The Parish of St Saviour, Southwark Vestry Minutes,  1582-1628

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TNA, P92/SAV/450:  Vestry Minutes, 1582-1628 [The earlier vestry minute book is P92/SAV/449, 1557-1581.  The next surviving Vestry Minute Book, P92/SAV/451, begins in 1670.  There are no surviving vestry minutes between 1628 and 1670.] These transcriptions are by Alan H Nelson.  The transcriptions are normalized, but surnames are literatim.  The accounting year for the parish began on 2 March each year.  Pagination of P92/SAV/449 ends with page 169; pagination of P92/SAV/450 begins again with page 167, which is blank.  Entries in the manuscript are occasionally out of chronological sequence; the order of the manuscript has been followed.

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1582

p.169:  1581/2 March 2 Friday: 
Memorandum at a Vestry holden the day and year above written [were] chosen Godfrey Hayes, John Emmersonne, William Bobbytt, Richard Bowmer, Robarte Myles, and George Gibbes to be churchwardens, John Younge, Bryan Pattensonne, John Pidgen, and William Cox were chosen auditors to bring in their audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter next coming.  At which time also were chosen to be surveyors, Jeffrey Kibbytt, Robart Purdey, William Jeffersonne, and John Darlysonne in the presence of these persons following.
[List of those in attendance.] 
Furthermore at this Vestry Edward Huntte was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Thomas Etheridge.

p.169:  1581/2 March 12 Monday: 
At this Vestry Thomas Bromefylde late churchwarden brought in ready money £35 which was delivered to Godfrey Hayes now churchwarden.
Brought into this Vestry by Mr. Thomas Cure a book of particulars concerning the building of the six new almshouses in the new churchyard, as well of that he hath laid out, as also what he is to receive.
Furthermore at this Vestry the churchwardens above named entered into bond, at which time the lines at the nether end of the condition was put out before the ensealing thereof, by the consent of the Vestry.
Moreover it was agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Trene shall pay for the way on the backside of his house, adjoining unto George Browne quarterly four pence.
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p.170:  1582 April 20 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written, at which time were chosen and appointed to gather the fifteenths for the Queen these persons following.  That is to say
Arthur Bullman and John Adlin grocer, for the street side; Edward Hunt and William Cox for the Bankside; William Bobbytt and Walter Burtone, for the Upper Ground. 
Also at this Vestry it was agreed that Robert Pinder shall have a house of this parish of 13s 4d the year at the next voidance. 
Further it was agreed at this Vestry, that Godfrey Hayes, now churchwarden shall take 20s of the money in the stock of the poor, and shall give it to the party that cured the eyes of mother Pemertonne widow that was blind. 
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p.170:  1582 April 30 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed, that the churchwardens hereafter [named] shall upon the 2 of March at the giving up of their account, bring in the whole Church rent of this parish growing due in their time or else to answer the same themselves.
It is also agreed at this Vestry that the auditors of the last year's account, shall bring in their audit the Monday after Trinity Sunday next coming being the 11th day of June.
It is further agreed at this Vestry that Edward Roffe shall pull down his forge between this Whitsuntide next, and that the churchwardens shall see the same to be done.
Also at this Vestry Gilbert Rockett hath given his word, to pay or cause to be paid forever after his decease yearly 20s to be distributed for the use of the poor.
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Last of all the churchwardens aforesaid upon 30 of April above written brought in their quarter account being the 15 day after Easter at which time the Queen being paid her half years rent due for the parsonage, and other debts, duties and charges owing by this <pari>she any way in like manner there remaineth <in the> hands of the churchwardens next above <written> this present day the sum of £26.
[NB: bottom right corner of leaf worn away; text restored by conjecture]

p.171:  1582 May 25 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written at which time was chosen and appointed to be collectors, for Portsmouth Haven Richard Fuller and John Wrynche:
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p.171:  1582 July 16 Monday: 
At this Vestry, Godfrey Hayes with the rest of the churchwardens hereunder written brought in their quarter account being the 15 day after Midsummer, the receipts for that quarter was £35 1s 4d the payments £28 2s 11d.  So resteth due to the parish this day the sum of £66 18s 4d.  Also the auditors brought in their audit, and many other things was talked upon which was referred till the next Vestry, for that on this day there was not a full Vestry.
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p.172:  1582 August 3 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written at which time the audit for this parish which the auditors brought in the 16 of July last past was ended and fully finished.
Also at this Vestry Godfrey Hayes one of the churchwardens received of Thomas Bromefyld £5 10s 7½d which did make up the full sum of £40 10s 7½d as appeareth in the audit book upon the account of the said Thomas Bromefylde.
Also at this Vestry the said Godfrey Hayes received more of the said Thomas Bromefyld of the poor's money the sum of 22s 8d which makes £16 2s 8d which was laid out for coals for the poor.
Moreover at this Vestry the said Godfrey Hayes received of the said Thomas Bromefyld these bills following (viz) one bill of debt of Walter Lewes of 40s, one bill of Humphrey Symmons to Walter Lewes for the payment of 10s quarterly so long as Walter Lewes liveth and one lease of Christopher Cambell's of two tenements and two yards of the parish land in pawn for £10 with a letter of attorney of Walter Lewes.
Furthermore it was agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall have some speech with Mr. Urmstone of the King's Bench concerning the lector in Mr. Stiles' room.
Lastly whereas at this Vestry there was speech concerning Mr. Cambell's lease it was referred of until the next Vestry holden.
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p.173:  1582 August 17 Friday: 
[In left margin:]  Money brought in by the old collectors which was disbursed presently.
A Vestry holden the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and assistants hereunder named, at which time Edmund Candishe, Thomas Woode, Philip Shippeman, and Thomas Quinbye collectors for the year 1581, brought into the Vestry the sum of £3 2s 3¾, whereof Godfrey Hayes one of the churchwardens, by the consent of this Vestry, paid 20s unto one James Bartlett, shoemaker of the parish of Simpson in Fenney-Stratford in Buckinghamshire for the carrying away out of this parish an old widow woman his mother named Elizabeth Johnsonne into Buckinghamshire aforesaid. Which James hath entered into bond to save this parish harmless forever hereafter from the keeping or finding of his said mother. And the rest of the money (viz) £2 3s 3¾d was delivered the same day unto John Payne, Miles Wilkinsonne, William Phillippes, and William Mee, collectors for the poor for the year of our Lord 1582.
[In left margin:]  A pair of stairs to be set up forthwith.
Furthermore it was agreed at this Vestry that forthwith there shall be a pair of stairs made to go into the room on the backside of John Essex taylor, to keep the way into the great house above, as it hath been before, time out of mind.
[In left margin:]  Collectors, auditors, and surveyors for the poor.
Also John Payne, Miles Wilkinsonne, William Phillipps, and William Mee, collectors for the poor, Vincent Dove and John Pidgen, auditors for the poor, Richard Dodson, Brian Pattensonne, George Merrycke, and Thomas Hedd, surveyors for the poor, were chosen upon Sunday the 12 of August last past.
[In left margin:]  The auditors to bring in the audit.
Lastly it was agreed that Vincent Dove and John Pidgen, auditors for the poor, shall bring in their audit, for the old collectors' account at the end of six weeks from and after the day above written.
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p.174:  1582 October 15 Monday: 
A Vestry holden the day and year first above written in the presence of the Churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
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[In left margin:]  The Churchwardens account.
At this Vestry Godfrey Hayes with the rest of the churchwardens above named, brought in their account for and concerning such receipts and payments as hath been by them received, paid and laid out, from the 16 of July last past unto this present 15 of October as followeth:
[In left margin:]  Receipts.
Item received for tithes, clerk's wages, rents, and other casualties the sum of £46 7s 3d.
[In left margin:]  Payments.
Item paid out of the same unto the Queen's Majesty for her half year's rent of the parsonage and for the choir, Free School, and other necessary charges the sum of £55 8d.
So there is more laid out then is received by £8 13s 8d.

p.174:  1582 November 27 Tuesday: 
[In left margin:]  The placing of the alms woman
At this Vestry Margaret Marshall was admitted to dwell in the almshouse where mother Duggles dwelt.
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p.175:  1582 December 17 Monday: 
[In left margin:]  Thomas Garland chosen
A Vestry called the day and year above written at which time Thomas Garland was chosen vestryman and at which time also was in election Thomas Audley, William Tutchyner and Henry Dalltonne.
[In left margin:]  Cattle removed
Furthermore at this Vestry Mr. Knyghte did promise to remove the cattle out of the stall at the Church door, between this and Christmas next.
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p.175:  1582 December 19 Wednesday: 
[In left margin:]  Rodes
A Vestry called the 19 of December Anno 1582 whereas my Lord of Canterbury gave order to Dr. Lewen to talk with the churchwardens, concerning why [blank] Rodes should not marry, it was agreed at this Vestry, that if he would leave the almshouse and his pension, he might marry and so the churchwardens to answer Dr. Lewen in the matter.
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p.176:  1582/3 January 22 Tuesday: 
[In left margin:]  matters in question between Mr Emmersonne and the parish.
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written at which time it was agreed that the matter in controversy between Mr. Emmersonne and the parish, for the little house next the gate where Rides dwelt, going into the new churchyard, should be determined between Mr. Serjeant Fenner and Mr. Danyell (viz) Mr. Fenner for Mr. Emmersonne and Mr. Danyell for the parish.
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p.176:  1582/3 February 19 Tuesday: 
[In left margin:]  William Tutchyner and Henrye Daltone chosen to be vestrymen.
A Vestry called the said 19 of February at which time William Tutchener and Henry Dalltonne were chosen to be vestrymen, at which time also was in election William Robinsonne and Thomas Awdleye.
It was further agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens should give warning unto Mr. Emmersonne that he do appoint some day before March next to bring in his counsel concerning the matter now in question
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1583

p.179:  1582/3 March 2 Saturday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written, Richard Bowmer, George Gibbes, John Mounfylde, Edward Huntte, Thomas Hedd, and Thomas Garlande, were chosen churchwardens, Richard Dodsonne, Robert Pinder, Thomas Bromefylde, and Robert Purdeye, were chosen auditors, and they to bring in their audit according to custom, the 15 day after Easter. Also there were chosen to be surveyors, John Trene, Robert Myles, Vincent Dove, and William Cox in the presence of these persons following.
[In left margin:]  Money delivered unto the Churchwardens.
Also the day and year above written, Godfrey Hayes, late churchwarden brought into the Vestry, in money the sum of £58 8s 4d, which money was delivered into the hands of George Gibbs now churchwarden.
[In left margin:]  Mr. Cambell's lease with certain other bills.
Furthermore at this Vestry the said Godfrey Hayes delivered into the hands of the said George Gibbs these several bills following (viz) one bill of debt of Walter Lewes, of 40s, with a letter of attorney of the said Walter Lewes, one bill of debt of Humphrey Symons to Walter Lewes, for the payment of 10s quarterly, so long as Walter Lewes liveth, and one lease of Christopher Cambell's of two tenements and two yards of the parish's land in pawn for £10.
[In left margin:]  The keys of the chest in the Vestry
Lastly the keys of the chest in the Vestry this day was delivered unto these persons following (viz) John Mounfylde, Richard Clarke, and Robert Myles.
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p.180:  1583 April 15 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder named (viz):
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Brought into the vestry the day and year above written by Godfrey Hayes the sum of £19 4s 10d paid in full payment of all such sums as the auditors found due to the parish in the time of his churchwardenship which some of £19 4s 10d was delivered the same day unto George Gibbs now churchwarden.
More brought into the Vestry by Godfrey Hayes the sum of £15 3s 4d of the poor's stock which was delivered the same day unto Edward Huntt now churchwarden.
Also the said Godfrey Hayes delivered unto the said George Gibbs one piece of blue cloth of widow Essex in pawn of 15s.
More he delivered unto this said George Gibbs a note of particulars of household stuff of the value of 20s for one year's rent of the house that Hawnce the pumpmaker dwelt in.
It was agreed at this Vestry that the wall in the new churchyard shall be forthwith new made up at the parish cost and at the value and height as the churchwardens shall think good.
Furthermore it was agreed that whereas Nicholas Cremer had before time for his wages 20s a year, he shall from henceforth have yearly 26s 8d.

p.181:  1583 May 7 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written, at which time Jeffrey Kybbett and Nicholas Jones were chosen to be surveyors for the sick.
Also the same day Alice Hammond and Jeane the Callyce woman were appointed to be searchers of the bodies of those that be dead.
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p.181:  1583 May 16 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden the said 16 of May John Emersonne in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written gave his word to make releasement unto the parish concerning the stairs, little house, and nether room called the Coal House near unto the new churchyard.
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p.182:  1583 June 18 Tuesday: 
A Vestry holden the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder named, at which Vestry Jerram Shepphard was appointed to enjoy with Mr. Harman for the help of his curateship during the pleasure and good liking of the parish, and the said Jerram to have for his stipend and painstaking all such vails and profits as Mr. Harmon beforetime hath received, except the £20 standing wages and the dwelling house which Mr. Harman now enjoyeth.
Also it is further agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall call before them the carpenter and mason and shall see the needful work over the chancel and the two buttresses on the north side of the body of the Church next my Lord Montague's to be forthwith amended and done, and also to repair the pumpmaker's house and the house under it in the new churchyard.

p.184:  1583 June 18 (continued): 
At a Vestry holden the 18 of June Anno 1583 in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written, Richard Bowltt and Richard Odeye citizens and bowyers of London did give their words that Joan Pyckeman widow now being in the house of Thomas Llowde of this parish cutler, that she the said Joan Pyckeman should not be chargeable unto this parish any manner of ways during the lives of them the said Richard Bowltt and Richard Odeye, or any of them, in witness whereof these parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year above written.
            Richard + Bowlt's mark   [NB: Richard Bowlt's mark is a bow-and-arrow.]
            [signed] Richard Odey
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p.187:  1583 July 15 Monday: 
A Vestry holden the day and year above written, at which time Mr. Thomas Cure brought in the exemplification of the churchwardens of St. Margaret's and the copy of a corporation of a fraternity lately fetched forth of the Tower, both which Mr. Cure received of Mr. Howse, and delivered them both unto Mr. Gibbs churchwarden the day and year above written; so there remaineth yet in the hands of Mr. Howse the copy of the lease of the School written in a book.
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p.188:  1583 August 15 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder named, at which time Thomas Emmersonne, William Scroggs, Thomas Colloppe, and Robert Baylye were chosen to be collectors for the poor; Robert Myles, Harry Dalltonne, William Holdford, and Edward Candidge, surveyors; Christopher Cambell and Thomas Bromefylde auditors.
Brought into the Vestry by the old collectors in ready money the sum of £3 3s 5½d, which sum was delivered unto Thomas Emmersonne, one of the new collectors for the poor.
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p.189:  1583 November 29 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
It was agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall go forward about the suit of the Park
Also at this Vestry Henry Lardge was chosen to serve out the year of collectorship for the poor in the stead of Thomas Calloppe who is gone out of the parish
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p.190:  1583 December 18 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
It is agreed at this Vestry that the parish shall take a release and possession of Mr. John Emmersonne of the coal house in the new churchyard.
It is also agreed that Mr. Smythe the preacher should have £3 lent him out of the Church stock.
It is further agreed that Symons the beadle shall pay the 40s which he oweth.
Also Mr. Pattensonne at this Vestry did agree and consent to pay unto the poor weekly 6d if Mr. Trene doth pay unto the poor weekly 8d.
It is likewise agreed upon in this Vestry that Mr. Sheppard the curate shall have quarterly 10s.
Lastly it is agreed that West the woodmonger shall pay 20s for the whole tithe of his wharf, and if he deny the payment thereof when it is due that then the churchwardens shall sue him for the same.
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1584

p.193:  1583/4 March 2 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written, Thomas Hedd, Thomas Garland, Jeffrey Kybbett, Robert Pinder, Vincent Dove, and William Tochener, were chosen churchwardens, Thomas Howse, Richard Clarke, John Emmersonne, and Godfrey Hayes, were chosen auditors, and they to bring in their audit according to custom, the 15 day after Easter. Also there were chosen to be surveyors Brian Pattensonne, Gilbert Rockett, Robert Purdey, and Thomas Bromefylde, in the presence of these persons following.
Also the day and year above written George Gibbes late churchwarden brought into the Vestry in money the sum of £107 3s 6d, which money was delivered into the hands of Thomas Garlande now churchwarden.
Lastly the keys of the chest in the Vestry was also on the same day delivered unto these persons following (viz) Mr. Kybbytt, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. Gibbes.
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p.194:  1583/4 March 4 Ash Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Thomas Cure shall have which he laid out for the signet and the privy seal of the corporation for the poor, and for writing and engrossing the same as appeareth by his bill £7 6d.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that George Merrycke shall have a lease of all the tithe called Southwark Park now in the occupation of Robert Face and also the tithe of one parcel of ground there called Pennyfold Acre, late in the tenure of John Younge deceased, for 21 years, paying yearly 30s quarterly by even portions, and to begin at the feast of the Annunciation of Our Lady next coming, he to be bound unto the churchwardens for the payment of the rent.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that John Mounfyld shall have out of the poors' box for the rest of the frieze that made the poor people's gowns at Christmas 1582  18s 8d when the common chest for the poor is next opened.
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p.195:  1583/4 March 14 Saturday: 
A Vestry holden the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder named.
It is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall let a lease of all our right of St. Margaret's Hill, and the houses builded by Mr. Emmersonne and Mr. Mackrell, and to be put in suit presently.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that George Merrycke shall have authority, from the churchwardens, to sue Robert Face for a legacy given by Robert Strickeland, and to sue him for the [ar]rearages of tithes, we to have the one half of that he shall recover for the [ar]rearages thereof until this day.
Lastly it is also agreed at this Vestry, that the leathersellers shall be put in suit for a legacy given by Mr. Scraggs.
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p.196:  1584 April 7 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above specified in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
It is agreed at this Vestry that William Scroggs shall pay from henceforth for the little yard on the backside of the house that was Thomas Gwyn's, yearly 6s 8d (viz) quarterly 20d by even portions.
It is also agreed at this Vestry, that the churchwardens shall let the house in the Churchyard that was Mr. Harman's for yearly rent, to the most profit for the parish, and they the churchwardens to make it tenantable.
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p.197:  1584 May 4 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above specified in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
Brought into the Vestry the day and year above written by George Gibbes late churchwarden the sum of 16s in full payment of all such sums, as the auditors found due to the parish in the time of his churchwardenship, which 16s was presently delivered unto Thomas Garland now churchwarden.
Item whereas the said Thomas Garland hath paid unto Mr. Cure £17 which he laid out for the signet and the privy seal of the corporation for the poor, and for writing and engrossing the same, and for other matter, it is fully agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Cure should have the same.
Item it is also agreed at this Vestry that George Merrycke shall have his lease for the Park sealed the 5 of this instant month of May, and that the churchwardens shall the same day, take a release of John Emmersonne for the coal house, and that also the churchwardens shall the same day, seal to Mr. Dodsonne a letter of attorney touching St. Margaret's Hill.
Lastly Mr Huntt brought into the vestry the day and year above written the sum of £15 3s 4d which remained in his hands, which sum of £15 3s 4d was presently delivered unto Jeffrey Kybbytt, to and for the use of the poor.
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p.198:  1584 July 9 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above specified in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Cure shall have £11 6s 8d more in full payment of all charges, for the corporation of the almshouses, the whole sum being £30 and odd money.
Item it is also agreed that Mr. Huntt shall be placed and have his seat in the Vestry next unto Mr. Cure.
Item it is further agreed that there shall be paid more unto Mr. Cure for the assumes of those lands, given to the College for the Poor, purchased of my Lord Montague. The sum of the charge for the writing is £11 4s 8d.
Item it is agreed that the churchwardens shall presently have the two tenements that Mr. Cambell had of the parish by lease, and shall pay unto him 10s at Michaelmas, 10s at Christmas. and 10s at Our Lady Day in Lent, and quarterly afterward shall pay unto him during his life 6s 8d to be paid by the churchwardens.
Item it is also agreed that Mr. Kybbytt shall pay out of the pores' money for the releasement of John Pemmertonne out of prison the sum of 8s.
Item it is further agreed that Jeffrey Kybbytt shall with part of the parish money remaining in his hands set up a place in the new churchyard to put sea coals in for the poor and to make account thereof unto the parish of the same.
Lastly it is agreed that Nicholas Wormestone shall have 20s for writing a book.
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p.199:  1584 December 19 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above specified in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
At this Vestry it is agreed, that Mr. Cure, Mr. Serieant Huntt, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Bromfyld, and 2 churchwardens (viz) Mr. Garland and Mr. Dove shall travel about the parish business, and to deal with the lease of the Parsonage, as their counsel shall advise them.
Item it is also agreed, that from henceforth there shall be paid weekly unto the counter in Southwark 6d.
Item it is further agreed, that [blank] Smith on the Bankside, shall from henceforth have the keeping of the clock and chimes, and shall be bound unto the parish to keep the same orderly and well, as others before have done.
Lastly it is agreed, that Jeffrey Kybbytt churchwardens shall lay out money unto the poor people that be sick over and above their pension, and to others as need shall require.
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p.200:  1584/5 January 21 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above specified in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
Imprimis it is agreed that the churchwardens shall take the lease of the parsonage for 21 years, now granted by my Lord Treasurer, and then to be suitors for a new lease in reversion for 21 years.
Item is agreed that two of the churchwardens shall gather a collection about the Church for the relief of Matthew Smith.
Item it is agreed that Mr. Dallysonne, Mr. Bowmer, and Mr. Mounfyld shall pay their fine for departing out of this house without license.
Item it is agreed that Mr. Hallsey shall pay his tithe and clerk's wages, or else be put in suit.
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1585

p.201:  1584/5 March 2 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written Jeffrey Kibbett, Richard Dodsonne, Vincent Dove, Robert Purdey, William Cox, and Harry Dalltonne were chosen churchwardens, Mr Seriant Huntt, Brian Pattensonne, Thomas Bromefylde, and George Gibbes were chosen auditors. And they to bring in their audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Also there were chosen to be surveyors Thomas Hedd, Richard Bowmer, Robert Myles, and John Pidgen, in the presence of these persons following.
At this Vestry was brought in by Thomas Garland churchwarden the sum of £70, which money was delivered unto Richard Dodsonne now churchwarden. As also the lease of the parsonage with a letter of attorney, which were put into the black box and locked into the chest with iron bars.
The keys of the chest in the Vestry were delivered this day unto Richard Clarke, Jeffrey Kybbytt, and Robert Myles.
[In left margin:]  Auditor Neale.
Item it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall give to the auditor Neale for his pains about the lease of our parsonage £4.
The communion cup is in the custody of Jeffrey Kybbett now churchwarden.
The College book is in the custody of Vincent Dove churchwarden, and he is to gather such duties as belongeth to the College.
[In left margin:]  A new lease in reversion.
Item it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall go through with a new lease in reversion.
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p.202:  1585 April 26 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed that Oliver Russell shall have any such tenements as shall be next void being meet for him.
Item brought in this day by Thomas Garland £22 6s 4d in money and one bill of Robert Pinder of £10 payable at Midsummer next, which money and bill was delivered this day unto Richard Dodsonne now churchwarden.
Item there is in the hands at this day of Jeffrey Kybbytt churchwarden for the use of the poor £18 3s 4d.
Item the churchwardens following to be bound unto Mr. Thomas Cure Esquire in the sum of £140 with their common seal for the payment of £100 in manner and form following (viz) at the dwelling house of the said Thomas Cure upon the 15 day after Easter next coming £20 and so from thenceforth every year yearly upon the 15 day after Easter £20 until the said sum be fully paid.
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p.203:  1585 May 11 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above said in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
Imprimis at this Vestry these persons following were chosen to be collectors of the gathering of the fifteenths.
Item for the street side Edmund Candishe and William Cownden.
Item for the Liberty of the Clink and Parish Garden Mr. Seriaunt Huntt and Gilbert Rockett.
Item for the Upper Ground, William Totchener and Thomas Pallmer.
Lastly Peter Halls was chosen this day to be a vestryman in the stead of George Merrycke.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.204:  1585 May 21 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry one Mr. [blank] Hansonne was chosen and omitted our preacher, and to be resident among us, beginning at Midsummer next, having yearly £40.
Also it is agreed that the said [blank] Hansonne shall at any time hereafter upon half a year's warning given to the churchwardens of this parish avoid and depart upon reasonable and lawful occasion.
Further it is likewise agreed, that the churchwardens and their successors churchwardens with the rest of the vestrymen, shall upon just occasion remove and put away the said [blank] Hansonne, giving him also half a year's warning.
Lastly it is agreed that one [blank] Owen shall be our curate and he to have the ordinary vails and £6 6s 8d the year.
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p.205:  1585 August 13 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written William Holdforde, William Jhonsonne, John West woodmonger and William Cownden were chosen to be collectors for the poor, Mr. Thomas Cure and Mr. Howse auditors for the poor, Thomas Hedd, John Emmersonne, William Phillipps, and Thomas Luke alias Awdley surveyors for the poor.
Received at this Vestry of Humphrey Emmersonne late collector for the poor the sum of £4 which money is now in the hands of Richard Dodsonne churchwarden.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.206:  1585 August 29 Sunday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry William Phillipps surveyor of the highway brought in ready money 12s 8d which money was delivered unto Richard Dodsonne now churchwarden to be employed for the repairing of the highway.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.207:  1585 September 27 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Thomas Emmersonne was chosen a vestryman in the place and stead of John Mounfylde.
Also it was agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens and four of the vestrymen with the advice of a carpenter shall make a gallery in the Church where they shall think most meet and convenient.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry that [blank] Handsonne shall have the house he now dwelleth in free, and the parish to pay the rent for the same. And that the said Mr. Hansonne shall be an assistant in our Vestry, and to come thither, being requested, at his own convenient leisure.
Lastly it is agreed that [blank] Rattcliffe shall be our minister and he to have yearly £10 for his wages besides his vails, and the house rent-free which Mrs. Harmon now dwelleth in, keeping his promise (viz) in visiting the sick, and doing all things else appertaining to his office.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.208:  1585 December 31 Friday: 
The Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it was fully agreed that Jeffrey Kybbytt, Richard Dodsonne, Vincent Dove, Robert Purdey, William Cox, and Henry Dalltonne churchwardens. And four of the vestrymen (that is to say) Thomas Howse, John Trene, Robert Pinder, and Godfrey Hayes, with the advice of a workman shall be surveyors for the placing and setting up of a gallery in the Church where they shall think most meet and convenient.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.209:  1585/6 January 26 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens and vestrymen of their benevolence have given unto Mr. Ratclyffe our minister the benefit of the hearsecloth now lying over My Lady Crips's grave.
It is further agreed at this Vestry that the money which is wanting for the finishing and ending of the gallery, not collected by benevolence of the parish, shall be supplied and paid of the Church stock.
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1586

p.210:  1585/6 March 2 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written Robert Purdy, William Cox, Thomas Howse, Brian Pattensonne, Peter Hill, and Robert Myles were chosen churchwardens, Mr Seriant Huntt, Robert Pinder, George Giggs, and Thomas Garlande were chosen auditors and they to bring in their audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Also there were chosen to be surveyors Godfrey Hayes, Thomas Hedd, Jeffrey Kybbett, and Thomas Bromfylde in the presence of the parties following.
At this Vestry Richard Dodsonne late churchwarden brought in the sum of £64 which money was delivered unto Thomas Howse now churchwarden.
The keys of the chest in the Vestry were delivered this day unto Richard Clarke Thomas Hedde, and Robert Myles.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.210:  1585/6 March 7 Monday: 
At this Vestry was no matter in question for that the most part of the vestrymen was absent.
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p.211:  1585/6 March 14 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and Vestry following.
At this Vestry was agreed that John Emmersonne shall make a release unto the churchwardens to the use of the parish of that room which is called the Coal House, near unto the new churchyard, and then the churchwardens to make a lease unto the said John Emmersonne for 21 years paying yearly 2s and when the parish dothe build the nether room, then the said John Emmersonne to build the upper room.
[Note: The following entry is canceled.]
Furthermore at this Vestry Gilbert Rockett promised to give forever after his decease £4 a year out of two tenements on the Bankside abutting upon the highway to the Thames of the North, and upon one Powell a basketmaker on the South, and upon Mr. Hugh Brooker on the East, and one Ferdinando the baker upon the West, in which tenements now dwelleth Robert Clarke and Hugh Jenkins (that is to say) 40s thereof to be given to the use of the poor of the Bankside in this parish, and 40s toward the maintenance of the Free Grammar School. And for performance of the same grant he hath caused a note to be made in parchment, and hath thereunto put his hand and seal in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen who were at the ensealing thereof. 
[Note: The following entry is canceled.]
And for the delivery of this legacy in form aforesaid, the said Gilbert Rockett willeth that the churchwardens of this parish and their successors for ever shall see the same fulfilled accordingly.
[In left margin concerning both paragraphs:] 
This was crossed the 20 of May Anno 1587 at a Vestry then holden because the said Gilbert Rockett hath by his deed enrolled passed an assurance of £4 a year unto the churchwardens and governors of the Grammar School according to his promise, and that his will is, the churchwardens and their successors shall take and gather the said rent of £4 yearly, whereof to pay 40s yearly to the poor of the Bankside and 40s to the governors of the Free Grammar School, payable after his decease.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.213:  1586 April 18 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Paid to Mr. Cure by the hands of Mr. Howse this day £20 due unto him by the parish in part of payment of the more some which is due unto him as appeareth.
Brought in by Humphrey Emmersonne late collector for the full account of his year ending in Anno 1585  50s 6d which money was delivered to Brian Pattensonne churchwarden.
Also brought in by Robert Purdy for 9 swords and 5 daggers delivered out of the Vestry unto soldiers 40s which money was delivered unto Mr. Howse now churchwarden.
Brought in by Vincent Dove the sum of £6 19s 6d which money remained in his hands of the poors' stock in Anno 1585 and was delivered at this Vestry unto Brian Pattensonne.
Thomas Luke alias Awdley was chosen this day to be a vestrymen in the stead of Christopher Cambell at which Vestry William Robinsonne was in election.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that Brian Pattensonne now churchwarden shall receive of Jeffrey Kybbytt and other for the use of the poor the sum of £39 19s.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry that Mrs. Cambell shall have yearly during the time of the lease granted to her husband if she live so long 26s 8d keeping herself a widow and not charging the parish any other ways.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that John Russell our clerk shall have forthwith 3s 4d and at Midsummer next 3s 4d and so from thenceforth quarterly 3s 4d added to his 40s which maketh up five marks a year.
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p.214:  1586 July 8 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At which Vestry it was agreed that Mr. Rattclyffe our minister shall have for his yearly stipend or wages 20 marks and the same to begin at Michaelmas next and then to have £3 6s 8d and so from thenceforth quarterly £3 6s 8d.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.214:  1586 July 14 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year next above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it was agreed that Mr. Cure, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Garland, Mr. Dove, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. Rockett with the churchwardens or any eight of this number should be sufficient for the rating of tithes, for those houses and gardens which are not yet rated.
Also Thomas Bromefyld for using of unseemly words in this Vestry, did pay for his fine according to the Book of Orders: 2s 6d, whereof was given unto Johnsonn's daughter the glover being a poor lame woman 18d and the rest was put into the poor man's box.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.215:  1586 September 19 Monday: 
The Vestry called the date year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Mr. Dodsonne and Mr. Bromefylde were chosen auditors for the poors' book and they to bring in their audit according to order the 15 day after Michaelmas next.
Also Mr. John Emmersonne at this Vestry did seal a release and an indenture unto the parish concerning one low chamber on the ground in the which one John Howell lately dwelt.
Furthermore Mr. Rockett at this Vestry made suit to have such tenements at a reasonable rent which widow Burde enjoyeth of the parish, and did promise to give forthwith for a lease of the same for 21 years the sum of £40.
Lastly at this Vestry Myles Wilkinsonne was chosen a vestryman in the stead of William Cox alias Bayley.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.216:  1586 October 14 Friday: 
The Vestry called the date and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
At this Vestry Mr. Howse with the rest of the churchwardens according to order being the 15 day after Michaelmas brought in their quarter account for the parish.
Also Richard Dodsonne and Thomas Bromefylde auditors for the collectors' book which were in Anno 1585 brought in their audit as by the audit book of the collectors' account appeareth.
Furthermore there was brought into this Vestry the 7 of August last passed by William Holdforde, William Cowndon, William Johnsonne, and John West collectors in Anno 1585 the sum of £6 at which time the same was delivered as followeth (viz) £4 to the collectors for this year and 40s unto Brian Pattensonne.
More brought in by the collectors aforenamed at which Vestry the sum of £3 3s 9½d which made up in the whole of their account the sum of £9 3s 11½d.
Memorandum that the said sum of £9 3s 11½d remaineth now in the hands of Mr. Howse churchwarden until it be determined at the next Vestry who shall have the keeping of the same.
Lastly Mr. Howse had out of the Vestry this day these writings following (viz) Mr. Merryck's lease, to deliver unto Mr. Danbye to put in suit and then to bring in the same again. Also Mr. Gwyn's lease to peruse, and one obligation of Kenrowe's to make a new bond for one Larkin or else to bring in the same again.
[List of those in attendance.] 
Furthermore Mr. Myles, Mr. Hills, Mr. Dallysonne contrary to the orders appointed departed this day out of the Vestry without leave or license.

p.217:  1586 November 28 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder named.
At this Vestry Morgan Pope agreed to pay onto the parish for the Bear Garden and for the ground adjoining to the same where the dogs are, 6s 8d at Christmas next for old [ar]rearages of tithe; and at Our Lady Day in Lent following 6s 8d for the whole year then next ensuing. And so from thenforth yearly upon Our Lady Day 6s 8d.
Delivered this day by Mr. Howse churchwarden unto Richard Humble and the rest of the collectors of the poor for this year 1586 the sum of £3 3s 11½p which money was brought into the Vestry by the old collectors upon the 14 of October last and then delivered unto Mr. Howse.
Also this day Thomas Nortonne was chosen to be a vestryman in the stead of George Gibbes.
Memorandum that whereas Mr. Howse had forth of the Vestry the 14 of October last Merrycke's lease, Gwyn's lease, and Larkin's obligations, he hath this day brought them all in again, saving Merrycke's lease, which is now in the hands of Mr. Danby.
Furthermore it was agreed at this Vestry that the house lately builded by the gatehouse going into the new churchyard wherein now dwelleth one Philip Yewins servant unto Mr. Cure should be rented at 26s 8d.
Lastly it was agreed that widow Pryce shall have 4d a week more of the collectors besides that which already she hath towards the keeping of a poor child till Easter next because the weather is so hard and everything so dear.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.218:  1586 December 19 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that the churchwardens hereafter shall not sell any stones, or any other thing whatsoever which appertaineth unto the Church without the consent of the vestrymen or the most part of them.
[In left margin:]  This order hath been performed.
It is also agreed that when any of the vestrymen hereunder written shall depart this life, that then two of the Bankside shall be nominated whereof one of them shall be chosen a vestrymen and then this agreement shall be void and of none effect, whereby hereafter it shall be no precedent for the like.
Also Mr. Payne was chosen to be a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Hills churchwarden.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry, that Mr. Pattensonne shall pay unto the collectors of the poor for this year beginning in Anno 1586  46s 8d which he hath received as followeth (viz) 26s 8d for the will of Henry Hooke alias Leke and 20s out of Chequer Alley which is the gift of Mr. Thomas Cure Esquire.
Also it is agreed that Nicholas Cremer shall have one whole year of the collections 12d a week for the keeping of a poor child named Nicholas Weeke.
Lastly it is agreed that James Johnsonne cordwainer of this parish shall be bound in £10 to save this parish harmless concerning a poor child which he now keepeth named Annis Melbers.
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1587

p.221:  1586/7 March 2 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written, these persons following were chosen and appointed, (that is to say) churchwardens Thomas Howse, Gilbert Rockett, Robert Myles, Godfrey Hayes, Thomas Emersone, and Miles Wilkinsonne; auditors Richard Dodson, Thomas Garlande, Thomas Bromefylde, and John Emmersonne, and they to bring in their audit according to custom, the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Vincent Dove, Robert Pinder, John Payne, and Thomas Nortonne.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Howse churchwarden the sum of £61 6s 8d, which sum he received back again.
More brought into the Vestry this day by Brian Pattinsonne £12, which was delivered to Godfrey Hayes.
Also it was agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Hayes should have the rental, to gather the poor's money. And that he should forthwith disburse for apparel what he thought needful for three children, (that is to say) two children that Cremer hath and one child that is at Lambeth with one Frederick Johnson joiner.
Lastly the keys of the chest in the Vestry were delivered this day unto these persons following (that is to say) Thomas Hedd, Gilbert Rockett, and John Emersonne.
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p.222:  1586/7 March 21 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it was agreed that Mr. Rockett shall have a lease for 21 years, beginning at Christmas last, of a certain house late in the tenure and occupation of widow Burde, he paying at the ensealing of the same lease £40 20s a year for rent, the same to be paid quarterly, fulfilling also all such covenants and agreements specified in the said lease, and he to be allowed at the churchwardens hands one load of timber.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Pinder shall have the hall that was Mr. Harman's, and the chamber adjoining at the end of the same hall, by lease for 21 years, beginning at Our Lady Day next for 53s 4d the yearly rent, and the same to be paid quarterly, suffering all such chimneys to be brought up as the parish shall think good, when that occasion serveth for the poors' houses underneath the same.
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p.223:  1587 May 4 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Mr. Howse one of the churchwardens according to order brought in £10 10s 10d, which was the remainder of his account, which sum he had back again with him.
Also there was paid unto Mr. Cure by the hands of Mr. Howse the sum of £20 which was parcel of an obligation owing to the said Mr. Cure as by the same obligation appeareth.
Also at this Vestry the auditors brought in their account or audit concerning the parish, the School, and the almshouses, according to order. But the account of the almshouses made by Mr. Pattensonne was not liked, wherefore it was returned again, and the said auditors with Mr. Cure to have the perusing of the same, and the correcting thereof. And the same to be brought in being perfected at or before the next Vestry day.
Further the money was taken out of the poors' chest by the churchwardens, wherein was 41s 3d, and 27s thereof delivered unto Richard Humble and Randall Carter collectors of the poor, and 13s 9d was delivered unto William Tuttchener for to deliver unto the collectors of the Liberties of the Clink and Paris Garden.
Lastly there was delivered into the hands of Mr. Seriantt Huntt in writing a note what needful lack of reparations was to be done about and upon our tenement called the Vine.
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p.224:  1587 May 26 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
Memorandum that whereas Brian Pattensonne received of the collectors of the poor upon the 14 of October last, at a Vestry then holden the sum of 40s he delivered the same unto Godfrey Hayes at a meeting in this Vestry upon the [blank] of April 1587 in the presence of the churchwardens, with Mr. Cure, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Garland and diverse others.
More whereas the said Brian Pattensonne received of Stephen Mayneforde 24s for three years due at Christmas last (viz) at 8s the year which was given in a legacy by the father of the said Sir Mayneford he likewise delivered the same 24s unto the said Godfrey Hayes.
Also upon the day and year first above written Jeffrey Kybbytt sent into this Vestry 27s 2d & 8s more is to be paid by Nicholas Cremer the whole is 35s 2d.
Furthermore at this Vestry holden the day and year first above written Godfrey Hayes churchwarden received at the hands of Mr. Thomas Cure the elder, 50s parcel of the £5 owing by Edward Howlett, and the other 50s is to be paid at Midsummer next, which is out of the Bell and the tenements thereunto belonging, due at Christmas 1586 of a legacy given by [blank] Chambers yearly as by his will appeareth.
Also there is yet remaining in the hands of the aforenamed Brian Pattensonne, as by the auditors' account appeareth the sum of £23 1s 10d which is presently to be brought into the Vestry. Or else to be delivered unto Godfrey Hayes who is appointed to receive the same. And further there is to be allowed by the said Brian Pattensone, for the gain or profit of 29 chaldron of sea coal to the use of the poor, as God shall move him. 
So there remaineth at this present, due to the poor as by the account appeareth the sum of £45 1s.
Lastly it is fully agreed of this Vestry that Brian Pattensonne shall forthwith carry or cause to be carried away the sea coal now remaining in the churchyard and to deliver the key thereof unto Godfrey Hayes, that he may put other coals therein to the use of the poor.
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p.225:  1587 June 20 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written.
Imprimis it is agreed at this Vestry that Waverley Howse shall not be let by lease to any man.
Item it is also agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens and vestrymen shall enter into Waverley Howse at Michaelmas next, and then see how every house is rented and so dispose the same according to their discretions.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that the chimneys of the three old houses in the churchyard shall be removed reared and builded up according as the former almshouses be within the houses, and also fenced up with brick above the doors, towards the which Mr. Cure hath promised to give 40s, who shall be a surveyor of the same. And also give his opinion therein.
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p.226:  1587 July 30 Sunday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed at this Vestry that the pale in the new churchyard at the charges of the parish shall be removed and set elsewhere at the discretion of the churchwardens, and surveyors (viz) Mr Cure, Mr. Hedd, Mr. Pynder, and Mr. Dodsonne.
Item it is also agreed at this Vestry that the common privy within the new churchyard aforesaid shall likewise at the charges of the parish be taken down and set elsewhere according to the discretion of the churchwardens and surveyors first above named, whereby the College and churchyard may be severed and kept by itself.
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p.227:  1587 August 30 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following. At which time were chosen auditors for the poor, Mr. Cure, Mr. Pinder, Mr. Thomas Emmersonne, and Mr. Payne. And to be surveyors for the poor, Mr. Cure, Mr. Trene, Mr. Hedd, and Mr. Dove.
It is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Hayes churchwarden shall forthwith deliver unto the collectors for this year £3.
It is also agreed that the said Mr. Hayes, shall give unto John Magoe of the parish of St. Margaret's in New Fish Street 10s to buy such clothes as he shall think good, for one John Jackson who is to go to be prentice.
Item it is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Trene shall have those tenants by lease, wherein now dwelleth Browne, Chamberlayne, and Stevens for 21 years. To begin at Michaelmas next paying yearly for the same, five marks a year and £24 for a fine at the ensealing of the lease, and to perform all such covenants as shall be thought good by Mr. Cure and the churchwardens.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that a brick wall shall be builded in the new churchyard at the end of the almshouses next to Mr. Holdford's garden.
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p.228:  1587 September 25 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following, at which time Robert Face was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Dove.
At this Vestry it was agreed that Mr. Pinder and Mr. Trene should have their leases sealed according as they be now drawn.
Furthermore at this Vestry Mr. Trene promised that George Browne and his wife should continue and dwell in the house where they now are, using and behaving themselves honestly and well towards him and his wife: paying such reasonable rent (that is to say) better cheap by 10s or a mark a year, then the next house to it shall pay. And further he is contented that if the rents which he shall demand, shall be thought by the Vestry to be unreasonable, that then three or four of the said Vestry shall with reason appoint what rent the said Browne shall pay.
Also it was agreed at this Vestry concerning Mr. Hanson to stay as it is, till Allhallowtide next, to see whether he shall be admitted to preach again or no; if not, then presently to call a Vestry to take further order concerning him.
Lastly it was agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall follow their suit upon John Johnsonne and William Elldertonne to the uttermost to recover their tithes and charges which they have put us unto, and likewise to put all other in suit, that will not pay their tithes and other duties.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.229:  1587 October 14 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Mr. Howse with the rest of the churchwardens according to order being the 15 day after Michaelmas brought in their quarter account for the parish.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Pinder did pay unto the said Mr. Howse 40s towards the reparations of the house in the new Churchyard which he holdeth by lease of the parish and must pay at the ensealing of his lease, 15s more for one quarter's rent for the same house due at Michaelmas last past.
Furthermore it was agreed at this Vestry that William Downinge shall have his garden to be tenant at will paying for the same after 20s a year, so long as he shall have the same, and that the back door be nailed up forthwith which cometh out of the garden into the yard. And also that the said William Downinge shall yield up the same garden unto the parish upon a quarter's warning.
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p.230:  1587 November 4 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Henry Draper shall have a lease for 21 years beginning at Michaelmas last of the tenement called the Beer Pot and the tenement next thereunto adjoining wherein Thomas Brunts shoemaker now dwelleth, which were lately in the tenure and occupation of Mary Burdde widow deceased, paying for the same at the ensealing of the lease the sum of £60 and £3 yearly for rent and to do all manner of reparations.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Trehearne shall have £20 of the abovesaid sum of £60 for and in consideration of his suit; and letter from certain of the counsel's hands, in his behalf concerning the said house called the Beer Pot which was granted unto the said Draper.
Lastly at this Vestry William Morrey was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Seriant Hunte.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.231:  1587 November 18 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry is agreed: that the churchwardens or some of them shall signify unto Mr. Hansonne that it is their mind with the consent of the vestrymen that he prepare for himself where he liketh best according to the promise which we made him, at his first entrance, as in this Vestry book appeareth, for that they are to prepare themselves another preacher if he cannot shortly be restored to preach again.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that John Adlyn shall have a lease of the Soap House, with other tenements thereunto belonging, with the yards, rooms, easements, well, and all other things thereunto appertaining for the term of 30 years from Michaelmas last, paying yearly £16 for rent and observing all such covenants as shall be thought meet by the churchwardens concerning the same. Except the garden and also that house and yard which is now in the tenure and occupation of Christopher Oswell, a nailmaker.
Furthermore at this Vestry is agreed that Myles Wilkinsonne shall have a lease of the garden for 30 years beginning at Christmas next, yielding and paying therefore yearly the sum of £4. And to build certain tenements upon the same, and further the said Myles Wilkinson doth promise, if Mr. Pattersonne will do the like, that he is content between this and Christmas that it shall be at his choice, if not he will have the same as aforesaid.
Lastly at this Vestry Arthur Bullman was chosen a vestryman in the stead of John Phillpott.
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p.232:  1587 December 10 Sunday: 
At a meeting in the Vestry holden the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following, Walter Lewis and widow Smythe were chosen to be almspeople of the College of the Poor.
Also at this meeting it was agreed that Nicholas Huntte shall have yearly for reading the service unto the poor of the College 40s and the same is to be paid him quarterly by [blank].
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p.232:  1587 December 22 Friday: 
At this Vestry Myles Wilkinsonn's lease was sealed in the presence of the churchwardens said vestrymen hereunder written.
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p.233:  1587/8 January 28 Sunday: 
At a meeting in the Vestry holden the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following, it was agreed that Mr. Hayes should deliver unto the collectors of the poor out of the money remaining in his hands the sum of £4.
[List of those in attendance.] 

p.233:  1587/8 February 4 Sunday: 
At a meeting holden in the Vestry the 4 of February in Anno predicto. It was agreed by the churchwardens, Mr. Cure, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Garland, Mr. Trene and others that then were present that Mr. Howse should pay unto Mr. Rockett, the sum of £7 and 8s for the charges that Mr. Rockett laid out in beautifying and altering of Woodward's house, with a new pair of stairs to the same, and new sealing up the floor with lath, lime, and hair, and for quartering and daubing the partition of the other house to that next adjoining. As also for sealing, board, lath, and nails, for Hawnce's his house, and the other house next to it as by a bill of particulars more plainly appeareth which is done and paid.
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1588

p.235:  1587/8 March 2 Saturday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written these persons following were chosen and appointed (that is to say) churchwardens Godfrey Hayes, Thomas Emmersonne, John Emmersonne, Thomas Bromefylde, William Tuttchener, and Thomas Luke alias Awdley. Auditors Richard Clarke, Bryan Pattensonne, John Trene, and John Pidgen, and they to bring in their audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Jeffery Kybbett, Thomas Hedd, Myles Wilkinsonne, and William Morrey.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Howse churchwardens the sum of £100, which was there delivered unto Mr. Hayes now churchwardens.
More brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Hayes of the poors' money of the College the sum of £20 which there delivered unto Mr. Thomas Emmersonne churchwarden.
At this Vestry it is agreed that what the parish can get for a lease of Mr. Gainsforde for 3 acres of ground in St. George's field that it shall be distributed unto Thomas Hedd and Robert Myles, for their pains taken in the time of the building of the Chapel and 4 almshouses in the new Churchyard.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that Richard Sellwood shall serve in the stead of Nicholas Cremer and to have the wages which he had.
Lastly the keys of the chest and the Vestry were delivered this day unto these persons following (that is to say) Thomas Hedd, Gilbert Rockett, and John Emmersonne.
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p.236:  1588 March 16 Saturday: 
The Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following:
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Rattclyffe our minister shall from henceforth have for his stipend £20 a year and shall have £5 paid him for his quarter's wages at Our Lady Day next and so to continue.
Furthermore at this Vestry Mr. Garlande had warning given him by the Vestry that they would pay him no more rent for the house that Mr. Handsonne dwelt in but till Midsummer next, and then he is to provide him another tenant.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that Myles Wilkinsonne shall have 4000 of brick and 2000 of tiles, towards the new building of the two rooms lately in the tenure of Christopher Oswen nailer being a parcel of Waverley House.
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p.237:  1588 April 22 Monday: 
The Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry being the 15 day after Easter Mr. Hayes with the rest of the churchwardens according to the accustomed order brought in their quarter account.
Also this day Mr. Hayes brought into the Vestry of the poors' money for the College, the sum of £6 13s 1d which sum was presently delivered unto Mr. Thomas Emersonne.
Furthermore it is agreed that John Cheney citizen and merchanttailor of London shall receive of Mr. Hayes out of the stock of the parish the sum of 33s 4d for the discharging of the parish forever hereafter of a woman child named Elizabeth Irelande daughter of Robert Irelande late of Southwark yeoman.
It is likewise agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall buy new velvet and other things necessary, towards the repairing and new making of a hearse cloth.
Also it is further agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall make a study in the house where Mr. Rattclyffe the minister now dwelleth where they shall think most convenient.
Lastly at this Vestry there was delivered unto Robert Hayes, son of John Hayes sadler, these writings following (viz) a fine of two parts, three poll deeds, two of them in Latin and the third in English, and one obligation which were the evidences of Mr. Reedinge.
[signed] By me Robert Hayes.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Howse £30 of his account, which money was delivered to Mr. Hayes churchwarden.
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p.238:  1588 June 13 Thursday: 
At this Vestry called the day and year above written it is agreed that the churchwardens hereunder named shall presently provide and appoint 13 pickaxes, 13 spades, and 13 black bills for the pioners, that shall set forth of this parish to serve her Majesty whensoever they shall be called for.
It is also agreed at this Vestry that the said churchwardens shall buy a communion cup in the stead of the same cup which was lent unto the parish by Mr. Thomas Cure deceased.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry that William Cox butcher shall be bound unto the parish in £10 with such condition as the churchwardens shall conclude of concerning the keeping and discharging the parish of a child named Samuel Howell, and the said Cox to have 40s out of the poors' stock, besides 40s which was made of the goods of the mother of the said Samuel Howell.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that Robert Myles shall be an aider with William Morrey for the repairing of the highways in the absence of John Foster.
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p.239:  1588 June 22 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr Phillipps the preacher if he may be obtained shall have £20 a year for his stipend, and £4 a year towards the rent of his house, to say £24.
Also at this Vestry William Pratte was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Thomas Cure at which time Humphrey Emmersonne was in election with him.
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p.240:  1588 August 7 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry or meeting it is concluded and agreed that Edward Phillipps our preacher shall have for his yearly stipend or wages £30 and the same to be paid him quarterly by even portions. He preaching every week weekly two lectures (viz) upon every Thursday in the forenoon, and upon the Sabbath day at the discretion of him and Mr. Rattclyffe our minister.
Item it is also agreed at this Vestry that whensoever the said Mr. Phillipps is minded to depart and serve elsewhere for his better preferment, that he shall give unto the parish a quarter's warning: and also that the parish, when they shall see occasion to displace the said preacher, shall likewise give him a quarter's warning.
Item at this Vestry Robert Rutland, Thomas Playne, George Payne, and Harry Gootheram were appointed to be collectors for the poor.
Item the old collectors brought into the Vestry this day the sum of £5 whereof £3 was presently delivered unto Thomas Playne one of the new collectors, and the 40s remaining is now in the hands of Thomas Emmersonne churchwarden.
Item William Pratt and William Morrey were appointed at this Vestry to be auditors for the collectors book and to audit the same within one month after this day.
Item Jeffrey Kybbytt, Richard Bowmer, Harry Dalltonne, and Arthur Bullman were appointed at this Vestry to be surveyors for the poor.
Lastly the keys of the poors' box in the choir are now in the hands of the curate, John Emersonne churchwarden, and Thomas Playne collectors.
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p.241:  1588 October 16 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis is agreed that the churchwardens shall compound with Iremounger and others for and concerning their tithes.
Item it is also agreed that the churchwardens shall make sale of the organs for the best profit of the parish as they can.
Item it is further agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Clarke, Mr. Pattensonne, Mr. Trene, and Mr. Pidgen shall new audit Mr. Deputy's account between this and Allhallontide next.
Item it is likewise agreed that Mr. Pratt and Mr. Morrey shall bring in the collector's account between this and Allhallontide next.
Lastly it is agreed that Mr. Bannester at the Greyhound shall have weekly 12d a week towards the maintenance of a boy called Anthony Todde, and that the same boy shall have his schooling free allowed him by the parish.
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p.242:  1588 November 29 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall talk with Mr. Draper and the rest of the tenements belonging to the Vine about their tithes and if they shall deny the payment of any tithes unto their liking that then the churchwardens shall forthwith put them in suit.
Item it is also agreed at this Vestry that the auditors of Mr. Howse his account and of Mr. Hayes his account shall bring into the Vestry there audit new audited by Twelfth Tide or at the next Vestry then following upon pain of 6s 8d apiece.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry that Lambart shall have added to that 6d a week 6d more weekly by the collectors.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Thomas Emersonne shall lay out 3s 4d to make up Lambartt's gown withal.
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1588

