Rich. Caulfield Council Book of Cork & early annals

50 RICHARD GOOLD AND PATRICK NASHE EXEMPTED FROM BEING SHERIFFS.

2 Sep., 1614. It was agreed by the Mayor, &c., that in consideration of ten pounds ster. paid by Richard Goold fz. William to the Corporation, and respecting the weakness of 8aid Richard, and his residence divers times out of the City. It was agreed that he be exempted from being Sheriff of said City, or any other office within the City, and never to be troubled touching the same, except by his own good will, and accordingly a Common Seal to be given to him concerrting the premises on or before the 5th inst. It was agreed by the Mayor, &c., that in consideration of ten pounds paid by Patrick Nashe, of Cork, mercht., unto the Corporation, and partly re- specting his weakness and other -causes, it was agreed he be exempted from the office of Sheriff of the City, or any other office within said City and Co., and never to be troubled except by his own mere motion and good will, and a Common Seal to be given unto him before first inst. 5 Sep., 1614. William Miagb fz. Henry is sworn free in consideration of 20s., the Chamberlain to be charged 6s. 8d., the rest paid in discharge of the !endings of said William's father, Harrie Miagh, as all his !endings are paid. Edmond Goold fz. William sworn free in consideration of 20s., to be de- ducted out of the sum of five pounds ster. of the !endings of Mr. John Cop- pinger in Tho. Sarsfield's time. Patrick White likewise sworn free in consideration of 20s., to be charged on the Chamberlain respecting many good turns done by his father unto the City and Corporation in former times. 7 Sep., 1614. Edmond Geoid fz. John is sworn free in consideration of five nobl~s paid by him, whereof, in regard of his parents and respecting his dishabilitie, there was given him back 6s. 8d., the Chamberlain to be charged with residue, 26s. 8d. Mem. Said-day there was one Tun of Sack, or Spanish, or Canarie wine, or any such other wine of that nature of the first that shall come of prize wines into this City canted at Court, and as Patrick Ronayne proferred most for same, it was agreed, by assent of us, the Mayor, &c., he shall have. s.ame in consideration of 23 pounds to the Corporation, and the freight of

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