| Description | Feb. 26th. Election of Rauph Smith, merchant, as Common Councilman.
The dispute between the Shoemakers and the Saddlers discussed, but nothing decided.
Feb. 24th. [sic]. Letters of administration to be sought for the goods and chattels of William Mutton, goldsmith, who died intestate, but on his death -bed left his wealth to the City.
Election of Humphrey Probin, ironmonger, as Common Councilman.
March 3rd. The answer to be sent to the letter of Mr. Christopher Carlile [see f. 193 above] discussed, but nothing decided.
The letters of administration for the goods etc. of Mutton, obtained in the names of the Mayor, William Byrd, Richard Bavand, and David Lloyd, on behalf of the City, to be surrendered for £50; a will has been found, and the City's chances in an action would be doubtful. |