p.243:  1588/9 March 2 Sunday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written these persons following were chosen and appointed (that is to say) churchwardens Thomas Garland, John Emmersonne, William Tuttchener, Jeffrey Kybbytt, Thomas Nortonne, and John Payne; auditors, Thomas Howse, Richard Dodsonne, Richard Bowmer, and Gilbert Rockett, and they to bring in the audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Robert Myles, Robert Purdey, Henry Dalltone, and Arthur Bullman.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Hayes £70 which money was delivered unto Mr. Garland now churchwarden.
Also brought in this day by Mr. Thomas Emersonne for the College of the Poor the sum of £13 3d, which money was delivered unto Mr. John Emersonne now churchwarden.
More brought in this day by Mr. Howse in full reckoning of his account for the last year as by the audit appeareth the sum of £6 7s 3d, which money was delivered to Mr. Hayes in the Vestry before he gave up his account.
Item it is agreed that John Hawnce shall have the house he now dwelleth in rent-free during his natural life.
Furthermore it is to be remembered that there is in the hands of Mr. Cure the sum of £3 which he received of the gift of Mr. Chambers out of the Bell for coals for the poor.
Lastly the keys of the chest and the Vestry are now in the hands of Mr. Hedd, Mr. Rockett, and Mr. John Emmersonne.
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p.244:  1589 April 14 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall have authority to let a lease unto Mr. Humble of the well house for 21 years at their discretions. Provided always that there be a watercourse for both the kennells and water also for the neighbors.
Item it is agreed that Mrs. Harman shall have the house she now dwelleth in rent-free for her own dwelling during her natural life.
Item it is agreed that the pump in the new Churchyard shall be repaired and new made.
Item is agreed that the churchwardens shall talk with Mr. Danby to bring in the counterpane of Mr. Merrycke's lease and to follow that suit.
Item it is agreed at this Vestry that from henceforth none of our dinners shall be kept at any tavern.
Item at this Vestry John Staynes and John Skales were appointed to be surveyors for the highways.
Lastly brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Hayes late churchwarden £31 11s 7d which money was delivered unto Mr. Garland now churchwarden in full satisfaction of his account.
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p.245:  1589 June 5 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year first above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed that Rigsbye's tenants or Mayles's tenants shall be put in suit for their tithes except they compound with the churchwardens for the same.
Item it is also agreed that Mr. Adlyn's tenants, Mr. Carter's tenants, and the tenants builded upon the garden plot shall be rented and compounded withal according to the discretions of the churchwardens.
Lastly is agreed at this Vestry that that tinker in Foul Lane called [blank] [blank] shall pay those tithes which he or the tenants before hath done, or else to be sued for the same.
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p.245:  1589 June 16 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry no matters were concluded upon but only a gathering of money of diverse persons for certain provision and furniture.
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p.246:  1589 June 26 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed that if Roffe the tinker do not sufficiently repair and amend the house he now dwelleth in by Bartholomewtide next, that then he shall be put out of the same house at Michaelmas following. And also that he shall behave himself honestly and well in the meantime.
Also the said Roffe agreed at this Vestry, that whereas he is behindhand with the collectors of the poor, that from this day, he will pay unto the collectors, every week weekly upon the Saturday 6d until the money which he oweth them be fully satisfied and paid.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Phillipps the preacher discharged himself according to the order appointed.
Furthermore at this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Wilkinsone shall make up a sufficient fence between Mrs Etheridge and him as was viewed by the churchwardens and others before the first day of July next or else he to pay a fine according to the judgment of the churchwardens.
Lastly Mr. Pattinsonne and Mr. Luke alias Awdley upon this day committed an offense in coming to the Vestry in their cloaks contrary to the order in that case made and provided.
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p.247:  1589 July 21 Monday: 
At this Vestry is agreed that Edmund Malen shall have the houses that Solomon Huntt dwelt in paying the rent and doing as shall be set down by the churchwardens to do.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall talk with Mr. Cure about his wife's placing and whether she will accept of it or no.
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p.247:  1589 October 2 Thursday: 
At this Vestry in Thomas Hedd and Robert Myles had a lease granted in reversion for 21 years, of the 3 acres of ground in St. George's Field which Mr. Gaynseford's holdeth and they to dispose it to the tenant.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Peycock and Mr. Gaynsford's leases were taken forth of the chest to be perused, which leases are now in the hands of Mr. Garland churchwarden.
Lastly at this Vestry Leonard Crawsonne were [sic] chosen for a vestryman in the stead of Robert Pinder.
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p.248:  1589 October 11 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Richard Humble shall have a lease of the well house for 21 years, and that he shall make and erect a sufficient new pump, without the said well house, for the inhabitants within the Chain Gate, to use without controllment and for the officers of the parish Church, the inhabitants there always to be charged with the repairing thereof, the rent of the same well house to be yearly 20s. And to be bound to all manner of reparations and to maintain the well and so to leave the same at the end of the years.
Further it is agreed at this Vestry that no person or persons, shall wash any buck, or any other clothes or filthy bowls at the pump within the Chain Gate upon pain to lose the benefit of the same water afterwards.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that all those persons which denieth to pay their tithes, shall be sued by the churchwardens.
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p.249:  1589 October 30 Thursday: 
Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry in it is agreed that Richard Humble vintner should have a lease of the well house according to the draft thereof this day drawn, and the same to be engrossed and sealed forthwith.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. John Emmersonne, Mr. Thomas Garlande etc., churchwardens, Mr. Howse deputy and Mr. Thomas Emmersonne shall have conference with Mr. Forde to be their preacher, for one whole year. And further upon liking, so that he can obtain to be allowed by my Lord of Winchester, and he to make two lectures every week as followeth (that is to say) one upon the Sabbath day in the forenoon, and the other upon the Thursday in the forenoon. And for his yearly stipend, it is put unto the discretion of those four parties above named.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that father Browne shall be talked withal by Mr. Howse deputy and others, concerning a request made by Mr. Thomas Emersonne as touching a pension for the said Browne.
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p.250:  1589 December 22 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that widow Reynolls shall have for the keeping of a poor lame wench 16d a week (viz) 8d a week of the collectors of our side, and 8d a week of the collectors on the Bankside.
Further it is concluded and agreed by this Vestry by the churchwardens and the vestrymen, that Mr. Phillipps our preacher shall make us two lectures every week weekly (viz) on the Sabbath Day in the forenoon, and on Thursday in the forenoon. And that Mr. Rattclyffe our minister may at his pleasure catechize on the Sabbath day in the afternoon. Provided always that betwixt this and Our Lady Day next, if it shall be seen that the inhabitants or parishioners do not come to the Church on the Sabbath day in the afternoon, so that Mr. Rattcliffe cannot have a sufficient audience, then at the discretions of the churchwardens and vestrymen, they may appoint the alteration of the lecture in the forenoon made by Mr. Phillipps to be in the afternoon and Mr. Rattcliffe in the forenoon. And also that Mr. Rattclyffe, every day when he catechizeth and shall have six boys and his appointment out of the Free Grammar School or otherwise at his pleasure.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Howse deputy and Mr. John Emersonne, Mr. Garlande, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Pratt, and Mr. Thomas Emersonne shall go to the Lord Treasurer to renew our lease for as many years as may be gotten.
Lastly Mr. Adlyn at this Vestry promised to see that the chimneys in his tenements of Waverley House be made sufficiently out of hand from the danger of fire which shall or may happen at any time during his lease.
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p.251:  1589/90 January 18 Sunday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that the churchwardens or any two of them with Mr. Howse deputy, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Pratte, and Mr. Thomas Emersonne shall deal with Mr. Cope, and go through with him for a lease in reversion of 21 years of our parsonage with so much speed as may be. And that he must have for the fine three years' rent, and better cheap if they can get it.
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p.251:  1589/90 January 21 Wednesday: 
        A meeting.
At a meeting in the Vestry upon the 21^th day of January in anno predicto, there was taken out in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written, the lease of our parsonage to be delivered unto the auditor to take out the particulars and to seek for a new lease in reversion.
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p.252:  1589/90 January 31 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Cox the butcher paid unto Mr. Howse 5s 10d which was in his hands, that he had gathered for the setting out of soldiers, and Roffe the grocer hath the books concerning the same.
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p.252:  1589/90 February 26 Thursday: 
At this Vestry for diverse causes and considerations it was fully concluded and agreed that the dinner for the second day of March next coming should be omitted for that time.
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1590

p.253:  1589/90 March 2 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written these persons following were chosen and appointed (that is to say) churchwardens Thomas Garland, Thomas Nortonne, Gilbert Rockett, John Pidgin, Richard Bowmer, and William Pratte. Auditors Thomas Bromefylde, Thomas Emersonne, Thomas Awdley, and Myles Wilkinsonne, and they to bring in the audit, according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Thomas Hedde, William Tuttchener, William Morrey, and Leonard Crawsonne.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Mr. Garland £80 which money was delivered unto Mr. Nortonne.
Also brought in this day by Mr. John Emersonne for the College of the Poor £22 2s 8d which money was delivered unto the hands of Mr. Pratte.
More brought into the Vestry this day by the said Mr. Emersonne the lease of the parsonage which was put into the chest.
It is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Cope or Mr. Cadye who dealeth for our lease, shall have £4 or £5 delivered by the churchwardens, for the use of the parish.
Money given out of the box in the Vestry this day as followeth (viz) to goodwife Kelleye 3s 4d, to father Fortonne 8d and to widow Pryce 8d.
Lastly the keys of the chest in the Vestry are now in the hands of Mr. Howse, Mr. Hedd, and Mr. Rockett.
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p.253:  1590 April 10 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Howse, Mr. Garland, Mr. Nortonne, Mr. Rockett, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Thomas Emersonne, and Mr. Pratte shall go to Mr. Cope or his deputy and conclude with him about the lease of our parsonage for 50 years, as good cheap as may be gotten.
Also at this Vestry, it is concluded and agreed that Mr. Phillipps our preacher shall have from henceforth £40 yearly, and the first quarter's payment to begin at Midsummer next.
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p.254:  1590 May 4 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry the auditors according to the order appointed brought in the accounts or audit for the parish, the Free Grammar School, and the College of the Poor, as by the audit books kept for and concerning the same, more at large and plainly appeareth.
At this Vestry is agreed from henceforth that every year the auditors shall have for casting and auditing of all the accounts 20s a year.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that Henry Boyle gent, shall from henceforth pay yearly at Easter, for a messuage and certain tenements late in the occupation of John Stone, and now in the tenure or occupation of the said Henry Boyle or his assigns, the sum of 16s per year for tithes and clerk's wages, and the same money to be paid unto the churchwardens for the time being or to their successors, unto the which agreement the said Henry Boyle this day hath put his hand unto a note in writing which note is in one of the boxes in the chest.
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p.256:  1590 June 13 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Howse, Mr. Nortonne, Mr. Garlande, Mr. Rockett, Mr. Dodsonne, Mr. Thomas Emersonne, and Mr. Pratte shall proceed with Mr. Cope, for four years' fine for the lease of our parsonage, for 50 years, if they can draw him to stand to all charges himself for the passing of it in all offices.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that from henceforth every churchwardens which keepeth the tithe book shall for diverse occasions have his place in the Vestry above the rest of the churchwardens.
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p.257:  1590 August 5 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Humphrey Emmersonne was chosen to be a vestryman in the stead of William Morrey and John A Wood linnendraper was chosen in the stead of John Dallysonne.
Memorandum that whereas upon the second day of July Anno 1590 Gilbert Rockett now one of the churchwardens of the parish of St. Saviors in Southwark in the county of Surrey did lend unto the rest of the churchwardens for the use of the parish the sum of £50 of good and lawful money of England towards the payment, suit, and fine for the lease of our parsonage. It is promised and agreed by the churchwardens and vestrymen hereunder written, that the said sum of £50 shall be repaid unto the said Gilbert Rockett, his executors, or assigns, at and upon the second day of July which shall be in Anno 1591 without any fraud, coven, or further delay.
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p.258:  1590 December 5 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that the churchwardens shall make payment unto Mr. Cope of £100 in full payment of such money as was contented and agreed with him for the procuring and renewing of the lease of our parsonage for 50 years, taking his bill by which he tieth himself for the new alteration of the same, to pass in such manner and form as our old lease surrendered doth mention, and not otherwise, as by the same his bill of covenant and promise now remaining in the hands of Mr. Nortonne churchwarden more fully appeareth.
Also at this Vestry the aforesaid sum of £100 was paid unto Richard Cure and Anthony Bickersteth for the use and behoof of the abovenamed Mr. Cope, as by an acquittance under their hands and seals now likewise remaining in the hands of the said Mr. Nortonne churchwarden more plainly appeareth.
Furthermore at this Vestry Mr. Howse one of the governors of the Free Grammar School did lend unto Mr. Nortonne now one of the churchwardens the sum of £20 of lawful money of England due to the said Free Grammar School, as it was agreed at this Vestry, for and towards the payment of our new lease for the parsonage which sum of £20 is to be repaid unto the governors again by the churchwardens or their successors, so soon as conveniently they may.
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p.259:  1590 December 26 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is ordered that where there hath been some altercation between Mr. Garlande and Mr. Nortonne for the sitting of themselves as churchwardens in the Vestry. It is now agreed upon that from henceforth every churchwarden shall have his place and name in sitting and writing according to his seniority in his election to office and not otherwise.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall write a letter to the Lord Treasurer of England on the behalf of the parishioners concerning their lease of the rectory according to the words hereunder following, as it should be sent and not otherwise (viz)

      Right Honorable and our singular good Lord, whereas by your Lordship's good means her Majesty is pleased to grant us some increase of years in the rectory of St. Saviors in Southwark, and that amongst other covenants contained in our old lease (as the maintenance of our Free Grammar School, and the upholding of our huge and vast charge, which is a great yearly charge unto us) we are to find two chaplains with stipends convenient to celebrate divine service. We most humbly beseech your good Lordship to peruse our old lease, and with your favor to suffer our new to be passed with the same and the like conditions and not otherwise, without limitation of our chaplains' stipends, part of whose entertainments proceedeth from our own estates; for on our credits we assure your Lordship the parsonage is not able to bear the same, and therefore our parishioners are very unwilling to be tied unto the continuance of that which must come and grow of their own benevolences, wherein we hope your Lordship will have consideration of us, for the which as becometh us we shall rest bound to pray for your Lordship's good estate and prosperity, and even so we take our leaves, this 27 of December 1590.
      Your good Lordship's most humbly to command.

Memorandum that the day aforesaid Mr. Cade came to Mr. Thomas Emerson, Mr. Norton, and Mr. Pratt, and in the name of Mr. Cope desired to have the said letter accordingly subscribed by the churchwardens at his request to pass our lease the more plausibly with the Lord Treasurer
Lastly it is ordered that upon complaint made by the churchwardens of many persons that were behind in their tithes and Church duties, and refused to answer the same, the churchwardens shall put so many of those persons in suit for the same, as to them shall seem best.
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p.260:  1590/1 January 30 Saturday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that the churchwardens with those persons which were before appointed in this book shall deal with Mr. Cope for the lease of our parsonage and that he shall deliver us our old lease, and enter into a bond of £500 to procure us our new lease, with the said conditions that our old [lease] is before Our Lady Day next, which if he refuse that then it shall be lawful for us to complain and deal with the Lord Treasurer for the same.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry, that whereas four soldiers for Her Majesty's service are to be furnished for this parish, they shall be furnished at the general charge, to be collected with the corsletts already in the Vestry, if they will serve, and a jack and halberd in like case, otherwise to provide the rest at the general charge.
Furthermore it is agreed at this Vestry for the collecting of conduct money and coats for soldiers, that the constables shall gather of every subsidyman a penny in the pound according as they are [as]sessed, and of the residue of the parishioners not in subsidy together accordingly. And the constables so collecting the same to bring the money into the Vestry and to certify in writing what every man hath paid.
Moreover it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens, Mr. Thomas Emersonne, and Mr. Hayes shall go to Mr. Typper, to see if he can show them any right or title that he hath in the parish's land.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that John Cutler shall be a vestryman in the stead of William Tutchener according as he was chosen.
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1591

p.263:  1590/1 March 2 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written. At which Vestry these persons following were chosen and appointed (viz) churchwardens Gilbert Rockett, William Pratt, Richard Clarke, Thomas Hedd, Arthur Bullman, and Humphrey Emersonne, auditors John Emersonne, Richard Dodsonne, Godfrey Hayes, and John Payne, and they to bring in the audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Robert Purdey, Henry Dallton, Robert Face, and John A Woode.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Thomas Nortonne the sum of £40 which money was delivered into this hands of William Pratt now churchwarden.
More brought into the Vestry this day by the said William Pratt for the College of the Poor the sum of £4 which money was delivered unto Mr. Humphrey Emersonne.
Lastly the keys of the chest in this Vestry are now in the hands of Mr. Thomas Howse, Thomas Hedd, and Robert Purdeye.
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p.264:  1591 April 19 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
Imprimis it is agreed at this Vestry that Phillipps and his wife shall keep one of Lewes' children.
Also it is agreed that Mr. Cambell shall have of the churchwardens 40s and to give over her place and so to be placed elsewhere.
Lastly it is agreed that Sellwood shall have 10s a year for mending, dressing, and keeping clean the armor in the Vestry.
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p.264:  1591 May 20 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year next afore written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry was many speeches touching the lease of the parsonage but nothing concluded upon.
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p.265:  1591 June 20 Sunday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry having received letters from the Lords of the Council on the behalf of Thomas Clementt a scholar, it is answered as followeth: It is not to be yielded unto for our inability, and Mr. Doctor [Julius] Seaser [Caesar] in the behalf of the parish is to be answered by the churchwardens to that effect.
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p.265:  1591 August 2 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year next before written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry these persons were chosen and appointed as followeth, collectors Thomas Harvye, Harry Greene, Richard Johnsonne, and John Attkinsonne, surveyors for the poor Mr. Kybbytt and Mr. Crawsonne, auditors for the poor Mr. Face and Mr. Wood.
It is agreed at this Vestry of the £50 owing to Mr. Rockett from the day of the date of his bill being due, he is to have henceforth interest for the same.
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p.266:  1591 October 4 Monday: 
October 4 Anno 1591.
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Mr. Hugh Brooker was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Dodsonne.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that the churchwardens shall once again talk with Mr. Wilkinsonne, and to have his absolute answer, whether he will pay the fines due according to the orders of the Vestry, and the same to be paid before the next Vestry, and to reconcile himself and to receive his place again.
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p.266:  1591 November 10 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year next before written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At the request of Christopher Merrycke it is agreed at this Vestry that he should draw his case by the advice of his counsel, and to bring the same into the Vestry to be considered by their counsel also, and that the matter depending in law between them and the parish to be stayed until the first day of the next term.
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[In left margin:]  In the leaf next a Vestry holden the 10 of April 1592 is set down an order agreed upon at this Vestry concerning the now dwelling house of Edmund Mallden the barber, which was forgotten to be entered in this place. As in the same leaf more plainly appears.
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p.267:  1591 December 22 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following, at which Vestry John Drewe was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Purdey.
At this Vestry Mr. Garland, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Thomas Emersonne delivered and brought into the churchwardens, for the use of the parish, the lease of the parsonage from Mr. Cope, sealed under the great seal of England for 50 years, and at the same time and place it was condescended and agreed that there should be further paid to Mr. Cope, over and besides all such money as hath been already paid, for gratification in repassing the lease, the sum of £20 to be paid at Christmas 1592. And for Cade in consideration of his travel, the sum of £3 6s 8d to be paid unto him at the end of the next term.
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p.267:  1591/2 January 18 Tuesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year next before written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following
At this Vestry it was condescended and agreed by the churchwardens and the rest of the vestrymen with Christopher Merricke to accept the surrender of the lease of the tithes of Southwark Park, etc. made unto George Merricke his father by the parish, with promise and condition that he shall pay to the churchwardens upon the 20th day of this instant month in full satisfaction of all arrearages of rent reserved in the said lease, and for charges in law, the sum of 40s of lawful money of England, and likewise deliver to the said churchwardens' hands all such writings, scripts, or evidences, as do or shall concern the said cause against Robert Face the farmer of the Park, with this further promise, on the behalf of the said Christopher Merrycke as executor to George Merrycke his father aforenamed, that he neither hath, or hereafter shall make any composition with the said Robert Face, for the tithes aforesaid. And shall at the cost and charges of the parish hereafter justify any act, or suit that shall be hereafter produced or had against the said Face.

p.268:  1591/2 January 18 (continued): 
It is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Garland shall have a lease of the two old stables within the Churchyard, and a little house adjoining to the same, wherein one Babrowe now dwelleth for 30 years, paying 50s a year with a covenant that he shall new build the said two stables, and bestow in timber, brick, and plastering £20, and repair the said old house, within two years next coming. And further to discharge the parish of such tenant or tenants as he shall put therein. Except the tenant now dwelling in the said old house, the tenant of the lease, to begin at Our Lady Day next.
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1592

p.269:  1591/2 March 2 Thursday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written. At which Vestry these persons following were chosen and appointed (viz) churchwardens Thomas Hedd, Humphrey Emmersonne, Brian Pattinsonne, Robert Myles, Henry Dalltonne, and John a Wood; auditors Mr. Hugh Brooker, Thomas Howse, Thomas Garland, and Thomas Emmersonne; and they to bring in the audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Mr. John Emersonne, Leonard Crawson, John Cuttler, and Thomas Awdley.
Brought into the Vestry this day by William Pratte the sum of £20, which money was delivered in the hands of Humphrey Emersonne now churchwarden.
More brought into the Vestry this day by the said Mr. Pratte these evidences following (viz) the lease of the parish and Mr. Merryck's lease concerning the tithes of the Park.
Also brought into the Vestry this day by Humphrey Emmersonne the sum of £12 for the poor of the College, which money was delivered into the hands of Mr. Brian Pattinsonne.
Lastly the keys of the two chests in the Vestry are now in the hands of Mr. Thomas Howse, Thomas Hedd, and Gilbert Rockett.
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p.270:  1592 April 10 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written, in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry the auditors according to the order appointed brought in the audit for the parish, the Free Grammar School, and the College for the Poor. As by the audit books, kept for and concerning the same, more at large and plainly appeareth.
Brought in this day by Mr. Humphrey Emersonne, which was due to the College of the Poor, 18s 1d which money was delivered unto Mr. Pattinsonne.
At this Vestry is agreed that the churchwardens which are appointed for the poor, with the collectors, shall give 12d a week, or as good as cheap as they may, towards the keeping of a young child now [or 'new'] born in the cage.
For the way in the Green Dragon, it is agreed that the churchwardens with four other of the Vestry shall go to Sir George Carew and move his worship touching the highway there, which Mr. Newse his man hath stopped, and also to request his worship to have leave to sue the said Newse for his tithes which he oweth, and is due unto the parish.
It is agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Walker or his tenants shall pay tithes according to the rate of his rents and not according to his former tithes, except he enter into bond to discharge the parish of all his tenants concerning the keeping of them or their children, and every of them.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall remove, translate, make, or set up pews for the placing of such parishioners as are yet unplaced according to their discretions.
It is further agreed at this Vestry that from henceforth every scholar of the Free Grammar School shall pay quarterly for brooms and robes 6d.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry, that the churchwardens shall put in suit all such persons as are behind with their tithes, and all such as denieth the payment of the same.
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p.271:  1592 May 2 Tuesday: 
Memorandum at a Vestry holden the 22nd day of December 1591 in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen then and there assembled and met together, it is agreed that Edmund Mallden now tenant to the parish shall enjoy his house wherein he now dwelleth for term of his own life and his wife's. So long as he the said Edmund or his wife shall make their own personal abode and dwelling in the same. Keeping the house in all lawful and necessary reparations such as shall be thought fit by the churchwardens for the time being, and paying his rent of 40s by year quarterly at the accustomed feasts of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, St. John Baptist, St. Michael the Archangel, and the birth of our Lord God by even portions.
A Vestry called this day the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following, at which time nothing was agreed upon for want of appearance.
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p.272:  1592 July 28 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Garland shall have his lease for 40 years and the same to begin at Michaelmas next paying yearly for the same 50s a year to be paid quarterly, or within 28^th days after every quarter, with a clause of reentry for non payment of the rent being by the churchwardens lawfully demanded. And also a covenant that the churchwardens and their successors with two or three others surveyors appointed for the parish, shall yearly twice a year view and see the reparations of the same, and also shall discharge the parish of such tenant or tenants as shall from time to time inhabit and dwell within the said new building.
Also it is agreed at this Vestry, that a child of one Hubbard's should be kept at the parish charge according to the discretion of the churchwardens.
Lastly it is agreed at this Vestry that Edmund Mallden, widdower, at the request of my Lord of Essex's letter, shall have the gatehouse wherein he now dwelleth for the rent of 40s a year. And keeping the same in all needful reparations whatsoever, he shall have the same dwelling in it ['him' cancelled] for the life of him and his wife. And also if the said Mallden be willing to depart the said house, that then the churchwardens viewing the same shall allow him for such needful reparations which he hath been at.
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p.273:  1592 September 20 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Mr. Pidgen paid 16d for want of his appearance at sundry times, which money was delivered to Mr. Humphrey Emersonne churchwarden for to deliver unto the collectors for the use of the poor.
Also at this Vestry Peacok's lease, Mr. Trene's lease, Mr. Wilkinson's lease, Mr. Gwyn's lease, and sundry other writings were read. As also speeches had about the paving before the Church door, and that if Mr. Drewe denied to pay the noble for the privy in the new Churchyard, that then the yard on the Bankside of Gwyn's house which Mr. Drewe lately made should be taken away.
Moreover at this Vestry it is agreed that if Mrs. Pattinsonne will not disburse the money which he hath in his hands for the relief of the poor now in distress by means of the plague in their houses, that then the churchwardens shall lay out some money till Mr. Pattinsonne come home, and then he to repay it again.
Lastly there was speeches about the fair stones in Cleybrooke's house, and also speeches about certain annoyances that he should make, and for paving under the Chain Gate. But there was nothing agreed upon any of these matters for want of a full Vestry.
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p.274:  1592 December 6 Wednesday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry it is agreed that John Vendryck's chimney being now noisome unto him, shall so soon as conveniently it may be, be repaired, and amended at the parish's charge.
At this Vestry Mr. Garland's lease was sealed concerning the tenements which he lately builded in the new Churchyard.
Furthermore at this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Bromefylde shall pay yearly for tithes and clerk wages 15s for the Christopher and the tenements belonging to the same during the time that he, his wife, and children shall hold the same. So that the tenants there in dwelling, be not hereafter any manner of way chargeable unto the parish.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that Nicholas Boreman, a scrivener in White Cross Street, shall have weekly 12d a week for the keeping of Sarah Okey a child.
Lastly at this Vestry William Cownden was chosen a vestryman in the stead of John A Wood, and Richard Humble chosen in the stead of Myles Wilkinsonne.
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p.275:  1592/3 January 15 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry is agreed that two of the churchwardens and one other of the house, beginning at the youngest and so forth, shall every fortnight search and view what newcomers and inmates, they can find in the parish any way chargeable to the same, they shall remove them according to the order appointed.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that the nursing of Hortonn's children late tenant in Mr. Walker's rents in Horse Head Alley as also the child begotten in Shreve's house, shall be paid by the warden appointed for the poor.
Gathered of the vestrymen at this Vestry for one Samuel Robinsonne who dwelt at Bishop's Hall hard by Mile End ten years ago, that confessed at this Vestry he was pressed for a soldier out of Garbydge Throppe in Norfolk, 4s 8d.
At this Vestry Mr. Howse had out of the green chest the corporation of the School.
Also at this Vestry, it is agreed that Mr. Pattinsonne according to his discretion shall relieve Woodward the porter who now lieth sick.
Lastly Mr. Humphrey Emersonne churchwarden brought into the Vestry 6s 1d whereof Mr. Pattinsonne had 2s 7d the rest was given away in the Vestry unto the poor, which money was received for stresses for fines committed upon the Sabbath Day.
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1593

p.277:  1592/3 March 2 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written. At which Vestry these persons following were chosen and appointed (viz) churchwardens Brian Pattinsonne, Humphrey Emmersonne, Godfrey Hayes, Thomas Emmersonne, John Cuttler, and Leonard Crawsonne. Auditors Thomas Bromefylde, Gilbert Rockett, John Trene, and John Pidgin. And they to bring in the audit according to custom the 15 day after Easter. Surveyors Richard Clarke, Thomas Nortonne, John Drewe, and William Counden.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Humphrey Emersonne churchwarden the sum of £40, which money he received back again. And also he brought in the lease of the parsonage which was put into the chest in the Vestry.
Brought into the Vestry this day by Brian Pattinsonne for the College the sum of £16, which money he received back again.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that Richard Sellwoode shall have 40s a year for his wages, besides his allowance.
Lastly the keys of the chest in the Vestry are now in the hands of Mr. Howse, Mr. Rockett, and Mr. Pattinsonne.
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p.278:  1593 April 30 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry Edmund Nayshe was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Jeffrey Kybbytt.
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p.278:  1592/3 January 27 Saturday: 
[In left margin:]  A true copy of Mr. Bowmer's acquittance concerning a payment for Edith Blackebye.
Received of Mr. Bowmer at five several payments the sum of £5 current money of England and was paid in respect of Edith Blackebye I say received by us the collectors the sum of £5.
      Garrett Johnsonne.
      John Younge
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p.279:  1593 July 2 Monday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
At this Vestry John Staynes shoemaker and Thomas Dixsye cook were appointed surveyors for the persons infected.
Lastly at this Vestry Joan Vendryck and Margery Jenkinsonne being before time appointed to be searchers upon the dead, are also appointed now to be providers for such persons who[se] houses now infected are appointed according to order to be shut up.
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[In left margin:]  A true copy of the Queen's Majesty's warrant concerning the delivery of hay as followeth.

      These are in the Queen's Majesty's name straightly charging you presently upon the sight hereof, that you make your bill of [as]sessment for the service of your two loads of good, sweet, and dry composition hay, which bill is to be left at William Brewer's at Richmond the last of June, and your hay to be delivered to her highness's barns and garners at Richmond the 16th of July at the farthest, whereof fail you not as you will answer the contrary. From the court at Nonesuch, this 16 of June 1593.
      Your friend. John Assheye.
      To the Queen's Majesty's constables of St. Mary Overey's near Southwark.

p.279:  1593 July 6 Friday: 
Robert Face 1 load. 6 trusses
Francis Langleye 28 trusses
William Hobsonne 2 trusses
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p.280:  1593 July 20 Friday: 
A Vestry called the day and year above written in the presence of the churchwardens and vestrymen following.
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p.281:  1593 July 30 Monday: 
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p.282:  1593 August 4 Saturday: 
At a Vestry called the day and year above written, collectors for the poor were chosen the [blank] of July [blank] Cleabrooke, Thomas Bullindine, [blank] West, and [blank] Holloway received the sum of £5 11s 4d to the use of the poor, delivered into the Vestry to the churchwardens upon the account of the old collectors.
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p.283:  1593 November 24 Saturday: 
This day was called by the churchwardens a Vestry, the acts whereof were as followeth.
Imprimis it was agreed that the Corporation of the College of the Poor should be taken forth of the chest for the answering of certain articles sent from my Lord his Grace of Canterbury touching the said College.
Item that Mr. John Powell should be spoken with touching the children of Preston victualler deceased.
Item that my Lord Treasurer should be spoken with about a quitrent.
Item that Mr. Adlyn and Mr. Wilkinson should be called into the house the next Revestry.
Item that Francis Yomans should be admitted clerk of the house in place of John Russell deceased.
Present at this Revestry.
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p.284:  1593 December 3 Monday: 
The day and year above written the churchwardens did call a Vestry the acts whereof were as followeth.
First it was decreed and agreed upon that a lease should be made unto Edmund Mawlden for the term of 21 years at the rent of 40s a year yearly, paying 40s in hand in name of a fine with like covenants as Myles Wilkinson's lease is made.
Item it was ordered and decreed that 26s 8d shall be paid yearly hereafter by the collectors unto the counter for the maintenance of the rogues that are committed to the Hole, with the arrearages presently of seven quarters past due at Michaelmas last by the churchwardens, repayable by the collectors.
Items that a new door should be made in our Church wall entering into my Lord Mountacute's house in place of the old door stopped up of late by some one of the churchwardens without consent of the rest.
Present at this revestry.
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p.285:  1593/4 January 16 Wednesday: 
The day and year above written the churchwardens to call a Vestry the acts whereof are as followeth.
First it was ordered and agreed that Mr. Humphrey Emersonne and Mr. Thomas Emersonne churchwardens with Mr. Howse and Mr. Thomas Garland should go upon the Monday following before my Lord his Grace of Canterbury and other Her Majesty's commissioners touching lands and other legacies given to the use of the poor and for maintenance of the Free Grammar School of the parish.
Item that Mr. Face should write unto his landlord touching the payment of 20s yearly henceforth for the tithes of the Park and return an answer thereof before the next term.
Item that Maggot's account for the visitation of the sick and poor of the parish should be audited the 2 of March following, and that he and all other, to whom the parish should be found in arrearage in that behalf, should then be satisfied and paid.
Items that if the collectors for the Lord Mayor should come to distrain in the tenements holden my Mr. Trenee from the parish by lease, the distress so taken should be repleved by the churchwardens.
Item it was then ordered that Mr. William Garland should be of the Vestry in place of Mr. Bowmer deceased.
Item this Vestry was accepted and delivered to Humphrey Emersonne churchwarden 14s 10d brought in by Arthur Bullman which the said Arthur Bulman had tofore received of Emerson 26^o July Anno Regni Regine 33^o and 2s more being money levied upon the parishioners and remaining of a more sum for the setting forth of soldiers, the 2s being disbursed by Arthur Bulman unto Russell for writing of the book of the collection.
Lastly it was agreed that Mr. Humphrey Emerson should pay unto Alice Lea the sum of 15s for certain cures which she had done to one Goodwife Fisher and other that had the plague sores.
Present at this Vestry.
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1594

p.287:  1593/4 March 2 Saturday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written Thomas Emersonne, John Cutler, Thomas Howse, John Payne, John Drew, and Richard Humble were chosen churchwardens for the year following: Robert Miles, John Emersoonne, Thomas Audley, and Thomas Norton auditors having the time accustomed (viz,) the 15th day after Easter Day to bring in their audit: Mr. Deputy Bromfeilde, Mr. Thomas Garland, Mr. Johnsoonne, and Mr. West surveyors.
At the same Vestry it was agreed and ordered that Mr. Brooker, Mr. Deputy Bromfeild, Mr. Pattensonne, Mr. Clarcke, Mr. Hayes, Mr. John Emersoonne, and Mr. Humfrie Emersoonne should join with the churchwardens for order taking and disposition touching the tithes of the parish.
Item it was also then ordered that Mr. Deputy Bromfeilde, Mr. Thomas Emersoonne, and Mr. Clearke should for the year following have the custody of the keys of the chest in the Vestry.
Item Humphrey Emersonne brought into the Vestry upon his account the sum of £55 which was delivered to Mr. Howse and now doth rest upon his charge.
Lastly Brian Pattenson upon his account brought into the Vestry the sum of £10 which now remaineth chargeable upon Thomas Emersoonne.
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p.288:  1594 April 15 Monday: 
The 15th day after Easter.
The day and year above written the churchwardens did call a Vestry the acts whereof are these that follow.
First the auditors according to custom brought in their audit of the accounts belonging to the parsonage, College, and Free Grammar School as appeareth in the audit books.
Item Mr. Humphrey Emersoon brought into the Vestry the sum of £20 4s 5d in full satisfaction of all duties chargeable upon him by his account, which money was delivered then to Mr. Howse who now stands therewith charged.
Item the said Humphrey Emerson brought in also 14s 10d money remaining upon collection for soldiers, which money he had tofore received of Arthur Bulman and then delivered to Mr. Howse who now stands therein charged.
Item it was agreed and ordered then also that the footway leading from the new Churchyard to the Park Gate should be paved with stone, the charge over and above the collection to be made by the surveyors for the highways, to be defrayed upon the churchwardens account then being.
Item it was in like case ordered that Francis Yomans should be paid for service by him done from the month of June to the 2^nd of March next before going according to the rate of four marks for the whole year.
Item there was taken out of the chest the lease of the parsonage, for answering the demand of Synodals and Procurations, and delivered to Mr. Howse.
Item whereas the auditors did find and return at this audit Mr. Pattenson warden of the College the two next years before to be in arrearage to the said College the sum of £24 14s 7½d, £10 thereof was now brought in and delivered to Mr. Thomas Emersonne now chargeable therewith (which sum of money is to be understood the selfsame £10 which was entered into this book the 2 of March last, as then brought, and from thence to be charged upon Mr. Emerson) the residue of Mr. Pattenson's arrearage being £14 14s 7½d remaining in his own hand.

p.289:  1594 April 15 (continued): 
Lastly it was agreed and ordered that Mr. Howse now churchwarden should enter into bond for the true and just account of the receipt and administration of such money and other rights and duties of the parish, any way to the same belonging, as is and shall come to his hands, and where he may be lawfully charged by virtue of his churchwardenship, the like to be done of all other churchwardens his successors which shall have the keeping of the book hereafter, from time to time for the time being, and also of Thomas Emerson present warden of the College and his successors in like manner for the time being, and for the true payment furthermore by the foresaid Thomas Howse, and Thomas Emerson for their time, and by every such churchwarden and warden of the College successively for their times to be made of all such money and other duties belonging to the parish which shall by audit to be taken, be found remaining upon their several accounts: this decree and order to stand in force for ever.
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p.290:  1594 May 17 Friday: 
This day the churchwardens did call a Vestry the acts whereof are are [dittography] as followeth.
First Mr. Downinge being called into the Vestry about certain speeches which he should use at his table, avowed that Brian Pattensoon should report unto him, that some of the house had an £100, some £120, and he himself having but £20 was called upon to bring it in: but for his own part he would not, he said, pay in his money until such as had those sums of money had paid in them.
Item it was ordered that the matter of Mr. Face's should be respited till a week within the next term, and then, unless the parish should be satisfied, whensoever any Vestry should be called he should be left unwarned for his appearance; because the suit should be followed against him.
Item it was ordered that John Holloway and William Boyer should go about the parish once every fortnight or three weeks to view and search where any new buildings, or dividing of tenements, where any inmates and new comers were, and that they should certify into the Vestry next to [be] holden after such inquiry, what they found, he that writes to have for his pains 30s for the year, and the other 10s.
Item it was ordered that the collectors of the Bankside for the poor should be called to make account of their yearly collection to the churchwardens.
Item it was ordered that an administration should be taken of Bentlie's goods to the use of the children according to the discretion of the churchwardens.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Cleibrooke, Mr. Norbery, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Fitz John, and Mr. Eccles should bring into the Vestry their account of the collection for soldiers.
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p.291:  1594 June 5 Wednesday: 
This day the churchwardens did call a Vestry the acts whereof are as followeth.
First it was ordered that John Pidgen, John Emerson, Godfrey Hayes, Thomas Hed, Robert Miles, and Henry Dalton should appear in the archdeacon's court to make depositions for the receipt of tithes out of the house of Mr. James Smith brewer.
Item it was ordered the fourth bell being broken should be mended and the chime also, for keeping whereof it was agreed that a new man should be entertained in place of Cleark.
Item at this Vestry John Bingham was chosen into the assistants of the Vestry in place of Arthur Bulman deceased, and it was thought convenient, because Wrench was nominated by some, that at the next election of a vestryman he should be put in choice with one other of the Bankside whom it should be thought meet.
Lastly it was ordered that Mr. Deputy Broomfeilde should from this day forward sit in the Vestry house at the board's end between Mr. Hed and Mr. Brooker.
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p.292:  1594 July 4 Thursday: 
This day the churchwardens did call a Vestry the acts whereof are as followeth.
First it was agreed, condescended, and ordered that the churchwardens should in name of the whole parish make a reentry into the chapel which Cleybrooke holdeth by lease from the parish according to the proviso in his lease specified.
Item it was ordered that the charge lately employed about the reparation of the pump in the Churchyard should be borne by the parish, the charge for the maintenance thereof hereafter to be equally divided between the parish and the inhabitants that have the use thereof.
Item it was ordered and agreed that the churchwardens should make as speedy means as may be to get in the money which is in Mr. Pattenson's hand.
Item it was ordered that for the maintenance of the pump in the market place two men shall be yearly chosen by the assistants of the Vestry to make collection of 6s 8d a year of the neighbors which have use thereof Mr. Smith and Mr. Emerson being for this year chosen to make that collection.
Item that all reparations belonging to the Church, schoolhouse, and tenements in the Churchyard shall be made according as need shall require, by the discretion of the churchwardens.
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p.293:  1594 July 23 Tuesday: 
This day the churchwardens did call a Vestry where it was ordered as followeth.
That Mr. Cleybrooke should be moved by the churchwardens for the reparation and amendment of such defaults as should be found (upon view by the advice of workmen to be taken) in such manner and sort as to the churchwardens and surveyors should seem meet and expedient, and for the better performance of the premises to enter into bond, upon whose answer to the premises, that such further order should be taken with him, as then should be thought reasonable and meet unto the Vestry.
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p.294:  1594 August 12 Monday: 
This day the churchwardens did call a Vestry the acts whereof are as followeth.
First Mr. Wrench was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. West deceased, Mr. White of the Bankside being in election with him.
Item it was agreed and ordered that the next term the churchwardens should commence suit against Mr. Face for his tithes.
Item Jenkinson being called into the Vestry for an inmate that was within him, made promise that the said inmate should lodge in his house no longer than Saturday night next following.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Gravenor should surrender his old lease, and thereupon should be granted him a new of the small room which he useth for his cart. And that the tenants which have held of him by virtue of his old lease should also take new leases of their several parcels from the churchwardens.
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p.295:  1594 September 2 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden the day and year above written John Cleybrooke being there present, it was agreed and ordered that the churchwardens with workmen should go and view the needful reparations to be done in the chapel which he holdeth of the parish, he promising to enter into bond for the true performance of the same by a day to be limited, or to give other peremptory answer what he would do.
Item the same time Ralph Yardley in place of Thomas Hedd and William Gibbons in place of William Johnson were elected and admitted to be of the vestrymen.
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p.295:  1594 November 1 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden upon this day it was agreed and ordered that Brian Pattenson for the arrearage hanging upon the foot of his last account should have three six-months' time for the payment of it, conditionally he put in either sufficient pawn or other good security for the performance thereof accordingly.
Item James Russell of the Bankside was chosen into the Vestry in place of John Cutler.
Item it was ordered that forsomuch as Cleibrooke would in no wise conform himself to reason, the churchwardens should further proceed against him by order of law.
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p.296:  1594 November 14 Saturday: 
At a Vestry holden upon this day was nothing done but only a lease made unto Francis Yeomans of the chapel and others the appurtenances thereunto belonging which late were in the tenure of Cleibrooke, sealed upon the ground and possession delivered of the premises by Mr. Danbie by letter of attorney from the churchwardens.
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p.296:  1594 December 5 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden upon this day it was agreed and ordered that the way at the Chain Gate, so far as the houses overhang it, shall be from henceforth paved, so often as need requires, at the cost and charge of the parish.
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p.297:  1594 December 30 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden upon this day William Mee and George Payne were chosen to be of the assistants of the Vestry in place of Mr. Pigeon and Mr. Drew deceased.
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p.297:  1594/5 January 10 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was agreed that suit in law should be commenced against Face, either at the common law or in the spiritual courts as counsel should advise.
Item it was ordered that all leases and bonds pertaining to the parish should be registered in a book for the purpose, that order to continue forever, provided that the lessees, and such as enter into bond do pay for the entrance thereof.
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p.298:  1594/5 January 20 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was debated and advised what answer should be returned by the churchwardens to the allegations of Aynsworth touching the tithe of his house.
Item it was ordered that a letter should be sent to Mr. Face landlord touching the time of the continuance of such composition as was otherwise agreed upon, which was 40s for his yearly tithe, and that answer should be procured to the same letter by Mr. Face within 10 days following, otherwise suit to be commenced against him, as if no speech of composition had ever been.
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p.298:  1594/5 February 13 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was declared that upon the 3rd of February last it was agreed between the churchwardens and Mr. Face together with his landlord that at the beginning of the next term he the said Face would pay 40s for the year's tithe to be ended and complete at and upon the 2 of March next ensuing the date above written, and so yearly during the time of the three lives specified in the landlord's lease, if his time and ours so long continued, with proviso if the churchwardens should be sufficient in law to make him a discharge of paying any further rate, and moreover that the arrearages whatsoever for the time tofore past due unto the parish by him to be paid should be accordingly cleared.
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1595

p.299:  1594/5 March 2 Sunday: 
At a Vestry holden this day were chosen for the year following John Payne, Thomas Emersonne, Thomas Broomfeilde, John Emersonne, John Wrench, and William Cownden churchwardens; Godfrey Hayes, Thomas Garland, Richard Clarcke, and Henry Daltonne auditors; Robert Miles, Thomas Luke alias Awdley, William Garland, and John Bingham surveyors of the parish lands.
Item Thomas Howse late churchwarden and now leaving the office brought into the Vestry of money remaining upon his account the full of £30, which money was delivered to John Payne and now remaineth chargeable upon his account.
Item Thomas Emersonne warden of the College brought also of money remaining upon his account the sum of £14 6d, which money because he continueth the office remaineth in his hands to be charged upon his account for this year following.
Item at this Vestry were brought forth and openly seen these evidences following: Pinsoone's lease, Peacock's lease, Thomas Garland's lease, Humble's lease, the lease of the Vine, Draper's lease, Treene's lease, Adlyn's lease, Wilkinsonne's two leases (belonging to the College), all which were delivered to Francis Yeoman by him to be recorded in a book kept to that purpose according as was ordered by the house the 10th of January last before: the corporation and book of orders for the College; the corporation of the parish; the lease of the parsonage; and the seal of the house, all which were laid up again from whence they were taken.
Item the keys of the green chest, and of the linen chest, and the box were delivered to the custody of Mr. Howse, the keys of the corporation chest where the lease and seal do lie were delivered the one to Thomas Emerson, the other to Mr. Rockett.
Item Mr. Howse brought and delivered into the house four tithe books (viz) two of Humphrey Emersonne's, one of William Pratt's, and one of his own: the two token books of his year, and the School account, which account of the School together with the account book of the parish and the audit book and month's bills were delivered to Mr. Haies one of the auditors.
Lastly it was ordered that father Burgoyne should be placed, only for harbor and no otherwise, in one of the rooms belonging to father Lewys, the rather that the wife of Burgoyne might be helping to both the men.
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p.300:  1595 May 5 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden this day the auditors according to custom brought in their audit of the accounts of the benefice, College, and Free Grammar School.
Item Mr. Howse brought into the Vestry £12 9s 12½d found by audit to remain upon his account, but because he somewhat varied from the auditors, respite was given him until the next Vestry for the reviewing of the account, so that what he or the parish should be wronged might thereupon be righted.
Item it was agreed and ordered that Selwood should from this day forward have 4s yearly for making clean the gutters of the leads until such time as Hanse's fee should cease.
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p.301:  1594/5 March 8 Saturday: 
Eight March which should have been entered before.
At a Vestry holden this day it was agreed and ordered that 40s should be disbursed by Mr. Payne out of the parish stock to defray a the charge of the trial of the matter between the county and the parish touching payments upon hue and cry, and that Mr. Brooker and Mr. Thomas Emersonne should follow the cause in behalf of the parish.
Item it was ordered that unless Bloare and Newis should presently pay their arrearages due unto the parish Sir George Carey should be made acquainted with their refusal.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens should buy a tierce of claret wine to give unto the Bishop of Winton as a gratification for his welcome to the See in name of the whole parish.
Item it was ordered that widow Terrie dwelling in Mr. Thomas Garland's rents should remove her inmates Johnsonne and his wife before the Lady Day next following.
Item it was ordered that Robert Wilkinsonne dwelling at the sign of the Sun should within two or three days put in sufficient bond to the parish discharging them of his children.
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p.302:  1595 May 20 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Mr. Face declared that of the lease let to Pynsonne of the garden near the Park he had in Gravenor's time the whole interest made over to him (some small time reserved) conditioning thereupon that Gravenor should have one meet and convenient room for the stowage of his cart no certain place prescribed, but wheresoever Mr. Face should appoint it between that place and St. George's Church.
Item Mr. Face sealed a bill of debt of £21 and delivered the same as his deed to the churchwardens for the use of the parish, which bill remains in the custody of Mr. Payne.
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Item at this Vestry Mr. Peverell acknowledged that this money following was remaining in his and his fellow constables' hands (viz)
      In his own hand     20s
      In Mr. Alderton's     7s
      In Mr. Butler's     2s 6d
Item Mr. Johnson the scrivener confessed that in his, Mr Magott, and Mr Skales his hands was remaining the sum of 6s 8d.

p.303:  1595 July 5 Saturday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Richard Turner was chosen into the house in place of Thomas Norton, and Randolph Cartar in place of Thomas Emersonne.
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p.303:  1595 August 7 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was agreed that Mr. Savage who married Graveners widow should between this and St. Michael the Archangel next following give into the Vestry his resolute answer touching what he would do in the matter of the lease letten to his predecessor from the parish otherwise to be proceeded against as to the Vestry should then seem meet and reasonable.
Item it was agreed that reparations such as should be thought necessary and convenient unto the churchwardens and surveyors in and about the glass windows of the Church should be accordingly done, and the like reparations about the pews.
Item Mr. John Emersonne At this Vestry brought in the feoffments of Rockett's gift unto the parish, but carried them back again.
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p.304:  1595 October 3 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Francis Yeoman brought into the Vestry and delivered to Mr. Payne so many leases as he received out the 15^th of March 1594 to copy, and the same were put up into the chest.
Item Richard Marshe sadler made promise to pay unto the churchwardens the sum of 30s by 10s a quarter, and presently paid in part of payment thereof 10s.
Item Mr. Younge referred himself unto his book remaining in Mr. Humphrey Emersoonn's hand, promising to repay what money should be found remaining in his hand.
Item Mr. Maggott was discharged for his account touching the money gathered by him in his office of constableship.
Item Pocock promised to discharge the parish of the child which was fathered of him so far as 40s would go.
Item Mr. John Emersonne brought in the feoffments of Mr. Rocket.
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p.305:  1595 December 19 Sunday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Thomas Higginsonne dwelling at the Cock in the New Rents was called before the house for one Peter Francklyn and his wife whom he kept in his house, and had warning to dismiss and rid them presently.
Item it was agreed and ordered upon petition made by Margery Harman that she should be discharged from thenceforth of her tithes, and have presently paid unto her 5s and so quarterly 5s during her life.
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p.306:  1595/6 January 2 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was declared by Mr. John Payne one of the churchwardens that Mr. William Johnsonne gave by will to the use of the poor of this parish the sum of £5 whereof 40s had before this day been paid, the residue remaining in the widow's hand, to be paid by 20s a year.
Item John Pocok paid to Mr. John Emersonne warden for the poor of the College the sum of £2, whereof he had promised payment the 3th of October as appeareth, in full discharge of the child which was fathered upon him.
Item it was ordered that all warrants sent from the justices for collection of money to be levied upon the parish should be registered in a book particularly to be kept for that purpose, with remembrance how every such warrant was satisfied.
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1596

p.307:  1595/6 March 2 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day were chosen for the year following Robert Face, John Emerson, John Wrench, Thomas Garland, Godfrey Hayes, and Edmund Nash churchwardens; Hugh Brooker, Thomas Howse, Gilbert Rocket, and Humphrey Emerson auditors; Leonard Caxton, Randolph Yardly, William Gibbons, and Henry Dalton, surveyors of the parish lands and tenements.
Item Robert Face was chosen by election keep the book, Thomas Garland being put in choice with him, and it was ordered and agreed that for ever after it should alway pass by election which of the six churchwardens new chosen should have that charge, because it was thought convenient that he that kept the book should enter into sufficient bond for the stock of the parish, and at his going out of office to give up a just and true account according to custom.
Item it was ordered and agreed that every churchwarden from time to time that shall have the keeping of the book should at the expiration of his office bring in the tithe book, the same, after it is once audited, to remain in the Vestry forever, and also that every such book of former churchwardens as he shall have occasion to use for his discretion, he should have it only by order of the house, and not otherwise, to the end that all such books might be safely brought in again.
Item Mr. John Payne brought into the Vestry the sum of £50 upon his account which Mr. Face entering into his office received.
Item Mr. John Emerson warden of the College brought in upon his account the sum of £36 and remains charged with the same still continuing his office another year.
Item the keys of the chests remain in the custody of Mr. Broomfeild, Mr. Rocket, and Mr. John Emersonne.
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p.308:  1595/6 March 2 (continued): 
Item Mr. Brooker acknowledged to have in his hand the copy of the parsonage lease and the copy of the Lord Montague's purchase of the Close.
Item the book of orders, the account book, and the four audit books, the book wherein the leases be copied, Mr. Howse's tithe book and Mr. Payne's, the pew book, and the book of statutes, Malden's lease, the writings concerning Walter and Smith, and the months' bills of this year expired were brought into the Vestry and delivered to the new churchwardens.
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p.308:  1595/6 March 23 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day there was nothing done but only some speech had about a warrant sent from the Justices of the Shire for the levying of four flitches of bacon, some talk about inmates, and a motion made for the relief of three children in Fishmongers' Alley, for one whereof the house was content to make some allowance toward the keeping of it.
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p.309:  1596 April 26 Monday: 
A Vestry holden this day the auditors according to custom brought in their audits of the accounts touching the benefice, the College for the Poor, and Free Grammar School.
Item it was ordered that view should be taken of all such tenements in the parish as be either untithed or undertithed, or whereof any composition hath been made.
Item Mr. Payne brought in the sum of £14 16s 4d found by the auditors to remain in his hands upon the balance of his account.
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p.310:  1596 July 14 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Clewer made promise unto the parish to pave so much of the highway toward the Park as abutteth upon his part of Rochester House from the Corner House unto the Cross Hall.
Item it was ordered that old father Lowde should be put among the poor pensioners for 8d a week.
Item it was ordered that old father Wyat should be among the said pensioners for 8d a week.
Item for the reparations of the Church it was committed to the discretion of the churchwardens to do the same.
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p.311:  1596 October 6 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Draper made a motion for renewing of his lease of the Beer Pot, offering for the same £3 whereof he was put off till another Vestry to have an answer.
Item order was taken for new casting of the fourth bell that was new broken, and for the treble, to be used as the churchwardens should think most convenient and needful to be done.
Item Mr. Deputy, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Humphrey Emersonne, Mr. Humble, Mr. George Payne were men chosen for this parish who should with other of the Borough follow a suit to be moved at the council table for relief and ease of charges laid upon the inhabitants by the Justices of the Shire.
Item it was ordered that Hanse for his better relief should have 4s quarterly paid him over and above his former wages to begin at Michaelmas last and so to continue for his lifetime.
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p.312:  1596/7 January 21 Friday: 
At this Vestry was granted unto widow Belly for exhibition for her son scholar at Winchester and appointed to be paid by Mr. John Emersonne out of the stock of the poor the sum of 20s.
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1597

