272 THE COOPERS OF THE CITY TO HAVE A CHARTER AND BYE-LAWS.
13 Jan., 1698. Ordered, that the Mayor treat with Capt. Dunscotnbe about the ground without the north gate on which the Barracks are to be built, and what agreement he shall make, not exceeding 100 pounds, being the sum Capt. Dunscombe insists on, to be the act of this Council. That the Coopers of this City have a charter given them from this Corpo- ration, with such bye-laws as shall be approved of by the Mayor. Present--Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs, Alden. Mills, Wright, Alwin, Crofts, Crone, Chartres, Renew, Love, French ; Mr. Champion, Mr. Browne. 18 Jan., 1698. Ordered, that the agreement made by the Mayor with Capt. Dunscombe for the ground of the North Barracks for 80 pounds be, and is hereby, con-· firmed, and that the persons formerly ordered to take the subscriptions of the several inhabitants for that use, to bring in the money, that writings may be drawn accordingly. Ordered, that Capt. Dunscombe have liberty to build a stone bridge from Ald. Tuckey's quay unto the great marsh, making the arch or arches so high and broad that any lighter may pass through laden at a spring tide, and that the same be for ever kept in repair at the charges of said Dunscombe, his heirs, &c., provided that before the said stone bridge be built he makes a draw-bridge sixteen foot in the clear in the passage to the said marsh from the middle quay, so that ships at high water may pass through, and the said Dunscombe, his heirs, &c., to keep said draw-bridge in repair, or take away said bridge. · That Alden. Crone, Love, Roberts, Mr. Browne, or any two of them, audit the Chamberlain's account for year ending Michrelmas last. That the Mayor do imploy some persons to demand the gateage of the carryers, and in case they resist, the Mayor to proceed against them as for- merly. That Alderman Rogers be desired to finish .the Vintners' Alms-house as far as the mo11ey in bank will reach, and in order thereunto the money in
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