Calender of inner temple records vol 6 1801 1817

A CALENDAOF R THE INNER TEMPLERECORDS

Edited by BARBARAGIVEN MA (Oxon), Dip Arch Admin (Lend)

VOL VI 41 George III (1801) - 58 George III (1817)

COMPILED BY ORDER OF THE MASTERSOF THE BENCH, 1992

1800-1801

GEORGE PAYNE ESQUIRE' TREASURER NATHANIEL BOND OF H. M. COUNCIL TREASURER November 15, 1800 to November 20, 1801 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Edward Lord Thurlow2, Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, Edward Law of H. M. Council, Esquires; Sir John Mitford H. M. Attorney-General;Joseph Shaw, Willia m Chaytor, John Reade, William Lascelles, Anthony Stokes2, Benjamin Way, Robert Aldersey, James Poole2'4, Richard Stanley, Richard Richards, Peter Peirson, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry 3, Robert Forster3, Esquires.

1

Died 7 December 1800.

2

Made no attendance during these Treasurerships.

3

Called to the Bench by invitation,10 November 1801.

4

Died 22 November 1801.

1800-1801

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 18

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. James Sinclair, Mr. Nathaniel Huson and Mr. John Weyland to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 21 Nov.: called] Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald, a barrister of the Society, to have his bond delivered up upon paying his duties to the House.

Richard Neave, Esquire, a barrister, granted leave to transfer the chamber bought by him when called to the Bar last Easter Term to Mr. Michael Mosley upon making a deposit of £20 to buy a chamber within two years, or else the £20 to be forfeited to the House.

Nov. 20

Mr. Aldersey and Mr. Peirson to view the chamber of Richard Neave, Esquire, a barrister, up three pairs of stairs north in the new erected building, No. 8 King's Bench Walk, disposed of to Mr. Michael Mosley, a member.

[Parliament, 21 Nov.: Mr. !losley,aged 37 in January last, admitted for his own life: fine £18, admittance 40s.]

Also, the chamber of John Willing Warren, Esquire, a barrister, up one pair of stairs left in Ram Alley Buildings and the cellar under the stairs,disposedof to Mr. Robert Rushbrooke,a member.

[Parliament, 21 Nov.: Mr. Robert Rushbrookeadmitted for his own life: fine £21, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 21

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above.

1801

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 27

A Parliament to be held on Friday (30 Jan.), to choose a new Treasurer in place of George Payne, Esquire, deceased. Masters in town to be notified.

Mrs. Clarke, tenant of the house adjoining Temple Gate eastward, permitted to lower her window in Temple Lane nearest to Temple Gate by 16 inches, provided two iron bars are set before it to prevent communicationwith the Temple. The alterationto continue at the pleasure of the Table.

Jan. 30

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House to have the customary allowances.

Nathaniel Bond, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer.

Jan. 31

BENCH TABLE The chamber lately held by George Payne, Esquire, deceased, as a Bench chamber to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday following. Masters in town to be notified.

Feb. 3

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. George Forster to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 6 Feb.: called] Mr. R. Stanley and Mr. Peirson to view the chamber up two pairs of stairs north in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court with cellar thereto belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Samuel Barrow, and report its value for a single life.

41801

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 3

Also, the chamber of Mr. Edward Baker, a member, up one pair of stairs north in the third staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with cellar and coal place, disposed of to Mr. Robert Stibbert, a member.

[Parliament, 6 Feb.: Mr. Stibbert, aged 25 in June, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ18, admittance 40s.]

Feb. 4

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Peirson to view the chamber of Mr. George Forster, a member, up one pair left in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court, disposed of to Mr. John Swale, a member.

[Parliament, 6 Feb.: Mr. Swale, aged 29 in November last, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ22.10s, admittance 40s.]

Feb. 6

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows: William Lascelles, Esquire, from the chamber up two pair of stairs north in the first staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with the vault thereto belonging, to the chamber lately fallen to the House by the death of George Payne, Esquire, late Treasurer, up two and three pair of stairs with the garrets over them consolidated thereto, being the middle rooms in the Old Crown Office staircase.

.51801

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 6

Benjamin Way, Esquire, from the chamber up three pair of stairs south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Lascelles'.

Richard Stanley, Esquire, from the chamber up one pair of stairs on the right hand in the staircase in the passage leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Way's.

Richard Richards, Esquire, from the chamber up one pair of stairs on the right hand in the Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Stanley's.

Richard Baker, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Richards'.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 28

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Reade and Mr. Lascelles to view the chamber up one pair of stairs on the left hand in the first staircase in Fig Tree Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. William Tolley, and report the value thereof for a single life.

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Peirson to view the chamber of Frederick Page, Esquire, a barrister, up one pair of stairs on the left hand in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings with cellar thereunto belonging, disposed of to Mr. Jeremiah Simpson, a member.

1801

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 28

[Parliament, I May: Mr. Simpson, aged 33 on 9 Jan, admitted for his own life, with benefits of an assignment: fine £22.l0s, admittance 40s.]

Monday, 4 May appointed for election of person to clean the barristers' and servants' necessaries, in place of William Lewis, dismissed. Masters in town to be notified.

Francis Woodhouse, Sexton of the Temple Church, to be discharged as soon as the Middle Temple appoints someone to take his place.

April 30

Mr. Reade and Mr. Lascelles to view the chamber of William Graves, Esquire, aged 76 years, a barrister and one of the masters of the High Court of Chancery, a ground chamber on the left hand in the second staircase in Serjeant Hampson's Buildings,with cellar and conveniences below, disposed of to the Hon. Thomas North Graves, a member.

[Parliament, I May: Mr. Graves, aged about 30, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine £270 (increasedon 15 May, his age being found to be 25, to £285); admittance 40s.]

Mr. Baron Maseres thanked for his gift to the Society of Volume 4 of his "Scriptores Logarithmici".

May 1

Mr. Reade and Mr. Lascelles reporting the value of the chamber fallen to the House by the death of Mr. William Tolley at £400 for a single life, Mr. Treasurer to sell it for the best price that can be got.

May 1

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Officers of the House, customary allowances.

7 1801

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 1

Robert Aldersey Esquire, a Master of the Bench, disadmitted at his desire from the chamber up one pair of stairs on the right hand in the second staircase in Serjeant Hampson's Buildings,and desiring George Forster Esquire, a barrister aged 27 last December, to be admitted to that chamber with its cellar for his own life; Mr. Forster admitted; admittance 40s.

Mr. Roger Kynaston, a member, aged 24, to be admitted on the assignment to the chamber of the late John Williamson Esquire, a member, up three pairs north in the third staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with the conveniencybelonging, on the nomination of the deceased's four daughters and executrices,on payment of ÂŁ4, as usual.

May 4

BENCH TABLE John Dollery the younger appointed to clean the barristers' and servants' necessaries at the same salary as paid to William Lewis dismissed, to commence from March 28 last.

May 5

Mr. Aldersey and Mr. Peers to view the chambers up two pair and three pair south in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Spinks, and report the value for a single life.

The same to view the chamber, ground south in the third staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with coal cellar and garden belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry Augustus Seymour Harvey, a member.

8 1801

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 5

[Parliament, 8 May: The Hon. William Hill, a member aged 27, disadmitted at his desire, and Mr. Harvey, aged 26 last December, admitted for his own life: fine £21, admittance 40s.]

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. William Saint Julian Arabin to be called.

[Parliament, 5 May: called] The vacancy in the Sub-Treasurershipcaused by the death of Mr. John Spinks to be declared on Friday next. Masters in town to be notified.

May 8

Mr. Robert Wolseley, a member, to have his bond delivered up upon paying his duties to the House.

George Forster Esquire, a barrister, called last Hilary Term, having purchased a set of chambers, to have his £20 deposit returned.

Mr. Aldersey and Mr. Peers reporting the value of the chamber up two pairs south in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Spinks, at £140 for a single life, the Treasurer to sell the chamber for that sum.

The same report that the chamber up three pairs on the same staircase, also fallen to the House as above, to be worth to be let at £12 per annum.

Estimates laid before the Table for three new sash frames and sashes, and for several repairs, in Mr. Bowen's chamber at 10 Crown Office Row for £25 in all; also for a pair of new sashes

CI 1801

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 8

and various repairs in the kitchen and elsewhere for ÂŁ26; these same to be done.

The office of the Sub-Treasurer to the Society being declared vacant, it was ordered on Mr. Mingay's motion that there be an election on the Friday in the first full week of next term.

Masters in town to be notified.

May 5

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

May 12

BENCH TABLE To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Samuel Kekewich to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 15 May: called] Names to be sent for choice of a Reader:-To Lyons Inn: Messrs. Richard Clarke, ChristopherHull, Lewis Way. To Cliffords Inn: Messrs. John Berkeley Monck, Erasmus Madox and Robert Bevill.

To Clements Inn: Messrs. Frederick Groves, James Hovell and William Scott.

Francis Woodhouse, Sexton of the Temple Church, on petitioning for some allowance for his support, he having been appointed in 1766 and being now after 34 years, too infirm to continue his duties, to be paid ÂŁ10 per annum during pleasure from the time of this dismission.

Jo 1801

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 12

The watchmen, on petitioning for some donation for the support of themselves and their families against the severity of the times, to have one guinea each.

May 13

Mr. Aldersey and Mr. Stanley to view the chamber of Mr. John Ord, a member, aged 51, one pair up right in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, also the chamber consolidatedtherewith,one pair up left on the same staircase, with appurtenances,disposed of to the Honourable Thomas North Graves, a member.

[Parliament, 15 May: The Hon. Thomas North Graves, aged 25, admitted to the chambers,with appurtenances, for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine £16 , admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of John Berkeley Monck Esquire, a barrister, one pair up right in Mitre Court Buildingswith cellar, disposed of to Christopher Kelly Bellew Esquire, a barrister.

[Parliament, 15 May: Mr. Bellew, aged 40 in October last, admitted for his own life: fine £24, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of William Pott Esquire, a barrister, up the steps north in the first staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault below, disposed of to Mr. John Thomas Bigge, a member.

[Parliament,15 May: Mr. Bigge, aged 21 on the eighth of May, admitted for his own life: fine £94.10s, admittance 40s.]

May 15

Estimate being laid before the Table, made at the request of the Committees of the Middle Temple and of this House, for

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1801

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 15

placing iron rails on the north side of the churchyard,amounting to £74..10, this to be done provided the Middle Temple concurs.

May 15

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Benjamin Way,Esquire,elected Reader for the next Trinity Vacation.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 9

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Peers to view the chamber one pair up in Minors' Buildings with vault thereunto, fallen to the House by the death of Henry Blackstone, Esquire, and report the value for a single life.

Wednesday 17th instant to be this term's Grand Day, the judges formerly of the House to be invited to dine that day.

June 10

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Peers reporting the value of the late Mr. Blackstone's chamber as £500 for a single life if sold, or £50 per annum if let, the Treasurer to let it at that rent to Daniel Parker Coke, Esquire.

An estimate being laid before the Table for a new iron back to the kitchen (range), and for re-setting it, amounting to £13; also for repairing and colouring the plastering on the north side of the Hall, amounting to £6; these same things to be done.

1801

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 10

A call to the Bench proposed, and to be consideredon Tuesday next (June 16). Masters in town to be notified.

June 12

Mr. Randal Norris appointed Sub-Treasurerof the Society in succession to Mr. John Spinks, deceased, he giving ÂŁ3000 security for the discharge of his trust, such as shall be approved by Mr. Treasurer.

[Parliament, 12 June: confirmed]

June 12

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, customary allowances.

Nathaniel Bond, Esquire, Treasurer, and Richard Stanley, Esquire, chosen for the Committee to consider and regulate all matters relating jointly to the Society and the Society of the Middle Temple.

Business noted above.

June 16

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John Theophilus Blakeney, Mr. William Rough and Mr. Roger Kynaston to be called.

[Parliament, 19 June: called] Mr. Peirson and Mr. Peers to view the chamber of the Hon. John Scott, a member, three pair up right in the second staircase in King's Bench Building, disposed of to Mr. Ilted Nicholls, a member.

[Parliament, 19 June: Mr. Nicholls admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

1801

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 16

The same to view the chamber of Samuel Tooker, Esquire, a barrister, two pair up north in the staircase next the Alienation Office with the consolidated garrets, disposed of to Mr. Richard Holden, a member.

[Parliament, 19 June: Mr. Holden, aged 33, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ123, admittance 40s.]

To be a call to the Bench on Tuesday in the first full week of next term; the following to be invited to come to the Bench Table: John Wharry, William Wainman, Doddington Hunt, John Wightwick, Robert Forster and Robert Seymour Sadler, Esquires.

Three new cast-iron cases for the fire-cocks to be provided, and the others repaired and painted.

Ordered that all and every stipend, salary, poundage, allowance and emolument hitherto granted to the Sub-Treasurershall cease; instead, he is to receive for the time being a clear salary of ÂŁ300 per annum. He to be permitted to occupy the chamber recently appointed to the late Sub-Treasurerwith the office adjoining, free of rent and all outgoings. To assist towards his expenses in keeping a clerk, he to be allowed to receive for his own use the usual fees on Admittances of Students, calls to the Bar, Admittances to Chambers and on Certificatesgranted. These terms to date from the death of the late Sub-Treasurer.

[Parliament, 19 June: confirmed] The Bench Auditors to invest in the public funds as much of the money now remaining in the hands of the Sub-Treasureras they think

1801

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 16

fit, as soon as convenient after next audit day, in the names of the present trustees of the Society's Bank Annuities. In future, they are to inspect his accounts each quarter, and to invest in the same names any surplus over and above such amount as they judge to be sufficient, along with the estimated receipts of the next quarter, to meet the Society's current expenses.

June 19

Mr. Nathaniel Milne, having offered the sum of ÂŁ150 to purchase for his own life the chamber two pair up north in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court and the cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Samuel Barrow, the offer to be accepted and he admitted thereto at the Parliament this day.

[Parliament, 19 June: Mr. Milne, aged 24, admitted.]

Philip Barrow, the head cook, stating that the general high price of all provisions threatened him with considerableloss on the commons of the present and the last three terms, and asking for some allowance, Mr. Reade and Mr. Stanley to make such allowance as they think fit.

William Lewis, one of the watchmen of the Society, petitioning for some allowance, he being 75 years of age and, after 31 years' service being now incapable of further duty and having no means of subsistence, Mr. Treasurer to make such allowance as he thinks fit.

The House chamber occupied by Robert Aldersey, Esquire, to be whitewashed and painted. The house chamber occupied by Mr. Bower to be whitewashed, painted and papered where necessary.

15 1801

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT June 19

Mr. Nathaniel Milne, a member, having paid into the Treasury nc, th ÂŁ150, admitted for his own life into the chamber two pair uppn -

the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Samuel Barrow.

Snowdon Barne, Esquire, a member of the Society, having shown by certificate his call to the Bar of the Middle Temple on 29 June 1781, and now requesting admittance ad eundemgradum, consideration adjourned to next term.

Business noted above.

June 20

BENCH TABLE The House chamber occupied by James Mingay, Esquire, to be whitewashed, painted and papered where necessary.

The iron railings and other ironwork to be painted so far as the Treasurer shall direct.

The barristers' necessary and the water closet under the library stairs to be whitewashed and painted, with such alterations to the former as the Treasurer may direct.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 10

Orders of last term read.

An Order having been made on the 16th June last for inviting several gentlemen to the Bench Table,and the Sub-Treasurerhaving this day informed the Table that John Wharry and Robert Forster, Esquires, have accepted, these same to be called to the Bench.

1 t, 1801

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 10

[Parliament, 13 Nov.: called] A further call to the Bench to be considered on Friday (13 Nov.). Masters in town to be notified.

The Society's thanks to be given to Dr. Rennell, Master of the Temple, for his present of a volume of his discourses on various subjects.

Nov. 11

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Peirson to view the chamber of Mr. William Hunter, a member, two pair up north in the first staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with garrets over and cellar beneath, disposed of to Mr. Edward Rogers, a member.

[Parliament, 13 Nov.: Mr. Rogers, aged 20, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine £21, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chambers of Mr. Richard Preston, a member, left hand ground floor in Mitre Court Buildingswith cellar, disposed of to William Watson, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament, 13 Nov.: Mr. Watson, aged 43 last July, admitted for his own life: fine £20, admittance 40s.]

The Sub-Treasurer reporting the death of Mr. John Go/ham, Surveyor and bricklayer to the Society, election of a Surveyor to be on Friday the 20th instant. Masters in town to be notified.

An estimate having been laid on the Table for exchanging[sc. renewing] three rainwater stockpipes at 2, 4 and 5 Hare Court next Middle Temple Lane amounting to £27.8s, the same to be done accordingly.

1801

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 11

Three more cast-iron cases for fire-cocksto be providedwhere most wanted.

Eighteen greatcoats to be bought for the Head and Under Porter and the sixteen watchmen.

Nov. 13

On consideration of the Order of 10 Nov. to consider a proposal for a further call to the Bench, resolved that there be a call on the Tuesday of the first full week of next term, and that George Rous, Esquire, and Sir Henry Hawley,Baronet,beinvited to the Table.

On hearing read the petition of Thomas Morgan, Sexton of the stating that his predecessorhad charged more Temple Chao:bet', than ÂŁ8 per annum for lighting the charcoal in the braziers to air the church and that a store and four fireplaceshaving now been installed, much more trouble would be occasioned,and submitting that it would be reasonable for some annual allowanceto be made to him for that, resolved that the question be referred to the joint standing committee of the two Societies,to consult and decide on a proper allowance.

Nov. 13

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, usual allowances.

Benjamin Way, Esquire, continued Reader for the next Lent Vaction.

Mr. Vicesimus Knox, a member, aged about 23, admitted for his own life to the chamber one pair up left in the first staircase in Fig Tree Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr.

1801

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 13

William Tolley, he having paid the sum of ÂŁ400 for the same into the Treasury.

The same Mr. Vicesimus Knox admitted for his own life to the chamber two pair up south in the fourth staircasefrom Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Spinks, he having paid the sum of ÂŁ140 for the same into the Treasury.

William Watson, Esquire, a member of the Society,having shown by certificate his call to the bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1794, and now requesting admittancead eundemgradum,this ordered accordingly.

The request of Snowdon Barne, Esquire, for admissionad eundem

gradumdeferred from the last Parliament of last term (v. 19 June) being now considered, ordered that he be admitted accordingly.

Business noted above.

Nov. 18

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Matthew Wyatt and Mr. William Cawne to be called.

[Parliament,20 Nov.: called] A memorial of several members dining at the Students'table being read, praying that seasonablevegetablesbe served with the roast meat in place of horseradishand pickles, Mr. Reade and Mr. Stanley to consider the request and report what should properly be done.

Nov. 20

Sir Edward Law (AttorneyGeneral), Mr. Treasurerand Mr. Stanley to execute powers of attorney authorisingMr. Randal

1801

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 20

Norris, the Sub-Treasurer,to receive such dividendsas are now due on the 5% Bank Stock and New South Sea Annuitiesbelonging to the Society, and standing in their names jointly with John Frost Widmore, Esquire, a Master of the Bench, deceased or otherwise, and to transfer the said Stock and Annuities into the names of Mr. Treasurer, Sir Edward Law, Mr. Stanley and Mr. Peirson in trust for the Society; and that these same four by power of attorney empower Mr. Randal Norris to accept all such Stock and Annuities as shall be transferred or hereafter purchased or put into their names in trust for the Society and to receive the dividends thereof as they become due.

[Parliament,27 Nov.: confirmed] Mr. James Hall appointed Surveyor to the Society in place of Mr. John Gocham, deceased.

Thomas Edlyne Tomlinson, Esquire, one of the Sub-Commissioners of Public Records, to be permitted to consult, collate and, in part, copy the following MSS in the Library: rr

Statuta ab anno 1 rigo Edw. III ad annum 4to Hrn. 7mi with modus tenendi.

Statuta ab anno 1 Edw. III ad annum 30 Henry [VI].

A book endorsed, "The Statutes of Magna Carta", Charta de Foresta, Merton MarlebridgeWestm. 1, Gloucester and Westm. 2d".

A MSS lettered "MSS Edw. III, Ricardi II, Henry IV, V, VI".

A MSS lettered "Statutes at large from Magna Carta to the 29th..Henry VI".

A MSS lettered "Magna ChartiliMSS".

1801

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT Nov. 20

The Rt. Hon. Thomas Lord Graves and Thomas Drake, gentlemen, Executors of the will of William Graves, Esquire, deceased, late a barrister of the Society and a Chancery Master, having nominated John Willing Warren, Esquire, a barrister of the Society, aged 31 last April, to be admitted on the assignmentto the late William Graves' chamber, up the steps south in the third staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging,John Willing Warren admitted for his own life accordingly,paying the usual sum of ÂŁ5.

John Mander, Esquire, sole Executor of the will of Harry Daniel Mander, Esquire, deceased, late a barrister of the Society having nominated Mr. Hugh Edmonds, a member, aged 70 last October, to be admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignmentto the late Harry Daniel Mander's chamber, one pair up in the staircase against the church door, Hugh Edmonds admitted accordingly,paying the usual sum of ÂŁ5.

John Reade and Richard Stanley, Esquires of the Bench, and Joseph Jekyll and Snowden Barne, Esquires of the Bar, to be Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts.

Francis Maseres and John Reade, Esquires, to be Auditors of John Hill's accounts.

Nathaniel Bond, Esquire, Treasurer, to continue Treasurer for the ensuing year.

Business noted above.

14 November

1800 to 25 A ril, 1801.

z Receipts Admittances into the House - Messrs. Thomas Gaisford, Robert Rushbrooke, Robert Stibbert, Robert Remmett, John Swale, Henry John Shepherd, Wastel Brisco, John Parker, John Gribble,John Burn, Richard William Vevers,John Thomas Bigge, Charles Tennyson, Jeremiah Simpson 14 General Admittancesat3.

Composition Money of students after Admission into Commons Deposits by students before keeping terms Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belonging to the Society Dividends on Bank and Five per cent Stock and South Sea Annuities Half a year on ÂŁ27,000 Bank stock Half a year on ÂŁ2,700 advanced as bonus on the foregoing Half a year on cl:14,000New South Sea Annuities Fine for not Reading (William Lascelles Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Towards the organ For absent Commons Composition money Pensions and Preacher's Duties on deaths, Oltnations etc.

Deposited by Richard Neave Esq., pursuant to Orders/Nov. 18

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Disbursements Mr. Barrow, Head Cook for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Bill for board wages to 5 butlers and one wages to 4 junior butlers

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184.11. 6383.18.

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aa 1800-1801 Bills for watching and wages to Christmas to Lady Day Christmas gratuity Salaries wa es and allowances.

The Tem le Church Dr. Rennell, Master,one 4 year payment Dr. Smith, Reader, two/is salary el, allowance in lieu of chamber Mr. Stevens, Organist, one 4 salary Mr. Hutton, Clerk, one 4 & disbursements Mr. Woodhouse, Sexton, two Zs wages The House.

The Sub-Treasurer, one 4 year's salary - the same, one 4 year's allowance for coals, candles, stationery and disbursements. Keeping the General Account of Commons and Buttery Books, entering Acts of Parliament and Bench Table Orders, making and entering Rolls of Pensions and Preachers' Duties, and drawing out this account Poundage at 1/- in on -Z1736.16on all accounts liable Mr. Norris, Librarian, one 4 salary Mr. Gorham, Surveyor, one year James Anderson, Gardener, two/is - the same, disbursements The Waiters, for attendance in Hall.

2 terms Thomas Hitching, first waiter Richard Williams, second waiter Paul Hardy, third waiter The Washpots, John Haines & TromasLock, 7 year's allowance for cleaning back Parliament Chamber John Haines, for care of patent lamps in Hall:2 terms Thomas Lock, 26 weeks allowance at 2/- week Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, salary for Hilary term and allowance in lieu of ehamber Mr. Reckett, second cook, one 4 year's salary & allowance in lieu of Chamber Mr. Cobb, Chief Butler, onti year's salary year'w allow4 Junior Butilers, one ance for finding linen and washing Mr. Faint, as Supervisor of workmen, one 2 year James Todd, under-porter, 4 year's salary John Erby, for 24 weeks' warding William Lewis, 43 months attendance and cleaning necessaries

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9 o 0 0 7

15. o. o 5. o. o 4• o. o

3.12. 0 2. 2. 0 2.12. 0 8.10. o 10. o. o 15. o. o 35. o. o 7.10. 0 4. O. 0 16.16. o 3.15. o

2.3

1800-18ol.

The House (continued) Richard Ayres, for care of Elizabeth Temple one IT Mr. Herring, cabinet-maker, his bill Mr. Harris, paid rental for New River Water, one i Taxes For payment of 8th and last instalment for redemption of Land Tax by purchase of ÂŁ916.13. 4 3% Consols payment of 7th and last instalment of interest on unredeemed part of Land Tax Paid Mr. Faint, as Collector of Taxes, 4th,5th and 6th instalments of duty on income of society to the same, one year's duty on 10 male servants employed by the Society Paid for 14 Sermons Stamps for receipts

1.12. 6 4.18. 6

6. 6. o

527. 1. 7

6. 5. o 200. 0. 0 42. 0. 0 29. 8. 0 9. 2. 0

Disbursements in all

1829.15. 8

Receipts and balance from last Account

5185.9.

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

3358.13.10

6

18 0 1.

29 A ril to 20 November.

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House: Messrs.John Clarvat)y Chaytor, Nathaniel Milne, Charles Thomas Ellis, Ilted Nicholl, Francis Hewgill, Benj. Capper, Garside Bartley.

John Townley Ahmuty, Vaughan Hamilton, Edward Rogers, Arthur Wilton 11 General Admittances at

3. 6. 8

36.13. 4

Messrs. Richard Holden (from Gray's Inn), William Watson (from Lincoln's Inn), Stephen Lushington (from Lincoln's Inn). 3 Admittances by Certificate at

2. O. 0

6. 0. 0

100. O. 0

500. O. 0

Deposits by students before keeping terms to be called to the Bar. (under B.T.Q. of June 22, 1798) 5 at Composition money of students before admission into Commons Fines and Admittances into chambers AdmittancesIdnto House chambers Rents belonging to the Society Dividends on Bank 5% Annuities 1797. Navy 5% and New South Sea Annuities,i year on £27,000 Bank Stock i year on 2,2,700 5% Annuities 1797 i year on £1350 5% Navy Annuities advanced as Bonus on above Bank Stock i year on £14,000 New South Sea Annuities

55. 0. 0 832.15. 0 690. 0. 0 1037. 9.11

945. 0. 0 67.10. 0 33.15. 0 210. O. 0 1256, 5. 0

Caution money on calls to the Bench (John Wharry and Robert Forster, Esquires) Money on account of Commons received of Mr. Hill the balance of the Accounts of Commons for 1799

200. O. 0

1162.14. 0

On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers For absent Commons Towards the Organ Composition Money Pensions and Preachers Duties of gentlemen having Chambers (recd. of Mr. Hill the amount to Mich. 1799) of students not having chambers (the same) Of Mr. Hutton, the c1er. for burial ground to Midsummer 1801 'On cleo.ths, wheAo-;oA rtenovats qt(_.

Of Mr. Ed!-,onds, E3tecutor of the late SubTreasurer, Mr. John Spinks, deceased, the balance of his account to April 25. the day he died..

3358.13.10 9700. 3. 6

ass-

29 A ril to 20 November 1801.

DISBURSEMENTS. Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, for Commons & Allowances Easter Term Trinity Term - the same, for dinner on Audit Day, July 10 Mr. Wharton, Pannierman, for wine, tea & coffee on that day Bills of board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers, one i Bills for watching and wages, two *s to Midsummer to Michaelmas vs/ tk_rc.,,A rA-ens f-c0-vt -•1 L0f-rkr oF m'a3 11) For urchase of Stock including brokerage £5000 New South Sea Annuities Bills for work done in the House by bricklayer, plasterer, painter, smith, plumber, mason, carpenter, glazier by lamplighter and tallow chandler Moiety bills of carpenter, smith & bricklayer for work in Temple Church Allowances id b S ecial Orders To Mr. Lewis, gratuity - the same, for travelling expenses to Monmouthshire (Order of June 19) Francis Woodhouse, one allowance (Order of May 12) Salaries

24Q,7. 9 210.19. 6

451. 7. 3 27. 6. 6.

2.18. 7 29. 5.10

80.16. 7 86.15. 9

167.12. 4 lb

l lo

2957.10. 0

1283.10.

0 210.14. 0 2.15. 3 5. 0. 0 2. 2. 6 2.10. 0

wao.es and allowances

Tem le Church Dr. Rennell, Master, one i year's salary Dr. Smith, Reader, two *s and allowance in lieu of chamber Mr. Stevens, Organist, onei year's salary Mr. Byfield, Organ-tuner, one year's salary Thomas Morgan, Sexton, one * wages - the same, 1 month 9 days, May 15 to Midsummer Mr. Hutton, Clerk, one salary and disbursements Francis Woodhouse, late Sexton, wages Lady Day to May 15 (L1.7.8) and allowance to Midsummer (L1.2.4) The House Mrs. Payne, administratrix of the late George Payne Esq. (who died as Treasurer of the Society) his proportion of allowance from Nov.14 to Dec.8, 1800.

The Sub-Treasurer, 4 year's salary to Oct.28

50.

O. 0

25. O. 12.10.

5. 0.

2.10.

0 0 0 0

1. 2. 4 15. 5. 3 2.10. 0

6.11. 6 150. 0. 0

noi The House (continued) Executrix of Mr.Gorham, surveyor and bricklayer, salary from Feb.7 to July 25 when he died - his bill James Ahderson, gardener, salary & allowances two'is - his wife, cleaning garden seats his disbursements (2) The waiters, for attendance in Hall two terms.Thomas Hitching Richard Williams Paul Hardy The Washpots, John Haines & Thomas Lock: 4 year's allowance for cleaning back Parliament Chamber Thomas Lock 26 weeks' allowance at 2/Mr. Barrwm Head Cook, Salary 3 terms and 4 year's allowance in lieu of Chamber - the same, gratuity on account of dearness of provisions Henry Rickett, 2nd cook, 4 year's salary and allowance Cooks' allowance for finding pewter and brass, 1 year Mr.Wharton, Pannierman,for wine, tea, coffee and disbursements Hilary and Easter terms and 1 year's wages James Cobb,Chief Butler, 4 yeai.'s salary & £11.5 for Newspapers Mr. Weston, junior butler,disbursements Mr. Faint, as supervisor of workmen, one 4 the same, disbursements Junior butlers, for finding linen, v,ashing etc., one 4 year's allowance Mr. Hill, junior butler, poundage for collecting Pensions & Preachers' duties at 6d. in the John Dollery, Chief Porter,disbursements James Todd, under porter, one 4 year's wages the same, assisting in cleaning Library this vacation John Dollery junior - allowance for cleaning necessaries, two the same, cleaning south side of Temple Church John Erby, for 28 weeks' warding Mr. Dutton, for care of turret clock, one year Messrs. Hadley & Simkins, care of engines one year the same, their bill

9. 2 62.0. 0.

22.10. 0 2.2. 0 163.15. 2.

15.0.

5.0.

0.

0.

4•o. 0.

3.12. 0 2.12. 0

18.10. 0 100. 0. 0.

0. 0.

14. 0. 0.

126. 5. 9 26. 5. 0 8.16. 4 7.10. 0 5.16.10 35. 0. 0

8. 9. 5 17. 0. 0 4• 0. 0 1. 0. 0 5. 0. 0 7.19. 6 19.12. 0 5. 0. 0 5. 5. 0 2.11. 0

7 1801.

The House (continued) Richard Ayres, 39 weeks care of Elizabeth Temple at 2/6d.per week George Forster Esq. return of caution money for buying chamber within 2 years of call Messrs.Stratton, moiety of bill for stove in Temple Church Messrs. Beachcroft and Cabron for a pipe of port Messrs. Chalie, 1 dozen Hermitage, 1 dozen hock, 2 dozen Bucellis Mr. Combrune, for table beer Mr. Richards, tailor, 18 greatcoats for porter and watchmen Messrs. Nelson & Rose, 6 oak piles and driving Messrs. Whipham & North,silversmiths Mr. Farlow, Stationer Mr. Payne, bookseller Mr. Pheney, bookseller Messrs. Sherwood & Co., papermen Mr.Richardson, for window blinds Paid for 15 sermons Paid Mr.Harris, for New River watit, one i year Assessment for paving and lighting opposite Temple Gate, 1 year Paid Middle Temple share in cost of paving Middle Temple Lane Paid Mr. Faint for first 3 instalments of duty on society's income - Oct. 5 Paid for receipt stamps

Disbursements in all

4.17. 6

20. O. 0 71. 2. 0 97.15. 0 16. 8 79.10. 0

22.10. 0 43.13. 6

2. 2. 0 10. 5. 6 57. 7. 0 18. 4• 0

21.11. 0 6.18. 0 31.10. 0 6. 6. 0

2. 2. 0 6. 0. 0

200. O. O.

1. 7. 6 6897. 7. 6

Receipts and balance from last auount

9700. 3. 6

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this aLcount

2802.16. 0

1801-1802

NATHANIEL BOND OF H. M. COUNCIL ESQUIRE TREASURER November 21, 1801 to November 19, 1802

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Edward Lord Thurlow1, Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, Sir Edward Law of H. M. Council4; Sir John Mitford H. M. Attorney-General1'5;Joseph Shaw, William Chaytor, John Reade, William Lascelles, Anthony Stokes1, Benjamin Way, Robert Aldersey2, Richard Stanley, Richard Richards of H. M. Council, Peter Peirson, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, George Rous3, Esquires.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Died 18 November 1802; buried in the vault of the Temple Church.

3

Called to the Bench by invitation,26 January 1802; died 11 June 1802; buried in the vault of the Temple Church.

4

Chief Justice of King's Bench and created Lord (Baron) Ellenborough,12 April 1802, after appointment as Serjeant at Law.

5

Speaker, 1801, Tr Chancellorof Ireland and created Baron Redesdale, 15 February 1802.

1801-1802

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 25

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Forster to view the chamber of Mr. Samuel Rogers, a member, up the steps north in the third staircaseof Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging,disposed of to Mr. Stephen Lushington, a member.

[Parliament,27 Nov.: Mr. Lushington,aged 19 last January, admitted for his own life: fine £47.5s, admittance 40s.]

The same to view chambers of James Monypenny,Esquire, a barrister, two and three pair up west in the staircaseon the south side of Hare Court with cellar belonging,disposed of to Mr. Nathaniel Milne, a member.

[Parliament,27 Nov.: Mr. Milne, aged 24 last March, admitted for his own life: fines £37.16 and £25, admittances 40s and 40s.]

Nov. 27

A new base to be provided for the fire-cock in the centre of King's Bench Walk under the Treasurer'sdirection.

Mr. Hall to survey Mr. Johnston's chamber in the Hall staircase and report on necessary action.

Nov. 27

PARLIAMENT Business noted on 20 Nov. and above.

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 26

Orders of last term read.

In accordance with an Order of 13 Nov. last for inviting gentlemen to the Bench Table, the Under-Treasurernow informing

3c 1802

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 26

the Table that George Rous, Esquire, had accepted the invitation, he to be called to the Bench.

[Parliament, 29 Jan.: called] Matthew Wyatt, Esquire, a barrister, to be at liberty to transfer his chamber, which he had when called to the Bar last Michaelmas Term, on depositing the usual ÂŁ20 caution money, to buy a chamber within two years of call or forfeit the same sum.

Jan. 27

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Forster to view the chamber of Matthew Wyatt, Esquire, a barrister, two pair up south in the second staircase of King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Mr. Charles Holland, a member.

[Parliament, 29 Jan.: Mr. Holland, aged 27 last March, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

A petition being read of Mr. Henry Fletcher, a member, stating that he is the owner of all the chambers comprised in No. 1 Inner Temple Lane, and that the walls of the garrets and third stories of the south front thereof were in so dangerous and ruinous a condition as to need to be taken down and rebuilt, and requesting that this might be done, the Surveyor ordered to inspect and report.

Jan. 29

In pursuance of an Order made on 18 Nov. last that Mr. Reade and Mr. Stanley should consider a memorial from members dining at the Students' Table, asking that seasonable vegetables should be served with the roast meat in place of horseradish and pickles, Mr. Reade having been out of town both last term and this present, and Mr. Stanley now reporting that he had considered the request alone, and opining that the students might be served with potatoes

1802

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 29

in Michaelmas and Hilary Terms and salad or cauliflower,when in season, in Easter and Trinity Terms, instead of horseradish and pickles; also that the cook should have compensationfor this, now ordered that barristers and students should be served accordingly; that the cook should be allowed sixpenceper mess extra for so many as shall dine in Hall; that these arrangements begin on Monday, 1 Feb.

Jan. 29

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, usual allowances.

Business noted above.

Feb. 3

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Robert Belt to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,5 Feb.: called] Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Walter Pollard, Esquire, a barrister, three pair up north in the third staircase in King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Lowndes, a member.

[Parliament:5 Feb.: Mr. Lowndes, aged 35 last February, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ15.15, admittance 20s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. John West, a member, two pair up south in the second staircase in SerjeantHampson's Buildings with garrets consolidatedthereto, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Mather, a member.

3 1802

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 3

[Parliament, 5 Feb.: Mr. Mather, aged 36 last March, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ26.5s, admittance 40s.]

The Surveyor reporting that he found Mr. Johnston's chamber in the Hall staircase to be so much decayed and out of level that it was advisable to rebuild rather than repair, he to prepare an estimate for rebuilding.

He also reporting that he had surveyed Mr. Fletcher's chamber in No. 1 Inner Temple Lane and found that the walls of the first and second floors were so decayed and out of perpendicular that it would be unsafe to replace any of the rooms Mr. Fletcher proposed should be taken down, the Sub-Treasurer to inform Mr. Fletcher that his request could not be complied with.

Feb. 5

Mr. Henry Fletcher, the owner of all the chambers comprising the staircase of No. 1 Inner Temple Lane, further petitioning, and stating that he lately began to repair the inside thereof and found the wall down to the underside of the arch of the one pair story fronting south so ruinous and dangerous that it must be taken down and rebuilt, and requesting that this may be done as may be necessary, the Surveyor to report on necessary action.

Thomas Simp(son), one of the watchmen, stating that he was 74 years of age and had been for some months severely ill and received only ÂŁ2.10s quarterly, and petitioning for some assistance, to be allowed six shillings a week during his illness.

Feb. 5

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

' 3

33 1802

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE Feb. 6

Mr. William Hanning, a member, having paid his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

Mr. John Carew Beavan's memorial being read, stating that he was tenant to Mr. John Spinks of the chamber No. 2 under the King's Bench Office, who had promised to repair the chamber but had died before doing so; that being now tenant to the Society he requested the chamber might be inspected and necessary repairs carried out; the Surveyor to report what was necessary and the estimatedcost.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE May 11

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Henry Francis Proby Jermy, up the steps east in the second staircase in the passage leading from Hall to Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Mr. Michael Mucklow Zachary, a member.

[Parliament,14 May: Mr. Zachary, aged 28, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ27.10, admittance40s.]

The same to view the chambers of the same Mr. Jermy, ground floor No. 2 opposite the garden wall in Crown Office Row with conveniences in the area belonging, disposed of to Mr. Charles Holland, a member.

[Parliament,14 May: Mr. Holland, aged 28 last March, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ22.10, admittance 40s.]

1802

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 11

The same to view the chamber one pair up north in the third staircase on King's Bench Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of John Baker, Esquire, a barrister, and report the value for a single life.

The same to view the chamber up the steps south in the staircase fronting the church door with cellars belonging, in the possession of James Mingay, Esquire, and report the value thereof to be let.

Mr. Hall reporting his opinion that the expense of rebuilding Mr. Johnston's chamber in the Hall staircase would not exceed ÂŁ600, exclusive of the use of the old materials, this to be considered next Tuesday (18 May).

Masters in town to be notified.

That it be also considered the same day whether a Serjeant at Law may beadmitted a member of the Society.

Masters in town

to be notified.

Christopher Brockwell, one of the watchmen, now 74 years old and having been a watchman for 18 years, stating that he had been injured by an unruly horse and owing to age and asthma was now unfit for his duties, that he was receiving a pension of five shillings a week from the East India Company, and now petitioning some further allowance for the support of his wife and himself, to be allowed five shillings and sixpence a week.

May 14

Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry, having viewed the chamber up the steps south in the staircase fronting the church door with cellars belonging, and reporting the value thereof to be let as ÂŁ52.10, the Treasurer to let it at that figure.

1802

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 14

The same reporting the value of the chamber one pair up north in the third staircase of King's Bench Building, fallen to the House by the death of John Baker, Esquire, as ÂŁ550 for a single life, the Treasurer to sell it at that figure.

May 14

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Robert Aldersey, Esquire, elected Reader for the next Trinity Vacation.

Business noted above.

May 18

BENCH TABLE Mr. Hall's report respecting the rebuildingof Mr. Johnston's chamber in the Hall staircase considered;the work to be carried out under Mr. Hall's direction.

Mr. Hall reporting that he had resurveyed the chamberscomprised in the staircase No. 1 Inner Temple Lane, and now thought it necessary to take down the west front to the level of the underside of the ground floor window arch and advisable to rebuild two stories in brickwork with a curb-roof over, he to estimate the expense of such work and the question to be considered on Friday,28 May. Masters in town to be notified.

The question whether a Serjeant at Law can be admitteda member of the Society to be adjourned.

3' 1802

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 20

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wherry to view the chamber of Sir Simon le Blanc (a Judge of the King's Bench) two pair up north in Sergeant Baldwyn's Buildings opposite the Exchange Office, disposed of to Mr. Henry Hallam, a member.

[Parliament,21 May: Mr. Hallam, aged 24 last July, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine £78.15, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. James Blanch, a member, two pair up north in the second staircase in SerjeantHampson's Buildings with the consolidatedgarret thereover,disposedof to Edward Morris, Esquire, a barrister.

[Parliament,21 May: Mr. Morris, aged 32 last July, admitted for his own life: fine £26.5, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. John Disney, a member, two pair up left in Old Crown Office staircase,disposed of to Joseph Whateley, Esquire, a barrister.

[Parliament,21 May: Mr. Whately, aged 27 last June, admitted for his own life: fine £16, admittance40s.]

The Sub-Treasurerto return such deposit of £100 as have been, or shall hereafter be, paid (in pursuance of the Order of 22 June 1798, confirmed by Parliament)by members before keeping terms with intent to be called to the Bar: i) on their being called, or ii) on their leaving the Society, or iii) in the event of their death to their personal representatives,provided all their duties and fees are first paid in full.

May 21

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the promotion of Sir Edward Law, Attorney General (now Lord Ellenborough),to be

-

37

1802

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 21

Chief Justice of the King's Bench, to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday, 28 May. Masters in town to be notified.

May 21

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

May 25

BENCH TABLE Mr. Wharry and Mr. Rous to view the chamber of Mr. Claudius Stephen Hunter, a member, three pair up (west) in Mitre Court Buildings with consolidatedgarret thereover,disposed of to Mr. Walter Blackett Trevelyan, a member.

[Parliament,28 May: Mr. Trevelyan,aged 26 last May 30, admitted for his own life: fine £20, admittance 40s.]

Joseph Whately, Esquire, who was called to the bar in Trinity Term 1800, having this term purchased a chamber, to have his £20 caution money returned to him.

The Lord Chief Justice of King's Bench and the other Judges formerly of the Society to be invited to dinner on 24 June next.

May 28

Names to be sent for choice of Reader:— To Lyons Inn: Messrs. Joseph Jekyll, George Isted, Snowdon Barne.

