life to provide
for the deer and for the salaries of the keepers. 5977. 18s. 9d.
remains due.
Minuted :—“ 2d May 1718.
-"2d May 1718. To be considered with other arrears
of her late Mat's Civill List." 1 page.
3. Petition of John Gough to the Rt Hon. Lord Sunderland, First
Comr of the Treasury. Petitioner has been 17 years in the public
service, the greater part being in the Pay Office. Contracted to pay
the four independent companies at New York their subsistence.
Her Majesty's proclamation settled that the money there should not
pass for more than 6s. 10d. per ounce from 1 May 1709, but no
merchant, &c. would pay money under 8s. per ounce, or scrupled to
receive it at that rate. Employed one Mr. Cockerill as his agent to
pay the forces, and Lord Lovelace, the Governor, to show a strict
regard to the Queen's proclamation, as well as for a good example,
would not allow the agent to pay the forces at any other rate than
in silver at 6s. 10d. per ounce, although he was forced to allow 8s.
per ounce for the very same money, and so paid the same from
1 May 1709 to 24 June 1710. Thus petitioner's loss was not less
than 1,400. Prays relief.
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2 May.]
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At the foot there is a certificate that petitioner was heartily affected
to the Government.
Minuted:—“ 2d May 1718. My Lords cannot advise ye paymt of
his demand of money, but will gratifie him with an employmt upon
a proper vacancy." 1 page.
4. Petition of Thomas Cross, "aged above 80 years," to the same.
Is a native of Denmark, and was servant to "that most illustrious
Prince, the late George, Prince of Denmark," and his brother, 45
years, and came to England with his Royal Highness, but has
received no support from Government since half a year before her
Majesty's death. Prays for payment of his arrears.
Minuted: 2d May 1718. What is due to him in the Queen's
time will be paid wth other servants when there is money for 'em."
1 page.
5. Petition of John Reynolds, son of the Rev. John Reynolds,
a clergyman of the Church of England, to the King. Was
apprenticed to Mr. Philip Bishop, of Exeter, bookseller and printer,
and observing a notoriously seditious pamphlet, called Nero
Secundus, brought to his master to be printed, which was accordingly
printed by him, and containing many treasonable reflections against
the King and Government, he gave information thereof to a justice
of the peace; and William Webber, the supposed author, absconded
till he took advantage of the Act of Indemnity, and is since returned
to his own home in Exeter. Petitioner has thereby incurred the dis-
pleasure of all his friends and relations, who will do nothing for him,
and has drawn on himself the inveterate enmity and hatred of all the
disaffected. Has often been assaulted to the hazard of his life, so
that he is obliged to leave the city, and is utterly destitute. Prays
employment.
With a recommendation at the foot signed by the Bp. of Exeter.
Also this minute:"The petitioner to be in the room of Mathias
Sandwell, Land waiter in Exeter."
Minuted on the back :-" 2d May 1718. Ref. to Mr Cracherode."
1 page.
6. Petition of Col. Geo. Burston to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has served the Crown as a commissioned officer above 35 years;
has served in Flanders and Spain. Was wounded in several actions,
particularly at St. Estevan, besides which he sustained great losses
at the siege of Lerida. Has applied to the late Queen and his
Majesty for the royal bounty, but has hitherto been disappointed.
Prays their Lps to make a favourable report that his family may
partake of the royal bounty.
Six other papers connected with it.
Minuted :—" 2 May 1718. To be read when my Lord Sunder-
land is present." Again :-"16 July 1718.
16 July 1718. My Lords cannot
advise anything on this peticon." 9 pages.
374
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1718.
3 May.
6 May.
8 May.
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7. Report of the Postmasters-General (Cornwallis and Craggs) to
the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Henry Weston, who
had enabled his father's estate to be sold, and sold his own, to dis-
charge a debt to the Government. He also resigned his place in the
Secretary's office in 1714, when he was appointed secretary to the
Post Office, in which office he was superseded, but out of tenderness
was promised a pension of 200l. a year. Directed the salary of the
Secretary to be paid to Mr Weston from Lady-day 1715, to Christmas
following, and then thought it necessary to permit their Secretary
to receive his own salary. Recommend him as an object worthy of
his Majesty's consideration. 3 May 1718.
Minuted:" 8th May 1718. To be considered when a proper
office falls of about 200 or 3001 p anñ."
The petition referred to. 3 pages.
8. Representation of Alexander Cleeve, of London, pewterer, to
the Lords of the Treasury. The report that the Treasury are going
to do something about the tin in the Tower stops the sale of that
commodity. The sale of tin in London is in four or five hands,
who sell it for the tinners to the merchants and pewterers, and
receive one shilling per hundred for commission. Makes certain
suggestions about allowance for prompt payment, &c. Cornhill,
6 May 1718.
Also a letter from the same to William Lowndes, Esq., about keep-
ing up the price of tin, with this postscript:-"The expectation
of tin being very shortly to be sold at ye Tower, at some low price,
puts a mighty damp on our trade. I wish something were done that
people might be easy."
Minuted: 29 May 1718. Sir Theo. Jansen, Mr Gibons, or Sr
John Lambert & Mr Beranger & Dr Fauquier to attend to-morrow,
prepared to show wt tin is remayning in their respective hands, and
what sums rem¹ due thereupon. 2 pages.
""
9. Report of Paul Jodrell, Clerk of the House of Commons, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the following memorial :—
"The humble memorial of Thomas Wibergh, Serjeant-at-Arms
attending the honorable House of Commons, in behalf of himself and
other officers of the said House. Showeth that Mathew Prior, Esq",
was, by the order of the honorable House of Commons, on the 9th
of June 1715, committed into the custody of the said Serjeant, and
remained till the 26 June 1716, and that the Honorable Mr Speaker
was pleased to acquaint the said Serjeant, that he being committed
for no offence ought to pay no fees, and was pleased to represent it
to the Chairman of the Secret Comme, and then Chancelor of the
Exchecker, who ordered the said Serjeant to aply to the Tressury,
and he should be gratified for the same; and the said Serjeant
humbly represents to your Lordships that by the command of Mr
Speaker, every evening after the fatigue of attending the service of
the House, for a great part of the time he attended himself and
waited on him in walking out for his health, and that having rečed
neither fee nor gratification (pursuant to the order of Mr. Speaker),
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from the said Prior, humbly hopes your Lordships will grant such
recompence as to your great wisdoms shall seem meet."
Here follows an account of fees due to ye respective officers :-
"To Mr Jodrell for 2 orders of commit-
£ S. d.
000 13 4
ment
To the Speaker's Secretary for 2 war-
rants
001 0 0
To the messengers for 384 days' atten-
dance at 6s. 8d.
128 0 0
To the serjeant for caption fee -
To ditto for 384 days in custody
003 6 8
384 0 0
517 0 0
THOMAS WIBERGH."
Has considered the memorial. In pursuance of the order of the
House, Matthew Prior, Esq., was taken into custody on 9 June
1715, and on 17 June 1715, the House was acquainted that Mr
Prior had been examined before the Committee of Secrecy, and
that in a long examination, there appeared matters of such import-
ance, that the committee directed the House to be moved that he
might be confined in close custody, and no person permitted to come
to him. He remained in custody of the late Serjeant, and of John
Hollingshead, his messenger, till 26 June 1716, when the Parliament
was prorogued. As to the usage in such cases, a warrant has been
produced for payment of 2857. 11s. 6d. to the Serjeant-at-Arms for
disbursements and reward to messengers for serving and keeping in
custody of Thomas Harley, Esq., within and for the session ending
26 June 1716, one item of which, 105l. 10s., was inserted in the bill
of the Serjeant-at-Arms, and paid to him for fees, &c. and keeping in
custody the said Mr Harley for 75 days.
As to the reasonableness of the demands lays before their Lord-
ships the following items in the Table of Fees, settled by a com-
mittee, pursuant to an order of the House of Commons, entered in
the journals:
"To the Speaker's secretary for every war-
rant signed by the Speaker
To the Clerk of the House for every order
of committment
To the Serjeant-at-Arms for taking a gen-
tleman into custody
And to him for every day while in cus-
tody
And to the messenger for attending a pri-
soner P diem
li. s. d.
0 10 0
068
3 6 8
1 0 0
06 8"
The fees for Mr Prior, according to the above table, amount to
the sum claimed. 8 May 1718.
·
376
CALENDAR OF
1718.
8 May.
8 May.
[After
8 May.]
9 May,
12 May
VOL. CCXIV.
Minuted:-"13 June 1718. Desire Mr Speaker to give my
Lords his opinion as to the reasonableness of this demand.”
Again :--" 2ª July 1718. Read & respited till Lord Sunderland
is at the Treasury."
5 pages.
The memorial and two other papers.
10. Report of Walter Chetwynd, Esq., paymaster of certain annual
pensions, to the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Guy
Palmes, Esq. [a teller of the Exchequer], advising that half the
petitioner's pension of 600l. per ann. should be paid to Mr Pembrok,
trustee for petitioner's creditors, and half to the petitioner. 8 May
1718.
The last Minute on it is:"11th July 1718.
taking no cognizance of matters of this nature.”
Rejected, my Lords
2 pages.
11. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the memorial of the Rt Hon. William Viscount Mount-
joy, praying a further lease from the King of the castle and lands
of Mountjoy, in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, at the present rent.
Referred the same to the Comrs of Revenue, Ireland, whose report
thereon was sent to him (the Lord Lieutenant) by the Lords Justices.
Observes that the premises are at present in the possession of the Lord
Mountjoy, and his title derived therefrom. These are great induce-
ments to him to make improvements as well as to desire a long
term from the Crown. If his Majesty would grant to the petitioner
and his descendants the premises for 60 years, at the rent of 31. per
annum, his Lordship's services might well recommend him thereto.
Dover Street, 8 May 1718.
The letter of the Lords Justices, the memorial, letter from the
Lords of the Treasury, and letter of Comrs of Revenue. 6 pages.
12. "Accot of the Encrease & Decrease upon the annual bountys
since the passing of the 1st establishment thereof by his Maty the
12th day of August 1715, when Charles, Earl of Carlisle, was the
first in the Commission of the Treasury." 4 pages.
13. Petition of Wm. Innys, bookseller, London, to the Lords of
the Treasury, for an order on the Comrs of Customs for payment of
the drawback on 60 reams of fine Genoa demy paper, and 4 reams
of fine Holland Royal, imported for the printing at Cambridge Uni-
versity Press of a new edition of a book entitled:-Sancti Clementis
Romani ad Corinthios, Epistolæ duæ, &c. in Greek and Latin; with
dissertations and notes by Henry Wotton, M.A., of St. John's College,
Cambridge. Dated 9 May 1718,
Minuted :— "13th June 1718. See if it is according to the Act of
Parliament." 2 pages.
14. Proposals of W. Wood to the Lords of the Treasury, for the
delivery of fine British copper into the Mint at the Tower for
coining halfpence and farthings.
Also a letter on the same subject, dated 12 May 1718. 2
pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
377
1718.
14 May.
15 May.
15 May.
VOL. CCXIV.
15. Report of A. Cracherode, Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Mr Ralph Bethel, who sets forth that he did the
Government an early and singular service in the beginning of the
late Rebellion, by discovering a conspiracy against the King's life
and all the Royal family, for which Captain Gordon, Capt. Dorrell,
and Capt. Kerr were executed at Tyburn. Represents that in Aug.
or Sept. 1715, a person who was, and is, a secret agent for the Go-
vernment, discovered to the Government that a conspiracy was
carrying on by the above three persons, in conjunction with the
petitioner, and one ensign Meyer, and one Adams, a cook, and several
others, for setting up the Pretender's standard at Oxford, and raising
a rebellion there in favour of the Pretender. Upon which informa-
tion, warrants were issued out against the conspirators, and the
petitioner and Gordon, Dorrell, Kerr, Meyer, and Adams were
apprehended and brought before a committee of the Lords, when
the petitioner, Adams, and Meyer were admitted as witnesses against
the others, who were convicted and executed. After the trials, the
petitioner being in great want, had two several sums of 201. paid to
him, and has been ever since attending his Majesty's ministers, and
soliciting them, sometimes to get him put on the list of half-pay
officers, and at others, to recommend him to his Majesty for money to
pay his debts. He is in very poor condition and utterly unable to
pay his debts. 14 May 1718.
Also the petition.
"14th
There are three Minutes on the back, the last of which is
Augt 1718. My Lords have paid him already as much as they can,
unless they receive his Mats special direcĉon for a further sum." 31
pages.
16. Representation of the Agents for Tin in Cornwall to the Lords
of the Treasury, relating to the materials bought for the several
coinage towns and for the continuance of their salary to Lady-day
1718. In conformity with their Lordships' directions, proceeded to
sell the goods and utensils which they thought appertained to the
Crown, when the Receiver General of the Duchy of Cornwall deli-
vered certain warrants, by which he is of opinion those goods belong
to the Duke of Cornwall, and should remain in the respective
coinage halls for the Prince's service. Have stopped the execution
of that affair until they receive further directions. Tin Office, Truro,
15 May 1718. 1 large page.
17. “Auditor Harley's state of the Accot of the charges of trans-
porting the Dutch and Swisse troops, taken into his Majties service
during the late Rebellion," viz., for 6,000 Dutch and Swiss troops,
for which a treaty or convention was concluded between Monsr
Geldermalsen, on behalf of the States General, and the Rt. Hon.
William, Earl of Cadogan, on the part of his Majesty. The Earl
was also charged with the embarkation and marching of the troops.
It was agreed that the pay of the troops should commence from the
day of embarkation, but no mention is made of the charge of the
march. It is alleged that there was no necessity for making the
payments named for that purpose, in regard that the country was
378
CALENDAR OF
1
1718.
[? About
21 May.]
VOL. CCXIV.
put into the possession of the Imperialists a month before the march
of these troops, and an agreement made with the Emperor's ministers
in a regulation annexed to the Barrier Treaty, that the country
should not provide the troops with boats, horses, firing, and straw
on their marches, as was practised whilst England and Holland had
the joint administration of the Low Countries. It is further alleged
that Mons" Geldermalsen, before he gave orders to the troops for
their march, required that this charge should be defrayed by his
Majesty, and that the same was complied with to prevent desertion
and animate the men to march with the expedition which his Ma-
jesty's service then required, and that the same had so good effect,
that there were but 30 days between the receipt of his Majesty's first
orders for hiring the said troops, and their embarkation at Ostend,
&c. The freight for the troops amounted to 56,667 guilders and
odd money. The auditor observes that the allowance by the Trans-
port Office in the time of the late war, for forces transported from
the Thames to Holland, was 7s. a head; and there was paid 7s. 6d.
a head for carrying back these Dutch and Swiss troops. Notwith-
standing the ships were dispersed by the violence of the storms,
the forces were transported to the several ports of Great Britain to
which they were ordered. The charge for provisions and necessaries
for the troops was 59,396 guilders and odd moneys, and the troops
consisted of 6,338 effective officers and men, and there were allowed
six women to each company of 38 men, and 196 servants attending
the general and staff officers. The other charges for embarking
the troops were 15,352 guilders and odd money. Dated 15 May
1718.
Minuted:-(1.) "Read 12th Feb. 1718/9." (2.) "Read a 2d
time 28th do." (3.) "25th March 1718/9. To Audrs Imprests to
prepare a P. seal." . (4.) "Warrt signd 9th May 1719." 12 pages,
brief size.
18. Petition of Sir George Caswall, one of the representatives in
Parliament for the borough of Leominster, to the Lords of the
Treasury, showing that Edward Bangham, Esq., Receiver-General
of the co. of Hereford, being an inhabitant of the borough at the
late election, gave great numbers of bribes to corrupt the inhabi-
tants to vote for Richard Gorges, Esq., to be their representative in
Parliament, contrary to the duty of his office, and in defiance and
breach of the laws made in that behalf. Is informed that he is
largely in arrear, and now petitions to be Receiver for 1718. Com-
plainant hopes their Lordships will not appoint him (Bangham)
Receiver until he shall have paid into the Exchequer the sums already
received, and discharged himself from the imputation of so base a
practice as bribing the voters with the public money.
(C
Minuted: 21 May 1718. Mr Bangham, being very little in
arreare, my Lords cannot remove him; but in regard of Sir George
Caswal's services, my Lords will consider his brother some other
way."
Again :-"The above Minute respited 10th June 1718.
Bangham appointed." 1 page.
Edwa
TREASURY PAPERS.
379
1718.
23 May.
23 May.
[? About
23 May.]
[? About
23 May.]
26 May.
VOL. CCXIV.
19. Representation of Sir Andrew Chadwick, Knt., late Pay-
master of the Ten Pound Lottery, anno 1711, in relation to the
petition of Reginald Ryley, Esq., the question being whether
payments were rightly made on an assignment from the petitioner to
his father, which was alleged to be counterfeited. Dated 23 May
1718.
Minuted:-" 23 May 1718. My Lords can do nothing in this."
1 page.
20. A similar report or representation by Mr Jett on a similar
petition of the same person, who was Paymaster of the Lotteries,
anno 1712. Dated same day.
With the same Minute on it. 14 pages.
21. Colonel Kane's answer to the Minute of the Lords of the
Treasury, upon his memorial in respect to the contingencies of the
Island of Minorca, of which he was Lieut.-Governor. These contin-
gencies he prayed might be allowed, as well those already paid, as
for the future, without account, as it was impossible to get vouchers
for the greater part of them.
Minuted:"23d May 1718. My Lords can make no order upon
this mem¹l till the account is brought in." 4 pages.
22. Petition of Stephen Brown to the Lords of the Treasury.
In August last laid before his Majesty in Council a petition and
proposal for purchasing and settling 700 acres of the late French
lands in St. Christophers, lying in Basse terre quarter, parts of which
were known by the names of the College and Fountain plantations,
and part of which was lately in the occupation or possession of
John Thornton, deceased, in which petition he set forth his losses
and services in the defence of the Colony, and that he was particu-
larly a considerable sufferer in the plundering of Monserrat by the
French, for which there was no reparation made. In his proposal
he offered 31. per acre for the lands, and to transport and maintain
there for ever, for the better strengthening of that Colony, 35 white
men, with other advantageous offers, for the good of that poor Colony.
His Majesty referred his petition to the Comrs of Trade to report,
who considered the same with several other proposals. Petitioner's
case differs from all or most of the proposals, none else of the pur
chasers having at all suffered as he has. Prays for compassion and
despatch.
Minuted:
23 May 1718. My Lords will appoint a day to hear
the whole." 11 pages.
23. Ro. Corker to John Anstis, Esq., Garter King-at-Arms, at the
Herald's Office. Sends an account of the last four tin coinages in
Cornwall, from Midsummer 1717 to Lady-day 1718. Dated Fal-
mouth, 26 May 1718.
With this note :-"N.B. This last year the quantety has exceeded
prodigiously at least half as much more as the preceding, wch is
oweing to ye vast quantetys thrown up from Mr Trelawny's worke
of Whele Vorr (the richest that ever was known), and Relistian, wch
}
f
380
CALENDAR OF
1718.
[After
26 May.]
27 May.
30 May.
[May.]
2 June.
VOL. CCXIV.
'tis computed together, have produced as much tinn as all the county
besides, and both are now failed, soe that next year it may be
expected the quantity will decrease again." 1 page.
24. Copy of report of William Pulteney, Secretary-at-War, to
his Majesty and Privy Council, on the case of David Paget, formerly
lieutenant in the land forces, praying to be put on half-pay. Is well
assured that he has performed many and considerable services of
great consequence without recompense, and is a proper object of
compassion. He was captain of militia in the last Rebellion in
the north, and thrice a prisoner in the last war.
Also copy of a certificate of the Bishop of Clogher and two other
certificates, the last of which is dated 26 May 1718. All French.
2 pages.
25. Representation of the Comrs for Duties on Stamped Vellum,
Parchment, and Paper, to the Lords of the Treasury, that the salaries
of the under officers are assessed under the Act passed in the last
session. They have no manner of perquisites; their salaries are but
a bare subsistence, suitable to their respective stations, and it must
reduce those to great extremity whose salaries do not exceed 100l.
per ann., if obliged to pay. There are but 13 whose salaries are above
70l. and exceed not 100%., and but 11 whose salaries are above 50%.
and exceed not 70l., and the rest are all but 50l. or under. Pray a
warrant for repayment to all whose salaries are under 100l. per ann.
Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn, 27 May 1718.
Minuted :—“13 June 1718. See if there be any precedent in
this office." Again:-"Warrants have been annually signed for
repaying the taxes of the inferior officers of the Stamp Office, but
these warts were only for salaries not exceeding 707. p ann. untill the
two last years, on the representacon of the Comrs, it was extended
to sallaries not exceeding 1001. p ann.”
1 page.
26. A paper of Sir Theodore Janssen, showing the amount of tin
in the hands of his correspondent in Holland, and the sum due to
him. 30 May 1718. 1 page, quarto.
27. Another paper containing an estimate of the tin in Hamburgh.
1 page.
28. Mr. Dixon, Receiver-General of H.M. Revenues in New York,
to
Gives summary of several of his letters, fearing some
of them may have miscarried. By his letters patent as Receiver-
General, is to collect all duties, &c. for Customs, Excise, quit-rents,
or in any other manner. These letters were never offered to be
infringed till 1715, under the pretext of mismanagement by his
predecessor, Mr Byerley, but that could not justify their laying
aside such an officer, as Brigadier Hunter told them. But it was not
in the power of the latter to prevent the deviation, and if he had
not acquiesced in it they would not have raised him a penny towards
the support of the Government. So for that, and some other pre-
vailing reasons, he was forced to comply (as he told them), with an
TREASURY PAPERS.
381
1718.
VOL. CCXIV.
undutiful and contemptuous treatment of the Crown. The country is
thus charged with creating new and unnecessary officers, and the col-
lection of the duties is sorrily managed, there being no Crown officer
to cheque the receipt. It causes inconvenience to the merchants, &c.,
who, before this Act, had only the King's Custom House to attend,
whereas now they are obliged to enter their goods there," must trot
to an officer appointed to receive a tonnage duty on shipping and
the duty on negro slaves, to an officer called a wey-master, and at
last to the Treasurer to pay the duties." His salary is 200l. per
ann. This they have loaded with 2 per cent. to this Treasurer,
together with very good salaries to the other officers employed. This,
in the end, will lead to the disuse of such an officer as Receiver-
General or Auditor. The Government is very indulgent to this
colony, in allowing four companies for their defence, at about 5001.
per ann., a man-of-war to guard the coast (which may be as much
more per ann.), and the charge of salaries to the officers of Customs;
all which is paid at home, &c. What money they raise for the further
support of the Government ought to be accounted for. The trade of
this place can endure some duties to be laid on it, and be no burthen
to the Colonists, would bring a pretty income to the Crown, and be
the only means to prevent illegal and clandestine trade, which these
parts are so incident to, and dexterous at. The quit-rents are in a
lamentable condition. These reserved rents to the Crown had been
neglected from 1660, and in 1715, when demanded, the people (not-
being used thereto) refused to pay them till the present Government
opened a Court of Chancery, and compelled them to it.
(6
The respective governors since 1660 have either for money,
favour, or kindred, made most extravagant grants of lands through-
out the colony. Large tracts of 20 to 50,000 acres, 20 miles
square, to single persons, and in companies, townships, with such
inconsiderable reserved rents to the Crown as the country is ashamed
of." These excessive grants for little or no consideration, and cor-
ruptly obtained, have occasioned land to become a jobbing business,
and instead of being tenants under the Crown, new purchasers
must hold of these monopolisers, and pay them what price they
think fit to ask, to the visible discouragement of settling and
peopling the country, and prejudice to the Crown rents. Most of
the best lands by this means lie unoccupied, tho' by law they are
obliged to rid away the woods and improve their grants. In 1709
an order from the Queen in Council came, that no person should
purchase more than 1,000 acres, paying 2s. 6d. per ann. for every
100 acres, and should be obliged to clear away 100 acres every three
years, or forfeit his grant. All, or most of the old grants, are liable
to this regulation, and when done will bring in a noble revenue,
please the people in general, and people and enrich the country.
Many of their titles are illegal. Many possess more lands and others
less than they have a right to. Some pay in money, others in grain,
deer, beaver, otter, bear, or other skins; some a peppercorn, and
some nothing. They have passed an Act here for the running a
division line between this colony and the Jerseys on the West, and
Connecticut colony on the East. Wishes that care may be taken
1
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1718.
11 June.
11 June.
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCXIV.
that neither of these "proprieties" may filch from this province any
quantity of lands belonging to the Crown, on each of these confines.
Great part of the traders and possessors of land are aliens, disabled
by law, but in the first year of his present Majesty they became
alarmed, and prevailed upon the Governor " to give into an act of
naturalisation prospective as well as retrospective, thereby depriving
the Crown of its prerogative."
Asks his correspondent to obtain for him an order, with instruc-
tions to call in all the grants or patents for land and houses, &c., to
make a complete register thereof, and to ascertain the true quantity
of lands, and the reserved rents as they now stand. New York,
2 June 1718. 4 pages.
29. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, giving
a state of the proceedings against James Duke Crispe and Butler
Nodes for frauds in Chelsea Hospital in Easter Term 1718. 11 June
1718.
Minuted :-"The tryal to proceed.'
وو
Also petition of James Duke Crispe for the trial to be postponed.
9 June 1718.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 226, 23 Nov. 1719, is :-
cr
My Lords on reading a letter from Mr Sollicitor-Gen¹¹ relating
to the prosecucon of Duk Crisp, and Nodes, for fraudulent practices
in Chelsea Hospital, direct Mr Cracherode, or the person that acts
for him, to attend Mr Attorney and Mr Sollicitor-Gen", and desire
them to bring the information agst the sd Crispe and Nodes to
a tryal as soon as possibly they can.
Again, at p. 227, 24 Nov. 1719:
"Mr Merryl, Mr Cracherode, and Mr Stanwix called in. My Lords
think the informacon against Crispe and Nodes will lye, for fraudu-
lently entring fictitious names in the books of ye hospital, altho' no
money was paid thereupon, and therefore still insist that the infor-
macon agst 'em, be brought to tryal as soon as possible." 3 pages.
30. Report of the same to the same. By their Lps' commands
has sued in the Exchequer one George Gordon, by information and
capias, for moneys received and not paid over nor accounted for by
him as late agent to the garrison of Annapolis Royal. A judgment
has been obtained against him for 1,2177. 5s. 2d. due from him.
Gives other particulars of the proceedings connected therewith on
Gordon's application for delay, &c. Dated 11 June 1718.
Minuted:-" 11th June 1718. To attend on Thursday 19th
instant. Mr Lynn, Mr Mulcaster, and Mr Gordon, Capt. Armstrong
to attend at the same time. Look out the rept of the Secry at War
and Comptrs."
Again:"19 Jun 1718. Lett Gourdon assigne all his interest
in the securitys in Mulcaster's hands, to the sd Mulcaster, and there-
upon the prosecution agt Gourdon to be stayed till he has had time
to recover the rest of ye debt from Mawson. To be further considered
on Wednesday, 25 June 1718."
Also an affidavit. 5 pages.
;
TREASURY PAPERS.
383
1718.
[? About
13 June.]
13 June.
13 June.
[? About
13 June.]
VOL. CCXIV.
31. Memorial of the Accountant-General and Cashier of the Bank
of England to the Lords of the Treasury. The interest on a great
number of Lottery orders due 24 June 1717, is unpaid. Pray their
Lps to direct some method of paying the interest.
Minuted: 13 June 1718. Make an estimate of what interest
is due, and my Lords will imprest money to ye cashire for ye
paymt."
"(
2,0091. may be sufficient on accot. C. de Gols.” 1 page.
32. Observations made by J. Boughton to his Lordship [?] for the use
and advantage of the revenue of Scotland, viz., as to vessels coming
from Gravesend, &c. direct to the place of their discharge, and as to
entry of burthen, contents, &c. It is to be observed, that almost the
whole trade of Scotland from foreign parts is brought either into the
Firth of Forth, Murray Frith, Cromarty Frith, or the River Clyde,
and also that a certain time cannot be fixed for ships entering these
rivers to come to the place of discharge as is enacted for the river
Thames. The masters of ships making their reports in Scotland
on their homeward voyage, take the greatest care to fall extremely
short of the cargo taken in abroad, and afterwards help it out by 1st,
2nd, and 3rd reports, by which the collectors give too great latitude
to the masters to try their dexterity in cheating the Revenue, and
in managing the tidesmen. The practice of London was (as he re-
members) to stop the master's portage if he did not make a just
report of his cargo at once. Suggests that, if it be thought worthy,
a clause might be made in an Act of Parliament, whereby the goods.
remaining unreported might become forfeited; one moiety to the
Government, and the other to the officers. This would advance the
Revenue, especially in North Britain. London, 13 June 1718.
Minuted" 31st July 1718. Read." 3 pages.
33. Petition of James Duke Crispe, late Secretary to the Comrs of
Chelsea Hospital, to the Treasury. [On the same subject as previous
petitions by him], praying that proceedings against him may be
staid until the warrants, authorities, and vouchers, which were
seized and taken from him, are restored. 13 June 1718.
Minuted:-" 13 June 1718. To be read when Lord Sunderland
is here. 14th Augt 1718. Rejected.” 2 pages.
34. Petition of the officers and gentlemen of the Band of Gentle-
men Pensioners to the Lords of the Treasury. There remained due
to them 3,000l. for half a year's salary ending Midsummer 1714.
Have also been at great charge in putting themselves and their
battle axes in mourning to attend her late Majesty's funeral, and
also since, in buying rich clothes to support the honour of their
places, and in laying out several hundred pounds in furnishing the
band with new arms, the old being entirely useless; pray for
relief.
Minuted: 13 June 1718. Respited till ye Qs arreares are con-
sidered.” 1 page.
384
CALENDAR OF
1718.
[? About
13 June.]
16 June.
17 June.
VOL. CCXIV.
35. Petition of Sir Robert Constable to the Lords of the Treasury.
Held his office at a salary of 360l. per ann. during pleasure, by an
instrument from the Treasury. On the 8th of May 1718 this was
revoked by another, and the salary seems to determine from and
after 25 Dec. 1717, being many months before the revocation
thereof. Petitioner submits that this is not a right construction of
the first instrument. Prays payment until the revocation, as well as
247. more for him and his clerk, for their travelling charges from
Edinburgh to London. The whole sum is 1597.
Copy of the second instrument referred to.
Minuted :—“ 13 June 1718. My Lords cannot continue the sala
from Xmas last, but as to ye 24li my Lords will desire the Comrs to
insert ye same in their Incident Bill.” 2
2 pages.
36. "A List of all the pencions decreased by deaths and other-
wise, since the Honble William Clayton, Esq., was Paymaster.'
16 June 1718. 2 pages.
37. Report of Robert Pringle [of the Secretary-at-War's depart-
ment] to the Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of William
Hamilton, of Greinge, First Commissary for the shire of Midlothian
[for himself], and in the name of the Rt Hon. the noblemen and
heritors of that shire, and of the shires of East and West Lothian
and Lanark. In Jan. 1715-16, the time of the late Rebellion in
Scotland, the Duke of Argyle being then General and Commander-
in-Chief of his Majesty's forces there, required the counties lying
next to Edinburgh and Stirling to furnish a certain number of
horses for carriages, and of carts and horses and men to attend, and
the horses, &c. were to be presented to the commissaries appointed
for that purpose, in the Abbey close, at Edinburgh, on the 16th of
that month, and with each horse there was to be brought four pecks
of oats and three stone of hay or straw, for which the Commissary-
General was to pay 3s. 3d. sterling. The conditions in the warrant
of the Commander-in-Chief were, that every county furnishing
horses should name a commissary, and those counties that furnished
above 200 horses to name two commissaries. [Other conditions are
set out]. The horses and carts were to be appraised, &c. On the
20th of January his Grace directed a warrant to Commissary Bur-
roughs to receive all the horses, carts, and drivers demanded from
the respective shires in North Britain, and to keep an exact account
of them, and to pay 3s. 3d. for the straw and oats each horse brought,
1s. a day for a horse, and 94d. a day for each driver, including
bread, and 6s. a day for every commissary appointed by the several
shires, and to furnish them during that service with forage out of
the magazines, allowing 20 lbs. of hay and half a peck of oats per
diem to each horse. By warrant of 23 Feb. his Grace further
directed Commissary Burroughs to make just and reasonable allow-
ances to the commissaries appointed for the return of the horses to
the proprietors. The petitioner, as commissary for Mid Lothian and
three other shires, exhibited his account, showing a balance of
2,7281. 1s. 7d. due to him. When their Lps' reference came to this
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office, Commissary Burroughs was in Holland, from whence he has
lately returned. It was necessary to take his answers to the com-
plaints lodged against him by the petitioner, as well as such infor-
mations from him upon the pretensions of the several shires, as
might contribute to the clearer stating of the petitioner's demand.
A copy of the petition was transmitted to him, and he gave the
replies herein set out in three columns.
All these matters the writer fully comments upon, and concludes
that when their Lps have determined upon the price of the forage,
and other disputable articles, the account may be adjusted and the
petitioner paid out of the 10,000l. granted by Parliament in the
year 1717, on account, for extrordinary forage and other expenses
of the forces in their march from Stirling, and pursuit of the rebels
into the Highlands and neighbouring islands.
Docqueted:-"Report of the Secry-at-War upon the memorial and
account of Wm Hamilton of Grainge."
Minuted: --"Read the 17th July 1718. Audrs Imprests to
hasten Mr Burrough[s] accounts, and to lay the same before my
Lords with all speed." Again:"30th May 1719. Read. To Mr
Burroughs to attend on Tuesday. Mr Oakley to attend at the
same time." Further:-2ª June 1719. My Lords consider this
report again, Mr Burroughs being present. Mr Burroughs to state
the accot of the lost horses and the rations of hay, at the rate of 9ª
p ration, and lay it before my Lords to-morrow. My Lords will
consider of the allowce to Mr Hamilton at the same time."
Accompanied by William Hamilton's petition, the Duke of
Argyle's order to the justices of Midlothian and West Lothian, and
the account referred to. Also several other papers relating to these
commissariat papers. 56 pages or parts of pages.
38. Representation of Comrs of Stamp Duties in relation to the
loss on gold in their several officers' hands at the time of the reduc-
tion thereof, with the sums to be allowed them at 6d per guinea.
Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn, 17 June 1718. 3 pages.
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39. Mr Powys, his report upon Col. Douglas, his papers.
Mr Douglas was Governor of the Leeward Islands, and had
demands on the Treasury. These Mr Powys had previously re-
ported on as coming to about 375.; and a warrant was ordered
for that amount, but the sum ordered not to be delivered till their
Lps knew who was authorised to receive it. A subsequent petition
was also presented by him, making a further claim, on which the
Attorney-General and Mr Cracherode reported. 19 June 1718.
Minuted :—« 9th July 1718. Rejected."
The three reports referred to, one of Mr Douglas' petitions, and a
clause in an Act of Parliament.
Mr Cracherode in his report states that in the trial of Walter
Douglas, Esq., he was found guilty of the indictment, viz., that he
had disobeyed Her late Majesty's orders by refusing for six months
after his arrival at Antigua (as Governor there) to issue a procla-
mation of pardon which he was commanded to issue forthwith for
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quieting the minds of her Majesty's subjects, and which he might
have issued three months sooner if he had thought fit; that he
demanded of one Daniel Mackinnon, and insisted upon having
10,000l. paid him by the inhabitants of Antigua before he would
publish any proclamation of pardon at all. That he exacted and
had of the same Mackinnon, and other inhabitants, a bond. for pay-
ment of 4,000l., for his own use, in consideration of the issue of
the proclamation. That he exacted of, and on behalf of several
other inhabitants there, 20 black slaves of the price of 407. sterling
each, and a piece of plate of 60l. value, as a further consideration
for his publishing the pardon. That he exacted of one John Elliot,
another inhabitant, a Bill of Exchange for 1007. for his own use, for
not excepting Elliot out of the pardon to be published by him
that he committed further contempts of her Majesty's commands by
inserting doubtful and uncertain clauses and exceptions in the
pardon, &c. That the Court of Queen's Bench afterwards gave judg-
ment against him, viz., to pay a fine of 500l. and suffer five years'
imprisonment. Upon petition the fine was however remitted, but
he remained in the King's Bench prison. 12 pages and 4 halves.
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40. Lords of Trade to the Lords of the Treasury. Sometime
since proposed for the better settlement of the French lands in the
Island of St Christopher, that about 3,000 acres should be given
gratis, in small plantations of from eight to ten acres, to poor
families who would settle there for the defence of the island. The
inhabitants long waited in hopes of an order being given thereon,
and had very much pressed the Governor for leave to remove to
Sta Cruz, or some other of the Virgin Islands; and in case of
refusal seemed resolved to settle with the Dutch in the Island of
St Martin, in the first of which cases they would be dispersed, and
become less serviceable to the public, and in the last, be entirely
lost to Great Britain. Their Lps would see by an extract from
another letter of the Governor that he had repeated his instances
on the subject. Whitehall, 19 June 1718.
The extract referred to. 3 pages.
41. "Auditor Godolphin's certificate of wt recruit money remains
unsatisfied to sev¹ Recrs of the Land Revenue wthin his division.
Dated 19th June 1718.” 1 page.
42. Memorial of Henry Worsley, Esq., Envoy Extraordinary to
the King of Portugal. Claims for the ordinaries due to him from
1 March 1713 to 1 Aug. 1714 (150 days), at 5l. a day, 765l., and
for extraordinaries 150l. Prays payment out the moneys appointed
for the discharge of the late Queen's debts.
Minuted: 19 June 1718. There is no money in ye Excheqr
applicable to the paymt of these demands, but when any money
arisen by sale of her late Mats tin comes into the Exchequer, my
Lords will reconsider the same. Again :—“ Moiety paid.”
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Aiso two bills of extraordinaries. 3 pages.
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43. Samuel Penhallon to the Lords of the Treasury. Upon the
death of Wm Blathwayt, Esq., late Surveyor and Auditor-General
of H.M. Revenues in America, the office devolved on Horatio
Walpole, Esq. Is receiver of H.M. revenues in the province of
New Hampshire, but seizures, prizes, and some other branches of
H.M. revenue are specified for him to account for; and these ever
belonged to other officers. Is directed to transmit accounts to the
Auditor-General, but it was never yet practicable to do so, as the
revenues are paid in but once a year, and the accounts are audited by
a committee of both houses, and are then laid before the Assembly,
with proper vouchers, and after that, sworn in Council before they
are allowed. The two last years' accounts have been examined by
Paul Dudley Esq., Deputy Auditor. Portsmouth, in New Hamp-
shire, 20 June 1718. 1 page.
44. Report of the Controllers of the Army Accounts, to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the memorial of Col. Phillips, representing the
complaint of his officers as to the insufficiency of the allowance of
the provisions supplied to the garrisons of Placentia and Annapolis
by the Comrs for Victualling here, and proposing the furnishing a
greater allowance at a less expense. The Commissioners in answer
to the complaint state, that the victualling these garrisons is foreign
to their business, and that they send provisions there by particular
order only, and conceive it very necessary to have the victualling
put under better regulation, as was done for Gibraltar, and that
Col. Phillips's proposals seem advantageous. They admit the
insufficiency of the allowance, it being what they call short allow-
ance, viz., six men to four men's provisions. Annapolis can be
supplied at least for a halfpenny a day cheaper than Placentia.
The men would be supplied with nearly double the amount of pro-
visions which they received in the Navy Office. As the garrisons
are very remote from Great Britain, and Boston in New England is
the nearest from which provisions can be had, and they do not
hear from thence sometimes in three months, the Controllers pro-
pose that the contractor be obliged to have always 12 months'
provisions in the stores beforehand. Whitehall, 21 June 1718.
4th July 1718. The Comptrs to prepare a draught of an
advertisemt to be transmitted to my Lords for their approbation."
The memorial referred to, and two papers subordinate thereto.
6 pages.
45. Mr Secretary Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. The
King having under his consideration the state of the Island of
Minorca, and finding some new regulations should be made, recom-
mends their Lps to consider the revenues, and the general improve-
ment of the island, in order to the better support of the troops and
inhabitants there, as they are at present obliged to have provisions.
from foreign parts. Col. Kane, the Governor, has orders to afford
information. Whitehall, 21 June 1718. 1 page.
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46. "Account of interest due on tallies of sol. taken in by the
Accomptant General and Cashier of the Bank of England, for
annuities at the rate of 4li p cent. p annum, according to an
Act of Parliament passed in the third year of his Majestie's
reign." Signed: -Jno Monteage, Accomptant Gen¹ of the Bank of
England."
The interest is due to 24 June 1718. 1 large page.
47. Report of the Comrs of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the memorial of Sir Peter Halkett. By a grant of Queen Anne,
confirmed by the Scots Parliament in 1707, in favour of Dame
Janet Halkett, spouse to Sir Peter, her Majesty, in consideration
that the said Dame Janet and her predecessors, proprietors of the
lands of Pittferran, had been at considerable expense in winning
and working the coal heughs there, that they had enjoyed the
immemorial possession of exporting coals to foreign countries free
of any custom or bullion by their former rights and infeoffments,
and that the nature of the coal was such that it was absolutely
necessary to be exported out of the kingdom, not only ratified
and confirmed the former rights, but also did "of new" grant and
perpetually confirm to the said Dame Janet and her successors the
full privilege and liberty of transporting the coals from any parts
or places of Scotland free from any customs, bullion, or duties
imposed or to be imposed. By the 6th Article of the Treaty of
Union all private grants are reserved, and on the faith of this
article petitioner did not apply to Parliament at the laying on of
additional duties on coals, for any clause in his favour. The Comrs'
predecessors thinking the case dubious, did not exact the duties of
his coals on exportation, but only took bonds for the duties, in case
they were found due by law. The Comrs are of opinion that if the
coal be not allowed to be exported duty free, the working of his
coal must cease. Custom House, Edinburgh, 26 June 1718.
Minuted:" 31st July 1718. To Sir David Dalrymple for his
opinion."
Also the memorial and copies of three other documents. 10
pages.
48. Speaker of the House of Commons (S. Compton) to
Has received his letter and several papers. The fact is so clearly
stated by Mr Jodrell that he can add nothing to it, and cannot
judge of the reasonableness of the demand, the Speaker having
no control over the bills of the Serjeant-at-Arms. 1 July 1718.
1 page.
49. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the memorial of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart. No proceedings at all
have, since 23 May, been had in Chancery between Sir Bibye Lake
and General Wills relating to the two assignments of the off-
reckonings of General Wills's regiment for the several sums of
2,475/. 11s. and 4,333l. 9s. 4d., deposited in the hands of Mr Thomas
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Taylor deceased, nor between General Wills and Mr Turner and
Mr Leheup, to whom the two assignments were severally mortgaged
by Mr Peters, and who afterwards assigned their respective interests
therein to Sr Bibye Lake, all matters having been settled by a
decree in Chancery, and by two reports of Mr Rogers'. Further
certifies that on the 16th of June last a decree was pronounced by
the Court of Chancery concerning Peters' estate, to which cause
General Wills is not a party, the minutes of which decree are
annexed. 8 July 1718.
Minuted:—“ Read.”
The memorial and the minutes referred to. 24 pages.
50. Solicitor-General (Wm. Thomson) to-——————. A merchant has
offered to him to contract for the transportation of all convicted
felons throughout England at 31. per head from hence (out of which
he must pay 20s. per head for fees of officers), and 5l. per head
for those transported from other parts, where he must have cor-
respondents and pay some fees also. His name is Mr Forward.
He took away 40 the other day without reward, but cannot do so
any more, considering death, sickness, and other accidents. There
are now about 100 lying ready for him, for which he has ships pre-
pared. No one else is ready to take them at so low a rate. It
would be of great service to the public to have them carried away
every year. By the late Act there is no power in the court to
order the under-sheriff to defray these expenses.
•
P.S.-Believes the Government will save considerably in rewards.
for highwaymen and housebreakers by this method. The last con-
tract was 40s. per head, delivered on board, but the charges of
irons and other expenses to get them to the ship cost the Govern-
ment as much more per head, so that this is really cheap. 9 July
1718.
((
Minuted: 9th July 1718. To be consider'd when the Clerk
of the Pipe hath returnd an account of the charge the Crown hath
been at for apprehending felons." 2 pages.
51. Memorial of William Berner, Esq., late sheriff of the county
of Norfolk, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying payment of
1017. 15s., the sum which he is entitled to receive under the Act for
the better enabling sheriffs to sue out their patents and pass their
accounts.
Minuted:"9th July 1718. The 4.000li wilbe set apart as the
Act directs, out of wch all the sheriffs will have their proporcons
when they become payable." 1 page.
52. Petition of Mrs Darel Careye and Peter Careye of the Island
of Guernsey, to the King in Council. The laws of that Island are
so strict in preserving real estates of feme couverts to their heirs,
that the magistrates never admit or enter into the records any
contracts or covenants whereby any such estates are sold, mortgaged,
or encumbered, unless the baron and feme couvert have previously
obtained a leave from the president and seven of the twelve jurats
:
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of the Royal Court so to do, called "Conge de justice." States the
method of procedure to obtain the same. Mr Nicholas Careye and
his wife purposing to sell the real estate and ancient patrimony of
the said feme couvert, and well knowing how impracticable it was
for them to obtain any leave of the Royal Court so to do, went
over to England and there sold and transferred three quarters of the
feme couvert's ancient patrimony, without observing any of the
formalities. These things were done during petitioners' minority.
Pray (for these and other reasons given) that King would appoint
when the appeal thereon should come on.
Minuted :-" 9th July 1718. My Lords have no cognizance of
this matter." 2 pages.
53. Petition of Major George Roane, citizen and brazier of
Dublin, to the Lords of the Treasury. Sets forth his services. Took
up arms in defence of the Protestant interest in Ireland in com-
pany with the now Lord Southwell, Col Southwell, his brother, &c.,
at the time of the Revolution, and was with these gentlemen all
sentenced by the Popish party to be hanged and quartered, and
remained prisoners under sentence of death, until released by King
William after the battle of the Boyne, and after that served his Ma-
jesty all through the war of Ireland. Since that served King George,
and was a great sufferer in the loss of his trade. Served as major
in a militia regiment of Dublin, and in the Common Council of
Dublin. Prays for a patent for the coining of halfpence and
farthings at Dublin, or for some other provision.
Also copy of certificate of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of
Dublin in his favour. Dated 11 July 1718. 2 pages.
54. Report of Mr Thomas Hewett, Surveyor of the King's
Forests [Trent South], "relating to sundry services in his Majesty's
forests and woods, with a true account of all moneys received and
paid by him during his surveyorship: and also two duplicates of
two indentures for the quantity of navy timber delivered to Mr
Sutherland annexed." July 13, 1718.
Minuted:"7th August 1718. Read."
[When he was turned out of office, he says, there were 500l. due
to him.]
Also the papers referred to. 7 pages.
55. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor General, to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of John Girle, mason, who prayed to
have a lease of H.M. quarries and ways and cranes, together with
the power of making what other ways and cranes he shall think fit
in the Island of Portland, at a rent of 20l. per ann., above all duties
now paid for any stone there got; and also to furnish the King
with whatever stone shall be wanted at any of his Royal palaces
or houses, at the rate of 30l. per cent. cheaper than his Majesty is
now served. Finds his Majesty now pays 2s. 5d. per cubic foot,
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16 July.]
[? About
17 July.]
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18 July.
and deducting 30 per cent., the price will be 1s, 8d. a foot. Thinks
it will be an advantageous bargain. July 15, 1718.
Report of the Board of Works on the same, and the petition.
Minuted :-" 16th July 1718. My Lords cannot advise this
grant at present." 4 pages.
56. “Observations on the petition of Jeremiah Garrard and ye
Auditrs Report."
Minuted: 16 July 1718. My Lords gave a full answer the
2d of May last, in which he must acquiesce.
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Report of Edward Harley, auditor, to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, on the petition of Jeremiah Garrard, praying allowance of
several cravings for charges defrayed by him, and a consideration
for his services, in soliciting and passing the accounts of the Comrs
for Sick and Wounded; recommends him for consideration on
account of his long service, great fidelity, industry, and great
necessities.
The petition and " explanatn of cravings in the petition."
Minuted:"2d May 1718. He is paid in full, and my Lords
cannot advise more." 4 pages.
57. Copy of Minute of the proceedings of the Directors of the Bank
of England. The Court was acquainted that the Lords of the
Treasury desired a loan of 100,000l. for Mr Hampden, Treasurer of
the Navy, on a deposit of malt, 1718. The Court ordered the
advance.
Minuted at the foot:"17th July 1718. My Lords, on the
King's behalf, do agree to the loan to be made pursuant to this
order." 1 page.
58. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, as to a
conference he had had with the Attorney-General, on the subject of
a memorial of his (Cracherode's) of 15 July. The question was
whether the King's proclamation under the greal seal, with printed
copies, would not be as effectual as 10 new commissions for pardon-
ing pirates in the plantations. The Attorney-General is of opinion
that such proclamation will not be effectual. 17 July 1718.
The memorial and two other papers. 4 pages.
59. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Thomas Kennedy, Esq.
The facts in the petition are true, and Mr Kennedy is entitled, on
account of his service as Advocate-General to her late Majesty, to
the further sum of 1671. 4s. 9 d., and to his present Majesty to the
sum of 1807. 10s. 04d., which will make his salary 1,000l. per ann.
Edinburgh, 18 July 1710.
Minuted:" 29th May 1719. Make a warrt for what is due in
the King's time, and the memorialist is to produce a certificate from
the Recr-Gen" of what is in his hands.
The petition referred to. 2 pages.
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60. Report of the same, on the several petitions of Anna, wife of
James Seaton, late Viscountess of Kingston; of Margaret, wife of
Alexander Carnegy, late of Balnamoon; and of Dame Margaret,
wife of the late Sir John Preston, of Preston Hall. Certify (1) that
James Seaton, late Viscount Kingston, settled on Anna, his wife,
by the name of Countess of Kellie, in case she survived him,
certain lands, being part of the Barony of Whittingham, in the
constabulary" of Haddington, so far as would extend to the yearly
payment of 20 "chalders of victual, estimated at 1667. 13s. 4d.
That by marriage contract, the late Sir John Preston, in considera-
tion of 15,000 marks, Scots (8331. 6s. 8d. sterling), as the marriage
portion enfeoffed and seised the said Dame Margaret in life rent all
her days, in case she survived him, in an annuity of 2,500 marks,
Scots (1387. 17s. 8d. sterl.) to be received out of his lands of
Thomastone, now called Prestonhall, with the miln, miln-lands, &c.,
in the stewartry of Fife; as also out of his lands of Castlefield,
Brunton, Dalginch, and Pittencreife in the same sheriffdom, but if
there were an heir male the annuity should be restricted to 2,000
marks (1117. 2s. 23d. sterl.), to which she is only entitled, there
being sons of the marriage existing. (3.) That, by marriage con-
tract, Alexander Carnegy enfeoffed and seised Margaret, the peti-
tioner, his wife, for life, of the lands of Lidmore, Kirktoun of
Menmuire, "with that of Pendicle, called Howsleys, the lands of
Easter and Wester Tullochs, the lands of Crossbank and Pitmudie, the
lands of Auchpherise with appurtenances in the parish of Menmuire
and sheriffdom of Forfar, free from all burthens, except 41. sterl.
yearly to the minister of Menmuire, which lands extend to 53l. 9s. 4ḍ.
sterl." Are of opinion his Majesty might grant so much yearly
out of the rents of their husbands' estates [as was desired].
[These estates were forfeited by attainder for rebellion.]
Edinburgh, Exchequer Chambr, 18 July 1718.
Minuted:-" Read 5th August 1718. Upon considering these
three petitions, with the report of the Barons of the Excheqr in
Scotland thereupon, and other reports in the like case, made by his
Maties Attor.-Gen¹l in England, my Lords, as the case now stands,
cannot advise passing the grant desired."
[This minute is also entered in the Minute Book.]
The three petitions mentioned. 8 pages.
61. Lord Lieut. of Ireland (Bolton), to Mr Secretary Addison, on
the petition of Aramintha Somers, daughter of Colonel Robert
Lundie, who had been Adjutant-General in her late Majesty's army
in Portugal, praying that the pension of 2007. per ann., now on the
establishment of Ireland, in the name of John Outing, may for
reasons stated be fixed in the new establishment in her own name;
has nothing to object. Whitehall, 20 July 1717.
Also a letter from Mr Secretary Addison on the same subject.
2 pages.
62. Report of the Attorney-General to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, on the petition of Mary Errington. Finds that she would be
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entitled out of the forfeited estate of her husband, if he were
naturally dead, to the Manor of Hallington, and the tithes of certain
lands in Hallington, in the co. of Northumberland, for her life,
being settled on her by way of jointure, the annual value being
205l. 108. Under a clause in an Act passed in the last sessions, his
Majesty is enabled to make provision for the wives of forfeiting
persons out of rents of their husbands' estates paid into the Ex-
chequers of England and Scotland, &c. Till the claims of creditors
are settled by the Comrs it is very difficult to adjust a proper pro-
vision. July 22, 1718.
Minuted:"Read 5th August 1718. Upon considering this peti-
tion, with the report of his Maties Attorney-Genl thereupon, and
other reports made by the Barons of the Exchequer in Scotl. in the
like cases, my Lords (as the law now stands) cannot advise passing
the grant desired."
The petition and two affidavits. 7 pages.
63. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Katherine, the wife of the
late Sir David Threipland. By her marriage contract she was
entitled to an annuity of 1,000 marks, Scots (55l. 11s. 1d. sterling)
to be taken out of the late Sir David's lands, and Barony of Fingask,
as well as to 33l. 6s. 8d. sterl., provided by her former husband.
Are of opinion that his Majesty, under a late Act of Parliament, may
grant to the petitioner so much out of the estates of her husband, as
shall be paid into the Exchequer of Scotland, &c. Edinburgh, 22 July
1718.
Minuted" Read 5th August 1718. Upon considering this
petition, with the report of the Barons of Excheqr in Scotl. there-
upon, & another report in like case by his Maties Attorney Genl in
England, my Lords (as the law now stands) cannot advise passing
the grant desired."
In her petition she states that she has 13 children, nine being too
young to work, and that her house was "plundered to the ground
by a body of Highlanders, pretending to be the van-guard of his
Majesty's army." 4 pages.
64. Thomas Bartram, senior, to the Earl of Sunderland, "Lord
High Treasurer." Acquaints his Grace that there may be six or seven
thousand a year go out of the Treasury to some persons disaffected
to the Government. There are ill practices in the Navy and other
offices; for the first day any man gets a warrant, he enters upon
double pay, so that since this practice has been first set on foot there
has gone out of the Treasury upwards of 100,000l. Woolwich,
23 July 1718.
“
Minuted: 30 July 1718. Read."
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1 page.
65. Report of the Attorney-General to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Lady Philippa Standish, suing for provision out
of the forfeited estate of her husband, who was attainted of high
treason. Certifies that by the settlement made on the marriage of
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the petitioner, the daughter of Henry, late Duke of Norfolk, the
capital messuage called Standish Hall, with the demesne lands and
water corn mill, and divers lands, &c. in Standish, Sherrington,
Barnacre, and Winmarly, in the co. of Lancaster, of the yearly value
of 4007., are settled on petitioner for life by way of jointure in case
she outlive her husband, and the whole value of the forfeited estate
of her husband, 6717. 10s., subject to a jointure of Cecilia, mother of
petitioner's husband, of 1007. per ann. The petitioner, it is admitted,
professes the Popish religion, but her marriage settlement was
antecedent to the Act passed 11 & 12 Will. III., for the further prè-
venting the growth of Popery. The estate therein, limited to her
for her jointure, was a vested interest in remainder in her before
that Act passed, and so not affected with the disability thereby put
in that respect on persons professing the Popish religion. His
Majesty may, therefore, make provision for the petitioner out of her
husband's lands. 23 July 1718.
The petition and three affidavits.
Minuted:"Read 29th July 1718. My Lords, upon reading this
report cannot (as the law now stands) advise passing the grant
desired." 7 pages.
66. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
considered the petition of John le Master, one of the witnesses against
James Duke Crisp, concerning the frauds and abuses committed in
Chelsea Hospital, setting forth that he has been a great sufferer on
Crisp's account, by being imprisoned for some months, and after-
wards obliged to go to Calais, from whence he came to attend a
trial, the expense of which journey he could not obtain. Is of
opinion there is no ground for the petitioner to expect their Lps to
order him to be reimbursed the charges of the suits, nor of his
charges in coming from Calais. 25 July 1718.
Minuted: 13th Augt 1718. Peticon is rejected upon this
report." 4 pages.
67. J. Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends extracts of
Mr Dayrolle's letters relating to the exportation of silver and gold
into Holland. Whitehall, 28 July 1718.
Minuted: 29th July 1718. Read."
[In these extracts Mr Dayrolle says, that the reasons of the ex-
portation are, "the situation of the change, both here and in France.
It has been very low here for sometime, and by the transporting of
species from England, there is a difference of above 3 per cent.
profit." Further:-As to the methods used to convey the coin from
England, they are practised by masters of ships and passage boats,
who resort to Rotterdam. The trade is carried on by Jews, and
some other considerable merchants at Rotterdam; among them is
one Mayers, a Roman Catholic, who is trusted with considerable
sums from London.]
There is also a duplicate of the extracts. 6 pages.
68. Robert Pringle to the Secretaries of the Treasury. Has laid
the establishment of the forces in Minorca and Gibraltar, com-
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mencing 25 Dec. 1717, before his Majesty, and transmits the same
for countersignature of the Lords of the Treasury. Has likewise
sent a draft of a warrant to allow five discontinued men on the
muster rolls of each troop and company in Great Britain, from
25 June 1717 to 24 Dec. following. Col. Kane, Lieut.-Governor of
Minorca, has moved for a warrant of the same kind. Asks their
Lps' directions thereon. The Lord Lieut. of Ireland has represented
that he should be authorised by warrant to form an establishment
for the reduced officers of the 13 regiments of foot and dragoons,
disbanded in June 1717, to be paid out of the arrears of the army
in Ireland till the Parliament should provide for them. Transmits
the draft of a warrant for that purpose. Incloses for their Lps'
approbation a warrant empowering the Lord Lieut. to order pay-
ment of the assignments made by the Colonels of the three regi-
ments lately embarked for the Mediterranean. War Office, 28 July
1718.
:-
·Minuted :—“ 15th August 1718. To Secry-at-War, that my Lords
have no objection." 2 pages.
69. Copy of report of the Board of Works to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the question as to which of the places or towers in the
Tower of London might be most proper or commodious to make a
repository for the records of Chancery, at present lying in great
confusion, and in danger of being spoiled. Have viewed all the
places in the Tower that seemed applicable, and are of opinion that
the rooms in Cæsar's Tower, commonly called the White Tower,
which were formerly proposed by Sir Christopher Wren, are the
most proper and convenient, as well as most capacious, for contain-
ing the records, and may be fitted up for about 400l. The Tower is
made use of for cooperage, provisions, &c., which would be more
conveniently placed at Woolwich, among the other stores of ordnance.
The magazine of gunpowder, belonging to the Tower, is at present
under the rooms where the most valuable records of the kingdom
are kept. Whitehall, Board of Works, 29 July 1718.
The petition of the six clerks of H.M. High Court of Chancery on
the same subject. 3 pages and 2 halves.
70. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the memorial of Sir William Menzies for
himself and partners. The Treasury of Scotland in 1697 set to
farm to Sir Archibald Muire, of Thornton, deceased, and John
Anderson, of Dowhill, also deceased, for themselves, and in behalf
of the royal boroughs of Scotland, the customs and foreign excise
of that kingdom, for five years, from 1 Nov. then preceding, for
33,033l. 16s. 3d. The memorial prays that they may be acquitted
of 5,000l., and may have other allowances.
The Barons report that it may be reasonable for his Majesty to
discharge the balance of the account upon Sir William Menzies
renouncing all cravings, which he is content to do. Edinburgh,
29 July 1718.
Also the memorial.
Minuted :-" Agreed to.
Agreed to. Warrt signd." 7 pages.
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71. Petition of Helen, the wife of John Lyndesay, of Pitscandlie,
29 July.] to the King. Upon her marriage with John Lyndesay she had by
the marriage contract or articles, settled upon her for life, "the rents
of the lands of that half of the land, town, and manors of Pitscandlie,
called Weems of Pitscandlie, and the town and lands of Westertown
of Baldardie, and the town and lands of Milnhill of Baldardie, with
the heall houses, bigginge mosses, muires, and pertinents whatsomever,
lyeing in the parishes of Rescobie and Sherrifdom of Forfar, which
amounted in value to no more than six chalders & a halfe of victuall
yearly, att one hundred merks, Scots money, the chalder." By
rebellion, these and other of the lands of John Lyndesay were vested
in his Majesty, but by a late act vesting the forfeited estates in
trustees, his Majesty can make provision for the wives of the persons
forfeited. Her husband enjoys a free pardon, but she and her three
daughters are destitute. Prays a grant of the lands provided by her
marriage articles.
29 July.
With a note on 29 July 1718 referring the matter to the Lords of
the Treasury.
Minuted:—" Read 5th August 1718. Upon considering reports
made in this like case, as, well by the Barons of Excheqr in Scotl.,
as by his Maties Att.-Genl in England, my Lords, as the law now
stands, cannot advise passing the grant desired." 1 page.
72. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland, on the
petition of Alexander Brand, of Brandsfield in North Britain, Knt.
Find that he obtained from the Lords of the Treasury and Exchequer
of Scotland, a lease of the Crown and Bishops' rents of Orkney, for
three years, and that the said Sir Alexander, not having accounted
for the rent or tack duty of the said lease, a prosecution was com-
menced against him in the Exchequer of Scotland, before the Union,
at the instance of Sir Alex Ogilvie, of Forglane, the Receiver-General
of the
carried on by George Mackenzie,
of the rents of Orkney,
as assignee from the Crown to
till he was satisfied of the sum of 2,0091. And that the Exchequer
of Scotland by their decree, dated 22 Aug. 1707, found Sir Alexander
debtor to the Crown 3,9977. 6s. 5d. The decree was, upon appeal,
brought before the House of Lords and affirmed, except as to 6771.
Of the third parcel of arms mentioned in the petition and refused to
be allowed, because the Government had not received them, it
appears that the number of 399 firelocks, 880 bayonets, and 900
patrontashes were received into the castle of Edinburgh of the
value of 8807. 11s. sterling, and should be allowed the petitioner. It
appears that the Crown will not be entitled to more than 8661. 6s. 5d.
out of the 3,9971. 68. 5d. decreed against him by the Lords of the
Exchequer, and that he has received some hardships. Edinburgh,
29 July 1718.
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The petition named and the order referring it for report. 5
pages.
[? About 73. Supplication of Marion Bennet, spouse to Robert Rollo of
29 July.] Powhouse, to the King. Her husband engaged in the late Rebellion,
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but surrendering to his Majesty's mercy, was sent prisoner to Carlisle.
His Majesty, by a late Act, put a mark of favour upon him and four
other gentlemen, by a clause enabling his Majesty to make provision
for their respective children. The suppliant has a small jointure of
551. sterling. Prays for relief.
Referred to the Lords of the Treasury for their opinion on 29 July
1718.
Minuted: "Read 5th August 1718. To Barons of Excheq" in Scotl.,
to consider that part of the petition wch relates to the petr's children,
& to report their opinions." 1 page.
74. Representation of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to
the Lords of the Treasury. By the acts concerning forfeited estates,
all sums arising from forfeitures are to be paid into the Receipt of the
Exchequer in Scotland, but as there is no Receipt of the Exchequer,
they have appointed the Receiver-General of the Land Rents and
Casualties to take the receipts from those forfeitures. Pray for power
to re-issue the same moneys when received. Edinburgh, 29 July
1718.
Minuted:"14th August 1718. My Lords approve their ap-
pointing the Recr-Genl to receive & desire them to prepare the draft
of the Privy Seal they want." Again:
Again" 9th May 1719. Warrt
signd."
Also signification from the Lords of the Treasury of their approval
of the appointment, &c. 19 Aug. 1718. 2 pages.
75. Report of the same to the same, on the petition of Mr. James
Hart, minister of the Gray Friars church in Edinburgh. The
Minister of that church, in the time of Episcopacy, was one of the
prebends to the Bishop of Edinburgh, and had an allowance from
him of 101. per ann., and it appeared to have been ordered for some
years since the Revolution by the Treasury of Scotland, to be paid to
one of Mr. Hart's predecessors. Conceive Mr. Hart cannot legally
claim payment, the office being abolished, yet his Majesty might
grant the allowance out of the revenues of the bishopric of Edinburgh,
but the rents are already so burthened that they will not allow of
this addition. Edinburgh, 29 July 1718.
The petition referred to. 2 pages.
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76. Copy of the petition of John Philp, pursebearer, and Mrs.
Ogilvie, widow of David Ogilvie, mace-bearer to the Earl of Find-
later, Chancellor of Scotland after the Union. Also the order referring
the same to the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland, and their report
on it, which certifies that John Philp and the deceased David
Ogilvie acted as purse and mace-bearers to the Chancellor of
Scotland, in the year 1708, and that the allowances were as repre-
sented. Conceive they are entitled thereto, unless by the payments
made to the Chancellor of Scotland in England for that service, the
salaries were provided for and included. Edinburgh, 29 July 1718.
2 pages.
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77. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the repre-
sentation of Thomas Crawford, Secretary to his Majesty's Embassy
at the Court of France, in relation to extraordinaries. The.Secretary
states that for two years and three quarters these amounted to
1,0277. 158. Mr. Stanyan, his predecessor, who served in no such
conjuncture of affairs, had near 600l. allowed him for three quarters
of a year (the time of the Earl of Manchester's residing ambassador
in France) and Horatio Walpole, Esq., as Secretary to the Embassy,
while Lord Townshend resided at the Hague, had extraordinaries
allowed him. The report certifies that a demand for extraordinary
disbursements was laid before King William, who declared (he giving
a large allowance to ambassadors for extraordinary disbursements),
that the postage of letters, stationery, &c., for the secretary ought to be
defrayed out of the allowance to the Ambassadors, and directed that
thenceforth no allowance should be made for extraordinaries of the
Embassy, and this has been ever since observed, except in the case
of Mr. Horatio Walpole. How the Secretary of State came to pass
the warrant for Mr. Crawford's privy seal, with a clause for an
allowance of extraordinaries, he cannot say, but the docquet had no
mention thereof. 30 July 1718.
Minuted:"7th August 1718. 300li as a present for bringing
over the convention, & 500li bounty in consideration of all his good
services, & in particular during the absence of the Earl of Stair from
Paris, & in full satisfaction for the same."
2 pages.
78. Abstract of three reports from the Ld Lieut. of Ireland which
were read and ordered to be laid before his Majesty. Dated 31 July
1718, viz. :—
1st, of Capt. Richard Wolseley, M.P., who prayed to be placed
on the establishment of half pay in Ireland.
Minuted" My Lords will recomend this to his Maty."
2nd, of Theophilus Jones. Recommended by several Parlia-
ments in Ireland for recompense for the services of his uncle,
Lieut-General Jones.
((
Minuted : To be laid before the King."
3rd, of Ann Phillips, widow of Capt. Phillips, recommended by
several Members of Parliament in Ireland for a pension for her
husband's services; a pension of 30l. a year will be charity well
bestowed.
Minuted:"To be laid before the King."
Minuted on the back:-"12th August 1718. His Matie
agrees.” 1 page.
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1. J. Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmits a letter
from the Lords Justices of Ireland, recommending to his Majesty
that he would send his order to publish a proclamation in that
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kingdom, for reducing the current rate of a guinea from one
pound three shillings to one pound two shillings and nine pence.
Whitehall, 4 Aug. 1718.
The letter referred to. 2 pages.
2. Petition of the Marquis de Montandre, for himself and the
officers of his regiment, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for
removal of respits upon the muster rolls for the years 1711 and
1712.
Also copy of report on the case by the Controllers of the Army.
Minuted: 6th August 1718. Qu. if the rest of the officers
have had their money, and where the rest is."
Also three other papers. 6 pages.
3. Petition of William Hamilton, Captain of Grenadiers, in the
late Col. St John's regiment, in Ireland, to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Was reduced to half pay during "the whole war of the late
happy Revolution in Ireland," particularly in the siege of London-
derry, and in 1702 was struck off from half pay. On application
to the House of Commons, in Ireland, they recommended his case to
the Lord Lieut. (Ormond), who laid it before the late Queen, and he
was re-established in his half pay. Prays that the same justice
may be done to him as to Lieut. William Gunter, who was restored
to his half pay, and to the arrears thereof.
Minuted :-" 7th August 1718. My Lords can do nothing in
this." 1 page.
4. Memorial of Gilbert Pepper, Esq., late undertaker for sick and
wounded prisoners of war in Ireland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
The bills drawn by him were returned by the Comrs for Sick and
Wounded, alleging that they had not money in hand, and the
memorialist had to pay the principal sums and interest at 6 per
cent., amounting to 4031. 2s. 9d. Memorialist also sustained a con-
siderable loss by the rise in corn from 10d. to 3s. 4d. a peck.
Prays payment.
"To be read when Ld Sunderland is at the Treary."
Minuted :—“7th August 1718. Rejected." 1 page.
5. Petition of William Theresia Douglass to the Lords of the
Treasury. Petitioner, being daughter to Lieut.-Col. John Douglass,
of General Hamilton's late regiment of foot, King William, in con-
sideration of her father's service, did her the honour to be her god-
father in Flanders, and conferred on her his name, at the same
time ordering her the pay of a captain, to educate and bring her
up, which pay was accordingly allowed by the States of Holland,
and a company reserved vacant in the abovesaid regiment in her
favour. Petitioner received the pay till the regiment was dis-
banded in Holland in 1714, at which time she was put on the
Establishment of half pay with the rest of the officers, and allowed
as such till 24 Dec. 1717. In the last session of Parliament was
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excluded from her half pay.
Scotland upon the late Rebellion.
Minuted:"7th Augt 1718. My Lords cannot advise anything
agt the rules in the Act of Parliamt."
1 page.
Lost her father, who was ordered to
Prays for future subsistence.
6. J. Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. His Majesty being
pleased to allow a bounty of 3007. to Thomas Crawford, Esq., Secre-
tary of the Embassy at Paris (who was sent hither by the Earl of
Stair, with the Convention and other despatches relating to the
Treaty of Alliance, lately signed here), directs orders to be given
for the payment of the same. Whitehall, 8 Aug. 1718.
Minuted :—“ Warrt signd 12th Aug." 1 page.
7. Report of the Com's for disbanding the marine regiments, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of the field officers and
captains of the late marine regiments, touching respites then in
litigation. Dated 9 Aug. 1718.
Also divers other papers connected therewith. 33 pages.
8. Three memorials of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart., to the Lords of the
Treasury, in relation to the debt of 13,1497. 10s. 7 d., due from
Mr Robert Peters, late Receiver-General of Hertfordshire. Dated
respectively May 7, July 9, and Aug. 13, 1718.
The second is minuted:" 10th do. [i.e., July]. Read. When the
Master, in pursuance of the decree, has raised as much money as he
can upon the assignments chargeable upon the S.S.S. [South Sea
Stock], in Sir Roger Mostyn's hands, and paid the same into the
Excheq" in part of the Crown's debt, my Lords will consider the
rest of the memorial;" and the third thus:-
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14th August 1718. Look out last Minute of 10th July, which,
being read, my Lords adhere to it." 4 pages.
9. Petition of Jeronimy Clifford, merchant, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Petitioner presented to his Majesty's own hand four
petitions (copies annexed) relating to the damages done to him by
the Dutch Governor and Company of Surinam, and was directed
to apply to their Lordships for justice and satisfaction.
relief.
The petitions referred to, and the printed case.
Minuted :-"13th Aug. 1718. Rejected." 24 pages.
“13th
Prays
10. Petition of Lord Charles Ker, Director of His Majesty's
Chancery in Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying pay-
ment of 143l. 7s. 94d. yearly for losses sustained in his office since
the commencement of the Union, amounting to 1,5771. 5s. 63d., con-
formable to the 20th Article of the Treaty of Union. Refers to a
previous petition and report of the Lords Justices thereon.
The petition and report.
Minuted:"14th Augt 1718. My Lords cannot advise his
Măty to make good all losses of this kind." 3 pages.
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11. Report of the Auditor of the Receipt (Halifax) to the Lords
of the Treasury, on the petition of Daniel Langhorne, Senior Deputy
Chamberlain of the Receipt of the Exchequer, as to the right claimed
by Mr Dudley Downes to be Senior Deputy Chamberlain. Leaving
it to their Lordships to determine. Excheqr, 15 Aug. 1718.
Minuted :—" 9th May 1719. To Attor.-Gen"."
To Attor.-Genl." 2 pages.
12. Petition of Henry Neale, Esq., late Surveyor of the Island of
Minorca, to the Lords of the Treasury, for arrears of his salary at
1,3951. per ann.
Also the account of his salary, from which it appears that there
is a balance due to him, since his Majesty's accession to the Throne,
of 1,0471.
Minuted :-" 15th August 1718. To be considered when the
papers relating to Minorca are before my Lords."
2 pages.
13. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Samuel Kingston on behalf of William, Robert, Charles,
and Thomas Stamper, infants under the age of 21 years, who were base
born children of Anne Harvey, deceased, the administration of whose
property was in contention between the petitioner and Ann Ham,
who alleged herself to be cousin-german of the deceased. The judge
of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury pronounced against the
said Ann Ham, and that Anne Harvey died intestate, leaving behind
her no relations or kindred, and in favour of his Majesty's title to the
estate. Is of opinion that his Majesty may grant new Letters of
Administration of Anne Harvey's personal estate to the petitioner,
Kingston, in trust for the four children, who will otherwise be in a
very helpless condition. 19 Aug. 1718.
Minuted:"6th May 1719. Speak to Mr Cracherode abt this."
Two petitions, the report of the Attorney General, and several
other papers. 19 pages or parts of pages.
14. "An accot of that part of Newfoundland ceded by France to
the Crown of Great Brittain by the late Treaty of Peace; Gaspy,
and other places in Acadia and Nova Scotia, with some remarks
on the French fishery in Nova Francia, humbly offer'd to the Rt
Honble the Lords Comrs of his Majty's Treasury, by William Taver-
ner." He states that "Placentia and Chapeaux Rouge, given us
by treaty, &c. between Cape Raze and Cape Roy," are far better for
fishing than our former English settlements, besides affording much
salmon, a great deal of very fine timber for lower masts to ships of
300 tons, and other advantages, such as furs, &c. The reason why
our ships and inhabitants do not carry on the fishery at Placentia
more vigorously, is occasioned by the irregularity of the garrison.
From Cape Roy to Cape Hamilton, the north-west part of New-
foundland, we know nothing but what the French inform us, viz.,
that it is a good fishing place, that several ships from Bayonne,
St. Jean de Luz, and Passage, fish yearly on that coast; that there
are some inhabitants from Canada at Port a Chova; that some
Spaniards from St. Sebastians frequently fish there, and that the
"Eskimaux" from Nova Francia bring over their furs and trade.
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with them at Port a Chova from Cape Hamilton as far to the south-
ward as the islands of " Fuogo." The Malouins and Granvillers yearly
fish to the number of 40 or 50 sail. The fishing lately failing on
that coast, they do not frequent it as usual. By treaty they are
allowed to build stages and huts with board as usual (which they
never did yet), for they always built them with spars and bark of
trees. If it be thought proper to insist on it, they cannot fish in
Petit Nord, without they fetch their timber to build their stages
from Nova Francia, which is almost impossible.
({
About three leagues from the south-east part of Gaspy lies a
small island, called Cape Britton, in which is no harbour, but the
French on signing the peace called the island of Gaspy, Cape Britton,
and afterwards Isle Royale, in which island are several good har-
bours and abundance of good coals. The inhabitants of Placentia,
&c., in Newfoundland, are now settled in that island, and a great
many ships from St. Malo, and Grandville fish there. That island
has been in the hands of the French above 60 years, and the French
Biscayers" have fished there ever since, with varying success.
The most that any boat has taken has been 200 quintals, the
greatest part being taken in the Gut of Cancer, and upon the main
land of Annapolis, opposite to Gaspy, where they are forbidden by
treaty. The greatest part of their boats have not caught more than
from 50 to 70 quintals per boat. Presumes that Cape Britton will
never be advantageous for a fishery. Their fortifying it is of great
use to their Canada trade. Should there be a war between the two
Crowns they would be able by their privateers to spoil the greatest
part of our New England, Annapolis, and Newfoundland fishery.
At present they carry on a considerable trade with the Canadians,
and they have all the Indian trade of the eastern part of Annapolis,
Nova Scotia, and Cape Roy in Newfoundland, so that adding their
Canada trade, Indian trade, and fishery together, their settlement is
more advantageous to those that fish and trade there than any part
of Newfoundland is to the English. Besides, they keep all those
Indians in their interest to annoy our new settlements in Nova
Scotia when they please.
About 45 leagues north-west-by-north from Cape Britton lies
a cape land, which makes the south side of the mouth of the
river of Canada. The French since the peace have named it Gaspy,
where from 30 to 35 sail of their Biscayers have fished yearly since
the peace, and got the trade of the Indians of all that part of Nova
Scotia. They pretend that that part of Nova Scotia belongs to
them, tho' they are excluded from fishing there by the treaty with
France, the Biscayers fishing in the north-west part of Newfound-
land, at Gaspy, and other French in the Gut of Cancer, upon Acadia,
which adds very much to their fishing trade. Not less than 50
These
ships fish in these places contrary to the Treaty of Peace.
catch 100,000 quintals of fish at least, which are a great detriment
to the sale of our English fish. The best fishing the French have is
in Nova Francia, against the north part of Newfoundland, at a place
called Grand Bay. There is a Governor, who trades very much
with the Indian nation of the Eskimaux. Our greatest advantage
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would be to hinder the French from making those encroachments
upon us in the fishery.
Nothing can contribute more to encourage our fishery in North
America, settle a trade with the Indians, and bring them into our
interest, than speedily to appoint Commrs according to the late
Treaty with France, to examine and settle the limits between the
French and us in Acadia and Nova Scotia, and for some speedy and
effectual method to be taken to prevent the French from fishing in
any of the aforesaid places, otherwise they will carry on their
cncroachments in Newfoundland, where they have five-sixths of
the Island. August 21, 1718.
[See the Minute ordering this in the Minute Book, vol. 22, p. 76
-Printed in vol. CCVI. 35.] 3 pages.
15. J. Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. Signifies his Ma-
jesty's pleasure that their Lps should give directions to pay 50l. to
Elias Chalke, one of the messengers who brought the news of the
proceedings of Sir George Byng against the Spanish fleet. Hampton
Court, 23 Aug. 1718.
1
Minuted:" Prepare a warrt." 1 page, quarto.
16. "Orders for the Board of Works compared (to wit) those
30 Aug.] sign'd by the late Queen the 12th of October 1705, and those sign'd
by the King the 29th of Aprill 1715, or at any time after; which
last were all superseded and made void by warrt dated 21st of
August 1718, and those of the late Queen are by the same warrt
established for the future.
6 Sept.
6 Sept.
""
Also: "Orders, rules, and directions to be observed and followed
by the persons composing the Board for carrying on our service in
the office of our works.'
""
Further :-A paper headed, "The Import of the King's orders."
The last warrant referred to is 30 Aug. 1718. 81 pages.
17. Representation from Charles Cockburn, one of the Comrs of
Excise, Scotland, and from George Drummond, late Com² of Excise
there, asking that the expense of renewing their constitutions may
be allowed. Excise Office, Edinburgh, 6 Sept. 1718.
With two schedules of the fees paid. [The fees were 125l. 4s. 11d.
and 1137. 9s. 3d., and odd money.] 3 pages.
18. J. Craggs to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends two anonymous
letters, one relating to irregularities at the Navy Pay Office, the
other about one Samuel Young, purser of the "Sunderland," who
carries on unlawful trade by running goods; likewise a third paper,
containing the petition of John Cole, glazier, of Kingston-upon-
Thames, asking for arrears of "2 or 3007.," due to him for repairs of
green-houses at Hampton Court, in the time of King William.
The first of the letters referred to is the following:
"A. J." to "Rt Honoble " complaining of the Pay Office, and
the disappointment experienced by hundreds of people whose hus-
bands are in the service. If his Honour will [give a notice] in the
,
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Gazette to those who have given half a year's attendance, and are
not paid, there will be enough without the writer, who will pray,
while sun and moon endure, for the branches and offspring of the
House of Hanover to rule these realms.
P.S.-The 28th of August last, looking into the Flying Post, he
saw one Duncan Grant made mention of, being now armourer of his
Majesty's ship the "Rose." He, and he that put him in, both deserve
Tyburn, for he, about two years ago, did curse that good man, King
George, and said he hoped to have his heart's blood. 4 Sept. 1718.
The second letter is not now forthcoming, but the petition referred
to is with the letter. 3 pages and 4 lines.
19. Copies of two letters and a presentment relating to an "im-
methodicall practice" of not regularly accounting for the money
raised to pay the expenses in the New Forest, and to the allowance
of a perquisite of top, lop, and bark, to an officer on his assignment
for fuel, wood, &c. The letters are dated 16 and 28 Sept. 1718.
3 pages.
20. (1.) The answer of Joseph Hinxman, Esq., Woodward of the
30 Sept.] New Forest, to the pretended charge against him by Edw. Young,
Esq., Surveyor-General of his Majesty's Woods, &c., and his charge
against the said Young
Court held for his
(2.)
30 Sept.
[? Sept. or
Oct.1
2 Oct.
·
1718.
New Forest. An account of sales raised by Edward Young,
Esq., Surveyor-General."
The answer of the same woodward to the presentment, and extract
of Owen Sutherland, purveyor of his Majesty's dock at Portsmouth,
relating to the sd wood
and delivered into the Court held
for the sd forest .
(3.) Abstract of the amount of all the sales made in the New
Forest by the above woodward.
(4.) The presentment of Owen Sutherland above referred to.
(5.) Extract of the several sales made by him from the year 1715.
Dated 30 Sept. 1718. 15½ pages, very faded, and parts almost
illegible.
21. Certificate of the Comrs of the Office of Alienations (W.
Jessop and W. Ashburnham), to the Lords of the Treasury, that no
writs of error or covenant are suffered to pass their office before the
"refines" upon them are compounded and paid, and it is impossible
there should be any arrears due. The post fines paid upon writs of
covenant, after the fines are passed, are collected by the sheriffs of
the counties in which the lands lie, and by them paid into the
Exchequer. 30 Sept. 1718. 1 page.
22. List of wardrobe warrants at the Treasury to be signed for
necessaries provided before Michaelmas 1718. 1 page, quarto.
23. "An application of the Comm's for building 50 new churches
for 25,000li to be imprested to their Treafer." 20 Octobr 1718.
1 page.
1
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3 Oct.
3 Oct.
6 Oct.
8 Oct.
14 Oct.
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14 Oct.]
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24. Representation of the Comrs for Taxes to the Lords of the
Treasury, concerning the decrease of the duties on houses, with an
account of arrears standing out at Michaelmas, 1718.
They attribute the loss principally to the stopping up of windows
to avoid the tax, and to the indisposition of the Justices to act, who,
they say, excuse whom they think fit. Recommend more stringent
measures. Office for Taxes. 3 Oct. 1718.
Also the account referred to. 5 pages.
25. Report of the Comrs of Ordnance to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, on the petition of John Collins, Esq., Govr of Fort William, St.
John's, Newfoundland, praying for 1047. due to him, according to his
account; are of opinion his pretensions are very just, and think it a
hardship that he should be kept out of his money, but have none
given them by Parliament on that head. Office of Ordnance. 3 Oct.
1718.
The petition and three other papers.
Minuted: 9th May 1719. My Lords cannot direct any money,
there being none applicable to this debt."
5 pages.
26. "Account of money received for carrying on the Treaty of
Peace with the Emperor of Morocco, together with an abstract of the
several disbursements of it, from time to time, during Vice-Admiral
Cornwall's being his Majesty's Plenipotentiary, commanding the
Sally Squadron, &c." [The last date is 6 Oct. 1718.]
Also divers vouchers connected therewith. 26 pages or parts of
pages.
27. "An abstract of the established expence of the Treasurer of
ye Chamber's Office for the year commencing from Michas last 1718,
particularizing all additions that have been made to, or reducements
from, the said establishment, since the same was first sign'd by his
Majty."
Älso "Additions to the establishment by his Majesty's several
warrants dormant, countersign'd by the Right Honoble the Lords
Commissioners of his Mat's Treary." Treasurer of the Chamber's
Office, October 8, 1718. 2 pages.
28. "
Charles Harison's report concerning lycences granted by the
Court of Excheq" to compound upon penall laws, &c.," viz., from
25 April 1718 to the 14th of October following. 16 pages or parts
of pages.
29. "Copy of Establishment of salarys to clerks, &c. to the agents
for taxes out of the Civil List and old duties on houses only, with
what is propos'd to be paid out of both duties on houses to the same
officers on the new establishment.'
""
Minuted:"14th October 1718. My Lords resolve that they
shall keep their office at one of the late Lottery Offices, near the
Excheqr, & shall have the same establishment for inferior offrs &
incidts, as the late agents had. The necessary woman to be paid
out of incidts, as John Broadhurst was.'
1 page.
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- 1718.
[? About
14 Oct.]
15 Oct.
16 Oct.
16 Oct.
16 Oct.
20 Oct.
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30. Petition of Alexander Carleton, Esq.,. to the Lords of the
Treasury. Petitioner's wife was the widow of William Bache, late
Master Smith to the Crown, and there remains due to him 1,865.
for brass and ironwork, still remaining in several palaces. Several
of King William's creditors and tradesmen have been paid. Peti-
tioner has never had pension or place, but has continued in the
Commission of the Peace for Cumberland, his ancestor's family
having been in that Commission from the first institution of that
office in England, and have also been possessed without interrup-
tion of Carleton, in that county, from the time of the Saxons to this
day. His predecessor, Mr. Robert Carleton, left but 200l. per ann.
about the house, and most of that in mortgage, so that petitioner,
who is descended of a younger brother, must be satisfied that the
ancient inheritance of his forefathers be sold by a decree in Chancery
for the payment of creditors, unless the Board pay his debt. Prays
payment of 500l., which will enable him to subsist and prevent the
sale of the estate.
Minuted:"14 Oct. 1718. To be considered next week, when
my Lords intend a distribution.”
"29th Oct 1718. 86li 8s 101d to Carleton, & 200li to Majr Foubert
out of King William's arrears."
1 page.
[For the description of a letter relating to claims on the estates of
the late Lord Widdrington, see Vol. CCIX., No. 2, p. 325, where it is
misplaced.]
31. Francis Negus to the Lords of the Treasury. Lays before
their Lps the state of the contingent expense of his Majesty's stables.
The presents of hounds and bear dogs and hawks were not formerly
charged on the contingencies of the stables. Prays for money im-
mediately. Hampton Court, Oct. 16, 1718.
Also the abstract of the contingent expenses.
3 pages.
32. Report of the Comrs for Licensing Hawkers and Pedlars to
the Lords of the Treasury, including an account of how much of the
arrear has been recovered since the 13th of Augt last that was then
standing out upon the revenue arising by licences granted to haw-
kers, &c., which was due and payable at Midsummer 1718. Oct.
16, 1718. 2 pages.
33. Two letters and a report in relation to making a suitable
reward to Mr Macky, Director of the Packet Boats at Dublin, for his
services and zeal to the Government. In the same way Mr Manley,
the Postmaster of Ireland, has been considered. The report is of
the Postmasters (Cornwallis and Craggs), and they recommend him
for some employment in Ireland, rather than for any sum out of
the Post Office, which would not only load the same, but bring a
clamour from the former contractor and his friends in Ireland, who
were very
solicitous to have him restored at his former allowance of
600l. a year. General Post Office, 16 Oct. 1718.
Minuted: 29 July 1719. Rejected:" 3 pages and two halves.
34. "An abstract or heads of funds for raising by Act of Parlia-
ment the sum of one, two, or three hundred thousand pounds pr
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21 Oct.
22 Oct.
23 Oct.
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annum for one or more years, and which may be perpetuated as
occasion may require, till such time as the public debts are cancelled
and paid off, &c." October 20, 1718. Signed: T. Cornwallis.
2
There are 10 proposals. The first is that 2 per cent. shall be
paid by every heir, executor, &c. on lands, &c. for the first year in
which he shall be possessed thereof. This may be called the first
fruits of the laity to the Crown. 3 pages.
35. Copy of letter from Mr Secretary Craggs to the Lords of the
Admiralty for necessary directions to be given for transporting
divers regiments to Ireland from divers places in England. Hamp-
ton Court, 21 Oct. 1718. 2 pages, quarto.
36. The case of Ann Pack, widow. Her grandfather, father, and
others of her family were faithful servants of the Crown, and her
late husband, Joel Pack, being foster brother to the late Duke of
Gloucester, was brought up and educated by the bounty and direc-
tion of Queen Ann and Prince George of Denmark, and was made
a clerk of the Admiralty, till her Majesty should have some other
preferment for him, which was prevented by his death, when he
left a widow and two children. The late Queen allowed her 40
guineas yearly. His present Majesty also gave it with his own
hand to the Earl of Carlisle, when he was head of the Treasury.
The Lords of the Treasury settled on her a pension of 30l. per ann.
Prays consideration of her case, it being at present upon the list
of such as are suspended.
Her affidavit to the truth of the above is at the foot. There is
also another affidavit by Dr Pratt on the same subject of an earlier
date. 2 pages.
37. A particular of the causes now under prosecution, with states
thereof. Signed: A. Cracherode, 23 Oct. 1718.
Minuted :—“ 5th Janry 1718. Mr Cracherode and Mr Stanwix,
the Solr for Chelsea Hosp", will attend with states of the causes
under their management before the next term. Mr Stanwix to
attend to-morr." 8 pages and 4 lines.
38. Representation of the Comrs for visiting the colleges and
schools of Aberdeen, to the King. An abstract of the revenue and
charge of the University and King's College of Old Aberdeen,
and a representation of the condition thereof, have been laid before
them, showing that the new edifice in that College, undertaken and
considerably advanced in the reign of King William, by contribu-
tions of private persons, is in great danger of ruin for want of money
to finish it. Likewise that the old fabric is so decayed, that in the
judgment of skilful workmen it cannot subsist without speedy
repair. Also that the College revenue has been of late so much
impaired by new erections and augmentations of ministers' stipends
ejected by law, that the funds are sunk considerably below what is
requisite for defraying their charges. The revenue of the College
has been burthened with about 900l. of debts. The College was
erected nearly 300 years since by the King's predecessors, and of
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1718.
29 Oct.
30 Oct.
4 Nov.
[? About
4 Nov.]
late has been provided by his Majesty with well qualified masters.
The Comrs recommend the College to the Royal favour. Signed :
"Buchan P."
Referred to the Lords of the Treasury, 28 Oct. 1718.
Minuted :—" 17th July 1719. Read it when Mr Baily is here."
1 large page.
39. Lord Power to [the Secretary of the Treasury.] In respect
to his pension. He says:-"As you are very sensible, this pension
was settled upon me in the time of the late Lord Godolphin, in
consideration of my having quitted employments abroad worth five
thousand pounds p ann., to return to my native allegiance, on the
publick faith given by proclamation. And as I have no other
subsistence for myself and two daughters, and am greatly in debt,
insomuch that I live in constant danger of being thrown into a goal,
I beg leave to repeat my request, that youle lay these, my unhappy
circumstances, before their Lordships. Furthermore, that the six
hundred and fifty pounds a year allow'd me, never amounted to
above five hundred, and that it is much less at present, there being
a deduction of five shillings per pound." 29 Oct. 1718.
Minuted :-" Read 29th Oct 1718." 2 pages, quarto.
cr
40. Order in Council, on the petition of Thomas Povey, son of
John Povey, Esq., late Clerk of the Privy Council, praying, in
consideration of his father's long services, for an arrear of his
father's salary, and for an appointment to some post. Recommend-
ing the petitioner to the Lords of the Treasury. 30 Oct. 1718.
Minuted:"9th May 1719. Rejected."
Also the petition referred to. 2 pages.
41. Report of Ro. Pringle, upon the memorial of the Earl of
Lincoln; also representation with regard to the subsistence of three
regiments on board the Fleet in the Mediterranean, from the 13th of
July last, when they came upon the Establishment of Ireland, till
they shall arrive in that kingdom. The Lord Lieut. has already
given directions. On examination of the books, finds that it has
been a constant practice upon transferring regiments from the
British establishment to that of Ireland, to allow them the diffe-
rence between the Irish and British pay. As the regiments are
on actual service, they should receive the same favours as other
regiments have done, and they should be paid upon the same footing
as Brigadier Stanwix's regiment, now with them on board the
fleet. 4 Nov. 1718.
The memorial and representation.
Minuted:"6th Novr 1718. My Lords cannot direct them any
add'l pay." 4 pages.
42. Petition of Samuel Radcliffe, of Shaston, in the county of
Dorset, gent., to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for a lease for 31
years of a parcel of about 150 acres of waste ground, called Common
It
moor, supposed to have been formerly covered with sea.
has never been possessed by anyone, but fed by cattle that stray
in there. It lies between, and is almost environed by the parishes of
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6 Nov.
7 Nov.
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Langport, Hewish, and Aller, in the co. of Somerset, and is bounded
on the east by a vill or hamlet, called Combe, in the parish of
Hewish; on the west by the river which runs from Langport to
Bridgewater (the north-west corner runs down against an island or
withy bed, called Pond ware); on the north by two grounds of
meadow or pasture called Monkey Leazes, and the way called Head
Wall; on the south by certain meadows called Pull meads, and a
moor called Langport higher moor, in the co. of Somerset.
Minuted: “4th Novr 1718. No lease or grant of this can be made,
the King having no title or record." 1 page.
43. Report of the Comrs of Customs in North Britain, to the Lords
of the Treasury. By their memorial of the 28th ult. they laid before
their Lps an account received from their officers at the port of
Inverness, that a party of Col. Clayton's regiment had been attacked
by armed men to rescue a parcel of uncustomed goods seized by the
Custom House officers, a corporal having been killed, and a private
soldier wounded. Since that, have received information from another
officer in Glasgow, who was making a seizure with a party of soldiers,
that they were attacked by a numerous mob, and one of the rabble
was killed. Custom House, Edinburgh, 4 Nov. 1718.
The memorial above referred to, and four other papers on the same
subject.
One is minuted:-" 4th Novr 1718. Read. To be layd before the
King in Council." 8 pages or parts of pages.
44. Report of the Comrs of Excise to the Lords of the Treasury.
Have already set forth their difficulties in the management of the
Excise, and their opinion that they required a parliamentary remedy.
One of these was the difference in the Scotch and English gallon.
The justices determined that 36 English gallons should be allowed
to the brewers, chargeable with a duty of 2s. By the 7th Article
of the Union, however, 34 gallons was considered the barrel,
and the Com's still charge the barrel at 34 gallons. The brewers
detain 1/17 part of the duty, which requires a separate column in the
accounts to keep these arrears in, causing great perplexity. It
would be of great service to have this settled by Parliament. The
arrears amounted to 24,000l., the greatest part of which will be lost.
Are of opinion that for the advantage of the revenue they should be
empowered to let to farm the duties of excise, and duties on candles,
hides, and skins, arising in the isles and remote parts. Excise Office,
Edinburgh, 6 Nov. 1718. 1 pages.
45. Copy of report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury,
previously described under 19 Aug., as to the estate of Anne Harvey,
deceased, with a note that it is a copy of the above report.
Signed-A. Cracherode, 7 Nov. 1718.
Also divers other papers connected with the same business. 18
pages or parts of pages.
46. Board of Green Cloth to the Lords of the Treasury. Transmit
an estimate of the expense of his Majesty's household for Michaelmas
quarter, &c. Nov. 12 1718.
Also:-"Reductions & additions to his Mats Establishmt." 3 pages.
410
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1718.
[? About
12 Nov.]
13 Nov.
13 Nov.
14 Nov.
14 Nov.
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47. Petition of the University of Edinburgh to the King, for the
appointment of a salary to the Professorship of Anatomy in that
University, Adam Drummond having been appointed to the honorary
professorship. For want of it, it is not only a loss to the Society,
but to the nation in general, there being great numbers of gentlemen
who apply themselves to the study, and are obliged to spend their
money abroad, whereas if he were thus encouraged, they might study
at home. Since the encouragement of the "Profession" of the Civil
Law, few or none go abroad for it.
Minuted:" Referred to the Lords of the Treasury." [Nov. 12
1718.] 2 pages.
48. Report of Walter Chetwynd to the Lords of the Treasury, on
the state of the case of Alice King, widow. In consideration of the
debt of 4,000Z., due from the crown to Thomas King, her late
husband, upon account of the Royal fishery, or herring trade, a
pension of 300l. per ann. was granted to Alice King and children,
but was some time afterward reduced to 100l. per ann. As Alice
King is seventy years of age thinks her pension might be continued,
but that it should be in discharge of all debts or demands. 13 Nov.
1718.
Minuted :-" Warrt signd 2d July 1719." 1 page.
49. Petition of John Burgoyne, and others, clerks in the office of
the Register General of all Trading Ships, to the Lords of the Treasury.
The Lords of Trade and Plantations desired an account of the number
of ships clearing from any port of England to any foreign parts,
together with the tonnage, for 3 years. Request that they may not
be excluded from an allowance for such extraordinary work, as they
have hitherto been. Custom House, London, 13 Nov. 1718.
Minuted:"9th May 1719. My Lords will discourse the Comrs
of Customes about this when they attend this Board.". 1 page.
50. Lord Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Upon laying
before the King the petition of Sir John Lambert, and others, praying
for payment of 7,2247. 15s. for provisions in their factor's hands,
which were seized for the use of the garrison of Alicant, when that
place was in possession of the present Emperor, his Majesty directed.
their Lordships to give directions for their relief. 14 Nov. 1718.
The petition referred to.
Minuted: 5th Dec 1718. There is no money applicable to
this service." 2 pages, quarto.
51. Memorial of the East India Co. to the Lords of the Treasury.
The Board of Ordnance acquaint them that they have only malt
tallies for 1717 to pay for the saltpetre demanded for the Govern-
ment, which amounts to 13,500l. There is a discount of 2 per cent.
on these tallies, and that Board can make no other payment. Pray
for allowance of interest on those tallies to make them equal to
specie, in which they should be paid. The saltpetre stands them in
1
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1718.
15 Nov.
20 Nov.
20 Nov.
21 Nov.
22 Nov.
more than they receive, besides interest and insurance. 14 Nov.
1718.
Signed:"Tho. Wooley, Secry."
Minuted :-" My Lords will direct no other paymt. 9 May 1719."
½ page.
52. Memorial of the Cofferer of his Majesty's household to the
Lords of the Treasury, asking for the issue of 20,4571. Cofferer's
Office, 15 Nov. 1718.
<<
Ordered." 1 page.
Minuted: 17 Xber 1718. Ordered."
53. Alienations for the year ended Michas 1718.
The expenses of the Alienation office from the last day of Michael-
mas Term 1717 to Michaelmas Day 1718.
Certified by the Comrs for Alienations, W. Ashburnham and
W. Jessop. Nov. 20, 1718. 2 pages.
3
54. Two other papers of the same officers, as to the produce of the
writs of entry and covenant, the amount of officers' salaries, &c.
Dated 20 Nov. 1718.
Docqueted :-" Alienacons, one years accot, to Mich. 1718." 3
pages.
55. Memorial (signed) of Elizabeth Slingsby, the only child,
unprovided for, of Col. Walter Slingsby, deceased, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Her father raised, armed, and clothed a regiment for King
Charles I., which cost him 6,000l., and he ran all the hardships and
hazards imaginable. His Majesty gave him an instrument¯under
the sign manual for the same. Lord Chancellor Hyde got him 3007.
in part of the interest thereon. His Majesty also ordered that he
should receive 1007. per ann. out of the Royal Oak Lottery for life,
and afterwards to his children; and this continued to be paid after
her father's death, memorialist receiving 20l. per ann. Memorialist
is now in Ireland. Prays that it may be paid as formerly to her.
Kinsale, 21 Nov. 1718.
Certificate of the truth of the memorial, with numerous signatures
at the foot. 2 pages.
56. Representation of the Court of Directors of the United East
India Co to the Lords of the Treasury, on the mischief which his
Majesty's subjects, trading from Ostend and other places to the
East Indies, under colour of foreign commissions, occasion to the
general trade of this kingdom, to his Majesty's revenue and to
the Company. - "Are extremely apprehensive that if a petition
should be delivered in the Company's name it would meet with
obstacles and the remedy they earnestly wish for would not find
so easy a passage through the House, as if the motion were made
by their Lordships' directions for leave to bring in a Bill to prevent
the prejudice which must inevitably happen to his Majesty's Revenue
if the project be not effectually defeated.” East India House,
22 Nov. 1718. 1
1 page.
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24 Nov.]
25 Nov.
25 Nov.
26 Nov.
27 Nov.
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57. Memorial of Magdalena Ross, daughter of George Ross, Esq.,
deceased, who served the Princess of Orange, mother to King
William III., for 21 years, as first Gentleman Usher, for which ser-
vice great arrears were due to him at her Highness' death, and
were never paid. After her death, King Charles II. promised to
take care of him, and soon after granted him a pension of 2001.
per ann. for life (as appears by the annexed patent), but her father
died soon after, and she is the only one surviving of three daughters.
At the coming of King Williani, they had fallen into great poverty.
The King said he remembered their father very well, and verily
believed that he was not paid, and granted to each a pension of
301.; but that not sufficing they petitioned his Majesty a second.
time, and obtained an order to have the pension amended, but the
King dying soon after, that order was not executed; but she enjoyed
the 30l. per ann. during the King's and Queen Anne's lives, and till
the present time, when she is to receive it no longer. Prays for its
continuance.
Her affidavit as to the truth of the above. Dated 24 Nov. 1718.
Copy of the patent referred to.
2 pages.
58. Lord Lieut. of Ireland to the Lords of the Treasury. The
Lords Justices and Privy Council of Ireland have represented the
necessity of reducing three pence of the present value of the guinea,
to make it bear proportion to the silver current in the kingdom.
Hears that the matter has been referred to their Lordships, and
asks what progress has been made. Dover Street, 25 Nov. 1718.
Copy of letter on the same subject. 2 pages.
59. The same to the same, respecting the memorial of Col. Henry
Monro to be placed on the establishment of half-pay in Ireland.
Sends the report thereon from the Lords Justices. Recommends
memorialist for his good services during the wars of Ireland, and for
the character he bears. Same date.
The memorial referred to.
<<
Minuted: 13th January 1718. Prepare a warrant pursuant to
the report of the Lords Justices to Lord Lieutenant of Ireland."
Copy of the same, with another on the same subject; copy of
warrant to place him on half-pay, and two other letters all on the
same subject. 8 pages.
60. Thomas Colby (Transport Office) to the Secretaries of the
Treasury. Encloses an estimate of transporting three regiments of
foot and two of dragoons from Britain to Ireland, amounting to
1,4967. 8s., in order that their Lps may direct the issue of the money
to the Treasurer of the Navy. Transport Office, 26 Nov. 1718.
The estimate. 2 pages.
61. Memorial of Jane Guenon de Beaubuisson, for herself and
two daughters, to the Hon. Walter Chetwynd, Esq., Paymaster.
Her husband, Mr Peter Guenon, was Gentleman of the Bow, and
Private Armoury Keeper to King William, 1,300l. being due at the
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28 Nov.
28 Nov.
29 Nov.
King's demise. In consideration whereof Queen Anne granted a
pension of 100l. per ann. to memorialists, which was continued by
the present King. Prays for its continuance.
Also her affidavit of the truth of the above. Dated 27 Nov.
1718. 1 page.
62. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, as to what
was due to the Hon. Edward Wortley, Esq., late H.M. Ambassador
to the Grand Seignior. His ordinary allowance of 10l. a day com-
menced when he took leave of his Majesty, viz., 30 May 1716, and
was paid to 7 April 1717, on which day he had audience of the
Grand Seignior at Adrianople, where it was presumed he would
have stayed that summer. Upon his audience, his allowance was
to commence from the Turkey Company; and it was mentioned
in the last warrant that the 10l. a day was to determine from
7 April 1717. There would be due to him on his ordinary enter-
tainment of 10l. a day, for 545 days, from 7 April 1717 to 4 Oct.
1718, when he returned into his Majesty's presence, 5,450l., and for
extraordinary disbursements at 1,200l. per ann., from 30 May 1716
to 4 Oct. 1718, 2,815l. 1s. 4d. As to his second article, the privy
seal does not allow of extraordinaries. Mr Wortley hopes his
Majesty will allow thereof. My Lord Paget had great sums allowed
him upon the Treaty of Carlowitz, and Sir Robert Sutton and Mr
Stanyan are, by their privy seals, to be allowed extraordinaries.
The Turkey Company paid him their allowance to 13 June 1718,
and if continued to 4 Oct. it would have come to 6207. 10s. 11½d.
These sums amount to 8,8857. 12s. 3 d. Further observes that in
Dec. 1717 there was paid to Sir Charles Cook, Treasurer of the
Levant Company, 4,000l. without account, as of his Majesty's royal
bounty, intended to reimburse the company for settling Abraham
Stanyan, Esq., appointed ambassador at Constantinople, in con-
sideration of the expense the company was put to in so lately
settling another person who was sent ambassador there. 28 Nov.
1718.
Edward Wortley's memorial and four other papers. 5 pages and
3 halves.
63. Proposal of John Shorey and Son to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Refer to their former proposal of 13 June last, to dispose of
the tin in the Tower. Now offer to buy 50 tons more, and pay for
it on 13 March next, at 31. 6s. 6d. per 100. London, Nov. 28,
1718.
Minuted:" 3d Deer 1718. Dr Fauquiere to attend to-morrow
morning."
In the Minute Book, vol. 22, p. 135, 16 Jan. 1718, is:" My
Lords direct him to deliver out of the East India Company's order
100 tons of tyn, at 37. 6s. 6d. p 100 wt.” 2
2 pages.
64. Report of the Surveyor-General (Cholmley) to the Lords of
the Treasury, on the petition of Charles Long, Esq., for a grant for
31 years of a fee farm rent of 657. per ann., issuing out of the
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borough of Dunwich (Suffolk), at 5l. per ann. rent. King Edw. I.
granted the borough to the burgesses and men of Dunwich, under
the fee farm rent of 651. per ann., but in King Charles the Second's
time it was, owing to the decay of trade and frequent inundations
of the sea, reduced to 57. per ann. The King may remit all arrears
before Michaelmas 1715. But if he granted the fee farm rent of
651. per ann. for 31 years at 57. per ann., such grant would be con-
trary to an Act of 1 Geo. I., and he therefore cannot advise it.
29 Nov. 1718.
-
Minuted" 10th Novr 1720. My Lords adhere to the Survrs'
report."
