Itemised bill of plumbing work in the amount of six pounds four shillings four pence. Items include laying 35 yards and two feet of pipe; lead to hold the pipe; for carriage and nails; the fine and lease; and for labor, among other items, plus four shillings for the Pavior [paver?]. Verso: "The Worshipfull Company of Stationers."
Receipt for one pound five shillings paid in tithes. Signed in receipt by Edward Pelling. Personal names: Edward Pelling.
Two receipts. The first for ten pounds paid to William Newman, signed in receipt by William Newman. The second, an itemised receipt for a "breviale" drawn up [a breviary?] and three copies, as well as attendance, in the amount of one pound four shillings two pence. Signed in receipt by Jonathan Boteler, on behalf of his Master, James Shermar. Personal names: William Newman; Jonathan Boteler; James Shermar.
Itemised bill for ribbon ordered 09 October 1681 in the amount of four pounds nine shillings five pence. Items include various lengths of ribbon for belts, for Mr Taylor, for the watermen, and for others. Signed in receipt by Francis Johnson. Personal names: Randall Taylor; Francis Johnson.
A receipt for 12 pounds of interest on 200 pounds invested due to Edmund Trench, paid out at his request dated 21 October 1681 to Jonathan Robinson. Signed by Edmund Trench and Jonathan Robinson. Personal names: Edmund Trench [likely the clergyman]; Jonathan Robinson.
Receipt for five pounds paid to Randall Taylor for "makeing Cleane the Hall untill midsummer last." Signed in receipt by Randall Taylor. Verso: pen trials. Personal names: Randall Taylor. Place names: Stationer's Hall.
Receipt for 30 pounds paid to William Proper for joiner's work. Signed in receipt by William Proper Personal names: William Proper.
Receipt of Edward Pelling for one pound fifteen shillings for tithes due on the Hall at Christmas past. Signed in receipt by Edward Pelling, Rector. Verso: miscellaneous calculations. Personal names: Edward Pelling. Place names: Stationer's Hall.
Itemised bill in the amount of two pounds five shillings one pence, paid to Thomas Grice(?) for a variety of locks, bolts, and other items. Signed in receipt by Thomas Grice(?) Personal names: Thomas Grice(?)
Receipt for five pounds paid to John Playford as half a year's interest for two hundred pounds in the hands of the Company. Signed in receipt by John Playford. Verso: "R[eceived] of Mr Everingham 05[s] R[eceived] of Mr Taylor 10[s]." Personal names: John Playford; Mr Everingham; Mr Taylor.
Itemised bill for work done at Stationer's Hall in the amount of six pounds twelve shillings seven pence. Items include whiting 310 yards of the outside wall; and work done in the kitchen and great parlor. Signed in receipt by Robert Biggs. Personal names: Robert Biggs. Place names: Stationer's Hall.
Receipt for four pounds paid to Thomas Averley for fourscore dozen of penny cakes [likely for Ash Wednesday]. Signed in receipt by Thomas Averley. Verso: "then John Towse." Personal names: Thomas Averley.
Itemised bill in the amount of four pounds seven shillings six pence. Bill is headed "The Mr Wardens & Assistants of ye Staconers agt Starkey." Items include: a copy of the last order; three copies of the Recorder's precedents; for searching the same in the Town Clerk's custody; for taking notes at large of them; monies paid to the Town Clerk's man; for new copies of the precedents with the notes to them; for drawing a Breviale being very large for counsel; for three copies [of this]; for my extraordinary attendance on the Recorder...; and other items. Signed in receipt by James Shermar. Verso: "Mr Shermer's Note." Personal names: James Shermar; Starkey.
Receipt for five pounds paid to Henry Coley as one year's interest on 100 pounds. Signed in receipt by Henry Coley. Verso: "Mr Tredwin for. 1:10:0." Personal names: Henry Coley; Mr Tredwin.
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.