To Cliffords Inn: Messrs. Robert Ray, James Torkington, Robert Alderson.

To Clements Inn: Messrs. Stephen Gaselee, Clayton Jennings, William Watson.

1802

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 28

Richard Dollery, one of the watchmen, stating that he had been a watchman 35 years, that he was now aged 70 and being deaf was incapable of further duty, and petitioning for some weekly allowance to support himself and his wife, to be discontinued as watchman and allowed six shillings a week.

Mr. Hall reporting that he had surveyed the King's Bench Office and the chambers of Mr. White and Mr. Beavan thereunder; that the lead flat was too defective and decayed to repair and would cost £135 to replace, and that the timbers under it were probably unsound and would cost £35 to renew; that both the chambers beneath were so seriously damaged by decay and rot that, if they were to be occupied, all the floors with their joists and all the wainscotting, dados and partitions must be completely renewed, with the addition of several new window-sashes, which general repair would cost a further £200, making a total estimated cost of £370; this report to be considered on Tuesday of the first full week of next term.

May 28

Masters in town to be notified.

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers (admittance 40s), as follows: Benjamin Way, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging to the chamber fallen to the House by the promotion of

1802

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 28

Sir Edward Law, late Attorney General (now Lord Ellenborough), to be Chief Justice of the King's Bench, up the steps west in the second staircase in the passage leading into Fig Tree Court by the Hall steps.

Robert Aldersey, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Tanfield Court to the chamber late Mr. Way's.

Peter Peirson, Esquire, from the ground chamber south in the third staircase right going down Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Aldersey's.

Robert Peers, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Peirson's.

TRINITY TERM

June 22

BENCH TABLE Orders of last term read.

The Surveyor's Report respecting the King's Bench Office, relaying the lead flat and repairing the two chambers,being considered, the work to be carried out under his direction.

June 23

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. William Alexander Madocks, a member, two pair up north in the third staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings,with garret over and cellar and coal-place,disposed of to Mr. Boswell Middleton, a member.

[Parliament,25 June: Mr. Middleton,aged 38, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine ÂŁ22.10, admittance 40s.]

4 1802

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 23

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Thomas Lowndes, a member, three pair up north in the third staircase in King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Mr. Ralph Rice, a member.

[Parliament,25 June: Mr. Rice, aged 21 last April, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ23.12, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Edward Morris, Esquire,a barrister, one pair up south in the second staircaseof Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with cellar and coal-place,disposed of to Charles Moore, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament,25 June: Mr. Moore, aged 31 last November, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ18.76d,admittance 40s.]

June 25

Mr. Richard Richards, eldest son of Richard Richards,Esquire, a Master of the Bench, to be admitted gratis.

June 25

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Nathaniel Bond, Esquire, Treasurer, and Richard Stanley, Esquire,of the Bench, chosen for the Committee to regulatematters relating to the Society and the Middle Temple.

Business noted above.

June 30

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Henry Hallam to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,2 July: called] The Master of the Temple having requestedthat the wainscotting of the staircase of his house be repaired and, togetherwith the

41802

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June30

parlour and drawing-room, painted, and that a new marble slab be put down in the parlour, the present being broken and dangerous, the requests to be referred to the Standing Committee of both Societies, and the present order communicated to the Middle Temple.

July 2

The petition being read of John Wilkes, Esquire, of Milland House in the county of Sussex, for permission to affix to the south side of the Rounds of the Temple Church a small tablet to the memory of his son, Mr. John Wilkes, late a member, who is interred in the churchyard, such permission granted.

Philip Barrow, the chief cook, stating that he will be a heavy loser by the Commons, this present and the three last terms, owing to the exceptional dearness of provisions, and requesting some allowance, Mr. Richards and Mr. Peers to make such allowance as they think necessary.

Mr. Hall, the Surveyor, reporting that he had surveyed the kitchen and scullery; that it is advisable to paint and whitewash the kitchen, take down all the ovens, coppers and stewing pans and build one new oven with a hot closet above it and reset the coppers and stewing stobtes in the scullery; also to enlarge the scullery by removing the partition and enclose the pewter shelves with sliding doors; all of which would cost about 60 guineas, with a further expense of about ÂŁ27 should it prove necessary to take down and rebuild the chimney shaft and install new coppers and stewing sto*s; done under his inspection.

such work as is necessary to be

1802

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

July 2

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 9

Orders of last term read.

Nov. 11

s Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Thoma caseof Hobhouse, a member, one pair up south in the second stair to Mr. King's Bench Buildings with cellar belonging,disposed of Henry Alworth Merewether, a member.

[Parliament,19 Nov.: Mr. Merewether,aged 20 last May, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ42, admittance 40s.] r, The same to view the chamber of Mr. John Hodgson, a membe Court two pair up east in the staircase on the south side of Hare a barwith cellar belonging, disposed of to Robert Belt, Esquire, rister.

[Parliament,26 Nov.: Mr. Belt, aged 26 last October, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ17.10, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 12

Proposal that there be a call to the Bench to be considered on Friday next (19 Nov.).

Nov. 12

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year to be assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

John Reade, Esquire, and Richard Stanley,Esquire, both of Esqthe Bench, and Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, and Snowdon Barne, nts. uire, both of the Bar, to be auditors of the Treasurer'saccou

1802

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 12

Francis Maseres, Esquire, and John Reade, Esquire, to be auditors of John Hill's accounts.

Robert Aldersey, Esquire, continued as Reader for the next Lent vacation.

Nov. 19

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Bertram Mitford, Mr. Charles Peers and Mr. John Samuel Hudson to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,19 Nov.: called] To be a call to the Bench in the first full week in next term; the following to be invited to come to the Bench Table: Samuel Tooker, John Spranger and Thomas Ruggles, Esquires, Sir Richard Clayton, Bart., John Oakley, Esquire, and Sir John Coxe Hippesley, Bart.

Nov. 19

PARLIAMENT Mr. George Wharton Marriott, a member aged 24 last December 13, to be admitted for his own life into the chamber one pair up north in the third staircase in King's Bench Buildings,fallen to the House by the death of John Baker, Esquire, he having paid into the Treasury the sum of ÂŁ550.

William Lascelles, Esquire, unanimouslyelected Treasurerfor the ensuing year.

Business noted above.

44

1801-02.

November 20th

1801 to November 19th, 1802.

RECEIPTS.

Admittances into the House - Messrs.

Robert Montgomery, William Evans, Henry Alworth Merewether, Thomas Lowndes, Alexander Powell, Thomas William Taylor, John Ladereze Adlercon, William Herbert Skillingfleet, Thomas Symons, Michael Mucklow Zachary, Walter Blackett Trevelyan, Willingham Franklin, Ralph Rice, Thomas Claughton, Robert Routledge, George Heath, Boswell Middleton, Edward West, Richard Alexander Tucl:er,Eardley Norton, John Tomkyns, John Bristed, John Adolphus, Edward Dubois, John Dingwall Williams, Oswald Milne, Richard jebl:?

George Wharton Marriott 25 General Admittances at Messrs. Henry Hallam and Charles Moore (both from Lincoln's Inn) 2 Admittances by Certificate at Mr. Richard Richards gratis Admittance into House Chambers Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belonging to the Society, including:Mr. Carter for the fruitshop (late Grammants)1 year James Hovell Esq. for his chamber (late James Mingay Esq.'s) Mr. Burrows for his chamber 2 and 3 pair no. 2. Hare Court (fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Spinks) 1 month 27 days till the 2 pairwas sold to MG Vicesimus Knox Thomas Doyly Esq. for his chamber 1 loairin no.6 King's Bench Walks (fallen to the House by the death of John 3aker Esq.) i year to Michaelmas 1802, when it was sold to Mr. George Wharton Marriott Other rents as before.

Rents in all Dividends on Bank and five per cent stock and South Sea Annuities: One year on ÂŁ27,000 Bank Stock One year on E2,700 five per cent annuities

3. 6. 8

93. 6. 8

2. O. 0

4. C. 0 550. 0. 0 507.11. 0

4• 4. 0 13.2.

6.

5.10. 0

22.10. 0 1363.14.1o.

1590.

O. 0

135. 0. C

4 18 C 1 -0 2.

Receipts (continued) One year on £1,350 Nav.y five per cent annuities One year on £14,000, £5,000 and £3,000, making together £22,000 New South Sea Annuities Caution money receivecion his call to the Bench from George Rous Esq. Fine for not reading (BenjacrinWay Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Composition money For absent Commons Towards the Crgan Deposits made by students before keeping terms Composition money received ofstudents after admission into Commons

67.10.o 66o. 0. o

2752.10.o 100. O. 0

50. o. o 60.o.o 50.o.o 0.0 0.0 500. 0. 0 65.0.

Money received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having Chambers Of students not having Chambers On deaths, removals, alienations etc.

0

1143. 4.7 228.11. 3 86.15.5 41.17.1

Receipts under no particular head

26.0.o

Receipts in all

7641.10.10

Balance from last account

2802.16.o 10444. 6.10

Disbursements.

Mr. Barrow, head cook, for Commons and Allowances: Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term

- additional gratuity Bills of board wages to the 5 butlers and wages to the 4 junior butlers (2 half years) Bills for watching,and quarters)

199.12. 5 194. 5.7 243. 2. 3 218.16. o 855.16.6 107. o. o 26.15.5 27.3.4

53.18.9

77.13.o 80.6.5 31.o. 4 36.12.c

325.11.9

wages (4

4b 1801-02.

The Watch - Christmas Gratuity (per John Dollery) For purchase of Stock, including brokerage £3,000 New South Sea Annuities 2025. O. 0 £1,000 Navy 5% Annuities 1002.10. 0 £1,000""" 1008.15. 0

8.0.

406.

Bills for work done in the House during the year by plumber, carpenter, bricklayer,plasterer, mason, smith, painter, glazier, upholsterer by lamplighter and tallow chandler

0

5. 0

1526.17. 0 _210. 6. 0

Allowances paid by special Orders.

Thomas Lock (Order of Nov.22,1796) Christopher Brookwell (order of May 11,1802) Thos. Simpson (Order of Feb.5,1802) Richard Dollery (Order of May 28,1302)

5. 4. 0 7.8.

6

2.2. 0 5. 2. 0

Salaries. Wa es. Allowances.

Temnle Church (moieties, shared with Middle Temple) The Master, Dr. Thos. Rennell (2 half year payments) The Reader, Dr. Haddon Smith, Michaelmas to Dec.4,1801, when he died, including allowance for chambers, Dr.John Wilgiftss (3 quarters) The Organist, Mr.R.J.S.Stevens (2 half yearly payments) The Clerk, Mr. Wm. Hatton (2 half yearly payments of £7.10 with disbursements) The Sexton, Mr. Thos Morgan (4 quarterly payments of £2.10 with disbursements) (annual allowance for lighting church fires) The organ tuner, Mr. John Byfield (annual)

100. 0. 0

9.15.6

22.10. 032.

5. 6

25. 0. 0 22. 8. 2 17. 2. 1 2.10. 0 5. 0. 0

The House.

The Treasurer (Nathaniel Bond Esq. - his allowance from Dec.8,1800, when George Payne Esq. died to Nov.20,1801.

The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary The Gardener - James Anderson, (4 9%)artersand allowances) - his disbursements (2 payments) - his wife's cleaning of the ovitlions in the garden (annual)

93. 8. 6.

300. O. 0 45.O. 0 116.11. 2 2. 2. 0

47 1801-02.

The waiters, for attendance in Hall (4 terms) Thomas Hitchings - first waiter Richard Williams, second waiter Paul Hardy, third water The two washpots, John Haines and Thomas Lock. for cleaning the back Parliament Chamber and the stove fender and tables in the Hall (2 payments totalling) The Head Cook, Philip Barrow, wages (4 quarters totalling) allowance in lieu of chamber (2 payments) The Second Cook, Henry Rickett, wages (2 payments) allowance in lieu of chamber (2 payments) Cleaner of barristers' necessaries, John Dollery, junior (4 quarters) Chief Porter, John Dollery - allowance for stall - disbursements Under Porter, James Todd (2 payments) Chief Butler, James Cobb (2 payments) providing newspapers for 4 terms Second Butler, Joseph Faint (2 payments) Third Butler, Samuel Lovell (2 payments) Fourth Butler, John Hill (do) Fifth Butler, James Weston (do) disbursements The four junior Butlers, for finding linen washing, Temple pots etc.

(2 payments) Joseph Faint (second butler) supervisor of the workmen (2 payments) disbursements John Hill (fourth butler) - for collecting Pensions and Preacher's Duties for year 1800 - ÂŁ315.6.8 at 6d. in the The Warder, John Erby, for 1 year at 14/- a week The Panierman, Edward WbarVop annual wages disbursements for wine, tea and coffee - 4 terms The cooks' allowance for finding pewter and brass during one year John Haines, for lighting and caring for the patent lamps in the Hall during the Michaelmas and Hilary terms Mr. Harris - rent for New River Water (2 payments) Mr. Dutton - for one year's winding and regulating the turret clock for repairing it

30. 0. 0 10. 0. 0 8. 0. 0

7. 4. 0 20.

C. 0 0. 0

10.

0. 0

10.

0. 0

10.

0. 0

3. 0. 0 8. 0 8. 0. 0

30. 0. 0 9.17.11 1.10. 0 1. 3• 4 1. 3. 4 3. 4 8.15.10

70. 0. 0 15. 0. 0 6. 3. 4

7.17.

8

36.

8. 0

50.

0. 0

82. 1. 3 14. 0. 0

2. 0 13.12. G 5. C. 0 2. 4. 6

4-8

Richard Ayres - for carying for Elizabeth Temple for one year (2 payments) John Nelson - for prevention of craft mooring against the Garden Wall (quarterly payments) Joseph Whateley Esq. - return of chamber caution money deposited on his Call Messrs.Robertson and Simpson - for board and clothing of William Lewis for 1 year Messrs.Hadley and Simpkins - one year's care of the engines Paving opposite the Temple Gate two i year's assessments The Middle Temple - share of repair of Middle Temple Lane for 1802 Audit Day - dinner - wine, tea and coffee Temple Church - moieties of work done by smith, carpenter and bricklayer Mr. Hutfield, couersmith - a new cormer kir Prriel?'fsb'ooksjiTeP" - 1"."

Mr. Payne do Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Combrune, year's bill for table beer Mr. Chalie do for wine for the Bench

By Mr. Faint, the 4th, 5th and 6th Instalments of Duty on the Society4-s income

By Mr. Faint, one year's duty on 10 male servants Sermons, 27 during the year Stamps for receipts

Disbursements in all Receipts and Balance from last account Balance

29,142.12. 3 ÂŁ10,444. 6.10 ÂŁ1,301.14. 7

20. 0. 0

6. 0. o 22.18. 2 3. 2. 6 26. 8. 1 14. 7.

8.11. 0

lo. 3. 3 73.19. o 112.10. 0 200. 0 45. o. 9

56.14. o 1.15. 8

1802-1803

WILLIAM LASCELLES ESQUIRE TREASURER November 20, 1802 to November 18, 1803

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Edward Lord Thurlow1, Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (Mitford)Baron Redesdalel; Joseph Shaw, William Chaytor, John Reade, Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; Anthony Stokes1, Benjamin Way, Richard Stanley,Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Peter Peirson, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, John SprangerI'2, Thomas Ruggles2, Esquires; Sir Richard Clayton Baronet2, Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronet2.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Called to the Bench by invitation,25 January 1803.

5-0 1802-1803

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE Nov. 25

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Sergeant Heywood (late a barrister of the Society) one pair up north in * the first staircase in Inner Temple Lane and in the passage leading into Hare Court, disposed of to Mr. John Disney, a member.

[Ed. note:

This was actually known as No. 2 Inner Temple

Lane] [Parliament, 26 Nov.: Mr. Disney, aged 22 last December, admitted for his own life: fine £37.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Vitruvius Lawes, Esquire, a barrister, three pair up north in the staircase opposite the church door, disposed of to Mr. William Masters, a member.

[Parliament, 26 Nov.: Mr. Masters, aged 41 last March, admitted for his own life: fine £15.15, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Edward Dickenson, a member, two pair up north in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. Anthony Spedding, a member.

[Parliament, 26 Nov.: Mr. Spedding, aged 26 last January, admitted for his own life: fine £90, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 26

Mr. William Blurton, petitioning for some relief and stating that he was in his 85th year and worn down by age, disease and decrepitude, that he had been an inhabitant within the Society about 40 years and was now much distressed and unable to support himself, ordered to be allowed 5/.per week till further order.

s-i 1802-1803

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 26

Two of the window frames in Mr. Mingay's Bench chamber to be repaired and new lower sashes made.

Nov. 26

PARLIAMENT Richard Stanley, Esquire, to be Reader for next Lent vacation in the room of Robert Aldersey, Esquire, deceased.

Business noted above.

Nov. 27

BENCH TABLE The turret clock to be cleaned.

A new watch box to be put in Fig Tree Court.

Mr. Samuel Lovat, life-proprietor of the chamber down the steps north in the first staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, having proposed to place iron railings on a stone curb at the north end and in front of his chamber instead of wood, provided the Society would contribute to the cost, the work to be done and the Society to meet two-thirds of the cost.

Mr. Hall to survey Mitre Court and Ram Alley Buildings and report on the state of them.

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 25

Orders of last term read.

In accordance with an Order of 19 Nov. last, for inviting gentlemen to the Bench Table, the Sub-Treasurer now informing the Table that John Spranger and Thomas Ruggles, Esquires, Sir

s-1803

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 25

Richard Clayton and Sir John Coxe Hippisley (Baronets) had accepted the invitation, they to be called to the Bench.

[Parliament, 28 Jan.: called] Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber one pair up south in the first staircase in King's Bench Buildings with cellar belonging, lately fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Jeffries, Junior, and report the value to be sold for a single life.

A memorial and petition being read of several barristers and students present in Hall on 27 Nov. last, stating that they had experienced injurious effects from fumes issuing from the charcoal fires and proposing that a more convenient method of heating should be substituted, the same to be considered on the last Friday of this term.

Jan. 26

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry having viewed the chamber with cellar, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Jeffries, Junior [see Order of 25 Nov.], and reporting the value for a single life at ÂŁ600, the Treasurer to sell it at that sum.

The same to view the chamber of Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Esquire, a barrister, three pair up in the staircase on the north side of the Hall (and known as Number 3),disposed of to Mr. Richard William Vevers, a member.

[Parliament, 28 Nov.: Mr. Vevers, aged 24 last November, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ25, admittance 40s.]

Jan. 28

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

5 3 1803

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE Feb. 1

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of John Weyland, Esquire, a barrister, two pair up north in the staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to William Osgoode, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament, 4 Feb.: Mr. Osgoode, aged 49 last March, admitted for his own life: fine £22.10, admittance 40s.]

Robert Belt, Esquire, who was called to the Bar last Hilary Term, having now purchased a chamber and requesting the return of his £20 caution money, this to be returned to him.

Mr. Hall reporting that he had duly surveyed the chambers comprised in Nos. 16 and 17 Mitre Court Buildings and found them to be defective and decaying in several parts, but strong enough to allow certain repairs which he judged immediately necessary, and estimating about £800 as the likely cost, this work to be done under his direction as soon as conveniently possible.

Feb. 4

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John Beckett and Mr. Greenway to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 4 Feb.:called] The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Robert Aldersey, Esquire, to be disposed of at the Parliament of next Friday.

Feb. 4

Masters in town to be notified.

PARLIAMENT Mr. William le Blanc, a member aged 24 last November, admitted to the chamber lately fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Jeffries, Junior, having paid into the Treasury the sum of £600.

5.4 1803

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 4

William Osgoode, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1779, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad

eundemgradum,to be so admitted.

Business noted above.

Feb. 10

BENCH TABLE Mr. Wharry and Mr. Ruggles to view the chamber of George Forster, Esquire, a barrister, one pair up north in the second staircase of Serjeant Hampson's Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Hardy, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament, 11 Feb.: Mr. Hardy admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Robert Stibbert, a member, one pair north in the third staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with cellar and coal-place belonging, disposed of to John Samuel Hudson, Esquire, a barrister.

[Parliament, 11 Feb.: Mr. Hudson, aged 27 last December, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

Henry Moreton Willis Dyer, Esquire, a barrister, having paid his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

The thanks of the Society to be given to John Wilmot, Esquire, for his present of a book by his father, the Rt. Hon. Sir John Eardley Wilmot, Knt., late Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas and one of H. M.'s Privy Council, entitled "Notes of Opinions and Judgements Delivered in Different Courts", and for a print of his said father.

57_51803

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 10

The thanks of the Society to be given to Lieutenant Colonel Hulse for his readiness and politeness in sending a party of the Guards to protect property in the Temple during the late fire near the Master's House.

Feb. 11

The memorial and petition of several barristers and students being considered, suggesting that some more convenient method of warming the Hall might be substituted [for the charcoal fires], Mr. Hall to make a survey and some suggestion thereafter.

John Thomas Haines, the under washpot,to be suspended until next term for ill behaviour.

The several watchmen of the Society petitioning for an additional allowance on account of the high cost of provisions, the chief and under porter and the established watchmen to be paid one guinea each, and each of the supernumerary watchmen as have watched during the winter half a guinea each, as gratuities.

John Barton, one of the watchmen, to be allowed seven shillings per week during his illness.

A new stove and fender to be provided for the Library under the direction ofMaster

Treasurer, and the back Parliament Chamber,

Library and Library staircase to be painted, and the ceiling papered and whitened.

Mr. John Ruggles (elder son of Thomas Ruggles, Esquire , a rira.54.er

to the fee payable of the Bench), to be admitted gratis as

to the Society.

John Samuel Hudson, Esquire, who was called to the Bar last Michaelmas Term, having this present term purchased a chamber

1803

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 11

and requesting the return of his ÂŁ20 caution money, this to be returned to him.

Feb. 11

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench Chambers (admittance 40s), as follows: Richard Stanley, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, to the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in the same buildings with vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Robert Aldersey, Esquire.

Richard Richards, Esquire, from the chamber one pair up south in the staircase in the passage leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Stanley's.

Richard Baker, Esquire, from the chamber one pair up south in the second staircase on the right hand in Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Richards.

William Hood, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Baker's.

John Hardy, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on 7 June 1799, as his certificate shows, and now

ad eundem a member of this Society and requesting admission gradum, to be so admitted.

A conveyance of the site and inheritance of the Inner Temple with the appurtenances to be made by the Rt. Hon. Edward Lord Thurlow, the surviving Trustee thereof, to himself and the Treasurer and the rest of (the) Masters of the Bench of this Society

57 1803

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 11

and their heirs upon the same uses, trusts, intents and purposes as the same premises now stand conveyed by an Indenture of Bargain and Sale inrolled in Chancery bearing date the 10th day of March 1772,and one other Indenture bearing date the 2nd day of May 1781.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE May 3

Orders of last term read.

John Thomas Haines, the under washpot,petitioning to be reinstated and promising proper behaviour in future, to be reinstated.

May 5

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Edmund Jenney, ground floor west in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court with cellar, disposed of to Mr. Henry John Shepherd, a member.

[Parliament, 6 May: Mr. Shepherd, aged 19 last October 2, admitted for his own life: fine £23, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. John Swale, one pair up west in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Tatham.

[Parliament, 6 May: Mr. Tatham, aged 35 this month, admitted for his own life: fine £22.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Nathaniel Milae, two pair up north in the fourth staircase on the west side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Richard Chester Askew, a member.

[Parliament, 6 May: Mr. Askew, aged 24 last September, admitted for his own life: fine £10, admittance 40s.]

SE 1803

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 5

The same to view the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court

with

cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Rigge, and report the value thereof to be sold for a single life.

May 6

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry having viewed the chamber fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Rigge, report the value for a single life at ÂŁ120.

May 6

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Richard Stanley, Esquire, continued Reader for the Trinity vacation.

Business noted above.

May 7

BENCH TABLE The thanks of the Society to be given to Mr. White1 for his present of a book entitled "The Works in Natural History of the Late Rev. Gilbert White, A.M., etc.".

2diately

i [Ed. note]:1 John White, Gilbert White's nephew, who had succeeded to his father, Benjamin White's, publishing business in Fleet Street on his death in 1794. He contributed a biographical sketch of his uncle to this book, which he published in two volumes, 8vo. in 1802. No reason for this gift is apparent: the only connection known between the family and the Inner Temple consists of payments made to Benjamin White, bookseller, for bills totalling ÂŁ164.14.6 during March and April 1782.

5-

1803

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 13

To be a call to the Bar this term.

The Hon. Marmaduke Dawnay and Mr. John Disney to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,13 May: called] Names to be sent for choice of a Reader:— To Lyons Inn: Messrs. William Osgoode, Robert Parnther, John Gleede.

To Cliffords Inn: Messrs. John Willing Warren, Charles Douglas, Edmund Hornby.

To Clements Inn: Messrs. John Fawcett Herbert Rawlins, Charles Nathaniel Bayly, William Williams.

May 13

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

May 20

BENCH TABLE Lord Chief Justice Ellenboroughand the rest of the judges formerly of the Society to be invited to dinner on Grand Day next term.

The cross-foot pavement opposite the Great Gate of the garden and the end of Paper Buildings to be repaired.

The Hall to be painted.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 14

Orders of last term read.

9

6,0 1803

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 14

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chambers one pair up north and south consolidated in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court with cellars belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Simon Fraser, Esquire, and to report the value to be sold for a single life, together or separately,or to be let.

The same to view the chamber one pair up east in the first staircase in Fig Tree Court, fallen to the House by the death of John Mackenzie, Esquire, and report the value to be sold for a single life, or to be let.

June 17

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry reporting the value of the late Mr. Fraser's chambers and cellars at £580 to be sold for a single life, or to be let at £50 per annum, the Treasurer to sell or let them on those terms.

The same reporting the value of the late Mr. Mackenzie's chamber at £450 to be sold for a single life, or to be let at £45 per annum, the Treasurer to sell or let them on those terms.

A newrain-water pipe to be put up at No. 11 Paper Buildings.

June 17

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Nathaniel Bond and Richard Stanley, Esquires, chosen of the committee for the consideration and regulation of all matters relating to this Society and the Society of the Middle Temple.

Richard Baker, Esquire, of the Bench desiring to be disadmitted of his chamber up the steps in the third staircase in Tanfield

1803

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 17

Court with cellar and appurtenances, and that Mr. John Jones, a member aged 25 last September, should be admitted thereto, Mr. Jones admitted for his own life: admittance 40s.

Parliament to be adjourned to Saturday 25 June.

June 21

BENCH TABLE The gardener to be allowed ÂŁ12 per annum in addition to his salary, to commence from Midsummer next.

June 25

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Henry Barne Sawbridge to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 25 June: called] Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry reporting a view taken of the chamber rooms and conveniences belonging thereto formerly [Mr. Thomas] Collett's near the river Thames, whereof Wyndham Goodden, Esquire, desired to be disadmitted, and that William Osgoode, Esquire, be admitted for his own life, and it appearing that two rooms in the back part of the basement story of Minor's Buildings were occupied with the said chamber and rooms that did not belong thereto or were any part thereof, Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Maseres, Stanley, Peers and Wharry to be a committee to view the said two rooms,and report on Tuesday of the first full week in next term whether they are parcel of the said premises formerly [Mr. Thomas] Collett's or otherwise. * [Ed. note]: The Act of Parliament confirming Mr. Osgoode's admission describes the chamber and its rooms and conveniences in detail thus: "a ground chamber and rooms with the conveniences and the new additional building lately thereunto belonging

1803

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 25

erected and built over the engine house belonging to this Society where the joiner's shop stood and adjoining to the south end of the said chamber, and which new building was erected by Samuel Hellier, Esquire, and of an area enclosed by a straight wall in pursuance of an Act of Parliament of 26 November 1736 between the said engine house and the barber's shop formerly in the possession of Joseph Anderson and also of that said shop late Ander', son's Mr. Osgoode was admitted to the whole complex.

[Parliament, 25 June: Mr. Osgoode, a barrister aged 50, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ47.5, admittance 40s.]

A proportionate abatement of rent of Mr. Webb and Mr. Beavan's chamber under the King's Bench Office for the time they [are] inconvenienced by the workmen.

Philip Barrow, the chief cook, praying for an allowance on account of the dearness of provisions in this and the last three terms, referred to Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to make him such allowance as they think reasonable.

The allegorical painting and the pictures at the east end of the Hall to be cleaned and the frames gilt.

The brewhouse to be repaired and a new cock put in [the] small copper and the same re-set.

Cast-iron rails to be placed at the west end of the King's Bench Office, instead of the wooden rails which are much decayed.

A letter from Mr. George Scott, one of the district surveyors of the City of London, read, and to be considered on Friday in the first full week of next term.

Mark Reynolds, one of the watchmen, having been run over by a coach which broke one of his legs, and being now in Westminster

3 1803

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 25

infirmary, to be allowed 5s. per week from the time of his discharge therefrom until further order.

June 25

PARLIAMENT (adjourned from June 17) Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry reporting a view of the chamber of Mr. Jones, a member, up the steps in the third staircase in Tanfield Court from which he desires to be disadmitted and that Mr. James Martin, the younger, a member, aged 24, may be admitted thereto, Mr. Martin admitted: fine ÂŁ35, admittance 40s.

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 8

The Treasurer and the Committee set up on 25 June last reporting as follows: "Wethe

Committee to whomyby an Order of the Bench Table

of the 25th day of June instant, it was referred to view the two rooms in the back part of the basement story of Mr. Minor's Buildings occupied with the chamber of rooms and conveniences formerly Collett's near the river Thames, and report our opinion whether the said two rooms now occupied with the said chamber and rooms are parcel of the said premises or otherwise, have this day viewed the same and examined several Acts of Parliament of the Society, and are of opinion that the said two rooms are not parcel of the said chamber, rooms and conveniences, and are also of opinion that the said two rooms fell to the House by the death of

1)4 1803

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 8

Richard Thorold, Esquire, which happened in the year 1792 witness our hands this 28th day of June 1803.

[Wm. Lascelles, Richd. Stanley, Francis Maseres, Robert Peers, John Wharry]".

The said report to be confirmed and Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry to report what rent ought to be paid for the same.

Nov. 11

Mr. William Robert Hay, a barrister, having taken Holy Orders and paid his dues to the Society, to have his bond delivered up.

Consideration of Mr. Scott's letter adjourned to next Friday.

The choice of a washpot to replace Thomas Lock, deceased, to be made Friday next.

Nov. 18

Masters in town to be notified.

John Thomas Haines to be head washpot, Richard Blundell to be under washpot in his place.

Mr. George Scott's letter being considered, the following answer to be given: "The Treasurer and Masters of the Bench now present are unanimously of opinion that this Society is not within his survey under the Act of the 14th year of his present Majesty's reign. Ch. 70".

On hearing a petition of John Themines stating that he had worked 30 years in the Temple as a journeyman hairdresser and was now 80 years of age, had lost the sight of one eye and was afflicted with two ruptures and other infirmities and was in distress and praying for some relief, he to be paid 5 guineas as a charitable donation.

1803

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 18

A petition of the watermen usually plying at the Temple stairs, stating that the causeway was very much out of repair and praying for some assistance in repairing it, to be referred to the Standing Committee of both Societies to order as they see fit.

Nov. 18

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

John Reade and Richard Stanley, Esquires, of the Bench, and Joseph Jekyll and Snowdon Barne, Esquires, of the Bar to be Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts.

Messrs. Francis Maseres and John Reade to be Auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts.

Richard Richards, Esquire, to be Reader for the next Lent vacation.

Benjamin Way, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer for the year ensuing.

Nov. 20

1802 to Nov. 1

180 .

L RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House - Messrs.Arthur Vaughan Owen Jones, William Masters, Anthony Spedding, Thomas Boarke Ricketts, Robert Spankie, Richd.Marnell, Walter Grant, William Fillingham, William le Blanc, John Sargent, William Burge, Thomas Batty Addison, John Barwell Cater, Richard Crester Askew, John Jones, Henry Alford, James Borell, Pickering Lettsom, William Cole, William Thompson 20 General Admittances at ÂŁ3.6.5 Messrs. William Osgoode (Lincoln's Inn) John Hardy (Middle Temple), James Martin, the younger (Lincoln's Inn) 3 Admittances by Certificate at ÂŁ2 Mr. John Ruggles. A special Admittance - gratis Mr. William le Blanc, admittance into a House chamber Fines and admittances into chambers Rents belonging to the Society, including Mr. Debary for his chamber 1 year (late Croft's) Mr. James Gardiner for his chamber 1 quarter (late Broad's) Mr. Perkins for his chamber 1 year (late Roughls) Mr. Philip Williams for his chamber 1 year (late Ogle'd) Mr. Bramwell for his chamber year (late Henderson's)1 The representatives of Robert Aldersey Esq. for his chamber from his death till it was sold to Mr. William le Blanc (4 months, 6 days) Mr. John Williams for his chamber quarter (late Burrows)1 The representatives of Simon Fraswer Esq. for his chamber from Apr. 6, 1803, when he died to July 2, when they quitted it The representatives of John Mackenzie Esq. for his chamber, for one quarter from his death on June 9,1803 Other rents as before Rents in all

66.13. 4

6. o. o.

600. o. C. 420. 0. 0

41. o. 6 3.11. 6 30.16. o 39. 1. o 97.12. 4

14.13. 9 4.0.

3

11.8. 6 10.15. 6 1255.18.11i

7 1802-03. d.r

Dividends on Bank Stock, five per cent and New South Sea Annuities.

One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £2,700 5% Annuities half a year on £1,350, £1,000, £1,000 and £675 bonus, in all £4,025 half a year on above £4,025, and on £1,000 and £975, in all £6,000 one year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities

1890.

O. 0 135. O. 0

200.12. 6

150. o. o 66o. o. o

Caution money on calls to the Bench Fine for not reading (Richard Stanley Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for chambers Composition money For absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before keeping terms Composition money from students after admission into Commons Money received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties of gentlemen,having chambers students not having chambers barristers on deaths, removals, alienations etc.

2935.12.6 4oc. c. o 50. o. o

500.

O. 0

80. o. o 1165.16.7 233. 1. 5 75.14.10 237.10. 2

Mr. Hutton, the Clerk, for burial ground

Receipts in all Balance from last account

8142.17.9i 1301.14.7 9,444.12.

44

641 to Nov. 181803.

Nov. 20,1802

DISBURSEMENTS. Mr.Barrow, head Cook,for Commons and Allowances: Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term

206.13. o 189. 3.o 239. 7. 1 226.8. 2 862.1. 3

Special Gratuity

120. O.0 982. 1. 3

Bills(2) of board wages to the 5 butlers and wages to the 4 junior butlers

25.3.9 28.11.8 53.15.5

Bills (4 quarters)for and wages:

watching,

Christmas gratuity Special gratuity (order of Feb.11,1803) For purchase of Stock,including brokerage £1,000 5% Navy Annuities

£975 £1,000

"

" tt

ft

Bills for work done in the house during the year by Plasterer, Glazier, Smith, Slater, Mason, Painter, Carpenter, Plumber, Bricklayer, Upholsterer

by Lamplighter and Tallow Chandler

by Paperhanger The Smith's moiety bill for work done in the Temple Church Allowances paid by special orders Thomas Lock (until Nov.10,1803, when he died) Christopher Brockwell Richard Dollery John Barton (order of Feb.11,1803) William Bluston (order of Nov.26,1802) John 1N,emines (order of Nov.18,1803) Salaries Wa es Allowances etc.

The Tem le Church moieties The Master, Dr.Thomas Rennell (2 payments) The Rector, Dr.John Wilgress (4 quarters) The Organist, Mr.R.J.S.Stevens (2 payments)

77.12.8 80.6.5 80.18.o 86.14. 4 8.o.o 21.O.0

354.11. 5

1007.10.o 986. c. o 876. 5. o 2859.15.

0

3369. 13. 0 224. 9. o 16. 6. o 5.4. 9 6. 9. o 14. 6. o 15.12. o 1.15. o 12.15. o 5. 5. o

100. O. 0 30. O. 0 25. O. 0

t, 1802- 1 8 0 3.

The Clerk, Mr. William Hutton (2 payments of Z7.10, with disbursements) The Sexton, Mr. Thomas Morgan (4 quarters of f,2.10, with disbursements) - annual allowance for lighting Church fires.

The Organ tuner, Mr. Byfield) annual

26.18.5

18. 1.11

2.10. 0 5. C.0

The House.

The outgoing Treasurer (Nathaniel Bond Esq.) - his allowance The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary The Surveyor (Mr.James Hall) one year's salary The Gardener - James Anderson 4 quarters and allowances - disbursements - his wife's cleaning the pavilions and seats in the garden (annual) The waiters for attendance in the Hall (4 terms) Thomas Hitchings,first waiter Richard Williams, second Paul Hardy, third waiter The two washpots, Thomas Lock and John Thos. Haines,for cleaning the back Parliament Chamber etc.

(2 payments totalling) The Head Cook, Philip Barrow, wages (4 terms) - allowance in lieu of chamber (2 payments) The second Cook, Henry Rickett, wages (2 payments) - allowance in litig of chamber (2 payments) Chief Porter, John Dollery - allowance for stall - disbursements Under Porter, James Todd (2 payments) Chief Butler, James Cobb (2 payments) - providing newspapers,four terms Second Butler, Joseph Fainr(2 payments) Third Butler, Samuel Lovell (do Fourth Butler, John Hilldo Fifth Butler,James Weston(do Board wages for all the Butlers (2 payments) The four junior Butlers, for finding linen washing Temple pots etc.

(2 payments) Joseph Faint (second Butler) as supervisor of t-leworkmen and rent collector of 3ench Chambers (2 payments) - disbursements

100. O. 0 300. O. 0 20. O. 0 45. O. 0 145. 6. 3

2.

30.

10.

0

0.

U.

0

8. 0. 0

7. 4. 0

20. O. 0 7. 0. 0 10. C. 10. C.

0

3. 0.

9.10.

8. 0.

30.0.

8.13.

1.10.

1.

1. 3.

1. 3.

0 6 0 0 8 0

4 L. 4

48.15. 5

70. 0. 0

15. C. 0 9. 4. 0

70

1802-03.

John Hill (fourth Butler) - 6d.poundage on collection of £308.16. 3. Pensions and Preachers Duties John Erby - Warder, 1 year at 14/per week The Panierman, Edward Wharton annual wages - bill for wine, tea, coffeLetc.

4 terms James Weston, 5th Butler - disbursements The Cooks - allowance for finding pewter and brass during the year John Haines, for lighting and caring for the patent lamps in the Hall.

Michaelmass 1,Hilary terms John Dollery,junior - for cleaning the barristers'necessaries - 4 quarters

Ag RgaiREt4WagraErWafiom Jogolgl-o (4 quarters) Mr. Munro, bill for malt Mr. Farmer, bills for hops Water Company (2 payments) The New Ri'N'er John Budgen and firemen, working the fire engine (belonging to the Royal Exchange Assurance Co.) on the fire at the Master's House on Feb. 3.

John Dollery and others, working the Temple engine at the above fire a barometer Mr. Adams,optician,for Paving opposite Temple Gate (two i year assessments) Mr. Dutton,for winding and regulating the Turret clock (1 year) - and repairing and cleaning it Audit Day - dinner - wine, tea and coffee Mr. Combrune,table beer Messrs. Chalie, bills for wine Richard Ayres, care of Elizabeth Temple, 1 year Daniel Mills,for brewing Mr. Elliott,bill for malt Mr. Comyns,picture cleaner for cleaning the pictures in the Hall, and regilding frames The Middle Te!plelshare of repair of Middle Temple Lane cleaning 64 Mr. Milbourne,carver,for prints and frames Mr. Whi pham,silvers ith - loan of plate year's care Messrs.Harley and Siins,1 done work for bill of the engines stationer Mr. Farlow,.

Mr. White,bookseller

7.14. 5 36. 8. c 50. 0. 0 58.19. 9 9.4. 2 14. 0. 0 2. 2. 0 10. 0. 0 4• 4.

25. 4• 8. 0.

15. C. 6. 2.

13.12.

c 0 6 G 0

5.12. 6 9.1.

3.3.

0 0

2.2.

0

5.0. 0 4.9. 0 27.5. 8 3.7. 9 18.0. 0 17.0. 0 6.10. 0 6.8. C 48.12. G

6.C.

0

2. 3. 6 2.10. 0 19.9. 0 10.19. 8 27.17. 0

1802-03 Mr. Pheney, bookseller Mr. Faint, as collector, one year's duty on ten male servants Mr. Darby, cooper Messrs. Robertson and Simpson, board and clothing of William Lewis, 1 year Robert Belt Esq., returns of chamber caution money deposited on his call John Samuel Hudson Esq. the same

16. 7. 9 64. o. o

35. C. 0 19.16. 0 20. 0. 0 20. 0. 0

Sermons, 27 during the year Stamps for receipts

56.14. o 2.15. 4

Disbursements in allÂŁ10,271.14.

8

Receipts and Balance from last accountÂŁ9,444.12.

44

Balance due to Sub-Treasurerz827.

2. 3i

1803-1804

BENJAMIN WAY ESQUIRE TREASURER November 19, 1803 to November 16, 1804

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Edward Lord Thurlow1, Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (Mitford)Baron Redesdalel; Joseph Shaw, William Chaytor, John Reade3, Esquires; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; Anthony Stokes1,William Lascelles, Richard Stanley, Esquires; Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Peter Peirson, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, John Spranger1'2,Thomas Ruggles,Esquires; Sir Richard Clayton, Sir John Coxe Hippisley1,Baronets; James Topping of H. M. Council4.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Died 14 July 1804.

3

Died 6 August 1804.

4

Called to the Bench on 27 April 1804, after production of Letters Patent constituting him one of H. M. Council, and choice by ballot.

1803-1804

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 21

Mr. Stephen Howell Phillips, a member, having offered the sum of ÂŁ240 for the purchase for his own life of the chamber one pair up north in the second staircase in Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House some time since by the death of William Cowper,Esquire, the offer to be accepted and Mr. Phillips admitted at the Parliament of next Friday.

[Parliament, 25 Nov.: Mr. Phillips, aged 36, admitted for his own life on payment of the sum offered.]

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. John Sell, a member, two pair up north in the second staircase in the King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Mr. Robert Gray, a member.

[Parliament, 25 Nov.: Mr. Gray, aged 14, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 25

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Charles Henry Runnington and Thomas Thompson to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 25 Nov.: called] A petition being read of Mr. John Willington, a member, stating that he had been confined to his bedroom for the last eighteen months by an affection of the spine such that he could not raise himself up in bed, but was otherwise in bodily health, that he desired to transfer his chamber at No. 3 King's Bench Walk to Mr. Edward Christopher Bryant, but could not attend personally at the Treasurer's Office for the purpose without great pain, and praying for liberty to make such surrender either to a proper officer

74 1803-1804

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 25

attending him to take it or under the authority of a letter of attorney, he to be at liberty to make such surrender at his chamber and the Sub-Treasurer to attend him for that purpose.

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry reporting their view of the two rooms in the back part of the basement of Minor's Building and valuing at 40s. per annum, William Osgoode, Esquire, the present occupier, to pay that rent for them as from Michaelmas last.

All students who may be absent, this or next term, by a necessary attendance in any Volunteer Corps, shall, upon producing a certificate of such attendance from the commanding officers of the respective corps in which they may serve either as officers or privates (and in case a commanding officer should himself be in a situation to require a certificate, then the certificate to be signed by the officer next in command), be admitted to every advantage and privilege resulting from having kept the term by personal appearance and presence in the Hall in commons, conformable to the fixed rules and ordinances of the Society.

[Parliament, 25 Nov.: confirmed]

Nov. 25

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

76" 1804

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 24

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Samuel Smith, a member, upon payment of his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up and his deposit returned.