21
Also the petition. 2 pages.
65. “Testificate" of the Justices of the Peace, Ministers of the
Gospel, and others in the county of Aberdeen, that on 10 April or
upon one or other of the days of that month, 1690, about the
number of 500 men, disaffected to the Government, came down from
the Highlands upon the lands of John Leith, of Whitehaugh, and
took from the tenants 180 black cattle or more, 36 horses and mares
or more, 700 sheep or more, and about 3007. sterling or more, with
household stuff and furniture, which depredation was occasioned
by the said John Leith being firm for the Government and Pro-
testant religion, "as he continues to this day." Given at White-
haugh, 30 Oct., jm. vij. C., and eighteen [1718], and at Aberdeen, the
day of November, jm. vij. C. and eighteen. 1 page (brief size).
""
((
66. Memorial of "Charlotte Rycaut, daughter of Sir Gilbert
Goviard, Bart., and widow of Capt. Rycaut of the late Earl of
Donnegall's regiment, who was killed at the attack of Fort Mont-
juich in Spain, to the Hon. Walter Chetwynd, Esq. On the Acces-
sion had a grant of a pension of 40l. per ann. for the loss of her
husband, and for a son, drowned with Sir Cloudesley Shovell," &c.
Prays for continuance of the pension.
Her affidavit of the truth of the above, Dated.
Dated. Nov. 1718.
1 page.
VOL. CCXVI. DECEMBER.
2 Dec.
1. Representation of the Comrs for Stamps to the Lords of the
Treasury, in relation to the division of the county of Somerset into
a third district. The allowance to distributors being small, their
security large, &c., have induced the Board to employ as few persons
as possible for supplying the country, and in some parts to put
several counties under one distribution, not only to make persons
of substance and repute come readily into bonds to the Crown, but
TREASURY PAPERS.
415
1718.
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5 Dec.
6 & 8 Dec.
[Before
9 Dec.]
13 Dec.
6 Nov.-
19 Dec.
20 Dec.
to prevent a necessary addition of clerks and officers at the head
office, &c.
Stamp Office, Lincoln's Inn. 2 Dec. 1718.
Minuted:"Read."
Read." 1 page.
2. Representation of the South Sea Company to the Lords of the
Treasury, viz., that there are 150,000l. of general mortgage tallies,
which will come in course of payment about Christmas next, and
thereby occasion a very great deficiency in their fund, and deprive
them of their usual weekly receipt, for at least three or four months
to come. They will be under the greatest difficulty to answer the
company's bonds, and other large demands upon them; besides the
half yearly dividends, which will soon become due to the proprietors ;
pray that their Lps will find some other method to discharge the
above tallies. South Sea House, 5 Dec. 1718. 1 page.
3. Certificate that their remains unsatisfied upon the register for ·
tin 35,7351. besides interest. Signed: "Halifax." Exchequer, 6 Dec.
1718. Another memorandum from Dr Fauquiere on the same sub-
ject. 8 Dec. 1718. A few lines.
4. Petition of Thomas Robertson, merchant of Inverness, to the
Lords of the Treasury. Proposes to grant a bond under such a
penalty as their Lps may require, to assign to the Comrs of Customs
of Edinburgh, his whole estate, to be kept by them until petitioner
shall pay the sum that shall appear to have accrued to him by
certain frauds; prays them to obtain his Majesty's permission
therein.
"Rd 9th Decr."
"2d Janty 1718. If the petitioner will offer such security to the
Comrs Customes for refunding his share in the frauds committed
at Inverness, as they shall approve of, and will make the discoverys
to my Lords, promised in this petition, my Lords will move his
Matie for his most gracious pardon. 1 page.
5. London, 13 Dec. 1718. Account of what money was advanced
by Sir John Lambert and Edward Gibbon on the tin in Hamburgh,
and interest due on the same, what quantity of tin was disposed of,
what received for the same, and what due on the loan.
Also an account of tin remaining in Holland, sent by Sir Theodore
Jansen. 2 pages.
6. Four reports of Walter Chetwynd to the Lords of the Treasury
on the examinations he had made into the pensions of various
persons who were suspended from receiving thein. Dated between
6 Nov. and 19 Dec. 1718.
The names of the persons are arranged alphabetically, and the in-
dividual cases are fully reported on.
28 pages.
7. Petition of John Barton to the Lords of the Treasury, for a
reference of his account to the late and present Surveyor-General, in
order to the payment of the balance of 1,600l. and upwards due to
11
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VOL. CCXVI.
1718.
22 Dec.
him for work executed under Edward Wilcox, Esq., late Surveyor-
General of his Majesty's Woods, Trent South, with a note of the
reference to the officers mentioned on 20 Dec. 1718.
Also an account of all work done by him in the New Forest, at
the Queen's house at Lyndhurst, in Hyde Park, at Whittlewood
Forest, and at Windsor. 52 pages.
8. Memorial of Colen Campbell and Benjamin Benson, officers of
his Majesty's Works, to the Lords of the Treasury. Send some
papers relating to the contract proposed for his Majesty's buildings.
The Surveyor-General of H.M. Works acquainted the memorialists
that the ordinary repairs of H.M. palaces should be fixed at a certain
price, and by examination the sum that seemed most reasonable was
16,000l. per ann. By leaving out Somerset House, there was an
abatement of 2,000l., and by other abatements the sum was reduced
to 12,000l. Jackson, Barker, and Hues contracted for the repairs
of the palaces for four years. They have now to see that the work
is well done and to be paid for their pains. The master mason gives
an instance of the cheating practiced, viz., that the clerk at Hampton
Court had built a house for one of the workmen with H.M. stores,
and then charged the house in the office books, by which means his
Majesty paid twice for a building which he ought not to have paid
for at all. Allude to other mal-practices. Memorialist Benson states
that Mr. Chr. Tilson, at Hampton Court, has the possession of one of
pavilions at that palace, upon which several considerable sums have
been expended, partly by collusion with the Clerk of the Works,
and partly by a greater authority. Also that abominable abuses
have been discovered, such as making his Majesty pay double for
workmen, false measuring, cutting the lead to pieces in Westminster
Hall and both Houses of Parliament, stealing the lead at St. James's,
bringing in bills for day-work, that do not appear, &c. 22 Dec.
1718.
Four other papers relating to the Office of Works, one of which is
headed:"Remarks on the conduct of Wm. Benson, Esqre, Surveyor
of his Majesty's Works." The first Article states: "That under specious
pretences of saving money to his Majesty in the works & repairs of
his palaces, he got Sr Chr. Wren turned out, and himself put into his
place; his brother, lately come from a merchant in Holland, Clerk
of the Works, in the room of Mr. Hawksmoor, to the palaces of
Whitehall, &c., and his agent, Colen Campbell, chief clerk in the
room of Mr. Wren"; and the sixth Articles states :- About this time
the new Surveyor alarmed the King, Lords, and Commons, with the
immediate and imminent danger of the falling of the House of Lords,
Painted Chamber, Court of Requests &c., and by his own orders
were set up shores and props, found and reported by the ablest
builders and workmen to be more dangerous to the buildings than
their own decay.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 22 p. 124, 23 Dec. 1718, is "The
memorial of Benja Benson, junt, & Colin Campbell, in answer to the
depositions of Mr Huggins & the Master Mason is read." 19 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
417
1718.
22 Dec.
24 Dec.
24 Dec.
[? About
25 Dec.]
26 Dec.
VOL. CCXVI.
9. Lord Lieut. of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords of the Treasury.
Has desired the Lords Justices to cause a particular account of
the exceedings on the establishment for military contingencies to be
made up, which he encloses. Dover St., 22 Dec. 1718.
Minuted :-" 12th May 1718. Warrt sign'd."
The account is not now with it. I page.
Enclose
10. Lords Justices to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
memorial presented to them by Col. Clement Nevill in behalf of
several officers of Brigadier Munden's regiment of dragoons, giving
an account of the misfortune they sustained by bad weather in their
passage from Park Gate, by which they had several horses killed
and disabled on board, &c. Sent for the captain of the yacht, who
was at Park Gate when the horses were embarked. He thinks the
masters of the transports were highly blameable in neglecting to go
to sea when he did, the wind being then fair, with good weather,
and the horses on board. Submit whether the matter should not be
laid before the Comrs of Transports in England that they may stop
the freight of the masters of the transports towards making good
the damage. The revenue of this kingdom has fallen very much
of late. Dublin Castle, 24 Dec. 1718.
The memorial referred to. 2 pages.
11. Memorial of the Comrs for forfeitures in Scotland to the Lords.
of the Treasury. 2,3671. 98. 83d. were due at Lady-day for incidents
and salaries to their officers in Scotland, and 1,842l. 3s. 6½d. have be-
come due on 24 September. Since the 28th of March only 1,800l. has
been issued, leaving a balance of 2,4097. 13s. 34d. due. Pray their
Lps to order 3,000l. to be paid to their Accountant-General, William
Kennedy, Esq.
Minuted :—“ 17th Decr 1718. Prepare a warrt."
Also an account of salaries and incident charges from 24 Sept. to
24 Dec. 1718. 3 pages.
12. An estimate of what will be wanting to satisfy the foreign.
ministers on their ordinary entertainments to Christmas 1718, and
on their extraordinary allowances. The total was 10,343l. 10s. 1
page.
13. Report of the Lords Justices of Ireland to the [Duke of
Bolton ?], on a memorial of Wm. Ferris, Esq., about the mills and
wears at Kilmainham, which he alleged were formerly in the posses-
sion of the Government steward for the use of the chief governor
or governors of Ireland. Referred the memorial to the Comrs of
Revenue and to the Solicitor-General, whose report of the 13th inst.
they annex. Dublin Castle, 26 Dec. 1718.
United is an information preferred by the Attorney-General in the
Court of Exchequer in 1673, for the recovery of the above mills and
wears. "One Qr-Master Flood took the defence, and upon full
evidence judgment was given for his Majesty."
Also two reports and a further reference on the same subject,
giving some particulars of the property from the time it was for-
R 2025.
D D
418
CALENDAR OF
1718.
29 Dec.
13 Sept.-
30 Dec.
Dec.
VOL. CCXVI.
feited by McWey, an Irish papist, in the rebellion of 1641, till it
was let to the miller who now has it, at 100l. rent per ann. 5
pages.
14. R. Topham to the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Sunderland. Recom-
mends Mr. Rowland again to his Lp's protection. During the heats
of the last election several malicious informations were trumped up
against him and carried to the office of the works; but they were
entirely slighted by the Board. Mr Rowland desires to be heard to
the charge before anything is determined to his prejudice. Windsor,
Dec. 29, 1718. 1 page, quarto.
15. Various papers relating to the affairs of the Trustees for the
Sale of the Forfeited Estates in Scotland, and more particularly to
the claims before the Comrs of Enquiry in Scotland, set up by Robert
Dundas, Solicitor-General for Scotland, on behalf of the Crown, to
the single and life-rent escheats of the Earl Marshal and others.
attainted, whose estates became forfeited by their wilful disobedience
in not "compearing" before the Court of Justiciary, upon the
charges that were given them, pursuant to a clause of the Act made
1 Geo. I., entitled, An Act for Encouraging all Superiors, Vassals, &c.,
and who have since that time been attainted for high treason.
Dated between 13 Sept. and 30 Dec. 1718.
The last paper is an "Accompt of the yearly values of the real
estates (according to the surveys returned) of such of the attainted
persons, whose life-rent escheats are acclaimed by the Solicitor-
General on behalf of his Majesty." 10 documents.
16. Several of the Patent Officers of the Works to Lord Sunder-
land, about abuses committed in the Office of Works. The late
Comrs, under specious pretences of saving the Crown money, broke
the ancient establishment, yet by great and unnecessary expenses,
and large additional salaries, and travelling charges to themselves,
putting their coachmen, footmen, and other men and maid servants
on the list of day labourers, the quarterly accounts grew so high that
they were ashamed or afraid to carry in one three-quarters' account
to the Treasury, in all their three years' time, but postponed the
tradesmen's just debts to the amount of about 50,000t., to the ruin
of some, and loss of all the artists employed, whilst the paymaster
and some other officers enriched themselves thereby. Criticise the
new project of the surveyor, which will help him immediately to
ready money, which he wants, and which will never be half em-
ployed as it ought, for the palaces are in such good repair as not to
require near the annual sum [asked], "therefore, the three tools, the
contractors, are commanded by the surveyor to assign the benefit of
their contract to his brother Benson, Secretary to the Board, and
Clerk of the Works of Whitehall, and to Mr Colen Campbell, the
Surveyor's deputy, and chief clerk of the works, with a power of
attorney to receive the 1,000l. monthly, but for the surveyor." Are
sure that the works would be cheaper and better done by the old
inethod. Scotland Yard, December 1718. 2 pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
419
1718.
[? End of
1718.]
[? After
Dec.]
VOL. CCXVI.
17. Petition of Mr William Wishart, Principal of the College of
Edinburgh, and William Elliot, Esq., executors of the late Sir James
Wishart, knight, Admiral of the White, and Commander-in-Chief of
his Majesty's ships in the Mediterranean in the year 1714, to the
King. Sir James Wishart, about April 1714, expended 567. 58. to
procure intelligence, and get into his hands an original contract of
great importance concerning the trade of this nation. In July of
the same year he expended 235l. 2s. 6d. in presents to the Dey and
others of the government of Algiers, to facilitate his negotiations
there. The Lords of the Admiralty declined to allow these articles.
Prays his Majesty to order payment.
Letter of J. Wishart to the Principal Secretary of State (Sunder-
land), and copies of two others on the same subject. ? End of 1718.
5 pages.
18. Memorial of Sir John Anstruther, Surveyor-General and
Master of H.M. Works in Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
H.M. palace of Holy Rood House has fallen into a ruinous condition
for want of repairs since the Union. Memorialist had it surveyed
in Nov. 1717, when it might have been repaired for 1,7971. 2s. 9d.
The house is unprovided with water, which may be brought for
300l. more; a second survey in Dec. last shown that it would take
1061. more for repair of the roof, &c. The whole expense will be
2,681l. 4s. ld., besides 300l. for the water. Prays that the sums
may be issued to prevent the utter ruin of the house.
Encloses the second survey referred to. 2 pages.
[Between 19. The Lord Cornwallis's case. The Lords of the Treasury
1714 and directed a lease of the site and demesnes of the Priory of St. Peter's,
1718.] in Eye, and the manor of Eyehall to be passed to Lord Cornwallis
for 31 years, at 300l. fine and the usual rents, but the Queen
Dowager claims the site in the grant of her jointure. The Lord
Cornwallis is likely to be put to great expense in defending the
King's title, and desires the lease may be granted to him without
fine, or that the fine may be moderated.
[Between
1714 and
1718.]
Minuted.—“ Granted to bee respited as within.”
1 page.
20. Petition of Sir John Germain, Bart., to the Lords of H.M.
Treasury. Has an annuity of 800l. per ann., payable out of the
Receipt of the Exchequer, for which he has only one tally and order.
Prays them to vacate the same, and to direct as many tallies and
orders to be prepared in lieu thereof at 147. each, as will amount to
the full value.
Sir John Germain died in 1718. 1 page.
21. "An abstract of the several supers set upon persons for services
relating to the land forces in the accompts past before the auditors
of his Maty's imprests, which remain to be accounted for." [After
1717.] 3 pages, brief size.
22. Petition for Mrs Margaret Territt to be continued on the list
of poor pensioners, at 20l. per ann. She is a very great object of
charity, and of a very good family.
DD 2
420
CALENDAR OF
1718.
VOL. CCXVI.
[After Lord Torrington ceased to be a Lord of the Treasury (viz.,
1717)].
Minuted :—“ Agreed to 20li." page.
23. "Sarah Coghlan, alias Crosbie's case in behalf of his Majesty."
A paper so headed, containing abstracts of an inquisition and other
documents touching the case between 1638 and 1717, with a certi-
ficate at the end signed by Henry Singleton and two others, that
they have perused the same, and are of opinion that his Majesty is
entitled to whatever estate Sir John Crosbie was seised of, at the
time of his attainder, and that the lands conveyed by Sir Walter
Crosbie by his feoffment deed of 13 April 1630 (under which Sir
John at the time of his attainder was entitled to an estate in tail
male) were concealed from the Crown. [After 1717, the date of
the last document referred to.] 6 pages.
24. Observations on the Comrs of Customs' report on Mr Barnet's
representation to the Treasury respecting the Custom House accounts.
[After 1717.] 2½ pages.
25. Clause proposed for an Act of Parliament for the Marine
Officers' respits. Walter Whitfield, deceased, late Paymaster of the
Marine regiments, computed that 6,7987. Os. 1½d. were due to the
officers of the Marine regiments. [? After 1717.]
Also copies of votes of the House of Commons in 1712 and 1713,
connected with the same. 5 pages.
26. Petition of William, late Lord Widdrington, Ralph Standish,
John Dalton, John Thornton, William Shaftoe, Philip Hodshon, and
Albert Hodshon for themselves and others, who were convicted of
high treason, but had their lives and liberty given to them. Their
estates were forfeited for the use of the public. Have been two
years destitute. Pray that a Bill may be brought in to enable his
Majesty to dispose of the estates for their benefit. [? About 1718.]
1 page.
:-
27. A paper docqueted :—“ Notes on all the peticons and signatures
brought in." The documents referred to are petitions from the "wife
of Rollo," the Lady Paterson, and the wife of Lyndesay, the petition and
Barons' report for Threpland, the petition and Attorney-General's
report for Errington, the like for Standish, and three petitions, with
a report from the Barons for Lady Kingstoun, Lady Elphinston, and
Mrs. Carnegy. They relate to provisions out of the estates of their
husbands. In addition to the notes on the above is added: "
the signatures of Ladys Nairn and Southesk, see particular notes;"
and further: "Two more signatures are newly returned from Scot-
land for Lady Drummond, and the wife and children of Stirling,
who, being in the same act as Lady Southesk, be pleased to be
referred to the notes on her signature.
""
"On
With these are copies of several minutes, which will be found
entered on the reports on these cases calendared for July of this
year. 2 pages.
1
เ
1
TREASURY PAPERS.
421
1718.
VOL. CCXVI.
28. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of the 122 French
officers respited in Ireland from the 12th of August 1717, for the
removal of their respits, as well as the oath required concerning
their goods, after pensions have been given to them for their services,
&c. Praying for a warrant to that effect. (French.) 1 page.
29. Petition of William Hamilton, of Grange, First Commissary
for the shire of Midlothian, and in the name of the noblemen and
heritors of that shire and of the shires of East and West Lothians
and Lanark. These counties, during the late Rebellion in Scotland,
in 1715, furnished certain quotas of horsemen and carriages for the
service of the train of artillery, &c., and have received no satisfac-
tion. Relates the efforts made to obtain payment. Prays their
Lps to take into their consideration the parts of Capt. Burrough's
accounts, which relate to these charges, also his own case and that
of Quartermaster Rigg. ?1718. 1 page, brief size.
30. A paper docqueted:" S. S. Scheme" [South Sea Scheme.]
The scheme is divided into nine separate items, and the first item
is :-"That the present fund for the Lottery, 1710, be incorporated
into the company's present fund, and both of them made equally sub-
ject to the payment of the company's present annuities of 500,000l.
and 8,000l. per annum, as well as of the intended additional annuities
of 125,0007. and 2,000l. per annum, preferable to all other payments
or dispositions." ? About 1718. 1 page.
31. Certain memoranda laid before the Lords of the Treasury by
[? the Paymaster-General] to show what was allowed to other
paymasters, &c. after the expiration of their patents. ? About 1718.
1 page.
32. Names taken at the Lord William Pawlett's office in the
Exchequer, in order for a subscription towards a lottery for reducing
Exchequer Bills, the tickets valued at 31. per ticket in this account.
(Draft.)
Also another similar list. 4 pages.
33. A scheme for a more speedy collecting and better securing the
moneys arising on the Land Tax in Great Britain, and for recovering
the same without any charge to the Government.
[The proposal is to throw the collection on the Comrs of Excise].
? 1718. 14 pages.
34. Proposal for a considerable saving in several articles of the
contingent expenses of the Civil List. 1718. 14 pages.
35. A paper docqueted "Trearer Chamber. Debt. Midsr &
Michas. qurs 1718." Signed:-"J. Holbech."
1 page.
36. "Accot of interest due on sundry tallys of sol [to 25 Xber
1717], taken in by the Accompt-General of the Bank of England,
for annuitys at the rate of 4 p. ct pr annum, according to an Act
of Parliament in that behalf." ? 1718. Signed:" Jno Monteage,
Accounta-Genll of the Bank of England." 2 pages.
422
CALENDAR OF
1718.
VOL. CCXVI.
37. An account of the salaries due to his Majesty's agents and
other inferior officers belonging to the tin contract, from Midsummer
to Christmas 1717. ?1718.
Also an account of the officers of the Mint of the quantity of tin
remaining in the Tower. Parts of 2 pages.
38. A list of the names of governors, receivers, and deputy-audi-
tors in the Plantations. Undated, but between 1718 and 1720.
11 pages.
>>
39. A paper-covered book, having on the first page the word " Ap-
pendix. It is divided under the following heads :-"No 1. Abstract
of the accots of the stewarts or factors appointed by the Lords of
Session upon the forfeited estates in Scotland, taken before the Com's
and Trustees for the said forfeited estates." No 2. Abstracts of
severall surveys of the forfeited estates real, lying in Scotland,
taken by the surveyor & his deputy upon the oathes of the severall
tennts & possessors, &c., by ordr of the Comissioners & Trustees for
the said forfeited estates in the year 1718, containing the particular
rents, and the yearly values thereof." [The names and rental of
the properties are given at pp. 29 and 30.] "No 3. Octob. 15, 1718.
The reasons for sustaining the claims of personal creditors of forfeit-
ing persons, tho' the bonds and other vouchers of the debts were not
upon record, before committing the treason; as the same were pled
before, and humbly offered to the honoble Commissionrs and trustees
of the forfeited estates in Scotland, in the case of the Governour
and Company of the Bank of Scotland, their claim upon the estates.
of Southesque and Balnamoon, by the counsel for the said Governour
and Company." Undated, but? 1718. 47 pages.
VOL. CCXVII. 1718. CLASSIFIED. PART I.
1. Letters of J. Burchett for the Lords of the Admiralty to
William Lowndes, Esq., as to the management of the Transport
Office, as to Mr Bridger and his Majesty's woods in New England,
as to a privy seal for the salaries of the Lords of the Admiralty, and
as to the remission of the taxes paid by the clerks. Also three
other papers relating to a pension sought for by Abigail Nichols,
widow. 11 pages.
2. Reports to the King, of the Comrs appointed to examine, state,
and determine the debts due to the army, viz. :-on respits and
deductions from the accounts of the regiments which served during
the late war in Spain and Portugal; on accounts and demands of
various persons, such as for coals for Gibraltar, contingent charges of
of Brigadier Lepel's regiment of foot, the Earl of Carnarvon for ser-
vices relating to the army, &c. ; on the demands of the Duke of Saxe
Gotha; on allowances to regiments of horse and dragoons that
TREASURY PAPERS.
423
1718.
VOL. CCXVII.
served in Spain and Portugal in the late war; on subsistence of
prisoners; on the demands of the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel for
Great Britain's proportion of an arrear due on account of his troops
which served in the late war (two reports); on demands of regi-
ments which served in Spain and Portugal; on the state of an
arrear due to the Prince of Oost Friesland; and on a demand of an
arrear due to the King of Denmark for recruit money to his troops.
During the year 1718.. 35 large pages or parts of pages.
3. Reports of the Controllers of the Accounts of the Army
(Medows and Bruce) to the Lords of the Treasury, on a memorial
of Thomas Moore, Esq., late Paymaster of the Forces, together with
his scheme for carrying on and performing the service of issuing
debentures for such debts as are certified by the Comrs for deter-
mining the debts due to the army; on a charge made by the Trans-
port Office on several regiments for provisions in their passage from
Ireland to Scotland; and on the provisioning of Gibraltar. In the
year 1718. 11 pages.
4. Reports of the Com's of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
during the year 1718. In addition to the reports on various peti-
tions arising out of the seizures of contraband goods, and other
ordinary matters connected with the Customs Department, there is
one of 24 April on the rebuilding and enlarging of the Custom House
in Thames Street. Sir Jonathan Cope had a warehouse on the
north side of the Custom House, and two taverns, and a ground rent
of 2741. per annum from the present Custom House. Sir Jonathan
Cope's terms are very high, and he can only grant a perpetual lease.
Will lay the treaty with the Trustees of the Free School at Seven-
oaks before their Lordships when it is completed, in order to make
an addition to the eastward of the present building. Recommend
that the west end, which was damaged by fire, and the two taverns
adjoining, should be rebuilt.
"Minuted:-" Approved."
Also a plan and a presentment of 9 May 1717 on the same subject.
They recommend Mr Ripley to take charge of the work.
Another paper shows that guineas were to be received at the
rate of 21s. each, with a proportional abatement on all gold coin.
26 papers or sets of papers.
5. A few reports of the Comrs of Excise to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, in the year 1718. Amongst them is one (of 13 Jan.) as to the
revenue arising from malt by the different ways and times of
gauging used at the beginning of the late reign and those now
practised, which concludes:-"Many of the malsters in the most
considerable malting countrys are fallen into a practice of throwing
their corn out of the cistern before it is fully steeped or swoln, by
which means they prevent the officers takeing such gages in the
cistern or couch as will answer the allowance given, and afterwards
they supply that defect in steeping, by watering the corn on the
424
CALENDAR OF
1718.
VOL. CCXVII.
couch or floor, which we are informed was never in use before the
dutys commenced, and we are humbly of opinion that a prohibi-
tion of that practice would be no prejudice to the fair working
malsters, and a considerable advantage to the revenue on malt."
Another relates to the lessening of the price of the guineas and
broad pieces of gold. 12 pages.
VOL. CCXVIII. 1718. CLASSIFIED. PART II.
1. A collection of financial papers, including: accounts of income
and issues of Her Majesty's Civil List revenues; produce of the
Civil List; the revenues settled, or appointed for the service of Her
Majesty's household and the honour and dignity of the Crown;
money remaining in the Exchequer; account of public debts at the
Exchequer; accounts of surpluses and the produce at the Exchequer
of certain duties and revenues; interest on Exchequer Bills; and
a state of the gross and net produce of his Majesty's revenue of 12d.
per bushel on Scots white salt. 30 papers or sets of papers.
2. A few papers relating to the debt of the navy. 1718. 7
pages.
3. Various papers connected with the Pay Office for the year
1718, such as applications for money for Her Majesty's forces,
accounts, and estimates. Chiefly signed by the Earl of Lincoln, and
dated Pay Office, Horse Guards.
One of the papers is Mr Howe's memorial for allowance upon
his final accounts. Prays for a warrant for allowance of 3,5801. on
his accounts for salaries of clerks, &c. in the maintenance of an office
for four years, since he was dismissed. Had received and paid above
400,000l. since his dismission, after 12 years' execution of the office,
he hopes with great content and satisfaction to all who had any con-
cern with it, as well as some advantage and benefit to the public. Had
caused the most remarkable saving remembered to have been made
viz.:-76,7417. 58. at one time, for arrears of pay demanded by pretended
out-pensioners belonging to Chelsea Hospital, with the further sum
of 38,370l. 12s. 6d., which would have become an annual charge to
the public if he had not refused and opposed the payment of it.
30 papers.
4. Two reports and a certificate of Sir Roger Mostyn, [? late Pay-
master of Marine Regiments,] to the Lords of the Treasury, as to
TREASURY PAPERS.
425
1718.
VOL. CCXVIII.
moneys issued on account of recruits, claims of Commissioners for
disbanding those regiments, and as to debentures made forth by
him. 9 pages.
5. Reports of the Comrs for Taxes to the Lords of the Treasury,
on matters arising in their department, viz., on the prevention of
the scarcity of silver in the several counties; on the number of
guineas or other pieces of gold in the hands of the Receiver-General
at the time of the proclamation; on arrears of land tax and tax
on houses for the county of Oxford; on a complaint against the
receiver of York, with relation to remittances [his predecessor has
never taken less than 5s. per cent., and sometimes more]; and on
the dissolution of the establishment for the duties on hides, whereby
they have not been in a capacity to receive salary upon any branches
of the revenues under their management since Midsummer.
This is minuted:-" Agreed to, 24th Decr. My Lords will settle
the Establishmt of this office on Thursday." 14 pages.
6. Letters connected with the Victualling Office, viz., as to the
debt; the victualling of the garrisons of Placentia and Annapolis;
money for the agent at Copenhagen to buy provisions for the Baltic
Squadron; warehouse room at Rotherhithe for salt; Mr Conduit and
provisions for Gibraltar; and Bills for supply of wine and oil for
the Mediterranean Squadron. 24 pages.
7. Four papers as to the debt and expenses of the Board of Works.
5 pages.
VOL. CCXIX. 1718.
DOCUMENTS for which a brief description suffices.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
1.
4 Jan.
Letter
Lord Sunderland
7 Jan.
To
Purport.
Lords of the Trea-For a tun of wine, Custom free,
sury.
to be delivered to Mons. Wes-
selowsky, the Czar of Mus-
covy's resident.
A p
Minuted: "8th Janry.
1717-18. The Comrs. of
Customes give directions for
allow'ces of this kind them-
selves without directions from
this board." 1 page, quarto.
Submits form for the debentures
for clearing the services late
under his care.
Minuted: "10th Jan.
1717-18. This is to be done
in the [same] manner as Ld.
Carnarvon's." 1 page.
Do.
2.
Memorial
Thomas Moore
426
CALENDAR OF
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXIX.

To
Purport.
3.
[About
8 Jan.]
Petition
William Gwynn
Lords of the Trea- For
sury.
4.
[? About
9 Jan.]
Do. -
David Ellis, late a
waterman to the
Custom
Dō.
House,
London.
[? About
9 Jan.]
5.
Do.
William Lantrow
Do.
6.
J. Craggs
Letter
11 Jan.
a new patent for chang
ing the name of his brother
to that of the petitioner's son,
as customer of Cardiff.
Minuted: - "10th March
1717. Upon their surrender
to be enrolled in Chancery,
prepare a fiat."
Also the resignation of
Richard Gwynn in favour of
the son. 3 pages.
Prays to be heard and restored
to his place.
Minuted: 9th January
1717-18. Read." 1 page.
Prays to continue as Deputy
Comptroller, with some addi-
tional salary. With a recom-
mendation by Lord Carteret.
2 pages.
Secretaries of the Encloses reports from Comrs.
Treasury.
for examiningDebts due to the
army.
15 Jan.
7.
Warrant
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Edward Harley,
Esq., Auditor of
Imprests.
16 Jan.
8.
Memorial
Docqueted:" For money
to be imprested to Mr. Joseph
Stanwix to carry on prosecu-
tions relating to Chelsea Hos-
pital."
[The reports are not en-
closed, but there is a letter
which answers to the above
docquet.] 2 pages.
For allowance of salaries and
incidents of Comrs. for Duties
on Salt, mentioned in the Au-
ditor's report preceding the
warrant.
5 pages.
Lambert de Graaff, Lords of the Trea- | Prays for the same payment as
Page of his Ma-
jesty's Bedchamber
Extraordinary.
sury.
9.
17 Jan.
Letter
Wm. Popple (Trade
and Plantations).
Wm.
Lowndes,
Esq.
1 Feb.
10.
Memorial
Thomas Corbin, to-
bacco merchant.
the pages in ordinary have,
viz., 80l. per ann. salary, and
407. per ann. livery money.
Minuted:" 16th January
1717-18. Order'd. Warrt.
sign'd. 23d Janry. 1717-18."
1 page.
Touching the exportation of
silver and the balance of
trade. 1 pages.
Lords of the Trea- Prays that he may be set at
sury.
liberty, so that he may see to
settling his account, he being
jointly bound for 29,000l. to
the Crown.
Minuted :-" 4 April 1718.
Ref. to Commrs. Customs,
and to hasten their report."
1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
427
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXIX.

Το
Purport.
11.
5 Feb.
Letter
John Lansdell for
Board of Ordnance.
Lords of the Trea- For directions to be given for
sury.
8 Feb.
12.
Do.
Lords Justices
Lord Lieutenant -
11 Feb.
13.
Do.
Thomas Woolley, se-
cretary to the East
India Co.
William Lowndes,
Esq.
14 Feb.
14.
Do.
Lord Sunderland
15.
15 Feb.
Do.
Do.
payment of 2,3431. 14s. 6d.
out of the 4 per cent. in the
Exchequer for stores of war
for the Leeward Islands. 1
page, quarto.
For a royal letter, to be obtained
from the English Treasury,
for the issue of 8201. for the
clothing of the State officers
in Ireland. 1 page.
Shipment of garrison stores to
their settlements. 1 page.
Edw. Young, Esq., For payment of expenses of
John Vat, who was employed
of the Board of
Works.
sury.
in transporting the Palatines
back to Germany.
Minuted: "6th March
1717. Ref. to Mr. Colby."
1 page.
Lords of the Trea- Sends packets and letters, relat-
ing to illegal trade, seized on
a ship pretended to be bound
to Copenhagen, but really for
Sweden.
16 Feb.
16.
Do.
John Grist
Edw. Young, Esq.,
of the Board of
Works.
17 Feb.
17.
Do.
Robert Birkett
Do.
18.
[? About
17 Feb.]
Petition
Clerks of the Mint
Do.
in the Tower of
London.
? About
25 Feb.]
20 Feb.
19.
Memorial
20.
Petition
Surveyor-General of
Woods (Edw.
Young).
Michael Broughton,
Accountant, for
Miles Granger, late
Recr. of Land Re-
venue in N, Wales
and the co.
Chester.
of
21.
26 Feb.
Letter
Lord Sunderland
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Do.
Do.
Also petition and memorial.
3 pages.
As to repairs of lodges in the
New Forest. 1 page.
For a tidesman's place. 1 page.
For an increase of salary when
there is a new indenture of
the Mint.
Minuted: - <<
Febry. 17
1717. The indre. is sign'd
and passed or passing. The
petn. is rejected." 1 page.
As to repairs, &c. of lodges in
St. James's Park. Dated
Hyde Park. 1 pages.
For allowance of a surplusage
of 1047. 12s. 10 d.
Also
pages.
a certificate.
1 1/1/
As to arrears due to the Danes,
for services in the late war.
1 page, quarto.
-
428
CALENDAR OF
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXIX.

To
Purport.
1 March
22.
Affidavit and
William John, gent.,
certificate.
Under Sheriff of
Exeter.
As to payment of 801. for re-
wards for convicting two
housebreakers.
Minuted: "Prepare a
2 pages.
warrant.'
Thomas Meysey, Sur- Lords of the Trea- For a deputation to seize goods
sury.
[? About
23.
Memorial
3 March.]
veyor of Hawkers
and Pedlars in the
North of England.
24.
8 March
Do.
Alexr. Abercrombie -
Do.
25.
8 March
Letter
-
Tho. Woolley, Secre-
tary (East India
Co.)
Hon.
William
Lowndes, Esq.
26.
13 March
Do.
Lord Sunderland
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
27.
14 March
Report
petition.
ad
T. Foley, Auditor of
Imprests.
Do.
[? About
28.
Memorial
John Orde, Esq., late
Do.
14 March.]
Conservator of the
Forest of Deane.
29.
14 March Letter
Lord Sunderland
Do.
liable to forfeiture.
18.
Minuted:-" 3 Mar. 1717–
To Commrs. Cust."
page.
In favour of James Ogilvie,
Controller at Wigtoun, for
better employment.
Minuted: "14th April
1718. My Lords have en-
ter'd a minute in his favour
already.".
Copies of three other pa-
pers on the same subject. 2
pages.
As to shipping garrison stores
free of duty. 1 page.
For directions to pay
pay Lord
Cadogan money expended for
the public service.
Minuted: "22d March.
Prepare a S.M. for this mo.
to defray the like sum by him
disbursed by his Mats. parti-
cular order in the year 1717.
Wt. signed." 1 page, quarto.
On petition of agents for the
tin contract for Cornwall, for
their expenses. 2 pages.
For arrears of his pay.
1 page.
30.
18 March Representation Comrs. for Taxes
Do.
On the account of extraordinary
disbursements made by Mr.
Leathes, H.M. Resident at
Brussels.
Minuted: 8 May 1718.
Ordered. Warrt. sign'd 27th."
1 page, quarto.
Recommend Mr. Herbert Pel-
ham to be appointed Surveyor
of the Duties on Houses for
Essex, instead of Mr Carter.
Minuted: "28th April
1719. Prepare a comic'on to
restore Carter. Calender
(for whom a comic'on was
signed), to be a riding officer
on the coast of Kent and
Sussex." 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
429
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
31.
- 18 March
Certificate
25 March
32.
VOL. CCXIX.
To
Purport.
Memorial and Comrs. for disbanding
memorandum.
Marines.
26 March
33.
Account
27 March Letter
1
34.
Tho. Woolley, Secre-
tary to East India
Company.
Hon.
28 March Memorial
35.
Brigadier Henry Mo-
ryson.
1
!
William
Lowndes, Esq.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
Delivery to the Duke of Bolton,
Lord Chamberlain of the
Household, of certain plate. 1
page.
For directions to Sir Roger
Mostyn to pay the remains of
their salaries and incidents.
Minuted :-" 19th March
1717-18. Prepare a warrt.
directing Sir Roger Mostyn
to pay to the late Commrs.
for disbanding marines the
within menc'oned sum of
7071. 3s. 6d." 1 page.
Wages and board wages due to
the Rt. Hon. John, Earl Pou-
lett. 1 page.
To make an appointment for
the Directors of the United
East India Company to wait
on the Lords of the Treasury.
1 page.
For payment of allowance for
providing the regiment with
colours, and the drummers
with cloths in theKing's livery.
Minuted:"28th March
1718. Direct the comp-
trollers to certifie all the
precedents that my Lords
may lay the same before the
King, with their opinion." 1
page.
For the same allowance as the
under clerks of the House of
Commons.
Minuted:
"9th Aprill
1718. Read and Refused."
1 page.
For payment of respits due to
his son, Capt. Travell, who
died in Portugal.
Two other papers relating
thereto.
Minuted :—“ 9 April 1718.
“9
He has rec'ed 1331. 12s. 4d.
already in full of all demands,
so that my Lords can proceed
no further." 3 pages.
For a warrant to discharge him
from a liability of 341. to the
Stamp Office.
Minuted: "9th April
1718. Ref. to
Stamps." 1 page.
Commrs.
[? About
9 April.]
36.
Petition
Gerald
FitzGerald
Do.
and John Jenings,
Under Clerks of the
House of Peers.
[? About
9 April.]
37.
Memorial
Sir Thomas Travell-
Do.
38.
Obed. Smith
Do.
[? About Petition
9 April.]
430
CALENDAR OF
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.,
From
VOL. CCXIX.
To
Purport.
[? About
9 April.]
39.
Petition
Eliza Brooks, widow
The King
[? About
9 April.]
40.
Do.
Isaac Dalais
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
15 April
41.
Memorial
Comrs. for Debts to
Scotland by way
of equivalent.
Do.
42.
18 April
Letter
J. Craggs
29 April
43.
Do.
James Stevenson
44.
[? About
2 May.]
Petition
James Thurkettle
Do.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[? About
2 May.]
45.
Memorial
William,
Dartmouth.
Earl
of
Do.
12 May
46.
Warrant
Duke of Bolton
Master
Great
robe.
the
of
Ward-
For restoration of the pension
of 20 guineas per annum,
granted to her by the late
Queen, her husband having
served the Royal family 47
years in the moving war-
drobe.
Minuted: "9th April
1718. Rejected." 1 page.
For payment of his arrears,
having resided at the Court
of Hanover, as the late Queen's
secretary, from Christmas
1713 to 1 Aug. 1714.
Minuted: "9th April
1718. To be considered
with the other demands of
this kind." 1 page.
For consideration of their me-
morial and payment of the
allowances claimed.
Minuted :- "29th April
1718. Order'd." 1 page.
For licence of absence for Mr.
Robert Arbuthnott, one of the
Auditors of the Exchequer in
Scotland, to attend the Earl
of Stair, H.M. Ambassador
at the Court of France.
Minuted:-"He hath leave
of absence from my Lds. ac-
cordingly." 1 page, quarto.
As to his having the place of
Mr. Bowen, and it being a
supernumerary employment.
1 page, quartò.
For a messengership in the Ex-
chequer.
Minuted :-"2d May 1718.
Mr. Barret, the messenger,
to attend my Lords as soon
as he comes to town." 1
page, quarto.
For an arrear of 6451., due to
him as Keeper of her late
Majesty's Privy Seal.
Minuted :- "2d May 1718.
To be read when my Lord
Sunderland is present. 16
July 1718. To be consi-
dered with other debts of the
Queen." 1 page.
For 12 colours for the regiment
of foot of Lieut.-Genl. Sey-
more. 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
431
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXIX.

To
Purport.
47.
13 May
Letter
=
-
Lord Stanhope
Lords of the Trea- For 50l. to be paid to Dn. Ber-
sury.
nado Moron to go to Vienna.
1 page.
48.
20 May
Do., and J. Craggs
Do.
account.
[? About
27 May.]
49.
Memorial
John Barrett, one of
Do.
the four messen-
gers of the Ex-
chequer.
50.
[? About
11 June.]
Petition
John Baskett, and
others, his Majes-
Do.
ty's printers.
[? About
51.
Memorial
Charles Mason
Do.
18 June.]
[? About
24 June.]
52.
Do.
Mr. John Offley
Do.
53.
[24 June] Accounts
1
54.
27 June
Letter
Robert Compeer
The Hon. Charles
Stanhope, Esq.
For the Receiver-General of the
Royal Revenues of Minorca
to repay the Board of Ord-
nance at Minorca the charge
of bedding provided for four
regiments ordered to be
transported thither.
Minuted: "21st May
1718. Prepare a warrt. to
the recr. genll. of the reve-
nues of Minorca to repay this
sum to the Board of Ord
nance." 2 pages.
In favour of Tho. Thurkettle as
his deputy.
Minuted:
"27th May
1718. Approved." 1 page,
quarto.
For present payment of the last
year's bill.
Minuted: -
1718. P'pare a
1,6911. 18s. 3d."
11th June
warrt. for
1 page.
For a warrant for the charges
of poundage given to sheriffs
for collecting moneys due to
the Crown upon "levare
facies."
Minuted :-" 18 June 1718.
My Lords will, upon Mr.
Mason's paying 1,500li. into
ye Exchequer, allow him the
sheriffs poundage in his ac-
compt. as paymar. of ye
transports." 1 page, quarto.
Proposals as to the payment of
a debt due to the Crown, the
sale of his estate, &c.
Minuted:
"My Lords
accept the second proposall."
2 pages.
Tradesmen's bills in the Office
of the Great Wardrobe. Also
moneys due in the Office of
the Great Wardrobe. Lady-
day and Midsummer 1718.
15 pages.
Waits for a land-waiter's or
coast-waiter's place at Bristol.
1 page.
1
432
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCXIX.
To
Purport.
55.
8 July
Report and
Affidavit.
A. Cracherode
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[? About
10 July.]
56.
Memorial
Capt. Edward Hall
First Lord of the
Treasury.
57.
25 July
Letter
Duke of Bolton
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
[? About
58.
Memorial
30 July.]
Major-General Da-
venport.
Do.
59.
30 July
Letter
2 Aug.
60.
Memorial and
Certificate.
61.
[? About
13 Aug.]
Petition
[? About
13 Aug.]
62.
Do.
I
Ro. Pringle, [for] Secretaries to the
Secretary-at-War.
Treasury.
As to the debts of Mr. Ralph
Bethel. 2 pages.
For a warrant for 5s. a day to
him as captain-commandant
of Tinmouth.
Minuted: "10th July
1718. His papers to be read
when Mr. Sloper is here."
page.
1
As to a pension granted out of
the concordatum money to
the widow Phillips. Recom-
mends 307. per annum. Dover
Street, 25 July 1718.
Minuted :-"To be trans-
lated & layd before ye K."
1 page.
For an order to the Comrs. of
Customs for passing, duty
free, about 1,000 oz. of
wrought plate when he goes
to his command in Ireland.
Minuted: "30th July
1718. The dutys on expor-
tation of plate are appro-
priated by several Acts of
Parliament which my Lords
cannot dispense with. The
plate delivered to Foreign
Ministers, being his Maties.
own, makes the case different
from this." 1 page.
With list of retired officers of
land forces, and marines en-
titled to half-pay.
Minuted: "6th August
1718. My Lords have no
objection. Send it to the
Secy.-at-War to procure the
King's hand to it." 1 page.
Alexander Pendarvis, Lords of the Trea- For payment of 1037. Os. 34d.
Esq.
Thomas Wight, Cor-
net in the late regi-
ment of horse, com-
manded by the
Lord Ashburnham.
Edw. Wharton, Recr.
of the Revenue from
Hackney Coaches
and Chairs.
sury.
The King
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
due to him as Surveyor-Ge-
Deral at the demise of her
late Majesty. 2 pages.
To be re-established in his half
pay.
Minuted :- "13th Augt.
1718. Rejected." 1 page.
For additional salary.
Minuted: "13th Augt.
1718. To be considered at a
full board. 14th Augt. 1718.
My Lords think the present
salary sufficient." 1 page.
1
TREASURY PAPERS.
433
1718.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXIX.
To
Purport.
63.
[? About Petition
13 Aug.]
Samuel Taylor, one of Lords of the Trea- For payment of an arrear for
the messengers of
the Great Chamber
to the late Queen
Anne.
sury.
64.
15 Aug.
Letter (copy)
Ro. Pringle (Secre-
tary-at-War's de-
partment).
Charles Stanhope,
Esq.
1 Oct.
65.
Certificate
Lord Halifax
-
66.
22 Oct.
Letter
William Lowndes
67.
23 Oct.
Do. -
J. Craggs
Officers of Ord-
nance.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
5 Nov.
68.
Do.
-
J. Hancock
Do.
69.
8 Nov.
Do.
J. Craggs
Do
[? About
18 Nov.]
70.
Petition and
certificate,
Mary Simans, widow
of Walter Simans,
page of the pre-
sence to the late
Queen, when Prin-
cess of Denmark.
71.
18 Nov.
Letter
Lord Stanhope
The Hon. Walter
Chetwynd, Esq.,
Paymaster
of
H.M. pensions
and bounties.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
72.
3 Dec.
Letter and
memorial,
J. Craggs
Mr. Lowndes
霉
​salary, &c.
Also certificate, dated 13
Aug. 1718. 2 pages.
As to extra pay to Mr. Hughes,
the Judge Advocate. 1 page.
Produce of the funds on lottery,
1714, from Lady-day 1718 to
Michaelmas following. 1 page.
For repayment of their taxes as
well as those of their inferior
officers. 1 page.
As to the transportation of regi-
ments to Ireland. The affair
requires the utmost dispatch.
Minuted: "28th Oct.
1718. Mr. Colby to bring
an Est. to-morrow morning."
2 pages.
For payment of a quarter's
salary to the Rt. Hon. Wm.
Earl of Cadogan, as Master
of the Robes, and to the under
officers. 1 page.
Sends report on the state of an
arrear due to the Prince of
Oost Friesland, upon account
of his regiment whilst in the
joint service of Great Britain
and the States-General. 1
page.
For continuance of her pension,
which she had for 23 years.
Is near 80 years old.
Certif. dated 18 Nov. 1718.
2 pages.
For 1,000l. to be lodged with
the Treasurer of the Chamber
to defray the expense of the
messengers sent abroad.
Whitehall, 18 Nov. 1718.
or
Also a memorandum
reminder on the same sub-
jects. 1 page 5 lines.
Encloses memorial of his friend
John Cooke, Esq., and thinks
he has been hardly dealt with
at the Custom House.
pages.
2
R 2025.
E R
434.
CALENDAR OF
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
73.
[About
22 Dec.]
Petition and
affidavit.
74.
Dec.
Petition
[? 1718.]
75.
Do.
[After
1718.]
76.
Memorial
VOL. CCXX.

To
Purport.
Mary Austin, widow
of John Austin, de-
ceased.
Windom Tomson and
Clifton Tomson,
his brother.
Nicholas Wade of
London, citizen and
leatherseller.
The Hon. Walter
Chetwynd, Esq.,
Paymaster of
H.M. pensions.
Do.
Her husband was several years
one of the late Queen's coach-
men. Prays for continuance
of her pension of 87. a year.
2 pages.
Pray for the continuance of
their pension of 10l. a year
a piece, their father, when a
cornet of horse, having been
killed at the battle of Hoxtet
[i.e., Hochstett.] 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- Prays to succeed George Lloyd, a
sury.
Major-Genl. Monto- The Rt. Hon.
lieu, alias St. Hypo-
lite, Brigadier
Sausin,
Abraham
Bodens, Esq., and
Mr. Boisrond.
Mr. Secretary
Stanhope.
coastwaiter, in case he should
die, he being dangerously ill.
Also two recommendations
of him, signed.
Minuted:- "2d. Janry.
To succeed upon a
1718.
proper vacancy of about 40li
per ann."
2 pages.
For pensions or augmentation
of pensions.
Minuted :-" Wts. signed."
1 page.
VOL. CCXX. 1719-JANUARY-APRIL.
[In or before
1719.]
1. Petition of George, Ld Dupplin to the Lords of the Treasury.
James Hay, Earl of Carlisle, having acquired the Caribbee Islands,
and particularly the Island of Barbadoes, King Charles I., by letters
patent of 3 Car. I., granted those islands to the Earl and his heirs,
with a power to make laws with the consent of the inhabitants, and
to charge them with any duties, and with an immunity from customs
in England or Ireland for 10 years; but the King being desirous
that this immunity should be superseded, the Earl surrendered the
same. In consideration whereof, and the Earl having planted the
Island, the King, by letters pat. of 4 Car. I., granted to the Earl all
the subsidies and customs on goods imported or exported, to or from
the Islands, by which grant and a reserved rent of 40 lbs. of cotton
a head, from every inhabitant "of the said Island," a great revenue
became payable to the Earl.
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Upon the Restoration, the inhabitants of Barbadoes applied to his
Majesty to have the Island taken from a subject, and vested in the
Crown. The Earl of Kinnoul, to whom the same belonged, being
unwilling to contest a jurisdiction with the King, surrendered the
patents.
King Charles II., being thus entitled to the profits of the Island,
the then Governor of Barbadoes, with the consent of the inhabitants,
by an Act of Assembly, dated 12 Sept. 1663, in consideration that
the King had purchased the patents, and of their being discharged
for the future from payment of the 40 lbs. of cotton a head, granted
a duty of 4 per cent. in specie of all commodities exported from the
Island.
Whereupon King Charles II., in pursuance of a former contract
made with the Earl of Kinnoul, and in consideration of the sur-
render of his right, by letters pat. of 12 July in the 24th of his
reign, granted to the earl an annuity of 6007. per ann. for five years,
and after that time an annuity of 1,000l. per ann. to him and his
heirs for ever, to be received at the Exchequer out of the duty of
4 per cent. By this surrender a great advantage accrued to the
Crown, the duty amounting to 8,000l. per ann. The title to this
annuity being in Thomas, now Earl of Kinnoul, he conveyed it to
his son George, Lord Dupplin, for life, with divers remainders over.
Prays directions that the annuity may be paid.
2
Signed:"Dupplin."
[Undated, but Thomas, Earl of Kinnoul, died in 1719, and George
Henry was his son.] 2 pages.
2. Memorial of the Duke of Marlborough to the Lords of the
Treasury, touching the taxes due and in arrear, which have been
assessed on the lands and possessions at Windsor, Winckfield, Clewer,
and Sunninghill, that accrued to the Crown by purchase, and are
laid in to his Majesty's parks at Windsor. Craves allowance of
5447. 14s. 1 page.
3. Memorial of John Haldane, Collector of Customs at Preston-
pans, in North Britain, to the Lords of the Treasury. In May 1718,
the surveyor and other officers of Customs of the port of Prestonpans
were violently assaulted and wounded by a mob at North Berwick,
excited by George Hog, merchant there; the officers having seized
several considerable parcels of uncustomed and prohibited goods
belonging to the said George. A warrant was obtained for the
apprehension of the persons concerned, and the sister of George
Hog, who was the principal person in the riot, was apprehended.
Memorialist, and those who went with him to the house, were pro-
secuted for their lives, before the Court of Justiciary at Edinburgh,
at the instance of George Hog, upon an obsolete law, against a crime
called “ Hainesucken," that is, the entering any man's house or ship
with arms. Memorialist was absolved from prosecution by the judge.
In December last, memorialist and others, for endeavouring forcibly
to arrest goods on board a ship in the road of Prestonpans, incurred
another criminal prosecution, under the same law, before the Court
EE 2
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of Admiralty at Edinburgh, and a jury picked out to sit on them,
consisting of merchants who are the most notorious of all in that
country for running goods. Gives particulars of the indictment,
and complains of the discouragement to all the officers of the
Customs by these prosecutions. 3 pages.
4. Memorial of H.M. Solicitor for Scotland, on behalf of the Crown,
to the Honble the Com's and Trustees appointed to inquire of the
estates of certain traitors, and dispose of them by sale for the use of
the public, &c. The solicitor laid claim, on behalf of the Crown, to
the penalties of single and life rent escheats of the late Earl
Marshal and others fallen to his Majesty by their contempt in not
appearing before the Lords of Justiciary in obedience to the several
charges given them for that effect. (Copy) 7 pages.
5. The case of the Corporation of Dunwich, with respect to the
rent payable to the Crown. States that the lands in the town
chargeable with the rent of 65l. a year, payable by the town (being
a very sandy coast) by great inundations, are washed into the sea;
and the port thereof, where ships used to come and pay anchorage,
tunnage, tollage, and other duties towards the payment of the rent,
is utterly destroyed, and the town exceedingly poor; and, therefore,
the rent has been by several succeeding reigns reduced, and King
Charles II., reduced it to 5l., and this was granted to his Queen
Catharine as part of her jointure. This was in arrear after the
King's death, and the Sheriff of Suffolk in 1718, by virtue of the
long writ” out of the Treasurer's Remembrancer's Office, took the
bailiffs and 10 aldermen and other freemen of the town in execution
to Beccles gaol. Upon their application to the Court of Exchequer,
and after production of the grants, letters patent, &c., and after
much debate on the words, " de firm. ville sue," the court declared
that the writ was ill-executed by the sheriff, and that the corpora-
tion and not the members in their persons or private capacities, are
liable to pay the debt; and that the sheriff held them in prison at
his own peril, so the sheriff immediately discharged them all by
order of Court without paying any fees.
<<
Note.-"The five pounds p annm has been yearly paid to the
Crown till within these five years, the corporation conceiving they
had paid in full discharge of the whole, tho' they have a discharge
for no more than the five pounds p annu paid as aforesaid." 1 page.
6. "Proposall by the proprietors of the suggar manufactorys in
Scotland to the Barons of Exchequer, 1719," viz., to surrender all
their exemptions from Customs and Excise, on condition of being
acquitted from the claims of the Crown against them for Customs
and Excise, and receiving what further equivalent the Lords of the
Treasury thought they deserved.
1 page.
Beginning 7. New Year's gifts and other annual dues for the Secretaries
of 1719. and Clerks of the Treasury, 1718-19. 4 pages, quarto.
9 Jan.
8. Report of the Attorney-General (Lechmere) to the Lords of
the Treasury, concerning the grant made by his Majesty to Mr
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10 Jan.
13 Jan.
15 Jan.
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Benson, of the office of surveyor of his works, and on certain claims
raised by him under that grant. 'Is of opinion that the grant is
local and restrained to the works in the Tower of London, and the
honors, castles, lordships, and manors usually reserved for his
Majesty's repair and abode, and cannot be extended to the manor
of Portland. Whatever has been transacted at that place, arose out
of the building of St Paul's. The care which Sir Christopher Wren
took in any respect relating to Portland, arose naturally and pro-
perly as an additional service, as he was both Surveyor and Comr
for rebuilding St Paul's. The office of Surveyor is, from its nature,
and cannot be otherwise, subordinate to the Treasury. 9 Jan.
1718.
Minuted: 13 February 1718. Read and approved."
Accompanied by the case submitted to the Attorney-General.
9 pages and 2 parts.
9. Report of the Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Treasury
on the report and representation of the late Board of Works,
relating to the fitting up of some rooms in the White Tower for a
repository for the records of Chancery. Have of late years been
much straitened for store room in the Tower, and have laid out
near 5,000l. since his Majesty's accession, in repairing this ancient
large building. One of the rooms proposed is the Sword Office for
sea service, and the other for match. But as these stores must be
lodged in the Tower, room must be made for them, by sending
others to Woolwich, where houses must be built. Hope if any part
is appropriated for the records, they shall not be dispossessed (after
having laid out so much money), till they are reimbursed. As to
the powder lodged there, it was formerly a magazine for above
1,200 barrels, even while the records were there. Whereas of late
there has not been above 60 or 70 barrels, and those in the
dungeon. Office of Ordnance, 10 Jan. 1718-19. 1 pages.
10. Quarterly Bill of the Trustees for sale of the Forfeited Estates.
from 24 March 1717 to the 24th June 1718. Dated 13 Jan. 1718.
1 double page.
11. Letter of the Com's and Trustees for Forfeited Estates in
Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury, enclosing copy of their
report to the House [? of Commons]. 15 Jan. 1718-19.
The report referred to of the Comrs who were appointed by two
Acts of Parliament, the one made in the first year of the King's
reign, (entitled an Act for appointing Comes to enquire of the
estates of certain traitors, and of popish recusants, and of estates
given to superstitious uses), and the other made in the 4th year of the
reign, entitled an Act for vesting the forfeited estates in Great
Britain and Ireland in trustees, to be sold for the use of the public,
and for giving relief to lawful creditors, &c. The Comes and
trustees required by their precepts the balances thereof to be paid
into the Exchequer for Scotland, amounting to 22,5731. 18s. 81d.
The first person who expressly refused to comply was Mr Walter
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20 Jan.
22 Jan.
22 Jan.
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Sterling, writer in Edinburgh, factor appointed by the Lords of
Session on the estate of Keir. The Comrs did not allow his excuse,
but had not yet prosecuted him, which had induced many others to
refuse payment. Some more efficient method should be provided.
The Comrs reviewed the claims which had been entered before them,
amounting in number to 2,929, and summoned several of the claim-
ants before them, and passed decrees thereon, as far as the time
allowed. Also sent out their surveyor, &c. to survey the real estates
of certain traitors, &c., and to seize, appraise, &c. their personal
estates, amounting yearly to 40,153l. 88. 1011d. On these they
observe (1) that several superior vassals, &c, in Scotland, by virtue
of the Act 1 Geo. [I.] for encouraging superiors, &c., have entered
into possession of very considerable parts of the forfeited estates;
and retain possession thereof, without any judgment or determina-
tion of the extent of their rights; and there is no method appointed
for judging of their rights; (2) there are difficulties arising partly
from the diversity of the laws of Scotland from those of England,
concerning the rights of the creditors of forfeiting persons, &c; (3)
have subjoined memorials given to them by counsel for claimants
on personal rights, and inform the House that they have yet
passed but one decree, which is on behalf of the Bank of Scotland
for the sum of 500l. due to the bank on a bond of the late Earl of
Southesque. 8 pages.
12. Report of the Controllers of the accounts of the Army
(Me-
dows and Bruce) to the Lords of the Treasury, upon a representation
of Col. Kane, Lieut.-Governor of Minorca, complaining of the dis-
advantages that garrison lies under as compared with the troops in
England, on account of the foreign specie, in which they are paid
their subsistence. Find the representation to be true. Recom-
mend that they be paid their subsistence in dollars at 4s. 6d. each.
Comptroller's Office, 15 Jan. 1718–19.
Minuted: 12th March 1718-19. Order'd." 3 pages.
13. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of the Surveyor and
Auditor-General (Walpole) of the revenues arising in America,
in his Majesty's islands, colonies, or plantations there. As it may
happen during the continuance of the present war with Spain,
that several prizes may be taken from the Spaniards by his
Majesty's subjects, and brought into the ports of the said islands,
&c., prays that on the appointments of Receivers of Prizes, they
may (by a clause in their constitutions) be required to account to
him or his deputy for inspection and audit. 20 Jan. 1718-19.
Minuted:" Agreed to.'
Agreed to." 11 pages.
14. A particular of the causes now under prosecution with states
thereof. Signed, "A. Cracherode." 22 Jan. 1718. 9 pages.
15. Letter from the Lord. Lieut. of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords
of the Treasury. Has lately approved of Capt. Richard Borough's
=
1719.
[About
23 Jan.]
[After
26 Jan.]
[After
27 Jan.]
28 Jan.
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439
purchasing the employment of Town Major of Dublin, to whom,
by the name of Desherbiers (for his services and wounds), King
William granted a pension of 5s. per day upon the Establishment of
Ireland. The Capt. represents that he finds difficulties in getting
his pension paid on account of the oath required of all pensioners
that they are not otherwise provided for by his Majesty. Recom-
mends him as a proper object for his Majesty's favour to have the
pension continued by a new warrant. Dover Street, 22 Jan.
1718-19.
Copy of the same.
Minuted :-"Warrt signd 18th March."
The memorial referred to. Capt. Borough had served in the
last war in Ireland, in Flanders, and on the Rhine, where he lost
an arm. 31 pages.
16. Proposal of Thomas Highmore, "serjeant painter," and three
others, to the Lords of the Treasury, viz., that as they had seen an
intended contract between Benjn Jackson and others, and their
Lordships for the ordinary repairs of H.M. palaces, &c. for four
years at 12,000l. per ann., they would perform the same at 8,000l.
R. 23 Jan. 1718-19.
The Minute ordering this proposal to be put in writing is entered
in the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 137. 1 page.
17. "Answer from Tho. Rowland, Clerk of the Works of Windsor
[Castle], to the Surveyor's charge."
The charges against him were for not accounting for old stores
and materials, wrong entries in his accounts, &c., and many of them
were made by one Wyeth, a discharged labourer. 7 pages.
18. (1.) List taken by Mr Edwards, in Lord Onslow's office of
Lottery Contributions, anno 1718-19.
[Pursuant to the Treasury Letter of 23 Jan. 1718.]
The names are arranged alphabetically, with the sums opposite.
(2.) List of the names taken by the Rt. Honble. the Lord Tor-
rington (one of the four tellers of the Exchequer) to the amount of
10,000%. in the ensuing Lottery, pursuant to the direction of the
Lords of the Treasury, signified by Charles Stanhope, Esq., 24th of
January 1718.
(3.) Names taken as contributors to the ensuing lottery by Lanc.
Burton, in the office of the Rt. Hon. Thomas, Lord Torrington.
Exchequer, 27 Jan. 1718. 9 pages.
19. Petition of Lieut. David Delacour, in the Earl of "Gallaway's"
late Spanish regiment of foot, to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
been a prisoner for five years in the Fleet Prison, and is still there.
Is apprehensive of palsy, and a complication of other distempers,
caused by wounds. 2001. 3s 1d. are due to petitioner for payments
to prisoners and for his own pay. The affair lies before Mr Auditor
Harley much neglected, and by that means petitioner is likely to
*
1
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31 Jan.
6 Feb.
11 Feb.
perish in prison; prays that his case may be represented to his
Majesty for a particular warrant for his charges. Fleet Prison, 28
Jan. 1718-19.
Minuted :—“ Read 9 May 1719.” 1 page.
20. Memorial of the late Principal Com¹ of Prizes to the Lords
of the Treasury for relief to be afforded to the agents who were
appointed at Lisbon, Genoa, Leghorn, Barcelona, &c., and in the
West Indies; who transmitted their accounts to the Prize Office in
London, containing the whole produce of each ship, and a particular
account of all the incident charges laid out by them thereon. When
not obliged to pay the captors abroad, they remitted the net proceeds
in bills or otherwise to England, the difficulties they were under
preventing them from sending regular vouchers for the incident
charges. Prays that directions may be given to the Auditors of
Imprests that the accounts of the foreign agents may be passed.
31 Jan. 1718.
Referred to the auditors for their report thereon. 2 pages.
21. Schedules of the sums (1) "Paid several persons as of his
Mats Royall bounty between Midsm¹ 1715 and 6th February 1718-
19."
The largest sum was 5,000l. to. John, Earl of Stair, for his
services as Ambassador to the most Christian King. The total is
51,3081. Os. 5d.
(2.) "To several forreign ministers for their extraordinary dis-
bursemts exceeding the regulation;" for the same period. Total,
27,4797. 178. 5d.
(3.) "Out of his [Majesty's] Civil List revenues on occasion of the
late rebellion;" for the same period.
Among the sums is 500l. to Major James Stewart, for coming
express from the Duke of Argyle with an account of the rebels
having abandoned Perth; and another 500l. to Sir Thomas Harrison,
Knt., for coming express from the Duke with an account of the
victory obtained over the rebels in Scotland, near Dumblain.
pages.
8
22. Report of the Officers of the Mint (Wm. Thompson and Sir
Is. Newton) to the Lords of the Treasury, on the bill of Mr James
Gerard, chief engraver of his Majesty's seals. Find that the Prince
of Wales, when guardian of the kingdom, had directed the making
of the several seals mentioned, and they were delivered to the Duke
of Roxburgh for the use of Scotland. On comparison of the work
with former seals, they find it to be good, and in no way inferior.
But there is an overcharge of 10l. in the privy seal for North
Britain, which sum ought to be deducted, and likewise 40s. for
making drafts of several seals, for the allowance of which there is
no precedent. Mint Office, 11 Feb. 1718.
The account or bill referred to, setting out a minute description
of the seals.
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12 Feb.
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Warrt
Minuted :—" 4th June 1719. My Lords agree to the rept allowing
Mr Gerard the 10li craved by him for the pr. seal in Scotl.
signd 2ª July 1719." 3 pages.
23. Declaratory deed by the Hon. Robert Johnson, Esq., Governor,
Captain General, Admiral, and Commander-in-Chief of that part of
Carolina that is south and west of Cape Fear. On the 12th of
February 1718, Thomas Hepworth of Charlestown, and Robert Hume
of the same place, gentlemen, came before him and made oath that
they saw John Mason, Quartermaster and Agent to the Mediterra-
nean galley's company, and Joseph Harrison, Quartermaster and
Agent for the company belonging to the ship King William, John
Masters, Commander of the sloop Revenge, and John Smith, Quar-
termaster and Agent for the sloop Revenge's company, Fayrer Hall,
Commander of the sloop Sea Nymph, and John Howard, Quarter-
master and Agent for the same sloop, sign a deed poll, purporting
to be a power of attorney for themselves and others to receive
from the Treasury the sums due by the King's proclamation, for
apprehending pirates on account of taking a pirate sloop named the
New York's Revenge, and the ship New York Revenge's Revenge
alias the Eagle. They also saw the said Mason sign a certificate
annexed, purporting to be a certificate of the number of officers and
men belonging to the Mediterranean galley, at the time of seizing
the pirate ship, New York's Revenge and the pirate ship, New
York Revenge's Revenge alias the Eagle. They also saw Joseph
Harrison sign the certificate annexed, purporting to be a certificate
of the number of officers and men belonging to the ship King
William at the time of seizing the above-named pirate sloops, and also
the schedule thereto. They also testify to other similar subscriptions.
The Governor Johnson also testifies to his appointment of the
captains to the prize ships, &c. Dated 12 February 1718.
Also the power of attorney, and the three certificates and schedules
referred to. 16 pages, brief size, the first page much faded.
24. An account of the several persons standing in debt to the
revenue on salt in Hilary Term, 1718, and the proceedings that have
been made against them, and what has been recovered. [Hilary
Term, ended 13 Feb.] 6 pages.
25. Letter from the Receivers of the duty of 6d. per month out
of seamen's wages for the hospital at Greenwich, to the Secretary
of the Admiralty, enclosing a letter from the collector of the same
duty in Ireland, acquainting him with the difficulty of making the
collection, and making suggestions thereon. Receiver's Office, 16
Feb. 1718. 21 pages.
26. Excise Comrs, Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury. By a
representation of 23 Aug. 1716, they acquainted their Lordships that
they had applied to the justices of the peace throughout Scotland,
to persuade them to put the laws in execution relating to the duties
442
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21 Feb.
26 Feb.
27 Feb.
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on houses, but without any success. Since that, have made further
applications, and now the justices delay till they are informed of
what resolutions the justices of the shire of Edinburgh take. The
manner of inhabiting most of the houses in Edinburgh, and other
chief towns in Scotland is, that if there be four or five or more
storeys or floors under one roof, each storey is in the possession of
one family, the master whereof calls it his house. Wherefore the
assessors have returned that a storey inhabited by one family is not
chargeable with the duty unless it have 20 windows, and the sur-
veyors return all the storeys under one roof, and between two
gavells as one house, and chargeable with the duty if there be 20
windows or upwards in the whole building, although inhabited by
different families; by which difference in the method of charging,
the returns made by the assessors in Edinburgh did not amount to
above one third of the returns made by the surveyors. Are of
opinion that a clause explanatory of what is meant by a house is
required. Propose a list of persons to be surveyors thereof. Excise
Office, Edinburgh, 19 Feb. 1718-19. 2 pages.
27. Certificate of the Auditors of Imprests to the Lords of the
Treasury, showing how far the several accountants have passed their
accounts, to the end that process may be made forthwith against
defaulters, according to the course of the Exchequer. Dated 20
Feb. 1718.
At the end are copies of some documents touching previous
process in the Exchequer against accountants.
20 pages.
28. Sir Theodore Jannsen to the Lords [of the Treasury]. Re-
lating to 24,000l. lent by him on a parcel of 2,664 blocks of tin
sent to Holland. 21 Feb. 1718.
Also three other papers relating to his transactions in tin. 5
pages.
29. Thomas Kynaston to Sir Chr. Wren and the rest of the Comrs
of Works, in answer to the commands of the Treasury to give an
account of lead, solder, and brass charged on him by the Surveyor-
General of H.M. Works as delivered to him for H.M. service at the
Tower and Denmark House, for the ordinary repairs there. 26 Feb.
1718-19. 14 pages.
30. Coms of Victualling to Mr Lowndes. Have hired for the
salt arrived from North Britain a storehouse at Buckle's granaries,
near Rotherhithe, at 2s. per week for any quantity under 100 tons,
and so after the rate of 2s. per week for every 100 tons put there.
1,761 bushels are deposited there. Make suggestions as to the sale
thereof. State the inconveniences of it remaining warehoused there.
Victualling Office, 27 Feb. 1718. ·
An enclosure on the same subject.
Minuted :—“ 28 [Feb.] Lře repeating former directions to dispo
for his Mats best advantage. Lre to Scotland for accot of the Rem".".
3 pages.
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[? Feb ]
6 March.
11 March.
11 March.
12 March.
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31. Officers of the Board of Works to the Lords of the Treasury.
Replying to four charges of mismanagement and abuses, said to be
practised by the late Board of Works, and the subordinate officers
under their direction. After answering the articles seriatim, they
say we have "endeavoured to justify ourselves by short plain truths,
without art, evasions, or perplexity. We have done all we have
been able to lessen the Kings expense in the office, whilst it was
under our care; and we may venture to affirm our endeavours have
been successful therein, as may appear by the annexed paper marked
A. We must at the same time observe to your Lordships that the
extraordinary works since his Mats accession to the Crown, have
been considerably more than they were for the last nine years in
the late Queen's reign."
The paper referred to, being an account of the expense of the
above office from 1706 to 1714. 4 pages.
32. Comrs of Victualling to Mr Lowndes. H.M. ship "Success,"
returned from the Mediterranean, has a puncheon of oil on board,
and the Comrs think it ought to remain on board to be expended
for the ship's company, but the Comrs of Customs insist on the
payment of the duty. "Although it has been usual when his
Majesty's ships have been paid off to bring the oil ashore and pay
the duty it was never done in this case," and the doing it now would
be a precedent. Hope, as all the princes in Europe permit his
Britannic Majesty's provisions for the service of his navy to go
custom free, it will in this instance at least be judged reasonable.
Pray that directions may be given to the Comrs of Customs not to
insist on the payment. Victualling Office, 6 March 1718.
2 pages.
33. An abstract of the produce of his Majesty's revenue in Ireland
for one year ending at Christmas 1718. 1 page.
34. Petition of the artizans and others employed in H.M. Office
of Works, to the Lords of the Treasury. At Christmas last were
12 months behind unpaid for their works, &c., and the accounts lie
unpassed. Besides the arrear of 40,000l. due from his Majesty,
there is a debt of 20,2941. from the late Queen, and 54,9107. from
the late King William. Pray for a settlement, and in the meantime
for a distribution of money amongst them to support their distressed
families.
On the back is :-"Rs. 11 Mar. 1718-19." 1 page, brief size.
35. Copy of the representation or memorial to the King of the
Comrs for building 50 new churches in London, Westminster, and
suburbs, touching a maintenance for the ministers who are to attend
the service of God in the same. The parish or district assigned to
each of the new churches will probably contain about 6,000 souls.
The duties incumbent on the minister cannot be discharged without
the help of a clergyman to read the public service, and also of at
;
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13 March.
16 March.
17 March.
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least one able and assistant preacher, who may take his part in
visiting the sick and other ministerial offices. The respective rectors,
with their assistants, will require a clear yearly income of 300l., and
in the most populous districts 400l. Amongst the propositions for
this purpose are, that they (the Comrs) may have power to assess
houses by a rate not to exceed 6d. in the pound, and to lay on a
duty on pews. Dated 12 March 1718-19. 5 pages.
((
36. John Mercer to the Earl of Sunderland. Submits to his
Lordship whether this be an improper time for the hearing of his
severe case." Will not presume to move at all without his Lp's
concurrence, approbation, and direction. 13 March 1718-19.
Minuted:"9 May 1719. Rejected."
Accompanied by "A state of Mr Mercer's case, in answer to a
representation made against him to the Lords of the Treasury by
the Corrs of Works, of which he could not procure a copy till very
lately."
Also, " An abstract of Mr Mercer's patent as Chief Clerk of the
Works."
[These papers relate to a controversy between Mr Mercer and the
Comrs of Works. The former under his patent claimed to sit as a
commissioner of that board.]
Minuted:
3 pages.
18th April 1719. My Lords cannot restore him."
37. Articles of agreement made 16 March, 5 Geo. [I.], between the
Rt Hon. Charles, Earl of Sunderland, and the other Lords of the
Treasury of the one part, and the Governor and Company of the
Bank of England of the other. Under the Act of the present session,
provision is made for cancelling and discharging at Lady-day 1710
a considerable part of the Exchequer bills, but there would still
remain bills amounting to about 1,300,000l., besides interest. The
Comrs judge it for the public service to contract with the Governor
and Company to circulate the residue, and the articles are the terms.
of the contract. 2 pages.
38. Memorial, signed J. Hancock, on behalf of the Earl of
Cadogan, to the Lords of the Treasury, for an imprest of 1,2001. for
robes, &c., and for putting the household in mourning for the King
of Sweden, and for 600l. for rebuilding his Majesty's house in the
Isle of Wight; and further, for 300l. for secret service. Whitehall,
17 March 1718-19. 1 page.
39. Representation of the inhabitants and quarrymen of the
Island of Portland, in answer to the suggestions of John Anderson,
showing that the inhabitants had the privilege of raising and
shipping stone from the quarries there, which has always been
allowed by the Crown on paying the customary tonnage. Set out
the rates they have always received for raising stone. The tonnage
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22 March.
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duty was formerly equally divided between the Crown and the
inhabitants, until the Restoration, when the King granted one half
of his moiety of the tonnage duty to the inhabitants of the island,
by which means their share of the tonnage is 9d. per ton, and the
share of the Crown 3d. The quarries are in good order, and afford
as good and large quantities as have been raised in the memory of
man. The whole island contains 2,500 acres, all which except
about 500 acres near the castle, appears to be a continued bed of
stone, every acre of which, by a just calculation, will produce up-
wards of 16,000 tons. The whole quantity of ground cleared of
stone since the quarries were first opened (of which they have no
record in the Island) is not more than 30 odd acres, and there
never can be any want of good stone for his Majesty's service, nor
his posterity for 4,000 years to come. The reason of the great slide
of the island which happened in January or February 1695, could
never be discovered by the strictest inquiry. The charge of re-
covering the pier and way was paid by the Comrs of St Paul's, but
did not amount to near the sum suggested, and as for the slide of
the way which happened since, it was repaired for a less sum
than 20%.
It has numerous signatures which were added on 17 and 18 Mar.
1718-9. Marked A.
Also a certificate of the owners and masters of ships using the
coasting trade of the freight for stone from Portland to London.
Dated Weymouth, 17 March 1718-19.
With numerous signatures. Marked B. 2 large pages.
40. Certificates by Archibald Douglas of Cavers, Esq., General
Receiver of the Land Tax, Crown Rents, &c., and new duties upon
houses in Scotland, and paymaster of salaries, pensions, and allow-
ances there, &c. of all receipts, payments, and remains, &c. from
11 Jan. to 22 March 1718-19. 4 pages.
41. Memorial of the Treasurer of the Chamber for payment of his
quarter's account due at Christmas. Dated 24 March 1718-19.
Minuted:"8th April 1719. Order'd."
Among the items is:-"To Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bart., principal
painter in ordry for drawing two of his Mats pictures at whole
length at 50li each, besides fees of officers; in all, p bill, 1077. 10s."
3 pages.
[? About 42. Proposal of Jonathan Forward, of London, merchant, to the
24 March.] Lords of the Treasury. About 60 criminals lying in the several
gaols within the Home Circuit (viz.), in the counties of Hertford,
Essex, Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, are ordered, pursuant to the late
Act of Parliament, to be transported to His Majesty's colonies and
plantations in America. These he proposes to transport at 51. per
head; besides which there are about 30 criminals in Newgate,
whom he offers to transport at 31. per head as heretofore he hath
done.
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25 March.
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Accompanied by another paper entitled, "Reasons offered by
Jonathan Forward for the more effectual transportation of the
convicts and fellons."
Minuted :—“ 24th March 1718-19. Read." 2 pages.
43. Report, signed George Treby, to the Lords of the Treasury,
on a memorial of the colonels commanding the six regiments of foot
lately sent to Ireland, who had subsisted their men upon the large
establishment, and being paid in Ireland upon the lesser. The differ-
ence between the two establishments falls upon their personal pay.
Is of opinion, that according to practice, the difference ought to be
allowed. Whitehall. 25 March 1719.
1
Minuted:" 28th March 1719. Agreed to."
1 page.
[? About 44. Memorial of John Applebee and Henry Hines to the Lords [of
13 April.] the Treasury]. Are employed to serve the Mint with copper for
coinage of halfpence and farthings. It is now three months since
their Lps stopped the coinage, to their great loss. A few days.
after the stop "New Rooles were finished, whereby they can
prepare the copper smoother and make the money more beautiful.
Pray to be allowed to "import" into the Mint the copper which
they have prepared.
16 April.
""
Also a note referring it to Sir Isaac Newton.
Minuted:
<<
April 13th 1719. To be sent to Sr Isaac Newton
for his opinion." 1 pages.
45. "Report of the Lords Committee concerning the State of the
Exchequer and other records, 1719."
A paper so docqueted commencing thus:-"Die Jovis 16° April
1719. The Earl of Clarendon (according to order) reported from the
Lords Comittees appointed the 5th of December last to inspect the
repairs of the Parliamt Office, pursuant to the Address of this House
to his Majesty, of the 4th of July 1717, and his Maties directions
thereupon; and to report to the House what hath been done therein,
and whether there hath been any and what hindrance, and the
reasons thereof; and to whom it was referr'd to inspect the condition
of the Records in Offices."
The Lords' Committee reported as to the state of the repairs of the
parliament office, as to the records of Chancery in the Tower, and the
records at the Six Clerks' office. "The Committee likewise examined
Mr Saunderson, Deputy Usher of the Rolls, touching certain records
which their Lordships had been informed appeared to view upon
pulling down the old house of the Master of the Rolls." The Com-
mittee repaired to the Tower of London, and found the loose papers
and parchments, which heretofore lay in great confusion within the
chapel of the White Tower, were most of them sorted and put into
order of time, in an excellent manner, in pursuance of several
reports from former committees of this House; but complaint being
still made of the want of room for receiving the public papers and
records remaining to be put in order, the Committee were of opinion
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that a large room on the east side of the White Tower, adjoining to
Cæsar's chapel (60 ft. long and 30 ft. wide), should be allotted for
that purpose, as well as for the records of Chancery to be transmitted.
Their Lordships directed a plan and estimate thereof to be made.
The Committee were informed "that a great quantity of records of
the late Court of Wards, which some years ago were brought from a
house belonging to the King's fishmonger, in Fish Yard, over the
Prince's chamber, and lately removed from thence over the Black
Rod's room, and lodged there, with divers ancient records of the
Court of Requests, where they now lie in great disorder, their Lord-
ships took a view of the same and directed Mr Anstis, Garter King
of Arms, to inspect the said records in order to placing them in a
proper method." [The Committee then give the purport of Mr
Anstis' report on these records.]
The Committee examined Mr Sadler, Deputy Clerk of the Pells, in
relation to 21 bags full of records hanging up in the Pell Office in the
Exchequer, some of which were thought very valuable. He believed
they were brought there at the time of the fire, which happened at
Whitehall, in the reign of King James the First. The Committee
were of opinion that these records, reported on by Mr Anstis, and
these 21 bags should be digested into order, under Mr Anstis' care,
and with assistance to make calendars and indexes thereof, &c. Their
Lordships went to St. Pauls' Cathedral to see if there was any place
for preserving these records, and recommend an upper room on the
south side over the aisle on the left hand of the south door for that
purpose. Enclose plan and estimate for fitting up the room. The
Committee examined the Deputy Chamberlains of the Exchequer,
who admitted that they had a great number of records in their
custody in a confused condition, and liable to ruin, and delivered to
the Committee a particular account drawn up some years before by
Mr Lowe and Mr Le Neve, late Deputy Chamberlains. The Com-
mittee then quote this account, which is entitled :-
"An account of the several records in the Court of the Receipt of
the Exchequer in the custody of the Lord Treasurer, or the Right
Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury for the time
being, the Chamberlains of the Exchequer, and their deputies.
[This account or report runs over six pages.]
The Committee examined Mr Madox as to his knowledge of any
records in disorder or liable to receive damage, and likewise as to the
condition of the records in the Exchequer in general. Their Lord-
ships directed Mr Neale, deputy in the Pipe Office, Mr Harding,
deputy in the Kings' Remembrancer's Office, Mr Plaxton, deputy in
the office of the Treasurer's Remembrancer, and Mr Jett, one of the
auditors of the revenue, to inspect the records in their respective
offices, and give an account in writing of the nature of their records,
in what state they were, &c., and that Mr Madox should assist therein,
and likewise gave direction to the Deputy Chamberlains to prepare a
like account in relation to the Chapter House, at Westminster, and also
ordered that Mr Topham, Keeper of the Records in the Tower, should
lay before the Committee an account of the nature of the records
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there. [The Committee then quote the several reports, which run
over 17 pages.]
The Committee having received information that several transcripts
of records left by the late Mr Rymer, and not printed, were in the -
hands of Mr Awnsham Churchill, a bookseller, examined him
thereon, and he acknowledged that he had the same, but thought
they were thrown by as not fit to print. His executor had promised
that they should be bound, and they were paid for by the Treasury,
and were for public inspection. Their Lordships directed them to be
sent to their housekeeper.
The Committee further report on certain empty rooms for the
reception of records, &c., and they further recommend that a reason-
able reward should be paid to Mr Le Neve and the executor of Mr
Lowe for certain calendars.
The Report finishes thus:-"Which report being read by the
clerk was agreed to by the House. Wm Cowper, cler parliamentor.”
Accompanied by the estimates and the plan for fitting up the rooms
at St Paul's. 36 pages.
46. Lord Stanhope to the Lords of the Treasury. Mr Whitworth,
having by His Majesty's command signed a capitulation with the
Commissaries of the Council of State in Holland, relating to the five
battalions sent over hither by the States General, he (Lord Stanhope)
sends a copy of the capitulation. Whitehall, 16 April 1719.
The copy referred to. (French.) 5 pages.
47. Five papers touching the affairs of Mr Robert Peter, late
17 April.] Receiver-General of the county of Hertford, who had failed, being
in debt to the Crown 13,1497. odd. Mr Robert King was one of his
sureties, and Sir Bibey Lake, Baronet, a principal creditor.
21 April.
One of the papers is:-"The case of Mr Robert King," and is
minuted :—" 17th April 1719. My Lds appoint to hear all ptys this
day fortnight." 7 pages and 3 halves.
48. Sir Christopher Wren to the Lords of the Treasury. The
letter is as follows:-"My surprise is equal to my concern to find,
that after having serv'd the Crown and the publick above fifty years,
and at this great age, I should be under a necessity of taking a part
in answering a memorial presented by Mr Benson to yr Ldships.,
charging some mismanagements on the late Comissioners of the Board
of Works.
((
•
It was his Majesties pleasure, on his happy accession to the Throne,
to continue me in the office of Surveyor of the Works: but soon
after, in regard of my great age, he was pleas'd of his Royal clemency
to ease me of the burden of the business of that office, by appointing
other worthy gentlemen with me in Comission, which was under
such regulations and restrictions, as that alltho' I had the honour to
be first nam'd with the old title of Surveyor, yet in acting, I had no
power to override, or give a casting vote: I did, however, as often
as my infirmities would permit, attend the Board, and endeavour'd
to doe his Majesty all the service I was able, with the same integrity
and zeal wch I had ever practis'd.
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24 April.]
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"I doubt not but the gentlemen concern'd in the late commission
will lay before yr Ldships such particular answers to the memorial
of complaint as will be satisfactory. I crave leave to refer thereto,
and may presume to say that, notwithstanding the pretensions of
the present surveyor's management to be better than that of the
late comissioners, or theirs to be better than what preceded, yet I
am persuaded, upon an impartial view of matters, and fairly dis-
tinguishing all particulars, with due consideration had to long pro-
tracted payment of artificers, there will be no just grounds for the
censuring former managements; and as I am dismiss'd, having
worn out (by God mercy) a long life in the Royal service, and have-
ing made some figure in the world, I hope it will be allow'd
me to die in peace. Hampton Court, April 21, 1719. 2 pages.
49. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of John Sturgeon,
glover, and John Renolds, butcher, who had been engaged in the
capture of, and giving evidence against, John Beane, of Brentwood,
who had absconded and was indicted at the sessions. Sir Nathanell
Mead was so carefull of ye matter, knowing whose cause we ware
for, and that ye King's honor and person and ye Parliment ware
abused, that he came of from ye bench of ye Niseum price, to ye
Crown bench to pleade our cause, and he was ye only frind we had
theare; for what he did for us he did itt gratusly."
-
Minuted" Serjt Mead, 24th April 1719, state this. 29th April
1719, to Mr Cracherode." 2 pages.
50. Informations about one Moffat's ship, seized with arms,
intended for the rebels.
Copies of various papers about the above ship, which came from
Holland. The officers at Kirkaldy seized the vessel in Largo Bay,
near Ely.
Warrts
Minuted :-" 28th April 1719. The informer to be recomended to
his Matie for 100." Again:"9th. His Matie consents."
signd 5 August 1719." 8 pages.
[? After
i May.]
VOL. CCXXI. MAY-JUNE.
1. Memorial of John Cooke, Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury,
praying for the renewal of a warrant, that the present Attorney-
General may be empowered to proceed to a final determination in
respect to a debt due from the executors of Samuel Horne to the
Crown.
Another petition to his Majesty from the same, on behalf of
himself and Lady Cooke, who were jointly possessed of an estate
in Antigua, formerly belonging to Mr Samuel Horne, who was
collector of that island from 1688 to 10 May 1697, when he died
R 2025.
F F
450
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5 May.
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indebted to the Crown. Pray relief in connexion with the balance
due from Horne.
Also copy of a warrant and reference of the case to the Attorney
General. The last dated 1 May 1719.
Minuted:"Novbr 9, 1721. Refer'd to ye Attorney-Genl."
5 pages.
2. Memorial of the Comrs for disposing of the Equivalent to the
Lords of the Treasury. Had laid out 1,000l. in executing what
they thought was their trust, and they must pay it out of their
private effects, or detain it under the Act 6 Anne. This would
entangle them in disputes, now that their commission is at an end.
Pray for relief and for directions to be given to some person to
be appointed by his Majesty to receive the dead stock, debts, and
effects which belonged to the Scots African Company, so that they
may be liberated from their charge. 1 May 1719.
Also another paper headed:-"Representation of the Commis-
sioners for disposing of the Equivalent," delivered to the Chairman
of the Committee, explaining the matter of the incident charges
above referred to. 4 pages.
3. Representation and petition of the Commissioners for relief of
the poor proselytes to the Church of England from the Church of
Rome, addressed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chan-
cellor, the Bishop of London, and the Lord Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas. The encouragement given to the proselytes by appointing a
considerable sum for their relief, has induced many pious persons
also to contribute liberally. After separating the bad, or pretended
proselytes from those who are sincere, there are so many real
objects of charity that both the public and private sums fall greatly
short of answering the ends of the Commission, and the Commis-
sioners have been obliged to borrow and incur a debt. Pray for
speedy payment of what is allotted. 13 signatures.
"Recd 5th May."
Minuted: 16th July 1719. State the allowance of what is
due."
"The King's bounty to these petitioners is 15,000li p ann., pay-
able by the hands of Walter Chetwynde, Esqr, and thus to be
distributed :-
For the French ministers
For the other French Protestants
li.
3,000
12,000
15,000
6 May.
The whole has been paid to Lady Day 1717, so that from
thence to Midsom² 1719 is two years and one qua", wch amounts to
33,750li" 2 pages.
4. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Bolton) to the Lords of the
Treasury. On the case referred to him of Col. Brinsley Butler, who
prayed to be placed on the Establishment of Ireland, for a pension
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of 10 a day. Believes his allegation, that the loss of his commission
upon his Majesty's accession was owing to a misrepresentation of
his character, he having upon all occasions since shown a very steady
and hearty zeal for his Majesty's service and Government in the
House of Commons, whereof he is a member. Advises the grant of
the pension, in regard the petitioner has a large family, and suffers
in his character by the imputation for which he was removed from
his former post. Dublin Castle, 6th May 1719.
66
Minuted: 5th June 1719. Prepare a warrt to replace him."
Also the petition of the Colonel. 2 pages.
5. Proposal of John Shorey and Son, to the Lords of the Treasury,
to take one hundred tons of his Majesty's tin at 37. 4s. per
hundred [weight] with three months' credit, or 200 tons at 31. 5s.
with six months' credit. Basinghall Street. May 6, 1719.
(6
Minuted: 9th May 1719. To be considered when the other
papers relating to tin are read." 1 page.
وو
6. "Abstract of the papers relating to Sir Thomas Smith, Bart.'
Minuted :—" 7th May 1719. Read, and ordered to be laid before
his Maty."
The principal paper is the following:
Report of the Lord Lieut. of Ireland to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, on the petition of Sir Thomas Smith, Bart., praying his
Majesty, upon the surrender of his patent, whereby he enjoys the
office of Chief Ranger in Ireland, and Ranger of Phoenix Park,
near Dublin, that he may have leave to change one of the lives
therein, and to name another, in new letters patent. Encloses the
Solicitor-General's (Rogerson's) report thereon, &c. Has no objection
to the proposal, there appearing to be no difference in the value of
the two lives. 25 July 1718. [The life proposed was Lord Bellew,
in place of Wm FitzMaurice, Esq.] 6 pages.
7. Report of the Controller (James Bruce), to the Lords of the
Treasury, on six lists, enclosed, of the number of persons victualled,
signed by the Deputy Governor of Gibraltar. There is due to the
contractor thereon 4,2817. 10s. 8d. 8 May 1719.
Accompanied by "A state of provisions laid into the victualling
storehouses at Gibraltar." 3 pages.
8. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Michael Ayon, to be reimbursed his charge for attending
the prosecutions of the persons concerned in the murder of Col.
Parke, then late Governor of the Leeward Isles. The petitioner
states that he was a material witness, and that having been sent
over from thence to represent that affair to her late Majesty, he was
a very great sufferer in his person and private fortune on that
occasion. Was allowed 5s. a day to the time of the trial of one of
the persons concerned in the murder, but did not receive any of the
allowance till almost two years after the trial, nor any allowance
for his loss of time and sufferings by that rebellion. Was shot
through the body and otherwise much wounded, besides having his
FF 2
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house plundered to his utter ruin, and prayed the allowance of 5s. a
day. In a previous report Mr Cracherode gave his opinion that
petitioner should be allowed 150l. for his voyage there and back,
and 5s. a day for maintenance, from 3 May 1711, unless their Lps
should think proper to consider him further. Upon reading this
report, their Lps granted the petitioner a warrant to receive 531.,
viz., 150l. for his expenses in coming over and going back to
Antigua. and 3811. for maintenance, &c, Mr Cracherode is now of
opinion that there was room to have carried on the allowance of 5s.
a day, and for further consideration for his losses and sufferings.
8 May 1719.
Minuted:—“16 July 1719. My Lords finding by the former
warrt dated 26th April 1717, that he is paid in full, cannot advise
his Matie to give him any more."
The petition and five affidavits connected therewith. 11 pages.
9. Report of George Treby and James Bruce to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the memorial of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Lincoln, Pay-
master-General of the Forces, praying for directions as to what part
of 4,2697. 10s., allowed for contingencies upon the establishment of
the forces for 1718, might be satisfied out of the moneys saved by
disbanding the forces in 1718. Propose to satisfy these claims out
of the moneys referred to. 9,6097. 7s. at least will be necessary.
Whitehall, 8 May 1719.
Also three lists, (1) " of pensions and annual allowances payable
in the Earl of Lincoln's Office"; (2) of such warrants as have
passed the office upon the contingencies of the forces, for the year
1718, expressing for what services they have been granted; and
(3) of the regiments that have demands upon the contingencies
for the year 1718, for their marches, &c. 7 pages.
10. Petition of Nathaniel Boothe, Esq., Surveyor of his Majesty's
Greenwax, to the Lords of the Treasury, praying for payment of
his salary in arrear 2,805l. The Greenwax fines being of late years
applied by the sheriffs in payments for apprehending clippers and
coiners, and highway robbers, the petitioner thereby received very
few sums upon that account.
Minuted:" 9th May 1719. There is no money arising from the
duty." 1 page.
[? About 11. Petition of Mr George Chalmers, Principal of King's College,
9 May.] Aberdeen, to the Lords of the Treasury. The King having ap-
pointed a Commission for visiting the colleges and schools of Aber-
deen, the petitioner and college laid before the Comrs the low
necessitous condition of the college, the mean provisions of the
several members, the ruinous condition of the old fabric (ready to
fall if not speedily prevented), and the unseemly state of some new
buildings which were begun and considerably advanced by the
bounty of private persons under the reign of King William,
whereof the funds for many years have been discontinued. This
serves to increase the ruins wherewith the college is threatened.
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The debts amount to about 1,100l., and the annual revenues are
greatly diminished by accidents, whereby the yearly charge of the
college exceeds the revenue. Beseech their Lps' favour with his
Majesty for their relief for the following reasons:-1. The old
fabric is in danger of falling this winter. 2. The college was
erected and supported for 300 years by his Majesty's predecessors,
and his Majesty has lately newly settled it, to best serve the
ecclesiastic and civil constitution. 3. The salaries of the members
are so mean and precarious, that lately the Regius Professor of
Mathematics was forced to demit, and that chair is still vacant, &c.
4. The professors and masters of the establishment equal in number
any of the Colleges of Glasgow or Edinburgh, tho' the professors
and masters in those places have greater encouragement, yet these
colleges (be it said without envy) had an addition of 210l. yearly,
by a royal grant begun by Queen Anne, and continued by his
Majesty, whereas the King's College of Aberdeen has only had
1057. Pray their Lps to move his Majesty to provide for their
subsistence and prevent their ruin.
Minuted:"9th May 1719. When La Sunderland is here." 14
Ld
pages.
[? About 12. Petition of Dame Katherine Waller, widow and relict of Sir
9 May.] William Waller, Knt, deceased, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Upon the representation of petitioner's case to Queen Anne, by
Lord Somers, then Lord President of the Council, and upon her
petition stating that her grandfather, Sir Edward Stradling, and her
father Sir Edward Stradling, each of them raised a regiment at
their own charge, for King Charles the First, and that both of them
lost their lives in his defence (which was acknowledged under that
King's sign manual), her Majesty granted petitioner a pension of
2001. per ann., which was paid until that ministry was changed,
when it was stopped. His present Majesty continued the pension
till Lady Day, 1716, but she is now struck off. Is upwards of
fourscore years of age, very lame and helpless, and has nothing to
depend on but his Majesty's bounty. Prays for continuance of the
pension.
[? About
9 May.
Minuted" 9th May 1719. When La Sunderland is here." Again,
“To be paid a when the others are paid." 1 page.
13. Memorial of John Rawlins, sadler, George Willis, farrier, and
Edward Aubery, coachmaker, "Esquires," on behalf of themselves
and other creditors, officers and servants of the late King Wil-
liam III. Supplied goods on credit to be paid for at times long
since elapsed, great part of which were enjoyed in the royal palaces.
Several lawsuits have been commenced against them, and many
of them have been imprisoned and ruined, and others still struggle
under like difficulties. Large sums in the Exchequer belonging to
the King's Civil List (part of which was ordered to be paid to
them), were appropriated to other uses. Her late Majesty gave her
word to recommend their case to the House of Commons. Pray
that some method may be adopted to pay their debts. [12 signatures.]
454
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1719.
[? About
9 May.]
[? About
9 May.]
[? About
9 May.]
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Minuted :—" 9 May 1719. There are no arrears.
apply to Parlt." 2 pages.
They may
14. Petition of several sufferers and agents for sufferers in the
Islands of Nevis and St Christopher, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Praying for despatch, that they may receive the interest on the
debentures made out for their losses. Four signatures.
Also another petition of sundry proprietors of similar debentures,
"which were provided for by subscribing them to the capital stock
of the South Sea Company, but were defeated of that subscription."
The Parliament provided three years' interest for that debt, which
was paid by the Lords of the Treasury, but there is now no further
provision. Petitioners intend to apply to Parliament and ask for
assistance. 20 signatures.
Minuted: 9th May 1719. My Lords can make no order in
2 pages.
this."
15, Petition of John Hollinshead, one of the messengers of the
House of Commons, to the Lords of the Treasury. Matthew Pryor,
Esq., was, on June 9 1715, committed to the custody of the Ser-
jeant-at-Arms, and petitioner took care of him till 26 June 1716,
when the Parliament was prorogued. The late Serjeant-at-Arms
petitioned for the fees of himself and other officers, and his petition
was reported on by Mr Jodrell. Petitioner is entitled by the table
of fees to 6s. 8d. per diem for attending prisoners. During peti-
tioner's attendance "he could not otherwise get anything to support
himself and family, being so closely confined, that he could not stir
out of doors till ye said Mr Pryor was allowed by Mr Speaker to
take the air, or ordered to attend ye Committee of Secrecy. Peti-
tioner had no more than thirteen pounds per ann. for his salary.”
Prays for payment
Minuted:"9 May 1719. Rejected." 1 page.
16. Petition and, case of Charles Goateley, Esq., to the King.
Obtained a lease of certain houses and land lying at Chatham, in
Kent, at a rent of 330l. It cost him near 1,000l. to repair the
same, half of the houses being empty, and the old materials run
away with, and most of the others inhabited by poor people, by
reason the estate had lain a considerable time waste before her
late Majesty purchased it of the proprietors, under an Act of Par-
liament. Petitioner likewise, upon the rumour and talk of a garri-
son being about to be made, was forced to abate 30l. a year rent on
his own houses and lands within the supposed garrison. Petitioner
holds from the Lords of the Treasury his houses and ground, on
condition of delivering them up for a fortification to be made when
his Majesty commands the same. Petitioner is at about 100l. a
year charge for repairs, (the houses being old, and one sea wall
being broken in already, and another in danger of breaking). By
all which means he is in much worse condition than he was before
taking the lease. Petitioner was Serjeant-at-Arms in the late
Queen's time, and was a considerable sufferer thereby, being forced
to spend his own fortune in providing servants and horses to do the
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Queen's business, and at last was threatened to be put out of the
office if he did not readily comply to dispose thereof, which he was
forced to do. And when a person had articled with petitioner for
the same, petitioner was obliged to pay a considerable sum rather
than be put out without any consideration. Complains of having
suffered several other great grievances, and says he could never be
charged with neglect of duty, or indecent behaviour. True it is,
that he has a vote for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and
some other counties, and did (even in the worst of times) upon the
change of the ministry and dissolution in the year 1710, nay at all
other times, both before and after, vote in the interest of the late
King William and the House of Hanover. Prays for the grant of
the lease, rent free, for as many years as his Majesty shall please.
Minuted:-"My Lords can do nothing in it. 9 May 1719"
Also a translation of the same into French. 2 large pages.
17. Petition of Anne Rochford to the Lords of the Treasury. In
1716 obtained from his Majesty, a grant for 31 years, of a small
piece of ground near the "Meuze," containing only 7 ft. 7in. one way,
and 47 ft. the other, at a rent of 13l. 15s. Was at the expense of
401. and upwards for passing the lease, and has laid out 1,2007. in
building; prays for the lease to be annulled and a new one granted
at a more moderate rent.
Minuted :—“ Rejected. 9 May 1719." 1 page.
18. Petition of George Monck, Esq., Surveyor-General of Customs
in Ireland, to the King. In consideration of services done to King
Charles II., in his Restoration, by petitioner's father, Henry Monck,
Esq., the King granted to the latter the place of Surveyor-General of
Customs in Ireland, on the death or surrender of Thomas Maule, Esq.
States other particulars about the grant of that office, and further
that it was in farm for several years, whereby the salary of 100l.
a year was discontinued to petitioner's father. Petitioner has exer-
cised the office since his father's decease, and visited all the ports every
year, &c. Prays for an order for the salary to be restored Signed.
Minuted:"9th May 1719. Send this to La Lt."
Accompanying this is a petition of the above Henry Monck for
the salary and arrears, which was referred for the report of the
Lord Lieut. of Ireland on 13 April 1683. 2 pages.
19. Memorial of the merchants, makers, and exporters of herrings
in North Britain, by Richard Savage, to the Lords of the Treasury.
A stop has been put to the making out debentures for some part of
the herrings, occasioned by some doubt or dispute about the size of
the herring barrel in Scotland, viz., whether it consisted of the Scots.
barrel of 29 gallons 1 gill, wine measure, or the English barrel of
32 galls., like measure. The delay in making out the debentures is
very prejudicial to the merchants and others. A clause in an Act
of Parliament has been brought in to settle the barrel at 32 English
gallons; pray that the debentures may be forthwith made out
according to this clause.
Minuted:-" "See the resolutions of Parlt. 9 May 1719." 1 page.
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20. Another petition of the same merchants, &c., to the Lords of
the Treasury, referring to the settlement of the same subject by the
Treaty of Union, and what has been the practice since. Also as to
the stoppage of the debentures. "By these uncertainties, and the
discouragemts put upon ye traders and poor fishers in ye small
burrows, great damage has happend, and more must follow, for ye
foreign salt being imported chiefly for ye service of ye fishing, the
traders lay out ye best part of their stocks to bring or cause to be
brought home foreigne salt, and give bonds for ye dutys payable in
six months; relying on the faith of ye public law, that they shall
not only get up their bonds, but receive ye further premiums allow'd
by law for encouragemt of ye fishing within that time, but ye dutys
becoming duc and ye certificates not granted, these people will be
for the most part broken, the small burrows along the coast (where
ye herrings are ye chiefe entertainmt of ye people & support of
ye rents of ye country) ruined, and the fishers will be forced for
want of bread to hire themselves into foreigne service.". Pray that
directions may be given to make out debentures for the herrings
exported from Scotland, at 10s. 5d. a barrel, to be computed accord-
ing to the Scotch or English barrel, as their Lordships shall think
fit.
Minuted:
pages.
"9 May 1719. The Parlt hath settled this." 2
21. Petition of Charles Dennis and Thomas Moor to the Lords
of the Treasury. Petitioners gave information about cutting trees
in the New Forest, and the woodward compounded with the delin-
quents, whereby they, as informers, have not received the moiety
allowed by Act of Parliament; pray for their Lordships' order for
their relief.
Minuted:"9th May 1719.
9th May 1719. To be considered when papers re-
lating to New Forrest are considered." 2 pages.
22. Petition of Ed. Shafto, gent., to the Lords of the Treasury.
Is father of John Shafto, one of the gentlemen that was shot at
Preston, and was by his son unfortunately drawn into rebellion.
Soon after the town was taken, proffered himself as a witness
against the rebels, and "to prove the rebellion in the English
joyneing ye Scot[c]h and proclameing ye Pretender in all ye
markett townes thorroughe which they martcht," and this the peti-
tioner, with Mr. Calderwood, did upon every trial at Liverpool,
and several other trials elsewhere, for which Mr. Calderwood has
been rewarded by a good sum of money, and a pension of 40l. or
50l. per ann., but petitioner never had any reward but subsistence
for meat and drink during the trials, and was discharged with
only 40s. By giving evidence has drawn upon himself the hatred,
displeasure, and malice of all his friends and relations; prays relief
from the royal bounty or to be placed in some hosp[ital].
Minuted:-"Money
Money hath already been given him. 9 May 1719.
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23. Petition of Edward Courtney to the King. Petitioner's
mother was maid of honour to the King's grandmother, the Queen of
Bohemia, and his father, under three successive Princes of Orange,
deputy governor and commandant of their town of Breda. For-
merly served the Crown of England faithfully in several employ-
ments by sea and land. Is now 75 years old and bed-ridden, and
with his brother of 72, and two sisters of between 60 and 70 years
of age, has of late years lived upon an employment of 100%. per
ann. in the Transfer Office of the 1710 Lottery, which is now going
to be determined by a Bill in Parliament, for vesting the fund of
this lottery in the South Sea Company, whereby they will all be
left destitute; prays for some other provision to be made for them,
that their grey hairs may not go down to the grave in sorrow
and want.
Minuted: 90 Maij 1719. My Lords will consider this if the
office sinks." 1 page.
24. Petition of Capt. George Lee and Richard Martin, Esq. to the
Lords of the Treasury. Their Lordships referred to the Comrs of
Revenue in Ireland the case and memorial of the petitioners, pray-
ing for stay of proceedings, on account of a balance due from Lee,
as collector in the district of Loughreagh, in Ireland; and against
Martin as his security. The Comrs reported several good services
done by Martin to his Protestant neighbours during the late rebel-
lion in Ireland, and great disbursements by him made to the army
under King William; also that petitioner, Lee, had suffered very
much by the frauds of a clerk, and that he served with reputation
in the army of the Crown in Flanders and America, &c. Are in-
formed that the Comrs of Revenue for Ireland threaten them with
prosecution. Petitioner Martin's estate lies in a wild country, is
subject to many prior judgments and encumbrances, and petitioner
Lee lost all his substance in the unfortunate expedition to Canada.
