| Description | John Smith, deputy Clerk of the Pentice during the illness of Ellis Williams, and thus having access to all the City's records, to be admitted paying as an apprentice.
Richard Owen, brother and apprentice to John Owen, mercer, to be admitted paying as an apprentice.
Election of William Gamull and William Johnson as Councilmen in place of the Sheriffs.
Appointment of Nicholas Massy as permanent deputy to the Swordbearer, Robert Dodd, whom he is eventually to succeed. During his life, Dodd is to retain all fees and perquisites except board and clothing. Note, a fee is now paid in lieu of the old malt market toll.
A committee appointed to persue the draft charter of incorporation for the Company of Mercers and Ironmongers (submitted in pursuance of an order of May 11th. 1598.). On their immediate favourable report, ordered that the charter be engrossed and sealed.
The Sheriffs to collect the fines and make the usual payments. |