Jan. 26

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Forster to view the chamber of Mr. John Willington, a member, one pair up south in the staircase next the Alienation Office, disposed of to Mr. Edward Christopher Bryant, a member.

[Parliament, 3 Feb.: Mr. Bryant, aged 22 last Michaelmas, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ67.10, admittance 40s.]

Mr. Thomas Brodie stating that he is a tenant to the Society of the chamber two pair up in No. 10 King's Bench Walk with garrets over, that the chamber is badly out of repair, and petitioning that it may be repaired, Mr. Hall to make a survey and report the-cost of the necessary work.

The chief and under porters to have new gowns, having worn their present gowns beyond the usual term of six years.

Jan. 30

A copy being read of an Order made at a meeting of the Parliament of the Middle Temple on 27 Jan. last---atwhich had been read a Resolution of the Committee of the Law Association , to the effect that, as H.R.H. the Prince of Wales had signified his intention to present the Corps with Colours, Nathaniel Bond, Esquire, should be requested to consult with the Benchers of the Inner Temple, and James Mansfield, Esquire, and other Benchers to consult with the rest of the Benchers of the Middle Temple,

7 1804

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 30

as to the manner in which His Royal Highness should be received on that occasion—that

a Committee should be appointed to confer

with any Committee appointed by this Society and report to an adjourned Parliament on 3 Feb., naming the members of the Middle Temple Committee, and ordering that all this should be communicated to this Society, the following (or any two of them) now appointed to be such a Committee to confer with the Middle Temple Committee, viz. Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond, Richard Richards, Francis Maseres, John Reade and Richard Stanley, Esquires, and this Order to be communicated to the Middle Temple.

1 [Ed. note]:1The Law Association was a volunteer unit formed in 1803 on the resumption of war with France when the Treaty of Amiens collapsed.

It was commanded by Sir Thos. Erskine (holding the rank of Lt. Colonel) and was joined by many ex-members of the Lincoln's Inn Association (formed 1794, disbanded 1802), The Tem le Association (formed 1798, disbanded 1802) and other similar units.

The Prince of Wales had given Colours to the Temple Association in 1799. They were made by Thos. Sharpe, heraldic painter of Little Knightrider St., at the cost of ÂŁ31.10 the pair, presented on 20 June by Lady Elgin in the name of the infant Princess Charlotte of Wales, to the Commanding Officer,Captain to the Prince of Commandant Robert Graham K.C., Att.Gen. Temple.

Inner the of Bench the of Master Wales, Feb. 3

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Vicesimus Knox to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 3 Feb.: called] The resolutions being read of the Committees of this, and of the Society of the Middle Temple, on 2 Feb. respecting the reception of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on his coming to the Temple

7

7

1804

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 3

to present Colours to the Law Association, these to be considered on Friday next (10 Feb.).

Masters in town to be notified.

Three guineas to be allowed toward the funeral of William Blurton, for many years an inhabitant and lately a pensioner of this society.

Feb. 3

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Mr. Edward Hobson Vitruvius Lawes, a member aged 22 last 29 Dec., to be admitted on the assignment to the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Inner Temple Lane for his own life, on the nomination of Mr. Richard Morgan, son and administrator of the late John Morgan, Esquire, a barrister of this Society, paying the usual £5 for the same.

Mr, Robert Routledge, a member aged 24 last 25 Nov., to be admitted for his own life to the chamber one pair up east in the first staircase in Fig TreeCourt, fallen to the House by the death of John MacKenzie, Esquire, having paid into the Treasury the sum of £450.

Mr. Edwin Bremridge, a member aged 16 last March, to be admitted to the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase on the west side of Hare Court next Fleet Street with cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Ridge, having paid into the Treasury the sum of £120.

Mr. Henry William Knight, a member aged 15 last March, to be admitted to the consolidated chambers one pair up north and

7

d

1804

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 3

south in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court, fallen to the House by the death of Simon Fraser, Esquire, having paid into the Treasury the sum of ÂŁ580.

Charles More, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1793 as by certificate appears, and being now a member of this Society, admitted ad eundemgradum.

Business noted above.

Feb. 7

BENCH TABLE The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres, Esquire, for his gift to the Library of the Society of his book entitled "Tracts on the Resolution of Cubic and Biquadratic Equations".

Feb. 10

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Samuel Lovat to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 10 Feb.: called] William Stanton, Esquire, a barrister, having paid his duties to the Society, to have his bond delivered up.

Mr. Hall reporting that certain (unspecified) repairs were necessary in Mr. Brodie's chamber in No. 10 King's Bench Walk, also that six new sashes and frames were necessary in Mr. Stanley's Bench chamber (two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings), the work to be carried out in accordance with the reports.

The resolutions of the Committees of this Society and the Society of the Middle Temple being now read in pursuance of the

1804

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 10

the Order of 3 Feb., the Committee of the Society to discuss with Inn and other the propriety of notifying the Societies of Lincoln's Prince Gray's Inn of the honour intended to be done by H.R.H. the of Wales to the Law Association.

Feb. 10

PARLIAMENT ting The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. last, respec this students serving in volunteer corps, to be continued during term.

Business noted above.

Parliament adjourned to Monday 13 Feb.

Feb. 11

BENCH TABLE Mr. Joseph Hague Everett and Mr. James Hussey, both members, having paid their duties, to have their bonds delivered up.

Three new oak-piles to be put down against the garden wall.

Table adjourned to Monday next.

Feb. 13

The report being read of the Committees appointed by this and the Society of the Middle Temple to consider together how ed H.R.H. the Prince of Wales should be received on his intend coming to the Temple to present Colours to the Law Association, and to consider the propriety of notifying the other two honour such able Societies of this event, expressing their opinion that notification ought not to be made by the two Societies of the Temple, with which opinion the Treasurer and Masters of the such Bench (now present) agree, and are themselves of opinion that anotification should be made by the Committee of the Law Associ tion, this to be communicated to the Middle Temple.

1804

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT Feb. 13

(Adjourned from 10 Feb.) Dissolved.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE April 24

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber up the steps in Minor's Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of Thomas Morgan, Esquire, and report the value to be sold for a single life,or to be let.

April 27

James Topping, Esquire, a barrister, having produced to the Treasurer His Majesty's Letters Patent, by which he is constituted one of His.Majesty's Council, and having requested to be called to the Bench and having been chosen by ballot, to be called to the Bench accordingly, and the Under Treasurer to give him notice thereof.

[Parliament, 4 May: called] Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry having viewed the chamber up the steps in Minor's Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of Thomas Morgan, Esquire, report their opinion that it should be repaired and kept in the hands of the Society, and when repaired would be worth ÂŁ30 per annum to be let.

The room under this chamber to be continued let to the present occupier at eight guineas per annum.

1804

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 30

The Treasurer of the Sea Bathing Infirmary at Margate having applied for leave to have a sermon preached in the Temple Church on Sunday 13 May next by Dr. Rennell, the Master of the Temple, who was desirous of so benefiting that charity, the matter to be referred to the Standing Committee of the two Temple Societies, and the present Order communicatedto the Middle Temple.

May 3

Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Francis Bushell Reaston, Esquire, a barrister, ground chamber No. 4 in Old Crown Office Row, disposed of to Mr. William Thomson, a member.

[Parliament,4 May: Mr. Thomson, aged 24 last 1 July, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ27, admittance40s.]

The same to view the chamber, also of Francis Bushell Reaston, Esquire, up the steps east in the first staircase in Figtree Court, likewise disposed of to Mr. William Thomson.

[Parliament,4 May: Mr. Thomson admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ54, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber (newly erected) one pair up in the staircase on the north side of the Hall, and report the value to be sold for a single life,or to be let.

Wednesday 13 June to be Grand Day next term, and the Rt. Hon. Lord Ellenboroughand the rest of the judges formerly of this Society to be invited to dinner that day.

A note being read from the Treasurer and eight Masters of the Bench of the Middle Temple dated 1 May,being a reply to the communication ordered to be sent to them on 30 April, and stating that they, with their Standing Committee,unanimouslyconcur in

1804

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 3

approving the application of the Treasurer of the Sea Bathing Infirmary at Margate, provided that the Treasurer and Bench of this Society, with their Standing Committee, likewise approve, an acknowledgement now to be sent of the note with, however, a reminder of the recommendation contained in the communication of 30 April, and disregarded by the Benchers of the Middle Temple in their note, namely, that the question should be referred to the joint Committee of both Societies, the latter having been instituted for the express purpose of considering all matters of common concern to both Societies; which recommendation is now repeated.

May 4

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. William Henry Rowlatt to be called to the Bar. [PSrliament, 4 May: called] Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry report the value of the chamber (newly erected) one pair up in the staircase on the north side of the Hall as ÂŁ472.10 to be sold for a single life, or to be let at ÂŁ52.10 per annum.

May 4

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Mr. Theobald Rowland Garvey Bourke, a member,aged 18, to be admitted on the assignment to the chamber at the east end of the low building on the north side of Figtree Court with cellars belonging, on the nomination of Anna Hunt, the widow and

g3 1804

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 4

executrix, and William Hunt Prinn, Esquire, the executor of the late Doddington Hunt, Esquire, a barrister,paying the usual sum of £6.

Business noted above.

May 9

BENCH TABLE Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Robert Willis Blencowe, a member, one pair up north in Serjeant Baldwin's Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Lodington, a member.

[Parliament,11 May: Mr. Lodington, aged 43 last April, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine £27.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber, also of Mr. Robert Willis Blencowe, three pair up north in the fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with conveniencyunder the stairs, disposed of to Mr. John George Blencowe, a member.

[Parliament,11 May: Mr. Blencowe, aged 13 last October, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine £26.5, admittance 40s.]

May 11

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John William Birch to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,11 May: called] Names to be sent for choice of a Reader:— To Lyons Inn: Messrs. Richard Tyrwhitt, Samuel Lysons and John Turnor.

To Cliffords Inn: Messrs. Thomas Cowley, Thomas Witter Jackson and John Hardy.

1804

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 11

To Clements Inn: Messrs. John Mitford, William Hussey and Richard Neave.

May 11

PARLIAMENT Richard Richards, Esquire, to be continued Reader for the next Trinity vacation.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov.

last, respecting students serving in volunteer corps, to be continued during the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 5

Orders of last term read.

The Sub Treasurer informing the Table that Mr. John Byfield, tuner of the Temple Church organ, had resigned, and reading an order of the Middle Temple Parliament dated 11 May that the question of appointing a successor to Mr. Byfield be referred to the Standing Committee of the two Societies, the said Standing Committee to be asked to report by whom this appointment has usually, and should now, be made, and this order to be communicated to the Middle Temple.

June 7

Mr. Hall to survey and examine the state of the building at No. 10 Crown Office Row and report what work is necessary and, in case of a rebuilding, what improvement can be made therein.

June 8

The Treasurer and Messrs. Bond and Stanley, being the present members of the Committee appointed to consider all matters relating

1804

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 8

to this Society and that of the Middle Temple, reporting that, in pursuance of the Order of 5 June, it had met and conferred with the (corresponding) Committee of the Middle Temple, and that it was their joint conclusion, after examining former precedents, that the appointment of an organ tuner of the Temple Church should be made jointly by the two Treasurers, their report to be confirmed.

June 11

The Treasurer having, in concurrence with the Treasurer of the Middle Temple, appointed Mr. Hugh Russell to succeed Mr. John Byfield to care for and tune the Temple Church organ, at the normal salary, the appointment to be confirmed.

June 15

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John Williams to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 15 June: called] A newwatch box to be put on the corner of the Crown Office.

Cast-iron railings to be put at No. 3 Figtree Court

in place

of the wooden railings, now much decayed.

The waterpipes leading from Fleet Street to be examined and repaired where necessary, the drains to be cleansed and the pavement made good.

Painted boards to be put up in the several courts to prevent nuisances.

Philip Barrow, the chief cook, petitioning for an allowance on account of the dearness of provisions, Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to make such allowance as they think necessary.

1804

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 15

Mr. Hall reporting on the building at No. 10 Crown Office Row, the matter referred for considerationto the Treasurer and Messrs.

Bond, Topping, Lascelles, Stanley, Peirson and Wharry, any three of them to be a committee for the purpose.

June 15

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

The Treasurer for the time being, Mr. Bond and Mr. Stanley to be a committee to consider and regulate all matters relating to this Society and the Society of the Middle Temple.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. last, respecting students serving in volunteer corps, to be continued during the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

June 16

BENCH TABLE Mr. John Sarjent, a member, on payment of his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

An Order of Parliament of the Middle Temple, dated 15 June last, being read, directing that the causeway from Temple Stairs to low-water mark be repaired under the direction of the Surveyors of the two Societies,provided this Society concurs, such concurrencenow ordered.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 13

Orders of last term read.

1804

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 13

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the ground chamber east in Ram Alley Building

with cellars belonging, lately fallen to

the House by the death of John Reade, Esquire, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

The same to view the chamber one pair up east in Mitre Court Building with cellar belonging, lately fallen to the House by the death of Christopher Kelly Bellew, Esquire, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

The same to view the chamber two pair up west in the second staircase in the passage leading into Figtree Court, lately fallen to the House by the death of John Wynne, Esquire, and report the value to be let.

The same to view the chamber two pair up south in the first staircase in Sir Ro;ert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, lately fallen to the House by the death of John Berkeley Burland, Esquire, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

The choice of a chief porter in the place of John Dollery, deceased, to be on Friday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of John Reade, Esquire, to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held next Friday.

Nov. 16

Masters in town to be notified.

James Todd, the Under Porter, to succeed John Dollery, deceased, as Head Porter.

1804

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 16

The choice of an Under Porter to be on Friday next, and any vacancy thereby occasioned to be filled at the same time.

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry, having viewed the chambers ordered on 13 Nov. last, reporting the values as follows: i. Ground chamber east in Ram Alley Building, sale for a single life, £600; to be let, £50 per annum. to be let at that figure; ii. One pair east in Mitre Court Building, sale for a single life, £600; to be let, £50 per annum. to be let at that figure; iii. Two pair west in the second staircase in the passage leading into Figtree Court, to be let, £42 per annum. to be let at that figure, iv. Two paij south in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings [fallen to the House by the death of John Berkeley Burland, Esquire], sale for a single life, £600; to be let, £50 per annum.

Nov. 16

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Richard Stanley and Peter Peirson, Esquires of the Bench, and Joseph Jekyll and Snowdon Barne, Esquires of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer'saccounts.

Francis Maseres and Richard Stanley, Esquires, to be auditors of Mr. John Hill's accounts.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to,

1804

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 16

Bench chambers (admittance40s.) as follows: Benjamin Way, Esquire, Treasurer, from the chamber up the stairs west in the second staircase in the passage leading into Figtree Court by the Hall steps, to the chamber up one pair north in the fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging.

Richard Stanley, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, to the chamber late Mr. Way's.

Richard Richards, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Stanley's.

Richard Baker, Esquire, from the chamber one pair up south in the staircase in the passage leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Richards'.

William Hood, Esquire, from the chamber one pair up south in the second staircase right in Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Baker's.

John Wharry, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Hood's.

Peter Peirson, Esquire, to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Richard Stanley, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

0 November 19

1803 to November 16

1804

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House - Messrs.Robert Gray, Edward Erastus Deacon, William Macleod, Edwin Bremridge, Bargrave Wyborn, Thomas Walker, Edwd.Christopher Bryant, Henry William Knight, Walter Wilson, John Jones, Thomas Ricketts Hylton, John Freeman Milward Dovaston, Philip Lake Godsal, Challoner Arcedeckne, Theobald Rowland GarVay Bourke, Thomas Peacock, William Bryan, John George Blencowe, James Gover Bedford, William Stancy Hunt, James Reid Pringle, John Julius Pringle, William Thompson, George Rose, William Washington, Thomas Lewin, John Dyke, John Jones, John Scriven, John Borell, George Augt. Sterling, William Gray Polson, Jacob Phillips, George Goodwin, Benjamin Gaskin, Charles Trebeck, Richard Corp, John Pensam, John Moore, William Scott Peckham, William Chrlyon, Joshua Oldfield, Thomas Canham, Randle Lewis, Charles Noble, Edward Gyles, William Parry, John Maxwell, Thomas Parry 49 General Admittances at ÂŁ3. 6. 8 Mr. Thomas Lodington, by Certificate from Gray's Inn

163. 6. 8 2. O. 0 ÂŁ165. 6. 8

Admittances into House chambers: Mr. Stephen Howell Phillips Mr. Robert Routledge Mr. Edwin Bremridge Mr. Henry William Knight

240.

450.

120.

560.

O. O. O. O.

0 0 0 0

1390. O. 0 Fines and Admittances into chambers Rents belonging to the Society,including: Mr. White for his chamber (late Webb's) 1 year to July 1 Mr. Forster for his chamber (late Bluyton's) - i year due Michs.

Representatives of Thomas Morgan Esq. days decd. - for rooms361 Representatives of Thomas Morgan Esq. decd. for his chamber - one quarter

255. 5. 0

32.18. 9 10.4.

6

7.18. 2 7.3.

0

14.

1803-04.

Mr. George for a room (late Thos. Morgan's) Representatives of John Morgan Esq. Peter Alley Esq. for his chamber (late Norris's) 1 year to Michls.

Mr. Williams for his chamber (late year Barrow's)half Mr. Jones for his chamber (late year Williams's)half John Williams Esq. for his chamber quarter (late Coke's)one Representatives of John Mackenzie Esq. Recd.for his late-7chamber,one Ai John Theopholus Blakeney Esq. for his chamber (late Farmer's) three quarters

2. 0. 3 6.13.4 20.1.0

8.o.6 8.o.6 11.18.3 10.15.6 28. 2. 0

Other rents as before

1240.5. 3

Rents in all Dividends on Bank Stock 5% and New South Sea Annuities one year on £27000 Bank Stock one year on £2700 5% Annuities half a year on £7,000 Navy Annuities same with £2,000 """"the One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities

Caution money on call to the Bench (James Topping Esq.) Fine for not reading (Richard Richards (Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before keeping Terms Composition money paid by students after admission into Commons Money received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of Barristers on death, removals, alienations etc.

Mr. Hutton,the Clerk, for burial ground Received of the Bank of England, a 5% bonus on 227,000 Bank Stock Receipts in all Due to Mr. Norris, Sub Treasurer, to balance last account

1890.

135.

175.

225.

O. 0 O. 0 O. 0 0. 0

660. o. o

3085.o. o

200. O. 0 50. O. o

60. o. o 70. o. o 10.10.o 1000. O. 0 125. o. o

1145.1. 7 227.9. 1 73. 1.10 237.10. 2 10. O. 0 1350.

C.

0

5 10,452.19.

827. 2. 3i

9/2 November 11803

to November 161804.

DISBURSEMENTS. Mr. Barron, Head Cook, for Commons and Allowances: Michaelmas Term HilaryTerm Easter Term Trinity Term

200. 3. 3

197.17. 6 233.17. 7 222. 0. 9 553.19. 1

Special gratuity Bills (2) of board wages to the 5 butlers and wages to the 4 junior butlers

121.O.

0

974.19. 1

23.15. 0

30.3. 9 53.18. 9 Bills (4 quarters) for watching and wages

Christmas gratuity

77.13. 0 81.3. 9 80.16. 7 86.15. 9 8.0.

0

334. 9. 1 Fpr purchase of Stock, including commission: ÂŁ2,000 Navy 5% Annuities ÂŁ1,000"

903.15. 0 925. 0. 0

Bills for work done in the House during the year by Painter, Carpenter, Bricklayer, Smith,Plumber, Slater, Glazier, Mason, Plasterer

by Lamplighter and Tallow Chandler Carpenters' moiety bill for work done in the Temple Church Allowances and charitable gratuties paid by special Orders: Richard Dollery, 1 year at 6/per week (paid quarterly) William Bluston, 10 weeks at 5/ per week to Jan.27, when he died - gratuity to Charlotte Blukston of 3 guineas (B.T.O. Feb. 3.1804) Christopher Brockwell, 20 weeks at 5/6d. per week to Mar. 27, when he died - gratuity to Sarah Brockwell of 3 guineas MarkReynolds 50 weeks at 5/per week (B.T.O. June 25,1803)

1828.15.

0

1772.G.

0

212.15. 0 8.7.4

15.12. 0

-

2.10. 0

3. 3. 0

5.10. 0 3.

3. 0

8.13. 0 12.10. 0

93 1 803 Salarieswa esallowances etc.

The Tem le Churchmoieties The Master, Dr.Thomas Rennell (2 payments) The Reader, Dr.John Wilgress (4 quarters) The Organist, Mr.R.J.S.Stevens (2 payments) The Clerk, Mr. Wm. Hutton (2 payments of £7.10. with disbdosements) The Sexton, Mr. Thomas Morgan (4 quarters of £2.10 with disbursements and annual allowance of £2.10 for lighting church fires) The Organ tuner, Mr. John Byfield (resigned June 1804) (i year's arrears of salary due to him seednot to have been paid)

-

18o4.

100. O. 0 30. O. 0 25. C. 0 24.10. 1 18.8.

3

2.10. 0

The House.

The outgoing Treasurer (William Lascelles Esq.) - his allowance The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary The Surveyor (Mr. James Hall) one year's salary The Gardener, James Anderson - 4 quarters and allowances - disbursements - his wife's cleaning the pavilions and seats in the garden (annual) The waiters, for attendance in the Hall (4 terms) Thomas Hiblings, first waiter Richard Williams, second" Paul Hardy, third The two Washpots, John Thos. Haines and Richd. Blundell for cleaning the back Parliament Chamber, etc.

Haines Both The Head Cook, Philip Barrow, wages (4 terms) - allowance in lieu of chamber (2 payments) The second Cook, Henry Rickett, wages (2 payments) - allowance in lieu of chamber (2 payments) The Chief Porter, John Dollery (died 10 Nov. 1804) - received by his widow, Eliza, disbursements £8.12. 6 allowance for stall (to day of death £3.7.6.

Under Porter, James Todd (2 payments) (additional to 10 Nov.) Chief Butler, James Cobb,salary, (2 payments) - providing newspapers, 4 terms

200.O. 0 300. O. 0 20.O.

0

48.0.

0 79. 4. 3

2.2.

0

30. O. 0 10.O. 0 8.0.

0

1.16. 0 3.12. 0

20.O.

0

C. 0 10. C. 0

10.O.

0

12.O.

0

0. 0 1.1. 0 3c.0.

0 8.13. 8

941803-1804.

2nd Butler, Joseph Faint (2 payments) Lovell 3rd"Samuel Hill 4th"John Weston 5th"James do - disbursements Board Wages for all the Butlers (2 payments) The four junior Butlers, for finding linen, payments) washing, Temple pots,etc.(2 Joseph Faint (2nd Butler), as supervisor of workmen,and rent collector of Bench Chambers (2 payments) - disbursements etc.

John Hill (4th Butler). 6d. poundage on collection of Z300.10.11. Pensions and Preachers Duties John Erby, warder - 1 year at 14/- per week The Panierman, Edward Wharton, annual wages etc.

- bill for wine,tea,coffee 4 terms The Cooks - allowance for finding pewter and brass during the year The two Washpots for trimming and lighting the patent lamps in the Hall, Mich. and Trin. terms John Dollery,junior - for cleaning the barristers necessaries. 4 quarters Edwd. Hasker and3a6Dol1ery, attendance at the Garden gate - 16 weeks at 5/per week Expenses of drafting and engrossing Conveyance to new Trustees of the site of the Inner Temple Mr. Samuel Smith and Mr. William Herbert Stilling Fleet, return of their Comr,onsdeposits John Nelson - for keepings craft from mooring against the garden wall (4 quarters) - providing and sinking 4 oak piles The New Ri\ferWater Co.(2 payments) Michael Collins, turncock - for playing the engines the twollast quarters (paid 18 Feb.) " two last quarters (paid 26 June) for cleaning Messrs. Hadley and S4ins and oiling the engines and hose annual allowance Paving 'opposite Temple Gate) 2 payments) Daniel Mills - brewer; attendance and disbursements Mr. Farmer - hops Mr. Elliott - malt Mr. Beach - cooper Mr. Dutton - care and regulation of turret clock (annual) - replacement pendulum spring

1.10.

1. 3.

1. 3.

1. 3.

9.11.

48.18.

0 4 4 4 6 9

70. 0. 0 15. 0. 0 11. 1. 6 7.10. 3 36. 8. 0 5c. C. 0 79.12. 7 14. 0. 0 2. 2.

10. 0. 0 8. G. 0

33. 0. 0 200. 0. 0 4. 4. 0 30.19. 9 11. 0. 0 5. 0 5. 0 5. 5. 0 2. 2. 0 13.9.

14.14.

202.17.

7. 2.

1 0 0 6

5. 0. 0 1. 0. 0

qg 1803 - 1804.

Mr. Torkinton, robemaker - (2) new gowns for the two Porters AuditDay - dinner - wind, tea and coffee Messrs. Plaskett & Son - 4 dozen of hock and 1 dozen of champage (together) Richard Ayres, for care of Elizabeth Temple (1 year') Mr. Whipham, silversmith - loan of plate Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Pheney, bookseller Messrs. Robertson F4Simpson - board clothing and funeral of William Lewis Middle Temple - share of repair of M. Temple Lane Duty on 10 Male Servants Duty on the Society's Property Sermons, 27 during the year Stamps for Receipts

Disbursements in all

£7,253

Receipts due to Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

£10,452.19. 5 £827. 2. 33 £9,625.17. 13

due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

£2,372.17.

20. 0. 0 29.17. 4 3.3. 6 32.16. 0 6.10.

2.5.

10.15.

20.2.

0 6 0 0

27.10. 0 6.0.

65.1.

75.3.

56.14.

3.17.

0 0 0 0

LI 1804-1805

RICHARD STANLEY ESQUIRE TREASURER November 17, 1804 to November 15, 1805

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Edward Lord Thurlow1, Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (Mitford)Baron Redesdale; Joseph Shaw2, William Chaytor, Esquires; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; Benjamin Way, Anthony Stokes1, William Lascelles, Esquires; Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Peter Peirson, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles, Esquires; Sir Richard Clayton, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets; James Topping of H. M. Council; Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales3.

1

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Died 9 November 1805.

3

Called to the Bench on 7 May 1805, after production of Letters Patent constituting him one of H. M. Council, and choice by ballot.

97 1804-1805

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE Nov. 19

The Exchequer Office and adjoining chamber having been repaired at considerable expense, Mr. Wharry and Mr. Ruggles to view them and report on the value.

Nov. 20

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Ruggles reporting the annual value of the Exchequer Office and adjoining chamber to be one hundred guineas, the Sub-Treasurer to inform Abel Moysey, Esquire, H. M. Deputy Remembrancer, that this Society will in future expect that sum by way of rent for the said office and chamber as from Michaelmas last.

Nov. 22

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Iltid Nicholl, a member, three pair up north in the second staircase in King's Bench Building, disposed of to Mr. John Dyke, a member.

[Parliament, 23 Nov.: Mr. Dyke, aged 26 last July 7, admitted for his own life; fine ÂŁ22.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. William le Blanc, a member, one pair up south in the first staircase in King's Bench Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. William James Atkinson, a member.

[Parliament, 23 Nov.: Mr. Atkinson, aged 28, admitted for his own life; fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 23

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. David Ker

the younger to be called to the Bar.

[Parliament, 23 Nov: called]

1804-1805

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 23

Elizabeth Dollery, widow of John Dollery, late Head Porter, petitioning for some relief, the Treasurer and Mr. Peirson to consider and give such relief as they think fit.

The Butlers of the Society petitioning for some further allowance for board and other wages, the five butlers for the future to be paid 7/6d per week finchfor board wages during the vacation.

John Hitching to be Under Porter in place of James Todd, promoted to be Head Porter.

John Erby, the warder, to be discharged on account of his infirm state, and to have his allowance of 14s. per week continued; Richard Blundell to be employed as warder on trial.

Nov. 23

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. last, respecting students serving in volunteer corps, to be continued during the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

HILARY TERM

Jan. 29

BENCH TABLE Orders of last term read.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber two pair up south in the first staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with cellar and coal-place belonging, fallen to the

q 1804-1805

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 29

House by the death of Richard Clarke, Esquire, and report the value to be let.

The same to view the chamber three pair up north in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Farmer, and report the value to be let.

The chamber two pair up south in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, reported last 16 Nov. to be worth ÂŁ600 for a single life, to be sold at that price.

Feb. 1

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber up the steps south in the fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Charles William Lewis, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

The same to view the chamber one pair up in Ld. Chancellor Finch's Building with kitchen belonging, late in the occupation of Sir James Mansfield Knt., and report the value thereof to be sold for a single life or to be let.

Francis Maseres, Esquire, to be thanked for his present to the Library of the fifth volume of his work entitled 'Scriptores Logarithmici'.

Feb. 4

The choice of a warder in place of John Erby [see above, 23 Nov.] to be on Friday next [5 Feb.]. be notified.

Masters in town to

6

1805

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 5

John Wightwick, Esquire, a barrister, having paid his dues to the Society to the time he was invited to the Bench", to have his bond delivered up.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry reporting the value of the chamber late Sir James Mansfield's, now Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas, as £1200 for a single life, or to be let as £105 per annum, the chamber to be let.

The same to view the chamber of Mr. John Tatham, a member, one pair up west in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court

with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Samuel

Best, a member.

[Parliament, 8 Feb.: Mr. Best, aged 7 this month, admitted for his own life: fine £33.15, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Anthony Spedding, a member, two pair up north in the second staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. James Frank, a member.

[Parliament, 8 Feb.: Mr. Frank, aged 36 last June, admitted for his own life: fine £22.10, admittance 40s.]

Richard Blundell to be Warder of the Society in the room of John Erby.

The Treasurer with Messrs. Topping, Peirson, Peers and Ruggles to be a committee to enquire into the conduct of the Porters and

1805

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 5

Watchmen respecting the robbery at Alcock's, the hosier's, shop in Inner Temple Lane and report their opinion.

A conference to be arranged with the Treasurer and Bench of the Middle Temple in regard to the admission of students, and a committee for the purpose to consist of the committee appointed to consider and regulate matters relating jointly to the two Societies, together with such other Masters of the Bench as think fit to attend.

Elizabeth Hales, widow, petitioning to be paid ÂŁ15 out of the Treasury.

Seven shillings to be paid weekly for the board, lodging and clothing of Elizabeth Temple.

Feb. 5

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Messrs.John King, Charles Birkhead and Philip Neill to be called to the Bar1. i [Ed. note]:1The Bench Table Order of which this is the confirmation is not recorded.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 respecting students serving in volunteer Corps to be continued during the ensuring term.

Business noted above.

Feb. 9

BENCH TABLE The Committee appointed to enqurie into the conduct of the Porters and Watchmen respecting the robbery at Alcock's shop

I 1805

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

Feb. 9

in Inner Temple Lane reporting that the Porters and Watchmen were not to blame; and recommending that the gate at the top of the Lane should be shut at 8 o'clock in the evening and remain shut until 6 o'clock a.m. in the summer and 7 o'clock a.m. in winter; that the Great Gate leading into Whitefriars should likewise be shut at 9 o'clock in the summer and 8 o'clock in the winter and remain so until 6 o'clock a.m. and 7 o'clock a.m., respectively; that the wicket [sc. in the Great Gate] should be shut at 11 o'clock at night, and the key of the Great Gate left with the Watchmen there, who should be directed to admit carriages at any time; that two new watchboxes should be provided, one to be placed at the east end of the King's Bench Office, the other in Inner Temple Lane, and four additional watchmen appointed; and that an additional lamp should be put in the middle of Inner Temple Lane: this report to be confirmed and put into effect.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE

May 7

Orders of last term read.

The Treasurer reporting that the committee appointed on 8 Feb. last to confer with the Middle Temple in regard to the admission of students had conferred with a committee of that Society, and that a unanimous opinion had been reached that a conference with the other two Inns of Court should be requested,

IL 3 1805

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 7

such a conference now to be requested, and the Treasurer and Messrs. Bond and Way, with such other Masters as think fit to attend, to be a committee from this Society for the purpose and to agree a convenient time and place for such a conference to be held.

Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, a barrister and Solicitor General to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, having produced to the Treasurer His Majesty's Letters Patent constituting him one of H.M. Council, and having requested to be called to the Bench and having been chosen by ballot, to be called to the Bench accordingly at the Parliament to be held on Friday, and the SubTreasurer to give him notice thereof.

[Parliament, 10 May: called] A Chief Butler in the room of Mr. James Cobb, deceased, to be chosen on Friday next, and any consequent vacancies to be filled up then.

May 8

Masters in town to be notified.

Richard Wharton [Esquire], a barrister, and Mr. John Hutchings, a member, having paid their duties to the House, to have their bonds delivered up.

May 9

Mr. Way and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of John Disney, Esquire, a barrister, two pair up west in Ram Alley Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry Hugh Holbech, a member.

[Parliament, 10 May: Mr. Holbech, aged 25 last October, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 40s.]

1805

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 10

Mr. Joseph Faint, second butler, to be chief butler, in the room of Mr. James Cobb, deceased.

The rest of the butlers

to succeed progressively, and Richard Williams, second waiter, to be junior butler.

[Parliament, 10 May: confirmed] The choice of a waiter in his room to be on Friday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Thomas Vigers to be carpenter in the room of Mr. William Preston, deceased.

In future, no tradesman or mechanic admitted to carry on business as partner or associate with another tradesman or mechanic shall necessarily succeed to the latter's place; but on the decease or resignation of the principal, the Society shall elect his successor as if no partner or associate had been admitted.

A memorial being read of John Dowdeswell and Richard Betenson Dean, Esquires, on behalf of Maria Martin and Jane Clarke, sisters and representatives of Richard Clarke, Esquire, deceased, late barrister of the Society, the matters therein to be referred to the Treasurer.

May 10

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Henry Hugh Holbech, having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Hilary Term 1804, as his certificate shows,

iGS 1805

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 10

and now a member of this Society, and requesting admission

ad eundemgradum,to be so admitted.

Business noted above.

May 16

BENCH TABLE Mr. Lascelles and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Henry Finch, a member, up the steps south in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with place under stairs belonging, disposed of to Mr. Francis Ferrand Foljambe, a member.

[Parliament, 17 May: Mr. Foljambe, aged 24, admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine ÂŁ141.15, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Edmond Skottowe, a member, one pair up west in the third staircase in Figtree Court, disposed of to Mr. Samuel Jackson, a member.

[Parliament, 17 May: Mr. Jackson, aged 39 last March, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

May 17

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Richard Hoare, Mr. Hardinge Stracey and Mr. William Brame Elwyn to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 17 May: called] Paul Hardy, the third waiter, to be second waiter in place of Richard Williams, appointed Junior Butler, and William Hitching to be third waiter in his place.

The question of whether that part of No. 10 Crown Office Row [that is] next to Harcourt Buildings should be taken down and

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 17

rebuilt or be repaired to be consideredon Friday next [May 24].

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Robert Greaves and Mr. Charles Wade, members having paid their duties to the House, to have their bonds delivered up.

May 17

PARLIAMENT William Osgoode, Esquire, a barrister, to be one of the auditors of the Sub-Treasurer'saccounts in place of Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, called to the Bench.

Business noted above.

May 24

BENCH TABLE Names to be sent for choice of a Reader:— To Lyons Inn: Messrs. Robert William Brandling,Christopher Puller and John Lord.

To Cliffords Inn: Messrs. William Harrison, Augustus Schutz and Edward Poole.

To Clements Inn: Messrs. Joseph Whately, James Sinclair and Nathaniel Huson.

The Rt. Hon. Lord Ellenboroughand the rest of the judges formerly of the Society, and Sir William Henry Ashurst (late one of the judges of King's Bench) who was formerly of this House, to be invited to dinner on Grand Day next term.

A motion having been proposed and seconded "that so much of the Bench Table Order of 2 May 1774, as relates to there being no more than sixteen sets of chambers continued for the

107 1805

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 24

use of Masters of the Bench be rescinded", the matter to be considered on the Friday of the first full week of next term.

Masters in town to be notified.

James Oram, one of the Watchmen, petitioningfor some relief, stating that he had been a supernumeraryand established watchman for twenty years past, was now 62 years old and through a complicationof disorders had almost lost the use of his right arm, and had not been able to do a day's work or watch since 8 Jan. last and was in great distress, to be paid 7s. per week during the remainder of his illness.

May 22

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Ruggles to view the chamber of John Addison, Esquire, a barrister, three pair up left in the second staircase in King's Bench Buildings,disposed of to Mr. Thomas Batty Addison, a member.

[Parliament,24 May: Mr. Addison, aged 17 last June, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ61.5, admittance 20s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Nathaniel Milne, a member, two pair up west in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Oswald Milne, a member.

[Parliament,24 May: Mr. Oswald Milne, aged 23, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ18.18, admittance40s.]

May 24

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. James Boswell to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,24 May: called]

1805

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 24

That part of No. 10 Crown Office Row over the gateway and adjoining to Harcourt Buildings to be taken down and rebuilt agreeable to the etlAation with an arched gateway and the staircase and rooms laid out according to the mode suggested by the Sub-Treasurer.

The Table having been apprised that Mr. Hall, the Surveyor, had necessarily been put to expense in preparing plans for various alterations and rebuildings done under his direction, which expense would recur, also that he derives no direct or indirect profit, emolument or advantage trom any work done under his direction, nor from the auditing of the accounts of tradesmen employed by the Society, and considering the attentive diligence he has shown in discharging his duties, Mr. Hall to receive twenty guineas in defrayment of expenses already incurred by him, and hereafter to be paid ÂŁ20 per annum in addition to his present salary.

Cast iron railings to be placed at the northeast corner of the King's Bench Office to correspond with those already placed at the northwest corner.

No member to dispose of any chamber which he shall hereafter purchase of the Society without first obtaining leave of the Bench Table.

May 24

PARLIAMENT Randle Jackson, Esquire, a member aged 46 last February, admitted for his own life to the chamber two pair up south in

1805

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 24

the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildingswith vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of John Berkeley Burland, Esquire, having paid into the Treasury the sum of ÂŁ600.

Randle Jackson, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on 9 Feb. 1793, as his certificateshows, and being now a member and requesting admissionad eundem gradum, to be so admitted.

Peter Peirson, Esquire, to be Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 5 Nov. 1803, respecting students serving in volunteer corps, continued during the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 18

Orders of last term read.

June 21

The motion of 21 May last relating to the number of Bench chambers being now considered, the relevant portion of the Order of 2 May 1774, to be rescinded.

[Parliament,28 June: confirmed]

1805

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 21

A motion now made and seconded that the number of Bench chambers be increased from 16 to 20, as formerly, by adding to the present number the following four: viz: the two chambers fallen to the House on 25 June and 19 Nov. 1773, respectively, not being then accepted by any Master of the Bench present, and the two chambers discontinued as Bench chambers by the Order and Act of Parliament of 2 June and 6 June 1774, the matter to be considered on the Friday of the first full week of next term.

June 28

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Ralph Rice to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 28 June: called] The Treasurer reporting that he, with Mr. Topping and Mr. Wharry, as a committee from this Society, had met committees from the other Inns of Court on 24 June last, when it was proposed that the following Resolutions should be submitted to the consideration of the respective Societies,

viz: "that before any per-

son be admitted a member of any of the Four Inns of Court, his age, residence and condition in life be stated in writing to the Steward or Under Treasurer of the Society, together with a reference to some respectable person or persons that enquiry may be made into his character and situation.

That such state-

ment be represented to the Treasurer or in his absence to some other Bencher or Benchers of the Society, and that no person be admitted without the approbation of such Treasurer, Bencher

1805

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 28

or Benchers to whom such representation shall be made or an Order of the Parliament, Bench Table, Council or Pension of the Society for that purpose.

And that in case of any misrepresentation respecting the party in the foregoing particulars, his admission shall be avoided at the discretion of the Society into which he shall have been admitted", these resolutions to be establIshed in this Society.

Philip Barrow, the chief cook, praying an allowance on account of the dearness of provisions and fuel, the Treasurer and Messrs. Topping, Peirson and Wharry to consider and make such allowance as they, or any two of them, think fit.

The chamber occupied by John Theophilus Blakeney, Esquire, to be repaired, whitewashed and painted.

The roof of the Bench chamber occupied by Thomas Pares, Esquire, to be repaired and boarded under the slating.

The chamber occupied by Edward Morris, Esquire, to be whitewashed and painted, Mr. Morris papering it at his own expense.

The chamber late in the possession of William Blurton to be repaired, whitewashed and painted.

The chamber late in occupation of Robert Henry Peckwell, Esquire, to be let for six months.

New gates to be made for the entrance into White Friars, but not put up until next spring.

The sashes and frames of the chamber occupied by H. Standley,

1805

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 28

Esquire, to be repaired.

The turnspits to attend the cook on such errands as may be necessary.

June 28

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Richard Seaman, Esquire, brother and administrator of Dutton Seaman, Esquire, deceased, late a member, having nominated Mr. Stephen Howell Phillips, a member, to be admitted on the assignment to the late Dutton Seaman's chamber one pair up south in Serjeant Baldwyn's Buildings opposite the Exchequer Office, with cellar (if any) belonging, and requesting his admission thereto, Mr. Phillips, aged 38, admitted to the chamber (only) for his own life, paying the usual ÂŁ6.

The Treasurer for the time being and Messrs. Bond and Stanley to be a committee for considering and regulating matters relating to this Society and the Middle Temple.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 (students' volunteer service) continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 12

Orders of last term read.

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Joseph Shaw, Esquire, to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on

1805

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 12

Friday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber one pair up south in the second staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of William Robinson, Esquire, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

Nov. 13

Frederick Page, Esquire, a barrister, and Mr. Harry Welstead, a member, having paid their duties to the Society, to have their bonds delivered up.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry reporting the value of the chamber in Hare Court, lately fallen to the House by the death of William Robinson, Esquire, as £190 to be sold for a single life or to be let at £25 per annum, the chamber to be sold at that price.

[Parliament, 22 Nov.: Mr. Thomas Wainwright, a member aged 29 last April, admitted for his own life having paid £190 into the Treasury.]

Nov. 15

Consideration being given to the motion of 21 June last that the number of Bench chambers be increased from sixteen to twenty, by including in the number of Bench chambers the four chambers therein specified, the said increase and inclusion now ordered, and the four said chambers to be disposed of at the last Parliament to be held next Hilary Term.

A pipe of Madeira to be purchased for the use of the Masters of the Bench.

4 1805

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT Nov. 15

Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Mr. Treasurer Stanley and Mr. Peirson of the Bench, and Messrs. Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

The Treasurer and Francis Maseres, Esquire, to be auditors of Mr. John Hill's accounts.

Richard Baker, Esquire, to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows:— Richard Stanley, Esquire, Treasurer, from the chamber up the steps in the second staircase in the passage leading into Figtree Court by the Hall steps, to the chamber one pair up south in the first staircase in Sir Robery Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Joseph Shaw, Esquire.

Richard Richards, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, to the chamber late Mr. Stanley's.

Peter Peirson, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, to the chamber late Mr. Richards'.

Richard Baker, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south

1805

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 15

in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Peirson's.

Robert Peers, Esquire, from the chamber ground floor south in the third staircase right going down Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Baker's.

Robert Forster, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Peers'.

Richard Richards, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

116

16 November 1804 to 15 November 1805

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House - Messrs.

Thomas Poole, Frederick Hargrave, George William Hatton, Benjamin Smith, James Frank, WillT. Samuel Best, James Stephen Wicken, John Bayley Moore, Francis Turner, Peter Dickson, Samuel Jackson, Thomas Davis, the elder, Richard Sibert, Edward Hudson, William Mallet Hoblyn, John Philpot, William Waring, George Thornhill the younger.