Pray for relief and a cessation of proceedings.
2
Minuted :-" 9th May 1719. Rejected." 2 pages.
25. Representation or memorial of William James, of Soilwell, in
the county of Gloucester, Esq., to the Lords of the Treasury. Draws
attention to certain paragraphs in the Act 20 Car. II. for preserva-
tion of timber within the Forest of Dean. Paragraph 13 provides
that the Act shall not make void certain letters patent granted to
Sir John Wintour, Kt, Francis Finch, and Robert Clayton, Esqres,
in 14 Car. II., which related to certain woods and iron works in
the Forest of Dean, for a term of years yet unexpired, which term
had 12 years to run. The family of the Wintours have, under
colour of that term, continued in possession of several hundred
acres of wood, and from time to time have cut the same.
present Lady Wintour is a papist, and has married one Mr Nevill, a
papist. They have lately cut at least 1,500 loads of wood, part of
the forest. Prays that directions may be given for inquiry into the`
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aforesaid matters, that his Majesty's rights may not be diminished,
and that petitioner may be considered.
Minuted :-" 9th May 1719. To be considered when the forests
1 page.
are.”
26. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of John Caswall, of
London, merchant, in behalf of several merchants at New York,
concerned in bills of exchange drawn by Col. Robert Hunter and
Col. Francis Nicholson, for 214l. 5s. 8d. Petitioner, two years
before, addressed the Lords of the Treasury in respect to this debt,
which was for building a chapel for the Indians, and a place for the
missionaries to dwell in, to be secured by a fort. Asks for payment
of the bills.
Also the former petition and copy of the instructions to Governor
Hunter, dated 21 Feb. 1710-11, in respect to the building of the
chapel and fort.
Minuted: 9th May 1719. See the resolutions of the House."
3 pages.
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27. Auditor Harley's report on Collo Moore's memorial in re-
lation to the issuing of debentures for the services late under his
care as Paymaster of the Forces abroad."
[Thomas Moore was late Paymaster-General of the Forces and
Garrisons abroad.]
The Auditor observes that the issue of debentures may be per-
formed, and the accounts passed, as regularly in one office as in.
more. And the charge will be less than if offices are kept by the
several late paymasters, and separate accounts passed by each of
them for their respective transactions. As to the case of Mr Moore,
certifies that he finds he has issued debentures to the value of near
10,000l. to satisfy the debts due to eight regiments of the nineteen
under his care. And his account will soon be ready for declaration,
&c. 14 May 1719.
Minuted:" 9th June 1719. Approved." 3 pages.
28. Report of the Earl of Carlisle (signed) to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition to the King, of Thomas Serjeant, Gate
Porter of the Tower of London. Finds the contents of the petition
true, that besides the fee of 2s. 2d. per day, there were formerly
some houses upon Tower Hill which belonged to the office of
Gentleman Porter, and that when those houses were granted away
by King James I,, in lieu thereof, a rent of 60l. per ann. was re-
served to be paid to the Gentleman Porter until 1666, when, on
account of the great fire the houses were demolished for the greater
safety of the Tower. The office of Gentleman Porter is one of trust,
he having the care of the Tower gates, and it being his duty to see
them locked and well secured every night. 28. 2d. per day is now a
very small salary for such a trust. Is of opinion that it may
be proper to add a salary of 60l. per ann. to the office. 21 May 1719.
Accompanying are:-(1.) A memorandum for him to be inserted
on the Establishment for an additional salary of 60l. per ann.
Letter from the Earl of Lincoln, referring the petition to the Earl
(2.)
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of Carlisle for his report. (3.) The petition, which states in addi-
tion, that King Charles II., in consideration of the great loss sus-
tained by Mr Robinson, the gentleman porter, granted him 135l. for
compensation for his houses, and 60l. yearly out of the Office of
Ordnance, and, that his successor, Major Hawley, was denied the
yearly payment by the Comrs for Ordnance, and for no other reason
as he could apprehend, but that he had been a commissioned officer
under the Duke of Monmouth, and put into his place by the Duke,
but who at that time was in disgrace at Court. He, however, on
petition, received the arrears in King James the IInd's time. In 1693
Major Hawley petitioned for a revival of the allowance, and the
case was favourably reported on, but an objection was taken to its
being paid out of the Ordnance Department. Petitioner succeeded
to the office in 1696, but was discouraged from making any appli-
lication, and for 22 years has not had the allowance revived or any-
thing in lieu of it. Prays to be put on the Establishment for such
an augmentation of salary as to his Majesty may seem meet. (4.)
Copies of two warrants.
Minuted :—“ 24th Novr 1719. My Lords do not think it reason-
able to encrease the Establishment." Again:-" 25th Novr 1719.
My Lords will speak to Mr Treby, Secry-at-Warr, to insert on the
Establishmt an additional sallary of 60li p ann."
4 pages and 2
lines.
29. Report of W. Lechmere to the Lords [of the Treasury], on
the petition of Sir Roger Mostyn, late Paymaster of Marines, and on
the letters patent and instructions therewith, and likewise the
several reports annexed, touching allowances claimed by Sir Roger
for salary and charges connected with his office. Finishing thus:-
As to the continuance of the salary, I am humbly of opinion that
ye disbandment of the corps, tho' by the Commission under the
Great Seal, did not determine the grant of the office of Paymaster,
the duty of the office still continuing, and being in fact exercised in
many particulars, from time to time after the severall disbandments,
and there being no determination of the office under the Great
Seal, so that ye letters patents subsisting in point of law to the end
of the nine months after the demise [of his late Majesty], for ought
appears to me, the right to the salary or poundage will go along
with ye office, and continue till that time, for which reasons I think
it proper for your Lordships to gratify ye petitioner's request in
this particular. Dated 23 May 1719.
Accompanied by the memorial and 11 other papers. 33 pages.
30. Order in Council referring to the Lords of the Treasury the
petition of Benjamin Joules, praying to have a grant of some en-
closed or concealed lands belonging to his Majesty, now in posses-
sion of persons having no title thereto, "in lieu of clay to be taken
from the petitioner's land called Stanshaw, near Portsmouth, for the
use of his Majesty's docks." 26 May 1719.
Minuted :-" 22d July 1719. He must exhibit a particular
describing ye lands he desires." 3 pages.
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31. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of David Kiragos, Executor of Don Bentura de Lari, late
Ambassador from the Emperor of Morocco, to the King, whereby
he set forth that having married the Ambassador's sister, he con-
signed to him from Smyrna to England a considerable cargo of
Smyrna goods, which the Ambassador promised to dispose of, and
to remit to the petitioner the produce in British commodities, but
failed so to do. On petitioner's arrival, the Ambassador alleged
that the late Queen Anne had ordered a gratuity of 8,000l. to be
paid to him for his good services in promoting the British trade in
the Empire of Morocco. The Ambassador made use of petitioner's
effects to the value of 2,000l. and upwards before his death, promising
to satisfy the petitioner out of the 8,000l. He prayed that he might
have the preference in a sum of 500l. ordered by his Majesty as a
free gift to defray the charges of the Ambassador's sickness and
funeral, and to be distributed to his creditors. Finds that petitioner
was a creditor of the Ambassador for about 1,500l., and is well
entitled to the receipt and distribution of what moneys his Majesty
shall order towards payment of the debts. 26 May 1719.
The petition referred to, list of the debts, and two affidavits.
Minuted :-" 27 [May]. Read and respited." Again:-" Re-
jected 17th July 1719." 8 pages.
32. Samuel Peploe to "My Lord." Sends the enclosed that his
Lordship may see what is said for Mr Attorney's delay in his "affair
at Manchester." The doubt as to the Crown's prosecution of the
cause against the Bishop of Chester is not agreeable to the assur-
ances he (the writer) has had, that his Majesty would support his
presentation. 'Tis a great pleasure to the Papists, and other dis-
affected persons to the Government, to see any of those who are
friends to it, disappointed. Preston, Lancashire, May 26, 1719.
Minuted :—“ 11th June 1719. Speak to Mr Cracherode that al-
though the King's title to the presentation is not disputed, yet it
will be for his Maties service to defend."
The enclosure referred to is a letter from A. Cracherode to the
above Rev. Samuel Peploe at Preston, explaining the reason why
nothing has yet been done in his affair. The single point in
question is whether Mr Peploe is qualified to be presented or not.
3 pages.
33. "A particular of the causes now under prosecution (vizt the
1st day of Trinity term 1719) with states thereof."
These particulars of the causes were drawn out for the considera-
tion of the Lords of the Treasury, and in the margin are their
Minutes opposite many of the entries. 29 May 1719. 6 pages.
34. Sir Roger Mostyn, late Paymaster of Marine forces, to
Transmits an account of the services done by him, &c. from the time
the last regiment was "broke" to the end of nine months after the
demise of the Queen, in which is an account of the numbers of men
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paid off and disbanded in that time, and of the sums of money paid
them. 1 June 1719.
Also the account referred to, a letter, and two other papers con-
nected with Sir Roger's affairs. 19 pages.
35. Certificate of W. Jessop and W. Ashburnham, Comrs for
Alienations, to the Lords of the Treasury, of the gross produce of
their office from Mich. 1718 to 22 May 1719. June 2, 1719. 1
page.
36. Treasurer of the Chambers' account for the quarter ending at
Lady-day 1719. 2 June 1719. 31 pages.
37. Christopher Tilson to Edward Young, Esq., Surveyor of his
Majesty's Woods. Transmits by their Lordships' command affidavit
of William James relating to waste and spoil committed by the
Lady Wintour and James Nevill, Esq., her husband, in his Majesty's
Woods, called the Snead and Kiddenhalls, in the Forest of Dean, and
their Lordships direct inquiry and report to be made thereon.
Treasury Chambers, 5 June 1719.
The affidavit named. 2 pages.
38. Petition of William and Richard Gwynn to the Lords of the
Treasury. King Charles II. granted to petitioner's father, grand-
father, and uncle, Richard Gwynn, of the co. of Glamorgan, and
Richard Mathews of the co. of Rutland, Esq., the office of customer
and collector of Cardiff for their lives. In the year 1688, Richard
Gwynn, with his son Richard and petitioner William, on the
landing of the Prince of Orange, raised upwards of 100 men in the
town of Swansey and county aforesaid, and entertained them for
upwards of five weeks. Petitioner William and his brother served
several years in Flanders. On the death of the father, Richard
Mathews succeeded and resigned the patent, and the Lords of the
Treasury granted the office of customer of Cardiff to petitioner and
his brother, Richard Gwynn, and petitioner William has exercised
the office for nine years. To prove his affection for the present
Government, states that he obtained the commitment of one Richard
Whitmore, alias Kavanagh, for treasonable practices, and Whitmore
stood in the pillory in three places in the county. In consequence,
petitioner William had his patent renewed for Cardiff, and his son
Richard's name added. Understand that the office is disposed of to
one Mr Tho. Hoskins. Pray for restoration, or the first patent em-
ployment vacant, and, in the meantime, for continuance in the
collection of Swansey.
Also two certificates in their favour.
Minuted :—“ 5 June 1719. To be read when Ld Sunderland is
here."
Again :-" Mr Stanhope will write to Sir Hungerford Hoskyns."
4 pages.
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39. Edw. Riggs to Charles Stanhope, Esq., Secretary to the Lords
of the Treasury. Thought it his duty as a surveyor of the high-
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ways of the parish of Binfield, to desire his neighbour, Grey Nevill,
to recommend the enclosed petition to the Lords of the Treasury,
that so they may be supplied with timber out of the forest as
usual, "without which, notwithstanding a full performance of the
six days' labour in laying gravel," the bridges and ways cannot be
rendered passable. It is two months since the petition was sent.
before their Lordships, if not already done, and
Binfield, 8 June 1719.
Asks him to lay it
to recommend it.
The petition of the inhabitants of the parish of Binfield in Windsor
Forest referred to.
Minuted :--- “ 17th July 1719. Ref. to Surv¹ of Woods." 2
pages.
40. "Auditor" J. Walpole to "my Lords." Lays extracts of
several letters before them relating to the revenues of New York,
by which it will be seen that the whole management of what is
raised for the support of his Majesty's Government there, is by the
Assembly taken from the officers of the Crown and put under a
particular administration of their own, contrary to the ancient
practice and natural dependence which that colony ought to have
upon the Government here. Their Lordships will easily perceive
how much his Majesty's prerogative, as well as the protection of his
subjects in those parts, will be rendered precarious, if the levying
money be lodged in particular persons' hands appointed by the
Assembly, without any check from the officers of the Crown. The
continuance of such an incroachment must, in time, make the
colony of New York independent of the Crown in the most essen-
tial part. Proposes that their Lordships should direct the Board of
Trade to lay before them all clauses in the Governor of New York's
instructions relating to the revenue there, and a full account of all
the acts of Assembly for the last 10 years on the same subject.
[Minuted: "Write a tre accordingly, & also what instruct have
been given to Govrs of New York in relation to grants of lands &
reservations of rents."]
If
The quitrents of the colony are in the utmost confusion and dis-
order, and at present produce little or nothing to the Crown, but if
put under good regulation, might raise a considerable revenue.
appointed, is ready to consider (with others) of means for recovery
and improvement of the revenue. With their Lordships' approval,
will write to Mr Dixon, a Collector of Customs in Maryland, and
late Receiver of Revenue of New York, to know on what terms he
will undertake to bring the revenue into good management.
[Minuted:" Mr Audr to write to Mr Dixon upon the seyll matters
herein proposed."] 9 June 1719. 1 pages.
41. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
petition of Richard Oglethorp, gent., who states that after the murder
of Col. Parke, Governor of the Leeward and Caribbee Islands in
1712, he was sent for from Antigua, as evidence for the Crown
against several persons concerned in the murder and rebellion there.
He also applied for his expenses for loss of time, &c., which he
valued at 1,2917. 18. 8d. Mr Cracherode gives his opinion as to the
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allowance which should be made to him. Petitioner holds the post
of Deputy Provost Marshal and Messenger to his Majesty's Council
in the Leeward Islands, and, if he returns, is in danger of his life
from the friends of those against whom he appeared at the trials.
He has contracted several debts, and is threatened to be thrown into
gaol. A previous memorial in 1716 of Oglethorp's was referred to
and reported on favourably by Mr Cracherode on the same subject,
and on the trial of Henry Smith, the Lord Chief Justice Parker's
opinion was, that the Government ought to pay Oglethorp's neces-
sary charges. Mr Crachrode says that there was room, not only to
have carried on the allowance of 5s. a day to the time their Lord-
ships ordered him the 3237. 3s. 5d., viz., to 28 Jan. 1716-17, but to
have considered the petitioner further for his loss of time, &c.
June 1719.
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The petition referred to and an Order in Council referring it to
the Lords of the Treasury.
((
Minuted: 16 July 1719. My Lords finding by the former
warrant that he is paid in full, cannot advise his Maty to give him
any more."
Again:"12 Augst 1719. My Lords adhere to the former
Minute. 7 pages.
""
42. Three Orders in Council to the Lords of the Treasury for
passing a privy seal.
(1.) For the sale of decayed and unserviceable stores in his
Majesty's yards. 11 June 1719.
Also a tabular account of the stores, showing the yards where
they remained.
(2.) On the petition of 13 poor livery servants of the late Prince
George of Denmark, praying to be provided for; referring the matter
to their Lordships.
Minuted :-"30 June 1719. See the answer to their former
petition.
""
Also the petition.
(3.) On the petition of John Fish, together with a report from
the Lords of the Admiralty as to Fish being rewarded for his good
services done in the navy; referred also to their Lordships.
The petition and report named. The petitioner states that in
the late war, he engaged two French privateers four hours, which had
on board 140 men, and his pink only 13, yet he forced the privateers
after three desperate engagements to bear off, leaving their "crap-
ling" and chain behind, for which service he was promised by his
late Royal Highness to be preferred; but the ther ministry soon after
changing, the same was frustrated. Also, that at the time of the
late rebellion he did, with all the zeal of a dutiful subject, "and
with the greatest expedition, not only transport himself the soldiers
from Holland, but lent his pilot to the hazard of his life," to
transport others, by which five more transports were able to
follow with soldiers.
Minuted:" 22d July 1719. Report that these services (if per
formed) can be rewarded only out of navy money." 9 pages, 2 halves
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43. "An account of the several persons standing in debt to the
revenue on salt in Trinity Term, 1719, and the proceedings that
have been made against them, and what has been recovered."
[Trinity Term ended 17 June]. 7 pages.
44. Comrs of Victualling to Mr Lowndes, concerning foreign
salt imported into Scotland before the Union, and lying at Glasgow.
To bring it to London for sale, will amount to more than the salt
will sell for. The freight for every 26 bushels and 56 pounds is
13 d. per bushel, whereas the first parcel sold for no more than
10d. per bushel. The 452 bushels put up to sale on Monday last,
sold for no more than 84d. per bushel. The Crown will lose con-
siderably by bringing it here. There is no prospect of procuring
freight much cheaper by vessels to be sent from Plymouth. It will
be difficult to persuade the Plymouth merchants to undertake the
voyage, the coast being dangerous and rocky. It will not be pos-
sible to bring it all at once, because vessels of that port are generally
small, and most of them are gone to Wales for coals. Submit
whether it had not better be sold where it lies. Victualling Office,
17 June 1719. 4 pages.
45. Four reports of Charles Harison concerning licences granted
by the Court of Exchequer to compound upon penal laws, &c.
Between 21 Oct. 1718 and the last day of Trinity Term, 1719 [17
June.]
Made out in tabular form. 15 double pages.
46. Report of the Lord Lieut. of Ireland to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of Robert Baillie, upholsterer, for payment
of 5071. 8s. 8d. due to him for furnishing the castle of Dublin, and
the house of Chapel Izod. Believes the reason why the payment
was not readily ordered after his petition and accounts, might
be, because the Concordatum Fund, out of which those disburse-
ments have usually been made, was as that time considerably over-
drawn. If his Majesty shall think fit to direct payment out of the
revenue at large (which is the method of payment by concordatum),
it will be a just relief to the petitioner. Dublin Castle, 19 June
1719.
Minuted:" 5th August 1719. Order'd accordingly.
""
The petition referred to, and a copy of the same, and a copy of a
report on the same subject, dated Council Chamber, Dublin, 3 May
1717. 5 pages.
47. Report of the Earl of Halifax to the Lords of the Treasury,
on the petition of Sir Charles Farnaby, Knt, Auditor of the several
Lotteries, in respect to the disposal by the late Paymaster and
Controller of the Classis Lottery of the vacant apartments in or
near the Exchequer, lately occupied by William Lechmere, Esq.,
late a Controller of Lottery, and others. Exchequer, 23 June 1719.
Minuted :—“ 22d July. Respited."
:-
Also the petition. 2 pages.
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48. Petition of Thomas Wells to the Lords of the Treasury.
25 June.] Was the first discoverer of the Rebellion in April 1715, and was
26 June.
"instantly" employed by the Government to gain further informa-
tion of the designs of the conspirators. Gave daily informations
of the motions, resolutions, and intended enterprises of the abettors
in the said Rebellion. In particular, in a letter of 18 July, is con-
tained petitioner's reason for apprehending that the conspirators
had fixed upon the night between the 21st and 22nd of July, to
put some part of their rebellious enterprises in execution. Upon
the 20th of July, his Majesty declared in Parliament his certain
advices of a Rebellion actually begun, to be supported from abroad.
The several regiments of militia of London and Westminster were
under arms on the day specified in the letter above mentioned.
Petitioner, by a letter at 2 o'clock on the 21st signified by the best
information he could learn, that the designs of the conspirators were
dissipated for the present. The several regiments of militia under
arms were dismissed about 8 o'clock that evening, and the guards.
infantry, and cavalry were commanded to encamp in Hyde Park,
Petitioner procured some of the principal heads of the Pretender's
proclamation, which he sent to Lord Townshend, with a supplica-
tion that he (petitioner) might not be ruined. His LP instantly
withdrew from the board, and said that the intelligence must not
on any account be omitted. Was employed by the late Postmaster-
General, and attended the Lord Cornwallis, and gave certain reasons
why he could not carry on his intelligence without manifest danger
of his life, except he were instantly discharged from the letter
office. Whereupon he was instantly discharged on the favour
that he should be otherwise provided for. On the 13th of August
gave information of preparations making at divers ports in France
for the Pretender to make a descent in England about the 2nd of
September, and that a rebellion in Scotland was privately talked of
with like assurance about the time fixed for the descent, which was
confirmed by the public accounts on the 19th of September. Pre-
vented designs upon several important fortresses. Attended Vis-
count Towshend every night during a considerable time in the
height of the Rebellion by his LP's express commands. Caused a
most treasonable libel, written by a papist (entitled the Supplement
to the Church of England's Advice to her Children, &c.), to be
seized. Applied to Lord Somers to move the Government in his
favour, and Lord Somers referred the matter to Lord Townshend,
and a promise was made that care should be taken of him. Peti-
tioner remains a great sufferer, excluded from the reversion of an
estate of 180l. per ann., adjoining to the "Duke of Gloucester's
Head" tavern in St James' Street, Westminster, on account of his
secret service, and by the surrender of his employ in 1715. Has a
wife and "several small infants." Prays relief.
On the back is an Order in Council referring the
Lords of the Treasury. 3 pages.
49. Robert Armstrong to Charles Burniston, Esq.
received his “deputation." This province has been
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Has this day
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for 60 years that has supplied the Crown with masts, yards, and
bowsprits. With continual diligence of the Surveyor it is possible
to keep the inhabitants from cutting the trees. The province is
of such consequence to the Crown that Mr Bridger, the late Sur-
veyor was obliged to continue altogether in the province, which
rendered him incapable of attending the other parts of the survey.
The officer should have such encouragement as not to render him.
liable to temptation from the inhabitants, by which the Crown has
been no small sufferer. It was always the opinion of the Lords of
Trade and the Treasury that the Collector of this province was the
proper person to take care of the woods of New Hampshire. New
Hampshire, New England, June 26, 1719. 1 pages.
50. A general debt or demand for transport service to 30 June
1719.
Minuted :—“ 15th July 1719. Direct the Comptrs of the Army
Accounts to hasten their Report upon these deductions." 2 pages.
VOL. CCXXII. 1719. JULY-NOVEMBER.
[? June or
July.]
1 July.
3 July.
1. Copy of report of E. Wilcox and Edw. Younge to the Lords
of the Treasury, on a claim by John Barton for works in the parks
and forests for her late Majesty. Is of opinion that 8047. 16s. 9d.
is due to him. [? June or July 1719.] 1 page.
2. Report of R. Powys to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
memorial of William Sharp, Esq., praying that he may receive the
salary of 2,000l. a year usually paid to the Governor of Barbadoes,
he having been first counsellor of that island, and on the recall of
Robert Lowther, Esq., the Governor in 1713-14, continued the govern-
ment there. Leaves it to their Lordships' pleasure to determine
whether he shall be paid the whole salary of 2,000l. or only half, and
whether it shall commence from 7 April 1714 or from 24 April,
when Mr Lowther left. 1 July 1719.
The memorial referred to, and five other papers on the same
subject.
The memorial is minuted:—“23d July 1719. State so as to
avoid a double paymt; 5th Sept 1721. To be paid the halfe sallary
for the time he acted. 12th Do. Warrt signd." 9 pages.
3. Report of H. Cholmley, Surveyor-General, to "their Lps" on
the memorial of the Rt Hon. William Clayton, Esq., who desired a
lease for 50 years of a little piece of ground in St James's park, by
mistake omitted out of a lease he lately passed, of a small tenement
in the stable yard at St James's. The dimensions are 31 ft. 6 in. by
24 ft. 9 in., and the lease might be granted at a ground rent of 10s.
per ann. July 3, 1719.
Also the memorial. 2 pages.
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8 July.
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14 July.]
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4. Wm Popple (for the Comrs of Trade and Plantations), to Charles
Stanhope, Esq. Sends copy of a paragraph of a letter from Sir
Nicholas Lawes on the subject of his Majesty's proportion of seizures
at Jamaica. Whitehall, July 8, 1719.
The letter referred to, in which he says that his Majesty reaps
little advantage from seizures, the greater part being swallowed up
in extravagant and unnecessary charges and salaries. 2 pages.
21
5. Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury of the original creditors
and other proprietors of the public debts of Scotland residing there,
for which provision has been lately made by Parliament. Memo-
rialists apprehend the meaning and intent of the Act to be, that his
Majesty may give suitable encouragement and powers for them to
improve their stock and interest in the debt. Hope their Lps will
appoint books to be opened at Edinburgh for receiving the sub-
scriptions of the proprietors in Scotland, and books for transfer, &c.
Edinburgh, 8 July 1719. 17 signatures. 1 page.
6. "A copy of A. Cracherode's report on the petition of William
Rhett, jun¹, and the claimes of Capt. Gordon and Capt. Brand, and
several others for taking and convicting pirates."
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Mr Cracherode reports on the following matters, viz. :- The
Governor of South Carolina (Robert Johnson, Esq.), appointed
Col. Wm Rhett to be commander of two sloops fitted out to take
certain pirates which infested the coast, and the Col., at Cape Fear
River, took a pirate sloop called the "Revenge,” alias the Royal
James," and the commander and crew, consisting of 35 men, were
executed. Petitioner Rhett prayed an order for payment to him of
8901. for the captors. As to the claims of Capt. Gordon, of H.M.
ship "Pearl," and Capt. Brand, of H.M. ship the "Lyme," the
Lieut.-Governor of Virginia (Spotswood) certifies that two ships
were hired and furnished with pilots at his expense, and armed by
Gordon and Brand, and were sent to North Carolina to apprehend
and destroy Edward Thatch, a notorious pirate, and his crew.
pirates were killed on Thatch's sloop, and eight more taken pri-
soners. Four other pirates, by name Wm Howard, Henry Mann,
Wm Stoke, and Adult Van Pelt, were taken by Capt. Gordon, and
were convicted before the Court of Admiralty. The Governor of
the Bahama Islands (Woodes Rogers, Esq.) certifies that 13 persons
were taken in the act of piracy by Capt. Benj. Heringold and Capt.
John Cochran, who had his commission for that purpose. The
Governor conceives the captors have merited the rewards promised,
amounting to 3801. Mr Cracherode has considered the letter and
instrument of Daniel Rossant and Benjamin White, inhabitants of
Harbour Islands, in New Providence, respecting 2001. due to them
for having delivered into the hands of the above Governor of the
Bahama Islands five pirates, the reward being claimed under
a scale quoted. [After 14 July 1719, from mention of letter of
attorney of that date.] 8 pages.
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7. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Mr James Smith. Refer
to a former report made by them on the same subject. Mr James
Smith was surveyor of the works in North Britain, and made
several surveys and estimates of works to be done about the
"Palace of Holyrood House, Fort William, and otherwise," and
received nothing for his services but 401. from the Board of
Ordnance, soon after the Union, for the surveys and estimates he
then made, and what he has since received from the same Board, and
the 1007. paid him as mentioned in the former report. Think him
a proper object of the Royal bounty. Edinb. Excheqr Chamb™,
July 15, 1719.
The petition referred to. 3 pages.
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[? About 8. Petition of John Leith, of White Haugh, Esq., to the Lords of
16 July.] the Treasury. In April 1689, after King James's abdication, the
Convention of States sitting in Scotland appointed the late Lord
Forbes Lord Lieut. of the shire of Aberdeen, who prevailed with
petitioner "to accept a commission to act as colonel of militia
against the enemies of the King and the happy Revolution, who
then absconded in the Highlands. Petitioner was faithful to his
trust and true to the King and the Protestant interest, for which
the King's enemies assembled a considerable army of Highlanders,
vassals to the Duke of Gordon and Earl of Mar, who plundered
petitioner's tenants in the parish of Tillinessel and shire of Aber-
deen, to the value of above 1,0007., which he had to make up to
them. Petitioner never made any demand on the Government, but
was forced to put his small fortune in some order after the depreda-
tions, and on account of his poor young grandson. The latter
should of right be the representative of the ancient family of
Tolquhon, but was driven by the descendants of his own family
from his estate and house, particularly by Forbes of Ballogie,
who several years ago brought that family to a morsel of bread.
Has brought encumbrances upon himself by his real affection for
Tolquhon and numerous family, they being on the 5th of Sep. 1718,
most barbarously assaulted by a party of his Majesty's forces, be-
longing to Col. Egerton's regiment, sent out by Francis Fleming,
commandant at Aberdeen, and Lewis Dean, ancient commander of
that party. Petitioner says that his son-in-law did "not expect
fire and sword, not knowing himself guilty of the least crime
against his Matie, neither did he apprehend the Lords of the Session
to have that power in Scotland without his Maties and Privy
Council's orders, because contrary to the claim of right and articles
of the Union. However it is, the poor gentleman was wounded
himself, and the young man that taught their children shot through
the body, who dyed the next day; it being the gracious Providence
of Almighty God that preserved yor petrs daughter, being in the
most apparent danger, they had the cruelty to shoot at her as in
design, and at the children, as if design'd not to leave a mark
of their generation upon the earth. They have kept Tolquhon
himself (ever since) as prisoner to the Government. Especially, the
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time his wound was at the worst, the centinels was so strict that his
spouse (having no servant allow'd) was oblig'd for several weeks
successively not to partake of the benefit of common natural rest,
nor allowed her to go to bed, but as it was, in open field; and
their servants are ever since kept prisoners. 'Tis acknowledged
the party came against them in the name of ejecting them," &c.
Prays for consideration. The family of Tolquhon is ruined unless
redressed.
Minuted:—" 16th July 1719. Left to the law." 2 pages.
[? About 9. Memorial of David Casley, Deputy Keeper of his Majesty's and
16 July.] the Cottonian Libraries, to the Lords of the Treasury.
[? About
16 July.]
[? About
17 July.]
[? About
17 July.]
The
ruinous condition of the house wherein the libraries are kept has
been represented to the Comrs of Works, but Mr Benson aised a
doubt whether the repair belonged to them, because the House of
of Commons have lately debated the building of a new libary.
Pray for speedy directions as to the repairs, as the damage which
may be done by the rain will be irreparable.
Minuted: 16th July 171). My Lords conceive this repair
ought to be a publique charge." 1 page.
10. A state of the case of Sir John Lambert and other merchants,
in relation to their provisions and stores embargoed and seized for
the use of the English garrison in Alicant, in Spain. Addressed to
the Comrs to state and determine the debts due to the army.
On the back is :-" Dd by Mr Rudge and Mr Crosse. 16 July
1719.” 1 page, brief size.
11. Representation of Jezreel Jones to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Sets out the grounds of the charges in his petition to their
Lordships, viz. :-He was appointed by Queen Anne (1) to treat
with the Morocco Ambassador for settling the articles of peace, and
was employed as interpreter; (2) to treat with the Viceroy of
Morocco; (3) he was sent with presents to the Emperor and
Viceroy; (4) he received instructions and powers from the Comrs
for the redemption of captives in Barbary. Besides other services,
he was constantly at great expense during the residence of Ambas-
sadors from those parts, and in translating Spanish and Arabic
letters, and interpreting at audiences, &c.
Ten other papers relating to the same affairs, and a duplicate of
the above representation.
Minuted:" 17th July 1719. Read." 17 pages and 2 halves.
12. Petition to the Lords of the Treasury of David Kiragos,
brother-in-law and executor of Don Benturi de Zari, late Ambas-
sador from the Emperor of Morocco. Petitioner, in April last, peti-
tioned on the subject of his claims on the 5007. ordered by his
Majesty to defray the charges of the Ambassador's sickness and
funeral, &c. The matter was referred to Mr Cracherode, who
reported that the facts were true. Their Lps respited the petition.
Prays that they will resume the matter and make an order
thereupon.
Minuted: 17th July 1719. Rejected." 1 pages.
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17 July.]
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13. Petition of John Martin, keeper of the lions, to the King.
The keeper of the lions, by former grants for a 100 years past, had
18d. a day for the office, and 12d. a day for provision for each lion,
lioness, and leopard. There are now nine lions and leopards, besides
other creatures, and he has not had a penny allowed him for their
charge, whereby he is very much impoverished. Prays that he may
have a grant of the office for 40 years, with the usual allowances.
Minuted: 17th July 1719. Send to the office where the Tower
bills are paid, to know whether he be left out, (if so) for what cause ;
but my Lords will not advise the King to grant for life."
Again :-"22 Augt 1719. He accepted the office exclusive of the
fees and allowances he now pretends to, and by his grant it will
appear those fees were meant to be extinguished and annihilated
for the future.” Also:—“ 22d July 1719. Rejected."
With it is another petition, pretty nearly to the same effect,
minuted: "9 May 1719, rejected." 2 pages.
14. Memorial of John Saffin, late Collector of Customs at the port
of Montrose, to the Lords of the Treasury. During the Rebellion
in Scotland in 1715 and 16, the town, being in the hands of the
rebels, he was offered by them to be continued as collector. This he
refused, upon which, and his advising several of the gentlemen in
the neighbourhood to oppose and prevent the designs of the rebels,
he was committed by them to prison, robbed of all they could lay
hands on, and used in a most barbarous manner till the Pretender
left the town and embarked for France, on which he made his escape
to the King's army, which he met near Dundee, and acquainted the
Earl of Cadogan with all that related to the Pretender and his flying
arn y
His LP said he had heard of the hard usage he had received,
but now was an eye-witness of it, and would recommend him for
consideration, and on his return from the north of Scotland to Edin-
burgh his LP obtained leave from the Comrs of Customs for him to go to
London with his LP ; but as there were several thousand pounds worth
of goods secured by the memorialist, which had been landed in the
time of the Rebellion, and the duties paid by the late Ld Marr's
order to his collector, he declined going to London till the duties
were again paid to the Crown. He afterwards went, and waited
seven months under the promise that he should be preferred. Then
he returned to his duties until superseded to make room for James
Scot. Prays for the grant of 50l. per annum until he is provided
for.
Minuted:" 17th July 1719. Ordered. See if it can be paid
by the Comrs Cust. in Scotl." 1 page.
15. Memorial of James Brudenell, master of the Jewel House, to
the Lords of the Treasury. Asks that the staircase leading up to
the Jewel House in the Tower of London, which is in danger of
falling, may be rebuilt, and for some convenience in lieu of the
apartment taken down by the Office of Ordnance, it being too near
the Grand Armoury.
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20 July.
21 July.
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Minuted :-" 17th July 1719. My Lords cannot advise the King
to be at any expense out of the Civil List revenues for this build-
ing." 1 page.
16. Mr Auditor Walpole to "My Lords." In reply to the inquiry
whether there is any revenue in the plantations under his audit un-
appropriated, to furnish 3247. 14s. 8d. to be laid out in presents to
be made to the five Indian nations. As to the revenues of New
York, the quit-rents there, for want of a rent roll, are in such con-
fusion that they bring in scarce sufficient to answer the charge of
collection. As for the money raised for the civil government, the
Assembly there; having in an extraordinary manner displaced the
Crown officers from the receipt and audit of those revenues, he
(Mr Walpole) is unable to give any account of them. Mr Roscow,
the Receiver in Virginia, has money in hand above the charge of
the civil government, from which the sum required may be remitted.
20 July 1719.
Minuted :—“ 23d July 1719. Read and respited." 2 pages.
17. Representation of the Comrs for Stamp Duties to the Lords
of the Treasury, that they have laid before their Lps both an account
of gold in the hands of the Receiver-General of the Stamp Duties
and of the distribution of stamps for London and Middlesex, as also
in the hands of the country distributors, with the amount allowed
them on the reduction of the gold. Not having received their Lps'
warrant for making the allowances, they cannot discharge the same
on their respective accounts. Stamp Office, 21 July 1719.
Minuted :-" 22 July 1719. To be considered when the Parliamt
meets." 1 page.
[? About 18. Report to the Lords of the Treasury of Mr Auditor Harley,
22 July.] on a report of the Comrs for stating the debts of the army, and as
to the relief of several regiments from which detachments were
made in 1710 and 1711 to garrison Annapolis Royal, from the
charge laid on them for provisions furnished to the non-commissioned
officers and private men of those detachments. The charge of the
provisions will fall upon the personal pay of the captains, unless
allowed by his Majesty. Certifies that the garrison was taken from
the French in 1710, by a detachment made out of six regiments of
Marines and the country troops of New England, to whom it is
alleged it has been the custom always to allow both pay and pro-
visions when they are upon service. Col. Vetch, who was appointed
governor after the capture of the fortress, by direction of the Council
of War, promised the garrison, whilst they served, pay and provisions.
to prevent mutiny and desertion and the loss of the place, which
was immediately besieged again by the French and Indians. He
avers that he received no direction from General Hill to discontinue
the allowance of provisions as well as pay to the detachment out of
the seven regiments of foot under his command, sent by him to
relieve the first garrison of Marines and New England troops, and
declares that as the place contiuued under a blockade by the enemy,
and the soldiers laboured under great hardships and necessities, as
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well by want of clothing as provisions in that cold climate, he pro-
mised them the allowances both of pay and provisions, given to the
former garrison, and directed their officers to supply them with
shoes, stockings, brandy, tobacco, and other necessaries as far as their
pay would go; and the officers took up money upon their bills on
New England for procuring these necessaries. Further certifies that
the charge is for effectives only, and for provisions at the rate of
74d. a day for each man, whereas the full subsistence of a private
man is but 6d. a day. The charge made on the several regiments
for the provisions, amounting to 5,693l. 16s. 2 d. will fall upon the
personal pay of the captains unless allowed.
The report mentioned, which is minuted, to be referred to the
auditor on 22 July 1719. 5 pages.
19. Representation to the Lords of the Treasury of the Rector
22 July.] and his Assessors, and of the Principal, Professors, and Masters of
the University and King's College of Aberdeen. His Majesty's
Com's of Visitation have represented the ruinous condition of the
buildings, the extent of the debts contracted before the late settle-
ment of this university, the deficiency of the funds, and mean pro-
visions of the several masters, &c. His Majesty referred these
things to their Lordships, who appointed Sir John Anstruther,
Master of His Majesty's Works in Scotland, to estimate the charges
of repair, &c. The buildings are in such a ruinous condition that
the principal is forced to hire lodgings elsewhere. Gentlemen are
discouraged in sending their children to the university, and unless
some repairs are made they cannot, without danger, attend upon
their duties. Have already purchased a considerable quantity of
materials. Pray that his Majesty may be moved to appoint supplies
from the Royal bounty.
23 July.
28 July.
29 July.
30 July.
Minuted:-" 22d July 1719. To be read when Mr Baillie comes."
1 page.
20. Memorial of the South Sea Company to the Lords of the
Treasury, desiring their Lps to grant a warrant to ascertain the sum
to be paid by them into the Exchequer. Signed "Rob. Knight."
Dated 23 July 1719. 1 page.
21. “An abstract of the total charges for ye present expedition
mentioned in the memorial from the Board of Ordnance." 28 July
1719. 1 page.
22. Ch. Delafaye, for the Lords Justices, to the Lords of the
Treasury. Asking that orders may be given for three months' pay
to the staff and other officers and the forces under Lord Cobham,
whom his Majesty has appointed to be employed in an expedition
beyond sea, and for 2,000l. for the contingent expenses. Whitehall,
29 July 1719. 1 page.
23. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer of Scotland to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Mr George Ogilvie. Finds
that he was left out of the quarterly list (therein mentioned) of
salaries as his Majesty's limner, upon a suggestion that he was con-
cerned in the late Rebellion in 1715, but being deaf and dumb, and
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1719.
31 July.
3 Aug.
8 Aug.
[After
25 Aug.]
not having been prosecuted, they have no objection to his being
restored to his salary. Edinb. Excheqr Chamber, 30 July 1719.
Also the petition. 2 pages.
24. "The representation of George, Earl of Halifax, for the repair
of the road in Hampton Court Park, with their Lordships' order of
reference to Mr Watkins, Surveyor of the Roads, with his report and
estimate thereon."
Minuted: 5 Aug. 1719. The charge not exceeding this esti-
mate shalbe pd him eno to have ye work done next spring before
the K. goes to reside at Hampton Court."
The report is dated 31 July 1719. 2 pages.
25. Report of Edward Young to the Lords of the Treasury. Has
inquired by what right and title the present possessors of the woods.
and ground called Snead and Kiddenhalls in the Forest of Dean,
have lately cut and coaled the woods there. Traces the same from
1 James I. to the grant of the reversion of the same to Sir John
Winton, but inasmuch as the right to the said woods and ground
claimed by the Lady Winton, or by [James] Nevill, Esq., her husband,
is matter of law, conceives it falls under the inspection of the
Attorney-General. 3 Aug. 1719. 1 page.
26. Comrs of Forfeited Estates, Scotland, to the [Secretary of the
Treasury]. Ask him to lay the enclosed and their last quarterly
bill before their Lordships. The defence of the rights of the Crown
and public against the exceptions that have been lodged before the
Court of Session, the arrears to their officers and clerks, &c. require
a present supply, or the business will be at a stand. If assisted,
they hope to be able to put some of the forfeited estates to sale,
and thereby bring in a considerable sum. The 2,000l. mentioned
in their letter to the Lords of the Treasury would carry on their
business to Michaelmas. Edinburgh, 8 Aug. 1710.
Accompanied by the account of salaries and incident charges of the
Comrs, &c. and by the letter of the Comrs to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, which states that the necessary demands of money for the
defence of the rights of the public against such as pretend to for-
feited estates, by exceptions presented to the Court of Session, and
for prosecuting in the Exchequer those who refuse to pay the
moneys they have levied from the forfeited estates without process,
together with the arrears of salaries due to their officers and clerks,
make them entreat their Lps to order 2,000l. to be advanced to their
account. Edinborough, 6 Aug. 1719.
Also an account of the moneys issued to the Com's for
of salaries, &c. 4 pages.
payment
27. Rt Gardner to the Lords of the Treasury. Delivered a
memorial in November last relating to the provisions and hardships
of the garrisons of Annapolis Royal and Placentia. Those at Pla-
centia have been long without bread; prays their Lps' directions.
The last provisions were sent in July 1718 for one year only.
They have no fund to pay the 4d. a day stopped for a complete
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regiment, &c. The regiment was formed on 24 Aug. 1717, &c.
There have been great murmurings and complaints amongst the
men, almost to mutiny, about their stinted allowance and badness
of the provisions. Entreats their Lordships to contract for their
supply or allow them to receive their complete subsistence from
24 April last, with one penny a man more per diem.
Minuted" Mr Missing (if he thinks proper to undertake this
matter) is to make a proposal immediately." 1 pages.
28. Mr John Bridger to the Hon. William Lowndes, Esq. Learns
that the Comrs of Trade and Plantations have recommended him to
the Treasury as entitled to the salary, whilst he does the duties of
his office. Will continue the care of his Majesty's woods. No
person has as yet appeared to suspend him. Hopes their Lordships
will give an order for his salary to be paid. Boston, New England,
1 Sept. 1719.
Minuted:"22 Oct 1719. My Lords think M" Burniston's
patent be revoked before any salla be paid to Mr Bridger." 1 page.
[After 29. A paper containing various observations respecting Acts
12 Sept.] touching hawkers and pedlars, and as to concealment of Revenue
for five years. Also Treasury Minutes connected with these affairs.
The last is dated 12 Sept. 1719. Further, copy of a letter, dated
19 March 1718-19, from Mr Wm Lowndes to the Auditor of the
Receipt of the Exchequer, giving directions from the Lords of the
Treasury for an account to be made of the surpluses of the Aggre-
gate Fund, the South Sea Company's Fund, and the General Fund,
and for them to be entered in a book in his office. 3 pages.
28 Sept
29 Sept.
30. Mr Secretary Stanhope to Mr Lowndes. As the King has
signed a warrant for 1,000l. as a present to Mr Chiphausen, the
King of Prussia's minister, who is sent over to Mr Bonet, Lord
Sutherland desires the money may be paid at the Treasury as soon
as possible. Mr Lowther is to discharge the fees. Gohre, Sept. 28
1719, O.S.
Minuted :- 10th Oct. 1719. Mr Lowther is to receive ye warrt
when it is brot." 1 page, quarto.
(C
31. Memorial of the Comrs of Customs, Scotland, to the Lords of
the Treasury. The city of Edinburgh and towns adjacent have
been supplied with East Indian goods, groceries, &c. imported from
Holland at the port of Borrowstoness, and instead of the goods being
brought from London, a great part of what has been clandestinely
imported has been conveyed over the borders into England. This
gave reason to suspect the officers of the port of Borrowstoness.
Find that two of the officers and most of the tide waiters have
received bribes and rewards from the masters of ships and merchants
for conniving at this unfair trade. Have given directions to pro-
secute the officers and merchants, and have dismissed the officers
and appointed others. Custom House, Edinburgh, 29 Sept. 1719.
With a note to Mr Lowndes asking him to lay the above before
their Lordships.
Minuted: 15 Oct. 1710.
Read." 1 page and 2 halves.
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32. «
Orders which our pleasure is shall be observed for our better
29 Sept.] service in the office of our works, to begin from Michas. 1719."
[? About
29 Sept.]
5 Oct.
7 Oct.
7 Oct.
30 July
and 10 Oct.
13 pages. A draft.
33. [Docquet.]
((
Charges in erecting several offices at the Bank
of England for payment of annuitys.”
"This sent to the Auditor."
The last of the incident charges is to Michaelmas 1719. 6 pages.
34. [Docquet.] "Produce of small branches of the Civil List
for one year ended at Michas. 1719.”
A paper addressed to the Lords of the Treasury, from the Auditor's
Office of the Exchequer, signed Hopton Haynes. Dated 5 Oct.
1719. 1 page.
35. J. Holbech to the Lords of the Treasury. Sends an account
of the debt to H.M.'s servants and others in the office of Treasurer
of the Chamber, from Lady-day to Michaelmas 1719.
The account or "estimate" referred to. 2 pages.
36. A computation of the produce, &c. of the office of Alienations,
sent by the Comrs of Alienations to the Lords of the Treasury, in
answer to a letter of Mr Lowndes of 2 Oct. 1719. Dated 7 Oct.
1719. 1 page.
37. Comrs of Forfeitures to [? Mr Lowndes]. Enclose certificate of
the absence of Richard Grantham, Esq. and Sir Richard Steele, to
be laid before the Lords of the Treasury. The absence of these
gentlemen from their duty for two years has been a great hindrance
to the business of the Commission, and a considerable detriment to
the country. Edinburgh, 30 July 1719.
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The Same to [the Same]. Enclose a third" similar certi-
ficate. Have sold four of the forfeited estates, amounting to
129,246l. 13s. 94d. 10 Oct. 1719.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 200, 23 July 1719 (relating
apparently to a previous representation) is:-"Sir Richard Steele,
one of the Commrs for Forfeitures, is call'd in. My Lords acquaint
him that the Commrs in Scotl. are at a stand in their business for
want of two of their brethren's attendance. He promises to set out
in a few days, and to make amends for his former neglect by his
future diligence." 2 pages.
[? About 38. Petition of Thomas Sabourn, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, tailor,
10 Oct.] to the Lords Justices. About May 1717, delivered a memorial
setting forth his case and sufferings by his being chiefly instru-
mental in raising for the service of his Majesty and Government
about six or seven hundred Protestant dissenters in one day at New-
castle-upon-Tyne, at the time of the late most unnatural Rebellion
in Northumberland, when the rebels were within a few miles of
Newcastle. His Majesty referred the memorial to the Lords of the
Treasury, with directions for them to provide a place in the Customs
for the petitioner. As the result, their Lps gave him only 40l.,
whereupon he applied again to his Majesty, who promised he should
476
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[? About
10 Oct.]
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10 Oct.]
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be taken care of Lord Stanhope proffered him any place he
thought himself capable of; but the Schism Bill being then in force,
petitioner could not accept of the same, and Lord Sunderland and
Mr Secretary Craggs, considering the hardness of his case, each gave
him a present. Petitioner returning to Newcastle was employed by
several gentlemen well affected to the Government, and the officers
of Col. Kirke's regiment, out of regard to petitioner's sufferings,
employed him in making their clothes, so that he was in a fair way
of doing well, which so exasperated the disaffected that they con-
trived his ruin by setting his creditors upon him, who seized what
he had. Prays for the first vacant place under his Majesty as foot-
man, messenger, yeoman of the guards, &c.
Also copy of a certificate in his favour.
Minuțed :—“ 10th Octobr 1719. Read & respited till La Sunder-
land is here." 2 pages.
39. Memorial of the several officers belonging to the garrison and
companies at Placentia, to the Lords of the Treasury. John Mul-
caster has made considerable progress in making up the accounts of
the garrison from 24 Apr. 1713 to 24 Aug. 1717, but finds he cannot
make a perfect state of the accounts unless the officers be relieved.
Pray that proper warrants may be directed to relieve them in the
particulars of which they complain, and that the companies may
be abated one third of the charge made on them for the Canada
clothing, to prevent their utter ruin.
Minuted 10th Octobr 1719. Respited." 2 pages.
40. Petition of Mary Baker, executrix of Capt. Henry Baker, late
Solicitor for the Affairs of the Treasury, to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. The auditors, on a reference of his accounts, were of opinion
that 14l. 6s. 8d. ought not to be allowed on the claim, but that the
rest was not unreasonable. Nothing further was done during his
life time, as he was immediately sent into Kent upon the affairs of
the Government, to prevent persons coming that way on the then
intended invasion, and he died about 10 days after his return.
Petitioner received Henry Baker's salary about a year since. Has
endeavoured to get his final account passed, and has paid 140l. for
fees in passing his former accounts; but the auditors cannot finish
the account without their Lps' directions. Prays that the report
may be taken into consideration and directions given.
Minuted :—" 10th Octor 1719. Respited till my Lord Sunder-
land is at the Treasury." Again :—“ Allowances made p wt"
Also two reports of the auditors and a memorial of Henry Baker.
61/2 pages.
41. Proposal of Francis Nicholson to the Lords of the Treasury,
viz., that the garrisons of Annapolis Royal and Placentia be victualled
from Great Britain, the species being thought much better in quality
and for keeping than any to be got in New England or parts
adjacent; that a year's provisions be kept always in store; that the
provisions be had at Plymouth; that the men-of-war bound to New-
foundland as convoy to the fishery, transport part if not all, and if
t
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they cannot, then that it be shipped by vessels from Poole, Weymouth,
Plymouth, Falmouth, or Bideford, "bound thither a fishing," which
go almost empty, and would be glad of a freight; "and as for those
that go to Annapolis Royal (if they have a mind now there is a
Governor)" they may make as good a voyage on the coast of Nova
Scotia as at Newfoundland, there being as good fishing, if not better;
that the provisions be sent by divers ships; that notice be sent of
the provisions to be shipped and for the garrisons to unlade, &c.
P.S.-A good quantity of fish should be kept in garrison and a
sufficiency of oil and butter.
Minuted :-"10th Octor 1719. Read 15 Octr 1719. Ref. to
Commrs victualling to give their opinion hereupon." 2 pages.
42. Board of Green Cloth to the Lords of the Treasury. Are
obliged by the many complaints received from H.M. servants and
others who are injured by a grant claimed by Mr Benson, in White-
hall, to represent that he pretends to much more ground than was
in the grant made to Sir Stephen Fox, He has taken out of the
Woodyard, which was before divided between the King and Prince
of Wales' purveyors, above 20 feet by 12. He claims a right also
to the old granary or storehouse over the dock which has been em-
ployed ever since the Revolution to lay up goods used at coronations
and entertainments of ambassadors, and was also used upon his
Majesty's going beyond sea and return home, to lodge the King's
goods and baggage, &c. The want of this will be attended with
great inconvenience, there being no place in Whitehall in room
thereof. He lays claim to a lodging of the Second Clerk of the
Kitchen, which he and his predecessors have enjoyed by virtue of
their office for many years, and which never was any part of Sir
Stephen Fox's grant. Besides which, the only passage that leads to
several lodgings and offices is shut up, whereby the inhabitants
would be deprived of the use of their lodgings, &c., if Mr English,
his Majesty's Yeoman of the Woodyard, did not permit them to
pass through the same. This never was or ought to be a common
thoroughfare. Board of Greencloth, 14 Oct. 1719.
Minuted :—“ 15th Octobr 1719. Read." 2 pages.
43. Docqueted:"Auditor Harley's Report in relation to Sir
Solomon de Medina's demand for bread, payable out of the arrears
due to the Landgrave of Hesse Cassell."
The Auditor submits whether his Majesty's warrant may not
reasonably be granted to authorize the Comrs for stating the debts
of the army to satisfy the demand out of the arrears due to the
Landgrave upon the accounts settled with and signed by his Com-
missary-General, notwsthstanding the lists of effectives, orders of
the generals and the particular receipts have not been produced.
15 Oct. 1719.
Also copy of the 4th and 5th article of Sir Sol. de Medina's
contract.
Minuted :—“ 30th Oct. 1719. Send the Commrs' report to the
Audrs to prepare a wt as usuall." 7 pages.
478
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44. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General to the Lords
of the Treasury, on a draft of a minute upon a hearing between
the Commissioners of the Customs and the East India Company,
relating to the duties demanded for the stores by them shipped off
for their forts in India, together with the report made by the late
Attorney-General thereupon. The East India Company claim an
exemption from the payment of customs for the stores exported by
them for the use of the forts in India. Are of opinion there is no
ground, in point of law for the exemption, and that the stores are
liable to the payment of customs. 30 Oct. 1719.
Minuted: 5 Nov. 1719. My Lords agree wth the opinions of
Mr Attor. and Mr Soll. Comrs say the dutys of these stores are
3 or 400 a year. But when ye Compa applys, there may be an
order for a deposit for sometime to be applyed if not releived by
Parlt within that time.'
""
The draft of the minute referred to and three other papers on
the same subject. 7 pages and two halves.
45. Memorial of Sir Bibye Lake, Bart., to the Lords of the
Treasury. Represented in August last that the Lord High Treasurer,
in 1713, directed that 3,0077. 3s. 11 d. South Sea Stock, then in
the hands of the Paymaster-General, should be used to pay the two
last clothing assignments belonging to petitioner, and also the three
first clothing assignments of the Marine regiments belonging to
him, amounting to 7,8851. 5s. 2 d., and directed to be paid by Sir
Roger Mostyn, late Paymaster-General of the Marines. The latter,
however, had only 5,053l. 4s. 34d. in hand, which was ordered by
their Lps to be paid to petitioner. These sums being diverted to
other uses, petitioner had paid 2,2571. 4s. 10d. into the Ex-
chequer, and deposited the assignments in discharge of the debt of
13,1497. 10s. 7 d., due from Robert Peter to the Crown. Petitioner
prayed their Lps to order the replacing the stock, and to grant
Peter's estates to petitioner, pursuant to his agreement with the
Lords of the Treasury. Their Lps directed that petitioner might
apply to the Comrs for stating the public debts for the two first
assignments, and for the remainder due to the Marines of the three
last-mentioned assignments, after the 5,0531. 48. 34d. should be paid
by Sir Roger Mostyn. Petitioner by this method would be a very
great sufferer, as he would lose all the dividends paid on the stock,
&c., and the said Peter's estate is much impaired, and goes daily to
ruin. Petitioner entered into articles with Mr Robert King, one of
Peter's sureties, to discharge the Crown debt, and being now under
prosecution in Chancery to perform his contract, has been arrested,
and has given 12,000l. bail, and will be ruined, unless the debt to the
Crown is discharged, which can only be paid out of the assign-
ments. Prays their Lps to find out a speedy method for discharg-
ing the Crown debt, and for granting a conveyance of Peter's estate.
Oct. 30, 1719.
Minuted :-" Read 6 Nov
of the Army debts for part.
1719. He must apply to the Comrs
As to what is in the hands of Sir
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Roger Mostyn, my. Lords will require him to pay it as soon as he
comes up." 2 pages.
46. Fr. Negus to "My Lords." Has, pursuant to his Majesty's
warrant of 8 May 1719, examined and stated the account of Ri-
chard Marshall, stud-master, for the expenses of the royal stud and
running horses. There is a balance of 1337. 14s. 3d. due to the
latter. Annexes the account. October 31, 1719.
The account referred to. 6 pages.
VOL. CCXXIII. 1719.
1719.
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER.
PART I.
CLASSIFIED.
12 Nov.
18 Nov.
19 Nov.
[? About
24 Nov.]
1. Computation of the amount of subsidy lately agreed on his
Majesty's behalf to be advanced to the Queen of Sweden. The
amount was 65,576l. 16s. Signed: Wm Sloper, Nov. 12, 1719. 1
page.
2. Copy of report of the Board of General Officers appointed to
enquire into the pretensions of the half pay officers in Ireland,
with various lists of officers. Dated 18 Nov. 1719. Also four
other similar lists and one rough draft. Also copy of " King's letter
appointing a Board to examine the pretensions of half-pay officers."
Dated 23 March 1718-19. 53 pages.
3. Memorial of William Watkins, Surveyor of his Majesty's
Private Roads, to the Lords of the Treasury. Was, by patent of 12
Sept. 1716, constituted Keeper of his Majesty's private roads, gates,
and bridges, and conductor or guide to his Majesty's person, by
which he was entitled to the benefits of all contracts for keeping
up and repairing the roads. In lieu of these advantages had, by
sign manual of 12 April 1717, a grant of a salary of 200l. per ann.
as an officer of the Board of Works, which Board was authorized to
repair the roads. But his Majesty's late instructions for governing
the office of works give no directions to the officers to take cogni-
zance of the roads. Asks their Lps to signify their pleasure
thereon. Dated 19 Nov 1719. 1 page.
4. Memorial to the King, of the Lords of Session, Judges' Dele-
gates of Appeals from the Comrs and Trustees of the Forfeitures in
Scotland. Five Lords of the Session are appointed to be a Court
of Delegates for determining such appeals as shall be made from
the Comrs and Trustees of Forfeited Estates in Scotland. The
decision of such cases is exceedingly intricate, and has increased
the trouble and attendance of the judges. The Lord Kimergem,
for himself, and the other judges, lays the case before his Majesty,
that he may give directions thereon.
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25 Nov.
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A note on 24 Nov. 1719 at the foot, refers the matter to the Lords
of the Treasury.
((
Minuted: 18 Xber 1719. The memorialists, if they think fit,
may apply to Parit." 2 pages.
5. Report of A. Cracherode to the Lords of the Treasury, on the
complaint sent up to the Comrs of the Admiralty by Wm Hull,
Esq., a justice of the peace of Devonshire, against one Wm John, an
attorney of Exeter, for rescuing William Johnson, one of the rioters
of Topsham, who assaulted and wounded Roger Barton, gent., and
and others belonging to H.M. ship "Falmouth." Finds that the
complaint of the rescue was made by Mr Justice Eyre, before he
left Exeter, and that he summoned the said John to attend him,
who then delivered up Johnson, and he is still in gaol for want of
other sureties. Finds further that the said John takes all occasions
to show his disaffection to his Majesty and the Government. Is of
opinion that the annexed affidavits should be sent to the Attorney-
General for an information to be prepared and filed against Wm
John. 25 Nov. 1719.
Minuted:"Read."
Five affidavits and two other papers. 9 pages.
6. Report of the same to the same, on the abuses committed in
Windsor Forest. Many of the woods, &c. have been felled and
grubbed up, and the people threaten a total destruction of the
covert. The people within the forest make their hedges so very
high, and spike their gates in such a manner, that it is impossible
for the deer safely to pass. The heath and turf is yearly carried
off the forest and sold to the inhabitants of parishes which do not
belong to the forest, nor have right to firing from thence. Great
numbers of sheep are kept in the forest by persons who have no
land in the forest, and the deer are deprived of their food. When
offences are committed, the keepers can scarce prevail with the
justices to take their affidavits, and when they do, they will not
levy the penalties. [Gives instances.] As regards some of the
offences named, they are not offences for which they can be prose-
cuted in any other court than the Forest Court, and according to
the forest laws. And such prosecutions are very ineffectual, because
the courts there are (1st), a 40-day's court, (2nd), a swainmote
court, and (3rd), a justice in Eyre's court, and offences against the
laws of the forest are first complained of at the 40-day's court, and
then presented at the swainmote court (which is held but rarely),
and after that cannot be tried but at a justice-in-Eyre's seat, which
has not been held for this forest for many years, and is very
expensive to the Crown. Besides which, by the late Act for the
King's general pardon, all offences committed against the forest
laws before 5 May 1717 are pardoned. The only method would be
to exhibit against them an English information in the Exchequer.
Gives his opinion as to what ought to have been done with one
Herring, who had coursed certain deer, viz., a warrant ought to
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have been issued to levy 20l. forfeited by such offence, and for want
of such distress Herring ought to have been committed to prison
for a year. Dated 25 Nov. 1719.
Seven other papers in connection therewith. 13 pages and 4
halves.
7. J. Burchett, for the Lords of the Admiralty, to the Secretaries
of the Lords of the Treasury. Sends extract of a letter from Capt.
Brand, late commander of H.M. ship, the "Lyme," upon his return
from Virginia, complaining of Tobias Knight, collector of Customs
of North Carolina, and Richard FitzWilliams, collector of the Lower
district in James' River, Virginia, in taking part with the pirates,
and contriving vexatious suits and prosecutions against H.M. ships.
Admiralty Office, 26 Nov. 1719.
The extract named. 3 pages.
8. Report of the Attorney-General (Lechmere) to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the inclosed draft of a charter for incorporating the
proprietors of debentures, which were chargeable on the fund for
the Equivalent to Scotland. The Bank of England maintain that
the corporation thereby intended is confined to the purposes limited
by the Act of the last session, viz., for the receiving and distributing
the annual sum of 10,000l. among the proprietors of the Equivalent,
and that the charter to be granted ought to be pursuant to that
Act; but the letters patent, according to the draft, would constitute
the proprietors of the Equivalent debentures a corporation of a
general and unlimited nature, with equal powers to the Bank of
England, and with a further power of being a trading corporation,
from which the Bank is restrained. This would infringe upon the
privileges of the Bank of England. If passed into letters patent it
would be illegal. On the behalf of the proprietors of the Equiva-
lent debt it was insisted that altho' the receiving and distributing
of the annual fund of 10,000l. was a great inducement to" Parlia-
ment to empower the Crown to constitute them a corporation, yet
his Majesty was not disabled from granting them larger powers.
The Bank of Scotland claim to have been established by Act of
1695. Is of opinion that the corporation was intended to be erected
for special purposes, viz., the receiving and distribution of the
annual fund. The annual sum of 2,000l. settled, is directed to be
applied to encourage the fishery, and such other manufactures and
improvements in Scotland as may most conduce to the general good
of the United Kingdom; but the capital sum or the annual sum
granted in respect thereof, is no part of the capital stock of the
"incorporation" intended. There is to be paid to the corporation 6007.
per ann. for management. The King by his prerogative can annex
any other legal privileges to the corporation, so that they are not
inconsistent with the particular purposes to which the Act has
restrained the intended corporation. Their Lordships ought not to
pass the draft as it now stands. Dated 27 Nov. 1719. 8 pages.
9. Memorial of Robert Nicholson and Thomas Brigg to the Lords
27 Nov.] of the Treasury. Cannot prevail with Sir Isaac Newton to receive
R 2025.
H H
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2 Dec.
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the five tons of copper. The latter has received several tons from
Hines and Applebee. Pray for a warrant to have a cutter or cutters
to size the bars, and for a renewal of their order to Sir Isaac Newton,
who, observing that Hines and Applebee are incapable of delivering
the blanks with round edges, says he will not receive any so
prepared.
Minuted:"Nov. 27, 1719. Write to Sr Isaac Newton to be
here to-morrow at eleven with the petition."
Also copy of a previous minute.
In the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 230, 28 Nov. 1719, is :-" Sir
Isaac Newton says he is ready to receive the same if he has a
warrant for so doing, not thinking a minute of the Treasury only,
sufficient, and provided Nicholson and Briggs give security that
their copper be English and not Barbary copper. My Lords respit
the further consideration thereof, and direct an enquiry previously to
be made of the characters of ye said Nicholson and Briggs." 2 pages.
10. Memorial of the [Comrs of Excise] to the Lords of the Trea-
sury. Two years since represented the sudden increase of drawbacks
out of the duties on malt occasioned chiefly by the frauds of the
maltsters in Norfolk and other parts, who work for exportation.
The drawbacks have still increased. Forbearance has only encou-
raged the carrying on of their frauds. In several places in Norfolk
they run out their malt to such a length upon the floor, that the
goodness of the corn is thereby destroyed, and in lieu of malt they
make a commodity of little or no value, but by which they obtain
considerable sums for bounty money. If their Lps are of opinion
that the putting in execution of the law of Edw. VI. for true
making of malt would bear too hard on Norfolk, they will then
only propose a remedy against the destruction of barley, viz., in the
next Malt Act that no premium or drawback be allowed for any
malt exported, but such as shall be well dried, rubbed, screened, and
cleansed from "tailes and dust." This, they apprehend, would stop
the frauds committed in making malt. The revenue has suffered
by frauds by want of Custom House officers. This may be remedied
by the next Malt Act, and by placing waiters on board to prevent
re-landing the malt. Novr 1719."
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Also copy of memorial referred to, and two other papers touching
drawbacks. 10 pages.
My
11. John Hanger, Governor of the Bank of [England], to "
Lord," laying before him an account of the Bank's late negotiations
by exchange to prevent the exportation of our coin, upon which
subject a deputation is ready to wait upon his Lordship. Bank,
2 Dec. 1719."
The account referred to. 2 pages.
12. Com's of Excise, Scotland, to the Lords of the Treasury.
Have made sundry representations of their difficulties in the
management of the Excise which still remain, and require a Parlia-
mentary remedy. [State their difficulty as regards the Scots gallon
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in proportion to the barrel. See Vol. CIII., No. 16.] The Brewers,
taking the benefit of the justices' sentence, detain one seventeenth of
the duty charged by the officers, which gives great trouble to the
collectors, and perplexes the accounts. The arrear amounts to
upwards of 26,000l., the greatest part of which will be lost. The
victuallers, candlemakers, tanners and tawers in many of the isles
and remote parts have so small a trade that the duties will not
answer the expenses of surveying or making compositions with the
persons chargeable. Are of opinion that they should be empowered
to let these to farm. Excise Office, Edinburgh, 4 Dec. 1719.
Minuted" 1st July 1720. To be considered before the next
meeting of Parlt." 2 pages.
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13. "The Auditors of Imprests' Report of the state of all accots
depending before them." Signed: “T. Foley, Audr; Jer. Oakeley,
Deputat. Honlis Edvdi Harley, aři, Auditris." Together with obser-
vations on the accounts. 11 Dec. 1719. 20 pages.
14. Petition of Thomas Sabourne, tailor, of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, to the King. In November last petitioned his Majesty,
stating the service he had rendered, particularly in the last rebellion
in Northumberland, having principally raised 600 to 700 Reformed
Protestants in Newcastle, when the rebels were near. For this is
hated by H.M. enemies, who have endeavoured to ruin his family.
Asks for a King's waitership for René Sabourne, his son. Prays for
consideration. Adds that his trade brought him more than 2001.
per ann. [French.]
Minuted :—“ 12th Decr 1719. To be translated. My Lords h
order'd him 100l. by Mr Lowther."
1 page.
15. "Rept from ye Commrs for Trade and Plantas upon ye pet
of the weavers agt the use of printed calicoes." 12 Dec. 1719.
Have discoursed with the Company of Weavers and the manu-
facturers of Norwich and Canterbury, also with the Turkey Com-
pany and the Italian merchants on the one side, and the linen
drapers, merchants, and factors of North Britain, and the calico
printers on the other side.
The Company of Weavers, London, and all the manufacturers
and retailers who make and sell woollen and worsted stuffs,
wrought silks and stuffs mixed with silk, thread, &c., assert that
these manufactures have been exceedingly improved and increased
since the trade with France, and the wearing of East India
wrought silks, Bengals, stuffs, and printed calicoes. The home
consumption has been plentifully supplied, and much greater quan-
tities of stuffs have been exported of late. The materials are either
of our own growth or purchased in other countries with British
woollen goods and products, and 16,000 looms have been employed
in and about London maintaining 160,000 persons. At Canterbury
they keep 334 looms, and at Norwich 130,000 people. They argue
that this kingdom has not only saved vast sums heretofore paid to
France, East India, and other foreign countries, but has gained a
notable additional consumption for its wool, augmented its foreign
trade and navigation, and acquired many useful and profitable
HH 2
484
CALENDAR OF
1719.
VOL. CCXXIII.
employments for the industrious poor. But they now complain
that their manufactures are very much obstructed by the clandes-
tine importation of foreign wrought silks and prohibited East India
goods, but more especially by the almost universal wearing and
using of printed and stained calicoes and linens, that their wrought
silks and stuffs are either disused or only worn interchangeably
with the prohibited East India goods, and printed calicoes and
linens by the generality of people in this kingdom; that having had
very little vent for some time past, they are so overstocked with all
sorts of wrought goods that they are no longer able to carry on
their trade; that they have been compelled to lessen their looms
and discharge many of their people, and were it not for hope, one
half of the remainder would be turned out of work. Further, that
white calicoes are a foreign manufacture purchased in East India
with bullion exported hence; that about 800 persons are employed
in printing and staining calicoes and linens; that the major part of
the masters and chief workmen are French Roman Catholics, who
settled this trade here after it was prohibited in France, and
two thirds are labourers, women and children, who are not fit for
any other employment; that altho' the duties on these printed
goods amount to a considerable sum, yet the excise, &c., produce
most when the poor are fully employed, and on the contrary, they
always decline as domestic trade decreases. It is frequently objected
against the weavers (1) that the want of employment arises from
the greater number of apprentices and journeymen taken by the
masters; (2) that it is unreasonable that people should clothe
themselves in their manufactures, when they can buy printed
calicoes and linens at a much cheaper rate. In answer to the first,
the weavers, in obedience to the Order in Council of 4 May 1670,
admitted many foreign weavers to their fellowship, but for 10 years
past they have bound no more than 3,213 apprentices, and those
privately bound cannot exceed one third more. In the last seven
years they have bound at Canterbury but 85, and at Norwich their
trade is so bad that not one eighth of the weavers have any appren-
tices. In answer to the second objection, the weavers have pro-
duced several patterns of their own manufactures, and of printed
calicoes and linens, to show that the common people may furnish
themselves at about one and a half or two thirds less than the
printed calicoes or linens. Several of the manufacturers, for want
of subsistence at home, have been seduced into France, and probably
into other countries, to carry on their trade. Implore his Majesty
in order to retrieve the manufactures at home, and to prevent the
setting them up abroad, to prohibit the wearing of printed and
stained calicoes and linens.
The Levant Company have also complained against the wearing
of calicoes, and are of opinion that the trade to Turkey cannot
be carried on if printed calicoes and linens are generally used,
and that it is necessary that the silk and other manufactures
made in this kingdom should be supported and the printed
calicoes and linens prohibited. Before the Act 11 & 12 Guil. III.
the trade to Italy was at a very low ebb, but that law revived
2
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1719.
VOL. CCXXIII.
the silk trade until interrupted by the clandestine importation of
foreign manufactures, and the almost universal wear of printed
calicoes and linens.
The East India Company, on the other hand, represent that
they have the entire trade to and from the East Indies, as pre-
scribed by Parliament, and the importation complained of is a
national benefit.
The Linen Drapers say that thousands of poor families heretofore
employed in weaving worsted stuffs now want work. The high
duties on calicoes have made them too high to interfere with any
worsted stuffs for women's use. Further say that a great deal of
bullion has been exported to Turkey, and great sums to Italy,
instead of woollen manufactures for raw silks. The cost of calicoes
consumed here amounts to 30,000l. per ann., to purchase which the
East India Company has exported annually in English goods
80,0007., and sold the goods at an advance of 50 per cent. The
linens printed here are the growth and manufacture of Great
Britain and Ireland (except a few German linens for handkerchiefs)
The linen drapers further ascribe the diminution (if such there be)
to clandestine importation, to the extent of 150,000l. per ann., &c.
Further refer to a case laid before Parliament at the end of the last
reign, wherein the weavers affirmed that the manufacture of silk
and woollen goods increased 20 times since 1664, and black silks
alone amounted to 300,000l. per ann., which is inconsistent with
such loud complaints.
The merchants, &c., for themselves and manufacturers of linen in
Scotland, allege that the linen manufacture of Scotland is as ancient.
as any manufacture in England, and by the Act of Union they expect
care to be taken of it. It is the only manufacture left in Scotland to
maintain the poor, since the woollen manufacture of England has
totally sunk the woollen-manufacture of Scotland. The materials
wrought up by the weavers of London are foreign, whereas Scots linen
is made of the native product, and almost every village, town, and
county in Scotland is concerned in it. Above double the value of
English manufacture is consumed in Scotland to that of Scots linen.
imported into England. The hardships would be the greater on
Scotland by discouraging its linen, because the trade of dyeing it is
lost, and the using it white is cut out by German linen, so that
Scots linen can now be only vended by printing. The duty of 3d.
per yard on Scots linen printed amounts to near 30 per ct on the
prime cost, whereas the London weavers have no duty on their
goods. The printers have so improved the art of printing British
and Irish linens that the consumption has very much increased.
Many thousands are employed on these linens. Have printed large
quantities of English calicoes from the plantations, but the duty
of 6d. a yard has checked the manufacture. They print large
quantities of white calicoes imported from India, which are the
return of our woollen and English goods. The improvement of
the calicoes by printing and duty exceeds that of any English
manufacture made of foreign materials, and ought to have the
preference. The printed calicoes do not interfere with the woollen
486
CALENDAR OF
1719.
VOL. CCXXIII.
manufacture, but if they interfere with the silk the improvement
on the prime cost is greater, and much more advantageous to the
nation. The foreign-wrought silks legally imported amount to a
greater sum than the printed calicoes consumed, notwithstanding
the improvement thereon. The clandestine running of foreign
silks exceeds that of printed calicoes. Have been at great costs to
carry on the trade.
[Having recited the foregoing] the Com's lay before his Majesty
the state of this matter, viz.:The consumption of unwrought
silks increased annually after the Restoration, and those of our
own manufacture were exceedingly discouraged by importation
from France and other countries. [Here the imports are set out, and
the history of the trade is traced. Among other matters they state
that]:-Between 1685 and 1688 there were annually imported
109,626 cwt. of wrought silks. The Revolution put an end to this,
and the silk manufacture again revived, and since 1688 it has
increased by 400,000l. per ann.; and another happy effect of these
prohibitions is the increase of the manufactures of woollen and
worsted stuffs mixed with silk thread; and as the consumption has
increased at home, so the demand for exportation has prevailed. In
1688 this manufacture was very inconsiderable, but from 1712 to
1716 there was exported 3,596,384 cwt. per ann., and without
prejudice to the woollen manufacture, which had increased from
2,626,000l. to 3,288,000l. "Several other instances might be like-
wise given to prove that our foreign trade has been promoted and
extended by the said prohibitions." [Here follow various statistics.]
It being therefore self-evident that printed and stained calicoes and
linens are used and worn by almost all sorts of people in this king-
dom, and that every piece so worn prevents the consumption of the
same quantity of our woollen and silk manufactures, it must be
concluded that the complainants have been and are exceedingly
discouraged, and their trade prejudiced thereby, tho' they cannot
pretend to ascertain the quantum. Conclude that the greatest part
of the printed calicoes have been clandestinely imported. Recom-
mend that the wearing of printed calicoes be prohibited.
Although considerable quantities of British and Irish linens have
been printed and consumed, and the manufacture ought to be
cherished, yet this kingdom is a mart for foreign linens to the value
of 800,000l. per ann., which pay high duties on importation, and it
cannot be any hardship on the linen manufacture to vary those sorts
that are now used for printing, to such sorts as are wanted. It par-
ticularly concerns "the North Britains" to consider the advantages
they enjoy by the consumption of their thread or linen yarns in the
stuff manufactures. Upon the whole, it is a matter of the greatest
importance to this kingdom to support the woollen and silk manu-
factures; and as at least of the woollen and almost all the silk
manufactures made in Great Britain are consumed at home, it is
reasonable and necessary that the expense of foreign manufactures
should be prevented as much as possible, because they always inter-
fere with and obstruct the consumption of our own. Since printed
calicoes are generally worn, in opposition to British manufactures,
notwithstanding the duties, the Com's advise that a law prohibiting
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VOL. CCXXIII.
the same be passed to include wholesome severities against smug-
gling. Further propose that the laws for preventing the exportation
of wool be further explained and put into execution, and that a
bounty be allowed on the exportation of wrought silk. Whitehall,
12 Dec. 1719. (Copy)
In the Minute Book, Vol. 22, p. 234, 14 Dec. 1719, is :-
"Several directors of the E. I. Compa are call'd in. My Ld
Sunderland tells them that the design of their meeting was to
consult the proper methods to ease the weavers of the hardships they
lye under, and to give the Compa all the assistance and encourage-
ment that can be thought of. They present a mem" which they say
contains the substance of what they have to say upon this head.
The memll is read.
Mr Dawson recounts the seyll expenses they have been at in
fortifying sevil places in India, and the priviledges granted to the
Compa by the Great Mogul. That if the Parliamt prohibits the
importation of stain'd callicoes, the vent.of our commoditys, wch are
sent thither in exchange for them will naturally be stopped. That
the ground of the complaint of the weavers is :--1st The great
number of apprentices taken by them, which makes it impracticable
to find full employment for them all, and the great difference in the
charge of workmanship between those made in India and here, and
the excessive dutys layd upon them.
(C
They all agree that it is of absolute necessity to find out some
effectual way to distinguish the India goods from those made here,
and that a stamp upon each piece of callicoe so imported, and a
great penalty upon those who counterfeit or otherwise elude the
force of such a law will be the best method to answer that end.
"Sir Gregory Page says:-If a prohibition upon the stain'd
callicoes takes place, all the Compa settlements on the coast of
Coromandel, which depend upon the fabrick of callicoes, must be
ruined, and instead of such prohibition being an advantage to the
weavers, it will let in all the stain'd and striped linnens from
Hamburgh and Holland, which are more expensive and less lasting
than those made here, as was the case upon the prohibition in
1701.”
30 pages.
16. "Copie of a lře frõ Col. Rhett abt an insurrection in South
Carolina."
-
The people of this province have lately run into rebellion and
deposed their Governor, Robert Johnson, Esq., and all his Council,
and all officers that were in commission from Lord Carteret and the
rest of the Lords proprietors of the Colony, and have set up Col. James
Moore, a planter, as governor. Their chief pretence in raising this
sedition is to take the Lords' charter from them and bring the
province under the immediate care and government of his Majesty.
What they charge Lord Carteret and the proprietors with, is a mere
sham. They were ever raising mutinies and commotions. A little
time past they rebelled against his Majesty in calling together 70
or 80 men to fire upon the "Shoreham," man-of-war. At this time
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22 Dec.
22 Dec.
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the writer was shot through the body, and the wound is hitherto
incurable. Some of those who are the principal contrivers of this
rebellion are the persons that were so active in that barbarous
action. Several of the leading men have been the most concerned
in a notorious clandestine trade, particularly Mr Samuel Eveleigh,
who has been often complained of by Col. Quarry and the writer.
He is now made one of the Council in this rebellious usurpation.
If they are not cropped in the bud they will set up for themselves
against his Majesty, as well as the proprietors. They are in debt
to the Lords for rent of land a great many thousands of pounds,
and they have taken this rebellious method to pay their old scores.
Sir Hovenden Walker has been one of the chief incendiaries, and it
is by his scheme that they model their present government. He is
made president of their council. South Carolina, 21 Dec. 1719.
Minuted: 16th Feb. 1719-20. Read. A copie of this to be sent
to Mr Secry Craggs." 2 pages.
((
17. "Memorial of the Bank of England, touching the Equivalent
Charter," to the Lords of the Treasury. Dated Bank, 22 Dec.
1719.
[More particularly referred to in the report of the Attorney-
General of the previous 27 Nov.]
Minuted:" 22d Decr 1719. Read." 2 pages.
18. Report of the Barons of the Exchequer, Scotland, to the
Lords of the Treasury, on the petition of Thomas Pringle, Deputy
Keeper of the King's Signet in Scotland. The petitioner was ap-
pointed by Viscount Townsend and Earl Stanhope, and was con-
tinued in office by the Duke of Roxburgh. The Keepers of the
Signet were allowed between them before the Union a salary of
1007. per annum, but this was not continued on the establishment
since the Union. Have no authority for paying any such salary.
If his Majesty allows it they have nothing to say against it. Edin-
burgh, Exchequer Chamker, 22 Dec. 1719.
Minuted :-" 8th June 1720. Agreed to. Prepare a warrt ac-
cordingly. 15th June 1720. Warrt signd."
Also the petition. 2 pages.
19. Report of [Anthony Cracherode, Esq.] to the Lords of the
Treasury, on the petition of William Nost, journeyman printer, who
claimed to have served the Government as the only discoverer and
witness against Mr Howell, the non-juring parson, for publishing,
and Mr Redmayne for printing a libel, entitled, The case of schism
in the Church of England truly stated. Petitioner received a
reward of 2007., besides a weekly subsistence, whilst engaged in the
service. The allegations are true, but the reward was very sufficient,
and even generous. Dated 22 Dec. 1719.
Minuted :—“ 5th July 1720. My Lords think the reward of 200li
already given him to be sufficient."
Also his petition. 2 pages.
""
TREASURY PAPERS.
489
1719.
[? About
24 Dec.]
[25 Dec.]
1719.
[? 1719.]
[? End of
1719.]
[After
31 Dec.]
VOL. CCXXIII,
20. Petition of Thomas Sabourne, of Newcastle, master tailor, to
the King [setting out the same particulars as are given in his peti-
tion of 10 Oct.], asking that his services might be considered, and
that his son might have the appointment of King's waiter.
Referred to Anthony Cracherode, Esq., for his report. 24 Dec.
1719. 1 page.
21. “An account showing the amount of the expence of his Mats
foreign ministers for one year, as also what is in arrears thereupon
at Michas 1719."
T
Also duplicate thereof, with one or two trifling variations. "State
of the debt to foreign ministers at Xmas 1719." 3 pages.
22. Abstract of the out-pensioners of Chelsea Hospital for the
year 1719.
1
1 page.
23. "Supplys for the years 1715, 1716, 1717, 1718, & 1719."
A paper thus docqueted containing totals under navy, ordnance,
and forces. 1 page.
66
24. An abstract of the severall Acts of Parłmt for stating and
determining the equivalent debt of Scotland, with the proceedings
thereupon. 2 pages.
""
25. "Petition of divers merchants trading to America, and others
who are possessed of Bounty Bills for importing naval stores from
our plantations."
The course of the navy is more than two years in arrear, and
since the bills have been postponed and not paid in course, the
discount has advanced to above 30 per cent. Pray that the bills
may be paid up to the 31st of Dec. 1719.
Numerous signatures.
Minuted:"14th July 1721.
14th July 1721. To be considerd when Sir Geo.
Byng's next memll is considerd."
1 page.
1719. CLASSIFIED.
PART I.
26. Letters from the Admiralty Office, chiefly from J. Burchett to
the Secretaries of the Treasury, on the following subjects, viz., the
sending back to France of certain French seamen, with whom it
had been proposed to man the fleet; poundage of the marine
regiments; an insult suffered by Captain Boyle, Commander of
H.M. ship Worcester," a mob being raised against him at the in-
stigation of the Collector of Excise of Orkney; convoys to Gibraltar;
<;
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1719.
VOL. CCXXIII.
Mr. Bridger, late Surveyor of Woods in New England, and the spoil
of woods; deeds and writings relating to the purchase of the houses
or ground belonging to the Admiralty Office. 20 pages and 4
halves.
27. Reports of the Comrs for examining debts due to the Army,
addressed to the King on the following subjects, viz., (1) the demand
of the King of Poland for arrears due to the Saxon troops [Minuted:
-"10th January 1718. The Auditors of Imprests to prepare a sign
manual. Warrant signd."]; (2) demands of Viscount Shannon for
wagon money, &c. [Minuted:"5th March 1710-19. Audrs impts to
prepare a sign manual for so much of these demands as shall appear
to them to be within the power given to the Commrs by any Act
or Acts of Parlt." " 9th Do. Warrt signd."]; (3) demands of Sir Daniel
Carroll for horses bought and recruits raised [Minuted :—“22d July
1719. Prpare a sign manual."]; (4) demands of the King of Denmark,
the BP and Prince of Munster, the Prince of Oost Friezland and
Mons. Jamaert for arrears to their troops [Minuted :-" 20th Feb.
1718-19. To Audrs Imprests to prepare a sign manual. Warrt
signd 25th Febr."]; (5) demands of the regiments of- Caris and
Delsuperche [Minuted :-5th March 1718-19. To Audrs Imprests to
prepare a sign manual. Warrt signd 9th Do."]; (6) demand of Col.
Charles Stratton, late Quarter-Master Gen¹ of the Forces in Scotland,
whose office was discontinued on the Union, for 20s. a day
[Minuted:—22ª July 1719. Agreed"]; (7) demand of Mr. Zeger
Goris, Mr Pierre Pangaert and others, late contractors for forage to
the forces in the Low Countries in the campaign of 1711, to make
good a loss by the enemy, who burnt twelve vessels with forage for
the army on the river Scheldt, 9 May 1711 [Minuted: 22d July
1719. Sign manual to be ppared by ye Auditors"]; (8) demand of
Sir Solomon de Medina, late contractor for bread and bread wagons
in the Low Countries [Minuted:" Audrs report read 30 Oct. 1719,
and my Lords order that this be transmitted again to the audrs
to prepare a wt accordingly "]; (9) demands of the King of
Poland for arrears to his troops [Minuted: 9th June 1719. To
Audrs imprests to prepare a sign manual. Warrt signd 5th Augt
1719"]; (10) demands of several regiments that served in Spain or
Portugal [Minuted: 23d July 1719. Audrs to prepare a warrt"];
(11) demand of the executor of Major Peter Browne, deceased, late
engineer at Gibraltar, for his pay [Minuted:"23 July 1719.
Audrs to Ppare a warrant "] (12) demand of the King of Denmark for
several arrears of pay during the late war [Minuted:"6th August
1719. The Audrs Imprests to prepare a sign manual"]; (13) demands
for forage by the Colonels of the Royal regiment of North British
dragoons [Minuted :—“ 27 Augt 1719. Audrs to prepare a S.M."] :
(14) demand of the King of Portugal for arrears of subsidy, &c., for
his troops [Minuted: 28 Augt 1719.
28 Augt 1719. To Audrs to prepare a sign
man¹"]; (15) demands for arrears to his Majesty's troops of Hanover,
and for those of the King of Prussia, the Bishop, and Prince of
[Munster], the BP of Osnabrugg, the Prince of Oost Frizeland, and the
regiments of Caris, Jamaert, and Delsuperche [Minuted :-"9th Sepr
66
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491
1719.
?
VOL. CCXXIII.
<<
1719. To Aud's impts to prepare a sign manual "]; (16) demands by
Mr Peter La Ponge for salaries unpaid to officers in her late Majesty's
hospital in Spain in the year 1712 [Minuted: 9th Sept 1719.
To Audrs imprests to prepare a sign manual "]; (17) demands of the
King of Sardinia for subsidy for his troops [Minuted :—“ 22ª Dec¹
1719. Read. The Audrs to prepare a S.M. for the sum of.
80,4747. 138. 4d., and not to insert the demand of 30,058l. 78. 4d.
for the reasons mentioned in this report "]; (18) demands of officers
of Col. James Tyrrel's late regiment of foot [Minuted :—“ 5th Feb.
1719-20. The Audrs imprests to prepare a S. Manual for these
allowces"] 39 pages, 4 halves.
28. Four certificates, signed "Holles Newcastle," of admissions to
the office of Gentlemen of the Bedchamber of the following persons,
viz., the Rt Hon. Robert, Earl of Holderness, Rt Hon. Edw. Henry,
Earl of Warwick, the Rt Hon. Peregrine, Marquis of Lindsey, and
the Rt Hon. Scroop, Earl of Bridgewater. 9 May 1719. 4 pages.
VOL. CCXXIV. 1719. CLASSIFIED.
PART II.
1. Reports of the Com's of Customs to the Lords of the Treasury,
on various petitions relating to exports of wool, contraband goods
seized, &c. Amongst the matters reported on to their Lordships
were :-Seizure by an officer of the Custom House of the clothes
of the Duchess de la Force, sent as a present from France, of which
the Duchess prayed for the King's moiety; incivility complained of
by the Dutch officers in the examination of their baggage; goods
run on the coasts of Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent, and Sussex; the
appointment of Mr John Eldridge as the successor to the Deputy
Controllership of Bristol. [The port is said to be the second in
England]; frauds in importing French wines from Scotland into
England, and estates of Mr John Sanson, late collector of Bristol.
30 papers or sets of papers.
2. Reports of the Com's of Excise to the Lords of the Treasury
relating to the produce of the hereditary and temporary excise, the
use of molasses in brewing beer, the duties on hides, the produce of
duties, and of the Civil List revenues under their care.
23 pages
and 2 halves.
1
1
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!
1719.
VOL. CCXXV. 1719. CLASSIFIED.
3
PART III.
1. Various financial papers, including such as relate to the South
Sea Fund, state of supplies, Civil List revenues, state of the general
fund for annuities, account of army debentures, aggregate fund,
lottery papers, arrears paid out of her late Majesty's Civil List,
debts at the Exchequer, &c. 61 pages, many of them brief size.
2. Letters of the Comrs of the Navy addressed to the Treasurer
of the Navy or to the Secretaries of the Treasury, relating to the
payment of wages of workmen at the yards, and men in the navy,
and to felling timber for the navy (which is said to be much better
felled in the winter than in the summer). One of them, however,
relates to an inquiry as to what houses, &c. employed in the busi-
ness and affairs of the navy for the King's service, have been pur-
chased by the Crown, and where the deeds and other assurances,
vesting the same in the Crown, are now remaining, and may be
found. With this is a schedule of the dates and titles of the deeds.
16 pages.
3. Memorials of the Board of Ordnance to the Lords of the Trea-
sury, setting out their pressing necessity for money for their office.
Also applying for furniture for the barracks at Berwick. Also an
estimate. 8 pages.
4. Estimates of the charges of guards, garrisons, &c., memorials
and other papers connected with the Paymaster-General's depart-
ment. Also one or two connected with the pensions of Chelsea
Hospital. 43 pages or parts of pages.
5. Reports to the Lords of the Treasury, on the cases of persons
suspended from receiving pensions. Signed: "Walter Chetwynd.”
3 pages.
6. Reports of the Comrs for Taxes to the Lords of the Treasury :
(1) on the petition of Edward Conway, Esq., late Receiver-General
of Chester and part of North Wales; (2) on the arrears of Mr
Croker, Receiver-General of the county of Oxford; (3) on the peti-
tition of Adlord Bowde, of Hertford, who prayed to be appointed a
Surveyor of Windows on account of the disaffection to the King
and Government of William Stone, a Surveyor of Duties on Houses
in Hertfordshire. 8 pages.
7. Various papers relating to the tin belonging to his Majesty,
principally tenders to purchase the same.
13 pages.
8. Papers, accounts, estimates, &c. connected with the transport
service. 21 pages or parts of pages.
9. Papers connected with the affairs of the Board of Works,
including such as relate to the debt of the office. 28 pages or parts
of pages.
TREASURY PAPERS.
493
VOL. CCXXVI. 1719.
DOCUMENTS for which a brief description suffices.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport,
1.
After
1718.
The King
2.
5 Jan.
Letter
-
Lord Stanhope
Lords
of the
Treasury.
3.
6 Jan.
Do.
Lord Lieut. of Ire-
land (Bolton).
Do.
9 Jan.
4.
Do.
John Huggins
"Copy of draft of instructions
for regulating the office of the
Great Wardrobe, and passing
the accompts thereof." 7
pages.
About a ship stopped at Ports-
mouth on suspicion of being
bound for Spain with nava
stores. Letter enclosed. 2
pages.
Transmitting the accounts of
Brigadier Munden and Col.
Nevill for loss of several
horses in the passage of their
regiments to Ireland. 1
page.
"Your Lordship." Recommending Mr. Jackson,
17 Jan.
5.
Certificate
[? Comrs. of] Cus- Lords of
the
toms.
Treasury.
[? About
20 Jan.]
6.
Petition
Bernard Naminck, of
London, merchant.
Do.
30 Jan.
7.
Do.
Miles Stedman, a
landwaiter of the
port of London.
The Earl of Sun
derland.
the master mason, as an old
officer of the Crown, to do
certain building work.
mentioned where.]
Minuted:
"13
[Not
Janry.
1718. Mr. Jackson to send
his proposal." 1 page.
In favour of Mr. Henry Stanley
being Collector of Poulton,
Lancashire. 1 page.
4
As to importation of hogs'
bristles dressed and undressed.
Minuted: - "20 Janry.
1718. Refd. to Commrs.
Cust. to consider and report
a true state, with their opinion.
W. L." 3 pages.
For permission to exchange his
appointment with Mr. George
Eyre, a landwaiter at Lyme.
Minuted;" Rejected."
Also another petition from
him praying to resign his
office to Mr. Edw. Howarth,
that he may reside in the
country and discharge his
duties as
as a justice of the
peace. 4 pages.
494
CALENDAR OF .
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.
To
8.
[? About
Jan.]
Report -
R. Powys
Lords [of
[of the
Treasury].
!
9.
4 Feb.
Representation Directors of the East
India Co., by their
Secretary.
Do.
10.
18 Feb.
Letter
-
Fr. Negus
Mr. Clayton
Purport.
1
On the pretensions of Henry
Neal, Esq., late Surveyor of
Minorca, for payment of
1,7417. 17s., due in the late
Queen's time, and 1,0471.
since H.M. Accession.
Minuted :-" The petr. is
to shew what revenue in
Minorca can answer his de-
mand."
3
Also the petition of Henry
Neale and an account.
pages.
On the delay of the supply of
saltpetre to the Ordnance
Department, and the discount
on the tallies for the same.
1 page.
Asks for 1,000l. on account of
contingencies of H.M. stables.
On the back is a Minute,
which apparently has no con-
nexion with the letter, viz. :
"Lady Inchiquin is to be
restored to her penc'on. 9th
May 1719. Warrt. signd."
1 page, quarto.
For payment of 300,000l. if
their cashiers fail to pay to
the Receipt of Exchequer
the money received by lottery
and loans, to cancel Exche-
quer Bills. 2 pages.
As to addresses touching
grants of any part of the
West Indies ceded by the
Treaty of Utrecht, and as to
land at St. Christopher's.
page.
Lords of the Trea- In favour of Robert Anderson,
sury.
Esq., as a riding officer, who
had been superseded in the
port of Sunderland by John
Johnson. Undated.
Minuted: "When there
is a proper vacancy."
Also a memorandum as to
the appointment of Johnson.
2 pages.
Asks to be minuted for the
next land-waitership of the.
port of London.
At the foot is a testimonia.
with 12 signatures. 1 page.
11.
19 Feb.
Bonds
Governor and
and cashiers of the
Bank of England.
Co.
The King
20 Feb.
&c.
12.
Memoranda
[? About
Feb.]
13.
Certificate
-
1
9 March
14.
Petition
William Davis
Do.
TREASURY PAPERS.
495
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.

To
15.
11 March
Bonds
Governor and Com-
pany of the Bank
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
of England and
their cashiers.
11 March
16.
Memorial
J. Holbech
Do.
14 March
17.
Do.
J. Hancock, for the
Do.
Earl of Cadogan.
18.
18 March
Letter
-
Lord Stanhope
Do.
18 March
19.
Do. -
Do.
Do.
20.
[After
23 March.]
Memorial
Major-Genl. Sabine,
Do.
Royal Welsh Fusi-
liers.
24 March Letter
[? About
28 March.]
21.
Lord Stanhope
Do.
22.
Petition
Nathaniel Cooms
23.
3 April
Letter
Bad
J. Craggs
Purport.
For payment of 300,000l., if
their cashiers fail to pay the
moneys received by them
under the Act for Duties on
Coal, &c. 2 pages..
For the issue of the money for
the Maundy.
Minuted:
"19 Mar.
1718-19. Maundy ordered."
1 page.
For 2,2407. in payment for the
robes. 1 page.
For 1,000l. for messengers' ex-
penses.
Minuted :-" Order'd." 1
page, quarto.
For the immediate payment to
Mr. Whitworth of his ar-
rears of ordinaries and ex-.
traordinaries as the King is
about sending him to Berlin
for some time on important
affairs. 1 page, quarto.
For payment of the clearings
and off-reckonings. 1 page.
The Earl of Sun-
derland, First
Lord of the
Treasury.
sury.
For the issue. of the necessary
sums for provisions and ship-
ping for 4,000 men. 1 page,
quarto.
Prays on account of his zeal
for King George, since "the
late Revolution," to be made
a King's weigher at the Cus-
tom House.
Minuted:-" 28th March
1719. Agreed to if there is
a vacancy." 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- For 5,000l. to be paid to the
Earl of Stair, on account of
his extraordinary expenses
and services.
Minuted: "6th April
1719. Prepare a warrant.
Warrt. signed 7th do." 1
page.
496
CALENDAR OF
1
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
24.
VOL. CCXXVI.

To
6 April
Letter
-
Sir Wm. Daines
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
6 April
25.
Petition and
John Llewelling
recommen-
dation.
The Earl of Sun-
derland.
26.
7 April
Letter
Lord Stanhope
7 April
27.
Do.
Comrs. of Customs,
Scotland.
Do.
Purport.
sury.
Has been M.P. for Bristol for
about 20 years, at a cost of
above 10,000l. Prays ap-
pointment of his sister's son,
Mr. Thomas Cary, as a land-
waiter.
Minuted: "6th April
1719. Agreed to upon a
vacancy." 1
1 page.
To be appointed to command a
vessel, to be called "the
Holmes," to be employed on
the Holme Islands to prevent
smuggling.
Minuted: "7th April
1719. Agreed to upon
presentment." 2 pages.
a
Lords of the Trea- For the payment of the ac-
count of the disbursements
made by Col. Congreve, who
was directed by the King to
treat of a peace or truce
with the Emperor of Mo-
Do.
2
rocco.
Minuted: - "15th April
1719. Prepare a warrt." 1
page.
As to the freight of 16,786
bushels.
Minuted: "13th April
1719. To Comrs. Victual for
their opinion." 1 page.
For directions to be given for
paying 50l. to the Marquis de
Villalibre, to enable him to
go out of England.
Minuted: "11th April
1719. Prepare a warrant.
Warrt. signd 14th.”
1 page.
For 300l. to be paid to Col. de
la Bouchetiere, who was sent
"to France on a commission
of consequence."
1
Minuted: "13th April
1719. Warrt. sign'd."
page.
As to debentures made forth
by him since the 22nd of
Aug. 1718. 1 page.
Gross frauds committed at the
port of Inverness by the Col-
lector and his friends. 2
pages.
28.
9 April
Do.
Lord Stanhope
Do.
9 April
29.
Do.
Do.
14 April Certificate
1
1
30.
Sir Roger Mostyn
Do.
31.
18 April Report
Comrs. of Customs,
Scotland.
Do.
TREASURY PAPERS,
497
VOL. CCXXVI.
1719.

Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport.
20 April
32.
Memorial
Mr. Auditor Walpole Lords of the Trea- As to the casual revenue in the
sury.
22 April
33.
Memorial
Edw. Young, Sur-
veyor of Woods.
Do.
34.
24 April Warrant, draft Lords of the Treasury "To all," &c.
35.
"April" Petition
Leeward Caribbee Islands,
Clement Crooke, Esq., has
been recommended as re-
ceiver thereof.
Minuted: "9th May
1719. Agreed to." 1 page.
Recommending the payment of
keepers' salaries of the New
Forest by the woodward
there.
Minuted:
"Prepare a
warrt. on Lord Wm. Pow-
lett's memll."
With petition of the Lord
Willm. Pawlett enclosed, for
payment of a year's salary of
the officers of the above
forest. 2 pages.
Constitution of managers for
taking in tickets, &c. of the
Lottery, 1710 by subscrip-
tion into South Sea Stock.
1 page, brief size.
Zacharias Stichall Lords of the Trea- For a tidesman-in-fee's place
36.
4 May
Letter
J. Craggs
5 May
37.
Do.
Will. Guidott
7 May
38.
Letter
R 2025.
-
1
sury.
Do.
The Hon. Wm.
Clayton, Esq.
Lord Stanhope
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
in the Port of London.
Certificate at the foot in
his favour.
Minuted: - "16th July
1719. No vacancy." 1 page.
For 1,000l. to be paid to Col.
Wm. Stanhope for field equi-
page.
Minuted: -"Orderd." 1
page, quarto.
Testifies to his knowledge of
the persons signing the ac-
companying certificate in
favour of Mr. Samuel Whis-
lad, who was applying for a
land-waitership at South-
ampton.
Minuted: "5th May
1719. Agreed to for
Price, recommended by Sr.
Robt. Worsley. This man
to have a place of equal value
when vacant." 2 pages.
"For 1,000l. to be deposited
with the Treasurer of the
Chamber for the messen-
gers.'
Minuted :-" Lre. signed."
1 page, quarto.
I I
498
CALENDAR OF
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
[? About
9 May.]
39.
Petition
Frances Wyndham
-
[? About
40.
Do.
9 May.]
VOL. CCXXVI.

William Chamber-
laine, late Collec-
tor of Customs of
Exeter.
?
To
Purport.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
For payment of 2,550/. due at
Midsummer 1714, and other
sums, being arrears of a pen-
sion of 200l. a year each,
granted to Rachel Wyndham
and Frances Wyndham,
daughters of Sir Francis
Wyndham, Bart., and Ann
Wyndham, the pension being
originally granted to the
latter for services rendered to
K. Charles II. after the battle
of Worcester.
Minuted:
"9th May
1719. To be paid when
other pensions are satisfied."
1 page.
41.
[? About
9 May.]
Do.
Lieut.-Col.
Dalbenas.
Charles
Do.
Do.
His "Lordship "
1
Praying to be restored to his
place, to which he was ap-
pointed for detecting Daniel
Richardson, the Incident
Clerk in the Controller-Gene-
ral's office, in the greatest
fraud ever discovered in the
Customs.
Copy of presentment re-
lating thereto, and a certifi-
cate in his favour; with nu-
merous signatures.
Minuted:
"9th May
1719. The Comrs. of Cust.
to present him upon the first
vacancy." 3 pages.
For arrears of half-pay in Ire-
land.
Minuted: "My Lords
cannot direct this. 9 May
1719." 1 page.
For five quarters of his pension
of 1,2001. a year granted for
his hardships and wounds.
Minuted: "9th May
1719. To be considered when
the pensions are paid at the
Exchr." 1 page.
Has had an application for four
years before his Lordship for
a pension, having lost a con-
siderable "joynter" by these
Revolutions; prays relief.
Minuted:
9th May
1719. Rejected." 1 page.
[? About
9 May.]
42.
Memorial
General Erle
Do.
[? About
9 May.]
43.
Petition
Catherine Barret, wi-
dow and relict of
Col. John Barret.
TREASURY PAPERS.
499
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.
To
Purport.
44.
[? About Petition
9 May.]
[? About
9 May.]
45.
Do.
Dame Mary Fitz Har-
ris, widow of Sir
Henry Fitz Harris,
Bart., deceased.
Captain Henry Dal-
benas.
Lords of the Trea- Received only the King's bounty
sury.
Do.
[? About
9 May.]
46.
Petition
Sir Philip Meadows,
Knt., heir and exe-
Do.
cutor of his father,
Sir Philip
Mea-
dows, Knt. de-
ceased.
47.
[? About
9 May.]
Do.
Penelope Clarke
Do.
[? About
9 May.]
48.
Do.
Younger Cook
Do.
[? About
9 May.]
49.
Do.
Anne
Babington,
Do.
widow of the late
Col. Babington.
50.
[? About
Do
Mary Hill, widow
Do.
9 May.]
1
""
of 201. Her husband being a
lieutenant in the "Kingston,
was (in 1704) drowned in
actual service, and the Admi-
miralty refused her relief.
Prays for a further sum to
save her from prison.
Minuted: "9th May
1719. Rejected." 1 page.
For restoration to his pension
of 4s, per day, being left out
of the Irish list in 1703.
Minuted" 9 May 1719.
My Lords can advise nothing
upon the revenue, being al-
ready overburthened."
page.
1
For three quarters and 81 days'
arrears of his father's pen-
sion of 6007. per ann.
Minuted:"9 May 1719.
Bring a certificate from the
Exchequer." 1 page.
For payment of a pension,
granted to her mother, her
father having been killed in
resisting the Irish at Graves-
end in the reign of King
James II.
Minuted:
1 page.
"Rejected."
Prays to be appointed surveyor
of the window lights.
Minuted :-" 9 May 1719.
There is no vacancy.
""
With certificate at the foot
in his favour. 1 page.
For payment of the pension of
100l. per
ann., originally
granted to her out of the par
of the Governor of Berwick.
and afterwards out of the con.
tingencies of the guards and
garrisons.
Minuted:
"9th May
1719. To Lord Lincoln."
1 page.
Prays for some of the money to
be disposed of in charity.
There was 1,000l. due to her
husband, Nicholas Hill, a
messenger of the Chamber in
King William's time.
Minuted :-
-"There is no
9 May 1719." 1
money.
page, quarto.
II 2
500
CALENDAR OF
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.
To
Purport.
[? About
9 May.]
51.
Petition
- John Angell, junr.
[? About
9 May.]
52.
Do.
Richard Hamersley -
[? About
9 May.]
53.
Do.
Lords of the Trea- For a tidesman's place in fee in
sury.
Rt. Hon. Castiliana, The King
Countess Dowager
of Cavan.
man in fee in the
the port of London.
Also certificate at the foot
in his favour.
Minuted:" Rejected. 9
May 1719." 1 page.
Prays to be appointed Surveyor
of Taxes, London, as he is
well assured that the present
surveyor will soon be dis-
charged for remissness.
Minuted:"9 May 1719.
Rejected." page.
To be again put on the pension
list, her son, Oliver, havíng
obtained the pension which
she had enjoyed.
Minuted:-"Rejected. 9th
May 1719." 1 page.
Lords of the Trea- Prays to be continued as deputy
sury.
54.
[? About
Do.
Adam Batty, tides-
9 May.]
port of Bristol.
[? About
9 May.]-
55.
Do.
Richard Else
Do.
56.
[? About
9 May.]
Do.
Robert Harrington
-
9 May
57.
Do.
Edmund Morgan,
gent., one of the
sons of Francis
Morgan, late of
Kingsthorp, North-
ampton, esq., de-
ceased.
The Earl of Sun-
derland, one of
the Lords of
the Treasury.
Do.
coast waiter.
Minuted:
"9th May
1719 To Comrs. Cust." 1
page.
Prays for employment, his father
having served 38 years as
midshipman and lieutenant
in the Navy. With three cer-
tificates.
Minuted:-
:-"Rejected.
May 1719." 1 page.
9
For an appointment as Kings'
waiter or landwaiter, with a
recommendation of him at
the foot.