p.313:  1596/7 March 2 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Mr. Garland, Mr. Face, Mr. Luke, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Gibbon, and Mr. George Payne were chosen churchwardens for the year following: Mr. Pattenson, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Myles, and Mr. Humble auditors; Mr. Cownden, Mr. Russell, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Carter surveyors for the Church lands.
Item Mr. Face brought into the house £40 and received it back again.
Item Mr. John Emersonne warden for the College brought in upon his account the sum of £30 19s, and the same was delivered to Mr. Bingham and now resteth chargeable upon him.
At this Vestry also it was ordered and agreed, that the warden of the College should pass by election and beans out of the number of the five churchwardens new chosen, after the keeper of the book for the Church shall be first elected out of the six. And that he should put in good and sufficient bonds for the stock committed to his charge.
Item it was agreed that Garrett Smithe should henceforth occupy the place of Boyer [as] surveyor of inmates, and have his fee.
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p.314:  1597 April 11 Monday: 
At this Vestry the audit for the account of the benefice, the Free Grammar School, and the College according to order and custom was brought in by Mr. Pattinson, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Myles, and Mr. Humble auditors.
Item whereas Mr. Pattinson did stand indebted unto the College in the sum of £24 14s 7½d; At this Vestry he is for wine by him delivered to the value thereof discharged of all the said sum saving the odd 14s which yet hangs in suspense and upon reckoning.
Item at this Vestry a note was brought in of £15 which Mrs. Bracye dwelling in Fenchurch Street gave unto the poor of this parish.
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p.315:  1597 May 19 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Richard Johnson was chosen to be clerk to the Vestry and to have the fee thereunto belonging.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Gregory Franklin was chosen to be a vestryman in the place of Mr. John Emerson deceased.
At the same Vestry also Mr. Thomas Ironmonger was chosen to be a vestryman in the place of Walter Burton deceased.
Also at the same Vestry Mr. Richard Sallter was chosen to be a vestryman in the place of William Garlonde absent. And it was ordered by the vestrymen there present the same time that the said Richard Sallter should be first entered and have place in the house before Mr. Franklin.
Item it is further ordered that the churchwardens shall be advised by a doctor of the civil law, whether Rochester House ought to pay tithes or no.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Savage, Mr. Face, and Mr. Page shall have warning to be here in the Vestry the next Vestry day concerning the lease which Mr. Savage holdeth of the parish.
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p.316:  1597 June 30 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day offer was made to Francis Langlye of all his tithes by consent of the whole house for £4 a year which he would not accept of, offering but four marks a year, and so the same was left to be further considered of.
Item it was agreed at the said Vestry that Mr. Savage shall enjoy the whole time of the lease heretofore granted by the churchwardens unto John Penson, notwithstanding the forfeiture of the same lease for the rent and covenants therein contained.
Also it was agreed that Richard Paige and Robert Face shall likewise hold and enjoy such petite leases as they have under the same grand lease during the whole time of their said petite leases. And after the grand lease expired, then the same premisses to be let to such as the parish shall think good.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Bingham shall buy for Peter Nayler son of Henry Nayler deceased one suit of apparel, and so he to be put apprentice to Henry Dakyns for eight years, if Mr. Bingham and Mr. George Payne cannot get sufficient for the same of his master where he dwelt before.
Item it was agreed that the churchwardens with six of the ancients of the house shall seal a lease to Anthony Billynge.
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p.317:  1597 October 2 Sunday: 
Upon Sunday after evening prayer the same day by consent and choice of all the vestrymen, constables, and collectors then present, Joan Cutler of the Liberty of Parish Garden widow was chosen into the College of the Poor, Mr. Thomas Ironmonger and Mr. Thomas Pallmer to be bound for her good behavior.
Item it was then also ordered that widow Mace should be set down in the collectors' book 4d a week.
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p.317:  1597 October 5 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry a former order set down for the place of Mr. Sallter before Mr. Franklyn was concluded and agreed by full consent, and new election.
Item it was agreed that Richard Humble should have a lease of 400 years save one, from Michaelmas last, of the well house with the shop adjoining on the West side of the Bull Head for £5 fine and 26s 8d yearly rent quarterly to be paid or within 28 days, with such reasonable covenants as Mr. Browker shall think good.
Item at this Vestry a lease was sealed to Anthony Billing of a tenement now in his tenure for 21 years from Our Lady Day last for four nobles yearly rent and certain covenants therein expressed.
Item it was agreed that Griffin Bayton should be arrested upon a bond forfeited to the churchwardens for further assurance to save the parish harmless for a certain child whereof he is the reputed father.
Item it was ordered by the house upon a motion made in the behalf of Mr. James Smithe by the wardens that Mr. Smith's offer should be accepted to pay all arrearages of tithes, and the charges of suit to be referred to Mr. Howse, Mr. John Payne, and four of the churchwardens.
[In right margin:]  The main man that withstood the payment of tithes in the Close.
Item it was also ordered that Mr. Langlie shall pay £4 a year for all those tithes of the tenements and lands sometimes Brightman's, for which he hath heretofore paid but 20s if he will accept thereof; which if he refuse, then the wardens to proceed by law against him.
Item it is agreed that the churchwardens with Mr. Howse and Mr. John Paine shall talk with the Lord Montague about the removing of a pale near the said lord's gate, standing upon the parish's ground.
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p.318:  1597 November 2 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed by the vestrymen with consent of Mr. Page, that Mr. Page shall have a new lease of the tenement with the appurtenances heretofore granted to John Penson, succeeding the old lease for 31 years from the Annunciation of Our Lady next for £6 13s 4d fine and £4 yearly rent, to be paid quarterly or within 28 days. And for default of payment thereof, that it may be lawful to reenter. And that Mr. Page shall covenant to bestow upon the premises in building and reparations £30 within three years next after the comencement of the said lease. And to repair the same premises at all times as often as need shall require, or within six months next after warning and to leave the same so repaired in the end of the said term. And that the said wardens and their successors may twice in every year come into the premises to view the reparations. And if reparations shall not be done within six months next after warning, that then the wardens may reenter. And Mr. Page to pay all duties to the parson, clark, and scavengers for the same. And to discharge watch and ward within the Liberty of the Queen's Manor. Mr. Page and Mr. Face to be bound for the payment of the fine at Our Lady Day next.
Item is agreed that Richard Jeffe shall have a lease of so much of the wall, belonging to the parish, containing in length seven foot of assize and in breadth two foot, now in the tenure of the said Richard, abutting at the one end upon the back door of the Green Dragon and at the other end upon Mr. Cole's wall, for ten years from Michaelmas last for 2s to be paid quarterly or within 28 days, for default of rent to reenter. A covenant on Jeffe's part to leave the same wall substantially made up as the same heretofore was, and to be bound in £5 to perform covenants.
[In margin:]  He refused this lease.
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p.319:  1597 December 14 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that the churchwardens or three or four of them with Mr. Browker, Mr. Howse, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Cownden shall make search amongst the writings of the parish concerning tithes in question.
Item it was further ordered that Mr. Whyte's house lately burnt shall be viewed by the churchwardens, and Mr. Howse, Mr. Myles, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. John Paine with workmen to be advised what the charges of new building the same will amount unto.
Also it is further ordered with consent of Mr. Page that the lease before granted to Mr. Page for 31 years shall be granted to Mr. Face for 41 years, for such fine, rents, and covenants as was before appointed to Mr. Page, saving that Mr. Face shall within the first three years of the said term bestow £50 in building and reparations, where Mr. Page was to bestow but £30.
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p.320:  1597 December 21 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry the bailiff of the Borough came into the Vestry, and day was appointed the morrow after Twelfth Day for the hearing of the cause betwixt him and the inhabitants of the said Borough if Mr. Dale shall be then at home.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Danbye shall have a lease of Mr. Downing's house from the decease of Mr. Downing or such time as he shall depart out of the same, for such rent and fine as shall be thought good to the wardens and vestrymen after survey made of the same.
Item it was agreed that if upon view made by the churchwardens and others before appointed to view Mr. White's house lately burnt the timber and stuff appointed for the new building of the same shall be thought sufficient. That then Mr. Whyte and his wife shall enjoy the term heretofore granted unto them in the same.
Further it was ordered upon good consideration that Richard Jeffe shall pay 4s yearly rent for the parcel of the wall, for which it was before ordered he should pay but 2s. And that in his lease it shall be provided that he shall have no inmate in his now mansionhouse or any parcel thereof, nor shall let or set without consent of the wardens.
[In margin:]  Never taken nor paid
Also it is ordered that from henceforth till further order be taken Mr. Bingham shall pay 4d apiece a week to Philip Marryshe and Edmund Bradforde and the collectors 8d apiece unto them weekly for keeping of two children.
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p.321:  1597/8 February 9 Thursday: 
David Jones upholsterer made motion at this Vestry for the receiving of Mrs. Etheredge her rent for the tenements she holdeth of the parish in Kentish Street, which the wardens and vestrymen then present in consideration of the forfeiture of her lease and for other causes did think good to refer till an other meeting in the house, for that a reentry was made for nonpayment of the same.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall speak with Mr. Kellowaye and Mr. Cluer concerning the tithes of Rochester House. And that if they will refer themselves to their counsel and our counsel for the same, that then it shall be so decided forthwith whether Rochester House be to pay tithes or not; if not, then the churchwardens to proceed in law for the recovery of the same, as their counsel shall advise.
Also Richard Jeffe came into the Vestry and there it was ordered that his lease of the wall should be sealed to him as it was first ordered saving that is rent shall be 4s where before it should have been but 2s, with consent of the said Jeffe.
Item it was agreed that 13s 4d by the year from Our Lady Day next forwards shall be paid to Robert Cuttler for keeping the clock and chimes in reparations from time to time. And if he shall at any one time do any new work about the same that shall be worth above 12d the doing, that then likewise he shall be allowed for the same.
Whereas at a Vestry in April last a note was brought in of £15 given by Mrs. Bracye of Fenchurch Street to the poor. The same is found by the churchwardens and certified at this Vestry to be but £10 to be paid in three years, whereof they have received five marks for the first year.
Item it was ordered for Mr. Downing's house that an offer shall be made to Mr. Danby of a lease of the same for 21 years from Mr. Downing's decease or departure from the same for £20 fine to be paid at the commencement of the lease and £40 reparations to be bestowed within three years after, and £10 yearly rent, if he will accept thereof. If he shall refuse the same, then he to be offered £10 for his pains taken in the behalf of the parish.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Face during his lease of the parish shall yearly pay 5s for tithes and clerk's wages and no more for the same.
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1598

p.322:  1597/8 March 2 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Mr. Bingham, Mr. George Paine, Mr. Dallton, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Turner were chosen churchwardens for the year following; Mr. Browker, Mr. Broomfielde, Mr. Howse, and Mr. Hayes auditors; Mr. Myles, Mr. Croxton, Mr. Yardlye, and Mr. Iremonger surveyors for the Church land; Mr. Nashe and Mr. Mee surveyors for the poor.
Item Mr. Bingham was chosen to keep the book for the parish. And Mr. Paine for the College.
Also there was brought in by Mr. Face £40 and delivered unto Mr. Bingham.
Item Mr. Bingham brought in £20 9s 6d and delivered the same to Mr. Payne.
Item the two communion cups, whereof one with a cover, delivered to Mr. Turner.
Item the keys of the chests were delivered to Mr. Howse, Mr. Myles, and Mr. Bingham one of the churchwardens.
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p.323:  1598 April 20 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Howse, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Garlonde, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Face, Mr. Ironmonger were nominated to be presented to the justices concerning the poor according to the direction of the Justice's warrant.
Item it is ordered that the well house in Mr. Humble's tenure and the void ground between the same and the Bull Head shall be measured and let accordingly to him. And that Mr. Humble's lease shall pass for default of payment of rent, with reenter without distress, with such other covenants as are contained in a draft made concerning the same. But that the said lease shall not be sealed till agreement had with the said Richard Humble and the wardens concerning other matters in question between them.
Item Mr. Danbye's lease read in the Vestry is referred to the churchwardens to be engrossed and sealed according to the draft.
Also offer was made to Mrs. Etheredge that if she would reduce her tenements in Kent Street which she holdeth of the parish, now being twelve into three, as it was at the time of the demise, and reform the encroachments made upon the parish's lands now in her tenure, and other abuses. That then she should enjoy the time of her lease out. Or else that she would accept of some competent sum for her lifetime in regard of her lease, and the parish to reform the premisses themselves. And respite is given her to make answer at the next Vestry.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Phillipps shall be moved to begin his Thursday lectures again.
Item it is ordered that a view shall be made by the churchwardens how many new tenements Mr. Langlye hath builded since the order set down for his tithes. And that they shall speak to Mr. Langlye and Mr. Henslowe and Jacob Meade for money for the poor, in regard of their plays.
Item William Harrys was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Rockett deceased.
Item it was ordered that at the next Vestry a view shall be taken of the evidences concerning Mr. Rockett's gift and the Vine lands encroached upon.
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p.324:  1598 May 1 Monday: 
At this Vestry the audit of the account for the benefice, the Free Grammar School, and College according to order and custom was brought in by Mr. Browker, Mr. Broomfielde, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Howse auditors, the first of May being the 15th day after Easter.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Face brought in £7 10s 11d which was the foot of his account. As by the audit appeareth and the same was delivered to Mr. Bingham.
Also it was ordered that Mr. Bingham should pay back to Mr. Face 6s 8d which he had laid out his last year for the book of marriages, christenings, and burials for the visitation not audited in his account.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Bingham brought in the sum of £3 being the foot of his account for the College the last year. As by the audit appeareth. And the said £3 was delivered to Mr. George Paine.
Item there is remaining in the hands of Mr. Howse to the use of the Free Grammar School, as by the audit appeareth, £40 2s 6½d .
Item it is ordered that Mr. Humble shall be moved to know whether he will accept of the lease of the well house according to former order or no, and to be conferred withal concerning his tithes and encroachments.
Item Mrs. Etheridge['s] cause in question is referred to the next Vestry. And that she shall have warning to be there.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Langley's new buildings shall be viewed according to an order the last Vestry. And that he, Mr. Henslowe, and Jacob Meade shall be moved for money for the poor in regard of their playhouses.
Also it is further ordered that against the next Vestry the churchwardens shall call for the evidences or copies concerning the lands given by Mr. Rockette, and to survey the bounds thereof. And the like survey to be made for the gardens encroached and the bounds thereof belonging to the Vine.
Item it is ordered with consent of Mr. Yearwood that for the matter in controversy betwixt him and the parish concerning the wall, the matter shall be referred to four persons whereof two to be chosen by the wardens and two by Mr. Yearwood, and that each parties shall bring and hew unto them such evidence and witness as they have concerning the premises.
Item it is ordered that the taxing and assessing of the inhabitants for the collectors' book the wardens and four surveyors shall order the same.
Item concerning the tithes of Rochester House it is referred to the wardens either to agree with Mr. Cluer, Mr. Kellowaie, and the rest, if they will come to agreement; or otherwise to proceed as the case shall require.
Item whereas Mr. Treherne hath used certain speeches to Mr. Russell one of the churchwardens, it is ordered that the rest of the wardens shall confer with him and certify his answer at the next Vestry.
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p.325:  1598 July 19 Wednesday: 
Imprimis it was ordered at this Vestry that a petition shall be made to the body of the Council concerning the playhouses in this parish, wherein the enormities shall be showed that comes thereby to the parish. And that, in respect thereof they may be dismissed and put down from playing. And that four or two of the churchwardens, Mr. Howse, Mr. Garlonde, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Humble, or two of them, and Mr. Russell and Mr. Ironmonger or one of them, shall present the cause with the collector of the Boroughside and another of the Bankside.
Item for Mrs. Etheridge rent behind. It was ordered that the same shall be received, and that her tenements shall be surveyed and a note delivered to her in writing for doing reparations according to the tenor of her lease.
Item at this Vestry according to a former order, Mr. Browker and Mr. Howse are nominated for the parish, and Mr. Pallmer on the Bridge and Mr. Reeve carpenter of the Bridgehouse by Richard Yearwoodde to hear and determine the matter in controversy touching the wall broken down by Jeffe.
Also it was ordered concerning the debt of Mr. James Smith brewer deceased unto the parish, that the armor shall be viewed by the churchwardens which Mrs. Smith hath to sell, and that if they may have the armor according to the appraisement. If the churchwardens shall like thereof, they may accept thereof for the debt which Mr. Smith oweth. And to pay to Mrs. Smith the overplus which the armor shall amount unto. At that Mr. Howse one of the appraisers shall be present at the agreement making.
[In right margin:]  This debt grew by the arrearages of tithes which he refuseth to pay.
Item is ordered that Mr. Nashe shall be warned against the next Vestry to be present and to have knowledge given him that the house desireth to be informed by him of those crimes whereof he standeth presented in the spiritual court. And if he come not in or do not clear himself of those crimes by judgment of the house, then he to be suspended of the house till Vestry shall think good to the contrary.
Item it was agreed that the book for the collectors of the poor shall be made according to the late assessment.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Kellowaye and Mr. Cluer shall be sued for tithes, and all others which do withhold their tithes.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall call for an answer of the tenement of the house sometime called the Red Hart and now called the Elephant, concerning the land supposed to be withheld from the parish.
[In right margin:]  This is not as yet reconsidered being now 1613.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Howse confesses the receipt of certain copies of Mr. Rockett's lands given to the parish viz of an indenture of bargain and sale. A release and recognizance.
Item it was ordered that old Buttler shall be entered in the collectors' book to have pension 4d a week.
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p.326:  1598 October 5 Thursday: 
At this Vestry John Bromlye was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Pattinson deceased.
Item it is ordered that an entry shall be made into the gardens in Maiden Lane supposed to be the parish's land. And that an action may be brought against the tenants withholders of the same if the case so require.
Item concerning the suit for the tithes of Parish Garden, it is ordered that advice shall be taken before receipt of the same, or any further proceedings therein.
Item Mr. Hayes and Mr. Carter were chosen to be auditors of the collectors' book for the poor.
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p.327:  1598 October 29 Sunday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that six churchwardens with Mr. Broomfyelde, Mr. John Payne, Mr. Luke, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Franklyn shall take a view of that part of the wall which Mr. Ratcliffe demandeth by lease to build a shed upon, to see how much ground may conveniently be spared and to report the same to the house that they may consider thereof.
Present at this Vestry being holden on the Sunday.
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p.328:  1598 November 2 Thursday: 
It was ordered at this Vestry that Mr. Rattcliffe shall have a lease of 16 foot in length and 6 in breadth or thereabouts of the ground in the Churchyard adjoining to the Church wall by his own door to be builded at his own charges for 21 years from Christmas next for 12d yearly rent, to be paid quarterly. A covenant on Mr. Rattcliffe's part not to build in height above 9 foot and 6 inches, and also that if he the said Mr. Rattcliffe, his executors or administrators shall be minded to let or set the said premises. That then the wardens or their successors shall have the first offer thereof and shall have the same again paying therefore so much money as shall be laid out in building, deducting out of the same after the number of years which shall be then expired. And that Mr. Rattcliffe shall bring in a just and true note of such costs as he shall be at about the building thereof.
Item it was further ordered that the wardens shall at the costs of the parish follow the matter in Star Chamber against the bailiff.
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p.329:  1598 December 11 Monday: 
At this Vestry report was made by the wardens of the view taken of the lands belonging to the Red Hart supposed to be the parish's lands and the matter is referred to the coming up of Mr. Ritche to London.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Dale's house shall be rated to pay yearly tithes 20s and 20d clerk's wages, and William Martin's house as much.
Item concerning Mr. Rattcliffe's lease, the frame being now set up is accepted and the house is contented that during the life of Mr. Ratcliffe he may let it to any. And if he die, then if she [=Mrs. Ratcliffe] will leave the occupation thereof within the first ten years, then the parish to repay her the money which shall be expended in the building thereof. And that after ten years expired, she shall not let it without consent of the parish. Before the ensealing of the lease Mr. Ratcliffe is to bring in his bill of charges and the sum to be expressed in the lease.
Item it was ordered that William Gibbons in respect of his being absent from former Vestries above six months, being warned, contrary to the orders of the house, and for other abuses known to the house, is dismissed from being any more a vestryman in this parish.
Item it was ordered that a whipping post shall be set up before the Church wall in the most convenient place at the discretion of the churchwardens.
Item it was ordered that the Lord Montague's grant shall be looked upon and that John Elforde shall be again conferred withall about a lease of the void ground near the dock.
Item it was ordered that against the next Vestry a view and inquiry shall be taken of all new buildings and inmates contrary to the late proclamation, that then such farther [sic] proceedings may be taken therein as shall seem good.
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p.330:  1598/9 January 1 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that the constables Mr. Tatam, Mr. Mee, and Mr. Gamydge, with Mr. Yardlye, shall gather money to set out soldiers according to a warrant directed from the Deputy Lieutenants of Surrey to be paid in the 5th of January 1598, and that they shall gather 4d in the pound after the rate that the parishioners are taxed in subsidy. And shall also gather so much money of others that be no subsidy men as they can.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Thomas Harverd was chosen to be a vestryman in stead and place of Mr. Gibbons.
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p.331:  1598/9 February 21 Ash Wednesday: 
Imprimis at this Vestry Mr. Butterton was chosen to be minister by common consent of the whole Vestry in place of Mr. Rattcliffe deceased. And to have and enjoy the same place in such sort as Mr. Rattcliffe enjoyed the same.
Item it was ordered that a view shall be taken of Mr. Langlie's new buildings for the rating of the tithes thereof accordingly.
Also it was appointed that on Saturday next in the afternoon the churchwardens with Mr. Browker with some four or five of the ancients of the house and surveyors of the poor shall view the collectors' bill of such as they think insufficient to pay to the poor, that they may consider thereof as the case shall require. And that at the same time the Church books shall be viewed for the matters in question betwixt Mr. Humble and the parish for his tithes and clerk's wages and that his encroachments shall be then viewed.
Item it was further ordered that such of the wardens and ancients as shall then meet about the premises shall consider of the bailiffs' cause in Star Chamber, and that the whole house shall allow of that which they shall think needful or requisite in the same either for the concluding and finishing thereof or proceedings in law.
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1599

p.332:  1598/9 March 2 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day it was agreed by the vestrymen then present, that if Mr. Nashe will pay 40s to the wardens to the use of the poor: that then he shall be admitted into the house again in his former place, or else to remain suspended the house, which at the same Vestry he did agree to pay, and was again admitted into the Vestry.
Item the lease of the parsonage and the deed of annuity granted from Mr. George Cure was brought in and delivered in the Vestry by Mr. George Paine, and diverse other bonds for keeping of poor children and discharging the parish, which lease and deed were put up in the chests.
Item Mr. Emerson, Mr. Dallton, Mr. Turner, Mr. Croxton, Mr. Iremonger, Mr. Yardlye were chosen to be wardens for the year following whereof Mr. Emerson is to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Dalton for the College.
Item it was agreed by the consent of the governors of the Free School that £20 of the stock belonging to the governors of the School shall be paid to Mr. Emerson the 24 of March this present month to the use of the parish for one year.
Item Mr. Bingham brought into the Vestry and paid unto Mr. Emerson being the foot of his account for the year past £12.
Item Mr. George Paine brought in and delivered to Mr. Dallton being his account for the year past 56s 8d.
Item Mr. Miles, Mr. Garlond, Mr. Luke, and Mr. Cownden were chosen to be auditors to audit the several accounts concerning the parish, School, and the poor. Mr. Howse, Mr. Garlonde, Mr. Face, and Mr. Mee surveyors of the Church and Church lands.
Item there was delivered to the new wardens the book of orders, the four audit books, the book wherein the leases be entered, the register for the College of the Poor, a register of all gifts as well to the poor, as to the Church, the book of records of all things as are done in the Vestry, the register book of weddings, christenings, and burials, four tithe books (viz) Mr. Paine's, two of Mr. Face's, and Mr. Bingham's, the copies of the corporation of the Church schoolhouse charter and schoolhouse lease, the orders for the College, a copy of the parsonage lease in English, Cleybrooke's obligation in a box, three counterpanes of leases (viz) Mr. Face's, Anthony Billings's, and Mr. Danbie's.
Item the keys of the chests were committed to Mr. Howse, Mr. Myles, and Mr. Emerson.
Item there was delivered more to the churchwardens a book a book [dittography] wherein a note of the armor and Church goods are written.
Item there was delivered to Mr. Yardlye the keys of the Vestry and two communion cups.
Item it was ordered that churchwardens shall consider of William Corker's poverty, and to limit unto him such weekly pension as they shall find it needful.

p.333:  1598/9 March 2 (continued): 
Item it was certified that the copy of the lease of Rochester House is remaining in Mr. Pryce's hands.
[In right margin:]  quere for his lease
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens with some of the ancients shall talk with the collectors of the Bank concerning their book for the poor, that such as are not in, or pay not enough may be rated after their abilities.
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p.334:  1599 April 23 Monday: 
At this audit Mr. Bingham brought in and delivered unto Mr. Emerson £3 5s 3½d, being the foot of his account for the last year.
Also Mr. George Payne brought in and delivered to Mr. Dalton 16s 6d being the foot of his account for the last year.
Item it was ordered that Corker shall be set down in the collectors' book to have pension 8d a week.
Item it was ordered that Mrs. Newton shall be moved of her former promise to give £20 to the use of the poor.
Further it was moved that at Mr. Ryche's coming to town in the term following, he shall be conferred withal by the wardens and some others of the ancients of the Vestry, about the piece of ground on the Bankside in question betwixt the parish and him.
Item concerning Gwynne's widow her petition about a house which Mr. Harcott hath, the matter is referred to Mr. Emerson to confer with Mr. Harcott about the same.
It was also agreed that Mr. George Cure's deed shall be viewed concerning the bread to be paid to the poor out of the house by Chequer Alley, whether the house to be distrained or no.
Lastly it was ordered that Mr. Attorney's counsel shall be taken whether the parish may surcease their suit in Star Chamber against the late bailiff. And that thereupon answer shall be made to Sir John Stanhope accordingly.
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p.335:  1599 May 14 Monday: 
It was agreed at this Vestry by the vestrymen then present that Mr. Emerson should proceed in the cause against Wood the bailiff and should disburse so much money more about the same as should be needful till the cause were tried.
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p.335:  1599 July 19 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Emerson brought in 20s of the gift of Mrs. Campyon of Great Allhallows, and the same delivered to the collectors of this parish of the Borough and Bankside.
Also John Turbervile, George Fletcher, John Hayman, and Robert Mytchell were chosen to be collectors for the poor and to continue till Easter next according to the statute. And the old surveyors Mr. Howse and Mr. Garlonde so to continue during the time of their collectorship. And Mr. Cownden and Mr. Mee were chosen to be auditors of the late collectors' book.
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p.336:  1599 October 26 Friday: 
It was agreed by the vestrymen present at this meeting in the Vestry that the Ordinary shall be entertained as a guest at the next visitation dinner if it please him to accept thereof, not having any more than himself and his register or one more with him, or else to have sent to him a couple of capons and a pottle of wine to the place where he shall dine.
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1600

p.337:  1599/1600 March 2 Sunday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Howse, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Mee, Mr. Ironmonger, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Franklin were chosen to be wardens for this year, whereof Mr. Mee was chosen to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Howse for the College. At which time Mr. Emerson brought in and delivered unto Mee £24 to the use of the parish. And Mr. Dalton brought in and delivered unto Mr. Howse to the use of the College £8.
Auditors chosen at the said Vestry Mr. Browker, Mr. Broomfielde, Mr. John Payne, and Mr. Face, to audit the account of the last churchwardens.
Surveyors for the parish lands Mr. Myles, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Wrenche.
Item there was delivered to the new churchwardens the book of orders, the four audit books, the book wherein the leases be entered, the book of records of things done in the Vestry, the three register books of christenings, weddings, and burials, four tithe books, with the other books delivered to the old churchwardens the year before.
Item the keys of the chests and box in the Vestry were committed to Mr. Howse, Mr. Broomfyelde, and Mr. Myles (viz) to every of them three keys.
Item the two communion cups with the keys of the Vestry door were committed to Mr. Franklin.
Item it was agreed that Robert Bailey shall be entered into the collectors' book and have pension 8d by the week.
Also it was ordered that Mr. Hayes should have a lease of certain houses near the New Rents before any other upon reasonable conditions.
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p.338:  1599/1600 March 21 Good Friday: 
At this Vestry William Russell butcher, Jeffrey Powlson, Richard Mershe, and William Shippman were chosen to be collectors for the poor for one whole year according to the statute.
Item Mr. Hayes and Mr. Humble were chosen to be overseers for the poor for the Borough for one whole year. And for the poor of the Bankside and Paris Garden Liberties William Harrys and John Clarke.
Also to audit the last collectors' book were chosen auditors Mr. Hayes and Mr. Nashe.
Also it is agreed that Mr. Garlonde and Mr. Emerson shall join with some others of the inhabitants of the other three parishes in Southwark to go to the Lord Lieutenant of the county of Surrey to be appointed after what rate or proportion the Borough shall be rated or taxed with the County in services to Her Majesty hereafter.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall talk with Mr. Langlye and his tenants about their tithes and arrearages and according to their discretions to take order for the payment of the same if they can. If not to make report thereof and of their answers at the next Vestry.
Also Mr. Humphrey Emerson have moved to take a lease in reversion of the well house now in the tenure of Richard Humble and shed now in the tenure of William Russell and of his encroachments in the Churchyard for 100 years and hath offered for the same £6 13s 4d fine and five nobles rent and to allow the said Russell his shop as he now payeth for the same. It is ordered that Mr. Humble shall be first moved, whether he will do the like with such reasonable conditions as to the house shall be thought good. And if he refuse the same then Mr. Emerson to have a lease of the same for the term aforesaid. The lease of the encroachments to begin in esse and of the residue in reversion.
Item it was ordered that the footway on each side the two posts within the Chain Gate shall be laid open as in times past it hath been, and that the gutter between the two posts running out of Swinborne's house shall be removed and the way to be kept chained as in times past, whereof Mrs. Cleybrooke to have warning so to keep the same.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall commune with Richard Jeffes about his way and that he shall have no watercourse into the Churchyard. And that if he refuse to take order for his way, then the same to be shut up.
Also it was ordered that the doors which were made out of the Windmill into the Churchyard shall be made up again and that there shall be no more water brought out of the Windmill and poured out in the Churchyard as heretofore they have done. And for the dividing of the Windmill, that the matter may be remembered for reformation thereof and of other like divisions.
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p.339:  1600 March 28 Friday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that Jeffe's shed shall be pulled down which he hath builded upon the parish wall and the same made up with brick or stone as it was before.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall search what bonds or security they have for the saving of the parish harmless of one Pester who was heretofore put forth by the parish born in Moss Alley and is now returned.
Item it was agreed that the churchwardens shall see to the placing of one Smith's children in Axe Yard and so to abate part of her pension and so likewise to survey other children kept by the parish that such as are ready maybe put forth. And Okelie the butcher who hath been away and is now come again to be talked with about the placing of his child, and why he hath suffered the parish to be so long charged with him.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens and surveyors of the parish's lands shall survey the parish's land near the Vine to see whether Mr.  Brickwood hath encroached anything thereon ['thereoin'] in his building.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall make a survey and inquiry of the value of the implements contained in a schedule annexed to Mr. Hunt's lease of the Vine, whereof it is informed diverse are wanting.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall talk with the players for tithes for their playhouses and for the rest of the new tan-houses near thereabouts within the Liberty of the Clink and for money for the poor according to the order taken before my lords of Canterbury, London, and Master of the Revels.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Kallowaye with other tenants of Rochester House who deny to pay tithes shall be sued forthwith.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Wrenche and Mr. Reeve shall be put in suit concerning their tithes for their garden ground which they hold of Mr. Langlie, if they deny payment thereof in their kinds.
Item is agreed that a survey shall be made of all foreign landlords what lands or rents they have within this parish to the end they may be contributory to our poor and stock for them.
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p.340:  1600 May 15 Thursday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that the stones in the Churchyard for Mr. Humbles well house on the east side shall be taken away, and the same place be used for burials when occasion shall require, as heretofore it hath been. And likewise the posts and tree there standing to be removed and taken away, and likewise the house lately builded before Mr. Butterton's door to be pulled down and taken away.
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p.341:  1600 June 5 Thursday: 
At this Vestry the former order set down at the last Vestry concerning the removing of the post and pavements in the Churchyard on the Bankside of the Bull Head and the taking down of the shed before Mr. Butterson's house was confirmed by the vestrymen then present.
Item relation was made by the churchwardens how the paviers and workmen appointed to work by the churchwardens for the performance of the said former order were the day before disturbed and put from their work by Richard Humble, which thing was confessed by Mr. Humble himself.
Also it was ordered that Mr. Emerson against the next Vestry shall be moved to give account for the money remaining in his hands collected for the last service to Her Majesty of the inhabitants of this parish. And the money brought into the Vestry.
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p.342:  1600 June 25 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day it was agreed that the great bell shall be new cast with as much expedition as may be, and that the churchwardens shall confer with the bellfounder of Kingston to see what security he will put in for the well doing thereof, and what conditions he will be bound unto, or with any other bellfounders also, and that the party who shall take the same in hand may be bound for the continuance of the same tunable two years after, and that they shall deal therein with such one as shall offer to do the same cheapest and with best conditions. And that they shall join with them for their assistance therein four others of the house, namely Mr. Garlonde, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Face.
Also a fine of 20s to the use of the poor is imposed upon Mr. Humble by the vestrymen then present for his default in hindering of the workmen in the removing of the pavements in the Churchyard contrary to a former order and other misdemeanors. And that he shall have notice thereof given unto him by one of the officers of the Church to come in to the Vestry within six weeks following to pay his said fine and to acknowledge his said fault or to be exempted the house forever, and that the churchwardens in the mean season shall remove the same pavements according to the said former order.
Item it was ordered that for because Mr. Broomfyelde and his son being of late moved to take some order about one Drake who had child by a woman not being his wife for the discharge of the parish thereof both refused, saying they would not meddle therewith. He and his son Robert Broomfielde shall be moved again to enter into bond to save the parish harmless from being anyways charged with any of their tenants in the Christopher or else the same tenements to be rated for tithes and clerk's wages according as the house shall think good, and the former order to be merely void for that the abatement of his tithes was only for that cause his tenants should not be chargeable to the parish.
Further it was ordered that Mr. Hayes shall have a lease of the four tenements which he hath heretofore moved, whereof two sometimes were in the tenure of one Gwynne and the other two next adjoining for 40 years from Michaelmas next for the rent of £3 to be paid quarterly. The same tenements to be new new [dittography] builded with such scantlings as to the house shall seem good and with such covenants as are contained in Mr. Garlond's lease. The houses to be new builded two stories and a half in height and to be all cellared within three years next ensuing.
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p.343:  1600 August 29 Friday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Hayes, Mr. Luke, Mr. Payne, Mr. Garlonde, and Mr. Turner with the churchwardens are appointed to confer with foreign landlords to see what they can draw them to give for a stock to the poor. The like with such as have new buildings or divided tenements.
Also at this Vestry information was given by the churchwardens to the residue of the vestrymen there present that the fine late imposed upon Mr. Humble to the use of the poor for his misdemeanors hath been demanded of him and he made refusal to pay the same. Wherefore it was ordered and agreed by the vestrymen then present that the said Richard Humble shall be exempted the house for six weeks next ensuing to call himself to memory concerning the said fine according to the order of the house.
Also information was given by Mr. Howse and Mr. Mee, two of the churchwardens, that whereas there is some controversy between the parish and my Lord Montague, Mr. Walter, Mr. Langlye, and others for tithes, the said Mr. Humble did openly in the hearing of many seem to defend their causes in words against the parish and offered to lay a wager that the parish should never recover those tithes. And that he would take part with them against the parish what he could in the hindering thereof. Also he did greatly abuse them the said churchwardens in regard of their said office calling of them knaves and rascals with other like most injurious speeches.
Also it was informed how that upon the 20th of this month, workmen being at work in digging to set up the posts at the Chain Gate, Mr. Humble came and put by the workmen and filled the hole again, saying there should be no more post there, and so hindered the proceedings thereof for that time. And sent his servant Gates to the watchmen in the night to will them that if the churchwardens or any should come to set up the post in the night, that then they should come and tell him and he would come and hinder it.
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p.344:  1600 November 1 Saturday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Richard Humble for diverse his misdemeanors and practices against the good of the parish and denying to be censured by the orders of the house is exempted the house forever.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens should disburse and lay out all such money as shall be necessary for the defense of the parish lands concerning which a new commission is to be sued forth of the Exchequer by order of the same court.
Also Mr. Treherne was elected and chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Harrys deceased.
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p.345:  1600/01 January 2 Friday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Thomas Cure was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Humble exempted.
Item Anthony Smythe grocer was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Croxton departed out of the parish.
Item John Marshall baker was elected a vestryman in stead of Mr. Nashe departed out of the parish.
Also upon Monday which shall be the 12th of this January it is appointed that a Vestry shall be kept and that and there account shall be called of Mr. Emerson of certain money remaining in his hands collected by the constables in the time of his churchwardenship for Her Majesty's service and the constables to be warned also to be there to bring in their notes of the collection of the same.
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p.346:  1600/01 January 12 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Cownden brought in and delivered up in the Vestry five old accounts of St. Margaret's and St. Saviors with a book of the copy of the corporation which were delivered unto him the ninth day of December last. Also seven old accounts and three books which were delivered the 12th of the same month of December. Also two letters patents, one of the corporation and the other concerning Waverly House. All which premises were then locked up in the chest amongst other evidences and writings.
Item where there is an order in the Court of King's Bench concerning Mr. Walter's cause that the churchwardens shall enter into bonds about the same: it was ordered by the vestrymen then present that the churchwardens which shall so become bound shall be saved harmless by the parish concerning the same.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens and overseers for the poor shall draw a petition to my Lord Chief Justice concerning one Seager dwelling in Pannier Alley near Paternoster Row in London for dividing the tenement called the Windmill in the Churchyard, Mr. Swingfielde for his new buildings and as a foreign landlord Mr. Walter is a foreign landlord, his tenants being chargeable to the parish; Mr. Kellowaye for his new buildings; Mr. Oswell for new buildings in the Liberty of Paris Garden; with such others as they shall find fit to be complained of for the like offense.
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p.347:  1600/01 January 21 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry whereas a lease was granted of the parsonage in the 27th year Regnis Reginae Elizabethae for 21 years. It was ordered that against the next Vestry, inquiry should be made whether a former lease made from King Henry VIII in the 32th year of his reign was canceled or surrendered upon the taking of the lease made in Anno 27 Elizabethae. Likewise whether the lease made the 22 of February Anno Regnis Elizabethae 27 was canceled or surrendered upon the lease taken Anno 33^o Elizabethae.
Also it was agreed that Mr. Garrett Johnson shall have a lease of the new building at the west door of the Church for 21 years from Christmas last for 20s fine and 24s yearly rent to be paid quarterly or within 21 days with a proviso of reentry if the rent be unpaid. The lessee to covenant to do all reparations and not to use it for a dwelling house nor to let, set, or grant the same without the consent of the churchwardens.
Also it was ordered that in any dinner hereafter to be made for the vestrymen and their wives at the eating of Sir Edward Dyer's buck there shall be no more expended than five marks besides the 20s which Sir Edward Dyer useth to give. And whatsoever shall be left to be bestowed after such said dinner upon the officers of the Church.
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p.348:  1600/01 February 23 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Emerson did appoint the day following to give account unto the churchwardens concerning such money as was collected by the constables for Her Majesty's service in the time of his churchwardenship remaining his hands what hath been collected, what laid out, and what remaining. And that which remaineth, to deliver then to the said churchwardens upon discharge from the churchwardens for the same under their hands.
Item it was further agreed that this week two of the churchwardens or more with two constables shall go in the Borough, the Liberties of the Clink and Parish Garden as have not paid according to their several assessments towards the said service. And to gather the same if they can get it, or to take the answers of them which refuse to pay the same.
Also Mr. Humble sent in his motion to the churchwardens to have a lease of the well house, shed, and certain ground adjoining on the west side of the Bull Head, but in regard he hath used words to discredit the parish's lease and hath laid wagers that the same lease is naught: The vestrymen have thought good to give no answer to his demand at this present till further conference had with Mr. Bacon clerk and till they shall be otherwise advised.
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1601

p.349:  1600/01 March 2 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Cownden, Mr. Mee, Mr. Myles, Mr. Wrenche, Mr. Sallter, and Mr. Harvye were chosen to be wardens of this parish for one year, wherever Mr. Cownden was chosen to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Mee for the College.
Item Mr. Garlonde Mr. Hayes, Mr. Emerson, and Mr. Bingham were chosen for auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens.
Also Mr. Dallton, Mr. Luke, Mr. Luke [dittography], Mr. George Payne, and Mr. Treherne were chosen for surveyors of the parish's lands.
Item the keys of the three chests and box in the vestry were committed to Mr. Cownden, Mr. Garlonde, and Mr. Emerson.
Also the two communion cups and the keys of the Vestry door were committed to Mr. Harverde.
Item Mr. Mee brought in and delivered to Mr. Cownden to the use of the parish £21.
Also Mr. Howse brought in and delivered to Mr. Mee £5 to the use of the poor of the College.
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p.349:  1601 March 25 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry Thomas Smith, Christopher Collinson, Abraham Allen, and John Purle were chosen to be collectors for the poor for one year. And Mr. Dalton and Mr. Shipman overseers for the same year from Easter to Easter following.
Item at this Vestry it was agreed by the vestrymen there present that Mr. Cownden may make an end with Mr. Megotson concerning all matters in question betwixt him and the parish concerning the Church house and that he may pay unto him £7 for certain implements therein remaining shown to the house by a bill, and that Mr. Megotson may enjoy the same Church house for one year and a quarter more for the rent which he heretofore paid for the same, leaving all the said implements and goods contained in the said note.
Also Mr. George Payne and Mr. Carter were chosen to be auditors to audit the last collectors' book.
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p.350:  1601 April 27 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Mee brought in and delivered unto Mr. Cownden £5 6s 4d being the foot of his account as warden for the parish for the year past.
Item Mr. Howse brought in and delivered to Mr. Mee 8s 6d being the foot of his account being warden for the College for the Poor for the year past.
Item it was ordered that father Wyat from henceforth shall have his pension of 4d a week paid him as heretofore he had.
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p.351:  1601 June 9 Tuesday: 
It was ordered that the residue of the money ungathered upon the last warrant from the deputy lieutenants for her Majesty's service shall be gathered by the constables of the persons which have not paid aswell within the Borough as Liberties of Clink and Parish Garden. And that the same being so gathered further order shall be taken by the house for the disposing of the remainder thereof.
Item it was ordered that Stanger [or 'Stange'] and his surety shall be arrested upon a bond that they are bounden in for the saving the parish harmless of a child born within the Liberty of the Clink.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens shall proceed to trial with Mr. Walter in the King's Bench about his tithes unless by a motion to be made in court it may be obtained that the cause may be tried in the Exchequer.
Item it was ordered that at the end of the term the causes and controversy between Mr. Humble and the parish shall be referred to Mr. Baron and Mr. Browker.
Item Mr. Browker have promised this term to speak with Mr. Love, my Lord Montague's steward, concerning the tithes of the Close and my Lord's encroachments before the Church.
Item it was ordered that for the tithes of Rochester House the churchwardens may take composition and agreement with tenants thereof.
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p.352:  1601 July 15 Wednesday: 
Imprimis it was agreed at this Vestry that that part of Jeffe's wall which was lately pulled down shall be forthwith made up and likewise those parts of the Church walls leading into the Windmill.
Also Mr. James Pollerd was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Broomfielde, who hath willingly left his room being gone out of the parish.
Item Mr. Thomas Pallmer was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Ironmonger deceased.
Also Garrett Smythe was chosen to be sexton in place of Thomas Sherle's deceased and to have the fee thereunto belonging.
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p.353:  1601 August 11 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that the collectors, constables, and overseers for the poor and the churchwardens shall first make collection within the parish of such as are no subsidymen and able to make payment to the collection for a house of correction towards such money as is appointed by the justices' warrant brought in this day viz £9 12s. And the residue which cannot be gathered of them to be gathered of the subsidymen according as they shall find the same will arise by the subsidy book upon the pound.
Also it was agreed that towards the said £9 12s the Liberties of Parish Garden and Clink shall collect and pay in £3 4s being a third part of the whole. And whereas also it was in the same warrant commanded that 12d weekly should be paid in the whole parish to the said house of correction. It was likewise agreed that the said two Liberties should pay weekly 4d being a third of the said 12d weekly.
Items that the viewers of inmates shall make up and bring in a perfect bill of all inmates, divided tenements, and new buildings within the parish that some order may be taken by petition to my Lord Chief Justice.
Also it was agreed that the churchwardens shall move and be petitioners to the justices of the county in consideration of the said weekly payment of 12d that the 6d weekly for maimed soldiers and like weekly payment of 6d to the hospitals which the parish death usually pay may cease and that they may be eased thereof if it may be.
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p.354:  1601 September 1 Tuesday: 
It was first ordered by the house at this Vestry that the money lately collected towards a house of correction shall be detained in the churchwardens' hands until further order shall be taken.
Item it was ordered that the collectors' book for the poor which was in Anno Domini 1598 shall be viewed to see what account was for the money gathered by Mr. Yearwood and others towards a stock for the poor.
Item it was agreed that concerning my Lord Montague's encroachment at the west end of the Church, Mr. Foster the counselor shall be brought over to view the same and my Lord's charter that his opinion may be had thereupon.
Also it was agreed that the chimekeeper shall have for his bill of charges which he brought in 33s 4d and have hereafter for his fee 26s 8d per annum for maintaining the chimes in all reparations if he will accept the same. If not, the churchwardens to provide another in their discretions.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Cownden shall pay to Mr. Pryce the proctor four marks in payment of his bill for sureties of tithes for the parish.
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p.355:  1601 November 16 Monday: 
['November' changed from 'January']
At this Vestry it was ordered that the churchwardens may compound and agree with William Hancocks or any other for the carpenters' work and ironworks belonging to the bells for twelve years (if the carpenter live so long) so good cheap as they can.
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p.356:  1601/2 January 7 Thursday: 
It was agreed at this Vestry by the vestrymen there present that Philip Wallton shall have the yearly pension of £3 for the maintaining of all the timber works, ironworks, and baldrics belonging to the bells (clappers only excepted) for seven years from Christmas last. Except at such time and times as any bell shall be altered or taken down, and then the churchwardens to bear the charge for that time. And the said Wallton to enter into bond for the maintaining of the same as aforesaid.
At this Vestry also Richard Halle scrivener made his demand by Mr. Turner for recompense of his pains in following the cause against the bailiff to have his tithes at Easter next due, which is for four years and two years more from thence to grow due, to be abated and to have 10s more paid unto him for the same.
Item it is referred to the churchwardens to place Hammon's two children either for weekly pension or otherwise as they shall think best.
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p.357:  1601/2 January 20 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that Nicholas Hunt shall be tenant to the parish of the tenement wherein old Jenkins now dwelleth for 20s yearly rent only for himself to inhabit and to have no other to dwell with him in the same.
Also that the churchwardens shall pay weekly to Mr. Maddoxe for the relief of his children for one month 2s 6d to see in that time how he will apply himself.
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p.358:  1601/2 February 5 Friday: 
At this Vestry it was concluded by and with the consent of James Taylor that the said James Taylor shall pay yearly tithes and clerk's wages for his tenements in within Ship Alley and one tenement next the gate wherein Berandine Etheridge woolendraper now dwelleth 29s, for all which the said tenements shall stand charged.
Item at this Vestry Thomas Stocke being present did refer himself to the house touching his tithes of the Red Bull, who have ordered with his consent that during so long time as the said Thomas Stocke shall dwell out of the parish, the said tenement shall pay tithes and clerk's wages 20s as it hath done, and afterwards when he shall come to dwell within the parish, to have some more favorable consideration of the same, that he shall have no cause to complain.
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p.359:  1601/2 February 16 Shrove Tuesday: 
At this Vestry election being made between Mr. Marberrye and Mr. Smythe by the vestrymen there present whether of them to be our preacher in the place of Mr. Phillips deceased, to read two lectures weekly, Mr. Marberrye was elected with full consent of all that were present. And Mr. Marberrye's answer at the election consisted upon these points:
First that he would not accept of the same until such time as he hath made the matter known to my Lord of Canterbury and my Lord of Winchester and had their approbation:
Secondly that if he received encouragement of them he would refer the particular agreement concerning himself for his maintenance and such like to Sir John Scotte to deal for him, with which course the house was contented.
Thirdly that if he did accept the place, he would accept of it as a lecturer only, and did precisely except against any covenant or promise to undertake any further matter at any time, either about reading of divine service, administration of the sacraments, or other rites of the Church whatsoever: only for the avoiding of scruple in the cause, he said, that if the ordinary required him thereunto, he would for once read the divine service, but if upon any further terms he were urged to any more, he would not accept of the place.
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p.359:  1601/2 February 28 Sunday: 
February the last Anno 1601.
At this Vestry it was agreed upon a motion made in the behalf of Mr. Marberrye, that the churchwardens aswell in regard of the pains that he hath already taken amongst us, as in consideration of his costs and charges being sent for, shall pay into him £10 to be due to our preacher at Our Lady Day next, and afterwards to have paid onto him quarterly £10 as Mr. Phillipps had during so long time as he shall continue preacher amongst us. And also to tolerate his absence according to a motion made till Michaelmas next.
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1602

p.360:  1601/2 March 2 Tuesday: 
[The traditional 2 March meeting was apparently not held this year.] 

p.360:  1601/2 March 9 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day a motion was made for the remembrance of certain new feoffees in trust for the land in Chequer Alley or such other of the parish's lands as it doth concern.
Also Mr. Wrenche, Mr. Sallter, Mr. Luke, Mr. Face, Mr. Treherne, and Mr. Smythe were chosen to be wardens for the parish for this year. Whereof Mr. Smythe was chosen to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Salter for the College, and Mr. Treherne to keep the communion cups and the keys of the Vestry door.
Item Mr. Browker, Mr. Howse, Mr. Dallton, and Mr. Carter were chosen auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens. And Mr. Hayes, Mr. Russell, Mr. Broomlye, and Mr. Pollerde were chosen for surveyors of the parish's lands. And the keys of the three chests and box in the Vestry were committed to Mr. Wrenche, Mr. Howse, and Mr. Emerson.
Also Mr. Cownden brought in and delivered unto Mr. Smythe £10. And Mr. Mee brought in and delivered to Mr. Sallter, warden for the College, £5 11s.
It was also agreed that an inventory shall be taken of all the Church books and furniture and delivered to the new churchwardens.
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p.360:  1601/2 March 20 Saturday: 
Sunday [sic] the 20 of March 1601.
Richard Boover, Drew Stapley, John Langlye, and Richard Page were chosen for collectors for the poor for one year from Our Lady Day next, and Mr. George Paine and Mr. Franklyn were chosen for overseers of the poor for the same year.
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p.361:  1602 April 19 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that at or before the next Vestry Mr. Cownden shall bring in an account of certain money given as an offering at the marriage of Judge Fenner's daughter forgot in the last account and the remainder thereof not by him given away to deliver unto the warden of the College.
Item it was ordered that advice be taken what best lawful course is to be taken against such as have divided their tenements or made new buildings contrary to the statute. And the same to put in execution the next term.
Also that the wardens do this term proceed in the Exchequer against Mr. Walter as by their learned counsel they shall be advised. And also that if Mr. Love or my Lord Montague's others [sic] officers do not at the beginning of the term satisfy Mr. Browker and the churchwardens concerning the tithes of the Close. That then some speedy course be taken about the same without any longer delays.
Item the opinion of the house then present was that Mr. Mayberrye be moved to this effect, that if within a month or thereabouts he will answer the parish whether he will continue amongst us or not. That then if within that time he certify that he will commit, his coming be respited till Michaelmas and to enjoy his wages in the meantime or else the parish to be at liberty to provide another.
Lastly it was ordered that Mr. Howse, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Mee, and Mr. Turner shall audit the two last collectors' books for the two last years past.
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p.362:  1602 April 22 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Marberrye being moved and requested by the vestrymen then present to give his answer and perfect consent (if it might be) of his coming unto us at Michaelmas and continuance amongst us, gave his promise thus far forth that his meeting was, and he would by God's grace performed this their request touching his coming then. If in the meantime there should not be sufficient cause to the contrary, in the judgment of the vestrymen or the more part of them, which promise of his was well accepted, and his absence in the meantime to be tolerated according to former order.
Also it was agreed that for the powder and match in Mr. Carter's hands, that a motion be made to Mr. Bowyer that it may be had back again into the Vestry.
Item it was ordered that a remembrance be set down of the money lately collected towards a house of correction remaining in Mr. Cownden's hands.
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p.363:  1602 June 3 Thursday: 
It was ordered at this Vestry that some information or other due course of law by advice of Mr. Browker be prosecuted against Mr. Swingfielde for his new tenements William Seager for the Windmill in the Churchyard divided and Mr. Phillpotte about the division of the Bell.
Also it was agreed that Mr. George Payne and Mr. Bingham shall be entreated to speak with Richard Tayler to see if they can bring him to make payment of the money which he hath received by order in the Star Chamber of Woodd [name? wood?] which the parish hath disbursed. As if he will not yield thereunto: then they with the churchwardens and such others as they shall think good to call unto them, to take such order for recovery thereof either by suit in law or by petition to my Lord Keeper or otherwise as they shall think best.
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p.363:  1602 May 9 Sunday: 
May 9, 1602 being Sunday.
It was agreed by the vestrymen then present that the churchwardens with Mr. Browker and Mr. Cownden may talk and compound with Mr. Walter about tithes and clerk's wages for his tenements in Horse Head Alley and thereabouts, and arrearages of the same and to determine the same as they in their discretions shall think meet.
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p.364:  1602 August 16 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that Henry Willson shall have a new lease of the bakehouse parcel of the Church for 21 years from Midsummer last for £35 fine to be paid as followeth (vz.) at the ensealing of the lease £15. On the last day of February next £10 and on the last day of August then next following other £10, for the yearly rent of £5 to be paid quarterly, with covenants of reparations and such other like covenants as are contained in other leases made by the parish and the implements to be appraised and annexed to the lease with a schedule. And he to leave the same in the end of the lease in as good sort as they now are, reasonable use and wearing thereof only excepted, or the value whereat they shall be [ap]praised.
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p.363:  1602 September 13 Monday: 
It was ordered at this Vestry that a petition shall be made to Sir John Fortescue to possess him of the cause in controversy betwixt the parish, and the parish of St. Mary Magdalen at Bermondsey concerning Her Majesty's fifteenths. And that if it shall please him to refer the matter to others and not to end the cause himself; That then he will refer the matter indifferently, some to be chosen by our parish and some such other as he or they shall appoint, which if he do, then the house doth make choice of Mr. Browker, Mr. Emerson, and Mr. Treherne, or two of them as occasion shall require on their behalf.
Item concerning Mr. Downing's house it is agreed that a view be presently taken by the churchwardens of the state thereof. And upon order to be taken with Mr. Gloster for the leaving thereof in such good reparations as they shall think fit he may continue therein till Our Lady Day upon reasonable conditions.
Item it was agreed that the churchwardens may turn or new hang the clapper of the treble bell as in their discretions or by judgment of workmen shall be thought fit. And that Mr. Maddox's children be put to goodwife Russell till other order be taken.
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p.365:  1602 October 17 Sunday: 
October 17, 1602 being Sunday.
At this Vestry Mr. Butterton did certify the house of certain duties heretofore detained from him (viz) churching of women. Item certificates of marriages. Item the asking of banns of matrimony. Item for the name at the baptizing of children.
Item it was agreed that from henceforth Mr. Butterton's pension shall be increased 20 marks per annum as a benevolence in respect of his great charges. To be paid unto him so long as to the house shall seem fit.
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p.366:  1602 November 2 Tuesday: 
It was agreed by the vestrymen then present that whereas at the last Vestry Mr. Butterton's pension was augmented £13 6s 8d per annum for so long time as to the house should seem good. If Mr. Butterton hereafter shall not perform all ministerial duties in such sort as to the house shall seem good, that then it shall be at their choice and liberty from thenceforth to make stay of the said increase of his pension, whereunto Mr. Butterton himself hath given his consent and agreement. And further it was agreed that Mr. Butterton shall from henceforth have the duties for churching of women (the chrisoms excepted which according to former orders the churchwardens have had) and shall also have the certificates of marriage.
Also Mr. Butterton was agreed that from henceforth the clerk shall have 2d for every child according to the custom baptized at the font.
Item Mr. Butterton was further contented to leave to the clerk 2d for the banns of matrimony for every one asked, both the parties asked dwelling in the parish and 4d the women asked being no parishioners.
Also Mr. Gabriel Bolte was chosen for clerk of this parish (the Ordinary's consent being obtained thereunto) and to have for his pension £5 6s 8d per annum and the ordinary duties longing to a clerk, together with the duties for asking of banns of matrimony and for the names of children baptized as above said. Also he is to read divine service in the College of the Poor and to have for the same per annum 40s. Whereunto Mr. Bolte is contented and to claim no ministerial duties save only as abovesaid, but to serve and do all duties as a clerk. Also he is more to have yearly 6s 8d for his month's bills and to do the duties belonging to the same.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Maddox shall have 20s given him upon Mr. George Payne's promise that he shall not hereafter be chargeable to the parish for his own person, otherwise Mr. Payne promised to repay the 20s again.
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1603

p.367:  1602/3 March 2 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day were chosen for churchwardens this year John Payne, Thomas Luke, John Treherne, John Bingham, John Broomlye, and John Marshall whereof Mr. Payne was chosen to keep the book for the parish, and Mr. Luke for the College.
Item auditors chosen to audit the account of the last churchwardens were Mr. Cownden, Mr. Mee, Mr. George Payne, and Mr. Turner.
Item Mr. Howse, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Franklyn, and Mr. Pallmer were chosen for surveyors of the parish's lands.
Item the keys of the three chests and box were committed to Mr. Treherne, Mr. Howse, and Mr. Emerson, and the communion cups and the keys of the Vestry were committed to Mr. Marshall.
Also Mr. Smythe brought in and paid to Mr. John Payne £27 10s.
Also a lease was sealed by the old churchwardens before their going out to Richard Page, and the counterpane thereof delivered to Mr. John Payne, and they received 50s for the one half of his fine. And he is to enter into a bill for payment of other 50s residue of his fine at Midsummer next.
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p.368:  1603 March 27 Sunday: 
Sunday the 27 of March 1603.
George Dallton, Thomas Witcherley, John Skingle, and George Parker were chosen to be collectors for the poor for one year from Our Lady Day last.
Item Mr. Cownden and Mr. Emerson were chosen for overseers for the poor for the same year.
Item Mr. Carter and Mr. Franklyn were chosen auditors to audit the account of the old collectors.
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p.369:  1603 May 9 Monday: 
It was ordered that the pension of 12d a week heretofore paid to goodwife Russell by the name of goodwife Burgyn shall stand until her husband have satisfied the wardens concerning certain promises he made before Mr. Browker, Mr. Garlande, and others for the benefit of the poor of this parish upon his marriage with goodwife Burgyn.
Item it was ordered that the matter in question about the fifteenths shall be prosecuted, and that Mr. Payne shall disburse the charges thereabouts till it be determined.
And for the tithes in the Close it was ordered that Mr. Howse, Mr. Garland, Mr. Cownden, and Mr. Salter with the churchwardens shall go to my Lord Montague to see what he will yield unto, and thereupon to take such order as the case shall require.
Also it was agreed that the wardens with some half dozen of the ancients of the house shall meet to make up a new table concerning Church duties and alter those things therein which they shall think necessary.
Also concerning Mr. Walter's cause about his tithes of the Horse Head, Mr. Smyth gave information to the house that Mr. Walter hath offered (if the house will accept thereof) £10 for arrearages of the said tithes and four marks per annum hereafter, and for the poor to leave it to his courtesy what he will give more; whereupon the house is determined that Mr. Foster's opinion shall be followed touching the said cause that the verdict passed against the parish be never given in evidence against us at any time hereafter, and then the house will accept of the offer.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall follow the cause to seek reformation of the division of the Bell and for the powder lying there, and to acquaint the Bishop, the Lord Montague, and Sir Edward Dyer, Justice Rivers, and others of the danger thereof, and to speak with Barton the falconer who can give information of the matter.
Also Robert Loward basketmaker was chosen to be sexton if upon trial he shall be found sufficient and to have the fee thereunto belonging, as the same shall be ordered by the house when a new table shall be made.
Also touching Mr. Marburie's request to be respited till Michaelmas for his coming to be resident amongst us, the house is agreed that inasmuch as he hath not according to former promise and order set down, come and continued with us unless between this and Midsummer next he be contented to bring up his wife and household for his more certain residence he should be left at his liberty and the parish at their choice for any other.
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p.370:  1603 May 9 (continued): 
Also memorandum there was the audit book and the months' bills delivered out of the house to Mr. Smyth.
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The same day.
To the order abovesaid concerning Mr. Marburye, he being therewith acquainted made answer to the effect following viz that if the house would give him respite as aforesaid until Michaelmas if he come not then with his family and be resident that then he would be content that whatsoever he continued to preach unto them between Midsummer and Michaelmas either by himself or his deputy, that he would not look for any stipend for the same at their hands and they should be at liberty to make further choice, and of this answer the persons present did accept, and that they for their parts would make no choice of any other in the meantime.
Then present
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p.371:  1603 September 15 Thursday: 
On this day Mr. Gabriel Bolte clerk did seal an obligation in the Vestry to the use of the churchwardens of the penalty of £40 with condition to this effect viz to make a true and just account unto the churchwardens and their successors of all such money as he shall receive to their use when and so often as he shall be by them thereunto required and not to do anything which shall or may be prejudicial to the said churchwardens or their successors at any time hereafter.
Also Robert Loward sexton did then and there seal an obligation of £20 to the use of the churchwardens with condition to the effect following viz well and truly to discharge the office of a sexton so long as he shall be sexton and to yield and make a true and just account unto the churchwardens and their successors of all such things as have been or shall be by them or by their appointment committed to his charge whensoever he shall be by them thereunto required and not at any time to do any act or thing that may be prejudicial or hurtful to the said churchwardens, or their successors or other the parishioners.
Present then
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p.372:  1603 November 24 Thursday: 
At this Vestry John Finke being called into the Vestry and demanded whether he would discharge the parish of Daniel Ellys's child, the father being poor and not able, and having a portion of money in his hands belonging to Ellys: said he would not, the father living, so that it was thought meet that the churchwardens look further into the matter for their better indemnity of the said child.
Also notice was given to the house of the child which Thomas Whyte butcher hath received into the parish which is to be returned and sent back to St. Catherine's, from whence it came unless he secure the parish thereof with sureties, which he hath promised to do. The father of the child was one Edward Wayte.
Also it was agreed that concerning the place of burial betwixt chain and chain in the uttermost Churchyard sometimes St. Mary Magdalene's, and the making up of the Church walls and all other things thereunto belonging, shall be referred to the churchwardens' discretions, as also the paving and graveling of the said Churchyard for keeping of it decent for burial, seeing now there is no other meet place for burial.
Items that those doors which were lately made out of the Windmill shall be made in the Churchyard wall as the rest is, and that the way into Jeffe's backside through the Churchyard shall be made up as it hath long before been, as is to be testified by Mr. Howse, Mr. Myles, Mr. Garlonde, and to inquire of Skydmore's wife of Lambeth and her brother John Smithe, who they think can testify the same.
Also it was ordered that goodman Abbat shoemaker shall have £3 lent him of the parish stock for one year gratis, putting in security for the same such as the churchwardens shall like of.
Also the house did well like of the reparations done about the Church and Churchyard, and did order that the residue which were then to do should be done forthwith.
It was also certified to the house at this Vestry by the churchwardens, that the Lord Mayor and aldermen of London have sent down to this parish for the relief of the poor in the time of this visitation above £50.
Also it was agreed that Mr. Russell should be called into the Vestry, and to be spoken with concerning his speeches about burials in the College churchyard and his denial to pay duties for two burials there to the intent upon his answer the house may determine accordingly touching his abuse.
Further that when the surveyors for the highways, Mr. Dove and Mr. Fynnys, be come home, being now both absent they shall be both called and that then if they refuse to do their duties touching their office, two other may be chosen in their steads, and they to pay the penalty which the statute doth inflict for their default and negligence.
Also whereas there was money heretofore collected by Mr. Cownden and other then churchwardens for the house of correction, he hath certified into the house that he hath paid over into the hands of Sir Thomas Hunt knight the sum of £9 12s which he had gathered of the inhabitants of this parish for that purpose.

