Box 2
Contains 9 Results:
Folder 1, 1690-1691
Receipt, circa 1689 January 8
8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came "into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power." 1 p. DS.
Abstract, 1690
"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations & additions made within ye times." 2 pp. D.
An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution …, 1690
Letter
Queen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of "L. Belomont's" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's "long, thundering sermon" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.
Warrant, circa 1690 January 10
10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.
Warrant, 1691 February 10
Warrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby "for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland." Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.
Warrant, 1691 February 23
Warrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.
Warrant, 1691 July 9
Warrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.