Minuted: "He is pro-
vided. 9 May 1719." 1 page.
For employment.
Also recommendation of
him, with ten signatures.
Minuted:
1 page.
(6
Rejected."
58.
[? About
9 May.]
Do.
Charles Dalrymple
-
Lords of
Treasury.
the
[? About
59.
Do.
9 May.]
Charles Cunningham,
tidesman in the
port of London.
Do.
For an appointment in the
Customs Department, having
been recommended by the
Earl of Stair.
Minuted:"9 May 1719.
There is no vacancy.'
Also copy of the recom-
mendation. 2 pages.
For promotion.
Minuted: "9th May
1719. Rejected." 1 page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
501
VOL. CCXXVI.
1719.

Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport.
60.
[? About Petition
9 May.]
William Holmes,
Treasury Keeper to
the Court of Com-
mon Pleas.
Lords of the Trea- | For an allowance of 21. 13s. 4d.
sury.
[? About
9 May.]
61.
Do.
Yeomen of the Guard
Do.
[? About
9 May.]
62.
Do.
Robert Bedoc, keeper
of the gates lead-
ing from the Privy
Garden into Can-
non Row, West-
minster, and the
waterside.
Do.
per ann. for pens, ink, and
sand for the use of the Trea-
sury for about four years
past.
"9th May
Minuted:
1719. Enquire into the fact."
1 page.
For seven months' salary due
from her late Majesty. There
are also 6,000l. due from
King Will. III.
Minuted: "When the
Queen's debts are con-
sidered."
Also a previous petition to
the same effect. 2 pages.
Prays for allowance of 3s. 4d. a
day. Has received nothing
since the Accession.
Minuted:" Rejected. 9
May 1719." 1 page.
63.
12 May
Do.
Joseph Shuckforth
15 May
64.
Memorial
[? About
29 May.]
65.
Do.
Earl of Sunder- To be appointed a tidesman at
land.
Great Yarmouth.
of the
Treasury.
John Stone, late Audi- Lords
tor of the Lottery
Funds.
James Noke, mer-
chant.
66.
3 June.
Letter
J. Burchett
24 June.
67.
Account
Rt. Hon. James
Craggs, esq.,
one of the Prin-
cipal Secre-
taries of State.
Minuted :-" 16 July 1719.
The place is disposed." 1
page.
For powers to finish the Lottery
accounts for declaration.
Minuted: "16th July
1719. Ordered accordingly."
1 page.
For the appointment of Exami-
ner of the Out-port Books at
the Custom House.
Charles Stanhope, Sends copy of the Commission
esq.
putting the Marine Regi-
ments under the direction of
the Prince of Denmark, then
Lord High Admiral.
Also the copy referred to.
3 pages.
"An accot. of the net produce
on printed and stained calli-
coes, &c. at the Excise Office,
and 15 p. cent. on white
callicoes at the Custom H.
by a medium for the last 5
years." page.
502
CALENDAR OF
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.

To
Purport.
68.
[? About
Account and
30 June.]
two letters,
}
69.
1 July.
Letter
-
George Canvall ?
70.
The
Rt. Hon.
Charles, Earl
of Sunderland,
First Lord of
the Treasury.
"Account of the salarys and
incident charges of the Com-
missioners of Enquiry, and
their officers, from Lady-day-
to Midsummer 1719."
Minuted:-"30th
June
1719. Read and respited."
4 pages.
In favour of the appointment
of Mr. Badnage as Surveyor
of Houses in North Wales.
Is informed the Marquis of
Winchester has made interest
for that place for one Price,
who is not fit for the place,
tho' the place may be fit for
him. Concludes, "I did de-
pend on your Lordships' and
Mr. Chancellor's favour in
this affair."
Minuted: - CC
July 1st,
1719. Mr. Badnage to be
provided for on the next
vacancy of this nature in
those parts, this vacancy
having been lately filled up.'
1 page.
[? About [Memorial] - Colonels, Captains, Lords of the Trea- Pray for directions to be given
1 July.]
and Clothiers of
the Old Marine
regiments.
sury.
8 July.
71.
Certificate
Comrs. for taking
Subscriptions (Lot-
tery 1710.)
Do.
72.
9 July.
Memorial
Do.
the
Controller and Pay-
master of
1,400,000l. Lottery
1714.
73.
13 July.
Letter
Chr. Delafaye -
Do.
1
r
to Mr. Auditor Harley for
restating the accounts and
allowing the off-reckonings
of the full number of men
according to the Establish-
ments.
Minuted :-" July 1, 1719.
Read and rejected." 1
page.
State that 1,200,000l. 8s, were
subscribed to the capital
stock of the South Sea Com-
pany, pursuant to the Act of
the last session. 1 page.
For the grant of an apartment
to carry on the business.
22nd July
Minuted :-66
1719. Read and respited."
1 page.
For 1007. to be paid to Ensign
Hugh McKay as of his Ma-
jesty's bounty, for good ser-
vice in the late action against
the rebels at Glenshill, and
for coming express with an
account of that action.
page.
1
Minuted: "15th July
1719. Prepare a warrt. upon
Ires patent dormt." 1 page
•
TREASURY PAPERS.
503
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.

Το
Purport.
Lords of the Trea- For the acceptance of a com-
15 July.
74.
Petition
daughter
Charles
Susanna Thomas,
spinster, only
of
Thomas,
sury.
late of Barbadoes,
esq., deceased.
15 July.
75.
Certificate
Samuel Shute -
Do.
76.
Lottery Officers
Do.
[? About Memorial
15 July.]
16 July.
77.
Account
Edwd. Young
78.
17-July.
Letter
U
[Comrs. for Victual- Mr. Lowndes
ling?].
21 Aug.
79.
Do. -
•
Duke of Chandos
80.
29 Aug.
Voucher
81.
1 Sept.
List
23 Sept.
82.
Letter
·
Cashier of Customs -
Comrs of Victualling Mr. Kelsall -
position of 2s. 6d. in the
pound on a debt due to the
Government from her father's
estate, who was Receiver of
Casual Revenues and Prize
Officer at Barbadoes, the exe-
cutor pretending that there
are no assets. 1 page.
John Bridger, esq., the Sur-
veyor, has done his duty in
defending H.M. interest in
the woods in "both pro-
vinces." Boston, New Eng-
land. 1 page.
For arrears of salary.
Minuted: "15th July
1719. Orderd for these offrs.,
and the substitutes, clerks,
and others concern'd in this
office for Midsr. Quar.
Lre. signed 16 July 1719."
1 page.
Works done to the palisadoes
in Hyde Park. 16 July
1719.
Minuted: "22d July
1719. Respited till Mr.
Chancellr. comes." 1 page.
Send an account of the produce
of a sale of foreign salt con-
signed to them by the Comrs.
of Customs, North Britain.
1 page.
Respecting coals so d and deli-
vered for the use of the garri-
son of Gibraltar. Albemarle
Street. 2 pages.
On account of wine bonds.
page.
Of accounts unpassed in the
office of John Stone, gent.
(late Auditor of the Lottery
Funds), when his constitution
determined.
Also warrant in relation to
the same. 2 pages.
Ask to be reimbursed from the
Treasury for victualling the
garrisons of Annapolis and
Placentia. Also an enclo-
sure. 2 pages.
504
CALENDAR OF
VOL. CCXXVI.
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
To
Purport.
83,
13 Oct.
Letter
-
[? About
14 Oct.]
84.
Memorial
John Manley, for the
Comrs. of Customs.
John Mulcaster, ap-
pointed to receive
balances due from
paymasters to the
garrison, &c., at
Annapolis Royal.
William Lowndes, As to "breaking balk
by a
esq., Secretary
to the Lords of
brigantine on the coast of
Cornwall, and prosecution
thereon. 1 pages.
the Treasury.
Lords of the Trea- For issue of moнеy due from
Mr. Gordon to memorialist.
sury.
31 Oct.
85.
Do. -
Brigadier Richd. Mun-
den.
- Do.
86.
10 Nov.
Letter
Ro. Brice ["Baron
Price"].
87.
Minuted; "14th Octor.
1719. Letter to ye Exche-
quer to issue to ye Earl of
Lincolne the 600li. paid in by
Gordon. The same to be
detained by his Lopp. till
further order." 1 page.
"For discharg [ing] the duty of
218 horses and 40 horse,
transported to Ireland from
West Chester. Octobr. 31st
1719." 1 page.
William Lowndes, Pressing for the appointment
esq.
13 Nov. Representation Comrs. of Customs, Lords of the Trea-
Scotland.
sury.
88.
17 Nov.
Letter
Board of Green Cloth
Do.
[? About
19 Nov.]
89.
Memorial
George Lord Lans-
downe.
Do.
1
1
of Georg Hyel to some better
place in the Custom House
than that of a tidesman,
which he held. Serjeants'
Inn.
Minuted: "10th Novr.
1719. This place is other-
wise disposed of." 1 page.
Find that the prices paid for
stationery for their depart-
ment exceeds by 25 per cent.
what was formerly paid, the
King having granted the pri-
vilege of serving this and
other offices to George Red-
path and others. 1 page.
For payment of 1007. as a gra-
tuity to Luder Spiesmaker.
for the use of Louis Laidé,
Master of the Keys at Calais.
Minuted: - "100li to be
paid to Louis Laidez, who
brought the present of wine
from the Regent of France.
18th Novr. 1719. Ordered
Mr. Spiesmaker to receive
it."
Another letter of 25 June
1719 on the same subject.
2 pages.
There is due for the rent of
Mote Park, which was laid
into the Great Park at
Windsor, 4501. for a year
and a half; prays payment.
Minuted: 19th Novr.
1719. Prepare a warrt." 1
page.
TREASURY PAPERS.
505
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
VOL. CCXXVI.
To
Purport.
90.
25 Nov.
Letter
Ja. Craggs, for Lord
Cornwallis.
Lords of the Trea-
sury.
3 and 4
Dec.
91.
Certificates
1
92.
7 Dec.
Petition
Col. Jasper Clayton - The King
15 Dec.
93.
Letter
Fr. Negus
Lords of
Treasury.
the
94.
John Lansdell
16 Dec. Memorial
19 Dec.
95.
Warrant
Do.
Duke of Newcastle - The Master of the
Great Ward-
robe.
96.
19 Dec.
Letter
Do.
Lords of the
Treasury.
97.
20 Dec.
Letter
-
Lord Stair
1
"My Lord"
Sends the gross and net produce
of the Revenue of the Post
Office. 1 page.
Certificates of money received
and paid by Richard Mar-
shall, esq., Stud-master. 1
pages.
For payment for his services
in inspecting the demolition
of Dunkirk.
Referred to the Comrs. of
the Treasury to report. 7
Dec. 1719.
Also copy thereof, on the
back of which is an account of
દ
Moneys paid to the Comrs.
appointed to attend the de-
molition of Dunkirk."
On which are three Minutes,
the last of which is :-" 15th
May 1721. Warrt. signd."
2 pages and 3 parts of pages.
For payment to the tradesmen
for liveries furnished, and
the state of the debt.
Also an account of the
debt. 5 pages.
"For disposing of 6,9707. 19s.
6 d., tallys, on 7th 3s. aid.”
page.
For delivery of blankets, &c.,
1
for the use of the gentlemen
porters at St. James's.
page.
For 300l., to be paid to the
Master of the Ceremonies,
for the Marquis Corsini, En-
voy Extraordinary from the
Great Duke of Tuscany, on
his departure.
Minuted : "6th Janry.
1719. Warrt. signd." 1
page.
Recommending Mr. Dalrymple
(the brother of Robert Dal-
rymple, previously recom-
mended for a small place in
the gift of the Treasury,) viz.,
as Clerk to the Borough
Rolls in Scotland.
1 page,
quarto.
506
CALENDAR OF TREASURY PAPERS.
VOL. CCXXVI.
1719.
Date.
Description of
Document.
From
98.
[25] Dec. Memorandum
99.
25 Dec.
Accounts
100.
31 Dec.
Account
101.
[? 1719] Petition
1719
102.
Memorial
[? 1719]
103.
Account
104.
[? 1719]
Petition
[? Before
1720.]
105.
Drafts of some
clauses in an
Act or Acts
of Parlia-
ment.
Το
Purport.
1
Alice Collins, widow
of Major Geo.
Colins, in the Earl
of Essex's regi-
ment.
Sir Charles Farnaby,
Į
I
"Net produce of the duty on
coals for building churches
between Christmas 1716 and
Christmas 1719." page.
Accounts or bills of stationery,
&c. for the Lords of Trade
and Plantations. 7 pages.
State of the debt on account
of contingencies of H.M.
stables and stud for the year
1719. 2 pages.
Lords of the Trea- For re-establishment in her
pension of 60l. per annum. 1
sury.
Do.
Auditor of several
lotteries.
1
page.
For a
constitution," to enable
him to pass the accounts of
the late Paymaster of the
"Second Lottery. Anno
1719." 1 page.
Fees unpaid and debts due upon
account of the office of the
late Auditor of the Lottery
Accounts. 1 page.
Captain John May- Lords of the Trea- For a warrant to the Lord
rand, John Gerbett,
Francis Perobe, and
Peter Cavalier.
sury.
Lieut. of Ireland to pay their
arrears of half-pay from 1709
to 1719. 1 page.
Touching impositions on goods
brought from France into
Great Britain. 5 pages.
}
1
GENERAL INDEX.
*
** The reference is to the Volume and Number of the Paper, except in a few
lengthy abstracts, where the page is also given.
A.
Abercromby, Sir James, a Commissioner for
inspecting the demolition of Dunkirk;
CXCI. 9; CXCII. 1; CXCIX. 67; CCVI.
31; CCVII. 22; CCXIII. 56.
Alexr., petition; ccv. 21; ccXIX. 24.
Aberdeen, bishopric of, rents in arrear, &c. ;
CCVI. 24.
colleges and schools of, Commis-
sioners for visiting, representation ;
CCXV. 38.
custom house at, broken open by
mob; CXCI. 3.
farmer of Excise in the county of;
CXCIX. 18.
justices of the peace and ministers of
the gospel of, "testificate " ; CCXV. 65.
Lord Lieutenant of; CCXXII. 8.
.., meeting-place of the rebels under
Marquis of Huntley, &c.; cxcII. 9.
riots and assaults on the Customs'
officers at; CXCI. 3.
University and King's College, peti-
tions of the Rector, Principal, &c. of;
CCXXI. 11; CCXXII. 19.
Abney, Sir Thos., representation as to coal-
meters; CLXXXVII. 23.
Acadia [Nova Scotia]; ccxv. 14.
Account, Commissioners of; ccr. 10.
Accounts, Exchequer, in the Lord Treasurer's
Remembrancer's office; CXCVIII. 47.
……………………., Public (Ireland), renewal of the Com-
mission on; CXCVII. 56.
Acherley, Roger, his scheme for paying public
debts; cxc. 50.
Ackworth, Jacob, at the demolition of Dun-
kirk; CCVII. 31.
Adams, -, conspired to set up the Pre-
tender's standard at Oxford, &c.; CCXIV.
15.
Adderley, Thos., letter; cxcvi. 16.
Admiral, Lord High; ccxxvI. 66.
of the White; CCXVI. 17.
Vice; CXCII. 40; CCVI. 39.
Addison, Mr. Secy., letters from, CLXXX. 11;
CLXXXI. 7; CCVII. 29, 31, 50; CCIX.
10; CCXIV. 61.
letter to, CCIX. 9.
Frances, late wife of Thomas, and his
executors, CLXXXVI. 45.
Admiralty, the, or Lords of the; cxci. 4;
CXCII. 40; CXCIII. 21; CXCVIII. 44;
CXCIX. 36, 53; CCVI. 39.
>
decline to allow Admiral
Wishart's expenses in presents to the
Dey and government of Algiers;
CCXVI. 17.
* * * * * *
letters from. See also Bur-
chett, J.; CLXXXI. 2, 13; CXCIII. 28,
35.
CCXX. 25.
letters to; CLXXXII, 17;
........, oppose the continuance
of Mr. Bridger's office of Surveyor of
Woods in North America; CXCVIII. 17,
30; CCI. 12; CCIV. 17.
salaries of; CCXVII. 1.
clerks of, remission of taxes
paid by; CCXVII. 1.
Commissioners of, their stand-
ing order to captains of H.M. ships to
permit Customs' officers to search them;
CCI. 16.
complaint to; CCXXIII. 5.
Committee of the House of
Commons and; CXCVIII. 17, 30.
Court or High Court of, judge
of; CXCVI. 43.
CLXXXI. 40.
•
salary at Dover ;
1
pirates convicted before;
CCXXII. 6.
,
(Scotland); ccxx. 3.
508
GENERAL INDEX.
Admiralty, the-cont.
>
>
ground near, deeds relating
to the purchase of; CCXXIII. 26.
papers, letters, &c. from
[classified]; cxcv. 3; CCXXIII. 26.
………………, perquisites of; cxcix. 63.
Adrianople; ccxv. 62.
Advocate General in North Britain.
Scotland, Advocate General.
See
....., Judge. See Judge Advocate.
Africa, British trade with, begun in the reign
of James I.; CLXXXV. 59.
African Company, the Royal, petition;
وه
CCXXXV. 59.
the Scotch; CCXXI. 2.
Aga, Sali, envoy from Tripoli; CXCVIII. 75.
Agnew, Capt. Thomas, memorial; ccrv. 79;
CCV. 8.
Aids, land tax, &c.; CLXXXII. 40.
Air or Ayr; CLXXXIX. 1; cxc. 14; ccxI. 19.
Aislabie, Rt. Honble. John. See also Navy,
'Treasurer of.
John, Esq., account of bank annuities
received from; cc. 23.
Alais, Mr. D'. See D'Alais.
Aland, Sir John Fortescue (Solicitor Gene-
ral); CXCVIII. 29; cc. 18.
……………………, ………………, (Baron of the Exchequer);
....
CCXI. 20.
Alba. See Alva.
Alcazar, the Alcaid of, presents for; CLXXXII.
5; CXCI. 52.
Aldcroft, Lieut. Thos., malicious prosecution
of; ccv. 24.
Alderman, John; cxcrv. 13.
Alderney, duty on imports from; CLXXXIX.
54.
Alexander, Catherine, petition; cxcvi. 43.
Algebra, mode of computing duties by;
CLXXXI. 42.
Algerians. See Argireens.
Algiers, chaplain to the British consul and
,
factory at; CLXXXI. 32; CCXIII. 53.
consul at; CLXXXVI. 16; Ccxiu. 53.
Dey of, presents to; CXCI. 58, CCXVI.
17.
merchants of,; cxc. 40.
Alicant Castle; ccxI. 15.
English garrison at ; CXCIX. 27;
CCVIII. 37; CCXXII. 10.
Alice Holt Forest. See Holt.
Alienation Office, produce of fines for aliena-
tions; CXCIII. 60; CCI. 8; CCXIII. 3;
ccxv. 21, 53, 54; CCXXI. 35; CCXXII.
ccxxI.
36.
Allanson, George; cc. 26.
Allen, Anthony, of the Savoy; CLXXXIV. 62.
Thomas, his services against the
rioters in Staffordshire; CCIV. 71.
Aller, co. Somerset ; ccxv. 42.
Alloa; CLXXXIX. 1; CCXII. 34.
Almanacks and pamphlets liable to stamp
duties; CCVI. 25.
-
Almanza, battle of; CCVII. 14.
Alnage duties (Ireland); cc. 7.
Office (Ireland), created by Act
17 & 18 Chas. II.; CCVII. 2.
Alva or Alba, Scotland; cc. 26; CCI. 7
CCVII. 70.
Ambassadors, list of; CCXIII. 41.
Ambrose, Lawrence, of Barcott (Berks);
CXCI. 26; CXCII. 30; CXCVII. 42.
Mr. Thomasin, affidavit of; CXCII.
30, 61.
America; CLXXX, 21.
………………………, army in; ccr. 11.
bishops wanted in, representation;
CLXXXI. 31.
……………, lands in, principles on which grants
are made; CLXXXV. 59.
merchants trading to, petition touch-
ing bounty bills; CCXXIII. 25.
North, men proposed to be sent out
as soldiers and servants to; CLXXXVII.
46.
revenue from, how to be settled;
CXCVIII. 13, 79
South, surveyor of, his complaint ;
CXCII, 51; CXCIX. 36.
woods in, surveyor-general of;
CXCII. 3.
American Indians; CLXXXVII. 39; cc. 8.
....
claim on the Treasury for build-
ing a chapel, &c. for; ccxxI. 26.
……………., exposure of Annapolis to attack
from; CCVII. 16, 29.
French missionaries convert and
contract alliances with; cCVII. 29.
forces sent against; ccv1, 53.
……………., present to the five nations of ;
CXCIX. 13; CCIV. 46, 52, 97; CCXXII.
16.
prisoners cruelly treated by ;
CCVII. 14.
30.
., purchases of lands from; cc.
trade with; ccxv. 14.
plantations; CLXXV. 59; CXCII. 56;
CC. 30; CCVI. 53.
prisoners in England transported
to; ccxx. 42.
revenue and trade of; cxcix.
36; ccxx. 13.
seas, piracies in; CCIX. 25.
Amsterdam, Episcopal ministers at, pension;
CLXXXI. 32.
Anderson, Adam, petition; CCVII. 18.
David, H.M. chaplain in Scotland;
CXCVI. 48.
John; ccxx. 39.
of Dowhill, farmer of the cus-
toms and excise (Scotland); ccxiv.
70.
Robert, of Sunderland; ccxxvi. 13.
Andrews, John, receiver-general of the land
taxes in co. Warwick; cc. 2.
;
1
GENERAL INDEX.
Angell, John, junr., petition; ccxxvI. 51.
Anguilla, poor people of; ccrx. 15.
Angus; CXCII. 9.
Archibald, Earl of, his marriage with
Margaret Queen of Scots; CLXXXVIII.
55.
Annand, Jas., of Trinity, Minories, barber-
surgeon, petition; CCIX. 28.
Annandale, Marquis of, Keeper of the Privy
Seal in Scotland; ccxII. 77.
Annapolis Royal; CLXXXI. 4;
CLXXXVIII.
24; cxc. 1, 64; CXCII. 67; CCVII. 14;
CCXI. 5; CCXII. 13; CCXIV. 30, 44;
ccxv. 14; p. 402; CCXXVI, 84.
……………, garrison of, breaches in the for-
tification of; CCVII. 16.
………………. ………………, report upon its condition;
CCVII. 29.
,
victualling of; CCXVIII.
6; CCXXII. 18, 27, 41; CCXXVI. 82.
formerly Port Royal, taken from the
French, Oct. 1710; CCVII. 29 ; CCXXII.
18.
Anne, Queen, arrears of; CLXXXI. 33; CLXXXV.
32, 41; CLXXXVI. 1, 6, 29 ; CLXXXVII. 32,
34; CLXXXVIII. 19'; cxc. 40, 48,66; CXCI.
2, 19, 35; CXCII. 43, 69; CXCVI. 11,
17, 18, 24; CXCIX. 37; cc. 10, 24;
CCIV. 3; CCVI. 35; CCVIII. 5, 10;
CCXII. 79; CCXIV. 2, 4, 34; CCXIX. 40,
45, 60, 63, 70; ccxx. 34; ccxxv. 1;
CCXXVI. 61.
…………………., bequest of 2,000l. to charitable
uses; CXCII. 71.
coachmen, footmen, &c. peti-
tion; CXCII. 43; CCXIX. 73.
debts; CXCI. 35; CXCVI. 27;
CXCVIII. 2; CCVI. 28; CCXIV. 42.
••, ………………. ……………., not exceeding 30%. to each
servant of; CLXXXV. 32, 42.
………………………. ………………. …....., to the Civil Government;
CLXXXVII. 34, 37; CXCI. 35; CXCII.
73.
1
....
CLXXXVI. 1.
to the Earl of Loudoun ;
........, funeral, expense of the mourn-
ing at the; CLXXX. 2; CLXXXII. 30, 44;
CLXXXV. 40, 56, 58; cxc. 36, 44
CCXIV. 34.
;
duties of Somerset Herald
at; CLXXXII. 48.
letters patent granted by;
CLXXXI. 52; CCIX. 14.
oath of officers upon the de-
mise of; CLXXX. 12.
pensions of; CLXXXI. 32, 52;
CLXXXVIII. 55; cxc. 46;
CXC. 46; CXCI. 2;
CXCII. 10.; CXCIX. 13; CCXIX. 39.
…………..,_physician in ordinary to;
CXCVI. 11.
…………..,
post-mortem examination of,
physician's report; сCXIII. 33.
present to, from the Emperor
of Morocco; CLXXXIX. 37; CCXXI. 31.
Anne, Queen-cont.
وه
509
revenue of the kingdom at the
death of; CXCI. 35.
......, secretary of, in Poland; co.
24.
......, as to will of; CLXXXVII. 18.
appointed Theodore Randue
over the garden house, Windsor;
CXCIX. 59.
......, commissioned Sir Jas. Aber-
cromby to settle the evacuation of
Dunkirk; CXCIX. 67.
dissolved the Savoy Hospital
founded by Henry VII.; CXCIX. 33.
…………… ………………, grant to Dame Janet Halkett;
CCXIV. 47.
>
promised the servants and cre-
ditors of Wm. III. to recommend their
case to the House of Commons; CCXXI.
13.
Annuities. See also Pensions.
"Annuities, the, examined as to the first pur-
chase, &c.," paper thus entitled; ccxI.
9.
Bank, account of; cc. 23, 29;
CCIII. 10; CCXIV. 46; CCXVI. 36.
Exchequer reversionary; CCVIII. 15.
general fund for, state of; ccxxv. 1.
scheme for raising two millions upon ;
CLXXXV. 44.
Annuity orders, list of; CLXXXI. 23; CLXXXVII.
14.
Anstis, John, M.P., Garter-King-at-Arms,
letters, memorials, &c.; CLXXXVII. 15;
CXCIX. 6; CCI. 9, 13, 19; CCVIII. 45;
CCIX. 1, 14; CCXIII. 48.
•
letter to;
CCXIV. 23.
,
CLXXXVIII. 4;
T
reports on records of the Court
of Requests; ccxx. 45.
Anstruther; CLXXXIX. 1; CXCVI. 19; cc.
22.
C
General, his regiment serving at
Gibraltar; CLXXXV. 47.
Sir John, Bart., memorial; CXCVI,
19.
......, surveyor-general and master of
H.M. works in Scotland; CCXII. 84;
CCXVI. 18; CCXXII. 19.
Antigua; CXCIX. 36; ccv. 53; ccxxI. 1, 41.
…………………….., governor of, charges against; ccxv.
39.
witnesses against his mur-
derers; CLXXX. 38.
.........; vessels arrived at or cleared from;
CXCIV. 11.
Antwerp, congress at; CXCI. 43.
the Barrier Treaty brought over from ;
CXCIII. 40.
Apothecary-general to the army; CLXXXII. 6.
Applebee, John, memorial, &c.; ccxx. 44;
CCXXIII. 9.
Appledore; CLXXXV. 48.
Apprentice duties, registrar, &c. of; CLXXXVII.
33; CCXII. 29, 30.
·
r
510
GENERAL INDEX.
Apprentices, excessive number of, in the
weavers' trade; ccxxIII. 15 (p. 487).
Arabic letters, translators of; CCXIII. 53;
CCXXII. 11.
Arbuthnott, Mr. Robt., Auditor of the Ex-
chequer (Scotland), to attend the Earl
of Stair; CCXIX. 42.
Ardmannoch, Crown rents of; CLXXXVI. 21.
Argeer. See Algiers.
Argireens; CLXXXI. 13.
Argyle or Argyll, the Duke of; CLXXXV.57;
CXCIV. 19; CXCVIII. 37; cc. 38;
CCIV. 20; CCVI. 6; CCXI. 19; CCXIV.
37; ccxx. 21.
special credit for his command
of the army in Scotland; CXCI. 69;
CXCII. 26, 77.
his account of the money laid
out for H.M. service in Scotland during
the rebellion; CCVII. 4.
Argyleshire militia; cxcix. 12.
Arkingarthdale, forest of, lease by Wm. III. ;
CCVII. 47.
Arkwright, Mr., to be surveyor-general of
customs, Ireland; ccrx. 7, 11.
Armand, Lewis, lieutenant in Count de Pau-
lin's regiment, petition; CLXXXIX.
60.
Armestead, Michael, payment to; CXCIX.
43.
Arms, the Royal; CLXXXII. 48.
....
alteration of, by George I.;
CLXXXIX. 38.
Clarencieux King of; ccr. 13.
Garter King of; CXCIX. 6; CCI. 9,
13.
Ulster King of; CLXXXIX. 38.
for South Carolina in the "Industry;"
CXCII. 63.
for Ireland, bought in Holland; cxcix.
2, 8; CCVII. 13; CCIX. 10.
for Scotland, in ships lying at Ro-
chelle; cc. 19.
purchase of, for the King; cXCIII. 5,
9, 10, 14: CXCIX. 2; CCXIV. 72.
Armstrong, Capt.; ccxIV, 30.
Col. John, Quartermaster-General,
memorial; cCVII. 22.
at demolition of Dunkirk;
CCVII. 31; CCXIII. 56.
L., letter; CCXII. 13.
Peter, of Yarmouth, mercer; CCIV.
26.
Robert, letter; ccxxI. 49.
Army accounts, controllers of.
Meadows and Bruce.
...
See also
reports, &c.; CLXXXI.
20;
CLXXXIV. 3; CLXXXVI. 35;
CLXXXIX. 14; CXCIII. 63; CXCV. 4;
CXCVI. 42; CXCVII. 60; CXCVIII. 6,
69;
CCV. 72; CCVII. 10, 29, 45;
CCVIII. 7; CCXII. 4; CCXIII. 18;
CCXIV. 30, 44; ccxv. 2; CCXVII. 3;
CCXIX. 35; CCxx. 12; CCXXI. 7, 50.
Army accounts, controllers of-cont.
……………., ……………., secretary to; CCVI. 54;
CCXII. 40.
apothecary-general of the; CLXXXII.
6, CCXVIII. 3.
.., clearings of; CLXXXI. 29; CLXXXIV.
2;
CCV. 8; CCVII. 29; CCXIX. 2;
CCXXVI. 20.
clothiers; CLXXXI. 29; CLXXXVIII.
34; CXCIX. 29; CCIV. 8, 101; CCXII.
45; CCXXII. 45.
clothing; CLXXXIV. 3; CLXXXVIII.
23, 34; CXC. 1; CXCIII. 8; CXCVIII.
cxc.
8, 23; CXCIX. 29; CCIII. 2; CCIV. 64;
CCV. 2; CCVII. 29; CCVIII. 7; CCXIX.
35.
……………., report of general officers for in-
specting and regulating; cCIV. 25;
CCVI. 54.
contingencies; CXCI. 9; CCIV. 34;
CCXXI. 9.
CLXXXVII.
debentures. See Debentures, army.
debts, commissioners for stating;
CLXXXVI. 22 ;
24;
CLXXXVIII. 39; CLXXXIX. 14, 65;
CXC. 64; CXCII. 50, 67; CXCIII. 8, 20;
CCIV. 79; CCIX. 26; CCXI. 15; CCXII.
73, 74, 78; CCXVII. 2, 3; CCXIX. 6;
CCXXII. 10, 18, 43, 45; CCXXIII.
27.
general officers of the; CLXXXVII.
39; CXCVIII. 12; CCVI. 45; CCXXIII. 2.
half-pay officers of the, establishment
of; CLXXXIV. 5; CLXXXIX. 45;
48; ccv. 87; CCXIX. 59.
CXCII.
officers' memorials; CLXXXI. 47;
CLXXXV. 40, 45; cxcII. 11, 48; CXCVI.
21; CXCVIII. 6; CCV. 94.
servants' pay; CLXXXIX. 22.
payments; CLXXX. 41; Ccv. 2.
physician-general of the; CLXXXIX.
15.
rations, &c., contracts for; CXCII. 2,
53.
........., regiments; CLXXXI. 36; CLXXXIV. 2;
CLXXXV. 2, 47; CLXXXVI. 32, 37, 38
CLXXXIX. 14, 22, 60, 65; cxcI. 62;
CXCII. 11, 22, 44, 46; CXCIII. 8, 52;
CXCV. 4; CXCVI. 21; CXCVIII. 6, 8,
23; CXCIX. 27, 29; CCIV. 79; ccv. 8,
71, 94; CCXII. 4, 73, 74, 92; CCXIV.
68; ccxv. 5, 41; ccxIx. 35, 46, 48;
CCXXII. 18; CCXXIII. 27.-
stores; CLXXXVIII. 24; CXCII. 24.
subsistence established by Wm. III.
for the; CLXXX. 37; CLXXXII. 29.
transport; cXCII. 70; CCXIII. 22.
troops of the, foreign, their pay;
CXCVII. 17.
in America; cCI. 11.
in Flanders; CCI. 11.
in Ireland; CLXXXVI. 25; CXCI.
62; CXCII. 22, 46; CXCVIII. 8.
11.
in Scotland; CXCI. 69; CCVII.
GENERAL INDEX.
511
L
Army, troops, in Scotland-cont.
commissaries of; CCXII.
96.
invalids of; cxc. 38.
in Spain and Portugal; cxcix.
27; CCXIV. 61.; CCXVII. 2.
Arnold, Mr. John, prisoner in the Bastille;
CLXXXIX. 4.
Nehemiah, paymaster of the malt lot-
tery tickets, petition; cxcr. 17.
Arran, Earl of, deed for assigning the whole
of the Duke of Ormond's estate to;
CXCVIII. 61.
Arskins or Erskine, Sir John, his silver mine
near Alva; cc, 26; ccr. 1, 7.
Art, English, encouragement to, solicited;
CLXXXV. 7.
Arthur, granted the clerkship of the Crown
and hanaper (Ireland), by James II.;
CLXXXV. 66.
Daniel; CLXXXVIII. 46; cc. 41.
Artillery train for Canada; CLXXXVIII. 18.
Artis, Samuel, of Great Yarmouth; CLXXXIV.
11.
Ashburnham, W., Commissioner of the Office
of Alienations; ccxv. 21, 53, 54;
CCXXI. 35.
Lord, his regiment of horse; CCXIX.
61.
Ashby, Mr., his arrears; CCXII. 83.
Ashdown Park, Wilts., Lord Bolingbroke's
goods at; CXCVIII. 60.
Ashe, Joseph, petition for a lease of the
Great Lodge, Braydon Forest, Wilts;
CXCVIII. 45.
Edw., Clerk of the Ordnance, his
account with Ireland; ccVII. 27.
Ashurst, Sir Wm., representation as to coal-
meters; CLXXXVII. 23; CCIV. 22.
......., Mr.. controller of the duties on
stampt vellum, &c.; CCXII. 30.
Thos.; cxc. 21.
Assemblies, Colonial, proposals touching their
refusal of a reasonable revenue to the
King; CXCVIII. 13.
and the governors' salaries;
CXCVIII. 79.
Assembly, Colonial (Barbadoes) Act of;
CCXX. 1.
(New York); CCXXI.
CCXXII. 16.
40;
the general, Scotland; CCIV. 54.
Assessments, illegal, to be pleaded in the
Exchequer; CLXXX. 61.
Assurance [insurance] of ships, proposals for,
resisted by the directors of the Union
Fire Insurance; CLXXXV. 22.
Hand-in-Hand; CLXXXV. 23.
Asteley or Astley, Sir Jacob, appointed a Com-
missioner for Trade, &c.; CLXXXVIII.
12.
Aston, Robt.; CXCII. 83.
Astronomy, Flamstead's observations
CXCVIII. 56.
on;
Athlone, bailiffs, burgesses, &c. of, certificate;
CLXXXII. 2.
Earl of, grant of an estate to;
CLXXXVII. 39.
manor and castle of, grant; CXCVIII.
36.
Atkinson, Wm., of St. Giles'-in-the-Fields,
Mary his wife, and Agmondesham,
their son, petition and pedigree of;
CCVII. 33.
Attorney-General, the; See also Northey
and Lechmere.
......
..
CLXXXVII. 36; CLXXXVIII.
20; CXCI. 10; CXCII. 15, 62; CXCVIII.
57; CXCIX. 56; CCXII. 32, 65; CCXIV.
29, 39, 58, 71; ccxx11. 25.
CCXXII.
drafts of the surrender of Penn-
sylvania; CLXXXIII. 24.
opinions, reports, &c. of; CLXXX.
12, 25, 66; CLXXXI. 42; CLXXXVII.
22, 33, 41; CLXXXVIII. 17, 20, 25;
CLXXXIX. 12, 21, 54; CXC. 47; CXCII.
25, 57, 58; CXCIII. 30, 44, 46; CXCVIII.
29, 51, 55, 60, 61; CXCII. 31, 33, 50,
63, 64; cc. 34, 35: COVIII. 45; CCIX.
9, 12, 24; CCXIII. 16, 32, 33, 50;
CCXIV. 62, 63, 65; CCXV. 13; CCXXII.
44; CCXXIII. 8.
...
on
the legality of the
patent of John Anstis, Garter-King-at-
Arms; CXCIX. 6; CCVIII. 52; CCIX.
1.
>
……………., ……………., on the Duchess of Or-
monde's rentcharge; ccvI. 21.
on the Auditors' of Im-
prests producing their books; CCVI.
33.
....
on the patent to the con-
troller of apprentice duties; CCXII.
29.
on the grant to Benson of
the Surveyorship of Works; ccxx. 8.
references to;
>
CXCII.
45;
CXCII. 36; CXCIV. 13; ccr. 13, 19,
24, 29; CCIV. 51; CCVIII.
CCXIII. 48;
CCXXIII. 5.
CCXV.
11;
15, 26;
11; CCXXI. 1;
for Ireland [Richd. Levinge];
cxc. 25, 49; CXCIII. 49.
Aubery, Edw., coachmaker, memorial; ccxxI.
13.
Auchpherise, lands of; CCXIV. 60.
Auditor-General; CLXXXIX. 32.
Auditor of Accounts, power of the Crown to
appoint a third; CXCIII. 39, 46.
Auditors of Imprests. See Imprests.
office; CLXXXIX. 9; CXCIII. 39.
reports; CCVIII. 6,
Audley End; CCVIII. 52.
Austin, Mary, widow of John, Queen Anne's
coachman, petition; ccxIx. 73.
Thos., Receiver-General of Land Tax
in Hants, petition; CCVII. 36.
Austria, Archduke of, announcement of the
birth of; CCIV. 56.
Auverquerque, Seigneur d'; CLXXXVII. 41.
512
GENERAL INDEX.
--
Ayerst, Mr., Sec. to the embassy in Holland;
CLXXXVI. 16.
Ayles, Thos., of London, merchant, petition;
CCIV. 64.
Aylmer, Admiral; CLXXXIV. 27; CXCVIII.
40; CCXII. 44.
Ayon, Michael, charges for prosecuting Col.
Parke's murderers; CCXXI. 8.
Ayr. See Air.
B.
Babington, Anne, widow of Col., petition;
CCXXVI. 49.
Bache, Wm., master smith to the Crown,
widow of; ccxv. 30.
Badcock, Hen.; ccvi. 34.
collector of Lyme Regis ; CCXII.
57.
Badenoch; CCXIII. 64.
- Badmington, the seat of the Duke of Beau-
fort; CCVII. 52.
Badnage, Mr., to be surveyor of houses in
North Wales; CCXXVI. 69.
Bahamas, &c., Bishop for, proposals for;
CLXXXI. 31.
Governor of; CCXXII. 6.
Bailey, Catherine, afterwards Waters, daugh-
ter of Alderinan John Bailey, petition;
CCXIII. 52.
Baillie, Rubt., upholsterer; cCXII. 35; CCXXI.
46.
Mr.; ccxxII. 19.
Baily, Mr. CCXV. 38.
;
Bakehouse, H.M., sums to be issued for;
CCIV. 75.
Baker, Vice-Admiral, or Admiral J., of H.M.S.
"Lion"; CXCIX. 53; CCI. 21; CCVI.
39.
Mr., agent for prizes; CXCVIII. 68.
Capt. Henry, solicitor for the Trea-
sury,
CCXXII. 40.
memorials of; CLXXXI.
33;
……………., reports of; cxc. 21, 30.
Mary, widow of, petition;
CCXXII. 40.
Henry, Surveyor-General of the
riding officers on the coasts of Kent
and Sussex, memorial; CLXXXVII. 17,
36; CCIV. 14.
......; CXCIII. 31.
Michael, marshal of the Marshalsea,
petition; CLXXXVIII. 21.
Thomas; CXCII. 37.
Balchen, Capt., his conduct towards Bowen,
Surveyor of Customs at Leigh; ccr.
16.
Balgonie; ccv. 30.
Balham, Surrey; CLXXXIX. 52.
Balhatchett, Mr., agent for tin in co. Devon;
CC. 37.
Ballardie; CCXIV. 71.
Ballie, ships going to, the claims upon the
Navy Office for; CCIII. 5.
squadron; ccxVIII. 6.
Ballogie, Forbes of; CCXXII. 8.
Ballveny Castle, Banffshire, garrisoned dur-
ing the Rebellion by Wm. Duff; CCIII.
11; CCVII. 40.
Balnemoon; CCXIV. 60; CCXVI. 39.
Balzlow, Peter, unfit to be Officer for Salt
Duties at Alloa; CCXII. 34.
Bamber, John, merchant, petition; CCXII.
72.
Bambridge, Mr., counsel in the case of Sir
Bibby Lake and Mr. Peters; CXCIX.
41.
Mr. Thos., instrumental in bringing
the marine affair to a conclusion;
CCVII. 50.
Bampfield, Mr. George, to buy the present
for the five Indian nations; CXCIX. 13;
CCIV. 46, 52,
Banehurst, hundred of; CXCI. 26.
Banffshire; CCIII. 11; CCVII. 40.
rebels in; ccXIII. 64.
Bangham, Mr. Edwd., Receiver-General of
co. Hereford; CCXIII. 28, 30; CCXIV.
18.
Bank, annuities, account of; cc. 23, CCI. 2;
CCIII. 4.
annuity in the hands of Treasurer of
Ordnance to be disposed of; CCVII.
34.
Bank, The, or Bank of England; CLXXXI.
17, 18, 23; cxcvi. 38.
Accountant-General and
cashier of, memorial, &c.; CCXIV. 31,
46; CCXVI. 36.
first cashier, Mr. Thos. Ma-
docks; CXCII. 39.
>
fund upon the foot of the Act
1 George, state of; cxcvI. 22.
funds, surplus of; CCVIII. 44.
Governor, John Hanger;
CCXXIII. 11.
......, Governor, directors, and com-
pany; CXCVI. 8; CCI. 2.
57.
•
sury; CCXX. 37.
advances by; ccXIV.
agreement with Trea-
39; CCXXVI. 11, 15.
bonds given by; CXCII.
interested in the public
revenue; CCIII. 4.
loan by; CLXXXI. 54.
memorial touching the
Equivalent Charter; ccxxIII. 17.
negotiations to prevent
exportation of coin; coXXIII. 11.
33.
offices for annuities at; CCXXII.
GENERAL INDEX.
513
1
Bank, The-cont.
>
plot for seizing and setting on
fire; cc. 33.
CCXXIII. 8.
privileges of, infringed;
restrained from being a trading
corporation; ccxxIII. 8.
Banks, Mr. Joseph, register and clerk of
Sherwood Forest; cxcix. 54, 58.
.... >
Lord, offers to purchase all the lands
in St. Kitts; CCIX. 4.
Bannatyne, Mr. Wm., Minister of St. Mary
of the Lowes, Selkirkshire; cxcvi.
48.
Barbadoes; CLXXXV. 59; CCXXVI. 74.
………………………, attorney-general of; CLXXXVIII. 44.
bishop of; CLXXXI. 31.
..., governor of; CLXXXVII. 11; cxcix.
36; ccxx. 1; CCXXII. 2.
grant of, by Charles I. to Earl of
Carlisle; ccxx. 1.
president and commander-in-chief of;
CXCVI. 4.
Barbary, British subjects redeemed from
slavery in; CLXXX. 28, 62; CLXXXII.
5.
commrs. for redemption of captives
in; ccxxii. 11.
.,
envoys from; CLXXXV. 43; CXCVII.
75, 77.
Barcelona, envoy and resident at; cxcII. 69;
CCXX. 20.
Barclay, Mr. Geo., late minister at Mording-
ton; ccv. 70.
Barcot, Berks; CXCVII. 42.
Bardsey, steward of the courts of the lord-
ships of the late monastery of;
CLXXXII. 31.
Barges, master of H.M., petition; cxcIv. 1.
warrant for delivery of licences
ccv. 75, 82, 83.
Barker,
to
ز
contractor for repairs of royal
palaces; CCXVI. 8.
Barlow, Sir James, and others, address of the
Irish House of Commons in their be-
half; CXCIX. 29.
Barnacre; CCXIV. 65.
Barnet, Mr., his representations respecting the
Custom House accounts; CCXVI. 24.
Barnstaple, corporation of; CLXXXV. 48.
Baronet, remission of the charges on creation
of a; CLXXXIV. 40; ccv. 1.
Barrel [? Barret], Col.; ccxII. 3.
Barret, Catherine, widow of Col. John, peti-
tion; CCXXVI. 43.
Mr., messenger in the Exchequer ;
CCXIX. 44, 49.
Barrier treaty, brought over from Antwerp;
....
CXCIII. 40.
&c;
mentioned; ccvI. 16; CCXIV. 17.
Barrow, Mr. Richd., solicitor to the Mint,
prosecutes clippers, coiners
CLXXXVIII. 52; cxc. 51; CCVIII. 11.
R 2025.
Bartlett, Capt. John, petition; cc. 8.
Barton, John, petition; ccxvI. 7; ccxxII. 1.
Matthew, comptroller of the lottery;
CXCII. 65.
?
Roger, of H.M.S.
CCXXIII. 5.
"Falmouth” ;
Bartram, Thos., senior, letter; CCXIV. 64.
Baskett, John, H.M. printer; CCXIX. 50.
Basterre or Basseterre, St. Christopher's, chief
place of trade in; cxcix. 36.
destroyed by fire; CCIX. 4.
ground for Custom House at ;
CCIX. 13.
at
lands proposed to be purchased
CCXIII. 58; CCXIV. 22.
Bastille, the, imprisonment of John Arnold in,
CLXXXIX. 4.
Bates, Mr., surgeon, his report on the cattle
plague; CLXXXII. 39.
Bath, John Earl of, Charles II. grant to,
claims founded on; CLXXXVII. 22.
Bath; cxc. 23, 24, 25, 39.
Battely, Ch., memorial for payment of re-
pairs to Westminster Abbey; CCXIII.
66.
Battle-axe guards, the, (Ireland); CLXXX. 24;
CCXIII. 36.
Batty, Adam, tidesman of Bristol, petition;
CCXXVI. 54.
Bayly, Michael, distributor of stamps for
Worcestershire; cxcvII. 16.
Bayonne, ships from; ccxv. 14.
Bayze, Capt. John, petition; ccxII. 56.
Beake, Thos., under keeper of the Council
Records; CLXXXIV. 70.
Beal, Capt., Commander of H.M.S. "Deal
Castle"; CXCIII. 21.
Bealing, Marmaduke, secy. to the controllers
of the army, memorial; cCVI. 54;
CCXII. 40.
Beals, Nathl., guilty of exporting wool into
France; CXCIX. 4.
Beane, John, of Brentwood; ccxx. 49.
Beccles gaol, bailiffs and aldermen of Dunwich
taken to; ccxx. 5.
Beck, Sir Justus, Bart.; CLXXXIV. 40.
Becket, Saml., Custom House officer; CCXII.
27.
Beckford, Mr., surveyor and controller of
Jamaica; CXCII. 52.
Beaubuisson. See Guenon.
Beaufort, Mary, duchess dowager of, memo-
rial of her executors; CCVII. 52.
Henry, Duke of, lessees in trust for;
CCVII. 52.
Bedchamber, gentlemen, &c. of. See also
Chamber, H.M.; cxcix. 37.
lady of the, to Queen Anne; CLXXXV.
10.
Bedford (county); CCVII. 30.
member of Parliament for; CLXXXIX.
61.
K K
514
GENERAL INDEX.
Bedford-cont.
>
Benjamin, petitions for payment for
furnishing Baron Scheek, the Musco-
vite minister's house, &c.; CXCVIII. 62;
CC. 10.
Bedhampton, manor of; cxcVIII. 44.
Bedoe or Bedoc, Robt., gatekeeper, petitions;
CCXII. 81; CCXXVI. 62.
Beho, Thos.; CLXXXII. 38.
Bell, David, tide surveyor at Newcastle ;
CLXXXVII. 43.
Bellamy, Major, memorial of; cxcii. 44.
Bellasis, Sir Henry, his regiment in Ireland,
furnished with provisions and quarters
by Richd. Martin; ccr. 11.
Bellew, Lord; ccxx1. 6.
Belturbet, fortification of; CLXXXVI. 25.
Belvitges, Antonio, army contractor; CXCIX.
27.
Bender ; CLXXXVI. 15.
Bendysh, Mr., his case as secretary of the
Commrs. for the poor Palatines; cxc.
48.
Bengal stuffs; CCXXIII. 15.
=
Bennet, Marion, "spouse" to Robert Rollo of
Powhowse, petition; CCXIV. 73.
Bennett, Benjamin, governor of Bermuda ;
CXCVII. 15.
Sir John, knt., his brother, memorial ;
CXCVII. 15.
;
Benson, Benjamin, of H.M. Works, memorial;
CCXVI. 8.
Lieut.-Col., memorial; CCXII. 4.
Richd., surety for John Andrews,
petition; cc. 2.
Wm., surveyor of H.M. Works;
.CCXVI. 8.
complaint of the Board of
Green Cloth against; CCXXII. 42.
his memorial against Sir
Christopher Wren; ccxx. 48.
his patent, question as to ;
• ·
•
CCXX. 8.
objects to repair of the
Royal and the Cotton libraries, as the
House of Commons has lately debated-
the building a new library; CCXXII. 9.
his petition for lease of
ground in the Privy Gardens; CCXIII.
24.
his scheme for regulation
of the Royal Gardens; CCIII. 18; ccxvI.
16.
Bentenreider, Mons., the Emperor's minister
at Hanover; CCI. 27.
Bentley, Dr., custodian of the King's library,
seizes and sells materials at Cotton
House; CLXXXI. 24.
>
"
refuses to be at the ex-
pense of keeping Cotton Gardens in
order; cxcII. 54.
John; CXCVIII. 63.
Joseph, collector of Customs at Lan-
caster; CXCIX. 61.
Bentura de Zari, Don. See Zari,Don Bentura
de.
Beranger, Moses; CLXXXII. 23; CXC. 4;
CXCIII. 51; CXCIV. 4; CXCVII. 41.
……………………… ……………., payment to; CCXII. 19.
proposals of; CCXIII. 9.
………………………、
,
"
..., report as to tin; ccx. 20.
Mr.; CCXIV. 8.
Bere, forest of; CCVI. 48.
Bergoin, Francis, of Constantinople; ccIV.
66.
Berkeley, Wm., Lord, of Stratton, appointed a
commr. of trade; CLXXVIII. 12.
,
Earl of; CXCII. 80; CXCVI. 16;
CXCVII. 13.
Countess Dowager of, executrix of
Charles, Earl of, memorial; cxc1. 7;
CXCIII. 57.
Berlin; CCXXVI. 19.
., secretary to the embassy at;
CLXXXIII. 12.
Bermudas, the, governor of; CXCVII. 15.
31.
.....
proposed bishop of; CLXXXI.
proprietor of, Col. Wm. Cod-
rington; CXCIX. 36.
Berne, canton of, claim of the lords of the;
CC. 5.
Berner, Wm., sheriff of Norfolk, memorial;
CCXIV. 51.
Bertie, Mr., treasurer of the ordnance; cxcix.
52.
Berwick-on-Tweed; CXCIII. 29; ccv. 76.
controller of customs at; CLXXXIV.
16.
castle and town of, governor of;
CXCII. 50; CCXIII. 60; CCXXVI. 49.
..., garrison of; CXCIX. 20.
"
3.
furniture for the barracks at; ccxxv.
letters from; cxcII. 66.
………………….., mayor, burgesses, &c. of, petition;
',
CXCIX. 20.
Best, Charles, customer of Hull; CLXXXIV.
53.
Bethel, Ralph, discoverer of a plot against the
King's life, &c., petition; ccXIV. 15.
•, ………………, report and affidavit as to his
debts; CCXIX. 55.
Bible, the, in America; CLXXXI. 31.
Bideford; CCXXII. 41.
mayor, aldermen, &c. of, petition
of; CLXXXV. 48.
new quay at, commission for making
it lawful; ccx. 5.
Bidford, Thomas, distributor of stamps, co.
Bedford; CLXXXIX. 61.
Bigg, Thos., of Kimpton, co. Hertford, and
Eliz. his wife, petition; ccIx. 12.
Bignall, Wm., of Jamaica; ccv. 33.
Bigshot Rails, ranger of; cxCVIII. 67.
Billagh Wood in Sherwood Forest, damaged
trees in; CXCI. 39.
Bills of Exchange. See Exchange, Bills of.
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GENERAL INDEX.
Bills, proposed for Parliament; CXCI. 61;
CCXVI. 26.
Binfield, Windsor Forest, inhabitants of;
CCXXI. 39.
Bingley, Lord, plate delivered to him from
the Jewel Office; CXCVIII. 21.
ambassador extraordinary to
the King of Spain; ccxII. 11.
Binswood, in the forest of Alice Holt and
Woolmer, co. Hants; CLXXXII. 34;
CXCIX. 56.
Bird or Byrd, Wm.," receiver-general of re-
venue in Virginia; CLXXXV.
CLXXXIX. 5.
12;
Birkett, Robert; ccxIx. 17.
Birkhead, Jacob, petition for a land waiter's
place in London; cxcvII. 52.
Birkland Wood in Sherwood Forest, damaged
trees in; CXCI. 39.
Birmingham, riots at; cxcI. 22; сxcпI. 44;
CXCIX. 31.
Biscayers; ccxv. 14.
Bishop, Mr. Philip, bookseller and printer, of
Exeter; CCXIV. 5.
Bishoprics, vacant in Ireland, temporalities of ;
CLXXXVII. 35.
Bishops' rents, petition to the King for;
CLXXXV. 30.
in Scotland not chargeable with
prebends' fees after the abolition of
episcopacy; CLXXXV. 9.
signatures of several of the; CCXIII.
25.
Bishopsgate, rector and churchwardens of,
certificates by; ccIv. 22.
Bisset, Brigadier Andrew ; CLXXX.
CLXXXIV. 32.
26;
Blackness, houses in, prepared for the recep-
tion of prisoners; cxcix. 34.
Blackwell, John, constable of the ward of
Cheap; his claims for suppressing
mobs; cc. 33.
•
Sir Lambert, his allowance as
envoy at Florence; CLXXXVIII. 60.
Bladen, Col. ; cxc. 51.
Blagny, Jacob de la Motte, list of French
pensions payable by; CCVII. 15;
CCXII. 31, 65.
Blagrave, Joseph, affidavit of; CXCII. 30,
61.
Blair, moor of, Perthshire; CXCII. 9.
……………., Capt. Adam; ccv. 25.
Blakiston, Col.; CLXXXVII. 40.
Nathaniel, petition; CXCIII. 42.
Bland, Major Humphry; ccIv. 32.
,
Brigadier; CCXII. 92.
Blathwait or Blathwayt, Wm., auditor-gene-
ral of H.M. plantations; CLXXXV. 12;
CCXIV. 43.
61.
clerk of the council; CLXXX.
……………., ………………, reports of; CLXXX. 68;
CLXXXVII. 4; CLXXXVIII. 44; CLXXXIX.
5; CXCII. 7; CXCVI. 6.
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Bleachers of hair; CXCVIII. 38.
Blechynden, John, Esq., deputy paymaster in
the Low Countries; ccI. 28.
Blencowe, Wm., allowed 2001. a year as H.M.
decipherer; cXCIX. 19.
Blenheim House, Woodstock Park, arrears of
pay for work at; CLXXXI. 9; CLXXXVI.
36; ССѴІП. 48.
Blenheim, battle of, referred to by Sir James
Abercromby; CCVI. 31.
Boden, Bodens, or Bodin, Abraham, petition,
&c.; CXCI. 63; CXCII. 35; CXCIII. 26;
CCXIX. 76.
CCXII. 87.
Althemea, his widow;
Bodmin, town clerk of, Mr. Hoblyn; CLXXXIII.
13.
Bohemia, Queen of, maid of honour to;
CCXXI. 23.
Boisrond, Col.; CXCII. 35; CXCI. 26; CCXIX.
76.
Bolderwood Lodge, repairs for; CCXII. 39.
Bolingbroke, Henry, Lord Viset.; CLXXX. 13,
21; cxci. 1, 59; CXCII. 45.
D
his real and personal
estate; CXCVIII. 60; CCV. 69.
Frances, wife of Henry, late viscount,
petition; CXCII. 45; CXCVIII. 60;
CXCIX. 48.
Bolton, Duke of, Lord Warden of the New
Forest, Lord Chamberlain of H.M.
Household; CXCI. 15; CXCII. 58;
CXCIII. 43; CXCIV. 3; CXCVIII. 56, 58,
59; CCIV. 56, 60; ccv. 39, 75; CCVII.
2; CCXIX. 31, 46, 57.
Lord Lieut. of Ireland; CCVIII.
2, 51; CCIX. 10, 22, 30; CCXIV. 11,
61; CCXVI. 9, 13; CCXX. 15; CCXXI.
; CCXXVI. 3.
4
•
letter to Mr. Addison; ccIX. 9.
Bonele, Robt., tidesman; CXCVI. 50.
Bonet, Mr. ; CCXXII. 30.
Books, &c.:
Bishop's Declaration against the Re-
bellion; CCVI. 25.
Cambridge Addresses; CCVI. 25.
Don Quevedos' son's arrival to Lon-
don; CCVI. 25.
The Doleful Duchess
CCVI. 25.
Garland;
The last dying speech of Ann Fogget ;
CCVI. 25.
Edgar's Vectigalium
CXCVIII. 78.
Flamstead's Historia
CLXXXIX. 69; CXCIII. 43.
Systema;
Calistis ;
Howell's The case of Schism in
the Church of England truly
stated; CCXXIII. 18.
Howell's and the Non-Juror's Doc-
trine exposed; CCVI. 25.
Partridge's Predictions; CCVI. 25.
Rymer's Fœdera; CLXXXVI. 34;
CLXXXIX. 69; CCI. 6.
KK 2
516
GENERAL INDEX.
Books, &c.-cont.
Sancti Clementis Romani ad Corin-
thios Epistolæ duæ, ed. Hen.
Wotton; CCXIV. 13.
Supplement to the Church of Eng-
land's advice to her Children ;
CCXXI. 48.
Wm. Harrison's, The Pilgrims ; CCXI.
1.
[Wm. Webber's] Nero Secundus,
seditious pamphlet; CCXIV. 5.
Booth, Langham, Esq.; cxcix. 55.
Boothe, Nathaniel, Esq., surveyor of H.M.
Greenwax, petition; ccxxI. 10.
a
Bordeaux, Scotch ships at, carrying on
clandestine trade in brandy, &c.; CCVI.
14.
Borders, between England and Scotland,
officers of, and frauds there; ccx. 5.
Borland, John, of Boston in New England,
petition; CXCII. 67.
Mr., exorbitant price of the provisions
supplied by; CCVII. 29.
Borough, Capt. Richd., purchases the em-
ployment of town major of Dublin;
CCXX. 15.
Borrett, Wm., Esq., Treasury solicitor;
CLXXX. 38; CLXXXVIII. 11; CXCVII.
18.
………………, ………………, reports, &c. of; CLXXXIX.
49.
beneficial grant to, for
distempered cattle; cxc. 13.
Borrowstoness, collector of customs at; CCVII.
35.
East Indian goods clandestinely im-
ported from Holland to; ccxxII. 31.
Bors, Brigadier; ccv1. 7.
Borsell, Mons. or P. Van Borssel Van der
Hooghe, envoy extraordinary from the
States General; CCVIII. 22.
Boscawen, Hugh, vice-treasurer of Ireland,
memorial; CCIX. 9, 17.
Boscowen, Mr.; CLXXXIII. 13.
Boston, America, CXCII. 67; cc. 8; ccxiv. 44 ;
CCXXII. 28; CCXXVI. 75.
pension of the assistant minister
there; CLXXXI. 32.
Bothmer, regiment of; CCXI. 10.
Bouchetiere or Bouchetire, Col. de la, officers
of his regiment, petition; CLXXXVI.
37.
………, ……………., payment to; ccXXVI. 29.
Bouer, John, petitions to be paid for provi-
sions for the garrison of Port Mahon;
CXCVI. 46.
Boughton, Mr., surveyor of Deal, complaint
against; CCVI. 56.
J., observations touching the revenue
of Scotland; CCXIV. 32.
Thomas, petition; CLXXXIX. 46.
Bouguet, Major Heury; CXCIII. 26.
Boulton, Mr., agent of Mr. Missing at Gib-
raltar; CCVII. 7.
Bounties, annual, increase and decrease of;
CCXIV. 12.
on corn in Scotland; CXCVIII. 31.
on export of wrought silk, proposed;
CCXXIII. 15.
on slaughter of infected cattle;
CLXXXII. 34.
paid by Edmund Nicholas; cxc. 6.
Bounty bills for importing naval stores from
the plantations; CCXXIII. 25.
......
money, granted to the poor palatines
in Ireland; cc. 20.
.....
to Baron de Walef; CLXXX. 3.
to John Brunskell for Vir-
ginia; CXCVII. 20.
to Germans transported to
Holland; CCIX. 29.
., Queen Anne's; cxc. 6.
………, ………………, governor of, his address to the
King; CLXXXv. 34.
the Royal, claims upon; CCXIV. 6
CCXXII. 19; CCXXVI. 44.
………………………、 ………………, payments out of; CLXXXI. 35;
CLXXXII. 6; CCVI. 47; CCIX. 31;
CCXIII. 5; CCXX. 21.
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persons recommended for;
CCXXII. 7.
Bourgogne, possessions of William III. in;
CCXIII. 31.
Boussières, Seigneur de; CCXIII. 31.
Bowack, John, teacher of the children of the
Chapel Royal, petition; CCXIII. 40.
Bowde, Adlord, of Hertford; ccxxv. 6.
Bowden, Mary; cxc. 3.
Bowen, Mr.; CCXIX. 43.
………….., surveyor of Customs at Leigh ;
CCI. 16.
John, charges against; ccx. 5.
Bower, Thos., collector of Customs at Wey-
mouth; CXCIII. 31.
Bowles, Brigadier; CCXII. 92.
Mr. George, distributor of stamps at
Deal; CXCII. 36.
Boyden, Mr. Benj., general surveyor of the
duties on houses in London; cxc. 41.
Boyle, Capt., of H.M.S. "Worcester," insult
suffered by; CCXXIII. 26.
CCXIV. 53.
Boyne, battle of the
Bracco; CCIII. 11; CCVII. 40.
Bradford, Lord; CXCII. 79.
Brae Marr; CXCII. 9; CCXIII. 64.
Bragg, Ralph, writing master
CLXXXVII. 6.
at Eton;
Bramton Castle, its value to the Earl of Ox-
ford; CLXXXVII. 16.
Brand, Sir Alex. of Brandsfield, indebted to
the Crown for tack duty on a lease;
CXCVIII. 4; CCXIV. 72.
Capt., of H.M.S. "Lyme;" CCXXII.
6; CCXXIII. 7.
Brandshagen, Dr., instructions to; ccI. 1, 7
GENERAL INDEX.
517.
Brandy, duties-on; cxci. 20.
(C
clandestine trade in, at Bordeaux;
CCVI. 14.
…, persons charged with running; cxc.
21; CXCIX. 36; CCII. 1; CCVI. 14.
seizures of; cXCIII. 29; CXCVII. 39;
CCIV. 48.
Brandyburg," Duke of; cc. 15.
Branfill, Champ., late under sheriff for Essex ;
CCV. 99.
Branthwayt, Arthur, Secretary to the Com-
missioners for Forfeited Estates; ccv.
35.
Brattell, Chas. and Daniel; CLXXXIV. 33.
Bray, Edw., money due to, for Blenheim
House; CCVIII. 48.
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hundred of; CXCI. 26.
manor of; CXCVII. 44.
Braydon, forest of, lease of the great lodge in
the; CXCVIII. 45.
Brazen Nose College, Oxford; CLXXXIX. 63.
Breadalbane, men of, intention of the rebels
to force them to join them; cxcix. 12.
Farl of, memorial of what is de-
manded by; CCXI. 18.
Brechin, Bishop of; ccvI. 24.
Brecon; CXCI. 38.
Breda, deputy governor and commandant of;
CCXXI. 23.
Bremen; CXCVIII. 42.
Brentwood; cc. 40; ccxx. 49.
Brereton, Thos., payment to; CXCIX. 43.
Bretton or Breton, Wm., Brigadier, envoy at
the court of Prussia; CLXXXII. 16;
CLXXXIII. 12; CLXXXVI. 16.
Brice. See Price.
Brichen.
See Brechin.
Bridger, Mrs. Eliz., petition; cxcix. 16.
Mr. John, surveyor-general of woods
in America; CXCII. 3; CCI. 12; ccv.
78; CCXVII. 1; CCXXI. 49; CCXXII. 28;
CCXXIII. 26; ccxxvI. 75.
CCXXVI.
uselessness of his office;
CXCVIII. 17, 30.
28;
Bridge or Brydges, Mr. Jas., pay office;
CLXXX. 18, 20, 26; CLXXXII.
CLXXXIV. 2; CLXXXIX. 14; CXCII. 21.
Mr., auditor of imprests; cXCIX. 52.
Mrs., her arrears; cc. 10.
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Bridgewater; ccxv. 42.
Rt. Hon. Scroop, Earl of; cCXXIII.
28.
........., mayor, aldermen, &c. of, petition;
CCIV. 78.
Briggins, Rachell, widow; cxcIV. 3.
Brigg or Briggs, Thomas, memorial; ccxxIII.
9.
Brihuega, regiments taken prisoners at;
CLXXXIX. 14.
Bristol; CLXXXV. 21; CXCI. 57; CXCII. 79;
CXCVII. 49; CCIV. 67; CCXII. 48;
CCXIX. 54; CCXXIV. 1; CCXXVI. 24,
54.
Britain, North. See Scotland.
Britten, Anne, petition; CLXxxix. 49.
Mary, petition; ccrv. 5.
Broadhurst, John; ccxv. 29.
Brockett, Wm. ; ccIv. 37.
Bromley, Rt. Hon. Mr. Sec., letter of;
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CLXXXV. 58.
Wm., exor. of Dr. John Radcliffe,
petition; CXCII. 25.
W., letter to Mr. Anstis; cCIX. 14.
Brooke, Saml., petition; ccx. 36.
Brooking, Wm., of London, merchant, peti-
tion; CCIV. 64.
Brooks, Henry; CLXXXVI. 10.
Eliza, widow, petition; CCXIX. 39.
Brougham, John, Esq., brother and exor. of
Thos., receiver-general for Cumber-
land, &c.; ccv. 43.
Broughterhey, John, perished with
Sir
Cloudesley Shovel in the "Associa-
tion; CXCVI. 44.
Broughton, Michael, accountant, petition ;
CCXIX. 20.
Brown or Browne, Mr. Chas., clerk of the
works at Windsor; CLXXXVII. 6.
D
1.
James, [? Charles]; CLXXXVIII.
Harry, King's waiter at Bristol;
CXCI. 57.
James, land surveyor at Bristol;
CXCI. 57.
Richard, of Brigadier Killigrew's
regiment; ccv. 59.
Stephen, of St. Kitts, petitions ;
CCIX. 4; CCXIII. 58; CCXIV. 22.
Eliz., widow of Capt. Richd., com-
mander of H.M.S. "Hazardous ;"
CCV. 80.
.., Major Peter, engineer at Gibraltar,
demand of his exor.; ccXXIII. 27.
Bruce, James, comptroller of army accounts;
CXCVIII. 69; CCVII. 10, 29, CCXVII.
3; CCXX. 12.
reports; CLXXXVIII. 32,
33; CXCII. 44; CCIV. 27; CCXXI. 7, 9.
Brudenell, James, master of the jewel house,
memorial; CXXII. 15.
Bruere, George, deputy auditor of the malt
duty; CLXXXVII. 38.
John, clerk to the controller of
Excise; CLXXXIV. 29.
Brunskell, John, appointed a minister to
Virginia; CXCVII. 20.
Brunswick, Lunenburg, Elector of, or Duke
of, sums due to the troops of; ccxI.
10; CCXIII. 7.
Bruntisland.
See Burntisland.
Brunton; CCXIV. 60.
Brussels; CLXXXVI. 16; CXCIII. 40; CCXIX.
29.
Brydges. See Bridges.
Buccleuch, Anne, Duchess of, memorial of;
CCVII. 41.
Buchan; ccxv. 38.
Lú
518
GENERAL INDEX.
Buckingham, Duke of, his suit to King
James I.; CXCIV. 18.
Bucklebury, Berks, Lord Bolingbroke's goods
at ; CXCVIII. 60.
Bucklersbury,
Painter's
CXCVIII. 38.
coffee-house in;
Bucks; CLXXXI. 41; CCVII. 30; CCVIII. 47.
Bull, Saml., graver of the Mint, petition;
CXCII. 13.
"Bull and Mouth" Inn, St. Martin's by
Aldersgate St.; CCVIII.; 47.
Bulley, Thos., late collector of Customs of
Fowey, petition; CCXII. 60.
Bullion; CLXXX. 4.
exported from 1698 to 1715; CXCIV.
10.
Bunce, Thomas, petition; CLXXXII. 10;
CLXXXVIII. 13.
Buor, Lieut.-Col. Pierre, petition; ccIx. 4.
Burch, Mr., Sec. at the Court of Madrid;
CLXXXVI. 16.
Burchett, Mr. J., Admiralty Office; CLXXXI.
13; CLXXXIV. 56; CLXXXIX. 2; CXCI.
4; CXCII. 40; CXCIII. 28, 35; CXCVII.
19, 26; CXCVIII. 17; CCI. 12, 16; CCV.
47, 52, 78; CCXVII. 1; CCXXIII. 7, 26;
CCXXVI. 66.
Burford, baron of; CCXIII. 30.
Burgh, W. comptr. and acct.-genl. Customs
(Ireland); cxCVIII. 73; CCVI. 36.
Thos., surveyor-general; ccxII. 18.
Thos.; CCXII. 35.
Burgoyne, John, a clerk in the office of
the register general of trading ships,
petition; ccxv. 49.
Burial certificates; CCI. 9.
Burlington in New Jersey, proposed bishop
for; CLXXXI. 31.
Burniston, Charles, Esq.; ccXXI. 49.
לי
Mr., his patent to be revoked; CCXXII.
28.
Burntisland; CCIII. 14.
Burridge, John, junr., merchant of London;
CCXIII. 42.
Burroughs, Capt., commissary-general in
Scotland; ccVII. 11; CCXI. 19; CCXIV.
37; CCXVI. 29.
Burrows, Isaac, payment to; CXCIX. 43,
Burston, Col. George, petition; CCVI. 7;
CCXIV. 6.
Burt, deputy judge advocate; CCIV. 8, 25.
Burton, —, a tidesman in London, gives the
toast, “A health to King James III.; "
CCI. 18.
Lancelot, receiver of the class lottery;
CLXXXVII. 42; ccxx. 18.
Saml., letter to Lord Coningsby ;
CCXIII. 30.
Bushey Park; CLXXXII. 18; CXCVIII. 51.
Buller, Col.; CLXXX. 24.
,
Col. Brinsley; CCXXI. 4.
Lt.-Col. Walter, petition; cxcII. 81.
Buttery, Thos., petition; CLXXXVII. 13.
H.M., sums to be issued for; ccrv.
75.
Byam, Edw., Esq., lieut.-govr. of Antigua;
CLXXXIX. 27.
Byerley, Mr., recommended by the govr. of
New York for a pension; ccVI. 22.
Thomas, receiver-general of Customs,
New York, petition; CCVII. 48; CCXIV.
28.
Byng, Sir George; ccxxI. 25.
his proceedings against the
Spanish fleet; ccxv. 15
Byrd. See Bird.
Bythell, H., deputy auditor; CLXXXII. 43.
C.
Cabibel, M. Pierre, of Walbrook, petition;
CCIX. 4.
Caddell, Wm.; cxc. 14.
Cadiz ; CLXXX. 13, 28, 62; CXCIII. 53.
Cadogan, Wm. Earl of, ambassador at the
Hague, allowance for ; CXCI. 43 ; CCXII.
67.
Master of the robes; CCXIV. 17;
CCXIX. 68; ccxx. 38; ccxxvi. 17.
memorial for imprest;
CCXII. 66.
Lord; CCXII. 24; CCXIII. 64; CCXIX.
26; CCXXII. 14.
General; CXCIV. 9.
Caerwedros manor, co. Cardigan; CLXXXII.
14.
Cæsar. See also Cesar.
Cæsar's, alias the White Tower, a repository
for Chancery records; CCXIV. 69;
CCXX. 45.
Cailland, Stephen, pension; CXCII. 42.-
Cairness, Sir Alex.; ccv. 96.
Caithness, revenues of the bishopric of;
CLXXXVIII. 56; CCVI. 24.
.....
Calais; CXCIII. 40; CCXIV. 66; ccxxvI. 88.
John Arnold, employed for Wm. III.
on secret affairs at; CLXXXIX. 4.
Calder, Sir Thos.; CLXXXII. 46.
Calderwood, Mr.; ccxxI. 22.
Calender, to be a riding officer on the
coast of Kent and Sussex; CCXIX. 30.
Caley, Mr., in the commission for the customs
and salt dues of Scotland; ccv. 56.
Calico, duties on; ccIv. 53; CCXXVI. 67.
printers; CCXXIII. 15.
Calicoes, printed, petition of the weavers
against; CCXXIII. 15.
GENERAL INDEX.
5.19
Cambridge, John, testimonial; CCXII. 27.
Cambridge county, town, and university, re-
ceiver of taxes for; CLXXXVI. 17;
CCIV. 7.
........., University press, books printed at;
CCXIV. 13.
St. John's college; CCXIV. 13.
Trinity College, arrears due to; CCVII.
30.
32.
Vaudois student at; CLXXXI.
Cameron, Eneas, who turned King's evidence;
CCXIII. 11.
Campbell, Colen or Colin, of H.M. works,
memorial; ccxvI. 8, 16.
Col. Alexr., declaration; CXCIX. 12.
Daniel, proprietor of Glasgow sugar-
houses; CXCII. 8; CCVIII. 13.
James, of London, merchant, Admi-
ralty agent for Newfoundland; CLXXX.
30.
John, master of H.M. works, North
Britain, memorial; cxcI. 6.
Niell and Patric, secretaries of the
board of police, Scotland; cxcvi. 9;
CCV. 28.
Sir James, Lieut.-Gov. of Stirling
Castle; cc. 38.
Campvere in Zealand; CLXXXxIx. 12.
Canada; CCxv. 14.
....
expedition to;
CLXXXVIII. 32;
CLXXXIX. 9; cc. 8; CCVI. 22; CCXIII.
14; CCXXI. 24.
money due on account of;
CLXXXV. 2; CLXXXVI. 5; CLXXXVIII.
18, 23.
………………………………., stores, clothing, &c. for the;
CCVII. 29; CCVIII. 7; CCXXII. 39.
Canadians, French, their war with the In-
dians; CLXXXVII. 39.
Canby, Mr., surveyor of the deputy searchers
in the port of London; ccv. 55.
Canco or Cancer, Gut of; cCVII. 29; CCXV.
14.
Candles; CLXXXII. 1; CLXXXVI. 41; CXCVI.
12; ccxI. 1; ccxv. 44.
41.
clandestine making of; CLXXXVI.
new duties on; CXCVII. 7.
Canes. Abraham, hackney coachman, his peti-
tion; CXCIX. 23.
summoned before the Treasury ;
CCVII. 21.
Cannon, Robt., sub-almoner; CXCVIII. 70;
CCIV. 89.
Canterbury, weavers, &c. of; CCXXIII, 15.
,
3.
W., archbishop of; ccvI. 47; CCXXI.
....
lease of three barge houses,
fine, &c.; cxcix. 30.
prerogative court of; ccxv. 13.
Cantillon; CXCVIII. 16.
Cape Breton or Isle Royale, formerly called
Gaspy; ccxv. 14.
........., a barren rock; ccvII. 29.
Cape of Good Hope; CLXXXV. 59.
Cape Raze [Race], Newfoundland; ccxv.
14.
Cape Roy; ccxv. 14.
Capon, Peter, his account of sloop hire ;
CXC. 1.
Capper, Christopher, his charges for slaughtered
cattle; CLXXXII. 39.
Caraldston, teinds of the parish of; ccvI. 23.
Cardiff, custom of; ccxIx. 3; ccxxI. 38.
Cardigan; CLXXXII. 14; CXCI. 38; CCVII.
39; CCX11. 85.
Cardonnel, James, memorial; CLXXXVI. 25;
CCIV. 98.
Carey or Cary, Mrs. Darel, Nicholas and
Peter, of Guernsey, petition; CCXIV.
52.
Thomas; ccxxvI. 24.
Caribbee or Leeward Islands; CLXXXIX. 47 ;
ccv. 53; ccxx. 1; CCXXI. 41; CCXXVI.
32.
Caris, regiment of, their demand; ccxxIII.
27.
Carkesse, Charles; CLXXXI. 5; cxc. 35; CXCI.
57; cxcII. 51, 52; ccvi. 42; ccIx.
13; CCXII. 17, 86; CCXIU. 42.
Carleton or Carlton, Alexr. and Robert, an-
cient family of Carleton, Cumberland;
CCXV. 30.
Edwd. of London, merchant; CLXXXI.
5; CLXXXIX. 21; CXCII. 25; CXCIII.
62.
Carlisle, Chas. Earl of; cxCI. 1, 5, 37; CXCII.
21, 49; CXCIV. 3; CCv. 30; CCVIII.
49, 52; CCXIII. 15; CCXIV. 12; ccxv.
36; CCXXI. 28.
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James Hay, Earl of; ccxx. 1.
……………, governor of; CXCIV. 18.
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special commission of oyer and ter-
miner at; CCI. 3; CCVII. 6; ccxI. 14;
CCXIV. 73.
Carlowitz, treaty of; ccxv. 62.
Carmarthen, borough of; CCXII. 85.
county of; cxCI. 38; CCVII. 39; CCXJI.
85.
Carnaby, Jas., prisoner in Newgate, allowance ;
CLXXXVIII. 11; CXCVII. 18.
Carnarvon Castle, constable of; CLXXXII. 31.
James, Earl of, paymaster-general of
the forces, accounts of; cxcix. 27.
payments by; CCXIII. 67.
auditor's report on his
memorial; ccVI. 45, 46; CCXIII. 14;
CCXVII. 2.
Lord; CLXXX. 19, 20; CLXXXVII. 12;
CLXXXVIII. 39; cxc. 54; CXCI. 32;
CXCIII. 1; CXCIV. 4; CXCVII. 17;
CXCVIII. 23; ccxI. 11; CCXIII. 49.
Carnegy, Margt., wife of Alexr. of Balnamoon,
petition; CCXIV. 60; CCXVI. 27.
Carolina; CLXXXV. 59; CXCIII. 42.
7.
North, collector of customs; CCXXIII.
1
520
GENERAL INDEX.
Carolina-cont.
South; CXCII. 20, 34, 51, 63; CXCIII.
59; CXCIX. 36, 49; cc. 40; CCI. 5;
CCIV. 43; Ccv. 46; ccxx. 23; CCXXII.
6; CCXXIII. 16.
………………, governinent of, their unjust pro-
ceedings; ccvI. 53.
Carpenter, Joseph, assistant in the Royal Gar-
dens, Kew; CCII. 15.
Lieut.-General, memorial; CXCII. 5.
Nathaniel, memorial; CLXXXI. 11.
Carr, Thos., petition; CLXXXvi. 13.
Carroll, Sir Daniel, his regiment of horse, &c. ;
CXCIX. 27; CCXXIII. 27.
Carstares, Sarah, memorial of; CXCII. 10;
CCIII. 13.
Carter, Mr. Lawrence, on the speclal commis-
sion for trying the rebels at Carlisle,
CCVII. 6.
Mr., purser of the "Torbay"; CXCVII.
19.
Mr., surveyor of duties on houses in
co. Essex; CCXIX. 30.
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Richd,, his scheme for raising a mil-
lion; CXCIII. 58,
Carteret, Grace, Lady Dowager, petition of;
CLXXXVII. 22.
Lord, proprietor of South Carolina;
CCXXIII. 16.
recommendation by; ccxIx. 5.
Cartwright, Henry, Receiver-General of the
Stamp Duties; CLXXXVI. 42.
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equivalent received by; ccv1. 13.
Cary. See Carey.
Cashalton; CLXXXI. 5; CXC11. 25.
Casley, David, Deputy Keeper of H.M.'s and
the Cottonian Library, memorial;
CCXXII. 9.
Casteares, Mrs. See Carstares.
Castle, Mr. Thos., Commissary of Stores in
Spain; CLXXXVI. 49.
Castlecomer, Lord; ccvIII. 38; CCIX. 11;
CCXII, 25.
Castlefield; CCXIV. 60.
Caswall, Sir George, M.P. for Leominster,
petition; CCXIV. 18.
George, CCXXVI. 69.
Caswell, John; CCXIII. 28, 30, 47.
of London, merchant, petition
in behalf of certain merchants of New
York; CCXXI. 26.
Catalonia; CLXXX. 20.
forces in; CXCVI. 43.
…………………, money for the, CLXXX, 20;
CXCIX. 27.
Catherine, Queen of Charles II., grant of
Hanbridge manor, cxcr. 14.
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grant of Knowlegrove, Tangrove,
&c.; cc. 1.
her house in Braydon Forest,
Wilts; CXCVIII. 45.
60.
jointure of; cCVI. 11; ccxx. 5.
mourning expenses; CLXXXVIII.
Catherine, Queen of Charles II.-cont.
resident at Somerset House;
CXCII. 18.
Catherlogh (Ireland), high sheriff, justices of
the peace, &c. of, petition; CLXXXVI.
31.
Cattle plague, the; CLXXXII. 35, 39; CXC.
13.
Caulfield, Hon. Major Thos., Lieut.-Governor
of Annapolis Royal; CLXXXI. 4; cxc.
1; CXCII. 5; CCVII. 29.
Cavalier, Peter, petition; ccxxvi, 104.
Cavan, Castiliana, Countess Dowager of, peti-
tion; ccxxvI. 53.
Cavers; cc. 7; ccxx. 40.
Ceremonies, master of the, Clement Cotterell ;
CLXXXVII. 44; CCXII. 71; CCXXVI. 96.
Cesar or Cæsar, Charles, Treasurer of the
Navy; CLXXX. 50; CLXXXI.
CLXXXIV. 55.
-
23;
Cevennois, account for assisting the; CLXXX.
19.
Chadwick, Sir Andrew, late paymaster of the
101. lottery; CCXIV. 19.
Chalke, Elias, messenger; ccxv. 15.
Chalmers, Mr. George, Principal of King's
College, Aberdeen, petition; CCXXI.
11.
Chamber, H.M., gentlemen and grooms of;
CLXXXI. 15.
CCXIX. 63.
messengers of; cxc11. 72;
treasurer of; CLXXXII. 43;
51;
CLXXXV. 25,
41,
CLXXXIV.
CLXXXVII. 31; CLXXXVIII. 43; CXCII.
72; CXCIII. 64; CXCVI. 26; CXCVIII.
58,70; ccv. 23, 61; CCXIX. 71; ccxx.
41; ccxxI. 36; CCXXVI. 38.
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clerk to;
CLXXXVII. 3.
35.
CLXXXII. 43;
debt of; ccxvI. 35; CCXaii.
establishment of; CXCVII. 8 ;
CCVIII. 17; ccxv. 27.
43;
office of, payments in; CLXXXV.
53; CLXXXVII. 3, 31; CĊIv. 89.
Chamberlain, the Lord; CLXXXII.
CLXXXVII. 44; CXCVI. 26, 27.
Vice, Mr. Coke, his salary settled by
Queen Anne; CLXXXI. 35; CLXXXVII.
16.
Wm., collector of the port of Exeter ;
CCVI.-16; CCXXVI. 40.
Chambers, Mr. Peter, of Edinburgh; cc. 16
Champante, John, auditor of the imprest in
Ireland; CLXXXI. 1.
Chancery, Court of, decrees of; CCXIV. 49;
...
...
CCXV. 30.
...
steward of; CLXXXI. 40.
"six clerks" of, their petition;
CCXIV. 69.
enrolment in, ordered; CCXIX. 3.
GENERAL INDEX.
521
Chancery, Court of-cont.
prosecution in; ccxxII. 45.
Records, repository for, in Cæsar's or
the White Tower; CCXIV. 69; CCXX.
9.
(Scotland), director of the; CLXXXVI.
47.
Chandlers' Company. See Tallow Chan-
dlers.
Chandos, Duke of, letter; ccxxvi. 79.
Chapeaux Rouge; ccxv. 14.
Chapel Izod; ccxxI. 46.
Chapel Royal, dean of the, teinds formerly
belonging to; CXCVI. 48.
gentlemen of the, allowances to;
CCVIII. 17.
teacher of the children of the; CCXIII.
40.
Chapels, French, Dutch, and Lutheran, esta-
blishment for; cxcI. 66.
Charing Cross, H.M. stables at; cxcr. 50.
Charlcott by Kington Bagg, Warwickshire;
CXCI. 22; CXCIX. 31.
Charles I., Col. Walter Slingsby's services to;
CCXV. 55.
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his grant of the Caribbee Islands to
James Hay, Earl of Carlisle; ccxx.
1.
his loan of 3,000l. from Capt. Hewett
Finch; CLXXXVII. 7.
places granted by letters patent by ;
CCVIII. 16.
Charles II., claim grounded on Wm. Pendril's
assistance of; CLXXXV. 47; CXCVI.
25.
.......
his appointment of Thos. and Richd.
Domvile, clerks of the Crown and ha-
naper (Ireland); CLXXXV. 66.
his appointment of Lord Jermyn
governor of Jersey for life; cxc. 47.
his charters to the African Company;
CLXXXV. 59.
his concern for the education of [Ar-
chibald] Lord Angus; CLXXXVIII.
55.
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his grants to the Earl of St. Alban's
of lands near St. James' Sq.; CLXXXI.
19; CCXII. 82.
his grant to William Penn, of Penn-
sylvania; CLXXXIII. 24.
to John, Earl of Bath, claim
founded on; CLXXXVII. 22.
to the family of Michael
Baker; CLXXXVIII. 21.
to the Earl of Kinnoul; ccxx. 1.
to the Earl of Ranelagh of Ath-
lone manor and castle; CXCVIII. 36.
to Agmondesham Pickenges,
goldsmith; cCVII. 33.
his grant of the profits of Holy Is-
land for a term to the Collingwoods;
CCXXIII. 60.
his grant to Robinson, gentleman
porter of the Tower; CCXXI. 28.
Charles II.—cont.
his linen draper, Stuckey, account
owing to; CLXXX. 69.
his pension to Thos., Earl of Lime-
rick; CLXXXVII. 39.
>
to Capt. Chas. Gifford;
CLXXXVIII. 6.
…………….., ...... to George Ross; ccxv. 57.
to Ann, wife of Sir Fras. Wynd-
ham; CCXXVI. 39.
......
his preserver, Richd. Pendril's, grand-
children; cxcvi. 25.
his reduction of the rent payable by
Dunwich corporation; ccxx. 5.
his treatment of Capt. Joseph Embree;
CXCII. 14.
proceedings at his restoration re-
ferred to; CLXXX. 32.
servants of; CXCIX. 32.
Charles III. of Spain; CXCII. 69.
Charlestown, South Carolina; CXCIII. 59;
CCI. 5; CCV. 46; ccxx. 23.
53.
Indians defeated near; CCVI.
"Charter Governments" in America, pro-
posed to be broken; cxcvIII. 13.
Charters granted by the Crown; CLXXXIII.
24; CLXXXV. 59; CLXXXIX. 54.
; CLXXXI. 26; CLXXXVIII. 8.
fortification of, commission for ;
CLXXX. 5, 7, 25; CLXXXVI.
CLXXXVIII. 27; CLXXXIX. 3, 36, 51,
63; cxc. 29, 56; CCI. 14, 15.
Chatham
50;
lease of houses and land at, obtained
by Chas. Goateley; ccxxI. 16.
Cheap, ward of; cc. 33.
Chebucto, fort recommended to be erected
there; CCVII. 29.
Checanecto, French settlement of; cCVII.
29.
Chelmsford; ccv. 50, 99.
Chelsea Hospital or College, abuses in;
CLXXXVIII. 14; CCVII. 5.
commissioners of; CLXXX. 35;
CCIX. 18; CCXIV. 33.
establishment of; CLXXXIII. 8;
CLXXXIV. 4.
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frauds on;
CLXXXVIII. 10;
CCXIII. 50; CCXIV. 29, 66; ccxv. 37;
CCXVIII. 3; CCXIX. 6.
officers' pay; CLXXX. 35.
pensioners of; CLXXX. 35 ;
CXCIII. 63; CCXIII. 16; CCXXIII. 22;
CCXXV. 4.
16.
secretary of, his arrest; CCXIII.
sums voted to, CLXXXV. 35.
Cheque, clerk of the, petition; cciv. 3.
Chertsey, Surrey, spring woods in; CXCVIII.
27; CXCIX. 9.
Chester, bishop of, and the mayor of Mac-
clesfield to appoint a minister; CXCVIII.
71.
522
GENERAL INDEX.
Chester, bishop of-cont.
Crown prosecution of; CCXXI.
32.
monastery of; CXCI. 14.
Castle, prisoners at; CCXII. 23.
Cheshire; cxc. 41; CXCI. 14; CCVII. 36;
CCXXV. 6.
county palatine of, receiver of land
revenue for; CLXXXI. 44; CLXXXVIII.
2.
West, troops transported to Ireland
from; CCXXVI. 85.
Chetwynd, Hon. Walter, Esq., paymaster of
pensions, reports, &c.; CCXIV. 10;
CCXV. 48, 61, 66; CCXVI. 6; CCXIX. 70,
73, 74; ccxxI. 3.
………………………, Walter, ranger of St. James's Park,
memorials; CXCI. 41; CXCVI. 28; CCIV.
71; CCXXV. 5.
Chetwin, or Chetwyn, Mr,; CLXXX.
19; CXCIV. 14; CXCIX. 33; CCVI. 8;
CCVII. 24.
John, Esq., H.M. Envoy at the Court
of Turin; CLXXXI. 16.
"
Wm., Esq., H.M. Envoy at Court of
Genoa; CLXXXI. 22; CLXXXVIII. 54.
Rt. Hon. Lord, memorial; ccvIII.
32.
Child, John, Esq., petition; CXCVIII. 74;
CCXII. 20.
China, flow of silver from Europe to; CCVIII.
43.
Chiphausen, Mr., minister of the King of
Prussia, present to; CCXXII. 30.
Chipping or Chepping, Wycombe, Bucks,
letter from the mayor, &c. of; CCVIII.
47.
Chiswick; CCIV. 98.
Cholmley, H., surveyor-general, reports;
CLXXXIX, 36, 46; cxc. 43, 56; CXCI.
14; CXCII. 31; CXCIV. 3; CXCVI. 15;
CXCVIII. 43, 74; CXCIX. 30; cc. 39;
CCI. 4, 15; CCVII. 43; CCXIII. 15;
CCXIV. 55; CCXV. 64; ccxxш. 3.
Chocolate, Excise Acts on, ill-working of;
CCVI. 12.
Choke, Alexr., chief clerk to the Commis-
sioners for stating King William's
debts, petition; CCXII. 70.
Chudleigh, Col., his regiment; CCXII. 73.
Church of England, clergyman of; CCXIV.
5.
Church, English, in America; CLXXXI. 31.
in Ireland, provision for minis-
ters; CLXXXVII. 25.
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Liturgy of; CLXXXVII. 25.
Churches in London, west end, and suburbs,
Commissioners for building 50 new;
CXCVIII. 32; CCI. 22; CCXIII. 25;
CCXV. 23; CCXX. 35.
treasurer, Henry Smith;
CXCVIII. 32.
"
John Leacroft; CCI. 22.
net produce of the coal duties for
building; ccxxvI. 98.
Church livings in co. Chester, smallness of;
CXCVIII. 71.
Churchill, his regiment; cxcrx. 29.
Awnsham, bookseller (Rymer's Fæ-
dera); CLXXXIX. 69.
....
...
petition; cxcI. 73.
has Rymer's transcripts of re-
cords; ccxx. 45.
Mr., printer; CXCII. 43; CXCVIII.
56.
Wm., Esq., CLXXXIV. 51; CCIV. 15.
Cigala, Mr. Visconte, pension; CXCII. 42.
Cinque ports, Lord Warden of, salary of;
CLXXXI. 40.
Civil affairs, establishment for (Scotland);
CLXXXIII. 5; CXCII. 59; CCI. 17.
government, charges of (under Queen
Anne); cxc. 11; CXCII. 73.
(Scotland); CLXXXII. 5;
CXC. 10; CXCII. 59; CCI. 17, 20.
law, the encouragement of the pro-
fession of; ccxv. 47.
list, the; cxc. 8; CXCII. 7;
12.
CXCIV.
Act; cxcvIII. 43; CXCIX. 33.
"
charges or claims upon;
CLXXXVI. 28, 29;
1; CXCIX. 38, 67;
CCIX. 6; CCX. 3;
29.
CXCI. 9, 28; CXCII.
ccv. 68; CCVIII. 5;
CCXIV. 1, 2; CCXV.
compensation for slaughtered
cattle not to be a charge on; CLXXXII.
39.
34.
contingent expenses of; ccxvI.
Jersey, charges of; cxc. 47.
….., lottery; CLXXXIV. 67; cxc. 5.
revenue of; CLXXXIV. 19, 20;
CLXXXV. 60; CXCI. 36; CXCII. 47;
CXCIX. 45; CCIII. 4; CCXVIII, 1; CCXX.
CCXXII. 15, 34; CCXXIV. 2;
CCXXV. 1.
21;
(Scotland); cc. 36.
valuation of; CLXXX. 1
CLXXXIII. 11; CLXXXIX. 18.
officers, establishment for (Scotland) ;
CXCI. 54.
Clackmannan; CCXI. 19.
;
Clancarty, Earl of, grant of 1,000l. a year to
his children; CXCIII. 6.
Clarencieux King-at-Arms, nominated Garter
by Lord Suffolk; CCI. 13.
Clarendon, Edw. Earl of, envoy extraordinary
to the court of Hanover, his petition to
the King; CLXXXI. 19.
وه
memorial; CXII. 29.
.........., report from the Lords Com-
mittee on Records; ccxx. 45.
Clark, John, quartermaster; CXCIII. 36, 54.
Clarke, Christopher, petition; CLXXXIX. 31.
Penelope, petition; ccxxvI. 47.
Susannah, petition; CXCIII. 7.
Walter, mariner of Charlestown, de-
position; CXCIII. 59.
GENERAL INDEX.
523
1
"Classis "lottery; CLXXXIX. 40; CCXXI. 47.
Clayton, Col., memorial; CLXXXV. 2.
his regiment attacked by armed
men; ccxv. 43.
Col. Jasper, Esq.,
Esq., commissioner
for the demolition of Dunkirk, pe-
tition, CCXIII. 56; CCXXVI. 92.
……………….., Robt., letters of; ccxXXVII, 12; CCV.
40.
letters patent granted 14 Chas. II.
to; CCXXI. 25.
Rt. Honble. Wm., memorial for a
lease of ground in St. James's Park;
CCXXII. 3.
Honble. Wm.; ccxxvI. 37.
Wm.; CXCVII. 29; CCIV. 94.
...., Mr., list of pensions payable by;
cxc. 31; ссѵп. 15, 42; сехи. 7;
CCXIII. 31; CCXIV. 36.
.
39.
instrumental musicians; CCV.
CCXXVI. 10.
Cleeve, Alexr., of London, pewterer, repre-
sentation; CCXIV. 8.
Clement, Mr., of Vienna; CLXXXII. 37.
Clement's Epistles to the Corinthians, new
edition of. See Books.
Clergymen. See Church.
See Justice Clerk,
Clerk, Lord Justice.
Lord.
Register of Scotland.
Clerk Register.
See Scotland,
Cleveland, Duchess of; CXCII. 14.
Clewer, lands, &c. at; ccxx. 2.
Cliff Regis, manor of, co. Northampton;
CLXXXIX. 46.
Clifford, Jeronimy, merchant, petitions ;
CCXV. 2.
Clippers, coiners, burglars, &c., great sums.
for apprehension of; ccvII. 30.
Clogher; CLXXXV. 29.
Bishop of, his certificate; CCXIV. 24.
Clothiers, army. See Army, clothiers.
Clyde, the; cxcII. 46.
Coal duties, collectors of; CLXXXVI. 44.
Act for; CCXXVI. 15.
net produce of, for building
churches; CCXXVI. 98.
meters of London; CLXXXII. 10;
CLXXXVII. 23; CLXXXVIII. 13.
mines at Pittferran; CCXIV. 47.
belonging to the rebels, forfeiture
of; cc. 34.
Coastguard service; CLXXXVI. 44; CCV. 54.
Coasts, surveyor of the; CLXXXVII. 17.
Coatsworth, Dr. Edw., apothecary-general of
the army, petition; cxcvIII. 3.
Mrs. Elizabeth, his widow, memorial;
CCIX. 26.
Cobham, Lord; CXCIII. 33; ccv1. 51.
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CCVIII. 1.
warden of Windsor Forest ;
appointed commander in an ex-
pedition beyond sea; ccxx11. 22.
Cochran, Capt. John; CCXXII. 6.
Cockburn, Mr. Charles, advocate, a commis-
sioner of police (Scotland), to be a
commissioner of Excise in Scotland;
CCXII. 14; CCXV. 17.
Cockburne or Cokburn, Adam, Esq., H.M.
justice clerk in Scotland, payment to;
,
CXCII, 16; CXCIX. 34.
John, a Commissioner for Trade;
CLXXXVII. 12.
Cocke, Deane, of London; CXCVII. 23.
Cockerill, Mr., agent for paying the com-
panies at New York; CCXIV. 3.
Cockpit, the, London;
CLXXXVII.
44 ;
CLXXXIX. 33; cxc. 53; CXCI. 25;
CXCVI. 33; CXCVIII. 59.
Cocoa-nuts, seizure of; ccx. 5.
Codrington, Col., retook St. Christopher's
from the French, 1690; cxc. 3.
Christopher, governor of the Leeward
Islands in 1696; CXCI. 67.
Col. Wm., proprietor of the island of
Bermuda, resides at Antego; CXCIX.
-36.
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his petition referred to the
Board of Trade; ccvII. 36; CCIX. 4.
Cofferer of the Household ; CLXXX. 23;
CLXXXII. 33; CLXXXVIII. 53; cxc. 34;
CCTV. 63; cÒXII. 64; ccxv. 52; see
also Godolphin, Rt. Hon. Fras., Earl
of, and Masham, Samuel Lord.
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establishment of, charges upon;
CXCI. 66.
fees of; CLXXXV. 13.
office of; cxc. 34; CXCI. 66.
pensions and stipends payable
by; CCVII. 15.
Coffee, Excise Acts on, ill-working of; CCVI.
12.
proposals for preventing the running
of, in the port of London; cXCVI. 45.
seizure of, from St. Malo; CCIX. 6.
house, Painter's, in Bucklersbury;
CXCVIII. 38.
Coghlan, alias Crosbie, Sarah, case; CCXVI.
23.
Coin, draughts for ; CLXXXII. 48.
exportation of, efforts to prevent;
CCXIII. 17; CCXXIII. 11.
foreign; CXCIV. 10.
gold and silver; CLXXXI. 14; CCVIII.
43.
methods of conveying, from England
to Holland; CCXIV. 67.
Coinage; CLXXXII. 9; CLXXXV. 20; CLXXXVI.
15.
………………………, copper; CLXXXV. 49, 65; CCVII. 21,
46; CCVIII. 18, 28; CCXIII. 26.
duty; ccv. 19.
to;
farthings and halfpence, proposals as
cxc. 22; ccVII. 21; CCXII. 21,
26, 27; CCXIV. 14, 53; CCXX. 44.
gold, stopped for lack of dies; CLXXX.
4.
1
1
524
Coinage- cont.
GENERAL INDEX.
produce of the; cxcvi. 23.
tin; CXCI. 30.
Coiners, false, and counterfeiters; CLXXXVII.
CLXXXVIII. 52; cxc. 51; CCVII.
30; CCVIII. 19.
8;
Coins and medals, engraving of; cxcII. 75.
Cokburn, John, a commissioner for trade;
CLXXXVIII. 12.
Coke, Mr., vice-chamberlain, his salary settled
by Queen Anne; CLXXXI. 35.
Coker, Mr. Benjamin, his cows destroyeḍ;
CLXXXII. 39.
Colby, Thos.; CCIV. 92, 96.
........., Mr., commissioner for transports;
CCVIII. 40; CCIX. 29; CCXIII. 22;
CCXV. 60; CCXIX. 14, 67.
CCXII. 90.
revocation of his office
Colchester, mayor and corporation of; CCIV.
41.
Coldstream regiment; CXCIX. 28.
Coldbach, Sir John, sued for fees; ccVIII.
45.
Cole, Christian, secretary at Venice; CLXXXVI.
16.
John, glazier of Kingston-on-Thames,
petition; ccxv. 18.
Michael, of Stepney, mariner, affida-
vit; ccv. 46.
………………., Robt., H.M. consul at Algiers; cxc.
40.
Thos., surveyor of Cove, co. Cork;
cc. 16.
Colebrook, Mr. James; CLXXXIX. 31.
Wm.; cxcI. 37.
Coleraine, Ireland; ccvII. 39.
Colesworth, John, the oldest J.P. in North-
umberland; CLXXXVII. 43.
Collingwood, Barbara and Elizabeth, lessees
of Holy Island, petition; cCXIII. 38,
57.
Col., his regiment; CLXXXIX. 65.
Geo., Esq., estate of; CCVIII. 23.
Margaret, petition; CLXXXIX. 65.
Collins, John, Governor of Fort William, St.
John's, Newfoundland, petition; ccxv.
,
25.
Richard, half-pay; CCIX. 30.
………………….., Alice, widow of Major George, peti-
tion; ccxxvi, 101.
CCXXVI,
Collis, Edward, certificate in his favour; CCIV.
10.
Colston, John, petition; CCXII. 54.
Colt, Mr., paymaster of the two-million ad-
venture of 1709; ccv. 60.
Cologne; CLXxxvi. 10.
Colonial assemblies; CXCIX. 36; CCXIV. 43;
CCXXI. 40.
bishops, proposed; CLXXXI. 31.
churches; CLXXXI. 31.
ministers in America and the Colo-
nies; CLXXXI. 32.
money, differences in value; ccvI. 53.
Colonies. See also America, Carolina,
Jamaica, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
CLXXXIII. 24; CLXXXIX. 44.
Crown, proposals to form them in
America; CXCVIII. 13; cc. 30.
Combe, co. Somerset; ccxv. 42.
Commerce, commissioners appointed to settle,
between England and France; CLXXX.
58; CLXXXVIII. 43; CLXXXIX. 20;
CXCIX. 16.
Commissioners. See Accounts, Chelsea Hos-
pital, Churches, Commerce, Customs,
Navy, Sick and Hurt, Taxes, Trade
and Plantations, Transports, Victualling,
Wine Licences, Works.
special, of oyer and terminer for try-
ing the rebels taken at Preston;
CXCIV. 2
Common Garden parish; cc. 28.
Common Pleas, Lord Chief Justice of the
Court of; CCXXI. 8.
Treasury-keeper to; ccxxvI. 60.
Commons, the House of; CLXXXIX. 34, 40; .
CCIV. 24; CCIX. 30..
addresses of; CLXXX. 5;
CLXXXIX. 30; cxc. 8, 32; CXCI. 22;
CXCIII. 52, 53; CCIX. 27.
bills of; CLXXXVI. 17; CLXXXIX.
42, 54; CXCII. 20.
9
clerks and servants of; CCXIV.
; CCXIX. 36.
Committee of (Surveyor-Ge-
neral of Woods in America); CXCVIII.
17.
CCXIV. 9.
......
Committees of; CXCI, 10;
debate (building a new library);
CCXXII. 9.
19.
duties proposed to; CLXXXIII.
journals, books, and papers of;
CCXII. 76.
members of; CCXXI. 4.
……., ……………., messenger of; ccxxI. 15.
orders of; CLXXXV. 55; CCXIII.
17; CCXIV. 9.
……………., papers to be laid before; CCIV.
47.
CLXXXV.
37;
19;
petitions to;
CXCI. 10; cc. 35; ccxI. 11.
resolutions of; CXCVI.
CCVII. 28; CCXXI. 26.
………………………、 ……………., reports to; ccxx. 11.
serjeant-at-arms and other
officers of, memorial; ccxIv. 9, 48;
CCXXI. 15.
………….., Speaker of; CXCIII. 57; CCXIV.
9; CCXXI. 15.
.....
letter of; CCXIV. 48.
votes of; CLXXXIII. 2; CLXXXV.
55; CCI. 12; CCXVI. 25.
Como, Joseph, merchant of London, petition
of; CLXXXI. 22; CLXXXVII. 46.
Companies. See India, East; African, Royal;
South Sea.
GENERAL INDEX.
525
1
Company proposed for letting out money upon
pawns; CXCVI. 49.
Compeer, Robt. letter; ccxIx. 54.
Compton, Hon. Spencer,
Spencer, memorial of;
CLXXXVI. 7.
S., Speaker of the House of Com-
mons; CCXIV. 48.
Mr., his office; CXCIII. 15, 37.
Col. Hatton, Lieutenant of the
Tower of London; CXCIX. 14; CCVI.
42.
Comptroller's Office. See Army Comp-
trollers.
Concordatum money; CCXIII. 43; CCXIX. 57;
CCXXI. 46.
Conduit, Mr. John, commissary-genera at
Gibraltar; CLXXXIV. 24, 37, 41; CXCIV.
5; CCIV. 36; CCXVIII. 6.
Congreve, Col. Ralph, Lieut.-Governor of
Gibraltar; CLXXXIV. 24; CXCI. 4;
CXCII. 24; CXCIII. 32; CXCVIII. 24;
CCXXVI. 26.
Coningseck, Count, minister from the Em-
peror; CXCI. 25.
Connecticut; CCXIV. 28.
Conningsby or Coningsby, Lord, Lord Lieu-
tenant of Herefordshire; CXCIX. 11;
CCV. 49; CCXIII. 28, 30, 47.
Conolly [N.], master of the packet boat be-
tween Dublin and Holyhead; CCVIII.