p.373:  1603 November 24 (continued): 
Also whereas it was reported by Mr. Payne churchwarden that Mr. Humble is contented to talk with the wardens and some others of the house concerning matters in question betwixt him and the parish, The house doth agree that Mr. Payne with such others of the house as he shall think good to associate and take with him shall talk with Mr. Humble and see what good course he will take with them concerning all matters in controversy and thereupon to relate unto the house what his answer is.
Also Thomas Berrye being requested in the Vestry to put in security to the parish for the saving of them harmless of one William Horrobin's child born out of the parish which he now keepeth, answered he would keep the child and yet put in no security. Also he denied that he was an inmate nor dwelled in any divided tenement.
Item it was ordered that Mr. Shippye baker do enter into bond with surety to save the parish harmless of William Sawnder a child, he shall have him apprentice and have 20s in money, and his tithes hitherto forgiven him of his now dwelling house.
Also it was ordered that Mr. Carter and Mr. Salter shall view the encroachment made by Mr. Hayes in the Churchyard by removing the pump, whereby the inhabitants complain for lack of water that the same may be reformed.
Also Mr. Isaac Towell was chosen to be a vestryman in stead of Mr. Wrenche deceased.
Item it was granted this day that the widow Russell should have a pension of 4d a week paid by the collectors.
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p.373:  1603 December 15 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day Mr. Snape was chosen for a lecturer to this parish in place of Mr. Marberrye late lecturer here, and to have the pension of £40 per annum from Christmas next. So also he have approbation thereunto from the Lord Bishop of Winchester.
Also he being moved whether he would perform all ministerial duties in the parish when occasion should serve, answered he would. And added further that he would be willing to do more therein than he thought the parish would request, and said that his desire was to dwell in the parish.
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p.374:  1603/4 February 14 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry Weaver's wife being demanded for tithes said that she hath every year sold bacon and other things in the house for her landlord Stephen Beckingham's use and that he and his servant do use the house themselves, whereby he is to pay the tithe.
Also it being moved by the churchwardens and Mr. Sexton's request whether his tithes should be abated or no: It was ordered that it should be continued as it was before considering the profit he makes thereby by his Alley and another tenement out of the same.
It was also ordered that whereas a suit was commenced by Edward Roberts deceased and Isaac Eyles of St. George's late high collectors for the fifteenths for the behoof all the parish, for that this parish hath long paid fifteenths for two St. Mary Magdalenes. Whereas St. Mary Magdalene at Bermondsey should pay for their own parish, which should have been tried before this, but because of this late visitation, that now Mr. Babbe shall sue forth a new commission for the trial of the same in Isaac Eyles' name, and Mr. Yearwood with him.
Also it was ordered that a remembrance should be entered for Mr. Walter's cause, that Mr. Treherne, Mr. Sallter, and some one other should talk with Mr. Walter about the perfect finishing of the same cause and so to proceed therein accordingly.
Also in regard it appeareth to the house that Mr. Humble hath not altered his mind touching the causes betwixt him and the parish, he shall continue his place still in the Church which he now hath without being removed till the house shall otherwise determine.
And for the placing of the vestrymen and their wives, they to sit according to ancient usage and the residue to be placed at the churchwardens' discretion.
Also that a letter be sent to Mr. George Payne to know whether he mean to remain here as a parishioner or no and when he will come.
Item Mr. Yearwood was chosen a vestryman in stead of Mr. Emerson deceased.
Also Mr. Serjeant Greene was chosen a vestryman in stead of Mr. Yardlye deceased.
Item Mr. Butler was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Russell gone out of the parish.
It was also ordered that upon the auditing of the account of Mr. Isaac Eyles by Mr. Cownden and Mr. Smythe touching the fifteenths is due to be paid by St. Mary Magdalene's at Bermondsey. The churchwardens shall pay him what shall be found due by him disbursed and that Mr. Yearwood who was petty collector shall be talked with to see what money he hath paid over for fifteenths.
Also that a remembrance should be entered for the brick wall to be viewed by the surveyors between the Vine and Mr. Treherne's land on the Bankside. And likewise for the garden plot which Mr. Rych holdeth and which Mr. Draper late held to know how he parted therewith.
Also a bond to be looked up wherein Avery Butcher with others stand bound to the parish for Massey Faller deceased, chosen into the Vestry.
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p.375:  1603/4 February 28 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day it was agreed by the vestrymen then present that in regard of the present assizes to continue on the 2 of March next, the day of the election of new churchwardens, shall be deferred until Monday next. This order to be no precedent hereafter but that the old ancient custom shall be continued on the 2 of March without special cause and like consent of the vestrymen.
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1604

p.376:  1603/4 March 5 Monday (for March 2): 
March the 5th 1603 for the 2 of March.
At this Vestry a motion being made by Mr. Pollerde in the Vestry of certain speeches which Mr. Humble should utter concerning his suits against the parish, that if he did not obtain his suit against the parish by law, yet he was sure enough another way, for he had it under black and white from the parish as long as they have any interest therein: To this Richard Johnson register to the house made answer that he had by direction from the house made some draft for a lease for Mr. Humble, but Mr. Humble did not accept thereof, but altered it and caused him to engross it at two several times, he answering the house would never agree unto it, Mr. Humble said, what is that to you, I must pay for it. At which time Mr. Humble was one of the house.
Item goodwife Thompson was chosen to be one of the searchers in stead of goodwife Hawnce of those which die, and to have every Sunday a penny loaf.
Also that widow Martin shall at Our Lady Day next have the house Hawnce's wife dwelt in for 10s rent, and Mr. Anthony Smyth gave his word for the rent.
Item Philip Poole was chosen to have the place and fee for grave making which Hawnce had, and for his grave making and for his attendance on the sabbaths and other times he shall have from henceforth 26s 8d. And for keeping clean the house of office his fee shall be 5s per annum. And for keeping clean the Chain Gate from chain to chain and round about the Church he shall have 8s per annum.
Also that Sellwood for his attendance in time of divine service and other times, and doing those duties which heretofore he hath done, and for making clean the gutters and leads, shall besides 5s for washing the linen have wages £3 6s 8d per annum. And Mudde was chosen to have a full bearer's room.
Also John Boston was chosen to be Clark in stead of Gabriel Bolte deceased, and to have the fee which he had, provided he put in sufficient sureties to the churchwardens to perform all such duties as shall belong to his office within one month.
Also that for the pains which Mr. Wager took who stood for the clerkship, he shall have given him 20s.
Item Mr. John Payne, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Franklyn, Mr. Pallmer and Mr. Pollerde were chosen were chosen [dittography] to be wardens for this year, whereof Mr. Paine to keep the book and Mr. Franklin to be for the College.
Also Mr. Paine brought into the Vestry £70 which in regard of his new election remaineth still in his hand.
Auditors to audit the great account Mr. Howse, Mr. Face, Mr. Sallter, and Mr. Smythe.
Surveyors for the parish's lands Mr. Mee, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Towell, Mr. Greene.
Item the three keys of the chests and box were committed to the custody of Mr. John Paine, Mr. Howse, and Mr. Treherne.
Also whereas a pew book was made late by the last churchwardens it was agreed that the same should so continue till the house otherwise determine.
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p.377:  1604 April 23 Monday: 
At this Vestry were brought to be locked up into the chests four bonds, whereof one was sealed by Mr. John Payne warden for the parish, one other by Mr. Franklyn warden for the College according to the common order touching their office, and one other bond by John Boston clerk made this year, and one other by Robert Loward sexton made before, which bonds were delivered to Mr. Howse till the next Vestry.
Item it was agreed that Mrs. Bolte shall have the bond delivered in which her husband, late clerk, did seal to the churchwardens touching his place, and that her tithes for a year past shall be forgiven her.
Also Mr. Luke doth confess that he hath in his hands 40s given to the vestrymen as a legacy by Mr. Humphrey Emerson deceased.
Also Mr. Luke brought in and delivered to Mr. Franklyn £11 10d for the use of the poor of the College and 6s 8d more Mr. John Payne delivered to him.
Item whereas a bond was sealed by one John Flooxe to one John Falkoner of £80 penalty for true payment of £40 to the said John Falkoner at the accomplishment of his age of 26 years. The same bond for the safekeeping thereof to the use of the same John (if he be living) was brought into the Vestry by Mr. Luke and was delivered to Mr. Howse to be kept till the next Vestry, and then to be locked up amongst other writings and evidences of the house, and on every second of March to be viewed that the same be safe.
Item it was referred by the house to the churchwardens and agreed that they shall look out for a solicitor to follow the parish's business which the house thinketh needful to have, and having found some meet person to allow to him a fee of £4 per annum, first certifying to the house what they have done.
Item that the churchwardens shall tithe and compound with such persons as have not heretofore been tithed for rents sometimes Mr. Langlye's, and others, at their discretions.
Also Mr. Butler promised to pay for the Elephant Alley, so long as he held the same, tithes and clerk's wages 6s 8d per annum and for three tenements sometimes Mr. Cluer's for this year only 10s. And afterwards the tenants to pay themselves. And for any other composition made by him before, to stand to it only for this year.
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p.378:  1604 May 10 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Whitlocke was chosen to be solicitor and of counsel for the parish in all causes wherein they shall have occasion to use him, and to have £4 per annum for his fee viz every term 20s to continue for one year and so forwards as the house shall think good.
Item Mr. Howse brought into the Vestry the four bonds which were delivered to him at the Vestry last before and one other bond sealed by John Flooxe to the use of John Falkoner which he received at the same Vestry which were locked up in the chest.
Also a lease was granted to Mr. Garlond in reversion of those tenements over the College which was granted to Mr. Pynder before and of mother Harman's rooms for the rent of £4 per annum. Mother Harman to have her room rent-free during her life. The covenants to be ordinary as in other of the parish's leases.
Item whereas Mr. Howse made a motion in the Vestry for a lease in reversion for 21 years of the tenements called Norman's Rents. It was agreed that sometime the next week a survey shall be made thereof and then the house to consider what lease he shall have, for what term, and for what rent, and other necessary conditions.
Also motion being made to Mr. Howse about a lease or feoffment made to him of certain tenements with others to the use of the Free School, the rest being deceased and he surviving, that it is necessary and requisite that he make over the same to others to the like use as aforesaid. His answer was that he would be contented to surrender and yield up his right to the said use to such persons as the churchwardens with the governors of the School should think good to nominate in that behalf.
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p.379:  1604 July 18 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that the churchwardens shall survey old Sellwoodd's house to see whether the upper room of his house (he having three) may be severed from the other two. And that if it may be done, then young Sellwoodde to have the upper room and old Sellwood the other two, he to pay 15s yearly rent and his son 5s. And Hocknell to be removed to young Sellwoodd's house.
And as touching Addams' house (he being deceased) it was referred to the churchwardens to augment the rent or to determine for a lease at their discretions.
Also whereas the owner of the lease of the Vine who married with Mrs. Hunt hath made motion that the churchwardens should appoint some time to meet with him, and his and their workmen to consider what reparations are needful to be done, that the same may be dispatched speedily. It was ordered that the churchwardens shall appoint some such time, as speedily as may be, for the effecting thereof accordingly.
Item an offer was made to Edward Rolfe that if he would take the lease of his house and put in sureties to pay his rent and to repair the same sufficiently, he should; otherwise the parish would dispose thereof at their pleasures and place some better tenant therein.
And for half a quarter's rent for Mr. Snapes' house; It is ordered that Mr. Payne shall pay the same.
Also it is to be remembered about the encroachment made on the parish's land in Kent Street, that the churchwardens with Mr. Cownden shall speak with Mrs. Woodde and Mr. Browne gardener, who is said to have interest in the land, and that if they will acknowledge their encroachment and become tenants to the parish, for the same to take some reasonable rent for the same. Otherwise to take such further order as they shall think requisite.
Further it was agreed that Mr. Howse shall have a lease in reversion of the house and tenements called Norman's Rents from the expiration of the old lease for 21 years, for 40s yearly rent with ordinary and reasonable covenants as the wardens shall like of. One covenant not to let the same to any tenants other than now are in the same, which shall be chargeable to the parish, but first to acquaint the churchwardens and overseers for the poor of the Liberty of the Clink therewith. And if he sell his lease hereafter the parish to have the forsaking before another giving as another will give for the same.
Also Mr. Garlond's lease granted at the Vestry before was now confirmed to be for 14 years from the expiration of the old lease, with a covenant to be therein that he shall have no more tenants than now be in the same.
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p.380:  1604 October 6 Saturday: 
At a Vestry holden this present day an offer was made to Harrys the cooper touching the house which Adams late had, that if he will give 40s per annum and put in security either for payment of rent, or for doing the reparations, that then he shall have a lease for 21 years from Our Lady Day last, and he is to accept of this and to bring word to Mr. Payne churchwarden within one week, or else this offer to be void and the churchwardens to dispose of the same at their pleasure.
Also Stephen Damporde being called into the Vestry about a year and a quarter's rent behind for his now dwelling house, did acknowledge the same, and promised to make full payment thereof by the latter end of the next term, and to put in Mr. Damporde in the Close for security thereof at his coming home.
And as touching the fifteenths in question between this parish and St. Mary Magdalene's at Bermondsey. It was agreed by the house that a commission shall be sued forth and a trial procured so soon as may be. And that Mr. John Payne shall pay Mr. Eyles's money laid out about the suit thereof being audited amounting to £9 13s 4d.
Also Mr. Sexton making motion to have his tithes abated, the house would in no wise for precedent's sake either have his or any other man's tithes abated.
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p.381:  1604 December 10 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that if Harrys the cooper do in all points sufficiently repair the house wherein he now dwelleth (late Adams' house) before the Annunciation of Our Lady next, that then he shall have a lease thereof from thence for 21 years 40s yearly rent with ordinary covenants viz with a forfeiture of his lease for default of rent and not doing of reparations and his own bond be taken for performance of covenants.
Item Mr. Pollarde and Mr. Yearwood promised to bring in and to pay to Mr. John Payne warden the sum of 40s being a surplusage remaining in their hands of money heretofore gathered by them for fifteenths, in regard Mr. Payne by consent of the house hath satisfied to Mr. Eyles a greater sum laid out by him for charges in suit about the fifteenths between this parish and St. Mary Magdalene's at Bermomdsey. And also they promised to show their books by which they gathered the same.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Baron Clarke shall be entreated to be a commissioner touching the cause depending about the fifteenths and that Mr. Stevens and Mr. Rivers shall be entreated to the like. And Mr. Browker gave his consent to join with them in the same.
Further it was ordered that Mr. Payne should at some convenient time talk with Mr. Baron Clarke touching his pew, and to know his pleasure how he would have it fitted for him and to do it accordingly.
Also it was agreed upon a petition made by goodwife Thompson that she shall dwell in one of the almshouses with father Ballard to be a comfort and a stay to him so long as she continueth and remaineth sole.
Also it was ordered that widow Rodes shall be entered in the collectors' book to have 4d a week from henceforth.
Item it was ordered that Putt shall from henceforth pay for the Green Dragon, and for the tenements thereunto belonging, tithes and clerk's wages 23s 4d, which order was made with consent of the said Putt, and in consideration thereof he is to discharge the parish of all tenants to dwell in the premises. Or else this order to be of no effect, and the tithes and clerk's wages to be as before. And that he shall pay for arrearages of tithes and clerk's wages for this year and the last 26s 8d.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens may aswell remove the pulpit where they shall think fittest for the better hearing for the auditory in time of sermons; as also that they with some three or four more of the house may consider and appoint some convenient place in the Church or Churchyard fit for the receiving of offerings that the preacher or his audience be not disturbed in time of divine service.
Item the house upon consideration had of the want of Mr. Snape's great charges of children and costs in removing of himself and his goods, and such like causes have condescended that Mr. Paine shall pay unto him as a benevolence of the parish stock £10.
Also upon a motion and request made by John Gloster for his dwelling house, the Vestry is contented that he shall have a lease for the residue that is to come of the lease made to Mr. Danbye and for the same rent and covenants in his own name surrendering the same lease.
Also in regard of the great charges Mr. Hayes hath been at in building and the loss he hath sustained by his tenants the house hath forgiven him all his former rent which he hath not paid until Midsummer last.
Item Mr. Abraham Allen was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Turner gone out of the parish.
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1605

p.382:  1604/5 March 2 Saturday: 
Imprimis whereas it is thought by the house for diverse reasons that Mr. Butterton is like within short time to depart from us and to leave his place of ministry here void, the house being careful as well to provide beforehand a sufficient minister as to prevent other occasions if it so happen that Mr. Butterton do leave us have thought good upon motion made to them by Mr. Snape of two godly and learned ministers, commended by good testimony of others viz Mr. Erberrye and Mr. Churche, to prefer Mr. Church before any other to the said place immediately from and after Mr. Butterton's departure when the same shall happen, conditionally that he be accepted and allowed by the Lord Bishop and his voice thought sufficient by the house.
At this Vestry also Mr. Franklin, Mr. Pallmer, Mr. Garlond, Mr. Carter, Mr. Harvye, and Mr. Greene were chosen churchwardens for this year, whereof Mr. Carter was chosen to keep the book for the parish, Mr. Garlonde warden for the College and Mr. Greene to keep the plate and the keys of the Vestry.
Auditors to audit the last year account were chosen Mr. Browker, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Cownden, and Mr. Treherne.
For surveyors for the parish's lands were chosen Mr. Face, Mr. Sallter, Mr. Smithe, and Mr. Buttler.
Also Mr. John Paine brought in and delivered in the Vestry to Mr. Carter fourscore pounds.
Item Mr. Franklin brought in and delivered to Mr. Garlond in the Vestry £8 to the use of the poor of the College.
Item the keys of the chests were delivered to Mr. Carter, Mr. Howse, and Mr. Treherne.
Mr. John Payne also brought in and delivered in the Vestry diverse writings concerning the suits of the parish as the petition to the Lord Treasurer, the commission and such like, and Mr. Franklin brought in such bonds as he had taken for security of the parish in his year and Mr. Paine the counterpane of Mr. Pinder's lease, Mr. Garlonde's lease, Mr. Howse's lease, Mr. Howses feoffment touching the School and Mr. Rockett's lease.
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p.383:  1604/5 March 12 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was agreed in regard of the absence of Mr. Butterton, and that Mr. Snape is not able to perform himself alone the whole ministerial duty, which should be performed by them both, that the wardens shall at their discretions agree with some one other to help and assist Mr. Snape in the same for the time until the return of Mr. Butterton, and for the satisfaction of him whom they shall retain to use such reasonable satisfaction as they shall think fitting, and in the meantime to make stay of such benevolence as was heretofore contributed to Mr. Butterton if they shall so think fit.
Also it was agreed to touching the parsonage lease, Mr. Garland, Mr. Carter, with Mr. Payne, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Treherne, Mr. Sallter, shall attend to speak with my Lord Treasurer about the renewing of the same from the King; also to speak with Sir Thomas Sherlye to hear what he will demand to pass the same in fee farm, and thereof to make relation to the house.
Item at was spoken of to be remembered, that the churchwardens with some of the ancients of the house, viz Mr. Payne, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Treherne, shall go to Mr. Baron Clarke to understand when his pleasure is to appoint a day for the sitting in commission about the fifteenths and then to give notice thereof to the inhabitants of Bermondsey seven days before touching the same.
Also there was delivered to Mr. Garland out of the Vestry box 14s 1d to be bestowed amongst the poor where most need is, and that widow Owen shall have paid her 2s 6d weekly for month being sick and in great want, and that Saints Alley be well viewed for inmates.
And for collectors were chosen Ralph Babington, Mr. Mayhewe, David Jones, and Mr. Apsley.
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p.384:  1604/5 March 21 Thursday: 
It was moved in the house (at a Vestry holden this day) to know their opinions whether they would stand to their lease of the parsonage and the suitors to the Lord Treasurer for the increase of the term of years in the same being now about 36 years to make up the same the full of 40 years. Or to follow Sir Thomas Sherlye about the taking of it in fee farm and to stand to the umpire of the Lord Treasurer concerning the same, to whom Sir Thomas promised to refer himself. And then and there it was agreed and thought most fitting that my Lord only should be followed touching the lease and Sir Thomas not to be dealt withal at all touching the fee farm. And that Mr. John Payne, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Sallter, Mr. Treherne, and Mr. Smith shall be aiding and assisting to the churchwardens at times opportune to move my Lord about their petition and to stake out the particulars of the lease and to do other things about the same that shall be necessary.
Also whereas it was reported in the house by Mr. Cownden and some others that it hath been bruited abroad in the parish, that such business of importance as have been oftentimes spoken of and agreed in the house of the parish business hath been told again out of the house to the adversaries of the parish, whereby the house hath been greatly scandaled, and diverse great hindrances have ensued thereof; it was therefore agreed that with as much speed as it may be, the churchwardens shall learn out the party so offending, which being justly approved, the party who hath so done to be exempted the house forever, and to have no more place or fellowship therein.
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p.385:  1605 March 27 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was certified to the house by the churchwardens and others who according to a former order went to my Lord Treasurer about the parish's lease, at which Sir Thomas Sherlye met them at my Lord's, and went in together with them. That then and there Sir Thomas offered before my Lord that when he had passed his book, if the parish would take it in fee farm, he would deal well with them, and my Lord Treasurer should be umpire in the matter; otherwise, if their lease were good, they must enjoy it; if it were nought, he would give as much money as it cost, and yet notwithstanding he would pay to the preacher and minister yearly £60, to the schoolmaster and usher yearly £30, and that the parish should have the free election of them as now they have, and that he would also see the Church repaired and amended, which offers my Lord did think to be very reasonable and said he should perform what he had offered, and that he would take special notes of his offers, which notwithstanding the house as formerly, do think most fit to stand to their lease, and to desire to have the same renewed from his Majesty for the term it now is, according to the effect of the proclamation in that behalf, and that Sir Thomas Foster shall be made acquainted therewith, and his counsel followed in the execution thereof with as much speed as may be, by the wardens and others to assist them as before is declared and ordered.
Item it was reported in the house by Mr. Broomlye of diverse injurious speeches uttered by Mr. Humble against Mr. John Payne, Mr. Mee, Mr. Howse, and Mr. Bingham and others, and that he threatened the parish about the parcel of the Church behind the bakehouse, that they should not long enjoy it; also that being a commissioner he would raise a great many of them in subsidy.
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p.386:  1605 April 15 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. John Payne brought in and delivered to Mr. Carter being the foot of his account for the last year £44 15s 3d.
Item Mr. Franklyn brought in and delivered to Mr. Garland being the foot of his account for the College for the year past £3 9s 10d.
And the old churchwardens, Mr. John Payne, and Mr. Franklin had their old bonds delivered in, and it was agreed that Mr. Carter and Mr. Garland should enter into the like bonds.
Memorandum that Mr. Cownden and Mr. Smith having by a former order audited the account of the book for the collection of the fifteenths gathered by Mr. Pollerd and Mr. Yearwood do find that there is remaining in the hands of Mr. Pollard 54s 3d which is to be paid to the churchwardens for that they disbursed a greater sum in the last year's account to Mr. Eyles high collectors for the same fifteenths.
Also it was agreed upon a motion of Mr. Draper's that upon surrender of his old lease of the Beer Pot he shall have a new lease thereof for the old rent for so many years as is to come in the lease of the Vine made to Mr. Hunt in his lifetime upon a certain condition to be therein contained that he shall bestow upon reparations or building about the said house £20 within one year by judgment of the churchwardens and surveyors and shall pay 20 nobles fine at the time of the ensealing of his lease, with other ordinary covenants to be contained in the lease.
Item it was agreed that Mr. Marshall upon surrender of the lease made to Mr. Danbye for 20 marks fine and £10 rent shall have a new lease of the same house for 31 years from Our Lady Day last with ordinary covenants as in the former lease.
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p.387:  1605 May 29 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that a commission shall be set forth this term for the furnishing of the cause concerning the fifteenths in question the next vacation and that a motion be made that Bermondsey to join in charges for the same commission or else to examine no witnesses.
Also Mr. John Payne delivered into the hands of Mr. Garlande churchwarden 40s in money which Mr. Luke gave the last year for recreation to the Vestry to be spent at their pleasure appointed to be spent this day.
Item whereas Mr. Garland made a motion in the house that a Scottish man hath gotten a lease of the parsonage for 40 years, whereupon it is supposed that he will seek all the means he can to wrong us in our term; It is therefore concluded that the churchwardens with such others as were before appointed in such behalf shall by all possible means they can defend the lease they now have, and that if they shall think good a petition to be exhibited to the King's Majesty touching the premises.
Also Mr. Carter hath received the parish's last lease there from Mr. John Payne which he hath in his hands before.
Item Mr. Damporde was chosen a vestryman in stead of Mr. Dallton deceased.
Also the churchwardens did certify the house that the last quarter they had paid Mr. Butterton the benevolence which the parish did contribute to him during their pleasures in regard of his great charges and want; But now for that he is provided of another living and that he is going away, And for that there hath been a public notice given abroad to other ministers what the profits and stipend of Mr. Butterton hath been, the house hath ordered that the same shall from henceforth utterly cease and be no more paid.
Item it was further agreed that if Mr. Butterton do hold his other benefice or go away from hence, that then Mr. Fraunces upon reasonable conditions to be prescribed according to the law shall serve in Mr. Butterton's place.
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p.388:  1605 June 2 Sunday: 
Whereas at the last Vestry Mr. Damporde was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Dallton deceased, It was reported in the house by Mr. Garland, Mr. Howse, Mr. Sallter, and Mr. Pallmer who had speech with the said Mr. Damporde that he denied to take the same place upon him or to come into the society, whereupon the house now present have decreed and set down this order, that the former election shall be of no force, and that the house may at their pleasure make choice of any other whom they shall think good.
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p.389:  1605 July 3 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry whereas it was reported by the churchwardens that Mr. Whitlock doth demand besides his fee 20s for two motions; It was ordered that the wardens shall pay him the 20s besides his fee, and so the fee to cease, and he to be used and paid for his pains in any business of the parish before any other hereafter, as occasion shall serve.
Also whereas there was certain money collected for the setting out of galleys of the parishioners remaining in the hand of Mr. Yearwood, It was ordered that the churchwardens shall speak to Sir Edward Bowyer about the same that it may be restored to the parties of whom the same was gathered.
Further whereas Mr. Butterton hath certified the house of his departure, It was agreed that the wardens in regard of his great charge of children and towards his charges in removing shall give unto him £10 as a benevolence, And that the minister who shall succeed Mr. Butterton in the ministry shall have but £20 fee per annum besides his vails, And thatthat the clerk shall have the keeping of the book for all banns and the whole duties for asking of the same.
Item Mr. Boover was chosen a vestryman in stead of Mr. Dallton deceased.
And it is agreed that Mr. Maggott shall come in election at the next choice of a vestrymen.
It was also ordered and agreed that if any of the vestrymen shall from henceforth utter or tell out of the house or disclose to any person any secrets concerning the state of the parish and their interest in or to the parsonage, lease, or any of the parish lands to the intent to prejudice or hurt the parish or to entitle any other to the same, That then such person so offending, and just proof made thereof, to be exempted the house forever.
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p.390:  1605 October 31 Thursday: 
Whereas the churchwardens were arrested into the Exchequer as also Mr. Marshall one of the parish's tenants at the suit of the Scottish gentleman about the parish's lease upon surmise of and intrusion, It was now agreed by the vestrymen now present that the said churchwardens with Mr. Howse, Mr. John Payne, Mr. George Payne, Mr. Sallter, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Treherne shall take such pains in going to counsel and otherwise as they shall think fit about the said cause, and to lay out such money as the cause shall require, and to appoint some fit man in their discretions to solicit their cause.
Also that two of the churchwardens with two others of the house whom they shall think good to associate with them, shall go to my Lord Montague to entreat, common [=commune?], and conclude, if it may be, about the tithes of the Close in difference, the two to go with them to be Mr. Howse and Mr. Cownden.
Item it was ordered that the churchwardens shall call Mrs. Foster before my Lord of Winchester for denying to pay the £5 annuity given by Mr. Dodson her late husband to the poor during Tilberye lease.
Also it is to be remembered that the churchwardens shall move Mr. Draper to take in the garden plot belonging to the Vine which Mr. Butler challengeth to belong to the Red Horse otherwise called the Elephant.
Further it is ordered that the churchwardens shall survey Mr. Marshall's building, and if upon such view it appear that he hath bestowed £100, That then they shall deliver him his bond touching the same.
Item it is ordered that concerning the land belonging to the College of the Poor, the wardens shall take out the evidences belonging to the same, and take such order for the better securing thereof as by counsel they shall be advised.
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p.391:  1605 November 22 Friday: 
It was agreed at a Vestry holden this day that Mr. Simonds that preached in this Church on Thursday last shall continue (if he so please) till Christmas next as lecturer in Mr. Snapes' place and to have consideration for his pains during that time, and upon liking of the house in the meantime he is chosen and preferred before any other to be lecturer in Mr. Snapes' place and to have the like stipend that Mr. Snape hath.
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p.391:  1605 December 21 Saturday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that Mr. Simonds for the time past (being one month) for serving in Mr. Snapes' place shall have five marks, which is after the rate of £40 per annum And afterwards while he continueth after the same rate, and the house doth make full choice of him in Mr. Snapes' place, so he have my Lord Bishop's approbation thereunto.
Also it is agreed that Mr. Snape shall receive his whole quarter's wages now due at Christmas and afterwards the same to surcease unless he be approved by the Lord Bishop to continue our lecturer.
And whereas Mr. Garland informed the house of diverse injurious speeches spoken by Mr. Broomlye against him and others which Mr. Broomlye doth deny, It was ordered that the witnesses that will testify the misorder shall be required to be at the next Vestry, and the fault being approved by testimony, Mr. Broomlye submitted himself to the censure of the house. Afterwards Mr. Bromlye confesseth the fault and the house did censure him to pay his fine to the poor which he paid according to order.
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p.392:  1605/6 January 15 Wednesday: 
It was agreed that the churchwardens shall present the Lord Bishop of Winchester at his coming up with some runlet of sack of about 24 gallons at their discretions.
Also it was ordered that Mr. Franklin shall pay Mr. Snapes's rent for the last quarter and do his best to gather it in of those which promised payment and to bring in his account at the next Vestry and that if it falls short, That then the house shall take some order for the payment unto him of so much as he cannot receive.
Item it was ordered that the chief warden shall from henceforth yearly appoint some other of the wardens to be aiding and assisting about the gathering of tithes and other duties viz to divide themselves into two or three parts as they shall seem most fitting, and the other to be accountable quarterly to the chief warden or oftener as occasion shall require.
Also Mr. Draper was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Butler deceased.
And Mr. Tappinge was chosen a vestryman in stead of Mr. Clarke deceased.
Item Mary Kirkeman was chosen by the vestrymen's full consent to be one of the poor of the College.
And further in consideration of the surrender to be made by Mr. Garland of the lease late made to him by the parish of the tenements before granted to Mr. Pinder, The house doth grant to him a lease of the tenements which Mr. Browker now holdeth by lease from the parish for the rent they now go during his life and his wife's, with the like covenants as are in the old lease.
Item Milrone is to have the forsaking of the said tenements in reversion before any other.
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p.394:  1605/6 February 16 Sunday: 
Memorandum that upon Sunday the 16th day of the month of February in the year of our Lord God after the computation of the Church of England 1605, Henry Shelley now or late of Maple Durham in the parish of Buriton in the County of South' was present in the parish church of St. Saviours in Southwark in the time divine service and sermon there upon that day celebrated and preached, reverently and attentively behaving himself during that time. And the said Henry Shelley voluntarily after the sermon ended, upon his corporal oath affirmed his name to be Henry Shelley, son of Henry Shelley and Mary his wife late of Maple Durham aforesaid, and that Thomas Shelley gent is his brother, and that Mary Shelley alias Stamford, Katherine Shelley alias Reeve, and Jane Shelley are his sisters, and that he is the same Henry Shelley that hath been heretofore indicted in the County of Somerset for recusancy. In testimony that this Henry Shelley is the same party, he himself hath subscribed his name, and these also whose names are subscribed do witness the same.
      [signed] Melch: Frauncis
      [signed] Henry Shelley
      [signed] Thomas Durrant [uncertain]
      [signed] Randall Carter
      [signed] Gregory Francklin
      The mark of Thomas H Harvie
      The mark of Thomas T Palmer
      [signed] John Payne
      The mark of Thomas X Audley alias Luke
      [signed] George Payn
      [signed] Edward Cole
      [signed] Thomas Garland
      [signed] John Collpes
      [signed] Thomas Sharpe
      [signed] Robart Fordham
      [signed] William Cownden
      [signed] Roger Cole Notary publique
      [signed] John Bond

p.394:  1605/6 February 23 Sunday: 
Memorandum that upon Sunday the 23th day of February 1605 abovesaid, the said Henry Shelley gent was personally present in the parish church of St. Saviors in the time of the divine service and sermon there upon that day celebrated and preached, from the beginning of the service until the end of the service, and did reverently and attentively attend the same, and did behave himself during the whole service and service time. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands the said 23rd day of February 1605 juxta &c.
      [signed] Thomas Garland
      [signed] Randall Carter
      [signed] Gregory Francklyn
      [signed] Abraham Greene
      H [for Thomas Harvey]
            Churchwardens
      [signed] John Payne
      [signed] George Payn
      [signed] Roger Cole Notary

p.396:  1605/6 February 24 Monday: 

To the Reverend father in Christ Thomas by the permission of God Lord Bishop of Winchester
 
These are to certify your lordship that Henry Shelly gentleman late of Maple Durham in the parish of Bureton in the County of South, upon Sunday the 16th day of the month of February in the year of our Lord God according to the computation of the Church of England 1605, did repair unto the parish church of St. Saviours in Southwark in the County of Surrey, and was personally present in the same parish church, and did then and there continue and abide during the time of the divine service there celebrated, and the sermon then and there preached, and during all that time behaved himself reverently and attentively in the same church. And that the said Henry Shelley did then and there before us whose names are hereunder written promise that he would continue in such conformity and obedience according to the laws and statutes of the realm in that behalf made and provided. And further these are also to certify your Lordship, that upon Sunday being the 23th day of the same month of February in the year of our Lord God aforesaid did also repair to the same parish church of St. Saviours and was personally present in the same parish church, and did there continue and abide during the time of divine service there celebrated and of the sermon then and there preached, and during all that time did reverently and attentively behave himself in the same church. In testimony whereof we the churchwardens and parishioners of the same parish and other persons whose names are subscribed, well knowing the said Henry Shelly and being ourselves personally present at either of the said times, and thereby seeing and observing the premisses to be true, at the special request of the said Henry Shelly have hereunto subscribed our names and signs, and put to our seals. Yeoven the 24th day of February in the year of our Lord God 1605.
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1606

p.397:  1606 May 25 Sunday (inserted): 
25^o Maij 1606
Memorandum that the day and year abovesaid Thomas Simonds late of Hammaldon in the County of South' gent did repaire to our church and there did continue during the time of divine service and sermon, behaving himself reverently and attentively, and after the sermon did promise to continue in such conformity and obedience, whereof the preachers and churchwardens did make certificate to the Lord Bishop of Winchester under their hands.
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p.397:  1605/6 March 3 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed that on Friday next the Vestry shall meet to confer and make perfect the old orders, and to alter any of the old and to make new where it shall seem needful and for that there is many times great burthens in pains taking about the parish business laid on the shoulders of a few to discharge the same, The house doth think it needful to make choice of some other greater number of vestrymen to associate and to assist them which be now.
Also Mr. Carter, Mr. Greene, Mr. George Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Towell, and Mr. Allen were chosen to be churchwardens for this year, whereof Mr. Payne is chosen to keep the book of account for the parish and Mr. Greene chosen for the College and Mr. Allen to keep the keys of the Vestry and the plate of the Church.
Auditors to audit the last wardens' account, Mr. Howse, Mr. Myles, Mr. John Payne, and Mr. Mee.
Surveyors to survey the parish land Mr. Sallter, Mr. Francklen, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Boover.
Also Mr. Carter brought in £50 and delivered the same to Mr. George Payne.
Also Mr. Garland brought in £3 and delivered the same to Mr. Seriant Plommer.
Also the keys of the chests were committed, the one to the churchwardens, one other to Mr. Browker, and the third to Mr. Howse.
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p.398:  1606 April 2 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was agreed, That whereas diverse parishioners have been desirous to be informed by the house by what authority they make choice of the churchwardens out of the 30 vestrymen, & not all the parishioners to be at the choice as in other parishes, The churchwardens shall carry the corporation and the orders to Serjeant Foster, and he to draw the case and to set his hand unto it for the better satisfaction of the house.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens shall set one awork to place the King's Majesty's arms and the 10 Commandments in some convenient places in the Church according to the effect of the canons in that behalf.
Also Mr. Mee, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Boover, and Mr. Pollard were chosen for overseers for the poor; collectors Robert Pemell, John Wright, James Milles, and James Luck; sidemen Mr. Sallter, Mr. Treherne, John Skingle, and Thomas Witcherlye, James Corden, and Robert Eyres.
Auditors to audit the account of the collectors, Mr. Smith and Mr. Boover.
Also the house is content that Mr. Fraunces shall have paid him £10 a year towards his charges as a benevolence during so long time as the house shall think fit and give no order to the contrary.
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p.399:  1606 May 5 Monday: 
Memorandum that at this Vestry Mr. Carter brought in and delivered to Mr. George Payne £51 13s 10½p, being the foot of his account for the parish for the year past.
Item Mr. Garland brought in and delivered to Mr. Greene 16s 4d being the foot of his account for the College for the year past.
Also Mr. Maggott was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Bromlye deceased.
Also Mr. Cole was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Face deceased.
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p.400:  1606 July 2 Wednesday: 
It was ordered by the house that the churchwardens with such others as they shall think good to associate with them shall go to their counsel to be advised concerning the order upon the English bill put in against them and others concerning the lease of the parsonage, and to be advised by him what course they shall take concerning the same.
Also it was agreed that if the masters of the Bridge House should take any distress upon the lands called Tanne Hall for the quitrent by them challenged, That then the churchwardens should replevy the same because they find that the quitrents have been formerly paid to the Queen deceased and since to the King.
Also it was agreed that for a little cottage or shed that Chamberlaine is setting up on the parish's ground, the warden for the College shall allow a mark or 20s for the finishing of the same.
Further it was agreed that the churchwardens with such others of the house as they shall think good to take with them shall attend my Lord Bishop's pleasure when he shall be at leisure and to do as he shall advise touching the discontent of those that hold the choice of the churchwardens unlawful.
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p.401:  1606 September 17 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered by consent of the house that the churchwardens shall lay open and make a new door for my Lord Montague and his family to come to Church, The same door to be made where such a door was before.
Item whereas a motion was made by Mr. Dr. Ridlye to some of the churchwardens for allowance to Mr. Poole for preaching here four or five times, It is ordered that the churchwardens shall give him 30s.
Item for that Mr. Fraunces his house is visited, it is ordered that the churchwardens shall go unto him and talk with him about his coming to Church.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall lend unto Daniel Ellys 40s to relieve his necessity and to set him to work, He with Henry Maidlye cooper, entering into bond to repay it by 10s a quarter, The first payment to begin at Christmas next.
Item whereas there hath been £5 already paid to Mr. Simonds towards his house rent, it is ordered that the churchwardens shall pay him more the next quarter 50s, and then the same to cease and they to talk with him thereabouts.
Also it is ordered that Hugh Edwards and James Milles shall be surveyors of inmates for one year from Michaelmas next and afterwards (if the house shall like of them), and that they shall have 20s apiece for the same year.
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p.402:  1606 December 29 Monday: 
It is ordered that one John Jackson dwelling in the Green Dragon shall keep Sarah Wood a base born child of one John Wood the butcher deceased, for one month, having allowance of 10d for every week, and Jackson consented.
An order that Thomas Simpson an old poor man shall from henceforth have allowance out of the poor's books or collection 12d a week.
An order that one Humphrey Kicker (who preferred his petition) be admitted in the place of Christopher Mudde viz for a common beaver, if so be there be nothing against him by the next Vestry, and also he be found fit for the place.
An order that Mr. Francklyn shall be paid 32s 6d which was remaining unpaid unto him of money he paid unto Mr. Snape for the rent of Mr. Snape's house.
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p.403:  1606/7 [no date]: 
It was agreed that when any of the extraordinary poor of this parish shall die, that the widow Johnson dwelling within the Axe Yard shall be remembered to be allowed for some weekly pension as shall be thought fitting.
Also it was agreed that the churchwardens shall put in an answer to a bill of intrusion depending in the Exchequer against the wardens and others at the suit of Mr. Elvinson as they shall be advised by their counsel.
Item upon a motion made in the Vestry touching diverse articles, in number seven, which the parishioners discontented with the government of the parish desire to be referred and ordered by the commissioners Sir Edmund Bowyer and Sir George Evers, the vestrymen now present do generally conclude not to refer any other matters touching the same to the said commissioners than is committed unto them by the authority of the commission directed unto them.
Item it was further ordered that the copy of the order in Chancery and Commission shall be entered into the Vestry book as also the foresaid articles of their demands which do concern the government of the parish.
Item it was further ordered that the churchwardens and surveyors of the parish's lands shall survey the house in the tenure of Harris the cooper to see whether reparations be done according to a former order, and if they be done, then to seal him a lease according to the same order.
Also it was ordered that goodwife Thomas' pension shall be decreased 2d a week more so long as to the house shall be thought fitting.
Items that the churchwardens shall do that for the placing of Woodd's child and other poor children of the parish as they in their discretions shall think fit.
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p.404:  1606/7 March 1 Sunday: 
It was ordered and agreed that such money that shall be necessary to be expended and laid out concerning the bill put into the parliament house against the vestrymen and touching the choice of churchwardens shall be expended and laid out by the churchwardens for the time being out of the parish stock.
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1607

p.405:  1606/7 March 2 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. George Payne, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Cole, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Boover and Mr. Yearwood were chosen churchwardens for this parish for one year next following, whereof Mr. Smith is chosen to keep the book for the parish, and Mr. Cownden the book for the College of the Poor, and Mr. Boover to keep the communion book and the keys of the Vestry.
Auditors to audit the great account were chosen Mr. Howse, Mr. Garland, Mr. Sallter, and Mr. Pallmer.
The keys committed to Mr. Browker the churchwardens and Mr. Cownden.
Surveyors for the parish's lands Mr. Mee, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Towell.
Delivered to Mr. Smith by Mr. George Payne £30.
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p.406:  1606/7 March 4 Wednesday: 
Mr. Howse was chosen this day in stead of Mr. Cownden for that he pleaded his privilege being burgess of the parliament and doth refuse the place to be churchwardens for the College of the Poor.
Also Mr. Bingham was chosen an auditor in stead of Mr. Howse for the great account.
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p.407:  1607 March 27 Friday: 
It was ordered at this Vestry that from henceforth in all tithe books that shall be made for the parish they shall be no rent mentioned which the householders shall pay but only that they shall stand to their old custom for payment of their tithes and clerk's wages according as they now pay.
It was also ordered that for such money as was spent at the eating of the last buck which Sir Edward Dyer sent over and above the 20s which he sent to be expended shall be borne equally and indifferently betwixt the vestrymen which were there present and such others as will willingly contribute towards the same. And that if any more bucks or suchlike gifts shall be given to be eaten and expended at any time hereafter, whatsoever shall be expended more than that which shall be so given shall be borne and paid by them that shall be present thereat.
Item it was ordered that the warden of the College shall yearly pay to the collectors for the poor towards the payment of the poor of the College £24 10s, and that from henceforth such nurse children as have been usually paid by the warden of the College shall be put over to be paid by the collectors.
Also Mr. Bugberrye. Mr. Lunne, Edward Jackson, and Thomas Whittingslowe are chosen to be collectors for this year following.
Also Mr. Carter, Mr. Sallter, Mr. Harvey, and Mr. Maggott are to be nominated by the justices for overseers of the poor.
Auditors to audit the account of the last collectors Mr. Mee and Mr. Francklin.
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p.408:  1607 April 20 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Payne brought in a book sealed by Christopher Smith for 20s per xijd weekly whereof 6s is paid, and one other bond sealed by William Nichollson and others for saving harmless of the parish of a child, and another bond from Daniel Ellis for 40s per 10s quarterly, for which Maidlye standeth bound whereof 10s is paid as by Mr. Paine's account appeareth.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens may for that which is past allow to Robert Loward toward his extraordinary pains what they shall think fitting; And that his wages hereafter shall be made £4 per annum.
Also Mr. George Payne brought in £10 14s 2d being the foot of his account for the year past, And it was ordered that whereas there was spent at the eating of Sir Edward Dyer's buck £4 4s 8d whereof 20s was given by Sir Edward Dyer, 20s given by Mr. Face, the remainder 44s 8d Mr. Smith shall disburse to Mr. Payne until it shall happen that such a sum shall be given by some person or persons to be expended and then the same to be spared for payment of the said 44s 8d if so much shall come to his hands within his year, If not then the same to be collected amongst them that were eating of the said buck according to a former order.
Also it was ordered that there shall be paid to the collectors of the Bankside 53s 4d which is behind of their parts of the legacy given by Mr. Flecton within one month next after Midsummer by the churchwardens if no legacy come in the meantime to satisfy the same, or sooner if any such legacy come in for the discharge thereof.
Also whereas Mr. Greene hath laid out more than he hath received per £14 3d; It was ordered that the same shall be paid unto him by Mr. Smith as soon as money shall come to his hand for discharge thereof.
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p.409:  1607 June 7 Sunday: 
On this day Thomas Simpson baker was chosen into the College of the Poor in the place of mother Valentine deceased, Mr. Cownden and Mr. Marshall are to be bound for him.
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p.409:  1607 July 8 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry there was brought into the Vestry to be locked up in the chests, first the corporation under seal and the copy in parchment, the exemplification of the parish lease, the book of orders, a copy of a lease granted in 27^o Reginae Elizabethae of the parsonage, a copy of Mr. Evinston's lease, the intrusion and answer in the Exchequer, Sir Thomas Forster's opinion under his hand touching our lease, Also the bill and answer in Chancery, three copies of orders in Chancery, a copy of the commission out of the Chancery, and a report thereof, a copy of the answer delivered to the propositions propounded by the commissioners, a copy of the bill passed in the lower house of Parliament with a certificate under the hand of the subsidymen of the parish, which all were brought in by Mr. Yearwood.
Also certain rentals of the Peacock brought in by Mr. Smith.
Also the exemplification of St. Margaret's under seal, a bill of answer in the Exchequer chamber, 14 several breviats or notes concerning the suit brought in by Mr. Cole.
Also it was ordered that whereas Mr. Marshall became bound to the churchwardens heretofore in £200 with condition to bestow £100 in building upon the Peacock within a certain time succeeding, which money and much more hath been bestowed thereupon. That the churchwardens shall either deliver to him the said bond or else make him a sufficient discharge thereof under the common seal.

p.410:  1607 July 8 (continued): 
Also it is ordered that the next term a bill shall be exhibited in the Chancery concerning the implements of the Vine which are removed and taken away, and that Henry Halye shall be produced as a witness if need be concerning the value of the same implements; Memorandum also that for the reparations of the Vine six months warning is to be given.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens may let out a lease of the garden sometimes belonging to the Vine and new excepted from and out of the lease of the Vine, to any person whom they shall think fitting, to the most benefit and advantage of the parish that they can.
Also it was ordered that for things omitted the 2 of March in regard of the parish business shall be performed on Saturday next in the afternoon viz that the common seal shalbe seen and an inventory taken out as well of the Church goods as of the number of evidences concerning the parish's lands. And such like things as at the next meeting shall be thought fitting.
Also it is ordered that Samuel West paying the arrearages and giving as another will give, shall have the preferment of the half acre of ground in St. George's Field which Mr. Savage lately had by lease, or else the churchwardens to let it to any other that will give most.
Further it was ordered that if any lease shall be to be let of any the parish's lands at any time hereafter, the tenant being a parishioner shall have the preferment thereof before any other, and that good consideration be had that all things shall be let to the best benefit of the parish.
Also Mr. Henslowe was chosen this day a vestryman in place of Mr. Treherne who came from the Bankside into the Boroughside.
Also Mr. Cole delivered in a black box and a broad seal.
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p.411:  1607 August 10 Monday: 
Memorandum that Mr. Henry Willson the baker being the parish's tenant was conferred withal about the taking down of the tomb of stone being in part of the Church which is let unto him by lease where lay certain Oade, and the placing of the stone in some other part of the Church. And the said Henry Willson very willingly and friendly consented to the taking of the same tomb away or anything else the churchwardens thought fit which was in any part of the Church so leased unto him being not prejudicial unto him and making the places up again in any reasonable sort.
Witnesses hereto:
      Roger Cole
      Anthony Smith
      Richard Bover
            Churchwardens.
      Robert Loward
      Humphrey Lande
      Philip Poole

p.412:  1607 November 9 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Fraunces minister did inform the vestrymen present that Mr. Preston was so dangerously sick that he was not able to come to Church and therefore desired to have the communion administered unto him in his own private house, which upon that reason was then thought fitting.
Also Mr. Millroane's lease being surveyed, their appeareth to be to come a year from Michaelmas last, which lease the said Millroane did deliver up and all his right and title of and in the tenement and rooms thereby demised, and did assume and promise that it was free from all encumbrances committed by him.
As touching Mr. Francis' demand for allowance for reparations done about his house as by his bill appeareth. It is thought good that the churchwardens and surveyors shall peruse and look over what reparations are not of necessity, and what for his private good or pleasure, and thereupon the house is to consider accordingly of his demand.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Marshall shall have a lease of the half acre of ground in St. George's Fields for so many years as he hath to come in the lease of his house beginning at Our Lady Day next, paying all the arrearages of rent that are already due for it (except for the last year that Hall hath had it) and also paying 10s rent per annum.
Also it is ordered that such men of the Vestry as have given money toward the suit in Parliament shall be repaid again by the churchwardens.
A note of John Booth his lease.
John Booth his lease beareth date July 20 Henry 8, 23, it began at the Annunciation before the date thereof and was made for 80 years for the rent of 10s per annum, the ground thereby demised containeth if in length 77 foot to the East in breadth at both ends 15 foot, and a garden in breadth 37 foot and in length 67 foot.
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p.413:  1607 December 15 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry holden the same day Mr. Snape presented to the house a motion in writing to renew his suit for charges laid out by him as he sayeth in riding to the Bishop and five nobles remaining in arrearages for part of his wages, and the house is contented to allow him the five nobles, but not to allow him anything toward his charges and that was only in regard his house was visited with the plague.
Also whereas Mr. Smith made a motion that he lacked money to dispatch the parish business; The house doth think good that the churchwardens shall take up £50 upon the common seal or otherwise till the same may conveniently be discharged with the use.
Also whereas the tenants which late were of Millroane have made suit to be the parish's tenants and that their tenements may be repaired. It is ordered that they shall pay to the parish such rent as they did to Millroane until the next Vestry, and then the house is to take further order therein.
Also it was ordered that the churchwardens shall go to be advised by counsel touching the reparations and defaults about the Vine.
Also Mr. Marshall's lease was read to the house and so it was agreed it shall pass and be sealed as now it is drawn.
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1608

p.414:  1607/8 March 2 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Mr. Smith, Mr. Cole, Mr. Trayherne, Mr. Cownden, Mr. Henslowe, and Mr. Maggott were chosen to be churchwardens for this next year following, whereof Mr. Smith is chosen to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Cownden to keep the College book.
Auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens are chosen Mr. John Payne, Mr. Carter, Mr. Francklin, and Mr. Towell.
Surveyors, Mr. Bingham, Mr. George Payne, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Draper.
Mr. Smith, Mr. Howse, Mr. Garland are to keep the keys.
Also James Reade was this day chosen clerk for the Vestry during his good behavior.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall accept of Mr. Walter for the tithes of the Horse Head after 33s 4d per annum and 20s a year to the poor, and to confer with Mr. Walter of the Temple for the arrearages, and to conclude with him acquainting the Vestry with their charges.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens with six of the ancientest of the house shall determine of the altering and new placing of the table and form in the Vestry for the seating of the churchwardens in the Vestry.
Also Mr. Smith's bond was delivered to Mr. Francklin one of the auditors to be kept till Mr. Smith's account be audited.
Also this day the inspeximus of the corporation of the parish and the lease of the rectory, the counterpanes of Garrett Johnson's lease, Mr. Howses lease, the Vine lease, Mr. King's lease, Mr. Draper's lease, Mr. Marshall's leases of his house and of the half acre of ground in St. George's Field and the corporation seal were showed and certain bonds that were in Mr. Smith's hands taken to the use of the parish were brought into the Vestry and all were locked up, and the evidences were produced and showed forth and locked up again.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Edward Allen Esquire was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Browker deceased.
Also the keys of the Vestry and the two communion cups were delivered to Mr. Maggott.
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p.415:  1608 April 11 Monday: 
On this day all the churchwardens finding themselves grieved that Mr. Humble caused morter to be made in the Churchyard, went unto the said Mr. Humble and spake with him thereabouts being in the Churchyard, who after some heat of words, as assuming upon him to do it of himself without leave, did afterwards in effect crave leave of some of the said churchwardens, namely Mr. Cole and Mr. Henslowe, and acknowledged it as a favor that they would permit him.
At this Vestry is ordered that, whereas there was wont heretofore always on this day being the 15th after Easter to be a dinner for the vestrymen at the parish charge: Now for that the house is indebted and in regard of extraordinary payments every man shall spend his own money at a dinner this day.
Also Mr. Yearwood and Mr. Pollerd are chosen to be auditors to audit the account of the collectors for the poor for the last year.
Also it is ordered at this Vestry that every of the vestrymen that shall make default in not coming to the Vestry (unless he obtain leave of some of the churchwardens) having had warning left at his house of a Vestry the day before shall for every such default pay into the poor's box 6d, and he that shall come late shall pay 4d, Provided that every churchwarden making default shall pay as before viz 8d.
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p.415:  1608 March 20 Palm Sunday: 
Sunday the 20th of March Anno domini 1608
On this day after evening prayer Margerye Simpson widow was by the ministers, churchwardens, 13 others of the Vestry, collectors for the poor, and one of the constables, chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College for the Poor in place of Thomas Simpson her late husband deceased; And Mr. Bingham and Mr. Marshall promised to be her sureties for her good behavior.
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p.416:  1608 May 1 Sunday: 
Sunday, 1 May 1608.
On this day after evening prayer Thomas Derrye was chosen to be one of the poor of the College in place of William Faller deceased, And Mr. Henslowe and Mr. Cole promised to be is sureties for his good behavior.
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Item it is ordered that the day above written that concerning the choice of the fourth almsman for the Liberties of the Clink and Parish Garden, that the Clink liberty having this first and so a second choice, that the Liberty of Paris Garden shall have the third choice for deciding of controversy about it hereafter.