18 General Admittances at £3. 6.8.

Messrs. Henry Hugh Holbech and Francis Ferrand Foljambe, by Certificate from Lincoln's Inn. Mr. Randle Jackson, by Certificate from the Middle Temple 3 Admissions by Certificate at £2.

6. C. £66. 0. 0

Admittance into House Chamber Randle Jackson Esq. Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belonging to the Society, including Edward Morris Esq. for his chamber (late James Hovell's) i year Mr. Henry Peter Standly for his chamber (late Philip Williams's) 3 quarters Mr. Philip Williams for his chamber (late Morgan's) 3 quarters Robert Pooley Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of year Christopher Kelly Bellew Esq.) Daniel Parker Coke Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of John Wynne Esq.) 3 quarters John Wharry Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of year John Reade Esq.) Thomas Pemberton Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of year Rich'. Clarke Esq.) Mr. Glocester Wilson for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Charles Wm. Lewis) i year Other rents as before Rents in all

415.13. 0

24.13.10 27.17. 3 20.18. 2

23.10. 4 29.15. 7i 23.10. 4 23.10. 4 55.12. 4

£1485.10. 6

tI6

16 November 1804 to 15 November 1805

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House - Messrs.

Thomas Poole, Frederick Hargrave, George William Hatton, Benjamin Smith, James Frank, Wilim. Samuel Best, James Stephen Wicker, John Bayley Moore, Francis Turner, Peter Dickson, Samuel Jackson, Thomas Davis, the elder, Richard Sibert, Edward Hudson, William Mallet Hoblyn, John Philpot, William Waring, George Thornhill the younger.

18 General Admittances at £3. 6.8.

Messrs. Henry Hugh Holbech and Francis Ferrand Foljambe, by Certificate from Lincoln's Inn. Mr. Randle Jackson, by Certificate from the Middle Temple 3 Admissions by Certificate at £2.

6. c. £66.

O.

0

Admittance into House Chamber Randle Jackson Esq. Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belonging to the Society, including Edward Morris Esq. for his chamber (late James Hovell's)year Mr. Henry Peter Standly for his chamber (late Philip Williams's) 3 quarters Mr. Philip Williams for his chamber (late Morgan's) 3 quarters Robert Pooley Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of Christopher Kelly Bellew Esq.) 7 year Daniel Parker Coke Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of John Wynne Esq.) 3 quarters John Wharry Esq. for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of year John Reade Esq.)i Thomas Pemberton Esq. for his chamber (fal;en to the House by the death of year Rich'. Clarke Esq.)i Mr. Glocester Wilson for his chamber (fallen to the House by the death of year Mr. Charles Wm. Lewis)i Other rents as before Rents in all

415.13. 0

24.13.10 27.17.3 20.18. 2

23.10. 4 29.15. 7i 23.10. 4 23.10. 4 55.12. 4 £1485.10. 6

1304 Dividends on Bank Stock and New South Sea Annuities One year on £22,000 N.South Sea annuities One year on £27,000 Bank Stock, including a 5% bonus thereon Half a year on £9,000 5% Navy Annuities and on £2,700 (removed from the 1747 5% Annuities £11,700 in all Half a year on the above and a further £1,000 - £12,700 in all One year on 2553.1.0 3% Reduced Annuities, being a bonus on the above removed £2,700

-

1 805

660. o. o 320

292.10. 0 317.10. 0

16.11. 8 24526.11. 8

Caution money on call to the Bench (Joseph Jekyll Esq.) Fine for not reading (Peter Peirson Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by Students before keeping Terms Composition money paid by Students after admission into Commons Money received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, removal, alienation etc.

Mr. Morgan, the Sexton, for buriel ground

ICC.

C. 0

50. 0. 0 140. O. 90. C. 28.10.

18. 0.

0 0 0 0

200. O. 0 65. O. 0 1090.11. 1

220.13.10

83. 6. 0 73. o. 3 3. 0. 0

Receipts in all

9255.16. 4

Due from Sub-Treasurer, balance of last account

2372.17.

5i ..-'11628.13.

118

1804- 18 05.

C.

a.,

DISBURSEMENTS. Mr. Barrow, Head Cook for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term Special gratuity

206.17.

193.13.

249. 1.

229.12.

9 6 8 4

879.5.

125.0.

3 0 1004. 5. 3

Bills (2) of board wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to the 4 junior Butlers(the weekly rate of board wages was increased to 7/6 on Nov. 23,1804) Bills (4) for watching and wages

Christmas gratuity

37.17. 1 40.11. 8 78. 8. 9 77.13.

81.19.

99.3.

106.1.

8.C.

0 9 2 2 0 366.17. 1

By purchase of Stock,including Commission £1,000 Navy 59Annuities It £1,000"" £1,000"

906.5. 0 895.0. 0 903.15. 0 2705. 0. 0

Bills for work done in the House during the year

by Painter, Glazier, Plumber, Plasterer, Bricklayer, Mason, Smith, Carpenter,Slater, Paperhanger

by Lamplighter and Tallow chandler Carpenter's moiety bill for work done in the Temple Church Allowances and Charitable Gratuities paid by Special Orders 6/Richard Dollery - oneon per week Mark Reynolds - 52 weeks at 5/per week Elizabeth Dollery (3.T.0. Nov. 23 1804)- gratuity John Erby - by Thos. Pillamce(B.T.O.Nov.23,1804.

4 weeks at 14/- per week Elizabeth H ales (B.T.O.Feb.5, 1805)- gratuity James Cram (B.T.O. May 21,1805)24 weeks at 7/- per week

4434. 4. 0 229. 6. 0 2. 9.10

3.18. 0 13. O. 0 8. C. 0 2.16. 0 15. 0. 0 8. 8. 0

119 1804 - 1 80 5.

z SalariesWa

esAllowances

etc.

The Tem le Church (moieties) Rennell) 2 payments The MasterDr.Thos The Reader (Dr.John Wilgress) 4 payments The Organist (Mr.R.J.S.Stevens)2" The Clerk (Mr.Wm.Hutton) 2 payments of £7.10 with disbursements The Sexton (Mr.Thos. Morgan) 4 payments of £2.10 with disbursements and annual allowance of £2.10 for lighting church fires The Tuner (Mr.Hugh Russell) annual payment The House The Treasurer (Benjamin Way Esq. on outgoing) - allowance The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary The Surveyor (Mr.James Hall) - one year's salary (to Nov. 20,1804) i year's salary (to May 20,1805) allowance for expenses (B.T.O. May 24,1805 The Gardener, James Anderson - 4 quarters and allowances - disbursements - his wife's cleaning of garden pavilions etc. annual The Waiters,for attendance in Hall (4 terms) 1st Waiter, Thomas Hitching Williams. then Paul Hardy 2nd"Richard Hardy, then William Hitching 3rd"Paul The Washpots, John Thos. Haines and Richard Blundell, for cleaning the back Parliament Chamber etc. 2 payments Richard Blundell, for trimming Hall lamps - 2 terms The Head Cook, Philip Barrow, wages (3 terms)* * his wages for Mich. Term 1804 are not recorded - allowance in lieu of a Chamber - 2 payments The Second Cook, Henry Rickett, wages 2 payments - allowance in lieu of a Chamber 2 payments The Cooks - ijear'sallowance for finding pewter and brass The Chief Porter - James Todd - disbursements (including £3.12.6 ancient allowance in lieu of a stall The Under Porter - John Hitching (from his appointment Nov.23,1804) - 2 payments The Chief Butler - James Cobb, to April 16 when he died (paid to his executor)then to Joseph Faint, thereafter to Michaelmas

100. 0. 0 30. 0. 0 25. 0. 0 22.18. 3

21. 3. 4 0. 0

100. C. 0 300. O. 0 0. 0

10. 0

0

O. 0 48. 0. 0 8

111.

2.

0

30. 0. 0 10. O. 0 8. 0. 0 7.

0

2. 2. 0 15. O. 0

7. 0. 0

10. O. 0 10. O. 0 14. O. 0 10.10. 6 6.19. 0 0 iL0.14).

13.11. 0

120

1804-1805 The Junior Butlers, Samuel Lovell, John Hill, James Weston and Richard Williams, as heretofore and summarised above.

The same, for finding linen, Temple pots, washing etc. - 2 payments The Pannierman, Edwd. Wharton-annual wages - his bill for wine, tea and coffee - 4 terms Joseph Faint, Chief Butler, as supervisor of workmen and rent collector of Bench Chambers - 2 payments - disbursements John Hill, third Butler, 6d. poundage on collection of ÂŁ303.19.10.

Pensions and Preachers Duties Richard Williams,fifth Butler - disbursements John Erby, Warder - 4 weeks to Nov. 22, 1804 Richard Blundell, Warder - 39 weeks to Aug. 23,1805 John Dollery,for cleaning the necessaries - 4 quarters

Mr. Philip Neill - return of his Commons deposit John Nelson, as before - 4 payments New River Water Co. rent as before 2 payments inclusive of an increase of ÂŁ1 per half year as from midsummer Messrs. Hadley and Simpkins, as before for engine maintenance - their further bill Michael Collins, turncock, as before Daniel Mills, brewer John Johnson, Mr. Capp, maltster Kr. Farmer, hopster Mr. Beach,cooper Messrs. Plaskett & Son, 8 dozen of Hock Messrs. Wild,bottling onendum of Hock Messrs. Chalie, 1 hogshead of Claret Mr. Dutton,care and winding of the clock t=et - his further bill Audit Day - dinner - wine,tea and coffee Richard Ayres,for care of Elizabeth Temple - 1 quarter

70. 0. 0 50. 0. 0 97. 1. 2.

15.o.o 16.12.6

7.11.11 9.11. 6 2.16. 0 27.6.

0

10.0.

0

10C. 0. 0 4. 0

12.0.

0

5. 0 3.7. 6 10. 0 2.0. 0 21. 6.10 122.19. 0 8.8. 0 7.3. 4 51.2. 0 15. 3 110.9. 0 5.0.

14.

25.13.

2.12.

0 0 9 3

1.12. 6

1804 -1803. cta

Hannah Saunderson - for the same 3 quarters (the weekly rate was raised from 2/6 to 7/- by B.T.O.of Feb.8,1805) Mr. Richards, tailor,for two greatcoats for Watchmen Mr. Gibb, for repairing the carved work in the Parliament Chamber Assessment for paving, as before1 half year (the 2nd half year's payment is not recorded) The Middle Temple, share of rAypirs to Middle Temple Lane Mr. Whipham, silversmith,for seven silver badges Mr. Pheney, bookseller Messrs. G.W.Nicholl, booksellers Mr. Farlow, stationer William Neill, labour in excavating the waterpipe in Fleet St, James Todd,chief Porter,for cleaning books in the Library (as customarily his predecessor) Mr. Jackson, smith,for work done in the Church and in the Master's House Mr. Hayden,for 2 dozen balloting balls One year's Duty on 10 Male Servants the Society's doon Property Se=ons - 27 at 2 guineas Stamps for Receipts

Disbursements in all

13.13. 0

2.12. 0 7.16. 0 0

1.1.

6.0. 0 38.12.

32.15.

9.13.

15.17.

9 0 0 0

6 1.O.

0

6.7. 9 0

64.10. 0 64.11. 0 56.14. 0 4. 2. 0

11,029.15. 4

Receipts

9,255.16. 4

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

2,372.17.

Deduct Disbursements Due from above to balance this account

11,628.15.54 11,029.15.4

598.18. 11-

I. !

1805-1806

RICHARD RICHARDS OF H. M. COUNCIL ESQUIRE TREASURER November 16, 1805 to November 14, 1806 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Edward Lord Thurlow12, Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (Aitford)Baron Redesdale1;William Chaytor1,Esquire; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; Benjamin Way, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles,Esquires;Sir Richard Clayton, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets; James Topping of H. M. Council and Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Died 12 September 1806.

1805-1806

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 21

Mr. Wharry and Sir Richard Clayton to view the chamber of Mr. William Stevenson, a member, three pair up east in the first staircase of Figtree Court, disposed of to Mr. Randal Norris, a member.

[Parliament, 22 Nov.: Mr. Norris, aged 54 last July, admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine ÂŁ15.15, admittance 28/-.]

The Bench chamber of Richard Stanley, Esquire, to be repaired in all necessary respects.

The copper and underback

in the brew-house to be repaired.

The Trustees of the Society (Lord Ellenborough and Masters Bond, Stanley and Peirson) to empower the Sub-Treasurer, by Letters of Attorney, to accept stock and receive dividends of the securities standing in their name.

[Parliament, 22 Nov.: confirmed] Nov. 22

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. James Martin the younger, Mr. George Donovan and Mr. Henry Beard to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 22 Nov.: called] Henry Rickett, the second cook, stating that when returning from duty in November last

he had been run over by a dray, and

had one thigh broken and the other badly bruised, so that he , * [Ed. notej: This must refer to the present month, 'last' indicating that the second was written up in the following month. Had Rickett been absent a full year, there would have been an earlier reference to it.

1805-1806

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 22

had not been able to follow his employment and had had to pay a deputy to perform his duties in the Hall, with other heavy expense, and now petitioning for some relief, to be paid ÂŁ30 out of the Treasury.

Nov. 22

PARLIAMENT The Order of the Bench Table of 15 Nov. last increasing the number of Bench chambers from sixteen to twenty, and ordering the four additional chambers to be disposed of at the last Parliament of next Hilary Term, confirmed.

Business noted above.

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 27 (Tuesday)

Orders of last term read.

The chamber situated two and three pair up in the Old Crown Office staircase, with garrets over, lately held by William Lascelles, Esquire, as a Bench chamber, having been pulled down to be rebuilt, consideration to be given on Friday next to the remuneration to be made to him for it.

Masters in town to be

notified.

The petition being read of Samuel Batchelor and Roger Potts, gentlemen, stating that they have taken a set of chambers on the ground floor of No. 5 Hare Court for a five-year term, the

1806

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 27

entrance to which is through the principal room whereas the other room facing Hare Court has no fireplace, and asking leave to open a door into the latter room at their own expense, Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber and report.

Jan. 30

Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Charles Moore, Esquire, a barrister, one pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with cellar and coalplace, disposed of to Mr. John Brock, a member.

[Parliament, 31 Jan.: Mr. Brock, aged 25, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ18.7, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Robert Sharpe Ainslie, a member, two pair up south, with garrets consolidated, in the third staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings with cellar and coal-place, disposed of to Mr. James Dove, a member.

[Parliament, 31 Jan.: Mr. Dove , aged 25 last September, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ26.5, admittance 40s.]

Jan. 31

The four chambers added to the number of Bench chambers by the Order of 15 Nov. and Act of Parliament of 22 Nov. last to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next (7 Feb.).

William Lascelles, Esquire, to have, as remuneration for his Bench chamber lately pulled down (in accordance with the Order of 27 Jan.), a choice as a Bench chamber of the chambers occupied by Robert Pooley, Thomas Pemberton, John Williams or John Wharry, Esquires.

(.1 1806

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 31

The Gardener to be allowed ÂŁ10 for the fixtures purchased by him in the Gardener's Lodge on his appointment,which have lately been sold by auction on the lodge being pulled down * [Ed. note]: He was found accommodationin a chamber rented from Mr. James Widmore (see Accounts).

He to be also allowed ÂŁ12 per annum in addition to his wages in lieu of the rent of the hairdresser'sshop lately pulled down, the allowance to date from Christmas.

Jan. 31

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

Feb. 7

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Stephen Lushington and Mr. John Thomas Bigge to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,7 Feb.: called] William Lascelles, Esquire, having chosen the chamber one pair up east in Mitre Court Building, in the occupation of Robert Pooley, Esquire, as a Bench chamber instead of that lately pulled down for rebuilding [see Order of 31 Jan.], he to be admitted thereto, with the cellar belonging,as from last Christmas.

[Parliament,7 Feb.: confirmed]

n

1806

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 7

The Porters and Watchmen petitioning for some increase of wages on account of the increased price of necessaries, to be allowed 4d. per night each man for the night watch.

The Gardener to be allowed ÂŁ3 for his loss of rent of the hairdresser's shop lately pulled down for the last quarter.

Mr. George to be allowed House and Window Tax out of his rent, the same having been allowed him by his late landlord, Thomas Walker, Esquire.

Repairing the paving, or new pavement, in the brewhouse to be referred to Mr. Stanley and Mr. Peirson.

Repairing the

iron railing at the garden entrance at the bottom of Paper Buildings to be referred to Mr. Bond and Mr. Peirson.

Feb. 7

PARLIAMENT Masters admitted into the four additional Bench chambers (admittance 40s.).

Thomas Ruggles, Esquire, to the chamber three pair up north in the staircase in the passage in Inner Temple Lane leading into Hare Court.

Sir Richard Clayton Bart to the chamber on the ground floor north in the third staircase on the right (being No. 4) going down Inner Temple Lane.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart to the chamber two pair up west in the Old Crown Office staircase.

James Topping, Esquire, to the chamber on the ground floor

-7

1806

HILARY TERM (Coned.)

PARLIAMENT (Coned.)

Feb. 7

ge north in the staircase in the Inner Temple Lane passa leading into Hare Court.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1805, be conrespecting students serving in volunteer corps, to tinued for next term.

Business noted above.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE April 29

Orders of last term read. pair up Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber one Inner south in the third staircase on the right going down the death Temple Lane (being No. 4), fallen to the House by for a of Mr. George Hand, and report the value to be sold single life or to be let.

The brewhouse to be repaired.

May 1

late Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry reporting the value of the ÂŁ36.15 Mr. Hand's chamber to be ÂŁ400 for a single life or re, to per annum to be let, Charles Henry Runnington, Esqui have the choice of purchasing or renting it. cleaning The organ being represented as so much in need of Committee of as to be in danger of serious deterioration, the the Middle the Society to be requested to confer with that of well as the Temple on the question of cleaning the church as

1806

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 1

organ.

Also that they again consider the repair of the

causeway at the Temple stairs.

May 8

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Forster to view the chamber of Mr. Charles Lamb, the ground chamber south in the second stairother case of Serjeant Hampson's Buildings, with kitchen and conveniences, disposed of to Albert Pell, Esquire, a barris ter.

[Parliament, 9 May: Mr. Pell, aged 37 last October, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ31.10, admittance 40s.]

May 9

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Richard Baker, Esquire, to be continued Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

Business noted above.

May 16

BENCH TABLE Mr. William Bentham, a member, petitioning to be put into possession of a cellar in Mitre Court Building, as an appurin tenance to his chamber (in that building), which is now n the possession of Mr. Henry Simpson, a member, Mr. Simpso next to attend the Table on Tuesday in the first full week of sion. term to show cause why Mr. Bentham should not have posses Names to be sent for choice of Reader:— To Lyons Inn: Messrs. John Weyland, George Forster and

/

1806

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 16

William St. Julian Arabin.

To Cliffords Inn: Messrs. Samuel Kekewich, John Theoph-ilus Blakeney and William Rough.

To Clements Inn: Messrs. Roger Kynaston, Matthew Wyatt and William Henry Cawne.

The resolutions being read of the Committees of this Society and of the Middle Temple, of 7 and 15 May last, together with the reports of the Surveyors of both Societies, respecting cleaning of the church; from which it appeared that the church needed cleaning by whitewashing and painting, with repairs to the roof and other parts; it was now resolved that the Society was ready to contribute what was necessary; and as soon as the intention of the Middle Temple was known, the Table would take the necessary steps to carry out their part in the joint resolution of both Societies.

Mr. Randal Norris, Sub-Treasurer, to be paid £100 for the five years since his appointment as such that he has acted as Librarian, and £20 until another Librarian is chosen.

He also to be paid £20 for his preparing for the press the Catalogue of books and MSS in the Library.

Friday, 20 June, to be Grand Day: Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of the House to be invited to dinner.

L.;

1806

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT May 16

The Executors of the late Spencer Schutz, Esquire, a barrister of the Society, having nominated William Rough, ment Esquire, a barrister, aged 33 last August, on the assign to the shop or ground chamber north, in the left-hand staircase going down Inner Temple Lane, with kitchen and cellar Mr. Rough to be admitted on payment of the usual

belonging. ÂŁ5.

The resolution of 25 Nov. 1803 respecting service in Volunteer Corps renewed for the coming term.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 10

Orders of last term read. now Mr. William Bentham's petition [see 16 May above] being heard, considered, and he and Mr. Henry Simpson's father being to Mr. Simpson ordered to deliver possession of the cellar Mr. Bentham forthwith.

June 12

m Mr. Peers and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Willia Thomson, a member, ground floor (No. 4) in Old Crown Office Row, disposed of to Mr. Tipping Thomas Rigby, a member.

[Parliament, 13 June: Mr. Rigby admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ12.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber up the steps east in the Mr. first staircase in Figtree Court, disposed of by the same Thomas to the same Mr. Rigby.

1806

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

[Parliament, 13 June: Mr. Rigby admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

June 12

An Order being read of the Parliament of the Middle Temple of 6 June, directing reference to a Committee of that Society to confer with committees of the several other Inns of Court as to the admission of persons as members of either [sc. any] of such Inns to practice as conveyancers conformably with 44 Geo. III, cap. 95, and appointing a committee for that purpose, the following, or any two of them, to be a committee for the purpose of this Society: the Treasurer, Messrs. Bond, Topping, Jekyll, Maseres, Lascelles, Way and Stanley.

June 13

The petition being read of William Hutton, Clerk of the Temple Church, asking acceptance of his resignation of his office and for such allowance to be made him as the Bench thinks fit, consideration of it to be adjourned until Thursday 19 June.

June 13

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

Adjournment to Thursday 19 June.

June 18

BENCH TABLE Mr. Wharry and Mr. Forster to view the chamber of John Turner, Esquire, a barrister, one pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with vault under belonging, disposed of to Richard Davenport, Esquire, a member.

I3 3 1806

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

[Parliament, 19 June: Mr. Davenport, aged 41 last September 27, admitted for his own life: fine £35, admittance 40s.]

June 18

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Samuel Jackson, a member, one pair up west in the third staircase in Figtree Court, disposed of to Mr. Edward Wilbraham, a member.

[Parliament, 19 June: Mr. Wilbraham, aged 21 last May, admitted for his own life: fine £42, admittance 40s.]

June 19

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Charles Monck and Mr. Samuel March Phillips to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 19 June: called] After consideration of his petition, William Hutton, Clerk of the Temple Church, to be paid £12 per annum from his resignation.

Mr. Bond and Mr. Peirson to order such alteration to the garden entrance at the end of Paper Buildings as they think proper.

The coachway in Crown Office Row to be repaved, and the curbs and footway to be reset and repaired.

A parapet walk to be built along the whole front of No. 6 King's Bench Walk, and Mr. Rice to be charged one third of the expense of the extent of the parapet over his chamber.

Philip Barrow, the chief cook, petitioning for some allowance against the dearness of provisions, Mr. Stanely and Mr.

4 1806

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 19

Peirson to make such allowance as they think proper.

June 19

PARLIAMENT Adjourned from 13 June.

John Wharry, Esquire, a Master of the Bench, desiring to be disadmitted of his chamber one pair up north in the lowermost staircase (No. 4) in Inner Temple Lane, and that Mr. John Pacey, a member aged 30, may be admitted to it, Mr. Pacey admitted, paying 40s. for admittance.

Richard Davenport, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Hilary Term 1805, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society, and requesting admission

ad eundemgradum,to be so admitted.

The Treasurer for the time being, Messrs. Bond and Stanley, Masters of the Bench, to be a committee to consider and regulate all matters relating to this Society and the Middle Temple.

The Act and Resolution of 25 Nov. 1803, relating to students serving in Volunteer Corps, to be continued during the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 11

Orders of last term read.

1806

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 11

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of ed of the Right Honourable Edward Lord Thurlow to be dispos at the Parliament to be held on Friday next [14 Nov.].

Masters in town to be notified.

The thanks of the Society to be given to the Right HonCommons, ourable Charles Abbott, late Speaker of the House of House in for ordering the completion of the journals of that the Library of this Society. chamMr. Stanley, Mr. Peirson and Mr. Wharry to view the Robert bers up the steps north in the second staircase of Sir steps Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, and down the House north in the same staircase (both of which fell to the member, some time since by the death of Mr. Hawkins Wall, a and for which the present occupier and tenant, Mr. George purBramwell, has offered £900 and £500, respectively, to time), chase, at which sums the chambers were valued at the life. and report their present value to be sold for a single

Nov. 12

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. second Charles Holland, a member, two pair up south in the Mr. staircase in King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Edward William Grinfield, a member.

[Parliament, 14 Nov.: Mr. Grinfield, aged 21, admitted for his own life: fine £20, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 14

The thanks of the Society to be given to Benjamin Way, trouble Esquire, one of the Masters of the Bench, for his care,

I3 1806

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

and attention to the reprinting of the Catalogue of the Library.

The thanks of the Society to be given to Edward Ayde East, Esquire, for his present of the two first volumes of his Pleas of the Crown.

Messrs. Stanley, Peirson and Wharry, having viewed the two chambers up and down the steps north in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, and reporting the values for a single life to be £900 and £500, respectively.

Mr. Bramwell's two offers to be accepted.

Nov. 14

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Richard Stanley and Peter Peirson, Esquires of the Bench, and Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Robert Peers, Esquire, to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

The executors of Samuel Bosanquet, Esquire, late a member, having nominated Samuel Bosanquet, Esquire [Junior] on the assignment to the ground chamber north in the staircase next the Alienation Office with cellar belonging (late the said deceased Samuel Bosanquet's), and requesting that he may be admitted thereunto, Mr. Bosanquet admitted for his own life, on payment of the usual £5.

13

1806

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows: Richard Richards, Esquire, from the chamber up the steps west in the second staircase in the passage leading into Figtree Court by the Hall steps, to the chamber one pair up south in the fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Edward Lord Thurlow.

Richard Baker, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, to the chamber late Mr. Richards'.

William Hood, Esquire, from his chamber one pair up south in the staircase in the passage leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Baker's.

John Wharry, Esquire, from his chamber one pair up south in the second staircase on the right hand in Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Hood's.

James Topping, Esquire, from his chamber, ground floor north in the staircase in the passage leading into Hare 's.

Court from Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Wharry Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Topping's.

The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 (see earlier, repeatedly) to be continued during the ensuing term.

Peter Peirson, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

7

November 16, 1805 to November]4, 1806

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House - Messrs.

James Charles Still, Thomas Wainwright, John Brock, Thomas Joshua Platt, Charles Munro, George Spense, James Dove, William Price, Edwd. Hall Alderson, John Neilson, William Longley, William Dimond, Horace Twiss, Robt. Matthew Annesley, Daniel Parker, Hon. Charles Vesey, William Samuel Hanna, Tipping Thomas Rigby, Peter Moore, John Pacey, George Welchman Owens, Edward Wilbraham, Robert Edward Broughton, Richard Woodhouse, Samuel Bosanquet, William Lee, Richard Walford, Edward Carter, Edward Wm. Grinfield, James Wm. Geldart.

30 General Admittances at ÂŁ3.6.5 Richard Davenport Esq. by certificate from Lincoln's Inn

100. 0. 0 2. 0. 0 102. G. 0

Admittance into House Chamber Mr. Thomas Wainwright

190. 0. 0

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

272. 7. 6

Rent belongim7 to the Society, including: Mr. Benjamin Bond Cabball for his one chamber (late Perkins's)

7. 6

Mr. R.M.Annesley for his chamber year (late Feter Alley's Esq.)

9. 0

Mr. Charles Harry Runnington, for his chamber (fallen to the house by the death of George Hand Esq.) one 27.

7. 0

Mr. John Stover for his chamber (late Robert Henry Peckwell's Esq. 5 months Other rents as before.

1805-6 the number of Bench (..During chambers was increased from 16 to 30. See 3.T.C. Nay 21, June 21, Nov. 15. 1805 and Feb. 5, 1806 Parliament. Feb. 7, 1806.)

Rents in all

8.10

1481.

3. 0

13 q

180 5 - 1806.

Dividends on Bank Stock and New South Sea Annuities 1st i year on £22,000 New South Sea annuities 2nd i year on £22,000 New South Sea annuities (less tax) 1 year on £27,000 Bank Sock, including a 5% bonus thereon on £12,700 5% Navy 1styear Annuities, and on two additional sums of £100C-Z14,700 in all 1st i year on £553.1 annuities 2nd

do

0

297. O. 0 3240. O. 0

367.10. 0 330.15. 0

tax)

2nddo(less

330.0.

3% reduced

(less tax)

8. 5.10 7. 9. 3 4581. o. 1

Fine for not reading (Richard Baker Esq.)

50. o. c

On call to the Bar Caution money for chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ

80. o.

70. o.

34.10.

14. 0.

Deposits made by students before keelpingTerms Composition money paid by students after admission into Comr:.ons Money received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation, removal etc.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart. for a horse-shoe table Mr. Morgan, the Sexton,for burial ground Receipts in all Due from Sub-Treasurer, balance of last account

o o o o

700. o.o go.o.o 1129.13. 7 223. 4.11 69.O.2 21.2.10 25. 4. 0 2.10. 0 9135.16. 1 598.18. 1i 9734.14. 2i1

14 0

1805-1806.

DISBIEZST:LENTS. Mr. Barrow, Head Cook,for and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term

Commons

Special gratuity

197.1. 3 196.15. 9 245. 3. 2 224. O. 3 863.0. 5 113.C. 0 5

976.0.

Bills (2) of board wages to the 5 butlers and wages to the 4 junior butlers

35.3. 3 42.13. 0

77.16. 3 Bills (4) for watching, and wages (an increase of 4d. ner night was ordered on Feb. 7,1806

Christmas gratuity

95. 1. 0 106.15. 1 115.14. 6 123.19. 1 441. 9. 8 lo. o. o 451. 9.

Bills for work done in the House during the year by Painter, Carpenter, Bricklayer, Smith, Plumber, Slater, Glazier, Mason, Pavier

by Lamplighter and Tallow-chandler Measured work done in the rebuilding of no. 10 Crown Office Row (see B.T.O. May 24, 1805)

by Carpenter

by Bricklayer

3639.15. 0 233.19. 0

500. O. 0 500. O. 0 f000.

Allowances paid in pursuance of special Orders: Mark Reynolds - 52 weeks at 5/- per wk.

James Oram - 52 weeks at 7/- per week

g

0. 0

13. C. 0 18. 4. 0

/4)

1805

Salaries

wa es

-

1806

allowances etc.

The Tem le Church.

20)..7. 0

Payments as before, totalling N.B. Mr. William Hutton, Clerk since Nov. 1776, resigned at midsummer, and was awarded an allowance of ÂŁ12 per annum from that date.

His successor, appointed by the Middle Temple was Mr. J. Phillips Moiety bills for work of cleaning the Temple Church (whitewashing and painting), with repairs to the roof and other parts, and of subsequent cleaning-up -

33.11. 3

Moiety of Mr. Russell's bill for repairing and cleaning the organ

10.

The Treasurer (Richard Stanley Esq., on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary for acting as Librarian, five years to Lady Day, 1806 (B.T.O. May 16) one half year, to Michaelmas

The Gardener - 4 quarters and allowances (B.T.O. Jan 31, 1806 gave him an allowance of ÂŁ12 per annum in lieu of a shop rent) disbursements his wife's cleaning of garden pavilions etc.

The waiters, for attendance in Hall (4 terms) 1st Thomas Hitching 2nd Paul Hardy 3rd William Hitching The Wash-nots,John Thos. Haines and Richd. Blundell for cleaning the back Parliament Chamber etc.

(2 payments Richard Blundell - for trimming and lighting Hall Lamps 2 terms

0

24(o .IS- 3

The House

The Surveyor - one half year to May 20 - one half year to Nov.20, according to the increase ordered on May 24, 1805

0.

O. 0 ;00.

300. O. 0 IOU. O. 0 10. O. 0 10. O. 0

20. O. 0

30.

O. 0

95.14. 7 2.

2.

0

c. o c. o 8. o.

30.

10.

7. 4. 0

2.

2.

0

14 a.

1805-1806.

The Head Cook, Philip Barrow wages, 4 terms in lieu of a chamber -allowance (2 payments) The Second Cook, Henry Rickett wages and chamber allowance (2 payments) - gratuity for an injury (B.T.C. Nov.22,1805) The Cooks - year's allowance for finding pewter and brass The Chief Porter, James Todd (received by his widow, he having died Oct. - Nov. 1806 disbursements (with ÂŁ5 ancient allowance in lieu of a stall) The Under Porter, John Hitcliing- wages (2 paymentS) The Chief Butler, Joseph Faint - wages (2 payments) The Junior Butlers, Samuel Lovell, John Hill, James Weston (to April 16), Richard Williams, William Powell (from April 16) as heretofore and summarised above.

The same,for finding linen, Temple pots,washing etc.(2 payments) The Panierman, Edwd. Wharton, annual wages etc. his bill for wine,tea,coffee 4 terms Joseph Faint, Chief Butler, as supervisor of workmen and rent collector of Bench Chambers (2 payments) - disbursements James Hill, third Butler, 6d poundage on collection of ÂŁ292. 5. 1.

Pensions and Freachers Duties William Powell,fifth Butler disbursements Richard Blundell, Warder, 52 weeks at 14/- per weel John Dollery,for cleaning the necessaries, 4 quarters

John Nelson,as before - 4 payments New 3iver Water Co. - rent - 2 payments 1:essrs.Harley and Simpkins,as before for engine maintenance - their further bill

20. C. 0 7. 0. 0

20. O. 0 50. C. 0 14. 0. 0

11. 5. 0 8. 0. 0

30. C. 0

70. G. G 50. 0. 0

87. O. 3

15. 0. 0 16.15. 6 7. 6. 2 9. 9. 6

36. 8. o 10. G. 0

4. 4. o 13. u.0 5. 5. 0 2. 9. 0

43

1805 - 1806.

Michael Collins, turncock, as before for playing the enjines 2 payments On July 26, 1806 a fire broke out in Hare Court, and expenses were incurred as follows:

10.

John Smith, Chief Porter of the Middle Temple and 13 other men; John Hitching, Under Porter, of the Inner Temple and 15 other men.

Expenses of brewing as follows: Brewer, John Johnson Hops, Mr. Farmer Malt, Mr. Car)p Cooper, Mr. Beach

0

5. 2. 0 4.18. 6 23.14.

9.9.

112.1.

4.19.

8 0 0 6 152. 2. 2

Purchases of wine Messrs. Chalie - a pipe of Madeira (B.T.O. Nov. 15, 1805) delivered in January 1806 " - Hermitage and Champain Messrs. de Franca, 3 doz. Madeira

149.14. C 7. 1. 6 9.19. 3 166.14. 9

Audit D - - dinner - wine, tea and coffee Hannah Saunderson, for care of Elizabeth Temple, 52 weeks at 7/- per week Mr. Dutton, care and winding of the Turret clock - one year - his further bill The Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Assessment for paving, as before, 2 half years James Todd, chief Porter, for cleaning books in the Library, as before Mr. Marshall, for a horse-shoe dining -table (see under Receipts, above.

Presumably a superior - or larger table having been made, the earlier one was sold) New Librar7 catalogue: costs as follows Librarian, for preparing draft (B.T.O. May 16) Mr. Harris, for correcting and methodising Messrs. Galabin, for printing

25. 7: 6 2.12. 3

18.4.

0

0. c 10. 6 0. 0 2.2.

0

1.C.

0

83.18. 0

20.O.

0

15.1 5,0 37.12. 0

4.

14 4

1805-1806 Mr. Dadley, pewterer, for 6 dozen pewter plates Mr. Shears, Coppersmith Messrs. Farlow, Stationers Mr. Pheney, bookseller Mr. Norris, printer Mr. James Widmore, three *s rent for a chamber occupied by the Gardener (see B.2.0. Jan. 31, 1806) Insurance of the Hall in the Sun Fire Office, for 7 years from Midsummer 1806, with duty One year's Duty on 10 male servants the Society's do property Mr. George Donovan - return of his Commons deposit Mr. Henry 3eard - the same Mr. Arthur Wilton - the same Mr. Samuel Jackson - over credit in the last accounts of ÂŁ20 for his Fine and Admittance (see Parliament, May 16, 1805) Sermons - 25 at 2 guineas Moiety of cost of advertising a sermon to be preached, and a collection taken in aid of the Patriotic Fund, on the Day of Thanksgiving Stamps for Receipts

9.19. 8 3 12.15. 6 73. 2. 0 67.O.

0

19.13. 9 40. 3. 3 64.10. 6 206.13. 4 100.0. 0 100.C. 0 100.O.

0

20.O.

0

52.10. 0

1. 1. 0 0 4.6.

Disbursements in all

9313.5. 9

Receipts

9135.16. 1

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

598.18. 14

9734.14. 24 Deduct disbursements Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

9313. 5. 9

421.

8. 5i

1 4 .5".

1806-1807

PETER PEIRSON ESQUIRE TREASURER November 15, 1806 to November 20, 1807 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (Mitford)Baron Redesdale;William Chaytor, Esquire1; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; William Lascelles, Anthony Stokes1, Benjamin Way, Richard Stanley, Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles, Esquires; Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets, James Topping of H. M. Council and Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council and Solicitor General tothe Prince of Wales.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

1806-1807

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 18

Twenty-two greatcoats to be provided for the use of the Watchmen.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley to be paid ÂŁ12 and 12 shillings as remunerationfor the loss of rent of his Bench chamber e during the rebuilding of the south part of No. 10 Crown Offic Row.

Nov. 21

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Philip Mallet, William James Atkinson, Charles Tennyson, Garside Bentley and Richard Jebb to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,21 Nov.: called] A new watchbox to be made at the end of Harcourt's Buildings.

Nov. 21

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 respecting Students in Volunteer Corps to be continued in the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 27

Orders of last term read. , The Sub-Treasurerto sign the certificateof Thomas Ellis a bankrupt and debtor to the Society.

147 1807

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 27

Sashes and frames to be put into the back windows of the chamber in possession of John Wharry, Esquire, in Ram Alley Building.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chambers three pair up north and south in the lowermost staircase (No. 4) in Inner Temple Lane, lately fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Honest Hugh Edmonds (otherwise Hugh Edmonds) and report the value to be let.

Mr. John Ladevize Adleram, a member, having paid all his dues, to have his bond delivered up.

A copy being read of an Order of the Court of Aldermen of the City of London made on 12 August last: i. reciting a previous Order of 19 July 1774, and thereunder appointing George Scott and other surveyors and supervisors for the proper observance in the City of London and the Liberties thereof of the Rules and Regulations contained in an Act of Parliament passed of in the then [1774] last session for the improved regulation in buildings and party walls and the better prevention of fire l the cities of London and Westminster; ii. assigning the severa districts among the surveyors and in particular the Ward of Farringdon without, with other Wards, to George Scott; iii. stating that, although the whole of the Inner Temple and part of the Middle Temple are situated within the said Ward, yet they are not expressly named in the former Order [of 1774], so that doubts had arisen whether they were included under the

148 1807

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 27

present Order; iv. to end such doubts, now expressly appointing the said George Scott as surveyor and supervisor, according to the said Act, of the Inner Temple and such parts of the Middle Temple as are situated within the Ward of Farringdon without; Master Treasurer and Master Jekyll to be a Committee to confer with the Middle Temple on the matter, and report their opinion whether the two Societies should submit to the said Order.

Jan. 28

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry, having viewed the chambers fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Honest Hugh Edmonds, otherwise Hugh Edmonds, report the value to be let as £25 per annum for each.

Jan. 30

New ceilings to be put up in two rooms and part of the passage of Master Richards' Bench chamber.

New locks to be put upon the Garden gates, and two keys delivered to each Master of the Bench.

Jan. 30

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Mr. Christopher Bramwell, a member aged 13, to be admitted for his own life into the chambers up the steps north and south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, fallen to the House some time since by the death of Mr. Hawkins Wall, having paid into the Treasury the sums of £900 and £500, respectively [see BTO of 11 November 1806].

1807

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Jan. 30

The two acting executors of the will of the late Mr. Honest Hugh Edmonds, otherwise Hugh Edmonds, Randal Norris and John Spinks [see BTO of 23 May 1797] having nominated Mr. Thomas Rice, a member aged 23, to be admitted on the assignment into the chamber two pair up east in the second staircase in Figtree Court, late Mr. Edmond's, and requesting his admittance for his own life, Mr. Rice to be admitted, on payment of the usual £5.

Feb. 3

BENCH TABLE Mr. Harvey Marriott, a member, having paid his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up and his £100 deposit returned to him.

Feb. 5

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. James Dove, a member, two pair up south with garrets over consolidated, in the third staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal-place belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry Bromley Hinrich, a member.

[Parliament, 6 Feb.: Mr. Hinrich, aged 14 last March, admitted for his own life: fine £26.5, admittance 40s.]

The reading at Clement's Inn to be postponed until next term.

The thanks of the Society to be given to the Right Honourable Charles Abbott, Speaker of the House of Commons, for his order to supply the Library of the Society with a copy of each book

1807

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 5

published under the authority of the Commissioners of Public Records; and he to be presented with a catalogue of the Books and Manuscripts in the Library.

Feb. 6

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Francis Ferrand Foljambe and Mr. Willingham Franklin to be called to the bar.

[Parliament, 6 Feb.: called] Sarah Todd, widow of James Todd, late Chief Porter1, petitioning to be paid £20 as a charity.

Mr. Dutton, the clockmaker, to be paid £10 per annum for the future, beginning from 5 Feb. last.

The basement story and the ground floor room south in the new part of No. 10 Crown Office Row, with an internal staircase, to be allowed to the gardener.

Robert Pooley, Esquire, occupier of the Bench chamber of William Lascelles, Esquire, to be paid £42 as remuneration for the additions and alterations made by him therein.

Feb. 6

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

1 [Ed. note]:1 There is no record of James Todd's death, which the account and receipt books imply occurred in the weeks before Christmas 1806: unrecorded also are the promotion of John Hitching, under porter, and the appointment of John Dollery as under porter.

1807

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE April 21

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber, ground north in the third staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, the lessor, Mr. David Tibson [see BTO of 18 Nov. 1777] having died, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

April 22

Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry report the value of the chamber late leased to Mr. David Tibson, deceased, as 200 guineas to be sold for a single life or to be let at 25 guineas per annum.

The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres, Esquire, for his gift of the sixth volume of his work, entitled Scriptores Logarithmici.

The Executors of the late Lord Thurlow to have leave to erect a monument to his memory at the place fixed in the Round of the Temple Church.

A new ceiling to be put up in the best room in Mr. Lascelles' Bench chamber.

April 24

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

The two acting executors of the will of the late Mr. Honest Hugh Edmonds, otherwise Hugh Edmonds, Randal Norris and John Spinks, having nominated William Grant, Esquire, a member aged 25 last March, to be admitted on the assignment to the chamber, late Mr. Edmonds', two pair up east in Ram Alley Buildings, and

1807

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 8

Mr. Treasurer, with Masters Lascelles, Stanley, Baker and Wharry, having viewed the new erected chambers at No. 10 Crown Office Row, these are to be sold or let at the followingvalues: Ground story first room one pair up with cellar; and Two pair up with cellar.

Each £600 if sold for a single life or to be let at £50 per annum.

Three pair up with cellar. £540 if sold for a single life or to be let at £45 per annum.

Four pair up.

To be let at £40 per annum.

May 8

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 2

Orders of last term read.

June 4

Mr. Lascelles and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of George Isted, Esquire, a barrister, down the steps south on the second staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to Ralph Smith, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament,5 June: Mr. Smith, aged 41 last

Isc 1807

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 4

November 5, admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine £47, admittance 20s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Thomas Herbert, a member, one pair up north in the third staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. George Townley, a member.

