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Itemised bill of food, drink, and service in the amount of seven pounds two shillings for a dinner for the Company on 26 March 1689 paid to John Pether, Company cook. Items include three dishes of barrel cod; three joints of veal and savre; three pigeon pies; a sirloin of beef; three dishes of lobsters; three tanseys; fire; oranges and sugar; vinegar; bread and beer; washing the linen; payment for a labourer and a woman; and for dressing dinner. Half was paid already by Benjamin Tooke, Company treasurer. After the final sum, Pether also notes he paid Mr Taylor six pence for tobacco. Verso: "stacioners."Personal names: John Pether; Benjamin Tooke; Randall Taylor.

Bill for one pound for cleaning the plate and pewter from Christmas 1687 to Christmas 1688. Signed in receipt by John Pether, Company cook.

Itemised bill for two dinners for the Company in a total amount of 11 pounds two shillings six pence. The first dinner on the 03 June 1689 includes items such as three Westphalia hams; three joints of veal; three lumber pies; a sirloin of beef; three dishes of peas; three dishes of strawberries and sugar; fire; washing the linen; bread and beer; payment to the labourer and a woman; and dressing dinner. The second dinner, in the Hall for the new livery, includes a dish of pulletts & bacon; a sirloin of beef; a lumber pie; a dish of peas; bread and beer; and washing the linen. Signed in receipt by John Pether, Company cook. Verso: "both these bills 2 Court daies when all the men that accepted of the livery were invited." Personal names: John Pether. Place names: Stationers' Hall.

Itemised bill for a dinner for the Company held on 01 July 1689 in the amount of eight pounds 17 shillings six pence. Items include three dishes of boiled rabbits; six geese and savre; three venison pastys; three dishes of artichokes; three dishes of fruit; sugar; fire; bread and beer; washing the linen; payment to a labourer and a woman; and for dressing dinner. Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: John Pether.

Bill of expenses for a dinner, including three dishes of fish, three dishes of goose, three pigeon pies, a sirloin of beef, three dishes of chicken, a dish of lobsters, three dishes of partes, fire, bread and beer, use of linen, and a dress dinner. Additional expenses include paying a labourer and woman and cleaning the plate and pewter. Signed in receipt by John Pether for ten pounds twelve shillings. Personal name: John Pether.

Bill for a dinner with expenses including, three dishes of fish, three dishes of goose, three pigeon pies, a sirloin of beef, three dishes of chicken, three dishes of partes, a dish of lobsters, fire, bread and beer, linen. Additional expenses for paying 'labourer and woeman' and cleaning plate and pewter. Signed in receipt by John Pether in the sum of eleven pounds five shillings six pence. Personal name: John Pether.

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.

Itemised list for a large feast held on 10 August 1680 in the amount of 22 pounds six shillings six pence. Items include ten venison pasties; 10 dishes of umble pies; three large dishes of tarts; seven dishes of tarts; 18 tounges and nine udders; 26 pounds of butter "for savre" [likely seasoning]; butter to baste the meat; lard and stuffing for the venison; artichokes, cauliflower, beans, "& other herbs;" oranges, lemons, "& other garnishing;" "savre" for the venison; more tongues and udders; "savre for 9 dishes of turkeyes;" "savre for 10 dishes of wild fowle;" a sirloin of beef; a leg of mutton; salt, vinegar, pepper, broomflower, and candles; pipkins and dresser clothes; water; dressing dinner. Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: John Pether.

Itemised bill of food, drink, and service in the amount of six pounds 13 shillings associated with a dinner held for the Company on 02 May 1681. Items include three West[phalia] hams with four dozen pigeons and spinach; a neck of veal and savre; two quarters of lamb; three dishes of asparagus; salads; oranges; bread and beer; wine; butter and cheese; and tobacco. Services paid for include the use of linen and monies given to servants. Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: John Pether.

Itemised bill for a dinner for the Company in the amount of eight pounds three shillings two pence. Items include: three west[phalia] hams; three necks of veal; one sirloin of beef; three lumber pies; 18 chickens; oranges, lemons, sugar, and spice; and many other items. Verso: "Mr Coolings Bill." Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: John Pether; Mr Coolings.

Itemised bill of food, drink, and services related to a dinner held for the Wor[shipfu]ll Company of Stationers on 17 February 1684 [1685] in the amount of six pounds 18 shillings six pence. Signed by the Company's cook, John Pether. Items include three bisques of fish; a sirloin of beef; two lamb pastys; three fancies; bread and beer; oranges; washing the linen; and wine. Verso: "Mr Pether's Bill Feb 17 1684." Personal names: John Pether.

Itemised bill in the amount of five pounds five shillings and six pence for a dinner held for the Wor[shipfu]ll Company of Stationers on 29 January 1684 [1685]. Items include seven pullets with bacon and herbs; a sirloin of beef; two sides of lamb; three fancies; bread and beer; wine; washing the linen; oranges; and pipes. Signed in receipt by John Pether, the Company's cook. Verso: Mr Pether's Bill Jan. 29. 1684." Personal names: John Pether.

Itemised bill for a dinner for the Company in the amount of six pounds nine shillings. Items include 10 rabbits; six geese; a sirloin of beef; three pigeon pies; 15 lobsters; fire; vinegar; bread and beer; washing the linen; payment to "laber and woman;" and for dressing the dinner. Signed in receipt by John Pether, Company cook. Personal names: John Pether.

Bill in the amount of one pound paid to John Pether, the Company cook, for cleaning the plate and pewter from Christmas 1686 to Christmas 1687. Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: John Pether.

Itemised bill for a dinner for the Company on 29 May 1688 at Chelsea in the amount of 20 pounds three shillings. Items include five West[phalia] hams and three pullets in each; five dishes of Geese with three in each; five lumber pies; two sirloins of beef; five dishes of lobsters; five dishes of chickens and asparagus ("sparogras"); five dishes of tarts; five dishes of sturgeon; oil and vinegar; four pounds of sugar; oranges and lemons; olives ("olofes") and capers; service charges include payment to labourers and porters; for dressing dinner; for washing the linen; and for boat hire when he and Mr Taylor went to see the house. Signed in receipt by John Pether. Personal names: Randall Taylor; John Pether. Place names: Chelsea.