p.417:  1608 June 21 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry upon Mr. Smith's information of the house that he wanteth money to dispatch the parish businesses, It is ordered that the churchwardens shall borrow and take up £50 for one year upon their bond under the common seal at use.
Also it is ordered that after Midsummer next there shall be paid to Mr. Simonds and Mr. Frauncis for their wages £60 per annum viz to either of them £30 (and no more) according to the tenor of the churchwarden's lease.
Item as touching the vails and fees belonging to the corporation and usually allowed heretofore, and that hereafter shall be agreed upon and set down in a table, for the discharging of the ministerial function: It is ordered that the same shall be collected and taken up by Mr. Boston the clerk, and by him at every month's end parted and divided between Mr. Simonds and Mr. Frances, part and part alike equally.
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p.417:  1608 July 24 Sunday: 
Sunday the 24th day of July 1608.
On this day after evening prayer William Seelye was chosen to be an almsman in the College of the Poor in the place of widow Anthonye deceased, And Mr. Henslowe and Mr. Cole did undertake to be his sureties.
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p.418:  1608 August 15 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. William Mayhew was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. John Paine deceased.
Also Mr. John Hayman was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Thomas Cure deceased.
Item it is ordered at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall confer with Philip Wallton carpenter about the amending and repairing of the timber work belonging to the bells and agree with him for the doing thereof for such time and such yearly stipend as they shall think good.
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p.418:  1608 August 28 Sunday: 
Sunday the 28th day of August 1608.
On this day Helen Corker widow was chosen by the churchwardens only, according to the ordinances and statutes of the College, to be one of the 16 poor thereof in widow King's place deceased. And Mr. Cownden and Mr. Smith were content to be her sureties.
All the churchwardens being then present viz
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p.419:  1608 December 8 Thursday: 
Memorandum that at this Vestry Stephen Shepheard being sent for and talked withal touching the overplus remaining in his hands of the money he gathered for the repairing of the highways when he was surveyor he answered that he will pay what is his due to pay, to the now surveyors of the highways.
And likewise John Crowder was sent for about the like matter and made the like answer.
Item touching the money that is to be paid out of this parish towards the relief of maimed soldiers and the hospitals according to the statute in that behalf; It is agreed and ordered that a taxation be made after a penny in the pound of every subsidy man within the parish for this year, and the rest to be levied of those that are no subsidy men.
Memorandum at this Vestry Samuel West and Robert Buckland brought in 15s being the remainder of the money that they gathered for the furnishing forth of soldiers into Ireland, which it is agreed shall remain in the churchwardens' hands until the like occasion come and then the same to be disbursed.
Item as concerning Mr. Page's motion to have the lease heretofore made to Mr. Face to be renewed and taken in his own name and to have some addition of years to his term: The house is contented he shall have a new lease in his own name if he will upon the surrendering of the old lease, but they think it fit to view his buildings and to consider of his charges and of his comings in before they make answer to his other request namely to have more years.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens with three or four others of the vestrymen shall peruse the copy of the grant made to the Lord Mayor touching the Borough and thereupon be advised to whom they ought to pay quitrent for their land in St. George's Field and certain tenements in the New Rents.
Item it is agreed that Mr. Garland, Mr. George Paine, Mr. Salter, and Mr. Yearwood shall assist the churchwardens in setting down orders for fees to the ministers and officers of the Church between this and Twelfthtide next. Also the churchwardens may join with them such others as they shall think fit.
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p.420:  1608/9 January 29 Sunday: 
Sunday the 29th day of January 1608.
On this day after evening prayer election being between John Butler and Richard Sellwood whether of them to be chosen into the almshouse now void by the death of father Ballard, the said John Butler was elected into the same, so as he do by this day se'night bring two sureties to be bound for him according to the orders, otherwise his election not to stand.
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p.420:  1608/9 February 16 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this day there was a motion made touching the purchasing of the rectory of this parish of his Majesty in fee farm, whereunto the house did agree and were of opinion that it will be to the general good of our posterity, whereupon it is ordered that the churchwardens with such others as they shall think fit to associate with them, shall do their best endeavors to get the same done at as reasonable rate as they may, and to acquaint the house how the same may be effected.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Drew Stapley was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Greene gone out of the parish.
Item it is agreed that because the house is in debt, every man of the Vestry shall spend his 2s at a meeting on the second of March next. And that an officer of the Church shall three days before go to each man's house to know whether he will come or not and take up everyone's money.
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p.421:  1608/9 March 1 Ash Wednesday: 
At a meeting in the Vestry this day the churchwardens did inform the house that there is demanded £800 for the fee farm of the parsonage and that there was offered £600 for the same (though not directly from the churchwardens) and yet the same cannot so be obtained, whereupon the major part of the house were of opinion that it is good the same be compassed, albeit it cost somewhat more than £600, for the avoiding of suits that hereafter otherwise may happen about tithes, and to the end the parish may still have the choice of their ministers and the School be continued.
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1609

p.421:  1608/9 March 2 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Cownden, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Salter, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Mayhewe, and Mr. Stapley were chosen to be churchwardens for this next year following.
Mr. Cownden was chosen to keep the great book and Mr. Marshall the book of the College.
And Mr. Stapley was appointed to keep the keys of the Vestry and the two communion cups.
Also the great account and the account of the College for the last year were read this day.
Auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens were chosen Mr. Mee, Mr. Paine, Mr. Yearwood, and Mr. Edward Allen.
And for surveyors were chosen Mr. Francklin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Bover and Mr. Hayman.
And Mr. Cownden, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Payne were appointed to keep the keys of the evidences.
And at this Vestry were showed the counterpart of Robert Maye's lease, the corporation of the College, the purchase from my Lord Montague, Mr. Cure's conveyance, the copy of the act of Parliament of Henry 6, Mr. Cure's deed for the wall, an indenture of the Lord Montague's, The corporation of the College, a license of alienation, The counterpane of Downing's lease, The counterpane of Mr. Bromefield's lease, The exemplification of the rectory, The corporation of the Churchyard, The corporation of the parish under seal, The corporation in parchment of the parish, The copies of the three books between the King and Bishop, The books concerning Parliament business, The orders in Chancery and certificate under hands, The copy of Mr. Elvertsons lease, and writings concerning the Exchequer suit, a copy of the special verdict with other writings, two copies of leases from the late Queen of Anno 2^o and 27^o, a copy of the recognizance for the purchase of the Church, a particular of the lease of the rectory, The book of orders of the Vestry, the audit book, the book of account, the common seal of the churchwardens and the register book.
Also Mr. Smith brought in £10 into the Vestry and delivered to Mr. Cownden.
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p.422:  1608/9 March 11 Saturday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the pulpit to be removed and placed in such sort that the people may the better hear, and that the reading pulpit shall be also removed and placed by the other in the convenientest manner, and a meeter place provided for the clerk if it may well be done.
And it is referred to the churchwardens to get the same done at such time as they think fittest.
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p.422:  1609 April 27 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this day Mr. Edward Bromefield was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Howse gone out of the parish.
Also Mr. Francis Terrye was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Abraham Allen gone out of the parish.
Also Mr. Edward Griffin was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Draper gone out of the parish.
Item at this Vestry it was referred to the churchwardens to compound with the bell carpenter to repair the timberwork belonging to the bells in such sort as they shall think good.
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p.423:  1609 May 1 Monday: 
Maij primo Anno 1609.
At this Vestry Mr. Anthony Smith brought in and delivered to Mr. Cownden 29s 5½d, being the foot of his account for the last year, whereupon Mr. Smith his bond was delivered unto him to be canceled.
Item whereas Thomas Steevenson made suit to the house for some piece of money to buy him iron and coal withal, it is ordered in regard of his poverty that 40s shall be lent him for a year, and that Mr. Marshall warden of the College shall disburse it, the said Stevenson putting in security to repay it at the year's end.
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p.423:  1609 June 6 Tuesday: 
Memorandum at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall finish the pinnacles at their discretion.
Item it is further this day ordered by the consent of the wardens and vestrymen that the youngest churchwarden shall call for all such defaults as shall be made, according to ancient orders, and if he be careless and negligent herein, he shall pay the default himself.
Item it is further ordered that the churchwardens shall distrain all such their tenants as [be] behind with their rent.
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p.423:  1609 October 14 Saturday: 
At this Vestry it was ordered that Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Yearwood, with such others as the churchwardens shall think good to associate with them, shall be aiding and assisting unto the churchwardens in following the parish business touching the rectory against the Scot.
Also at this Vestry Mr. John Watts was chosen a vestryman in place of Mr. Smith deceased.
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p.424:  1609 November 23 Thursday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Draper did agree and promise to pay unto the churchwardens in the first week of Candlemas term next, the £50 which Mr. Hunt did promise to pay, and the churchwardens were contented to accept of in lieu of the goods and implements heretofore letten with the Vine.
Also Mr. Treherne did undertake to see the said £50 paid as aforesaid.
And it is agreed that at the payment of the said money Mr. Draper shall have a new lease of the Vine in his own name (he surrendering up the old) for so long time as is to come in the old lease and for the like yearly rent as thereupon is reserved with such covenants as are needful and fitting.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Ralph Babington was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Garlande gone out of the parish.
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p.425:  1609/10 January 25 Thursday: 
At a Vestry holden this day it was ordered and agreed that the churchwardens shall cause the Churchyard wall lately fallen down to be new erected and made up, and a gate or door therein to be made after their discretions.
Item whereas Mr. Mayhewe out of his love gave the house to understand (at this Vestry) that he is willing to make a gallery in the Church at his own charge over the font (if it stand with the liking of the house) with seats therein, The house doth accept of his goodwill and condescend unto his motion.
Also it is agreed that no other gallery shall be made in that aisle without Mr. Mayhewe's consent.
Item Mr. Marshall out of his love likewise made a motion to have the house's liking to make the like gallery at his charge cross the chancel, and the same to finish in all points except the seats (which he will leave to the parish to make at their discretions) whereunto also the house give their consents that he may do it accordingly.
Item whereas there are some grievances and differences between Mr. Symonds and Mr. Fraunces, The same are referred to the churchwardens and some other of the ancients to inquire and consider of, and then to relate their opinions touching the same to the house.
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Memorandum also it was agreed at this Vestry that Mr. Marshall may make choice of a pew and the said gallery which he shall make, for himself and his children.

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1610

p.426:  1609/10 March 2 Friday: 
At a Vestry holden this day were chosen to be churchwardens Mr. Marshall, Mr. Stapley Mr. Mee, Mr. Allen, Mr. Pallmer, and Mr. Hayman.
Whereof Mr. Stapley was chosen to keep the great book for the parish and Mr. Mee the College book.
Auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens were chosen Mr. Bingham, Mr. Carter, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Cole.
Mr. Hayman is appointed to keep the keys of the Vestry and the two communion cups.
And for surveyors to survey the parish lands were chosen Mr. Paine, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Towell, and Mr. Terrye.
The keys of the chests in the Vestry were delivered to Mr. Stapley churchwarden, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Cole.
Also Mr. William Russell grocer was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Cownden deceased.
Also Mr. Stapley brought in £14 remaining in his hands of the parish money which was delivered unto him again.
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p.426:  1610 April 23 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall make a convenient pew for Mr. Symonds at the upper end of the Church.
Also at this Vestry it was concluded that the lead of the south porch shall be taken down and the same porch shall be covered with tile at the discretion of the churchwardens.
Also it is ordered that there shall be a table made for the ordering of the minister's fees, and the clerk's and sexton's.
Item it is concluded that the churchwardens with some other of the house shall proceed in the business concerning the rectory.
Also Mr. Robert Harvye was chosen to be a vestryman in the room of Mr. Miles being departed out of the parish.
Also Mr. Benfield of the Bankside was chosen in the room of Mr. Griffin gone out of the parish.
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p.427:  1610 May 6 Sunday: 
Sunday the 6 of May 1610.
On this day Robert Burden was chosen to be one of the poor of the College in place of Thomas Derrye deceased. And Mr. Henslowe and Mr. Allen are content to be his sureties for his good demeanor.
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p.427:  1610 July 30 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall remove the font and place the same in some other convenient place according to their discretions.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens with the consent of Mr. Mayhewe shall place such persons as they shall think fitting in the gallery which Mr. Mayhewe hath erected.
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p.428:  1610 August 1 Wednesday: 
Primo die Augusti 1610.
At this Vestry Mr. Stapley certified the house that Mr. Humble offered to pay his tithes for his dwelling house conditionally the same may be repaid if they be recovered of him by the Scot, whereupon it was ordered that Mr. Stapley shall give him an acquittance for his said tithes and the arrearages of them upon the receipt thereof and convenant with him to repay the same, if they be recovered as aforesaid, and if the same be so recovered then they are to be allowed by the house.
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p.428:  1610 August 6 Monday: 
Augusti 6to 1610
At this Vestry it is ordered that the six churchwardens and Mr. Bingham, Mr. Cole, Mr. Henslowe, and Mr. Mayhewe, Mr. Luke, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, and Mr. Bromfield shall this day se'night (God permitting) come together to form a petition to the Lord Bishop of Winton' in the behalf of the whole house to this effect, that it would please his Lordship to refer the matter touching Mr. Tickner to the hearing of such persons as his Lordship shall think good to nominate and appoint, that they may judge whether he be a fit man to come in election (to be a minister) with another or not.
[Entry in margin, struck out] 
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens and surveyors shall view Roffe's house, and that young Roffe shall have a lease thereof upon reasonable conditions.
Also it is ordered that Walter Delacree for one house new built (now divided into three tenements) in Rose Alley near Maid Lane, adjoining upon the common sewer, shall pay 15s for tithes and clerk's wages.
[In right margin:]  this must be looked after for that Delacree hath solde these to Wheately who denys this composition and is behind for 3 years.
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p.429:  1610 September 24 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that young Roffe shall have a lease of the house wherein his father late dwelt for 21 years, so as he will either give 20s fine and £3 rent or else £20 fine and 40s rent per annum, and sufficiently repair the same within six months next after the commencement of his lease, and so afterwards keep the same sufficiently repaired, with a proviso for reentry for nonpayment of rent and for not repairing within six months after warning given.
Item it is referred to the churchwardens and surveyors of the parish lands to view the tenements in the new Churchyard which are not in lease, and to confer with the tenants thereof touching the taking of leases and repairing their several houses, and what they think fitting to be done they shall relate to the house at the next Vestry.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause pews to be made in the gallery which Mr. Marshall hath erected according to their discretions. This was done accordingly and at the parish's ['parish his' in original] charge.
Item it is ordered that the pews towards the south wherein the vestrymen's wives sit shall be made longer into the aisle, and that no men shall stand in that aisle, but only maidservants or other womenkind.
At this Vestry Mr. Stapley certified the house that he hath received of Mr. Humble £4 5s 4d for tithes and arrearages of tithes for his dwelling house, and that he and Mr. Hayman promised to repay the same if they be recovered of Mr. Humble by the Scottish gentleman, and that they gave him a receipt thereof under their hands, which tithes Mr. Stapley by a former order was appointed to receive and to covenant to repay if they be recovered as aforesaid. Whereupon it is now ordered that the said Mr. Stapley and Mr. Hayman or either of them shall sustain no damage by reason of their said promise, but shall be saved harmless by the corporation.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall sue some eight or four (of those that refuse to pay their tithes) at their discretions for recovery of their tithes behindhand.
Also that the churchwardens with some of the ancients shall after their discretions tithe such persons of this parish as have not yet been tithed.
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p.430:  1610 November 13 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Tickner was sent for and he came into the Vestry and brought his admittance under my Lord Bishop of Winton his hand and seal dated the 10th day of August Anno Domini 1610 et illius translacionis 14to, and it was agreed that he shall have (as his predecessors have had) £30 per annum viz £20 in money and his dwelling house (wherein Mr. Frauncis late dwelt) in lieu of the other £10, which he was contented to accept of, and he did promise to do and perform all ministerial duties.
Also it is agreed he shall have all vails and duties belonging to the ministry as a benevolence, as others have had, and he did agree so to accept of them.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Marshall one of the executors of John Butler deceased shall be requested to pay to Mr. Stapley 40s for four years' tithes due at Easter last by composition made between the said John Butler and the churchwardens.
And it is ordered that if it be recovered of Mr. Marshall by Mr. Butler's heir, That then it shall be allowed back again to Mr. Marshall.
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p.431:  1610 December 31 Monday: 
Ultimo Decembris 1610.
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall take up £30 for six months and pass a bond under the corporation seal for the repayment of the money.
Item it is ordered that Mark Roffe shall have a lease of his house wherein he now dwelleth for 21 years, paying £4 per annum and bestowing £40 within three years in building the house a story and a half higher, at the discretion of the churchwardens, putting in security for performance thereof, And the covenants of the lease to be made by the discretion of the churchwardens.
[In right margin:]  the three years being expired and now past in new building done, this is to be looked after.
Item it is ordered that the Vestrymen shall be placed together without any interruption of any other to be placed with them, and these men hereunder written shall assist the churchwardens in this placing, namely Mr. Luke, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Paine, Mr. Treherne, Mr. Salter, Mr. Carter, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Bromfield on the Boroughside, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Cole for the Clink Liberty, Mr. Towell for the Upper Ground, to meet the morrow after Twelfth Day about this business.
At this Vestry Mr. Overman was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Mee deceased.
Item it is ordered that the warden of the College shall not give any money to any extraordinary poor, but only to the poor of the College, and the overseers to give to all the rest of the poor. But the warden shall pay over money to the overseers at his discretion.
Item it is ordered with consent of the churchwardens and the vestrymen that it shall be lawful for any parishioner to have any of the two chaplains to preach a funeral sermon, and the chaplain that doth preach shall have the fee, allowing to the other 3s 4d.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Symonds may marry any couple, allowing to Mr. Tickner his ordinary fee.
Item it is ordered that no churchwarden or churchwardens shall give leave for any offering to be gathered at the Church door without consent of the whole Vestry first obtained, under penalty of 10s to be paid by the said churchwarden or churchwardens so giving leave, to the overseers of the poor to the use of the poor.
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p.433:  1610/11 February 26 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered by the general consent of the whole house, that the corporation of the churchwardens shall in consideration of £380 to be paid unto them by Mr. Marshall (towards the purchasing of the rectory in fee simple) bargain and sell unto the said Mr. Marshall his heirs and assigns forever, all that messuage or tenement with the appurtenances wherein he now dwelleth. And also three acres and a half of ground in St. George's Field (whereof the 3 acres now are in the occupation of widow Willson, and the other half acre in Mr. Marshall's own tenure) And shall thereof make such assurance to Mr. Marshall as by him and his learned counsel shall be reasonably devised at Mr. Marshall's costs and charges, The said £380 to be paid at the ensealing of the said assurance.
Also it is ordered and agreed that Mr. Pollard for £100 shall have those tenements in Kent Street (which he holdeth by lease) if more money be not offered betwixt this and Saturday noon next.
The said £100 (if Mr. Pollard bargain) to be paid at the ensealing of his assurance.
Further it is ordered that to Mr. Bingham shall be bargained and sold (in consideration of £250 by him to be paid) three tenements with the appurtenances called Tanhall whereof he purchased the lease of Mr. Garlande. The said money likewise to be paid at the ensealing of the assurance to Mr. Bingham.
Provided that if the fee simple of the rectory may not be obtained, that then all these former orders shall be void and frustrate.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Page his house shall be viewed betwixt [now] and Saturday next.
Item it is ordered that the half acre of ground at Battersea in the occupation of one King which goeth at 5s per annum shall be viewed by some of the churchwardens and ancients and then put to sale to him that he will give most for the same.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens and Mr. Bingham, Mr. Paine, Mr. Treherne, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Carter, Mr. Cole, Mr. Mayhewe, Mr. Yearwood, and Mr. Bromfield shall on Thursday next go to the undertakers about the rectory and give answer that they are willing to purchase the fee simple thereof if they may have good assurance and shall deal with them touching the price and payment.
Item it is ordered that in place of Mr. Luke deceased there shall be one vestryman more chosen in the Liberty of Paris Garden to make up the number there three, whereas they had but two before, and that Liberty never to exceed the number of three. And that the Liberty of the Clink shall never exceed the number of five vestrymen, but rest contented with that number.
And at this Vestry Mr. Austen of the Liberty of Paris Garden was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Luke deceased.
Also Witcherley was chosen in place of Mr. Thomas Harvey gone out of the parish.
Also it is ordered at this Vestry that Mr. Wright collector of the fifteenths shall be saved harmless of his bond which he hath entered into in the Exchequer for the bringing in of the fifteenths, So as he pay in those sums of money he hath gathered and is to gather which our parish standeth charged withal in the Exchequer roll, which is £7 3s.
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p.434:  1610/11 March 2 Saturday: 
This day Mr. Richard Booth and William Bonham executors of the last will and testament of George Palin of London, citizen and girdler, brought into the Vestry and delivered to the churchwardens £20 to be employed in stock forever and the profits thereof arising to be distributed to the poor of this parish by consent of the vestrymen yearly at the feast of Easter or at any other time in the year as by the will doth appear.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Stapley certified the house that the fee simple of the rectory may be had and that the same is compounded for.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Henslowe for £110 in hand to be paid shall have the fee simple of the messuage or rent with the backside and appurtenances in the tenure of Mrs. White (except and reserved to Mrs. White such estate as she hath therein for term of her natural life).
On this day Mr. Stapley brought into the Vestry £38 which £38 and the foresaid £20 were delivered to Mr. Franklin and the said £20 is to be employed in stock and the profits thereof viz 40s per annum to be delivered to the overseers of the poor to the use of the poor according to the donor's will.
At this Vestry Mr. Carter, Mr. Franklin, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Benfield, Mr. Terrye. and Mr. Russell were chosen to be churchwardens for one year next ensuing whereof Mr. Franklin is chosen to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Hayman for the College. Mr. Russell is appointed to keep the keys of the Vestry and the two communion cups.
Auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens were chosen Mr. Paine, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Bromfield, and Mr. Mayhewe. And for surveyors are chosen Mr. Allen, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Treherne, and Mr. Stapley. Mr. Franklin churchwarden, Mr. Henslowe, and Mr. Yearwood are to keep the keys of the chests.
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p.434:  1610/11 March 3 Sunday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered by the consent of the churchwardens and vestrymen, That Mr. Bingham, Mr. Paine, Mr. Salter, Mr. Treherne, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Bover, Mr. Cole, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Allen, Mr. Maye, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Austen shall be feoffees in trust for the taking of the purchase of the fee simple of the rectory and shall enter into several bonds to the corporation of £2000 apiece for the discharging of this trust to be committed to them.
And it is ordered by the consent aforesaid that Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Treherne, Mr. Cole, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Stapley shall assist the churchwardens in all suits and in all other businesses necessary to be done for the good of the parish when the corporation do request them.
Item this day upon a motion that Mr. William Austin one of the vestrymen made, it was consented and agreed unto that a chest wherein be certain evidences belonging to the Liberty of Paris Garden concerning lands passed over to some inhabitants there as feoffees in trust may be brought and remain in the Vestry house to the use and benefit of the said inhabitants of the said Liberty.
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p.435:  1610/11 March 5 Tuesday: 
It is this day ordered that only four of the ancients of the Vestry (as by counsel is advised) shall be purchasers of the fee simple of the rectory and those four (it is agreed) shall be Mr. Bingham, Mr. Paine, Mr. Treherne, and Mr. Henslowe, and as soon as they have an estate thereof invested in them, that then they shall with all convenient expedition convey the same to feoffees in trust, to be agreed upon by the churchwardens and vestrymen.
At this Vestry it was reported by Mr. Payne and others that have viewed the acre at Battersea that there was £10 offered for the same by the tenant thereof whereupon it is ordered that the churchwardens shall make one Roydon who hath ground adjoining to it and others acquainted that the same is to be sold to see who will give most for the same.
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p.435:  1611 April 8 Monday: 
8^o die Aprilis 1611 being the 15th day after Easter.
At this Vestry Mr. Stapley one of the churchwardens the year precedent brought into the Vestry and delivered to Mr. Franklin now churchwarden £10 6s 6d which is the foot of Mr. Stapley's account upon the audit book.
Also Mr. Marshall brought in for the foot of Mr. Mee's account deceased who was churchwarden for the College of the Poor the year past 11s 7d and the same delivered to Mr. Hayman now warden of the College.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Franklin shall pay unto Mr. Tickner 16s 6d left unpaid by Mr. Stapley in the time of his churchwardenship because Mr. Francis owed so much for tithes for a tenement late in the tenure of Thomas Roberts. And that the churchwardens shall get the same of Mr. Francis if they can.
Also it is ordered that whereas Henry Greene heretofore being one of the surveyors of the highways disbursed 9s which as yet he received not again, That Mr. Stapley having in his hands 11s being the foot of the account of Stephen Shepheard and Richard Harrison who were surveyors the last year saving one shall pay the said Mr. Greene with 9s thereof and chosen 2s shall pay to the churchwardens.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Page shall upon surrendering of the lease heretofore made to Mr. Face have a new lease of the tenements which he holdeth by the same old lease for the time to come in the old lease, and three years more for 10s fine to be in hand paid and for his old rent with the like covenants and conditions as in the old lease.
[In right margin:]  This was done in the year 1611 the 6th of May.

p.436:  1611 April 8 (continued): 
Also it is agreed with the consent of Mr. Bingham that for security of £600 which Mr. Bingham is content to lay down and to lend to the parish (toward the purchasing of the fee simple of the rectory) for three years £8 in the hundred, Mr. Bingham shall have a bond from the churchwardens under the corporation seal of £1200 penalty with condition for repayment of the £600 at the three years' end and shall have another bond for payment of £40 yearly for the consideration.
It is ordered further that the churchwardens and some six or four of the ancients shall survey the tenements which Mr. Booth late had a lease of, and that they shall certify at the next Vestry whom they shall think fit tenants to continue, and whom they shall find unfit and to enjoy the College to the end the same unfit tenants may have warning to avoid, and they shall inquire of and learn the yearly value of the same tenements.
Also Mr. Pollard and Mr. Watts are appointed auditors to audit the account of the last overseers of the poor.
Item it is ordered that they who are to take the fee simple of the rectory shall upon payment of £500 more to the undertakers (£200 being paid already) take security for the same £500 till the rectory be passed under the great seal; And withal that they shall give security for the other money which is to be paid (being £800) when it is passed under the great seal.
Item it is ordered that the purchasers of the rectory (which are to be Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Treherne, and Mr. Henslowe) shall enter into bond to the churchwardens of £2000 penalty to convey and make over the estate of the fee simple of the rectory to such feoffees in trust as shall be agreed upon and nominated by the churchwardens and vestrymen upon reasonable request.
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p.437:  1611 May 6 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Page's lease was read and sealed which by former orders it was agreed that he should have upon surrendering up of his old lease, which old lease was accordingly surrendered up at the ensealing of the new.
Also at this Vestry were read and sealed four pair of indentures of bargain and sale made between the churchwardens and Mr. Bingham, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Pollard of the several messuages, lands, and tenements formerly agreed upon to be sold unto them.
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p.437:  1611 July 8 Monday: 
It is ordered at this Vestry touching Mr. Symonds' suit to have a lease of one of the parish houses, That the churchwardens with Mr. Symonds and some other ancients of the Vestry shall view the tenements which Mr. Booth late held by lease which is now expired and then the house shall consider of his request.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Bingham made a motion to have a lease for some long term of years of parcel of the ground belonging to the foresaid tenements which Mr. Booth had a lease of, and said his intent is to build thereupon for the benefit of the Free School, which motion was well liked of, and it is ordered that the ground shall be likewise viewed, and then the house shall further consider of it, and do what shall be thought meet.
[In right margin:]  Instead of this, Mr. Bingham bought the houses in Kentish Street and endowed the School therewith.
Also it is ordered that £30 which was taken up about six months ago of Mr. Colthurst shall be continued for six months longer and a new bond to be given under the corporation seal.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the pulpit to be removed and new placed where they and Mr. Symonds shall think good, that the people may the better hear and a broader head or cover shall be set over the same.
[In right margin:]  This was effected in the year 1613, churchwardens for that year Edward Bromefeild, William Austine, George Payne, Richard Yearwood, John Wattes, and Robert Harverd.
It is further ordered that the great bell which is found to be cracked almost a yard long and cannot be used again without new casting shall be new cast with all possible speed. And that the sexton's bond shall be sought out to see what he is bound unto concerning the bells and keeping of them.
Item it is ordered that Hocknell shall be removed by the churchwardens out of the house he now dwelleth in and shall dwell in the house in the Churchyard which is now void.
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p.438:  1611 October 2 Wednesday: 
It this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens associating with them such of the ancients of the house as they shall think meet shall consult and consider of the businesses between the churchwardens and the Scottish gentleman and shall follow the same and shall do therein what they shall think needful and fitting.
And also it is agreed that the churchwardens with the said ancients that they shall think good to join with them shall likewise consider and consult about the parcel of land let to Mr. Page which Mr. Ballard pretendeth to prove to be the King's waste and shall do therein as they shall think fitting and as they shall be advised by counsel.
Item the churchwardens having certified the house that their bell carpenter is dead, it is left to their discretion to take another (whom they shall think meet) to do all reparations about the bells.
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p.438:  1611 October 6 Sunday: 
Sunday the sixth day of October 1611.
On this day Anne Davys widow was chosen to be one of the ordinary poor of the College in place of her late husband Edward Davys deceased. And Mr. Watts and Mr. Maggott are content to be her sureties for her good demeanor.
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p.438:  1611 October 13 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 13th of October 1611.
On this day Ralph Hocklye was chosen to be one of the ordinary poor of the College in place of widow Simpson deceased.
It is ordered that Rose Muske shall be placed in the house of widow Corker or widow Davies at the discretion of the churchwardens.
Item it is agreed that Stevenson's pension shall be increased from 8d to 12d.
And likewise Pearson's pension being 8d shall be increased to 12d.
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p.439:  1611 November 15 Friday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that touching the bequest heretofore given by one Mr. Kent by his last will and testament to the president and governors of the hospital and College of the Poor of this parish that the churchwardens and such others of the house as they shall think fit to join with them shall speedily take out a subpoena out of the Chancery against the tenant of the land mentioned in the said bequest and against one [blank] Eyre and shall exhibit a bill in Chancery and take such other course for the getting and recovery of the things bequeathed as by counsel they shall be advised.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens and surveyors of the poor and some six others of the ancients of the Vestry whom the churchwardens shall think fit to call and associate with them shall assess and tax the inhabitants of this parish to pay towards the maintenance of the house of correction.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall warn all those that are tenants to the parish (which are but tenants at will and have no leases) to come in at the next Vestry to the end it may be known which are fit tenants and which not, and that the unfit tenants shall have warning to avoid. And that the churchwardens shall take notice how many rooms are in every of their houses and learn of what yearly value they are and thereof shall inform the house at the next Vestry.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause their tenements in the Churchyard and of the College to be repaired and shall proceed to repair and finish the paling which they have begun in the Churchyard next the Church, and shall cause gravel to be laid within the Chain Gates where it is needful.
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p.440:  1611 November 26 Tuesday: 
Novembris xxvj^to 1611.
At this Vestry it is ordered and agreed that the churchwardens and some other of the vestrymen whom they shall think fit to call, shall view Orgall the currier'ss house and take from him such rooms and such part of his yard as they shall think he may well spare, to lay to some of the other houses adjoining and that then they shall pitch a reasonable rent to Orgall, and that he shall continue therein, putting in security to pay his rent and to repair.
Also at this Vestry warning was given to Richard Prior's wife and John Cotterell's wife (who came in stead of their husbands) that they shall avoid their houses by Midsummer next in regard they slaughter in their houses, or else that they shall slaughter elsewhere.
Item at this Vestry Thomas Goodhand's house was offered to him for 30s rent per annum for 21 years by lease, putting in security to pay his rent and to repair and respite is given him to consider hereof till the next Vestry.
Also to Charslye's wife (who came in stead of her husband) an offer was made of their dwelling house for £4 rent per annum for the like term of 21 years upon security ut supra and like respite is given to them to consider hereof till the next Vestry.
And Rice Jones is offered his house for 40s per annum ut supra.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Watts offered to do the best he can to get into St. Bartholomew's Hospital Rose Muske who is now abiding in the College of the Poor and is diseased, whereupon it is ordered that Mr. Russell and Mr. Benfield shall accompany Mr. Watts to the governors of the said hospital to do their endeavor to get her admitted into the said hospital for 20d a week if they can, if not then for such other reasonable weekly payment as may be.
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p.441:  1611/12 February 19 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that because the house hath of late disbursed great sums of money and is indebted that therefore there shall be no dinner this year on the second day of March (being the choice day of new churchwardens) at the parish charge as formerly hath been accustomed.
Also at this Vestry it was reported that the great bell lately new cast is much disliked by ringers and others as being too thin and too small and not tunable and the bellfounder being here present and told thereof said he was willing to new cast her; desiring that the churchwardens would buy metal because he wanteth stock, Whereupon it was ordered that he shall new cast the said bell, which he promised to do and perform before Easter next and that the churchwardens shall provide more metal which shall be needful and what shall be left the bellfounder promised to take and to allow the churchwardens so much money as they shall pay for the same.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Marshall was requested to pay 10s for tithes due at Easter last for one year for the tenants which were Mr. Butler's deceased, which Mr. Marshall promised to pay accordingly. And it is ordered that he shall be allowed it again if it be recovered of him by Butler's heir.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall by the sexton's black cloth or another at their discretion to be laid over the corpse carried forth to burial, and that the sexton or any other officer shall not anymore use a cloth for that purpose.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause two tables to be made of the ministers' duties and the other Church officers' duties according to the copy read at this Vestry, whereof one table shall hang in the Church to be publicly seen by whom that will: and the other shall be kept in the Vestry. And that they shall cause many copies to be printed.
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1612

p.442:  1611/12 March 2 Monday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Franklin, Mr. Terrie, Mr. Benfielde, Mr. Pollard, Mr. Austen, and Mr. Watts were chosen to be churchwardens for the next year ensuing, whereof Mr. Franklin is chosen again to keep the great book of account for the parish and Mr. Pollard for the College.
Mr. Watts is appointed to keep the two communion cups and the keys of the Vestry.
Auditors to audit the account of the last year are chosen Mr. Bingham, Mr. Treherne, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Stapley.
And for surveyors to survey the parish land are chosen Mr. Payne, Mr. Bromfield, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Russell.
Mr. Franklin churchwardens, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Allen are chosen to keep the keys of the chests and evidences.
At this Vestry Mr. Franklin made a request to be spared from following the parish suits this next year, which is granted to him.
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p.442:  1611/12 April 27 Monday: 
April 27, 1612 being the 15th day after Easter.
At this Vestry were read the audits of the great account, the College account, and the School account.
And Mr. Hayman warden of the College the last year brought in 5d which was the foot of his account and the same delivered to Mr. Pollard now warden of the College.
Item it is ordered that old Sellwood him shall have from henceforth 12d a week pension (whereas he had before but 6d) in regard he is aged, poor, and impotent.
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p.443:  1612 June 15 Monday: 
At this Vestry it was reported by Mr. Franklin one of the churchwardens that the bellfounder saith that there needed about 1100 weight of bell metal more for the new casting of the great bell and that at this time there is not so much metal to be gotten at any reasonable rate. It is therefore ordered that for supply of metal the treble or first bell which (as the house is informed) cannot be rung, but is only stricken, shall be taken down and melt with the great bell.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall with all possible speed inquire for and buy another treble bell fit and tunable to be in place of this old treble which is so to be taken down and melt.
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p.443:  1612 September 16 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the common privy or house of office next unto the College churchyard and part of the parish land shall be repaired with all needful reparations and made fit for the use of the parish tenants and that there shall be an outer door made to it next the highway with lock and key to it. And that Philip Poole shall have the custody of the key and permit such others (as will) of the said tenants to have keys made by that key, and shall look to the locking of it every night at eight of the clock in winter and nine in summer, and see that it be kept clean, for which his wages (which is now usually paid him) shall be increased to 4s more per annum.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the rails in the chancel to be taken away and convenient seats there on both sides to be made at their discretions.
Item it is referred to the churchwardens and six of the ancients to confer with another bellfounder and take such order for the new casting of the great bell (which William Land have done insufficiently) as in their discretions they shall think fitting.
Provided that they shall take order that such new bell shall weigh 50 hundredweight or near thereabouts.
Item whereas there was of late a view taken of the parish land it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the defaults of reparations found about the Church and houses out of lease to be speedily repaired, and shall give warning in writing for the repairing of the rest.
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p.444:  1612 November 17 Tuesday: 
It is ordered by those that were present this day that the churchwardens shall buy such bell metal or brass or gunmetal as the bellfounder shall need for the new casting of the great bell, and this is ordered because the bellfounder saith that the bell hath too much tin in it, and so is too brittle and needeth harder and tougher metal to be mixed therewith.
On this day in the purchase of the rectory was taken out and delivered to Mr. Franklin to carry to Mr. Serjeant Nicholls that he may instruct himself against the time of meeting with Mr. Attorney for the ending of the matter between Mr. Elverstone and the parish. Also there is to be carried to Mr. Seriant Nicholls a brief of the yearly value of the rectory.
Item it is ordered that widow Russell who hath made suit to have her pension increased in regard of her poverty, shall have 8d a week more allowed for her better relief because she is so poor. This 8d a week to be allowed her only so long as the house shall think fit.
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p.445:  1612 December 30 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that whereas by an order of the 15th of June last it was agreed that the churchwardens should buy a new bell to serve for a treble in place of the former treble which was taken down to be added to the great bell for want of other metal. Now because there is a good quantity of metal left since the last casting of the great bell, it is agreed that a new treble shall be cast and made, and it is agreed between the churchwardens and Miles Gray bellfounder, that he shall undertake the same for £6 10s price, and the same shall perform within two months next.
Also upon the bellfounder's information of the house that some ringers and others are contented to pay for the new casting of the third bell (which is naught) if the Vestry will give leave, It is therefore ordered that he may also now cast the same third bell, which he promised to cast with the treble. Touching the casting of which bells such covenants are to be made as the churchwardens shall think fitting.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens may allow an hundredweight of bell metal towards the new casting of the third bell if need be and if it be desired.
Also it is agreed that if Lande the bellfounder or Mr. Hopkins his surety do not before the end of the next week come and agree with the churchwardens touching their covenants and bond to the liking of the house or the greater part of them. That then the churchwardens shall take out process against them and sue them or one of them as shall be thought fit.
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1613

p.446:  1612/13 March 2 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Watts, Mr. Austen, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Bromfield, and Mr. Harvye were chosen to be churchwardens for this next year, whereof Mr. Bromfield is chosen to keep the great book for the parish, and Mr. Watts to be for the College.
For auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens are chosen Mr. Salter, Mr. Allen, Mr. Bover, and Mr. Overman.
For surveyors to survey the parish land are chosen Mr. Bingham, Mr. Carter, Mr. Towell, Mr. Babington.
Mr. Harvey is chosen to keep the two communion cups and the keys of the Vestry.
Mr. Bromfield churchwarden, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Cole are to keep the keys of the chests and evidences.
Item it is ordered that the two churchwardens which are to keep the books shall now and so every year from henceforth enter into several obligations to three of the ancients of the Vestry viz to those two which are to keep the keys with the churchwardens, and to one other, in the like penalties as heretofore hath been used, to be accountable for such money and goods as shall come to their hands.
Also it is ordered that the last churchwardens shall deliver an inventory of the goods in the Vestry, and arms, and other things necessary to be set down to the churchwardens now chosen, and so every year the like inventories to be made.
Also it is agreed with a general consent that all forfeitures for former defaults till this day for not coming to the Vestry or for coming late shall be remitted, and that from henceforth the former orders touching the vestrymen's coming to the Vestry shall be duly observed and all defaults shall be truly paid.
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p.447:  1612/13 March 21 Passion Sunday: 
Sunday, the 21^th of March 1612.
On this day Margery Hocknell widow was chosen to be one of the ordinary poor people of the College in place of her late husband Ralph Hocknell deceased. And Mr. Bingham and Mr. Marshall are content to be sureties for her good demeanor.
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p.448:  1613 April 19 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that from henceforth the warden of the College shall not pay, or give in their own persons, any money to extraordinary poor or any other poor of this parish, or for nursing of children or for apparel for them (except only to the poor of the College when need shall be), but shall pay to the overseers of the poor such money as shall be needful to be expended for the relief of such said extraordinary poor and other poor as aforesaid.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause a pew to be made in some convenient place in the Church toward the west door (for the overseers of the poor of the Liberties of the Clink and Parish Garden to sit in) after their discretions.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall take out process against William Land bellfounder and Mr. Hopkins his surety and sue them upon their several bonds, and that with all convenient speed.
And it is ordered that Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, and Mr. Pollard shall be saved harmless of such several covenants as they entered into to Abel Durkin tenant of Herstfield Farm concerning the rents they received of him.
And it is also ordered that Mr. Payne shall pay £20 remaining in his hands which he received of the said Abel Durkin for half a year's rent unto Mr. Watts now warden of the College, which £20 was due at Michaelmas last.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Watts shall pay to Mr. Wright who was one of the overseers of the poor in anno 1611 £4 3s which he had disbursed that year more than he received and is yet owing to him.
Memorandum that there was 40s due to be paid in Anno Domini 1611 for the use of Mr. Palyn's £20 which was then omitted to be paid, And now it is ordered that Mr. Bromfield shall pay the same 40s to Mr. Watts warden of the College. And that Mr. Watts shall pay 13s 4d for the third part thereof to the overseers of the Clink Liberty.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Watts shall pay to the same overseers of the Clink Liberty £3 6s 8d for the third part of £5 per annum for the two years last past heretofore given to the use of the poor by Mr. Hugh Browker.
At this Vestry Mr. Franklin brought into the Vestry to be locked up the purchase of the rectory which was delivered to him at a Vestry on the 17th of November last to be carried to Mr. Serjeant Nicholls.
Memorandum at this Vestry it appeareth that there remaineth at the foot of Mr. Pollard's account £16 2s 3d, and now he brought in and delivered to Mr. Watts 6s 5d thereof, and the residue being £15 15s 10d he detaineth in his hands because he saith he hath disbursed so much in a suit in the Star Chamber.
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p.449:  1613 April 28 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the corporation of the churchwardens towards satisfaction of such debts as they owe and which are most needful first to be paid, shall take up £100 upon interest for six months or a whole year as they shall think fitting, and that for security thereof they shall give their bond under the corporation seal.
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p.449:  1613 July 19 Monday: 
At this Vestry Oliver Simpson was chosen to be gravemaker (in place of Philip Poole deceased) during his good demeanor.
Also it is ordered that at the next Vestry the churchwardens and vestrymen shall agree upon and nominate certain persons to be feoffees in trust to whom the fee simple of the rectory shall be granted and conveyed by those in whose names the purchase was taken.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Robert Bromfield was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Mayhewe deceased.
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p.450:  1613 August 10 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry because some question hath been made touching the former order for defaults in coming to the Vestry, It is now concluded and agreed that every churchwarden making default shall for every default pay as followeth viz for late coming 6d and for not coming at all 12d. And every other vestryman shall pay for every time coming late 4d and for not coming at all 6d; by late coming is meant coming after the hourglass run, provided that leave may be given (if occasion require) as formally hath been.
Item it is ordered at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall cause the gutters, leads, roof, and doors about the Church to be sufficiently repaired wheresoever is needful, and locks to be made to the doors where they are wanting and necessary, after their discretions.
And it is agreed that Mr. Maggott and Mr. Hayman (who are contented and willing) shall have the custody of the keys of the gutter doors and shall see the gutters made clean and repaired when need shall be, until the second of March next, and then one other to be chosen in room of Mr. Hayman, with Mr. Maggott to have this charge for the year then following, and Mr. Maggot to continue. And it is ordered further that Mr. Maggott for his pains in overseeing the workmen when they shall repair the gutters or roof of the Church and for overseeing the making clean of the gutters, shall have for every day 16d allowed him by the churchwardens so long as he shall be appointed by them to attend that business.
Also it is ordered that for the better beautifying of the Church and for augmenting burial places there, the two storehouses at the west end of the Church shall be taken down and the places to lie open to the Church, and to be paved as the rest of the Church is.
And for supply of a storehouse it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause one or two convenient house or houses to be erected in the west Churchyard to adjoin to the Church wall fit and convenient to lay lime in and seacoals for the poor and such like necessaries.
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p.451:  1613 August 18 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Robert Buckland is chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Terry deceased.
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p.451:  1613 November 7 Sunday: 
Sunday, 7 November 1613.
On this day Howell Lewys was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College in place of widow Browne deceased.
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p.452:  1613/14 February 21 Monday: 
At a Vestry holden this day is ordered that there shall not any man or men of the Vestry either by the instigation, entreaty, or persuasion of any minister for himself or any other, or by the soliciting of him or them by letters, friends, or means used to him or them by any manner of person or persons, either of the parish or not of the parish, give his promise or consent either by word or writing to give his voice, bean, or lot for the choice of any preacher or minister for the service of this parish in this vacancy that now is, or any other vacancy that shall be hereafter, either by death or removing of any preacher or minister of this parish; but that every man now of the house and that hereafter shall be, shall reserve himself free to give his voice, bean, hand, or lot for such preacher or minister as at the time of election in this Vestry he shall (without favor, affection, or malice) by God and his own conscience be moved to judge most fitly qualified with learning, utterance, and conversation, to execute the place for the general good of the parish. And that there shall not be any choice made of any preacher or minister or other officer either now or hereafter in any other place but only in the Vestry house, nor there unless there be present at the said election 20 vestrymen at the least, whereof four at the least to be churchwardens, upon pain that everyone offending contrary to the true meaning of this order shall forfeit to the use of the poor of this parish 40s, and his voice ever after to be excluded from all choice to be made in this house, and to be thought unworthy to bear any office in the parish.
Item that there be a special regard had to foresee and prevent the choosing of any such ministers either in respect of their great charge of children, or being much indebted before they come to the place, may after their deaths cause charge to the parish.
Item it is ordered that whosoever shall come in election to be our minister in place of Mr. Tickner deceased, or at any time hereafter upon any other vacancy, shall subscribe to articles to this effect following viz:
1  That he hath not promised nor given nor shall promise or give any money or monies worth unto any of the churchwardens or vestrymen for the obtaining of their voice or consent herein.
2  That he shall no longer hold the place than he shall in the judgments of the churchwardens religiously behave himself.
3  That he shall be well content with the stipend or salary of £30 per annum viz £20 in money and the house Mr. Tickner dwelt in in lieu of the other £10, or £10 in money if he refuse the house.
4  That he shall for the said stipend of £30 well and truly perform all those ministerial duties here in this parish accustomed according to the canons and laws of this realm so long as God shall lend him health.
5  And if upon consideration of his pains and diligence the wardens and assistants shall be hereafter pleased to increase his salary whether it be by adding the profits of burials, marriages, etc., or further stipend, he shall not exact or require it in any greater measure at any man's hands than shall by the wardens be limited and appointed by a table confirmed by the ordinary, and shall be well content when they shall think convenient to leave the same at their request, and rest contented with his aforesaid stipend of £30 as aforesaid.
6  He shall upon any just occasion thought fit by the churchwardens and vestrymen or the greater part of them and request by them made, most willingly and quietly without resistance, disturbance, suit in law, or any composition, resign the said place again into the hands and possession of the churchwardens and vestrymen that they may make choice of another.
7  He shall not baptize any bastard either in any private house or in the Church without giving knowledge thereof to two of the churchwardens half a day before at the least.
[8] And it is ordered that the churchwardens with the consent of Mr. Dr. Symonds shall appoint who shall preach from time to time till a minister be elected.
These orders at the next Vestry may be explained and made more perfect if there be cause.
Also it is ordered at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall give security by obligation under the corporation seal to Mrs. Davison for £50 which she hath already delivered into their hands and shall allow her after £8 in the £100 per annum for so long time as they shall need it in the parish business and may have it.
Item that the churchwardens may take up to £40 which Mr. Stapley certified them of to be used for the parish business, upon like security and give like allowance after £8 in the £100.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall be saved harmless of such covenant or promise as they have made upon good considerations, declared and allowed at this Vestry, touching the keeping of a child, one William Rogers born in this parish, And that there shall be allowance of 10s made to the churchwardens which they have disbursed to widow Davis for placing of a poor child of the parish with her. And it is ordered that churchwardens may place forth other poor children after their best discretions.
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p.453:  1613/14 February 27 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 27th of February 1613.
On this day Alice Peirson widow was chosen to be one of the poor people of the College in the place of Howell Lewis, who was heretofore chosen into the College and hath now voluntarily resigned and yielded up the place again.
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p.454:  1613/14 March 2 Wednesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Watts who was warden of the College for the last year, brought into the Vestry the grand lease of Herstfield Farm and certain mean conveyances and writings touching the same.
It is ordered at this Vestry that the warden of the College shall pay to the overseers of the Clink Liberty all such money as is behind and ought to be paid to them for the third of the profits of Mr. Palyn's gift, and for the third part of other gifts heretofore given to the use of the poor.
At this Vestry Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Towell, and Mr Babington were chosen to be churchwardens for this next year, whereof Mr. Payne is chosen to keep the book for the parish and Mr. Bingham for the College.
Auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen and Mr. Carter, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Hayman.
For surveyors to survey the parish lands are chosen Mr. Salter, Mr. Austen, Mr. Robert Bromfield, and Mr. Benfeild.
Mr. Babington is appointed to keep the communion cups and the keys of the Vestry.
At to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Payne churchwarden, Mr. Salter, and Mr. Austen.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens with eight of the ancients shall tithe the new tenements in the parish which as yet are not tithed.
Also it is ordered that five of the ancients of the Vestry viz Mr. Allen, Mr. Cole, Mr. Austen, Mr. Robert Bromfield, and Mr. Stapley with such others as they shall think fit to associate with them, shall go to Council to be advised about the conveying and settling of the fee simple of the rectory for the perpetual good of posterity.
Also it is ordered that some of the churchwardens and other ancients shall ride to Herstfield Farm to survey the same, and that afterwards a lease shall be granted thereof as shall be agreed upon.
Also at this Vestry were read the great account, the account of the warden of the College, and the account of Mr. Payne one of the governors of the Free Grammar School.
Item Mr. Edward Bromfield which kept the great account the last year brought into the Vestry this day and delivered to Mr. Payne £26 5s 5d, out of which 29s is to be delivered to Mr. Bromfield for oblation pence due to the churchwardens.
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p.455:  1613/14 March 21 Monday: 
Martij xxj^o 1613.
Whereas at this Vestry a letter was read which came from one John Hunt, the effect whereof was that he might have a new lease or grant of the houses called the Vine, which were heretofore leased to his father, the term whereof will be expired about [blank] years hence. It is ordered that an answer shall be made or sent to him to this effect, That there is an order in the Vestry that the churchwardens shall not grant or agree to grant any lease in reversion till the old be expired within two years.
Also it is ordered at this Vestry that Mrs. Tickner shall be allowed £5 for the next quarter's wages which her husband should have had if he had lived, and also the benefit of the vails till Our Lady Day next, since her husband's decease for her better maintenance, of which £5 she hath received 30s already of Mr. Bromfield in the time of his churchwardenship.
And whereas she brought into the Vestry a bill for allowance of money laid out by her husband for reparations about her house and otherwise, it is ordered that the churchwardens and such as they shall think good to call, shall view the house and consider of the money laid out and make such allowance to her as in their discretions they shall think fitting.
Item it is ordered that allowance shall be made to Mr. Francklin of £3 which it is awarded that he shall pay to widow Wordsworth upon his promise in time of his churchwardenship for the keeping of Edward Francklin's maidservant.
At this Vestry Mr. Archer was chosen to be our minister in place of Mr. Tickner deceased.
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p.456:  1614 March 27 Sunday: 
Martij xxvij^o 1614.
It is ordered by and with the consent of Mr. Dr. Symonds and Mr. Archer That such of them two as shall be desired, shall or may preach any christening, wedding, or funeral sermon, and he that preacheth shall allow to the other 3s 4d out of the fee of 10s for every such sermon.
And that Mr. Dr. Symonds may marry any couple being requested, allowing to Mr. Archer the ordinary duties or fee for marriage, and what is given over and above Mr. Dr. may retain to himself.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Dr. Symonds shall perform all ministerial duties when need shall be.
Also it is ordered that Mr. Marshall, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Watts shall view Mrs. Tickner's house and relate to the churchwardens what allowance they think it meet she should have for the money she allegeth her husband laid out, that so the churchwardens may do as in their discretions they shall think fit according to a former order.
Further it is ordered that the doors between the Church and chancel shall be removed and placed even with the upmost pews next the communion table, and that an officer shall stand there to let in such as ought to come in, and to keep out others till the sermon be begun, and then the doors to be left open.
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p.457:  1614 April 3 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 3rd of April 1614.
On this day Richard Sellwood the elder was chosen to be one of the almspeople in the College in the place of widow Pearson deceased. Mr. Payne and Mr. Edward Bromfield are content to be sureties for his good demeanor.
Also Alice Taylor widow was chosen to be one of the said almspeople in place of widow Mazie deceased, Mr. Payne and Mr. Marshall are content to be her sureties for her good demeanor.
It is ordered and agreed that the churchwardens may let old Sellwood's dwelling house to Oliver Simpson the gravemaker by lease, for such years, rents, and covenants as the said churchwardens in their discretions shall think fitting.
Also that they may let to Anthony Lea the house wherein he dwelleth by lease, after their discretions.
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p.457:  1614 April 9 Saturday: 
9^o die Aprilis 1614.
Memorandum it is ordered and agreed by the churchwardens the day and year aforesaid with the consent of those which viewed Mrs. Tickner's house according to a former order, and upon a report by them made as touching the money laid out by Mr. Tickner in reparations and other necessaries about the house, and for certain implements yet remaining in and about the house, whereof there is a note taken, and the goods therein set down are praised. That the churchwardens shall in consideration of the premises pay unto Mrs. Tickner £10 upon her leaving of the house with the said goods and implements unto the churchwardens.
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p.458:  1614 May 8 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 8th of May 1614.
On this day Joan Golde widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople in place of widow Brewer deceased, widow Richardson being in election with her. And Mr. Yearwood and Mr. Buckland are contented to be her sureties for her good demeanor.
Then present
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p.458:  1614 May 9 Monday: 
Maij 9^o 1614.
At a Vestry on this day the audit of the great account, the College account and School account were read.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Pollard be freed and discharged of £15 15s 10d which remaineth in his hands being part of the foot of his account in the time of his churchwardenship which was in Anno 1612 because then he disbursed so much in defense of a suit prosecuted against him and others by widow Payne, which concerned the parish.
It is ordered that the letters patent of the purchase of the rectory and the lease thereof and the pleadings in the Exchequer Court touching the same shall be carried to counsel to be advised for the passing of the rectory to feoffees in trust.
At this Vestry Mr. Watts brought in and delivered to Mr. Bingham £31 7s 8d which was the foot of his account.
At this Vestry the house was certified by those which viewed Herstfield Farm (according to a former order made the second of March last) what their opinions were touching the same, Whereupon it was agreed upon by the greater part of the vestrymen viz 16 in number, that Abel Durkin the present tenant of the said farm shall have a lease thereof granted to him for 21 years term £10 fine, and £40 rent, and doing all needful reparations according to a note of the particulars brought in and read in the Vestry.
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p.459:  1614 May 23 Monday: 
It is ordered at this Vestry that there shall be a drinking on the perambulation day for the company, according to the ancient custom, yet sparingly because the corporation is indebted.
Memorandum that Mr. Henry Draper being here present at this Vestry and conferred withal touching the arrearages of tithes which he oweth, promised that within a se'night space he will come again to the churchwardens, and certify them what he will do, and it is agreed that if Mr. Draper will pay his due to the liking of the house, that then he may sue his undertenants for the tithes they should pay in the churchwardens' names, and the churchwardens in such case to justify the same suit.
At this Vestry there was read a draft of indentures of bargain and sale of the rectory to be made to diverse parishioners vestrymen nominated in the said draft, also there was read another draft of indentures, to express to what end and upon what trust and confidence the same shall be so conveyed. Both which drafts have been perused and corrected by counsel. Whereupon it is ordered that the same drafts shall be engrossed to be sealed and delivered.
Item it is ordered that the acre of land in Battersea Field shall be viewed by those which are appointed to be surveyors of the parish land to the end they may relate to the house what they think it to be worth, that so sale may be made thereof accordingly to him that will give most for the same.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Cole, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Babington shall go to counsel, to be advised how to sue those that owe arrearages of tithes, both in the Boroughside and Bankside, and then to sue them accordingly, or so many of them as shall not in the meantime pay their tithes upon demand.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens and surveyors shall view old Chaundler's house, and afterwards a lease thereof shall be granted to him and his son for such rents and years and with such covenants as the wardens shall think fitting and reasonable.
Item it is ordered that a letter shall be sent to Abel Durkin by the wardens to this effect, that if he will give £20 fine for a lease for Herstfield Farm and £40 rent per annum and repair as was agreed upon, That then he should come up and a lease shall be granted to him.
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p.460:  1614 August 15 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens may take up £56 (after £8 in the £100) for parish business, which Mr. Watts acquainted the house withal, being an orphan's money, the child of one Edward Monye deceased.
Also whereas Mr. Bingham heretofore lent unto the house £600 for three years towards the purchase of the rectory after £8 per £100, which three years were expired the 16th of April last 1614, and the use whereof viz £48 per annum hath been paid till that time, for which interest money Mr. Bingham had a bond by itself, which is now discharged, and he promised to bring it into the house at the next Vestry to be canceled, It is agreed that upon delivering up that bond, a new bond shall be sealed for £48 to be paid for interest money for another year which will end the 16th of April 1615, and in the meantime the old bond for the principal being £600 is to lie and continue and Mr. Bingham's hands.
Also it is ordered upon petition made to the house by William Lande the bellfounder's wife to have some allowance towards his losses and casting the great bell, which he did not well perform and therefore was new done by another to the great charge of the parish, That yet nevertheless in regard of their poverty the churchwardens shall give her 20s.
Item whereas widow Chapman informed the Vestry by her petition that her house, being part of the College rents, is out of repair, especially the tiling decayed so that it rains in, in many places, and therefore desired the churchwardens to cause it to be repaired, she being poor and unable, and but tenant at will, and desired also to have a lease granted thereof to her and her son-in-law, who will pay 30s fine and increase the rent being now 50s to £3 per annum, It is thereupon ordered that the surveyors of the parish land shall survey and view the said house, and at the next Vestry report how they find it, and then that shall be done touching her suit as shall be thought fitting and reasonable.
Item at this Vestry were read, sealed, and delivered indentures of bargain and sale of the rectory with the appurtenances from those which purchased the same of the King to 19 of the Vestry and two others, And also other indentures made from those bargains to the churchwardens expressing the trust reposed in them, and the end wherefore to them conveyed.
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p.461:  1614 September 4 Sunday: 
Sunday the 4th day of September 1614.
On this day Catherine Leake of the Boroughside widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College of this parish in place of widow Cooke deceased, and Mr. Payne and Mr. Yearwood are content to be her sureties for her good behavior. Memorandum that widow Dixye was in choice with her.
Item on this day John Woollcock of the Liberty of Paris Garden was chosen to be one of the poor people of the College in place of Joan Emerson deceased, and Mr. Austen and Mr. Towell are contented to be his sureties for his good demeanor.
Memorandum Edward Dowle of the same Liberty was in election with the said Woollcock.
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p.462:  1614 October 4 Tuesday: 
Octobris 4^to 1614.
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the pulpit to be painted in decent manner.
And shall also get a man skillful to view the chimes and clock and to repair and make fit what is amiss and wanting about the chimes that so they may go again.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall agree with an armorer to make clean all the armor in the Vestry and Church for this present, and so from time to time for some yearly pension at the churchwardens' discretions.
At this Vestry Mr. Dr. Symonds our lecturer informed the house that for his health's sake he is desirous to be gone from us to his benefice in the country, and he made a motion for some gratuity to be bestowed on him in regard of the great hindrance he hath had by sickness since he came amongst us, which he left to the consideration of the house, whereupon it was agreed and thought fit that he shall have £20 paid him by the churchwardens as a gratuity and benevolence, and that he may depart when he shall see it most convenient for him, which £20 Mr. Dr. (being here present and made acquainted therewith) was well contented to accept of, and did fully resign up his place, so that the house may make choice of another when they please, and in the meantime for about a month's space he promised (according as was requested of him) to supply the place in preaching, either by himself or others sufficient which he will provide if need shall be.
Touching Mr. Draper's arrearages of tithes for the Vine which he oweth amounting to £10 whereof he hath desired abatement for causes he hath alleged, it is ordered that if he bring to the churchwardens the whole £10 before Hollandtide next, that then the churchwardens may abate and allow him back again, what they in their discretions shall think fitting. For the tenement called the Owl near the Vine, the churchwardens are to demand tithes of the tenant.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens with some others shall confer with the knight that sitteth in the Bishop's wife's pew, touching a place for him to sit in.
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p.463:  1614 December 6 Tuesday: 
Decembris 6^to 1614.
It is ordered at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall pay unto Mr. Archer 10s for his sermon which he preached on the 5th day of November last in memorial of our deliverance from the gunpowder treason. And further it is ordered that there shall be allowed from time to time 10s for a sermon on that day yearly, and likewise 10s for a sermon on the 5th of August yearly in memorial of His Majesty's deliverance from Gowrie's conspiracy, But the churchwardens may appoint, which they think good, either lecturer or minister to preach on those days, after their discretions.
Item it is ordered that the choice of a preacher shall be deferred till some other time, and that in the meanwhile if there be no suitors to supply the place, the churchwardens shall provide a sufficient man to preach and content him out of the parish stock.
Memorandum that on this day Mr. Jacob Pratt came to the Vestry and offered £14 for the acre of ground in Battersea Field, and said that is the most he will give, yet he said also he would give 40s more than any other will give for the same.
Item it is ordered that if Edward Harrison the cooper do not speedily come to the churchwardens and pay his arrearages of rent, and accept of such lease as the churchwardens shall think fit to grant him, That then the churchwardens shall seal a lease thereof to some other in the house for the putting out of Harrison by course of law. And the like course to be taken with the tenant in the next house where Roffe did dwell if the churchwardens think it needful.
It is ordered that the Lady Clark's £100 which heretofore she lent to the parish shall be paid in as soon as the second year be expired at the furthest.
Item it is agreed that Mr. Leake who payeth £50 rent per annum shall be tithed at £5 by the year, which is after the rate of 8d in the noble, and that Mr. Weston which payeth £20 per annum shall be tithed at 40s the year, and for so much they shall be sued and for arrearages after that rate, unless they will come to the churchwardens and pay without suit, which if they do, it is ordered that the churchwardens shall deal neighborly and kindly with them.
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p.464:  1614/15 January 25 Wednesday: 
January 25^to 1614.
At this Vestry it is agreed that Mr. Franklin shall have a new lease of the Brick Houses (which he now holdeth by virtue of a former lease) for 35 years to commence from the feast of the Annunciation of Our Lady the Virgin Mary next for £14 rent per annum, he surrendering up his old lease wherein he hath about four years to come at £4 a year, In which new lease shall be contained a covenant that the parish shall be saved harmless of relieving the poor that shall happen to dwell in the same tenements, except the same poor shall have dwelt in this parish by the space of two years at the least before their coming into the same houses, with other reasonable covenants in the same new lease to be inserted.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens with six or eight other ancients whom they shall think good to associate with them, shall seat the parishioners in pews in the Church, after their discretions.
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p.465:  1614/15 February 17 Friday: 
It is ordered that there shall be a Vestry on the first of March next for reading of accounts and dispatch of other business, because on the second of March the Assizes shall be holden, except choice of churchwardens, which shall be on the 2 of March according to order accustomed after sermon ended, and the Judges with their company gone out of the Church. And it is agreed that there shall be a dinner on the first of March and not on the second because of the Assizes, provided there be as little spent as conveniently may be.
Item it is ordered that on Ash Wednesday next the churchwardens and Mr. Carter, Mr. Francklyn, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Stapley, both Mr. Bromfilds, Mr. Cole, Mr. Allen, Mr. Austen, Mr. Benfield, and Mr. Palmer shall meet in the Vestry for the seating of the parishioners, according to a former order.
Item it is ordered that the overseers of the poor shall pay unto Richard Somner and his wife 12d a week for keeping of her son John House who is and hath been frantic a long time, and have been very chargeable unto them.
At this Vestry Mr. John Treherne and the younger Esquire was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Salter deceased.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Robert Pemell was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Bover gone out of the parish.
Also Mr. Richard Wright grocer is chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Overman gone out of the parish.
Also Mr. William Corden is chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Tappinge deceased.
And it is ordered and agreed that although Mr. Carter be gone to dwell on the Bankside, yet he shall be counted as a vestryman of the Boroughside, and whensoever he die or remove out of the parish, one out of the Boroughside shall be chosen in his place.
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p.466:  1614/15 February 22 Ash Wednesday: 
At this Vestry Mr. Thomas Sutton, Master of Arts and fellow of Queens College in Oxford, was chosen to be our preacher and lecturer in place of Mr. Dr. Symonds who is gone from us.
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p.466:  1614/15 March 1 Wednesday: 
Martij 1^o 1614.
On this Day were read the great account, the College account, and the School account of the last year, according to an order made at the Vestry holden the 17th of February last.
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1615