39.
Conscience money; CCXIII. 37.
Constable, Sir Robt., petition; CCXIV. 35.
Constantinople; ccrv. 66.
Contingent List, the; cc. 15.
Convention, the; ccxiv. 77; ccxv. 6.
Convicts and felons, proposals for transport-
ing; ccxx. 42.
Conway, Edwd., receiver-general of taxes in
Chester and North Wales; ccxxv. 6.
Eleanor, petition; CLXXXVII. 7.
3.
Sir John, Bart., petition; cixxxvIII.
Cook, Sir Chas., treasurer of the Levant
Company; ccxv. 62.
Younger, petition; CCXXVI. 48.
Cooke. See also Coke.
Charles, appointed a commissioner
for trade, &c.; CLXXXVIII. 12.
………………., John, memorials; ccxIx. 72; ccxxI.
1.
1.
Lady, her estate in Antigua; CCXXI.
Mr., Queen Anne's vice-chamberlain ;
CXCVIII. 5.
Cookham, hundred of; cxcI. 26.
manor of; CXCVII. 44.
Cooms, Nathaniel, petition; CCXXVI. 22.
Cooper, Capt. George; ccIv. 11.
Cope, Sir John, his house, the "Rose and
Dolphin" tavern; ccx. 5.
his warehouse on the north side
of the Custom House; CCXVII. 4.
Copenhagen; ccv. 48; ccxIx. 15.
money for the agent at, to buy pro-
visions for the Baltic squadron ;
CCXVIII. 6.
Copper coinage, proposals for improving the;
CCVII. 46.
coining of; CLXXXV. 49, 65; CXC.
22; CCVII. 21; CCVIII. 18, 28; CCIX.
19; CCXIII. 21, 26; CCXIV. 14; CCxx.
44.
mine near Alva, the seat of Sir John
Erskine; CCI. 7.
Miners' Company, draft of letters
patent to; CLXXXVI. 51.
Copping, John, proposals for a lottery;
CLXXXIX. 11.
Corbett, -, his regiment; cxcix, 29.
Corbiere, Mr.; CXCVIII. 51; CCVIII. 9.
Corbin, Thos., tobacco merchant, memorial;
CCXIX. 10.
Cork, collector of Customs for; CCVIII. 38;
CCIX. 7, 11.
governor of, Col. Toby Purcel;
CXCII. 38.
Sir Jas. Jeffery; cccIx. 22.
sheriff of; cc. 16.
Corker., Ro, account of tin coinages in Corn
wall; CCXIV. 23,
Corn, bounty of, in Scotland; cxcvIII. 31.
duties, for the forces in Piedmont and
Catalonia remitted; CXCVI. 43.
Cornhill.
rise in the price of; ccxv. 4.
See London Streets.
Cornwall, Duchy of; CLXXX. 66.
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·
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auditor of; CLXXX. 55.
deputy-auditor of; CLXXX. 13.
officers of, to be constituted by
the Prince of Wales; CLXXX. 66.
…………………………, receiver-general's accounts, &c.;
CLXXX. 43, 66; CLXXXVII. 41; CCIV.
18; CCXIV. 16.
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rents of; CLXXX. 55, 66.
…………, ……………., revenues of, charges upon the;
CLXXXVII. 22, 41.
16.
sheriff or escheator of; CCVIII.
41;
15;
Cornwall; CLXXXII.
CLXXXIII.
CLXXXV. 67; CLXXXVII. 15; CXCIII.
61; CCVI. 34; CCVIII. 6, 34; CCXIV.
-16; CCXXVI. 83.
Admiral the Hon. Charles, Esq.;
CCXIII. 44.
Vice-admiral, H.M. plenipotentiary
to the Emperor of Morocco, commander
of the Sally squadron; ccxv. 26.
Cornwallis, Lord, a Postmaster-General;
cxc. 26; CCXIII. 19; CCXIV. 7; CCXV.
33; CCXXI. 48; CCXXVI. 90.
his case; CCXVI. 19.
T., his scheme for paying the public
debts; ccxv. 34.
Coromandel Coast, settlements dependent
upon the calico fabric; ccxxIII. 15.
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GENERAL INDEX.
Company proposed for letting out money upon
pawns; CXCVI. 49.
Compeer, Robt. letter; ccxIx. 54.
Compton, Hon. Spencer, memorial of;
CLXXXVI. 7.
S., Speaker of the House of Com-
mons; CCXIV. 48.
Mr., his office; CXCIII. 15, 37.
Col. Hatton, Lieutenant of the
Tower of London; CXCIX. 14; CCVI.
42.
Comptroller's Office. See Army Comp-
trollers.
Concordatum money; CCXIII. 43; CCXIX. 57;
CCXXI. 46.
Conduit, Mr. John, commissary-genera at
Gibraltar; CLXXXIV. 24, 37, 41; CXCIV.
5; CCIV. 36; CCXVIII. 6.
Congreve, Col. Ralph, Lieut.-Governor of
Gibraltar; CLXXXIV. 24; CXCI. 4;
CXCII. 24; CXCIII. 32; CXCVIII. 24;
CCXXVI. 26.
Coningseck, Count, minister from the Em-
peror; CXCI. 25.
Connecticut; CCXIV. 28.
Conningsby or Coningsby, Lord, Lord Lieu-
tenant of Herefordshire; cxcix. 11;
CCV. 49; CCXIII. 28, 30, 47.
Conolly [N.], master of the packet boat be-
tween Dublin and Holyhead; CCVIII.
39.
Conscience money; CCXIII. 37.
Constable, Sir Robt., petition; CCXIV. 35.
Constantinople; ccrv. 66.
Contingent List, the; cc. 15.
Convention, the; ccxIv. 77; ccxv. 6.
Convicts and felons, proposals for transport-
ing; ccxx. 42.
Conway, Edwd., receiver-general of taxes in
Chester and North Wales; ccxxv. 6.
Eleanor, petition; CLXXXVII. 7.
3.
Sir John, Bart., petition; cixxxvIII.
Cook, Sir Chas., treasurer of the Levant
Company;, ccxv. 62.
Cooke.
Younger, petition; CCXXVI. 48.
See also Coke.
Charles, appointed a commissioner
for trade, &c.; CLXXXVIII. 12.
1.
1.
John, memorials; CCXIX. 72; CCXXI.
Lady, her estate in Antigua; CCXXI.
Mr., Queen Anne's vice-chamberlain ;
CXCVIII. 5.
Cookham, hundred of; cxcI. 26.
manor of; cxCVII. 44.
Cooms, Nathaniel, petition; ccxxvI. 22.
Cooper, Capt. George; ccIv. 11.
Cope, Sir John, his house, the "Rose and
Dolphin" tavern; ccx. 5.
his warehouse on the north side
of the Custom House; CCXVII. 4.
Copenhagen; ccv. 48; CCXIX. 15.
525
........., money for the agent at, to buy pro-
visions for the Baltic squadron ;
CCXVIII. 6.
Copper coinage, proposals for improving the;
...
CCVII. 46.
coining of; CLXXXV. 49, 65 ; CXC.
22; CCVII. 21; CCVIII. 18, 28; CCIX.
19; CCXIII. 21, 26; CCXIV. 14; CCXX.
44.
mine near Alva, the seat of Sir John
Erskine; CCI. 7.
Miners' Company, draft of letters
patent to; CLXXXVI. 51.
Copping, John, proposals for a lottery;
CLXXXIX. 11.
Corbett, his regiment; CXCIX, 29.
Corbiere, Mr.; CXCVIII. 51; CCVIII. 9.
Corbin, Thos., tobacco merchant, memorial;
CCXIX. 10.
Cork, collector of Customs for; CCVIII. 38;
CCIX. 7, 11.
·
governor of, Col. Toby Purcel;
CXCII. 38.
Sir Jas. Jeffery; cccrx. 22.
sheriff of; cc. 16.
Corker., Ro, account of tin coinages in Corn
wall; CCXIV. 23,
Corn, bounty of, in Scotland; CXCVIII. 31.
duties, for the forces in Piedmont and
Catalonia remitted; CXCVI. 43.
Cornhill.
rise in the price of; ccxv. 4.
See London Streets.
Cornwall, Duchy of; CLXXX. 66.
auditor of; CLXXX. 55.
deputy-auditor of; CLXXX. 13.
officers of, to be constituted by
the Prince of Wales; CLXXX. 66.
……………, ………………, receiver-general's accounts, &c.;
CLXXX. 43, 66; CLXXXVII. 41; CCIV.
18; CCXIV. 16.
rents of; CLXXX. 55, 66.
., ………….., revenues of, charges upon the;
CLXXXVII. 22, 41.
16.
Cornwall;
sheriff or escheator of; CCVIII.
41;
15;
CLXXXII.
CLXXXIII.
CLXXXV. 67; CLXXXVII. 15; CXCIII.
61; CCVI. 34; CCVIII. 6, 34; CCXIV.
-16; ccxxvI. 83.
Admiral the Hon. Charles, Esq.;
CCXIII. 44.
Vice-admiral, H.M. plenipotentiary
to the Emperor of Morocco, commander
of the Sally squadron; ccxv. 26.
Cornwallis, Lord, a Postmaster-General;
cxc. 26; ccXIII. 19; CCXIV. 7; CCXV.
33; CCXXI. 48; CCXXVI. 90.
his case; CCXVI. 19.
T., his scheme for paying the public
debts; ccxv. 34.
Coromandel Coast,
Coast, settlements dependent
upon the calico fabric; ccxxIII. 15.
:
GENERAL INDEX.
527
Craven, Mr., governor of South Carolina-cont.
Crown-cont.
obstructs Customs offi-
cers; CXCIX. 36.
,
Crawford, Mr. John, collector of Customs,
Borrowstoness; CCVII. 35.
Mr. Thos., secretary to H.M. em-
bassy in France under the Earl of
Stair; cxcvII. 54; CCXIV. 77; ccxv.
6.
Creswick, Mr.; CLXXXIV. 49.
Crettale, alias White, Abraham, petition;
CLXXXI. 34.
Crisp, Thomas, high sheriff of Lancaster, me-
morials; cc. 11; CCVII. 23.
Crispe, James Duke, secretary to Chelsea
Hospital, his frauds there; CLXXXVIII.
10; CCXIII. 16; CCXIV. 29, 66.
......
his petition; CCXIV. 33.
Croce, Alberto, a Genoese merchant living in
Common Garden parish; cc. 28.
Croft, Dr., of the Chapel Royal; ccxIII. 40.
Croker, John, graver of the Mint; CXCII. 13,
75.
Mr., receiver-general of taxes for co.
Oxford; ccxxv. 6.
Cromarty firth; CCXIV. 32.
Crooke, Clement, Esq.; ccxxvI. 32.
Crookshanks. See Cruckshanks.
Crookshanke, John, Custom House, Edin-
burgh; CLXXXVI. 18; CLXXXVIII. 58;
CXCI. 61; ccv. 13.
....
observations on unrated East
India goods; CXCI. 11.
Crosbie, Sir John and Sir Walter; ccxvI.
23.
Crosby,
--; CCVII. 12.
Cross, Thomas, servant to George, Prince of
Denmark, petition; CCXIV. 4.
Crossbank, lands of; ccxIv. 60.
Crosse, Johnshall, Esq., lessee of tithes in
Dinton, co. Bucks; CLXXXI. 41.
Wm., memorial; ccxI. 1.
Edinburgh; ccv. 13.
Mr., ccxxII. 10.
Crown, criminal prosections on behalf of;
CCXI. 11.
domain, Guernsey; ccxI. 16.
debts to the; CLXXXII. 40; CXCIX.
41; CCVII. 38; ccx. 5; CCXIX. 52;
CCXXI. 1; CCXXII. 45.
debts of the; CCVII. 33.
">
lands; ccr. 14; CCXIII. 15; CCXX.
2.
leases; CLXXXIX. 46; CXCI. 50;
CCXIV. 11.
method of obtaining, at the
Pipe Office; CLXXXI. 41.
lessees; CLXXXVIII. 20; CXCIX. 30.
……………., power of, to appoint a third auditor
for accounts; CXCIII. 39.
........
rents; CLXXXVI. 21; cxcix. 16;
CXCVIII. 36; CXCIX. 10. cc. 1; ccIII.
7; CCXIV. 28; ccxx. 5.
rights; CLXXXI. 24; CLXXXVI. 45;
CXCIX. 63; CCXXII. 26.
rights in Virginia sacrificed to the
people; CXCIX. 22.
in the Forest of Dean dimi-
nished; CCXXI. 25.
the watermen's charges for carrying
to Parliament; ccv. 83.
Cruckshanks, Mr., minister in the Island of
Montserrat; CLXXXI. 32.
Cruse, Albertus, of H.M.S. "New Lyon,"
petition; CLXXXVIII. 8.
Cuffe, Denny; ccv. 45; CCIX. 30.
Cullen Castle, co. Tipperary, blowing up of;
CXC.-49.
Culliford, John, Customs' officer, memorial
CCIX. 6.
Mr., surveyor of Southampton, me-
morial; CCII. 1.
Culloden Castle, held by Duncan Forbes in
defiance of the rebels; cxCIX. 15.
Culpeper, Lord; CLXXXI. 8.
Cumberland; ccv. 43; CCXIII. 15; CCXV.
30.
Cunningham, Charles, tidesman of London,
petition; CCXXVI. 59.
Currency, the comparative value of silver
and gold; CCVIII. 43.
Curry, Saml., private in Brigadier Killigrew's
regiment; ccv. 59.
Curtis, Robt., auditor of the imprest in Ire-
land; CLXXXI. 1.
Mr., vicar of Dovercourt and Har-
wich; CLXXXIX. 63.
Custis, Henrietta, daughter of John; ccv.
11.
Custom House (Aberdeen); broken open by
the mob; CXCI. 3.
...
26;
(Dublin); CLXXXVIII.
CLXXXIX. ; cxcI. 63, 64; CXCIII.
49; CXCVIII. 73; cc. 7; CCVI. 36;
CCVIII. 35, 38; CCIX. 7; CCXIII. 63.
(Edinburgh); CLXXXIX. 1; CXC.
14; cxcI. 3; CXCII. 77; CXCIV. 9;
ccv. 13; CCVI. 14; CCXIV. 47; ccxv.
43; CCXXII. 31.
officers on shore insuffi-
cient; CLXXXv. 63.
(Exeter); cc. 44.
(Folkstone); CXCII. 15.
(Lancaster);
CXCIX. 61.
CXCVIII.
63;
(London); CLXXXI. 5; CLXXXII.
10, 17; CLXXXVII. 28, 44, CLXXXIX.
42, 55; cxc. 18, 33, 35; cxcI. 20, 37,
57; CXCII. 79, 84; CXCIX. 14; CCII.
1; ccrv. 10, 88; ccv. 50; CCVIII. 42;
CCIX. 13; CCXIII. 42; ccxv. 49.
CCXV.
rebuilding of; ccx. 5;
CCXVII. 4.
A
……………., survey of the west end of;
CLXXXVII. 28.
CCXIX. 4.
watermen; CXCVI. 44;
=
528
GENERAL INDEX.
Custom House (London)-cont.
(Newcastle); collector, &c.;
CLXXXVII, 43.
......
(Poole); CXCIII. 31; ccv. 49.
(Southampton); CLXXXIX. 54.
(Weymouth); CXCVII. 43.
Customers in the port of London, memoranda
as to their appointment; CCXII. 93.
Customs, accounts of; CLXXXII. 47.
...., cashiers of; CLXXXIX. 21; ccIv. 77;
CCIV.
CCV. 41; CCXXVI. 80.
collectors of; CLXXXVI. 48.
Commissioners of; CLXXXI. 6, 13;
CLXXXII. 17, 46; CLXXXIV. 49; CLXXXV.
33, 48; CLXXXVII. 23, 28, 36, 43;
CLXXXVIII. 45; CLXXXIX. 21,34; cxc.
18, 32, 45; CXCI. 10, 11, 20, 23,
37; CXCII. 15, 25, 34, 63, 79, 84;
CXCIII. 21, 25, 36; CXCVII. 30, 49, 63;
CXCIX. 14, 36; cc. 19, 40; CCI. 16;
CCII. 1; CCIV. 14; ccv. 16, 55, 56;
CCVI. 34, 43; CCVIII. 42; CCIX. 13;
CCXII. 58, 60, 86; CCXIII. 17, 42;
CCXIV. 13; cxv. 49; CCXVI. 24 ; CCXIX.
1, 10, 23, 58; CCXXII. 44; CCXXVI.
5, 6, 83.
.....
reports of; CLXXXII. 10, 47;
CLXXXIX. 42, 43, 52; CXCI. 10; CXCIII.
27, 29; CCII. 1; ccx. 5; CCXII. 68;
CCXIV. 47; CCXVII. 4; CCXXIV. 1.
comptroller general of; cxc. 33.
fees; cc. 44.
frauds in the; CXCVIII. 33; cc. 32;
CCVI. 34; CCXII. 15.
officers of, their exactions from Hol-
land merchants; CCVIII. 22.
, ......
their fraud; CLXXXV. 33
orders for examining ships, &c. ;
CXCI. 23.
·
•
+
>
•
.....
….
.......
>
petition; ccx. 6.
their duty; CLXXXV. 69.
want of; CCXXIII. 10.
in South Carolina, obstructed
by the governor; CXCII. 51; CXCIII.
59; cc. 40; CCI. 5; ccv. 46.
<<
•
•
seize goods on the sloop
Betty"; CXCIX. 49; CCIV. 43.
book for use of; cxcvIII. 78.
in the colonies; cxcix. 36.
receivers-general and cashiers; ccv.
41.
………………………, revenue; CLXXXII. 47; CXCVIII. 63.
solicitor, to prosecute for forgery;
CXCI. 37.
…………………., surveyors of; cxcvII. 63, 64; ccVIII.
•
22.
on wines and provisions for H.M.
household; CCIV. 63; ccxx. 32.
(Ireland); Commissioners
CLXXXIX. 7; CXCIII. 49.
revenue from; cxcvIII. 73.
of;
………………, surveyor-general of; ccxxI. 18.
(Plantations), collectors of; CXCII.
30; CXCVIII. 65.
Customs-cont.
>
(Scotland); cxc. 68; cxcvi. 19; CCI.
17; CCIII. 7.
………….., accounts, mistakes made in;
CLXXXVIII. 58.
Commissioners of; CLXXXII.
46; CLXXXVI. 18; CLXXXIX. 1, 34;
CXC. 14; CXCI. 3, 20, 23; CXCII. 77;
CXCIV. 9; CXCVIII. 78; CXCIX. 64; cc.
19, 22; CCII. 2; ccv. 4, 56; ccvI. 14;
CCVII. 35; CCXII. 34; CCxш. 17;
ССХІІІ.
CCXV. 43; CCXVI. 4; CCXXII. 14, 31;
CCXXVI. 27, 31, 78, 87.
exemptions of sugar-houses
from; CXCII. 8.
methods to improve revenue of;
CLXXXV. 63.
officers admitted after examina-
tion, and advanced according to their
"ancientry"; cxcix. 51.
afraid to do their duty;
CLXXXIX. 1; cxc. 14; ccxx. 3.
book for use of; CXCVIII.
78.
CLXXXVI. 18.
books at Preston Pans;
……………, produce of; CLXXXIX. 34.
………………………, ………………, receiver-general and cashier of;
CLXXXII. 12; CXCII. 77.
D.
Dacres, James, Esq., reversion to the Crown
of lands in Cumberland upon the
death of; CCXIII. 15.
cr
Daily Courant," the, advertisement in;
CCVIII. 12; CCIX. 4.
Daine, Sieur, of Dunkirk, his losses by H.M.
troops; CLXXXV. 14.
Daines, Sir Wm., M.P. for Bristol; ccxxvI.
24.
D'Aeth, Sir Thos., of Knowlton, Kent., created
a baronet; ccv. 1.
D'Alais or Dalais, Mr. Isaac, Queen Anne's
secretary at Hanover, petitions
CLXXXV. 58; CLXXXVI. 16; CCXII. 79;
CCXIX. 40.
Dalbenas, Lieut. Col. Chas., petition; ccxxvI.
41.
Capt. Henry, petition; ccxxvi. 45.
D'Alcega, Mr., brought the express announc-
ing the birth of the Archduke; ccrv.
56.
Dale, Wm., assistant to the Clerk of the Acts
(Navy), petition; CCXII. 8.
Dalginch; CCXiv. 60.
Dalkeith, Fras., Earl of, memorial of; ccvii.
41.
Dalmas, Marquis of; CLXXXIV. 22.
GENERAL INDEX.
529
Dalrymple, Charles, petition; ccxxvI. 58.
David, opinion of; cxcix. 69.
Mr., brother of Robert, granted an
office in Scotland; CLXXXVIII.
CCXXVI. 97.
5;
Sir David, Lord Advocate; CCVIII.
29; CCXIV. 47.
Sir Hugh; CCVI. 5.
Dalston, Henry, mayor of Newcastle, his
services during the Rebellion; CCVIII.
49.
Dalton, John, petition; ccxvI. 26.
Danes, the, arrears due to, for service, in the
late war; ccxIx. 21.
Daniell, Col. Robert, deputy governor of South
Carolina; cc. 40; ccr. 5.
Dann, Wm., cxc. 21.
Dantzig; CCVIII. 4.
Danvers, Beata, arrears due to; CXCVI. 20.
D'Arcy, Darcy or Darcey, Conyers, Esq.,
commissioner for executing the office of
Master of the Horse, memorials, &c.;
CLXXX. 2; CLXXXIV. 23; CLXXXVI. 6;
CXCIII. 22 ; CXCVI. 17; CXCIX. 32;
CCIV. 21.
Darnley, Henry Lord; CLXXXII. 13; CLXXXVIII.
55.
Darr, Henry, treasonable practices; CXCVII.
65.
Dartiquenave, Chas., paymaster of H.M.
works, petition; CCXII. 80; CCXIII.
46.
Dartmouth, Wm. Earl of; CLXXXII. 45;
CLXXXIII. 20; CLXXXVIII. 54; CCXIX.
45.
governor of, memorial of, as to the
castle and block houses
CLXXXVIII. 49.
there ;
.., mayor and aldermen of: CLXXXVIII.
49.
Dashwood, Dame Ann and George, executors
of Sir Samuel, their petition; cxcII.
12.
D'Assa, Marquis, his regiment of horse;
CXCIX. 27.
Daval, Thomas, Esq., lord of the manor of
Dovercourt and Harwich; CLXXXIX.
63.
Davenaut, Charles, Esq., LL.D.; CLXXXVI.
10.
Davenport, Major-General, memorial; ccxIx.
58.
Davers, Robt., auditor of the malt duties;
CLXXXVII. 38.
Sir Robt., executor of Mary, Lady
Dowager Jermyn, petition; cxc. 47.
David, John, convicted felon; ccIv. 85.
Davis, William, petition; ccxxvi. 14.
Mr. Matthew, recommended for an
appointment in the Excise; cxcix. 11.
Davison, Rebecca, widow, memorial; ccv. 2.
Davy or Davey, Mr. Nicholas, petition;
CXCVIII. 68.
Thos., appointed land waiter at Teign-
mouth; CXCIII. 27.
R 2025.
Dawes, Ensign Walter, petition; CLXXXIX.
45.
Dawson, Richard, petition; ccv. 54.
…….., Mr., expenses of the East India Com-
pany, &c.; CCXXIII. 15.
Dayrolle, Mr., export of silver and gold into
Holland; CCXIV. 67.
Dean, Lewis; CCXXII. 8.
forest of; CCXIX. 28.
woods and iron works in;
CCXXI. 25, 37; CCXXII. 25.
Debentures, army; CLXXXVI. 35; CCXVII. 3;
CCXXI. 27; CCXXV. 1; CCXXVI. 30.
chargeable on the fund for the equiva-
lent, charter for incorporating the pro-
prietors of; ccxxIII. 8.
for herrings exported from Scotland,
complaint as to; CCXXI. 19, 20.
not to be paid to officers of the Cus-
toms owing to fraud of the jerquers;
CLXXXV. 23.
register of unsatisfied; ccv. 100.
to be made out at 6 per cent. by the
Board of Trade; CLXXXIII. 2.
to sufferers in the islands of Nevis
and St. Christopher, interest thereon
claimed; ccxxI. 14.
Debts, the public, commissioners for stating;
CCXXII. 45.
>
schemes for paying; cxc. 50;
CCXV. 34.
(Scotland), memorial of "the
original creditors and proprietors of";
CCXXII. 5.
Debtors, insolvent, bill for the relief of;
CLXXXVI. 17.
Decker, Sir Matthew; CLXXXIV. 9; CCVI. 17;
CCXIII. 67.
..
memorial for regulating the
exchange, &c.; CCXIII. 7.
Dee, John, Esq., receiver-general of taxes for
Sussex, petition; CCXII. 98.
;
Deer in various Forests, &c.; CLXXXI. 53;
CLXXXII. 34, 38; CLXXXIV. 27, 52;
CXC. 15; CXCVI. 34; CXCVII. 2
CXCVIII. 22, 27, 34; CXCIX. 56; CCVI.
51; CCVIII. 9; CCXII. 44; CCXXIII. 6.
…….……….., present of, to the Emperor of Morocco ;
CLXXXIX. 37.
Degulhon, Captain Stephen, agent for the
bounty for the distressed French minis-
ters; CCVI. 47.
Delacour, Lieut. David, petition; ccxx. 19.
Delafaye or Delasay, Chas.; (for the lords
justices); cxc. 39; CCXII. 41; ccxxII.
22; CCXXVI. 73.
"
Mr., cc. 16.
sheriff of London; CCXIII. 13.
Delavale, George, Esq., envoy to Portugal, and
plenipotentiary to Morocco, petition;
CLXXXV. 68; CLXXXVI. 16.
Delaware, ctherwise Newcastle; CLXXxui.
24.
L L
1
530
GENERAL INDEX.
Delaware- con
......
river, the boundary between the
proposed bishoprics of New Jersey
and Virginia; CLXXXI. 31.
…………………… ……....; CLXXXIII. 24.
Delawar or De La Warr, Right Hon. John
Lord. See also Chamber,Treasurer of;
CLXXXII. 43; CLXXXV. 41; CXCIV. 7.
Delme, (Delolme) Sir Peter, sheriff of London;
CCXIII. 13.
Delsuperche, arrears due to the regiment of;
CCXXIII. 27.
Denbigh, Basil, Earl of, teller of the receipt
of the Exchequer, memorial; CXCIII.
13.
........., county; CLXXXVIII. 2.
Denby, Humphrey, petition; CLXXXV. 46.
Denham, Joseph, petition; CLXXXIX, 28.
Denmark; CCXIV. 4.
>
Prince George of. See George, Prince
of Denmark.
………………………, envoy from; ccIv. 60.
........., envoy to, Daniel Pulteney; CLXXXVI.
16; CCVIII. 10.
...
stores from; CLXXXVII. 15.
King of, loan from the King of Great
Britain to; CCXIII. 67.
arrear for recruit money to his
troops; ccxvII. 2; CCXXIII. 27.
………………………, house; ccxx. 29.
Dennis, Charles, petition; ccxxI. 21.
D'Epenouse or D'Epinouze. See Richard,
John Francis.
Deptford, shipwrights at, petition; ccv1. 52.
Derbyshire; cxcvIII. 5.
Dering, Chas.; CLXXXI. 1.
auditor-general (Ireland), re-
port; CXCVIII. 36.
Edw. and Henry, sons of Chas.
CLXXXI. 1.
Derry. See Londonderry.
Derwentwater, James, Earl of, his estate
vested in the Crown; CXCVIII. 35;
CCIII. 15; CCV. 89; CCVIII. 23.
Desherbiers, Mr., grant by Wm. III. of pen-
sion; ccxx. 15.
Devon; CLXXXII, 41; CLXXXVII. 15; cc. 37;
CCVI. 34; CCVIII. 6.
Diamonds, duty of 1 per cent. upon; CCXII.
72.
Diana fountain, the, set up in Bushey Park;
CLXXXII. 18.
Digby, Mr.; cCxIII. 54.
Digges, Col., former auditor of revenues in
Virginia; CCVI. 9.
D'Heruart, M. [Baron D'Henningen], the
late King's envoy in Switzerland;
CCVI. 8.
D'Imhoff, Baron; cxcI. 25.
Dinton, co. Bucks, lessees of tithes in ;
CLXXXI. 41.
Disney, Col., memorial of; CLXXXV. 2; CCVI.
31.
Lieut. Thos. ; CCIX. 30.
Dissenters at Newcastle-on-Tyne ; CCXXII.
38.
Distillers, the Edinburgh, very poor; CLXXXIX.
48.
Dixon, Mr., receiver-general of H.M. revenues
in New York, letter; ccxIv. 28.
collector of Customs in Mary-
land; CCXXI. 40.
George, late receiver-general for
Bristol and co. Somerset ; CLXXXV. 21.
......
; CCVII. 48.
Dixwell, Sir Basil; CLXXXII. 34; CLXXXVII.
38; CXCVII. 7.
Sir Wm., of Cotton, co. Warwick,
baronetcy fees; ccrv. 83.
D'Launy, Lieut.-Col. Jos.; CLXXXIV. 32.
Docks, royal navy, proposals for drawing;
CLXXXV. 7.
Docminique, Paul, appointed a commissioner
for trade, &c.; CLXXXVIII. 12.
letter to the Duke of Marl-
borough; cxcII. 84.
Doddington, Mr., annuities, Exchequer ; CCVIII.
15.
Domvile, Sir Thos., Bart., and Rich., clerk of
the Crown and hanaper (Ireland),
petition of; CLXXXV. 66.
Doncaster; CCXI. 20.
Donegal, Earl of, his regiment; CXCIII. 53;
CCXV. 66.
Dorchester, Evelin, Lord Marquis of, memo-
rial; CLXXXIX. 67.
Lady; CLXXXV., 42; CCVIII. 35.
Dorrell, Capt., executed at Tyburn for plot-
ting the King's death; CCXIV. 15.
Dorrington, Wm., petition; CLXXXIX. 37.
Dorset; CLXXXII. 41; CXCVI, 3; CCVI. -34;
CCVII. 12; CCXV. 42.
Dorset and Middlesex, Earl of, constable of
Dover Castle and late Lord Warden of
the Cinque Ports; CLXXXI. 40; CXCII.
36.
Douglas, Archibald, of Cavers, general re-
ceiver of land tax, Crown rents, &c. in
Scotland, memorial, certificates, &c.;
CXCI. 24; CXCIII. 16; CXCVI. 2; CCIII.
7; ccxx. 40.
43530
Capt., commander of H.M.S. "Pho-
nix"
; CCVI. 32.
Col. Chas., H.M. minister at the
court of France; CCIV. 68.
Col. Walter, governor of Antego
(Leeward Islands), certificate from,
; CLXXX. 38; CCXIII. 39, 59;
CCXIV. 39.
,
&c. ;
Duke of; CLXXXVIII. 55.
Edward (commissary of stores), me-
morial; CLXXXVI. 11; CXCVI. 42.
family, their privileges, rights, offices,
&c.; CLXXXVIII. 55.
James, merchant, London; cXCI. 24.
Marquis of; CLXXXVIII. 55.
GENERAL INDEX.
531
Douglas-cont.
Mr., receiver of the rents of Holy
Island; CCXIII. 57.
Mrs. Margaret, heir to Lieut.-Gen. ;
CCI. 20.
Douglass, Wm. (sic) Theresia, daughter of
Lieut.-Col. John, petition; ccxv. 5.
Dove, Lieut. Rich., dismissed from a Custom
House smack at Poole; CCIV. 49.
Dover, Admiralty Court at, salary of judge
of'; CLXXXI. 40.
Castle, constable of; CLXXXI. 40.
Dovercourt - cum - Harwich,
CLXXXIX. 63.
manor
of;
Downer, Wm., petition; cxCIII. 62.
Downes, Dudley, senr., deputy chamberlain of
the Exchequer, petitions, &c.; CCVI.
1; CCIX. 32; ccxv. 11.
Drafts of the navy, docks, yards, &c., pro-
posals for producing; CLXXXV. 7.
Dresden; cc. 24; CCVIII. 4.
Dromore, John, Bishop of, petition; CLXXXV.
29.
Drought, extraordinary, in 1713-14; CLXXXII.
39.
Drummond, Adam, appointed honorary pro-
fessor of anatomy, Edinburgh Uni-
versity; ccxv. 47.
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George, a commissioner of Excise
(Scotland) superseded; ccXII. 4;
CCXV. 17.
Lady; CCXVI. 27.
W., letter of; CCI. 1, 7.
Mr., commissary to settle the com-
merce of the Spanish Netherlands;
CLXXXVI. 16.
Dublin; CCVIII. 39, 41; CCXIII. 4; CCXIV.
53.
Archbishop of, one of the Lords
Justices; CXCII. 48.
Castle; CLXXX. 24; CXCIII. 14, 26, 52;
CXCIX. 10, 29; cc. 20; ccv. 45; CCVI.
7; CCVIII. 51; CCIX. 9, 22, 30; CCXIII.
4; CCXVI. 10, 13; CCXXI. 4.
furniture, &c. for; CCXII. 35;
CCXXI. 46.
French minister in; CXCIII. 26.
traders in; cCIX. 11.
,
Inland Excise office; CCVIII. 38.
lord mayor and aldermen of, certi-
ficate; CCXIV. 53.
packet boats, reward to the director
of; ccxv. 33.
Phoenix Park; CCXXI. 6.
...., poor palatines settled in; CLXXXVII.
25; CLXXXVIII. 7; CC. 20.
site for Stevens Hospital of; CLXXXV.
29.
town major of; ccxx. 15.
Dudley, Paul, deputy auditor of H.M. re-
venues in America; ccxiv. 43.
Sir Matthew; CXCVIII. 30.
Duff, Wm., of Bracco, memorial; ccIII. 11;
CCVII. 40.
Duffus, Lord, a prisoner; ccv. 22.
Duke, Richd.; CLXXXVII. 30.
Dumaresque, lieutenant-governor of Jersey;
CXCVII. 47.
Dumbarton; CCXI. 19.
Dumblain or Dunblain, victory over the rebels
at; CXCIV. 19; ccv. 92; ccxx. 21.
bishop of; CCVI. 24.
Dumfries; cxc. 14.
Dummer, Edwd., surveyor of the navy, his
daughter's memorial; cxcvI. 13.
contractor for carrying on the
correspondence between England and
the West Indies, claims on his estate;
CXCIX. 26; CCIV. 98.
Thos. (Wardrobe Office); CLXXXII.
44. CXCVIII. 76.
Dunbar, Chas., recommended as receiver of
casual revenues of Leeward Islands;
CCXIII. 8.
,
lordship and lands of, charged with a
pension of 400l.; CLXXXVIII. 55.
Duncannon Fort; cxcII. 38.
Dunch, Mrs., lease; CCVII. 43.
Dundas, Mr., of Manner, proprietor of copper
mine, near Alva, Scotland; CCI. 7.
Robt., Solicitor General for Scotland;
his claims in behalf of the Crown;
CCXVI. 15.
Dundee, collector and supervisor of; CXCII. 9.
port of; cxcix. 15.
the King's army at; CCXXII, 14.
Dunford; CCXII. 69.
Dungannon, Viscount; CXCII. 14.
Dunkeld, Bishop of; ccvI. 24.
CXCII.
Dunkirk, army and hospitals in; CXCVIII. 3;
CCIX. 26.
Commissioners for demolition of,
petition, &c.; CXCI. 9;
1;
CXCVI. 24; CXCIX. 67; CCIV. 31;
CCVII. 22, 31; CCXXVI. 42.
demolition of, persons of distinction
witness; CXCIX. 67; CCVI. 31.
magistrates of, their demand for gar-
rison charges; CLXXXV. 14; CLXXXVI.
27; CLXXXVIII. 46; CLXXXIX. 10.
Dunlop, Wm., historiographer royal for Scot-
land; CXCII. 10.
Dunmore, John, Earl of, memorial; cc. 39.
Park, part of the Duke of Ormond's
forfeited estates; cc. 34.
Dunrobin, officers of Customs attacked at;
CXC. 14.
Dunwich, Suffolk, corporation of, fee-farm
rent due from; ccxv. 64; ccxx. 5.
Dupplin, George, Lord, son of Earl of Kin-
noul, petition; ccxx. 1.
Duport, Stephen, agent for the Island of St.
Christopher; CLXXXI. 30; cxc. 3;
CXCI. 67.
Durand, Col., required for service at Minorca ;
CXCI. 28, 29, 71; ccIv. 82.
CCIV.
John de, a French minister at Dublin;
CXCIII. 26.
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532
GENERAL INDEX.
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Durazzo, Marquis, envoy extraordinary from
Genoa; CLXXXIX. 33.
Durben, Viscount, Marquess de Ribaucourt;
CCV. 93.
Durepaire, Mons., petition for lands in St.
Christropher's; CXCIII. 47.
Durham; CCIX. 2; CCXII. 61; CCXIII. 57.
bishopric of; cCXIII. 38.
Dursley, Chas., Viscount, afterwards Earl of
Berkeley; cxci. 7.
Dutch chapel, establishment for, charged on
the Cofferer's Office; CXCI. 65.
at the Savoy; cxcvi. 15.
colonization in Africa; CLXXXV. 59.
officers, complaint; ccxxiv. 1.
prints of the navy; CLXXXV. 7.
troops, transport of; ccIv. 96; CCVII.
8; CCXIV. 17.
Duties. See also Stamps, Hides, &c.
………………………, Alnage, Ireland; cc. 7.
......... on apprentices; CLXXXVII. 33,
bleached hair; CXCVIII. 38.
brass, iron, copper vessels, ovens, &c. ;
CLXXXV. 38.
..., candles; CLXXXVI. 41; CXCVI. 12;
CXCVII. 7.
coarse linens from Brunswick Lu-
nenburg; ccII. 1.
diamonds; CCXII. 72.
East India goods; CLXXXV. 48; CXCI.
11; CCII. 1.
English goods passing through
Brunswick Lunenburg; CCII. 1.
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fire hearths, office for; CLXXXVI. 10.
French wines and brandies; CXCI. 20.
granted by Parliament (Ireland); CCVI.
36.
hawkers and pedlars, account of
officers for; CLXXXI. 39.
hides, leather, windows; CLXXXIII.
16; CLXXXVII. 13; CLXXXIX.
CCXXIV. 2.
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23;
hops; cxc. 32, 33, 35, 42..
houses; CLXXXII. 40; cxc.
41;
CXCIII.50; CXCVIII. 48; ccxv. 24, 29
CCXX. 26.
;
,
liquors carried coastways; ccxi. 1.
malt, auditor of; CLXXXVII. 38.
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new; CCXI. 1.
………….., proposed to the House of
Commons; CLXXXII. 19.
seamen's wages for Greenwich Hos-
pital; ccxx. 25.
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sugars; CXCI. 13.
.., sweets; CLXXXVI. 24.
tobacco; CLXXXVIII. 45.
unrated goods, proposed computa-
tion of, by algebraic process; CLXXXI.
42.
wool for stockings exported to Jer-
sey and Guernsey; CLXXXIX. 54.
demanded in the. Pretender's name;
CXCIX. 64.
Duties-cont.
evaded; CLXXXV. 63; CCIV. 26.
Duty, few, payable to the Exchequer; CXCIX.
68.
E.
Earl Marshal. See Norfolk, Duke of.
(Scotland); cci. 9; ccxx. 4.
escheats of; CCXVI. 15.
...
Earle. See also Erle.
"
Mr., his pique against Mr. Reynard-
son ; CCXII. 48.
East India Company. See India.
East, Mr., engraver to King James (II.);
CC. 17.
Ecclesiastical history, professorship in Glasgow
University; CCIII. 13.
Ede, Basset, petition for command of a sloop ;
CCXIII. 10.
Eden, Philip, Esq., grant of the site of Guild-
ford Castle; CXCVIII. 74.
Edgar, Wm., inspector-general of ports in
Scotland, petition; cxcvIII. 78.
Edinburgh; CLXXXV. 9;' CLXXXVI. 14;
CLXXXVII. 55-58; cxc. 38; CCI. 1, 17;
CCIII. 14
; CCIV. 23; CCVI. 5, 23;
CCVII. 40; CCVIII. 13; CCXI. 14, 18;
CCXIII. 10; CCXIV. 37, 59, 63, 70, 74–
76; ccxx. 3; CCXXII. 5, 7, 31.
Bishop of; ccv. 70; CCVI. 24.
......., revenues of, proposed charge
on; CCXIV. 75.
butter from Ireland for; CXCIV. 9.
Castle; CLXXX. 11; CLXXXIX. 9.
......, attempts of the rebels upon;
CXCIX. 68.
deputy governor of; CLXXX. 60.
...., money removed into; CXCII.
26.
College, royal grant to; CCXXII. 11.
Customs' officers beaten from their
seizures; CLXXXIX. 1.
houses, manner of inhabiting; ccxx.
26.
prepared for reception of pri-
soners; CXCIX. 34.
justices meet to determine complaints
touching the revenue; CLXXXIX. 35.
merchants; CXCIX. 15.
mint; CLXXXV. 20.
/
., provost of, his zeal for the King's
service; CXCIII. 28; CXCIX, 15, 68.
University, petition for salary to the
professor of anatomy; ccxv. 47.
Edinglass, Banffshire; ccvII. 40.
CCVII.
GENERAL INDEX.
533
X.
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Edmonds, Benj., petition; CLXXXI.
50;
CLXXXIX. 9.
Jane, answer to the Navy commis-
sioners; CLXXXI. 51.
Saml., turnbroach of H.M. kitchen,
petition; cxcvi. 18.
Ednample; CXCIX. 12.
Edon, Anne, pension; ccIv. 5.
Edward I., grant to the borough of Dunwich,
Suffolk; ccxv. 64.
Edward VI., the law of, for true making of
malt; CCXXIII. 10.
Edwards, David, petition; ccxII. 58.
Mr., memorial as to keepers in Wind-
sor Little Park; CXCVIII. 34.
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of Lord Onslow's lottery office;
CCXX. 18.
second engineer at Portsmouth;
CXCII. 55.
Sam., memorial; CLXXXVII. 42.
for cofferer of the household;
CXCI, 66; CCXII. 64.
Edwin, Samuel, usher of the Exchequer, me-
morials; CXCI. 48; cc. 13; ccv. 68.
Efferen, Count; CXCI. 25.
Egham, spring woods in; cxcix. 9.
-
Elchia in Spain; ccv. 59.
Eldridge, Mr. John, deputy controller of Cus-
toms, Bristol; CCXXIV. 1.
Elevaston, Baron; CCXI. 16.
Elizabeth, Queen, patent granted by her to
Sir Anthony Mildmay; CLXXXIX. 19.
Elliot, John, of Antigua; CCXIV. 39.
.., Wm., executor of Sir Jas. Wishart,
Admiral of the White, &c.; CCXVI. 17.
Ellis, David, waterman, Custom House, Lon-
don, petition; CCXIX. 4.
Ellison, John, petition; cc. 35.
Elphinstone, John, petitions, attendance, &c.
at the Cotton Library; CLXXXII. 42;
CXCIII. 4; CXCIX. 39; CCIV. 6.
Lady; CCXVI. 27.
Else, Richard, petition; ccxxvi, 55.
Elstobb, Lewis, agent for forfeitures at Pres-
ton; ccv. 26, 89.
Ely, Isle of, receiver of taxes for; CLXXXVI.
17.
port of (Scotland), office of keeper
of the coquets of; cxcvi. 19.
.., ship with arms for rebels seized
near; ccxx. 50.
Embree, Capt. Joseph, petition; CXCII. 14.
Barbara, his widow, pension; CCIV.
לי
91.
Emigration to St. Christopher's to be encou-
raged; CLXXXIX. 44.
Emperor, the; CXCVIII. 1.
England and Holland, commissary of the
mediation of; CXCVIII. 1.
for the affairs of Hungary;
CCVII. 42.
and Scotland, borders between; ccx.
5.
England, New. See New England.
English, Mr. Chas., to be landwaiter of Bristol ;
CXCVII. 49.
Mr., H.M. yeoman of the woodyard,
Whitehall; CCXXII. 42.
Engravers of H.M. seals; cc. 17; ccxx. 22.
Engraving at the Mint, suggestions for its
improvement; CXCII. 75;
50.
CXCVIII.
Engravings of the navy, &c.; CLXXXV. 7.
Enquiry [as to forfeited estates]. See also
Forfeited estates.
commissioners of, account of salaries,
&c. of; cc. 31; CCVIII. 41; CCXXVI.
68.
their duties, &c.; cc. 34.
Enster, rebels at, carried off 4,000l.; cc. 22.
Envoys from Tripoli, allowances to, for diet,
lodging, &c.; CLXXXV. 43.
Epinouze or Epenouse; CCXIII. 31.
Episcopacy in Scotland, abolition of, referred
to; CLXXXI. 10; CLXXXV. 9; CCXIV.
75.
Epping Forest, warrening upon; ccv11. 32.
Equivalent, the, for Scotland; CLXXXI. 10;
CCVI. 13.
abstract of Acts of Parl-
liament touching; ccxxIII. 24.
......, debentures chargeable on the
fund for; CCXXIII. 8.
……………., proprietors of, dråft of
charter to; CCXXIII. 8.
charter, memorial of the Bank
of England touching; CCXXIII. 17.
commissioners of the, memo-
rials, &c.; cxc. 68; CXCI. 61; cxcix.
42; CCI. 17; CCXII. 49; CCXIII. 35;
CCXIX, 41; CCXXI. 2.
Erle, General, memorial; ccxxvI. 42.
Errington, Lancelot; CXCII. 66; CXCIII. 29.
Mary, petition; CCXIV. 62; CCXVI.
27.
Thos.; CCVIII. 23.
Erskine. See also Arskin.
Mr. James; CLXXXVIII. 58.
Escheat, "single and life rent," claimed for
the Crown; CXCIX. 69; CCXX. 4.
Escheats
in Virginia, composition for;
CLXXXV. 12.
Eskdale-Muir, parish of; ccví. 41.
Eskimaux; ccxv. 14.
Essex; CXCI. 34; CCXIX, 30; CCXX. 42;
ccxx.
CCXXIV. 1.
Earl of, his regiment; CCXXVI. 101.
House; CCIX. 2. See also London
Streets, Essex Street.
41.
justices of, their certificate; ccIv.
Establishment pay, difference between that of
Great Britain and that of Ireland;
CCIV. 65.
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534
GENERAL INDEX.
Establishment pay-cont.
Exchequer-cont.
for civil officers (Scotland); CXCI.
54.
.., Queen Anne's, for civil government
in Scotland after the Union; CXC.
10.
Estovers claimed in the New Forest; CCIX.
24.
Etterick Forest; CCVI. 24.
CXCIX.
Eugene, Prince, of Savoy; CXCII. 81; cxcix.
27.
Evans, Major-General, his regiment of dra-
goons; CXCII. 22; CCI. 25; CCIV.
20, 27, 65.
Evedon, rector of (Rowland Fox); ccIx. 2.
Eveleigh, Mr. Saml., of South Carolina,
charges against; CCXXIII. 16.
Evers, Lord; CLXXXI 8.
Eversfield, Chas., treasurer of the ordnance;
CLXXX. 45, 51; CLXXXIV. 34.
Mr.; CXCIII. 23.
Ewelm, steward of the honor of; CLXXXVIII.
41.
Exchange, bills of; CLXXX. 13, 28, 33, 62,
63; CLXXXI. 12, 51, 52; CLXXXII. 5
;
CLXXXIV. 30, 37, 57; CLXXXVI. 5;
CLXXXIX. 9; CXCI. 47, 62; CXCII. 22,
46. 67, 77; CXCVIII. 69; CXCIX. 40;
CCIII. 2; CCXIII. 14; CCXIV.
CCXXI. 26.
.....
.....,
39;
for the Canadian expedition,
petition of merchants; CLXXXVIII. 18.
the, rate of, memorial for regulating,
for the pay of the Duke of Brunswick's
troops; CCXIII. 7.
with France and Holland; CCXIV.
67.
with New York; CCXIV. 3.
with Port Mahon and Gibraltar;
CCXIII. 9.
Exchequer, the; CLXXX. 16, 56, 60; CLXXXI.
33; CLXXXVII. 34, 37; cxc. 48; CXCIII.
41; CXCIV. 7, 8; CXCVI. 8; CXCVIII.
18; CXCIX. 6, 37; CCI. 19; ccv. 44.
payments into; CLXXXII.
40;
CLXXXV. 21, 38; CLXXXVIII. 48; CXC.
5, 42; CXCI. 24; CXCII. 28, 39, 54;
CXCIII. 1; CXCVI. 39; CXCVIII. 18, 32;
CXCIX. 68; cc. 2; CCIV. 88; CCVI. 8;
CCVII. 19, 36; CCVIII. 21; CCIX. 8;
CCXI. 1 ; CCXII. 75;
CCXIII. 37;
CCXIV. 42; Ccxv. 8, 21; CCXIX. 51;
CCXXII. 20, 45.
.,
payments out of; cxcIv. 12; CXCVIII.
34; ccrv. 16; CCVI. 17; CCVIII. 15;
CCXVI. 20; CCXIX. 11.
11;
auditor and teller of the receipt of;
CXCIII. 13; CCIV. 55; ccxv.
CCXXII. 29, 34.
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deputy; CLXXXI. 33.
Barons of; CLXXXVII. 7; cxc. 47;
CXCIII. 67; CCXI. 20.
bills; CLXXXVIII. 36; CCXVI. 32;
CCXVIII. 1; CCXX. 37; CCXXVI. 11.
bills filed in; CCIX. 24.
Black Book of; cc. 13.
Chamberlain or deputy chamberlain
of the receipt of; ccvI. 1; CCIx, 32;
CCXV. 11; CCXX. 45.
Chancellor of; CLXXX. 66; CXCVI.
47; cc. 13; CCXII. 48; CCXIII. 32;
CCXIV. 9.
contingencies; CLXXX. 60.
Court of; CLXXXII. 10; CXCVIII. 5;
CXCIX. 64; cc. 34; ccI. 9, 29; CCXX.
5.
commission from, for making
Bideford new quay lawful; ccx. 5.
foreign apposer in; CXCVIII.
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36.
illegal assessments directed to
be pleaded in the; CLXXX. 61.
juries in, find against the
Crown in some prosecutions; ccvi. 14.
licences granted by, to com-
pound on penal laws; CXCII.
CXCVIII. 7; CXCIX. 17; CCI, 23;
CCVI. 37; CCXV. 28; CCXXI. 45.
78;
Lord Chief Baron and Barons
of; CXCIII. 67.
Lord Treasurer's Remembran-
cer in; CXCVIII. 47.
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Marshalsea, the prison of;
CLXXXVIII. 21.
prosecutions, &c., in; CCVI.
15; ccxx. 27.
seal for; cc. 17.
suits in; CLXXXVIII. 20; cxc
47; CCIV. 48; CCVI. 11.
17.
fees; cc. 18, 35; CCIV. 24; ccv.
income of the; CLXXXVI.
CCXVIII. 1.
20;
information to be exhibited in;
CCXXIII. 6.
funds payable at the receipt of;
CLXXXI. 33; CXCI. 40.
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leases passed under seal of the;
CLXXXI. 41; CLXXXIX. 36; CCXIII.
57.
"
,
loans; cc. 9; CCI. 2.
officers of the; CXCVI. 38; cc. 18,
35; ccrv. 24; CCXIX. 44, 49.
.., pensions payable at the; CLXXX.
60; CCVII. 15; CCXIII. 29.
records, report of the Lords
Commissioners concerning;
45.
searched; cxcix. 56.
CCXX.
tellers of; cXCIV. 7; cc. 6; CCIX.
32; CCXIV. 10; ccxx. 18.
usher of the receipt of the; CXCI.
48; cc. 13; ccv. 67.
(Ireland), court of; CXCVIII. 61;
CCXVI. 13,
(Scotland); CXCVIII. 47; CCXIII. 6;
CCXIV. 63; ccxx. 11.
auditor of; CCXIX. 42.
GENERAL INDEX.
535
1
Exchequer (Scotland)-cont.
barons of the; CLXXXV. 9;
CLXXXVI. 21; CLXXXVIII, 5, 55, 56, 57;
cxc. 38; CXCI. 13, 24; CXCII. 26, 59;
CXCVIII. 4, 31; cxcix. 51, 68, 69; CCI.
17, 20; CCIII. 13; CCVI. 23, 24; CCVII.
40; CCVIII. 13; CCXIII. 6; CCXIV. 59,
62, 63, 70-76; ccxx. 6; CCXXII. 7,
23; CCXXIII. 18.
clerk to the borough roll, office
of; CLXXXVIII. 5.
…………………….. ……………., court of; cxCI. 20; CCVI. 5.
clerk of the pipe; CXCVI.
47.
CCXIV. 72.
decree of; cxXCVIII. 4;
insufficiency of duties to
answer the fees for keeping; CCI. 17.
…………., prosecutions in; CCXXII.
26.
54.
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remembrancers in; CXCI.
Excise, ill working of Acts, remedy for the;
CCVI. 12.
........., accountant-general of the old and
new, duties of; ccv. 18.
......
......
cashier of, pensions payable by;
CCVII. 15.
collector of, duties of a; CXCIX. 11.
Commissioners of; CLXXXVII. 38, 41;
CXC. 42; CXCII. 12; CXCVII. 7; CXCIX.
11; CCII. 3; CCVII. 12; CCXII. 6, 54;
CCXXIII. 10.
office; CLXXXII. 1; CLXXXVI.
10; CLXXXVII. 38; CXC. 42.
…………….., reports, &c. of; CLXXXII. 1;
CCXI. 1; CCXVII. 5; CCXXIV. 2.
controller of, clerk to; CLXXXIV. 29.
debtors to the, CCIV. 73.
establishment of the officers of;
CLXXXII. 1; CCXI. 1.
exemption of sugar houses from;
CXCII. 8.
………………………, hereditary, chargeable with payment of
pensions; CLXXXVII. 22, 41.
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treasurers of; cxcIv. 18.
produce of the; CCIX. 8; CCXXIV. 2;
CCXXVI. 67.
(Scotland); cxc. 68; cxc1. 13; CXCII.
8; CCI. 17; CCIII. 7; CCVIII. 13;
CCXIII. 12.
Commissioners of; CLXXXVII.
10; CXXXIX. 35, 48; cxc. 57; CXCII.
9, 26, 77, 82; CXCVII. 5; cc. 12; ccv.
18; CCXII. 14; CCXIII. 12; CCXV. 17,
44; ccxx. 26; CCXXIII. 12.
duties not worth the expense of
collection; CLXXXIX. 48.
should be let to farm;
CCXXII. 12.
farmer of; CXCIX. 18.
office (Edinburgh); CLXXXVII. 10;
CLXXXIX. 35, 48; cxc. 57; CXCII. 9,
26, 82; cc, 12; ccxv. 17, 44; ccxx.
26; CCXXIII. 12.
Customs office-cont.
officers of; CLXXXVII. 10.
……………., produce of the; CLXXXIX. 34;
CXCII. 26.
Ireland (Dublin); CCVIII. 38.
Exeter, attorney of; ccxxIII. 5.
...
bishop of, recommendation signed by
the; CCXIV. 5.
collector of Customs at; CCVI. 16;
CCXII. 5; CCXXVI. 40.
deputy customer of; ccIv. 12.
bookseller of; ccxv. 5.
30.
distributor of stamps at; CLXXXVII.
officers of the port of; CXCIII. 27.
under sheriff of; ccxIx; 22.
New Hampshire; CXCIII. 3.
Exports. See also Imports.
African; CLXXXV. 59.
of foreign coin and bullion; CXCIV.
10.
of woollen and worsted manufactures,
&c.; CLXXXIX. 34; CCXXIII. 15.
of the East India Company; CXCII.
17.
Eye, priory of St. Peter's in; ccxvI. 19.
Eyehall, manor of, claimed by the Queen
Dowager; CCXVI. 19.
Eyre, Mr., his proposals as to the coinage of
farthings and halfpence; cxc. 22.
Mr. George, landwaiter at Lyme;
CCXXVI. 7.
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Mr. Justice; CCXXIII. 5.
……., R., CXCIII. 15.
Eyres, Mr.; CLXXXII. 9.
F.
Fachin, Wm., pension; ccIV. 5.
Falcon, on the Bankside, Southwark; CCVII.
21.
Falkland, Lord, sometime treasurer of the
Navy; CLXXX. 59.
Fallows, Thos., doctor in physic, petitions ;
CXCI. 55; CXCIV. 13.
Falmouth; CCXIV. 23; CCXXII. 41.
Fan Grove, Windsor Forest; CXCIX. 9; cc.
1; CCVI. 10.
Farnaby, Sir Chas., auditor of lotteries, peti-
tions; CCXXI. 47; CCXXVI, 102.
Farnham, troops to be sent to, for preserva-
tion of Holt Forest; CLXXXII. 34.
Farrer, Wm., Esq., M.P. for Bedford; CLXXXIX.
61.
Farrington, General, memorial of the officers
of his regiment; CLXXXI. 47; CXCI.
32.
Farwell, Mr., a surveyor of Customs; ccvп.
22.
"
536
GENERAL INDEX.
+
Fauquier or Fouquiere, Dr. Francis, deputy
agent for sale of tin in the Tower;
CXCI. 16; CCI. 1; CCVIII. 12; CCXIV.
8; ccxv. 63; CCXVI. 3.
Faversham. See Feversham.
Fear, Cape, boundary of the Carolinas; ccxx.
23.
Feathers, in Ireland, Baron of; CLXXXII.
14.
Fees, on committal to serjeant-at-arms; CCXIV.
9.
Fellowes, John of London, petition; CXCII.
25, CXCIII. 62.
Felton, the assassin of George, Duke of Buck-
ingham; CXCIV. 18.
Fenwick, Robert, who married Margaret Wid-
årington; CCII. 15.
Wm., waterman; ccv. 55.
Ferris, Wm., Esq., memorial; ccxvi. 13.
Ferryman, Mr., collector of Excise, Wales,
disaffection of; CXCIX. 11.
Feversham (Kent); CLXXXI. 27; CXCII. 15.
Lord, his niece, Mrs. Malows; CXCII.
18.
Field, John; CLXXXIII. 24.
-
Fielding or Feilding, George, Esq., commis-
sioner for executing the office of
Master of the Horse; CLXXX. 2;
CLXXXIV. 23; CLXXXVI. 6; CXCIII. 22;
CXCVI. 17.
Fife, lands in the stewartry of; ccxiv. 60.
CCXIV.
Fifheadnevil, co. Dorset; CXCVI. 3.
Fines
on estates petitioned for, scale of
charges by the Treasury; CLXXXI. 46.
payable by the vassals of the Crown
in Scotland; CCXI. 12.
Finch, Francis; ccxxI. 25.
………………….., Captain Hewett, who lent Charles I.
3,000l. for reduction of Ireland;
CLXXVII. 7.
Findlater, Earl of, Chancellor of Scotland, his
arrears; CCV. 21.
·
his purse and mace bearers;
CCXIV. 76.
Fingask, barony of; CCXIV. 63.
Finlarig, Lady Glenorchy's house at; cxcix.
12..
Fire insurance office, the Union or Double
Hand in Hand, memorial of directors
of; CLXXXV. 22.
Fire, Great, at Whitehall, in the reign of
James I., referred to; ccxx. 45.
Fire hearths, office for duties on; CLXXXVI.
10.
First fruits and tenths; CCVII. 15.
Fish, exports of; CLXXXIX. 34; CXCI. 42.
.....
John, petition; CCXXI. 42.
Fishery, American; CCVII. 29; CCVIII. 7;
CCXV. 14.
royal, or herring trade, debt on ac-
count of; ccxv. 48.
Fitch, Hanworth, petition; cxciv. 18.
Fitzgerald, Gerard, a clerk of the House of
Lords; CXCIII. 2; CCXIX. 36.
Fitz-Harris, Dame Mary, widow of Sir Henry,
Bart., petition;. CCXXVI. 44.
Fitz-Maurice, Wm.; ccxxI. 6.
Fitz-Williams, Richd., collector of Customs
James River, Virginia; ccxxIII. 7.
Flamstead, Rev. John, H.M. astronomer at
Greenwich CXCIII. 48; CXCVIII. 56.
Flanders; ccv. 59; CCXIV. 6; CCXXI. 24, 38.
English hospitals in; CXCIII. 65.
establishment for; CLXXX. 42.
forces in; cxc. 54; CXCIV. 4; CXCVIII
3.
.,
……………………, ………………, payment of; CLXXX. 41.
remittances for; cxcIv. 4.
foreign forces in H.M. pay; CCVI.
45.
general officers in; CLXXX. 42;
CLXXXVII. 39.
hospitals in; cXCVIII. 3.
war in; cc. 24; ccr. 11; ccxx. 15.
Flax, raised by poor palatines in Ireland;
CLXXXVII. 25; cc. 20
Fleet, the, prison; CLXXXVI. 17; CLXXXIX.
42; cxc. 18; CCIV. 7; CCVII. 54; CCXx.
19.
warder of; CXCVIII. 43.
Fleming, Francis, commandant at Aberdeen
CCXXII. 8.
Fletcher, Capt.; ccr. 21.
Flint, county; CLXXXVIII. 2; CCIV. 85.
Flood, quartermaster; CCXVI. 13.
Florence; CLXXX. 17; CLXXXIII. 20; CLXXXVIII.
19; CXCI. 25; CXCVI. 43.
coaches not as at Genoa, chairs used
at; CLXXXVIII. 60.
;
Flournoys, Peter, trustee to the Earl of Clan-
carty's children; CXCIII. 6.
"Flying Post,” the [newspaper]; ccxv. 18.
Foche, Sir John, a commissioner of Excise;
CXCII. 12.
Fogg, John, of Boulton Lancashire, petition
to the Prince of Wales; cxcix. 21.
Foley, Thomas, auditor of imprests; CLXXXII;
43; cxc. 5; CXCVIII. 23; CXCIX. 52.
CCIII. 9; CCVI. 19; CCVII. 37; CCXIII.
14; CCXIX. 27; CCXXIII. 13.
Folkes, Thos., Esq., executor of Thos. Lord
Jermyn; cxc. 47.
Folkestone; CXCII. 15.
Forbes of Ballogie; CCXXII. 8.
Capt.; CLXXXI. 22.
Mary, wife of James, petition; CLXXXV.
47.
Lord, appointed Lord Lieutenant of
Aberdeenshire; ccxxII. 8.
Mr. Duncan, who held Culloden
Castle in defiance of the rebels; CXCIX.
15.
Force, Duchess de la, seizure of her clothes by
a Custom's officer; ccxxiv. 1.
1
GENERAL INDEX.
537
Forces, H.M. land, money granted for; cxcvi.
14; ccxiv. 37; CCXVI. 21.
estimated charge of; CXCVIII.
11; CXCIX. 60.
CXCVI. 43.
CXCVIII. 11.
in Piedmont and Catalonia;
in Minorca and Gibraltar;
in Spain and Portugal, money
paid for; CXCIX. 27; CCXVII. 2.
........., sent to the King by the states-general,
estimated charge of 6,000 men ; CXCVIII.
11.
Foreign and Inland Office clerks, their privi-
lege of franking; ccvI. 29.
Foreign messengers, expense of; CCXII. 46.
ministers, expense of; CLXXXIX. 53.
CCXXIII. 21.
Foreland, north and south, lighthouses on;
CCVIII. 14.
Forest, court and forest land; ccxxIII. 6.
Forests. See Woods.
Forester, Lord, wounded by a rebel; CXCVIII.
63.
Forfar; CXCII. 9; CCXIV. 60, 71.
Earl of, H.M. envoy to the King of
Prussia; CXCI. 12.
his regiment; CLXXXI. 36.
Forfeited estates, (Scotland); CCVI. 5 ; CCVIII.
29; CCXI. 17; ccxv. 60, 62, 63, 65;
CCXIV. 71, 74; CCXVI. 15, 26, 39
CCXX. 11; CCXXII. 26.
....., ......, trustees for sale of; ccxvI. 15;
CCXX. 11; CCXXIII. 4.
CCXX. 4.
;
solicitor to, memorial;
……………, ……………., quarterly bill of; ccxx.
10.
Forfeiture, goods liable to; ccxIx. 23.
Forfeitures, commissioners for; CXCIX. 48,
50, 57; cc. 18, 34; ccIv. 95, 99, 100;
ccv. 5, 6, 17, 26, 29, 35; CCVIII. 25,
29; CCIX. 17, 29; CCXII. 47; CCXVI.
11; ccxx. 11; CCXXII. 37; CCXXIII.
4.
..., agent receiver of, form of commission
for; CCXII. 1.
commissioners of inquiry concerning;
CXCIX. 57; CCVI. 5; CCVIII. 23, 24;
CCXVI. 15.
to the Crown; CLXXXVIII. 20; CXCIX.
63, 64; CCIV. 76.
Forglane; CCXIV. 72.
Forman, Charles, agent to the garrison at
Placentia, memorial; CLXXXVIII. 42.
Forrest, Mr. Robt., to act as accountant-
general for the excise duties; ccv. 18.
Elenor, a prisoner in Newgate CCVI.
་
38.
Forster, Rt. Hon. John, one of the judges of
assize for Munster, letter from; cc.
16.
Fort Louis, Dunkirk, garrison charges at;
CLXXXVIII. 46.
Fort William; CLXXXI. 11; ccxx11. 7.
Forth, Mary, memorial; CLXXXVI. 28.
the; CXCII. 82; CCXIV. 32.
Fortescue, Mr. Baron, on the special commis-
sion for trying the rebels at Carlisle ;
CCVII. 6.
Fortifications. See Portsmouth, Harwich,
Chatham.
Forward, Mr. Jonathan, of London, merchant,
contractor for transport of felons;
CCXIV. 50; CCXX. 42.
Foster, Mr.; CXCIX. 20.
Foubert, Major; ccxv. 30.
Foulness; CLXXXVI. 44.
Fouquiere. See Fauquier.
Fowey, supervisor of Excise to reside at ;
CXCIII. 61; CXCVII. 30; ccx. 5; CCXII.
60.
Fox, Charles, Esq., late paymaster of the
forces; CLXXX. 19.
Francis, lieut. in Col. Philip's regi-
ment, Placentia, petition; cCVII. 14.
......, Rowland, rector of Evedon; ccIx. 2.
Sir Stephen; CLXXXII. 6; CCXXII. 42.
Foxe, Hon. Col., his regiment of foot;
CLXXXIX. 65.
France; CXCII. 15; CXCIX. 25.
and England, commissaries for settling
commerce between ; CLXXX. 58;
CLXXXVIII. 43.
and Scotland, trade between; CCVI.
14.
cession of lands in St. Christopher's ;
CCVII. 28.
carriage of letters through, avoided ;
CLXXXIII. 7.
correspondence from ports in, touch-
ing the Pretender; ccv. 36.
Duke of Shrewsbury's embassy to;
CLXXXI. 56.
goods brought from, proposed impo-
sitions upon; CCXXVI. 105.
.., persons corresponding with, prose-
cutor of; CLXXXVII. 17, 36.
..., persons coming from, to be searched;
CXCIII. 25; CCII. 1.
Regent of, present from the; CCXXVI.
88.
secret envoys of the King in; CCIx.
31.
wool exported into; CXCIX. 4.
Francia, Mr., to be contracted with, for the
transport in his ship of the envoy from
Tripoli; CXCIX. 45.
Francis, Sam., surveyor of duties on houses
in co. Montgomery, petition; CXCIII.
18.
Franckling, Christopher, controller of Cus-
toms, Berwick-on-Tweed, and Wm. his
son; CLXXXIV. 16.
Franking, abuses of, in the General Post
Office; CLXXX. 10; CXC. 26; CCVI.
29.
Fransum, Richard; ccvII. 43.
1
538
GENERAL INDEX.
Frazer, Alex., proposals as to the revenues of
the bishopric of Caithness; CLXXXVIII.
,
57.
Fredk., of Inverness; ccv. 31.
Frazerburgh, ship and cargo lost at; CXCIX.
15.
Frazers, a regiment of, furnished to the rebels;
CXCIX, 69.
Frederick, H.R.H. Prince, installation fees of,
as Knight of the Garter; cxxIII. 62.
Frederickstadt; ccxII. 17.
French, Geo., petition of; CLXXX. 38.
Thos., surveyor of houses in Cheshire ;
CXC. 41.
French and Indians, engagements with; cc.
.........
100
8.
I assassins in the Grisons; CLXXXVIII
40.
embassy; CLXXXI. 56.
Canadians, their war with the Indians;
CLXXXVII. 39.
chapel, establishment for, charged on
the Cofferer's Office; CXCI. 66.
colonization in Africa; CLXXXV. 59,
fisheries in Newfoundland; CLXXX.
30; CXCIX. 46; ccxv. 14.
inhabitants of Newfoundland to take
the oath of allegiance; CCVI. 35.
invasion of Montserrat, Nevis, and
St. Christopher; CLXXXI. 32; CLXXXIII.
2; CCXIII. 58.
King, the ; CXCIX. 67. See also
Louis XIV.
losses sustained by the African Com-
pany on account of the; CLXXXV. 59.
minister in Catherlogh (Ireland)
CLXXXVI. 31.
in Dublin; cxCIII. 26.
ministers, poor distressed, bounty for;
CCVI. 47; CCxxI. 3.
missionaries convert the American
Indians; CCVII. 29.
officers in Ireland, memorial; ccxvi.
28.
papists in St. Christopher's; CCIX. 4.
pensions, list of; ccvII. 15.
possessions in the West Indies, St.
Christopher's; CLXXXI. 25, 30.
ports, preparations of the Pretender
in; ccxxI. 48.
prints of the navy; CLXXXV. 7.
privateers, engagement with; CCXXI.
42.
Protestant refugees in Catherlogh
(Ireland); CLXXXVI. 31.
•
in St. Christopher; CLXXXI. 25;
CXC. 3; CXCI. 67.
grants to; CLXXXI. 32; CCXIII.
31; CCXXI. 3.
CCXI. 7.
memorial for their arrears ;
Roman Catholics employed in print-
ing and staining calicoes and linens;
CCXXIII. 15.
French-cont.
regiments, breaking up of the; CCXII.
.56.
seamen proposed for manning the
fleet, to be sent back to France;
CCXXIII. 26.
service, officers who quitted the; cc.
14.
troops at Dunkirk; cxcix. 67.
wines, duties on; CXCI. 20.
entry of, under the denomina-
tion of Spanish; ccvI. 14.
frauds in importing them from
Scotland into England; CCXXIV. 1.
Fresh Wharf; CCXII. 27.
Friesland, Oost, Prince of, arrear due to, on
account of his regiment
CCXIX. 69; CCXXIII. 27.
COXVII. 2
;
Frisham bailiwick, New Forest CCXII. 39.
Fuego. See Fuogo.
Fulham Palace; cc. 3.
Fuller,
repair of road to; CCIII. 6.
·; CLXXXVI. 10.
Funds, the public; CLXXXVI. 4; CCVII. 3.
Funnat; CXCIX. 12.
Fuogo [? Fuego]; ccxv. 14.
Furnese, Sir Henry and Sir Robert; CXCIV.
4.
Furness, abbey or monastery, Crown lease of ;
CLXXXVIII. 20.
"Demoiselle" Preston in pos-
session of; CXCVIII. 5.
Fury, James; CXCI. 47.
Fustic, for dyeing, sent to France; CLXXXIX.
34.
Gale, Mr.; CXCIII. 23.
G.
Gallas, Count; CXCIX. 27.
Gallon, the English and Scotch; CLXXXIX.
48; CCXIII. 12; ccxv. 44; CCXXIII.
12.
Galloway, Bishop of; ccvI. 24; CCVII. 41.
lordship of; cCVI. 24.
Galway, Right Hon. the Earl of, one of the
Lords Justices, Ireland; CLXXX. 26;
CLXXXVI. 32; CXCII. 11, 32, 33;
CXCIV. 3; cc. 16, 20; CCIV. 91; ccv.
CCV.
12, 25, 45; CCVI. 7; CCXII. 3.
his Spanish regiment of foot;
CCXII. 74; CCXX. 19.
Gamball, Joseph, affidavit; CXCIX. 23.
•
summoned before the Lords of
the Treasury; CCVII. 20.
Gamble, Mr. Robt.; CCXIII. 44.
Gardens, the Royal, extent and cost of; ccIII.
18.
GENERAL INDEX.
539
Garduer, Capt.; CCXII. 65.
לי
Robt., as to provisions for Annapolis
and Placentia; ccxxII. 27.
Garrard, Mr. Jeremiah, petition; CCXII. 37;
CCXIV. 56.
Garrisons, issues of money for; CCIII. 2.
Garston, Capt.; CLXXXII. 38.
Garter, Chancellor of the Order of, Wm.,
Bishop of Salisbury; ccx111. 62.
fees paid by knights of the; CCXIII.
62.
King-at-Arms, dispute about the no-
mination, &c.; CXCIX. 6; CCI. 9, 13;
CCVIII. 45, 52; CCIx. 14.
Gascoigne, Joseph, receiver-general of the
revenue of Minorca; CLXXxv. 36, 57;
CLXXXVI. 8; CXCVII. 31; CCVI. 6;
CCXII. 12.
Gaspy, island of, called by the French Cape
Britton; ccxv, 14.
Gawler, John, of Portsmouth, merchant, peti-
tion; CCXII. 2.
Gazette, the London; CLXXX. 64; CLXXXVII.
10; CCVIII. 12; CCIX. 4; CCXIII. 37;
CCXV. 18.
Gee, Joshua; CLXXXIII. 24.
Geldermalsen, Monsr., who concluded the
Barrier Treaty on behalf of the States
General; CCXIV. 17.
Geerge I., presents of-cont.
To the five nations of Indians in
the province of New York;
CXCIX. 13.
………………………, proclamation of, in Nova Scotia ;
((
CXC. 1.
....., revenues of, in Germany; CLXXXIX
6.
scandalous words spoken of, at
Chelmsford; ccv. 99.
zealous adherents of his govern-
ment; ccv. 16, 24, 50, 70; ccxv. 65;
CCXXII. 8; CCXXVI. 22.
George " Inn, Aldersgate Street; CCVII. 47.
George, Prince of Denmark, Consort of Queen
Anne; CLXXXI.
30; CCXXI.
42;
CCXXVI. 66.
his chaiseman's widow's petition;
CCXII. 97.
foster-brother of, provision for;
CCXV. 36.
gift to Flamstead of 1,200/. for
printing his observations on astronomy;
CXCVIII. 56.
intended to settle the Queen's
house at Greenwich (on the Hospital;
CXCIII. 35.
mourning expenses to the British
Embassy at Brussels; CLXXXV. 58.
39.
46;
Genoa; CLXXX. 16, 17, 33; CLXXXI. 22;
CLXXXIII. 20; CLXXXVII.
CLXXXVIII. 19, 54; CXCVI. 43; CCXX.
20.
chairs used for locomotion at;
CLXXXVIII. 60.
paper imported for printing at Cam-
bridge University press; CCXIV. 13.
Genoese Consul at Gibraltar; CLXXXII. 5.
loan, the, account of; CLXXX. 31;
CLXXXVIII. 37.
merchants; cc. 28.
ships; CLXXXI. 22; CLXXXVII. 46.
George I., autograph of; cxcvi. 37.
declaration about a rebellion sup-
ported from abroad; ccxxI. 48.
…………………., expenses of his reception in England;
CLXXX. 8, 23; CLXXXVIII. 53; CXC.
14.
………………….., expenses of his Coronation; CLXXXII.
25, 30; cxc. 36, 44.
magistrates of the City of London
zealous for, plot to assassinate; cc.
33.
.......... persons ready to take up arms in
defence of, list of; cc. 33.
pictures of, drawn by Sir Godfrey
Kneller; ccxx. 41.
……………………., presents of, viz. :~
To the Dey of Algiers; CXCI.
58.
To the Dey of Tripoli; cxc. 60;
CXCII. 41; CXCIX. 44; CXCII.
23.
To the Emperor of Morocco;
CLXXI. 3; CLXXXIII.
CLXXXIX. 37; CXCI. 52.
4;
כי
musicia
payment to; ccv.
……………., servants of; ccx. 51; ccxrv.
4; CCXXI. 42.
Germain, Sir John, Bart., petition; CCXVI.
20.
German forces serving in Spain, payments
for; CXCIX. 27.
linens for handkerchiefs; p. 485.
Germans transported to Holland, bounty
money paid to them; ccIx, 29.
CCIX,
Germany; cc. 24.
Emperor of, minister from; cxci.
25.
Gerard or Gerrard, Mr. James, chief engraver
of H.M. seals; ccxx. 22.
21.
John, a surety, petition; CLXXXV.
Sir Gilbert; ccxv. 66.
Gerbett, John, petition; ccxxvI. 104.
Ghent; ccv. 59.
Gibbon, Edwd., proposal as to tin; CLXXXII.
22; CCXIII. 23; CCXVI. 5.
,
Mr.; CCXIV. 8.
Gibbons, Lt.-Col.; CLXXXIV. 1.
Gibons, Mr., CCXIV. 8.
Gibraltar; CLXXXI. 47; CLXXXIV. 31, 37, 41,
43; CLXXXV. 47; CLXXXVIII. 24;
CXCII. 34, 63; cxciv. 5; CCXIV. 44;
CCXVII. 2; CCXXIII. 27.
account of money paid for public
service at; CLXXX. 18; CLXXXIV. 37;
CLXXXV. 4; CXCII. 83.
consuls at; CLXXXII. 5.
convoys to; CCXXIII. 26.
540
GENERAL INDEX.
Gibraltar-cont.
establishment of; CLXXXV. 3. CCXIV.
68.
garrison at; CLXXX. 33, 34; CLXXXI.
2, 21; CXCI. 4; СХСІІ. 24, 83;
CCXIII. 32; CXCVIII. 11, 24, 69; CCIV.
36, 38, 44; CCV. 34, 72; CCVII. 7, 10,
45; CCVIII. 33, 46; CCXI. 4; CCXII.
42; CCXIII. 18; CCXVII. 3; CCXVIII.
6; CCXXVI. 79.
governor of; CLXXXIV. 24; CLXXXVI.
40; CXCI. 4; CXCIX. 40; CCVIII. 33;
CCXXI. 7.
officers serving in, pay of; CLXXXIX.
22.
remittances to; CCXIII. 9.
Spanish inhabitants in, provisions
for victualling, CLXXXI. 2; CCVII. 45;
CCXI. 5.
victualling stores moved into the
church at; CCVII. 7.
works unperformed at; ccIx. 16.
Gibson, George; CCVIII. 23.
......., Thos., executor of Sir John Foche;
CXCII. 12.
Gifford, Capt. Chas., granted an annuity by
Charles II.; CLXXXVIII. 6.
Wm.; CLXXXIV. 14; CCIV. 59.
Sir Wm., Keeper of Greenwich Park,
CLXXXIV. 27; CXCVII. 2.
Giles, Isaac, landwaiter at Bristol, petitions;
CXCII. 79.
Gill, Thomas, petition of; CLXXXVI. 10.
Gillingdam [? Gillingham] rectory; CLXXXIX.
63.
Gilliver, Mr., late receiver of land revenue for
co. Derby; CLXXXI. 44.
Girle, John, mason, petition for lease of quar-
ries, &c. at Portland; CCXIV. 55.
Glamorgan; CCVII. 39; CCXII. 85.
Glasgow; CCXI. 19; CCXXI. 44.
1
College, Principal of; cxcII. 10.
royal grant to; ccxxI. 11.
Customs' officers attacked by mob;
CCXV. 43.
sugar houses in; CXCII. 8; CCVIII.
13.
temporalities of the bishopric of;
CCIII. 13.
university of, reply to the memorial
of; CCIII. 13.
Gleaneges; cci. 1.
Glenkindy; CCXIII. 64.
Glenorchy, Lord; ccrv. 87; ccv. 14.
proposals as to the revenues of
the bishopric of Caithness; CLXXXVIII.
57.
Lady, sends for Capt. Alex. Campbell
against the rebels; cxcix. 12.
Glenshill, action against the rebels at; ccxxvi.
73.
Gloucester; CLXXXII. 41; CCVII. 18; CCXXI.
25.
Gloucester-cont.
castle, office of constable and keeper of;
CXCIX. 47.
,
>
Duke of; CXCIII. 64; CCXv. 36.
., Head,. tavern in St. James'
Street, Westminster; ccxxI. 48.
Goately, Charles, Esq., Serjeant-at-Arms to
Queen Anne; ccr. 15; ccxxI. 16.
CCXXI.
Godfrey, Mr.; CLXXXII. 3; CCXIFI. 51.
Edwd., certificate touching pensions;
CCXIII. 55.
Godolphin, Charles, Esq., petition of; CLXXXI.
6; CXCVIII. 12; ccv. 41.
to
Lord, late Lord Treasurer, referred
; CLXXXI. 40; CLXXXIII. 20; CXCVI.
6; CCXII. 36.
63.
gives a gratuity; CXCVIII.
………………, proposes a pension to the Earl
of Manchester; CXCVIII. 15.
Rt. Hon. Fras. Earl of, cofferer of
H.M. household; CLXXXII. 33; cxc.
34.
…, ….……………, ranger of the Little Park at
Windsor; CLXXXVIII. 29.
memorial as to the repairs in
Windsor Little Park; CXCVIII. 27.
Mr. Sidney, auditor of Wales, his
report; CLXXXI. 44 ; CCV. 3, 67;
CCXIV. 41.
Gold bullion, great quantities in the Mint;
CLXXX. 4.
Gold, loss to the Stamp Office by reduction
of; CCXIV. 39.
and silver exported to Holland ;
CCXIV. 67.
mines in Africa; CLXXXV. 59.
Goodeve, Jas., desires lease of lands near
Gosport; CCXIII. 2.
Goodwood, memorial dated from; ccvIII. 31.
Gordon, Capt., executed at Tyburn for plot-
ting the King's death; CCXIV. 15.
Captain of H.M.S. "Pearl"; CCXXII.
6.
Duke of, vessels of; CCXXII. 8.
George, agent to the garrison of An-
napolis Royal; ccxiv. 30.
Mr. Alex., collector of Customs at
Inverness; CLXXXII. 46.
; CXCVII. 61.
Mr.; CCXXVI. 84.
Gore, John, refusal of loan to Treasury
CLXXXII. 23.
Gorges, General; CCXIII. 30.
Richard, Esq., corruption at election
of; CCXIV. 18.
Sir Wm., brother of Alex.; CLXXXII.
46.
Goring, Col., his regiment of marines;
CCXII. 2.
Sir Harry, his regiment; ccrv. 70.
Goris, Mr. Zeger, forage contractor; ccxxIII.
27.
GENERAL INDEX.
541
Gortz, Baron; ccIx. 5; ccXII. 43.
Gosnold, Capt. Robt.; cxciv. 18.
Gospel, Society for the Propagation of the
See Society.
Gosselin, Mr., agent for prizes; CXCVIII. 68.
Gosport, hospital at; CLXXXI. 31.
lands near, lease desired; CCXIII.
2.
Gottenburg; CXCVIII. 30.
Gough, John (Pay Office), petition; CCXIV. 3.
Mr., surveyor of forfeited estates in
Ireland; cc. 34.
Gouldney, Henry; CLXXXIII. 24.
Goulsbury, John, prosecuted as an outlaw;
CXCIX. 55.
Government rewards for highwaymen and
housebreakers; CCXIV, 50.
Gower, John Lord, petition; CLXXXVII. 22.
Graaff, Lambert de, page of H.M. bedchamber
extraordinary, memorial; ccxIx. 8.
Grafton, Charles Duke of; CXCVII. 49; CCV.
85.
Graham or Grame, Col., adjutant-general;
CLXXX. 40.
John, proprietor of sugar houses in
Glasgow; CXCII. 8; CCVIII. 13.
Mr., receiver-general of Customs
(Scotland); cxXCII. 77.
Grand Bay, Newfoundland; ccxv. 14.
Grainger, John, memorial; CLXXXVII. 42.
Grange; CLXXXVIII. 58.
Granger, Miles, receiver of land evenue, N.
Wales, &c.; CCXIX. 20.
Grant, Brigadier; CLXXX. 54.
........., Col. Wm.; cc. 11.
……………………, Duncan, armourer of H.M.S. "Rose";
CCXV. 18.
Grantham, Richd.; ccxxII. 37.
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Henry Earl of, petition; CLXXXVII.
41.
Granville, Sir Bevill, his services, claim
founded on; CLXXXVII. 22.
or Grandville; ccxv. 14.
Graves, James, petition of; CLXXXV. 46.
Gravesend; CXCIII. 7; CCIX. 6; CCXXVI. 47.
Gray Friars Church, Edinburgh, petitions of
the minister of; CLXXXV. 9; CCXIV.
75.
Gray, Commander John, of H.M.S. "Folk-
ston"; CXCIII. 21.
Graydon, Mr. Charles, late receiver-general
and cashier of the Customs (Scotland);
CLXXXII. 12; CXCVIII. 31.
Grays, the, a Suffolk family; CXCIV. 18.
Green Cloth, Board of, estimate for victual-
ling yachts bringing over George I.;
CLXXX. 8, 23.
...
H.R.H. Princess of
Wales; CLXXX. 65.
46.
>
estimates of; CCXII. 64; CCXV.
letter from; CLXXXII. 33; CCIV.
63; CCXXII. 42; CCXXVI. 88.
Green Cloth, Board of-cont.
memorials of officers of; CLXXX.
8, 65; cxc, 34; CXCIII, 37.
Greenwax, fines applied for apprehending
coiners, &c.; CCXXI. 10.
Greenwich Hospital, duty of 6d. a month on
seamen's wages for; ccxx. 25.
.......
………………, governor and directors of, me-
morial; CXCIII. 35.
Robt. Osbolston's gift of two
lighthouses to; CCVIII. 14.
invalids at; CXCIII. 63.
treasurer of; CXCVIII. 64.
Park; CLXXXIV. 27; CCXII. 44.
walks in, designed by Mons. Le
Notre; CXCVIII. 40.
Greville, Hon. Algernoon, memorial; ccvII.
52.
Hon. James Bertie and Doddington,
lessees in trust for Henry Duke of
Beaufort; CCVII. 52.
Griffith, Robt., Dr. of Physic, petition of;
CLXXXV. 29.
Grisons, regiment of, payments to; CXCIX
27.
secretary to the; CLXXXVIII. 40.
Grist, John; CCXIX. 16.
Groin, Le; CLXXXIII. 7.
Grote, Madam, widow of the envoy from Han-
over; CXCI. 25.
Grove, Silvanus ; CLXXXIII. 24.
Gruchy, M., solicitor for the inhabitants of
Guernsey and Jersey, &c. ;
54.
CLXXXIX,
Grumbolds-Ash, hundred of; CCVII. 52.
Grymes, Mr. John, deputy auditor of the re-
venues of Virginia; CCVI. 9.
Guard, yeomen of the, petition; CCXXVI. 61.
Guards asked for, to assist the Customs' officers
in Edinburgh; CLXXXIX. 1.
garrisons, &c., estimate of charge of;
CXCVIII. 11; CCXI. 4.
>
general officers upon the esta-
blishment of; CXCVIII. 12.
Guenon, Jane, de Beaubuisson, wife of Peter
Guenon, gentleman of the bow, and
private armoury keeper to Wm. III.,
petition; ccxv. 61.
Guernsey, Lord, master of H.M. Jewel Office;
CLXXXVII. 11; CXCVIII. 21.
....
laws as to the real estates of femes
couverts; CCXIV. 52.
tithes of; CCVIII. 31.
since the Conquest solely governed
by the Kings of England; cCXI. 16.
and Jersey, merchants, their immuni-
ties; CLXXXIX. 54.
prevention of frauds and clan-
destine trade in; ccII. 1.
ships trading from, rules for
preventing frauds of; ccxI. 13.
Guicott, Wm.; CCXXVI. 37.
Guildford, castle of, lease of the site; CXCVIII.
74.
1
542
GENERAL INDEX.
Guineas in Ireland, reduction of current rate;
CCXV. 1, 58.
........., not to be uttered at a higher rate
than 21s. each; ccIX. 27; CCXVII.
4, 5.
...
number of, in the Post Office; CCXIII.
19.
in the hands of the receiver-general;
CCXVIII. 5.
Gumbleton, Sergeant, of the Coldstream
regiment, reward to; CXCIX. 28.
Gunnell, widow, case of; cCVII. 20.
Gunpowder, present of, from George I. to
the Dey of Tripoli; cxc. 60.
Gunter, Lieut. Wm.; ccrv. 13; ccxv. 3.
Guychard, Fras., petition of; CLXXXI. 30.
Gwyn, Mr. Francis, secretary-at-war; CLXXX.
41, 42, 46, 54; CLXXXIV. 5; CLXXXV.
14; CLXXXVI. 27; CXCII. 81; cc.
14.
Gwynn, Richard, his resignation of the office
of customer of Cardiff; CCXIX. 3.
•
Wm. and Richd., petition of; CCXXI.
38.
Wm., petition; CCXIX. 3.
Gyde, Mr., agent for the sick and wounded at
Jamaica; CLXXXVIII. 30.
Gyllenborg, Count, the Swedish envoy; CCVIII.
27; CCXII. 50, 63.
H.
Haarlem manufacture of thread and cotton
stuffs; CCVIII. 22.
Hackney coachmen, their complaint as to li-
cences; CCVII. 20,
2.
……….., petition of 800; CCVIII, 8 CCX.
coaches, Commissioners for, reports
of; cxc. 55; CXCIV. 6; CCVII. 20.
complaints against; ccx.
2.
receiver of the revenue from;
CXCIV. 6; CCXIX. 62.
Haddington, " constabulary " of; ccxiv. 60.
Hagar, Mr.; ccv. 66.
Hague, the; cc. 24; CXCVI. 5.
………………………, ………………, secretary of H.M. minister at;
CLXXXIII. 12; CCIV. 39; CCXII. 19,
67.
Hainesucken; ccxx. 3.
Haldane, John, collector of Customs, Preston
Pans, memorial; ccxx. 3.
Mr. James, professor of ecclesiastical
history in St. Andrews; CCXII. 6.
Patrick, Ditto, dismissed; ccXIII. 6.
Mr., of Gleaneges; ccr. 1, 7.
Half-Mortoun; CCVII. 41.
Halifax, Charles, Earl of, First Commissioner
of the Treasury; CLXXXI. 56; CLXXXII.
9, 24, 39, 42; CLXXXIX. 19; CXCI. 21;
CXCII. 54; CXCVI. 5; CCIV. 10, 94;
CCXXI. 47.
11.
51.
auditor of the receipt; ccxv.
George, Earl of, petition; cxCVIII.
representation for the
repair of the road in Hampton Court
Park; CCXXII. 24.
Lord, certificate of, as to the lottery
funds; CCXIX. 65.
Halkett, Sir Peter, and Dame Jane his wife,
petition; CCXIv. 47.
Hall, Capt. Edw., of Tinmouth, memorial;
CCXIX. 56.
Christopher; CXCIII. 59.
Daniel, proposals for coining copper
farthings and halfpence; CCXIII. 27.
Edward; CCVI. 40.
Fayrer, commander of the sloop "Sea
Nymph"; ccxx. 23.
John; CXCVII. 64.
23.
of Otterburne, Esq.; CCVIII.
Mr.; CLXXXII. 26.
Richard; CCVI. 39.
Hallington, manor and tithes of, co. Northum-
berland; CCXIV. 62.
Halsey, Thos. & Co.; CCVIII. 22.
Ham, Ann, claims the estate of Ann Harvey;
CCXV. 13.
Hamburg, estimates and sales of tin at;
CLXXXII. 22, 23; CCVIII. 34; CCXIII.
23; CCXIV. 27; CCXVI. 5.
linens from; CCXXIII. 15.
Hamersley, Rich., petition; ccxxvI. 52.
Hamilton, Duchess of, memorial of; CLXXVIII.
57.
General, proposals as to settlement of
St. Christopher; CLXXXIX. 44; CCIX.
15.
his regiment of foot; ccxv. 5.
Gustavus; ccv. 45; CCIX. 30.
James, assistant to Dr. Brandshagen;
cc. 26; CCI. 1, 7.
John, head distributor and collector
of stamps in Scotland; CXCIII. 45.
Sir David, Knt., physician in ordi-
nary to Queen Anne, memorial; cxcvi.
11.
Thomas, concerned with Brandsha-
gen; CCI. 7.
"
Walter, Esq., governor of the Lee.
ward and Caribbee Islands; ccv. 53.
Wm., captain of Grenadiers, peti-
tion; ccxv. 3.
of Grange, first commissary for
Midlothian; CCXIV. 37; CCXVI. 29.
Hammond, Thos., of London, merchant, peti-
tion; CXCI. 10.
GENERAL INDEX.
543
1
Hampden, Hon. Rich., teller of the Exche-
quer; cc. 6.
Mr., treasurer of the navy; CCXIV.
57.
Hampshire. See Hants.
Hampton [in America?]; CXCIII. 3.
Court; cc. 30; CCVIII. 33, 50;
CCXIII. 40; Ccxv. 15, 31, 35; ccxx.
48.
bedchamber of the Prince and
Princess of Wales in, painted ceiling;
CXCII. 68.
...
,
, י
greenhouses at; ccxv. 18.
hare warren at; CXCVIII. 51.
horse park, new stalls for;
CLXXXVIII. 38; CCVI. 30.
24.
repair of the road; CCXXII.
malpractices of the clerk of the
works at; CCXVI. 8.
....
manor of, accounts of; cxcr. 5.
Middle Park at, alias the North
Park; CXCVIII. 51.
......
51.
....
Palace, chase, &c. of; cxcVIII.
residence of the Court; CCVIII.
water supply for; CLXXXVIII.
17.
59.
work by Sir Christopher Wren
at; CLXXXII. 18.
Hanaper accounts, keepers or clerks of the ;
CXCVIII. 47.
revenue of the; CLXXXVI. 2.
Hanbridge, manor of, co. Chester, lease of;
CXCI. 14.
Hanbury, Wm., grandson of Sir John Cotton;
CLXXXI. 24; CLXXXII. 42.
Hancock, J., letter; CCIX. 68.
memorial, on behalf of the Earl
of Cadogan; CCXX. 38; CCXXVI. 17.
Hand-in-Hand Fire Insurance Office; CLXXXV.
22, 23.
Hanger, John, governor of the Bank of [Eng-
land], letter; CCXXIII. 11.
Hanover, envoy extraordinary to; cxc. 12;
CXCI. 25; CXCII. 29.
Queen Anne's secretary at; CLXXXV.
58; CLXXXVI. 16; CCXIX. 40.
the Emperor's minister at; CCI. 27.
letters dated from; CXCIX. 67; CCI.
27.
Hanoverian succession, persons loyal and dis-
loyal to the; CLXXXI. 27; CLXXXII.
2; CXCIII. 31; CCVII. 39; CCIX. 28;
CCXXI. 16.
troops, demand for arrears for;
CCXXIII. 27.
Hants; CLXXXII. 41; CXCII. 6; CXCVIII. 25;
CCVII. 18, 36.
Harcourt, Henry, controller of the two million
adventure of 1711; ccv. 60.
Harding, Mr., deputy in the King's Remem-
brancer's Office; ccxx. 45.
Hardwick, Ralph, merchant, lessee of Arkil-
garthdale Forest; ccvII. 47.
Harison.
Harley.
See Harrison.
See also Auditors of Imprests.
Mr.; CLXXXVIII. 19; CCXIII. 30.
late Commissioner of the Trea-
sury; CLXXXIII. 20.
23;
Mr. Edward, Auditor of Imprests,
reports, &c. of; CLXXX. 18, 19, 20;
CLXXXI. 16; CLXXXII. 8; CLXXXVI,
11; CLXXXVIII. 3, 17; cxc. 5, 54;
CXCI. 56; CXCIV. 4; CXCVIII.
CXCIX. 26, 27; CCIII. 9; CCVI. 19;
CCVII. 37; CCXII. 37, 65; CCXIII. 14,
33; CCXIV. 56; ccxx. 19; CCXXI. 27;
CCXXII. 18, 43; CCXXIII. 13; CCXXVI.
70.
"
………………………. ………………, transport charges; ccrv. 17.
warrants to; CCXIX. 7.
2.
"
Lord, and Lady, memorial of; ccxiv.
Thomas; CCXIV. 9.
Harpenden, co. Herts; CCIX. 12.
Harper, Randolph, tide waiter at Bristol, to be
re-instated; CCIV. 67.
Harrington, Robert, petition; ccxxvI. 56.
Harris, Mr., engraver of H.M. seals, &c.; cc.
17.
Sarah, clipper, coiner, and utterer of
false money; CLXXXVIII. 52.
Thomas, letter to Lord Coningsby;
CCXIII. 47.
Harrison, Col. Thomas, reports the victory at
Dumblain; cXCIV. 19; CCXX. 21.
•
•
or Harison, Charles, reports cou-
cerning Exchequer licences; CXCII. 78 ;
CXCVIII. 17; CCI. 23; CCVI. 37; CCXV.
28; CCXXI. 45.
Mr. Francis; CCVI. 22.
Joseph; ccxx. 23.
Nath., deputy receiver of revenue in
Virginia; CLXXXIX. 56.
Wm., accused of disaffection, anony-
mous letter concerning; ccxI. 1.
Hart, Mr. James, minister of the Gray Friars'
Church, Edinbro', petition of; CLXXXV.
9 CCXIV. 75.
Hartopp, Col. Thos., of co. Leicester; CCXII.
22.
Hartstongue, Isabella, her arrears; CXCVI.
20.
Harvey, Ann, the estate of; ccxv. 13, 45.
General, tithes of Guernsey; CCVIII.
31.
Lieut. Gen., his regiment; CLXXXVIII.
33.
Harwich; CCVIII. 27; CCXII. 50, 63.
Corporation; CLXXXIX. 63; ccr. 14.
fortification of; CLXXX. 5, 7, 25;
50;
27, 50;
CLXXXIX. 3, 36, 51, 63; CCI. 14, 15.
CLXXXVI.
CLXXXVIII.
Hatfield, Mr.; CLXXX. 13.
Haverfordwest; CCVII. 39; CCXII. 85.
Havering-atte-Bower, manor of; CXCI. 34.
-
"
514
GENERAL INDEX.
Hawes, Fras., Esq., securities proposed by;
CCIV. 77.
Hawkers, duties on, account of officers for;
CLXXXI. 39.
Commissioners for; CLXXXII.
19; CLXXXV. 26, 50; CLXXXIX. 26;
CCVII. 1; CCVIII. 47; ccxv. 32.
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office of; CLXXXIX. 26.
and pedlars, Acts concerning; ccxxII.
29.
Hawkins, Wm., Ulster King-at-Arms of all
Ireland, petition; CLXXXIX. 38.
Hawksmoor, Nicholas, clerk of the works at
Kensington Palace, petition; CCIV. 4.
superseded; ccxvi. 8.
Hawley, Major, gentleman-porter of the
Tower; CCXXI. 28.
Hay, Charles, riding surveyor of the East
District of N. Britain; CLXXXVI. 18.
George, Lieut.-Gov. of Montserrat,
memorial; CLXXXIX. 27.
Haydock, Robt., merchant of Liverpool; ccIV.
30.
Hayne, J.; CXCII. 19.
Haynes, Hopton; ccxxII. 34.
Hays, James, friend of Sir Wm. Windom;
CXCVI. 16.
Head, Sir Francis, a security; CXCII. 36.
Heathcote, Caleb, navy stores; CLXXXVII. 45.
……………………, ………………, surveyor-general of the north-
ern district, America, letter; CXCVIII.
13, 79.
Sir Gilbert, plot to assassinate; cc.
33.
as to the appointment of Col.
Westale; ccv. 66, 73.
John, complaint of, touching Epping
Forest; CCVII. 32.
Heather, John, petition of; CLXXXIX. 52.
Hemniock manor, co. Cardigan; CLXXXII.
14.
Hemp and flax raised by poor Palatines in
Ireland, CLXXXVII. 25; cc. 20.
Henneker, Mr., H.M. Secretary at Copen-
hagen; ccv. 48.
Henning, Robt., Custom House, Weymouth;
CXCVII. 43.
Henrickson, Cloud, of Coleraine, petition;
CCVIII. 39.
Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I., demises
Richmond manor; ccvI. 11.
Henry III., charity for converted Jews,
founded in the reign of; ccvI. 18.
Henry VII., his daughter Margaret's marriage ;
CLXXXVIII. 55.
founder of the Savoy Hospital;
CXCIX. 33.
Henry, Mr. Joseph, to be receiver of moneys
from forfeitures in Ireland; cxcix.
57; CCIV. 95; ccv. 5.
W., a banker, his proposal touching
the rents of the Duke of Ormond's
estates; CXCVIII. 61.
Henry-cont.
Hugh, Esq., payments to, out of the
forfeited estates of Jas., Duke of Or-
mond; CCI. 26; ccv. 5; CCVIII. 41;
CCIX. 9.
cc1.
Hepworth, Thos., of Charlestown; ccxx. 23.
Herald's Office; ccI. 9, 19; CCXIV. 23.
Hering, Capt. Benj.; ccxx11. 6. ´
Herne, Fredk., Esq.; CLXXX. 58.
Herring, ; CCXXIII. 6.
barrel, difference between the size of
the Welsh and Scotch; CCXXI. 19.
Herrings, merchants, &c. of (Scotland), peti-
tion; CCXXI. 19, 20.
Hertfordshire; CCIX. 12; CCXX. 42; CCXxv.
6.
late receiver-general of; CLXXXI.
28; CXCIX. 41; CCVII. 19; CCXII. 83;
CCXIII. 32; CCXV. 8.
Hesse Cassel, Landgrave of, his demands;
CCXVII. 2; CCXXI. 43.
Hewett, Thomas, surveyor-general of woods;
CLXXXVII. 29; CLXXXVIII. 16, 29, 35,
38; CLXXXIX. 24; cxc. 15, 58, 59, 61,
65; CXCI. 39; CXCIII. 11, 12, 56, 57;
CXCVIII. 22, 25, 27, 40, 52, 66, 67;
cxcix. 9, 54, 56, 58, 62, 66; cc. 1
CCXIII. 54; CCXIV. 54.
Hewish, co. Somerset, ccxv. 42.
Hewitson, Thomas, of North Shields, peti-
tion; cxc. 69.
Heymans, James, storekeeper of wine to
King William and Queen Anne, An-
thony his son, petition; cxcI. 21.
Hide Act; CXCVIII. 49.
Hides, Commissioners for duties on; CLXXXIII.
15, 16; CLXXXIV. 47; CLXXXVIII. 2, 3,
15, 25, 48; CLXXXIX. 23, 50, 62, 66
CXC, 41; CXCI. 32; CXCII. 6, 28, 30,
61;
CXCIII. 18, 50; CXCVII. 42 ;
CXCVIII. 48, 49; CCIV. 42, 58; CCXII.
51, 59, 83.
dissolution of the establishment
of; CCXVIII. 5.
duties on, receivers- general, accounts
receivers-general,
of; CCVI. 41.
from infected cows, attempt to obtain ;
CLXXXII. 39.
Highmore, Thos., serjeant-painter, proposal;
CCXX. 16.
Highwaymen and housebreakers, proposal as
to rewards for the apprehension of;
CCXIV. 50.
Hill, John, lessee of Arkilgarthdale Forest, co.
York; CCVII. 47.
………………, paymaster of transports; CXCII.
22; cc. 42.
Major-General, Commander-in-Chief
of H.M. forces in America; CXCII. 5;
CC. 8; CCXXII. 18.
…………..; CLXXXV. 2; CCVI. 31.
Major, Governor of Dunkirk; cxcix.
67.
Mary, widow of Nicholas, petitions;
CLXXXVIII. 22; CCXXVI. 50.
GENERAL INDEX.
545
Hill-cont.
Mr., touching the Cevennois and
Vaudois; CLXXX. 19; CLXXXI. 32;
CXCIX. 33; CCVI. 8.
contractor for provisions for
Gibraltar; ccxIII. 18.
…………………………….., regiment of; CLXXXI. 36.
and his wife, executrix of Col.
Douglas; CCVII. 47.
Hind, Mr., the brazier, his proposal, &c.;
CCVIII. 18, 28.
Hines, Henry, memorial, &c.; ccxx. 44;
CCXXIII. 9.
Hinton, W., pro-registrar of seizures, London;
CCIV. 88.
Hintz, Daniel, agent and interpreter to the
Protestant Palatines in Ireland;
CLXXXVII. 25; CCXIII. 5.
Hinxman, Jos., chief woodward of the Old
Forest, petition of; ccIx. 24.
his answer to the charge against
him; ccxv. 20.
Historia Cælestis, Flamstead's; CLXXXIX. 69 ;
CXCIII. 43.
History, ecclesiastical, professorship in Glas-
gow University; CCIII. 13.
Hoblyn, Mr. Thos., town clerk of Bodmin ;
CLXXXIII. 13.
Hobson, Elizabeth, widow of Capt. Saml.,
collector of Wexford, petition; CXCI.
64.
Hockerell; CCVI. 2.
Hodges, Sir Joseph, contracts to furnish
5,000l. at Cadiz; CLXXX. 13.
Mr. Thos., Deputy Judge Advocate
of Placentia; ccrv. 34.
Hodgson or Hodshon, John; CLXXXII. 19;
CLXXXIX. 26.
John, of Hull, carpenter; cxXCI. 39.
Lemuell, surveyor of Excise for Ath-
lone; CLXXXII. 2.
Philip; CCVIII. 23; CCXVI. 26.
Hog, George, merchant of North Berwick,
excites a mob against Customs' officers;
CCXX. 3.
Hogan, Major-General, his regiment of horse;
CXCIX. 27.
Holbech, Mr. John, clerk to the Treasurer of
the Chamber; CLXXXII. 43; CLXXXVII.
3, 31; CXCIV. 14; CCIv. 15; ccv. 79,
83; CCVI. 3; CCXVI. 35; CCXXII. 35;
CCXXVI. 16.
Holburn, Sir Jas., petitions; CCIII.[14; ccv. 92.
Holderness, Right Hon. Robt. Earl of, ad-
mitted to the office of Gentleman of the
Bedchamber; CCXXIII. 28.
Holdip, Thos., Secretary to the Salt Office;
CLXXXIV. 71.
Holland; CCIV. 19; CCXIV. 37.
arms brought from; CXCIX. 8.
Commissary of the Mediation of Eng-
land and; CXCVIII. 1.
East Indian goods imported clan-
destinely from; CCXXII. 31.
R 2025.
Holland-cont.
linen; CCVIII. 22; CCXXIII. 15.
merchants trading in cotton stuffs
complain of Customs' officers; CCVIII.
22.
........., Moffat's ship from, with arms for the
rebels; ccxx. 50.
1.
prohibited goods brought from; CCII.
(C
13.