[Parliament, 12 June: Mr. Townley, aged 30, admitted for his own life: fine £40, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of the Honourable Marmaduke Dawnay, up the steps in the first staircase by the Hall steps in the passage leading into Figtree Court, disposed of to Mr. John Story Penleaze, a member.

[Parliament, 5 June: Mr. Penleaze, aged 21 last September, admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine £31.10, admittance 40s.]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres, Esquire, for his gift to the Library of his book entitled 'Anglicana historiae selecta monumenta'.

June 5

George Isted, Esquire, a barrister, having paid all his dues, to have his bond delivered up.

A new frame and sashes to be put in the staircase window one pair up in No. 17 Mitre Court Buildings.

June 5

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Ralph Smith, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on 22 June 1792, as his certificate shows, and

1 1807

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 5

now a member of this Society and requestingadmission ad

eundemgradum,to be so admitted.

Business noted above.

June 8

BENCH TABLE Mr. Edward Hudson, a member, having paid all his dues, to have his bond delivered up.

June 11

Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of William Daw, Esquire, a barrister,No. 8 against the Garden wall [i.e., No. 8 Crown Office Row] with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. George Heath, a member.

[Parliament,12 June: Mr. Heath, aged 27 last June 27, admitted for his own life: fine £95, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Stephen Howell Phillips, a member, one pair up south in Serjeant Baldwyn's Buildings (opposite the Exchequer Office), disposed of to Mr. William Burge, a member.

[Parliament,12 June: Mr. Burge, aged 21 last April 18, admitted for his own life: fine £60, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of the HonourableWilliam Herbert, a member, one pair up south in the third staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, disposed of to Mr. Philip Courtenay, a member.

[Parliament,12 June: Mr. Courtenay,aged 22 last August 19, admitted for his own life: fine £40, admittance 40s.]

13-7 1807

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 11

Messrs. John Julius Pringle and James Reid Pringle, having paid all their dues, to have their bonds delivered up.

June 12

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John Freeman Milward Dovaston to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,12 June: called] The drain passing through Mr. George Heath's chamber, No. 8 against the Garden wall, to be repaired.

The windows on the south side of the Temple Church to be repaired.

The gentleman'sand servant's privies to be repaired, painted and whitewashed.

Philip Barrow, the Chief Cook, petitioning for some allowance against the dearness of provisions, the Treasurer and Master Stanley to make such allowance as they think proper.

Elizabeth Anderson, widow of the late gardener, on account of her great age (she being beyond her 80th year) and infirmities, to be allowed 1 guinea per week from the death of her husband, last 14 May.

June 12

PARLIAMENT The two acting executors of the will of the late Mr. Honest Hugh Edmonds, otherwise Hugh Edmonds, Randal Norris and John Spinks, having nominated Mr. John Spinks, a member aged 25 last January, to be admitted on the assignmentto the chamber one pair up north in the staircase opposite the Church door, late Mr. Edmonds', and requestinghis admittance for his own life,

1807

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 12

Mr. Spinks to be admitted on payment of the usual ÂŁ5.

The Treasurer, Mr. Bond and Mr. Stanley to be a committee to consider and regulate matters relating jointly to the Society and the Middle Temple for the ensuing year.

The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 once again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 10

Orders of last term read.

William Daw, Esquire, a barrister, having paid all his dues, to have his bond delivered up.

Nov. 12

Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Philip Francis, Esquire, a barrister, three pair up south in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings, disposed of to Mr. Philip Hurd, a member.

[Parliament,13 Nov.: Mr. Hurd, aged 31 last May 2, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 20s.]

The same to view the windows of the chamber of Mr. James Birch on the second floor of the new building in Crown Office Row, he petitioning to affix iron balconies,which he had had made, to the outside of them, and to report their opinion thereon.

1807

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 13

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. George Heath to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 13 Nov.: called] Mr. Baker and Mr. Wharry, having viewed the windows of Mr. James Birch's chamber, report their opinion that the intended balconies should not be affixed.

Accordingly, Mr.

Birch's petition refused.

The petition being read of Mr. Pickering Lettson, a member, stating that he had been admitted on 7 Nov. 1803, had kept med twelve terms commons, had attained the age of 24 and confor to the rules of the Society; that he had an offer of a situation in the West Indies, provided that he could go out immediately with the degree of Barrister at Law; praying that the and rule requring five years' standing might be dispensed with he admitted to that degree this present term; his prayer not of to be complied with, as being contrary to the general rule 1762.

Nov. 13

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Richard Bligh, Esquire, a barrister aged 28 last Nov. 9, in to be admitted for his own life to the ground chamber north the third staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare the Court with cellar belonging, lately fallen to the House by

1807

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 13

death of Mr. David Tibson, who had been the lessee for life, having paid into the Treasury the sum of £210 [see Orders of 21 and 22 April].

Business noted above.

Nov. 14

BENCH TABLE Richard Bligh, Esquire, having been called to the Bar last Easter Term and having this term purchased a chamber, to have his £20 caution money returned to him.

The evening watch to go on their stands for the future at 4 o'clock from 1 Nov. to 31 Jan., both days inclusive.

Nov. 20

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Henry Aspinwall, Richard Preston, Henry Byrne and John Adolphus to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,20 Nov.: called] The petition being read of Elizabeth Reynolds, widow, stating that she was the daughter of Charles Chambers, clerk for nearly 60 years, to Mr. Salt and Mr. Frederick, Sub, Treasurers of the Society, and many years Librarian1; tnat she was infirm and afflicted with bad eyes and so unable to work with her needle, and dependent on a few friends, and praying for some relief; she to be paid £10 per annum.

[Ed. note]:1He was Librarian 1763-1777.

1807

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT Nov. 20

Richard Stanley and Peter Peirson, Esquires of the Bench, with Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode, Esquires of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer'saccounts. The former two to be auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts.

William Hood, Esquire, a Master of the Bench, to be Reader for next Lent Vacation.

Richard Baker, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

I ol

Nov. 15, 1806 to November 20

1807.

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House Messrs. Samuel Twyford, Edward Lucas, Christopher 3ramwell, junior, Thomas Rice, James 3uller East, Wm. Henry Tinney, Robert Baynes Armstrong, Henry Bromley Hinrich, John Ratcliffe Cousins, George Townley, Edward Bromhead, George Rous, William Rothery, Augustus Frederic Hamilton, Adam Oldham, Philip Hurd, George Clough Marshall, Thomas Cosgrave, Richard Whitaker 19 General Admittances at William Grant Esq. by Certificate from the Middle Temple Ralph Smith Esq. by Certificate from the Middle Temple Mr. John Story Penleaze and Mr. Philip Courtenay by Certificate from Lincoln's Inn

6.8

63. 6. 8

2. O.0 2. O.0 c.o

c.o 71. 6. 8

Admittances into House Chambers Mr. Christopher Bramwell,junior do Richard Bligh Esq.

900. c.c 500. c.o

1400. ). 0 210. O. 0 1610. C. 0

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

Rents belonging to the Society, including Mr. John Lee, for his shop (late year Harvey's)1 Mr. William Woods, for his chamber 7m. 13 days (late Tilson's) 22, Nov. 13) 21, Apr. B.T.C. (see Mrs.Edmonds, widow of Mr.H.H.Edmonds (d. Nov. 26, 1806) threeto Aug. 26 when she quitted Mr. Henry Alford, for his charnber m. (late Cabball's)4 Wm. Holland Esq. for his chamber (late Morris's)year i Mr. John Entwhistle, for his chamber year (late Brodie's)4 John Francis Gunning Esq. for his chamber (late Pemberton's) threeA-1-'s

389. O. 0

14. 4• o

16.15. o 0. o 23.12. 6 29.14. 0 33.15. 0

lb 3

1806-1807.

Mr. Philip Hurd for his chamber (late year St.Quintin's,formerly Darby's)i Mr. James Birch, for his chamber in the new part of no.10 Crown Office Row. one i 7-4: Mr. William Dimond for the sameone 4Samuel Squire Esq., for the sameone (for these three,see B.T.O. May 8,1807) The decision to lower these by 10% is not recorded.

23.12. 6 11. 5. 0 10. 2. 6 9. 0. 0

Other rents as before 1589.18. 0

Rents in all Dividends on Bank Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities (less tax) One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £14,700 5% Navy Annuities (less tax) Reduced One year on £553.13%.

Annuities (less tax) Fine for not reading (Robert Peers Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before keeping terms Composition money paid by students after admission into Commons Money received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers,on death, alienation etc.

The'Assignees of Thomas Ellis, a bankrupt (see B.T.O. Jan. 27, 1807) £206.11 a dividend of 4/4 in theon proved under a Commission awarded against him

594• C. 0 0-70oo.

661.10. 0 14.18. 6 3970.18. 6 50. O. 0 240.

150.

33.

30.

C. O. 0.

0.

0 0 0 0

700. 0. 0 105. 0. 0 1169.19. 3 227.10. 4 115.3. 0 17.4.

2

44.14. L.

for burial fees

11.10. c

Receipts in all Due from Sub-Treasurer, balance of last account

10524.14. 3

Yx. Phillips, the C1er,

421. 8. 5"'10946. 2. 8:

164

1806-1807

DISBURSEMENTS. Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, for Commons and Allowances: Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term Special Gratuity

Bills (2) of Board Wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to the 4 junior Butlers

Bills (4) for Watching, and wages

198.16. 0 184.10. 9

245.3. 1 239.10. 2

868.0. 0 127.12. 0 995.12. C

995.12. 0

33.11. 8 44.16. 8

78.8. 4

111.O. 0 114.16. 5 115.14. 3

123.19. 5 Christmas Gratuity Bills for work done in the House (except no.10 Crown Office Row) during the year by painter, glazier, bricklayer, slater, carpenter, mason, plumber,smith,pavier by lamplighter and tallow chandler Expen3es of rebuilding no.10 Crown Office Row: bricklayer Mr. WigzekMr. Vigers - Carpenter Mr. Wyatt - slater (paid to Mrs. Wyatt, his executrix) Messrs. Johnston and Morant paperhangers Mr. Taylor - plasterer Mr. Bernasconi - external plastering of the arch

10.O.

0

1266.1.

0

220. 6. 0

475.10. 1

1486.1. 0

986.9. 0 1092. O. 0 52.16. 0 87.14. 0 142.17. 0 19.18. 0 2381.10. 0

John Nelson for removal of 50 tons of rubbish from M. Temple Lane add,payments on account to the bricklayer and carpenter (see last account)

5.C. 0 1000. 0

0

3386.14. 0

Hos

1806-1807.

Allowances paid in pursuance of special Orders: James Oram, 52 weeks at 7/Sarah Todd, widow of James Todd, Chief Porter (B.T.O. Feb. 6, 1807) Elizabeth Anderson, widow of James Anderson, the gardener (B.T.C. June 12, 1807), 1 guinea per week from May 14, when he died 24 weeks William H tton, farmer, Clerk of the Temple Church (B.T.O. June 19, 1806) 2 half yearly payments

18. 4• 0 20. O. 0

25. 4. o

63. 8. o

12. O. 0

12. O. 0

Salaries, Wa7es, allowances The Temple Church 204.13. 3

Payments as before, totalling The

House

The Treasurer (Richard Richards Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary - one year's allowance as Librarian The Surveyor - one year's salary The Gardener, James Anderson, two i's to Lady Day to his widow, Elizabeth Anderson, one month and 14 days, to his death on May 14. to the same for cleaning garden seats etc. three Li's to the same, for his disbursements The to ,-

30.C.

8.2.

The Washpots, John Thos. Haines and Richard Blundell for cleaning the back Parliament Chamber etc.

(2 payments)

0 C

2C.C. 40.o.

c o

91.4.

2

20.3.

59.0.

3 9

0

5

1.11. 6 51.10. 3

Gardener, William Durrant, May 29 Michaelmas his disbursements his wife for cleaning garden seats etc. one 2-7

The Waiters, for attendance in Hall (4 terms) 1st Thos. Hitching 2nd Paul Hardy 3rd.Wm. Hitching

100.O. 30C.C.

10. 6

30.o.

10.o.

8.c.

o o o

43.C.

0

7.4.

C

1806-1807

Richard Blundell for trimming and lighting Hall lamps (2 terms) The Head Cook, Philip Barrow, wages (4 terms) - chamber allowance (2 payments) The Second Cook, Henry Rickett wages and chamber allowance (2 payments The Cooks - year's allowance for finding pewter and brass The Chief Porter - 1,1's allowance in lieu of a stall, received by Sarah Todd John Hitching - disbursements three i's - stall allowancedo The Under Porter John Hitching - one27 to Christmas John Dollery - three 11's to Michaelmas The Chief Butler, Joseph Faint, wages (2 payments) Lovell, Blitlers,Samuel The Juhior John Hill, Richard Williams, William Powell as hertofore and summarised above The same for finding linen, Temple pots, waching etc. - 2 payments The Panierman, Edward Wharton annual wages and - wine,tea,coffee disbursements Joseph Faint, Chief Butler, as supervisor of workmen and rent collector of Bench Chambers (2 payments) - disbursements John Hill,third butler,6d _poundage on collection of ÂŁ342.14.4 Pensions and Preachers Duties (1,(305) Wm. Powell,fifth butler, disbursements Richard Blundell, Warder, 52 weeks at 14/John Dollery,for cleaning the necessaries,three (the last quarterly payment carried forward to Dec.)

20.C. 7.3.

0 0

20.0.

0

14. C. 0

2.2.

0

61.0.

0

11.1.

6

0 O.U.

0

15. 0.

6 8.1.

2. 5. 0 2.0.

0

6.0.

c

30 .,,. 0

70.0.

0

50.0.

0

91.4•

4

15.0. 0 18.14. 0.

100.0.

0

141. 4. 4

33.14. 0

8.11. 4 9.13. 6 36.8.

0

7.10. 0

1(07 1306-1807.

l's John Nelson, as beforefour New River Water Co., rent as before 2 payments Messrs. Hadley & Simpkins - fire engine and hose maintenance - as before - their further bill Michael Collins, turncock - playing the payments engines - as before.2 Expenses of brewing: John Johnson, brewing and disbursements - charity, by Treasurer's order of Feb. 18) maltster Mr. Capp, Mr. Farmer, hopster Mr. Beach,cooper

4.4.0 13.0.0

5.5.0 7.8.0 10.0

15.3.0 8.19.9 10.O. 0 115.8. 6 15.8.0 6.0.0 170.19.3

Purchases of wine Mr. Norman - a pipe of Madeira Messrs. Raikes & Newbury 1 hogshead of claret " champain and hermitage Sir Francis Barin, 1 Qum of hock (delivered 1805) Audit Day - dinner - wine,tea

and coffee

Hannah Saunderson, care of Elizabeth Temple,as before :tr.Dutton,for winding and cleaning the Turret clock (his rate of payment increased to ÂŁ10 per annum by Order of Feb. 6,1807) - his bill of expenses The Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Assessment for paving,one i year to Lady Day (the 2nd payment held over to next account) John Hitchim7;,Chief Porter,for cleanin7 books in Library, as before Mr. Richards,tailor - 22 great coats for the Watch Pheney,bookseller Mr. Farlow,stationer Whipham,silversmith - a silver hand bell

120.15. 0 104.18.0 7.1.9 77.5.8 28.18. 4 3.18.10

310.0.5

32.17.2

18.4.0 11.5.0

10.O.0

11.15. 0

6.0.0 1.1.0

1.C.0 28.12.0 20.3.6 11.16.0 8.C.0

1806-1807.

Sir John Coxe Hipnisley - remuneration for rent lost by him on account of the New Building. for Robt. Pooley Esq.remuneration a in additions and alterations Bench Chamber (B.T.O. Feb. 6,1807) Albert Pell Esq. - one third of the cost of new iron railings before his chamber (B.T.O. May 1, 1807) James Widmore Esq.,threerent, to Midsummer of his chamber occupied by the gardener Mr. Faint - 1 year's duty on ten Male Servants 1 year's Property Duty doon the Sub-Treasurer's chamber

12.12. 0 42. C. 0 5. 7. 2

19.13. 9 70.19. 6 4.o.

0

500.O.

0

2:.O.

0

Prosecution of Thomas Ward,for stealing lead - expenses

12.7.

2

Sermons - 28 at 2 guineas

58.16. 0

Return of their ÂŁ100 deposit made on entering into Commons to Messrs. John Adolphus, Garside Bentley, Henry Byrne, George Heath, Harvey Marriott Return of his ÂŁ20 caution money for buying a chamber Richard Bligh Esq.

Stamns for receipts

Disbursements in all

Receipts Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

4.11. 4

8209.2.

8

10524.14. 3

421. 8. 5i 10946. 2. 8i

deduct disbursements

8209. 2. 3 22737. 0. Oi

1807-1808

RICHARD BAKER ESQUIRE TREASURER November 21, 1807 to November 18, 1808 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer, James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (Mitford)Baron Redesdale;William Chaytor1,Esquire; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; William Lascelles1,2, Anthony Stokes1, Benjamin Way3, Richard Stanley, Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Peter Peirson, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles, Esquires, Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets; James Topping of H. M. Council, Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales; Benjamin Johnson4, Henry Hal14, s.

Keane Fitzgerald4,James Burrough4 and William Baker1'4,Esquire

1

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Died 18 May 1808.

3

Died 22 August 1808

4

Called to the Bench by invitation,26 January 1808.

)7T,' 1807-1808

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 24

A call to the Bench having been proposed, this to be taken into consideration on Friday next.

Masters in town to be noti-

fied.

Nov. 27

Consideration being given to the proposal of 24 Nov., there to be a call to the Bench in the first week of next term, and the following to be invited to come to the Bench Table: Messrs.

Benjamin, Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald, James Burrough and William Baker.

There to be screened in Hall the relevant parts of the Bench Table Order of 16 June 1789, and of the Act of Parliament of 20 June of the same year, relating to Articled Clerks being called to the Bar; and to Masters of the Bench being ordered to give some account to the Bench, if required, of the character and qualifications of any gentleman proposed by them to be called to the Degree of the Bar. From and after the end of the present term, every gentleman desiring to be called to the Bar shall apply, or have application made, to a Master of the Bench to move for such call; and he shall inform the Sub-Treasurer, at least ten days before the date of such intended call, of the name of the Master who is to move it, so that it may be inserted in the list of candidates for the Bar; and the name of the Master so proposing a gentleman for call shall be inserted in the paper of Candidates for the Bar.

1807-1808

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 27

George Heath, Esquire, a barrister, stating in a petition that he possessed for his life a chamber in Crown Office Row which was so decayed that he had been obliged to spend £200 in repairing it; that a vault belonging to it lay beneath the footway in Figtree Court and that its oak-planked roof was completely decayed and dangerous owing to the wet dripping through the pavement; that he had executed a permanent repair of the footway by placing four Yorkshire stones on the wall of it supported by two stone piers, at a total cost of £24.5.9, of which sum he prayed repayment; he to be paid two-thirds of that sum.

John Johnson petitioning and stating that he had been many years since assistant to the gardener and brewer, and also a badge porter; that he had brewed for the Society for about four years; that being in his 78th year he could no longer go on messages, which had reduced his livelihood; and praying for relief; he to be paid £10 per annum.

Mr. William Lowndes, a member, having paid his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

Ruffhead's Quarto Edition of the Statutes at Large from Magna Carta to the present period to be purchased for the Library and continued annually.

Nov. 27

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 (Students and Volunteer Corps) continued for the ensuing term.

17 c.

1808

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 26

Orders of last term read.

In accordance with the Order of 27 Nov. last, the SubTreasurer now reporting that Messrs. Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald, James Burrough and William Baker had accepted invitation to the Bench Table, they now to be called to the Table.

[Parliament, 29 Jan.: called] John Finch Simpson, Esquire, a barrister, and Messrs. William Bryan and John Bayly Moore, members, having paid their duties to the House, to have their bonds delivered up.

The Treasurer with Messrs. Maseres, Peirson, Wharry and Ruggles to be a committee to consider and report what alterations, additions and improvements can be made to the Library.

Jan. 27

The committee set up yesterday reporting that a desirable addition and improvement to the Library would be the purchase of, or some exchange made for, the chamber of Mr. Robert Parnther adjoining the upper Library [see BTO of 25 Nov. 1795]; negotiations to be opened with him to that end.

Jan. 29

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

Feb. 5

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

7 1808

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 5

Mr. Seth Thompson and Mr. Thomas Bourke Ricketts to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 5 Feb.: called] The dwarf walls to be taken down at the entrance to the following staircases: No. 1 Tanfield Court, No. 6 King's Bench Walk and Nos. 11, 12, 13 and 14 Paper Buildings, and iron rails with hand-rail fixed in a stone kirb to be placed instead.

An advertisement to be placed twice in each of three morning papers inviting proposals for relaying the King's Bench Walk with new gravel three inches thick on average.

The evening watchmen to be paid 3d per evening each from 14 Nov. to 31 Jan. last, and that in future they be paid 1/1d per evening from 1 Nov. to 31 Jan., inclusive.

Mr. Joseph Faint to have ÂŁ15 per annum added to his salary as Supervisor of the workmen and as letter and rent collector of Bench chambers, dating from Michaelmas last1.

Two silver branches [sc. branched candlesticks] to be made for Masters of the Bench; and twelve old silver bowls, six salt cellars and a cup and cover to be disposed of as being useless. i [Ed. notej:1 It appears from the Accounts that Mr. Faint at this time ceased to be collector of the Society's taxes, the service devolving upon the fifth Butler, William Powell.

)

1808

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 5

The Society having at the beginning of 1806 taken down part of No. 10 Crown Office Row and rebuilt it on the same site abutting westward on Middle Temple Lane; and having included in the new building two apertures or areas to give light to the lower apartments or cellars, and placed two posts to prevent damage to the structure by the wheels of carriages passing from Middle Temple Lane through the archway into the Inner Temple; the said apertures lying southward of the archway, and measuring five feet five inches or so in length between kirb stones from north to south, and projecting one foot seven inches or so westward into the Lane, and the posts likewise projecting seven inches or so; the Committees of the two Societies for the regulation of matters relating jointly to them both having met, and agreed that this Society should pay to the other the sum of 6d per annum as acknowledgement that the above projections are encroachments upon the ground and soil of the Middle Temple; to be computed from 25 March 1806.

That agreement to be now confirmed.

[Parliament, 13 May: confirmed]

Feb. 5

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

74

1808

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE

May 10

Orders of last term read.

Mr. William Mallet Hoblyn, a member, having paid his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

John Thomas Haines, Head Washpot, petitioning and stating that owing to his infirmities he was incapable of doing his duty as a Watchman, and praying relief, he to be dismissed and allowed ÂŁ5 per annum.

The memorial being read of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, personal representatives of Mrs. Webb, deceased, asking that the SubTreasurer might attend upon Mr. James Edmund Watson, out of the Treasurer's Office, to take the surrender of a chamber held by him (Mr. Watson) in trust for them, the request to be rejected.

May 11

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Edward Morris, Esquire, a barrister and a Master of the High Court of Chancery; ground floor south in the second staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal-place belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Yatman, a member.

[Parliament, 13 May: Mr. Yatman, aged 22 last February 6, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ30, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Edward William Grinfield, a member, two pair up south in the second staircase in the King's Bench Buildings , disposed of to Mr. Francis George Hare, a member.

[Ed. note]: These comprised Nos. 4, 5 and 6 King's Bench Walk.

1808

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 11

May 12

[Parliament, 13 May: Mr. Hare, aged 22 last January 6, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ30, admittance 40s.]

A new Head Washpot in place of John Thomas Haines (dismissed and on account of infirmities) to be chosen on Friday the 20th, any vacancy so arising to be filled at the same time.

Masters

in town to be notified.

May 13

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Business noted above.

May 20

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. James Jacobson, Benjamin Capper and William Burge to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 20 May: called] Richard Blundell, under Washpot, to be Head Washpot in place of John Thomas Haines [see 12 May above].

Charles Todd to be

under Washpot.

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of William Lascelles, Esquire [18 May] to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next [27 May].

Masters in town

to be notified.

May 20

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

May 24

BENCH TABLE William Burge, Esquire, a barrister, to be at liberty to transfer his chamber (which he had when called to the Bar this

177 1808

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 24

term) upon depositing the usual

En

caution money to buy a

chamber within two years of call.

Lord Chief Justice Ellenborough and the other judges formerly of the House to be invited to dinner in Hall on 24 June next.

The estimate of Mr. Charles Hammerton for new gravelling King's Bench Walk [see 5 Feb. above] to be accepted and he to carry out the work.

Several new drains to be made and the pavement improved and repaired in King's Bench Walk.

May 25

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of John Hopley Simpson, Esquire, a barrister, two pair up north in the first staircase of Serjeant Hampson's Buildings, with vault on the north side belonging, disposed of to Mr. James Stephen Wickens, a member.

[Parliament, 27 May: Mr. Wickens, aged 25, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ62.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of William Burge, Esquire, a barrister, one pair up south in Serjeant Baldwyn's Buildings opposite the Exchequer Office, disposed of to Mr. Allan Stewart Laing, a member.

[Parliament, 27 May: Mr. Laing, aged 20, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ30, admittance 40s.]

May 27

Names to be sent for choice of Reader:--To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Henry Barne Sawbridge, Charles Henry Runnington and Thos. Thompson.

1808

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.)

May 27

To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. Vicesimus Knox, Henry Hugh Holbech and Samuel Lovat.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. William Henry Rowlatt, John William Birch and John Williams.

TreasA note being read from the Master of the Temple to the the dilurer and Masters of the Bench of the Society regarding nce, it apidated state of the house appropriated for his reside ting to be referred to the Committee for considering and regula Temple, matters relating jointly to this Society and the Middle which shall report on it next term.

This order to be communi-

cated to the Treasurer and Bench of the Middle Temple. , The thanks of the Society to be given to Alexander Luders use of Esquire, for presenting to the Library his essay on the the French language in our ancient Laws and Acts of State.

The chamber three pair up in No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, lately be fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Hugh Edmonds, to repaired.

May 27

PARLIAMENT Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to (admittance 40s.),Bench chambers as follows: Peter Peirson, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up north with in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings vault belonging, to the chamber one pair up east in Mitre by Court Buildings with cellar belonging, fallen to the House the death of William Lascelles, Esquire.

1808

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 27

Robert Peers, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Peirson's.

William Hood, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, to the chamber late Mr. Peers'.

John Wharry, Esquire, from the chamber one pair up south in the staircase in the passage [in Inner Temple Lane] leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Hood's.

Thos. Ruggles, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up west in the staircase in the Inner Temple Lane passage leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Wharry's.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart. from the chamber two pair up west in the Old Crown Office staircase, to the chamber three pair up north in the staircase in the Inner Temple Lane passage leading to Hare Court.

Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, from the ground floor chamber north in the staircase in the Inner Temple Lane passage leading to Hare Court, to the chamber late Sir John Coxe Hippisley's.

William Hood, Esquire, to be continued Reader for the next Trinity Vacation.

The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 to be again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

1808

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 21

Orders of last term read.

June 25

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the acceptance of another chamber by Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, last term, there being no junior Master of the Bench of sufficient standing to accept it, to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next [1 July].

June 28

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Richard Davenport, Esquire, a barrister, one pair up in the second staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Young, a member.

[Parliament, 1 July: Mr. Young, aged 30 last November 8, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ40, admittance 40s.]

A cast iron case to be placed for the fire cock in Hare Court.

The garden iron railings to be repaired and painted.

New seats in the garden to be made, and the rest repaired and painted.

June 30

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. John Spinks, a member, one pair up north in the staircase opposite the Church door, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Joshua Platt, a member.

[Parliament, 1 July: Mr. Platt, aged 19 last August, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 40s.]

The Committee for regulating matters jointly concerning

1808

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 30

they had this Society and the Middle Temple reporting that accordance met the corresponding Committee of that Society in ng the Maswith the Order of 27 May last, and that after viewi repairs ter of the Temple's house, they were of opinion that s to be taken should be carried out as follows: i. the bad brick nted; out of the west end, and the whole of that end repoi necessary; the chimney shafts to be repaired and repointed as feet above iii. the front to be repointed to a level of two two windows ground, and bad bricks cut out; iv. the arches over and outto be taken out and reset; v. the roof of the house it was houses to be ripped and retiled up to the point where be put in the repaired after the late fire; vi. new ceilings to of the house parlour and drawing-room, and [those in] the rest vii. the and the offices to be washed, stopped and whitened; outside and whole to be repainted, the inside twice, and the to be put all iron-work three times, in oil; viii. new kirbs and the doors, to the cellar windows, the sash frames repaired, required; shutters and sashes to be eased and rehung where e of the all this same work to be done, with the concurrenc Middle Temple. with The iron railing in the Church yard to be replaced, the concurrence of the Middle Temple. the Copies of the Library Catalogue to be presented to Justice Archbishop of Canterbury, Mr. Baron Wood and Mr. Bailey.

i6 L 1808

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

July 1

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Robert Spankie, Thomas Batty Addison and Philip Courtenay to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 1 July: called] Philip Barrow, Chief Cook, petitioning for some allowance on account of the dearness of provisions and fuel, Mr. Stanley and Mr. Peirson to make such allowance as they think proper.

July 1

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Benjamin Johnson, Esquire, to be admitted to the Bench chamber, ground floor north in the Inner Temple Lane passage leading into Hare Court, fallen to the House by the acceptance of Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, of another Bench chamber at the last Parliament [27 May], no junior Master being then of sufficient standing to accept it.

The Treasurer, Mr. Bond and Mr. Stanley to be a Committee to consider and regulate matters jointly concerning the Society and the Middle Temple.

The Resolution, etc., of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued during the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

1808

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 8

Orders of last term read.

The thanks of the Society to be given to: Mr. Justice Lawrence, for his portrait; proThe Right Honourable Lord Redesdale, for his trouble in and curing the Journals of the Lords and Commons of Ireland, the completion of the Irish Statutes, for the Library; Charles Saxton, Esquire, for his trouble in forwarding the Journals and Statutes of Ireland for the Library; y Alexander Luders, Esquire, for his present to the Librar n of a book entitled, "Considerations on the Law of High Treaso in the Article of Levying War".

Nov. 11

in The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Benjam held on Way, Esquire, to be disposed of at the Parliament to be Friday next [18 Nov.].

Masters in town to be notified.

who Elizabeth Mason, widow of Robert Mason, lately deceased, for rewas a Watchman to the Society for 25 years, petitioning lief, to be paid a charity of ÂŁ20.

Nov. 14

To be considered on Friday next what chamber shall be a Bench chamber in lieu of the Bench chamber of Robert Peers, Robert Esquire, two pair up north in the first staircase of Sir exchanged Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, intended to be Lifor the chamber of Robert Parnther, Esquire, adjoining the brary.

Nov. 18

Masters in town to be notified.

After consideration, the chamber two pair up north in the a Bench first staircase in Sir Thos. Robinson's Buildings to be

0 1808

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 18

chamber in lieu of Mr. Peers' present Bench chamber (see above), and Mr. Peers to be admitted to it gratis.

[Parliament, 18 Nov.: confirmed] The Head Dishwasher, Elizabeth Bright, praying leave to resign, and to have some allowance for her life, to have such leave and to be paid 5s. per week from the last day of the present term.

A new Head Dishwasher to be chosen in her place on Friday next.

Nov. 18

Masters in town to be notified.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Messrs. Richard Stanley and Peter Peirson of the Bench, and Messrs. Snowdon Baine and William Osgood of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Messrs. Richard Stanley and Peter Peirson to be auditors of Mr. John Hill's accounts.

John Wharry, Esquire, to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to (admittance 40s.), Bench chambers as follows: Richard Baker, Esquire, from the chamber up the steps west in the second staircase in the passage leading into Figtree Court by the Hall steps, to the chamber one pair up north in the fourth staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with

4

1808

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 18

vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Benjamin Way, Esquire.

Robert Peers, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Baker's.

Also as noted above.

William Hood, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Peers'.

John Wharry, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, to the chamber late Mr. Hood's.

Robert Forster, Esquire, from the ground chamber south in the third staircase right, going down Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Wharry's.

Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up west in the Old Crown Office staircase, to the chamber late Mr. Forster's.

Benjamin Johnson, Esquire, from the ground chamber north in the Inner Temple Lane passage leading into Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Jekyll's.

Henry Hall, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Johnson's.

Robert Peers, Esquire, unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

187

1807-1808.

Caution money recd. from gentlemen called to the Bench: Benjamin Johnson Esq. Henry Hall Esq. Keane FitzGerald Esq. James Burrough Esq. William Baker Esq.

100.

100.

100.

100.

100.

O. C. C. O. O.

0 0 0 0 0 500. o. o

On call to the Bar: Caution money for Chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before keeping terms Composition money paid by students after admission into Commons Money received on account of Comrlons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Cf students not having chambers Of barristers,on death, alienation, removal etc.

Received of Executors of John Reade Esq., his proportion of cost of underpinning N.E. Corner of Ram Alley Building

loc. C. o 80. 0. o

24. C. 0 16. O. 0 300. C. c 55. C. c

1245.1o. 6

236.13. 1 102. 5. 9

155.19.

1

31.19. 0

Hon. Wm. Herbert, his proportion of underpinning W. front of No. 12 Paper Buildings Mr. Thomas Herbert, his proportion of the same

14. 8. 5

Executors of Mr. Hugh Edmonds, his proportn. of cost of underpinning N.E. Corner of Ram Alley Building

47.13. 6

Mr. Phillips, the Clerk, for burial fees

Receipts in all Due from Zub-Treasurer balance of last account

17.14. 4

1. C. 0

8914. 8.11 2737. 0. 01 11651. 8.111

13g 1807-1808.

01,

DISBURSEMENTS Mr. Barrow, Head Cook,for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary Easter11 TrinityU

Special Gratuity Bills (2) of Board Wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to the four junior Butlers

Bills (4) for Watching, and wages

Christmas Gratuity Special allowance of extra 3d. per night each for period Nov. 14 Jan. 31 (B.I.O. Feb.5, which also fixed 1/1d. per night each in future for period Nov. 1 - Jan.31) Bills for work done in the House during the year by painter, glazier, bricklayer,carpenter, mason,plumber,smith,pavior

235.18.9 208.16.11 263.16. 4 243.9. 4 952.1. 4 164.O.0

38.18.9 39.15. 0

111.

4

78.13.9

o. c

116. 1. 8 115.17.8 123.16.0 10.0.0

476.15. 4

485.10.10

8.15.6

1706.18. 0

by lamplighter and tallow chandler

237.14. 0

Moiety bills of expenses of repairs at the Master of the Temple's House(3.T.0. May 27,June 30) Plasterer Bricklayer Carpenter Painter Smith

O. 55.2.

41. 8.

37.17.

22.17.

Allowances naid in pursuance of special Orders weeks at 7/James Oram52 Elizabeth Anderson (died Apr.7 1808) 19 weeks John Thomas Haines(3.2.0. May 10, 7 year 1808)

1116.1.

4.

19.19.

0 0 0 0 0

0

o

2.10. 0

1944.12. 0

174.4.

0

181

18 0 7 Elizabeth Reynolds (B.T.O. Nov. 20, quarterly payments 1807)3 to Aug. 24.

Elizabeth Mason (B.T.O. Nov.11,1808) Mrs. Hutton, executrix of William Hutton, late Clerk of the Temple Church - 5 months, 2 days Midsummer - Nov. 26, 1807, when he died SalariesWa

-

1 808.

7.10. 0 20. 0. o

68.3.o

5. 1. 3

5.1.3

es, Allowances

The Tem le Church 201.17.9

Payments as before, totalling The House.

The Treasurer (Peter Peirson Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary tr allowance as Librarian The Surveyor - one year's salary

The Gardener, Wm. Durrant - four and allowances - disbursements - for cleaning garden puvaions and seats The Waiters,for attendance in Hall (4 terms) Thomas Hitching Paul Hardy William Hitching The Washpots, for cleaning Back Parliament Chamber, etc.

Richard Blundell and John Thos.

Haines i year Richard Blundell and Charles Todd (B.T.O. May 20,1808)year Richard Blundell,for trimming and terms lighting Hall lamps2 The Head Cook, Philip Barrow, wages 4 terms chamber allowance - 2 payments Second Cook,Henry Rickett, wages, chamber allowance - 2 payments The Cooks - year's allowance for finding pewter and brass The Chief Porter,John Hitching - disbursements - allowance in lieu of stall

100.0.C 300.0.0 20.C.c 4c.o.o

60.o.o 85.13.6 2.2.0 30.0.0 10.U.0 8.o.0

3.12.0 3.12. 0 2.2.0 20.O.0 7.C.G 20.0.0 14.C.0 9. 3. o 3. C. 0

12.3.0

19D

1807 - 1808.

The Under Porter, John Dollery - two i yearly payments - for cleaning barristers' privies - 2 payments The Chief Butler, Joseph Faint, wages - 2 payments The Junior Butlers, Samuel Lovell, John Hill, Richard Williams, William Powell as heretofore summarised above The same, for finding linen, Temple pots, washing etc. 2 payments The Panierman, Edward Wharton annual wages wine, tea, coffe and disbursements

Joseph Faint, Chief Butler, as supervisor of workmen and rent collector of Bench Chambers (his wages increased by L15 p.a., B.T.O. Feb. 5, 1808) disbursements third Butler, 6d poundage Hill, John on collection of ÂŁ338.18.10.

Pensions and Preachers Duties 1806)

Wm. Powell, fifth Butler disbursements

8. 0. o 10. o. o

18. o. o 30. o. o

70.

C.

0

50. 0. o 96.14. 6

146.14. 6

15. 9. o

45. 9. o

8. 9. 5

10. 4. 6

18.13.11 64. 2.11

4. 4. 0 13. 0. 0

John Nelson, as before four's New River Water Co. as before 2 payments Messrs. Hadley and Simpkins, as before their further bill Michael Collins, turncock - as before 2 payments

5. 5. o

7.14. 6 10. 0

Richard Blundell, Warder, 52 weeks at 14/Expenses of brewing and beer cellar John Johnson - brewing and disbursements - attendance in cellar do - 4 terms special allowance (B.T.O. do Nov. 27, 1807) three *'s Mr. Farmer, hopster Mr. Capp, maltster Mr. Beach, cooper

36. 8. o

22. 0.10 6.16. 6 7.10.

10.10.

8. 8.

6o. 1.

60.15.

3.17.

o o o 6 o c

36. 7. L. 18.18. 0 120.16. 6 3.17. o

179.18.10

Ito

1807 - 1808.

Purchases of wine and bottling costs Mr. Priddy, 2 bottles of Noyeau Mr. Edwards, champagne and other wines Mr. Plasket, 6 doz + 2 of Hock Mr. Challie, 6 doz + 2 of Hock and other wines Mr. Norman, bottling 1 pipe of Madeira Audit Day - dinner - wine, tea and coffee

The Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Assessment for paving 2 qr. due Mich.1807 " " " Lady Day 1808 It

46.12. 0 2.10. 0

156. 2. 0

30.10. 0 3.15.

34. 5. 8

a

Hannah Saunderson, care of Elizabeth Temple, as before Mr. Dutton, care of the Turret clock, as before - his bill for repairs John Hitching, Chief Porter, cleaning in the Library, as before

II

_18. o 57.11. o 48.11. o

" Michaelms.

1808

Mr. Faint, one year's duty on 10 male servants. due Lady Day Mr. Powell, half a year's duty on the due Michaelmas same.

Return of their f100 deposit on entering Commons to Messrs. Thomas Batty Addison, Wm. Bryan, James Jacobson, John Bayley Moore, Thos. Bourke Ricketts, Robert Span,er George Heath Esq. i cost of laying paving stones over his vault (B.T.O. Nov. 27, 1807) For advertising for gravel for King's 1506) Feb. s L G.--; o.

Bench Walk

18. 4• o

10. C. C 14. 0

10.14. o

6. c. o 1. 1. 0 1. 1. o

1. 1. 0

3. 3. o

74.19. 6

38. 2. 5

600. 0. 0

16. o. o 1.

16. o

Mr. Whipham, silversmith, balance due for a pair of silver branches

36.11. 9

Mr. Miller, for 'Fox's Historical Work' Mr. Farlow, stationer, his bill freightae of books from Ireland Mr. Pheney, bookseller,

5. 5. o 11. 5. 5 3.19.

75.16. o

h

1807-1808

Purchases of Stock ÂŁ1,000 Navy 5% with brokerage It u " " " ÂŁ1,000 " Sermons - 28 Stamps for receipts

990. 0. 0 997. o. o 1000. o. o

2987. 0. 0 58.16. 0 4.12.10

Disbursements in all

9537.12. 9

Receipts

8914. 8.11

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

2737. 0. oi 11651. 8.11i

deduct disbursements

9537.12. 9

2113.16. 2i

1808-1809

ROBERT PEERS ESQUIRE TREASURER November 19, 1808 to November 17, 1809 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer,James Mingay of H. M. Council, John (4itford)Baron Redesdalel;William Chaytor Esquire; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond of H. M. Council; Anthony Stokes, Richard Stanley, Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Peter Peirson2, Richard Baker, William Hood, John Wharry, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles, Esquires, Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley1, Baronets; James Topping of H. M. Council, Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales; Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald, James Burrough and William Baker, Esquires.

1

Made no appearance during this Treasurership.

2

Died 2 December 1808.

i 1808-1809

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 24

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Henry Barlow, a member, three pair up west in Ram Alley Buildings with vault above consolidated, disposed of to Mr. William Young, a member.

[Parliament, 25 Nov.: Mr. Young, aged 31 last November 8, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine ÂŁ62.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Richard William Vevers, a member, three pair up in the staircase on the north side of the Hall, disposed of to Samuel March Phillips, Esquire, a barrister.

[Parliament, 25 Nov.: Mr. Phillips, aged 28 last July 14, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ12.10, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 25

A written statement of the quantity of wine expended [sc. consumed] in the preceding term to be made to the Treasurer and the Bench on the first day of every term.

Jane Williams to be Head Dishwasher in place of Elizabeth Bright, resigned; Mary Woodland to be under Dishwasher in her place.

Nov. 25

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

1809

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 24

Orders of last term read.

Jan. 26

A proposal having been made to Robert Parnther, Esquire, a barrister, with a view to enlarging the Library [see BTO's of 26 and 27 Jan. 1808], that he should exchange his present chamber, two pair up east in the first staircase in Tanfield Court with cellar belonging, which adjoins the Library, for the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, late the Bench chamber of the present Treasurer, and Mr. Parnther having consented to the proposal, he accordingly to be disadmitted and admitted for his own life at the next Parliament.

[Parliament, 27 Jan.: confirmed; no fine or admittance payable.]

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. John Atkinson, a member, ground chamber No. 3 against the Garden wall, disposed of to Mr. Robert Shuttleworth, a member.

[Parliament, 27 Jan.: Mr. Shuttleworth, aged 23 last September, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the shop or ground chamber south in the staircase on the east side of Inner Temple Lane, with kitchen, cellars and appurtenances belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Peter Peirson, Esquire [2 December 1808], and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

1809

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 27

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Bargrave Wyborn to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 27 Jan.: called] Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall having viewed the shop or ground chamber, etc., in Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of Peter Peirson, Esquire [see above], report the value as ÂŁ200 to be sold for a single life, or to be let at ÂŁ24 per annum.

Mr. Robert Shuttleworth petitioning for leave to make alterations in the area of his chamber [see above] similar to those in the adjoining chamber, the Surveyor to examine and report.

Jan. 27

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

Feb. 3

BENCH TABLE The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Peter Peirson, Esquire, to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next [10 Feb.].

Masters in town to be

notified.

Mr. John Edwards, a member, having paid his dues to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

A Resolution of the Society of Lincoln's Inn being read, requesting a conference with the other Inns respecting an alteration in the hour of dinner in the several Societies,

1809

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 3

Master Treasurer and any one other Master, or any two Masters, to be a committee to confer with the other Societies.