p.467:  1614/15 March 2 Thursday: 
Martij 2^do 1614.
At this Vestry Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Towell, Mr. Cole, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Robert Bromfeild, and Mr. Buckland were chosen to be churchwardens for the year next ensuing, whereof Mr. Stapley is chosen to keep the book of the great account, and Mr. Bromfeild for the College, and Mr. Cole is chosen to keep the tithe book for the Liberties of the Clink and Parish Garden which it is agreed shall be in a volume by itself, and the tithe book for the Boroughside shall be by itself, till the end of the year, and then they shall be bound up together.
Auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Pollard, Mr. Edward Bromfeild, Mr. Austin, and Mr. Watts.
For surveyors to survey the parish lands are chosen Mr. Marshall, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Harverd.
Mr. Buckland is to keep the communion cups and the keys of the Vestry.
And to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Stapley churchwarden, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Benfeild.
At this Vestry Mr. Payne and the rest of the old churchwardens brought in and delivered to the new churchwardens an inventory of the armor and other diverse writings therein specified.
Also at this Vestry were showed the letters patents of the purchase of the rectory from the King's Majesty, the corporation of the College, the corporation seal, the box wherein Mr. Butler's writings are, the two register books, and the communion cups.
On this day Mr. Payne, which kept the great account the last year, brought in and delivered £80 to Mr. Stapley now chosen to keep the account for the year ensuing.
Item Mr. Bingham warden of the College the last year brought in and delivered to Mr. Robert Bromfeild now warden of the College £13 6s.
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p.468:  1615 April 24 Monday: 
Aprilis 24^o 1615.
At this Vestry it is ordered and agreed that Richard Brownerigge shall be admitted to be one of the Church officers to attend at the Vestry door at every Vestry holden, in regard of old Sellwood's impotency and that he shall be allowed 20s per annum, nevertheless old Sellwood's wages shall not be abridged.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall this next term exhibit a bill into the Chancery as by counsel shall be advised to the end the oaths of those may be taken and recorded which can witness anything for the good of the parish touching the houses at Park Gate which were heretofore leased to Mr. Page deceased. And that the churchwardens shall associate with them such of the ancients of the Vestry as they shall think fitting touching the said business.
On this day the audit of the great account, the College account, and the School account were read being the 15th day after Easter according to order acustomed. And for that Mr. Payne the accountant of the great account was not present to answer diverse doubts for the perfecting of the audit, the auditors have left those doubts in the hands of Mr. Stapley to show to Mr. Payne, and the perfecting of the audit is deferred to the next Vestry in that respect.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens may alter the seats in the Vestry for more conveniency after their discretions.
Memorandum that at this Vestry there was a motion made for new placing of the vestrymen in order according to their ranks and qualities when they meet in the Vestry, but afterwards upon deliberation it was thought fit there shall be no innovation, but that everyone shall sit according to his election and coming into the Vestry as is now used for avoiding of discontentments.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause all annuities heretofore given to the use of the poor of this parish to be registered in a book which shall be kept in the Vestry, and likewise those which shall be given hereafter shall be so registered from time to time.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens which keep the accounts shall from time to time on the second of March yearly bring into the Vestry and deliver to the succeeding churchwardens all the overplus and remainder of the money which they shall have in their hands as near as they can.
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p.469:  1615 July 12 Wednesday: 
Julij 12^o 1615.
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause Mr. Mayhewe's gallery to be altered for more conveniency of sitting, and a new gallery to be erected near the Vestry door after their discretions. Also they may alter the old gallery if they shall think it fitting.
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p.469:  1615 September 19 Tuesday: 
Septembris 19^o 1615.
At this Vestry it was ordered that the tenements called the Vine, which about two years hence will be out of lease, shall be viewed by the churchwardens and some other ancients of the Vestry, and notice shall be by them taken how much rent every particular tenant payeth, and certified to the house at the next Vestry, whereby an offer may be made of a new lease for some good fine and rent as shall be thought fitting to help bring the corporation out of debt.
Item it is ordered that some Spanish money and brass money which Mr. Stapley showed in the Vestry, which he received Mr. Payne upon the foot of his account and which Mr. Payne received towards the repairing of the Church of some that gave voluntarily, shall be changed, and the loss shall be borne by the parish.
Item it is ordered that if the new gallery appointed for the scholars of the Free School to sit in shall hereafter be found too little, that then the same shall be enlarged by the churchwardens for the time being in convenient manner.
Also it is ordered the churchwardens shall make a convenient way under the new gallery to lead into the Vestry after their discretions.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Newman was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Carter deceased.
Item Mr. Crowder was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Treherne junior deceased.
Memorandum at this Vestry the churchwardens certified the house that they had given leave to one Edward Rhodes dwelling in Distaff Lane in St. Austen's Parish in London, to make a foundation of brick to lay a great stone on in the Churchyard over a grave wherein himself, his wife, and child may be buried, wherewith the house was contented so as he make no vault, and it is agreed none other shall be buried there during his life.
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p.470:  1615 December 12 Tuesday: 
Decembris 12^o 1615.
Memorandum at this Vestry Henry Kinge of Battersea (accompanied with one Henry Cowper there also dwelling) came into the Vestry and offered £16 for the acre of ground in Battersea Field in the occupation of widow Kinge, mother of the said Henry Kinge. And it is ordered that at the next Vestry an answer shall be made whether he shall have it at that price or not, or at what other price.
At this Vestry it was ordered that 50s shall be distributed by the churchwardens after their discretions amongst the preachers which were sent for and requested to preach betwixt Mr. Dr. Symonds' departing from us and Mr. Sutton's election in his room.
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p.471:  1615/16 January 2 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the £5 16s remaining in the governors of the Free School their hands, shall rest still in their hands to be disposed at their discretions.
It is ordered that the churchwardens and some of the ancients do meet upon Twelfth Day next to confer with Mr. Edward Bromfeild about a quitrent that is paid to the King and which is supposed to go out of the house Mr. Marshall purchased of the parish and wherein he now dwelleth.
It is ordered that the question about Mr. Payne's tithes be referred to the hearing of the churchwardens and some of the ancients.
This day Mr. Wright, a member of this house, was taxed for some uncivil speeches, and upon his acknowledgment of his rashness it was remitted.
Upon the new erecting of the place for the corporation and the vestrymen by means thereof not knowing how or where to sit, it is ordered that the corporation and some ten of the ancients shall meet to settle the places of the vestrymen and to proffer what they have done to the house to like or dislike thereof.
That whereas the last great account of Mr. George Payne was respited to be audited by reason Mr. Payne was out of town, this day Mr. Payne being at the Vestry it was finished and the account made even.
It is ordered that at the next Vestry it shall be concluded that St. Margaret's Acre in Battersea shall be sold to him that will give most for the same.
It is also ordered that the corporation shall elect certain of the Close to put in suit for the tithes there.
Item it is ordered that the matter in question for funeral sermons between the two ministers is referred to the corporation and to seven of the Vestry to talk with the ministers, and the ministers to end it between themselves if so they can, namely Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Allin, Mr. Edward Bromfeild, Mr. Awstin, and Mr. Marshall.
It is ordered that the corporation and Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Allin, Mr. Awstin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Edward Bromfeild, and Mr. Hayman shall view the Vine and the appurtenances, and to make return thereof at the next Vestry. The days appointed for view is the Monday every week till it be ended.
This day Mr. Eyves was chosen a vestryman in the stead of Mr. Towell deceased. In which choice Mr. Robert Bromfeild being one of the corporation did refuse to give his bean to either side.
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p.471:  1615/16 February 11 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 11th of February 1615.
On this day Margaret Thomas of the Clink Liberty widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople in place of William Ceelye who hath voluntarily left his place, and Mr. Cole and Mr. Corden are contented to be her surety for her good demeanor.
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p.472:  1615/16 February 27 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that whereas of late the Vestry was robbed and (amongst other things) the common seal of the churchwardens (which was of silver) was stolen away, The churchwardens with all convenient expedition shall get a new seal to be made of silver somewhat differing from the former; also that the churchwardens shall buy a new carpet for the table in the Vestry and a new surplice, and a tablecloth for the communion table, and a new case for the pulpit cushion (the former being stolen away) and such other linen as is needful to be also provided.
Touching goodwife Charsley's suit to have some further allowance for keeping of a poor boy born in the parish as also that her house may be repaired, It is ordered that the churchwardens with some three or four of the ancients of the Vestry shall consider of her suit and do what they shall think fitting touching the same.
Further whereas Robert Loward or his son-in-law William Huntlye hath erected a little shed adjoining to the dwelling house of the said Huntlye upon part of the Churchyard near unto the West Chain Gate, At this Vestry the said Robert Loward offered composition to the corporation for the same, by paying them a certain yearly rent, whereupon it is ordered that he may enjoy the said shed so erected for 21 years from Our Lady Day next if he so long live for the yearly rent of 4s to be paid quarterly by even portions, Provided that he let not the said shed to any (other than his said son-in- law) without the churchwardens' consent.
Also at this Vestry it is ordered that on the second of March next (on which date new churchwardens are to be chosen) a dinner shall be provided for the vestrymen by the churchwardens, and that the Vestryman shall bear the charge thereof out of their own purses and not out of the parish stock, and it is ordered and agreed that every one of the vestrymen which shall be absent from that dinner shall pay 3s 4d for his default in not coming.
At this Vestry Mr. Maunsell of the Clink Liberty was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Henslowe deceased.
Also at this Vestry it is ordered that such of the two ministers as shall be requested shall preach funeral sermons, And if Mr. Sutton preach, then the churchwardens shall give to Mr. Archer for his better maintenance 6s 8d for every such funeral sermon which Mr. Sutton shall preach, and Mr. Sutton to have the fee of the party requesting him. This order to continue for one year, And it is further ordered that none of the Vestry shall by himself or any other directly or indirectly solicit or persuade any person to make choice of one or other (contrary to the parties' own mind) to preach upon pain to forfeit 20s or to be exempted out of the Vestry.
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1616

p.473:  1615/16 March 2 Saturday: 
Martij 2^do 1615.
On this day were read the great account, the College account, and School account of the last year.
And at this Vestry were showed the letters patents of the purchase of the rectory from the King's Majesty, the corporation of the College, the box wherein Mr. Butler's writings are kept, the two register books, and two communion cups.
Item at this Vestry four of the former churchwardens viz Mr. Cole, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Robert Bromfield, and Mr. Buckland and two new - Mr. Marshall and Mr. Allen - were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing, whereof Mr. Cole is chosen to keep the book for the great account, and Mr. Marshall for the College, and Mr. Stapley is to keep the tithe book of the Clink Liberty and Upper Ground for this year, Provided that after this year a churchwarden dwelling in one of those Liberties shall always keep the tithe book of the same Liberties.
For auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Babington, Mr. Russell.
And for surveyors to survey the parish land are chosen Mr. Pollard, Mr. Edward Bromfield, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Witcherley.
Mr. Buckland is appointed to keep the communion cups and the keys of the Vestry.
And to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Cole churchwarden, Mr. Francklin, and Mr. Edward Bromfield.
And it is ordered that the surveyors shall speedily survey the room over the Vestry and other places about the Church and whatsoever is faulty the churchwardens shall cause to be repaired with all convenient expedition.
At this Vestry Mr. Stapley churchwarden the year precedent that kept the book brought into the Vestry and delivered to Mr. Cole which is now chosen to keep the book £14 19s 11d.
And Mr. Robert Browmfield warden for the College the last year brought into the Vestry and delivered to Mr. Marshall now chosen warden of the College £15 4s 7d.
Item it is ordered that such things that be stolen out of the Vestry and broken shall be repaired and bought again speedily.
And at this Vestry Mr. Cole brought in a book containing therein a true inventory of all books, evidences, deeds, armor, and other moveables whatsoever belonging to the Church and Vestry of St. Savior subscribed by all four churchwardens.
Also he likewise brought in a book wherein is registered all gifts, legacies, and bequests given to the Church, School, College, or poor of St. Saviors subscribed by all four churchwardens, the two other being dead [one: Philip Henslowe].
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p.474:  1616 April 14 Sunday: 
Sunday, 14 April 1616.
On this day Margery Dixye widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople in place of widow Taylor deceased, and Mr. Payne and Mr. Yearwood are content to be her sureties for her good demeanor.
Then present
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p.474:  1616 April 15 Monday: 
The 15th Day of April and the 15th day after Easter 1616.
At a Vestry on this day were read the audits of the great account, College account, and School account according to order accustomed being the 15th day after Easter.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the money owing to the old overseers of the poor for the last year which they have disbursed more than they have received shall be paid unto them by Mr. Cole who is the churchwarden that keepeth the great account this year.
Item it is ordered that from henceforth the warden of the College shall pay the poor of the College their weekly pensions, And if the rents belonging to the College will not suffice therefore, that whatsoever shall be wanting, the churchwarden keeping the great account shall pay to the warden of the College.
And it is ordered that the overseers of the poor shall pay only the other poor which are no collegers, And that two several books shall be made, one for the collegers and the other for the other poor and weekly taxations.
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p.475:  1616 June 30 Sunday: 
Sunday the 30th day of June 1616.
On this day Alice Cleaton widow aged about 80 years was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College in place of widow Davis deceased, And Mr. Cole and Mr. Buckland are contented to be her sureties for her good demeanor.
Then present
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p.475:  1616 July 10 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry holden this day John Browne bricklayer made suit to have a lease of certain old tenements in number six belonging to the College of the Poor, which one [blank] [blank] did hold by lease which is long sithence expired and desired 61 years' term and offered £20 rent per annum and to be bound to take down the old tenements and to build seven new at the least in room thereof with brick within three years after his lease begineth, which his suit after the house had considered of, It was agreed that he shall have a lease for 50 years at the rent aforesaid, with such reasonable covenants as the house shall think fit, which the said John Browne liked of, And it is agreed that a draft of a lease shall be made thereof after discretion of the churchwardens.
Also at this Vestry Edward Harrison cooper one of the parish tenants being sent for, came into the Vestry and he was warned and it is ordered that he shall the next Vestry either agree with the house for a lease of his dwelling house, or else that he shall depart upon allowance of the costs which he hath bestowed within four or five years last past in repairing of his house whereof he shall bring in a true note.
Item at this Vestry a motion was made by the corporation to Mr. Payne and Mr. Yearwood two of the overseers of Mr. Richard Humble's last will and testament that they would confer with Mr. Peter Humble concerning duties to be paid for the vault made in the chancel wherein old Mr. Humble and his daughter are buried; And they promised to do so accordingly and to persuade Mr. Peter Humble the best they can both to pay what duties are to be paid and also to augment and increase the annuity of 40s given by his father to the use of our poor, according to his promise, And the corporation promised to show Mr. Peter Humble what kindness they may.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall tithe William Sherlock who holdeth part of Mr. Buckland's land reasonably after their discretions.
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p.476:  1616 September 24 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry on this day John Browne his lease (formally agreed to be granted unto him) was brought in by James Read clerk and openly read and ordered to be sealed by the corporation.
Item touching a new lease to be granted of the Vine and Beer Pot it is to be remembered that Mr. Alleyn offered as before £600 for a lease thereof for 51 years, and Mr. Iremonger offered for a lease of 51 years £700, he after offered £750. Mr. Cole offered £800, Mr. Treherne offered £800, Mr. Iremonger (again) offered £840 and is to have it upon these terms viz covenants on the tenants' part for reparations, preservation of the bounds, payment of the accustomed rents and tithes, four marks, a reentry for nonpayment of rent, a forfeiture of £5 nomine pene for every six months not repaired after warning and a reentry if not repaired within three years.
And £100 of the fine he is to pay in hand, and to make up the moiety at Christmas and the rest at nine months after.
And Mr. Iremonger doth offer that Mr. Cole shall have a lease of the house that Johnson dwelt in and the backhouse and the garden outright, or anything else as four men, two of each part chosen, shall think fitting.
Item it is ordered that the pews in the Church shall be altered, repaired and amended after the churchwardens discretions.
Item Mr. Payne and Mr. Yearwood, two of old Mr. Humble's overseers, were requested at this Vestry to call for an assurance of Mr. Peter Humble for £5 4s gift to the poor out of the house next the Three Crowns. And the corporation is to grant him liberty of burial in the vault of his father as a parishioner under their corporation seal.
Item it is ordered that the place by the iron behind the pulpit shall be made up to hinder going in and out that way.
Item it is ordered that the pale fallen down on the south side of the way betwixt the Churchyard leading into the Church shall be erected and new paled again after discretion of the churchwardens.
And the Churchyard to be cleansed of the rubbish and stones.
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p.477:  1616 December 10 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that Francis Way (wife of William Way) a poor woman to whom 20s was lent by the churchwardens to repay by 6d a week upon one David Jones his bond or bill, which is accordingly repaid, shall have 20s lent her again by the churchwardens upon the said David Jones his bond, to be repaid as the former by 6d a week.
Memorandum at this Vestry there was an offer made to Mr. Smith of a lease of the Soap House with the appurtenances for 50 years and £40 rent per annum, but he refused to take it at that rent. After that Mr. Robert Bromfeild offered £40 per annum for a lease for a hundred years after expiration of Mr. Smith's lease, and it is ordered that he shall have it for that yearly rent, because Mr. Smith refused it.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens and such others as they shall think good to associate with them shall hear Henry Lemyng's demands for a new iron pan by him placed in the Soap House in the room of a brass pan which is delivered into the churchwardens hands, and make an agreement with him after their discretions.
Memorandum at this Vestry Mr. Rippington and Thomas Ferris dwelling in the Close came into the Vestry and paid 2s 6d apiece for their tithes and clerk's wages due at Easter last, and it is agreed that if the churchwardens shall at any time hereafter be evicted in their suit for tithes for tenements in the Close, That then they, the said Rippington and Ferris, shall cease to pay further and no more shall be demanded of them for tithes, also Peter Hayes dwelling in the Close paid 3s 2d for his tithes and clerk's wages upon the like terms, and Mr. Russell promised that if his tenant Joseph Biggs dwelling in the Close pay not his tithes due at Easter last before Sunday next, that then he himself will pay it for his tenant upon such terms as aforesaid, but Mr. Russell undertaketh not for tithes that shall grow due hereafter.
It is ordered that if Edward Harrison the cooper come not to the churchwardens and pay his arrearages of rent and agree with them for a lease before the next Vestry, That then he shall be expulsed out of his house by course of law.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall give to John Eyre, son of Martin Eyre gent. deceased, £30 for his annuity of £5 issuing out of Herstefeild Farm, and the rather in regard of Mr. Kent's gift to the poor of this parish, who married the grandmother of the said John Eyre, and the churchwardens to take assurance of him.
Item it is referred to Mr. Payne and Mr. Yearwood to show to Mr. Peter Humble two drafts brought into the Vestry this day, one touching Mr. Humble's annuity to the poor, and the other touching liberty of burial for Mr. Peter Humble his wife, children and kindred in the vault wherein his father and sister lie buried, and upon agreement and liking to cause the same to be engrossed and sealed.
Memorandum at this Vestry Mr. Cole made a motion to have collection for Virginia and Prague out of this parish, and certified by the house, the same is sent for by my Lord's Grace of Canterbury, whereupon Mr. Austin and Mr. Stapley promised to pay what hath been collected and remaineth in their hands, when it shall be called for.
Item it is ordered that if Mr. Sturte will give £18 for the acre of ground in Battersea Field, then he shall have it in fee simple, but not for less.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall survey Mr. Archer's house and cause it to be repaired and made more fit for his use and dwelling after his direction and their discretions.
Item it is agreed that the churchwardens shall lend to Thomas Smith cheesemonger in regard he hath been an ancient parishioner and is now fallen into poverty, the sum of £3 upon his bond for a year.
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p.478:  1616/17 January 20 Monday: 
Memorandum at this Vestry Mr. Pollard, Mr. Babington, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Buckland departed out of their places into the Church without leave, for which they are to be censured by the house. Afterwards Mr. Robert Bromfeild and Mr. Pemell went forth with leave.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Robert Bromfeild made known to the house that his meaning was to have the copper pan let to him with the Soap House, and if that not be granted he will give leave to any other to take it.
And it is referred to the churchwardens and some of the ancients of the Vestry to consider whether it may be more beneficial to the College of the Poor to let it to Mr. Bromfeild with the pan for £40 rent per annum for 99 years, or to another for what rent they can get, taking the benefit of the pan to themselves, which pan is valued at £40, and there was £36 rent offered by Mr. Smith (who hath a lease yet in esse thereof) for 50 years; and now at this Vestry there is offered £36 per annum for a lease of 31 years without the pan.
Memorandum also the drafts touching Mr. Humble's gift to the poor and liberty of burial in old Mr. Humble's vault being at this Vestry spoken of, it was answered by Mr. Yearwood that Mr. Humble and Mr. Hall think good to alter the drafts in some points, which when it shall be done and agreed upon on both sides, it is ordered the same shall be engrossed and sealed.
Item at this Vestry Edward Harrison cooper came into the Vestry and agreed with the house for a lease of his dwelling house in this manner viz for 21 years from the feast of the Birth of our Lord God last for £3 rent per annum, and he is to bestow £30 in reparations or new buildings within three years next ensuing, with other reasonable covenants, after the discretion of the churchwardens.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the chimes to be repaired and set in order to go a quarter of an hour together at the hours of 3, 6, 9, and 12 of the clock, and that the clock shall be made to strike upon the great bell as in times past.
Item it is ordered that the ladders belonging to the Church shall be tied with a chain and lock and key and not be lent to any without leave by a note under two of the churchwardens' hands. And it is ordered the fire hooks shall be repaired and amended.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall take up £40 upon bond under the corporation seal to pay to John Capper and Sarah his wife for discharge of a bond heretofore entered into by the churchwardens to Thomasin Davison widow deceased, and to the said Sarah of £120 penalty for payment of £64 16s, whereof there is £40 and some odd money behind and unpaid, upon payment whereof it is also ordered that the churchwardens shall take security of Mr. Cappar to save them and their successors harmless concerning the said bond against the executors of the said Thomasin Davison.
Memorandum at this Vestry Mr. Stapley related to the house that he received of Mr. Iremonger £400 in part for his fine for his lease of the Vine, whereof he paid to Mr. Bingham £300 the 2 of January last in part payment of £600, which was owing to Mr. Bingham by a bond under the corporation seal, and the other £100 he delivered to Mr. Cole.
And it is ordered that Mr. Bingham shall be moved to deliver up the said old bond to be canceled and to accept of a new bond for the residue of the debt to be paid at the time when Mr. Iremonger is to pay the residue of his fine.
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p.479:  1616/17 February 24 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that whereas according to ancient custom new churchwardens are to be chosen the second of March yearly, because the second of March next will fall on the Sabbath day, that therefore the choice of new churchwardens for the year following shall be deferred to the next day the third of March, as hath been formerly used whenas the second of March hath been on the Sunday.
Item at this Vestry the house, considering the charge which Mr. Sutton hath been at in proceeding bachelor of divinity and by reason of his wife's late sickness, have thought good and do order that there shall be given unto him £10 of the parish stock as a benevolence.
Also in regard of Mr. Archer's removing out of London into our parish, and because his wife hath been long sick, which hath been a great charge to him, it is therefore ordered that the like sum of £10 shall be given to him as a benevolence.
Also upon Rebecca Bowyer's petition for allowance to cure her daughter being diseased, in regard of her poverty, It is ordered that if the woman which hath undertaken the cure shall accordingly cure her, that then the churchwardens shall pay her 26s 8d and what more they shall think fitting if she deserve more.
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1617

p.480:  1616/17 March 3 Monday (for March 2): 
The 3 March for 2 March 1616 because 2^nd of March falleth on a Sunday this year.
At this Vestry were read the great account, the College account, and the School account.
Item at this Vestry were chosen to be churchwardens the year ensuing Mr. Marshall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Russell, Mr. Witcherley, and Mr. Corden. Mr. Marshall is to keep the book of the great account, and Mr. Hayman for the College, and Mr. Corden is to keep the tithe book of the Bankside and Upper Ground.
Auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Bingham, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Pollard, and Mr. Watts.
For surveyors to survey parish land are chosen Mr. Payne, Mr. Maggott, Mr. Stapley, and Mr. Buckland.
And to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Marshall churchwarden, Mr. Yearwood, and Mr. Cole.
Mr. Witcherley is appointed to keep the communion cups and keys of the Vestry.
Whereas George Lawrence and Catherine Wood widow have made several petitions to the house for some relief, it is referred to the churchwardens to examine and consider of the same and to do therein after their discretions.
Also whereas Mr. Cole who was churchwarden that kept the great account the last year hath disbursed a great deal more than he received, It is ordered that after his account shall be audited whereby it may appear what is due to him, either he shall be satisfied, or else a bond shall be given him for security thereof with consideration from this day, under the corporation seal.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens with such others of the ancients as they shall think good to associate with them, shall retain counsel and an attorney to follow the suit in the King's Bench upon the prohibition touching tithes of tenements in the Close.
Item that the churchwardens shall cause the two pipes of lead coming down the steeple to be amended and other needful reparations there to be done.
Items that the distress of two bowls of silver viz one gilt bowl weighing 10½ oz from at 5s 4d the oz and one white bowl of 8¾ oz at 5s the ounce taken by Mr. Marshall of Mr. Gloster for £5 arrearages of an annuity of £4 per annum issuing out of Ship Yard and Mr. Gloster's house heretofore given by Mr. Tayler deceased to the use of our poor, shall be delivered into Mr. Hayman's hands who is now churchwarden of the College, to be kept by him till the £5 be paid.
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p.481:  1617 April 9 Wednesday: 
Aprilis 9^o 1617.
Memorandum on this day an offer was made again to Mr. Smith of a lease of the Soap House without the pan and lead for 31 or 32 years from Our Lady Day last (surrendering up his old lease) for £36 rent per annum to be begin [sic] to be paid at Midsummer next, but he refused to take it in such manner and was contented any other may take it.
Afterwards Henry Leming citizen and ironmonger of London came into the Vestry and compounded for a lease of the Soap House and the tenements next adjoining heretofore let to Mr. Carter in this matter viz for a lease of the Soap House alone with the appurtenances for 32 years at £32 rent per annum to begin at Michaelmas next and in the meantime he is to enter into bond to pay to the churchwardens £8 viz at Midsummer next £4 and the other £4 at Michaelmas following. The tenant is to be tied by covenant to repair and to discharge the parish of such poor as shall dwell there unless they shall dwell elsewhere in the parish by the space of two years or more. And after Mr. Smith's lease is expired of the house adjoining which was let to Mr. Carter, it is agreed that a new lease shall be granted to the said Henry Leminge of that and the Soap House together (and the lease of the Soap House to be surrendered) for 32 years and £36 rent per annum with such covenants as aforesaid and other covenants and conditions reasonable. And the said Henry Leming is to be bound by bond to perform the covenants on his part. Also it is agreed that he shall pay for the lead in the Soap House as four men (two by the churchwardens and two by him to be chosen) shall appraise it at. No goods are to be letten to him with the Soap House as was in time past to others.
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p.481:  1617 April 27 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 27th of April 1617.
On this day William Honor aged about 88 years was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College in place of old father Cotton deceased. Elizabeth Richardson widow aged about 88 years being then in choice with him. And Mr. Robert Bromfeild and Mr. Crowder are contented to be sureties for his good demeanor.
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p.482:  1617 May 5 Monday: 
At a Vestry on this day being the 15th day after Easter were read the audit of the great account, the College account, and the School account, according to order accustomed.
And because some error is found committed in auditing the great account, respite is given to the auditors to reform that error and make perfect their audit by Wednesday se'night after Whitsunday next.
And whereas upon auditing of the account of the overseers of the poor of the Boroughside it is found the overseers have disbursed £8 8s more than they received, It is ordered that Mr. Hayman warden of the College shall pay them so much for their satisfaction.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the corporation of the churchwardens shall give their bond under the corporation seal to the overseers of Roger Gillding's will for security of £50 borrowed of them for the parish use with allowance therefore after £8 in the hundred from the 6th of March last, on which day the said money was received and delivered to Mr. Cole towards paying him that he had disbursed in time of his churchwardenship more than he had received.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered according to a motion made by Mr. Awstin one of the vestrymen in the Vestry the 3 of March 1610 and now at this Vestry renewed, That a chest wherein lie certain evidences concerning the state of the copyholders of Paris Garden Liberty may be brought and remain in the Vestry house to the use and benefit of the same copyholders. They paying therefore to the corporation of the churchwardens 6d yearly during the time it shall remain there if it be demanded. And that the said copyholders shall have leave at convenient times as their occasions shall require to meet in the said Vestry house for viewing of the said writings and one of the officers at those times is to attend them.
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p.483:  1617 June 16 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the audit of the great account of the churchwardens the year precedent which is now amended and made perfect shall be fair written in a new leaf, and the leaf wherein it was formerly written (because in some places it is interlined and crossed out) shall be taken out of the book.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the leads about the steeple and Church to be repaired and amended where it is needful with convenient expedition.
Item whereas the waterpipes on Sir Stephen Bourd's houses do convey the water into the Church way to the great annoyance of the passengers, It is ordered that the churchwardens shall speak with Sir Stephen at his coming to town and request him to alter the same to convey the water another way, as also about his tithes in money for the poor, And if he will not amend the pipes and pay his tithes, that then he or his tenants shall be sued for his tithes, and such course shall be taken with him for the spouts as shall be thought fitting.
Item it is ordered that Lambert Daggett, for his attendance at Vestrys and other his service about parish business when occasion shall require, shall have 40s wages per annum to be paid him quarterly, and the first payment to begin at Midsummer next.
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p.483:  1617 September 18 Thursday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the three pews next Mr. Humble's tomb shall be made into one in convenient manner, after the best discretions of the churchwardens.
Also it is agreed that the draft of a lease to be granted to Mr. Iremonger of the Vine and Beer Pot read at this Vestry and perfected, shall be engrossed to be sealed with convenient expedition.
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p.484:  1617 September 28 Sunday: 
Sunday, 28 September 1617.
On this day James Bensted was chosen to be one of the almspeople in the College of the Poor, in the place of William Honor deceased.
And Mr. Stapley and Mr. Maygott are content to be his sureties for his demeanors. Memorandum John Colbrand was in choice with him.
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p.484:  1617 November 11 Tuesday: 
On this day Mr. Hayman brought into the Vestry the deed which Mr. Peter Humble hath sealed touching annuities to the poor and the vault in the Church wherein his father's corpse lieth interred.
Item at this vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall sell the pan and leads that were in the Soap House to him that will give most for the same.
Item it is ordered that the indentures of the lease read at this Vestry made between the president and the governors of the College and Henry Leming of the Soap House with the appurtenances shall be sealed when Mr. Yearwood being now out of town (who keepeth one of the keys of the chest wherein the corporation seal is kept) shall return home.
Item it is ordered that Mr. Tristram dwelling at Queen Hive shall pay for his coalyard and a little house on the Upper Ground and Liberty of Paris Garden tithes and clerk's wages per annum 3s 4d.
Item is ordered that some of the churchwardens and vestrymen shall at the next springtime make a journey to Herstfield Farm and view it, and of all defaults of reparations there found shall leave warning for the tenant to repair the same within six months following according to a covenant in the lease.
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p.485:  1617 December 17 Wednesday: 
On this day Mr. Iremonger's lease and likewise Henry Leming's lease were read and sealed in the Vestry.
And memorandum that Mr. Iremonger promised that he will not build next Mr. Cole's garden wall, and promised further that he will let to Mr. Cole that which Mr. Cole desireth, so as it may not be more injury to himself than good to Mr. Cole, and that the Vestry shall determine for the fine and rent betwixt them.
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p.485:  1617/18 February 15 Sunday: 
Sunday, 15 February 1617.
Memorandum it is agreed that old Lackendale and Tickner shall be presented before my Lord Hobarte, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, president of the College of the Poor of this parish, to the end that he may choose one of them into the College according to the book of orders concerning the College.
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Which two old men were afterwards accordingly presented to my Lord Hobarte, and my Lord made choice of Tickner, and so he was admitted into the College to be one of the almspeople there.

p.486:  1617/18 February 16 Monday: 
Memorandum at this Vestry Mr. Hayman related to the house Mr. Thomas Emerson's offer and request viz that he is willing to assure to the use of the poor of this parish a garden plot lying near Maid Lane worth £4 per annum which his uncle Mr. Humphrey Emerson did by his last will and testament give and devise to the Free School of this parish, whose gift Mr. Thomas Emerson saith is not good in regard the piece of ground was entailed with remainders over and the entail not cut off. And also that he is willing to give £50 into the Vestry to remain as a stock for ever, the churchwardens paying 2s a week to two poor men to be chosen by himself during his life, and afterwards by the vestrymen for the time being. And also £50 more as his mother's gift to remain likewise as a stock, and the churchwardens to pay in regard thereof 12d a week to four poor women viz 3d a piece forever.
And his request in consideration thereof is that he may have liberty to erect a monument in the Church where his ancestors have been buried, and that the ground under the same monument may remain for a place of burial for him and his posterity for the ordinary duties accustomed to be paid for burial in the Church. Whereupon it is ordered that the churchwardens with some of the ancients of the Vestry shall go to counsel with a copy of Mr. Humphrey Emerson's will and other needful evidences which they have or may get to know whether Mr. Humphrey Emerson's gift to the School be good or not, before that answer be made to Mr. Thomas Emerson, and after they have been at counsel the house will do as shall be thought fitting.
At this Vestry William Owle made suit to have his lease of his dwelling house renewed being almost expired, and said he will bestow costs in repairing or new building; which his suit the house will consider of, and, after they have viewed his house, will do as they shall think good.
Item it is agreed that Charles Dallye bricklayer shall have a lease granted to him of a workhouse against the west door of the Church late in the tenure of Nicholas Johnson for 21 years from Christ-tide last, and 20s rent per annum with covenants that it shall not be converted into a dwelling house nor be let nor set without consent and with other reasonable covenants.
Memorandum at this Vestry a motion being made by Mr. Marshall for giving of £20 to Mr. Sutton and Mr. Archer viz to each of them £10 apiece as was done the last year, as a benevolence over and above their stipends in regard of their charge; some of the house agreed to it; others dissented till the account be delivered up, saying charity and discretion should go together, and being put to be determined by beans, eight gave their beans for it, and four against it, the churchwardens all agreed to it, and therefore put in no beans, Mr. Bingham and Mr. Payne would not put in their beans on one side or other, but said they would first see the account to know whether it might well be done, whereto Mr. Marshall answered they might aswell do it now as last year or better.
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1618

p.487:  1617/18 March 2 Monday: 
Marcij 2^do 1617.
At this Vestry were read the great account, the College account, and School account, and Mr. Marshall brought into the Vestry canceled two bonds whereby former wardens became bound to Mr. Bingham dated the 17th of April 1611, the one of the penalty of £1200 for payment of £600, the 17^th of April 1614 which £600 Mr. Bingham lent to the corporation towards purchase of the rectory, and the other bond of £200 penalty for payment of £144 (which was for interest of the £600 at eight in the hundred) viz the 17th of April 1612 £48, and the 17th of April 1613 £48, and the 17th of April 1614 £48.
Also Mr. Marshall brought in the books which he had of Mr. Kilborne attorney touching the suit against Mr. Tibberkin for his tithes upon the prohibition in the King's Bench.
Item Mr. Marshall brought in the counterpart of Mr. Iremonger's lease of the Vine and Beer Pot, and Mr. Hayman brought in the counterpart of Henry Leming's lease of the Soap House to be laid up.
Item it is ordered upon Richard Brownrigg's petition to have his wages of 26s 8d per annum increased, for his service and attendance in the Church, in regard he is a very poor man, that he shall have from henceforth an increase of 13s 4d viz 40s in all per annum in consideration whereof he shall also keep clean Gowrie's tomb and make clean the leads of the Church.
Item at this Vestry were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing Mr. Pollard, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Watts, Mr. Corden, Mr. Pemell, and Mr. Wright, whereof Mr. Hayman is chosen to keep the book of the great account, and Mr. Pemell is chosen to be warden for the College, and Mr. Corden is to keep the tithe book of the Bankside and Upper Ground.
Auditors to audit the account of the last churchwardens are chosen Mr. Cole, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Robert Bromfeild, and Mr. Buckland.
For surveyors to survey the parish land are chosen Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Harverd, Mr. Benfield, and Mr. Witcherley.
And to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Hayman churchwarden, Mr. Payne, and Mr. Stapley.
And Mr. Wright is appointed to keep the communion cups and keys of the Vestry.
Memorandum Mr. Marshall churchwarden that kept the great account the year past brought into the Vestry £60 and delivered it to Mr. Hayman now chosen to keep the account for the year ensuing.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered upon one Mr. Martin Harrington's suit to have some relief being poor, who was a seminary priest and hath recanted and is conformable, and upon Sir Charles Mountague's motion to that purpose, that a collection shall be made for him the next Sabbath day, and that Mr. Sutton shall be requested by the churchwardens to make known his suit to the people.
Item whereas at this Vestry a complaint is made by Humphrey Kicker, Oliver Lee, and Richard Brownrigg, three of the bearers, against Oliver Simpson gravemaker the other bearer, it is referred to the churchwardens to examine and take order touching the same after their discretions.
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p.488:  1618 April 20 Monday: 
At a Vestry on this day (being the 15th day after Easter 1618) the audit of the great account, the College account, and School account were read.
And Mr. Marshall brought in and delivered to Mr. Hayman now chief warden accountant £6 13s 4d which is the remainder of the foot of Mr. Marshall's account.
And Mr. Hayman brought in and delivered to Mr. Pemell now warden of the College £14 9s 4½d viz a distress of gold rings taken of Mr. Gloster in lieu of £4 and £13 9s 4½d in money.
Whereupon Mr. Marshall's bond and Mr. Hayman's bond which they entered into for their accounts were delivered up to them to be canceled.
And there were brought into the Vestry to be laid up Mr. Hayman's new bond, Mr. Corden's bond and Mr. Pemell's bond, Whereby they are severally bound to make accounts for this year ensuing.
Item at this Vestry were read and sealed indentures betwixt Mr. Thomas Emerson and the churchwardens concerning £50 by him delivered into the churchwardens' hands as his mother's gift for a stock, and 12d weekly to be paid in consideration thereof to four poor women viz 3d apiece according as was related by Mr. Hayman at a former Vestry. In which indenture are set down the names of the first four women (which are these: Helen Williams, Joyce Hide, Marie Bowyer, and Sarah Babrowe) to whom the said 12d weekly is to be paid.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall provide two dozen of buckets to be kept in the Church or Vestry to be in a readiness if casualty of fire shall happen. And shall also cause the pews broken in the Church to be repaired, and other reparations needful about the Church to be done.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Hayman brought into the Vestry to be laid up the counterpart of Charles Dallin's lease and diverse bonds made to the corporation and also [ap]prentice indentures of poor children placed forth.
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p.489:  1618 July 6 Monday: 
At a Vestry on this day it is ordered that the churchwardens shall pay back to the overseers of Roger Gilding's will £40 of the £50 borrowed of them for the parish use about the 6th of May 1616 for security whereof it was ordered the 5th of May 1617 that an obligation should have been given to them under the corporation seal but it was not done accordingly.
Also at this Vestry it is ordered that Mr. Hayman churchwarden accountant for this year shall pay to them that were overseers of the poor the last year £52 1s 7d which they disbursed and paid to the poor more than they gathered and received as soon as he shall have money in his hands to pay it withal.
Item it is ordered that there shall be referred to Thomas Taylor a distress of pewter taken of him for not paying to the poor his taxation and this shall be done in regard of his poverty.
Memorandum Mr. Hayman is to bring into his account amongst his receipts the second of March next 45s remaining in his hands, which was omitted and left out of his last year's account, being warden of the College.
Item it is ordered that to Christopher Fawsett and Lambert Daggett shall be paid £5 per annum viz £3 to Fawsett and 40s to Daggett to be paid quarterly for their pains in searching out inmates, and to the end they shall prevent newcomers that may be chargeable by reason of their children to the parish. The first payment thereof to begin at Michaelmas next, and it is ordered that they shall every month bring in a bill to the churchwardens to show what they do herein.
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p.490:  1618 October 16 Friday: 
Memorandum on this day there was not sufficient appearance for a Vestry; nevertheless by them that were present, being 13 in number (and five of them churchwardens), it was thought good and agreed that the churchwardens shall cause a convenient screen to be made of deal boards near the west door of the Church to keep out the wind and cold from the people, and specially from the preachers when they are in the pulpit, who have complained they have been annoyed and hurt by the cold coming in at that west door.
Also on this day, Mr. Hayman related in the Vestry to them that were then present as aforesaid, that he had received from Mr. Thomas Emerson yesterday being the 15th of October £50 as a gift to this parish to this end and purpose, that the churchwardens or overseers of the poor shall weekly pay to Peter Emerson and Richard Emerson his uncle William Emerson's sons to either of them 12d apiece during their lives, And after their decease to two other honest poor men born and dwelling in the said parish 12d apiece forever, the first 2s to begin to be paid the next Saturday the 17th of this October. And for performance thereof Mr. Emerson desires to have a covenant from the churchwardens under the corporation seal, whereunto those that were present this day in the Vestry did condescend and agree.
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p.491:  1618 December 15 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry were read Mr. Thomas Emerson's drafts concerning the gift of £50 and a garden in Maiden Lane for the good of poor people of this parish and the articles and orders which Mr. Emerson desireth to have observed, and because some of them seem not reasonable, it is therefore referred to Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Robert Bromfeild, and Mr. Edward Bromfeild of the Boroughside, and Mr. Cole and Mr. Austin of the Clink Liberty and Upper Ground to consider thereof, and to set down what they dislike and think fit to be left out or altered, and the churchwardens are to join with them, Any six or four of them may do it, if the rest cannot come.
Item at this Vestry it is agreed that a new lease shall be granted to William Owle of his dwelling house for 31 years from the Annunciation next ensuing and for the yearly rent of £3, with a proviso that he shall bestow £30 in new building or reparations within three years upon pain of forfeiture, and other reasonable covenants as the churchwardens shall think fitting, And he is to enter into bond to perform covenants.
Also on this day it was thought fit and agreed that £20 shall be given and paid by the churchwardens to our lecturer and minister viz to either of them £10 apiece as a benevolence over and above their stipends in regard of their charge this year.
Item on this present day Mr. Buckett was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Maunsell deceased and Mr. Griffin was in choice with him.
And Mr. Overman was chosen into his place again (the same being offered by Mr. Pemell) to be a vestryman in the room of Mr. Treherne and deceased, and Mr. Michael Nicholson was in choice with him.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the wharf in the new Churchyard next the common sewer being decayed to be speedily repaired and amended.
Also it is ordered that in regard Christopher Fawsett hath been found very diligent and careful in searching for inmates and preventing charge that might come to the parish by poor women great with child and other newcomers with children, that he shall have the whole fee of £5 per annum after this quarter ended which before was divided betwixt him and Daggett, who hath done little or nothing that way this quarter, having been otherwise employed. And that Daggett shall be considered by the churchwardens for such business as he shall be employed in extraordinarily after the churchwardens' discretions, over and above the 40s per annum for his wages.
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1619

p.492:  1618/19 March 2 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry on this day it is agreed and ordered upon Henry Greene's petition showing his poor estate, that the churchwardens shall lend him £5 to help him upon his bond to repay it by 20s a year, The first payment to begin the second of March 1619.
Also it is referred to the churchwardens upon Thomas Smith cheesemonger his petition for some relief, either to allow him 10d weekly toward the keeping of his young child so long as they shall think it needful, or else to place for his child after their discretions.
Also it is referred to the churchwardens to consider of Katherine Green's petition who desireth of some relief towards keeping her children and to do therein as they shall see cause.
Memorandum on this day the poor's box was opened and 5s 9d was taken out of the same, and there was put in this day 2s 10d taken of such as made defaults this day by late coming, such as said they had leave also paying, which 2s 10d was also taken out again and delivered, two parts thereof to Mr. Hayman and a third part to Mr. Cole to the use of the poor.
Also it is ordered that the succeeding churchwardens shall pay to Mr. Marshall £5 6s 8d which he paid the last year more than he should (being churchwarden accountant) by mistaking, as by his account may appear.
Also on this day Mr. Watts and Mr. Wright, two of the old wardens, and Mr. Edward Bromfield, Mr. Overman, Mr. Benfield, and Mr. Newman were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing, Whereof Mr. Bromfield is chosen to keep the great account, and Mr. Wright be wardens of the College.
And Mr. Benfield is to keep the tithe book of the Clink Liberty and Paris Garden.
For auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Allen, Mr. Austen, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Yearwood.
For surveyors to survey the parish land Mr. Stapley, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Buckland, and Mr. Buckett are chosen.
And to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Edward Bromfield churchwarden, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Robert Bromfeild. And Mr. Newman is to keep the plate and keys of the Vestry.
Also Mr. Hayman brought in £80 and delivered it to Mr. Edward Bromfield now warden accountant for the year ensuing.
Also Mr. Pemell brought in £5 and delivered it to Mr. Wright now warden of the College.
Item whereas the wardens have in their hands £50 being orphans' money belonging to one Gilding's children and there is bond given for only £40 thereof it is ordered that a new bond shall be given under the corporation seal for the whole £50 and they shall take in the bond of £40 to be canceled. And that the wardens shall pay interest therefore after £8 per hundred as well for the time past as the time to come so long as they shall have occasion to use it.
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p.493:  1619 April 12 Monday: 
Memorandum that whereas it is said in the rental of the parish land adjoined to the tithe book that William Battye payeth yearly by composition for his way out of his backside (which was sometime in the occupation of one Pike, and after that in the occupation of one Jeffe) into the Churchyard 2s, Now forasmuch as the said Battye hath no such way, it is therefore agreed at a Vestry on this day that the said 2s shall be put out of the said rental and always hereafter be left out when and so often as the book shall be new made.
At this Vestry were read the audit the great account, poor's account, and School account.
And Mr. Hayman brought in and delivered to Mr. Edward Bromfilde now chief warden accountant 35s 3d being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Hayman's account.
And Mr. Pemell brought in and delivered to Mr. Wright now warden of the College £13 3s 7d, being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Pemell's account.
Item it is ordered at this Vestry that the wardens of the College shall from henceforth receive only such rents and monies as belong to the College, and pay only the poor of the College and not any other poor, And shall also receive the rent of Herstfield Farm, and pay that which is to be paid out of it, And that another warden appointed for that purpose shall receive annuities, legacies, gifts and other monies belonging to the general poor which are not of the College. And shall pay those general poor or give to the overseers to pay them.
And on this day Mr. Overman one of the churchwardens is chosen to be warden for that purpose till the second of March next.
Also at this Vestry it is ordered that the suit heretofore commenced for tithes in the Close which hath ceased for a certain time shall now be revived and presented anew by the churchwardens and some of the ancients which they shall think fit to associate with them.
Item it is ordered that the house which was Roffe's shall be letten to him that will give most rent and fine for the same by the 12th of May next.
And it is agreed that the wardens' accountant shall enter into bond to Mr. Payne, Mr. Austin, and Mr. Yearwood to render account the second of March next as hath been accustomed.
At this Vestry Mr. Henry Leake was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Eives deceased; Mr. Kellock was in choice with him.
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p.494:  1619 May 30 Sunday: 
Sunday, 30 May 1619.
On this day Thomas Doggett was chosen to be one of the almspeople in the College of the Poor in place of John Burden deceased.
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p.494:  1619 June 13 Sunday: 
Afterwards at another meeting on Sunday the 13th of June 1619, because Doggett refused to accept of the place, Robert Lillyeman was chosen in his room.
And Mr. Cole and Mr. Benfield will be his sureties and undertake for his behavior.
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p.495:  1619 September 15 Wednesday: 
As touching Mr. Watts's motion and request at this Vestry in the behalf of Edward Ashton which was his servant and who hath bought the lease of the tenements which were Mr. Hayes' near the new Churchyard, namely to have the yards belonging to the same tenements a little enlarged, It is ordered the same shall be viewed and considered of, and then an answer shall be made to Mr. Watts his said request.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed that the lease shall be granted to Mr. Hayman of the house that was Roffe's near the new Churchyard for 31 years from the feast of St. Michael the Archangel next for £10 fine and 40s rent per annum. The tenant is sufficiently to repair it with all convenient expedition, and so to keep it repaired during the term. In which lease shall be also contained a proviso for reentry if the rent be not paid quarterly within 28 days after every quarter day, Or if reparations be not done within six months after warning given, with a covenant on the churchwardens' part for enjoying.
Item it is agreed and ordered that new indentures of lease read in the Vestry this day made between the president and the governors of the College of the Poor, and Henry Leming of the Soap House, with the appurtenances, and two other tenements adjoining in occupation of Shellito and Northall for 30 years from Michaelmas next at £36 rent per annum, shall be sealed after Mr. Cole's return home being now out of town; who keepeth one of the keys of the chest wherein the corporation seal is kept.
Before the ensealing of which new lease an old lease is to be surrendered up heretofore made to the said Leming of the Soap House solely without the two other tenements in the occupation of Shellitoe and Northall, according to an order made in the Vestry the 9th of April 1617.
Upon Mr. Bingham's motion at this Vestry to exchange two of his tenements at Tanhawe which heretofore he purchased of the corporation and now are letten at £18 rent per annum for certain tenements within the Chain Gate rented at £16 per annum which Mr. Bingham did heretofore convey to the use of the poor after his decease. It is ordered that the churchwardens with six or eight of the ancients of the Vestry whom the wardens shall think good to associate with them, shall view all the said tenements both in Tanhawe and within Chain Gate and consider of Mr. Bingham's motion and relate their opinions touching the same to the rest of the house at the next Vestry and then what shall be thought fitting shall be done upon advice of counsel.
Upon Peter Cleaton's petition for some relief being very poor it is referred to the churchwardens to lend or give him 40s for his good after their discretions.
At this Vestry Mr. Michael Nicholson was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Russell deceased and Mr. Henry Williams in the Close was in choice with him.
Also at this Vestry the said Mr. Williams was afterwards chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Newman deceased. And Mr. Stone was in choice with him.
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p.496:  1619 November 21 Sunday: 
Sunday the 21th day of November 1619.
Memorandum at this meeting it is agreed and ordered that William Charlton and George Claverne shall be presented before my Lord Hobart Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas president of the College of the Poor of this parish to the end that he may choose one of them into the College according to the orders of the College, in place of [blank] [blank] lately deceased out of the College.
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Afterwards those two poor men above named being accordingly presented to my Lord Hobart, my Lord made choice of the said Charleton, and so he was admitted to be one of the almspeople of the College aforesaid, Mr. Francklin and one [blank] [blank] undertaking for his behavior.

