SHERIFFS ARE ENFORCED TO PASS THEIR ACCOUNTS IN THE EXCHEQUER. 197
'Of that nature and quality within this kingdom of Ireland be or have been erected heretofore, an~ that likewise the South Bridge shall be well re- paired with the like pavement, and the same shall be so paved and made up substantially, and the river South and North well and sufficiently cleared of the rubbish and stones therein contained and occasioned by the fall of our late Castles and Bridges. Then the residue of the moneys col- lected to be converted to the most commodious use of the said City, and es- pecially towards the building of both the Castles, north and south, and that the overseers of said work shall use all their best endeavours to expedite that work. Tho. Goolde, Maior; Steph. Coppinger, Vic.; John Roche, Vic.; John Gallwey, Speaker; Tho. Ronayne, Will. Roche, Richard Roche. 11 Oct., 1639. Thomas Abbot sworn free paying, besides fees, 6li. 9 Jan., 1639. In presence of the Mayor, &c., Thomas Sarsfield, Ald., cleared accounts, both for his receipts and disbursements when he was Chamberlain, as also . at the time.of his Maioraltie. There is due to him, 2li.14B. Bd. 3 March, 1639. Sir Andrew Barret, Knt., is sworn a freeman of this City. Phillip Barrye Og is also admitted do. 8 July, 1640. Captain Thomas Leyster is sworn a freeman. 21 .Aug., 1640. Peter Clappe is sworn free paying 3li. lOs.
Patrick Goold fz. James do. John Galwey fz. Walter do. James Goold fz. Richard do.
Trusty, &c. Whereas we are informed, by the humble petition of the Mayor, &c., that the-Sheriffs of our City are enforced yearly to pass their accounts in our Exchequer at Dublin, and pay such fees thereupon as the Sheriffs for counties at large in our kingdom do pay, to their extraordinary charge and trouble, being put to account for 263. Bd. rent due to us yearly
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