Royal," a species of paper; cCXIV.
remittances for; CLXXX. 23, 65.
Secretary to the
the Embassy in;
CLXXXVI. 16.
silver and gold exported to; CCXIV. 67.
sums due from, to British troops, &c.;
CCXI. 10.
tin affairs in; cxc. 4; CXCIII. 51;
CCVIII. 12, 34; CCXIII. 20; CCXIV. 26;
CCXVI. 5; CCxx. 28.
........., troops from, capitulation for; ccxx.
46.
transport of; CCXXI. 42.
Holland, Wm.; CLXXXVII. 19.
Hollinshead or Hollingshead, John, messenger
of the House of Commons, petition;
CCXIV. 9; CCXXI. 15.
Holme Islands, the; CCXXVI. 25.
Holmes, Major-General, Lieut.-Gov. of Isle
of Wight, memorial; CLXXXVI. 33.
Mr. George, chaplain at Algiers, his
pay; CLXXXI. 32; CCXIII. 53.
Wm., treasury keeper to the Court of
Common Pleas, petition; ccxxvI. 60.
Holst, John, serjeant; ccv. 22.
Holstein, Duke of; CXCI. 25.
Holt, Lieut.-Genl., his regiment of marines
disbanded; CXCII. 27; CCIV. 101.
Holt Forest (or Alice Holt), destruction of
deer in; CLXXXII. 34, 38.
keepers of, unable to resist disorderly
persons; CCVII. 51.
Holy Island, allowance to gunners on; CXCII.
50.
royalties and profits vested in the
Governor of Berwick; CCXIII. 60.
seized by Lancelot Errington; CXCII.
29.
lease of, prayed by Sir Henry Liddell ;
CCXIII. 38.
granted to Barbara and Eliz.
Collingwood, CCXIII. 57.
Holyhead; ccVIII. 39.
Holyoake, Fisher, surety; cc. 2.
Holyrood House or Palace, heritable keeper
of; CLXXXVIII. 57.
•
under keeper of; CLXXXIV. 65.
…………….., repairs of; CLXXXVIII. 57; ccv.
42; CCXII. 84; CCXVI. 18; CCXXII. 7.
Holzen, Mons., minister from the King of
Denmark, present to; ccrv. 60.
Home, Alexr., Earl of, memorial; CXCVI. 32.
Honywood, Brigadier; CXCIX. 21.
Mr. ; ccv. 50.
;
M M
i
546
GENERAL INDEX.
Hooghe, Van der. See Borssell.
Hooper, Charles, executor of James, of the
Middle Temple, petition of; CLXXXV.
51.
Edmund Giles, solicitor for the Hide
Office; CLXXXVIII. 15.
Hope, Sir Wm., deputy governor of Edin-
burgh Castle, petition; CLXXX, 60.
"Dolphin," cXCIX.
Hopkins, Capt. of the "
-13.
Hops, deficiency on the tallies for; CXCVI. 8.
produce of Excise from; ccxI. 1.
>
quantity imported, and duties on;
cxc. 32, 33, 35, 42.
Hornby, Charles; CLXXXI. 41.
Horne, Saml., debt due from his executors to
the Crown; CCXXI. 1.
Horneck, Philip, solicitor to the Treasury,
memorial; cXCVIII. 35.
Horwell, Frances, widow of Charles, petition;
CLXXXVI. 44.
Horse Guards, the; CCXVIII. 3.
Horses. See Racehorses.
Hoskins, Mr. Thos.; ccxxI. 38.
Sir Hungerford; ccxxI. 38.
Hotham, Sir Chas., pay of his regiment;
CCXII. 52.
Horse, Master of the; CXCIX. 38; CCVI. 2.
See also Stud, Stables.
......
Commissioners for the office of;
CLXXX. 2; CLXXXIV. 23; CXCVI. 17;
CXCIX. 32.
office of; CLXXXVI. 6.
>
Houblon, Sir Richd.; ccv. 84.
Hounds [H.M.], list of persons attending;
CCV. 38.
Hounslow Heath; CXCVIII. 51.
Household, H.M., cofferer of. See Cofferer.
arrears of the land tax for ;
......
CXCIV. 17.
………………., ………….., expenses of; CLXXXII. 33.
>
lord steward of; CXCVIII. 77.
lord chamberlain of; CLXXXIX.
33; CXCII. 58; CXCIV. 1; CXCVIII.
58, 77; CXCIX. 7; CCXIX. 31.
master of, under the late Queen ;
CLXXXV. 18.
officers of; cxc. 46.
treasurer of; CLXXXIV.
25;
CXCIX. 7.
vice-chamberlain; CXCIX. 16.
service, arrears of, paid by "receive
officers "
at death of King or Queen;
CLXXXV. 41.
Houses, duties on; CLXXXII. 40; CXCIII. 50;
CCXII. 99; CCXV. 24; CCxx. 26.
arrears of, in co. Oxford;
......
CCXVIII. 5.
>
surveyors of; CXCII. 6.
Howard, Capt., of HM. ship "Shoream";
cc. 40.
',
Harriot, petition of; ccv. 20.
Howard-cont.
John, quartermaster and agent for the
sloop "Sea Nymph”; ccxx. 23.
Lord, [of] Effingham; CCVIII. 52.
Wm., a pirate; CCXXII. 6.
Howarth, Mr. Edw.; ccxxvI. 7.
Howe, Lord, received 3,500. for surrendering
his controllership of Excise; CLXXXII.
',
26.
John, paymaster of the forces; CCXII.
52.
......, paymaster-general of H.M.
guards, garrisons, &c.; CLXXxv. 24.
Chelsea Hospital; CLXXXV. 35;
CLXXXVIII. 10, 14; CCXVIII. 3.
Mr. J.; CLXXX. 60; CLXXXI. 29.
Mr.; CLXXX. 50; CXCIII. 63; ccv.
62; CCXVIII. 3.
Mr. Ruperta, chief ranger of Alice
Holt Forest, &c.; CLXXXII. 34; CXCIX.
56; CCVII. 51.
Mrs., widow of Emanuel Scrope
Howe, envoy to Hanover; cxc. 12.
Howell, Geo., receiver-general of taxes for
cos. Cardigan, Carmarthen, Glamorgan,
Pembroke, and Haverfordwest; CCVII.
39.
…………………., Mr., nonjuring parson, publisher of a
libel, The case of Schism in the Church
of England truly stated; CCXXIII. 19.
Howland, Mr., commissioner for the land tax
CXCI. 26.
Howsleys or Pendicle; ccxiv. 60.
Hoxtet, Battle of; CCXIX. 74.
Hues,
>
;
contractor for repairs of royal
palaces; CCXVI. 8.
Hull; CXCI. 39; CCXII. 86.
Wm., J.P. of Devonshire, his com-
plaint to the Admiralty; CCIV. 12;
CCXXIII. 5.
Huggins, John, grant of offices by Queen
Anne to; CXCVIII. 43.
Mr., master mason, his depositions ;
CCXVI. 8.
his recommendation of Mr.
Jackson; ccxxvI. 4.
Hughes, Edw., Judge Advocate
Advocate - General;
CCXII. 40; CCXIX. 64.
Hugh, gent., H.M. resident at the
Diet of Ratisbon, and commissary for
England and Holland for the affairs of
Hungary, petitions; CXCVIII. 1; CCVII.
42.
Mr. John, secretary to the Commis-
sioners [of Ordnance ?]; CCI. 14.
Hume, Robert, of Charlestown; ccxx. 23.
Humphries, Sir Wm., lord mayor of London,
plot to assassinate; cc. 33.
Hungary, commissary for England and Hol-
land for the affairs of; cCVII. 42.
Hunt, Brigadier, officers of his regiment, peti-
tition of; CLXXXVI. 36.
Hunter, Brigadier; ccxv. 28.
GENERAL INDEX.
547
Hunter-cont.
"
Col. Robt., governor of New York;
CLXXXVI. 5; CLXXXIX. 64; CCVI. 22;
CCXXI. 26.
Robert, merchant; cxc. 14.
S.; CLXXXIV. 14.
William; CCIV. 88.
Huntley, Marquis of, his movements; CXCII.
9.
Hurrell, Wm., land waiter at Plymouth; ccv.
27.
Husk, Lt.-Col. John; cxcI. 68.
Hutchens, Bernard, receiver-general of co.
Somerset; CLXXXIV. 47.
Hutchinson, Hartley, escheator-general of
Munster, petition; CCVIII. 51.
Hyde, Capt. Thomas, petition for arrears of
pension; CXCVII. 22.
Lord Chancellor; ccxv. 55.
Michael, Esq., commissary-general of
the musters, memorial; cCXII. 100.
Park; cxc. 67; CCXVI. 7; CCXIX.
19; CCXXVI. 77.
guards, infantry, and cavalry or-
dered to encamp in; ccxxI. 48.
Robert, petition; cxcI. 14.
Hyel, George; CCXXVI. 86.
Hyett, Mr. Charles, begs grant of office of
constable of Gloucester Castle; cxcix.
47.
Hyndford, Earl of, his dragoons to have full
pay; CLXXX. 53.
memorials for balance of pen-
sion; CLXXXVI. 21; CXCVI. 41; CCI.
20.
Imprests, auditors of-cont.
........, reports by; CCIII. 9; CCXIII.
14; CCXXIII. 13.
warrants to, Privy Seal, &c.;
CCXIV. 17; CCXXIII. 27.
money paid into the Exchequer ;
CCXII. 75.
Inchiquin, Lady, to be restored to her pen-
sion; CCXXVI. 10.
Indemnity, Act of; ccxIv. 5.
India Company, East, or United East; CXCII.
76;
CXCIII. 36; cc. 23; CCI. 2;
CCV. 66; CCxv. 63.
,
claim freedom from cus-
toms of stores sent to the forts and
garrisons of India; ccx. 5; ccxix, 13,
25; CCXXII. 44.
directors of, to wait on the
Lords of the Treasury; CCXIX. 34;
CCXXIII. 15.
memorials of; CLXXXI.
42; CXCI. 11; ccvI. 56; ccxv. 51, 56;
CCXXIII. 15; CCXXVI. 9.
privileges granted them
by the Great Mogul; CCXXIII. 15.
proceedings instituted
against; CLXXXI. 42.
......
……… ………………, secretary to, Thos. Wooley;
CCIX. 13, 25, 34.
or Indies, East, flow of silver from
Europe to; CCVIII. 43.
goods, duties on, evaded;
CLXXXVI. 48; CCII. 1; CCX. 5; CCXXII.
31.
of; ccxxIII. 15.
clandestine importations
House, East; CXCI. 11; ccxv. 56.
1
I.
I. R., proposed revelation of abuses in the
navy; CLXXXII. 17.
Identore, lands of; ccvII. 40.
Ilay, Earl of. See Islay, Earl of.
Imperialists, the; CCXIV. 17.
Imports and exports, inspector-general of;
CLXXXIV. 42; CCIV. 9.
Imports of wrought silks; ccxxIII. 15.
Imprest, auditors of; cxc. 52; CXCIII. 39,
46; CCVII. 37; ccx. 26; CCXIV. 37;
CCXVI. 21; CCXX. 20.
.....
limits of their power of auditing
accounts; CLXXXV. 27.
24, 29.
warrant to; CLXXXVI. 7; CCI.
patents of; CXCIII. 46.
prosecutions against, for taking
illegal fees; cc. 35; CCI. 24, 29;
CCVIII. 26.
successive; cxcix. 52.
certificates by; CXCIX. 52;
CCXX. 27.
C
ships trading to and from; CXCIII.
36; CXCVI. 50. -
trade, gain to the nation from; ccxII.
101.
Indians, American. See America.
Indigo for dyeing, sent to France; CLXXXIX.
34.
Inglis, Sir Patric, deputy-clerk of the Pipe
(Scotland); cxcvi. 47.
Ingliss, John, marshal of the ceremonies;
CCIV. 56.
Inland Office clerks, their privilege of frank-
ing; CCVI. 29.
Innys, Wm., bookseller of London, petition;
CCXIV. 13.
Insolvent debtors, Bill for relief of; CLXXXVI.
17.
Invalid money due before the Union;
CCIII. 7.
Inventions for "curing sweepings of ships";
CCII. 1.
Inverary, march of Capt. Alexr. Campbell
from; CXCIX. 12.
Inverlochy; CLXXXIX. 1.
Inverness; CXCIV. 18
; CXCIV. 18; cxcix. 15; ccv. 31.
attack upon the Customs' officers at;
CCXV. 43.
M M 2
548
GENERAL INDEX.
Inverness-cont.
collector of Customs at; CLXXXII.
46; CCXXI. 31.
frauds committed at, particulars of;
CCIII. 16; CCXVI. 4; CCXXVI. 31.
……………………., surveyor of Customs at; ccv. 31.
taken by Lord Lovat's forces for the
King; CXCIX. 69.
wines and brandies seized at; cxci.
20.
Inspector, London, of Courts and Corpora-
tions; CLXXXVII. 21.
Inspectors of Prosecutions; CCII. 1.
Ireland, Mrs. Jane, sempstress and starcher to
King William; CXCVII. 32.
Attorney-General of. See Attorney-
General, Ireland.
........, Auditor-General of; CLXXXIX. 32,
60; cxc. 24; CXCVIII. 36.
auditors of imprests in; CLXXXI. 1;
CCVIII. 26.
......, bishops of; CLXXXVII. 35.
butter from, for the Dutch troops;
CXCIV. 9.
Clerk of the Crown and Hanaper in ;
CLXXXV. 66; CCXIII. 36.
Commons, House of; ccxv. 3.
•
addresses of; CXCVIII. 26;
CXCIX. 29; CCXIII. 4.
petitions, &c., of a Committee
of; CCVIII. 2.
account between the Office of Ord-
nance and; cCVII. 29.
........., army in; CLXXXI. 11; CLXXXVI. 25;
CXCIII. 8.
establishment of; CLXXX. 24; CLXXXI.
11; CLXXXII. 3; CLXXXIX. 32; cxc.
23, 24; CXCII. 14, 35, 44, 48, 74;
CXCIII. 26; CXCVIII. 26; cxcix. 10;
CCV. 87; CCXIV. 61, 68; CCXV. 41;
CCXVI. 9; CCxx. 15, 43; CCXXI. 4.
officers on half-pay upon; CCIV.
50; CCXIII. 4; CCXIV. 78; ccxv. 3,
59; CCXXIII. 12; CCXXVI. 41, 45,
104.
15.
pensions borne upon; CCVII.
forfeited estates in, Registrar of;
CXCVIII. 26.
forfeitures in, resumption of grants
of; CLXXXVII. 39.
24;
Lords Justices of; CLXXX.
CLXXXVII. 25, 35; CLXXXIX. 60; cxc.
20, 23, 24, 25, 49; CXCI. 27, 62;
CXCII. 14, 22, 33, 35, 38, 44, 46, 48;
CXCIII. 14, 26, 38, 52, 53; cxcvI. 7;
CXCVI.
CXCVII. 51; CXCVIII. 36; CXCIX. 8,
10, 29; CCIV. 13, 50; ccv. 9, 25;
CCVIII. 2, 38; CCXIII. 36, 43; CCXIV.
11; ccxv. 1, 58, 59; cCXVI. 9, 10,
13; CCXIX. 12; CCXXII. 22.
Ireland-cont.
•
Lord Lieut of, reports, letters, &c.
of; CLXXXVIII. 25, 35; CLXXXIX. 32,
45, 60; cxc. 20, 23-25, 49; CXCI.
27; CXCII. 38, 44; CXCVI. 7; CXCVII.
3; CCVIII. 2, 51; CCIX. 22; CCXIII.
4, 5, 36, 43; CCXIV. 11, 61, 68, 78;
CCXV, 41, 58, 59; CCXVI. 9, 10, 13;
CCXX. 15; CCXXI. 4, 18, 46.
O
letters to; CLXXXVIII. 7; CCIX.
17; CCXII. 35, 55; CCXIX. 12;
CCXXVI. 3, 104.
…, military list, pensions on; CLXXX. 3
CXCII. 33, 35, 38.
muster master-general of; cxc. 23;
CXCII. 48.
Palatines
CLXXXVIII. 7.
4.
25;
in;
CLXXXVII.
Parliament in; cxcII. 33, 74; CCXIII.
Speakers of both Houses of,
allowances to; CCXIII. 36.
Acts of; CXCIX. 50.
postmaster of, Mr. Manley; ccxv.
33.
Protestant settlement in, means for
improving the; CLXXXVIII. 7.
Privy Council of; ccxv. 58.
clerk of; CCXIII. 36.
.., prizage farm of 3,500l.
"
CCIX. 9.
a year;
public accounts of, commission
CXCVII. 56.
;
, reduction of, in the reign of Charles I. ; .
CLXXXVII. 7.
regiments for, transport of; CCXIX.
67; CCXXVI. 3.
revenue. See Irish Commissioners
of Revenue.
revenues, hereditary, for
CCXIII. 63; ccxx. 33.
a year;
seals of, to be paid for by the King-
dom of Ireland; cc. 17.
solicitor-general; CXCIII. 49; CCXVI.
13; CCXXI. 6.
salt shipped for; CXCI. 42.
state officers of, clothing for; cCXIII.
36; CCXIX. 12.
treasurer of; CCVI. 26; CCXII. 21.
vice-treasurers of; CCVIII. 41; CCIX.
9, 17.
war in; CXCII. 38.
Irish Commissioners of Revenue; CLXXXV.
42; CLXXXVII. 35; CLXXXVIII. 26;
CXCI. 63, 64; cc. 7; CXCVII. 48, 59;
CXCVIII. 61, 73; CXCIX. 50; cc. 7.
ccr. 11; CCVIII. 2, 35, 38; CCIX. 7,
11;
CCXIII. 63, CCXIV. 11; CCXVI.
13; CCXXI. 24.
......
linens; p. 486.
papists in St. Christopher; CLXXXI.
30; CCIX. 4.
GENERAL INDEX.
549
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1
Irish-cont.
peers; CLXXXII. 14.
regiment in France, colonel of;
CLXXXVII. 39.
Roman Catholic officers, their case;
CLXXX. 46.
Irwin, the son of the Earl of Glasgow, collec-
tor of Customs at; CLXXxIx. 1.
..' Custom House officers overawed by
the mob; CLXXXIX. 1.
Islay or Ilay, Earl of, clerk register of Scot-
land, memorial; CLXXXVIII. 5.
Islington, cowkeepers examined as to their
stock; CLXXXII 39.
Italian forces serving in Spain, payments
for; cxcix. 27.
merchants; ccxxIII. 15.
prints of the navy, &c.; CLXXXV. 7.
Italy; cc. 24.
mariners in, relieved by Mr. Moles-
worth; CLXXXIII. 20.
trade with; CCXXIII. 15.
J.
Jackson, Bartholomew, petition; cxc. 64.
Benjamin, contractor for repair of
royal palaces; CCXVI. 8; CCxx. 16.
Mr., master mason, CCXXVI. 4.
Robert, late resident at Stockholm,
claims of; CLXXXVI. 16; CCIX. 23.
See James III., followers of.
Jamaert, Mons., arrears due to troops of;
CCXXIII. 27.
Jacobites.
Jamaica; CLXXXV. 59; CLXXXVIII. 30; CXCII.
52; CXCVI. 49; CXCIX. 36; cc. 40;
CCV. 33, 52.
proposal to send a commission to,
for inquiry into piracies; CCIX. 25.
proposed bishop of; CLXXXI. 31.
seizures at; CCXXII. 4.
James I., his descendant James Stewart pe-
titions for a pension; CLXXXII. 13.
his grant to Captain Gosnold; cxciv.
18.
his pension for a minister at Mac-
clesfield; cxcVIII. 71.
his patent relating to a living of the
Duchy of Cornwall; ccvIII. 16.
James II., declaration of, excepting from par-
don certain gentlemen; CLXXXI. 27.
2001.
a year to Lord Angus;
CLXXXVIII. 55.
when Duke of York; CXCII. 14.
James III., his health drunk; ccr. 18; ccx.
5. See also Pretender.
followers of, their treatment of a
barber surgeon; CCIX. 28.
James, John, letter touching the silver mine
in Scotland; cc. 26.
Wm., of Soilwell, co. Gloucester,
memorial; ccxxI. 25, 37,
River, Virginia; ccxx. 7.
Jansen or Janssen, Sir Theodore; CLXXX.
33; CCXIV. 8, 26; ccxvI. 5; ccxx.
28.
Japan, flow of silver from Europe to; ccvIII.
43.
Jefferys, Mr. James, H.M. Minister to the
King of Sweden at Bender; CLXXXVI.
15, 16.
Sir Jas., Governor of Cork, as to
his pension (Ireland); ccrv. 50, 80;
CCV. 12; CCIX. 22.
Nicholas, collector of Bridgewater;
CCIV. 78.
Jenkin, Thos., Customs' officer, memorial;
CCIX. 6.
Jenkins, Sir Lionel, ambassador at Cologne
and Wimmigen; CLXXXVI. 10.
Jenkinson, Robt., a stamper in the Stamp
Office; CXCVII. 40.
Jenkyn, Robt. of Harpenden, gent.; CCIX. 12.
Jennings, Mr., the case of the Irish Roman
Catholic officers; CLXXX. 46.
John, under clerk of the House of
Lords; CCXIX. 36.
Sir John, Admiral and Commander-
in-Chief in the Mediterranean; cxc.
40.
his claim for building the Port
Mahon hospital; CLXXX. 67.
CLXXXVI. 9.
for sick and wounded;
Jennis Straits, fort to be built at; ccv. 29.
Jermyn, Mary Lady Dowager, widow of
Governor of Jersey; cxc. 47.
Jerquers, their fraud; CLXXXV. 33.
Jersey. See also New Jersey; cxc. 47.
merchants, of; CLXXXIX. 54.
prevention of frauds in; cc. 1; CCXI.
...
13.
Lieut.-Gov. of; CXCVII. 47.
Jessop, W., Commissioner for Alienations;
ccxv. 21, 53, 54; CCXXI. 35.
Jett, Mr. Thos., auditor of land revenue;
CLXXXI. 45; CLXXXII. 11, 41; cxcix.
65, 66; cc. 2, 25, 27; ccv, 40, 81;
CCVI. 11; CCVII. 18; CCIX. 20; CCXII.
41.61; CCXX. 45.
Elizabeth, widow of Thos.; ccv. 100.
Mr.; CCXIV. 20.
Jew, baptised at St. Clement Danes; CCVI.
18.
Jewel House or Office; CLXXXII. 25; CXCVIII.
CCXII.
21; CCXII, 11; ссxшI. 39, 41.
certificates from the; cxcrv. 16.
master of; CLXXXIV. 25; CLXXXVII.
11; CCXII. 11.
memorial; cCXXII. 15.
1
550
GENERAL INDEX.
Jews, charity for relief of converted; ccvI. 18.
of Rotterdam, export gold and silver
from England; ccxv. 67.
Jodrell, Paul, clerk of the House of Commons;
CCXIV. 48; CCXXI. 15.
……………………………………., report on the memorial of ser-
jeant-at-arms; CCXIV. 9.
John, Wm., attorney of Exeter; CCXXIII. 5.
undersheriff of Exeter, affidavit,
&c.; CCXIX. 22.
CC
Johns, Alexr., to be waiter and searcher at
Lestithiel," in the port of Fowey;
CXCVII. 30.
Johnson or Johnstou, Ezekiel, petition; cxcII.
49.
Hon. Robt., Governor of South Caro-
lina, deed by; ccxx. 23; CCXXII. 6.
deposed by insurgents; CCXXIII.
16.
John; ccxxvI. 13.
Mary, widow of the late Governor
of Nevis and the Leeward Islands,
petitions; CLXXX. 68; CLXXXIX. 47;
CXCVI. 6.
Mrs. Sidney; CCIV. 33.
Sir Thos., transporter of rebels;
CXCVIII. 54, 72; ccv. 86; CCVII. 23.
offers to purchase lands in St.
Kitts; CCIX. 4.
Wm., solicitor for duties on salt;
CLXXXIV. 54, 59; CCVII. 17.
a rioter at Topsham; ccxx11. 5.
Jolliffe, Sir Wm.; ccv. 84.
Jones, Frances, CLXXXV, 47; CLXXXVI. 45.
John; CLXXXV. 47.
Mr. (steward of the Earl of Carlisle ?);
CXCI. 37.
Mr., of Little Jermin Street, St.
James's; ccV1. 18.
Jane, daughter of Frances, late wife
of Thos. Addison, memorial; CLXXXVI.
45.
Jezreel, H.M. interpreter with the
Morocco Ambassador, memorial;
CCXXII. 11.
Lady Catherine, daughter of Lord
Ranelagh; CXCIII. 41; CXCVIII. 36;
CXCIX. 10.
Rich., proposal for furnishing copper
fillets for farthings and halfpence;
CCVII. 21; CCXIII. 21, 26.
Theophilus, half-pay; ccrx.30; CCXIV.
78.
Jordan, Mr., one of the Vaudois ministers,
and their deputy in London; CCVI. 8.
Joules, Benjamin, of Plymouth, petition re-
ferred to the Treasury; CCVI. 50;
CCXXI. 30.
Judge Advocate-General, the, as to the Army
Clothing Board; ccv1. 54.
his duties, salary, &c. ccx11. 40.
Deputy; CCIV. 8, 25.
Justice, Lord Chief, in Eyre; CLXXX. 32;
CCXXIII. 6.
Justice clerk in Scotland; CXCIX. 34.
Justices, the Lords. See Lords Justices.
of the Peace; CLXXXII. 35, 39;
CLXXXV. 63; CXCI. 23; CXCVIII. 48;
CXCIX. 31; CCVII. 39; CCIX. 28; CCXV.
24, 30; CCXXVI. 7.
informations in matters of Excise
to be laid before; cxcix. 11.
(Scotland); CLXXXIX. 35; cxc.
57; cxcix. 18; CCXIV. 37; ccxx.
26.
(Edinburgh and Perth); ccx1.
18.
(Wales) certificates of their
payment; CCIV. 94.
Justiciary Court of (Scotland); ccxvI. 15;
CCXX. 3.
the Lords of; cxc. 14; ccv. 14;
CCVI. 5; CCXxx. 4.
Justiniano or Justiniani, Mr. Luke, of Genoa ;
CLXXXI 22; CLXXXVII. 46.
K.
Kane, Col., Lieut.-Governor of Minorca,
memorial; CLXXXV. 2; CCI. 10; CCIx.
5; CCXIV. 21, 45, 68; ccxx. 12.
Kavanagh, alias Whitmore, Rich. committed
for treasonable practices; ccxxỵ. 38.
Keill, Dr. John, decipherer, his pay; CXCVII.
33.
…………., superseded; cxcix. 19.
Keir, estate of, factor on; ccxx. 11.
Keith, Mr., Surveyor-General of the southern
continent of America; CXCII. 51, 52.
Kellie, Countess of, late Viscountess of Kings-
ton; ccxiv. 60.
Kelley, J,. son of the Provost Marshal of
Jamaica; CXCVI. 49.
Jeremiah, of Deal, brewer, petition;
CCIV. 35.
Kelsall, Mr.; CCVIII. 28; CCXXVI. 82.
Kemp, Major Robert, petition; CLXXXIX. 65.
Kennebeck river, America; cc. 30.
Kennedy, Thos., Esq., Advocate-General to
Queen Anne, petition; CCXIV. 59.
Sir Andrew, conservator of the pri-
vileges of the Scottish nation in the
Netherlands; CLXXXIX. 12.
Wm. Accountant-General for forfei-
tures; CCIV. 99; CCXVI. 11.
Kennedys, Mrs., daughter of the Envoy from
the States General; CXCI. 25.
Mr., forces sent to South Carolina,
&c.
CCVI. 53.
GENERAL INDEX.
551
Kensington; CLXXXVI. 36; CXCVI. 26, 27.
charity school at, petition of the
treasurer and trustees of; CCIV. 61.
road to, cost of lighting; CLXXXV.
55.
Palace, clerk of the works at; CCIV.
4.
new furniture at; CLXXXV. 6.
post mortem examination of the
late Queen's body at; CCXIII. 33.
Kent; CXCII. 15; CXCVII. 50; ccv. 54;
CCXIX. 30; CCXX. 42; CCXXIV. 1.
Duke of, letter; CXCVIII. 66.
John, Esq., Commissioner of Cus-
toms, Scotland, petition; ccv. 4, 13.
loyal gentlemen of; CLXXXI. 27.
"
riding officers in, surveyor of;
CLXXXVII. 17.
Ker, T.; CCIX. 7.
Kerr, Capt., executed at Tyburn for plotting
the King's death; CCXIV. 15.
Col., his regiment, to be paid in full;
CLXXX. 54; CXCIX. 29.
Lord Mark., his regiment to be paid
in full; CLXXx. 54.
memorial of the officers of his
regiment; CLXXXI. 47; CXCI. 32.
allowance for; CXCVII. 13.
Lord Charles, director of H.M.
Chancery (Scotland),
memorial;
CLXXXVI. 47; ccxv. 10.
Key, John, petition; cc. 35.
Keyes," Custom House, London; CLXXXVII.
28.
Keyford, in Yeovil, Somerset; CCXII. 51.
Kiddenballs, Forest of Dean; CCXXI. 37;
CCXXII. 25.
Kildare, Earl of, one of the Lords Justices,
Ireland; CCVII. 38.
Elizabeth, Countess of, petition; cxc.
59.
Kilkenny, the gardens of, part of the Duke of
Ormond's forfeited estates; cc. 34.
Killaloe, Nicholas, Lord Bishop of, petition;
CLXXXVII. 35.
see of, temporalities of the; cxc.
39.
Killigrew, Brigadier, his regiment, afterwards
Major-General Pepper's; ccv. 59.
Lieut. Col., memorial; ccxII. 4.
Martin, Esq., son of Sir Peter, Re-
ceiver-General of the Duchy of Corn-
wall, petition: cxc. 43; CCIV. 18.
Kilmore and Ardagh, Timothy, Bishop of,
petition; CLXXXVII. 35.
see of, temporalities of the; cxc.
39.
Kilmainham, mills and wears at; CCXVI.
13.
Kimergem, Lord; ccxxIII. 4.
Kimpton, co. Hertford; CCIX. 12.
Kinaston. See Kynaston.
Kincaid, Michael, usher of Prince George of
Denmark; CLXXXVI. 30.
Kincardine, rebels in; CCXIII. 64.
King, Alice, widow of Thomas, report as to
her pension; ccxv. 48.
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•
"
Col. Rich., memorial of; cxc. 53.
Col.; ccvI. 31.
L[ord[ C[hief] J[ustice]; cxc. 48.
P.; CCVI. 48.
Robt., a surety for Robt. Peters,
petition; CCXI. 11; CCXIII. 32; CCXX.
47; CCXXII. 45.
King's Bench, Court of, informations exhi-
bited in; cc. 35; ccvi. 19.
prison, Southwark; CXCI. 55;
CCXIV. 39.
King's Cliff, manor of; CLXXXIX. 46.
King's College, Old Aberdeen; ccxv, 38;
CCXXII. 19.
Kingsthorp, Northampton; ccxxvI. 57.
Kingston, Viscountess of, Countess of Kellie ;
CCXIV. 60; CCXVI. 27.
Samuel, petition of; ccxv. 13.
Kingston-on-Thames; ccxv. 18.
quarters of the royal regiment of
Horse Guards; ccv. 71.
Kingston Bagg, Warwickshire; CXCI. 22.
Kingsweare Castle : CLXXXVIII. 49.
Kinnoul, Thos. Earl of; ccxx. 1.
Kinsale; CLXXXV. 51; ccxv. 55.
Kiragos, David, executor of the ambassador
from Morocco, petitions; ccxxI. 31;
CCXXII. 12.
Kirk sessions, the ministers at, to discourage
the stealing of Customs; CLXXXV. 63.
Col., memorial; CLXXXV. 2.
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38.
officers of his regiment; CCXXII.
General; CXCI. 64; CCVI. 32.
Kirktoun of Menmuire; CCXIV. 60.
Kirkcaldy, Customs' officers
CLXXXIX. 1.
overawed;
seize Moffat's ship in Largo
Bay; ccxx. 50.
Kirklington; ccıx. 11.
Kitchen, H.M., second clerk of, his lodging;
CCXXII. 42.
Klingraffe, Mons., his bills for 10,000 muskets;
CXCIII. 55; CXCIX. 2, 8.
Kneller, Sir Godfrey, H.M. principal painter
in ordinary; ccxx. 41.
Knight, Robt., South Sea House; CLXXX. 51,
52; CLXXXII. 4; CXCI. 58; CXCVII.
21
; CCXXII. 20.
Tobias, Collector of Customs, North
Carolina; CCXXIII. 7.
Knights, family of the; CLXXXvi. 10.
Knights of the Garter. See Garter.
Knott, Robt., of H.M.S. " Hampton Court"
CLXXXI. 57.
Knowle Grove, Chertsey Thorp and Egham;
CXCIX. 9.
its value; cc. 1.
Knowlton, Kent; ccv. 1.
;
552
GENERAL INDEX.
Kourakin, Prince, ambassador from the Czar
of Muscovy; CXCI. 25.
Land-cont.
Kreinberg, C. F., letter; CCXII. 32.
Kynaston, Thomas, clerk of the works at
Somerset House; CXCII. 18; ccv. 32.
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account of lead, &c. for the
Tower and Denmark House; ccxx. 29.
L.
La Ponge, Peter, demands for H.M. hospitals
in Spain; ccxxIII. 27.
Labadie, Lieut.-General, governor of Lisle in
Flanders; CLXXXVII. 9.
Lace, gold and silver, furnished to William
III.; CLXXXVI. 13.
Lacemaking, bone, in co. Bucks; CCVIII. 47.
wholesale trade of, head-quarters in
London; CCVIII. 47.
Lacemen, Commissioners' report as to licences;
CCVIII. 47.
Laidé or Laidez, Louis, Master of the Keys
at Calais; CCXXVI. 88.
Lake, Sir Bibby or Bibye, Bart., petitions,
&c.; CLXXXI. 28; CLXXXII. 20, 40 ;
CXCIII. 1; CXCVIII. 53; CXCIX. 41;
ccv. 64, 65; CCVII. 19, 38; CCXIII. 32;
CCXIV. 49; Ccxv. 8; ccxx. 47; CCXXII.
45.
Lamb, Brewster, grandson of Patrick; ccVII.
43.
Lambe, Thos.; CXCI. 15.
Lambert, John; proposes to remit money;
CLXXX. 34.
Sir John and Edw. Gibbon, proposals
of; CLXXXII. 22; CCXIII. 23.
attendances required at the
Treasury; CCXIV. 8.
advances on tin; ccxvI. 5.
and others, pray payment for
provisions seized ; ccxv. 50; ccxxII. 10.
Lambrick, Henry, tidesman; cxcvi. 50.
Lampreet river, in America; сxсIII. 3.
Linark; CCXI. 19; CCXIV. 37; CCXVI. 29.
Lancashire; CXCIV. 2; cc. 11; CCIV. 58,
100.
rebels; CCVII. 23,
Lancaster; CXCIX. 61; cc. 11.
...
approach of the rebels to; cXCVIII.
63.
Duchy of, lease; CXCVIII. 5.
Land and window tax, (South Wales), re-
ceiver of; CCXII. 85.
rents and casualties (Scotland), re-
ceiver-general of; ccxiv. 74.
.......
revenue, auditors' accounts of; CLXXX.
44, 45.
......
surplus of; ccxII. 41.
tax; CXCI. 32; CCXII. 98.
5.
28.
arrears of; cXCIV. 17; CCXVIII.
collectors of; CXCVII. 42.
Commissioners; cc. 28; cCVI.
petition to the House of
Commons; CLXXXV. 37.
28.
50.
……………………, treasury letter to; CLXXXIX.
.......
cc. 2;
money wrongly paid on; CLXXXIX.
receivers-general of; CXCVI. 29;
CCY. 40; CCVII. 36.
scheme for speedier collection
of; CCXVI. 33.
(Scotland); CXCI. 24; CCIII. 7.
Landen, battle of; ccv. 96.
Land waiters and surveyors, certificate of;
CXCVII. 63.
Lane, Capt. John, petition; cXCIII. 36, 54.
Lanercost, site of the dissolved monastery of;
CCXIII. 15.
Langdon, Mr, Gilbert, minister of Wood-
berry; CXCIII. 27.
Langholm, alias Staple Garden, parish of;
CCVII. 41.
Langholm Wauchope, parish of; CCVII. 41.
Langhorn, Capt.; ccv1. 1.
Daniel, senior deputy chamberlain of
the Exchequer, petition; ccxv. 11.
Langley, Saml., complaint of damage sus-
tained at Harwich; ccr. 14.
Laugport, Somerset ; ccxv. 42.
Lanhydroch, near Bodmin; CLXXXIII. 13.
Lansdell, John, (Board of Ordnance);
CLXXXVIII. 50; CXCVII. 28; cc. 23;
CCXIX. 11; CCXXVI. 94.
Lansdowne, George Lord, on behalf of the
Hon. Henry Mordaunt; ccxII. 26.
memorial; ccxxvI. 89.
Lantrow, Wm., deputy comptroller, petition;
...
...
CCXIX. 5.
Lappan, James, who turned King's evidence ;
CCXIII. 11.
Largo Bay; ccxx. 50.
Larissa, Joseph and Co., army contractors;
CXCIX. 27.
Lascelles, Thos., pay for the demolition of
Dunkirk; CCVII. 31.
Latour, Peter, petition; CLXxxv. 46.
Lauderdale, Lord; ccr. 1, 7.
Chas. Earl of, General of the Mint in
Scotland; CCVIII. 20.
Lawrence, Mary, petition; ccIV. 5.
Dr. Thos., principal physician to
Queen Anne; CLXXXIX. 15; CCXIII.
33.
553
GENERAL INDEX.
Laws, Mr. John, H.M. secretary at Brussels;
CLXXXV. 58; CLXXXVI. 16.
Sir Nicholas, on H.M. proportion of
seizures at Jamaica; CCXXII. 4.
Lawson, Joseph, Esq,, serjeant-at-arms; CCIV.
55.
Layton, Thomas, Commissioner for disband-
ing the marines; CLXXXVIII. 34; CXCII.
27; CXCVII. 14.
Leadbeater, John; CCVIII. 23.
Lead mines belonging to the rebels in Lan-
cashire; cc. 34.
Leacroft, John, treasurer to the Commissioners
for building new churches; CCXIII. 25.
Leases, building, report of attorney and soli-
citor-general on; cxcII. 57.
Crown; CLXXXI. 46; CLXXXV. 29;
CLXXXVI. 3; CLXXXVIII. 20; CLXXXIX.
46; cxc. 43; CXCVIII. 4, 5; CCI. 4.
.., granted to Palatines in Ireland;
CLXXXVII. 25.
Pipe; CLXXXI. 41.
Leather. See also Hides.
duty, frauds in connexion with;
CLXXXIX. 23.
Commissioners for duties on;
CLXXXVII. 13.
Leathes, Mr. Wm.; ccrx. 5.
,
',
H.M. minister at the Hague;
CCXII. 19.
..... at Brussels; CCXIX. 29.
Lechmere, Nicholas, Solicitor-General. See
Solicitor-General.
Attorney-General; ccxx. 8;
CCXXIII. 8.
……………………., N.; CXCII. 64.
Wm., controller of lottery ; CCXXI.
29, 47.
Ledbury; ccXIII. 30.
Lee, Abel, memorial, ccvi. 39.
....
Capt. George, collector of revenue,
Ireland, his case; CCI. 11; CCXXI. 24.
George; CCXXI. 25.
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Henry, report of; CLXXXVIII. 30.
John, alias Roberts, highwayman;
CLXXXVI. 43.
Jos., deputy treasurer of the Ord-
nance; CLXXXIV. 34.
Sam., breadbearer to the late Queen ;
CLXXXIV. 69.
Leeds, Duke of; CLXXXVI. 11; ccx. 34.
his arrears as Vice-Admiral
of the Fleet; cxcm. 40.
"the unhappy wife" of, her
petition; CCVIII. 50.
Leeward islands; CLXXX. 68; CLXXXVIII. 47 ;
CLXXXIX. 47; CXCI. 67; CXCIX. 36;
CCV. 53; CCIX. 4; CCXIV. 39; CCXXVI.
32.
....
.., governor of, petition; ccXIII.
39, 59; CCXIV. 39.
murder of; ccxxI. 8, 41.
Ordnance stores remaining in
the; CCVI. 20.
Leeward islands-cont.
....
Ordnance for; ccxIx. 11.
proposed bishop of Barbadoes
and the; CLXXXI. 31.
revenues of, no accounts ren-
dered; CCXIII. 8.
Leghorn, consulate; CLXXXVIII. 60; CXCIX.
53; ccxx. 20.
Le Grand or Legrand, Master; CLXXXII. 46.
Le Havre, [Nova Scotia], fort to be erected
at; CCVII. 29; (p. 302).
Leheup, Mr.; CCXIV. 49.
Leibnitz, Mr., to have certain volumes of
Rymer's Fœdera; cxc1. 73.
Leicestershire; CLXXXVIII. 58.
Leigh. See also Lee.
Agnes, petition for a pension; CCVII.
53.
Col., the late, his regiment to be paid
in full; CLXXX. 54.
Leigh [Essex], collector of coal duty at;
CLXXXVI. 44.
…………….., surveyor of Customs at; ccI. 16.
Leith; CLXXXIX. 1; CCXIII. 10.
………………….., sugary at; CCVIII. 13.
,
John, of Whitehaugh, attacked by
rebels; ccxv. 65; CCXXII. 8.
Lekeux, Mr., his proposals to prevent the
running of silks; CXCII. 84.
Le Neve, Edwd., petition; ccv. 44.
Mr., deputy chamberlain of the Ex-
chequer; ccxx. 45.
Lenox, family of; CLXXXII. 13; CLXXXVIII.
55.
Matthew Earl of, and Louis Duke
of; CLXXXVIII, 55.
Leominster; CCXIII. 28.
M.P. for; CCXIV. 18.
Leopold, Emperor, expense of H.M. envoy for
mourning for; CLXXXVIII. 60.
Lepel, Brigadier, his regiment; CCXVII. 2.
Lerida, siege of; CCXIV. 6.
Lerpiniere, Edwd.; CLXXXVII. 38.
Lerven, Wm., grant of the site of Guildford
Castle, Surrey; CXCVIII. 74.
Leslie, Mr. George, minister of Navar; ccvI.
23.
Lestithiel [Lostwithiel]; cxcVII. 30.
Lethem, John, H.M. master smith in Scot-
land; ccv. 42.
Letters, abuses in franking, &c.; CCVI. 29.
Patent; CLXXXI. 52; CLXXXIII. 24;
CLXXXV. 29; CLXXXVI. 51; CLXXXVII.
33; CLXXXIX. 19; CXC. 55; CXCII.
62; CXCVI. 40; CXCVIII. 43; CCI. 7,
9; CCVII. 16.
CXCIV. 6.
cost of passing; CXC. 55;
Levant Company; ccxv. 62; CCXXIII. 15.
Leven, Lord; ccv. 30.
Levinge, Richd., Attorney-General for Ire-
land; cxc. 49.
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554
GENERAL INDEX.
Lewis, E.; cxci. 53.
Daniel, widow of; CCXII. 3.
Libel, treasonable, entitled "Supplement to
the Church of England's Advice to her
Children"; CCXXI. 48.
Library, Cottonian, purchased by Act of Par-
lament; CLXXXI. 24.
Licenses. See Wine, Hawkers, Exchequer,
&c.
for hackney coaches fixed at 57. in
14 Charles I.; CCVIII. 8.
to compound on penal laws granted by
the Court of Exchequer; CXCII. 78;
CXCVIII. 17; CCI. 23; CCVI. 37.
Liddell, Crain, who turned King's evidence;
CCXIII. 11.
Sir Henry, begs a lease of Holy Is-
land, Northumberland; ccXIII. 38.
Lidderdale, Dr.; cxcvII. 57, 58; CCIV. 29,
74.
Lidmore; CCXIV. 60.
Liechtenberg, residence of the Electress Dowa-
ger of Saxony; CCVIII. 4.
Lifford, Lord, one of the Lords Justices (Ire-
land); cxc. 24; CXCII. 33; ccv. 9.
Limerick, Thomas Earl of, Colonel of the Irish
regiment in France, petition; CLXXXVII.
39.
Wm. Earl of, attainted of treason;
CLXXXVII. 39.
siege of; cxc. 49.
Linckhouse, Northumberland; cсx. 10.
Lincoln, county of, receiver of land revenue
for; CLXXXI. 44; CXCI. 32.
.....
CCIX. 2.
estates of Lord Widdrington in ;
Earl of, Paymaster-General of H.M.
Forces; CXCII. 83; CCIII. 2, 10; CCIV.
19; ccv. 34, 72; ccvI. 17; ccxv. 41;
CCXVIII. 3; CCXXI. 9, 28; CCXXVI. 84.
ccxxvi.
Lindores; CCVI. 24.
Lindsay. See Lyndesay.
Lindsey, James, who turned King's evidence;
•
CCXIII. 11.
Rt. Hon. Peregrine, Marquis of;
CCXXIII. 28.
Linen Drapers' Company; CCXXIII. 15.
drapers, merchants, and factors of
Scotland; CCXXIII. 15.
Lining, Mr. Thos., H.M. chaplain in Scotland;
CXCVI. 48.
Linlithgow, houses in, prepared for prisoners;
CXCIX. 34.
Lisbon; CLXXX. 20, 29; CLXXXIII. 7; CXCII.
24; ccxx. 20.
Lisburne, John Viscount, Baron of Feathers
in Ireland; CLXXXII. 14.
Lisle in Flanders; CLXXXVII. 9.
Lister, Joseph; CLXXXIX. 39.
Little, Richard, petition for a building lease;
CCXII. 82.
Littleton, Sir Thos., Treasurer of the Navy ;
CXCVIII. 64.
Liturgy. See Church.
Liveries, Court of Wards and. See Wards.
Liverpool, trial of the Lancashire rebels at;
cc. 11; CCVII. 6; CCXXI. 22.
.........; CC. 16; ccrv. 30.
CCIV.
Lynn, Samuel; CLXXX. 48.
Llewelling, John, petition; ccxxvi. 25.
Lloyd, George, coast waiter; ccxIx. 75.
Nathaniel, H.M. advocate-general ;
CXCIX. 63.
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Thomas, receiver of revenue of cos.
Chester, Denbigh, and Flint; CLXXXVIII.
2, 3.
Loans, Exchequer; CCI. 2; CCIX. 23; CCXXVI.
11.
Loan of 50,000l. on the credit of the tin sales;
CC. 9.
Lockett, David, petition; ccv. 96.
Lockhart, Capt. Walter, Intendant of Inva-
lids in Scotland, memorial; cc. 15.
Lockwood, Mr. Abraham; cxc. 45.
Lockyer, C.; CLXXXV. 1.
Lodge, Great; CLXXXII. 38.
Lodington or Loddington, Benjamin, H.M
Consul at Tripoli; CLXXXIV. 28;
CLXXXVI. 16; CXCIX. 45.
Logie, Andrew, petition of; CLXXXVI. 43.
Logwood for dyeing, sent to France; CLXXXIX.
34.
Lombards [pawn offices], Mr. Kelly's pro-
posal for erecting; cxcvI. 49.
London, Mr., army clothier; CCIV. 8.
London; CLXXXVIII. 58; CXCVI. 39; CXCVIII.
16.
Lord Mayor and Aldermen of;
CLXXXII. 10, 39; cc. 33.
Bishop of, John Robinson; CXCVII.
20; CCVI. 47.
לי
his petitions touching pen-
sions to Protestant ministers abroad;
CLXXXI. 32; cc. 3, 4.
his commissary in Virginia
CLXXXVII. 40.
23.
... certificate by; CXCI. 72.
letters from; CCVIII. 17; CCIX.
memorial to; CCXXI. 3.
booksellers of; CCXIV, 13.
-
coal meters
of;
CLXXXII.
10;
CLXXXVII. 23; CLXXXVIII. 13.
churches in, Commissioners for build-
ing 50 new; CXCVIII. 32; CCI. 22.-
St. Clement's, Strand; ccv.
13.
CCVI. 18.
…………….., baptism of a Jew at;
City of, Common Council of;
CLXXXII. 10.
liveryman of; CCXIII. 21.
Inspector of Courts and Corporations;
CLXXXVII. 21.
markets to be well cleansed;
CLXXXII. 39.
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GENERAL INDEX.
555
London-cont.
merchants of; CLXXXI. 22 ; cxc. 18;
CXCVII. 23; cc. 5; CCIV. 64; CCXIII.
42; ccxx. 42; CCXXVI. 6.
parishes; CLXXXII. 39; CLXXXVIII.
30; CLXXXIX. 39; CXCIX. 23, 46; cc.
30; CCXII. 33.
………………….., port of, proposals for preventing
smuggling in; CXCVI. 45.
,
searcher in; CCV. 44.
......, surveyor or land waiter in;
ccv. 51, 55.
59.
tidesmen; CCXXVI. 35, 51,
smuggling by; CCI. 18.
Post Office, accounts of the receiver-
general; CXCVIII. 33.
sheriff of; CCXIII. 13.
London Streets:
Albemarle
St.;
CCXXXVI. 79.
CCXIII.
30;
Aldersgate St.; CCVIII. 47.
Arundel St.; CLXXXVIII. 4.
Basinghall St.; CCXXL. 5.
Bucklersbury; CXCVIII. 38.
Cannon's Row, Westminster;
CCXII. 81; CCXXVI. 62.
Cheapside; cc. 33.
Cornhill; cxCIII. 58; CCXIV. 8.
Covent Garden; CXCVIII. 68.
Craigs Court; CXCVI. 33.
Dorset Court, Westminster; CCVIII.
37; CCIX. 26.
Dover St.; CCXIII. 36, 43.
Duke St., St. James's; cCXII. 48.
Duke St., Westminster; CXCIX.
16.
Essex St.; CCVIII. 24.
Fish Yard; ccxx. 45.
Fleet St.; CXCVIII. 55.
Germyn St.; ccv. 20.
Golden Sq.; CCXIII. 62.
Leicester Fields; CCVIII. 28.
Little Jermin St.; CCXII. 82.
Little Queen St.; CCVIII. 28.
Norfolk Street; ccv. 13.
Poland St.; CCI. 13.
St.
James St.,
CCXXI. 48.
Westminster;
Scotland Yard Gate; CCXII. 81.
Smithfield; cc. 33.
Strand; cxcVIII. 55; CCI. 4; CCV.
13.
Thames St.; CLXXXVIII. 45; CCII.
1; ccx.5; CCXVII. 4.
Tower Hill; CCII. 1; CCIX. 28;
CCX. 5.
Trinity, Minories; CCIx. 28.
Walbrook; CCIX. 4,
Whitechapel; cc. 33.
tallow chandlers; CLXXXVI. 41.
Tower of. See Tower.
London-cont.
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vintners of; CLXXXIX. 16.
……………., weavers of; ccxxIII. 15.
Londonderry, Bishop of; ccxII. 25, 56.
Lough, General Kirk in; cxc1. 64.
siege of; cxCI, 64; CXCII. 48; CCVI.
7, 32; ccxv. 3.
Long, Charles, petition for fee farm rent out
of Dunwich, Suffolk; ccxv. 64.
Longbridge, Edmund, petition; CXCVI. 30.
Longford Mills, Middlesex, purchase of
CLXXXVIII. 59.
Loo; cxcI. 21.
Lord Advocate; сCVII. 35; CCVIII. 29.
Lord Chamberlain; CXCIV. 1, CXCVIII. 58,
77; CXCIX, 7; CCIV. 45, 56; ccxx.
71.
Lord Chancellor, the; cxcI. 22; CCVII. 49;
CCXXI. 3.
Lord Justice Clerk (Scotland); cxcII. 16;
CXCIX. 34; CCIv. 23; CCXIII. 64.
Lord Steward. See Household, Lord Steward
of.
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports; CLXXXI.
40.
Lords, House of; CLXXXIX. 12.
•
45.
addresses of; CXCIII. 2; ccxx.
appeals to; ccxiv. 72.
debate on Spain; cxcvIII. 15.
direct copies of Treasury
Papers to be made; cxcı. 53.
....
clerks of, statement of their
case; CXCIII. 2; CCXIX. 36.
Committee of, for examining
rebels; CCXIV. 15.
concerning the state of
the Records, Report; ccxx. 45.
Lords Justices. See also Ireland (Lords
Justices).
......
38.
; CLXXX. 11, 42, 47, 53; CCXXII.
warrant to be laid before;
CLXXX. 4.
direct provisioning of Edin-
burgh Castle; CLXXX. 11.
Lords of Justiciary refuse to accept Customs'
officers as witnesses for the prosecu-
tion; cxc. 14.
Lords of Session. See Scotland.
Lostwithiel, corperation of; CLXXXIII. 13.
See also Lestithiel.
Lothian, east and west, heritors of; CCXIV.
37; CCXVI. 29.
Lotteries, auditor of; ccxxI. 47; ccxxvi, 64,
81, 103.
........, Exchequer; CXCVI. 37.
......, paymasters of; CCI. 24; ccv. 100;
CCXIV. 19, 20; CCXXVI. 72, 102.
schemes for raising money by;
CLXXXV. 44; CLXXXIX. 11; CXCIII-
58; ccv. 88
Lottery Act of 12 Anne; CLXXXIII. 2; CLXXXV.
64; CXCIII. 24.
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556
GENERAL INDEX.
Lottery-cont.
.........
affairs; CLXXXIII. 18; CLXXXIV. 9;
CLXXXV. 26; CLXXXVII. 42; cxc. 17;
CXCI. 17, 48, 56; CXCII. 65; CXCIII.
58; CXCIV. 8; CXCVII. 38; cc. 35; CCI.
2; CCVI. 33; CCVIII. 44; CCXI. 2;
CCXVI. 30, 32; CCXIX. 65; CCXXV. 1;
CCXXVI. 11, 34, 64, 71, 72.
76.
37.
officers for, memorial; ccxxvI.
"Classis "
47.
nomination of, CXCVI.
; CLXXXIX. 40; CCXXI.
Commissioners for the; cXCVII. 38;
cc. 13; CCXXVI. 71.
Civil List; CLXXXIV. 67; cxc. 5.
Comptroller of the; cxcI. 56. CXCII.
65; CXCIV. 8; CCXXVI. 72.
contributions, list of, in Lord Onslow's
office; ccxx. 18.
money; CLXXXI. 17; CLXXXVI. 20.
offices, right of the usher of the Ex-
chequer to serve the; cc. 13.
agents for taxes to have their
offices at one of the; ccxv. 29.
orders, interest unpaid on; ccxiv.31.
Queen Anne's; CLXXXV. 64; cxc.
37.
(C
>
Royal Oak"; ccxv. 55.
transfer office; CCXXI. 23.
Loudoun, Earl of, the late Queen's debt to;
CLXXXVI. 1.
Loughreagh; ccxxI. 24.
Lovat, Lord, memorial; cxcIX. 69; CCIV. 86 ;
CCV. 31.
Lovelace, Lady Charlotte, memorial; CLXXXII.
3.
,
3.
Lord, governor of New York; ccxiv.
Low Countries, cost of the campaign of 1711
in the; CCXXIII. 27.
Lowe, Mr., deputy chamberlain of the Exche
quer; ccxx, 45.
Lowman, Mr., (Cofferers' Office); CLXXXII.
33.
Lowndes, Honble. Wm., M.P., Secretary of
the Treasury; passim.
Charles; CCXII. 33.
Lowther, Mr.; CXCII. 80; CCVII. 49; CCIX.
31; CCXXII. 30; CCXXIII. 14.
,
Robt., governor of Barbadoes;
CLXXXVII. 11; CCXXII. 2.
Sir Thos., Bart.; CLXXXVIII. 20.
Thomas; CXCI. 40, 49.
Lucy, Geo., of Charlcott, co. Warwick, Esq.,
J.P.; CXCI. 22.
petition for compensation to the
petty constables; cxcix. 31.
Ludwell, Phil., deputy auditor of the King's
revenue in Virginia, charges against
him; CXCII. 7; CXCIX. 22; CCVI. 9.
Lumley, General, his regiment of horse;
CLXXXVIII. 25.
Zephaniah; cxcI. 42.
Lundie, Col. Robt., adjutant-general in Por-
tugal; ccxiv. 61.
Lunenburg. See also Brunswick.
.........; CXCVIII. 42.
Lutestring Company, frauds of the directors
of the; cc. 32.
Lutheran Chapel, establishment for, charged
on the Cofferer's Office; cxci. 66.
Lutwych, Richd., candle maker, petition;
CCVI. 15,
Luxford, George; CLXXXII. 19.
Lyme; ccxxvI. 7.
Lyme Regis, collector of Customs at ; CCXII.
57.
......., mayor and burgesses of, petition for
repair of the pier called the Cobb;
CCXIII. 29.
Lyndesay, Helen wife of John, of Pitscandlie,
petition; CCXIV. 71; CCXVI. 27.
Lyndhurst in the New Forest, the King and
Queen's house there; CXCI. 15; CCXVI.
7.
Lynn, collector of Customs at; ccv. 4.
Mr.; CCXIV. 30.
Saml.; CLXXXIV. 13.
Lytchet; CXCI. 59.
M.
McAllen, Mr., Excise officer
officer at Crieff;
CLXXXVII. 10.
Macartney, G., Governor of Berwick, letter
from; CCXIII. 60.
James, amidavit of; cxc. 25.
Maccarty, Col. Thos., case of; cc. 14.
Macclesfield, mayor, aldermen, &c. of, peti-
tion for pension for minister; CXCVIII.
71.
McDonald, Lieut. Alexr., agent of Lord Stair,
memorial; cCVII. 44.
McDowall, Patrick, petitions; CXCIX. 18;
CCXI. 12.
McFrederick, Capt.; CXCIII. 3.
McIntosh, rebels under command of; cxcix.
20.
McKay, Ensign Hugh; ccxxvI. 73.
McKenzie, Alexr. of Frazerdale; cxcix. 69.
Mackenzie, Collin, Clerk of the Pipe in the
Court of Exchequer (Scotland); cxcvi.
47.
, י
George, H.M. secretary in Poland,
petition; cc. 24.
; CCXIV. 72.
Mackinnon, Daniel; ccxv. 39.
Macky, Mr., director of the packet boats at
Dublin, reward for; ccxv. 33.
GENERAL INDEX.
557
Macnaghton, Edmund; ccv. 45; ccrx. 30.
Macquillier; ccv. 93.
McWey,—, Irish Papist in the rebellion of
1641; CCXVI, 13.
Madeira wine, dispute as to allowance of;
CLXXXVIII. 30.
Madocks, Mr. Thos., first cashier of the Bank
of England; cXCII. 39.
Madox, Thos., clerk in the office of Lord
Treasurer's Remembrancer; CXCVIII.
47.
Mr., examined touching Exchequer
and other Records; ccxx. 45.
Madrid, mail going to, robbed; CCXIII. 18.
minister at; cxc. 16; ccIv. 103.
7.
postal arrangements with; CLXXXIII.
secretary at the Court of; CLXXXVI.
16.
the retreat of the Portuguese army in
1706 from; CLXXXVIII. 39.
Mahon. See Port Mahon.
Viscount; CCXI. 16.
Maillard, Mary, of St. Christopher's; CLXXXI.
30.
Mainwaring, Mr., Auditor of Imprests;
CXCIX. 52.
Malden, Francis, wife of Saml., petition;
CLXXXVI. 44.
Mall, the, in St. James's Park; CXCVI. 28.
Mallett, Wm.; CLXXXII. 41.
Malouins; ccxv. 14.
Malows, Mrs., niece of Lord Feversham ;
CXCII. 18.
Malt; CLXXXII. 1.
duty; CLXXXIX. 35; cxc. 57; CCVI.
12.
auditor of, Robert Danvers ;
CLXXXVII. 38.
drawbacks, increase of; CCXXIII.
10.
revenue arising from; CCXVII.
5.
(Scotland), frauds; cc. 12.
loans on; CCXII. 91; CCXIV. 57.
lottery tickets; cxci. 17.
……………………., money upon, in the Exchequer; ccvI.
17.
......... tallies; CLXXX. 56; CLXXXVII. 14;
ccv. 72; ccxv. 51.
1.
working of, methods used in; ccxI.
Manaton, Fras., Receiver-General of Taxes
for co. Cornwall; CLXXXIII. 15.
Robt.; CLXXXIII. 16.
Manchester, Earl of, Ambassador to Vienna
and Venice, also in France, memorial,
&c.; CXCI. 2; CXCVIII. 15; CXCIX.
37; CCXIV. 77.
Mauley, Isaac; CXCII. 74.
John, to be surveyor-general of the
riding officers for Kent and Sussex;
CCIV. 14.
Manley, John-cont.
for the Commissioners of
Customs; CCXXVI. 83.
........, Mr., Postmaster of Ireland; ccxv.
33.
Mann, Henry, a pirate; CCXXII. 6.
Mr., furniture &c. for the Treasury;
CCV. 74.
Nicholas, King's waiter in the Port
of London; CCIV. 69.
Manni, the Venetian, affair of; CCVII. 50.
Manning, Francis, H.M. secretary to the Gri-
sons, petition; CLXXXVIII. 40; cxcI.
1.
Manningtree Water; CLXXXIX. 63.
Mansfield Woodhouse; CLXXXIX. 67.
Mar, John Earl of, memorial; cxcvi. 33.
[the rebel Earl] his movements, &c.;
CXCII. 9; CCXIII. 64; CCXXII. 14.
his goods claimed by Fras.
Milles; CXCVIII. 57.
>
vassals of; CCXXII. 8.
Mardyke, new works at; CCVI. 31; CCVII.
31.
Marine regiments, or the Marines; CLXXX.
64; CLXXXI. 20, 57; CLXXXIV. 8, 39;
CLXXXVI, 11; CLXXXVII. 20; CXCVII.
14; ССІІ. 3; ссххп. 18.
....
accounts of; CLXXXII. 7.
colonels, captains, clothiers and
clothing of; CCIV. 70; CCXXII. 45;
CCXXVI. 70.
commission putting them under
the Prince of Denmark, Lord High
Admoral; ccxxvI. 66.
Commissioners for disbanding;
CLXXXIV. 13, 14;
CLXXXVII. 2;
CLXXXVIII. 34; CLXXXIX. 68; CCIV.
59; ccxv. 7; ccxIx. 32.
......, muster rolls of; CLXXX. 48.
pay of officers of; CLXXX. 64;
; ccv. 47; CCXVI. 25;
CLXXXIV. 8
CCXIX. 59.
•
paymaster of; CLXXXII. 7; cxcv.
4; ccv. 47; CCXVII. 4.
poundage of; CCXXIII. 26.
Marlborough, John, Duke of; cxc. 58; CXCVI.
21; CCVIII. 48; CCIX. 16; CCXI. 1.
holograph letter of; CXCVIII.
22.
memorial; CCXX. 2.
CCVI. 16.
refusal to drink his health;
Duchess of; CXCIII. 56; CXCVIII.
22.
Marlow, Mr. John, petition; CLXXXIX. 23.
Marshall, Rich., H.M. stud master; CLXXXII.
7; CCVI. 30; CCXXII. 46; CCXXVI.
91.
Mr., petition; CLXXXVIII, 38.
Marshalsea, marshal of the; CLXXXVIII, 21.
Martin, Cross, an Armenian, naturalised,
petition; CXCVIII. 75.
558
GENERAL INDEX.
1.
Martin-cont.
John, keeper of the lions to the
King; ccxxn. 13.
………………….., Joseph; CLXXXIX. 27.
•
anchorsmith of Dartmouth;
CLXXXVIII. 49.
…………., secretary to the Commissioners
for settling commerce with France;
CLXXX. 58.
sufferer by the French invasion
of Nevis and St. Kitts; CLXXXIII. 2.
Sir Joseph, a commissary for com-
merce with France; CLXXX.
58;
CLXXIX. 20.
CCXXI.
Richard; ccI. 11; ccxxI. 24.
Robert, farmer of Excise, co. Aber-
deen; CXCIX. 18.
Martyn, Mr.; CLXXXVII. 19.
Sir Henry; CLXXXIV. 42.
Mary, Queen, her pension to the Vaudois
ministers and schoolmasters settled on
the Savoy Hospital; ccvI. 8.
Marybone, parish of, cattle plague raging in;
CLXXXII. 39.
Maryland; CLXXXIII.
24;
CLXXXV.
CCXXI. 40.
59;
Masham, Mr., brother to Lord Masham;
CXCVIII. 39.
Saml., Lord, cofferer of the house-
hold; CLXXX. 23; CLXXxv. 13.
Mason, Chas., Esq., treasurer of transports,
memorial; ccv. 77; ccxIx. 51.
John, petitions of; CLXXXVI. 17;
CCIV. 7.
,
John, quartermaster and agent to the
Mediterranean Galley's Company ;
CCXX. 23.
Robt., waterman, petition of; ccv.
50.
Massachusetts Bay, abstract of revenues of
quit rents, &c. there; CLXXXV. 12;
........
CLXXXVII. 4.
……………., grant to the inhabitants of the
province of; cc. 30,
Master, John le, his petition concerning frauds
at Chelsea Hospital; ccxIv. 66.
Sir Harcourt, sheriff of London;
CCXIII. 13.
Masters, John, commander of the sloop
Revenge"; ccxx. 23.
Masterson, Capt. Nicholas, petition praying
payment of his pension; CLXXXII. 43.
Mathew, Lieut.-General Wm., governor of
Nevis CCXIII. 59.
Sir Wm., governor of the Leeward
islands; cxcVI. 6.
Wm., Esq., Lieut.-Governor of St.
Christopher's; CLXXXIX. 27.
Mathews, Sir George; ccIv. 70.
Rich.; CCXXI. 38.
>
Sarah, widow of Brigadier Wm., peti-
tion; CCVII. 24.
Maule, Thos., Esq., Surveyor-General of
Customs, Ireland; ccxxI. 18.
Maundy Thursday alms, issues for; CXCVIII.
70; CCXXVI. 16.
Mawson; ccxiv. 30.
Mayers, a Roman Catholic trader in gold and
silver; CCXIV. 67.
Maynard, Mr., question as to his loyalty;
CCVIII. 38; CCIX. 7, 11.
Maynwaring. See Mainwaring.
Mayrand, Capt. John, petition; ccxxvI. 104.
Meade, Sir Nathaniel, memorial; cxc1. 34;
CCXX. 49.
Meadows. See Medowes.
Mecklenburg; CCVIII. 4.
Medal, to be provided for Dr. Don Sancho of
Minorca; CXCI. 65.
Medals, the gravers of the Mint to improve
their skill on; CXCVIII. 50.
Medina, Sir Solomon de, contractor for bread
and bread wagons in the Low Countries,
his demands; CCXXII. 43; CCXXIII.
27.
Mediterranean, the; CXCVIII. 58.
squadron, wine and oil for; CCXVIII.
6.
Medlycott, Chas.; CCXII. 42.
Medowes, comptroller of army accounts;
CXCVIII. 69; CCVII. 10, 29; ccxx. 12.
comptroller of the stores sent to
Canada; CLXXXVIII. 32, 33; ccv. 34;
CCXVII. 3.
Sir Philip, heir and executor of Sir
Philip, petition; ccxxvi. 46.
Melcombe Regis, certificate; CXCIII. 31.
Mellish, John, receiver-general for co. Hants,
petition; CLXXXIX. 50.
Melvill, Mr., made a surveyor-general of Ex-
cise, Dublin; CCVIII. 38.
7, 11.
his behaviour and voting; cCIX.
Meneger, Mons.; cxcvi. 5.
Menmuire, parish of; ccxiv. 60.
Menstrie, pass of; CCIII. 14.
Mentz, envoy from; cxc1. 25.
Menzie or Menzies, Sir Wm., memorial;
CCXIV. 70.
Mequinez, Court of the Emperor of Morocco;
CCXIII. 44.
Mercader or Mercador, Don Emanuel, deputy
from Minorca, memorials, &c.; CLXXXII.
21; CXCVII. 21; CXCVIII. 46; CCIV.
90.
Mercer, John, appointed clerk engrosser;
•
CCVI. 27.
chief clerk of H.M. Works;
CCVII. 26.
"
revocation of his patent; CCVIII.
3.
his case; ccxx. 36.
Thomas; CLXXXI. 23.
Mercers' Hall; CLXXX. 50, 51.
Meredith, John, surveyor of duties on houses
in co. Montgomery; cxc. 18.
Merest, James, clerk of the House of Lords;
CXCIII. 2.
559
GENERAL INDEX.
Meriel, Mr., his memorial; CLXXXI. 29.
Meriton, Mr., cashier of Excise; CLXXXII.
26.
Merrett, Mr. Solomon; CLXxx. 47.
Merrill or Merrell, John; CLXXX. 15, 50;
CLXXXI. 43; CLXXXVIII. 14; CXCIII.
63 ; CCIV. 65; ccv. 2, 62, 71; CCVII.
29; CCXII. 52; CCXIV. 29.
Methuen, John, ambassador extraordinary to
the King of Portugal; CLXXX. 18.
...
Hon. Paul, Esq., report on his claim;
CLXXX. 18.
Paul, H.M. ambassador extraordinary
to the King of Spain; cxc. 16; cxciv.
""
16.
one of H.M. Principal Secre-
taries of State; ccvI. 35.
Mr.; CLXXX. 20.
P., letters of; cxcix. 53; cc. 15, 16,
19; CCI. 6; CCIV. 102, 103; ccv. 22,
23, 24, 61; CCVI. 39; CCXII. 10.
Meuze [? H.M. mews], land near the, leased;
CCXXI. 17.
Mevenneth manor, co. Cardigan; CLXXXII.
14.
Meyer, Ensign, conspirator against the King;
CCXIV. 15.
Meysey, Thos., surveyor of hawkers and ped-
lars, memorial; ccxIx. 23.
Michelbourne, Col., served in the siege of
Derry; CXCII. 48.
Micklethwait, Mr. Thos.; CLXXX. 56.
Mr.; ccIx. 1.
Middlesex; CLXXXVIII. 59.
·
special commissions of, officers of;
CCI. 3.
Dorset and, Earl of. See Dorset.
Colonel, grant to, of Holy Island;
CCXIII. 38.
Middleton, John; сXCII. 23; CCIV. 70.
"
Mr., factor to the Earl of Findlater;
CCV. 21.
ccv.
......, Mr.; CCV. 50.
Midlothian; CCXVI. 29.
Milan, H.M. plenipotentiary at; CLXXXII. 45.
Mildmay, Sir Anthony, Chancellor of the
Exchequer (temp. Eliz.), ancestor of
Earl of Westmoreland; CLXXXIX. 19;
CCVIII. 9.
Miles, John; CLXXXIV. 48.
Milford, customer of; CLXXXIV. 58.
Military list, the; cc. 15.
Militia, the; cxci. 22.
of London and Westminster under
arms; CCXXI. 48.
Colonels of; CCXXII. 8.
Miller, Mr. Wm., H.M. chaplain in Scotland;
CXCVI. 48.
Milles, Francis, high bailiff of the dean and
chapter, &c. of Westminster; CXCVIII.
57.
Mills. John; ссXIII. 13.
>
Mr., offers to purchase lands in St.
Kitts; CCIX. 4.
Milner, Anna, petition of; CLXXXIX. 55.
Milnhill of Baldardie; CCXIV. 71.
Minis, French settlement of; CCVII. 29.
Ministers. See also Ambassadors and Re-
ligion, ministers of.
foreign; CLXXXVI. 16; CLXXXIX. 53 ;
cxc. 40; CCIX. 3; CCXVI. 12; CCXX.
21; CCXXIII. 21.
French, poor distressed, bounty for;
CCVI. 47.
Protestant, in America and the Colo-
nies, pensions to; CLXXXI. 32.
public, arrears to ; CLXXXVII. 32.
Minorca, assessor of; cxcI. 65.
contingencies of; ccxiv. 21.
deputies from; CXCVII. 27; CXCVIII.
46; CCIV. 90.
establishment of; ccxIv. 68.
form of government proposed for;
CLXXXII. 21.
fortifications of St. Philip's Castle at;
CXCIII, 20; CCI. 10.
garrison at; CLXXXI. 21; CXCI. 28,
29; CXCVIII. 11; CCXI. 4; ccxx. 12.
officers serving in, their servants' pay;
CLXXXIX. 22.
their pay; cxcI. 71; CCIV. 82.
revenues of; CLXXXII. 9 CLXXXV.
36, 45; CLXXXVI. 8; CXCI. 28, 71;
CXCVII. 31; CXCVIII. 41; CCIII. 8
CCXIV. 45; CCXXVI. 8.
41.
yearly charges on; CXCVIII.
salaries, allowances payable out
of; CLXXXV. 61; cxcI. 28; CCIV. 82;
CCVI. 6.
receiver-general of; ccxI. 12; CCXIX.
48.
...., surveyor of; ccxv. 12; ccxxvI. 8.
Mint, the; CLXXX. 4; CLXXXII. 9; cxc. 22;
CXCII. 75; CXCVI. 23; CCXIV. 14;
CCXX. 44.
....
(of Scotland); ccxxxv. 20;
CLXXXVI. 14; CCVIII. 20.
clerks of, petition; CCXIX, 18.
....., engravers of; CXCVIII. 50; ccxx.
22.
master and worker or officers of, ac-
counts of; cXCVIII. 47; CCVII. 9.
.....
memorial of; CXCVIII. 50.
CLXXXVIII.
reports; CLXXX. 9
;
52; cxc. 22; CXCII. 13; CXCIX. 24;
cc. 17; CCVIII. 11, 12, 18; CCXVI. 37.
office; CXCII. 13;
CXCVIII. 50;
CCVIII. 43; CCIX. 19; ccxx. 22.
warden of; CLXXX. 9; CCVIII. 19.
Missing, Mr. Thomas, contractor for army
supplies; CXCII. 24, 53; CXCVIII. 69
ccv. 72; CCVII. 7; CCVIII. 33, 46;
CCXXII. 27.
Mobs, claims for suppressing; cc. 33.
Modena, Duke of, purchases a set of Rymer's
Fœdera; CCI. 6.
Envoy from, his receipt; ccI. 6.
}
560
GENERAL INDEX.
Moffat's ship, seized with arms for the rebels ;
CCXX. 50.
Mogul, the Great, privileges granted to the
East India Company by; ccxxIII. 15.
Molasses, use of, in brewing beer; CCXXIV.
2.
Molesworth, John, Envoy Extraordinary;
CLXXXVIII. 19.
Lord, letter, &c. ; ccvI. 43; CCVIII. 2.
Mr. Robt., Envoy to Great Duke of
Tuscany, Florence,
Genoa ;
CLXXXIII. 20, 21; CLXXXVI. 16.
and
appointed Commissoner for
trade, &c.; CLXXXVIII. 12.
Molineux, Mr.; CCXIII. 54.
Molyneux, S.; CXCIII. 67.
Mr., debtor to the Crown as receiver-
general of Lancashire; ccIv. 58.
Monck, George, son of Henry, Surveyor-Gen.
of Customs in Ireland, petition; ccxxI.
18.
Moncrieffe, David, King's Remembrancer for
Scotland; CLXXXVI. 39.
Mr., petition of; CLXXXVI. 39.
Monmouth, Duke of; ccxxI. 28.
Monro, Col. Henry, memorial; ccv. 87;
CCXV. 59.
Monroe, Capt., "M.P, for Scotland"; CLXXXI.
7.
Montagu, Duke of; CLXXXV. 6; cxc. 36;
CXCI. 22; CXCVIII. 7.
Montague, Col.; ccxII. 4.
,
Henry, son of John; CCXII. 29, 30.
John, Esq., solicitor to the Stamp
Office, registrar, &c. of apprentice
duties; CLXXXVII, 33; CCXI. 14.
Wortley; CXCIX. 53.
Montandre, Marquis de, petition; ccxv. 2.
Monteage, Jo., accountant-general of the
Bank of England; ccxiv. 46; CCXVI.
36.
Montese, General, disarmed rebels in the
Highlands; CCXIII. 64.
Montgomery, Lieut. Robert, half-pay; ccrx.
30.
Montgomery County; cxc1. 38; CXCIII. 18.
Montjoy, Lord, his regiment of foot; CXCVIII.
6.
Montjuich, Fort, in Spain, attack upon; ccxv.
66.
Mons, battle of Tanniers near; CLXXXI. 43.
Montolieu, alias St. Hypolite, Major-General,
memorials; cXCII. 35; CCxIx. 76.
Montrose, Duke of; cxcvi. 33; CCIII. 13.
Montrose; CXCVII. 39.
......
collector of Customs at; CCXXII. 14.
Montserrat, Island of, minister in (his losses by
French invasion of); CLXXXI. 32.
27.
Lieut.-Governor of; CLXXXIX.
rebels transported to.; cc. 43.
plundered by the French ;
CCXIII. 58; CCXIV. 22.
Moody, Col., Governor of Placentia; CLXXX.
15, 63; CCVI. 35; CCVIII, 7.
Moore, Col.; CLXXXIV. 5.
Jas., a planter set up by insurgents
Governor of South Carolina; CCXXIII.
16.
George, petition; CLXXXVI. 43.
Sir Thos., of Sayes, Surrey, memo-
rial; CLXXXv. 70.
Thomas,-paymaster of H.M. forces
abroad; CLXXX. 37, 44, 51, 53; CXCIX.
67; ccv. 8; CCXIII. 49; CCXVII. 3;
CCXIX. 2; CCXXI. 27.
·
memorial; ccI. 28.
petition; CCXXI. 21.
Mr., memorial; ccv. 63.
Moors, proposed treaty with; CXCIX. 40.
purchase of, slaves to the Genoese
Consul at Gibraltar; CLXXXII. 5.
Moray, shire of, See Murray.
Mordaunt, Hon. Henry; CCXII. 26.
Mordington, Dame Marie, wife of Lord, peti-
tion for increase of pension; CCXIV. 1.
minister at; ccv. 70.
"
More, Gilbert, letter of; cCVII. 11.
Moreton. See Morton.
Morgan, Thos., memorial, petition, &c.; ccv.
49, 58.
Edmund, son of Francis, petition ;
CCXXVI. 57.
Morley, Lord; CLXXXI. 8.
Morocco, captives in, Spanish merchants
undertake for release of; CLXXX. 13;
CXCI. 60; CCI. 21.
…………., Emperor of; ccxv. 50.
ambassador from; CLXXXV. 43;
CXCI. 49; CXCIII. 60; CCXXI. 31;
CCXXII. 11, 12.
ambassador or plenipotentiary
to; CLXXXII. 5; CLXXXV. 68; CXC.
66; CXCI. 60; CXCVIII. 20; CCXIII.
44.
......, peace with; CLXXX. 28, 62;
CLXXXII. 5; CXC. 28; CXCIX. 43;
ccxv. 26; CCXXVI. 26.
prefers a present of gunpowder
to a jewel; cxCII. 23.
…………………, ………………, presents from, to Queen Anne;
CLXXXIX. 37.
', ......, presents to, from George I.;
CLXXXI. 3; CLXXXIII. 4; CLXXXIX.
37; CXCI. 52; CXCII. 22, 37; CCI.
21.
37.
sedan chair and tea for; cXCII.
………………, ……………., Viceroy of; ccxxII. 11.
trade with; ccxxI. 31.
Moron, Dr. Bernardo; CCXIX. 47.
Morphy, Cornelius, payment to; CCXII. 38.
Morrice, Wm., son and executor of Thomas,
deputy-paymaster of the forces in
Portugal; CLXXX. 20.
Morris, Col. Richd., petition; CXCIII. 8;
CXCVIII. 8.
GENERAL INDEX.
561
Mortlake; CCIX. 1.
Morton, Colonel, of Duke Street, St. James's;
CCXII. 48.
........., Rt. Honble. Matt. Ducie, Vice-Trea-
surer of Ireland; ccvIII. 41; CCIX. 9,
17.
Moryson, Brigadier Henry, memorial; ccxIx.
35.
Mosley, Mr. Oswald, high sheriff of Stafford-
shire; CXCI. 31.
Mosse, George; CCIX. 30.
Mostyn, Sir Roger, paymaster of Marine
regiments; CLXXXII. 8; CLXXXIV. 38,
39; CLXXXVII. 20; CXCIII. 1; cxcv.
4; CCIV. 59, 70, 101; ccxI. 11; CCXII.
38; CCXIII. 49; ccxv. 8; CCXVIII. 4;
CCXIX. 32; CCXXI. 29, 34; CCXXII. 45;
CCXXVI. 30.
one of the four tellers of the
Exchequer; CLXXX. 50; CXCII. 27;
CC. 6.
John; CCIII. 3; ccrv. 101.
ССПІ.
Mote Park, laid into the Great Park of
Windsor; CCXXVI. 89.
Mould Grove, in Windsor Forest; ccvI. 10.
Moulton, Thos., master of the "Royal Ex-
change"; ccv. 53.
Mountjoy, Rt. Hon. Wm. Viset., memorial
for lease of Mountjoy Castle and lands,
co. Tyrone; CCXIV. 11.
See Mure.
Muir.
Mulcaster, John, army agent; CCVII. 29;
CCXIV. 30; CCXXII. 39; CCXXVI. 84.
Muller, Saml., merchant of London, his me-
morial; cc. 5.
Muloy, Corporal, of the Coldstream regiment,
reward to; CXCIX. 28.
Munday, Wm., deputy-auditor of the Duchy
of Cornwall; CLXXX. 43, 55; ccrv. 18.
Munden, Brigadier Richard, his regiment of
Dragoons; CCXVI. 10; CCXXVI. 3, 85.
Munro, Capt. Robt.,; CLXXXII. 46.
,
Col. Henry, petition; CXCII. 48.
Munster, judge of assize for the Province of;
CC. 16.
bishop of, sum due for his troops;
CCVI. 17; CCXXIII. 27.
escheator-general of; ccvIII. 51.
Mure or Muire, Sir Archibald, of Thornton,
farmer of the Customs and Excise
(Scotland); ccxiv. 70.
Wm., junr., of Caldwell, Esq., memo-
rial; ccv. 97.
to be a commissioner of police
(Scotland); CCXII. 14.
Murray Frith; CCXIV. 32.
shire of, petition of the freeholders;
CCIII. 12.
,
Alexr., senr. and junr., rebels found
in Cork; cc. 16.
……………………., bishop of; CCVI. 24.
James, a commissary and plenipoten-
tiary for settling commerce with
France, memorials of; CLXXX. 58;
CLXXXIX. 20.
R 2025.
5
Murray-cont.
John, of Philiphaugh, memorial ;
CXCVI. 48.
Lord James, brother of the Duke of
Athol; CLXXXII. 12.
Muscovy, Czar of, ambassador from the;
CXCI. 25; CXCVIII. 62; cc. 9; CCXIX.
1.
goods bought for; ccvIII. 42.
Musicians of Prince George of Denmark
their pay; ccv. 39.
Mussen, Matthew, of Jamaica; cc. 40; cCI.
5.
Musters or muster rolls; CLXXX. 48;
CLXXXIV. 13, 14; CCVIII. 7; ccxv. 2.
commissary-general of; CCXII. 100.
N.
Nairn, Lady; CCXVI. 27.
Naminck, Bernard, of London, merchant,
petition; ccxxvI. 6.
Napier, Gabriel, petition of; ccxI. 19.
Napleton, Thos., petition for commissionership
of the Salt Office; CLXXXI. 27.
Nareskin, Mons., minister from the Czar of
Muscovy; CXCI. 25.
Nassau, Henry de, Seigneur d'Auverquerque,
ancestor of Henry Earl of Grantham
CLXXXVII. 41.
National Debt, the, state of; CCIII. 4.
Navarre, minister of the Church of; ccvI. 23.
Navy, abuses in the; CLXXXII. 17; CCXIV.
64.
,
Board; CLXXXVI. 11; CLXXXVIII. 28;
CXCII. 40; cxcv. 3.
Captains instructed to permit Customs'
officers to search their ships; ccr. 16.
debt of the; CLXXXIV. 21; CLXXXVIII.
28; CCXI. 3; CCXVIII. 2; CCXXIII. 25.
houses purchased by the Crown for
the; ccxxv. 2.
Commissioners of the; CLXXX. 48;
CLXXXIV. 55; CLXXXVIII. 8; CXCII. 3;
CXCVIII. 44; CCI. 12; CCVI. 52; CCXII.
33.
2.
letters of; CLXXXII. 36; CCXXV.
reports of; CLXXX. 59; CLXXXI.
50, 51, 57.
Office; CLXXX. 48, 59; CLXXXI. 50;
CCII. 4; CCXIV. 44.
officers on half pay, case; CLXXXVI.
23.
Pay Office; ccxv. 18.
.....
CCXI. 3.
repairs, rebuilding, &c. in the;
N N
i
562
GENERAL INDEX.
Navy-cont.
stores, contractors for; CLXXXII. 36;
CCIV. 81.
proposal for cheap supply of;
CLXXXVII. 45.
·
produced by Palatines in New
York; CLXXXIX. 64.
to be obtained from America;
cc. 30; CCI. 12; CCXXIII. 25.
exemption from duty claimed
for; ccxx. 32.
on
......, stopped at Portsmouth
suspicion that they are destined for
Spain; CCXXVI. 2.
לי
sums issued for; CLXXXIX. 58.
sums wanted for; CLXXXIV. 46;
CXCVII. 26; сxvсIÙ. 19.
tallies; CLXXXI. 54; CCXII. 91.
timber for, account of; CLXXXIX. 59 ;
CCXXV. 2.
Treasurer of the. See also Cesar,
Mr. Chas., Hampden, Mr., and Ais-
labie, John.
......; CLXXX. 13, 56, 59, 67; CLXXXI.
23, 54; CLXXXIV. 30; CLXXXVIII. 28;
CXCIII. 28; CXCVI. 8; CXCVIII. 19;
CXCIX. 52; cc. 23, 29; CCXII. 38, 91;
CCXIV. 57; ccxv. 60; ccxxv. 2.
pensions payable by, list of;
......
CCVII. 15.
Neagle, Richd., petition; ccrv. 1.
Neal or Neale, Francis, Deputy Clerk of the
Pipe, report; CCVII. 30; CCXIII. 13.
to inspect records; ccxx. 45.
Henry, surveyor of Minorca ;
CLXXXIII. 9; CCIV. 38; CCXV. 12;
CCXXVI. 8.
Mr., verderer of Sherwood forest;
CXCIX. 54.
Nealson, Edwd., of Berwick - on- Tweed
CXCIX; 20.
Negroes, trade in African; CLXXXV. 59.
Negus, Jolin. merchant of Great Yarmouth;
CLXXXXIV. 11.
;
Fr., of H.M. stables; cXCIX. 32;
CCIV. 21; Ccv. 38; ccxv. 31; CCXXII.
46; CCXXVI. 10, 93.
Mr., ranger of Bigshot Rails and
Sandhurst Walk; CXCVIII. 67.
Neilson, Wm., petition; CLXXXVI. 30.
Netherlands, Spanish; CLXXxvi. 16.
.......
privileges of the Scotch nation
in the, CLXXXIX. 12.
Netmaker, John, commissary on the expedi-
tion to Canada, memorial; CLXXXVIII.
23.
Nevill, Col. Clement, memorial; cxcı. 33;
CCXVI. 10; CCXXVI. 3.
........., Grey; CCXXI. 39.
Jas., a Papist, who married Lady
Wintour; ccxxI. 25, 37.
Nevis, Lieut.-Gov. of; CLXXX. 68; CLXXXIX.
27; CCXIII. 59; CXCVI. 6.
Nevis-cont.
inhabitants of, offer to buy the French
quarter of St. Kitt's; ccIx. 4.
2.
invasion of, by the French; CLXXXIII.
sufferers in, petition; ccxxI. 14.
New England; CLXXXIX, 9; cc. 30; CCVII.
29.
colonies of; CLXXXVII. 4.
commanders of H.M. ships from
CLXXXI. 50, 51.
…………………, governor of; CXCVIII. 17.
;
vessels from, encourage the soldiers
of Annapolis to desert; CCVII. 29.
troops of, allowance of; CCXXII. 18.
........., woods, management of; CCXVII. 1;
CCXXIII. 26.
New Forest, chief woodward, officers, &c. of;
CCIX. 24; CCXII. 39; CCXXVI. 33.
Lord Warden of; cxcI. 15.
master keeper of the inner bailiwick
walk of; cxCIII. 11.
…………………, ………………, Rynefield Lodge; CXCVIII. 25.
right of Sir John St. Barbes to wood
out of; CXCVIII. 52.
sales, &c. in; ccxv. 19, 20.
trees felled yearly for the Navy;
CLXXXVII. 29; ccvI. 10, 48.
21.
information touching; CCXXI.
work done in, claims for; ccxvI. 7 ;
CCXIX. 16.
New Hampshire, woods and waste lands of;
CXCVIII. 30.
.,receiver-general of revenues in; CCXIV.
43.
masts, &c. supplied by; ccxXI. 49.
New Jersey, CLXXXI. 31; CLXXXIII. 24
CCXIV. 28.
New River water supplied to Somerset
House in place of the City water;
CXCVIII. 55.
New Year's gifts for the Secretaries of the
Treasury, &c.; CLXXXVII. 1; CXCVIII.
14; CCVI. 3; CCXIII. 1; ccxx. 7.
New York; CLXXXVII. 45; CXCVIII. 13, 79;
CC. 8; CCVI. 22; CCVII. 48.
attorney-general of; cxcII. 56.
colony of, price of land, trade, &c.
in; CCXIV. 28.
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cost of shipping goods to; cxcCIX. 13.
governors of; CLXXXII. 3; CLXXXVI.
5; CLXXXVII. 39.
……………,
merchants, petition on behalf of;
CCXXI. 26.
revenues, taken by the Assembly
from the officers of the Crown; ccxxI.
40; CCXXII. 16.
subsistence of companies at; CCXIV. 3.
supply of bedding for companies at;
CLXXXIX. 25.
Newborough, George Lord, Steward of Rich-
mond, Surrey; cxc1. 5; CXCVII. 53.
GENERAL INDEX.
563
Newby, Yorkshire; cc. 27.
Newcastle, otherwise Delaware, Pennsylvania;
CLXXXIII. 24.
Duke of, warrant from; CCXII. 76;
CCXXVI. 95, 96.
certificates by ; CCXXIII, 28.
John, late Duke of, memorial of his
daughter; ccxiv. 2.
Newcastle-on-Tyne; cxc. 69; CXCII. 66;
CCXXIII. 14.
rebels' design on, prevented; ccvI.
43.
late mayor of; CCVIII. 49.
dissenters raised at, for service
against the rebels; ccxxII. 38.
Newfoundland.
See also Placentia,
.........; CCVIII. 37; CCXI. 15; ccxv. 25;
CCXXII. 41.
………….., account of, by Wm. Taverner; ccxv.
14.
........., agent for the Admiralty at ; CLXXX.
30.
coast usually fished upon by the
French; cxcix. 46.
........, coasts of, surveyor of; CLXXX. 30;
.......
•
.....
CXCI. 59.
., companies in, the four independent;
CXCVII. 62.
7.
fishing, failure of; CCVII. 29; CCVIII.
fisheries in; CLXXX. 30, 47; ccxv.
14; CCXXII. 41.
garrisons at; CCVII. 29.
included in the proposed bishopric of
Burlington in New Jersey; CLXXXI.
31.
merchants trading to; CLXXX. 47.
........, parts of, ceded to Great Britain;
CXCIX. 35.
......, surveyor of (Capt. Wm. Taverner)
his claim resisted; CXCIX. 46; CCVI.
35.
Newgate, design to corrupt the guards at;
CXCIX. 27.
prison; CLXXXIX. 49; CCVII. 39,
54.
prisoners in; CLXXXVIII. 11; CXCVII.
18; CCVI. 38; ccix. 21; CCXIII. 30;
CCXX. 42.
Newhaven, Sussex; ccv. 51.
Newington, Surrey, cowkeepers of; CLXXXII.
35.
Newlin, Wm., memorial; ccv. 27.
Newman, alderman of Dartmouth; CLXXXVIII.
49.
Newmarket, running horses for plates, &c.
at; CLXXXII. 7.
........., roadway to; ccvI. 2.
CCVI.
Newport, hospital for sick soldiers at; ccIx.
26.
Newstead, George, petition; CXCVI. 15.
Newton, Henry, LL.D., late envoy extra-
ordinary to the Grand Duke of Tus-
cany, and the Republic of Genoa,
arrears of pay; CLXXX. 17; CLXXXVIII.
60.
Sir Henry, petition of his daughters;
CXCVI. 43.
Sir Isaac, Master of the Mint; CLXXX.
4, 9; CLXXXII.
95;
cxc. 7, 51;
CXCVIII. 50; ccv. 19; CCVII. 9;
CCVIII. 18, 19, 28, 43; CCXX. 22.
account in the hand-
writing of; cxCVI. 23.
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complaint against;
CCXXXIII. 9.
, י
letter of; CCIX. 19.
memorial of; ccxx. 44.
observations on the re-
ports of; CLXXXV. 67.
,
to attend the Treasury;
CCI. 1; CCXIII. 21.
to prepare an adver-
tisement for the Gazette; CCVIII. 12.
…………. ……………… ……………., on the value of gold in
proportion to silver; CCVIII. 43.
warrant from the Duke
of Bolton to; CXCIII. 43.
........., Robert; CCVIII. 23.
Nicholas, Mr. Edward (Bounty Office);
CLXXXI. 32; CLXXXII. 3, 6; CLXXXV.
17; CLXXXVI. 52; cxc. 6; CCIV. 16.
Nicholls, Thos., weigher (Customs); cCIV.
22.
Nichols, Abigail, pension asked for; CCXVII.
1.
Nicholson, Colonel or Francis; CLXXXIX. 41;
cc. 8; CCXXI. 26; CCXXII. 41.
takes Port Royal from the
French; CCVII. 29.
General; CLXXXVIII. 23; CLXXXIX.
9; cxc. 1; CCVIII. 7.
Robert, memorial; ccxxIII. 9.
Nickson, John; CCXII. 9.
Nicoll, Anthony, receiver and paymaster of
tin moneys; cxc. 4; cc. 37.
Nieuport, governor of; cxcvI. 21.
Nimmigen or Nimeguen, treaty of CLXXXIX.
10; CLXXXVII. 39.
Nodes, Butler, frauds in Chelsea Hospital;
CCXIV. 29.
Noke, James, merchant, memorial; ccxxvI.
65.
North Berwick, mob at; ccxx. 3.
North and South Foreland, lighthouses on ;
CCVIII. 14.
North Shields; cxc. 69.
Norbury, Capt., money for, on going to the
Court of Mequinez; ccxIII. 44.
Norfolk; CCXXIV. 1.
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maltsters, their frauds; ccxxIII. 10.
sheriff of; ccXIV. 51.
Duke of, office of Earl Marshal;
CCVIII. 52;
CXCIX. 6;
CCXIII. 48.
CCIX. 1;
NN 2
564
GENERAL INDEX.
Norfolk-cont.
Henry, late Duke of, his daughter's
petition; CCXIV. 65.
Norgate, Mr. Thomas; CXCVII. 46.
Norman, Lionel, Commissioner of Customs,
petition; ccv. 56; čсXIII. 17.
Norris, Mr., naval officer of Jamaica, charges
against; CXCII. 52; cxcix. 36.
Northall, Matthew; cxcI. 39.
Northampton county; CLXXXIX. 46; cxc.
15, 65; CCXXVI. 57.
Northey, Sir Edw., Attorney-General.
Attorney-General.
•
......
letters of; CXCIX. 33.
See
reports of; CLXXX. 7; CCIX.
12, 24; CCXIII. 32.
Northumberland; CXC. 68;
......
CXCIII. 29;
CCXIII. 38, 57; ccxrv. 62.
persons in, attainted of high treason;
CCVIII. 23; CCIX. 2.
sufferers by the late rebellion in;
CCVII. 49; CCXII. 16; CCXXII. 38.
Norwich, inhabitants of, representation ;
CXCIX. 4.
15.
weavers of, numbers of; CCXXIII.
Nost, Wm., journeyman printer, petition;
CCXXIII. 19.
Nott, Anthony, prays for a lease; cc1. 4.
Nottingham, county of, receiver of land re-
CLXXXI. 44; cxc. 61;
for;
venue
CXCI. 39.
Nova Francia; ccxv. 14.
Nova Scotia, fishing trade; CCVII. 29; ccxv.
14; CCXXII. 41.
proclamation of King George in;
CXC. 1.
Nuttall, Rich., seizures of wool; CLXXXVIII.
*
27.
0.
Oade, Thos.; CCXXXIII. 24.
Oakeley, Jer., deputy auditor of the im-
prests; CCXXIII. 13.
Oaths, ignorance of the palatines in Ireland
with regard to; CLXXXVII. 25.
not obligatory; CLXXX. 12.
Officers and gentlemen pensioners, petition of;
CLXXXV. 40.
arrears of pay; CLXXXV. 41.
Offices. See also Cofferer, Fire Hearths,
Green Cloth, Hawkers, Hides, Jewel,
Mint, Ordnance, Pay, Pipe, Prize,
Sick, Stamp, Treasury, Victualling,
Wardrobe, Works.
Treasury and other, method of succes-
sion upon changes in; CLXXXI. 41.
Offices, Treasury—cont.
…………………….. ………….., necessaries for; CXCI. 48.
proposals for furnishing drafts
of the navy, docks,*&c., to ; CLXXXV. 7.
Offley, Crew, Esq., replication of; ccx. 5.
John, debtor to the Crown; ccx. 5;
CCXII. 88.
.....
memorial; CCXIX. 52.
Ogilvie, Sir Alex., of Forglane; CCXIV. 72.
David, macebearer to the Chan-
cellor of Scotland; ccxIv. 76.
George, H.M. limner,
H.M. limner, petition;
CCXXII. 23.
Jas., controller at Wigtoun; CCXIX.
24.
Ogle, Thos., of Linckhouse, Northumberland,
clerk, gratuity for; ccxII. 10.
Oglethorp, Richard, deputy provost marshal
and messenger to H.M. Council in the
Leeward Islands, petition; CLXXX, 38;
CCXXI. 41.
O'Hara, alias Power, Catherine; CLXXXIX.
32.
Oliver, Edward; CXCIII. 64.
Eliz.; cxcI. 55.
Oliverian party; CLXXXVI. 10.
Onslow, Arthur, Receiver-General of the Post
Office, London, accounts of; CXCVIII.
33.
Lord, his lottery office; ccxx. 18.
Mr., woods in Windsor Forest;
CCVI. 10.
Sir Rich., a lord commissioner of the
Treasury; passim.
Oost Friesland. See Friesland.
Orange, Wm. Prince of. See William III.
Princes of, their town of Breda ;
CCXXI. 23,
Princess of, mother of Wm. III.,
gentleman usher to; ccxv. 57.
principality of, steward of the lands
of Wm. III. in; cсx. 31.
Orde, John, conservator of the Forest of
Deane; CCXIX. 28.
Ordnance, board or commissioners of; CLXXX.
5, 6, 14, 22; CLXXXI. 17; CLXXXVII.
28; CLXXXVIII. 24, 49, 50; CLXXXIX.
9, 36, 41, 51; cxc. 52, 56; CXCI. 29,
70; CXCII. 20, 55, 76; cXCIII. 10, 55;
CXCIX. 2, 8, 20; CCI. 10, 14, 15;
CCIII. 1; CCIV. 97; CCVI. 20, 26;
CCVII. 13, 16, 29; CCIX. 10, 16; CCXII.
91; CCXV. 25, 51; ccXIX. 11, 48;
CCXX. 9; CCXXII. 7, 21; ccxxv. 3;
CCXXVI. 9.
clerk of the, Edw. Ashe; CCVII. 27.
iron, artificers of; cc. 23.
lieutenant-general of; CLXXXVI. 50;
CLXXXVII. 27; CLXXXIX. 63.
office of; CLXXXVI. 25; CLXXXVII.
5; CLXXXVIII. 18, 49; CLXXXIX. 51;
cxc. 29, 52; CXCI. 18, 29, 70; CXCII.
55, 76; CXCVIII. 9, 10; CXCIX. 21;
cc. 23; CCVI. 4, 26; CCVII. 27, 34;
CCXII. 26; CCXXI. 28; CCXXII. 15.
GENERAL INDEX.
565
Ordnance-cont.
......, officers of; CLXXXVIII. 27; CLXXXIX.
25; CXC. 29; CXCI, 18; CCI. 15;
CCXII. 21; CCXIX. 66.
(Ireland); CCIX. 10.
stores sent to Scotland; cXCIII. 55.
surveyor-general of the; cxcII. 55;
CCI. 15.
treasurer of; CLXXX. 7; CXCIX. 8,
52; CCVII. 34.
Orford, Earl of, his account as treasurer of
the navy and victualling; CXCIX. 52.
Orkney, Earl of; CCIV. 87.
regiment of; CLXXXI. 7, 36.
Elizabeth, Countess of, memorial ;
CLXXXVI. 48.
Crown and bishop's rents of; CXCVIII.
4; CCXIV. 72.
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collector of Excise of, instigates a
mob to rise against Capt. Boyle of
H.M.S. "Worcester ; CCXXIII. 26.
Orle, a kind of wood; CXCI. 7.
Ormistoun; CXCII, 16.
Ormonde, James Duke of;
CLXXX. 3;
CLXXXIV. 1; CLXXXIX. 32; CXCII. 14,
58; CXCIII. 49, 53; cxсVIII. 8, 61;
CXCIX. 25, 50; cc. 34; ccxv. 3.
properties and tenants of; CCI.
26; CCIV. 95; CCVIII. 41, 51; CCIX.
9, 17.
Mary, Duchess of, lady of the bed-
chamber to Queen Anne; CLXXXI. 55;
CCVI. 21.
Ormsby, Wm., half pay; ccIX. 30.
Orrery, Earl of, receiver-general of fines upon
alienation; CXCIII. 60.
his regiment; CLXXXI. 36.
Osandr's coffee house; CXCVIII. 59.
Osbolston, Robt., his gift of two lighthouses
to Greenwich Hospital; cCVIII, 14.
Osborn, Mr. Wm.; cxcII. 6.
Osborne, Charles, Esq., brother to the Duke
of Leeds, petition for pension; ccxim.
34.
Osnabrugg, Bishop of; CCXXIII. 27.
Osserie, plantation of; cxcIv. 18.
Ostend; CCXIv. 17.
traders from, to the East Indies;
CCXV. 56.
Oughton, Col. A.; cxcr. 22.
Outing, John, his pension; ccXIV. 61.
Outport books, examiner of; CLXXXIV. 49.
Ovingham, farmhold in; cc. 15.
Owen, Capt. Michael, petition of; CLXXXV.
45.
Sir Arthur, Bart., letter; cXCIX. 11.
Owlers; CLXXXIX. 42.
Owston; CCXI. 20.
Oxford county; CLXXXVIII. 41; ccxxv. 6.
Oxford, Robert, Earl of, late Lord High
Treasurer; CLXXX. 2; CLXXXI. 56;
CLXXXVIII. 22; cxc. 49; CXCVII. 3,
39; cc. 24; CCVIII. 19.
Oxford, Robert-cont.
his house at St. James's;
CLXXXVII. 16, 27.
copies of Treasury Papers made
for him; CXCI. 53.
ordered to pay the Earl of
Manchester 4,000l.; CXCVIII. 15.
surrenders the keepership of
St. James' Falace to the King;
CLXXXVIII. 17.
university of; cxcvIII. 1.
63.
colleges, Brazen-nose; CLXXXIX.
Oriel; CXCIX. 19.
P.
Pack, Ann, widow of Joel, foster-brother to
the Duke of Gloucester; CCXV. 36.
Packer, Philip, Esq., late Paymaster of the
Works; ccv. 7.
Paddon, Capt. George, plenipotentiary to the
Emperor of Morocco; CLXXX. 13, 28;
CLXXXII. 5; cxc. 28, 66; CXCI. 46,
52, 60; CXCII. 23, 34, 37, 41, 63; CCI.
21.
recalled; cxcix. 40.
Padstow; ccx. 5.
Page, Sir Francis, serjeant-at-law; ccvir. 6.
Sir Gregory; CCXXIII. 15.
Pages, H.M., ordinary pay of; ccxix. 8.
Paget, Lord, his allowance upon the Treaty of
Carlowitz; ccxv. 62.
Pagett, David, formerly lieutenant in the land
fcrces, case; CCXIV. 24.
Paine, Robert; CCVII. 12.
Painter's coffee-house, Bucklersbury; CXCVIII.
38.
Falaces, Royal. See also St. James's, White-
hall.
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of lamp service for;
cost of
CLXXXV. 55.
……………………., ……………., repairs; CCXVI. 8; ccxx. 16.
offer of Portland stone for;
CCXIV. 55.
Palatine, Elector, envoy from the; cxcI. 25.
troops in Catalonia, payments to;
CXCIX. 27.
Palatines, commissioners for, reports, &c.;
CLXXXVII. 25; CLXXXVIII. 7; cc. 20.
…… ……………., secretary to the; cxc. 48.
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in Ireland; CLXXXVII. 25; CLXXXVIII.
7
; CCXIII. 5.
in New York; CLXXXIX. 64.
in Germany; CCXIX. 14. See also
Wurtembergers.
sent to the West Indies; ccIV. 47.
566
GENERAL INDEX.
Palmer, Charles, petition; cOVI. 12.
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Francis; CXCVIII. 38.
John; cc. 2.
Palmes, Guy, Esq., a teller of the Exchequer,
petition; CCXIV. 10.
Pamphlets. See Books.
Papist, an Irish, grantee of James II.; CLXXV.
66.
Pangaert, Pierre, contractor for forage to the
forces; CCXXIII. 27.
Pardon, Act of; CCXXIII. 6.
Paris; CLXXXIX. 4; CXCI. 68; CXCVIII. 16;
CCIX. 31; CCXIII. 31; CCXIV. 77; ccxv.
6.
academy of drawing and embossing
at; CXCII. 75.
Parker, Anne; CCXIII. 13.
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Ephraim, scheme for a lottery; ccv.
88.
John; CXCVII. 65.
Lord Chief Justice, his opinion on
Oglethorp's claim; ccxxI. 41.
Park, the New, keeper of, the Earl of Ro-
chester; CLXXXV. 10.
Park Gate, dragoons transported
transported from;
Parks.
CCXVI. 10.
See Windsor Great Park.
Parks, or Parke, Col., governor of the Lee-
ward Islands. (murdered); CXCVI. 6;
CCXXI. 8, 41.
Parliament; CXCVI. 24; CCII. 4.
Acts of; CLXXX. 5, 25, 66; CLXXXI.
24; CLXXXIII. 2, 24; CLXXXV. 20, 59;
CLXXXVI. 14; CLXXXVII. 39; CLXXXIX.
11, 14, 15, 22, 52, 54, 63; cxc. 8, 29,
32, 33; CXCI. 10, 11, 26; CXCII. 13,
58, 62; CXCIII. 2, 20, 37, 46; CXCVI.