p.496:  1619 December 19 Sunday: 
Sunday, the 19th of December 1619.
On this day Emme Woolcock widow was chosen by general consent to be one of the almspeople of the College of the Poor in this parish in the place of John Woolcock her late husband deceased out of the College. And Mr. Austin and Mr. Leake are contented to become bound for her behavior. Memorandum that Ellen Preston widow of the Upper Ground Liberty was in choice with her.
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p.496:  1619 December 3, 4 (Friday, Saturday): 
3 and 4 of December 1619.
[In left margin:]  Mr. Alleyn
A meeting was appointed about three gowns that Mr. Alleyn gave to the poor of the Borough and such as appeared disposed of them unto Ursula Selwoode, mother Mills, and father Harman.
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p.497:  1619/20 January 4 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry on this day it is ordered that the churchwardens shall sue some of them which refuse to pay their tithes dwelling in the Close such as they shall think good for recovery of their tithes, except such as were formerly sued, holding that which was in the prior's occupation.
Also it is agreed and ordered that £20 shall be given and paid to our lecturer and minister, viz to either of them £10 apiece as a benevolence over and above their stipends this year because their charge of family is great.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Payne referreth himself concerning his tithes either to the whole house or to 8 or 10 of the ancientest to consider what they think it meet he should pay upon their perusing of old tithe books.
Item on this day there was a motion and speech touching the amending or new making of the wall at the east end of the chancel. And it is agreed what shall be thought fitting shall be done at seasonable time of the year.
Item it is ordered that the churchwardens shall the next time that the collectors of quitrents shall come to them for 8s 4d payable out of the messuage called the Peacock shall bring him to Mr. Marshall to demand it of him because he hath purchased the same house.
Item on this day Mr. Dawson was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Benfield deceased and Mr. Jubye was in choice with him.
Item it is ordered that not Oliver Simpson any more but Lambert Daggett shall from henceforth gather money upon briefs in the Church.
And it is referred to the churchwardens to give to Fawsett and Daggett for their extraordinary pains this year in the parish business over and above their wages after the discretion of them the said wardens.
Item at this Vestry (as once before) Mr. Allen certified the house that his desire is in regard he now dwelleth out of the parish to desist to be a member of this house and that another of the Clink Liberty be chosen in his room, Whereupon the house referreth it to himself to continue or depart, desiring rather his company still if he please, But he then again desired to be spared and another (as before) to be chosen in his place, which is thought fit to be done the next Vestry.
And it is ordered that the churchwardens (associating with them such of the vestrymen as they shall think good for their advice and assistance) shall view and find out, if they can, some convenient piece of ground in the parish rents for Mr. Allen to erect and build thereon such almshouses as he intendeth for the use of some of the poor of this parish.
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p.498:  1619/20 February 23 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry the same day and year, it is ordered that the money collected by the constables for provision of powder and shot by virtue of the Justices' warrant shall be brought into the Vestry and there be kept till need require that it be expended for that use.
Item at this Vestry was read and sealed a lease formerly agreed upon to be granted to Mr. Hayman of the house that was Mark Roffe's, as appeareth by an order in that behalf made in the Vestry the 15th of September last.
Upon Mr. Wright's motion and request at this Vestry to be allowed money which he disbursed when he was one of the overseers of the poor in a suit prosecuted against him and others by widow Payne, which suit concerned the whole parish and specially and specially [dittography] the poor, It is referred to the churchwardens with such others of the Vestry as they shall think fit to associate with them to examine what he laid out in the said suit, and to certify the house thereof at the next Vestry, and what they shall think meet to be allowed him.
Item it is ordered that those which are to examine and consider what tithes Mr. Payne should pay according to an order the last Vestry, shall also consider and deliver their opinions touching Mr. Leake his tithes, whether he payeth too much as he affirmeth, and if so, then what they shall think it fit he should pay.
Also at this Vestry Thomas Stokes was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Allen gone out of the parish, And George Jubye was in choice with him.
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p.499:  1619/20 March 1 Ash Wednesday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that Mr. Thomas Emerson's conveyance by feoffment of the garden platt in Maiden Lane in the occupation of Bartholomew Lumbart shall be made to those persons hereunder named as feoffee in trust (Mr. Emerson having agreed that the house should nominate and appoint them) viz
Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Pollard, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Cole, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Edward Bromfield, Mr. Watts, Mr. Babington, Mr. Austin, Mr. Robert Bromfeild, Mr. Leake, Mr. Overman, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Wright, Mr. Harverd, Mr. Buckland, Mr. Pemell, Mr. Nicholson.
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1620

p.499:  1619/20 March 2 Thursday: 
On this day were showed forth the corporation seal, the exemplification of the statute for incorporation of the churchwardens, the College corporation, the purchase of the rectory with the books and evidences.
Also on this day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing Mr. Overman one of the old wardens, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Harverd, Mr. Babington, Mr. Crowder, Mr. Buckett, whereof Mr. Yearwood is chosen to keep the book of the great account, and Mr. Babington to be warden of the College, and Mr. Crowder to be warden for the general poor.
And Mr. Buckett is to keep the tithe book of the Clink Liberty and Paris Garden Liberty and to gather the tithes of those two Liberties.
And Mr. Crowder is appointed to keep the communion cups and keys of the Vestry.
And to keep the keys of the evidences are chosen Mr. Yearwood churchwarden, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Marshall.
For surveyors to survey the parish land Mr. Stapley, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Buckland, and Mr. Wright are chosen.
For auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Franklin, and Mr. Pemell.
On this day Mr. Edward Bromfield brought into the Vestry £170 to be delivered to Mr. Yearwood now chief warden accountant.
Mr. Wright brought in £10 and delivered it to Mr. Babington now warden of the College. And Mr. Overman brought in [blank] and delivered to Mr. Crowder now warden for the poor.
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p.500:  1620 May 1 Monday: 
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall give to goodwife Thompson in consideration that she hath kept and shall keep as her own Susan Bland, a poor child born in this parish, 40s, her husband putting in security to discharge the parish of the said child.
And it is referred to the churchwardens to lend or give to widow Devitt upon her petition to help her in her need some small sum of money after their discretions, And likewise something to George Thompson, a poor lame man, towards clothing him, being destitute of apparel, what in their discretions they shall think fitting.
Also at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall pay and discharge (as soon as they can) a debt of £56 which they owe to the overseers of Edward Monie's will, and likewise a debt of £50 which they owe to the overseers of Richard Gilding's will, with the interest money therefore due and to be due till the same debt may be paid, And upon payment thereof shall take in and cancel the obligations heretofore given for security of the said monies under the corporation seal.
At this Vestry were read the audits of the great account, poors' account, and School account.
And Mr. Edward Bromfield brought in by Mr. Overman his deputy and delivered to Mr. Yearwood now chief warden accountant the sum of [blank] being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Bromfield's account.
Mr. Wright brought in and delivered to Mr. Babington now warden of the College the sum of £12 19s 8d being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Wright's account.
And it appeareth by the audit of Mr. Overman's account that the auditors find that Mr. Overman hath already before this time paid to Mr. Crowder now warden for the general poor £34 13s 4d being the foot of Mr. Overman's account.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that Richard Smith of Clay Hill in the parish of Enfieild laborer who keepeth a poor child born in this parish shall have the same child as prentice till it be of the age of 16 years, And that the churchwardens shall give him in consideration of taking the said child to be his prentice £4 and some clothes after the wardens' discretions. Provided that Smith with a sufficient surety become bound to discharge the parish of the said child during the said term.
Also upon John Miller's petition to have some allowance for keeping a poor child born in the parish eight years, over and above 50s which he had heretofore, It is ordered that the churchwardens shall give him something after their discretions.
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p.501:  1620 May 21 Sunday: 
Sunday, 21 May 1620.
On this day it was agreed that George Claverne shall be presented to my Lord Hobart Chief Justice of the Common Pleas to the end his Lordship may choose him into the College of the Poor in this parish in place of William Charlton lately deceased out of the College, which George Claverne was formerly presented to my Lord Hobart with the said William Charlton and my Lord chose Charlton and promised Claverne should be the next.
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Afterwards the said George Claverne was accordingly presented to my Lord Hobart and by him chosen And so was admitted to be one of the almspeople of the said College.

p.501:  1620 June 17 Saturday: 
Sunday [sic], 17 June 1620.
On this day Agnes Alborne of the Clink Liberty widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College of the Poor, in place of Margaret Thomas widow lately deceased out of the College.
And Mr. Cole and Mr. Corden are contented to be her sureties for her good demeanor.
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p.501:  1620 August 17 Thursday: 
Sunday [sic], 17 August 1620.
On this day Elizabeth Richardson widow aged as she says 92 years was chosen to be one of the poor of the College in place of goodwife Leake a colleger who is married to James Bedsted an almsman of the College whereby her pension is extinguished. Bridget Bagley aged 80 years was in choice with her. Mr. Robert Bromfield and Mr. Edward Bromfield are contented to become bound and as sureties for her good demeanor.
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p.502:  1620/1 January 16 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry on this day it is agreed and ordered that £20 shall be given and paid to Mr. Dr. Sutton and Mr. Archer, viz to either of them £10 apiece as a benevolence over and above their stipends this year, in regard of Mr. Sutton's extraordinary charge in proceeding Dr. of Divinity and Mr. Archer's loss, having been robbed this year.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Boston the clerk being sent for and motion made to him to read prayers for Mr. Archer at such time as Mr. Archer is to preach, for Mr. Archer's ease, he yielded so to do, And for allowance therefore he referred himself to the house, Whereupon it is agreed that the churchwarden which keepeth the great account shall pay him 30s per annum for reading prayers at those times, And shall also pay him 10s per annum for his catechizing the poor of the College. Both sums to be paid him during so long time only as the churchwardens shall think fitting.
Memorandum the said sum for reading prayers was at first but 16s; and afterwards at the next Vestry it was agreed it should be made 30s per annum to the end Mr. Boston should the more willingly perform the said service.
Also it this Vestry Mr. John Urrick was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Maygott deceased, And Mr. Stone was in choice with him.
Item at this Vestry Mr. George Jubye was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Buckett gone out of the parish.
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1621

p.503:  1621 May 7 Monday: 
7 Maij 1621
[In left margin:]  St. Saviours and Lambethe about the parishes' bounds.
Memorandum that the day and year abovesaid the persons hereunderwritten did go to the farther part of the Upper Ground about the preserving the bound of the parish, and there, after some hours staying, the parson of Lambeth viz Dr. Featlye and his curate Mr. Tayler and sundry parishioners old and young and children went their perambulation, some question was about a piece of the wall north of the Prince's Meadows as belonging to St. Saviours, and witnesses did testify so much also about the ground and houses near to the house that one Symonds built on the side Eastward which our parish hath lately compassed in, in their perambulation and adjudged by suit of law (between one Mr. Hanager and Mrs. Bentlye) to be of St. Saviours parish, and writings shewed; yet Lambeth challenged the same within their parish, and did compass both that ground and houses, going along the river side, and set their mark upon the Barge House, being first forewarned, and told that it was a wrong to St. Saviours parish, they affirmed in a notice at instance which was told was wrong &c; much speech then was great matters. And at last an agreement of each part for a friendly meeting and conference to be had. And they also did acknowledge that by permission they used to come and go along the Miller's wall in their perambulations heretofore, whereas they ought to have gone within the Prince's Meadows, by the ditch-side. And therefore entreated and gave to the churchwardens of St. Saviours a penny to go along the wall which was granted to them. Mr. [blank] Gibson paid the penny to a parishioner and one of the churchwardens there.
      Roger Cole
      Gregory Francklyn
      John Crowder
      Michael Nicholson
      Thomas Davyson
            Churchwardens
      John Hones Pollard
      John Wades
      William Corden
      Thomas Wesson
      Mr. Leake
      John Longman
      Lambert Daggett
      Ralph Trout
      Oliver Lee
      Mr. Robinson the Attorney
      Mr. Richard Wrenche
And the next day, the parishioners viz ministers, churchwardens, many of the vestrymen, and other parishioners men, women, and children, did go the perambulation of St Saviours parish and compass in the bounds of the parish, and did fetch [?] in the ground and houses near to the house that one Symonds built on this side eastward down to the River of Thames, according as was adjudged in trial of law to be within St. Saviours parish, as by a map then shewed, and before then used in the court where the trial was, and which were [de]termined [?], and they put out the mark that Lambeth parish set upon the Barge House and set up the mark of St. Saviours parish in the place thereof.

p.504:  1620/1 March 2 Friday: 
Martij 2^do 1621
At a Vestry on this day it is agreed and ordered that the churchwardens for the year past shall pay to Christopher Fawsett in consideration of his extraordinary pains this year taken in searching out inmates and in preventing newcomers 40s, and the same shall be added to and allowed of in their account.
Item it is ordered that the next churchwardens shall lend to Mrs. Maygott (upon her petition which she hath made for some relief) 40s, she paying and discharging all the Church duties for burial of her husband, except that which the churchwardens should have for ground, bells, and hearse cloth, which the house is contented to remit. She is to enter bond to repay the said 40s a year hence.
Item at this Vestry Mr. Harverd and Mr. Crowder two of the old wardens, and Mr. Francklin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Dawson are chosen to be new churchwardens for the year ensuing, whereof Mr. Cole is chosen to keep the book of the great account, Mr. Crowder to be warden of the College, and Mr. Nicholson to be warden of the general poor and to keep the communion cups and keys of the Vestry.
Mr. Dawson is to keep the tithe book of the Clink Liberty and Paris Garden because he dwelleth on the Bankside according to an order heretofore made.
To keep the keys of the Vestry are chosen Mr. Cole churchwarden, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Stapley.
For auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Hayman, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Wright.
For surveyors to survey the parish land are appointed Mr. Pollard, Mr. Buckland, Mr. Pemell, and Mr. Williams.
On this day were showed the corporation seal, the corporations, the register books, and other Church books.
Mr. Yearwood brought in and delivered to Mr. Cole now churchwarden accountant the sum of £120.
Mr. Babington brought in and delivered to Mr. Crowder now warden of the College £10. And Mr. Crowder brought in £20 and delivered to Mr. Nicholson now warden of the general poor.
Whereas there are some differences betwixt Mr. Edward Bromfield and the last year's auditors touching Mr. Bromfield's account of the year precedent, being then warden accountant, it is agreed they shall meet in the Vestry before the 25th of March next to new cast the accounts and to correct the errors and mistakings.
Also on this day Thomas Weston was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Pallmer deceased.
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p.505:  1621 April 16 Monday: 
On this day being the 15th day after Easter were read the audits of the great account, College account, the account of the warden of the general poor, the School account, the account of Mrs. Pagitt's gift, and Mr. Emerson's gift.
On this day Mr. Yearwood brought in and delivered to Mr. Cole now chief warden accountant being the foot of Mr. Yearwood's account £75 15s ½d.
And Mr. Babington brought in and delivered to Mr. Crowder now warden of the College being the foot of Mr. Babington's account £23 13s 8d.
And Mr. Crowder brought in and delivered to Mr. Nicholson now warden for the general poor being the foot of his account £27 2s 10d.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall with convenient speed pay in £56 which heretofore was borrowed and taken up at use at £8 per 100 about the parish business of the overseers of Edward Monie's will.
And that they shall pay so much money as is behind and due for the use of the said money after £8 in the 100.
Upon payment of which monies the churchwardens are to take in and cancel an obligation heretofore entered into by the churchwardens under their corporation seal for security of the said £56.
Item that the said wardens shall pay to the overseers of Roger Gilding's will £3 for use money behind and owing for three quarters of a year for £50 heretofore borrowed of the said overseers about the parish business and paid in and discharged by Mr. Yearwood one of the churchwardens the last year with £8 interest for two years, but the said £3 for three quarters he left unpaid as the auditors find upon the audit of the last year's account, which £3 afterwards in the Vestry this present day Mr. Cole paid to Mr. Stapley one of the said overseers.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that Mr. Cole may add 10s of the 20s which he received of Mr. Yearwood for Mr. Paynes tithes of his dwelling house for two years unto £14 5s which Mr. Cole received of Mr. Edward Bromfeild to the use of the School and 5s more to make the same up £15 Mr. Cole is to lay out. Which £15 Mr. Payne being one of the governors should have received of Mr. Edward Bromfield in the time of his churchwardenship out of the rectory, but the same was not paid by reason of some difference betwixt Mr. Payne and Mr. Bromfeild concerning the said 5s being in question for Mr. Payne's tithes whether to pay or no. Which some of £15 is now added to Mr. Payne's receipts of monies belonging to the School in Anno 1619, in which year Mr. Bromfeild was churchwarden.
Also at this Vestry Mr. Cole informed the house of diverse decays and defaults of reparations needful, speedily to be amended about the Church.
Whereupon it is ordered that a speedy survey shall be made about the Church and parish lands by the surveyors appointed and by other of the vestrymen with workmen, And then speedily after the churchwardens shall cause the said decays about the Church to be amended.
As touching the petition of Anne Davies to borrow 10s it is referred to the churchwardens to consider thereof and to do as they shall think fitting.
As touching the petition of Daniel Ellis for some relief upon Sir Edward Bowyer's letter in his behalf to that purpose it is referred to the churchwardens to give or lend him something after their discretions.
And it is ordered that at the next Vestry the question touching Mr. Payne's tithes and Mr. Leake's tithes shall be decided by the churchwardens and vestrymen.
Also it is referred to the churchwardens to give something to George Thompson a poor impotent man upon his petition to relieve him after their discretions.
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p.506:  1621 May 2 Wednesday: 
At a Vestry on this day the churchwardens informing the house of a view lately taken by the surveyors and others of the Vestry with workmen of ruins and decays about the Church needful speedily to be repaired, It is thereupon ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the same accordingly to be repaired with all convenient speed.
Memorandum this day Mr. Cole certified the house that of the money which he received of Mr. Yearwood churchwarden accountant the year precedent, upon telling thereof he found £15 over and more than that he received it for, which £15 he would now have paid back to Mr. Yearwood if he had been here present, and because he is not here now, Mr. Cole will pay it him another time.
Also this day motion being made by the churchwardens to the rest of the vestrymen for a contribution to Mr. Archer our minister towards his buying the lease of the house wherein Mr. Drawater dwelt and died, being more convenient for him than that he now dwelleth in; It is agreed that every vestryman shall give Mr. Archer out of his private purse what it shall please God to move his heart for the compassing of the said lease, And that each one shall procure his friend to do something herein.
At this Vestry it was ordered that some the weekly pension shall be given to widow Devitt to relieve her, such as the churchwardens shall think fitting.
On this day Samuel Robinson a poor maimed man having lost his legs in the late Queen's service in the wars delivered a petition in the Vestry for a weekly pension or some other relief, which petition is referred to the churchwardens to consider of, and to give him thereupon what they shall think fitting.
Also Joan Katherens widow delivered a petition at this Vestry desiring some relief or that she may be restored to the pension which she formerly had which is also referred to the churchwardens to consider of.
And likewise that they shall consider of Henry Packwood's petition and give him something if they see it needful.
Also whereas Mr. Dr. Sutton desireth certain deal boards to make a study, it is referred to the churchwardens to let him have what is needful and what they shall think fitting.
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall buy a new hearsecloth or give Mr. Hayman money for that cloth which he brought into the Vestry for hearsecloth if he will take it, or else restore him his cloth unless he will give it freely, because the house disliketh his requests which he hath formerly made to be performed if they accept his cloth as a gift.
The controversy touching Mr. Payne's and Mr. Leake's tithes which should have been decided in the Vestry this day is adjourned and put off till the next Vestry.
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p.507:  1621 May 13 Sunday: 
Sunday, 13 May 1621.
On this day Alice Selwood widow was chosen by a general consent to be one of the almspeople of the College in place of her late husband Richard Selwood deceased, and Mr. Marshall and Mr. Yearwood are contented to be bounden as her sureties for her good demeanor.
Also on this day it is agreed and ordered that the churchwardens shall cause the house wherein George Claverne dwelleth in the College being much decayed to be speedily repaired; And shall also cause all the earthen floors of the houses in the College to be boarded for the more warmth and better comfort of the poor.
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p.508:  1621 August 29 Wednesday: 
Memorandum at this Vestry Mr. Dawson one of the churchwardens paid four pence into the poor's box for sitting out of his place.
On this day Bartholomew Lumbard the tenant of the garden plot in Maiden Lane which is conveyed to diverse parishioners as feoffees in trust by Mr. Thomas Emerson came into the Vestry and by consent of the house paid but 30s for half a year's rent for the same garden due at Midsummer last after £3 per annum being his old rent, and the house is contented he shall hold it till Christmas next at the same rent, but then he shall either pay £4 per annum, or else leave it that it may be letten to another, because by the tenor of the conveyance it is to be letten at £4 per annum.
Item at this Vestry it is agreed that the churchwardens shall give Mr. Hayman 40s for a black cloth which he hath brought into the Vestry to serve for the best hearsecloth to be laid over corpses when they are to be carried forth to burial, which 40s Mr. Cole presently paid him in the Vestry.
Also it is referred to the discretions of the churchwardens either to buy basins to be used to receive offerings at weddings, or to let the new sexton which shall be chosen to provide them and to take the benefit thereof.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall provide other needful hearsecloth, either those which widow Loward hath, or others after their discretions.
Item it is ordered at this Vestry that the churchwardens shall cause the pales betwixt the two Churchyards on the south side of the Church to be removed and taken away so as there shall be no partition from henceforth.
Item if the churchwardens want money to proceed to finish the repairing and garnishing of the Church, Then it is agreed they may borrow and take up at use £40 or £50 as need shall be, upon their bond under the corporation seal for six months or until they may conveniently repay it.
Item on this day Christopher Collinson was chosen to be sexton during his good behavior, in place of Robert Loward deceased, and to have such fees as belongeth to the place, He with a surety entering bond well to behave himself in the place.
And it is ordered that Christopher Collinson shall employ Edward Stokes which was the former sexton's man to help him in the execution of his office in ringing or otherwise as need shall be, and shall give him reasonable pay after the discretions of the churchwardens.
Also at this Vestry Lambert Daggett was chosen by a general consent to have the place which old Selwood had in the Church and the benefit thereunto belonging.
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p.509:  1621 September 26 Wednesday: 
Memorandum Oliver Dorrington was sent for at this Vestry to come and take order about an abuse in coming out of his house into the Church gutters and taking away lead out of them. And he came and promised to set bars in the windows that there might be no more passage through the same windows into the said gutters, and this the churchwardens did charge him to do within three or four days following.
Also at this Vestry it is ordered concerning the house which Mr. Archer late dwelt in and which Mr. Babington did lately take, that Mr. Babington should pay for Michaelmas quarter next 40s after the rate of £8 per annum and then leave it.
On this day Mr. Wilson the baker came into the Vestry and did condescend and agree that the churchwardens shall take away as many of the stones out of his dwelling house (being part of the Church) as they shall think fitting towards the paving of the Church.
At this Vestry a motion was made concerning the burial of such people as shall die in our parish, that for those which shall be buried with coffins shall be paid more than ordinary duties for the ground, both in the Church and Churchyard, but nothing was done therein.
It is ordered concerning the Church gutters that the surveyors shall view the same before anything be done therein and accordingly proceed.
Also it is ordered that the houses near the College which do belong to the parish land shall be repaired and amended as need shall require.
It is ordered that Mr. Leake shall pay for his mansion house of the manor of Paris Garden and for his garden and orchard and for the house wherein Baxter dwelt with the little platt of ground in which Baxter's house standeth 20s tithe per annum, the Playhouse being excepted.
It is also ordered That Mr. Weston shall from henceforth pay but 20s per annum for tithes and clerk's wages for which before he paid 24s per annum.
Also on this day Mr. Nicholas Norman was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Corden deceased.
Memorandum Michael Frances was in choice with him.
At this Vestry is also ordered that a bushel and a half bushel shall be bought and sealed according to the standard for the use of the parish and shall be kept in the Church.
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p.510:  1621 September 30 Sunday: 
Sunday, 30 September 1621.
On this day Bridget Bagley widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College of the Poor in this parish, in place of James Bensted expulsed for his misdemeanor.
Mr. Marshall and Mr. Crowder are contented be bound as sureties for her good behavior.
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p.511:  1621 December 11 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry on this day it is agreed and ordered that to Mr. Dr. Sutton and to Mr. Archer shall be given and paid by the churchwardens £20 viz to either of them £10 a piece as a benevolence over and above their stipends this year in regard of their charge.
On this day a motion was made by the churchwardens for an order that there shall be a more orderly meeting of the vestrymen at funerals when occasion shall require. Whereupon it is ordered that when the vestrymen shall be requested to accompany the corpse of any vestryman or a vestryman's wife to burial they shall first meet in the Vestry in due time in their gowns and then afterwards go together to the house of the party that is to be buried, and he that shall make default (unless he can show a reasonable excuse to be allowed of by the house) shall forfeit and pay to the poor's box 6d.
Also it is ordered that no one churchwardens shall give leave to any more than one to be absent from the Vestry whensoever warning shall be given of a Vestry.
Item on this day Mr. Cole acquainted the house that of the feoffees of the rectory eight are deceased and gone out of the parish and 13 remain alive and well in the parish. Whereupon it is ordered that the surviving feoffees shall in due time enfeoff others to be nominated and agreed upon in the Vestry and that by advice of learned counsel if need be.
Also it is agreed that such inscription as is fitting shall be made and set up in stone over the new gate leading into the College churchyard where the almshouses are, to show that Mr. Thomas Cure the elder Esquire deceased was a good benefactor in founding and building the said College and almshouses.
Also it is ordered that two or three ancients of the Vestry shall accompany Mr. Cole to Mr. auditor Sawyer with the lease of the rectory to have his constat for procurations and synods to the archdeacon of Surrey, which the crown is charged with by the lease being granted by the King's Majesty.
Oliver Lee is allowed to be one of the four bearers in place of Kicker deceased.
And to Humphrey Lund it is agreed shall be given 10s a quarter (so long as the house shall see it needful) in regard of his poverty and charge of children. The first payment to begin at Christmas next.
And it is agreed that the said Lund shall look about the Church in time of divine service and sermon that there be no disorder by boys and he shall be considered for his pains after the churchwardens' discretions.
Oliver Lee is appointed to look to the gutters about the Church and is to be allowed therefore as the churchwardens shall think fitting.
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p.512:  1621/2 February 12 Tuesday: 
The house wherein Mr. Archer late dwelt was in speech for the letting of it for yearly rent, And it is agreed that it shall be let for such yearly rent as the churchwardens shall think fit. The tenant before he leave it to give a quarter's warning.
Item it is ordered and the Vestry clerk shall set down in writing from old Oliver's mouth his remembrance about the land near the Park Gate sometime belonging to the Lord Ferris his house.
Item an order that the surveyors and some others of the Vestry shall view the Churchyard and take notice what encroachment is made upon the same.
The College gate to be made up and a place to be left for an inscription such as the house shall agree upon.
Item it is ordered that such as dwell in houses whose landlords pay the whole tithes shall pay no tithes but clerk's wages.
Item an order to take up £50 or more towards the Church's affairs if occasion serve.
Item an order that the coroner shall be sent for to view the bodies of two persons that died in the street about a week ago and are laid in the earth, for which purpose the bodies are to be digged up again.
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1622

p.513:  1621/2 March 2 Saturday: 
Memorandum the poor's box in the Church was this day opened and there was found therein 2s 5½d, which was taken out and put into the poor's box kept in the Vestry.
Afterwards the same box (which is kept in the Vestry) was also opened and there was found therein in all 9s 6d, which was all put in again into the same box there to remain till it shall be thought fit to be distributed to the poor.
On this day was brought into the Vestry to be kept in safety an obligation for security of £80 being orphans' money viz belonging to William Knowe and Sarah Knowe, children of Thomas Knowe deceased, which sum of £80 will be due by the said obligations on the 12th November next 1622, which bond is put into the Free School chest standing in the Vestry.
And on this day was sealed a bond for security of £50 borrowed of widow Cawderie after £8 in the hundred to be employed in parish business, which money is to be repaid the 24th of February 1622 in the Vestry house.
Item on this day were showed forth the corporation seal, the purchase of the rectory, the College corporation, with other evidences and Church books.
Also on this day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing Mr. Cole and Mr. Nicholson, two of the old wardens, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Robert Bromfeild, Mr. Leake, and Mr. Urrick.
Whereof Mr. Stapley is chosen to keep the book of the great account, Mr. Nicholson to be warden of the College, and Mr. Robert Bromfeild to be warden for the general poor.
Mr. Leake is to keep the tithe book of the Clink Liberty and Paris Garden.
And Mr. Urrick is to keep the keys of the Vestry and the communion cups.
For auditors to audit the last year's account are chosen Mr. Marshall, Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Overman, and Mr. Buckland.
To keep the keys of the evidences are appointed Mr. Stapley churchwarden, Mr. Bingham, and Mr. Payne.
For surveyors to survey the parish land are chosen Mr. Austine, Mr. Watts, Mr. Harverd, and Mr. Witcherlye.
Item on this day Mr. Cole brought in £20 and delivered it to Mr. Stapley now chief warden accountant.
Mr. Nicholson brought in £18 and delivered it to Mr. Robert Bromfeild now warden for the general poor.
And Mr. Crowder brought in £3 and delivered it to Mr. Nicholson now warden of the College.
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So all the 30 vestrymen came and were present this day, which is a thing worth the noting as rare, none remembering the like appearance of all together at any time heretofore.

p.514:  1622 May 6 Monday: 
On this day being the 15th day after Easter were read the audits of the great account, College account, the account of the warden of the general poor, and the account of Mrs. Pagitt's gift, and her son Mr. Emerson's gift.
And Mr. Cole brought in and delivered to Mr. Stapley now chief warden accountant the sum of £3 19s 11½d being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Cole's account.
And Mr. Crowder brought in 58s being the remainder of the foot of his account and delivered it to Mr. Nicholson now warden of the College.
And Mr. Nicholson brought in £17 7s 1d being the remainder of the foot of his account and delivered it to Mr. Robert Bromfield now warden for the general poor.
Item at this Vestry it is ordered that Mr. Stapley shall allow and pay back to Mr. Cole 42s 3d of the money received of Mr. Cole as the foot of his account for the last year, because Mr. Cole hath affirmed that he received not so much as the auditors find he received for tokens by the said 42s 3d.
On this day the surveyors brought in their survey taken of the parish tenements and about the Church, Whereupon it is ordered that notes of defaults of reparations shall be left at the tenements to be repaired, under the hands of the churchwardens and workmen which were at the view, to give the tenants warning to repair.
Item at this Vestry it is referred to the churchwardens to give Mr. Hayman bond or covenant after their discretions to save him harmless concerning such money or goods as is in his hands belonging to Snelling's child or to the mother of it, he paying and delivering the same into the churchwardens' hands to pay for keeping the said child, which is now brought to the parish (where it was born) to be kept.
Also it is ordered that Edmund Ashton citizen and brewer of London who hath a lease of one of the houses which were Mr. Hayes's near the new Churchyard and hath encroached upon the parish ground adjoining, shall have a lease of that encroached, for the residue of the term in the lease of his said house, To begin from Our Lady Day last, at the yearly rent of 5s to be paid quarterly by even portions.
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p.515:  1622 October 27 Sunday: 
Sunday, 27 October 1622.
On this day Ruth Mundaye widow aged 86 years (as she saith) was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College of the Poor in this parish in place of Bridget Bagley lately deceased out of the College. Widow Milles was in choice with her.
Mr. Urrick and Mr. Buckland do agree to be sureties for the good demeanor of the said Ruth Mundaye.
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p.515:  1622 November 17 Sunday: 
Sunday, 17 November 1622.
On this day [blank] Milles widow was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College in place of Margery Dixey lately deceased out of the College. Widow Carver was in choice with her.
Mr. Marshall and Mr. Yearwood are contented to be sureties for the good demeanor of the said widow Milles.
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p.516:  1622 December 22 Sunday: 
Sunday, 22 December 1622.
On this day Michael Loft aged about 75 years (as he saith) was chosen to be one of the almspeople of the College in place of one Thomas Oliver lately deceased out of the College.
Evan Reynolds was in choice with him, both were examined and could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments.
Mr. Payne and Mr. Buckland are to be sureties for the said Loft.
It is ordered that John Pentier shall have the 6d a week pension which Michael Loft had.
On this day also it was agreed and ordered by the churchwardens and the vestrymen here present after the departure of all the rest of the electors, That there shall be given to Mr. Dr. Sutton and to Mr. Archer £20, that is to either of them £10 apiece as a benevolence over and above their stipends in regard of their charge this year.
And the house doth allow of £10 already given to each of them apiece this year in time of their sickness more than their stipends.
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p.517:  1622/3 January 7 Tuesday: 
At a Vestry on this day it is agreed and ordered, that whereas Mr. Hewlett lately deceased did in his lifetime give and convey certain lands and tenements called the Swan with Two Necks and situate in Swan Alley in Southwark to such use as followeth (viz) the one moiety thereof to the use of the poor of the College, and the other moiety to the use of the general poor of this parish, The charge of the conveyance and assurance of the said tenements shall be borne by the warden of the College and the warden which keepeth the great account out of the stocks remaining in their hands equally betwixt them.
It is ordered that in regard of the said gift to the College the poor within the same College shall have an addition each of them of 4d apiece to their weekly pensions viz 2s weekly apiece from henceforth whereas before they had but 20d apiece.
And it is agreed that as soon as the College stock will permit, the poor there shall have convenient gowns for their better warmth and comfort.
On this day was sealed a lease made from the president and governors of the College to John Inman, his wife, and son, of part of the tenements given by Mr. Hewlett for 80 years from Michaelmas next if they three or any of them so long live. Rent £3 6s to be paid half-yearly.
And it is agreed that Mr. Inman shall have a lease of all the rest of the tenements given by Mr. Hewlett for so many years as are yet to come in the messuage called the Swan with Two Necks, for the yearly rent of £36 14s to be paid quarterly with reasonable covenants and conditions such [as] are wont to be inserted into leases granted by the president and governors of the College, Mr. Inman is to pay the quitrents for all the tenements given by Mr. Hewlitt over and above the said rents and is to pay 10s per annum for tithes for the same.
Item it is agreed that a lease shall be made to Mr. Richard Hall of Battersea of the acre of ground in Battersea Field which was heretofore letten by lease to one King, which lease is now expired, for 21 years from Michaelmas last for so much yearly rent as the churchwardens shall think good to agree with him for, so it be not under 10s, which is referred to the discretions of the wardens to rate and set down.
Also it is referred to the churchwardens to give Robert Somers what they in their discretions shall think fitting for keeping beggars from the Church door and for voiding vagrants out of the parish.
On this [day] Mr. Cole brought into the Vestry to be locked up the corporation seal and an indenture enrolled of Mr. Hewlett's gift of the tenements before mentioned dated the 30th of November last made to the president and governors of the College and one other indenture of the grant of an annuity of £20 per annum made by Mr. Hewlett to the wardens dated the 29th day of the said November.
It is agreed that on Monday next the 13th of this month are [for 'a'] view shall be made by the surveyors of the parish's lands (the wardens and some others of the ancient accompanying them) to see whether defaults of reparations found upon the last view be repaired or not.
It is ordered (whereas Charles Dallye desired a little piece of ground before the tenement at the west end of the Church to be added in his lease with the same tenement) the said tenement shall be first viewed and considered of, and then what shall be thought fitting shall be done.
And review also is to be made of the tenement which was Harrison's and now James Browne's, and then an answer shall be made to James Browne who desireth lease in his own name.
The bond for Knowe['s] children's portions renewed was brought into the Vestry and locked up in the School chest where the former bond lay.
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p.519:  1622/3 January 19 Sunday: 
Sunday, 19 January 1622.
On this day Evan Reignoldes who was before examined and could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and 10 Commandments, and was before in choice, was chosen by a general consent to be one of the College in place of widow Munday lately deceased out of the College. And he promised not to be unquiet or troublesome. And if his wife who is gone from him return to him, that then he will leave the place willingly and of his own accord.
The Mark of the said Evan + Reynolds.
And Mr. Babington and Mr. Buckland are contented to be bound for him for his good behavior.
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1623

p.520:  1622/3 March 3 Monday (for March 2): 
The 3^rd of March for 2^nd of March 1622.
On this day were read the great account, The College account, and the account of the warden of the general poor.
On this day were showed forth the corporation seal, the purchase of the rectory, the College corporation, with other evidences and Church books.
And on this day was sealed a bond by the corporation to Mr. Hayman to repay to him such money as he hath paid and shall pay to the churchwardens of rents that he hath and shall receive to the use of Snelling's child, which bond is dated the last of February last.
On this day the poors' box in the Church was opened, and there found therein 22½d and the poors' box in the Vestry was opened and there found therein 11s 9d.
On this day Charles Dallye surrendered up a lease heretofore granted of a shop or workhouse at the west end of the Church, and the churchwardens remitted to him 20s arrearages behind for one year's rent for the same, which lease was dated the last of February 1617.
On this day old Mrs. Bromfeilde sent into the Vestry to the use of the poor 13s 4d for her license to eat flesh in time of Lent the last year, and this present Lent according to the tenor of her license, which money with the money taken out of the poors' boxes was delivered to [blank] [blank] warden of the general poor.
On this day upon consideration of John Miller's petition delivered into this Vestry It is agreed and ordered That the said Miller and his wife shall or may hold their dwelling house scilicet in Swan Alley parcel of the tenement given by Mr. Hewlett during their natural lives and during the life of the longer liver of them for the rent of 47s per annum to be paid quarterly by even portions, the first payment to begin at Our Lady Day next. And it is referred to his own choice to have a lease in writing or to hold by lease parole. The tenants are to do all reparations in and about the said house as often as need shall require, and are to pay 4s yearly towards the repairing and cleansing of the common privy or house of office there, and also to contribute towards the repairing the common pump there.

p.521:  1622/3 March 3 (continued): 
On this day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing Mr. Stapley and Mr. Urrick, two of the former wardens. Whereof Mr. Urrick refusing to hold [office], is to pay the fine of 40s and Mr. Buckland is chosen to be in his place.
And for new wardens were chosen Mr. Marshall next Mr. Austin, who promised to pay the fine of 40s rather than to hold [office], and therefore Mr. Hayman is chosen into his place.
Next Mr. Williams was chosen and last Mr. Weston, whereof Mr. Marshall is chosen to keep the book of the great account, Mr. Weston is to keep the tithe book of the Clink Liberty and Paris Garden Liberty, and to gather the tithes of the same Liberties.
Mr. Stapley is chosen warden for the College, and Mr. Hayman for the general poor.
For auditors to audit the last year's account, Mr. Edward Brafeild [sic], Mr. Austin, Mr. Whitcherley, and Mr. Crowder.
To keep the keys of the Vestry are chosen Mr. Marshall, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Yearwood churchwardens.
For surveyors are chosen Mr. Payne, Mr. Francklin, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Norman.
Mr. Williams is to keep the communion cups and keys of the Vestry.
On this day Mr. Stapley brought in £20 and delivered to Mr. Marshall now now [dittography] warden chosen to keep the great account. Mr. Robert Bromfeild brought in and delivered to Mr. Hayman now warden for the general poor £9 11s 9d. And Mr. Nicholson brought in £3 10s and delivered to Mr. Stapley now warden of the College.
On this day the last year's surveyors brought into the Vestry a note of default of reparations found upon their review.
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p.522:  1623 March 25 Tuesday: 
25^to die Martij 1623.
On this day the house being informed again by Mr. Austin of Mr. Allen's purpose to erect certain almshouses in this parish, The vestrymen, finding out a convenient piece of ground, forasmuch as it is hard to find out a piece of ground for such a purpose, besides by building more such houses, it is thought the number of our poor will be increased, Mr. Austin therefore is requested to proposing this to Mr. Allen from the house. That if it please him instead of building new houses to purchase houses already builded in this parish. The churchwardens will do their endeavor to find him out such houses ready builded which he may purchase and convert to such good use as he intendeth these (if Mr. Allen like of it) is conceived will be more profitable to the parish.
Also at this Vestry it is agreed and ordered that the Lady Clarke may (as Mr. Austin informeth she is well minded) provide a new communion table and bestow hangings about the rails, and it is ordered that the churchwardens shall cause a new frame of rails more convenient to be made about the communion table where the people are to kneel at the parish charge, and Mr. Austin is entreated to associate himself with the churchwardens to afford them his advice in that work.
Whereas there are two or three forest chimneys in the tenements given by Mr. Hewlett. It is ordered the churchwardens shall cause those chimneys (as being dangerous) to be removed, and there sufficient chimneys of brick to be made in place thereof.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens shall with convenient expedition cause needful reparations to be done in and about the Church and the parish tenements which are not in lease.
Item it Is agreed that to Christopher Fawsett in regard of his extraordinary pains the last year in searching out inmates and otherwise in preventing newcomers which might be chargeable to the parish, shall be given 40s over and above his £5 wages, and that this 40s shall be paid by Mr. Robert Bromfeild who was warden for the general poor the last year and shall be added and allowed in his account and hereafter if he take extraordinary pains in the business aforesaid he shall be allowed and considered for such his extraordinary pains after the churchwardens' discretions.
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p.523:  1623 April 28 Monday: 
On this day being the 15th day after Easter were read the audits of the great account, College account, the account of the warden of the general poor, and the account of the receipts and payments of Mrs. Pagitt's gift and Mr. Emmerson's gift.
At this Vestry it is ordered that the churchwardens shall pay to Mr. Iremonger £3 17s 4d due and owing to him ever since Hillary term 17 James R. for parish business viz concerning the escape of one Ruby, which committed a murder [original: 'murther'] in the Close as by his bill appeareth, which bill Mr. Dudson his brother-in-law brought into the Vestry this present day.
Item upon Mr. Boston's petition for some allowance for burials of poor people which leave naught wherewith to pay for their burials. It is ordered that to his wages of 16 nobles per annum shall be added four nobles to make it £6 13s 4d per annum for the year ensuing only to be accounted from the second of March last.
Also it is ordered that the churchwardens wanting money to be employed about the parish business may borrow £60 which Mr. Stapley tells them of, being part of one Gilding's children's portion until such time as the same is to be paid to those children and shall allow them therefore after £8 per hundred according to the time. Out of which £60 the churchwardens are to pay in £50 owing toward Cawdrye and to take in the bond under the corporation seal given for security thereof.
On this day Mr. Stapley brought into the Vestry £11 6s 9d and delivered to Mr. Marshall now chief warden accountant, which Mr. Stapley sayeth is in full payment of the foot or remainder of his account, because he received not so much of Mr. Leake by £3 12s 9d as Mr. Leake's tithe book mentioneth to be received, and where it is entered in the great account received 7s 8d for arrearages of tithes, Mr. Stapley affirmeth that but 2s 8d thereof was received for arrearages, and the 5s was for tithes gathered the last year and not added to the sum of tithes because it was written before that 5s was paid, which £3 12s 9d the house is to consider of, whether Mr. Leake shall pay the same or not before her husband's  be de  bond be delivered up.
Mr. Nicholson brought in and delivered to Mr. Hayman now warden of the general poor £4 16s being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Nicholson's account for Herstfeilde Farm, And brought in by Mr. Nicholson and delivered to Mr. Stapley now warden of the College being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Nicholson's account concerning the College.

p.524:  1623 April 28 (continued): 
Mr. Robert Bromfeild brought in and delivered to Mr. Hayman now warden for the general poor 26s 7d being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Robert Bromfeild's account saving concerning Mrs. Emerson's gift and Mr. Emmerson's gift.
And brought in by Mr. Bromfeilde and delivered to the said Mr. Hayman 6s being the foot of Mr. Bromfeilde's account concerning Mrs. Emmerson's gift and Mr. Emmerson's gift, 20s being deducted to be spent at a meeting by the vestrymen, which 20s as yet remaineth in Mr. Bromfeilde's hands and is allowed to be spent by the indentures made between Mr. Emmerson and diverse parishioners of this parish.
It is ordered that the churchwardens accompanied with some other of the ancients shall go to my Lord of Winchester to give him a satisfying answer concerning the tenements and ground at or near the Park Gate, and that they may be well provided of an answer. It is ordered they shall first meet in the Vestry and peruse their deeds and other proofs and evidences which they have concerning the same.
On this day Richard Snelling of the Upper Ground Liberty was chosen to be a vestryman in place of Mr. Lake deceased.
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p.525:  1623 July 27 Sunday: 
Sunday, 27 July 1623.
On this day Richard Ashton cobbler who could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and 10 Commandments, was chosen by a general consent to be one of the College in place of goodwife Patrick deceased, and Margaret Johnson widow was chosen with her.
Mr. Watts and Mr. Harverd are contented to be bound for him and for his good behavior in the place into which he is chosen.
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p.526:  1623 August 11 Monday: 
Monday, 11 August 1623.
It is agreed by the consent of this whole Vestry that Wilson's lease of part of the Church being expired at Midsummer last past shall not be renewed but be taken into the Church as formerly it had been.
At this Vestry William Page was chosen clerk of the Vestry in the place of James Reade, But with this condition that the widow of James Reade shall have the wages till Michaelmas day; And the said Page not to hold the place any longer than he shall well and honestly, discreetly and soberly carry himself in the exercise of the said place to the liking of all or the most part of the Vestry.
The churchwardens and surveyors of the parish's land are to view the grounds lying upon Mr. Iremonger's lease called the Red Hart, and to take notice what encroachments have been made thereupon, and that the churchwardens shall at some convenient time next term speak with Mr. Iremonger and take such course therein as shall be fittest for the preserving of the parish's right in the premises.
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p.527:  1623 September 22 Monday: 
Monday, 22 September 1623.
The names of the gentlemen that are nominated to stand for the place in the stead of Dr. Sutton are these: Mr. Syball a Scotchman, chaplain to the Earl of Devon; Mr. Harris, a bachelor of divinity; Mr. Goddwin, a bachelor of divinity and at this present schoolmaster of Abbington; Mr. Carter, a fellow of Clare Hall Cambridge.
At this Vestry upon debatement and good consideration had, it was agreed and ordered that Mr. Archer, in regard of his long service and sickness and present weakness, shall during the time he shall remain minister here have the benefit of such funeral sermons as he shall be spoken unto to preach, and if at any time, any of the parishioners or others shall be desirous that his fellow minister shall preach any funeral sermon, That such party shall pay unto Mr. Archer 6s 8d except that Mr. Archer do refuse to preach or cannot in his own person.
At this Vestry it was moved and requested by Mr. Archer that in respect of his health he might have the place to preach on the Sunday mornings, and the house taking consideration of his request did out of respect they had to his sickness and weakness deliver their opinions that they thought it reasonable, and would endeavor to give him some satisfaction therein.
At this Vestry there was choice made of a preacher in the place of Mr. Dr. Sutton, and the choice was made of Mr. Harris to succeed him.
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p.528:  1623 October 25 Saturday: 
Saturday, 25 October 1623.
At this Vestry Mr. Robert Harris bachelor in divinity and Maudlin Hall in Oxford was chosen to be our preacher  and lecturer  in place of Mr. Dr. Sutton deceased, and he did promise to subscribe unto such orders as the house shall appoint him unto, in form as Dr. Sutton did. And it was then agreed that some of the ancients of this corporation shall accompany him unto the Bishop so soon as conveniently they may for his allowance.
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p.529:  1623 December 23 Tuesday: 
The 23 day of December 1623.
It is this day agreed (although no full house, yet by the general consent of all that were there present being 15 in number whereof five churchwardens) That the benevolence of £10 per annum shall be continued unto Mr. Archer according to the former order.
It is also this day ordered That the officers belonging to the Church shall not make any bills or receive any duties for burials, but only such as are allowed and set down in the table, and that the clerk or sexton shall take two of the churchwardens' hands to the bill.
It was then ordered that Mr. Marshall should pay Robert Somers the whipper for his service due to this day.
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p.530:  1623/4 February 17 Tuesday: 
At this Vestry upon the suit and request of Mr. Gloster It is ordered that Mr. John Gloster goldsmith of this parish shall have the ground freely given unto him for burial of his corpse within the Church in some convenient place near unto the place where his former wives have been buried, his executors or administrators paying all other duties.
It is ordered this day that the overseers for the poor now being shall have the paying and distributing of the alms to the ordinary poor during and until the 25th day of March next coming.
It is this day also ordered that Mr. Stapley shall be paid his £60 on the second day of March next coming with interest after £8 in the hundred for the whole time from the first day of May last until the said second of March next, which sum was by him taken up for the parish use.
It was then also ordered upon the petition and request of Bartholomew Lombard gardener. That he shall have the lease granted unto him of the garden in Maiden Lane for 21 years from Christmas next for the rent of £4 per annum to be paid quarterly with ordinary covenants. Memorandum that Mr. Robert Bromfeilde hath 20s in his hands remaining to be spent at a meeting with the churchwardens according to the tenor of Mr. Emmerson's deed.
On this day Mr. William Ward goldsmith was chosen to be a vestryman in the room of Mr. Pennell deceased, and Mr. Sloane stood in election with him.
At this Vestry is ordered That the sexton shall not chime any bells at any knell unless the friends of the party deceased will have the bells run at their own charges. And that the sexton shall not demand money for any knell at the burial of any which have no knell at the time of their burial.
Item it is then also ordered that the churchwardens shall provide a dinner against the meeting at the second day of March next.
This day the book of orders was delivered to William Page to register the orders.
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1624

p.531:  1623/4 March 2 Tuesday: 
Secundo Marcij Anno 1623.
On this Day were read the great account, the College account, and the account of the warden of the general poor.
The house taking knowledge and commiserating the great loss that Mrs. Sutton hath sustained in the loss of her husband; They have therefore this day ordered That the next churchwardens shall pay unto her towards the maintenance of herself and child the sum of £6 13s 4d with as much conveniency as may be.
It is also on this day ordered upon the humble petition of Christopher Brickwood that the next churchwardens shall pay unto him towards his succor and relief the sum of 20s.
On this day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing Mr. Hayman, Mr. Williams, Mr. Weston three of the old churchwardens; Mr. Pollard, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Norman.
Mr. Hayman is to keep the great account, Mr. Williams to keep the College book, and Mr. Wright to keep the book for the general poor and to have the keeping of the keys of the Vestry and the plate; and Mr. Norman is to keep the tithe book for the Clink Liberty and Upper Ground.
And Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, Mr. Bromfeilde, and Mr. Nicholson are chosen to be auditors to audit the last year's account.
Mr. Stapley and Mr. Overman are chosen to keep the keys of the chest.
And Mr. Stapley and Mr. Overman together with Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Harveyrd are chosen to be surveyors for the parish land.
Mr. Williams this day brought in £100 which he hath lent to this house for one year at £7 in the hundred, Out of which Mr. Stapley received £60 according to a former order. And it is now ordered that Mr. Williams shall be repaid his money with interest at the year's end.
On this day Mr. Marshall paid in £5 10s to Mr. Hayman in part of payment of the arrearages of his account.
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p.532:  1624 April 12 Monday: 
12 die Aprilis Anno Domini 1624.
On this day being the 15th day after Easter were read the audits of the great account, College account, the account of the warden of the general poor, and the accounts of the receipts and payments of Mrs. Pagitt's gift and Mr. Emmerson's.
On this date Mr. Marshall brought into the Vestry £21 6s 10½d, being the foot or remainder of his account, which sum was delivered to Mr. Hayman now chief warden accountant; and 17s 6d, part of the sum of £21 6s 10½d, due for tithes and clerk's wages out of the house of William Russell the elder. There is a corselet, a pike, and a coat brought into the Vestry, so that Mr. Hayman did receive in money but £19 19s 4½d, and £5 10s before.
Mr. Stapley brought in and delivered to Mr. Williams now warden of the College 32s 6d, being the remainder of the foot of Mr. Stapley's account concerning the College.
At this Vestry It is ordered that Mr. Hayman (with as much conveniency as may be) shall pay unto the collectors of the poor for the year precedent all such monies as by their account shall appear that they are run out in relieving of the poor this last year, which account Mr. Stapley is to cast over.
Whereas Mr. Hayman warden of the general poor for the year precedent is out of purse in relieving the poor this last year £6 8s 6d. It is ordered that Mr. Hayman shall satisfy himself of the same out of the parish's stock.
It is ordered That Mr. Hayman shall forthwith take course upon Mr. Leak's bond for the recovery of £3 12s 9d which Mr. Leake upon his account for the tithes of the Clink and Parish Garden Liberties is indebted to the parish's stock.
Whereas Mr. Weston was heretofore assessed at 20s per annum for tithes of his Garden, upon view taken of the same land it is found That the same garden ground is not of the same value which it was then thought to be of, It is this day ordered that Mr. Weston shall from henceforth pay but 16s per annum for the tithes of the same ground, which is as great a rate as any other doth pay for ground of the like value.

