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THE NEW SIIOPS IN THE OLD EXCHANGE TO BE SET.
12 June, 1710. On reading the petition of Thomas Browne, ordered, that he be paid 80 guineas for his past services. That William Parmy and Joseph Elliot be admitted free on the act. That from henceforth the Town Clerk, at his peril, do not swear any one free, or give a certificate of freedom, but such as shall be ordered by the Council. That John Newth having served Noblet Rogers be admitted free. That Theophilus Morris be paid 36li. 168. 3d., expense of the entertain- mellt on opening the Exchange. That George Warren, butcher, be admitted free on th'e act. Present-Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs ; Alden. Rogers, Crone, Chartres, Love, French, Roberts, Goddard, Morris, Whiting, Knapp, Cottrell, Dela- hoyde, Common Speaker ; Mr. Walker, Perrie. 13 June, 1710. That the duty on foreign truckles, when the load belongs to a freeman be taken off. That part of the stall of Joseph Mough, that is against the walls of the Exchange, and all those against the walls of the Flesh Shambles, be pulled down, and not any to be hereafter. Present--Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs; Alden. Crone, Chartres, French, Roberts, Goddard, Andrews, Francklyn, Delahoyde; Mr. Walker, Perrie, Browne. 20 June, 1710. Upon reading the letter of Mr. Edward Hoare, it is agreed that the diffe- rence between the gentlemen of the country aiJd the corporation touching gateage, be referred to Lord Chief Justice Brodrick and Mr. Justice Coote, if they please to take it upon them when they come into the country, and that a letter be written to Mr. Hoare about same. On reading the petition of John Coppinger, it appearing he is a very great object of charity, ordered, that he be paid in hand 208. 8d. per week towards his maintenance. That the new shops in the Old Exchange be set to such good tennants
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