11, 12, 22, 36; CXCVIII. 43, 49; CXCIX.
11, 33, 48, 50, 63, 69; cc. 2, 7, 18, 34;
CCI. 2, 17; ccv. 29, 35; CCVI. 5, 12,
23; CCVII. 12, 20, 39; cCVIII. 2, 8, 13,
23, 29, 44, 51; CCIX. 9, 24; CCXI. 13;
CCXII. 94; CCXIII. 35, 62, 6ỏ; CCXIV.
5, 13, 25, 46, 50, 51, 62, 63, 65, 71, 73;
ccxv. 5, 64; CCXVI. 15, 36; ccxIx. 58;
CCXX. 11, 37, 42; CCXXI. 2, 21; CCXXII.
5, 29; CCXXIII. 6, 8, 15.
Acts of, abstracts of, touching the
Equivalent; CCXXIII 24.
39,
clauses of; CCXIV. 39; CCXXI.
printing of; CLXXXIV. 66.
proposals for; CXCI. 20, 42;
CXCVIII. 13; CCVII. 20; CCX. 5; CCXIV.
32; CCXVI. 25; CCXXIII. 10; CCXXVI.
105.
Bills in; cxCIII. 2; CCXV. 56; CCXXI.
23.
funds granted by; CLXXXIX. 58;
CXC. 51.
Houses of, alarm as to the stability of;
CCXVI. 8.
cutting the leads of; ccxvI. 8.
service of lamps for; CLXXxv.
55; CCIII. 6.
stationery for; ccv. 90.
Parliament-cont.
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members of; CLXXXI. 38; CXCVIII.
5; CXCIX. 68; CCII. 3; CCIV. 41;
CCVI. 12; CCXIII. 21.
accusation against; ccxx. 12.
their franking privileges; CLXXX.
10; CCVI. 29.
.....
memorialists referred to; ccx. 5;
CCXXIII. 4.
office, repairs to; ccxx. 45.
resolutions of; cxcI. 22; CCVIII. 47;
CCXXI. 19.
service in, Customs' service disabling
from; CXCVI. 19.
session of; CLXXXIX. 30, 54; cc. 2;
CCVI. 22; CCVIII. 47.
votes of; CLXXXV. 35; CLXXXVI. 23 ;
CXCI. 29; CCIX. 7; CCXXI. 14.
Parliamentary elections; ccXIV. 18.
Parmiter, Mr. Saml.; cxcII. 79.
Parr, Thos.; CXCIX. 67.
Parsons, Duke, deputy to auditor of im-
prests, memorial of; CXCIX. 52.
Partridge, Col. Wm., petition; cc. 30.-
Passage [near Cork], ships from; ccxv. 14.
Paston, Lord; CXCVII. 46.
Patent Officers, references to; CXCII. 84.
Patentee of lamp lights; CLXXxv. 55.
Patents. See Letters Patent.
Paterson, Lady; ccxvI. 27.
Mr., memorial; CLXXXIX. 6.
Paul, Robt., assistant to the comptroller-
general of Customs; cxc. 33; CCIV.
76.
Mr.; CCXII. 32.
Paulett, Lord Wm., memorial; ccxxvI. 33.
lottery for reducing Exchequer
bills; CCXVI. 32.
Rt. Hon. John, Earl; CCXIX. 33.
see also Powlett.
Paulin, Count de, his regiment; CLXXXIX.
60.
Pauncfort, Mr. Edw., controller of Excise ;
CLXXXII. 26.
Paxton, Nicholas, attorney-at-law, petition;
CCXI. 14.
Pay office (Horse Guards); CLXXX. 37, 44;
CLXXXIII. 17; CXCII. 5; CCIII. 2;
CCVI, 17; CCXI. 4; CCXII. 4, 38;
CCXIV. 3; CCXVIII. 3.
(Navy); ccxv. 18.
Paymaster or paymaster-general of the forces.
See also Sir Roger Mostyn, Earl of
Lincoln, &c.; CLXXXI. 7; CLXXXIII.
17; CLXXXVII. 20; CXCII. 27, 50;
CCIV, 79; CCVI. 45, 46; CCXII. 23;
CCXIII. 18, 61; ccxvI. 31.
of marine regiments, &c.; cxcv. 4.
pensions payable by, list of; CCVII.
15; CCXXI. 9.
of H.M. guards, garrisons, &c.;
CLXXXV. 24; CLXXXVIII. 10; CXCIV. 2;
CCXXV. 4.
GENERAL INDEX.
567
Paymaster, &c.—cont.
abroad; CLXXX. 53; ccxxI. 27.
See also Moore, Thos.
the late; CLXXX. 19.
•
Payne, Robt., of Playhatch, petition; ccIv.
73.
Paynter, James, concerned in treasonable
practices; cxcvii. 65.
Payzant, James, payment to; CXCIX. 43.
Peace. See Justices.
…………….., commission of the; cXCI. 22.
Pearce, John, contractor for transporting
prisoners of war, case of; CLXXXV.
11.
Pearkes, Benjamin, alderman of Worcester,
prosecuted for drinking the health of
the Pretender; ccvII. 25.
Peck, Daniel, lessee of copper mine; cc1. 7.
Pedlars. See also Hawkers.
duties on, account of officers for ;
CLXXXI. 39.
Peers, Sir Chas.; CXCI. 37.
plot to assassinate; cc. 33.
summoned to the Coronation;
CLXXXII. 48.
Pelham, Herbert, recommended as surveyor
of duties; ccxix. 30.
"Pell Mell," the Black Periwig in the ;
CLXXXV. 18.
Pell Office records; ccxx. 45.
Pells; CLXXXVII. 25.
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clerk of the; CXCIV. 7.
........., deputy clerk of the; ccxx. 45.
Pelt, Adult van, a pirate; ccxxII. 6.
Pemaquid river, America; cc. 30.
Pembroke county; CCVII. 39; CCXII. 85.
Pembrok, Mr.; ccxiv. 10.
Penalties, statute; cxc. 47.
Pendarves, Alex., surveyor-general; CLXXXI.
46; CCXIX. 60.
…………………, ………………, report of; CLXXXVIII. 20;
CXCVII. 4.
Pendennis Castle, lease, rent, &c. of; cxc.
43; CCIV. 18.
Pendicle or Howsleys; CCXIV. 60.
Pendril, Wm., Frances Jones, his daughter;
CLXXXV. 47.
25.
Rich., the grandchildren of; CXCVI.
Penhallow, Sam., receiver-general of revenues
in New Hampshire, letter; cCXIV, 43.
Penn, Hannah, wife of Wm.; CLXXXIII. 24;
CXCVII. 24,
Wm., his surrender of Pennsylvania ;
CLXXXIII. 24.
Penney, Thos., of Keyford in Yeovil, receiver-
general of the county of Somerset ;
CCXII. 51.
Pennsylvania; CXXXXI. 32; CLXXXIII. 24;
CLXXXV. 59; cc. 3.
Act passed in, for raising a sum for
the "Expedition"; covi. 22.
Penrose, tin agent at; cc. 37.
Penryn, collector of Customs at, his petition;
CXCVII. 45.
Pensioners, the late Queen's; CLXXXV. 17.
"Gentlemen, their petition; CLXXXV.
40; CCXIV. 34.
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additional, to be provided for
by the Wardrobe; CXCVIII. 7.
to the revenue, the practice of making,
not to be encouraged; CLXXXIX. 43.
oath required of all; ccxx. 15.
Pensions and annuities; CLXXX. 3; CLXXXI.
32, 43; CLXXXII. 13; CLXXXIV. 64;
CLXXXV. 17, 42, 51; CLXXXVI. 10, 21,
29, 46, 52, 53; CLXXXVII. 7, 22, 39,
41; CLXXXVIII. 55; CLXXXIX. 12;
CXC. 9, 25, 63; CXCI. 2; CXCII, 10,
14, 42, 48, 71; cxcп. 6, 7, 37, 38, 64;
CXCVI. 7, 13, 19, 32, 41; CXCVII. 22;
cxcviп. 15, 36, 42; cXCIX. 10, 32 ;
CCI. 20; CCIII. 11
CCIV. passim;
ccy. 85, 97; CCVI. 12; CCVII. 15, 24,
42, 53; CCx. 4; CCXII. 56; CCXIII.
45, 51, 55, 65; CCXIV. 1; ccxv. 36,
57, 61, 66; CCXVI. 6, 22; CCXIX. 39,
70, 73, 74, 76; ccxx. 1, 15; CCXXI.
4, 12; ccxxv. 5; ccxxvI. passim.
(Scotland), granted by Queen Anne
since the Union; cxc. 9, 63.
granted by George I.; cxc. 13.
Penzance; CLXXXVI. 48; CLXXXVIII. 4; CXCIII.
61; ccx. 5.
Peploe, Rev. Sam., letter; CCXXI. 32.
Pepper, Gilbert, undertaker for sick and
wounded prisoners of war in Ireland;
CCXV. 4.
Major-Gen., his regiment of dragoons;
CXCII. 44; CXCIX. 29; ccv. 59.
......, proposals for preventing the running
of, in the port of London; cXCVI. 4.
Perobe, Francis, petition; ccxxvi. 104.
Perrin, Thos., tobacco merchant of London,
petition; cxc. 18.
Perry, Micajah and Rich., petition; CLXXXIX.
5; CCIX. 4.
•
Richard, replication of; ccx. 5.
petition; CCXII. 88.
Perth, abandoned by the rebels; CXCVIII. 37;
CXCIX. 12; CCXX. 21.
justices of the peace; CCXI. 18.
Perthshire; CLXXXVII. 10; CXCII, 9; CCXI.
19.
Perveth manor, co. Cardigan; CLXXXII. 14.
Pery, John, secretary to the Royal African
Company; CLXXXV. 59.
Petcum. See Petkum.
Peterborough, Rt. Hon. Earl of, ambassador
extraordinary from Queen Anne to the
King of Sicily; CLXXXI. 20; CLXXXVI.
16; CXCI. 47; CCVIII. 5.
Peters, Mr. Robt., late receiver-general of
Hertfordshire; CLXXXI. 28; CLXXXII.
20, 40; CXCIII. 1; CXCVIII. 53; CXCIX.
41; ccv. 64, 65; CCVII. 19, 38; CCXI.
11; CCXIII. 32; CCXIV. 49; ccxv. 8;
CCXX. 47; CCXXII. 45,
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568
GENERAL INDEX.
Peterson, Eleanore, widow of Erasmus, chaise-
man to the Prince of Denmark, peti-
tion; CCXII. 97.
Petit, Brigadier Lewis, lieut.-governor of
Port Mahon; CLXXXI. 12; cxc. 52;
CXCIII. 20; CCI. 10; CCIV. 82.
Petkum, Mons., resident of the Duke of
Holstein; cxXCI. 25; CXCIX. 31.
Petty Bag Office, clerk of the, and estates of
attainted persons; CXCVIII. 35.
Peyton, Craven, Esq., Warden of the Mint,
report of; CLXXX. 9.
Philadelphia, minister and schoolmaster of,
their pensions; CLXXXI. 32; cc. 3,
4.
Philiphaugh; CXCVI. 48.
Philips, Capt. Thos.; cxcix. 20; ccrv. 40.
Phillipps, Col., memorial as to provisions
for Placentia and Annapolis; CCXIV. 44.
James, receiver of land and window
tax in South Wales, petition; CCXII.
85.
Phillips, Ann, widow of Capt., recommended
for a pension; ccxiv. 78; ccxix. 57.
Philp, John, purse-bearer of the Chancellor of
Scotland; CCXIV. 76.
Phipps, Sir Constantine; CLXXXV. 66 ; CCVIII.
38; CCIX. 7, 11.
Phoenix Park, Dublin, Steven's Hospital;
CLXXXV. 29.
Piddington Head, water supply to Somerset
House from; CXCVIII. 55.
Pidmeden; CCVI. 24.
Piedmont, CXCVIII. 58.
43.
',
campaign in; CLXXXI. 16; CXCVI.
pensions of ministers and school-
masters in; CLXXXI. 32.
Pigott, Major Robt., petition of; cxc. 23.
Pilchards, trade in; cxc1. 42; CXCIII. 61.
Piles, Eliz., widow and executrix of the master
bricklayer to Queen Anne at Windsor
Castle, petition; CCXII. 95.
Pipe, clerk of the, fiat to; CLXXXVIII. 41;
CXCVII. 44.
as to charges for the apprehension
of felons; CCXIV. 50.
deputy clerk of the, report, certi-
ficate, &c. of; CCVII. 30; CCXIII. 13.
leases, method of suitors in obtaining;
CLXXXI. 41.
office; CLXXXI. 41; CCVII. 30; CCXIII.
13; ccxx. 45.
Pirates, about South Carolina; cc. 40; ccxx.
23; CCXXIII. 7.
Pisa; CLXXXVIII. 60.
Piscataqua; CXCIII. 3.
Pitmudie, lands of; ccxiv. 60.
Pitt, Col. Thomas, petition; cxcII. 44.
...
Wm., governor of gaol of Newgate;
CCVII. 54; CCIX. 21.
Pittencrcife; CCXIV. 60.
Pittferran; CCXIV. 47.
Pix, the trial of the; ccv. 19.
Placentia. See also Newfoundland.
CLXXX. 15, 29, 63; CLXXXIV. 12;
CLXXXVIII. 24, 42; CXCII. 70; CXCVII.
62; CCIV. 34, 64; ccVI. 35; CCVII.
14, 29; CCVIII. 7; CCXI. 5; CCXIV.
44; ccxv. 14; CCXVIII. 6; CCXXII.
27, 41; CCXXVI. 82.
garrison of, memorial of the officers
of the; CCXXII. 39.
Plague, cattle. See Cattle Plague.
Plantation Office, Whitehall; ccrv. 53.
Plantations, the. See also American Planta-
tions, Trade and Plantations.
collectors of Customs in; CXCIII.
30; CXCVIII. 65.
.., governors of, &c., list; CCXVI. 39.
receive one-third of seizures
and forfeitures; ccIv. 76.
guards, garrisons, &c. in, estimates
for; ccxI. 4.
English calicoes from, duty on;
CCXXIII. 15.
naval stores from; ccI. 12.
………………….., revenues of, auditor of; CCXIII. 8.
proposals touching; CXCVIII.
13; CCXXII.-16.
(West Indies), rebels transported
to; CXCVIII. 72; cc. 43.
Planters and merchants of New England;
CXCVIII. 30.
Plate for H.M. household; CLXXXIV. 25;
CCXII. 11; CCXIX. 58.
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for the Embassy to Spain; CXCIV.
16; CXCVIII. 21.
duty on; cxCVII. 36.
wrought, as to freedom from duty;
CCXIX. 58.
Plaxton, Mr., deputy in the Treasurer's Re-
membrancer's Office; ccxx. 45.
Playhatch; CCIV. 73.
Plenipotentiaries, pay of; cxc. 66.
Plumptre, John; CCVIII. 37.
Plymouth; CLXXXVII. 44; CXCIII. 61; CCV.
27; CCVI. 50; CCXII. 50; CCXXI. 44;
CCXXII. 41.
Castle, fitted up for the Swedish Envoy
under arrest; CCVIII. 26.
……………………., money at or for; CLXXXI. 26.
new docks at; CXCVI. 13.
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Pocock, Col., his regiment to be paid in full;
CLXXX. 54.
Poland, Augustus, King of, arrears due to
the Saxon troops; CCXXIII. 27.
H.M. Envoy Extraordinary to;
CLXXXII. 14; CLXXXVI. 16;
10; cc. 24; CCVIII. 4.
CXCVI.
Pole, Sir Wm., Bart., Master of the House-
hold of Queen Anne; CLXXXV. 18.
Police, Board or Commissioners of (Scot-
land); cxcvI. 9; ccv. 28.
Pollington, Edw., collector of Customs at
Newhaven, Sussex; ccv. 51.
GENERAL INDEX.
569
1
Pomerania; CXCI. 12.
Portugal, King of—cont.
Ponting, John and Anne, prosecuted as out-
laws; cxcix. 55.
Poole; CXCIII. 31; CCIV. 49; ccx. 5; CCXXII.
42.
Poplar, parish of; CLXXXII. 39.
Popple, Wm. (Trade and Plantations);
CLXXXVIII. 12, 47; CXCII. 56; CXCIX.
35; ccIv. 9, 17, 53; ccix. 14; CCXIX.
9; CCXXII. 4.
Port a Chova; ccxv. 14.
Port Mahon; CLXXXI. 12, 22; CLXXXIII. 9;
CLXXXIV. 31; CLXXXVI. 9; CLXXXVIII.
24; cxc. 52; CXCIX. 45, 53.
....
5.
annual charge for officers at; CLXXXV.
fortifications at; CXCIII. 20.
garrison at; CLXXX. 33, 34; cxc. 52;
CXCVI. 46; CCIV. 44.
new hospital at; CLXXX. 67.
remittances to; CCXIII. 9.
………………………, revenues of; CLXXXV. 57; CCVI. 6.
Port Royal, fire at; CXCVI. 49.
reduction of; cc. 8.
Portland; ccXIII. 29.
manor of; ccxx. 8.
petition for lease of quarries, &c. at;
CCXIV. 55.
island of, inhabitants and quarrymen
of, petition; CCXX. 39.
…………, ………………, landslip in; ccxx. 39.
Portman, Henry, ranger of Hyde Park, me-
morial; cxc. 67.
Portmore, Rt. Hon. the Earl of, Governor of
Gibraltar, letter from; CCVIII. 33.
Portsmouth, abuses committed by sheriffs'
bailiffs at; CXCIII. 50.
charges for the gun wharf and block-
house at; CCVI. 26; CCXII. 21.
fortification of; CLXXX. 5, 7, 25;
CLXXXVI. 50;
CLXXXVIII. 27, 50;
CLXXXIX. 3, 36, 51, 63; CXCII. 55;
CCI. 14, 15; CCVII. 7; CCVIII. 46.
garrison at; CCXII. 2.
H.M. second engineer at; cxcII. 55.
land near, called Stanshaw, clay taken
from; ccxxI. 30.
merchants of; CCXII. 2, 3.
……………………, money at or for; CLXXXI. 26.
...
new docks at; cxcvI. 13; CCVI. 48;
CXCVI.
CCXV. 20.
compensation for the clay taken
for; ccvI. 50.
timber for; CCIX. 24.
H.M. purveyor of the Navy at;
CLXXXIX. 59.
ship stopped at; ccxxvI. 2.
CCXXVI.
water supply for; CXCVIII. 44.
(New Hampshire); ccxïv. 43.
Portugal; CXCIII. 3; CCXIX. 37.
……………………., envoy to; CLXXXV. 68; CLXXXVI.
16; CCXIV. 42.
King of, powder due to; ccvII. 13.
.....,
……………………., ………………, subsidy to; CLXXXVII. 12;
CLXXXVIII. 39; CXCII. 2; CXCIX. 27;
CCXXIII. 27.
laws of, prohibit shipping of money
under penalty of death; CLXXX. 20.
letters, in war, come through England
to Holland; CCVI. 29.
7.
moidores of, value of; CLXXX. 9.
postal arrangements with; CLXXXIII.
Princess of, her pension; CCXIII. 65.
public service in, money paid for;
CLXXX. 18.
Queen of, her embarkation; CXCVIII.
58.
Spanish regiment of foot raised in;
CXCIX. 27.
Portuguese in Africa; CLXXXV. 59.
army, retreat from
CLXXXVIII. 39.
Madrid of;
troops in Catalonia, payments to;
CXCIX. 27.
Post fines, farmer of the; CXCVI. 31.
Office, the arrangements for Spain and
Portugal; CLXXXIII. 7.
the proposals for checking
frauds in; cxc. 26.
......, London, accounts of the receiver-
general; CXCVIII. 23.
General; CCXIII. 19.
……………., gross and net produce of; CCVI.
29; CCXXVI. 90.
....
secretary to; CCXIV. 7.
Postmasters-General, H.M. [Cornwallis and
Craggs]; CLXXX. 10; CLXXXIII. 7;
cxc. 26; CXCIX. 26; CCVI. 29; CCXIII.
19; CCXIV. 7; ccxv. 33.
Potter, Mr. Peter, agent to the regiment of
Fusiliers; CLXXXVII. 20.
Potts, Thos., gent., under sheriff of Northum-
berland, petition; CCVIII. 23.
Pouchoud, David, memorial; CXCI. 72.
Poulett. See Powlett.
Poulton, Lancashire; ccxxvI. 5.
Poultry, H.M., clerk of the; CLXXXIV. 73.
Compter; CXCI. 37; cc. 33.
Povey, Thos., son of John, late clerk of the
Privy Council; ccxv. 40.
Power, Catherine, alias O'Hara, petition;
CLXXXIX. 32.
Lord, letter as to his pension; ccxv.
39.
Powlett. See also Pawlett.
Lord Wm., forester of Rynefield
Lodge, New Forest, Hampshire;
CXCVIII. 25.
Wm. Teller of the Receipt of the Ex-
chequer; CXCIII. 13.
570
GENERAL INDEX.
Powys, Mr. R.; CLXXXII. 45; CLXXXVIII.
54, 60; cxc. 12, 28, 40, 66; CXCII. 21,
64, 69; CXCIII. 2; CXCVIII. 16, 62;
CXCIX. 16, 25; ccv. 48; CCVI. 42, 43;
CCVIII. 4, 5, 10; CCIX. 23; CCXIII. 59;
CCXIV. 39, 77; ccxv. 62; ccxxII. 2;
CCXXII.
CCXXVI. 8.
Prantigni; ccxííí. 31.
Pratt, Dr., affidavit by; ccxv. 36.
....., Mr., deputy vice-treasurer; cxcix.
29.
Prebend's fees in Scotland; CLXXXV. 9.
Press yard, the, for prisoners from Preston,
&c.; CCVII. 54.
Preston, Brigadier George, his regiment;
....
CXCVI. 21.
intelligence not paid for by ;
CCXIII. 64.
Col., his regiment; cxcI. 62.
Dame Margt., wife of Sir John, peti-
tion; ccxiv. 60.
'Demoiselle,' in possession of the
revenues of Furness Abbey; CXCVIII.
5.
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Eliz., widow, petition; CLXXXVIII.
20.
Lancashire; CCXXI. 32.
claims by sufferers at; ccxx. 2.
forfeitures; ccv. 26, 35; CCVIII. 23.
special commission for trying rebels
taken at; CXCIV. 2; CCI. 3.
"
lords and gentlemen taken at, their
stewards raise money from the estates;
CXCVIII. 29, 32.
rebels; CXCVIII. 54, 72; CXCIX. 21;
cc. 16, 34; CCIV. 32; CCVII. 54;
CCIX. 21; CCXXI. 22,
Preston Pans; CCXII. 34.
people' assist against' Custom House
officers at; CLXXXV. 63; CLXXXIX. 1;
CCXX. 3; CCXXI. 22.
officers' books at; CLXXXVI. 18.
collector of Customs at; ccxx. 3.
Pretender, the; cxcI. 22; CXCIII. 40; cc.
26; CCIII. 14; CCXIII. 64; CCXXII.
14.
....
payments to spies; CXCIX. 25.
conspirators in favour of, seized
by Geo. Werden; ccvi. 43.
for setting up his standard
at Oxford; CCXIV. 15.
CCV. 36.
correspondence concerning;
drinking the health of; CXCI.
57; CCI. 18; CCVII. 25.
duties demanded in the name
of; cxcix. 64.
pictures of; CCXII. 36.
plot for proclaiming; cc. 33.
preparations in French ports
for descent on England 2 Sept. 1715;
CCXXI. 48.
proclamation of principal
heads of; CCXXI. 48.
Pretender, the-cont.
zealous opponent of; CXCII.
64.
partizan of; CXCII. 30; CCXI.
1.
Price or Pryce, Mr. Baron; CLXXXII. 10.
Arthur; CLXXXIV. 58.
•
., Brigadier, his regiment of foot;
CLXXXVI. 38.
Riehd., "Registrar of Pamphlets," at
the Stamp Office; CLXXXVII. 19.
………….. -- ; CCXXVI. 37, 69.
Printers, H.M.; CLXXXIV. 66; ccv. 90.
Prints of the navy, docks, &c., proposal for
producing; CLXXXV. 7.
Pringle, Robt. [Secretary-at-War's Office];
CLXXXVIII. 47; CXCVII. 58; CXCVIII.
77; CCXIV. 37, 68; ccxv. 41; ccxix.
59, 64.
Thos., deputy keeper of the King's
signet in Scotland; ccxxIII. 18.
Prior, Matthew, committed to the custody of
the serjeant-at-arms; CCXIV. 9; CCXXI.
15.
CC. 41.
letters of; CXCVIII.
16;
Prisoners, cost of their keep, &c.; CCVI. 42;
CCVII. 54.
proposals for their transportation ;
CCXX. 42.
in Scotland; CXCIX. 34; CCXI. 14.
British and Foreign, in Spain; cxci.
33; ccv. 59.
Prisoners of war, subsistence of; CCXVII. 2.
transport of; CLXXXV. 11.
………………….., (Ireland); ccxv. 4.
Prisons; CLXXXIX. 42, 48, 49; cxcI. 37, 55.
See also Tower, Fleet, Marshalsea,
Newgate, Poultry Compter,
Compter, King's
Bench.
Prissick, Christopher, petition; CCXIII. 8.
Privy Council, Committee of the. See
Council, Committee of.
Privy Gardens, office of the controllers of
army accounts; CLXXXI. 20; CCVII.
10.
,
the Earl of Mar's house in; CXCVIII.
57.
gatekeeper at the ; CCXII. 81; CCXXVI.
62.
lease of ground in; CCXII. 24.
Privy Seal, cost of engraving, &c.; cc. 17
CCXX. 22.
...... keeper of the (Scotland);
CCXII. 77.
Seals; CLXXXI. 56; CLXXXVIII. 12;
cxc. 47, 54, 66; cxcI. 60; CXCIII. 57,
CXCVII. 13; CXCVIII. 60, 71;
CXCIX. 26, 27, 43, 55; cc. 3.
62;
dormant; cxcix. 43.
Prize Office suppressed; CLXXXI. 40.
68.
(Covent Garden);
CXCVIII.
GENERAL INDEX.
571
1
Prize Office--cont.
40.
profits of, how settled; CLXXXI.
Prizes, agents for bringing in; cXCVIII. 68 ;
CCXX. 13.
20.
commissioner of, memorial; ccxx.
lottery; CLXXxv. 44.
Prizage due to the King; ccIx. 9, 17. .
Prize agents;. CLXXXVIII. 60.
Proby, Lieut.-Col. Wm.; CLXXXIV. 32.
........., Thos., surgeon, petition of; CLXXXV.
29.
Proclamation; CLXXXVII. 10.
for pardon of pirates in the planta-
tions; CCXIV. 58.
Proctor, Nicholas, Esq.; CCVII. 52.
Proselytes from the Church of Rome, Com-
missioner for relief of; CCXXI. 3.
Propagation of the Gospel, Society.
Society.
See
Protestant interest (Ireland); CLXXXVII. 25;
cc. 20; CCXIII. 5.
sufferers (Ireland);
CCXIV. 53.
CCXIII. 52;
ministers in America and the Colo-
nies, pensions to; CLXXXI. 32; cc.
3.
refugees; ccv. 93.
French, memorial for their
arrears; CCXI. 7.
CLXXXI. 25.
CLXXXVI. 31.
in St. Christopher's;
in Catherlogh, Ireland;
religion protected by the British
minister at Stockholm; CLXXXI. 32.
Protestants; CCVII. 53; CCIX. 4.
>
reformed, 600 raised at Newcastle
against the rebels; CCXXIII. 14.
Vaudois, persecution of; CXCIX. 33.
zealous; CLXXXI. 27; CLXXXVI. 25;
CLXXXVIII. 20; cxc. 69; CXCVI. 19;
cc. 14, 16; cCI. 11; CCVII. 48; CCXV.
65.
Providence, governor of; cc. 40.
Prussia, King of, British envoy at the Court
of; CLXXXII. 16; cxcI. 12.
......
petition for mourning charges
at decease of; CLXXXII. 16.
arrears due to his troops;
CCXXIII. 27.
30.
minister of, present to; CCXXII.
Pulteney or Pultney, Hon. Wm., Secretary-
at-War; CLXXXI. 37; CLXXXII. 29;
CLXXXIX. 10, 22; CXCII. 11, 81;
CXCIII. 65; CXCVII. 62; cc. 14, 38;
CCIV. 11; CCv. 10, 63; cCXIV. 24.
.., Daniel, envoy to Denmark; CLXXXVI.
16; CCVIII. 10.
Purcel, Col. Toby, governor of Cork, and
Richard his son, memorial; CXCII. 38;
CXCIII. 38.
Purefoy, Wm., Esq., recommended by the
House for half-pay; ccIx. 30.
Purveyors, the Royal; CLXXXII. 33.
Pym, Ja., proposal for raising 100,000l. reve-
nue; CLXXXV. 38.
Q.
Quarry, Col., his complaint against Samuel
Eveleigh, South Carolina; CCXXIII.
16.
Quash, Mr. Joseph, postmaster of Exeter, re-
ceiver-general of taxes for co. Devon ;
CLXXXIII. 15.
-
Quebec, Indian trade to; cCVII. 29.
Queen Dowager, her jointure; ccxvI. 19.
Queen's Bench, Court of; CCXIV. 39.
Queensberry, Duke of; cxcVI. 33.
Quelch, Benjamin;' cc. 40; CCI. 5; CCIV.
43.
Quick, Mr., late agent for tin in co. Devon ;
CC. 37.
Quilter, Joseph, petition; cc. 35.
R.
R., I., proposes to reveal navy abuses;
CLXXXII. 17.
Radcliffe, Anthony; CLXXXIII. 16.
Dr. John; CXCII. 25.
Saml., of Shaston, Dorset, petition;
CCXV. 42.
Radnor, Earl of; CXCIV. 1; CCXII. 60.
י
……………….., constable of Carnarvon Castle,
petition; CLXXXII. 31.
…………….., as to the town clerk of Bodmin ;
.....
CLXXXIII. 13.
treasurer of H.M. chamber,
memorial; CLXXXVII. 31; CCVIII. 17.
county of; cxcI. 38.
town of; ccXIII. 30.
Ramondon, Mrs. Harriet, daughter and exe-
cutrix of Dr. Thos. Lawrence, peti-
tions; CLXXXIX. 15; CCXIII. 33.
Ramsay, Mrs. Anna, daughter of Dr., late
Bishop of Ross, memorial; CLXXXI.
10.
Randyll, Mr.; cxci. 8.
Randue, Theodore, memorial of; CXCIX. 59.
Ranelagh, Richard, Earl of; CXCIII.
CXCIII. 41 ;
CXCVIII. 36; CXCIX. 10.
Rantzau, 12th battalion of; ccxI. 10.
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572
GENERAL INDEX.
Ranuccini, Marquis, envoy from the Duke of
Florence; cxci. 25.
Raphoe, Edwd. Lord Bishop of, petition;
..
CLXXXVII. 35.
see of, temporalities of; cxc. 39.
Rapin, Col.; CCXII. 23.
See also Radcliffe.
Ratcliffe.
Dr. ;
CLXXXI. 5 CLXXXIX. 21;
CXCIII. 62.
Rathbone, Edwd., of Liverpool, mariner; cc.
43.
Ratisbon; CXCVIII. 1; CCVII. 42.
Rawlins, John,
John, sadler, memorial; CCXXI.
13.
Rayner, John, Esq., attorney-general of New
York; CXCII. 56.
Read, Chr., frauds by tidesmen on East India
ships; cxcvi. 50.
Rebellion, the, (1715), first discoverer of;
CCXXI. 48.
.......
notices of; cXCI. 22; CXCII. 9,
26, 77, 82; CXCIII. 28, 29; cxxiv. 2,
19; CXCVIII. 29; CXCIX. 12, 15, 20,
21, 69; cc. 22, 33, 38; CCIII. 11, 12,
14; ccv. 30, 79, 96; CCVI. 43; CCVII.
4, 8, 11, 23, 49; CCVIII. 23, 49; CCIx. 31;
CCXII. 10, 16; CCXIII. 22, 64; CCXIV.
15, 37, 63; CCXV. 5; CCXX. 21;
ccxx.
CCXXI. 22 CCXXII. 14, 38; CCXXIII.
;
14.
action of the Irish House of
Commons in; CCXIII. 4.
books printed at the time of
the; ccvI. 25.
prejudicial to the Post Office
revenue; CCVI. 29.
Rebels or disaffected persons; CXCVI. 16 ;
CXCVIII. 37, 54, 72; CXCIX. 11, 21, 69;
cc. 26; CCI. 7; ccv. 31, 92; CCVII.
54; CCIx. 21, 31; ccx. 5; CCXIV. 73;
CCXV. 18, 65.
...
...
abandon Perth; CXCVIII. 37; ccxx.
21.
approach Lancaster; CXCVIII. 63.
arms for, seized in Moffat's ship;
CCXX. 50.
attempt Edinburgh ;
Edinburgh; CXCIX.
CCXIII. 10.
68;
carry off 4,000l. at Enster, Scotland;
CC. 22.
Commissioners for trying; cc. 11;
CCVII. 6, 23.
at Dumblain, victory over them;
CXCIV. 19; ccv. 92; ccxx. 21.
estates of, the Crown when entitled to;
CXCVIII. 29.
executed at several places in Lan-
cashire; cc. 11.
>
goods imported for, duties, &c.;
CXCIX. 64.
at Montrose, their behaviour; CCXXII.
14.
their design on Newcastle; ccVI. 43;
CCVIII. 49.
……………, transportation of; cc. 16, 43 ; ccv. 86.
Receivers-General of the Revenue; CXCVIII.
48; ccv. 43.
Records, Chancery, recommended to be de-
posited in the White Tower; CCXIV.
69.
..., report as to; ccxx. 45.
council, under keeper of; CLXXXIV.
70.
Exchequer and other, report of the
Lords' Committee; ccxx. 45.
........., Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer's;
CXCVIII. 47.
Rolls Chapel, keeper, Robt. Sander-
son; CCVIII. 16.
Tower, keeper of, salary; CLXXXI.
52.
office fees insufficient for charges
thereof; CLXXXI. 52.
searched; cxcix. 56.
Redmayne, Mr., printer of a libel; ccxxIII.
19.
Redpath, George; CCXXVI. 87.
Reeve, Thomas, of the Middle Temple, ap-
pointed steward of Cookham and Bray
manors; CXCVII. 44.
Relistian, tin mine, Cornwall; ccxiv. 23.
Remembrancer, King's; CXCIV. 7; cc. 6;
CCIV. 77.
5.
Lord Treasurer's; CXCVIII. 47; CCXX.
for Scotland; CLXXXVI. 39.
Renfrew; CCXI. 19.
Renolds, John, butcher, memorial; ccxx.
49.
Requests, Court of, records of; ccxx. 45.
Rescobie, parish of; ccxiv. 71.
Revenue. See also Land, Duties, Customs,
Post Office, Fines.
....
;
....
CLXXXI. 41; CLXXXII. 10, 19
;
CLXXXV. 60; CLXXXVII. 33; CXCI.
42; CXCVIII. 79; CCI. 2, 8; CCIII. 4;
CCVI. 12; CCVII. 21, 22; ccxv. 56;
CCXVIII. 1.
Acts of Parliament relating to; CXCVI.
36; CCXII. 94.
collectors of; CLXXX. 9.
Commissioners of; CLXXXVII. 35.
Customs; CLXXXII. 46; CCVI. 14.
debtors to; CCXIII. 42.
land; CLXXXI. 44, 45; CLXXXII. 41;
CLXXXV. 52; CXCVIII. 28; CCXIV. 41.
Post Office, surveyors appointed to
check frauds in; cxc. 26.
proposed method of raising; CLXXXV.
38, 44, 50; CLXXXVI. 41; CLXXXIX.
6; CXCIII. 48; CXCVI. 49.
receivers-general of; CXCVIII. 48;
CCIV. 85.
salt, persons indebted to; CLXXXII.
27.
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P
GENERAL INDEX.
573
Revenue-cont.
...
of;
(Ireland), Commissioners
CLXXXVII. 35; CLXXXVIII. 26; CXCI.
63, 64; CXCVIII. 61, 73; CXCIX. 50;
cc. 7; CCI. 11;
2, 35, 38; CCIx. 7;
11.
ccvr. 36; CCVIII.
ccxIII. 63; CCXIV.
CCXIII.
diminution of; ccxvI. 10.
general state of; CLXXXIX. 7.
………………, produce of; CXCVIII. 73.
(Scotland), frauds upon; CLXXXV.
63 ; cc. 12; cCXIV. 32; ccxv. 44.
………………………. ……………., arrears due to; CLXXXIX. 48.
diminished by the rebels ;
CCXII. 82.
state of; CXCIII. 19; CXCIX.
51; CCII. 2.
(Civil List), &c.; cc. 36.
(Wales); CXCVIII. 28.
Reynardson,Jacob (Customs), letter; ccx11.48.
Reynaud, Andrew, petition; cc. 32.
Reynolds, John, son of the Rev. John, peti-
tion; CCXIV. 5.
Rhett, Col. Wm., surveyor and controller of
South Carolina; CXCII. 51; CXCIII.
59; cc. 40; CCI. 5; CCXXIII. 16.
Wm., junr., report on his petition ;
CCXXII. 6.
Rhine, the; ccxx. 15.
Rhodes, C.; cxc. 17.
Ribaucourt, Ann de, spouse of Marquess,
Viscount Durben, memorial; ccv. 93.
Richard, John Fras., son of steward of William
III., lands in Burgundy and Orange,
petition; CCXIII. 31.
Richards, Mr.; CXCIII. 10.
Richers, Thomas, Esq., late receiver of taxes,
co. Cambridge; CLXXXIV. 68.
Richmond, charity school at, trustees' peti-
tion; cxc. 31.
... manor, Surrey, accounts of; cxcI.
5; CXCII. 31; ccvI. 11; CXCVII. 53;
CCVIII. 22.
Park; cc. 21.
S., petition; cxc. 45.
Duke of, reference by; CXCI. 50.
memorial of; CCVIII. 31.
Riding surveyor in North Britain; CLXXXVI.
18.
Riding officers' charges at Kensington;
CXCVI. 26.
Riga, masts of; CXCVIII. 30.
Rigg, quartermaster; CCXVI. 29.
Riggs, Edw., surveyor of highways in Bin-
field, Windsor Forest; ccXXI. 39.
Riots at Birmingham; cxcI. 22; CXCIII. 44;
CXCIX. 31.
Ripley, Thos., rebuilds the Custom House,
London, &c.; ccx. 5; CCXVII. 4.
Risban, garrison at; CLXXXVIII. 46.
Rithcart, -; CXCIX. 31.
Roads or ways, surveyor of the King's, pro-
posed as a commissioner to the Board
of Works; CCVI. 55.
Roane, Major George, brazier of Dublin, pe-
tition; CCXIV. 53.
Robathon, Hon. Mr.; cxci. 47.
Roberts, alias Lee, John; CLXXXVI. 43.
Thos., agent to the Earl of Stafford ;
CXCVI. 31.
Wm., tide surveyor of Topsham ;
CXCIII. 27.
Robertson, Thos., merchant of Inverness, pe-
tition; CCXVI. 4.
Robes, Master of the; ccIV. 72; CCXIX. 68.
See also Cadogan, Wm. Earl of.
the Coronation, &c., payments for;
CCIV. 72; CCXXVI. 17.
imprest for, for mourning for the
King of Sweden; ccxx. 38.
Robins, Benjamin, distributor of stamps,
Exeter; CLXXXVII. 30.
Henry, appointed surveyor of houses;
CXCVII. 10.
Joseph; CLXXXIX. 63.
Robinson, Wm., of Newby, letter of; cc.
27.
Mr.; CCXII. 25.
gentleman porter of the Tower,
compensation; ccxxI. 28.
Rochelle, ships at, arms for Scotland; cc. 19.
Rochester, dean and chapter of; CLXXXVI. 50;
CLXXXIX. 63; cxc. 29.
Earl of; CCIx. 30.
Earl and Countess of, memorial;
CLXXXV. 10; cc. 21.
Rochford, Anne, petitions; cxcI. 50; CCXXI.
17.
Rochfort, Robt., petition of; CLXXXV. 29.
Rockingham, Lewis Watson, first Earl of;
CLXXXI. 27.
Forest; CCVIII. 9.
prosecution for cutting timber
in; CLXXXIX. 19.
Rodbard, John; ccxII. 51.
Rodney, Mary, daughter of Sir Henry New-
ton; CXCVI. 43.
Rogers, John, bookseller of Salop; ccvI. 25.
,
Mr.; CCXIV. 49.
Woodes, governor of the Bahamas ;
CCXXII. 6.
Rogerson, Mr., solicitor-general, Ireland ;
CCXXI. 6.
Rolfe, John, allowance for pumps on hill near
Harwich; CLXXXIX. 63.
""
Rollo, Robert, of Powhouse, petition of his
"spouse ; CCXIV. 73; CCXVI. 27.
Rolls, Master of the, directed
directed to grant
the keepership of the Records in the
Tower; CLXXXI. 52.
distributor of a charity for re-
lief of converted Jews; CCVI. 18.
his old house pulled down;
CCXX. 45.
the, searches made at; cXCIII. 46;
CXCVIII. 74; CXCIX. 56.
of the Lord Treasurer's Remembran-
cer's office; CXCVIII. 47.
574
GENERAL INDEX.
Roman Catholics, taxation of; cc. 28.
strive in the Vaudois to destroy the
Protestant churches; CXCIX. 33.
Romer, John, engineer, report; cxc. 56.
Room, Mr., undertaker; cXCI. 49.
Roop, John, his account; cCVIII. 37.
Roope, John, storekeeper of Alicant Castle,
petition; ccxI. 15.
Nicholas, Commissioner for disband-
ing the marines; CLXXXVIII. 34;
CXCII. 27; CXCVII. 14.
Roos, John, chief engraver of seals; CLXXXIV.
45; cc. 17.
Roscow, Mr., receiver of revenue in Vir-
ginia; ccxxI. 16.
Rose, Mr., receiver of land revenue for cos.
Notts and Lincoln; CLXXXI. 44.
Ross, late Bishop of, Dr. Ramsay; CLXXXI.
10.
Crown rents of; CLXXXVI. 21.
Alexr., of Edinburgh; CLXXXII. 46.
Magdalena, daughter of George, gen-
tleman usher to the Princess of Orange,
mother of William III.; ccxv. 57.
Samuel, Controller of Stamp Duties;
CXCVII. 34.
Rossant, Daniel; ccxx11. 6.
Rotherhithe, warehouse for salt; CCXVIII. 6;
CCXX. 30.
Rothes, Right Hon. the Earl of, the King's
Commissioner for the General Assem-
bly; ccrv. 54.
Rotterdam, coin conveyed from England to;
CCXIV. 67.
CCIX. 29.
Germans transported to
…………., provision for the King's stay there;
CLXXX. 8, 23.
Rowland, Mr.; ccxvi. 14.
Thos., clerk of the works at Windsor,
his answer to the surveyor's charge;
CCXX. 17.
Roxborough, Lord; ccxII. 77.
Roxburghe, Duke of, Principal Secretary of
State; CCVII. 35; CCXII. 14; CCXIII.
64; ccxx. 22; CCXXIII. 18.
Royal Bounty. See Bounty, Royal.
Rudge, John; CLXXXI. 54.
Mr.; CCXXII. 10.
Thomas, receiver-general of land re-
venue in cos. Hants, Wilts, &c. ;
CLXXXII. 41.
Rudlands wharf, Harwich; CLXXXIX. 63.
Rule, Mr. Gilbert, minister of Gray Friars'
Church, Edinburgh; CLXXXV. 9.
Rumford Bridge; cxcI. 34.
Russell, Lady Letitia, case of; CLXXXV. 42;
CCVIII. 35.
Russia; CLXXXVII. 45.
Rutherford, Robt., commissary in Scotland;
CCXII. 96.
Rycaut, Charlotte, widow of Captain, of the
Earl of Donegall's regiment; ccxv.
66.
Ryley, Reginald; ccxiv. 19, 20.
Rymer's Fœdera, disposition of copies;
CLXXXVI. 34; CLXXXIX. 69; CXCI. 73;
CCI. 6.
transcripts of records in the hands of
A. Churchill; ccxx. 45.
Rynefield Lodge in the New Forest; CXCVIII.
25.
Ryswick, Treaty of; CLXXXVII. 9; CLXXXVIII.
31; cxc. 3.
S.
Sabine, Major-General, regiment of Royal
Welsh Fusiliers; cxcI. 62; CCXII. 92;
CCXXVI. 20.
Sable, cape; CCVII. 29.
Sabourn, Thomas, of Newcastle-on-Tyne,
tailor, memorial and petitions; CCVII.
49; CCXXII. 38; ccxxIII. 14, 20.
,
René, his son; ccxxIII. 14.
•
Sacheverell, verses in praise of; CCXI. 1.
Sacraments in America, proposals for adminis-
tration of; CLXXXI. 31.
Sadler, Mr., deputy clerk of the Pells; ccxx.
45.
Saffin, John, collector of Customs at Montrose,
memorial; ccxxII. 14.
St. Alban's, late Earl of, grants by Chas. II.
to; CLXXXI. 19; CCXII. 82.
St. Andrew's (Scotland), archbishopric of;
CLXXXV. 9; CCVI. 24.
professorship of ecclesiastical history
in the college of; ccxIII. 6.
St. Barbes, Sir John, petition; CXCVIII. 52.
St. Bride's, alias Bridget's, London, parish of ;
CXCIX. 46.
St. Christopher, island of; cxcII. 60; CXCIII.
47; CXCIX. 36; сCVIII. 36; ccïx. 13;
CCXXVI. 12.
………………………. ………………, agent for the; CLXXXI. 30.
settlement of the late French
portion of; CLXXXI. 25, 30; CLXXXVII.
9 ; CLXXXVIII. 31, 47; CLXXXIX. 44
cxc. 2, 3; CXCI. 67; CCVIII. 36; CCIX.
15; CCXIV. 40.
2.
27.
CCIX. 4.
French invasion of; CLXXXIII.
lieut.-governor of; CLXXXIX.
memorial from inhabitants of;
proposals for purchase of lands
in; CCXII. 58; CCXIV. 22.
......
resolutions of the Commons for
sale of lands ceded by France; CCVII.
28.
...., sufferers in, petition; CCXXI.
14.
;
}
GENERAL INDEX..
575
St. Estevan; CCXIV. 6.
St. George, Sir Henry, Garter-King-at-Arms,
burial certificate of, &c.; CCI. 9, 13;
CCVIII. 52.
the new Knight of; ccx. 47.
St. Giles in the Fields, parish of; CLXXXII. 39;
CCVII. 33.
St. James's House, precautions against fire at;
CXCVIII. 59.
Palace; CLXXXIII. 5; CLXXXV. 37;
CLXXXVIII. 17, 48; cxc. 46; CXCIII.
37; CCIV. 45; CCVI. 28; CCXVI. 8;
CCXXVI. 95.
parish; CLXXXII. 39; CLXXXVII. 16,
27; CCXII. 48.
Park; CLXXXIII. 3; CLXXXVI. 3; cxc.
62; CXCI. 41; CXCVI. 28, 40; CCIII.
6; CCVIII. 32; ccIx. 19; CCXXII. 3.
CCIX.
"Post," advertisement in;
20.
CCXIII.
Square, lease of lands near; CLXXXI.
19.
Westminster; CCXII. 33.
St. Jean de Luez, ships from; ccxv. 14.
St. John, Mr., secretary to the embassy at
Utrecht; CLXXXVI. 16.
"
Col., his regiment; ccxv. 3.
St. Johns, Newfoundland; ccxv. 25.
St. Kitts.
See St. Christopher.
St. Malo; CCIX. 6; CCXv. 14.
St. Margaret's parish, Westminster; CLXXXII.
39.
St. Martin, (Dutch), island of; ccxiv. 40.
St. Martin's by Aldersgate; CCVIII. 47.
St. Mary of "the Lowes," Selkirkshire, parish
of; CXCVI. 48.
St. Mary's, York. See York.
St. Paul's, London, thanksgiving at, expenses
&c. of; cxc. 44.
>
rebuilding of; ccxx. 8.
Commissioners for rebuilding,
pay for recovering the pier and way at
Portland; ccxx. 39.
estimates and plans for a room
for records; CCXX. 45.
St. Philip's Castle at Minorca, taken by Gen.
Stanhope; CCI. 10.
St. Quintin, Sir Wm. (one of the Lords of the
Treasury); CLXXXVII. 6; cxc. 39;
CXCIV. 3; CXCVII. 49; CXCVIII. 63;
CXCIX. 35.
St. Saphorin, Mr.; ccr. 27.
St. Sebastian, Spaniards from; ccxv. 14.
St. Thomas's Hospital; CLXXXIX. 39.
Saintipolite, Mr.; сxc. 26.
Salcey. See Saulcey.
Salenave, Eliz., widow of Jordan, deputy-
governor of St. Christopher; CLXXXVII.
9; CLXXXVIII. 31; CCIX, 4.
Salisbury, W., Bishop of, Chancellor of the
Order of the Garter, letter; CCXIII, 62.
Salkeld, Serjeant, chief justice of North
Wales, death &c.; CXCVI. 3.
Salle, Jane de la, widow of Capt. Isaac;
CLXXXIV. 64.
Sallee Rovers, the; cxcix. 53.
Squadron; ccxv. 26.
Salop, town of; CCVI. 25.
Salt, duties on, solicitor for; CLXXXIV. 54.
controller of; cxcvi. 30.
"
"
......
Commissioners for ; CLXXXI. 27;
CLXXXVI. 25; CLXXXIX. 13; cxcI. 42;
CXCIII. 61; CCXIX. 7.
(Scotland); CXCVIII. 78;
CCI. 17; CCV. 56.
"
officer for; CCXII. 34.
foreign; CCXI. 5; CCXXI. 20, 44;
CCXXVI. 78.
office; CLXXXIV. 71; CLXXXIX. 13;
CXCI. 42; CXCIII. 61.
revenue; CXCI. 42.
………………………. ………………, account of persons indebted to;
CLXXXII. 27; CCVII. 17; CCXX. 24
CCXXI. 43.
………………………, ………………, charges on; CLXXXVI. 40.
drawbacks on; CXCI. 42.
"
;
Scotch; CCXVIII. 1; ccxx. 30; CCXXI.
44.
Saltpetre; CXCII. 76; CXCIII. 55; cc. 23;
CCXV. 51; CCXXVI. 9.
Sampson, Joan, widow of Wm.; CCIV. 2.
Sanches, Dr. Don, assessor of Minorca ;
of
CXCI. 65.
Sancho, Dr. Francisco; CLXXXII. 21.
Sanderson. See also Saunderson.
Allan; CCVIII. 23.
Sandford, Richard; CXCVIII. 50;
CCVII. 9.
Col., recommended as collector of
inland excise, Dublin; CCVIII. 38;
CCIX. 11.
Sandhurst Walk, Windsor Forest; CXCVIII.
67.
Sandwell, Mathias, landwaiter in Exeter;
CCXIV. 5.
Sandys, Windsor, Esq., granted certain wrecks;
CXCI. 8.
Sanson, Mr. John, collector of Bristol, estates
of; CCXXIV. 1.
Santa Cruz, island of; ccxiv. 40.
Sardinia, King of, demand for subsidy for his
troops; CCXXIII. 27.
Sarke, duty on imports from the island of;
CLXXXIX. 54.
Saulcey Forest, co. Northampton, felling of
trees in; CLXXX. 32; cxc. 15.
Sauli, Marquis de; CLXXX. 16; CLXXXI. 22.
Saumarais (or Sausmarez) Mr.; CCVIII. 31;
CCXI. 16.
Saunderson, Mr., (Rymer's Fœdera); cxc1.73.
Robt., Keeper of the Records of the
Rolls Chapel, letters as to searches;
CCVIII. 16.
45.
Deputy Usher of the Rolls; ccxx.
Sausin, Brigadier; cxcII. 35; ccxIx. 76.
Mr.; CXCIII. 26.
}
576
GENERAL INDEX.
Savage, Mr. John, to be plantation and western
clerk; ccIv. 14.
Rich.; CLXXXVI. 18.
Savery, Mr.; CLXXXIX. 39.
Savoy, envoy to; CLXXX. 19.
the, or the Savoy hospital; CLXXXIV.
62; CLXXXV. 70; CLXXXVI. 45; CXCII.
49; CXCIII. 17; CXCIV. 3; CXCVI. 15;
cc. 39; CCI. 4.
Dutch chapel at; CXCVI. 15.
hospital dissolved, and the rents kept
for pious uses; CXCIX. 33.
20.
state of the revenue of; CCIX.
Sawbridge, Geo.; CLXXXII. 19.
Saxe Gotha, Duke of, his demands; CCXVII.
2.
Saxon troops, arrears due to, demand of the
King of Poland; ccxxIII. 27.
Saxony, electoral prince of; cc. 24.
Electress Dowager of, her residence at
Liechtenberg; CCVIII. 4.
Sayers, Mr., claims a right to spring woods
near Chertsey; CXCVIII. 27; cxcix. 9;
CC. 1.
•
Sayes, co. Surrey; CLXXXV. 70.
Schack, Baron, the Muscovite envoy ; CXCVIII.
62; cc. 10.
Schaub, Mr. Luke, Lord Cobham's secretary,
allowance to; CXCIII. 33; CCXII. 7.
of the embassy at Copenhagen;
CCV. 48.
Scheldt, the, two ships burnt in; ccxxIII. 29.
Schir, Mrs., petition; cxcr. 47.
Schism Bill, the; ccxxII. 38.
Schomberg, Duke of; CLXXXVI. 25.
Schonborn, Count; CXCI. 25.
School, charity, at Kensington; ccrv. 61.
Schuldam,Edmond, solicitor of criminal causes;
CXC. 20.
Score, Rich., collector of Customs, Penzance,
petition; CLXXXVI. 48.
Scotch linen, duty on; CCXXIII. 15.
....
merchants discouraged by the non-
coining of bullion; CLXXXV. 20.
nation, conservator of its privileges in
the Netherlands; CLXXXIX. 12.
parochial ministers, stipends, &c. of;
CCVII. 41.
ports, inspector-general of; CXCVIII.
78.
prisoners tried at Carlisle, evidence
against; CCXI. 14.
professors in the universities, pensions
to; cxc. 9, 10.
salt, duties on; ccr. 17.
woollen manufacture sunk by that of
England; ccxxIII. 15.
Scotchmen, poor, taken prisoners at Preston;
CCIX. 21.
Scotland; cxcvi. 32.
Advocate-General of; CCXIV. 59.
Scotland-cont.
Bank of, governor and company of
the; CCXVI. 39; ccxx. 11.
established by Act of Parlia-
ment 1695; CCXXIII. 8.
board of police in; cxcvi. 9; ccv. 28.
H.M. carver in; cxcvi. 19.
chancellor of; CCXIV. 76.
..., charity roll of; cxc. 38.
...
civil establishment of; CCI. 17; CCXII.
77.
clerk register of; CLXXXVIII. 5.
court of session and justiciary; CCI.
17; CCXXII. 26.
Crown rents and revenues in; CXCIII.
16; CXCVI. 2.
Customs of, improvable only by in-
crease of population; CLXXXV. 63.
CCI. 17.
insufficient to keep the courts of;
and foreign Excise, farmers of;
CCXIV. 70.
duties upon houses in, letters to col-
lectors of; cc. 12.
establishment of; cxcvI. 19; CCXXIII.
18.
8.
fishery of, encouragement of; CCXXIII.
forces in, commander-in-chief of;
CLXXX. 11; CXCI. 69.
•
quartermaster - general
CCXXIII. 27.
invalids of. cxc. 38.
of;
forces ordered to; CLXXX. 53; CXCII.
22, 46.
General Assembly in; ccrv. 54.
historiographer royal for; cXCII. 10.
justices of, refuse to hear informations
on account of the malt duty; cc. 12.
lord justice clerk of; CXCII. 16;
CXCIX. 34.
lords of justiciary, &c.; ccv. 14.
session; ccvI. 5; CCXVI. 39;
CCXX. 11; CCXXII. 8.
of session, &c. as to forfeited
estates; CCXXIII. 4.
(C
one of the master households to the
royal family" of; cxcvI. 19.
masters of the works in; cxci. 6.
officers in, allowance to; CLxxx. 60.
……………………., papers relating to; CXCVI. 35; ccv.
91.
parliaments of, the Douglases have
the first seat and vote in; CLXXXVIII.
55.
>
prisoners in; cxcix. 34.
public debts of, memorial of the origi- .
nal creditors, &c.; ccxxII. 5.
………., receiver-general and cashier of the
Customs in; CLXXXII. 12; CCI. 17.
register of; ccv. 41.
rents of the late bishops of; ccx111.62
session and justiciary of the Exche-
quer Court in; ccr. 17.
GENERAL INDEX.
577
Scotland-cont.
stamp duties, &c. in, revenue from ;
CXCIII. 45.
>
trade of; CCXIV. 32.
Yard; CLXXXVII. 2; CCXVI. 16.
Scott, James; CXCVII. 39; CCXXII. 14.
H.M. Envoy Extraordinary to
Poland; CLXXXII. 15; CLXXXVI. 16;
CLXXXIX. 8; CXCVI. 10; CCVIII. 4.
John, his cows destroyed; CLXXXII.
39.
Capt. Thomas, commanded to at-
tend the King of Sicily to Piedmont;
CXCVIII. 58; CXCIX. 7.
Scrope, John, Esq., letter to; CCVII. 7.
Scroop ог Scrope, Baron (Scotland);
CLXXXVIII. 56, 58.
.......,
Seaforth, Earl of, his movements; CXCII. 9.
rents to the Crown cannot be
levied but by military force; CCXI. 12.
Seals, charge of engraving the Great and
Privy, and judicial; cc. 17.
chief engraver of. CLXXXIV. 45; cc.
17.
Seamen, petition of; CLXXXI. 57.
Seamen's wages, receivers of the duty of 6d.
a month upon; ccxx. 25.
Seaton, Anna, wife of James, late Viscountess
of Kingston, petition; CCXIV. 60.
Secret service money; CXCVIII. 15; ccxx. 38.
Sedgwick, Robt.; CLXXXII. 25.
clerk of the Jewel Office;
CCXIII, 41.
Segar, Mr., ccv. 81.
Selkirkshire; cXCVI. 48.
Semeins, Edwd., gent., his scheme for raising
five millions a year; CXCIII. 48.
Serjeant, Thos., gate porter of the Tower of
London, petition; ccxxI. 28.
Serjeants' Inn, letter dated from; CCXXVI. 86.
Serio river, Italy, passage of the, by Queen
Anne's envoy; cc. 24.
Session, Lords of. See Scotland.
Seton, Wm., junr., of Pidmeden; ccvI. 24.
Sevenoaks, trustees of the free school at;
CCXVII. 4.
Seymore, Lieut.-Gen., his regiment of foot;
CCXIX. 46.
Shadwell, Sir John, fourth physican to Queen
Anne; CLXXXXIX. 15; CXCVI. 27;
CCXIII. 33.
Shaftoe, Edward, son of John, who turned
King's evidence; CCXIII. 11; CCXXI.
22.
Wm.; CCVIII. 23; CCXVI. 26.
Shales, Charles, adverse to a duty being laid
on plate; CXCVII. 36.
Shannon, Lord; ccIv. 101.
Viscount, his demand for wagon
money; CCXXIII. 27.
Shard, Sir Isaac; CLXXXVII. 13.
Sharpe, Margaret, Lady, her pension; cxor.
54.
R 2025.
Sharpe-cont.
Wm., President and Commander-in-
Chief of Barbadoes, memorial and
report thereon; CXCVI. 4; CCXXII. 2.
Shaston, Dorset; ccxv. 42.
Shaw, John, clerk of the poultry; CLXXXIV.
73.
Sheen, West, Surrey; CXCII. 31.
Sheffield, John, petition; CXCIII. 62.
Shelton, Mr., CXCVIII. 16.
Shepheard, Sam.; ccv. 37.
Sheppard, Humphrey; cxc. 3.
Sheriffs, accounts of, fees for passing, &c.;
CCIV. 24; CCXIX. 51.
Act for enabling them to sue out their
patents and pass their accounts; CCXIV.
51.
collect post fines; ccxv. 21.
Sheriff Muir, battle of; CCIII. 14; CCXI. 19;
CCXIII. 64.
Sherman, Elizabeth, widow, memorials; CXCII.
71; CXCIII. 64.
Shermer, Mr., receiver-general of taxes in co.
Berks; CXCII. 30, 61, 64.
Sherrar, Mr.; CCXII. 38.
Sherrard, Wm., memorial; CLXXXVI. 28.
Sherrington; ccxiv. 65.
Sherwood Forest, windfalls in, perquisite of Sur-
veyor-General of Woods; CLXXXVIII.
16; cxc. 61; CXCI. 39.
......, damage done to, by tempest;
CLXXXIX. 67.
workmen, colliers, &c. of;
CXCIX. 54.
Lord Warden of, grant of 1,000l.
a year to; cCCXIV. 2.
Sherwood, John, petition of; CXCII. 15.
Shields, North. See North Shields.
Shields, Mr. John, of Doncaster, milliner;
petition; CCXI. 20.
Ship stopped with naval stores for Spain;
CCXXVI. 2.
Ships, coasting, certificate by owners and
masters; CCXX. 39.
East India, frauds by tidesmen on
board; CXCVI. 50.
names of :
Anne of Liverpool; cc. 16.
Ann and Elizabeth; CCXII. 17.
Anglesea; CLXXX. 11.
Association; CXCVI. 44.
Bedford; CLXXX. 11,
Betty, inventory of goods seized on
the sloop; CXCIX. 49.
Concord (Dutch); ccx. 5.
Deal Castle, H.M.S.; CXCIII. 21;
CCx. 5.
Dolphin; CXCIX. 13.
Duke of Vendosme, taken as prize;
CXCIX. 63.
Elizabeth; CLXXX. 11.
Falmouth, H.M.S; CCXXIII. 5.
Folkston, H.M.S.; CXCIII. 21.
0 0
578
GENERAL INDEX.
Ships, names of-cont.
1
Fubbs, yacht; CXCIX. 3.
Hampton Court; CLXXXI. 57.
Hazardous, H.M.S.; ccv. 80.
Herne, E.I.C.; CXCIII. 36, 54.
Industry; CXCII. 34, 63.
King George; CCVI. 56.
King William; ccxx. 23.
Kingston; ccxxvI. 44.
Lyme, H.M.S.; CCXXII. 6 CCXXIII.
7.
Mary of Newcastle; CXCII, 66;
CXCIII. 29.
New Lyon, H.M.S. CLXXXVIII. 8.
New York's Revenge and New York
Revenge's Revenge, alias the
Eagle; ccxx. 23.
Pearl, H.M.S.; ccxx11. 6.
Phoenix, H.M.S.; CCVI.
"Portsmouth Galley"; CCIV. 64.
Queen, E.I.C.S.; ccv1. 56.
Revenge; ccxx. 23.
Revenge, alias Royal James; CCXXII.
6.
Romney, man-of-war; CXCVIII. 58.
Rose, H.M.S.; ccxv. 18,
Royal Exchange; ccv. 53.
Royal George; CCXIII. 10.
Sea Nymph; CCXX. 23.
Shoreham, H.M.S.; cc. 40; cCXXIII.
16.
St. David, man-of-war; CXCVI. 13.
St. Michael (Spanish sloop); CCIV.
43.
Success, H.M.S.; ccxx. 32.
Sunderland; ccxiv. 18.
Two Friends; CCIV. 64.
The Holmes; CCXXVI. 25.
Warwick; CLXXX. 11.
Wm. and Mary, yacht; cxcIX. 3.
Worcester, H.M.S.; CCXXIII. 26.
sums required to pay off certain;
CLXXXIV. 61.
........., proposed assurance of, resisted by
directors of Union and Hand-in-Hand
Fire Insurance; CLXXXV. 22, 23.
Shoeberry, South; CLXXXVI. 44.
Shorey, John, and son, their proposals as to
tin in the Tower; CLXXXVI. 26 ; ccxv.
63; CCXXI. 5.
Shovel, Sir Cloudesley,
Sir Cloudesley, perished in the
"Association"; cxcvi. 44; ccxv. 66.
Shrewsbury, Charles Duke of, Lord High
Treasurer to 13 Oct. 1714, passim.
See also Lord Chamberlain.
CLXXXI. 56.
letter of; cc. 41.
his embassy to France;
Shrimpton, Ferdinando, of Penn, co. Bucks,
bone-lacemaker; CCVIII. 47.
Shuckforth, Joseph, petition; ccxxvi, 63.
Shute, Saml., certificate; ccxxvi. 75.
Sicily; CLXXXVI. 16.
"
King of; CXCVIII. 58; cxcix. 7;
CCIV. 84.
his persecution of poor Vau-
dois; cxcix. 33.
Sick and wounded, or sick and hurt, agents
for the; CLXXXVIII. 30.
""
, י
Commissioners for the; CLXXXIV.
50; CLXXXVI. 9; CLXXXIX, 31, 39;
CXCVII. 6; CCXII. 37; CCXIV. 56;
CCXV. 4.
the debt of their office
CLXXXIV. 50, 56.
......, reports on petitions; CLXXX.
67.
seamen, commissionership of, granted;
CCVII. 53,
Sign Manual, Royal; CLXXXII. 43; cxc. 31,
48; CXCVIII. 23; CXCIX. 44; cc. 8.
required for expenditure for the
wardrobe; CLXXXV. 6.
the late Queen's bequest for the poor;
CLXXXVII. 18.
Silk, foreign, smuggling of, &c.; CXCII. 15, 84.
CCXXIII. 15.
furnished to Wm. III.; CLXXXVI.
13.
Silver and copper mine near Alvey in Scot-
land; cc. 26; CCI. 7.
and gold exported into Holland, &c.;
CCXIV. 67; CCXIX. 9.
coin, best method for preventing the
melting down of; сCVIII. 43.
........., scarcity of, best method for prevent-
ing; CCXVIII. 5.
Simons, Mary, widow of Walter, page to
Queen Anne, when Princess of Den-
mark; CCXIX. 70.
Singe, Revd. Mr., his death in the Savoy;
CLXXXV. 70.
Singleton, Henry; CCXVI. 23.
"Six Clerks" Office, the, records in; ccxx.
45.
Skinner, David, merchant of Montrose;
CXCVII. 39.
Skins, difference between sheep or lamb skin
and doeskin; CLXXXVII. 13.
Skirling, barony of; ccr. 20.
Slaughter, Chambers, Esq.; CCIV. 100.
Slavery; cxc. 66.
in the American colonies; ccVI. 53.
Slaves in Antigua, prices of; CCXIV. 39.
in Barbary, who are British subjects;
CLXXX. 28.
Slingsby, Arthur, attorney-general of Barba-
does, petition; CLXXXVIII. 44.
Eliz., daughter of Colonel Walter;
CCXV. 55.
Sloane, Sir Hans, baronetcy; CXCIX. 1.
Sloper, Wm., (Pay Office), agent for the
Earl of Lincoln; CCIII. 2; ccrv. 19,
64; CCXIII. 7; CCXIX. 56; CCXXIII.
1.
+
GENERAL INDEX.
579
Smart, Mr., receiver [of duties on hides] for
Hertfordshire; CCXII. 83.
Smith, Daniel, Lieut.-Governor of Nevis ;
CLXXXIX. 27; CCXIII. 59.
"
"
……………, junior; CLXXXIX. 63.
Henry, treasurer to the Commis-
sioners for building 50 new churches;
CXCVIII. 32.
trial of; ccxxXI. 41.
James, petition; ccrv. 48.
......, surveyor of the works, Scot-
land; ccxxII. 7.
Joane, widow of John, pilot of
H.M.S. Phoenix, petition; CCVI. 32.
John, alias Thompson, petition;
CLXXXI. 34.
………….., quartermaster and agent for
the sloop Revenge's company; ccxx.
23.
Joseph; CXCIII. 3.
Lord Chief Baron (Scotland);
CLXXXII. 46; CLXXXIII. 6; CLXXXVI.
18; CLXXXVIII. 58; cxcix. 51.
CXCIX.
Mr., of Worcester, his death; CCXIII.
30.
.....
touching coppice wood in the
New Forest; CCVI. 10.
Obed, petition; CCxIx. 38.
Richd., Dr. in physic, lessee of tithes
in Dinton, co. Bucks; CLXXXI. 41.
Sir Thomas, Bart., chief ranger in
Ireland, and ranger in Phoenix Park,
Dublin; ccxxI. 6.
Thos., to be a port surveyor; CCIV.
41.
>
Wm., petition; CLXXXV. 46.
executor of Simon, a receiver-
general, account; CCVII. 18.
Smithberd, Robt.; cc. 35.
Smithfield Market, recommendations as to;
CLXXXII. 39.
Smithson, Henry, petitions; CLXXXVII.
8;
CCVIII. 19.
Smuggling, measures for suppressing; CCXII.
86.
in the west of England; CCVI.
34.
"
in Scotland; CCXIII. 10.
Smyrna, goods from, for the Morocco ambassa-
dor; CCXXI. 31.
Smythe, Mr., paymaster of the gentlemen
pensioners; CXCVII. 13.
Snead, the, in the Forest of Dean; ccxxI.
37; CCXXII. 25.
Snell, Francis, petition of; CLXXXIX, 43.
Snowdon, ranger of the forest of; CLXXXII.
31.
Society for Propagation of the Gospel in
Foreign Parts; CLXXXI. 31.
extract from their journals;
CLXXXI. 31.
Soilwell, co. Gloucester; CCXXI. 25.
Solicitor-General. See also Lechmere, Aland,
Thomson.
R 2025.
Solicitor-General-cont.
;
.......,
CLXXX. 12; cxcII. 15, 46, 62;
CXCVIII. 57; cxcix. 56; cc. 18, 35;
CCI. 13; CCVIII. 15; CCXIV. 29.
..., reports of; CLXXXVII. 41; CLXXXVIII.
17, 25; CXCII. 25, 45, 57, 58; CXCIII.
39; CXCVII. 29, 60, 61; cxcix. 50;
cc. 34; CCVI. 50; CCVIII. 25, 26, 51;
CCIX. 9; CCXIV. 50; CCXXII. 44.
reports on oaths to be taken by
officers on demise of the Queen;
CLXXX. 12.
on petition of Grace, Lady
Dowager Carteret; CLXXXVII. 22.
"
……………., on revenue of Duchy of Corn-
wall; CLXXX. 65.
(Ireland); CXCIII. 49; CCXVI. 13.
Somers, Aramintha, daughter of Colonel
Robt. Lundie, petition; ccxIV. 61.
"
Lord; ccxxI. 48.
Lady Katherine Waller's case ;
CCXXI. 12.
Somerset; CLXXXII. 41; CLXXXIV. 47; CCVII.
18; CCXII. 51; ccxvI. 1.
CCXVI.
Duke of; CXCI. 50; CXCVII. 25;
CXCVIII. 55; CXCIX. 38; ccv. 15.
Herald, his duties, &c.; CLXXXII. 48.
House, otherwise called Somerset
Placé and Chester Place; CXCVIII. 55.
cost of repairs; CCXVI. 8.
water supply of; CXCVIII. 55.
clerk of the works at; CXCII.
18; ccv. 32.
letters patent for settling it
on the Princess of Wales; CXCII. 62.
Soulegre, Peter; CCIX. 4.
Southampton, county. See Hants.
……………………., surveyor of; ccII. 1.
Southesk, Lady; ccxvi. 27.
late Earl of, sum due to the Bank
of Scotland; ccxx. 11.
estate of, claims upon; ccxvI. 39.
Southwark; CXCI. 55.
,
Falcon, on the Bankside; CCVII. 21.
M.P., for; CLXXXI. 38.
Southwell, Lord, and Colonel Southwell, his
his brother; CCXIV. 53.
South Sea Company, the; CLXXX. 11;
CLXXXV. 1, 26; CLXXXVII. 4, 14;
CLXXXIX. 57; CXCIII. 5, 9; CXCVI.
38; CXCVII. 21; CXCVIII. 19; CCI. 2;
CCXVI. 2, 30; CCXXI. 23; CCXXII. 20,
29; CCXXVI. 71.
attempt to invade the ter-
ritories of the African Company;
CLXXXV. 59.
CXCVIII. 18; CCVIII. 44.
revenues for paying;
House; CLXXX. 51 CLXXXII.
4; cxci. 58; CCXVI. 2.
P P
-
·
580
GENERAL INDEX.
South Sea-cont.
Stock; CLXXX. 13, 16, 22, 36,
44, 45, 56, 57; CLXXXI. 17, 22, 29, 48;
CLXXXII. 4, 28; CLXXXIV. 9; CLXXXV.
1, 28, 54; CLXXVI. 12; CLXXXVII. 4;
CLXXXVIII. 37; CXCIII. 1; ccv. 95;
CCXV. 8; CCXXI. 14; CCXXII. 45;
CCXXV. 1; CCXXVI. 34.
method of disposing of;
CLXXX. 36; CLXXXI. 22, 29.
preamble to the subscrip-
tion for; CLXXX. 39.
subscribers for; CLXXX.
52, 57; CLXXXII. 28; CLXXXVIII. 50.
transfers of; CLXXX. 50;
CLXXXI. 29; CLXXXII. 28; CLXXXV.
28; CXCVII. 28.
•
trustees for; CLXXX. 49,
50, 51, 57; CLXXXI. 48; CLXXXVII. 4;
CXCIII. 1.
Spain, envoy extraordinary and plenipoten-
tiary to; CLXXXIII. 21; ccxII. 11.
her ability to surprise and starve the
garrison of Gibraltar; ccvIII. 33.
hospitals in, officers of 1712, demands
for their salaries; CCXXIII. 27.
King of, payment for provisions for
British troops in Alicant; CCVIII. 37.
•
subsidy to; cxcix. 27.
Kings of, and the revenues
Minorca; CXCVIII. 41.
7.
of
value of gold and silver in; cCVIII. 43.
postal arrangements for; CLXXXIII.
regiments that served in; CLXXXI.
20; CLXXXVII. 20; CCXXIII. 27.
the debate in the House of Lords on;
JI. 15.
Spaniards in South Carolina, easily attacked;
CC. 40.
at Port a Chova; ccxv. 14.
prizes taken from; ccxx. 13.
Spanish fleet; ccxv. 15.
....
language, letters translated; ccxxII.
11.
merchants undertake for release of
captives in Morocco; CLXXX. 13.
regiment, Catholic officers of, their
petition; cxcí. 11.
in Portugal and Alicant, sub-
sistence of; CXCIX. 27.
Lord Galway's; CCXII. 74.
Sparke, —, mayor of Dartmouth; CLXXXVIII.
49.
Speke, Hugh, petition; cxc11. 80.
Spencer, Mr., of Leominster; CCXIII. 30.
Spiesmaker, Luder, payment to; ccxxvI. 88.
Spotswood, Col. A., governor of Virginia;
CLXXXVII. 40; CXCII. 7; cxcix. 22;
CXCIX.
CCVI. 9, 53; CCXXII. 6.
Sprake, Edwd., tidesman at Topsham; ccx.
5.
Springett, Anthony, receiver-general of taxes
and duties on houses and marriages for
Sussex, petition; CCXII. 99.
Spry, William, junr., collector of Customs,
Exeter; CCx. 5.
Spurgeon, Richd., of
CLXXXIV. 11.
of Great Yarmouth;
Stables, the late Queen's, expense of;
CLXXXIV. 60; CCIV. 21.
H.M.; CLXXXV. 25; CXCVII. 25;
CXCIX. 38; CCIV. 21; ccv. 15; ccxv.
31; ccxxvI. 10, 100.
lease of land belonging to, at
Charing Cross; CXCI. 50.
Stafford county; cxcI. 22.
ricts in; CXCI. 31; CCIV. 71.
Stainforth, John, receiver-general of York,
Durham, &c.; CCXII. 61.
Stainhurst, Henrietta Maria, petition;
CLXXXVIII. 6.
Stair, Earl of, H.M. ambassador at the Court
of France; cXCIII. 25; CXCVII. 54;
CCIV. 79; CCV. 8; CCVII. 44; CCXIV.
77: ccxv. 6; CCXIX, 42; ccxx. 21;
CCXXVI. 23, 58, 97.
his bill of extraordinaries ;
CXCIV. 95; ccv. 36.
Stamps, distributors of; CLXXXIX. 61 ; cxcIII.
45; CXCVII. 16.
Stamp duties, commissioners for; CLXXXIV.48;
CLXXXV. 8; CLXXXVII. 19, 21, 30;
CLXXXIX. 61; cxcII. 21, 36; CXCVII.
16, 34, 50; CCVI. 25; CCXIII. 49;
CCXIV. 25, 38; CCXVI. 1; CCXIX. 38;
CCXXII. 17.
•
...
solicitor to; CCXI. 14.
......, comptroller of; CLXXXVII. 33 ;
CXCVII. 34.
receiver-general of, account of
gold in his hands; ccxxII. 17.
., proposals touching; CLXXXV.
62.
Office (in Lincoln's Inn); CLXXXIII.
20; CLXXXVI. 42; CLXXXVII. 19, 21
30; CLXXXIX. 61; CCXIII. 49; CCXIV.
25, 38; CCXVI. 1; CCXIX. 38; CCXXII.
17.
"specimens of the dyes" of
the; CLXXXV. 8.
fraud in, discovered; ccIv. 33.
Stamper, Wm., Robt., Charles, and Thos.,
bastard children of Anne Harvey;
CCXV. 13.
Standish, Lady Philippa, daughter of Henry
Duke of Norfolk, petition; CCXIV. 65.
Ralph, petition; ccxvI. 26, 27.
Standish Hall; ccxrv. 65.
Stanhope, Captain; CCVIII. 7.
..., Charles, Esq., Secretary to the Trea-
sury; CXCIX. 43; CCVIII. 42; CCIX. 13,
15; CCXII. 65; ccxx. 18.
"
letters to; CCXIX. 54, 64;
CCXXII. 4; CCXXVI. 66.
Col. Edm., his regiment; cxc. 23.
Col. Wm., payment to; ccxxvI. 36.
Col., moved out of Preston; CXCIX.
21.
Earl; CCXXIII. 18.
!
GENERAL INDEX.
581
t
リ
​Stanhope-cont.
General; CXCI. 47; CCI. 10.
James, envoy extraordinary to the
late King of Spain; CLXXXIII. 21;
CLXXXIV. 22; cxc. 28; CXCI. 49.
........; CLXXXIX. 4; CXc. 32, 40, 50,
60, 64; CXCI. 1, 9, 23, 28, 46, 52;
CCXII. 7, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 28.
"
Mr. Secretary; CLXXXVIII. 47;
CLXXXIX, 6, 28, 34, 37, 40, 41, 55;
CXC. 16.
Rt. Hon. Viscount; CCVII. 50, 51,
54; CCVIII. 14; CCIX. 1, 3, 5, 21;
CCXI. 16.
letters of; ccxv. 50; ccXIX
47; CCXXVI. 2, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29
38.
Stanley, Mr. Henry, to be the collector of
Poulton; ccxxvI. 5.
CCXXVI.
Stannaries of Cornwall and Devon; cCVIII.
30.
Stanshaw, near Portsmouth, furnishes clay
for H.M. docks; ccxxI. 30.
Stanstead, parish of; ccvI. 2.
Stanwix, Brigadier, late governor of Gibraltar,
memorial of; CLXXXVI. 40.
his regiment; ccxv. 41.
Mr. Joseph, solicitor, frauds
on
Chelsea Hospital; CCXIII. 50; ccxrv.
29; CCXV. 37; CCXIX. 6.
Stanyan, Abraham, envoy at various courts,
CLXXXII. 45; CLXXXV. 15; cc. 5;
CCV. 98; CCXIV. 77; CCXV. 62.
Staple-Gorden, parish of; ccVII. 41.
Starr, Mrs. Kebecca, bill of; cxcI. 49.
Start [Point]; CCXIII. 29.
States General. See United Provinces and
Holland.
Stationers' Company inform against Rogers,
the bookseller of Salop; ccVI. 25.
Stationery; CLXXXIV. 51; CCXII. 54; CCXXVI.
87, 99.
Stawell, Hon. Edward, memorial; cxci. 56.
Stebbing, Mr. Samuel, Somerset Herald;
CLXXXII. 48.
Stedman, Miles, land waiter in the port of
London, petition; ccxxvI. 7.
Steele, Katherine, widow of Thomas, petition;
CXCVI. 44.
Sir Rich., his absence from the Com-
mission for forfeitures; CCXXII. 37,
Stepney, Middlesex; ccv. 46.
39,
cows destroyed at; CLXXXII.
Sterling, Capt. James, of the Earl of Donegal's
regiment; CXCIII. 52.
Walter, writer in Edinburgh; ccxx.
11.
Stevens, Dr. Rich., and Grizell, his sister and
executrix; CLXXXV. 29.
…………………….. ……………., copy of his will; CLXXXV. 29.
Henry, serjeant-at-law, appointed
steward of Ewelm; CLXXXVIII. 41.
Stevens, Henry-cont.
petition
CLXXXVIII. 48.
and opinion of;
Stevenson, James; ccxix. 43.
Stewart, James, his petition for a pension, as
lineally descended from James I.;
CLXXXII. 13.
Major James, brought news that the
rebels had abandoned Perth; CXCVIII.
37; ccxx. 21.
Sir James, H.M. solicitor for Scot-
land; CXCII. 4; CXCIX. 69; cc. 15.
Lady Anne, daughter of Louis, Duke
of Lenox; CLXXXVIII. 55.
Stichall, Zacharias, petition; CCXXVI. 35.
Stirling; CCI. 7; CCIII. 14; ccv. 92; ccxI.
19; CCXIII. 64; CCXIV. 37.
garrison of; cc, 38.
.........,
wife and children of; ccXVI. 27.
Stock Exchange or Stocks' Market, London;
CCIX. 4.
Stockholm, British chaplain at, pension for
taking care of the French congregation
at; CLXXXI. 32.
resident at, claims of; CCIX. 23.
Stocking manufactures of Jersey and Guern-
sey; CLXXXIX. 54.
Stoke, Wm., a pirate; ccxxII. 6.
Stone, John, distributor of stamps for York;
CXCII. 21.
auditor of the lottery funds,
memorial; CCXXVI. 64, 81.
Wm., surveyor of duties on houses,
Hertfordshire, charge of disaffection
against; ccxxv. 6.
Stores, commissaries of; CLXXXVI. 49.
(unserviceable), sale of; ccxxI. 42.
Story, Sam., of London, gent., petition;
CXCVI. 39.
Strachan, Patrick, of Glenkindy, petition;
CCXIII. 64.
Stradling, Sir Edw., father and son, their
assistance of King Charles I.; CXCVIII.
42; CCXXI. 12.
Strafford, Thomas, Earl of, ambassador to the
States General; CLXXX. 3; CLXXXIII.
12; CLXXXVI. 16.
31.
demands for payment; CCVIII. 5.
farmer of the post fines; cxcvi.
memorial of; CXCVI. 5.
Straits, the, tin to be sent there; CLXXXIX. 2 ;
CCVIII. 12.
Strangford, Lord; cxcvii. 55.
Strathisla, Banffshire; ccvII. 40.
Strathnaver, Lord; cxc. 14.
Stratton, Col. Chas., quartermaster-general
of the forces in Scotland demand;
CCXXIII. 27.
Strong, Edw., sen. and jun., masons at Blen-
heim House, petition, &c. of; CLXXXI.
9
; CCVIII. 48.
PP 2
582
GENERAL INDEX.
Stuart.
See also Stewart and Steuart.
Sir Simon or Simeon, cuts down trees
in Holt Forest; CLXXXII. 34; CXCIX.
56.
Chamberlain of the Exchequer ;
CCIX. 32.
........., Wm., Esq., H.M. Remembrancer in
the Court of Exchequer (Scotland);
CXCI. 54.
Stub Grove in Windsor Forest; ccv1. 10.
Stubbridge Coppice, co. Surrey; CXCIX. 9;
cc. 1.
•
Stuckey, Charlwood, Esq., petition of; CLXXX.
69.
Stud, Master of the, under Queen Anne;
CLXXXII. 7.
H.M., expenses of; CLXXXII. 7;
CCXXII. 46.
Studholme, Capt., surveyor of H.M. roads;
CCVI. 2.
Sturgeon, John, glover, memorial; ccxx. 49.
Subsidies; CXCIII. 46; CXCVII. 17; CCXIII.
67; CCXXIII. 1.
Subsistence money; CLXXXI. 37; CLXXXII.
29 ; CLXXXV.
2 ; CLXXXVI.
37 ;
CLXXXVIII. 24; CXCII. 44, 67; CXCVI.
21; CXCVIII. 23; CXCIX. 27; CCIII.
2; ccv. 59; CCXIV. 3; ccxx. 12, 43 ;
CCXXII. 27.
regulations established by William III.;
CLXXXI. 37.
Suffolk; CXCIV. 18; CCXXIV. 1.
6.
Earl of, deputy earl marshal; cxcix.
.
objects to Mr. Anstis as Garter-
King-at-Arms; CCI. 13, 19; CCVIII.
45, 52, 53; CCIX. 1, 14.
sheriff of; ccxx. 5.
Sugar, trade in; CLXXXV. 59.
Sugaries in St. Kitts; CCIX. 4.
......... or sugar houses (Scotland), owners of,
their claims for exemptions from cus-
toms and excise; cxc1. 13; CXCII. 8;
CCVIII. 13.
………….., propose to surrender their ex-
emptions; ccxx. 6.
Sunderland; cxc. 69; CCXXVI. 13.
Rt. Hon. Charles, Earl of. See also
Ireland, Lord Lieutenant of.
......; CXCVI. 7; ccvI. 31, 50; CCVIII.
26, 38, 40, 50; CCIX. 11, 16, 31;
CCXII. 41; CCXIII. 58, and passim as
First Lord of the Treasury from;
CCXIV. 3.
→
letters of; CCXII. 43, 46, 50,
63, 67, 78, 28; CÒXIII. 31.
articles of agreement between
the Treasury and the Bank of England;
CCXX. 37.
Lady, as to the Earl of Clancarty's
children; CXCIII. 6.
Supplies, state of the; CLXXXVIII. 51;
CLXXXIX. 30, 57; CCXXIII. 23; CCXXV.
1.
Surinam, Dutch Governor and Company of,
damages done by; ccxv. 9.
Surrey; CLXXXV. 70; CXCII. 31; CXCVIII.
27, 74; CCVI. 10; ccxx. 42.
special commission of, officers of;
CCI. 3.
Surveyor, office of; cxcvi. 16.
Surveyors general; CLXXXI. 19; CLXXXVIII.
27; CXCI. 5, 50; CXCII. 49; cc. 39;
CCVII. 52.
......, reports, &c. of; CLXXXI. 46;
CCXIII. 2, 38.
of lands, references to; cCVII.
32, 47; CCXII. 82.
of woods; CLXXXII. 34. See-
also Hewett, Thos.
in America, uselessness of
the office; CXCVIII. 17, 30.
Sussex; CLXXXVII. 17; cxc. 30; ccv. 51,
54; CCXII. 98; CCXIX. 30; ccxx. 42;
CCXXIV. 1.
Sutton, Sir Robert, his allowances; ccxv. 62.
Thomas, a Commissioner for regu-
lating hackney coachmen; cXCIX. 23.
his regiment; CLXXXI. 36.
Sutherland, Customs' officers in; cxc. 14.
Earl of; CXCVII. 61; CCIII. 12;
CCIV. 23; CCXXII. 30.
Mr., navy timber delivered to; CCXIV.
54.
Owen, purveyor of H.M. dock at
Portsmouth; CLXXXIX. 59; ccxv. 20.
Wm., merchant of Edinburgh; CXCIX.
15.
Swainmote Court, rarely held; ccxxır. 6.
need of its revival; ccvIII. 1.
',
wood stealers may be prosecuted in
the; CCIX. 24.
Swansea; CCXXI. 38.
Sweden; CLXXXVI. 15, 16; CLXXXVII. 45.
illegal trade with; ccxIx. 15.
King of, mourning for; ccxx, 38.
Queen of, subsidy to be advanced to;
CCXXIII. 1.
Swedes, cargo of a vessel retaken from the;
CCX. 5.
Swedish envoy; CCVIII. 27.
designs against the Govern-
ment; CCIX. 31.
Sweets, duties on; CLXXXVI. 24.
Swindley rails, Windsor Forest, repair of;
CXCVIII. 66; ccvI. 51.
Swinford, J., secretary to the embassy of the
Duke of Shrewsbury, memorial of;
CLXXXI. 56.
Swinburne, Edwd.; ccviii. 23.
Swiss cantons; CLXXXV. 15.
troops; CCIV. 19; CCXIV. 17.
Switzerland; CLXXXII, 45; CCVI. 8.
Sybourgh, General, his regiment; ccxII. 73.
GENERAL INDEX.
583
T.
Talbot, James, Esq., escaped from Newgate;
Tallies;
CCIV. 62.
Robt.; ccvIII. 23.
CLXXX. 56; CLXXXI. 17, 18, 54;
CLXXXVIII. 50; cxc. 46; CXCVI. 8;
CCVII. 15, 19, 34; CCXII. 91; CCXVI.
2, 20, 36.
Tallow Chandlers' Company, petition to the
House of Commons; CLXXXVI. 41.
Tanniers, near Mons., battle of; CLXXXI.
43.
Tangier, deputy governor of; CCXXXVII. 39.
Tarter, George, petition; CLXXXIX. 37.
Tarvin, Daniel; ccv. 76.
Tasker, John, petitions of; CLXXXII. 10;
CLXXXVIII. 13.
Tatlock, Henry, creditor of the late Queen;
CLXXXIV. 60.
Taunton, woollen manufactures in, traders in ;
CLXXX. 9.
Taverner, Capt. Wm., H.M. surveyor of the
coasts of Newfoundland; CLXXX. 21,
30, 47; CXCI. 59; CXCII. 19; CXCIII.
CXCIX. 35; CCVI. 35;
CCVI. 35; CCXII.
34;
28.
………………………………….., grants power of attorney; CXCIX.
46.
his account of the ceded part
of Newfoundland, &c.; ccxv. 14.
Tax, candle; CLXXXVI. 41.
"
land; CLXXXII. 40; CLXXXV. 37.
receiver-general of; cxc11. 77;
CXCIII. 16.
window; CLXXXIII. 16.
Taxation in St. Christopher's, must be repre-
sentative; CLXXXIX. 44.
in the plantations of America; cXCVIII.
13, 79.
Taxes, agents for, clerks to, salaries of; ccxv.
29.
arrears of; cxcvi. 8.
Commissioners of; CLXXX. 27.
………………………、 ……………., reports of; CLXXXI. 28; Ccxv.
24; CCXVIII. 5; CCXIX. 30; ccxxv.
CCXXV.
6.
for the palaces of Whitehall
and St. James's; cxc. 46.
on pensions paid in Whitehall; cxc.
46.
proposed. See "Revenue, proposed
method of raising."
receivers-general of; cxcII. 28; CCIV.
58; CCVII. 39.
receivers of, Scotland; CXCI. 24.
remission of, claimed; CCIII.
CCIII. 5;
CCIV. 42; ccx. 1; CCXII. 8; CCXIX.
66.
……………………., surveyor of, London; ccxxvI. 52.
Tayleure, Mr. John, senior clerk in the Re-
membrancer's Office, his accounts
CXCVIII. 47.
Taylor, James, Esq.; CLXXXII. 40.
treasurer and receiver-general
of revenues in Massachusetts Bay;
CLXXXV. 12.
receiver-general of the late
Queen's palaces of Whitehall and St.
James's; CLXXXVIII. 48.
John, secretary to the Lords of H.M.
Treasury; passim.
Mr.; CLXXX. 41.
.., Mrs., widow; CCVII. 38.
Samuel, messenger of the Great
Chamber to Queen Anne; ccxIx. 63.
"
Thomas; CCXIV, 49.
Tea, present of, to the Emperor of Morocco;
CXCII. 37.
Excise Acts on, ill-working of; CCVI.
12.
Tees, the; cxc. 69.
Teignmouth; cXCIII. 27.
Teinds, applied for parochial ministers; CCVII.
41.
belonging to the Dean of the Chapel
Royal; CXCVI. 48.
of the parish of Caraldston; ccvi.
23.
Temple Bar; CXCVIII. 55.
Tennis ground and buildings; CLXXXVI. 3.
Territt, Mrs. Margaret; CCXVI. 22.
Terry, Jane, widow of Abraham, petition;
CLXXXVI. 43.
Thames Street, a cart road to be opened from
its east end, towards Tower Hill;
CLXXXVII. 28.
Thanksgiving at St. Paul's; cxc. 44.
Thatch, Edw., pirate; CCXXII. 6.
Thauvet, Capt. Andrew, French refugee of
St. Christopher's; CXCI. 67.
Thistleworth; CLXXXVIII. 59.
Thomas, Capt. Edw., payınent to; CCXII. 50,
63.
Mr. James, appointed deputy to the
auditor of imprests; cxcix. 52.
Susanna, only daughter of Chas., of
Barbadoes, petition; CCXXVI. 74.
Thomastone, alias Prestonhall, in the stewartry
of Fife; CCXIV. 60.
Thompson. See also Tomson.
,
alias Smith, John, petition of;
CLXXXI. 34.
John, tender for coals; ccrv. 44.
., Saml., Consul at Algiers; CLXXXVI.
16.
Wm., of the Mint; ccxx. 22.
; CXCII. 21.
......, of York, a reputed papist;
CCXI. 20.
Thomson, Ambrose, collector of Customs,
Penryn, petition; cxcvII. 45.
Henry, clerk in the Lord Treasurer's
Remembrancer's Office; CXCVIII. 47.
584
GENERAL INDEX.
t
Thomson-cont.
Thos., merchant and acting Consul
of Algiers, petition; cxc. 40; CXCI.
58.
Wm. (Solicitor-General); CCXIV. 50,
Thornhill, Mr. James, petition; cxcII. 68.
Thornton, John; CCVIII. 23; CCXIV. 22;
CCXVI. 26.
Thorp, spring woods in; CXCIX. 9.
Thorpe, Thos., petition; CCXII. 58.
Threipland, Katherine, wife of Sir David,
petition; CCXIV. 63; CCXVI. 27.
Thurkettle, James, petition; ccxIx. 44, 49.
Tidesmen, their frauds on board East India
ships; CXCVI. 50.
smuggling of tobacco by; CCI. 18.
Tillinessel, Aberdeenshire; CCXXII. 8.
Tilson, Christropher; CLXXXVII.
6;
CLXXXVIII. 59; ccv. 69, 81; CCXVI.
8; CCXXI. 37.
George; CXCVII. 18; CCXII. 43.
Timber of Rockingham forest; CLXXXIX. 19.
of Windsor forest, sums from;
CXCVIII. 66.
Tin.
...
for repairs of the Royal Navy;
CLXXXIX. 59; CXCVIII. 30; CXCIX.
5.
suitable for naval stores, in New
Hampshire; cXCIII. 3.
American, as good as that of Riga
and Gottenburg; CXCVIII. 30.
See also Holland, Hamburg, Tower,
&c.
15;
affairs; CLXXXII. 22, 23; CLXXxv.
16; CLXXXVI. 26; CLXXXVII.
CLXXXVIII. 4; CLXXXIX. 2, 34; CXCI.
30; CXCIII. 51; CCVI. 49; CCVIII. 6,
34; CCXII. 53; CCXIII. 20, 23, 34;
CCXIV. 8, 26, 27;
5; ccxxv. 7.
CCXVI. 3, 5; CCXXI.
agents in Cornwall and Devon;
CLXXXVIII. 4; CCXIV. 16; CCXIX.
27.
salaries due to; ccxvI. 37.
coinage in Cornwall; ccxiv. 23.
coined; CCVIII. 12.
contracts in Cornwall; CLXXXV, 67 ;
CCXIX. 27.
loans on; ccv. 84.
mines, history of; CCVIII. 30.
sales;
CLXXXIII. 1; CLXXXVII. 15;
cxc. 4, 7; CXCI. 16; CXCIII. 51;
CXCIV. 15; CXCVII. 41; CXCIX. 24;
cc. 9, 37; CCIV.
93;
CCVIII. 12
;
CCXIV. 42; CCXV. 63.
shipped for Holland and the Straits,
Turkey, and Italy; CCVIII. 12; CCXIII.
20; ccxx. 28.
tally on; cxc. 46.
Tinmouth; ccxIx. 56.
Tipperary; cxc. 49.
Tippěstie, Banffshire; ccvII. 40.
Tithes, lessees of, in Dinton, co. Bucks;
CLXXXI. 41.
Tobacco, accounts of the colony of Virginia ;
CLXXXIII. 10.
duties on; cXCVII. 23, 36.
drawbacks on; CLXXXIV. 72.
frauds in manufacture of; ccvI. 40.
merchants; cxc. 18; CCXIX. 10.
their losses by the fire in Thames
Street; CLXXXVIII. 45; CLXXXIX. 55.
.., proposals for preventing smuggling;
CXCVI. 44.
......, revenue from, in support of the
government of Virginia; CXCIII. 42.
smuggling of; CCI. 18.
Tolquhon, ancient family of; cĊxxII. 8.
Tomson, Windom, and Clifton his brother,
petition; ccxix. 74.
Topham, Rich., Keeper of the Records at the
Tower, petition for his salary; CLXXXI.
.....
52.
……….. …………….. ………….., to report on the Records;
CCXX. 45.
register of the forfeited estates
in Ireland; cXCVIII. 26.
R. (Windsor), letter; ccxvi. 14.
Toppan, Christopher; cc. 30.
Topsham; CXCIII. 27; ccx. 5; ccxxIII. 5.
Topcliff, vicar of, his case; cc. 27.
Torrington, Right Hon. Lord, a Lord of the
Treasury; CXCIX. 51; CCXVI. 22.
one of the four tellers of the
Exchequer; ccxx. 18.
Totehill Fields, new church in; ccrx. 1.
Tower [London], assay master in; CLXXXIV.
33.
danger to; cxcix. 14.
Governor of; cxcIv. 18; ccx. 5.
gate porter of, his petition; ccxxI.
28.
keeper of records in; CLXXXI. 52.
keeper of the lions at, his petition;
CCXXII. 13.
lieutenant of; CCVI. 42; CCIX. 28.
master of the jewel house in, his
memorial; ccxxII. 15.
mint at; CCXIV. 14; CCXIX. 18.
prisoners in; cCVII. 54.
record repository in; CCXIV. 69;
CCXX. 9, 45.
repairs at; ccxx. 29.
surveyorship of works at; ccxx, 8.
tin at; CLXXXVI. 26;
CCXIV. 8; CCXV.
CCXXI. 5.
Tower Hill; CLXXXVII. 28.
63;
CCVIII. 34
;
CCXVI. 37;
houses on; CCXXIV. 28.
Townsend or Townshend, Viscount; CLXXX.
2; CLXXXII. 21, 37; CLXXXIII. 7, 12,
CLXXXIV. 31; CLXXXVI. 18; CLXXXVII.
18; CLXXXVIII. 11; CLXXXIX. 8, 38,
47; cxc. 31; cxcr. 8, 12, 31, 42, 51,
54; CXCII. 29, 45, 62; CXCIII. 5, 9,
33, 40; CXCIV. 19; CXCVII. 33, 65;
CXCVIII. 37, 42, 60, 71; CXCIX. 2, 19,
28; CCIV. 32.
GENERAL INDEX.
585
}
Townsend or Townshend--cont.
asks for the captaincy of the
yeomen of the guard; CXCVIII. 15.
………………., ……………., attended by Thos. Wells every
night during the height of the Rebel-
lion; ccxxI. 48.
……….., certificate by; CCXII. 89.
CCIX. 31.
his promises to Mossom Wye
refusal of the collector of
Exeter to drink his health, &c.; CCVI.
16.
........, heads of the Pretender's procla-
mation sent to; CCXXI. 48.
77.
resided at the Hague; CCXIV.
Trade and Plantations, Board of, reports, &c. ;
CLXXXI. 25; CLXXXIV. 36; CLXXXVIII.
30; CLXXXIX. 44, 45; CXC. 2, 3
;
CXCII. 7, 17; CXCVIII. 30; cc. 30;
CCVI. 53; CCIX. 4; CCXI. 8; CCXIV.
22, 40; CCXXIII. 15.
referred to ; CLXXXI.
30;
CLXXXIII. 2, 24; CLXXXVII. 9;
CLXXXVIII. 12, 47; CXCI. 67; CXCII.
56; CXCIII. 47; CCIV.
CCIV. 17; CCVIII.
36; CCIX. 4, 15; ccxv. 49; CCXIX.
CCXV.
9; CCXXI. 40; CCXXII. 4, 28; CCXXVI.
99.
Trade (foreign), extension of; ccxx. 15.
with Africa begun in the reign
of James I.; CLXXXV. 59.
with America, difficult to
regulate, &c.; CXCVIII. 13, 79.
with East Indies, gain to the
nation of; ccVII. 101.
with Morocco; ccxxI. 31.
........., sugar; CLXXXV. 59.
Trading ships, register-general of, clerks'
petition; ccxv. 49.
Transport of felons, contracts for; CCXIV.
50.
...
.....
....
of regiments to Ireland; ccxv. 35,
60; CCXIX. 67.
17;
Office; CLXXXVIII. 18; CCVII. 8;
CCIX. 29; CCXIII. 22; CCXIV.
CCXVII. 1, 3.
debts of; CCXII. 62.
service, debt or demand for; ccxxI.
50.
......, papers connected with; ccxxv.
8.
treasurer and paymaster of;
CCIV. 96; CCV. 77.
Transportation or transports, Commissioners
for; CLXXX. 56; CXCII. 70; CXCVI.
1; CCIV. 92; CCXII. 90; CCXVI. 10.
Travell, Sir Thomas, for Capt., his son who
died in Portugal, memorial; CCXIX. 37.
Treasury, Lords Commissioners of H.M. ; pas-
See also Halifax, Onslow, Stan-
hope, and others.
auditors of; CLXXXIV. 38; CLXXXV.
52. CLXXXVI. 7.
sim.
Treasury-cont.
·
•
office; enlarged; cxcvi. 33.
19.
furniture for; ccv. 74.
officers of, fees received by; CXCIV.
order on Customs' officers; CXCIX.
51.
papers, copies to be made for the
Earl of Oxford; cxcI. 53.
prosecutions, particulars of; ccxx.
14; CCXXI. 33.
secretaries of, new year's gifts for;
CLXXXVII. 1.
See
solicitor to the; CLXXXI. 33.
also Baker, Henry; and Horneck,
Philip.
state of the; CLXXXIII. 23.
Treaties. See Utrecht, Ryswick, Barrier.
Treaty of Alliance, the Grand; ccvii. 13;
CCXV. 6.
Treby, George, reports as to soldiers' pay;
CCXX. 43; CCXXI. 9.
Mr.; CXCII. 19.
ccxx1.
………………………、 ………………, secretary of war; CCXXI. 28.
Trelawny, Major, Governor of Plymouth
Castle; CCVIII. 27.
Trelawney's tin mine of Whele Vorr (the
richest ever known) and Relistian;
CCXIV. 23.
Trenchard, Geo.; cxcI. 59; CXCII. 19;
CCIV. 49.
Trevannion, Mr.; CLXXXIII, 13.
Trinity College, Cambridge, arrears due to,
from the Pipe Office; CCVII. 30.
House; CCVIII. 14.
Trippet, Saml., a friend of Sir Wm. Win-
dom; cxcvi. 16.
Tripoli; CLXXXIV. 28.
ambassador at, allowance
CLXXXVII. 44.
CLXXXVI. 16.
letters of; CLXXXV.
to;
43;
Dey of, present from George I. to;
CXC. 60; CXCII. 41; CXCIX, 44.
envoy from; CXCII. 41; CXCVIII.
75, 77; CCIV. 102.
charges of his conveyance, &c.
CXCIX. 45, 53; CCIv. 63.
Trivii, Marquis de, ambassador from the
King of Sicily; ccrv. 84.
Troops, Dutch, transport of; CCIV. 96; CCXIV.
17.
embarkation of, at Dunkirk; CXCIX.
67.
from Holland, Utrecht, &c., sums
due to; CCXI. 9.
of the Duke of Brunswick Lunen-
burg; CCXIII. 7.
Trott, Richard, Chief Justice of South Caro-
lina; CXCIII. 59.
Truro, tin office at; CCXIV. 16.
586
GENERAL INDEX.
Tryon, Rowland, merchant, petition; ccxIII.
39.
Tuam Archbishop of; CXCII. 48.
Tullochs, Easter and Wester; CCXIV. 60.
Tully, Jervis; CLXXXVI. 44.
Tunis; CXCII. 41.
…………….., Dey of, presents for the; CCI. 21.
dollars distributed at, on renewal of
the peace; CCVI. 39.
CCXXIII.
Turkey company; ccxv. 62; ccxxIII. 15.
H.M. Ambassador to the Grand
Seignior of; ccxv. 62.
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tin for; CCVIII. 12.
trade with; cсXXIII. 15.
Turkish characters; CLXXxv. 43.
and Arabic papers translated by Mr.
George Holme; CCXIII. 53.
Turner, Mr.; CCXÍv. 49.
Turpin, Edwd., petition; CCXII. 58.
Tuscany, Grand Duke of; CLXXXVIII. 60.
H.M. Envoy to, Henry New-
CLXXXVIII. 60;
ton; CLXXX.
CXCVI. 43.
17;
CLXXXVIII. 19.
John Molesworth;
Tyburn, rebels executed at; CCXIV. 15.
Tyers, Benjamin; ccvi. 43.
Tynemouth. See also Tinmouth.
; CLXXXV. 63.
Tyrawly, Chas. Lord; CLXXXVII. 20.
Tyrone; CCXIV. 11.
Tyrrel, Col. James, demands of the officers of
his regiment; CCXXIII. 27.
U.
47;
Underwood, Mr. James; CLXXXIV. 17.
Union, the Act of, referred to; CLXXXIII.
& ; CLXXXV. 63; CLXXXVI.
CLXXXVIII. 55; CLXXXIX. 12.; cxc.
9 ; CXCI. 13; CXCVI. 19; cc. 15;
CCXIV. 47; Ccxv. 10, 44; ccxxI. 20;
CCXXIII. 15.
CCXXII. 8.
articles of, contravened;
"Union" Fire Insurance Office, memorial of
directors of; CLXXXV. 22.
United Provinces States General of the;
CLXXXIII. 22; CLXXXIX. 12; CXCI,
43; CCXIV. 17.
……………………., envoy from; cxc1. 25.
forces sent by, pay; ccv. 10.