The vault in the Temple Church to be put in good order as soon as convenient.

Feb. 10

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. James Norris to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 10 Feb.: called] The back front of No. 7 King's Bench Walk to be shored up.

The Surveyor to report what is necessary to be done at the south end of No. 11 Paper Buildings.

Four new oak piles to be placed against the Garden wall.

The shop or ground chamber with kitchen, etc., in Inner Temple Lane [late belonging to Peter Peirson, Esquire, deceased; see above] to be let.

A petition being read of John Johnson, brewer to the Society, stating that he had had the misfortune to jam off one of his fingers, whereby he was deprived of the use of his hand, had been at considerable expense for nurses, and had had to pay five guineas for Surgeon's advice, he to be paid ÂŁ15 as a charity.

The following books to be purchased for the Library:--Cobbett's

publications concerning North America; Parliamentary History; Parliamentary Debates; Political Register; State Trials

1809

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 10

Laing's History of Scotland since the Union Thiebaut's Memoires de Frederic 2me, Roi de Prusse Memoires de Louis XIV (in French) Dalrymple's (Sir David)

Annals of Scotland from the accession of Malcolm III to the accession of the house of Stuart

Beaulieu's History of the French Revolution Mannines

History of Surrey.

The Surveyor reporting that Mr. Robert Shuttleworth's intended alterations to the area of his chamber would be an improvement thereof and a benefit to the Society, leave granted him to make these under the inspection of the Surveyor.

Feb. 10

PARLIAMENT Richard Baker, Esquire, to be auditor of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts in place of Peter Peirson, Esquire, deceased, and similarly of John Hill's accounts.

Maria Waller, sole executive of Richard Waller, Esquire, deceased, late a member, having nominated John Thomas Bigge, Esquire, a barrister, aged 28 last March 8, to be admitted on the assignment to the chamber (late Mr. Waller's) one pair up east and west in the staircase No. 3 Churchyard Court with garrets consolidated, and requesting that he be admitted, Mr. Bigge admitted on payment of the usual ÂŁ5.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to (admittance 40s.) as follows:

1809

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 10

William Hood, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings to the chamber one pair east in Mitre Court Building with cellar belonging (late Peter Peirson's, Esquire, deceased).

John Wharry, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings to the chamber late Mr. Hood's.

Robert Forster, Esquire, from the chamber two pair up south in the second staircase in Tanfield Court to the chamber late Mr. Wharry's.

James Topping, Esquire, from the chamber one pair up south in the second staircase on the right in Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Forster's.

Joseph Jekyll, Esquire, from the chamber ground floor south in the third staircase going down Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Topping's.

Henry Hall, Esquire, from the chamber ground floor north in the Inner Temple Lane passage into Hare Court to the chamber late Mr. Jekyll's.

Keane Fitzgerald, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Hall's.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 (Students and Volunteer Organisation) again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

Parliament adjourned until Monday 13 Feb.

1809

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT Feb. 13

Adjourned from last Friday, 10 Feb. this day dissolved.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE April 25

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Francis Annesley Hughes, a member, having paid all his dues to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber ground floor south in Serjeant Baldwin's Building opposite the Exchequer Office, with cellars and appurtenances belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Edward Robertson, a member, and report the value to be sold for a single life.

Mr. Treasurer, with Masters Stanley, Wharry and Hall, and any other Master, to be a committee to view and report what alterations should be made to the chamber lately added to the Library.

A letter being read from James Bindley, Esquire, to the Treasurer requesting leave to have a drawing made from a picture of Edward Herbert, Esquire, in the Library, leave to be granted.

The Surveyor's report being read respecting the repair to the south end of No. 11 Paper Buildings, the work to be done in accordance with it.

1809

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 26

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall reporting the value of the ground floor chamber south in Serjeant Baldwin's Buildings with cellar, etc.,belonging, to be £1000 if sold for a single life or to be let at £90 per annum, the chamber to be sold at that price.

April 27

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Charles Rennett, a member, one pair up in the first staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court, disposed of to Benjamin Capper, Esquire, a barrister.

[Parliament, 28 April: Mr. Capper, aged 24 last December, admitted for his own life: fine £37.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Robert Rushbrooke, a member, one pair up in Ram Alley Building with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Raphael, a member.

[Parliament, 28 April: Mr. Raphael, aged 32 last July, admitted for his own life: fine £25, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of John Thomas Bigge, Esquire, a barrister, up the steps north in the first staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Thomas Harcourt Powell, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament, 28 April: Mr. Powell, aged 55 last June 9, admitted for his own life: fine £42, admittance 40s.]

Arpil 28

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John Ruggles and Mr. Thomas Peacock to be called to the Bar.

1809

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 28

[Parliament, 28 April: called] The following having been represented to the Table, viz. that in Trinity Term an Information was filed against Bargrave Wyborn, Esquire, now a barrister of the Society, for libelling certain persons therein named; that he had allowed judgement to be passed against him by default, and had thereupon been convicted and sentenced to be fined 30 marks and imprisoned for three months in the Marshalsea gaol, and to enter into his own recognisances of ÂŁ200 for his good behaviour for three years after the expiration of the sentence, and to remain in custody until the fine should have been paid and the security given; which circumstances were unknown to the Society when he was called to the Bar last Hilary Term; and a copy of the said judgement, conviction and sentence being now read; it was moved and seconded that Mr. Wyborn should be convened before the Table to answer the charges contained in the Information.

The

question being put, was negatived.

April 28

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the first half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Thomas Harcourt Powell, Esquire, having been called to the Bar in Lincoln's Inn in Hilary Term 1780, as by his certificate appears, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem gradum, to be so admitted.

1809

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

April 28

Business noted above.

May 4

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Snowdon Barne, Esquire, a barrister, up the steps south in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Philip Hurd, a member.

[Parliament, 5 May: Mr. Hurd, aged 33 on May 2, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ75, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Robert Peers, Esquire, Treasurer of the Society, down the steps south in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings, disposed of to the same Mr. Philip Hurd.

[Parliament, 5 May: Mr. Hurd admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ75.15, admittance 40s.]

Wednesday 14 June to be Grand Day next term; Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of this House to be invited to dinner.

May 5

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Henry Alworth Merewether, Edward Dubois and George Rose to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 5 May: called] Lyson's 'Magna Britannia' with plates to be purchased for the Library.

Every lime tree in the garden to be taken down at such time and as Mr. Stanley and Mr. Burrough shall direct.

On the report of the Treasurer, Mr. Stanley, Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall on the chamber lately added to the Library, a Communication [sc. Communicating door] to be made, cases for books

ed 1809

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 5

put up in part thereof, and the whole whitewashed, painted and papered.

Snowdon Barne, Esquire, a barrister aged 52 last 26 Dec., to be admitted to the ground chamber south in Serjeant Baldwyn's Buildings opposite the Exchequer Office, with cellars and appurtenances belonging, lately fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Edward Robertson, he having paid the sum of £1000 into the Treasury.

Business noted above.

May 8

BENCH TABLE Thanks to be given to Richard Glover, Esquire, for presenting a portrait of the Right Honourable Richard West, formerly a Master of the Bench and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. David Ker, a member, in No. 5 Crown Office Row opposite the Garden wall, disposed of to Mr. Richard Gervas Ker, a member.

[Parliament, 12 May: Mr. Richard Ker, aged 52, admitted for his own life: fine £15, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. John Pearson, a member, one pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal-place belonging, disposed of to Mr. George Thomas Nicholson, a member.

[Parliament, 12 May: Mr. Nicholson, aged 21 last June 27, admitted for his own life: fine £45, admittance 40s.]

1809

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 8

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Francis George Hare, a member, two pair up south in the second staircase in the King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Mr. John Miller, a member.

[Parliament, 12 May: Mr. Miller, aged 26 last January, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 40s.]

Mr. Charles Rennett, a member, having paid all his dues to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

May 12

Names to be sent for choice of Reader:— To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Gibbes Walker Jordan, Randle Jackson and Charles Moore.

To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. David Ker, Richard Davenport and John King.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. William Grant, Peter Richard Hoare and Hardinge Stracey.

Funds hereafter purchased for the Society to be in the names of Robert Peers, Esquire, the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond, James Topping and Richard Stanley, Esquires; they to execute a Letter of Attorney empowering Mr. Randal Norris, the Sub-Treasurer, to accept such funds and receive the dividends thereof.

The garden pavilions to be repaired, whitewashed and painted.

1809

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 12

A petition being read of Mary Adams, widow of Robert Adams, late one of the Watchmen, praying for relief, she to be paid 10 guineas as a charity.

May 12

PARLIAMENT John Wharry, Esquire, to be continued as Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 to be again continued.

Business noted above.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 6

Orders of last term read.

A Conference to be requested of the Committee of this Society, and the corresponding Committee of the Middle Temple, for the consideration and regulation of matters jointly affecting the two Societies, to consider the repairing and cleansing of the Temple Church; the result of such a conference to be reported by the Inner Temple Committee.

The present reading and Anterooms

in the Library to

be painted.

June 7

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Charles Holland, a member, ground chamber in No. 2 Crown Office Row opposite the Garden wall, with area conveniences belonging,

1809

TRINITY TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.)

June 7

disposed of to Mr. Michael Mucklow Zachary, a member.

[Parliament, 9 June: Mr. Zachary, aged 34 last August 22, to be admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ25, admittance 40s.]

June 9

A petition being read of Mr. William Oldham, stating that he held two sets of chambers1 in [No. s] Hare Court for a term of 99 years, if he lived so long; and praying that he might exchange his son's life for his own, surrender his present lease and be granted a new lease of 99 years, if his son lived so long; his prayer refused.

June 9

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

June 16

BENCH TABLE Philip Barrow, Chief Cook, petitioning for some allowance on account of the extraordinary dearness of provisions, Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Stanley and Mr. Wharry to make such allowance as they think proper.

June 16

PARLIAMENT Mr. Treasurer, with Messrs. Bond, Stanley and Wharry, to be the Committee for matters jointly affecting the Society and the Middle Temple.

1 [Ed. note]:1Perhaps the first recorded use of this expression. For the back history of this request, see BTO 5 Feb. 1779.

0 1809

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 16

The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE

Nov. 1

Orders of last term read.

The Sub-Treasurer informing the Table of the death of Mr. James Hall, the Surveyor to the Society, the election of a Surveyor to be on Friday 24 Nov. next.

Masters in town to be

notified.

Nov. 9

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Richard Crester Askew, a member, two pair up north in the fourth staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court

with

cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Parry, a member.

[Parliament, 10 Nov.: Mr. Parry, aged 36, admitted for his own life: fine £10.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chambers, lately fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Morris Hughes (a member), a, ground south in the Inner Temple Lane passage to Hare Court, there being no nomination to the assignment; and b, ground chamber north in the second staircase (that is, No. 3) in Inner Temple Lane; and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

Nov. 10

Mr. Wharry and Mr. Hall reporting the value of the ground chamber south in the Inner Temple Lane passage to Hare Court to be £250 if sold for a single life, and £25 per annum if let, the same to be let.

X 1809

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 10

They likewise reporting the value of the ground chamber north in the second staircase in Inner Temple Lane to be ÂŁ250 if sold for a single life, and ÂŁ25 per annum if let, the same to be sold.

Nov. 10

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Business noted above.

[Note: A page of the records of Bench Table Orders is missing at this point, so that the remaining Orders of 10 Nov. (if any), and those of the rest of the Treasurership, which was concluded on 17 Nov., are lost.]

Nov. 17

PARLIAMENT Messrs. Stanley and Baker of the Bench, and Messrs. Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Messrs. Stanley and Baker to be auditors of John Hill's accounts.

Robert Forster, Esquire, to be Reader for next Lent Vacation.

John Wharry, Esquire1 , unanimously elected Treasurer for the year ensuing.

1 [Ed. note]:1Master Hood, having been Lent and Trinity (Autumn) Reader in 1808, was the natural choice, but for reasons not apparent must have been unable, or unwilling, to accept office.

November 19, 1808 to November 17, 1809.

Qsc.eiPTS Admittances into the House: Messrs.

Edward Lawford, George Henry Malme, Charles Moore, Thomas Barrett Lennard, William Camden Neild, George Ross, Lewis Farley Chogstown Johnston, Thomas Grylls, Ashton Nicholas Every Mosley, George Thomas Nicholson, John Lee, Francis Henry Thomas, Robert Burrow, Barron Field, Willm. Musgrave, Willm. Hazard, John Ashton, John Grizell Bowen, Samuel Roffey Maitland, John Rolph, Colin Mackenzie, Frederick Ricketts 22 General Admittances at

73. 6. 8

3.6.8.

Messrs. Robert Shuttleworth, Charles Bird. and Thomas Harcourt Powell and John Miller Esquires, by Certificate from Lincoln's Inn

4 Admittances by Certificate at

8. O. 0

2.0.0

81. 6. 8

Admittance into House Chambers Snowdon Barne Esquire, for purchase for his own life of a ground chamber South in Serjt. Baldwin's Buildings (B.T.O. Apr. 25, 26, 1809)

1000. O. 0

513.15. 0

Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belonging to the House, including: John Entwhistle Esq. for his chaAber, 10 months due July 1, 1809, then let to Charles Moonp Esq. Mr. Charles LamVIfor his chamber (late Edmond's) no. 4 Inner Temple due Michaelms.

Lane - one ,2,7 Mr. Joseph Walsh for his ground chamber North, no. 3 Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Morris Hughes Apr. 30 (his death)to July 30 one

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48.8. 0 7.10. 0

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Mr. Daniel Richardson for his shop or Ground Chamber no. 5 Inner Temple Lane fallen to the House by the death on Dec. 28, 1808 of Peter Peirson Esq. 8 months and 26 days to Nichaelmas 1809, when he let it to Messrs. Leach and Edmonds

16. O. 4

Rents in all Dividends on Bank Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities (less tax) One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) Reduced One year on £553.1.3% Annuities (less tax) Half a year on £1,000 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax)

1592.15.3

594.c.

0

2700.C.

C

796.10. o 14.18.6 22.10. 0

50.O.

Fine for not Reading (John Wharry Esq.) On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ

120.O. 70.O. 16.10.

14. C.

Deposits made by students before keeping terms Com7osition money paid by students after admission into Commons Money received on account of Comrnons credit due owing to an error in last account

4127.18. 6

0

0 0 0 0

220.10. 0

600. o. o 50.

0. 0

650.0.

0.

1173.12.5

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of sentlemen having Chambers Of students not having Chambers Of Barristers,on death, alienation,removal etc.

Receipts - miscellaneous Mr. Phillips,the Clerk for burial ground :r.2ichard Debary,his proportion for underpinning the west front of no.12 Paper Buildings

1173.15.5

•3.0

228.15.0 100.0.10 65.2.11

4.1C.

595.18.

9

15.2.

9

0

10.12.9

1808-1809

Receipts in all

9819. 2. 3

Due from Sub-Treasurer, balance of last account

2113.16. 2i 11932.18. 5i

DISBURSEMENTS Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary 11 Easter Trinity

222.17.

210.18.

243.7.

247.15.

C 4 9 9

924.18.10 Special gratuity

Bills (2) of Board Wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to the four junior Butlers Bills (4) for Watching and Wages

Christmas gratuity Bills for work done in the House during the year by painter, glazier, slater, plumber, smith, mason, bricklayer, carpenter, paperman by lamplighter and tallow chandler

169.17.11

1094.16. 8

34. 7.11 43.15. 0

78. 2.11

9 3 2 4 0

485.16.11

117.3.

118.19.

115.14.

123.19.

10.O.

1464.6.

0

263.11. 0

Moiety bill for work done on the Temple Church Mr. Jackson, smith Allowances and Gratuities paid in pursuance of special Orders James Cram - 52 weeks at 7/John Thomas Haines - one year Elizabeth Reynolds - four Elizabeth Bright, by her daughter Elizabeth Ohipp, (3.2.0. Nov. 18, 1808) 12 weeks at 5/(This is the only payment to her recorded)

18. 4. 0 5. G. 0 10. 0. 0 3. C. 0

1727.17. 0

180 8 - 180 9 40

John Johnson (B.T.O. Feb. 10, 1809) Mary Adams (B.T.O. May 12, 1809) John Hitching (Treasurer's Order July 11, 1809) - a consequence of a wound to his nose.

Salaries, Wa es

15. O. 0 10.10. 0 2. 2. 0

63.16. 0

Allowances.

The Temple Church Payments as before, totalling

203. 2. 3

The House The Treasurer (Richard Baker Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary allowance as Librarian The Surveyor - one year's salary

100. 0. 0 300. O. 0 20. O. 0

Wages, Allowances and Disbursements (other than those summarised above) to the Butlers, Cooks, Panierman, Waiters, Va0pots, Porters and Gardener °-/ - as before, totalling

John Hill, third Butler, 6d. poundage on collection of 2328.15.1G Pensions and Preachers Duties (1807) William Powell, fifth Butler, collector of one year's duty on 10 Male Servants 2 half yearly payments of Richard Blundell, Warder, as before 52 weeks at 14/John Nelson, as before - four his bill for providing and driving four new piles against the Garden Wall New River Water Co. as before 2 payments Messrs. Hadley and Simpkins, as before Michael Collins, turncock, as before 2 payments

320.

0. o 4o• o. o

581.10. 5

8. 4. 4

8. 4. 4

38. 2. 5

76. 4.10

36. 8. o 4. o

43. 1. 0

13.

0.

o

5. 0 10. o

1. The gardener was away ill for a period of three weeks during which John Dollery, the Under Porter, attended the Garden Gate, bein paid 6/- per week.

14# 1808 - 1809

Expenses of brewing and beer cellar John Johnson - brewing and disbursements allowance in cellar - 4 terms special allowance - 4 quarters Mr. Capper - maltster Mr. Farmer - hopster

25.16. 3 6.18. o 10. o. o 9. o 2. 6 2. 6 8. o

Mr. Beach - cooper

42.14. 3 127.11. 6 15.10. 6 3. 4. 6 189. o. 9

Purchases of wine and bottling costs Messrs. Sanford and Phibbs 3 pipes of Port Wine do bottling one pipe Messrs. Edwards Champagne and Hermitage

359.15. o 2.16. c

362.11. o 11. 5. 9 372.16. 9

Audit Day dinner wine, tea and coffee, breakfast etc.

40. 8. 3 4. 1. 3

Hannah Saunderson, care of Elizabeth Temple, as before: 52 weeks at 7/Mr. Dutton, care of the Turret clock, as before his further bill The Middle Temple, share of repairs to M. Temple Lane. --. .

3 years' acknowledgments of Posts etc. (B.T.O. Feb. 5, 1808)

44. 9. 6

18. 4. o 10. O. 0 2.14. 0

12.14. 0

6. 0. 0 1. 6

6. 1. 6

Assessment for paving - i year, due Lady Day 1809.

(2nd payment held over)

1.

Return of their ÂŁ100 deposit on to Messrs. Edward entering Corirlons Dubois, Henry Alworth Merewether, Thomas Peacock, George Rose, Bargrave Wyborn Copy of Record of Conviction of Bargrave -JybornEsq. (see B.T.O. Apr. 28, 1809)

500.

1.

0

O. 0

4. 0. 2

1808-1809

Mr. Hardwick, for surveying the state of no. 7 King's Bench Walk, and reporting Mr. Wigg,for the same Mr. McNab, surgeon,for treatment of John Hitching, Chief Porter, his wounded nose Coroner's fees for Inquisition on the body of a male child found dead in Trinity Court on Sept. 26, 1809 Mr. Owen,surgeon,_for examining the body and attending the Inquisition Cost of advertising a reward for apprehending the offender in the Morning Post, Morning Advertiser, and British Press

5. 5. 0 5. 5. 0

1.1.

3. 0

1. 1. 0

Disbursements in all

6.12. 6

26.13. L. 2.15. 0 111.3. 0

Mr. Whipham, silversmith, loan of plate Mr. Pheney, bookseller Messrs. Cribb and Son,carvers and gilders Mr. Farlow, stationer

Sermons - 26 Stamps for receipts

0

8. 6

Mrs. Hall,executrix of Mr. James Hall deceased, late Surveyor to the Society, his salary from Nov. 20, 1808 to July 20,1809 when he died

Purchases of stock (brokerage included in each) Navy 5% May 24£1,000 "" Sept. 28£2,000 5% Annuities Oct. 13£2,000 Navy 5% Nov. 13£1,000

10.10. 0

84.C. 0 12.16. 5

996.

995.

1000.

1021.

5.

O. 0.

5.

0 0 0 0

4012.5.

0

54.12. 0 5.6.10 £10,389.15. 6

Receipts

9,819. 2. 3

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

2,113.16. 2i

deduct disbursements due from Sub-Treasurer to balance account

11,932.18. 5i 10,389.15. 6 £1,543. 2.11i

1809-1810

JOHN WHARRY ESQUIRE TREASURER November 18, 1809 to November 16, 1810 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer,James Mingay1 of H. M. Council, John (Mitford)Baron Redesdale1;William Chaytor1, Esquire; the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond' of H. M. Council; Anthony Stokes1, Richard Stanley2,Richard Richards of H. M. Council; Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles, Esquires, Sir Richard Clayton1,Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets; James Topping of H. M. Council, Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council and SolicitorGeneral to the Prince of Wales; Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald,James Burrough and William Baker, Esquires.

1

Made no appearanceduring this Treasurership.

2

Died 5 July 1810.

1809-1810

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 21

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. William Masters, a member, three pair up north in the staircase opposite the Church door, disposed of to Mr. George Clough Marshall, a member.

[Parliament, 24 Nov.: Mr. Marshall, aged 21 last April 4, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ52.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Joseph Clayton Jennings, Esquire, a barrister, two pair up south in the Inner Temple Lane passage into Hare Court, disposed of to Mr. Charles Bird, a member.

[Parliament, 24 Nov.: Mr. Bird admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ12.10, admittance 40s.]

The petition being read of Mr. John Walsh, administrator of the goods, chattels and credit passing under the will of Mr. Morris Hughes, deceased, late a member, for the benefit of Catherine, wife of John Smith, executrix of the said will, stating that the deceased had been admitted to the ground chamber left in the Inner Temple Lane passage to Hare Court in Easter Term 1747, and to an assignment thereof in Trinity Term 1762; that he had died at Colne, Lancashire, about April 30 last, having bequeathed all his goods, chattels, etc., of whatever sold to the said Catherine Smith; that she, being completely ignorant of the rules of the Society, had neglected to prove the will within the due period for nomination of a life upon the assignment; praying that he might be permitted

1809-1810

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 21

now to nominate a life; he to have leave to do so, on paying a fine of ÂŁ12.10 for the delay, over and above the usual ÂŁ5.

A lamp to be lighted between the Library doors at No. 3 Tanfield Court at the Society's expense.

Nov. 24

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. William Gray Polson and Mr. John Moore to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 24 Nov.: called] Mr. Joseph Wigg to be Surveyor to the Society in place of Mr. James Hall, deceased, with the same salary.

A letter being read from Mrs. Peirson to the Treasurer and Masters of the Bench requesting leave to place in the Temple Church a tablet to the memory of Peter Peirson, Esquire, late one of the Masters of the Bench of the Society [Treasurer 1806-1807], leave to be granted.

A letter being read from the Master of the Temple to the Treasurer and Masters of the Bench, stating that when the Order was made for the repairing of the Master's house [BTO 30 June 1808], the room where he keeps his books was included but it could not then be done, since he could not remove [sc. the books] while the house repairs were in progress, and requesting that the work be now done; his request to be complied with, provided the Middle Temple concurs.

The Pannierman to deliver a bottle of port each day to the

1809-1810

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 24

Bar mess out of the Society's wine.

Nov. 24

PARLIAMENT Mr. Stephen Howell Phillips, a member aged 42 last April, to be admitted for his own life to the ground chamber north in the second staircase in Inner Temple Lane (being No. 3), fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Morris Hughes, having paid ÂŁ250 into the Treasury.

Joseph Walsh [see BTO of 21 Nov.] having nominated Mr. Nathaniel Milne, a member aged 32 last March, to be admitted on the assignment to the ground chamber south in the Inner Temple Lane passage into Hare Court, and desiring his admittance thereto for his own life, Mr. Milne admitted on payment of the usual ÂŁ5.

The Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued for the ensuing term.

Business noted above.

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 30

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Henry Hopkins, a member, having paid all his dues to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

Feb. 6

William Cole, Esquire, a barrister, having paid all his dues to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

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1810

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 6

Edward Wharton, the Pannierman, to be allowed ÂŁ10 per annum in addition to his present wages for his additional trouble due to the increase of the Library, and in remuneration for his loss in not serving the Bar mess with wine from his own stock.

The Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond, the Right Honourable Lord Ellenborough and Richard Stanley, Esquire, surviving Trustees of the Society's Funds standing in their names jointly with that of Peter Peirson, Esquire, deceased, to be requested to execute Letters of Attorney empowering Mr. Randal Norris, the Sub-Treasurer, to receive the dividends thereof.

Feb. 9

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. George Knox, Edward Hobson Vitruvius Lawes, John Clarvaux Chaytor and Frederick Hargrave to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 Feb.: called] The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres, Esquire, a Master of the Bench, for his present to the Library of his book entitled "Occasional Essays on Various Subjects, Chiefly Political and Historical", and a Prospectus of the Auction Mart.

Also to Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart., a Master of the Bench, for a copy of the Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Institution of Great Britain.

Feb. 9

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

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1810

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 9

The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE May 15

Orders of last term read.

The Sub-Treasurer informing the Table that the Organist, Mr. Richard John Samuel Stevens, had resigned, the choice of an Organist to be made on Friday next [18 May].

Masters in town

to be notified.

The thanks of the Society to be given to William Selwyn, Junior, Esquire, for presenting to the Library his book "An Abridgement of the Law of Nisi Prius".

A new rainwater pipe to be put up at No. 13 Paper Buildings, and those in Hare Court and Harcourt Buildings repair.ed as necessary.

May 17

Mr. Hall and Mr. Hood to view the chamber of Mr. Thomas Mather, a member, two pair up south in the second staircase of Serjeant Hampson's Buildings, with consolidated garrets over, disposed of to Mr. Benjamin Hooker, a member.

[Parliament, 18 May: Mr. Hooker, aged 21 last December 31, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ80, admittance 40s.]

May 18

The Treasurer and Masters of the Bench voting equally at the choice of an Organist, and it being doubtful whether in

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 18

such a case the Treasurer had a casting vote, the choice to be adjourned till Monday, and meanwhile precedents searched for.

The Chief and Under Porters to have new gowns, the present having been worn beyond the usual six years.

The chairs and chevaux de frise in the Garden to be repaired and painted.

New sashes and frames to be put into Mr. Robertson's chamber on the south side of the Church.

May 18

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Thomas Ruggles, Esquire, to be Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

Business noted above.

May 21

BENCH TABLE It being decided that at any Election the Treasurer, or Master presiding, has only one vote, the election of an Organist to be on Friday next [25 May].

May 24

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Peers and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of William Watson, Esquire, a barrister, ground floor east in Mitre Court Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to William Hood, Esquire, a Master of the Bench.

1810

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 24

[Parliament, 25 May: Mr. Hood, aged 66 last January, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ26.5, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. James Edmund Watson, a member, ground floor north in the first staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal-place belonging, disposed of to Mr. Richard Venall, a member.

[Parliament, 25 May: Mr. Venall, aged 44 last November, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 40s.]

Tuesday in the first full week next term to be Grand Day; Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of the Society to be invited to dinner.

May 25

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. John Wightwick and Mr. James Bovell to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 25 May: called] Mr. George Price to be Organist to the Society, his salary commencing from Lady Day last, he having performed the duty from that time.

May 25

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

May 29

BENCH TABLE Names to be sent for choice of Reader:--To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Thomas Harcourt Powell, William

1810 EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 29

Brame Elwyn and James Boswell1.

To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. Ralph Rice, James Martin the younger and Henry Beard.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. Stephen Lushington, John Thomas Bigge and Charles Monck.

William Hood, Esquire, a Master of the Bench, to be at liberty to make an internal communication between his chamber in Mitre Court and his Bench chamber over it; also a water closet in the cellar of the chamber to communicate with the drain from Mitre Court.

June 1

The west side of the gate at Mitre Court to be new [sc. renewed].

The bull's eye windows in the Hall to be new, and the sashes and frames in the kitchen to be repaired.

The Hall turrets to be repaired, and the dial of the clock new gilt-and-figured.

The chamber of William Powell, the junior [fifth] Butler, to be repaired.

Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, reporting that three of the piers in the east front northwest corner of No. 7 King's Bench Walk should be underpinned, and the pavement in the north and west

[Ed. note]:1This James Boswell (1776-1822) was the second surviving son of James Boswell (1740-1795), the biographer of of Johnson; he had been admitted on 21 January 1799 and called on 24 May 1805. His father was proposed for Reader at Clifford's Inn on 3 May 1788.

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1810

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 1

areas relaid; also that the pier between Nos. 5 and 6 Crown Office Row should be underpinned; this to be done in accordance with his report and the expense charged to the proprietors in the usual proportions.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 27

Orders of last term read.

By unanimous resolution, the immediate reparation of the Temple Church is absolutely necessary.

Such reparation as is the duty of the Society to complete to be undertaken immediately on the expiration of the present term.

June 28

Mr. Baker and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Albert Pell, Esquire, Serjeant-at-Law, ground chamber south in the second staircase in Serjeant Hampson's Buildings, with kitchen and conveniences belonging, disposed of to Thomas Coltman, Esquire, a member.

[Parliament, 29 June: Mr. Coltman, aged 29 on June 9 last, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ52.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Richard Debary, a member, down the steps south in the third staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with cellar belonging, disposed of to the Honourable Francis Ward Primrose, a member.

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1810

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

[Parliament, 29 June: Mr. Primrose, aged 25 last Feb. 13, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ63, admittance 40s.]

June 28

June 29

The petition being read of Sarah King, widow of William King, for many years a Watchman, praying for relief, she to be paid ten guineas as a charity.

June 29

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House, allowances.

Thomas Coltman, Esquire, having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter Term 1808, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad

eundem gradum,

to be so admitted.

The Honourable Francis Ward Primrose, having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Trinity Term 1808, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society, to be likewise admitted, on his request, ad eundem gradum.

Business noted above.

July 5

BENCH TABLE Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Nathaniel Milne, a member, three pair up west in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Edward Erastes Deacon, a member.

[Parliament, 6 July: Mr. Deacon, aged 26 last June 23, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ17.10, admittance 20s.]

The same to view the chamber of Vicesimus Knox, Esquire, a barrister, one pair up west in the first staircase in Fig Tree

1810

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

July 5

Court, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Tomkyns, a member.

[Parliament, 6 July: Mr. Tomkyns, aged 23 last April, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ20, admittance 40s.]

July 6

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Arthur Vaughan Owen Jones, John Jones and Robert Shuttleworth to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 6 July: called] Master Treasurer to consider and decide whether to order a new turret clock or have the present clock repaired1.

The sashes, frames and shutters in the Sub-Treasurer's chamber to be repaired or renewed as necessary.

Philip Barrow, the Head Cook, petitioning for an allowance on account of the extraordinary price of provisions and fuel, Mr. Stanely and Mr. Baker, the Auditors, to make such allowance as they think proper.

The petition of Mr. Michael Mucklow Zachary, a member, for leave to lower the window-sills of his chamber, refused.

July 6

PARLIAMENT The Treasurer for the time being, with Masters Bond, Topping, Richard Baker and Stanley to be a Committee for regulating matters jointly affecting the Society and the Middle Temple.

The Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

1 [Ed. note]:1A new clock was ordered from Mr. Dutton and installed by him at a cost of something over ÂŁ80 (see Accounts).

1810

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

July 6

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 13

Orders of last term read.

The Bench chamber lately fallen to the House by the death of Richard Stanley, Esquire, to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held next Friday [16 Nov.].

Masters in town to be noti-

fied.

Mr. Peers and Mr. Hall to view the chamber, also fallen to the House by the death of Richard Stanley, Esquire, ground chamber north in the second staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings,with cellar and coal-place belonging.

A motion being made and seconded "that the shops late in the occupation of George Clarke, John Lee, Francis Robertson and John Lundy on the south side of the Temple Church be taken down", this to be considered on Friday next [16 Nov.].

Mas-

ters in town to be notified.

Nov. 15

Mr. Peers and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Thomas Pitt, a member, two pair up south in the second staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Augustus Cunynghame, a member.

[Parliament, 16 Nov.: Mr. Cunynghame, aged 22

1810

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) last February, admitted for his own life: fine £135, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 15

Nov. 16

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. William Longley to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 16 Nov.: called] Mr. Peers and Mr. Hall reporting the value of the ground chamber north in the second staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal-place, late Richard Stanley's, Esquire, deceased, as £400 to be sold for a single life, or £40 per annum to be let, the same to be let.

The motion being considered to take down the shops on the south side of the Temple Church, lately occupied by George Clarke and others [see 13 Nov.], these to be taken down forthwith.

A Memorial and Petition being read of John Lundy, John Lee and Francis Robertson, and what was alleged on behalf of George Clarke, for a remuneration for quitting their shops on the south side of the Temple Church, John Lundy to have £30, and such of the others £20, paid out of the Treasury.

Orders made in respect of the Securities standing in the names of certain Masters of the Bench as Trustees for the Society, whereby the names of Richard Stanley, Esquire, and Peter Peirson, Esquire, both deceased, shall be replaced by those of Keane Fitzgerald and James Burrough, Esquires, for Bank Stock and 3% Reduced Bank Annuities, and of Joseph Jekyll,

1810

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 16

James Burrough and Robert Peers, Esquires, for Navy 5% Annuities and New South Sea Annuities; Letters of Attorney to be executed by the surviving Trustees, viz. the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond and the Right Honourable Lord Ellenborough for the former Securities, and Robert Peers, Nathaniel Bond and James Topping, Esquires, for the latter Securities empowering the Sub-Treasurer to make the necessary Transfers and receive the Dividends.

Masters Bond and Jekyll to be Superintendents of the Garden.

Nov. 16

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House, allowances.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from and admitted to (admittance 40s.) Bench chambers as follows: John Wharry, Esquire, Treasurer, from the chamber two pair up north in the first staircase in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings to the chamber fallen to the House by the death of Richard Stanley, Esquire, one pair up south in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings.

Robert Forster, Esquire, from the chamber three pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings to the chamber late Mr. Wharry's.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart. from the chamber three pair up north in the staircase in the Inner Temple Lane passage to Hare Court to the chamber late Mr. Forster's.

1810

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 16

Keane Fitzgerald, Esquire, from the ground chamber north in the Inner Temple Lane passage to Hare Court to the chamber late Sir John Coxe Hippisley's.

James Burrough, Esquire, to the chamber late Mr. Fitzgerald's.

Messrs. Richard Baker and William Hood of the Bench, and Messrs. Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode of the Bar, to be Auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Messrs. Richard Baker and William Hood to be Auditors of John Hill's accounts.

Sir Richard Clayton Bart. to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Robert Forster, Esquire, unanimously chosen to be Treasurer for the year ensuing.

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November 17, 1809 to November 16, 1810 eL,

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House: Messrs. Thos.

Stocking, John Fielder, John Charles Kirkman, Francis Soupe Bayley, Jonathan Skelton, 3enjamin Hooker, George Frederick Beltz, Robert George Walker, Francis Brodbelt Millward, Ald$croft Phillips, Thomas Tomkyns, George Nelson Taylor, William Stevenson, John Henry, George Pellen, John James Morgan, Daniel Whittle Harvey, Giles Russell, Isaac Haddock, Frederick Charles Peoly, Thomas Comins, George Stokes, Hon. Daniel Finch 23 General Admittances at ÂŁ3.6.8

76.13. 4

Hon. Francis Ward Primrose, Messrs. Thos. Coltman, William Augustus Cunynghame - by Certificates from Lincoln's Inn 3 Admittances by Certificate at ÂŁ2

6.

82.13. 4

Admittance into House Chamber Mr. Stephen Howell Phillips, for purchase for his own life of the ground chamber North in the second staircase (being no. 3) in Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Norris Hughes (3.7-0. Nov. 9,1809 AP Nov. 24)

250. c. 0

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

512. 5. 0

Rents belonging to the House William Powell (late Mrs. Frith's) 7 year to Michaelmas Charles Moore Esq.(late Entwhistle's) 1 year to July 1810 Mr. Wm. Gux Bower for shop or chamber (late Leach and Edmonds,late Richardson's);71.to Michaelmas Rents in all

14. 3. 6 59. 8. 0 4.16. 0

1531. 8.10

1809-1810

Dividends on Bank Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities (less tax) One year on ,Z27,000Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities(less tax) One year on Z4,000 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) One year on ‘T,553.1 3% Reduced Annuities (less tax) Fines for not Reading Robert Forster Esq. Thomas Ruggles Esq.

On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before keeping terms Composition money paid by students after admissn. into Commons

594. O. 0 2700.0. 0 796.10. o 180.0.

0

14.18. 6

Receipts - miscellaneous Administrators of Mr. Morris Hughes, deceased, for late nomination of a life u-nona chamber assignment (seeB.T.O.Nov.21,1809) burial ground Mr. Phillips,the Cler-

6

0

50.C. 50.0.

0 0

100.0.

200.0.

120.O. 40.10.

24.O.

0 0 0 0

384.10. 0

50 0.C.

0

85.C.

0

585.0.

0

1239.12. 4

Money reoeived on account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of ;Tentlemenhaving Chambers Of students not having Chambers Of barristers,on death, alienation, removal etc.

4285.8.

230.10. 5 128.4• 4 157.12. 8

516. 7. 5

12.10. 0 4.10. 0

17. 0. o

Receipts in all

9503. 5. 5

Due from Sub-Treasurer balance of last account

1543. 2.11 1146. 3. 1i

1309-1810

DISBMASEMENTS. Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary Easter Trinity

219. 1. 5 191. 2. 6 261.15. o 244.12.10 916.11. 9 178. 1. 9

1094.13.6

Bills (2) of Board wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to 4 junior Butlers

4c. C. o 38. 8. 4

78. 8. 4

Bills (4) for Watching and wages

117. 3. 9

Special gratuity

Christmas gratuity

Bills for Work done in the House during the year by slater, bricklayer, plumber, carpenter, painter, paperhanger by lamplighter and tallow chander Moiety bills for work done at the Temple Church: Mr. Russell, organ builder for gilding the organ Mrs. Lear, for matting

118.19. 8 115.18.11 123.14. 6 10. L. o

485.16.10

3036. 7. 2 246.11. 0

32'2.18. 2

24.11. 0 24. 1. 0

48.12. 0

Allowances and gratuities paid in pursuance of Special Orders James Oram - 52 weeks at 7/John Thomas Haines - one year Elizabeth Reynolds - 4 quarters Sarah King (June 29, 1810)

43.14. o

Remuneration to shopkeepers whose premises on the South side of the Temple Church were taken down (B.T.C.

Nov.

16,

1810)

John Lundy George Clal-ke John Lee Francis Robertson

3,. 0. c 20.

20.

20.

C. 0 C. 0 C. C

90.

O.

0

233-

1809-1810

Salaries, Wages, Allowances The Temple Church Payments as before,totalling NB. Mr. R.J.S.Stevens,organist since June 20, 1786, resigned in May, and was succeeded by Mr. Geo.Price (B.T.O. May 15,18,25,1810) The House.

The Tre,)surer (Robert Peers Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary "allowance as Librarian The Surveyor, Mr.James Hall, appointed Nov. 1801, died in July 1809; 8 months salary (paid, as usual, in arrears) was owing to him, and payment of it to Mrs. Hall, his executrix, is recorded in the last account.

Mr. Joseph Wigg was appointed surveyor on Nov. 24, 1809.

209. 8. 0

100. 0. 0 300. 0. 0 20. 0. 0

Wages, Allowances and Disbf&cements (other than those summarised above) to the Butlers, Cooks, Panierman, Waiters, Washpots, Porters and Gardener - as before, totalling (EdWard Wharton, panierman since Feb. 1799, was ordered an additional £10, which raised his wages to £60 per annum, on Feb. 6, 1810)

Richard Blundell, Warder, as before 52 weeks at 14/

John Nelson,as before - four New River Water Co.,as before, - 2 payments Messrs. Hadley and Simpkins,as before - their bill for work on the en7ine Michael Collins,turncock,as before - 2 payments

0

0

532. 2.11

John Hill,third Butler,6d.poundage on collection of £358.14. 9Pensions and Preachers Duties (1808) William Powell,fifth Butler, collector of one year's duties on 10 male servants 2 half yearly payments of

s 10

8.19.4

38. 2. 5

76. 4.10

36.8.0

4.0 13.0.

5.0 7.17.

1C.0

1_36,

1809-1810.

Expenses of brewing and beer cellar John Johnson - brewing and disbursements - attendance in cellar, 4 terms - special allowance Mr. Capp - maltster Mr. Farmer - hopster Mr. Beach - cooper

24. 9.10 6.16.6 10.o.o 64.16. o 64.2.6 -8.8.o 8.8.o

41.6.4 128.18. 6 16.16.o 6.5.6 193.6.4

Purchases Messrs.

Messrs.

Messrs.

of wine Edwards - 1 dozen champagne Chalie - 1 hogshead of claret Sanford and Phibbs - for bottling 2 pipes of port

Audit Day dinner a breakfast, wine, tea

coffee

8.3.o 115.12.o 7.12.o

37. 7. 7 4. 1. 9

Hannah Saunderson, care of Elizabeth Temple, as before, 52 weeks at 7/Mr. Dutton, care of the Turret clock, as before - his bill for provision of a new turret clock (B.T.O. July 6, 1810) and other clockmakerl.swork Mr. Lyne, upholsterer, provision of twelve chairs for the Library Mr. Buckley, floor cloth for the Library Mr. Adams, optician - for cleaning and varnishing a pair of globes, and providing covers for them Mr. Smethurst, for a pair of japanned lamps Messrs Broome and Co. - a green baize for the Parliament Chamber The same, for a Brussells carpet for the Parlt. Chamber Mr. Webb, robemaker - new gowns for the Chief, and the Under Porter (3.2.0. May 13, 1810) Messrs. Legg - upholsterers - work done for the Society in the Temple Church

131.12.o

41. 9. 4

18. 4. o

10. 0. C 89.10. 0

99.10. o

6. 4. o 6.17. 8

13. 1. 8 6.16. 6 3. 3. 8 1.14. 6 40.16. 0 23. 2. 0

25

7

1809-1810

The Middle Temple, share of repairs to M. Temple Lane Assessment for paving - i year to Michs.1809 " to Lady Day, 1810 (2nd payment held over)

6. c. c 1. 1. 0

-

Return of their £100 deposit made before entering Com7r.ons to Messrs. John Clarvaux Chaytor, William Fillingham (deceased, so to Miss Mary Ann Fillingham, his sister and administratrix); John Jones, John Moore, Wm. Gray Polson Mr. Owen, surgeon and apothecary - medicine and applications in two accidents Mr. Whipham, silversmith - loan of plate for the Grand Day of June 26th Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Pheney, bookseller Purchase of Stock £1000 Navy 5% Annuities (with brokerage) Sermons - 20 Stamps for receipts

Registering the Will of Peter Peirson Esq. and for four Letters of Attorney Disbursements in all

Receipts Balance due from last account

Disbursements Balance on this account

1. 1. 0

2. 2. 0

500.

