| Description | In response to a letter from the Privy Council, the Mayor, certain Justices, and Mr. Christopher Goodman, to consider how to collect money for the relief of the inhabitants of Nantwich, recently destroyed by fire.
A letter to be sent to Carlile, refusing to contribute to his voyage. (the only persons willing to venture their money had been William Massy and Thomas Lynyall, £5, and one other, 10/-, but only if the rest would too.).
Debated how John Awnderton, the workman on the new conduit, to be paid.
The "cesborne" and conduit to be placed at the N.E. corner of Bridge Street, on the site of the shop of William Wall, Alderman, (this position chosen in deference to the wishes of Robert, John and Hugh Offley, and John Rogers, of London, contributors to the costs).
The chamber over the door of St. Peter's Church to be rebuilt.
The profits from the sale of the Newland [Newfoundland?] fish to be given to the Mayor, to whom £12 is owing for the paving of Clayton Lane.
The collection of fines is discussed.
A committee appointed to investigate the dispute between the Bakers and the Innkeepers, concerning the latter's bakin of bread for their guests.
(ZA/B/1/195). Peter Warburton Esq. to be admitted in consideration of his legal services to the City.
Election of Valentine Broughton as Alderman. |