Description | Jan. 13th. [sic.] Rowland Barnes fined 20/-, for refusing to act as collector for the recent match and powder rate; John Lingley, goldsmith, is appointed in his place. Thomas Watson, merchant and owner, to be admitted paying £13 6 8. The petition for admission of Richard Greves, tailor, deferred until he has obtained the good will of the Tailors. Election of John, son of Alderman Robert Brerewood, as Councilman, in place of John Nutter who has left the City. Feb. 14th. Randle Stockton, citizen of London, to be admitted paying £20, which sum, with £20 more, it is suggested by the Mayor, might be employed by Stockton in London for the provision of powder. |