C. 0

6.15. o . 2.15. 0 10. 8. o 51. 7. o

998.15. o 42. 0. 0 4.16. 6

4. 8. 6 f,8948.7. 9

9503. 5. 5 1543• 2.11 11046. 8. 4i8948. 7. 9 ,22098. 0. 7i

ROBERT FORSTER ESQUIRE

TREASURER

November 17, 1810 to November 15, 1811 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer; James Mingay of H.M.Council; John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale"; William Chaytor Esquire"; the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond" of H.M.Council; Anthony Stokes', Richard Richards of H.M.Council, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry, Thomas Ruggles Esquires; Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets; James Topping of H.M.Council, Joseph Jekyll of H.M.Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales; Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane FitzGerald, James Burrough, William Baker, William Welch2, John Newdigate Ludford1,2, Alexander Luders3 and Barne Barne3 Esquires.

1

Made no appearance during this Treasurership.

2

Called to the Bench by invitation Jan. 29, 1811.

3

Called to the Bench by invitation May 7, 1811.

2

31

181 0 - 1 1

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 20

A call to the Bench having been proposed, this to be taken into conFideration next Friday [Nov. 23].

Masters in town to be notified.

Nov. 22

The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of a book entitled, 'Traite ou l'on expose ce que 1c.riture

nous

/ de Jesus Christ', par feu Mr. apprend de la Divinite Pierre Francois le Courayer.

3 Nov. 23

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. William Carter and Mr. Francis Turner to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, Nov. 23.

Called]

Mr. James Topping, a Master of the Bench, to be allowed the present term as kept, he being prevented by indisposition from being personally present at the Table.

On consideration, there to be a call to the Bench in the first full week of next term, and the following gentlemen invited to the Table, Samuel Piper Wolferston, William Welch, Walter Pollard and John Ludford Esquires.

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of Parliament of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

HILARY TERM Jan. 29

BENCH TABLE Crders of last term read.

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 29

Pursuant on the Orders of Nov. 23 last, the SubTreasurer now informing the Treasurer and Bench that William Welch and John Newdigate Ludford Esquires had accepted the invitation, they to be now called to the Table.

[Parliament, Feb. 1. Confirmed] The Sub-Treasurer informing the Table of the deaths of William Powell, junior [5th] butler, and Jane Williams, head dishwasher, the choice of their successors to be on Friday next [Feb. 1], any vacancy so caused to be filled up then.

Masters in town to be notified.

Samuel Pipe Wolferston Esq., a barrister, Sir Grenville Temple and Sir Henry William Martin Baronets, and Mr. William Waring, Members, have paid their duties to the House, to have their bonds delivered up.

Jan. 31

Mr. Hood and Mr. Wharry to view the chamber of Mr. Edward Rogers, a member, two pair up North in the first staircase of Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with garrets, cellar and coal place, disposed of to Henry Bright Esq., a member.

[Parliament, Feb. 1.

Mr. Bright admitted for his

own life; with benefit of an assignment; fine, ÂŁ30; admittance, 40s.]

Feb. 1

Samuel Brooksbank to be junior butler in place of William Powell deceased, and Mary Woodland to be head dishwasher in place of Jane Williams deceased. Sarah Warwick to be under dishwasher in place of Mary Woodland

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 1

promoted.

James Wigg Esq., the Surveyor, to be presented with a piece of plate to the value of Z40 for his assiduity to the repair and beautifying of the Temple Church.

A proposal of a further call to the Bench to be considered next Friday [Feb. 8].

Masters in town to be

notified.

A petition being read of Messrs. Edwards and EvisoL Law stationers, praying that the house lately occupied by Mr. William Powell should be let to them jointly with the shop occupied by them, or the shop be separated, this to be considered next term.

A petition being read of Mr. John Smith, one of the sureties of the Commons bond of Mr. Thomas Symonds, a member who had since entered into Holy Orders but had neglected to take up his bond, praying that the bond be delivered up for cancellation, consideration of this adjourned.

250 copies of a tract called 'Facts and observations relating to the Temple Church and the monuments contained in it', to be printed.

PARLIAMENT Feb. 1

Officers of the House - allowances.

The Revd. Francis Stanley, brother and administrator of Richard Stanley Esq., deceased, a Master of the Bench, having nominated Mr. John James Pemberton, a member aged 14 last October, for admission upon the assignment to the

4 1811

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) chamber 2 pair up North in the first staircase in the King's Bench Buildings, with cellar belonging; and Mr. George William Hutton, a member aged 31, for admission upon the assignment to the chambers 1 pair up West in the Old Crown Office staircase (both chambers late Mr. Richard Stanley's); and accordingly requesting their admission to these chambers, they to be so admitted, paying £5 and £6 respectively according to former Act., of Parliament.

Henry Bright Esq., having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Hilary term 1810, as by his certificate appears, and now being a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum, he to be so

admitted.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE Feb. 8

The Masters of the Bench finding on consideration, that a piece of plate such as they intended for presentation to the Surveyor [B.T.O. Feb. 1 above] was not to be had for L40, a further £10 to be expended thereon.

A memorial being read of the Hon. Francis Ward Primrose requesting that a valve or moveable La word omitted; sc. sluice] be put in the garden to prevent the tide overflowing his chamber in Paper Buildings [see B.T.O. June 28, 1810], together with the Surveyor's

14 1811.

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 8

report thereon, resolved that nothing could be done in the matter.

The request of several barristers being read that the Library should be made easily accessible, and that commons be provided in the Hall during the whole term, this to be considered next tg...cm.

The proposal of a further call to the Bench [see B. .

Feb. 1] being considered, such a call to be made in tne first full week next term, and Alexander Luders and Barne Barne Esquires to be invited to the Table.

PARLIAMENT

Feb. 8

Mr. Hood and Mr. Welch having viewed the chamber of John Newland Esq., a barrister, ground floor South in the third staircase from Fleet Street on the West side of Hare Court with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Henry Manley, a member aged 17 last June 26, Mr. Manley admitted for his own life; fine, ÂŁ25; admittance, 40s.

The resolution and Act of Nov. 25, 1803, again continued.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE May 7

Orders of last term read.

The Sub-Treasurer reporting that Alexander Luders and

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 7

Barne Barne Esquires had accepted the invitation of last Feb. 8 to the Table, they to be called to the Bench at the Parliament of Friday next [May 10].

John Bond Esq., a barrister, having paid all his duties to the House to have his bond delivered up.

May 9

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Edward Wilbraham, a member, one pair up West in the third staircase in Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Mr. John Everest, a member.

[Parliament, May 10.

Mr. Everest, aged 22 last

December 15, admitted for his own life; fine, ÂŁ22.10; admittance, 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Robert Parnther Esq., a barrister, two pair up North in the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. Edward Hall Alderson, a member.

[Parliament, May 10.

Mr. Alderson, aged 23 last Sept.

11, admitted for his own life; fine ÂŁ52.10; admittance, 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of William Osgoode Esq., a barrister, two pair up North in the third staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. Philip Shallett Marett, a member.

[Parliament, May 10.

Mr. Marett, aged 25 last

December 5, admitted for his own life; fine, -s..140; admittance 40s.]

2 4s18 u.

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 9

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Michael Mosley, a member, three pair up North in the staircase No. 8 King's Bench Walks, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Davis, a member.

[Parliament, May 10.

Mr. Davis, aged 22 last May 8,

admitted for his own life; fine, ÂŁ67.10; admittance 20s.]

May 10

The request of several barristers being considered for easy access to the Library and for Commons in Hall durng the whole term (B.2.0. Feb. 8], this cannot be complied with.

A petition being read of John Powell, brother of William Powell deceased, late junior butler, praying for some relief for the deceased's two infant children, this to be rejected.

Mr. Randal Norris, Sub-Treasurer, to be paid 25 guineas out of the Treasury as a gratuity for his attention to the repairs of the Church.

PARLIAMENT Alexander Luders and Barne Barne Esquires called to the Bench.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

May 17

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. William Haslewood, Arthur Witton, Charles Bird and George Clough Marshall to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, May 17.

Called]

1811

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 17

Mr. William Washington, a member, having paid his duties to the Society, to have his bond delivered up.

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

May 21

The buttresses on the South side of the Temple Church and the wall between the buttresses to be repaired un the direction of the Surveyor; a wall to be erected at the south end of the Master's garden with iron rails thereon, and an iron railing on a stone curb to be affixed from the buttress next the vestry1 to the steps leading into the Master's garden and eastward from the steps to the end of Tanfield Court, agreeable to the drawing.

May 24

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Daniel Parken to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, May 24.

Called]

Names to be sent for choice of Reader.

To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Samuel Marsh Phillips, Philip Mallet and William James Atkinson.

To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. Charles Tennyson, Francis Ferrand Foljambe and Willingham Franklin.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. Richard Bligh, William Thompson and John Milward Freeman Dovaston.

1. At this time there was a vestry on the South side of the Church.

1811

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 24

Robert Ward Esq., a barrister, having paid his duties to the House to have his bond delivered up.

Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of the Society to be invited to dinner on Tuesday, June 25, next.

The Order of May 21, resr,ectingthe repair of the south side of the Temple Church and the building of th wall of the Master's garden, to be communicated to the Middle Temple, and request made for that Society's approbation of the plan and consent to a moiety of the expense of the gate and step to the Master's garden, and of a drain to receive the rain water from the garden into a drain under the said steps.

Mr. Charles Marshall, a member, praying by petition for leave to erect two flues externally on the North side of his chambers, one and two pairs at No. 2 Fig Tree Court, Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view and report thereon.

Glocester Wilson Esq., a tenant to the Society, applying to have his chamber painted, whitewashed and papered, Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view and report thereon.

Consideration being given to the petition of Messrs.

Edwards and Evison, adjourned last term [B.T.O. Feb. 1], prayinR that the house lately occupied by Mr. William Powell, the collector of taxes, should be let to them, either jointly with the shop occupied by them or separately, the house being now let to Mr. John Hill,

b--413 1811

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 24

collector of Commons and taxes, Mr. Hill to be continued tenant to the Society.

James Murray praying by petition for some relief, this to be rejected.

The following books to be purchased for the Library: Clark's Travels in Russia; Stannton's Code of Chinese Laws; Britton's Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain; Lord Kames's Principles of Equity; Jameson's Dictionary of Scottish Words; Le Consulat de la Mer, par M. Boucher, Professeur de Droit Commercial; Glossaire de la langue romane, par J.B.B.Roquefort.

PARLIAMENT Sir Richard Clayton, Bart., to be Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

The Resolution and Act of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 18

Orders of last term read.

George Clough Marshall Esq., a barrister, to have leave to transfer his chamber (which he had when called to the Bar last term), upon depositing ÂŁ20 caution money to buy another chamber within two years of his call, or else to forfeit that deposit.

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 18

Grand Day this term to be on

Tuesday next, June 25,

and not the previous day.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall having viewed the chambers of Mr. Charles Marshall at No. 2, Fig Tree Court [B.T.O. May 24] and consulted the Surveyor, and so recommending, Mr. Marshall's petition to be refused.

The same having viewed the chamber occupied by Glocester Wilson Esq., a tenant of the Society LB.T.O. May 247 and so recommending, Mr. Wilson's application to be granted.

June 20

Mr. Peers and Mr. Hood to view the chamber of George Clough Marshall Esq., a barrister, three pair up North in the staircase opposite the Church door disposed of to Mr. Anthony Merrin Storey, a member.

[Parliament, June 21.

Mr. Storey, aged 20 last May 8,

admitted for his own life; fine, ÂŁ18.7.6; admittance, 20s.]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Mr. Barron Field, a member, for his present to the Library of his book entitled "An Analysis of Blackstone's Commentaries".

June 21

Consideration being given to an Order of the Middle Temple Parliament on June 14 last respecting the repeal a of the Order of 1798 LB.T.O. June 22, 1798] requiring deposit of ÂŁ100 from gentlemen who have not kept two years' terms at one of the Universities, unanimously resolved that the said Order ought not to be repealed,

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 21

and that such resolution be communicated to the Middle Temple.

Two dozen chairs suitable to the Bench Table to be made.

Two dozen desert spoons to be purchased for the use of Masters of the Bench.

The pavement within this Society to be repaired who necessary.

A flight of new steps to be put leading to Mr. Beavan's chamber under the King's Bench Office.

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

June 28

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. George Spense, Edward Hall Alderson and Horace Twiss to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, June 28.

Called]

The following books to be purchased for the Libary: Lord Clarendon's Connections between Church and State; Mr. Serjeant Heywood's Defence of Mr. Fox's History of King James 2nd; Carlyle's Topographical History of England, etc.; Cromwelliana; Fenton's History of Pembrokeshire; Meyrick's History of Cardiganshire; Newton's Steminata Cromwelliana.

An Order of the Middle Temple Parliament of May 24

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 28

last being read whereby that Society agreed to pay a moiety of the expense of the gate and steps to the Master's garden, and of the rain water drain therefrom to a drain under the steps, an iron gate, steps and drain to be made at the joint expense of the two Societies.

Thomas Morgan, Sexton of the Temple Church, praying by petition for an allowance for his extra trouble one attendance in lighting and maintaining the Church fires during the late repairs, this to be referred to the Committee for the regulation of matters relating to both Societies.

An application of John Johnson, the brewer, relating to the delivery of the table beer to servants of the House to be postponed for consideration to next term.

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 14

Mr. Ruggles and Mr. Hall to view the chamber two pair up North in the staircase next the Alienation Office, with garretts belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Richard Holden, a member, and report the value to be sold for a single life or to be let.

_...51., 18 11

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

The same to view the chamber of Stephen Lushington, Doctor of Laws, a barrister, up the steps North in the third staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. Richard George Baker, a member.

[Parliament, Nov. 15.

Mr. Baker, aged 22 last June

29, admitted for his own life; fine,

50; admittance,

40s.]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Mr. George Ross, a member, for his present to the Library of his book entitled "A treatise on the Law of Vendors and Purchasers of Personal Property".

Twenty two great coats to be provided for the porters and watchmen.

The petition of Thomas Morgan, Sexton of the Temple Church, being read [B.T.O. June 29], he to be allowed ÂŁ6.

The application of John Johnson, the brewer LB.T.O. June 28], being considered, no small beer to be delivered to the officers and servants of the House in excess of the quanity ordered by the Table on Feb. 3, 17751.

Nov. 15

Mr. Ruggles and Mr. Hall having viewed the chamber and garretts, two pair up North in the staircase next

1. The allowance made was not more than 2 quarts a day a head free 'during the time of such allowance'.

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 15

the Alienation Office, late Mr. Richard Holden's deceased, and reporting the value as £600 to be let at £55 per annum, and the garretts to be let at £15, the present rent, the disposal of the chamber to be adjourned, and the present tenant of the garretts to be continued at the same rent.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year to be assessed again.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Membership of the Committee dealing with matters relating jointly to the Society and the Middle Temple to consist of the Treasurer for the time being, the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond, James Topping, Richard Baker and Joseph Jekyll Esquires.

Auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts to Messrs.

Richard Baker and William Hood of the Bench, and Snowdon Baine and William Osgoode of the Bar. Auditors of John Hill's accounts to be Messrs. Baker and William Hood.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart. to be Reader for next Lent Vacation.

Thomas Ruggles Esq. unanimously cnosen to be Treasurer for the year ensuing.

Ds-4

November 16, 1810 to Nov. 15

1811.

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House. Messrs.

Charles Carpenter Bompass, John James Pemberton, Richard Henry Shuttleworth, Anthony MeAffin Storey, Jonah Crossingham, William Henry Manley, Richard Missing, Thomas Wilde, John Staffotd, Joseph Wingyett Hunt, William Henry Martindale, Anthony Barclay,Ward Chipman, John Everest, George Tilley Gollop, Philip Shallett Marett, Joshua Evans, James Baldwin Brown, James Evans, Henry Dover, John Wells Bozen, Samuel Hinds, John Gould, William Cooke Hobson Lawes, Henry Hamilton Arnold, Robert Vaughan Richards, Robert Walters,William Robinson Gilby, Thomas Cadogan Willatts 29 General Admittances

at

ÂŁ3. 6. 8

96.13. 4

Henry Bright Esq., Messrs. Thomas Davis and Richard George Baker - by Certificates from Lincoln's Inn

3 Admittances by Certificate at

ÂŁ2. O. 0

6. 0. C 102.13. 4

Fines and Admittances into Chambets Rents belonging to the House - including Mr. John Hill for the House (late Mich.(1811) Wm. Powells)threeto Mr. Pacey for his Chamber (late year Debary's)one Mr. Thomas Barnes for his chamber (late Field's)one year Mr. Benjamin Hcoker for his chamber (late Blakeney's) i year George Ross Esq. for his chamber (late Runnington's)year Mr. Francis Henr7 Thomas for his chamber (late Richard Stanley's Esq. year deceased)one William Frere Esq.for his chamber (late Richard Holden's Esq. years, 4m.7d. deceased)2 Mr. Thomas Savage for the garretts at 3 K3W (late Richard Holden's Esq. years 5m.8d. decd.)2

477.17. 6

20. 5. 0

43. 1. 0 28. 7. 0 20.10. 0

18. 3. 3 35. 5. 7 94.17. 6 34. 9. 4

Other rents as befare Rents in all

7. 6i ;31809.

1810-1811.

Dividends on Bank Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities (less tax) One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) One year on £5000 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) One year on Z553.1.0 3% Reduced Annuities (less tax)

594. c. 0 2700 796.10. 0 225.0. 0 14.18. 6

Fine for not reading Sir Richard Clayton Caution Money received of gentlemen called to the Bench

4330.8. 6 5c. C. 0

4 at

On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Comnosition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before terms keepin[,; Composition money paid by students after admission into Commons

100.C.

0

400. C. C

140.C. 100.C. 27.C. 20.C.

0 0 0 0

287. O. 0

700.O.

0

95.0. 0

1196.16. 0

Money received on account of Com..ons Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers, on death, alienation or removal Receipts - miscellaneous George Clough Marshall Esq. (B.T.C. June 18, 1811) Caution money for buying a chamber Mr. Phillips, the Clerk - burial ground in all ,-;eceipts

795. O. 0

235.18.5 158.16.10 149. 4. 5

543.19. 8

20. O. 0 7.10. 0

27.10. 0 10020.12.

6i

-

Due from Sub-Treasurer balance of last account

2098.0. 7i 12118.13.2

IS

181:-1811.

DISBURSEMENTS. Mr. Barrow, Head Cook,for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term It Hilary Easter Trinity Special Gratuity 3ills (2) of Board Wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to the 4 junior Butlers

Bills (4) for Watching and Wages

Christmas gratuity

Bills for work done in the House during the year by bricklayer,plumber,carpenter, painter,paperhanger,plasterer, smith,glazier,mason by lamplighter and twllow chandler

205.8.11 196. 5. 7 268.1. 9 244.15. 9 914.12. C 198.15. 0

1113.7.

37.17. 6 40.11. 3

78.8.

116.13. 8 118.19. 8 115.16.10 123.16.10 10.C. 0

485.7.

9

0

3248.18. 0 242.17. 0

3491.15. 0

Moiety bill for work done in the Temple Church Mr. Jackson - smith Journeymen Workmen in the Temple Church Allowances and gratuities in pursuance of Special Orders James Oram - 52 weeks at 7/John Thomas Haines - one year Elizabeth Reynolds - four

0

14. 7. 0 19.19. 0

18.4.

5.C. 10.C.

0 0 0

33.4•

0

Salaries, Wages Allowances The Tem le Church 244.16. 8

Payments as before, totalling The House.

The Treasurer (John Wharry Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary one year's allowance as Librarian gratuity in recognition of work in connection with repairs to the Shurch.3.2.0. May 10,1811

100. 0. 0 300. O. 0 20. L. 0 26. 5. 0346.

5. 0

57 9_

1810-1811

The Surveyor - one year's salary Wages, Allowances and Disbrusements (other than those summarised above) to the Butlers, Cooks, Panierman, Waiters, Washpots, Porters, Gardener as before totalling

513. 4. 9

John Hill, third butler, 6d poundage on collection of L394.15.3 Pensions and Preachers Duties (1809) (1) for collection of assessed The same duty on the 10 male (i.e. taxes servants)

9.17.4

74. 4.10

2 half yearly payments The same, half a year's Property Duty due Oct. 10.

(2) 2. O. 0

Richard Blundell, Warder, as before 52 weeks at 14/-

36. 8. o

four i4-'s John Nelson as before New River Water Cc. as before Pox:sY ft rsfire 12Dme fOlt " cocAs in Fleet St. Messrs. Hadley and Simpkins, as before Purchases of wine and bottlin Mr. Murdoch - one pipe of Madeira Mr. Norman - bottling it Messrs. Edwards - champagne Hermitage Messrs. Chalie - one Qum of old Hock Ex enses of brewinr,and beer cellar John Johnson - brewing & disbursements attendance in cellar, 4 terms special allowance Mr. Capp - maltster Mr. Farmer - hopster Messrs. Sayer Mr. Beach - cooper

96. 3. 0 23.19.6 6.16.6 10. o. o 58. 1. o 63. 9. o 9. 9. o 8. 0. 0

266. 6. o

40.16.o 121.10. o 17.

9.

8. 3. total

o 6

137.18.6

On the death of William Powell, the junior (sth) Butler (3.T.0. Jan. 29, 1311) this collection of taxes was assigned to John Hill.

The first recorded payment of this tax since 1806-7. See p.144.

8 1810-1811. ct.

Audit Day dinner breakfast, wine, tea and coffee

35. 2. 2 4. 3. o

Hannah Saunderson, care of Elizabeth Temple, as before - 52 weeks at 7/Hannah Bartlett, care of Mary House 9 weeks to Apr. 20, 1811 Mr. Dutton - one year's care of the turret clock - his further bill

Mr. Whipham - silversmith - a silver waiter (sc. salver)engraved of) - plate(sc.loan Mr. Smethurst - 2 bronze back lamps Mr. Wilkinson - upholsterer - 2 dozen 21,1811) chairs(B.T.C.June Mr. Wilks - printer - 250 Tracts (3.T.O.Feb.1,1811) Mr. Shaw - printer, 350 Notices under Population Act Mr. Farlow - stationer Mr. Pheney - bookseller

39. 5. 2 18. 4. o 3. 5. o

10. O. 0 2. 6

48.

22.

10.2.

6

0

o

70.5., 5.C.0 84.0.o 11.6.o 1.11.o 11.14.9 115. 7.o

Return-of their ÂŁ100 deposit made before entering Commons to Charles Bird, William Carter, Daniel Parker, George Spence, Francis Turner, Horace Twiss Esquires, and to Messrs. Charles Thomas Ellis and Edward Lawford

800.o.o

The Y.iddleTemple - share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane held over Assessment for paving -year from last account - one year to Mich. 1811

6, 1.0 2.0

3.o

Purchases of Stock 22,000 55:Navy Annuities (incl.brokerage) 1852.10.0 956.5.o ÂŁ1000""

2838.15.0

I II

Registrations, Letters of Attorney, Commissions on transfers of stocks to new Trustees

I

43.13.6

18 10 - 181 1 sr)

44• 2. 0

21 Sermons at 2 guineas

5. 9.

Stamps for receipts

Disbursements in all

Receipts due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

Z11281.1.

4

1

10020.12.

6i

2098.0.

73

£12113.13. disbursements due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

£11281.1.

1

£237.12. 1

a‘o

THOMAS RUGGLES ESQUIRE

TREASURER

November 16, 1811 to November 20, 1812

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer; James Mingay2 of H.M.Council; John (Milford) Baron Redesdale; William Chaytor1 Esquire; the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond of H.M.Council; Anthony Stokes', Richard Richards of H.M. Council, Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, John Wharry2, Robert Forster Esquires; Sir Richard Clayton, Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets; James Topping of H.M.Council, Joseph Jekyll of H.M.Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales; Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane FitzGerald, James Burrough, William Baker1 , William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Alexander Luders and Barne Barne Esquires.

1

Made no appearance during this Treasurership.

2

Died July 9, 1812.

1811-1812

MICHAELMAS TERM. BENCH TABLE Nov. 19

The petition being read of Messrs. Peter and Gabriel Tahourdin asking leave to erect stone steps at their own expense from the Southern area of No. 8 King's Bench Walk, Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view and report.

Nov. 21

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Seth Thompson Esq., a barrister, ground chamber No. 7 Esc. Crown Office Row] opposite the Garden wall disposed of to George Clough Marshall Esq., a barrister.

[Parliament, Nov. 22.

Mr. Marshall, aged 23 last

April, admitted for his own life; fine, £35; admittance, 40s•] The same to view the chamber of Mr. Wyndham Godden, a member, two pair up south in the second staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with garretts over and cellar and coalplace, disposed of to Mr. William Robinson Gilby, a member.

[Parliament, Nov. 22.

Mr. Gilby, aged 24 last July,

admitted for his own life; fine, £105; admittance, 40s.]

Nov. 22

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Henry Redhead Yorke, George Farrant, Henry Alford, Thomas Lewin, Samuel Twyford, William Henry Tinney, and Henry Bickersteth to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, Nov. 22.

Called.]

The chamber two pair up North in the staircase next the Alienation Office to be sold for a single life at £600. Esc. B.T.O. Nov. 15] A rain water pipe to be put up on the North side of

261 1811 1 81 2 -

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 22

No. 3 King's Bench Walk.

LN.B. These two Orders refer to the same building].

The expense of whitewashing, papering and painting the chamber 3 pair up South in No. 10 Crown Office Row to be paid by the Society.

The Rev. Dr. WilBress, Reader of tne Temple Church praying by petition for some addition to his salary, to be allowed ÂŁ20 in addition to his present salary, provided the Midle Temple make a like addition.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall having viewed the Southern end of No. 8 King's Bench Walk and reporting that the proposed flight of stone steps would make an improvement, leave to be given to Messrs. Tahourdin to erect them under the inspection of the Surveyor.

PARLIAMENT The Resolution and Act of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

Nov. 23

George CloutthMarshall Esq., a barrister, having sold the chamber that he had at the time of his Call last Easter term and thereupon made the required deposit of ÂŁ20 caution money to buy another chamber within two years, and having this present term done so and now requesting return of his deposit, payment thereof to be made to hil.

Mrs. Jane Harrison, lamp lighter to the Society,

1811-1

812

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 23

petitioning for some additional allowance on account of the dearness of oil etc., this to be considered next term.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 28

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view the chamber 3 pair up South in the fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings lately fallen to the House by tne death of Mr. Charles Lambert Ca member], and report the value to be let.

The Middle Temple having not concurred with the addition to the salary of the Reader of the Temple Church, ordered subject to that concurrence on Nov. 22, but referred the matter to the Committee for dealing with matters concerning both Societies jointly, the matter to be now similarly referred for report to that Committee.

The Society's thanks to be given to Francis Maseres Esq., for presenting to the Library his book entitled "The History of the Parliament of England which began November 3rd, 1640".

The lamplighter's petition EB.T.O.Nov. 23] to be considered next Friday.

Mr. Philip Barrow, the Cook, having presented an estimate for providing Commons as heretofore and Esc. to]

641812

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 28

incluasoup

for the Bench Table and soup and pies on

Grand Days, and salads, colliflowers [sic] and potatoes for the barristers and students at twelve shillings per mess; and to furnish provisions for the servants as before at

forty shillings per day, and to

find fuel as heretofore at £130 per annum, after consideration he to be paid the same in future.

Jan. 31

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall reporting the value to be leL, of the chamber 3 pair up South in the fourth staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, (fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Charles Lambert) as £70 per annum, the chamber to be let at that rent.

Mr. John Boyle Thom .son, a member, having paid all his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

A petition of the Watchmen being read, payments in addition to their former allowance to be made thus : the Chief and Under Porter and the two watchmen at the Great Gate next Fleet Street, sixpence per night each; the several other watchmen, twopence per evening, and fourpence per night.

A petition being read of Sarah Gregory, widow of Francis Gregory, late one of the Watchmen, stating that she was left in great distress with two children and praying for relief, she to be paid £5 as a charity.

A petition being read of Thomas Morgan, the Sexton, askin,, for an addition to his allowance, in respect of his extra trouble in lighting fires in the Temple Church,

1812

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 31

this to be referred tothe Joint Committee for affairs affecting the two Temple Societies.

Jane Harrison, the Society's purveyor of lamps, to be paid in future ÂŁ1.10 for each two-wick lamp, and proportionately for three or more. [B.2.0. Nov. 23, 1811] The chamber lately occupied by Benjamin Capper Esq., to be repaired, painted, whitewashed and papered, as necessary.

Feb. 7

The Rev. John Turner, Doctor in Divinity, a barrister of the Society, requesting to have his bond delivered up, this to be done upon his paying all duties due from him to the Society at the time of his entering into Holy Orders.

Philip Barrow, the Cook, praying for an allowance against his loss last Michaelmas term, Mr. Baker and Mr. Hood, the Auditors, to make such allowance as they think proper.

PARLIAMENT

Feb.

Officers of the House - allowances.

The Resolution and Act of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 21

Orders of last term read.

1 66 18 1 2

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 21

Messrs. Benedict Arthur Yates, Stanley Pipe Wolferston, Francis Wightwick and John Marsh, all members, having paid their duties to the House, to have their bonds delivered up.

April 23

Mr. Hood and Sir Richard Clayton to view the chamber of Mr. Nathaniel Batten, a member, one pair up East in the first staircase in Tanfield Court, with cellar belonging, disposed of to Myles Walker Hall Esq., a member.

[Parliament, April 24.

Mr. Hall, aged 55 last

October, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment; fine, ÂŁ78.15; admittance, 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Robert Lee Doughty, a member, ground floor South in the staircase next the Alienation Office, with cellar and appurtenances belonging, disposed of to Mr. William Walker, a member.

[Parliament, April 24.

Mr. Walker, aged 4 last

December 11, admitted for his own life, with benefit of an assignment1 ; fine, ÂŁ189; admittance, 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Edward Bryant, a member, one pair up South in the staircase next the Alienation Office, disposed of to Mr. James Parke, a member.

[Parliament, April 24.

Mr. Parke, aged 30 last March

1. This chamber only devolved to the House in 1916, after the expiration of this, and one more life. [Ed. note]

1812

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 23

22, admitted for his own life; fine, £31.10; admittance 40s.]

April 24

Mr. Nathaniel Batten, a member, having paid all his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Myles Walker Hall Esq., having been called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on May 2, 1788, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum, to be so admitted.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE April 30

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. John Raphael, a member, one pair up West in Ram Alley Buildings, with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Booth Barton, a member.

[Parliament, May 1.

Mr. Barton, aged 25 last March 6,

admitted for his own life; fine, £30; admittance 405.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. William Yatman, a member, ground floor South in the second staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal place belonging, disposed of to Mr. Richard Woodhouse, a member.

[Parliament, May 1.

Mr. Woodhouse, aged 23 last

December 11, admitted for his own life; fine £20;

1812

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 30

admittance, 40s.]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq., for presenting to the Library his edition of Ludlow's Letters.

Also to John Jones Esq., for his book entitled "de libellis famosis".

Also to George Spence Esq., for his book entitled "An Essay on the origin of the English Laws and Institutions".

PARLIAMENT

May 1

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

May 5

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Thomas Batty Addison Esq., a barrister, three pair up South in the 2nd staircase in the King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Mr. William Cowbarn, a member.

[Parliament, May 8.

Mr. Cowbarn, aged 29 last

January 1, admitted for his own life; fine, ÂŁ20; admittance, 20s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Edward Baker, a member, one pair up South in the staircase fronting the Church door, with cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry John Stephen, a member.

[Parliament, May 8.

Mr. Stephen, aged 25 last

January, admitted for his own life; fine, ÂŁ30; admittance, 40s.]

18 12

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE May 5

Mr. Edward Baker, a member, having paid all his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

A letter being read from the Rev. Newton Dickinson Hand, a member, to the Sub-Treasurer stating that he had entered into Holy Orders in 1806 and had inadvertently allowed his name to remain on the books of the Society, and requesting that the Sub-Treasurer would state this to the Masters of the Bench, and that they would relieve him from payment of arrears of duties accrued since that time, the arrears to be remitted on production of evidence of his ordination.

Tuesday, June 9 next to be Grand Day, Lord Ellenborough and the judges formerly of the Society to be invited to dinner.

May 8

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. William Macleod, Thomas Walker, John Scriven, John Booth Barton and William Grylls to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, May 8.

Called].

Names to be sent for choice of Reader.

To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. George Heath, Richard Preston and Henry Byrne.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. James Jacobson, Benjamin Capper and William Burge.

To Clifford's Inn:

Messrs. John Adolphis, Seth

Thompson and Thomas Bourke Ricketts.

Mr. Jekyll reporting that he, with Mr. Topping and

17 b 1812

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 8

and Mr. Richard Baker, being three members of the Committee for consideration of matters relating jointly to the two Temple Societies, had conferred with three members of the corresponding committee of the Middle Temple (Thomas Evance Esq., Treasurer, with John Silvester and Thomas Caldicott Esquires), and learned that the said committee were of opinion that additions should be made by each Society, as from Christmas last, of £30 per annum to the salary of the Reader of the Temple Church, and £2.10 per annum to that of the Sexton (for his additional trouble in lighting fires in the Church); also that £10 should be given by each Society as a charity to William Brown, a poor man seriously injured by a fall from scaffolding while whitewashing Lamb Building (to improve by reflection the light in the Church); this report to be confirmed and the additions and charity to be paid accordingly, provided the Middle Temple concur.

The pavilions, seats and chevaux de frize in the Garden to be repaired, renewed as necessary, and repainted.

Messrs. Richards, Topping, Jekyll, Maseres, Wharry and Burrough, or any three of them, to be a Committee to consider the fire insurance of the books and manuscripts in the Lihrary, in what sum, at what Office, and in whose name.

The following books to be purchased for the Library:

07 -

1812

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 8

Euripides;Jonejs Isaeus; Tooke's Diversions of Purley; McDiamid's Lives; Hampton's Polybius; Longinus; Langhorne's Plutarch; the Greek Theatre; Demosthenes; Thucydides; Wakefield's Pope; Aeschylus; Sophocles; Thornton's Plautus; Colman's Terence; Boscawen's Horace; Francis's Horace; Madan's Juvenal; Johnson's Works; Harrison's Hermes; Lowth's Grammar; Rowe's Lucan; Drake's Essays; Clarke's Homer (Iliad and Odyssey); Aristotle's Works (in Greek).

PARLIAMENT Mr. James Parke, a member, aged 30 last March 22, to be admitted for his own life to the chamber two pair up North in the staircase next the Alienation Office, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Richard Holden, having paid into the Treasury the sum of ÂŁ600. LB.T.O. Nov. 15 and 22, 1811.

Sir John Coxe Hippisley to be confirmed Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

The Resolution etc. of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 2

Orders of last term read.

Mr. George Rous, a member, having paid all his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up.

1 81 2

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 2

Three guineas to be given to Mt. Barrow, the Chief Cook, as a present from the Society.

On the report of Mr. Richards and the rest of the Committee CB.T.O. May 8] that their opinion is that the sum of £3,000 should be insured on the books and MSS in the Library, at the Sun Fire Office, in the name of the Treasurer for the time being, £2,500 to be insured on the printed books and £500 on the MSS.

June 11

The drain in front of Paper Buildings to be renewed as far as necessary.

The chambers occupied severally by Thomas Barton Bowen Esq., and Mr. James Birch on the South side of No. 10 Crown Office Row and of Mr. Blandford at No. 2 King's Bench Walk

(tenants to the Society) to be

repaired, whitewashed, painted and papered where necessary.

The chimney shafts at the North end of Paper Buildings and at the West end of Tanfield Court to be taken down as low as necessary and rebuilt.

The Directors of the Sun Fire Office having required a catalogue and valuation of each of the Manuscripts in the Library before insurance can be effected of them, the printed books only to be now insured.

June 12

Richard Baker, Benjamin Johnson and James Burrough Esquires to be added to the Committee for consideration of matters jointly affecting the Society and the Middle Temple to confer with the corresponding Committee of the

1812

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 12

Middle Temple respecting a sermon preached at the Temple Church by the Master last May 31.

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Robert Remmett to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, June 12.

Called]

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances.

The Resolution etc. of Nov. 25, 1803 again continued.

Business noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 10

Otders of last term read.

Mr. Hall and Mr. Burrough to view the chambers one and two pair up South in the left hand staircase going down Inner Temple Lane, with consolidated garretts over, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Grubb, a member, and report their value to be sold for single lives, and the same, and the three pair (or garretts) to be let separately.

Nov. 11

Mr. Hall and Mr. Burrough to view the chamber of Mr. Randal Norris, a member, one pair up North in the second staircase from Fleet Street on the West side of Hare Court, with cellar belonging, disposed of to Perer Alley Esq., a member.

[Parliament, Nov. 13.

Mr. Alley, aged 43, admitted

0-7+ 1812

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 11

for his own life; fine £52.10; admittance, 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Richard George Baker, a member, up the steps North in the third staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry Hall Joy, a member.

[Parliament, Nov. 13.

Mr. Joy, aged 27 on Nov. 9

last, admitted for his own life; fine, £50; admittance,

40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. Charles Wynox, a member, ground floor South in the staircase No. 8 King's Bench Walk, with the rooms underneath, the conveniences in the back area and the vault in the front area belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Baseley Took, a member.

[Parliament, Nov. 13.

Mr. Tooke, aged 33 last March,

admitted for his own life; fine, £55; admittance, 40s.]

Nov. 13

The Bench Chamber fallen to the House by the deathsof James Mingay and John Wharry Esquires to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held next Friday [Nov. 20].

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Hall and Mr. Burrough, having viewed them, reporting the value of the three chambers in the left hand staircase going down Inner Temple Lane, late Mr. John Grubb's deceased [B.T.O. Nov. 10], as follows: one pair, £250 to be sold for a single life,

per

and A.:26; annum to be let; two pair, correspondingly, "a',220 three pair chamber (of garretts) with room over, to be

1 81 2

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 13

let at ÂŁ26 per annum: the one pair and the two pair to be sold, and the three pair to be let, at those values.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Peter Alley Esq., having been called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on Nov. 22, 1793,as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum, to be so admitted.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE Nov. 20

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. John Morgan, Richard Richards and Tipping Thomas Rigby to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, Nov. 20.

Called]

There being much danger of fire arising from the use of ship, dutch and other stoves or fire places in the chambers and buildings of the Society, no such stove to be used as a fireplace in any of the chambers or buildings, and no other fireplace made or used therein except the fireplaces in the fabric, without leave first obtained from the Bench Table, on pain of such forfeitures and penalties as shall be enforced according to the rules of the Society; a copy of this Order to accompany the copy of every admittance to a chamber.

1 81 2

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd,) PARLIAMENT Nov. 20

The Treasurer for the time being, the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond, and Messrs. Topping, Jekyll and Richard Baker to be a Committee for considering and regulating matters relating jointly to the Society and Middle Temple.

Richard Baker and William Hood Esquires of the Bench and Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode Esquires of the Bar to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Mr. Baker and Mr. Hood to be auditors of John Hill's accounts.

James Topping Esq., to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench Chambers (admittance 40s.), as follows: Robert Peers Esq., from the chamber up the steps West in the 2nd staircase in the passage leading to Fig Tree Court by the Hall steps, to the chamber one pair up South in the 1st staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, with vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of John Wharry Esq., Robert Forster Esq., from the chamber two pair up North in the 1st staircase in Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings, to the chamber late Mr. Peer's.

James Topping Esq., from the chamber two pair up South in the 1st staircase in Tanfield Court, to the chamber late Mr. Forster's.

Joseph Jekyll Esq., from the chamber one pair up South in the 2nd staircase on the right in Inner Temple

177 1812.

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 20

Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Topping's.

Keane FitzGerald Esq., from the chamber three pair up North in the staircase in the Inner Temple Lane Passage to Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. Jekyll's.

James Burrough Esq., from the ground floor North chamber in the Inner Temple Lane passage to Hare Court, to the chamber late Mr. FitzGerald's.

Alexander Luders Esq., to the chamber late Mr. Burrough's.

Sir Richard Clayton Bart. from the ground chamber North in the 3rd staircase on the right in Inner Temple Lane (No. 4) to the chamber one pair up in the 1st staircase in the passage leading into Fig Tree Court by the Hall steps, fallen to the House by the death of James Mingay Esq., William Welch Esq., to the chamber late Sir Richard Clayton's.

Sir Richard Clayton, Bart. unanimously elected Treasurer for the year ensuing.

178 Nov. 15

1811 to November 20, 1812.

RECEIP2S. Admittances into the House. Messrs. John Hickin, Donald Macdonald, Richard Gurney, William Watson Bolton, Richard Jones, John Fitchett, William Walker Junior, Samuel Hamilton, Thomas Charles Yates, Edwd. Robert Butcher, William Maynard Pinder, William Cowbarn, Robert Campbell Scarlett, Richard Smith, John Savery Tozer, William Palmer Parken, Theophilus Williams, Howard David Sarel, John Baseley Tooke, John Cooper, Richd.

Musgrave, Joseph Stinton, John Austin, Charles Grinston, William Griffith 25 General Admittances at ,L5.6.8

83. 6. 8

Messrs. Henry Halljoy, James Parke, Henry John Stephen

by Certificate from Lincol's Inn Peter Alley Esq. and Myles Walker Hall Esq.

by Certificate from the Middle Temple Mr. John Booth Barton

by Certificate from Gray's Inn 6 Admittances by Certificate at

2. O. 012.

0. 0

95. 6. 8 Admittance into House Chambers Mr. James Parke

6oc. c.

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

737.15. 0

Rents belonging to the House - including Arthur Wilton Esq. (late Capper's) one 7 jear Charles Munro Esq. (late Philip Williams) three Z's Isaac G. Currie Esq. (late Lambert's) year one Mr. John Phipps (late Hooker's) three 1-'s Philip Williams Esq. (late Gunning's) three Z.'s Rents in all

14.

3. 6

26.10. o 31.10. o 29.10. c 39.10. C 1724.11. 1

0-19

18 1 1

-

1812 CS

Dividends on Bank Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities (less tax) One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) year on £5,000 & 3,000 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) i year on above £8,000 & 2,000 Navy 5% Annuities (less tax) Reduced One year on £553.13% Annuities

594.C. 2700.O.

0 0

796.10. 0 180. c. 0 225.0.

0

14.18. 6

Fine for not reading Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart.

On call to the Bar Caution money for Chambers Composition money Absent Commons Towards the Organ Deposits made by Students before keeping terms Composition money paid by students after admission into Commons

0 160.0. 0 43.10. 0 32.0. 0

Receipts - miscellaneous Mr. Phillips - the Cler ground

- burial

Receipts in all Due from Sub-Treasurer balance of last account

6

50.C.

0

280.O.

500.C.

0

65.C.

0

Money received on account of Comnions

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers,on death, alienation or removal

4510.8.

515.10

565.0.

0

1200.1.

9

227.6.11 206. 4. 2 70.C.

4

503.11. 5

1.

10503.

C. 0

4.

5

837.12. 1

£11340.16.6

28o 1811-1812 DISBURSEMENTS Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, for Commons and Allowances Michaelmas Term Hilary 11 Easter Trinity

Special gratuity Bills (2) of Board wages to the 5 Butlers and wages to the 4 junior Butlers

Bills (4) for Watching and wages (1)

Christmas gratuity

Bills for work done in the House during the year by Bricklayer, Mason, Papermen, Slater, Plumberi Glazier, Smith, Painter, Carpenter, Plasterer

by Lamplighter and tallow-chandler

(2)

Allowances and gratuities in pursuance of Special Orders James Oram - 52 weeks at 7/John Thomas Haines - one year Elizabeth Reynolds - five (3) John Johnson, one quarter's allowance (B.T.O. 27 Nov. 1811) Sarah Gregory (B.T.O. 31 Jan. 1812) , (4) William BrOWn (3.T.O. 8 May, 1313) Mr. Barrow, Chief Cook, as a present (B.T.O. 2 June, 1812)

219.16.

