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TilE 1\L\YOR TO SEXD TO HOLLAND FOR A GOOD FIRE ENGINE.
26 Oct., 1714. That for the future the receiver of the Customs of the Gates shall not clear any goods as a freeman's upon any note unless signed by the freeman himself, or his servant sworn before the ~fayor not to defraud the Corpora- tion of the duty payable by Foreigners. That in order to prevent the great danger of fire within this City or Suburbs the Mayor do send to Holland and purchase a good large pipo fire- engine of the best sort. Present-~fr. Mayor Browne; John Morrisson and Hugh Millerd, Esqrs.• Sheriffs ; Alden. Crone, Chartres, Morris, Knapp, Cottrell, Francklyn, Allin, Abraham French, Speaker; Mr. Tho. Browne, Masters, Lambloy, Wilson. 28 Oct., 1714. That Mr. William Norcott, on petition, that he and his family aro in- habitants and intend so to continue, be admitted free. Present-Mr. Mayor, both Sheriffs; Alden. Robt. Rogers, Crone, Chartres, Goddard, Morris, Francklyn, Phillips, Allin, Hoare; Mr. Tho. Browne, Masters, La.mbley, Wilson. 6 Dec., 1714. That Ald 811 • Chartres, Francklyn, and Mr. Tho. Browne examine the dis- pute between Mr. Charles Whiting, Collector of the Gatcago and Market duties, and the farmers of the duties on Frize, and report. That the Chamberlain's account bo audited by such of the Council as shall please, and that the Mayor be summoned for that purpose at such time as he shall think fit. · That for the future no person shall expose any ship goods, merchandizes, &c., by public cant or outcry in the New Exchange without first acquainting the Chamberlain and engaging to pay unto him for the use of the City 5 shill. out of every 1 OOli. so sold, and that no person but ono of the Serjeants at Mace or the porter of the Exchange shall manage such cant. That the Mayor may give liberty to any boat or lighter that wants ballast to take the same out of the heap of gravel lying in the dock between Kyrle's quay and the North East Marsh lately thrown up in clearing the · bounds of said quay. 47-2
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