Rich. Caulfield Council Book of Cork & early annals

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ACT AGAINST TilE TRANSPORTING OF WOOLLEN TO BE OPPOSED.

16 Jan., 1706. Ordered, that Will. Masters have a further abatement of 20li. out of the money due from the gateage. That Benj. Mayne be admitted free without swearing, paying 8 guineas. That-Capt. Rycken, mariner, be admitted the benefit of the Act while a resident inhabitant. · ·-- That Alden. Crone, French, Goddard, and Tho. Browne consult persons touching the building of the new Exchange, and report from time to time what they think fit. That the report made by lfr. Browne and Mr. lfasters of 2li. 13s. 7 d. to be allowed for the linnen cloth duties taken away by Act of Parliament, be confirmed. Present--Mr. Mayor, Mr. Recorder, both Sheriffs; Alden. Crofts, Hoare, Crone, Goddard, Morris, Wlliting, Knapp, Cottrell; Mr. Walker, Perry, Browne. 27 Jan., 1706. Ordered, that Richard Deeble, clockmaker. in consideration of mending Christ Church clock, in bringing it to a perpendicular and taking care thereof for one year, be admitted free, with dispensation of taking any oath. That 5 pounds more be given for the discharge of Mr. John Champion. Present--Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs; Alden. Crofts, Crone, Love, Roberts, Goddard, Morris, Common Speaker; Mr. Walker, Perrie, Browne. 11 Feb., 1706. Upon reading two letters of Sth inst., from Mr. Speaker Brodrick, about preventing the passing of an Act against transporting woollen and bay yarn, ordered, that the same letter be communicated to the Corporations of Youghal, Kinsale, and Bandon, by expresses, and desire they would meet on Fryday morning next, in order to consult and give a satisfactory answer to the Speaker. Present--Mr. Mayor, Sher. Hamilton; Alden. Crofts, Chartres, Love, French, Roberts, Goddard; Mr. Walker, Perrie, Browne. 41-2

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