p.533:  1624 April 12 (continued): 
Forasmuch as the whole year's rent for the Swan Alley hath this last year been bestowed in the reparations of the same alley, whereby the churchwardens had no money in purse, so that the poor have not had the £20 due to them out of the same Alley. It is this day ordered That Mr. Williams shall pay unto Mr. Hayman £10 towards such monies he hath or is to disburse to the use of the poor, £3 6s 8d whereof is to be paid to the poor of the Clink and Parish Garden Liberties.
Upon The humble petition of William Russell butcher for the loan of £10, It is ordered that he shall have 20s given unto [him] to pay for the use of £10 for a year where he shall take it up.
Upon the humble petition of Humphrey Land It is ordered and this house doth think it fit to lend him 40s for one whole year to be repaid out of such work as the churchwardens shall think good to employ him in.
It is ordered That the churchwardens shall, with as much convenient speed as may be, enter upon the parish land, now in the tenure of Henry Wilson baker, and shall lay the same into the Church again, and that Mr. Hayman shall forthwith take course against Wilson for his rent now behind.
Mr. Hayman is to remember to call unto Mr. Child for the evidences belonging to Swan Alley, which is Mr. Hewitt's gift to this parish.
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p.534:  1624 May 24 Monday: 
24 die Maij Anno Domini 1624.
At this Vestry upon the humble suit of Henry Wilson, who oweth to the parish £7 10s, and hath impaired and lessened the goods which by his lease and inventory he was tied to leave behind him in the house. This house commiserating his poor estate have this day ordered that Willson leaving the possession of the house with the goods therein now being, shall be discharged and acquitted of all his said rent and goods now wanting.
For Mr. Leake's bond now in question, This house have thought it fit and do order that Mr. Hayman, Mr. Stapley, Mr. Austin, and Mr. Wright shall speak with Mr. Leake about it and certify this house what they think fit to be done therein, and for the arrearages of tithes due for her house and ground.
Upon Mr. Hayman's motion for some good order to be taken for the recovery of the arrearages of tithes. It is this day ordered that there shall be a book made of arrearages of tithes for three years past, which book shall be delivered to Daggett to gather up the same to whom for his pains to be taken therein the churchwardens shall give allowance.
This day Mr. Bingham did move this house for a lease of a part of the house late Wilson's which lyeth next the Oven's Mouth, but the house have answered that it shall not be employed anymore to any other use but only for the Church.
It is this day ordered that the clerk shall not henceforth return any nihils in his month's bills without consent of the churchwardens first had and obtained.
It is this day ordered That the churchwardens shall with as much convenient speed as may be, cause needful reparations to be done in and about the Church and parish's land, and specially about that part of the Church late in the occupation [of] Wilson which lyeth next Mr. Bingham's house, which is now undermined by the digging of a vault by Mr. Bingham's tenants, as the surveyors did this day make report to this house. And that the churchwardens shall forthwith take down all the lofts and partitions in the same.

p.535:  1624 May 24 (continued): 
It is ordered this day that the churchwardens with such others of this house (as they shall think fit to make choice of) shall at some convenient time in the next vacation ride down to Ersfeilde Farm to view the reparations of the same.
Whereas Mr. Austin hath set up a monument in memory of his late wife in the south side of the Church. It is by this house ordered that the same monument shall so continue.
For the lease late Page's which now is expired. It is ordered that Mr. Hayman shall take in the same to the parish's use and make the most of the same.
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p.536:  1624 September 29 Wednesday: 
29^no Die Septembris Anno 1624.
At this Vestry Mr. Hayman made a motion to the house about the taking up and clearing the parish of all vagrant boys and girls and providing for such of them as this parish is chargeable withal, which the house did well approve and like of, and wish that he proceed accordingly.
It is this day ordered that Mr. Hayman shall take up so much money at the rate of £7 in the hundred as shall satisfy unto himself so much money as by his account shall appear to have been by him disbursed in and about the repairing and amending of the Church and Church lands, unto the time of this present day.
This day Mr. Harris came into the Vestry and it was moved unto him whether he would stay or not, whereupon after many questions and answers on both sides, there was a note drawn by the house, but Mr. Harris disliked something in it, and did resolve to amend it, and to bring it into the house to have it altered according to their directions if they see cause.
At this Vestry Mr. William Madox was chosen to be a vestryman in the room of Mr. Ward deceased, and Mr. Perryn stood in choice with him.
Mr. Robert Burbage was then chosen to be a vestryman in the room of Mr. Francklyn deceased, and Thomas Angell was in choice with them.
And this day Mr. John Gelding was chosen to be a vestryman in the room of Mr. Urrick who is gone out of the parish, and Mr. Stubbs was in choice with him.
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p.536:  1624 October 4 Monday: 
Quarto die Octobris Anno Domini 1624.
At this Vestry was read the petitions of Edward Dun and of William Page about a lease of the house behind the Compter, and it was then ordered that the said Dunn should bring in such rent as is now by him behind, and afterwards the churchwardens and surveyors are to view the reparations of the house, and to report to this house how they find it, and what it is worth, and then this house is to let it by lease unto Dun rather than the other because he hath been an ancient tenant, but especially to such of them as will give most for the same.
Whereas Mr. Harris cannot conclude until he hath conferred with his patron and successor elect, he left it to the house, either to proceed to a new choice, or else to yield him patience, till he hath concluded with them, which shall be betwixt this and St. Andrew's Day next, which time the house hath granted him.
It is this day ordered that the churchwarden for the great account shall yearly pay unto Edward Stokes for keeping the mealmarket house clean, and keeping the clock there in good order, the sum of 26s 8d, which allowance the said Stokes is to have not longer than this house shall think meet.
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p.537:  1624 December 9 Thursday: 
9^to Die Decembris Anno 1624.
Whereas at the last Vestry there was an order entered upon Mr. Harris's motion to have day to resolve the house concerning his coming, By which order day was given him till St. Andrew's Day following; And now that Mr. Harris is come with his wife and children and hath taken a house, This house conceiveth that he is come altogether to live amongst us.
Upon the petition of Edward Dunne concerning the house wherein he dwelleth behind the Counter, It was this day ordered that the said Dunn (doing such reparations unto the said house as the churchwardens and surveyors shall give him notice to do the same, the same reparations to be done by or before Michaelmas next) shall have a lease granted unto him of the said house with the appurtenances for 21 years from Christmas next at £4 per annum and under such covenants as this house shall appoint, The said Dunn paying unto the corporation 40s at the ensealing of the lease.
This day James Lee and Thomas Rance came into the Vestry and moved the house to pay them certain monies which they have disbursed in pressing and keeping of soldiers in the Boroughside, It is ordered that the churchwarden for the great account shall pay the constables their monies by then already disbursed, and all such other monies as they shall disburse in providing for the same soldiers. And the churchwardens and collectors for the subsidies with the help of some of the neighboring parishes shall go unto the Lieutenant of the Shire to take order for the levying of the sum upon the Borough, or otherwise as the Lieutenant shall direct them.
It is this day ordered that Mr. Harris in regard of his great charge in removing out of the country to London, and that Mr. Archer in respect of his great sickness and charge thereby sustained, shall have £10 apiece given against this Christmas unto them as a token of the love of this house unto them.
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p.538:  1624/5 January 5 Wednesday: 
Quinto die Januarij Anno 1624.
At this Vestry question was made unto Mr. Harris whether he would stay with us or not, for that a rumor goeth that he is chosen in another place, whereupon Mr. Harris answered, that true it was he heard that he was chosen elsewhere, but without his consent, and said he was settled here and would here continue so that he mought be provided for according to the quality of his charge, and he said he was no ways engaged in Aldermanbury, and for his ease in the Church, It is granted unto him that what thing could be there conveniently done for his ease should be accomplished. But he further said he could no ways have dispensation so that he must needs leave us, Upon which answer this house said that they were much grieved that he cannot continue amongst them, and it was then told him that a dispensation was gotten for Dr. Symons in like kind, he answered that he had labored my Lord of Canterbury for a dispensation but could not obtain it; And he further said that he never gave consent to any choice either in Coleman Street or Aldermanbury, but he had rather continue here than in any place in London; but since he cannot obtain a dispensation, he desired the house to go to a new choice, which the house accepted, and so agreed upon; And the house thought fit to send to him about the time of his departure, and his answer was, so soon as they pleased.
At this Vestry was read the petition made by the parishioners within Chain Gate for the erecting of a pump within Chain Gate in room of the old pump; It was then ordered that the churchwardens shall make and set up a pump within Chain Gate in room where the old pump stood; So as some of the inhabitants there do give security to the corporation, for the maintaining and keeping of the same pump in good repair according to the tenor of their petition.
Upon a motion made by the constables on the Boroughside upon an order of the last Vestry; It was this day ordered that the churchwardens for the great account shall pay the constables all their monies due unto them upon their account, which is £13 4s 3d by them disbursed in providing for and pressing of soldiers in the Boroughside in this parish, and also the constables of the Clink and Parish Garden Liberties.

p.539:  1624/5 January 5 (continued): 
This day Andrew Lucas was chosen a vestryman in room of Mr. Juby deceased, and Thomas Butler was put in choice with him.
Upon a motion this day made unto this house by Mr. Norman for a new lease to be granted unto him of his dwelling house with the yard and tenements behind the same. It is ordered that Mr. Norman should have a new lease granted unto him by the corporation of the premises for 34 years from Our Lady Day next at £5 rent per annum, paying £10 fine, and under such covenants as this house shall appoint him, and he to surrender his old lease.
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p.539:  1624/5 January 9 Sunday: 
Sunday, 9 January Anno Domini 1624.
On this day [blank] Williams widow who could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and 10 Commandments, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in room of widow Hockley deceased, and Margaret Johnson widow was in choice with her.
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p.540:  1624/5 January 21 Friday: 
21^o Die Januarij Anno 1624.
It is this day thought fit that Mr. Archer should write a letter to Mr. Mickelthwaight thereby to request his answer, if in case this house should make choice of him, whether he would accept of it or not?
This day a draft of Mr. Norman's lease was read, and it was appointed to be engrossed, save only there is a clause of reentry for not repairing upon six months warning.
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p.540:  1624/5 January 27 Thursday: 
27^o Die Januarij Anno 1624.
At this Vestry Mr. Mickelthwaight his letter (in answer unto a letter writ (by Mr. Archer) from this house, at the last Vestry) was read, by which he hath given no definitive answer; Whereupon It is this day ordered, that another letter shall be writ unto him, thereby to require his definitive and full answer the next week without fail.
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p.541:  1624/5 February 4 Friday: 
Friday 4 die Februarij 1624.
This day, Mr. Hayman certified the house about the composition money for the King's removes &c which the Justices of the County would lay upon the Borough. And it is ordered that the churchwarden for the great account shall disburse £4 13s 4d for the better defense of this parish, and that it shall be afterwards collected upon the inhabitants of this parish in the Boroughside.
The names of the gentlemen that are nominated to stand for the place in stead of Mr. Robert Harris are these: Mr. Spratt, Mr. Goodwyn, Mr. Micklethaite, and Mr. Hunt.
And at this Vestry Mr. [blank] Miklethwaite was chosen to be our preacher in the room of Mr. Harris.
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p.542:  1624/5 February 22 Tuesday: 
Tuesday 22 die Februarij Anno 1624.
This day Mr. Iremonger came into the Vestry and moved that the house would appoint some to take view and measure of his garden and grounds in Maiden Lane now in question, and this house have appointed the churchwardens, the now surveyors of the parish's lands with some of the ancients, [who] shall take view according to Mr. Iremonger his request this afternoon.
This day Mr. Micklethwaite came into this house and did render thanks for their great loves for choosing him their preaching [blank] and promised that he would perform all such ministerial duties as shall be required of him, and this house in their good discretion thought fit to give him £5 in recompense of his great charge in coming up, and Mr. Hayman is to pay the same.
It is this day ordered, That the churchwarden shall provide a dinner against the meeting on the second day of March next.
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1625

p.542:  1624/5 March 2 Ash Wednesday: 
Wednesday 2^do die Martij Anno 1624.
On this day was read the great account, the College account, and the account of the warden of the general poor.
On this day was showed for [=forth?] the corporation seal, the purchase of the rectory, the College corporation, with other evidences and Church books.
On this day the poors' box in the Church was opened and there was found therein 4s, and the poors' box in the Vestry was opened and there was found therein 7s 4d.
On this day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing Mr. Wright, Mr. Norman, two of the former churchwardens; Mr. Watts, Mr. Witcherley, Mr. Snelling, and Mr. Burbage, whereof
Mr. Wright is chosen to keep the book of the great account
Mr. Norman to keep the tithebook of the Clink and Parish Garden Liberties.
And to gather them
Mr. Watts is chosen warden for the College
Mr. Witcherley for the general poor.
Mr. Bingham, Mr. Overman, Mr. Stapley, and Mr. Yarwood were chosen auditors to audit the last year's account.
Mr. Payne, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Buckland, and Mr. Crowther surveyors of the parish lands.
Mr. Wrighte, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Austyn, are chosen to keep the keys of the chest.
It is ordered, That Mr. Bingham, Mr. Payne, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Yarwood, Mr. Cole, Mr. Austen, and two churchwardens shall give Mr. Allen meeting, to have conference with him concerning the contents of his letter.
This day, Mr. Hayman paid to Mr. Wright now warden of the great account the sum of £5.
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p.543:  1624/5 March 6 Sunday: 
Sunday 6^o die Martij Anno 1624
Upon this day Jane Stevens widow of the Clink Liberty aged about 64 years, having dwelt about 50 years in the said Liberty, who said the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in place of widow Agnes Alborne deceased. And Alice Granger widow was in choice with her.
Mr. Marshall and Mr. Cole are contented to be bound for her.
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p.543:  1625 April 2 Saturday: 
Sunday [sic] 2^do die Aprilis Anno 1625.
Upon this day Rose Muske, aged [blank] years, who hath inhabited within this parish the space of [blank] years, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in place of the widow Russell deceased, And this house did then order Mr. Archer, or Mr. Boston, shall examine her whether she can say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments or not, and if she be fit to be chosen.
Mr. Yarwood and Mr. Hayman are contented to be bound for her behavior.
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p.544:  1625 May 2 Monday: 
Monday 2^do die Maij Anno 1625.
Upon this day being the 15th day after Easter were read the audit of the great account, the account of the general poor, and the account of the receipts and payments of Mrs. Pagitt's gift and Mr. Emerson's gift.
At this Vestry Mr. Hayman brought into the Vestry and paid over to Mr. Wright being warden for the great account, the sum of £9 12s 11½d, being the foot of Mr. Hayman's account.
And at this Vestry Mr. Wright brought in and paid over to Mr. Witcherley now warden for the general poor: the sum of £6 9s 10d, being the foot of his account, and 6s being the remainder of the foot of the account of Mr. Emerson's gift.
It is ordered that two of the churchwardens with three or four of the ancientest of the house shall at some convenient time this summer go to view Hertsfeilde Farm.
This day Mr. Williams brought in and paid over to Mr. Watts warden of the College £6 11s 6d being the foot of his account.
This day Mr. Williams did yield to accept of £6 for a year's use of the £100 which is in the corporation's hand.
It is this day ordered that Mr. Wright shall pay unto Mr. Williams £6 for the use of his £100 due for the last year.
It is ordered that the churchwardens with some of the ancient shall this afternoon take view of the houses in the Churchyard to see whether it be convenient for Mr. Allen to build there or no, and that the churchwardens and some of the Vestry shall with convenient speed, meet with Mr. Allen and give him answer.
It is ordered that Mr. Wright according to his discretion shall bestow some cost a repairing and beautifying the Chain Gate on the Boroughside.
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p.545:  1625 May 29 Sunday: 
Sunday 29^o die Maij Anno 1625
This day the churchwardens for the time being have chosen and elected Anne Poulson into one of the almshouses in the room of widow Corker deceased.
Mr. Witcherley and Mr. Burbage are her sureties.
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Then present.
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p.545:  1625 May 8 Sunday: 
Sunday viij^o die Maij Anno 1625.
This day, Joan Ashton widow aged 66 years who said the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and 10 Commandments was by general consent chosen to be one of the College in place of her husband now deceased.
Mr. Payne and Mr. Witcherley are her sureties.
This day also Winifride Pagitt aged 78 years and dwelling in the parish 50 years, who said the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments was chosen to be one of the College in place of Rose [blank] and widow Bullarde was in choice with her.
Mr. Hayman and Mr. Watts are her sureties.
Memorandum that [blank] Penteire was sent for into the Vestry to have been chosen an almsman to go into the almshouses, but he refused it.
Then present
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p.546:  1625 June 24 Friday: 
Friday 24^o die Junij Anno 1624 [sic; prob. error for 1625]
It is ordered at this Vestry that Mr. Witcherley shall pay Mr. Jones the last overseer for the poor the money that he is out of purse.
It is ordered that the complaint of their bearers be referred to the churchwardens to examine and to order as they find cause.
It is also ordered by the consent of the whole house that the churchwardens shall forthwith mend the northwest tower of the Church and make it answerable to the other parts, that is, to make up the battlements and the choir with freestone and the cants with flint.
And also to mend Mr. Berry's house where the battlements broke it down.
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p.547:  1625 October 7 Friday: 
Friday 7^o die Octobris Anno 1625.
It is this [day] ordered that the surveyors shall bring their certificate of the ruins of that is pulled down by William Owle and others without consent.
This day Edward Collins and Richard Paxton were in choice for clerk of the Vestry, and Edward Collins was chosen.
This day Lambert Daggett and Richard Cliff were in choice for sexton, and Lambert Daggett was chosen.
This day Lawrence Lunne and Mark Webster were in choice for the conductor's place, and Lawrence Lunn was chosen, and withal to keep Mr. Mayhew's gallery, the Vestry house, and a bearers place.
The bearers are chosen to be these viz: the sexton; the conductor; the gravemaker; Henry Abbott.
And where one or two bearers will serve at a time, the other two are to succeed next, and everyone to have his fee. If any Nihill shall happen, each one is to bear a part; if any dissension be amongst them, then the house is to hear it and dissolve it if they see occasion.
This day Mr. George Perryn, and Mr. William Foxe were in choice for a vestryman in Mr. Marshall's place and Mr. Perryn was chosen.
This day also Mr. John Marshall, and Mr. Henry Hawkes were in choice for a vestryman in Mr. Payne's place, and Mr. Marshall was chosen.
This day also Mr. William Stubbs and Mr. Thomas Harvard were in choice for a vestryman in Mr. Robert Harvard's place and Mr. Stubbs was chosen.
This day also Mr. Samuel Symonds and Mr. William Sledd were in choice for a vestryman in Mr. Bingham's place and Mr. Symonds was chosen.
John Rice, this day, after he hath read a chapter openly in the Church and tuned a psalm, both were well liked of, he was with a general consent made choice of to be parish clerk in place of Mr. John Boston.
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p.548:  1625 October 21 Friday: 
Friday 21^o die Octobris Anno 1625.
Is ordered, That an acquittance shall be made in parchment under the corporation seal, for the money which is given by the last will and testament of Thomas Marshall deceased, being the sum of £100, which was this day brought into this house and paid by Mr. John Marshall.
[In left margin:]  Gravestone in the Churchyard
Mrs. Jones making request unto the house to have leave to lay a gravestone over her deceased husband's grave in the Churchyard, it was referred to the scrutiny of the house and it fell out that she is to pay by way of fine the sum of £5, yet nevertheless she was offered, that if she would remove the corpse into the new Chapel, she should for the ordinary duties, but this toleration of laying the stone in the Churchyard shall be no precedent for any to do the like hereafter.
Mr. Henry Williams is to have a bond from the corporation for the payment of the sum of £106 unto him upon the second day of March next.
The churchwardens are to enter into bonds to perform their charge.
It is ordered upon sight of a lease made unto one Wall and others from Magdalen College in Oxford, and an assignment made of that lease unto George Gerrard, Thomas Isard, and Edmund Joice in trust for the benefit of Cawdrie's children, that the causes be commended unto the orphans court in London, and yet it is ordered that an assignment by a poll-deed be made and tendered unto Mr. Joyce for the use of Joseph, the surviving child of Mr. Cawdrey's; and so the writings are to remain here until further order be taken, but afterwards they were nevertheless delivered to Mr. Henry Garrard, from whom they came.
It is ordered that some course in law be taken to call Mrs. Boston to an account for the money which Mr. Boston received this last summer for the use of the churchwardens.
It is ordered in regard Mr. Edward Bromfeilde hath been absent from this house and is not resident within this parish, that the house do proceed to a new choice of another in her place. But with this proviso, That if at any time hereafter the said Mr. Bromfeilde shall please to come and to inhabit again within this parish, Then he shall have the place in this Vestry which he formerly had again.
This day Mr. Thomas Harvard and Mr. William Sledd were in choice for a vestryman in Mr. Edward Bromfeild's place, and Mr. Sled was chosen.
This day Mr. John Kyllock and Mr. John Wrenche were in choice for a vestryman and Mr. Snelling's place and Mr. Killick was chosen.
This day the surveyors have brought in their certificate of the ruins of the Church in writing, and the churchwardens are to consider of the same, And to cause the same to be repaired.
This day it is ordered that all the officers belonging to the corporation shall enter into bonds according to the ancient manner and form.

p.549:  1625 October 21 (continued): 
It is ordered, That the parish clerk shall be bound in the sum of £100 to perform the condition to be made according to the ancient form.
It is also ordered, That the sexton shall be bound in the sum of £40 to perform the condition which is to be made according to the ancient form.
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p.549:  1625 December 9 Friday: 
Friday ix die Decembris Anno 1625.
It is ordered, that the houses which have been let by lease from Mr. Bingham in his lifetime be surveyed, and upon the request of Mrs. Bingham, consideration be had for the confirmation of the term of years granted by the said Mr. Bingham, in which Mr. Yearwood, Mr. Cole, Mr. Austen, Mr. Overman, Mr. Hayman, and Mr. Marshall are to advise with the churchwardens, and to certify their opinions the next Vestry.
It is ordered, That Mrs. Marshall shall have a release for the £100 paid unto this house as a legacy from Mr. Thomas Marshall deceased, under the corporation seal, which is to be registered in haec verba:
It is ordered, that Mr. Micklethwaighte in regard of his great charge in removing himself from Cambridge; and also Mr. Archer in regard of his sickness and great charge lately sustained, shall have £10 apiece given unto them against this Christmas time, as a token of love from this house towards them.
This day Mr. John Wrenche and Mr. Jeremy Crewe were in choice for a vestryman in Mr. Snelling's place, And Mr. Crewe was chosen; in respect Mr. Kyllick desireth to be spared, he being otherwise occasioned by reason of His Majesty's service.

p.550:  1625 December 9 (continued): 
It is ordered, That there shall be six suits of apparel forthwith provided and given to six poor children in accomplishment of Mr. Thomas Marshall his will.
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p.550:  1625/6 January 1 Sunday: 
Sunday Primo die Januarij 1625.
On this day, Joan Buller widow, who could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in place of Joan Goulde, deceased; and Margaret Johnson widow was in choice with her. Mr. Yearwood and Mr. Williams are contented to be her sureties.
Then being present.
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p.551:  1625/6 January 15 Sunday: 
Sunday 15^o die Januarij 1625.
Upon this day Thomas Bromeley who could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in the place of Reynold Evans deceased, and the widow Howell was in choice with him. Mr. Yearwood and Mr. Stapley are sureties for his good behavior.
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p.551:  1625/6 February 23 Thursday: 
Thursday 23^o die Februarij 1625.
It is ordered this day that a dinner of the second day of March next shall be provided at the charge of the house.
It is also ordered, That Arnold Allers and Katherine his wife shall have the lease confirmed for the term which was formerly granted them by Mr. Bingham of the tenement in the Churchyard, with this covenant, viz That they shall discharge the parish for all that shall inhabit in the same during their term, and the fine is referred unto Mrs. Bingham herself.
It is ordered that Mr. John Rice being now made deacon (as he affirmed) shall have and receive by order from this house (as a farther gratification unto him) all such duties as Mr. Boston had time past before him, performing such and the same services as Mr. Boston did.
This day, Edward Collins brought into this house a bond, wherein Thomas Askewe standeth bound unto Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Crowther, and Mr. Burbage in the sum of £300 intended and conditioned for the preservation and performance of Andrew Baxter his children's portions, which is £130, being in the hands Mrs. Pecok and Edward Rolfe of Finchley in Middlesex, which bond is to remain in this house amongst the evidences of the corporation.

p.552:  1625/6 February 23 Thursday (continued): 
Thursday 23 die Februarij 1625.
It is ordered, That the clerk or remembrancer of this house, shall always forever hereafter yearly every year, have bonds ready made, to be the same day sealed by the churchwardens for performance of their offices and their accounts, upon pain of 12d.
It is ordered, That Mr. Edward Allen shall have notice given to him that now there is a place now provided for him to build his almshouses, which he pretendeth to erect.
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1626

p.553:  1625/6 March 2 Thursday: 
Thursday Secundo die Marcij Anno Domini 1625.
At This Vestry Mr. [blank] Welsh of old Paris Garden Liberty paid the sum of 20s residue of tithe for his part of the lands he holdeth within the said Liberty.
At This Vestry were read the great account, the College account, and the account of the general poor. Mr. Wrighte, being the warden of the great account, brought into this house the sum of £130; Mr. Watts, the warden for the College account, brought into the house £14; And Mr. Witcherley, the warden for the general poor, brought in the sum of 40s, Mr. Watts out of the said £14 did pay unto Mr. Witcherley the sum of £10.
It is ordered, That there shall be a new book forthwith bought for entry of the great account.
On this day, were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing these following viz
Mr. Thomas Witcherley: warden for the great account.
      Mr. John Watts: warden for the College account.
      Mr. John Crowther: without account.
      Mr. Michael Nicholson: without account.
      Mr. Thomas Stokes: warden for the Liberty of the Clink.
      Mr. William Maddoxe: warden for the account of the general poor.
On this day also were chosen auditors to audit the last year's account these following viz
      Mr. Cole
      Mr. Austen
      Mr. Hayman
      Mr. Williams
Mr. Witcherley: [is] assigned to keep the keys
      Mr. Yarwood: [is] assigned to keep the keys
      Mr. Cole: [is] assigned to keep the keys
Also on this day were chosen surveyors of the lands and tenements belonging to the parish these following viz:
      Mr. Robert Bromfeilde
      Mr. Dawson
      Mr. Burbage
      Mr. Geldinge
On this day, The warrant from the Lords of His Majesty's Privy Council, containing an order, That the inhabitants of the Borough of Southwark shall not be constrained to go further than St. George's Fields to be mustered or trained by the Lord Mayor of the city of London, was delivered to the clerk to be registered.
On this day, a bond was sealed under the corporation seal, from the churchwardens, unto Mr. Henry Williams for payment of £106 the 3 of March 1626.

p.554:  1625/6 March 2 (continued): 
On this day, The bonds, as well those of Mr. Wrighte, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Witcherley the late churchwardens, as also the bonds of Mr. Witcherley, Mr. Watts, Mr. Maddoxe, the now chosen churchwardens, And likewise certain bonds sealed by Mr. Collins, Mr. Rice, Lambert Daggett, officers; and Mr. Thomas Askewe his bond of the securing or settling of Andrew Baxter's children's portions, are all put into the Green Chest.
The acquittance for the payment and receipt of the £100 given by Mr. Thomas Marshall deceased is this day sealed under the corporation seal and delivered Mr. John Marshall to the use of the executors.
This day, a lease made to Mr. Nicholas Norman and his wife; and also a lease made unto Arnold Allers and his wife from the corporation, were sealed under the corporation seal, And the corporation seal, being showed to the Vestry, was again put into the chest where it usually doth remain.
This day, the boxes for the poor, as well that of the Vestry, as also the same of the Church, were opened, and there was found in both the said boxes 7s 2d, which was thus divided, viz 2s 6d to the out liberties, and 4s 8d to the Boroughside.
This day, Mr. Bromfeild the elder sent 6s 8d for the use of the poor in respect of his license for Lent, which was demised in this manner, viz 2s 2d to the two out liberties, and 4s 6d to the Boroughside.
It is this day ordered, That such officers, which have or shall have wages or pensions from the Church, That shall refuse to pay for burials or other Church duties, the same shall be stayed out of their pensions or wages.
The whole Vestry were this day present.
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p.555:  1625/6 March 12 Sunday: 
Sunday: 12^o die Marcij 1625.
On this day, Agnes Howell, who could say the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in the place of Thomas Bromley deceased, and widow Johnson was in choice with her. Mr. Yarwood and Mr. Stapley are contented to be bound for his [sic] behavior.
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p.555:  1626 April 20 Thursday: 
Thursday 20^o die Aprilis 1626.
This day, it is ordered, That Mr. Iremonger shall be forthwith spoken withal by the churchwardens and those which have disbursed the money for repairing of the bridge on this side Maiden Lane in the Clink Liberty called Draper's Bridge, and demand made of the money disbursed thereupon of Mr. Iremonger, which if he shall refuse to do, then to certify his answer and reasons why he so refuseth.
It is ordered, that William Mooreton clocksmith shall henceforth amend, look unto, and repair the chimes and clock, he himself finding all needful materials about the amending, repairing, and keeping them in time, and this house is to allow and pay to him for doing thereof the sum of 26s 8d yearly by quarterly payments.
It is ordered [apparently written over 'certified'], that Mrs. Boston and her now husband Mr. Thomas White shall be spoken withal, and demand made of the money due upon Mr. Boston's bills by the churchwardens, And what their answer shall be, the churchwardens shall certify the house.
It is ordered, that there shall not from henceforth any dinner at the meeting of the Vestry be provided at the charge of this house which shall exceed the sum of £6, unless the churchwardens who are to discharge the same will pay the overplus themselves if any shall happen to be.
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p.556:  1626 April 24 Monday: 
Monday 24^o die Aprilis 1626.
This day, Mr. Richard Wright late churchwarden for the great account brought into this house the sum of £50 in part of the money due unto the corporation upon the foot of his account, which was delivered unto Mr. Witcherley the now warden for the great account.
This day, Mr. Witcherley did acknowledge that Mrs. Bingham paid unto him the sum of £50 that is to say, £30 in respect she thought it was her deceased husband Mr. Bingham his intention should be given to this corporation [to] buy coals for the poor at Christmas, and £20 of her own free gift for the same purpose, which said £50 is now in the hands of the said Mr. Witcherley warden of the great account.
It is ordered that the third part of the rents of the tenements in the Churchyard which came into the hands of this parish or corporation upon the death of Mr. Bingham shall be paid over by the warden of the general poor to the use of the poor of the Liberties of the Clink and Paris Garden, and the third part of Mr. Micklethwayte's gift being £5, which Mr. Witcherley is to pay out of his next year's account.
The made made [sic] concerning Mr. Micklethwaite's further gratification, by the general and voluntary benevolence to be given by the best able inhabitants of the parish and collected for him besides the stipend or allowance of this house, was well approved of, And Mr. Hayman and Mr. Wright by their own offer and consent are entreated to negotiate the same accordingly.
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p.557:  1626 July 13 Thursday: 
Thursday 13^o die Julij 1626.
It is ordered that Mr. Archer shall have of the free gift of this house towards his extraordinary charges in this present year of sickness the sum of £15 6s 8d.
It is ordered that Mr. Maddoxe the warden for the general poor shall pay to the overseers of the poor for the last year the monies they have disbursed and laid out.
It is ordered, that Mr. Stapeley shall go on and continue for the purchase of the house wherein Mosendue now dwelleth at the gate of the Swan with Two Necks for the sum of £140.
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p.557:  1626 October 15 Sunday: 
Sunday 15^to die Octobris 1626.
On this day, [blank] Johnson who said the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and 10 Commandments was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in the room of Mary Kirton deceased, and [blank] Goodacre was in choice with her. Mr. Maddoxe / Mr. Hayman are sureties.
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p.558:  1626 October 17 Tuesday: 
Tuesday 17^o die Octobris 1626.
On this day it is ordered, that the conveyances made by Mr. Samuel Symonds to the use of the poor shall be advised upon by counsel, as well by Mr. Symons's counsel, as counsel for this house, being upon or for the yearly legacy of £8 given for the use of the poor of this parish by the last will of John Symons his son and such assurance shall be made as counsel on both sides shall agree upon at the charge of this house.
It is ordered, that the house wherein Dunn did dwell shall forthwith be repaired and made tenantable.
On this day Mrs. Anne Bingham widow did send as a free gift unto this corporation for the use of the Church and Vestry to great silver flagons, for the service at the common table, which she doth desire may remain forever as a token of her pious and religious respect unto this parish, being the place where she was born, and hath always lived, which said silver flagons were in weight 106 oz and three quarters of an ounce.
Upon the motion of Mr. Wright touching the money which he long since disbursed by him in suit presented widow Payne, as on the 23th of February 1619, so now it is ordered again, that his said demand is to be referred to the churchwardens and such others of the Vestry as think fit to examine and set down what is to be allowed him for his said charges and to consider of his further offer therein.
This day Mr. William Foxe and Mr. Richard Rippington being in choice for vestryman, Mr. Rippington is chosen in the place of Mr. Pollard.
This day after Mr. William Richardson and Mr. Nicholas Kinge being in choice for vestrymen, Mr. Kinge is chosen in the place of Mr. Gildinge.

p.559:  1626 October 17 Tuesday (continued): 
Tuesday 17^o die Octobris 1626.
Is this day ordered, that forasmuch as the purchase of the Dagger or Mosendue's house did amount unto £140 whereof Mr. Stapley having lent towards the same the sum of £40, this house is to pay unto him the same by the churchwardens when money cometh to their hands.
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p.559:  1626 October 22 Sunday: 
Sunday 22^o die Octobris 1626.
On this day, Mary Goodacre, who said the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and 10 Commandments, was chosen by general consent to be one of the College in the room and place of Mary Kerton deceased, and Joan Carter was in choice with her.
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p.560:  1626 December 6 Wednesday: 
Wednesday 6^to die Decembris 1626.
This day, the churchwardens brought into the house the copy of the last will and testament of Lancelot late Bishop of Winchester.
It is this day ordered, that the parish clerk shall from henceforth have the churchwardens' hands to their bills for burials, and that care be had that no exaction be used by the sexton touching the duties required for bells or otherwise.
It is also ordered, that Mr. Stapeley shall survey the month's bills between this day and next Vestry day and then make known to the house, what hath been taken by the sexton Daggett for bells at burials in the Church more than was due, and of whom in particular, to the end further order therein may be taken.
It is likewise ordered, that the churchwardens shall deliver unto Mr. Micklethwaite and Mr. Archer on New Year's Eve next the sum of £10 in gold apiece; as New Year's gifts sent unto them by this house in token of their love and good respect unto them both.
It is ordered that the bells, clock, and chimes be forthwith repaired and amended that the charge of the house.
And this day the house entering into consideration of the great benevolence given unto this parish from the late Lord Bishop of Winchester by his last will and testament, doth order, that for the blacks which did hang about the Church and chancel at the said Lord's funeral (being already measured to 165 yards of baize and delivered to Mr. Parker sole executor, who promised such satisfaction as should be reasonable, the said Mr. Parker shall give more for them than what he himself shall please, and whereas, that the said Lord's funeral (according to the solemnity) there was an offering made by the chief mourners, and the sum of £11 17s 7d received by Mr. Archer, minister, which the said Mr. Archer (the offering being done) brought into this house and paid the same to the churchwardens, as their due; yet nevertheless for some especial causes, the same was redelivered back by the churchwardens unto the said Mr. Archer with him to remain until this house should further order the same; Now this house, doth think fit freely to give and bestow the same upon Mr. Micklethwaite and Mr. Archer to be equally divided between them, And whereas the black cloth which covered the communion table at the said funeral was also due to the corporation, the house doth freely give the same to Mr. Archer, and it is required the odd money (being 17s 7d) may be given to Crooked George towards making him a suit of apparel.
It is ordered that the churchwardens shall deliver unto Mr. Micklethwaite and Mr. Archer, on New Year's Eve next, the sum of £10 apiece in gold as New Year's gifts sent unto them from this house in token of love and good respect unto them both.
It is also ordered, that the bells, clock, and chimes be forthwith repaired and amended by the churchwardens.
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p.561:  1626/7 February 27 Tuesday: 
Tuesday 27^o die Februarij 1626.
This day Mr. Witcherley brought into this house a black box, with the corporation there enclosed, to be put up into the chest, where it ought to remain; and likewise the deed of purchase or bargain and sale made by the corporation of the messuage in Longe Southwark in St. Saviors parish called the sign of the Dagger in the tenure of Michael Mosendue, which deed is dated 4^o die Augusti Anno Domini 1626 and enrolled in Cancellaria 5^to die Octobris Anno predicto, made from George Meriam alias Meriall unto William Austyn Esquire, Thomas Overman Esquire, Richard Yarwood, John Hayman, Drew Stapeley, and Richard Wrighte etc.; and also a lease made from Edward Hewlett gentleman unto John Swett fishmonger dated 26^o die Aprilis 1615, for term of 16 years from Midsummer after the date, and one other lease made from Edward Hewlett to William Roberts of the same messuage dated 38^o Eliz. Regine for 20 years from thence, which charter and bargain and sale and purchase with the said leases are this day put into the said chest.
This day also Mr. Stapley sent into this house the note of the names of such as the sexton Daggett had taken more than he ought to do for ringing of the bells at their burials, containing in number 13 several persons, for which this house thinketh fit that the said Daggett shall repay back the sum of 4s apiece, which money is to be brought into this house forthwith. The names of the persons buried are these viz: Alice Nichols, Alice Morryce, Elizabeth Corney, Benedict Mores, Barbara Babington, Elizabeth Woodstock, Richard Pyne, Katherine Belton, Mary Geldinge, Tomlinson Carsey, Joan Angell, Mary Ackland, and Edward Nevett, which were buried in the Church.
This day Mr. John Reese came into this house and made complaint that his means or profits arising by his office of parish clerk is not sufficient to maintain him, pretending that the whole profits thereof doth not arise to any more than £28 yearly, whereupon this house doth think fit (in respect of his long sickness, and [his] removing household being new come to the said place, that he shall have paid unto him (for this time only) as a free gift from this house the sum of £4.
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1627

p.562:  1626/7 March 2 Friday: 
Friday 2^do die Martij Anno 1626.
This day, the great account being entered in the new book, was read, and likewise the account for the general poor was both entered and read, but Mr. Watts being sick and his account imperfect, his account for the College was not entered nor read.
This day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year next ensuing these following, viz
      Mr. Michael Nicholson warden for the great account
      Mr. William Maddoxe warden for the College account
      Mr. John Marshall warden for the general poors' account
      Mr. Raphe Babington for the vestry keys
      Mr. Andrew Lucas
      Mr. Jeremy Crewe for the tithes of the Clink and Upper Ground
This day also were chosen auditors to audit the last year's accounts these following viz:
      Mr. Yarwood Auditor
      Mr. Overman Auditor
      Mr. Wrighte Auditor
      Mr. Norman Auditor
  Mr. Michael Nicholson is assigned to keep the keys
  Mr. Thomas Overman is assigned to keep the keys
  Mr. John Hayman is assigned to keep the keys
      Mr. John Hayman
      Mr. Robert Buckland
      Mr. William Stubbes
      Mr. Samuel Symonds chosen to be surveyors of the parish lands.
This day, the box wherein are contained statutes, ordinances, and writings of God's Gift College in Dulwich of Mr. Allen's, and likewise Mrs. Askewe's box wherein are contained Mrs. Pecock's bond of Finchley, Edward Rolfe's bond of Finchley, and also Mr. Askewe's own bond for the securing of Andrew Baxter's children's portions, and likewise Mr. Furnace his bond for payment of £100 for Mr. Pinck's children's portions were put in the chest with the letters patent and charters for the corporation of this parish.
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p.563:  1626/7 March 4 Sunday: 
Sunday 4^o die Marcij 1626.
This day, John Staynes aged 70 years and Rice Jones aged 70 years are to be presented to the Lord Chief Justice to have the place void in the College by the death of George Claverne.
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p.563:  1627 April 9 Monday: 
Monday 9^o die Aprilis 1627.
This day upon the petition of Mr. Inman for the putting in of his daughter's name in stead of his son into the lease of his house, his son being dead, the matter is referred to the churchwardens of the Boroughside to be considered, and they to certify at the next Vestry what is fit to be done.
Mr. Maddoxe having this day received of Mr. Watts warden of the College account the last year the sum of £16 14s 4½d being the foot of his account, it is ordered that he shall pay unto the upper churchwarden the sum of £5 for the 20s yearly given by Mr. Thomas Emerson to be spent by the Vestry at a meeting, there being now five years now behind out of the said £16 14s 4½d, the residue whereof is to be paid to Mr. Marshall now warden for the general poor.
This day Mr. John Marshall brought into this his house and freely gave unto this corporation forever, one piece of plate weighing 4 [?] oz of silver, to set the bread on at the communion table, and the same is to be continued for that use forever.
It is ordered that Mr. Michalson churchwarden for the great account shall pay unto Mr. Thomas Witcherley, the sum of £83 15s being due unto him upon the foot of his account, he being chief churchwarden for the last year.
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p.564:  1627 June 28 Thursday: 
Monday [sic] 28^o Junij 1627.
This day it is ordered that the churchwarden for the general poor shall confer with Mr. Neave about the £5 legacy given to the poor of this parish by the last will of Mr. John Smith the son of Mr. Abraham Smythe.
It is ordered, that the churchwardens and corporation shall take up of Mr. Cole at interest after the rate of £5 in the hundred the sum of £150 for the use of the parish.
This day according to former [word missing] and certificate thereupon a new lease was sealed to Mr. John Inman and his daughter of his house in Swan Alley as was desired by his petition upon the term and covenants as was granted in his former lease.
This day, Mr. Layfeild and Mr. Nicholas Moorton being in choice which of them should be a lecturer in this Church and parish, Mr. Nicholas Moorton is chosen by scrutiny according to order and custom of this house.
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p.565:  1627 October 2 Tuesday: 
Tuesday 2^o die Octobris 1627.
This day The copy of the last will of the late Lord Bishop of Winchester was brought in by Mr. Witcherley and is put into the iron chest.
It is ordered, that the warden for the great account shall pay and deliver to Mr. Mooreton lecturer the sum of £10 for a gratuity given unto him by the house in respect of his charge coming up to London and settling himself here amongst us.
At the motion and request of Mr. Moortin preacher, it is thought fit and so ordered, that Mr. Yarwood, Mr. Hayman, Mr. Witcherley, Mr. Wrighte, and Mr. Marshall shall accompany the said Mr. Moorton unto Canterbury to the Archbishop. And if it shall seem good unto them when they come to Rochester, to ride [to] Herstfeild Farm, they may, and the whole charge of the journey shall be defrayed by the house upon the great account.
This day Mr. Hayman moved this house of Mr. Overman's request touching the making of a vault in the new chapel where it is thought the Sanctum Sanctorum hath been, his offer being to this effect viz That he is to be at the charge therein, and that he and his posterity may [be] evermore interred or buried there, paying 30s for every one of his family, and desireth That if any other whatsoever shall be desirous and be buried there in the same vault, That those persons may pay £3 for every person save those of his own posterity, which request this house did think reasonable, and did grant the same yet nevertheless hath respected the confirmation thereof until the next Vestry.
The like order is thought fit to be agreed upon touching another vault for the posterity of Mr. John Marshall which also is deferred until the next Vestry.
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p.565:  1627 October 14 Sunday: 
Sunday 14^o die Octobris 1627.
This day Elizabeth Sumner Joyce Hide widows were in choice for the place and pension which widow Piggen had in the College, and widow Sumner was chosen according to order and Mr. Yarwood and Mr. Hayman are sureties.
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p.566:  1627 December 31 Monday: 
Monday 31^o die Decembris 1627.
This day Mr. Hayman brought into this house the copy of Mr. Thomas Kent's lease and the counterpart of Durkin's lease and a copy of the survey of Herstfeild Farm and some other writings which concern the same, being all put into the iron chest appointed for the evidences of the parish lands.
This day Mr. Moorton being present in the house upon some other occasion freely moved and offered himself in the religious care he hath for instruction of youth and unlearned people to make one lecture or sermon in form of catechizing on holidays which shall fall out on the weekdays not being Thursday, which he doth intend freely to perform without gratification for the same, he giving notice the Sabbath before when it shall be.
This day also some question being moved by Mr. Morton about the exercising or preaching of Mr. Archer and himself on the Sabbath days whether of them should preach in the forenoon and which on the afternoon, they being both present, and the orders touching the same being read whereby it appeareth that anciently it hath been accustomed that those ministers which have been in the place of Mr. Archer have usually preached in the afternoon unless it were on the common days and especial festival days, and yet nevertheless in respect of Mr. Archer his infirmity and sickness by Mr. Micklethwaite's consent Mr. Archer hath been of late accustomed to preach on the forenoon of the Sabbath days generally; howbeit this house not being desirous to alter or destroy the ancient orders therein made before Mr. Micklethwaite came, do think fit that the said ancient orders shall stand unless it shall be otherwise agreed upon between the ministers themselves.
This day the house doth order that the churchwarden for the great account shall give unto Mr. Archer and Mr. Marten for their New Year's gift £10 apiece as a gift or gratuity from the corporation in the good regard they have unto them both, and likewise shall give unto Mr. Reece the parish clerk for his New Year's gift 40s, and also the like New Year's gift unto Edward Collins clerk of this Vestry to be paid when the Vestry book of orders shall be made perfect.
This day Michael Mosendue came into this house and promised to pay Mr. Marshall the sum of 14 for his rent accrued for the Dagger where he dwelleth, which if he shall fail thereof or £10 in part on Tuesday 8^o die Januarye next after following, then he doth promise to avoid the possession the morrow after and give security for payment of the rent, and afterward did give his bond in £30 for the payment of £14 8^o die Januarij next.
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p.567:  1627/8 February 24 Sunday: 
Sunday 24^o die Februarij 1627.
This day the widow Lyllyman is freely chosen and placed to be one of the College in the room of her husband by a general consent of the whole Vestry and assembly there met.
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p.567:  1627/8 February 28 Thursday: 
Thursday 28^o die Februarij 1627.
It is ordered that the churchwardens shall provide a dinner the second day of March next for the Vestry which shall not exceed the sum of £4 10s. And the same to be at Mr. Babbington's house and he is to provide the same.
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1628

p.568:  1627/8 March 3 Monday: 
Monday 3^o die Martij 1627.
The [day] the great account, the accounts of the College, and of the general poor, being all entered were all read.
Whereas the messuage called the Dagger near Swan Alley where Mr. Mosendue now dwelleth, being purchased by this corporation of one [blank] [blank] and is valued at the yearly rent of £10, for which purchase this corporation paid in money and charges £150 which is 15 years purchase: And forasmuch as there is in the hands of the corporation £50 of Mrs. Emerson's gift to be put at interest after 52s per annum for the use of the poor and £58 of Mr. Thomas Emerson's gift to pay 50s the year interest for the use of the poor, according to indentures, And £50 given to the corporation by the late Mrs. Bingham now Mrs. Austen for to buy coals at Christmas for the use of the poor of this parish after the rate of £4 the year; Therefore this house doth order, that the rents and profits of the said messuage called the Dagger shall according to the proportion be to the warden of the general poor for the uses as are limited by the said Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Emerson, and Mrs. Austen, and the overplus to go to the great account.
This day Mr. Marshall brought in all the plate belonging to the communion table (viz) two great silver flagons, two old communion cups for wine, one great white silver bowl for wine, two silver vessels for bread for the communion table.
On this day were chosen to be churchwardens for the year ensuing these following viz
Mr. John Marshall for the great account and to keep the plate.
      Mr. Robert Bromfeild for the general poor
      Mr. William Stubbs for the College account
      Mr. Andrew Lucas for the Clink Liberty and Upper Ground
      Mr. Ralph Babbington
      Mr. William Sledd for the keeping of the keys of the vestry
On this day were chosen to audit the last year's account these following:
      Mr. Stapley
      Mr. Watts
      Mr. Buckland
      Mr. Witcherley
  Mr. Stapley assigned to keep the keys of the chests
  Mr. Witcherley assigned to keep the keys of the chests
  Mr. Marhall assigned to keep the keys of the chests
Also on this day were chosen surveyors of the lands and tenements belonging to the parish these following viz:
      Mr. Richard Wright
      Mr. William Maddoxe
      Mr. Robert Buckland
      Mr. Nicholas Norman
Also on this day Mr. John Hurte and Mr. Thomas Butler of the Clink Liberty was [sic] in choice to be a vestryman, and Mr. Butler is chosen in the place of Mr. Roger Cole deceased.
It is ordered that the houses in Chain Gate are to be surveyed by Mr. Hayman, Mr. Nicholson, and the surveyors, and to certify the viewing, and the values, because they are to be let by lease.
This day there was brought into this house one bond bearing date 21^o die Februarij 1625 wherein John Clapp standeth bound to Edmund Battersbye, Peter Sadler, John Geldinge, and Michael Frisbye in £160 conditioned to pay.

p.569:  1627/8 March 3 (continued): 
Monday 3^o die Martij Anno 1627.
It is ordered that the churchwardens shall proceed against Mosendue upon his bond for rent.
It is also ordered that the churchwardens take up at £5 in the hundred interest the sum of £150 of Mr. Norman and Mr. Lucas, but the bond shall be made to be paid to Mr. Norman only, in regard [he] is himself one of the churchwardens this year, of which £150 £100 is the proper money of Mr. Lucas, and the other £50 the money of Mr. Norman.
And it is likewise ordered that Mr. Marshall the accountant for this year shall pay unto Mr. Williams £105 and unto Mr. Stapley £42 10s out of the said £150 taken up of Mr. Lucas and Mr. Norman.
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p.568:  1627/8 March 19 Wednesday: 
Wednesday 19^o die Marcij 1627.
This day were chosen for overseers for the poor for the year ensuing these following viz:
      Mr. James Berry
      Mr. William Crofts
      Mr. Roger Askewe
      Mr. John Laurence
      overseers
And for sidemen:
      Mr. Beacon
      Mr. Falkoner
And for Surveyors of the highways:
      Mr. Edward Bulmer
      Mr. Lambert Daggett
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p.568:  1627/8 March 23 Sunday: 
Sunday 23^o die Marcij 1627.
This day William Hunt and Joan Carter were in choice for a place in a [sic] College in the room of Anne Poulson deceased and Joan Carter is chosen. Mr. Hayman / Mr. Stapley are her sureties.
It is agreed that the churchwardens shall have the absolute choice themselves of the next void place in the College in respect they should have had the free choosing of this place and had it not.
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p.570:  1628 April 22 Tuesday: 
Tuesday 22^o die Aprilis 1628.
It is ordered that the accountant for this year shall take some of the other wardens and some of the surveyors, two or three of the ancients, the carpenter, and bricklayer to view the Church and all such land belonging to the parish and to give them such a dinner as have been usually given upon such a view.
It is ordered that there shall be a dinner provided for the audit day.
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p.570:  1628 April 28 Monday: 
Audit day Monday 28^o Aprilis 1628.
Memorandum The warrant from the Lords of His Majesty's most honorable privy Council for ordering the muster of the Borough is now in the hands of Mr. Hayman and was brought into this house by him and is laid in the till of the chest.
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p.570:  1628 May 20 Tuesday: 
Tuesday 20^o Die Maij 1628.
This day It is ordered, That Mr. John Tayler shall have a lease of the house late Mosendue's called the Dagger for the yearly rent of £10 10s, either for the term of eight years, or for 21 years, which he please, and the said Mr. Tayler is to resolve the churchwardens within these six days, for which of the said terms he will have the same lease made.
The copy of Mr. Midleditch his will is put into the churchwardens cupboard, and remains in one of the great boxes.
It is ordered that James Rayner shall have the lease of his dwelling house in the Bull Head Churchyard for the term of 21 years for the yearly rent of £4 quarterly.
It is ordered that John Hopkins shall also have a lease of his now dwelling house in the same place for the term of 21 years for the yearly rent of £4 quarterly.
It is also ordered that John Taylor shall also have a lease of his dwelling house in the same place for the term of 21 years for the yearly rent of £4. Mr. Richardson and Mr. Harvey is [sic] in choice which shall be of the Vestry and Mr. Harvey is chosen.

p.571:  1628 May 20 (continued): 
Tuesday 20^o die Maij Anno Domini 1628.
It is ordered that Jane Greene widow shall have a lease of her dwelling house in the College yard for the term of 21 years for the yearly rent of 20s, and to repair Steere's house and the same also.
It is ordered that John Hayley shall have a lease of his dwelling house in the College yard gate for the term of 21 years for the yearly rent of £4 10s.
Memorandum Mr. Marshall took out of the chest the two charters of the rectory and corporation and a great black box wherein is the feoffments and other writings in number eight in total.
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p.571:  1628 June 20 Friday: 
Friday 20^o die Junij 1628.
This day the churchwardens for the time being according to a former order have chosen William Hunte into one of the almshouses of the College, namely the house which belongeth to the churchwardens' election, which choice should have been made after the death of Anne Poulson widow.
Cum manibus gardianorum predictorum subscriptis.
Mr. Robert Bromfeild / Mr. John Marshall are his sureties.
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p.571:  1628 August 27 Wednesday: 
Thursday [sic] 27^o Die Augusti 1628. 
This day Mr. Yarwood, Mr. Wright, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Buckland, Mr. Butler, and Mr. Symons are ordered to ride on Monday next to Shire to Mr. Symons his lands and the churchwardens of St. George's and Newington are to have notice thereof that they may ride with them if they so please.
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p.572:  1628 August 23 Saturday: 
Thursday [sic] 23^o Die Augusti 1628. 
It is ordered this day, that the the timber set before the wall at the east end of the communion table shall be taken down and the wall decently whited, and the Lord's Prayer, Creed, and 10 Commandments, with a table of King's arms shall be set up.
It is ordered upon the reading of part of Mr. Edward Allen Esquire his will that a survey should be taken of Mr. Nicholson his garden house and garden being the freehold of Mr. Thomas Brooker and likewise of the waste piece of ground against Mr. Monger's brewhouse for the building of Mr. Allen's almshouses for ten poor men and the churchwardens and some other whom they please are to survey the same and to negotiate the business both the executors of Mr. Allen and Mr. Thomas Brooker, and if it be convenient to treat with Mr. Brooker for the fee simple of one of those places which of them shall be thought most fitting.
It is ordered that the tithe books shall be searched what Mr. Butler heretofore compounded for the tithe of the houses which now are Mr. Thomas Butler's, and according to the former composition the said Mr. Butler shall pay again and not otherwise.
The controversy between widow Collinson and Lambert Daggett is referred to Mr. Stapley, Mr. Wright, Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Norman to determine.
It is agreed between Samuel Symons, and the whole house of the Vestry, that the corporation shall pay unto him for the purchase of £15 per annum land rent of the farm called Prise's in Shire the sum of £270 to be paid between this and Hollantide next, and the annuity of £8 per annum shall be paid to the said Mr. Symons by the corporation, during his life, and afterward to the use of the poor of this parish, according to his son's last will and testament.
It is ordered that in respect of the increase of pewter and linen belonging to the Church and the dearness of soap and coals, that Lunde shall have for washing and scouring the same yearly 13s 4d
It is ordered that the sexton shall cause the Church and chapel to be kept clean at his charge and the gravemaker at his proper charge make clean the Church ways and Churchyard and the gutter about the Church and the house of office by the Park Gate for the fee of 44s the year and Bromridge's wife is to have for keeping the pews 20s yearly, and for looking to the Church in time of divine service it is ordered that Daggett shall see that good rule be kept in the chancel the gravemaker by the font [spelled 'ffunte'], Mr Lunde in the southeast side of St Margaret's Chapel Churchyard. And Abbot is to look to St. John Chapel. And it is ordered that all those which have to do with the pews in the Church shall constantly make clean the Church and pews every Saturday morning.
Mr. William Richardson and Mr. Henry Hake are in choice to be of the Vestry and Mr. Richardson is chosen in stead of Mr. George Perryn.
The churchwardens and some other of the house are entreated to confer with the executors of Mr. Edward Allen, about Anne Henslowe her will, Mrs. Allen being her executrix.
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The next surviving Vestry Minute Book, P92/SAV/451, commences in 1670.  There are no surviving vestry minutes between 1628 and 1670.