Receipt for seven pounds 16 shillings, the gift of John Norton to the poor of St. Faith's parish, from the Stationer's Company. Signed in receipt by Henry Kempe, churchwarden. Personal names: John Norton; Henry Kempe. Place names: Saint Faith's parish.
Bill for lobsters, bread, beer, vinegar, and wine in the amount of one pound one shilling nine pence spent at the Crown in Smithfield. Esq. Sawbridge, Mr Mearne, and others present. Signed in receipt by Jo: Blancks. Personal names: Jo: Blancks; Samuel Mearne; George Sawbridge. Place names: Crown in Smithfield.
Two receipts for gifts made by Company members, in a total of six pounds 13 shillings four pence. The first to Christ's Hospital, six pounds for a year's annuity on the gift of George Bishopp, signed in receipt by John Reeves. The second, a note about 13 shillings and four pence, and an acquittance given to Christchurch for the gift of Mr William Norton. Received of Mr Stephenson for the Churchwardens. Personal names: John Reeves; George Bishopp; William Norton; Mr Stephenson. Place names: Christchurch; Christ's Hospital.
Receipt for one pound five shillings for tithes for the Hall. Signed in receipt by Edward Pelling. Miscellaneous calculations on verso. Personal names: Edward Pelling. Place names: Stationer's Hall.
Receipt of forty shillings charity money given to Richard Greenup by order of the Court. Marked as received by Richard Greenup. Personal names: Richard Greenup.
Receipt for five pounds four shillings for two years worth of a bequest from the Company due to the parish of St. Martin Vintry. Signed in receipt by Josa: White, Churchwarden. Personal names: Josa: White. Place names: Saint Martin's Vintry.
Itemised bill of food, drink, and service in the amount of five pounds one shilling six pence spent at the Ould Doge tavern after a Court at the Hall. Items include bread, beer, and ale; wine; chickens; chops; cheese; sugar; and tobacco. Services paid for include the cook, a porter, the use of linen, and monies given to the servants. Signed in receipt by Richard Clarke. Verso: "20th June 81 monday paid at ould doge after A : Cort : at hall - - 0 - 6 - 8 Richard Clarke." Personal names: Richard Clarke. Place names: Old Dog tavern.
Receipt for one pound five shillings in tithes due at Midsummer. Signed in receipt by Edward Pelling. Personal names: Edward Pelling.
Itemised list of work done on the Court room from 01 December 1680 to 29 June 1681. Items include sodering and pinning a casement; new leading on a casement; and 48 squares. Signed in receipt by Daniel Cooke. Personal names: Daniel Cooke. Place names: the Court Room, Stationer's Hall.
Printed form filled out in manuscript for rent received from the Company in the amount of one pound for four half years' rent due at the feast of St Michael the Archangel for houses in priors als. Fryers alley in Wood street. Signed in receipt, possibly by John Smith (?) Place names: Friars Alley; Wood Street.
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.
Under warden: John Towse
Receipt for 13 guineas: 10 guineas "laid out to my Lord Chancellor;" three guineas to Mr Harris and expensed at the tavern and in coach hire, and 10 shillings to Mr Harris's man. Signed in receipt by John Lilly. Verso: a long list of abbreviated references; perhaps to legal cases? Personal names: John Lilly; Mr Harris.
Itemised bill of expenses. Items include coach hire to the Lord Mayor's; money spent at the Q[ueen]'s Head; coffee; and coach hire to the Aldermen. Marked "For Mr Newcombe." Verso: a variety of miscellaneous calculations. Personal names: Thomas Newcombe.
Receipt for 16 shillings "being soe much Charged by ye act of Common Counsell Upon Stationers hall & warehouses..." Signed in receipt by Samuel Baker. Below, an itemised list of other expenses. Personal names: Samuel Baker. Place names: Stationer's Hall.