>
CCXX. 46.
CXCVIII. 11.
capitulation respecting ;
estimated charge of;
Universities of Scotland, pensions to pro-
fessors of; cxc. 9, 10.
University of Aberdeen, revenue of; ccxv.
38.
of Glasgow, desires new lease; CCIII.
13.
Upnor Castle, garrison at; CLXXXIII. 14.
Usher, Mr., Lieut.-Governor of New Hamp-
shire; CXCIII. 3; CXCVIII. 30.
Utrecht or Utrich, peace of; CLXXXVI. 16;
CXCI. 72; CXCVI. 5; CCVII. 22; ccxv.
14.
...
provision for cession of lands
in St. Christopher's by France; CCVII.
28; CCVIII. 36; CCIX. 4; CCXXVII.
12.
.., province of, sums due from the;
CCXI. 10.
Uxbridge, Earl of, Longford Mills and supply
of water to Hampton Court; CLXXXVIII.
59.
Uzardi, Don Juan Baptista, assistant to H.M.
minister at Madrid; cxc. 16. CCIV.
103.
V
√.
Van Borsell Vander Hooghe. See Borssell.
Vanbrugh, J.; CLXXXII. 24; CLXXXVI. 36;
CLXXXIX. 29; cxc. 58.
...
Sir John, Clarencieux King-at-Arms,
nominated Garter by Lord Suffolk;
CCI. 9, 13; CCVIII. 52, 53; ccix. 1,
14.
Wm., a Commissioner for debts of
Wm. III., petition; cxcI. 19; CCXII.
31.
Controller of the Treasurer of
the Chamber's Office, petition; CXCVII.
8.
Vandervelt, —, pension; CLXXXV. 7.
Vans, Lieut.-Col. Patrick, his petition;
CLXXXV. 30.
Vario, Signor; cxcII. 68.
Vat, Mr. John, poor Palatines, Wirtember-
gers, &c.; ccVIII. 40; CCXIX. 14.
Vaudois ministers, &c., their pensions, &c.;
CLXXXI. 32; CCVI. 8.
Vaws, Thos., petition; CLXXXIX. 37.
Vectigalium Systema, the, of Wm. Edgar;
CXCVIII. 78.
Vega, Lady de la; CCII. 1.
Vellum, stamped; CLXXXVII. 33.
Commissioners for duties on ;
CCXIV. 25.
Venice; CLXXXVI. 16; cxcI. 2.
CXCI.
Verd, Cape; CLXXXV. 59.
Verderers, the, their complaints against
Surveyor of Woods; CCXIII. 54.
Verger, Andrew, petition of; cc. 35.
Vernatty, Anthony, widow of, petition;
CLXXXV, 55.
GENERAL INDEX.
587
Vernon, Thos., his petition; cxcix. 46.
Vert and venison in Windsor Forest, preser-
vation of; ccVIII. 1.
Vessey, Mr. Wm.; cxcII. 6.
Vetch, Col. Saml., Governor of Annapolis
Royal; CLXXXVIII. 23; CLXXXIX. 41 ;
CXC. 64; CXCII. 67; CCVII. 29; CCXXII.
18.
Vezian, Anthony, agent to the garrison at
Placentia; CXCVII. 63.
Viana (Portugal); CLXXXIII. 7.
Viceti, Mons. Dom. Ma., Secretary to the Re-
public of Genoa; CLXXX. 16; CLXXXI.
22; CLXXXVII. 46; cc. 28.
Vice-Admiral. See Admiral.
Vice-Chamberlain. See Household, Vice-
Chamberlain of.
Victuallers, Licensed, of Scotland; CLXXXIX.
48.
Victualling; CLXXXI. 2; CXCI. 4; CCVII. 29;
CCXXII. 41; CCXXVI. 27.
Commissioners for, letters, &c. from ;
CLXXX. 13, 29; CLXXXIII. 4; CLXXXIV.
6, 12, 30, 35, 37, 43; CXCIV. 5; CXCV.
1; CCIII. 5; CCXX. 30, 32; CCXXI. 44;
CCXXVI. 78, 82.
Treasurer of the Navy and; CXCIX.
52.
office; CLXXX. 15, 29; CLXXXVIII.
18; CCIV. 35; CCXI. 5; ccxx. 30, 32.
debt of, &c.; CLXXXIV. 6, 46;
CXCVII. 26; CCXVIII. 6.
Vincent; CLXXXVI. 49.
Vienna; CXCIII. 33; CXCVIII. 1; CCI. 27;
CCXIX. 47.
21.
Ambassador Extraordinary to; CXCI.
Correspondent of H.M. Secretaries of
State at; CLXXXII. 37.
......, envoy at; ccv. 98.
Villa Viciosa, battle of; CCxI. 15.
Villalibre, Marquis de; ccxxvI. 28.
Villers, Col. Henry, children of; CLXXXVI.
46.
Edwd., Richmond Manor, co. Surrey ;
CCVI. 11.
Vintners of London, free; CLXXXIX. 16.
Virgin Islands; CCXIV. 40.
……………., surveys of; ccxI. 8.
Virginia, attorney-general of; CLXXXVII. 40.
Commissary of, his pension; CLXXXI.
32; CLXXXVII. 40.
council of, address from; CXCII. 7.
general assembly of, address of;
CLXXXVII. 40.
........., governor of, letter; CLXXXVII. 40.
government of, assist that of Carolina;
CXCIII. 42.
ministers in; cxcvII. 20.
……………., principles on which lands in Virginia
were granted; CLXXXV. 59.
proposed bishopric of, at Williams-
berg; CLXXXI. 31.
Virginia-cont.
quit-rents of, the revenue of; CLXXXV.
12; CLXXXVII. 4, 40; CXCII. 7; CXCIX.
22; CCVI. 53; CCVII. 24.
rebels transported to; cc. 16.
revenue of; CLXXXIX. 5, 56; CXCII.
7; CXCIII. 42; CCXXII. 7; ccxxII. 16.
collectors of, complaints against;
......"
CCXXIII. 7.
insufficient for the charges of
government; CLXXXVII. 40; ccvг. 53.
mismanagements of; cxcix. 22;
CCVI. 9.
tobacco, accounts of; CLXXXIII. 10.
trade of; cxc. 18.
Vivans, Count of; CXCIII. 26.
Volkra, Count, envoy extraordinary from the
Emperor; CCXII. 71.
Wade,
W.
his regiment; CXCIX. 29.
Nicholas, of London, leatherseller,
petition; CCXIX. 75.
Wadeson, Edwd., to be clerk ingrosser;
CCVIII. 3.
Walbancke, Wm.; CLXXXIV. 17.
Walef, Baron de, Major-General, petition;
- CLXXX. 3.
Wales, auditor of; CXCIII. 67.
collector of Excise in: CXCIX. 11.
……………………., North, Chief Justice of; cxcvi. 3.
• •
land revenue of; CLXXXI. 44;
CLXXXV. 52; CCIV. 85; CCVII. 36.
Prince of; ccv. 10.
53.
council of; cXCIII. 67; CCXII.
House; CCXII. 53.
chamber at Somerset
guardian of the kingdom; ccxx.
22.
lands in co. Chester granted to ;
CXCI. 14.
pension of; ccVII. 15.
petitions to, viz.; cxcix. 20,
21; cc. 24; ccv. 94; CCVIII. 52;
CCXII. 2.
receives a copy of Rymer's
Fædera; CLXXXIX. 69.
revenue of; cxc. 50.
rights of, as Duke of Cornwall;
CLXXX. 66.
treasurer of; CXCI. 44.
Princess of; CLXXX. 65; CLXXXVIII.
53.
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jointure of, draft of bill for;
CXCIII. 15.
………………………, ………………, letters patent for settling 50,0007.
a year and Somerset House on; CXCII.
62.
588
GENERAL INDEX.
Wales-cont.
Wardrobe, the-cont.
Principality of, memorial; cxCVIII,
28.
revenues of; CXCIII. 67.
Walker, John, son of Dr. George, of London-
derry; cxc. 25; CXCII. 32; CXCVI. 7.
Sir Hovenden ; CLXXXI. 51;
CLXXXIX. 9.
one of the chief incendiaries in
the rebellion in South Carolina;
CCXXIII. 16.
Waller, Capt. James, Governor of Charles's
Fort and Kinsale, Ireland; CLXXXV.
51.
Lady Katherine, widow of Sir Wil-
liam, petitions; CXCVIII. 42; CCXXI. 12.
Wallis, Mr. Ralph, petition; CCXII. 6.
Mr. Saml., master of the "Anne," of
Liverpool; cc. 16.
Wm., Esq., petition for a lease of
Arkilgarthdale Forest, &c.; CCVII, 47.
Walpole, Auditor J.; ccxx1. 40; ccxx11. 16;
CCXXVI. 32.
Geoffrey, Treasurer of Greenwich
Hospital; cxCVIII. 64.
Horatio, auditor of the Plantation
revenues, memorial, &c.; CCXIII. 8;
CCXIV. 43; CCXX. 13.
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H.M. Minister at the Hague;
CCIV. 39, 57.
Secretary to H.M. Embassy in
France; CCXIV. 77.
,
CCVI. 14.
,
Secretary to the Treasury;
Mr. CLXXXI. 37; ccv. 20, 21.
R.; CLXXX. 60; CXCII. 5 5; CXCVI.
16.
Right Hon. Sir Robert; cXCVI. 44,
47; CXCVII. 64; CXCVIII. 1; cc. 26;
CCV. 66; CCIX. 31; CCXI. 12.
>
his answer to Patrick McDo-
wall's claim; ccxI. 12.
Walter, Peter, agent of the Earl of Uxbridge;
CLXXXVIII, 59.
Walton, Capt. John, Lieut.-Governor of the
Virgin Islands; ccv. 52; ccx1. 8.
War, the Secretary at; CLXXX. 60; CXCII.
11; cxcv. 2; CCXII. 40.
•
65.
office of; CLXXXIV, 18; CXCIII.
See De la
War or Warr, John, Lord de la.
Warr.
Ward [Cr.], late Sheriff of London, petition
and accounts of; ccIx. 21.
Warden, Lord, of the Cinque Ports.
Cinque Ports.
See
Wardrobe, the Great, Office of; CLXXXII.
32; CLXXXV. 25, 31; cXCVII. 32, 37;
CXCVIII. 7; CCXIX. 53.
....
cost to, of Queen Anne's
funeral, &c.; CLXXXII. 43; cxc. 36.
...., expense and debt of;
CLXXXV. 6'; CXCVIII. 76.
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instructions for regulat-
ing; CCXXVI. 1.
Master of; CXCVIII. 58; ccv.
75; CCXII. 76; CCXIX. 46; ; CCXXVI.
95.
22.
warrants, list of; ccxv.
Wardrobes of the King or Prince, accounts
of keepers; cXCVIII. 47.
Wards and Liveries, Court of; CLXXXI. 52.
records of; ccxx. 45.
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Warford, Daniel, of Palmer's Water farm,
petition; ccv1. 2.
Warpoole, Capt. of H.M.S. "New Lyon ";
CLXXXVIII. 8.
Warrants, Treasury; CLXXXVII. 36.
Warrender, Sir George, Bart., M.P. for the
the city of Edinburgh; CXCIX. 68.
Warsaw; CCVIII. 4.
Warter, Edw., of Bilboa, Ireland; cxc. 49.
Warwick county; cxcI. 22, 51; CXCVI. 39;
CXCIX. 31; cc. 2.
......
high sheriff commended for suppress-
ing riots in; CXCI. 51.
his representations as to paying
the posse comitatus ; CXCIII. 44; CXCIX.
31.
>
Right Hon. Edwd. Henry, Earl of ;
CCXXIII. 28.
Water, supply of, for Portsmouth; CXCVIII.
44.
>
55.
for Somerset House; CXCVIII.
Waterford, ship with wool seized near;
CLXXXVIII. 26.
rebels landed at; cc. 16.
Watermen, H.M.; cxcIv. 1; ccv. 82, 83.
Waters, Katherine, petitions; CCXIII. 52.
Watkins, Richd., stationer, petition; ccIv.
28.
Wm., surveyor of H.M. private roads,
memorial; ccxxIII. 3.
2
Mr., surveyor of the roads; CCXXII.
Watkinson, Edmund; cxcIII. 62.
Watson, Jonathan; CLXXXII. 34, 38.
Martin, petition; CCXII, 58.
Wauchope, parish of; CCVII. 41.
Way, Mr., a Commissioner for licensing hack-
ney coachmen; CCVIII. 8.
Ways, King's. See also Roads.
care of mending, to be put
under the Board of Works; ccvI. 55.
Weaver, Mr. John, distributor of stamps;
CLXXXIX. 61.
Weavers' Company, proposals touching nomi-
nations by the; CXCII. 84.
.......... their petition against the use of
printed calicoes; CCXXIII. 15.-
Webb,
his regiment; CLXXXI. 36.
John Richd., Governor of the Isle of
Wight; CLXXXII. 11.
Webber, Wm., of Exeter, the supposed author
of Nero Secundus; CCXIV. 5.
GENERAL INDEX.
589
Webster, Mr., Treasury clerk, chosen Secre-
tary in the affairs of Ireland; CCVII. 2.
Weddall, Mr.; CLXXX. 27.
Weems of Pitscandlie; ccxiv, 71.
Weemys, Mr., collector of Customs at Ans-
truther, dismissed; cc. 22.
Wells, Thomas, Inspector of the Surveyors;
CLXXXII. 19; CLXXXIX. 26.
the first discoverer of the Re-
bellion in 1715, petition; ccxxI. 48.
Welsh Fusiliers, regiment of, under Major-
General Sabine; CCXII. 92.
Welsh, Thos., tobacco merchant; CLXXXIV.
72.
Welsted, Leonard; cxc1. 45.
Wenman, Wm., Paymaster of the Civil List
Lottery; CLXXXIV. 67.
Wentworth, Mr. Michael; cxc. 45.
Werden or Worden, George, of Sheffield,
tidesman in London; ccv. 16; CCVI.
43; CCX. 5.
Werge, Rich., minister at Alnwick, to be paid
1007. CCXII. 16.
;
Wernigk, Mr. Emilius, secretary [to the
British Embassy] at Berlin; CLXXXIII.
12.
Wesby, Thos., of Ranfield; ccxг. 20.
Wesselowsky, Mons., the Czar of Muscovy's
resident; ccxix. 1.
West, James, petition; cxc. 21.
Hon. John, Master Keeper of the
Inner Bailiwick Walk of the New
Forest, petition; cxcIII. 11.
West Indies; cxc. 45; CXCIII. 53; CCIX. 30;
CCXX. 20; CCXXVI. 12.
monthly correspondence with, by
packet boats; CXCVI. 13; CXCIX. 26.
Palatines sent to the; ccIV. 47.
wrecks granted; CXCI. 8.
Westall, Sam., Lieut.-Col. ; ccv. 66, 73.
Westby, Thos., letter; CCVI. 43.
Westertown, of Baldardie; CCXIV. 71.
Westminster Abbey, repairs to; ссx. 66.
tickets for the Coronation ;
· CLXXXII. 48.
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cattle plague at; CLXXXII. 39.
Chapter House, records at; ccxx.
45.
dean and chapter, &c. of, high bailiff
of; CXCVIII. 57.
Hall, shops in, title; CXCVIII. 43.
cutting the leads in; ccxvI. 8.
lodgings in Duke Street, of the Com-
missioners for settling the Treaty of
Commerce between Great Britain and
France; CXCIX. 16.
Palace Yard; CCI. 22.-
palaces at, keeper of; CXCVIII. 43.
parishes in, charities to; ccv. 44.
trials at, of prisoners from Preston,
&c. CCVII. 54.
; CXCII. 27; CCXXI. 48. See also
Houses of Parliament.
Westmoreland, Thos. Earl of, petition, deer
in Rockingham forest, &c.; CCVIII. 9.
begs stay of prosecution;
CLXXXIX. 19.
Weston, Henry, secretary to the post office,
petition; CCXIV. 7.
John, receiver-general for the co.
Surrey, petition; CLXXXIX. 62.
Westons, family of the; CLXXXVI. 10.
Wexford; CXCI. 64.
Weymouth; ccxx. 39; CCXXII. 41.
Customs' collector and officers at;
CXCIII. 31; CXCVII. 43.
Wharncliff Lodge; CXCI. 39.
.....
Wharton, Earl of; CLXXXIX. 32; CXCII. 21.
……………………, Edw., receiver of the revenue from
hackney coaches and chairs, petitions;
CXCIV. 6; ccxìx. 62.
Whele Vorr, richest tin mine in Cornwall;
CCXIV. 23.
Whetham, Col.; CLXXX. 68.
Whislad, Saml., certificate; CCXXVI. 37.
Whitaker, Charles, foreign apposer in the
Court of Exchequer; CXCVIII. 39.
C
E., deputy to the Earl of Orrery at
the Alienation Office; cxCIII. 60.
Thomas, son of, petition; cxCVIII.
39.
Mr., scavenger; ccrv. 45.
White, Abraham, alias Crettall, petition;
CLXXXI. 34.
Benjamin, of Harbour Islands in
New Providence; CCXXII. 6.
Whitehall; passim.
"cock and cryer," and bellringer to
the palace and chapel of; ccIV. 2.
palace of, tax, &c. within; CLXXXV.
37; cxc. 46; CXCIII. 37; CCVI. 28.
., Receiver-general of; CLXXXVIII.
48.
lodgings in, granted to the Duke of
Ormond; CXCII. 58.
tenement in the pastry yard burnt
down with; CCVII. 43.
Whitehaugh; ccxv. 65; ccxxII. 8.
Whitehead, Wm., of York; CLXXXIV. 26.
Whiteing, Col., his regiment; cc. 8.
Whitfield, Walter, paymaster of the Marine
regiments; ccxvI. 25.
Whitford, Rich., treasonable practices; CXCVII.
65.
Whiting, Mary, widow, sister of Lieut.-Gover-
nor of the Virgin Islands, petition;
CCXI. 8.
Whitley, Morgan, receiver-general of Chester
and North Wales; CLXXXIX. 28.
Rogers, late receiver of land revenue,
North Wales; CLXXXI. 44.
Whitmore, alias Kavenagh, Rich., treason-
able practices; CCXXI. 38.
Whittingham, barony of, in the constabulary
of Haddington; ccxiv. 60.
1
590
GENERAL INDEX.
Whittle, Mrs. Ann, daughter of Mr. Rich.,
late apothecary-general to the army;
CLXXXII. 6.
Rich., receiver-general of the land
tax for Kesteven and Holland, Lincoln-
shire; cxcI. 32; ccv. 3.
Whittlewood Forest; CLXXX. 32; Cxc. 58,
65; CCXVI. 7.
Whitworth, Chas., commissary for settling
commerce with France; CLXXX. 58.
Mr., sent by the King to Berlin;
CCXXVI. 19.
—, signs a capitulation in Hol-
land; ccxx. 46.
Wich, Mr., resident at the Hause Towns ;
CLXXXVI. 16.
Wicket, Wm., prosecutes Thos. Hoblyn;
CLXXXIII. 13.
Wickstead, John, serjeant in Brigadier Kil-
ligrew's regiment; ccv. 59.
Widdrington, Charles and Peregrin; CCVIII.
23.
Lord, estate of; CXCVIII. 35; CCVIII.
23; CCIX. 2.
Margaret, who married Robert Fen-
wick; CCIII. 15.
Ralph; CCIX. 2.
26.
Wm., late Lord, petition; ccXVI.
Wigg, Rich., surveyor of Customs, Charles-
town, South Carolina; CXCIII. 59.
Wight, Isle of; CLXXXVI. 33; CXCII. 6;
CCVII. 36.
H.M. house in, cost of rebuild-
ing; CCXX. 38.
lieutenant-governor of; CLXXX.
40; CLXXXII. 11.
Thos., cornet in Lord Ashburnham's
horse, petition; ccxIx. 61.
Wightman, Major-Gen. Joseph, pay for his
regiment; CLXXXI. 11.
Wigmore, its value to the Earl of Oxford;
CLXXXVII. 16.
Wigtoun; CCxIx. 24.
Wilcox, Edw., surveyor of woods south of
38;
the Trent; CLXXX. 32; CLXXXI. 53;
CLXXXVII. 29; CLXXXVIII.
CLXXXIX. 24; CXCVII. 11; cxc. 5,
65; ccv. 81; CCXVI. 7; CCXXII. 1.
Wilkins, Thos., certificate in his favour; cCIV.
69.
Willes, Edw., M.A., of Oriel College, Oxford,
decipherer; cXCIX, 19.
William, Fort. See Fort William.
William III.; CLXXXIX. 4.
......
adherents of; CLXXXI. 27.
arrears of; CLXXXVIII. 22; CCVII.
18; CCXI. 1; ccxv. 30; ccxx. 34;
CCXXVI. 61.
becomes godfather to Lieut, Col.
John Douglass's daughter; ccxv. 5.
Commissioners for stating his debts;
CXCI. 19; CCXII. 9, 31, 33, 70.
creditors of; CLXXXVI. 28; CLXXXVIII.
22; ccxxI. 13.
William III.-cont.
loan to, when Prince of Orange;
CXCVIII. 5.
"
orders the blowing up of Cullen
Castle, co. Tipperary; cxc. 49.
pensions, rewards, &c., granted by;
CLXXXI. 32; CLXXXV. 47, 51; cxcI.
7; CXCII..10; CXCIII. 57; CXCIX. 33;
cc. 3, 15; CCVI. 12; CCVII. 53; CCX
CCXIII.
34; ccxv. 5,-57.--
servants of; CXCVII. 32; CXCIX. 32;
CCXXI. 13.
subsistence regulations established by;
CLXXXI. 37; CLXXXII. 29.
Williams, alias Wilson, Jas.; ccIv. 51.
......., J., as to breaches in the fortifications
of Annapolis; CCVII. 16,
Williamsberg in Virginia, proposed seat of a
bishopric; CLXXXI. 31.
Williamson, Capt. Adam; cxCIII. 40; CCXII.
',
43.
E., claim for salary; CCXII. 9.
Willis, Edwd., memorial; cCVI. 40.
13.
George, farrier, memorial; cCXXI.
Willoughby, Lord; CLXXXI. 8.
Wills, Lieut.-Genl.; ccIv. 101; ccv. 64; CCVII.
38.
his regiment of Marines;
CLXXXVII. 20; CXCII. 50; CCXIL 38.
and Peter's estate; CXCIX. 41 ;
CCVII. 19; CCXIII. 32; CCXIV. 49.
Wilmot, John; CLXXXIV. 44.
Wilson, alias Williams, James, fined for
assault; CCIV. 51.
George, solicitor to the Commis-
sioners for duties on hides, &c.;
CLXXXIX. 66.
.., James, petition; CLXXXIX. 39.
Mary, widow of Dr. Thomas, phy-
sician to the English hospitals in
Flanders; CXCIII. 65; CXCVII. 9.
Ralph, and Margaret, his wife, peti-
tion; cxc. 49.
Wilts; CLXXXII. 41; CXCVIII. 45, 60; CCVII.
18.
Wimble, Wm., petition; cxc. 30.
Winchester, Bishop of; CLXXXIII. 13; CCXII.
•
60.
College, tithe belonging to; CLXXXIX.
63.
Marquis of; cxc. 56; ècxxvI. 69.
Winckfield, lands, &c. at; ccxx. 2.
Windham or Windom, Sir Wm., payments
for his apprehension; cxcIII. 25.
the place of concealment of
his friends; cXCVI. 16.
discoveries about; ccIx. 31.
Window duty or tax; CLXXXIX. 62; Ccxv.
24.
officers; CXCI. 38.
Windres, Col., memorial of; CLXXXV. 2;
CXCI. 62.
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GENERAL INDEX.
591
Windsor ;
CLXXXIII. 3; CLXXXIV.
10;
CLXXXVII. 6; CXCVI. 27; CCVIII. 17;
CCXIII. 40; CCXVI. 7, 14; ccxx. 2.
Castle, repairs, &c.; CCXII. 95.
17.
,
clerk of the works at; CCXX.
Sir Christopher Wren's arrears
for; CLXXXV. 19.
barracks in; CXCIII. 17.
constable and other officers of,
their fees from Knights of the Garter ;
CCXIII. 62.
……………., dog-kennel at, to be repaired;
CXCIX. 54.
Forest; cxc. 59; cxcvi. 34; CXCVIII.
40, 67; CCVI. 51; CCVIII. 1; CCXII.
69; CCXXI. 39; CCXXIII. 6.
officers of, money due to;
CLXXXVIII. 35; CXCVIII. 66.
woods, in, proposed to be sold;
CCVI. 10.
garden house at; CXCIX. 59.
Great Park; CCXXVI. 89.
………….., keepers of, petition of; CLXXXI.
53; CCIV. 42; CLXXXVIII. 29; CXCIII.
56.
......, tradesmen, petition; cxCVII. 11.
......, House [? Home] Park, works at;
CLXXXIV. 7; CLXXXVIII. 29.
lands and parks about; CXCI. 26.
Little Park, keepers' wages; CXCVIII.
34.
state of; cxcVIII. 27.
........ Park, condition of the palings of;
CXCVIII. 32.
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works at; cxc. 62.
Wine licences, Commissioners for; CLXXXI.
49; CLXXXVII. 26; CLXXXIX. 16.
......, duty on; CLXXXV. 50.
establishment of officers
of; CLXXXI. 49; CLXXXIX. 16, 17.
Wines, storekeeper of, to Will. III. and Anne;
CXCI. 21.
Winetasters, surveyor of, of London; cxci.
21.
Winmarly, co. Lancaster; CCXIV. 65.
Winn, John and Richard, keepers of Salcey
Forest, petition; cxc. 15.
Winniatt, Robt., of Essex, recommended as
general surveyor of houses in London;
CXC. 41.
Winter, Mr. Thos., distributor of stamps at
Deal; cxcu. 36; CXCVII. 50.
Wintour, Sir John; ccxxi. 25; CCXXII. 25.
Lady, and Jas. Neville, her husband,
a Papist, spoil, &c. in Forest of Dean;
CCXXI. 25, 37; CCXXII. 25.
Wirksworth, Derbyshire; cxcvIII. 5.
Wirtemberg, foreigners from, as to trans-
port of, to Holland; ccvIII. 40; CCIX.
29.
-
Wise, Mr. [Henry], sale of materials at
Cotton House; CLXXXI. 24; CXCII.
54.
memorials for works at St.
James's Park and at Windsor ;
CLXXXIII. 3; CLXXXIV. 7, 10; cxc.
62; CCIII. 18.
Wisehart, Col., intendant of invalids, Scot-
land; cc. 15.
Wishart, Mr. Wm., Principal of the College
of Edinburgh; CCXVI. 17.
Sir James, Admiral of the White,
Commander-in-Chief of the Mediter-
ranean Fleet; ccxvI. 17.
Withers, -, his regiment, petition of the offi-
cers; CLXXXVI. 37.
Wittewronge, his regiment; CXCIX. 29.
Wivell, Capt. Francis; CXCIX. 3.
Wolfenbuttel, Duke of, envoy from; cxci.
25.
library to receive a copy of Rymer's
Fœdera; CLXXXIX. 69.
Wolley, Richd., attorney of Worcester, peti-
tion; CCVII. 25.
Wolseley, Brigadier, his regiment of horse ;
CXCIII. 52.
Capt. Richd., M.P., as to half-pay ;
CCXII. 55; ccxIv. 78.
Wood, Mr., memorandum; CCIX. 25.
Robt., Customs' officer, memorial;
CCIX. 6.
Mr. Wm., supply of copper to the
Mint; ccrx. 19; CCXIV. 14.
Wood sales, salaries, &c. out of; cxcix. 65,
66.
....., money from, to be paid into
the Exchequer; ccvi. 10.
in the New Forest; ccxv. 20.
Woodberry, minister of; CXCIII. 27.
Woods, H.M. Surveyor-General of; CLXXXII.
34; CLXXXVIII. 16; CLXXXIX. 19;
CXCI. 7; CXCIX. 65, 66; ccvI. 10;
CCXII. 39; CCXIX. 19; CCXXI. 37,
39.
in America, office to be abo-
lished; CXCVIII. 17, 30; CCIV. 17.
in New England; ccr. 12.
office of, books, papers, &c. of;
CLXXXVII. 29.
16.
north of the Trent; CLXXXVIII.
south of the Trent; CLXXX. 32 ;
CLXXXI. 53; CLXXXVII. 29; CLXXXIX.
59; CXCIX. 5.
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succession of; CXCIX. 62.
Chief Justice and Justice in Eyre of,
north of Trent; CLXXXIX. 67.
in America, to be preserved; cXCVIII.
17, 30; ccv. 77.
H.M., suffer by slow payment of the
keepers' wages; CXCVIII. 34.
Woods, John; CLXXXIII. 24.
Woodstock Park; CCVIII. 48.
Woodyard, Whitehall; ccxxII. 42.
:
592
Woogan, Nicholas; CCVIII. 23.
GENERAL INDEX.
Wool, exports of, Commissioners of Customs'
reports as to; CCXIV. 1.
into France; CXCIX. 4.
for Jersey and Guernsey exported
custom free; CLXXXIX. 54.
persons charged with smuggling ;
CLXXXI. 34; CLXXXIX. 42; cxc. 21,
30; CCII. 1.
seized in Ireland; CLXXXVIII. 26.
...., prohibition of, since the Union;
CLXXXIX. 12.
Woolaston, Rich., Esq., petition; CXCVIII. 5.
Woollen manufactures; CLXXX. 9; CLXXXIX.
34; cc. 7; cCVIII. 2; CCXXIII. 15.
Wooler, rebels at; CXCIII. 29.
Wooley, Thos., secretary to the East India
Company; ccxv. 51; CCXIX. 13, 25,
34.
Woolmer or Wolmer, forest of, co. Hants;
CLXXXII. 34, 38; CXCIX. 56; CCVII.
51.
Woolpack, the, in Cornhill; CXCIII. 58.
Woolwich; CCXIV. 64, 69; ccxx. 9.
shipwrights at, petition; ccvI. 52.
Worcester; CCVII. 25.
battle of, pensions for services at or
after the; CLXXXVIII. 6;
39.
Worcestershire; CXCVII. 16.
CCXXVI.
Works, Board of; CLXXXII. 24; CLXXXIX. 29;
CXCI. 41; CCIII. 6; CCVI. 55; CCXIII.
46; CCXVI. 14; ccxx. 9, 29, 36; ccxxv.
9.
artisans employed by, peti-
tion; CLXXXV. 39; ccxx. 34.
.....
memorials, reports, &c. of;
CLXXXII. 30; CXCII. 18, 68; CXCVIII.
55; CCXI. 6; CCXIV. 55, 69.
object to John Mercer as chief
clerk of H.M. works; cCVII. 26.
office of [Scotland Yard];
CLXXXII. 18, 24, 30; CLXXXV. 19, 39;
CLXXXVI. 19; CLXXXVII. 6; CLXXXVIII.
1; CLXXXIX. 29; cxc. 44; CXCII. 18,
68; CCIV. 1; CCXII. 81; CCXVI. 8, 16;
CCXXIII. 3.
CCXXV. 9.
abuses in; CCXVI. 16;
debt of; CXCVII. 35;
CCIII. 6; CCV. 57; CCXVIII. 7.
24;
officers of; CLXXXI.
CLXXXIV. 10; CLXXXVIII. 59; CXC.
27, 44; CXCIII. 17; CXCVII. 35; CCIII.
17; CCVI. 27; CCVIII. 32; CCIX. 20;
CCXVI. 8, 16; ccxx. 31; CCXXIII. 3.
character, qualifications,
duties of; CCVIII. 3.
their answer to charge of
mismanagement; ccxx. 31.
orders, rules, &c. to be ob-
served by; ccxv. 16; CCXXII. 32.
……………., paymaster of; ccv. 7.
Works, Board-cont.
………………………. ………………, surveyor of; cxc. 27; CXCVIII.
59; CCIII. 18; CCXVI. 8, 16; ccxx. 29,
48; CCXXII. 9.
masters of the; cxcr. 6; cc. 39.
CXCI.
Worksworth.
See also Wirksworth.
; CXCVIII. 5.
Worseley or Worsley, Henry, envoy to Por-
tugal, memorials, &c.; CLXXXVI. 16;
CCXIV. 42.
Sir Robert; CCXXVI. 37.
Worth, Thomas, junr., agent for tin, Penryn;
CLXXXVIII. 4.
Wortley, Hon,- Edwd., H.M. ambassador to
the Grand Seignior; ccxv. 62.
Wotton, Henry, his edition of Clement's
Epistles to the Corinthians; CCXIV.
13.
Wratten, Saml., false evidence of; cxc. 30.
Wren, Sir Christopher, surveyor and commis-
sioner for rebuilding St. Paul's; ccxx.
8.
arrears due to, from Queen
Anne; CLXXXV. 19.
disputes with Mr. Hanbury at
Cotton House; CLXXXI. 24.
letters; ccxx. 29, 48.
petitions for re-instatement of
his Windsor clerk of the works;
CLXXXVIII. 1.
……………., proposes depository for records;
CCXIV. 169.
……………………… ……………., references to; CXCII. 49.
·
……………………., reports on the Diana Fountain,
Bushey Park; CLXXXII. 18.
his right to nominate his clerks
disputed; CLXXXVII. 6.
"turned out" by Wm. Benson;
CCXVI. 8.
Christopher, Esq., clerk engrosser ;
CLXXXV. 19; CCVI. 27; CCVIII. 3;
CCXVI. 8.
Writs of entry and covenant, produce of;
CCXV. 54.
Writ, allocate; CCI. 19.
capias; CCXIV. 30.
extendi facias; CCVII. 39.
levari facias; CCXIX. 51.
liberate; CXCIX. 6; CCI. 9, 19; CCVIII.
16.
nolle prosequi; CCVII. 35; CCVIII.
26; CCXII. 72; CCXIII. 16.
scire facias; CCI. 9;
CCIX. 14; CCXIII. 48.
"long writ"; ccxx. 5.
Wurtemberg. See Wirtemberg.
CCVIII. 45;
Wych, Mr., arrears due to; CLXXXV. 15.
Wye, Mossom, petitions; ccIX. 31; CCXII•
89.
Wyeth, Mr.; ccxx. 17.
Wylde, Thos., to be a commissioner of re-
venue in Ireland; cxcvII. 48.
Wyndham, Ann, pension for services to
Chas. II.; ccxxvI. 39.
GENERAL INDEX.
593
Wyndham, Frances and Rachel, daughters of
Sir Francis, petition; ccxxvI. 39.
Sir Wm., late Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer; CLXXXII. 41.
Wynne, John, Esq., high sheriff of co. Flint;
CCIV. 85.
Y.
Yachts, the "Fubbs," the " Wm. and Mary";
CXCIX. 3.
for receiving George I. and the Prin-
cess of Wales; CLXXXVIII. 53.
……………………., H.M., prohibited goods brought from
Holland in; CCII. 1.
Yarmouth, Great; ccxxvI. 63.
......, mayor of, certificate; CLXXXIX.
47.
merchants of; CLXXXIV. 11.
Yate, Walter, petition of; CLXXXV. 64.
Yealder, Wm,, petition for a coast waiter's
place; ccv. 37.
Yeo, Richd., of Exeter; CCXII. 5.
Yeomen of the Guard, captain of the; CXCVIII.
15.
Yeovil, Somerset; ccx. 51.
Yonge, Mr.; CXCII. 19.
York, [James] Duke of; CLXXXIII. 24.
his revenues; cxc. 19.
installation fees as Knight of
the Garter; CCXIII. 62.
Buildings Company, as to purchases
by; CCXI. 17.
York-cont.
Castle; CCXI. 20.
........., city of; CLXXXIV. 26; CXCII. 21.
......, dissolved monastery of St.
Mary; CLXXXIV. 26.
receiver of, complaint against;
CCXVIII. 5.
Henry, yeoman of H.M. scalding
house; CLXXXIV. 63.
Yorkshire; CCXII. 61.
lands concealed from the Crown in;
CCVII. 47.
Young, Edward (Board of Works); CCXIX.
14, 16-18; CCXXVI. 77.
"
Surveyor-General of Woods,
Forests, &c.; CXCVIII. 34; cxcix. 54,
62; cc. 21; CCVI. 30, 48, 51; CCVIII.
1; CCXII. 69; CCXIII. 54; ccxv. 20;
CCXIX. 19; CCXXI. 37; CCXXII. 1, 25;
CCXXVI. 33.
Saml., purser of the "Sunderland ";
CCXV. 18.
Wm., petition; CLXXXIX. 42.
Z.
Zari or Zary, Don Bentura de, ambassador
from the Emperor of Morocco, funeral
and debts of; CXCI. 49; CXCII. 66;
CCXXI. 31; CCXXII. 12.
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26, for "Storey " read "Shorey."
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34, for "Rose" read "Ross."
43, for "Hemming" read "Henning."
2, for "Dalmer" read " Palmer."
8, for "alenso" read "a censo."
15, for "Holbeck's" read "Holbech's.".
29, for "100l." read "110l.”
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88, for "Winton" read " W. Hinton."
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66, for "Goviard " read " Gerrard."
31, for "Lari” read "Zari."
69, for " Canvall" (?) read "Caswall."
71, for "1,200,000l." read “1,202,7021."
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petitions, reports, and other documents relating to services rendered to the State,
grants of money and pensions, appointments to offices, remissions of fines and
duties, &c. They illustrate civil and military events, finance, the administration
in Ireland and the Colonies, &c., and afford information nowhere else recorded.
CALENDAR OF THE CAREW PAPERS, preserved in the Lambeth Library.
Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College, London; and WILLIAM BULLEN, Esq. 1867-1873.
Vol. I.—1515–1574.
Vol. II.-1575-1588.
Vol. III.-1589-1600.
Vol. IV.-1601-1603.
Vol. V.-Book of Howth; Miscel-
laneous.
Vol. VI.-1603-1624.
The Carew Papers relating to Ireland, deposited in the Lambeth Library, are
unique, and of great importance. The Calendar cannot fail to be welcome to
all students of Irish history.
Calendar of LETTERS, DESPATCHES, AND STATE PAPERS, relating to the
Negotiations between England and Spain, preserved in the Archives at
Simancas, and elsewhere. Edited by G. A. BERGENROTH. 1862-1868.
Vol. I.-Hen. VII.-1485-1509.
Vol. II.-Hen. VIII.-1509-1525.
Supplement to Vol. I. and Vol. II.
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Mr. Bergenroth was engaged in compiling a Calendar of the Papers relating
to England preserved in the archives of Simancas in Spain, and the correspond-
ing portion removed from Simancas to Paris. Mr. Bergenroth also visited
Madrid, and examined the Papers there, bearing on the reign of Henry VIII.
The first volume contains the Spanish Papers of the reign of Henry VII.: the
second volume, those of the first portion of the reign of Henry VIII. The
Supplement contains new information relating to the private life of Queen
Katharine of England; and to the projected marriage of Henry VII. with Queen
Juana, widow of King Philip of Castile, and mother of the Emperor Charles V.
CALENDAR OF LETTERS, DESPATCHES, AND STATE PAPERS, relating to the
Negotiations between England and Spain, preserved in the Archives at
Simancas, and elsewhere. Edited by DoN PASCUAL DE GAYANGOS.
1873-1883.
Vol. III., Part 1.-Hen. VIII.-1525-1526.
Vol. III., Part 2.-Hen. VIII.-1527-1529.
Vol. IV., Part 1.-Hen. VIII.-1529–1530.
Vol. IV., Part 2.-Hen. VIII.-1531-1533.
Vol. IV., Part 2.—continued.-Hen. VIII.—1531–1533.
Upon the death of Mr. Bergenroth, Don Pascual de Gayangos was appointed
to continue the Calendar of the Spanish State Papers. He has pursued a
similar plan to that of his predecessor, but has been able to add much valuable
matter from Brussels and Vienna, with which Mr. Bergenroth was unacquainted.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS AND MANUSCRIPTS, relating to ENGLISH
AFFAIRS, preserved in the Archives of Venice, &c. Edited by Rawdon
BROWN, Esq. 1864-1882.
Vol. I.-1202-1509.
Vol. II.-1509-1519.
Vol. III.-1520-1526.
Vol. IV.-1527-1533.
Vol. V.-1534–1554.
Vol. VI., Part 1.-1555-1556.
Vol. VI., Part II.-1556-1557.
Mr. Rawdon Brown's researches have brought to light a number of valuable
documents relating to various periods of English history; his contributions to
historical literature are of the most interesting and important character.
SYLLABUS, IN ENGLISH, OF RYMER'S FEDERA. By Sir THOMAS DUFFUS
HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. Vol. I.-Will. I.-
Edw. III.; 1066-1377. Vol. II.- Ric. II. - Chas. II.; 1377–1654.
1869-1873.
The "Fœdera," or "Rymer's Fœdera," is a collection of miscellaneous docu-
ments illustrative of the History of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Norman
Conquest to the reign of Charles II. Several editions of the "Fœdera” have
been published, and the present Syllabus was undertaken to make the contents
of this great National Work more generally known.
REPORT OF THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS AND THE REV.
J. S. BREWER TO THE MASTER OF THE ROLLS, upon the Carte and
Carew Papers in the Bodleian and Lambeth Libraries. 1864. Price 2s. 6d.
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OF THE ROLLS, upon the Documents in the Archives and Public Libraries
of Venice. 1866. Price 2s. 6d.
In the Press.
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HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. Vol. III.-
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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS relating to IRELAND, OF THE REIGN OF
ELIZABETH, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited
by HANS CLAUDE HAMILTON, Esq., F.S.A. Vol. IV.-1588-1590.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS AND MANUSCRIPTS, relating to ENGLISH
AFFAIRS, preserved in the Archives of Venice, &c. Edited by RAWDON
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Public Record Office, London. Edited by HENRY SAVAGE SWEETMAN,
Esq., B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, Barrister-at-Law (Ireland). Vol. V.
-1302-1307.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, DURING THE COMMONWEAlth,
preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by MARY
ANNE EVERETT GREEN. Vol. X.-1656, &c.
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Public Record Office, and elsewhere. Edited by W. NOEL SAINSBURY,
Esq. Vol. VI.-East Indies, 1625, &c. Vol. VII.-America and West
Indies, 1669, &c.
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CALENDAR OF HOME OFFICE PAPERS OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE III.,
preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by RICHARD
ARTHUR ROBERTS, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. IV.-1773, &c.
Calendar of STATE PAPERS, FOREIGN SERIES, of the REIGN OF ELIZABETH,
preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Vol. XII.-1577.
CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, OF THE REIGN
CHARLES I., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by
WILLIAM DOUGLAS HAMILTON, Esq., F.S.A. Vol. XVIII.-1641-1644.
Calendar of Letters and PAPERS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, OF THE Reign
OF HENRY VIII., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office,
the British Museum, &c. Edited by JAMES GAIRDNER, Esq. Vol. VIII.
-1535, &c.
CALENDAR OF LETTERS, DESPATCHES, AND STATE PAPERS, relating to the
Negotiations between England and Spain, preserved in the Archives at
Simancas, and elsewhere. Edited by DON PASCUAL DE GAYANGOS.
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CALENDAR OF TREASURY PAPERS, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record
Office. Edited by JOSEPH REDINGTON, Esq. Vol. VI.-1720, &c.
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THE CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND DURING THE MIDDLE AGES.
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On 25 July 1822, the House of Commons presented an address to the
Crown, stating that the editions of the works of our ancient historians were
inconvenient and defective; that many of their writings still remained in
manuscript, and, in some cases, in a single copy only. They added,
"that an
"uniform and convenient edition of the whole, published under His Majesty's
royal sanction, would be an undertaking honourable to His Majesty's reign,
"and conducive to the advancement of historical and constitutional know-
"ledge; that the House therefore humbly besought His Majesty, that He
"would be graciously pleased to give such directions as His Majesty, in His
"wisdom, might think fit, for the publication of a complete edition of the
"ancient historians of this realm, and assured His Majesty that whatever
expense might be necessary for this purpose would be made good."
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The Master of the Rolls, being very desirous that effect should be given
to the resolution of the House of Commons, submitted to Her Majesty's
Treasury in 1857 a plan for the publication of the ancient chronicles and
memorials of the United Kingdom, and it was adopted accordingly. In
selecting these works, it was considered right, in the first instance, to
give preference to those of which the manuscripts were unique, or the
materials of which would help to fill up blanks in English history for
which no satisfactory and authentic information hitherto existed in any
accessible form. One great object the Master of the Roils had in view was
to form a corpus historicum within reasonable limits, and which should be
as complete as possible. In a subject of so vast a range, it was important
that the historical student should be able to select such volumes as conformed
with his own peculiar tastes and studies, and not be put to the expense
purchasing the whole collection; an inconvenience inseparable from any
other plan than that which has been in this instance adopted.
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Of the Chronicles and Memorials, the following volumes have been pub-
lished. They embrace the period from the earliest time of British history
down to the end of the reign of Henry VII.
1. THE CHRONICLE OF ENGLAND, by JOHN CAPGRAVE. Edited by the
Rev. F. C. HINGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858.
Capgrave was prior of Lynn, in Norfolk, and provincial of the order of the
Friars Hermits of England shortly before the year 1464. His Chronicle extends
from the creation of the world to the year 1417. As a record of the language
spoken in Norfolk (being written in English), it is of considerable value.
2. CHRONICON MONASTERII DE ABINGDON. Vols. I. and II. Edited by
the Rev. JOSEPH STEVENSON, M.A., of University College, Durham,
and Vicar of Leighton Buzzard. 1858.
This Chronicle traces the history of the great Benedictine monastery of
Abingdon in Berkshire, from its foundation by King Ina of Wessex, to the
reign of Richard I., shortly after which period the present narrative was drawn
up by an inmate of the establishment. The author had access to the title-deeds
of the house; and incorporates into his history various charters of the Saxon
kings, of great importance as illustrating not only the history of the locality
but that of the kingdom. The work is printed for the first time.
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3. LIVES OF EDWARD THE CONFESSOR. I.-La Estoire de Seint Aedward
le Rei. II.-Vita Beati Edvardi Regis et Confessoris. III.-Vita
Æduuardi Regis qui apud Westmonasterium requiescit. Edited by
HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity
College, Cambridge. 1858.
The first is a poem in Norman French, containing 4,686 lines, addressed to
Alianor, Queen of Henry III., probably written in 1245, on the restoration of
the church of Westminster. Nothing is known of the author. The second is
an anonymous poem, containing 536 lines, written between 1440 and 1450, by
command of Henry VI., to whom it is dedicated. It does not throw any
new light on the reign of Edward the Confessor, but is valuable as a specimen
of the Latin poetry of the time. The third, also by an anonymous author, was
apparently written for Queen Edith, between 1066 and 1074, during the pressure
of the suffering brought on the Saxons by the Norman conquest. It notices
many facts not found in other writers, and some which differ considerably from
the usual accounts.
4. MONUMENTA FRANCISCANA. Vol. I.-Thomas de Eccleston de Adventu
Fratrum Minorum in Angliam. Adæ de Marisco Epistolæ. Registrum
Fratrum Minorum Londoniæ. Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Pro-
fessor of English Literature, King's College, London. Vol. II.-De
Adventu Minorum; re-edited, with additions. Chronicle of the Grey
Friars. The ancient English version of the Rule of St. Francis.
Abbreviatio Statutorum, 1451, &c. Edited by RICHARD HOWLETT, Esq.,
of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1858, 1882.
The first volume contains original materials for the history of the settlement
of the order of Saint Francis in England, the letters of Adam de Marisco, and
other papers connected with the foundation and diffusion of this great body. It
was the aim of the editor to collect whatever historical information could be
found in this country, towards illustrating a period of the national history for
which only scanty materials exist. None of these have been before printed.
The second volume contains materials found, since the first volume was
published, among the MSS. of Sir Charles Isham, and in various libraries.
5. FASCICULI ZIZANIORUM MAGISTRI JOHANNIS WYCLIF CUM TRITICO.
Ascribed to THOMAS NETTER, of WALDEN, Provincial of the Carmelite
Order in England, and Confessor to King Henry the Fifth. Edited by
the Rev. W. W. SHIRLEY, M.A., Tutor and late Fellow of Wadham
College, Oxford. 1858.
This work derives its principal value from being the only contemporaneous
account of the rise of the Lollards. When written the disputes of the school-
men had been extended to the field of theology, and they appear both in the
writings of Wycliff and in those of his adversaries. Wycliff's little bundles
of tares are not less metaphysical than theological, and the conflict between
Nominalists and Realists rages side by side with the conflict between the différent
interpreters of Scripture. The work gives a good idea of the controversies at
the end of the 14th and the beginning of the 15th centuries.
6. THE BUIK OF THE CRONICLIS OF SCOTLAND; or, A Metrical Version of
the History of Hector Boece; by WILLIAM STEWART. Vols. I., II.,
and III. Edited by W. B. TURNBULL, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-
at-Law. 1858.
This is a metrical translation of a Latin Prose Chronicle, and was written in the
first half of the 16th century. The narrative begins with the earliest legends,
and ends with the death of James I. of Scotland, and the "evil ending of the
traitors that slew him." Strict accuracy of statement is not to be looked for in
such a work as this; but the stories of the colonization of Spain, Ireland, and
Scotland are interesting if not true; and the chronicle is valuable as a reflection
of the manners, sentiments, and character of the age in which it was composed.
The peculiarities of the Scottish dialect are well illustrated in this metrical version,
and the student of language will find ample materials for comparison with the
English dialects of the same period, and with modern lowland Scotch.
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7. JOHANNIS CAPGRAVE LIBER DE ILLUSTRIBUS HENRICIS. Edited by the
Rev. F. C. HINGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858.
This work is dedicated to Henry VI. of England, who appears to have been, in
the author's estimation, the greatest of all the Henries. It is divided into three
parts, each having a separate dedication. The first part relates only to the history
of the Empire, from the election of Henry I., the Fowler, to the end of the
reign of the Emperor Henry VI. The second part is devoted to English
history, from the accession of Henry I. in 1100, to 1446, which was the twenty-
fourth year of the reign of Henry VI. The third part contains the lives of
illustrious men who have borne the name of Henry in various parts of the world.
Capgrave was born in 1393, in the reign of Richard II., and lived during the
Wars of the Roses, for which period his work is of some value.
8. HISTORIA MONASTERII S. AUGUSTINI CANTUARIENSIS, by Thomas of
ELMHAM, formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation. Edited
by CHARLES HARDWICK, M.A., Fellow of St. Catharine's Hall, and
Christian Advocate in the University of Cambridge. 1858.
This history extends from the arrival of St. Augustine in Kent until 1191.
Prefixed is a chronology as far as 1418, which shows in outline what was to have
been the character of the work when completed. The only copy known is in the
possession of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. The author was connected with Norfolk,
and most probably with Elmham, whence he derived his name.
9. EULOGIUM (HISTORIARUM SIVE TEMPORIS): Chronicon ab Orbe condito
usque ad Annum Domini 1366; a Monacho quodam Malmesbiriensi
exaratum. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by F. S. HAYDON, Esq., B.A.
1858-1863.
This is a Latin Chronicle extending from the Creation to the latter part of the
reign of Edward III., and written by a monk of the Abbey of Malmesbury, in
Wiltshire, about the year 1367. A continuation, carrying the history of England
down to the year 1413, was added in the former half of the fifteenth century by
an author whose name is not known. The original Chronicle is divided into
five books, and contains a history of the world generally, but more especially
of England to the year 1366. The continuation extends the history down to
the coronation of Henry V. The Eulogium itself is chiefly valuable as contain-
ing a history, by a contemporary, of the period between 1356 and 1366. The
notices of events appear to have been written very soon after their occurrence.
Among other interesting matter, the Chronicle contains a diary of the Poitiers
campaign, evidently furnished by some person who accompanied the army of the
Black Prince. The continuation of the Chronicle is also the work of a contem-
porary, and gives a very interesting account of the reigns of Richard II. and
Henry IV. It is believed to be the earliest authority for the statement that the
latter monarch died in the Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster.
10. MEMORIALS OF HENRY THE SEVENTH: Bernardi Andreæ Tholosatis
Vita Regis Henrici Septimi; necnon alia quædam ad eundem Regem
spectantia. Edited by JAMES GAIRDNER, Esq. 1858.
The contents of this volume are-(1) a life of Henry VII., by his poet
laureate and historiographer, Bernard André, of Toulouse, with some composi-
tions in verse, of which he is supposed to have been the author; (2) the journals
of Roger Machado during certain embassies on which he was sent by Henry VII.
to Spain and Brittany, the first of which had reference to the marriage of the
King's son, Arthur, with Catharine of Arragon; (3) two curious reports by
envoys sent to Spain in the year 1505 touching the succession to the Crown
of Castile, and a project of marriage between Henry VII. and the Queen of
Naples; and (4) an account of Philip of Castile's reception in England in 1506.
Other documents of interest in connexion with the period are given in an appendix.
11. MEMORIALS OF HENRY THE FIFTH. I.-Vita Henrici Quinti, Roberto
Redmanno auctore. II.—Versus Rhythmici in laudem Regis Henrici
Quinti. III.-Elmhami Liber Metricas de Henrico V.
Edited by
CHARLES A. COLE, Esq. 1858.
This volume contains three treatises which more or less illustrate the history of
the reign of Henry V., viz.: A Life by Robert Redman; a Metrical Chronicle by
Thomas Elmham, prior of Lenton, a contemporary author; Versus Rhythmici,
written apparently by a monk of Westminster Abbey, who was also a contempo-
rary of Henry V. These works are printed for the first time.
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12. MUNIMENTA GILDHALLÆ LONDONIENSIS; Liber Albus, Liber Cus-
tumarum, et Liber Horn, in archivis Gildhallæ asservati. Vol. I.,
Liber Albus. Vol. II. (in Two Parts), Liber Custumarum. Vol. III.
Translation of the Anglo-Norman Passages in Liber Albus, Glossaries,
Appendices, and Index. Edited by HENRY THOMAS RILEY, Esq., M.A.
Barrister-at-Law.
1859-1862.
The manuscript of the Liber Albus, compiled by John Carpenter, Common
Clerk of the City of London in the year 1419, a large folio volume, is pre-
served in the Record Room of the City of London. It gives an account of
the laws, regulations, and institutions of that City in the twelfth, thirteenth,
fourteenth, and early part of the fifteenth centuries.
The Liber Custumarum was compiled probably by various hands in the early
part of the fourteenth century during the reign of Edward II. The manuscript,
a folio volume, is also preserved in the Record Room of the City of London,
though some portion in its original state, borrowed from the City in the reign
of Queen Elizabeth and never returned, forms part of the Cottonian MS.
Claudius D. II. in the British Museum. It also gives an account of the laws,
regulations, and institutions of the City of London in the twelfth, thirteenth, and
early part of the fourteenth centuries.
13. CHRONICA JOHANNIS DE OXENEDES.
K.H.
Edited by Sir HENRY ELLIS,
1859.
Although this Chronicle tells of the arrival of Hengist and Horsa in England
in the year 449, yet it substantially begins with the reign of King Alfred, and
comes down to the year 1292, where it ends abruptly. The history is particu-
larly valuable for notices of events in the eastern portions of the kingdom,
which are not to be elsewhere obtained, and some curious facts are mentioned
relative to the floods in that part of England, which are confirmed in the Fries-
land Chronicle of Anthony Heinrich, pastor of the Island of Mohr.
14. A COLLECTION OF POLITICAL POEMS AND SONGS RELATING TO ENGLISH
HISTORY, FROM THE ACCESSION OF EDWARD III. TO THE REIGN of
HENRY VIII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq.,
M.A. 1859-1861.
These Poems are perhaps the most interesting of all the historical writings of
the period, though they cannot be relied on for accuracy of statement. They
are various in character; some are upon religious subjects, some may be called
satires, and some give no more than a court scandal; but as a whole they pre-
sent a very fair picture of society, and of the relations of the different classes
to one another. The period comprised is in itself interesting, and brings us,
through the decline of the feudal system, to the beginning of our modern
history. The songs in old English are of considerable value to the philologist.
15. The "OPUS TERTIUM," "OPUS MINUS," &c., of ROGER BACON. Edited
by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College, London. 1859.
This is the celebrated treatise-never before printed-so frequently referred
to by the great philosopher in his works. It contains the fullest details we
possess of the life and labours of Roger Bacon: also a fragment by the same
author, supposed to be unique, the " Compendium Studii Theologiæ.”
16. BARTHOLOMEI DE COTTON, MONACHI NORWICENSIS, HISTORIA AN-
GLICANA; 449-1298: necnon ejusdem Liber de Archiepiscopis et
Episcopis Angliæ. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow
and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge.
1859.
The author, a monk of Norwich, has here given us a Chronicle of England
from the arrival of the Saxons in 449 to the year 1298, in or about which year
it appears that he died. The latter portion of this history (the whole of the
reign of Edward I. more especially) is of great value, as the writer was coL-
temporary with the events which he records. An Appendix contains several
illustrative documents connected with the previous narrative.
17. Brut y TYWYSOGION; or, The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales
Edited by the Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS AB ITHEL, M.A. 1860.
This work, also known as "The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales," has
been attributed to Caradoc of Llancarvan, who flourished about the middle or
the twelfth century. It is written in the ancient Welsh language, begins with
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the abdication and death of Caedwala at Rome, in the year 681, and continues
the history down to the subjugation of Wales by Edward I., about the year 1282.
18. A COLLECTION OF ROYAL AND HISTORICAL LETTERS DURING THE
REIGN OF HENRY IV. 1399-1404. Edited by the Rev. F. C. HIN-
GESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1860.
This volume, like all the others in the series containing a miscellaneous selec-
tion of letters, is valuable on account of the light it throws upon biographical
history, and the familiar view it presents of characters, manners, and events.
The period requires much elucidation; to which it will materially contribute.
19. THE REPRESSOR OF OVER MUCH BLAMING OF THE CLERGY. By
REGINALD PECOCK, Sometime Bishop of Chichester. Vols. I. and II.
Edited by CHURCHILL BABINGTON, B.D., Fellow of St. John's College,
Cambridge. 1860.
The "Repressor" may be considered the earliest piece of good theological dis-
quisition of which our English prose literature can boast. The author was born
about the end of the fourteenth century, consecrated Bishop of St. Asaph in
the year 1444, and translated to the see of Chichester in 1450. While Bishop of
St. Asaph, he zealously defended his brother prelates from the attacks of those
who censured the bishops for their neglect of duty. He maintained that it was no
part of a bishop's functions to appear in the pulpit, and that his time might be
more profitably spent, and his dignity better maintained, in the performance of
works of a higher character. Among those who thought differently were the
Lollards, and against their general doctrines the "Repressor" is directed. Pecock
took up a position midway between that of the Roman Church and that of the
modern Anglican Church; but his work is interesting chiefly because it gives a
full account of the views of the Lollards and of the arguments by which they were
supported, and because it assists us to ascertain the state of feeling which ulti-
mately led to the Reformation. Apart from religious matters, the light thrown upon
contemporaneous history is very small, but the "Repressor" has great value
for the philologist, as it tells us what were the characteristics of the language in
use among the cultivated Englishmen of the fifteenth century. Pecock, though
an opponent of the Lollards, showed a certain spirit of toleration, for which he
received, towards the end of his life, the usual mediaval reward-persecution.
20. ANNALES CAMBRIA. Edited by the Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS AB ITHEL,
M.A. 1860.
These annals, which are in Latin, commence in the year 447, and come down
to the year 1288. The earlier portion appears to be taken from an Irish Chronicle,
which was also used by Tigernach, and by the compiler of the Annals of Ulster.
During its first century it contains scarcely anything relating to Britain, the
earliest direct concurrence with English history is relative to the mission of
Augustine. Its notices throughout, though brief, are valuable. The annals
were probably written at St. Davids, by Blegewryd, Archdeacon of Llandaff,
the most learned man in his day in all Cymru.
21. THE WORKS OF GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS. Vols. I., II., III., and IV.
Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's
College, London.
Vols. V., VI., and VII. Edited by the Rev. JAMES
F. DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. 1861-1877.
These volumes contain the historical works of Gerald du Barry, who lived
in the reigns of Henry II., Richard I., and John, and attempted to re-establish
the independence of Wales by restoring the see of St. Davids to its ancient
primacy. His works are of a very miscellaneous nature, both in prose and
verse, and are remarkable chiefly for the racy and original anecdotes which
they contain relating to contemporaries. He is the only Welsh writer of any
importance who has contributed so much to the medieval literature of this
country, or assumed, in consequence of his nationality, so free and independent
a tonc. His frequent travels in Italy, in France, in Ireland, and in Wales, gave
him opportunities for observation which did not generally fall to the lot of medieval
writers in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and of these observations Giraldus
has made due use. Only extracts from these treatises have been printed before,
and almost all of them are taken from unique manuscripts.
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The Topographia Hibernica (in Vol. V.) is the result of Giraldus' two visits to
Ireland. The first in the year. 1183, the second in 1185-6, when he accompanied
Prince John into that country. Curious as this treatise is, Mr. Dimock is of
opinion that it ought not to be accepted as sober truthful history, for Giraldus
himself states that truth was not his main object, and that he compiled the work
for the purpose of sounding the praises of Henry the Second. Elsewhere, how-
ever, he declares that he had stated nothing in the Topographia of the truth of
which he was not well assured, either by his own eyesight or by the testimony,
with all diligence elicited, of the most trustworthy and authentic men in the
country; that though he did not put just the same full faith in their reports as
in what he had himself seen, yet, as they only related what they had themselves
seen, he could not but believe such credible witnesses. A very interesting portion
of this treatise is devoted to the animals of Ireland. It shows that he was a very
accurate and acute observer, and his descriptions are given in a way that a
scientific naturalist of the present day could hardly improve upon. The Expug-
natio Hibernica was written about the year 1188 and may be regarded rather
as a great epic than a sober relation of acts occurring in his own days. No
one can peruse it without coming to the conclusion that it is rather a poetical
fiction than a prosaic truthful history.
Vol. VI. contains the Itinerarium Kambriæ et Descriptio Kambriæ: and
Vol. VII., the lives of S. Remigius and S. Hugh.
22. LETTERS AND PAPERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE WARS OF THE ENGLISH
IN FRANCE DURING THE REIGN OF HENRY THE SIXTH, KING OF ENG-
LAND. Vol. I., and Vol. II. (in Two Parts). Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH
STEVENSON, M.A., of University College, Durham, and Vicar of Leighton
Buzzard. 1861-1864.
The letters and papers contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from-
originals or contemporary copies extant in the Bibliothèque Impériale, and the
Depôt des Archives, in Paris. They illustrate the line of policy adopted by
John Duke of Bedford and his successors during their government of Normandy,
and such other provinces of France as had been acquired by Henry V. We
may here trace, step by step, the gradual declension of the English power, until
we are prepared to read of its final overthrow.
23. THE ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE, ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL ORIGINAL
AUTHORITIES. Vol. I., Original Texts. Vol. II., Translation. Edited
and translated by BENJAMIN THORPE, Esq., Member of the Royal
Academy of Sciences at Munich, and of the Society of Netherlandish
Literature at Leyden. 1861.
This Chronicle, extending from the earliest history of Britain to the year
1154, is justly the boast of England; for no other nation can produce any history,
written in its own vernacular, at all approaching it, either in antiquity, truthful-
ness, or extent, the historical books of the Bible alone excepted. There are at
present six independent manuscripts of the Saxon Chronicle, ending in different
years, and written in different parts of the country. In this edition, the text
of each manuscript is printed in columns on the same page, so that the student
may see at a glance the various changes which occur in orthography, whether
´arising from locality or age.
24. LETTERS AND PAPERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE REIGNS OF RICHARD III.
Edited by JAMES GAIRDNER, Esq.
AND HENRY VII. Vols. I. and II.
1861-1863:
The Papers are derived from MSS. in the Public Record Office, the British
Museum, and other repositories. The period to which they refer is unusually
destitute of chronicles and other sources of historical information, so that the
light obtained from these documents is of special importance. The principal
contents of the volumes are some diplomatic Papers of Richard III.; correspon-
dence between Henry VII. and Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain; documents
relating to Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk; and a portion of the corre-
spondence of James IV. of Scotland.
25. LETTERS OF BISHOP GROSSETESTE, illustrative of the Social Condition
of his Time. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS Luard, M.A., Fellow and
Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1861.
The Letters of Robert Grosseteste (131 in number) are here collected from various
sources, and a large portion of them is printed for the first time. They range in
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date from about 1210 to 1253, and relate to various matters connected not only
with the political history of England during the reign of Henry III., but with
its ecclesiastical condition. They refer especially to the diocese of Lincoln, of
which Grosseteste was bishop.
26. Descriptive Catalogue of ManusCRIPTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. Vol. I. (in Two Parts); Anterior
to the Norman Invasion. Vol. II.; 1066–1200.
Vol. II.; 1066-1200. Vol. III.; 1200-1327.
By Sir THOMAS DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public
Records. 1862-1871.
The object of this work is to publish notices of all known sources of British
history, both printed and unprinted, in one continued sequence. The materials,
when historical (as distinguished from biographical), are arranged under the
year in which the latest event is recorded in the chronicle or history, and not
under the period in which its author, real or supposed, flourished. Biographies
are enumerated under the year in which the person commemorated died, and not
- under the year in which the life was written. This arrangement has two
advantages; the materials for any given period may be seen at a glance; and
if the reader knows the time when an author wrote, and the number of years
that had elapsed between the date of the events and the time the writer flourished,
he will generally be enabled to form a fair estimate of the comparative value of
the narrative itself. A brief analysis of each work has been added when deserving
it, in which the original portions are distinguished from those which are mere
compilations. When possible, the sources are indicated from which such com-
pilations have been derived. A biographical sketch of the author of each piece
has been added, and a brief notice has also been given of such British authors as
have written on historical subjects.
27. ROYAL AND OTHER HISTORICAL LETTERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE REIGN
OF HENRY III. Vol. I., 1216-1235. Vol. II., 1236-1272. Selected
and edited by the Rev. W. W. SHIRLEY, D.D., Regius Professor in
Ecclesiastical History, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. 1862-
1866.
The letters contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from the ancient
correspondence formerly in the Tower of London, and now in the Public Record
Office. They illustrate the political history of England during the growth of
its liberties, and throw considerable light upon the personal history of Simon de
Montfort. The affairs of France form the subject of many of them, especially
in regard to the province of Gascony. The entire collection consists of nearly
700 documents, the greater portion of which is printed for the first time.
28. CHRONICA MONASTERII S. ALBANI.-1. THOME WALSINGHAM HISTORIA
ANGLICANA; Vol. I., 1272-1381: Vol. II., 1381-1422. 2. WILLELMI
RISHANGER CHRONICA ET ANNALES, 1259-1307. 3. JOHANNIS DE
TROKELOWE -ET HENRICI DE BLANEFORDE CHRONICA ET ANNALES,
1259–1296; 1307–1324 : 1392–1406. 4. Gesta Abbatum MONASTERII
GESTA ABBATUM
S. ALBANI, A THOMA WALSINGHAM, REGNANTE RICARDO SECUNDO,
EJUSDEM ECCLESIÆ PRÆCENTORE, COMPILATA; Vol. I., 793-1290:
Vol. II., 1290-1349: Vol. III., 1349-1411. 5. JOHANNIS AMUNDESHAM,
MONACHI MONASTERII S. ALBANI, UT VIDETUR, ANNALES; Vols. I.
and II. 6. REGISTRA QUORUNDAM ABBATUM MONASTERII S. ALBANI,
QUI SÆCULO XVmo FLORUERE; Vol. I., REGISTRUM ABBATIÆ JOHANNIS
WHETHAMSTEDE, ABBATIS MONASTERII SANCTI ALBANI, ITERUM
SUSCEPTA; ROBERTO BLAKFNEY. CAPELLANO, QUONDAM ADSCRIPTUM :
Vol. II., REGISTRA JOHANNIS WHETHAMSTEDE, WILLELMI ALBON, ET
WILLELMI WALINGFORDE, ABBATUM MONASTERII SANCTI ALBANI, CUM
APPENDICE, CONTINENTE QUASDAM EPISTOLAs, a JOHANNE WHETHAM-
STEDE CONSCRIPTAS. 7. YPODIGMA NEUSTRIÆ, A THOMA WALSINGHAM,
QUONDAM MONACHO MONASTERII S. ALBANI, CONSCRIPTUM. Edited
by HENRY THOMAS RILEY, Esq., M.A., Cambridge and Oxford; and
of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1863-1876.
In the first two volumes is a History of England, from the death of
Henry III. to the death of Henry V., by Thomas Walsingham, Precentor
of St. Albans, from MS. VII. in the Arundel Collection in the College
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of Arms, London, a manuscript of the fifteenth century, collated with MS.
13 E. IX. in the King's Library in the British Museum, and MS. VII. in the
Parker Collection of Manuscripts at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
In the third volume is a Chronicle of English History, attributed to William
Rishanger, who lived in the reign of Edward I., from the Cotton. MS.
Faustina B. IX. in the British Museum, collated with MS. 14 C. VII.
(fols. 219-231) in the King's Library, British Museum, and the Cotton MS.
Claudius E. III., fols. 306-331: an account of transactions attending the
award of the kingdom of Scotland to John Balliol, 1291-1292, from MS.
Cotton. Claudius D. VI., also attributed to William Rishanger, but on
no sufficient ground: a short Chronicle of English History, 1292 to 1300,
by an unknown hand, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI. : a short Chronicle
Willelmi Rishanger Gesta Edwardi Primi, Regis Angliæ, from MS. 14 C. I.
in the Royal Library, and MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI., with Annales Regum
Angliæ, probably by the same hand: and fragments of three Chronicles of
English History, 1285 to 1307.
In the fourth volume is a Chronicle of English History, 1259 to 1296,
from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI.: Annals of Edward II., 1307 to 1323, by
John de Trokelowe, a monk of St. Albans, and a continuation of Trokelowe's
Annals, 1323, 1324, by Henry de Blaneforde, both from MS. Cotton. Claudius
D. VI.: a full Chronicle of English History, 1392 to 1406, from MS. VII. in
the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; and an account of the
Benefactors of St. Albans, written in the early part of the fifteenth century,
from MS. VI. in the same Library.
The fifth, sixth, and seventh volumes contain a history of the Abbots of
St. Albans, 793 to 1411, mainly compiled by Thomas Walsingham, from
MS. Cotton. Claudius E. IV., in the British Museum : with a Con-
tinuation, from the closing pages of Parker MS. VII., in the Library of
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
The eighth and ninth volumes, in continuation of the Annals, contain a
Chronicle, probably by John Amundesham, a monk of St. Albans.
The tenth and eleventh volumes relate especially to the acts and proceedings
of Abbots Whethamstede, Albon, and Wallingford, and may be considered as a
memorial of the chief historical and domestic events during those periods.
The twelfth volume contains a compendious History of England to the reign
of Henry V., and of Normandy in early times, also by Thomas Walsingham,
and dedicated to Henry V. The compiler has often substituted other authorities
in place of those consulted in the preparation of his larger work.
29. CHRONICON ABBATIÆ EVESHAMENSIS, AUCTORIBUS DOMINICO PRIORE
EVESHAMIÆ ET THOMA DE MARLEBERGE ABBATE, A FUNDATIONE AD
ANNUM 1213, UNA CUM CONTINUATIONE AD ANNUM 1418. Edited by
the Rev. W. D. MACRAY, M.A., Bodleian Library, Oxford. 1863.
The Chronicle of Evesham illustrates the history of that important monastery
from its foundation by Egwin, about 690, to the year 1418. Its chief feature is
an autobiography, which makes us acquainted with the inner daily life of a
great abbey, such as but rarely has been recorded. Interspersed are many
notices of general, personal, and local history which will be read with much
interest. This work exists in a single MS., and is for the first time printed.
30. RICARDI DE CIRENCESTRIA SPECULUM HISTORIALE DE GESTIS REGUM
ANGLIÆ. Vol. I., 447-871. Vol. II., 872-1066. Edited by JOHN E. B.
MAYOR, M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1863-1869.
His
The compiler, Richard of Cirencester, was a monk of Westminster, 1355-
1400. In 1391 he obtained a licence to make a pilgrimage to Rome.
history, in four books, extends from 447 to 1066. He announces his intention
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of continuing it, but there is no evidence that he completed any more
chronicle gives many charters in favour of Westminster Abbey, and a very full
account of the lives and miracles of the saints, especially of Edward the Con-
fessor, whose reign occupies the fourth book. A treatise on the Coronation, by
William of Sudbury, a monk of Westminster, fills book iii. c. 3. It was on this
author that C. J. Bertram fathered his forgery, De Situ Brittaniæ, in 1747.
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31. YEAR BOOKS OF THE REIGN OF EDWARD THE FIRST. Years 20-21,
21-22, 30-31, 32-33, and 33-35. Edited and translated by ALFRED
17
JOHN HORWOOD, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at Law. YEAR
Books, 11-16 Edward III. Edited and translated by ALFRED
JOHN HORWOOD, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law; con-
tinued by LUKE OWEN PIKE, Esq., M.A., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-
at-Law. 1863-1883.
The volumes known as the "Year Books” contain reports in Norman-French
of cases argued and decided in the Courts of Common Law. They may be con-
sidered to a great extent as the "lex non scripta” of England, and have been held
in the highest veneration by the ancient sages of the law, and were received by
them as the repositories of the first recorded judgments and dicta of the great
legal luminaries of past ages. They are also worthy of the attention of the
general reader on account of the historical information and the notices of public
and private persons which they contain, as well as the light which they throw
on ancient manners and customs.
32. NARRATIVES OF THE EXPULSION OF THE ENGLISH FROM NORMANDY
1449-1450.-Robertus Blondelli de Reductione Normanniæ: Le Re-
couvrement de Normendie, par Berry, Hérault du Roy: Conferences
between the Ambassadors of France and England. Edited, from MSS.
in the Imperial Library at Paris, by the Rev. JOSEPH STEVENSON,
M.A., of University College, Durham. 1863.
This volume contains the narrative of an eye-witness who details with con-
siderable power and minuteness the circumstances which attended the final ex-
pulsion of the English from Normandy in the year 1450. The history commences
with the infringement of the truce by the capture of Fougères, and ends with
the battle of Formigny and the embarkation of the Duke of Somerset.
whole period embraced is less than two years.
The
Vols.
33. HISTORIA ET CARTULARIUM MONASTERII S. PETRI GLOUCESTRIÆ.
I., II., and III. Edited by W. H. HART, Esq., F.S.A., Membre corre-
spondant de la Société des Antiquaires de Normandie. 1863-1867.
This work consists of two parts, the History and the Cartulary of the Monastery
of St. Peter, Gloucester. The history furnishes an account of the monastery
from its foundation, in the year 681, to the early part of the reign of Richard II.,
together with a calendar of donations and benefactions. It treats principally of
the affairs of the monastery, but occasionally matters of general history are
introduced. Its authorship has generally been assigned to Walter Froucester,
the twentieth abbot, but without any foundation.
34. ALEXANDRI NECKAM DE NATURIS RERUM LIBRI DUO; with NECKAM'S
POEM, DE LAUDIBUS DIVINE SAPIENTIÆ. Edited by THOMAS Wright,
THOmas
Esq., M.A. 1863.
Neckam was a man who devoted himself to science, such as it was in the
twelfth century. In the "De Naturis Rerum" are to be found what may be
called the rudiments of many sciences mixed up with much error and ignorance.
Neckam was not thought infallible, even by his contemporaries, for Roger Bacon
remarks of him," this Alexander in many things wrote what was true and useful ;
but he neither can nor ought by just title to be reckoned amcng authorities."
Neckam, however, had sufficient independence of thought to differ from some
of the schoolmen who in his time considered themselves the only judges of litera-
ture. He had his own views in morals, and in giving us a glimpse of thera, as
well as of his other opinions, he throws much light upon the manners, customs,
and general tone of thought prevalent in the twelfth century. The poem entitled
"De Laudibus Divinæ Sapientiæ" appears to be a metrical paraphrase or
abridgment of the "De Naturis Rerum." It is written in the elegiac metre,
and though there are many lines which violate classical rules, it is, as a whole.
above the ordinary standard of mediaval Latin.
35. LEECHDOMS, WORTCUNNING, AND STARCRAFT OF EARLY ENGLAND; being
a Collection of Documents illustrating the History of Science in this
Country before the Norman Conquest. Vols. I., II., and III. Collected
and edited by the Rev. T. OSWALD COCKAYNE, M.A, of St. John's
College, Cambridge. 1864-1866.
This work illustrates not only the history of science, but the history of super-
stition. In addition to the information bearing directly upon the medical skil
and medical faith of the times, there are many passages which incidentally throw
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light upon the general mode of life and ordinary diet. The volumes are interesting
not only in their scientific, but also in their social aspect. The manuscripts from
which they have been printed are valuable to the Anglo-Saxon scholar for the
illustrations they afford of Anglo-Saxon orthography.
36. ANNALES MONASTICI. Vol. I.:-Annales de Margan, 1066-1232;
Annales de Theokesberia, 1066–1263; Annales de Burton, 1004-1263.
Vol. II. :-Annales Monasterii de Wintonia, 519-1277; Annales Mo-
nasterii de Waverleia, 1-1291. Vol. III. :-Annales Prioratus de
Dunstaplia, 1-1297. Annales Monasterii de Bermundeseia, 1042-
1432. Vol. IV. :-Annales Monasterii de Oseneia, 1016–1347; Chroni、
con vulgo dictum Chronicon Thomæ Wykes, 1066-1289; Annales
Prioratus de Wigornia, 1-1377. Vol. V. :-Index and Glossary. Edited
by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of
Trinity College, and Registrary of the University, Cambridge. 1864-
1869.
-
The present collection of Monastic Annals embraces all the more important
chronicles compiled in religious houses in England during the thirteenth
century. These distinct works are ten in number. The extreme period
which they embrace ranges from the year 1 to 1432, although they refer more
especially to the reigns of John, Henry III., and Edward I. Some of these narra-
tives have already appeared in print, but others are printed for the first time.
37. MAGNA VITA S. HUGONIS EPISCOPI LINCOLNIENSIS. From Manuscripts
in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, and the Imperial Library, Paris. Edited
by the Rev. JAMES F. DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire.
1864.
This work contains a number of very curious and interesting incidents, and
being the work of a contemporary, is very valuable, not only as a truthful
biography of a celebrated ecclesiastic, but as the work of a man, who, from per-
sonal knowledge, gives notices of passing events, as well as of individuals who
were then taking active part in public affairs. The author, in all probability,
was Adam Abbot of Evesham. He was domestic chaplain and private confessor
of Bishop Hugh, and in these capacities was admitted to the closest intimacy.
Bishop Hugh was Prior of Witham for 11 years before he became Bishop of
Lincoln. His consecration took place on the 21st September 1186; he died on
the 16th of November 1200; and was canonized in 1220.
38. CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS OF THE REIGN OF RICHARD THE FIRST.
Vol. I. :-ITINERARIUM PEREGRINORUM ET GESTA REGIS RICARDI.
Vol. II.:-EPISTOLÆ CANTUARIENSES; the Letters of the Prior and
Convent of Christ Church, Canterbury; 1187 to 1199. Edited by
WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Vicar of Navestock, Essex, and Lambeth
Librarian. 1864-1865.
The authorship of the Chronicle in Vol. I., hitherto ascribed to Geoffrey
Vinesauf, is now more correctly ascribed to Richard, Canon of the Holy Trinity
of London. The narrative extends from 1187 to 1199; but its chief interest
consists in the minute and authentic narrative which it furnishes of the exploits
of Richard I., from his departure from England in December 1189 to his death
in 1199. The author states in his prologue that he was an eye-witness of much
that he records; and various incidental circumstances which occur in the course
of the narrative confirm this assertion.
The letters in Vol. II., written between 1187 and 1199, are of value as
furnishing authentic materials for the history of the ecclesiastical condition of
England during the reign of Richard I. They had their origin in a dispute which
arose from the attempts of Baldwin and Hubert, archbishops of Canterbury, to
found a college of secular canons, a project which gave great umbrage to the
monks of Canterbury, who saw in it a design to supplant them in their function
of metropolitan chapter. These letters are printed, for the first time, from a MS.
belonging to the archiepiscopal library at Lambeth.
39. RECUEIL DES CRONIQUES ET ANCHIENNES ISTORIES DE LA GRANT BRE-
TAIGNE A PRESENT NOMME ENGLETERRE, par JEHAN DE WAURIN. Vol. I.
Albina to 688. Vol. II., 1399-1422. Vol. III., 1422-1431. Edited by
WILLIAM HARDY, Esq., F.S.A. 1864-1879,
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40. A COLLECTION OF THE CHRONICLES and ancient HISTORIES OF GREAT
BRITAIN, NOW Called England, by John de WAVRIN. Albina to 688.
(Translation of the preceding Vol. I.) Edited and translated by
WILLIAM HARDY, Esq., F.S.A. 1864.
This curious chronicle extends from the fabulous period of history down to the
return of Edward IV. to England in the year 1471 after the second deposition of
Henry VI. The manuscript from which the text of the work is taken is pre-
served in the Imperial Library at Paris, and is believed to be the only complete
and nearly contemporary copy in existence. The work, as originally bound,
was comprised in six volumes, since rebound in morocco in 12 volumes, folio
maximo, vellum, and is illustrated with exquisite miniatures, vignettes, and initial
letters. It was written towards the end of the fifteenth century, having been
expressly executed for Louis de Bruges, Seigneur de la Gruthuyse and Earl of
Winchester, from whose cabinet it passed into the library of Louis XII. at Blois.
41. POLYCHRONICON RANULPHI HIGDEN, with Trevisa's Translation. Vols. I.
and II. Edited by CHURCHILL Babington, B.D., Senior Fellow of
St. John's College, Cambridge. Vols. III., IV., V., VI., VII., and
VIII. Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH RAWSON LUMBY, D.D., Norrisian Pro-
fessor of Divinity, Vicar of St. Edward's, Fellow of St. Catharine's
College, and late Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. 1865–1883.
This is one of the many medieval chronicles which assume the character of a
history of the world. It begins with the creation, and is brought down to the
author's own time, the reign of Edward III. Prefixed to the historical portion, is
a chapter devoted to geography, in which is given a description of every known
land. To say that the Polychronicon was written in the fourteenth century is to
say that it is not free from inaccuracies. It has, however, a value apart from its
intrinsic merits. It enables us to form a very fair estimate of the knowledge of
history and geography which well-informed readers of the fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries possessed, for it was then the standard work on general history.
The two English translations, which are printed with the original Latin, afford
interesting illustrations of the gradual change of our language, for one was made
in the fourteenth century, the other in the fifteenth. The differences between
Trevisa's version and that of the unknown writer are often considerable.
42. LE LIVERE DE REIS DE BRITTANIE E LE LIVERE DE REIS DE
ENGLETERE. Edited by JOHN GLOVER, M.A., Vicar of Brading, Isle of
Wight, formerly Librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1865.
These two treatises, though they cannot rank as independent narratives, are
nevertheless valuable as careful abstracts of previous historians, especially "Le
Livere de Reis de Engletere." Some various readings are given which are
interesting to the philologist as instances of semi-Saxonized French.
It is supposed that Peter of Ickham must have been the author, but no certain
conclusion on that point has been arrived at.
43. CHRONICA MONASTERII DE MELSA, AB ANNO 1150 USQUE AD ANNUM
1406. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by EDWARD AUGUSTUS BOND, Esq.,
Assistant Keeper of the Manuscripts, and Egerton Librarian, British
Museum. 1866-1868.
The Abbey of Meaux was a Cistercian house, and the work of its abbot is both
curious and valuable. It is a faithful and often minute record of the establishment
of a religious community, of its progress in forming an ample revenue, of its
struggles to maintain its acquisitions, and of its relations to the governing
institutions of the country. In addition to the private affairs of the monastery,
some light is thrown upon the public events of the time, which are however kept
distinct, and appear at the end of the history of each abbot's administration. The
text has been printed from what is said to be the autograph of the original
compiler, Thomas de Burton, the nineteenth abbot.
44. MATTHÆI PARISIENSIS HISTORIA ANglorum, sive, UT VULGO DICITUR,
HISTORIA MINOR. Vols. I., II., and III. 1067-1253. Edited by Sir
FREDERIC MADDEN, K.H., Keeper of the Department of Manuscripts.
British Museum. 1866-1869.
The exact date at which this work was written is, according to the chronicler,
1250. The history is of considerable value as an illustration of the period during
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which the author lived, and contains a good summary of the events which followed
the Conquest. This minor chronicle is, however, based on another work (also
written by Matthew Paris) giving fuller details, which has been called the
"Historia Major." The chronicle here published, nevertheless, gives some
information not to be found in the greater history.
45. LIBER MONASTERII DE HYDA: A CHRONICLE AND CHARTULARY OF
HYDE ABBEY, WINCHESTER, 455-1023. Edited, from a Manuscript in the
Library of the Earl of Macclesfield, by EDWARD EDWARDS, Esq. 1866.
The "Book of Hyde" is a compilation from much earlier sources which are
usually indicated with considerable care and precision. In many cases, however,
the Hyde chronicler appears to correct, to qualify, or to amplify-either from
tradition or from sources of information not now discoverable-the statements,
which, in substance, he adopts. He also mentions, and frequently quotes from
writers whose works are either entirely lost or at present known only by fragments.
There is to be found, in the "Book of Hyde," much information relating to the
reign of King Alfred which is not known to exist elsewhere. The volume
contains some curious specimens of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval English.
46. CHRONICON SCOTORUM: A CHRONICLE OF IRISH AFFAIRS, from the
EARLIEST TIMES to 1135; with a SUPPLEMENT, containing the Events
from 1141 to 1150. Edited, with a Translation, by WILLIAM MAunsell
HENNESSY, Esq., M.R.I.A. 1866.
There is, in this volume, a legendary account of the peopling of Ireland and of
the adventures which befell the various heroes who are said to have been con-
nected with Irish history. The details are, however, very meagre both for this
period and for the time when history becomes more authentic. The plan adopted
in the chronicle gives the appearance of an accuracy to which the earlier portions
of the work cannot have any claim. The succession of events is marked, year by
year, from A.M. 1599 to A.D. 1150. The principal events narrated in the later
portion of the work are, the invasions of foreigners, and the wars of the Irish
among themselves. The text has been printed from a MS. preserved in the
library of Trinity College, Dublin, written partly in Latin, partly in Irish.
47, THE CHRONICLE OF PIERRE DE LANGTOFT, IN FRENCH VERSE, FROM
THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE DEATH OF EDWARD I. Vols. I. and II.
Edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A. 1866-1868.
It is probable that Pierre de Langtoft was a canon of Bridlington, in Yorkshire,
and that he lived in the reign of Edward I., and during a portion of the reign of
Edward II. This chronicle is divided into three parts; in the first is an
abridgment of Geoffrey of Monmouth's "Historia Britonum," in the second, a
history of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings, down to the death of Henry III.,
and in the third a history of the reign of Edward I. The principal object of the
work was apparently to show the justice of Edward's Scottish wars. The
language is singularly corrupt, and a curious specimen of the French of Yorkshire.
49. THE WAR OF THE GAEDHIL WITH THE GAILL, or, THE INVASIONS OF
IRELAND BY THE DANES AND OTHER NORSEMEN. Edited, with a
Translation, by JAMES HENTHORN TODD, D.D., Senior Fellow of
Trinity College, and Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University,
Dublin. 1867.
The work in its present form, in the editor's opinion, is a comparatively modern
version of an undoubtedly ancient original. That it was compiled from contem-
porary materials has been proved by curious incidental evidence. It is stated in
the account giren of the battle of Clontarf that the full tide in Dublin Bay on the
day of the bettle (23 April 1014) coincided with sunrise; and that the returning
tide in the evening aided considerably in the defeat of the Danes. The fact has
been verified by astronomical calculations, and the inference is that the author of
the chronicle, it not himself an eye-witness, must have derived his information
from those who were eye-witnesses. The contents of the work are sufficiently
described in its title. The story is told after the manner of the Scandinavian
Sigas, with poems and fragments of poems introduced into the prose narrative.
49. GESTA REGIS HENRICI SEcundi BenedicTI ABBATIS. THE CHRONICLE
SECUNDI BENEDICTI
OF THE REIGNS OF HENRY II. AND RICHARD I., 1169–1192, known
under the name of BENEDICT OF PETERBOROUGH. Vols. I. and II.
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Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern His-
tory, Oxford, and Lambeth Librarian. 1867.
This chronicle of the reigns of Henry II. and Richard I., known commonly
under the name of Benedict of Peterborough, is one of the best existing speci-
mens of a class of historical compositions of the first importance to the student.
50. MUNIMENTA ACADEMICA, OR, DOCUMENTS ILLUSTRATIVE OF ACADEMICAL
LIFE AND STUDIES AT OXFORD (in Two Parts). Edited by the Rev.
HENRY ANSTEY, M.A., Vicar of St. Wendron, Cornwall, and lately
Vice-Principal of St. Mary Hall, Oxford. 1868.
This work will supply materials for a History of Academical Life and Studies
in the University of Oxford during the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries.
51. CHRONICA MAGISTRI ROGERI DE HOUEDENE. Vols. I., II., III., and IV,
Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History.
and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1868-1871.
This work has long been justly celebrated, but not thoroughly understood until
Mr. Stubbs' edition. The earlier portion, extending from 732 to 1148, appears
to be a copy of a compilation made in Northumbria about 1161, to which
Hoveden added little. From 1148 to 1169-a very valuable portion of this
work-the matter is derived from another source, to which Hoveden appears to
have supplied little, and not always judiciously. From 1170 to 1192 is the
portion which corresponds with the Chronicle known under the name of
Benedict of Peterborough (see No. 49); but it is not a copy, being sometimes
an abridgment, at others a paraphrase; occasionally the two works entirely
agree; showing that both writers had access to the same materials, but dealt
with them differently. From 1192 to 1201 may be said to be wholly Hoveden's
work it is extremely valuable, and an authority of the first importance.
52. WILLELMI MALMESBIRIENSIS MONACHI DE GESTIS PONTIFICUM ANGLO-
RUM LIBRI QUINQUE. Edited, from William of Malmesbury's Auto-
graph MS., by N. E. S. A. HAMILTON, Esq., of the Department of
Manuscripts, British Museum. 1870.
William of Malmesbury's "Gesta Pontificum " is the principal foundation of
English Ecclesiastical Biography, down to the year 1122. The manuscript
which has been followed in this Edition is supposed by Mr. Hamilton to be the
author's autograph, containing his latest additions and amendments.
53. HISTORIC AND MUNICIPAL DOCUMENTS OF IRELAND, FROM THE ARCHIVES
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, &c. 1172-1320. Edited by JOHN T. GILBERT,
Esq., F.S.A., Secretary of the Public Record Office of Ireland. 1870.
A collection of original documents, elucidating mainly the history and condition
of the municipal, middle, and trading classes under or in relation with the
rule of England in Ireland, a subject hitherto in almost total obscurity.
Extending over the first hundred and fifty years of the Anglo-Norman
settlement, the series includes charters, municipal laws and regulations, rolls of
names of citizens and members of merchant-guilds, lists of commodities with
their rates, correspondence, illustrations of relations between ecclesiastics and
laity; together with many documents exhibiting the state of Ireland during the
presence there of the Scots under Robert and Edward Bruce.
54. THE ANNALS OF Loch CÉ.
A CHRONICLE OF IRISH Affairs, from
1014 to 1590. Vols. I. and II. Edited, with a Translation, by
WILLIAM MAUNSELL HENNESSY, Esq., M.R.İ.A. 1871.
The title of
The original of this chronicle has passed under various names.
"Anuals of Loch Cé" was given to it by Professor O'Curry, on the ground that
it was transcribed for Brian Mac Dermot, an Irish chieftain, who resided on the
island in Loch Cé, in the county of Roscommon. It adds much to the materia's
for the civil and ecclesiastical history of Ireland; and contains many curious
references to English and foreign affairs, not noticed in any other chronicle.
55. MONUMENTA JURIDICA. THE BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY, WITH
APPENDICES. Vols. I., 11., III., and IV. Edited by SIR TRAVERS
TWISS, Q.C., D.C.L. 1871-1876.
*
This book contains the ancient ordinances and laws relating to the navy,
and was probably compiled for the use of the Lord High Admiral of England.
Selden calls it the "jewel of the Admiralty Records." Prynne ascribes to the
Black Book the same authority in the Admiralty as the Black and Red Books
have in the Court of Exchequer, and most English writers on maritime law
recognize its importance.
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56. MEMORIALS OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VI. :-OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
OF THOMAS BEKYNTON, SECRETARY TO HENRY VI., AND BISHOP
OF BATH AND WELLS. Edited, from a MS. in the Archiepiscopal
Library at Lambeth, with an Appendix of Illustrative Documents, by the
Rev. GEORGE WILLIAMS, B.D., Vicar of Ringwood, late Fellow of King's
College, Cambridge. Vols. I. and II. 1872.
These curious volumes are of a miscellaneous character, and were probably
compiled under the immediate direction of Bekynton before he had attained
to the Episcopate. They contain many of the Bishop's own letters, and several
written by him in the King's name; also letters to himself while Royal Secre-
tary, and others addressed to the King. This work elucidates some points in
the history of the nation during the first half of the fifteenth century.
57. Matthæi PARISIENSIS, MONACHI SANCTI ALBANI, CHRONICĂ MAJORA.
Vol. I. The Creation to A.D. 1066. Vol. II. A.D. 1067 to A.D. 1216.
Vol. III. A.D. 1216 to A.D. 1239. Vol. IV. A.D. 1240 to A.D. 1247.
Vol. V. A.D. 1248 to A.D. 1259. Vol. VI. Additamenta. Edited, by
HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, D.D., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of
the University, and Vicar of Great St. Mary's, Cambridge. 1872-1882.
This work contains the "Chronica Majora" of Matthew Paris, one of the
most valuable and frequently consulted of the ancient English Chronicles. It
is published from its commencement, for the first time. The editions by Arch-
bishop Parker, and William Wats, severally begin at the Norman Conquest.
58. MEMORIALE FRATRIS WALTERI DE COVENTRIA.-THE HISTORICAL
Collections of Walter of COVENTRY. Vols. I. and II. Edited, from
COLLECTIONs
the MS. in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, by
WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow
of Oriel College, Oxford. 1872-1873.
This work, now printed in full for the first time, has long been a desideratum
by Historical Scholars. The first portion, however, is not of much importance,
being only a compilation from earlier writers. The part relating to the first
quarter of the thirteenth century is the most valuable and interesting.
59. THE ANGLO-LATIN SATIRICAL POETS AND EPIGRAMMATISTS OF THE
TWELFTH CENTURY. Vols. I. and II. Collected and edited by
THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A., Corresponding Member of the National
Institute of France (Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres). 1872.
The Poems contained in these volumes have long been known and appreciated
as the best satires of the age in which their authors flourished, and were deservedly
popular during the 13th and 14th centuries.
60. MATERIALS FOR A HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VII., FROM
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE.
Vols. I. and II. Edited by the Rev. WILLIAM CAMPBELL, M.A., one
of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. 1873-1877.
These volumes are valuable as illustrating the acts and proceedings of Henry VII.
on ascending the throne, and shadow out the policy he afterwards adopted.
61. HISTORICAL PAPERS AND LETTERS FROM THE NORTHERN REGISTERS.
Edited by JAMES RAINE, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary of the
Surtees Society. 1873.
The documents in this volume illustrate, for the most part, the general history
of the north of England, particularly in its relation to Scotland.
62. RegistrUM PALATINUM DUNELMense. THE REGISTER OF RICHARD DE
KELLAWE, LORD PALATINE AND BISHOP OF DURHAM ; 1311-1316
Vols. I., II., III., and IV. Edited by Sir THOMAS DUffus Hardy,
D.C.I.., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 1873-1878.
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Bishop Kellawe's Register contains the proceedings of his prelacy, both lay
and ecclesiastical, and is the earliest Register of the Palatinate of Durham.
63. MEMORIALS OF SAINT DUNSTAN ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Edited,
from various MSS., by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of
Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1874.
This volume contains several lives of Archbishop Dunstan, one of the most
celebrated Primates of Canterbury. They open various points of Historical
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and Literary interest, without which our knowledge of the period would be
more incomplete than it is at present.
64. CHRONICON ANGLIE, AB ANNO DOMINI 1328 USQUE AD ANNUM 1388,
AUCTORE MONACHO QUODAM SANCTI ALBANI. Edited by EDWARD
MAUNDE THOMPSON, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, and Assistant-Keeper of
the Manuscripts in the British Museum. 1874.
This chronicle gives a circumstantial history of the close of the reign of
Edward III. which has hitherto been considered lost.
65. THOMAS SAGA ERKIBYSKUPS. A LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP THOMAS BECKET,
IN ICELANDIC. Vol. I. Edited, with English Translation, Notes, and
Glossary, by M. EIRÍKR MAGNÚSSON, Sub-Librarian of the University
Library, Cambridge. 1875.
This work is derived from the Life of Becket written by Benedict of Peter-
borough, and apparently supplies the missing portions in Benedict's biography.
66. RADULPHI DE COGGESHALL CHRONICON ANGLICANUM. Edited by the
REV. JOSEPH STEVENSON, M.A. 1875.
This volume contains the "Chronicon Anglicanum," by Ralph of Coggeshall,
the "Libellus de Expugnatione Terræ Sanctæ per Saladinum," usually
ascribed to the same author, and other pieces of an interesting character.
67. MATERIALS FOR THE HISTORY OF THOMAS BECKET, ARCHBISHOP OF
CANTERBURY. Vols. I., II., III., IV., V., and VI. Edited by the Rev.
JAMES CRAIGIE ROBERTSON, M.A., Canon of Canterbury. 1875–1883.
This Publication will comprise all contemporary materials for the history of
Archbishop Thomas Becket. The first volume contains the life of that cele-
brated man, and the miracles after his death, by William, a monk of Canter-
bury. The second, the life by Benedict of Peterborough; John of Salisbury;
Alan of Tewkesbury; and Edward Grim. The third, the life by William
Fitzstephen; and Herbert of Bosham. The fourth, Anonymous lives, Quad-
rilogus, &c. The fifth and sixth volumes, the Epistles, and known letters.
68. RADULFI DE DICETO DECANI LUNDONIENSIS OPERA HISTORica. THE
HISTORICAL Works of MASTER RALPH DE DICETO, Dean of London.
Vols. I. and II. Edited, from the Original Manuscripts, by WILLIAM
STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of
Oriel College, Oxford. 1876.
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The Historical Works of Ralph de Diceto are some of the most valuable
materials for British History. The Abbreviationes Chronicorum extend from
the Creation to 1147, and the Ymagines Historiarum to 1201.
69. ROLL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE KING'S COUNCIL IN IRELAND, FOR
A PORTION OF THE 16TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF RICHARD II. 1392-
93. Edited by the Rev. JAMES GRAVES, A.B. 1877.
This Roll throws considerable light on the History of Ireland at a pericd
little known. It seems the only document of the kind extant.
70. HENRICI DE BRACTON DE LEGIBUS ET CONSUETUDINIBUS ANGLIÆ
LIBRI QUINQUE IN VARIOS TRACTATUS DISTINCTI. AD DIversorum et
VETUSTISSIMORUM CODICUM COLLATIONEM TYPIS VULGATI.
Vols. I.,
II., III., IV. and V. Edited by SIR TRAVERS TWISS, Q.C., D.C.L.
1878-1882.
This is a new edition of Bracton's celebrated work, collated with MSS. in
the British Museum; the Libraries of Lincoln's Inn, Middle Temple, and Gray's
Inn; Bodleian Library, Oxford; the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris ; &c.
71. THE HISTORIANS OF THE CHURCH OF YORK, AND ITS ARCHBISHOPS.
Vol. I. Edited by JAMES RAINE, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary
of the Surtees Society. 1879.
This will form a complete "Corpus Historicum Eboracense," a work very
much needed, and of great value to the Historical Inquirer.
72. REGISTRUM MALMESBURIENSE. THE REGISTER OF MALMESBURY ABBEY :
PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. Vol. I. and II. Edited
by J S. BREWER, M.A., Preacher at the Rolls, and Rector of Toppes-
field, and CHARLES TRICE MARTIN Esq., B.A. 1879, 1880.
This work illustrates many curious points of history, the growth of society,
the distribution of land, the relations of landlord and tenant, national history,
customs, &c.
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73. HISTORICAL WORKS OF GERVASE OF CANTERBURY. Vols. I. and II. THE
CHRONICLE OF THE REIGNS OF STEPHEN, HENRY II., AND RICHARD I.
BY GERVASE, THE MONK OF CANTERBURY. Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS,
D.D.; Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's, London; Regius Professor of
Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford; &c. 1879, 1880.
The Historical Works of Gervase of Canterbury are of great importance,
as regards the questions of Church and State, during the period in which he
wrote. This work was printed by Twysden, in the "Historia Anglicana
Scriptores X.," more than two centuries ago. The present edition has received
critical examination and illustration.
74. HENRICI ARCHIDIACONI HUNTENDUNENSIS HISTORIA ANGLORUM. THE
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH, BY HENRY, ARCHDEACON OF HUNTINGDON,
from a.c. 55 to A.D. 1154, in Eight Books. Edited by THOMAS ARNOLD,
M.A., of University College, Oxford. 1879.
Henry of Huntingdon's work was first printed by Sir Henry Savile, in 1596,
in his "Scriptores post Bedam," and reprinted at Frankfort in 1601. Both
editions are very rare and inaccurate. The first five books of the History were
published in 1848 in the "Monumenta Historica Britannica," which is cut of print.
The present volume contains the whole of the manuscript of Huntingdon's
History in eight books, collated with a manuscript lately discovered at Paris.
75. THE HISTORICAL WORKS OF SYMEON OF DURHAM. Vol. I. Edited by
THOMAS ARNOLD, M.A., of University College, Oxford. 1882.
The first volume of this edition of the Historical Works of Symeon of
Durham, contains the "Historia Dunelmensis Ecclesiæ," and other Works.
The second volume will contain the "Historia Regum," &c.
76. CHRONICLES OF THE REIGNS OF EDWARD I. AND EDWARD II. Vol. I.
Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, D.D., Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's,
London; Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College,
Oxford; &c.
1882.
These Chronicles will be comprised in two volumes; the first volume contains
the "Annales Londonienses" and the "Annales Paulini."
77. REGISTRUM EPISTOLARUM FRATRIS JOHANNIS PECKIIAM, ARCHIEPISCOPI.
CANTUARIENSIS. Vol. I. Edited by CHARLES TRICE MARTIN, ESQ.,
B.A., F.S.A. 1882.
The Letters of Archbishop Peckham are of great value for the illustration of
English Ecclesiastical History.
78. THE REGISTER OF S. OSMUND. Edited by the Rev. W. H. RICH JONES,
M.A., F.S.A., Canon of Salisbury, and Vicar of Bradford-on-Avon.
Vol. I. 1883.
This Register, of which a complete copy is here printed for the first time, is
among the most ancient, and certainly the most treasured, of the muniments
of the Bishops of Salisbury. It derives its name from containing the statutes,
rules, and orders made or compiled by S. Osmund, to be observed in the
Cathedral and Diocese of Salisbury. The first 19 folios contain the "Consuetu-
dinam," the exposition, as regards ritual, of the "Use of Sarum."
In the Press.
CHRONICLE OF ROBERT OF BRUNNE.
Edited by FREDERICK JAMES FUR-
NIVALL, Esq., M.A., of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, Barrister-at-Law.
THE METRICAL CHRONICLE OF ROBERT OF GLOUCESTER. Edited by WILLIAM
ALDIS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A.
A COLLECTION of Sagas and OTHER HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS relating to the
Settlements and Descents of the Northmen on the British Isles. Edited
by Sir GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L., Oxon., and M. GUDBRAND
VIGFUSSON, M.A.
THOMAS SAGA ERKIBYSKUPS. A LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP THOMAS BECKET,
ICELANDIC. Vol. II. Edited, with English Translation, Notes, and
Glossary, by M. EIRÍKR MAGNÚSSON, M.A., Sub-Librarian of the
University Library, Cambridge.
IN
RECUEIL DES CRONIQUES ET ANCHIENNES ISTORIES DE LA GRANT BRE-
TAIGNE A PRESENT NOMME ENGLETERRE, par JEHAN DE WAURIN.
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Vol. IV., 1431–1443. Edited by WILLIAM HARDY, Esq., F.S.A., and
EDWARD L. C. P. HARDY, Esq., F.S.A., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law.
LESTORIE DES ENGLES SOLUM GEFFREI GAIMAR. Edited by SIR THOMAS
DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records; con-
tinued by FRANK SCOTT HAYDON, Esq., B.A.
THE HISTORIANS OF THE CHURCH OF YORK, and ITS ARCHBISHOPS.
Vol. II. Edited by JAMES RAINE, D.C.L., Canon of York, and Secretary
of the Surtees Society.
MATTHÆI PARISIENSIS, MONACHI SANCTI ALBANI, CHRONICA MAJORA.
Vol. VII. Index. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, D.D.,
Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and Vicar of
Great St. Mary's, Cambridge.
THE HISTORICAL WORKS OF SYMEON OF DURHAM. Vol. II. Edited by
THOMAS ARNOLD, M.A., of University College, Oxford.
CHRONICLES OF THE REIGNS OF EDWARD I. AND EDWARD II. Vol. II. Edited
by WILLIAM STUBBS, D.D., Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's, London;
Regius Professor of Modern History, & Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford.
HENRICI DE BRACTON DE LEGIBUS ET CONSUETUDINIBUS ANGLIÆ.
LIBRI QUINQUE IN VARIOS TRACTATUS DISTINCTI. AD DIVERSORUM ET
VETUSTISSIMORUM CODICUM COLLATIONEM TYPIS VULgati. Vol. VI.
Edited by SIR TRAVERS Twiss, Q.C., D.C.L.
THE REGISTER OF S. OSMUND. Edited by the Rev. W. H. RICH JONES, M.A.,
F.S.A., Canon of Salisbury, and Vicar of Bradford-on-Avon. Vol. II.
REGISTRUM EPISTOLARUM FRATRIS JOHANNIS PECKHAM, ARCHIEPISCOPI
CANTUARIENSIS. Vol. II. Edited by CHARLES TRICE MARTIN, ESQ.,
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THE CHARTULARY OF ST. MARY'S ABBEY, NEAR DUBLIN, preserved in the
Bodleian Library, Oxford. Edited by JOHN THOMAS GILBERT, Esq.,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF
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ANSELMI CANTUARIENSIS ARCHIEPISCOPI, AUCTORE EADMERO. Edited by
the Rev. MARTIN RULE, M.A.
MATERIALS FOR THE HISTORY OF THOMAS BECKET, ARCHBISHOP OF
CANTERBURY. Vol. VII.
POLYCHRONICON RANULPHI HIGDEN, with Trevisa's Translation. Vol. IX.
Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH RAWSON LUMBY, D.D., Norrisian Pro-
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THE TREATISE "DE PRINCIPUM INSTRUCTIONE," of GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS;
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