Receipt of Thomas Greene, churchwarden, in the sum of four pounds ten shillings for the poor St Martin's Ludgate. With a note from John Richardson to Benjamin Tooke to pay the churchwarden on his behalf and a promise to repay Tooke. Place names: St Martin's Ludgate. Personal names: Thomas Greene, Benjamin Tooke.
Three different receipts dated 23 December 1696, relating to the charges on the city lease. The first is signed by Lee Sadleir in the sum of two pounds fourteen shillings eight pence for sealing and engrossing the lease. The second is signed Michael Willson for the Comptroller's fees in the sum of two pounds. The third is signed by John Olley in the sum of one pound two shillings for making two drafts of the plots. Below is a note that the clerks were paid ten shillings. Personal names: Lee Sadleir, Michael Willson, John Olley.
Receipt of George Mittengem in the sum of ten pounds for interest due. Personal name: George Mittengem.
Bill for bells, knots, and ribbons in the sum of four pounds ten shillings. Signed in receipt, on verso, by Mary Farr, 28 December 1696. Personal names: Mary Farr.
Receipt of William Whitfeld in the sum of three pounds ten shillings for tithes. Personal name: William Whitfeld.
Receipt of Joshua Dring in the sum of twenty pounds for interest due. Personal name: Joshua Dring.
Bill of John Pether in the sum of one pound twelve shillings for two 'tanseys' and cleaning the plate and pewter. Signed in receipt by Pether, 15 January 1697. Personal name: John Pether.
Receipt of Will (?) Smith in the sum of four pound ten shillings for the election dinner at Stationers' Hall. Place name: Stationers' Hall. Personal name: Smith.
Receipt of John Hulls in the sum of four pounds for the use of pewter for the August feast. Personal name: John Hulls.
Receipt of Henry Coley in the sum of two pounds ten shillings for interest due. Personal name: Henry Coley.
Receipt of Henry Barney in the sum of eighteen pounds nine shillings for bricklayer's work. Personal name: Henry Barney.
The plumber's bill for works done for the Company from May 1695-Decemeber 1696 in the sum of five pounds eighteen shillings. Signed in receipt by Thomas Browne, 28 January 1697. Personal name: Thomas Browne.
Receipt of Thomas White in the sum of two pounds for rent due the Chamberlain of London for premises adjoining Stationers' Hall. Place name: Stationers' Hall. Personal names: Thomas White, Sir Thomas Cuddon.
Receipt of Richard Holland, churchwarden, in the sum of two pounds twelve shillings for the parish of St Martin's Ludgate. Place name: St Martin's Ludgate. Personal name: Richard Holland.
Bill of the beadle, Nicholas Hooper, for expenses incurred October-November 1696. Items include: faggots, coal, halfpenny loaves, expenses for Lord Mayor's Day, a glass standish for the Court room, his salary, and furth expenses. Signed in receipt by Hooper in the sum of four pounds five shillings six pence, 8 February 1697. Personal name: Nicholas Hooper.