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Itemised bill of food, drink, and service in the amount of three pounds thirteen shillings three pence related to a dinner on "the day of renewing fines for 3 halfe livery shares and attending the atturny General about advice for the by laws &c..." Some charges may be associated with the Green Dragon tavern. Items include bread, beer, and ale; wine; a Westphalia ham; two dozen pidgeons; a loin of veal; asparagus; spinach; lobsters and vinegar; dressing and use of linen; payment to a Porter; oranges; and other charges, as well as additional items added at the foot of the bill. Signed for by Will[iam] Marks(?) Personal names: William Marks (?); Robert Sawyer [attorney general, 1681-1687]. Place names: Green Dragon tavern.

Itemised bill for glass and tableware used and lost in the amount of 12 shillings. Items include five dozen glasses and five dozen knives used; and 12 glasses, one cruett, and two knives lost.

Itemised bill for food, drink. and other costs associated with a search and seizure at "Thomsons." Two separate bills appear to be recorded; the first for 11 shillings six pence, the second for ten shillings six pence, for a total of one pound two shillings. Items include bread and beer; wine; bacon & eggs; coach hire; and going by water, as well as unspecified expenses. Verso: "Search & Seizure at Thomsons Sept. 24 1677." Personal Names: Thomson; George Sawbridge; Samuel Mearne. Place names: Thomson's.

Bill of Margaret Lane for scarves, knots, and favours (ribbons) in the sum of five pounds five shillings five pence. Signed in receipt by Jona: Lane, 14 January 1699. Personal names: Margaret Lane, Jona: Lane.

Itemised bill of expenses associated with travelling to Oxford in the amount of 10 pounds six pence. Items include money spent at Wickham, Uxbridge, Acton, Tetsworth; and other places. Monies paid to the meadle and watch keepers; to the coachman and his master; an ostler; and spent at Mr Walkers' print house & given to his man. Additionally, money spent on coffee and ribbons, among other charges. Place names: Oxford; Uxbridge; Acton; Wickham; Tetsworth; the Wonder tavern; London. Personal names: Mr Walker.

Bill for two new sconces in the sum of seven shillings six pence. Signed in receipt by Samuel Herns (?), 15 December 1696. Personal name: Samuel Herns.

Itemised bill in the amount of one pound one shilling four pence for food, drink, and service. Items include bread and beer, wine, oranges, roast beef, a side of lamb, cheese, and fire. More wine added to the bill after initial total made. Verso: "Feb : 4 1677"

Itemised bill of food, drink, and services in the amount of three pounds eight shillings. Items include bread, beer, and ale; wine; caps and cucumbers; 6 rabbits; 4 pullets; butter and cheese; and tobacco. Services include "ffor Dressinge & use of Lynen;" and fire. Also, "Spent at queens head." Verso: Octobr 22 3-8-0." Place names: Queen's Head tavern.

Itemised bill for food, drink, and service in the amount of one pound three shillings. Items include bread, beer, and ale; wine; a dish of asparagus; oil and vinegar; tobacco; more wine; and butter and cheese. Services paid for include the use of linen; a cook; and "to the boy." Verso: "April 16. 1678."

Itemised bill in the amount of six shillings for "mackin upe a lockere in the starane [storing? strand?] for stufe nailes Duftailes [dovetails] and Labour" and "for ouckum." [oakum]. Possibly to do with the barge?

Itemised bill for large dinner in the amount of 35 pounds 13 shillings and six pence thrown at Stationer's Hall on the Lord Mayor's day. Items include ducks, larks, rabbits, butter, bacon, and much more. Signed in receipt on verso by John Pether. Personal names: John Pether. Place names: Stationer's Hall.

Itemised bill of expenses associated with a trip to Windsor in the amount of seven pounds 11 shillings eight pence. Items include food and drink purchased; monies given to the maid, Mr Benson, and to Sir Lyonell [Leoline?] Jenkins' man, Mr North, an Mr Jane; money spent at coffee houses and at taverns; for the coach; and for lodging. Verso: Bill of what spent going to Winser July 19th 1684." Personal names: Leoline Jenkins; Mr North; Mr Jane; Mr Benson. Place names: Locket's; the Dog tavern; Crown tavern; Windsor.

Itemised bill for foodstuffs in the amount of six shillings dated January 14. Items include bread and beer, wine and sugar, meat, and cheese.

Itemised bill for food, drink, and service in the amount of one pound four shillings. Items include bread and beer; wine; two hogs cheeks; butter and cheese; a dish of steaks; two ducks; and a charge for fire. Further on, charges are added to the sum for a quart of wine, monies distributed to servants, and two more quarts of wine. Verso: "Novem 12 1-4-0."

Itemised bill of food, service, and drink in the amount of nine shillings three pence. Items include a shoulder of mutton; salad; a cock; fruits and cheese; wine; bread and beer; and fire.