280. 4• 346. 6.

336.13.

0 L. 4 0

1182.19. 8 51.18. 4

1234.18. 0

33.17. 1 44.16. 8

78.13. 9

117. 3. 9 135. 1.11 140.15. 0 150.12.11 10. 0. 0

553.13. 7

2028.16.

0

291. 0. 0

2319.16. 0

18. 4. 0 5. 0. 0 12.10. 0 2.10. 0 5. 0. 0 10. 0. 0 3. 3. 0

56. 7. 0

By a B.T.O. of Jan. 31, 1812 additional payments as follows were made: the Chief and Under Porter and the Watchmen at the Great (Fleet St.) Gate 6d Der niF;ht;other night Watchmen 4d. per night; evening Watchmen 2d. per night.

By a 3.2.0. of the same date Mrs. Harrison, the lamplighter was ordered such increase as to bay her ÂŁ1.10 for every 2 wick lamp and pro rata for every 3 wick lamp etc.

John Johnson retired through infirmity from brewing duties.

Payment of funeral expenses recorded on 2 ',ay1812.

A charity of z;li.) was Ordered to be laid because of Brown's fall from the scaffolding outside the Lamb buildin.

1811-1812

Salaries, Wages, Allowances The Tem le Church Payments as before, totalling

235.16.10

The House The Treasurer (Robert Forster Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary ft " allowance as Librarian The Surveyor - one year's salary

100. 0. 0 300. C. 0 20. C. 0

4c. 0. 0

Wages, Allowances and Disbursements (other than those summarised above) to the Butlers, Cooks, Panierman, Waiters, Washpots, Porters, Gardener as before totalling

591. 2. 3

John Hill, 6d poundage on collection of 433.11. 1 Pensions and Preachers Duties for 1810 The same for collection of assessed taxes (duty on male servants

10.16. 9

78.14.10

2 half yearly payments Richard Blundell, Warder, as before 52 weeks at 14/-

36. 8. 0

John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring against garden wall as before four,11-_'s New River Water Co. as before 2 half-yearly payments Messrs. Hadley Simpkins & Hadley for cleaning and oiling the engines, hose etc. - as before Their bill for the engines

4. 0 13. C. 0 5. 0 55. 3. o

Michael Collins, turncock - 2 payments as before

10. o

Purchases of wine Edwards - champagne & Hermitage Iliessrs.

Ex enses of brewinc and beer cellar Joh:,Johnson - attendance in cellar YlichaelmasTerm Thomas Lock - brewinc;and disbursements Attendance in cellar, Easter & Trinity Terms

320. 0. 0

17. 6. 6

1.14. 6 20. 9. 0 3.10. 6

2 5. 1 4.

0

1-81.

1811-1812

MIr.Capp, maltster Mr. Farmer, hopster Mr. Beach,cooper

66.3.

0 70.17. 6 14.0. 0

137. 0. 6

o

8. 0. 0

10

0

0

14

0

194.14. 6

Audit Day dinner breakfast, wine, tea, coffee etc.

Hannah Saunderson, care of Elizabeth Temple as before, 52 weeks at 7/Mr. Dutton,for turret clock

30.19. 8 3.18. 9

34.18. 5 18.4.

0

10. C.

0

one year's care of

William Langford, for funeral of John Johnson, late Brewer Mr. Ridgeway, bookseller Mr. Richards - tailor,for 22 Watchmen's Great Coats Alexander Luders Esq. - for books bought Messrs. Nicholls for books etc.

Mr. Whipham - silversmith Mr. Lyne - upholsterer, for library steps Messrs. Farlow & Son - stationers Mr. Pheney - Bookseller Sun Fire Office - for insuring books in Library for 7 years

Return of their LlOC deposits before keeping terms (in order to be called to the Bar) to John Scriven and Tipping Thomas Rigb7 Esqs.

Return of Caution Money to George Clough Marshall Esq. following his purchase of chamber (B.T.G.23 Nov.1811)

Middle Temple - share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Assessment for paving - one year to Mich. 1812

3.13. 6 75.12. 0 3c.16. 0 16.13. 0 6 14.2.

3. 2. 0

27.18. 0 12. 5. 7 59.13. 0

33. 9. 7

200. O. 0

20. O. 0

6.

c. 0

2.

2.

0

83

1811

-

1812.

f,

Purchases of stock Navy Annuities (including £1000 5cX, brokerage) /I £1000 £1000 " £1000 "

29 Sermons - at 2 guineas Stamps for receipts

Disbursements in all

Receipts from previous year's account

908.15. 0 922.10. 0 892.10. 0 910. 0. 0

3633.15. 0

60.18. 0

5.17.10

010215,15. 5

10503. 4. 5

837.12. 1

Z11,340.16.6 Disbursements due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

10215.15. 5 1125. 1. 1

£11340.16.6

1812-1813

SIR RICHARD CLAYTON, BARONET, TREASURER November 21, 1812 to November 19, 1813

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdalel: William Chaytor Esquire: the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond of H.M.Council: Anthony Stokes1, Richard Richards3 of H.M.Council: Richard Ba ker, Robert Peers, William Hood, Robert Forster, Thomas Ruggles2 Esquires: Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronet: James Topping of H.M.Council, Joseph Jekyll of H.M.Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane FitzGerald, James Burrough, William Baker, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Alexander Luders and Barne Barne Esquires.

1

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Died November 17, 1813.

3 Knighted and appointed Baron of the Exchequer, 1813.

1812-1813

MICHAELMAS TERM PARLIAMENT Nov. 27

Resolution and Act of Nov. 25, 1803, again continued.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 26

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Hall and Mr. Burrough to view chamber of Mr. John Miller (a member) up 2 pair south in 2nd staircase of King's Bench Buildings, disposed of to Hon. William Cust (a member).

[Parliament, Jan. 29.

The Hon. William Cust, aged

26 this January, admitted for his own life: fine £25, admittance 40s•] PARLIAMENT Jan. 29

Officers of the House - allowances.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

Feb. 3

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view chamber of Mr. Robert Routledge (a member) up one pair east in 1st staircase in Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Mr. William Yatman (a member).

[Parliament, Feb. 5.

Mr. William Yatman, aged 26

this February, admitted for his own life: fine £25, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Samuel March Phillips Esq., a barrister, up 3 pair north in staircase north side of Hall, disposed of to Philip Courtenay Esq., a

b 1813

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 3

barrister.

[Patliament, Feb. 5.

Mr. Courtenay, aged 28 last

August, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ12.10, admittance 40s.]

Feb. 5

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. James Buller East and William Ballantine to be called.

[Parliament, Feb. 5. Called] Christopher Puller Esq., a barrister, and Mr. Robert Routledge, a member, having paid their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

The new ceiling lately put up in Sir John Coxe Hippisley's Bench Chamber to be paid for by the Society.

A new window frame and sashes to be put in the outer buttery.

A stack of chimneys to be erected at the south end of No. 5 Inner Temple Lane.

PARLIAMENT Allan Stewart Laing Esq. called to the Bar by the Middle Temple on April 17, 1812 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society requests admission ad eundem

radum.

Approved.

Resol4lion and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

Business as noted above.

P-87 1813

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE May 11

Orders of last term read.

The Sub Treasurer reporting that Richard Blundell, one of the Washpots and late Warder of the Society is dead, ordered that choice of a Warder and Washpot be made on 21 May and that Masters of the Bench in town be notified.

May 13

Mr. Peers and Mr. Hall to view chamber of Francis Maseres Esq., a Master of the Bench, up one pair south in 3rd staircase in King's Bench Building and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Hughes, a member.

[Parliament, May 14.

Mr. John Hughes, aged 59 last

February, admitted for his own life with benefit of assignment: fine ÂŁ204.15, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the chamber of Mr. James Edge, a member, ground chamber north in staircase No. 8 King's Bench Walk, together with rooms underneath and conveniences in back area and vault in front area, disposed of to Mr. Henry John Adeane, a member.

[Parliament, May 14.

Mr. Henry John Adeane, aged 23

last June, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ300, admittance 40s.]

The same to view chambers up one and 2 pair stairs south in staircase on left going down Inner Temple Lane, lately fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Grubb.

A chimney has been erected in each since viewed

last Michaelmas Term. single life.

To be valued for sale for a

1813

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 14

No corpse to be interred in future in the body or Rounds of the Temple Church.

Mr. Peers and Mr. Hall, having viewed the two chambers fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Grubb (v. previous B.T.0.), report value of one pair of stairs chamber as £260 and that of two pair chamber as £280, each being sold for a single life.

Ordered to be

sold accordingly.

[Parliament, May 21.

Philip Courtenay Esq., a

barrister, aged 28 last August, admitted for his own life to one pair chamber south in staircase on left going down Inner Temple Lane, for a payment of £260.

The same

admitted for his own life to the chamber up two pair (as before) for a payment of £280].

Mr. Robert Bevill, a barrister, praying by petition for leave to make a water closet in chamber called Fen Office at No. 3 Tanfield Court, and a fireplace in the cellar rented of the Society being the north-west cellar, and to remove a crosswall there to enlarge it: ordered that the fireplace be made and crosswall removed by workmen employed by the Society under the direction of its Surveyor, but that leave for making a water closet be refused.

John Thomas Haines, formerly Washpot and Waterman of the Society for nearly 30 years and granted annual allowance of £5 about 3 years since, because of his age, infirmity and need to maintain a wife and family, now

Q-8 1813

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 14

petitions for further relief as he is unable to procure necessary subsistence.

To be paid ÂŁ5 as a charitable

donation, and an addition of ÂŁ5 to be made to his former allowance.

Floor of gardener's lodge to be raised under the direction of Mr. Wigg, Surveyor.

The Sub-Treasurer to apply to William Osgoode Esq., proprietor of Mr. Minor's low buildings and shops belonging, to discuss terms for acquisition.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House to be allowed 7s. 6d. per man weekly as board wages during last vacation.

BENCH TABLE May 18

With regard to proposal to purchase interest of William Osgoode Esq. in Mr. Mynor's low building and shops belonging, demolish the same and adjoining staircase called Mr. Mynor's Buildings and erect a staircase on the site, this to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

May 21

John Drew to be Warder to the Society in place of Richard Blundell deceased.

Charles Todd to be Head Washpot in place of Richard Blundell, and Thomas Lock to replace Charles Todd as Under Washpot.

With regard to proposal to purchase the interest of

1813

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 21

William Osgoode Esq. in Mr. Mynor's buildings (v. previous.B.T.0.), this to be further considered the following Tuesday, 25 May and Masters in town to be notified.

May 25

The Sub-Treasurer to purchase ÂŁ2,500

3% Bank

Annuities, for the purpose of an annuity of ÂŁ160 in government life Annuities, for the life and benefit of William Osgoode for his interest in Mr. Mynor's low buildings, the rooms, conveniences and area belonging and the shop consolidated thereto.

Any such remaining

after purchase of the annuity to be transferred to the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond, the Rt. Hon. Lord Ellenborough, Keane Fitzgerald and James Burrough Esqs. in Trust for the Society.

[Parliament, May 28.

William Osgoode Esq., barrister,

disadmitted of ground chamber and conveniences adjoining formerly Mr. Collett's near the River Thames, and new building over Engine House belonging to the Society, where joiner's shop formerly stood, adjoining south end of chamber, which building was formerly erected by Samuel Hellier Esq. pursuant to Act of Parliament of the Society of date 26 November 1736, and area enclosed by straight wall by virtue of said Act between Engine House and barber's shop formerly in possession of Joseph Anderon, also shop late Anderson's which by Act of Parliament of 25 November 1763 was consolidated to the said chamber and rooms, and to which William Osgoode was

1 9) 1813

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 25

admitted for his own life at a Parliament of 17 June 1803.

The foregoing having been purchased of William

Osgoode by the Treasurer of the Society for an annuity for Osgoode's life of £160 in government Life Annuities, which has been purchased with money from the Treasury of the Society pursuant to Bench Table Order of 25 May 1813; all the above premises to be vested in the Treasurer and Masters of the Bench of the Society].

John Coker and James Buller Esqs., barristers, and Mr. Charles Moore, a member, having paid their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

Names to be sent for choice of Readers.

To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Thomas Coltman, Robert Spankie and Thomas Batty Addison.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. John Ruggles, Henry Alworth Merewether and Edward Dubois.

To Clifford's Inn:

L WO May 26

11101,1.:c

VtA

)

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view chamber of Mr. John Story Penleaze, a member, up the steps in 1st staircase

by Hall Steps in passage leading to Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Philip Courtenay Esq., a barrister.

[Parliament, May 28.

Philip Courtenay Esq., aged 28

last August, admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine £50, admittance 40s.]

The Sub-Treasurer to advance sum of £25 to Master Alexander Luders for the purchase of books.

1813

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont(d.)

May 26

22nd June to be Grand Day in Trinity Term, and Rt. Hon. Lord Ellenborough, the Judges formerly of the Society, and Sir Soulden Lawrence, late one of H.M. Justices of the Court of King's Bench and Common Pleas and formerly of the Society be invited to dinner on that day.

Leave to be given for a sermon to be preached in the Temple Church on behalf of the charity called "The refuge for the destitute", with the concurrence of the Hon. Society of Middle Temple.

May 28

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Edward Thomas French Bromhead to be called.

[Parliament, 28 May.

Called]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Fraixis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of "The Works of Sir Isaac Newton, by Horsley, Excerpta quaedam a Newtoni Principiis Philosophiae Naturalis, and Sir Isaac Newton's Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, by Thorpe".

Petition read of Susan Blundell, widow of Richard Blundell, late Warden and a Washpot to the Society, praying relief, she to be paid ÂŁ10 as a charity.

PARLIAMENT Master James Topping to continue Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

1813

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 23

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Luders to view ground chamber south in first staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings and cellar and place for coals belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Nathaniel Green, a member, and to report value.

Regarding proposal to demolish Mr. Mynor's buildings and erect a staircase on the site, the same to be considered on Tuesday next and Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Edgell Wyatt and Mr. Gould Francis Leekie having paid their duties, to have their bonds delivered up.

Petition read of Messrs. Brundrett, Wainwright and Spinks to erect a chimney in their chamber up 3 pair at No. 15 in Serjeant Peek's buildings: their prayer refused.

Francis Bushel Reaston Esq., a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple and a barrister of this Society, to have a key of the garden for his own use.

June 25

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Luders reporting the value of the ground chamber south in the first staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings as L47.5s. per annum (see above) the same to be let at that rent.

The Sub-Treasurer to advance to Alexander Luders Esq. L53.12s. to purchase books for the Library.

June 29

Henry Alford Esq., a barrister, having paid his duties to have his bond delivered up.

a-94 1813

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 29

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hall to view the chamber of Mr. Charles Mills, a member, up two pair north in the second staircase in Tanfield Court disposed of to the Hon. Daniel Finch, a member.

[Parliament, July 2.

The Hon. Daniel Finch, aged 24

last February, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ30, admittance 40s.]

Robert Bevill Esq., a barrister and Register

and

Auditor of the Honourable the Bedford Level Corporation, occupying ground chamber west in first staircase in Tanfield Court called the Fen Office and additional cellar attached, praying by petition to open a vault under the pavement in Tanfield Court for coals and other conveniences, an explanation to be sought of what conveniences are intended.

Mr. Mynor's buildings and rooms, conveniences and shops attached to be demolished and one staircase to be erected on the site.

July 1

Mr. Hall and Mr. Luders to view chamber of Mr. Edward Steers, a member, up three pair south in staircase No. 8 King's Bench Walk and closet on stairs belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Stapylton, a member.

[Parliament, July 2.

Mr. John Stapylton, aged 26

last December, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ90, admittance 20s.]

July 2

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. James Parke, Mr. William Scott Peckham, Mr.

1813

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

July 2

William Lee, Mr. Henry Hall Joy, Mr. Philip Sharett Marett and Mr. Colin MacKenzie to be called.

[Parliament, July 2.

Called]

Mr. William Mills, a member having paid his duties, to have his bond delivered up.

An iron railing on a stone curb to be put up as proposed by Mr. Philip Hurd opposite his chamber at No. 7 King's Bench Walk, the Society to bear two-thirds of the cost.

The working vat in the brewhouse to be repaired under the direction of Mr. Wigg, Surveyor.

Letter read from John Williams Esq., a barrister and occupier of chamber one pair at Mr. Mynor's building, having received notice to quit, and claiming compensation for £15 expended on his cellar and the sum of £30 paid to Mr. Coke for fixtures on entering the chamber which would be worthless on quitting: he to receive i;45 as remuneration.

Mr. King George praying by petition for some relief on account of his removal from apartment in Mr. Mynor's buildings which he had been at some trifling expense in improving, the same to be paid £10 as remuneration.

James Page and James Collett to receive £35 each and have their rent allowed as remuneration for loss of business and quitting shops at bottom of King's Bench Walk, provided they quit on or before August 31 next.

On reading letter of explanation from Robert Bevill

1813

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

July 2

Esq. regarding conveniences to be made in vault in Tanfield Court (see Order of June 29), his petition to be refused.

PARLIAMENT

July2

Officers of the House - allowances.

Resolution and Act of 25 Nov. 1803 again continued.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 9

Orders of last term read.

Frederick Hargrave Esq., a barrister, and Mr. Peter Moore, a member, having paid their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view chamber uf three pair north in second staircase in Tanfield Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Janes, a member, to value the same for sale for a single life.

Nov. 11

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall report the chamber in Tanfield Court (see above) to be in a bad state of repair, worth V+20 to be sold for a single life but not tenable till repaired.

Mr. Wigg to survey and report cost of repair.

Mr. Hall and Mr. Barne to view chamber of Mr. Edward Charles Howard, a member, up two pair in the third staircase in Tanfield Court disposed of to Mr. Thomas Shaw Brandreth, a member.

[Parliament, 12 November, Mr. Thomas Shaw Brandreth,

1813

MIGHLELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 11

aged 25 last July, admitted: fine ÂŁ26.5s. admittance 4os.]

Nov. 12

William Henry Tinney Esq., a barrister, and Mr. Edward Charles Howard, a member, having paid their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

BENCH TABLE

Nov. 15

Consideration to be given on Friday next, November 19 at 3 o'clock to the demolition of some of the Society's buildings and erection of others on the site, and extending the line of buildings on the east side of King's Bench Walk to the River Thames.

The Surveyor to

attend at the Table and Masters in town to be notified.

Nov. 18

Mr. Hall and Mr. Barne to view chamber of James Torkington Esq., a barrister, up steps north to first staircase in King's Bench Buildings and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry Dover, a member.

[Parliament, 19 November, Mr. Henry Dover, aged 24 last October, admitted: fine ÂŁ120, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 19

Privies and other buildings adjoining to be taken down and others to be erected on the site as may be approved, the new building to be extended 6 feet within the garden wall southward.

Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, reporting that his survey of

4-12, 1813

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 19

the chamber up three pair north in second staircase in Tanfield Court, fallen to the House through the death of John Jones, has shown that the expense of repairing in the present mode will be "one hundred and ? pounds", but in modern manner ÂŁ150, the same to be sold in its present state for a single life for ÂŁ420.

The sum of E77.14s. to be paid for books purchased for the Library by the Treasurer, this sum exceeding his allowance as Treasurer.

New canvas blinds to be put up in the Parliament Chamber and two upper Reading Rooms in the Library.

Several barristers praying relief against effluvia of charcoal fire in the Hall, Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, to report -on what alteration can be made, and the barristers to receive the reply that their memorial has been taken into consideration and a remedy will be sought.

PARLIAMENT William Robinson Gilby Esq. called to the Bar by the Middle Temple on 18 June 1813 (as his certificate shows) and a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum.

Approved.

The Treasurer, the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond, James Topping, Joseph Jekyll and Richad Baker Esqs. to be a Committee for the consideration and regulation of the joint affairs of the Society with the Middle Temple.

Auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts to be

1813

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 19

Messrs. Richard Baker and Henry Hall of the Bench and Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode of the Bar. Joseph Jekyll Esq. to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation. v()% e4r5-10,1%

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Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart. unanimously chosen to be Treasurer for the year ensuing.

1

3 0 .0 Nov. 20

1812 to Nov. 19, 1813

z RECEIPTS Admittances into the House: Hon. Charles Ewan Law, Messrs. John Addison jun., John Edward Morgan, George Norton, James Ram. Charles Woodcock, Edward James Jarvis, Clement Trafford, Harold Nuthall Tomlins, Martin Charles Burney, John Hughes, William Elliott Oliver, Philip Applethwaite, William Cholmley Morris, Edward Hamilton Hope, Alfred le Marchant, William Bowdler, John Roche jun., Thomas Watts, John Hussey Walsh, George Chilton jun., Hon. Algernon Herbert 22 General Admissions at

3. 6. 8

83.6. 8

Hon. William Cust, Messrs. Henry John Adeane, Jotn Stapylton, Thomas Shaw Brandreth (by certificate from Lincoln's Inn)

4 Admissions by certificate at

2. O. 0

8.0. 0

Admittance into House Chambers Philip Courtenay Esq.(for 2 chambers)

540.0. 0

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

902.10. 0

Rents belon into

the House,including

Christopher Temple Esq.(late John Grubb's) one i year Mr. Richard Shadwell (late John Grubb's)2 months 22 days Mr. Anthony Reid (late John Grubb's)one year Mr. Serjeant Pell (late William Johnston's) one * Philip Courtenay Esq. (late John Wharry's)three i's William Osgoode Esq. for 8 months whereupon premises sold to Society Henry Burrell Esq. (late William Osgoode's) 4 months and 1 day: premises pulled down Mr. Serjeant Sellon (late Nathaniel Green) one * Rents in all

10.16. 0 5.10. 3 23.2.

4

13.0. 7 43.10. 0

1801. 6.10

1812-1813 C

Dividends on Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £17,000 Navy 5 Annuities i year on £10,000 and £2,000 Navy 5% Annuities i year on £12,000 and £1,000 Navy 5% Annuities i year on £553.1. 3% Reduced Bank Annuities i year on £553.1 and £57 3% Reduced Bank Annuities

594. O. o 2700. G. 0

796.10. o 270. o. o 292.10. o 9. 3 4. 94668.14.

o

(property duty deducted from all Annuities)

Fine for not readin 50.C.C

James ?opping Esq.

On call to the Bar Absent commons Caution money for Chambers Comnosition money Towards the Organ

Deposits made by Students before keeping terms by students Comnosition monepaid after admission into Commons

31.10.

120. C.0 90.0.0 18.C.0

6oc.u. o 100.O.0

Receipts - miscellaneous Mr. Phillips, Clerk for Burial Ground Assignees of Thomas Ellis, bankrupt - dividend Receipts in all due from Sub-72reasurer, before last account

700.C.0

1142.O.

Money received on Account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removed

259.10. 0

5

229.11.6 95.6.10 214.12.3

3.

539.10.7

C. 0

12.11. 0

15.11. C

10,699.19.5 1,125.1. 1 11,E25.C.

301

181 2 -1813.

DISBURSEMENTS. Commons and Allowancesid

to Head Cook

Michaelmas Term Hilary Easter Trinity

359. 5. o 272.17. o 379. 4. 5 343. 9.101354.11.

and wines Brewinbeer Thomas Lock, attendance in cellar, Michaelmas, Hilary, Easter and Trinity Terms Brewing and disbursements: March and October

6.18.o 20.9.10

148. 4•6 34.16.o 11.5.11

Mr. Capp,for malt Mr. Farmer,for hops Mr. Beach,cooper Purchases of wine Messrs. Edwards, hock and claret Messrs. Newman, Knowles F,Mayo, for samples of port Mr. Chalie,for 3 pipes of port Mr. Edwards,fOr champagne

3

27.7.10

194.6.5

237. 4. o lo.9 424. 6. o 4.11.6

666.12.3

30.18. 8 3.18.9

34.17.5

Audit Day - Dinner - Breakfast, wine,tea,coffee

Salaries

etc.

wa,Tes and allowances

The Treasurer (Thomas Ruggles Esq. on outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary - one year's allowance as Librarian The Surveyor - one year's salary The Temple Church. yearly payments The Master, two The Reader, four2-T'ssalary The Clerk, two i's salary and disbursements The Organist, two 3's salary The Organ-tuner, one year's salary The Sexton, four Z's wages, allowances and disbursements Paid for 27 Sermons

100. C. 0 30C. O. 0 20. O. o

4o. 0. o

460. C. o

lco. c. o 60. C. o 8. 6 o. o 5. C. c 9. 7 56.14. o

294.12. 1

3 03 1812-1813 Mr. Faint, Chief Butler - 1 year's salary It It as supervisor of workmen 1 year's salary Supervisor's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers Junior butlers' allowances and disbursements Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, wages and allowances Henry Rickett, 2nd Cook, wages and allowances Cook's allowance for Pewter gcBrass Mr. Wharton, Panierman - 1 year's salary Panierman's disbursements Thomas Hitching, 1st Waiter, for attendance in Hall Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter, for attendance in Hall William Hitching, 3rd Waiter, for attendance in Hall Charles Todd and Thomas Lock - allowance for cleaning back Parliament Chamber Paid to Susan Blundell her husband's share of cleaning the same Chief Porter's disbursements John Dollery, Under-Porter - wages The same, for cleaning privies John Hitching, for cleaning books in Library William Durrant, gardener, wages, allowances and disbursements His assistant,for cleaning seat in garden 26 weeks John Drew,forwarding Richard Blundell, for warding 12 weeks 3 days (paid to his wife) Bills for Watching and wages (4)141.

Christmas gratuity10.

Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, her bill Thomas Lock, for tending lamps in Hall John Nelson, allowance for keeping craft from mooring against g-ardenwall Mr. Dutton, for care of Turret clock his bill Michael Collins, turncock, for nlaging the engines Messrs. Hadley, Simpkins P,Hadley, one year's allowance for maintenance of engines Their bill

3c. 0. 0 30. C. 0 18.18. 6 78. S. 4 80 11 0 27. C. 0 20. 0.

14. 0.

6o. 0.

78.11.

0 0 0 5

30. C. 0

10. C. 0 8. 0. 0 5. S. 0 1. 6.

11.15.

8. 0.

10. 0.

0 6 0 0

0. 0 142.13. 6

2. 0 18. 4.

8.14. 0 2.

143.14.

140.18.

150.9.

3 8 5

2 0. 0

586. 4• 6 188.14. 0 4. 4. 0 4. 0 10. 0. 0 1. c. o 10. 0

5. 0 30.13. 0

10 4-

1812-1813.

Allowances and ratuities in nursuance of Special Orders.

James Cram - 52 weeks at 7/John Thomas Haines - one year 5 days Additional charitabld donation (B.T.O. 14.5.13) Elizabeth Reynolds - three *'s Susan Blundell, widow of Richard Blundell (late Washpot & Warder), as a charity (B.7.0.28.5.13)

10. L. 0

Temple Or hans care of Elizabeth HannahSanderson, Temple - 52 weeks at 7/Mrs. Dalton, for taking care of a foundling Advertisement for discovery of parents etc. deserting child Amelia Eldershaw, for care of Edward Temple - 39 weeks and finding clothes Bills for work done in the House durincthe year.

Mr. Willis,glazier Messrs. Downer & Saunders,smiths Mr. Burton, plumber Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Vigers,carpenter Messrs. Westcott & Hancock,slaters Messrs. Burnell, masons Other miscellaneous bills Mr. Bidgway,bookseller Remuneration paid to John Williams Esq. for fixtures at 10 Kings Bench Walk Mr. Cwen, medicine for John Johnson Messrs. Farlow,stationers Mr. Joyce,tallow chandler Mr. Pheney, bookseller Sun Fire Office, 7 years insurance for James Collett,remuneration quitting shop, Kings Bench Walk James Page, remuneration for quitting shop, Kings Bench Walk Mr. Kin; George, remuneration for quitting room,10 Kings Bench Walk Dr. Busby for his Lucretias Mr. Gibbons,for books Alexander Luders Esq. for books for Library (B.T.0. 26.5.13 and 25.6.13) Mr. Whipham,silversmith

4. 0 1. C. 0 17. 6

17. 3. C

43.15.

75.11.

96.7.

189.18.

401.16.

2.18.

12E. 4.

0 0 0

G 0 0 0

7. 0 45.0.

3.

13.18.

67.2.

46.16.

40.3.

0 0 0

35.C.

0

35.C.

0

0 0 3

10. C. C 4. 0 77.14. 0

73.12.

8. 6

txs1812-1813

New River Water Co., 2 payments rent

13. O. 0

One year's assessment for paving etc.

Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane

2. 2. 0 6. 0. 0

Mr. Hill, poundage on collection of Pensions and Preachers Duties for 1811 The same,for two i years assessed taxes (duty on male servants) Paid for Receipt stamps

87. 4.10 4 5.

Return of deposits before keeping terms to - Messrs. Robert Routledge, William Ballantine, Charles Moore, William Mills, William Lee, William Scott Peckham and the Hon. Charles Vesey(7)

70C. O. 0

8. 2. 5

Purchases of Stock £1,000 Navy 5% Bank Annuities Reduced Bank Annuities £2,5003% £1,000 Navy 5%. Bank Annuities

886.5.o 6 897.10. c

1440.12.

3224.

6

Disbursements in all

10,101. 4. 8

Receipts(including balance from Sub-Treasurer)

11,825. O. 6

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

1,723.15.10

1813- 1 814

SIR JOHN COXE HIPPISLEY, BARONET, TREASURER 20 November 1813 to 18 November 1814

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Milford) Baron Redesdale: William Chaytor Esquire":

Rt. Hon. Nathaniel

R-iehaTils Bond of H.M.Council: Anthony Stokes Esquire': R±.cirs-T4 of H.M.Council: Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, Robert Forster Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton, Baronet: James Topping of H.M.Council, Joseph Jekyll of H.M.Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Kean Fitzgerald, James Burrough, William Baker1, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Alexander Luders, Barne Barne, John Nares2 and Edmund Pepys2 Esquires.

1

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Called to the Bench by invitation 17 June 1814.

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MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 26

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. William Tidd, Samuel Smith and Richard George Baker to be called.

[Parliament, 26 November.

Called]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Alexander Luders Esq. for presenting to the Library his book entitled "An Essay on the Character of Henry the Fifth when Prince of Wales".

The wash tub in the brewhouse to be repaired or a new one made as Mr. Richard Baker shall direct.

On further consideration given to the erection of new privies and other convenient buildings in place of those to be taken down, the Surveyor to report next term where such can be erected with the approbation of Lord Redesdale.

Letter read from Isaac George Currie Esq., a tenant, of a chamber up three pair south at No. 11 Paper Buildings requesting leave to make a servant's bedroom in the roof of the chamber: the Surveyor to report.

Petition read and considered of Mr. Henry Dover, a member, who had lately purchased the ground chamber north at No. 4 King's Bench Walk, praying leave to make an additional fireplace therein and to carry a chimney shaft from the same to the top of the back front of the building: this to be refused.

Request to be granted for Thomas Edlyne Tomlins Esq., a barrister of the Society and one of the Sub-

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE t:Cont'd.)

Nov. 26

Commissioners on the Records of the Realm, to copy the French text of the Statutes of the first and third years of King Henry VII from a manuscript of Mr. Petyt's in the Library, for the use of the Commissioners of the Records in preparing and printing the second volume of the authentic edition of the Statutes.

PARLIAMENT

Nov. 26

Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 November 1803 again continued.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 25

Orders of last term read.

Mr. Richard Baker and Mr. Burrough to view chamber of Mr. Henry John Stephen, a member up one pair south in the staircase fronting the church door and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Robert Vaughan Richards, a member.

[Parliament, 28 January.

Mt. Richards, a member

aged 23 last November, admitted for his own life; fine L30, admittance 40s.]

The same to view the ground chamber south in the third staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. William Henry Manley, a member, and report its value for sale or to let.

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

The same to view chamber down the steps in Serjeant

Jan. 25

Peck's Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Thomas Lowton, a member, and report its value.

Petition read of John Drew, Warder of the Society,

Jan. 28

praying for a greatcoat to be worn on duty in the Temple and at Church on Sundays, this to be granted.

Petition read of the Watchmen and Supernumerary Watchmen of the Society praying relief because of the extreme severity of the weather, the dearness of provisions and enormous price of coals, several having large families being reduced to great distress, the Chief and Under Porters and petitioners to be paid one guinea each out of the Treasury of the Society.

Petition read of Mary Haines, widow of the late John Thomas Haines, for many years washpot and watchman to the Society until May 1808, when he was dismissed on account of illness and infirmity and became pensioner of

and from May last £10 per annum.

She being from

his long illness, in distressed circumstances and incapable of paying his funeral expenses prays relief, to be paid £5 and £5 per annum in future as a charity.

Mr. Richard Baker and Mr. Burrough having viewed the ground chamber south in the third staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court and cellar belonging, late of

Mr. William Henry Manley deceased,

reporting the value as £250 to be sold for a single life or to be let at £30 per annum, the same to be sold

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 28

for ,E250.

PARLIAMENT

Jan. 28

Officers of the House - allowances.

BENCH TABLE

Feb. 1

A memorial dated 1 February read of Mr. William Musgrave, a member, stating that he was called to the Bar in the Leeward Island Government at the beginning of 1808 and holds the commission of King's Counsel of the said government and another of King's Advocate of the Island of Saint Croix and its dependencies (which commissions will be produced when called for by the Benchers of the Society).

The memorialist now wishes

to obtain titles to practise in any of His Majesty's colonies and is resolved to qualify himself for the English Bar, with which object he was enrolled as a member of the Society on 23 July 1809 and in 1811 relinquished a lucrative business to come to this country in order to keep the requisite number of terms, which he looks forward to completing next June.

However, he has recently discovered from the records of the Society that he will fall short of fulfilling the terms prescribed for the qualification of barristers by a deficiency in number of days in standing as a member, and should this be pressed so as to exclude him from call to the Bar during Trinity Term, it will oblige him either to proceed immediately to the West Indies with

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 1

defeated hopes of achieving his

ambition of call to the

English Bar, or to defer his departure for upwards of six months beyond the time when he had calculated on returning to his practice.

The latter alternative

would not only lead to pecuniary difficulties but would be injurious to the health of his wife, for whom it would be hazardous to enter upon another winter and to endure the risk of a stormy voyage in winter weather.

The

memorialist is sensible of the importance of adhering to established rules, and aware that private interests must give way to those of the community but is advised that his case is peculiar as he already holds two commissions from the Crown and has no intention of practising in this country, and will be threatened with severe embarrassment through the delay of the Long Vacation.

He hopes the Benchers may relax the strict

rule so as to allow him to be called to the Bar when he shall have completed the terms in five years without regard to the trifling deficiency of days.

He

apologises for bringing his case so prematurely and explains that he proposes to live in the Island of Antigua and wishes to be certain as to the time of his admission so that he can arrange to send his books and furniture in the convoy usually appointed for the Leeward Islands during the month of April.

The Benchers,

in acquiescing to his request, would scarcely be subversive of the Rules of the Inns of Court, since

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 1

if called in Trinity Term he would have kept his twelve terms and been entered on the Books as a member for four whole years and twelve lunar months instead of 365 days.

The opinion of the Masters of the Bench is that Mr. Musgrave ought to be called to the Bar next Trinity Term if the Masters of the Bench of the other Inns of Court concur, and that their opinion should be sought.

Feb. 4

The Bench Chamber fallen to the House by the death of Thomas Ruggles Esq. to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next.

Mr. Richard Baker and Mr. Burrough to report on Tuesday next the value of the chambers down the steps and up the steps in Serjeant Peck's Buildings and cellar therewith fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Thomas Lowten, to be sold for a single life or to be let.

The said chambers late Mr. Thomas Lowten's to be disposed of on Friday next.

Petition of Mrs. Harrison, the lamplighter, to be furthere considered on Friday next.

Masters in town to be notified of said orders.

Feb. 8

Mr. Richard Baker and Mr. Burrough report value of the chamber down the steps in Serjeant Peck's Buildings to be let at ÂŁ50 per annum.

The same report the value of the chambers up the steps in Serjeant Peck's Buildings and vault and cellar therewith belonging (formerly the passage leading from King's Bench Walk to Whitefriars) to be let at ÂŁ90

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 8

per annum.

Feb. 10

Mr. Hood and Mr. Hall to view chamber of William Tidd Esq., a barrister up two pair south in Serjeant Baldwin's Buildings opposite the Exchequer Office with garretts over, disposed of to Edward Hall Alderson Esq., a barrister.

[Parliament, 11 February: Edward Hall Alderson Esq., aged 26 last September, admitted for his own life: fine 2135, admittance 40s.]

Feb. 11

Motion being made and seconded "That in future no person be admitted to any chamber within this Society except a barrister thereof", the same to be considered on Friday 13 May, and Masters to have notice thereof.

The chamber down the steps in Serjeant Peck's Buildings, late of Mr. Thomas Lowten, to be let to Messrs. Jonathan Brundrett, Thomas Wainwright and John Spinks at ÂŁ50 per annum.

The chamber up the steps in Serjeant Peck's Buildings late of Mr. Thomas Lowten and vault and cellar used therewith to be let to Messrs. Brundrett, Thomas Wainwright and John Spinks at ÂŁ90 per annum.

Petition of Jane Harrison, the lamplighter, to be referred to Master Richard Baker to make inuqiries regarding a proper allowance.

Further consideration of the request of Mr. Isaac George Currie by letter to make a bedroom in part of the roof of his chamber postnoned till next term.

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 11

Petition read and considered of Miss Frances Payne, daughter of George Payne Esq., late Master of the Bench and Treasurer, deceased, praying relief in her distressed circumstances: not to be complied with.

Petition read of Mark Reynolds, one of the watchmen, praying relief as he is incapable of doing his duty, having on 5th January sprained his right leg, broken when run over about ten years ago: to be paid 40s. and the wages of a watchman from 5th January till further notice.

Joseph Jekyll Esq., a Master of the Bench, to be allowed present Hilary Term as kept, being incapable by indisposition of personal attendance at the Table.

Twelve dozen of madeira to be provided and Mr. Richard Baker to be requested to order a pipe of the like for use of Masters.

PARLIAMENT Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows: soo

Benjamin Johni,Esq.from the chamber up two pair west in Old Crown Office staircase to chamber up one pair south in staircase in passage leading from Inner Temple Lane into Hare Court, fallen to the House by the death of Master Thomas Ruggles.

Alexander Luders Esq. from ground chamber north in passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court to chamber late Mr. Johnson's.

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Barne Barne Esq. to chamber late Mr. Luders'.

Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 November 1803 again continued.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE May 3

Orders of last term read.

Memorial read of Edward Erastes Deacon, a member, stating that he had agreed with Andrew Alpine to become tenant for 10 years of chamber of second floor in Farrers Building held of the Society for the life of William Hills Esq. at the rent of £46 p.a. with agreement to repair the chamber and be allowed £10 towards the same out of 3rd quarter's rent: that he had entered on the premises last Midsummer after repairing at a cost of more than £80, and paid the first quarter's rent due last Michaelmas: that Andrew Alpine had died at the beginning of the year and it had been discovered that William Hills had died in 1806 so that Mr. Alpine had no right to let the chamber, but the memorialist requests that in consideration of his expense in repairing the chamber he may continue tenant to the Society on the same terms as agreed with Mr. Alpine: Ordered accordingly.

The Right Hon. William Elliott, one of H.M.Privy Council to be seated tn the Benchers' pew when he attends divine service in the Temple Church.

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12

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 3

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view ground chamber (No. 6) Old Crown Office Row late of Mr. Joseph Blandford deceased, a member, and report its value for sale for a single life or to be let.

Petition read of Samuel Lovell, second Butler of the Society, praying on account of his age and infirmity, being near 72 years old after 46 years service as Butler and Pannierman, to be permitted to do duty of his office by deputy as approved by the Benchers or to be granted some allowance on resignation, his resignation to be accepted and he to receiVe ÂŁ50 per annum during his life.

Choice of Junior Butler to replace Samuel Lovell to be made on Friday next and Masters in town to be notified.

Messrs. Jekyll and Richard Baker, two of the Committee appointed for the regulation of matters jointly with the Middle Temple report conference on 15 February last with Hugh Leycester and Francis Bushell Reaston Esqs., two of the same Committee appointed by Middle Temple, when it was resolved as follows "That only one organist should be appointed for the Temple Church.

That Mr. Price should be adopted as organist of both Societies.

That appointment of the organist should be made alternately by each Society, and that if Mr. Price

'317 18 11+

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

3ENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

7

May 3

should be adopted as organist by Middle Temple, that Society should make the next appointment.

That the duty of organist should be discharged in person, except in case of illness or by special permission of the Treasurer of the Society which last appointed, or in his absence of the Treasurer of the other Society, or if both should be absent by permission of the Senior Bencher of either Society then resident in London".

The above to be confirmed.

William Owen Esq., a member and proprietor of chamber No. 4 in Fig Tree Court praying by petition for iron rails to be placed in front of the chamber in place of wood, and offering to contribute, the same to be done.

Mr. Owen to pay one third of the expense.

May 6

The Revd. D. Locke, surety for Henry Redhead Yorke Esq. deceased, late a barrister of the Society, requests his bond to be delivered up having paid Mr. Yorke's duties: ordered accordingly.

The Revd. Henry Rowlatt, late a barrister and now entered into Holy Orders, and Messrs. John Gribble and John Roche, members, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. George Ross to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 6 May.Called] Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting value of ground

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 6

chamber (No. 6) in Old Crown Office

ow, late of Mr.

Joseph Blandford deceased as £500 to be sold for a single life or £50 per annum to be let, the same to be sold.

Messrs. Hood and Hall report value of chamber up one pair north in the first staircase of King's Bench Buildings, late of William Wright Esq. deceased as £700 to be sold for a single life or £70 per annum to be let.

A call to the Bench having been proposed, the same to be considered on Friday next 13 May, and Masters in town to be notified.

John Hill, the third Butler, to be second Butler in place of Samuel Lovell resigned, the other two Buttlers succeeding in course and William Hitching, the third Waiter, to be Junior Butler.

William Hughes to be third Waiter in place of William Hitching, promoted.

William Hills to be fourth Waiter.

Two additional waiters to be appointed on next.

Friday

Masters in town to be notified.

The third Waiter's salary to be increased to £3 per term and the three Junior Waiters to have salaries of £2 per term each with usual allowances.

The cook to be allowed 6s. per day for provisions for the three additional Waiters.

The third Butler to attend the Bench Table when there are no more than six Benchers present.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 6

The lamplighter in future to be paid 38s. each lamp, from 5 November last.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Upon view taken by Master Hood and Master Hall of the ground chamber east in the staircase on the south side of Hare Court and cellar belonging of which Christopher Hull Esq., a barrister, wishes to be disadmitted, Mr. John Philpot, a member, aged 36 last March admitted for his own life: fine £565, admittance 40s• BENCH TABLE

May 13

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Richard Marnell, the Hon. William Cust and the Hon. David Finch to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 13 May:

Called.

Mr. John Paul Paul, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the promotion of Sir Richard Richards to be a Baron of H.M.Exchequer to be disposed of at Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

To be a call to the Bench in the first full week next term and four gentlemen to be invited.

Richard Clarke

and John Nares Esquires having been chosen by ballot, further ballot postponed until Friday next.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 13

Master James Topping to be allowed present Easter term as kept being incapable by indisposition of personal attendance at the Table.

On consideration of motion of Bench Table of 11 February last that no person except a barrister be in future admitted to a chamber, ordered that in future if any chamber fall to the Society by death the value to be sold or let should be determined and the chamber offered first to any barrister willing to purchase or occupy as tenant, next to any member of the Society intending to be called to the Bar and if none such offers the chamber should be offered to any member being either a solicitor or an attorney.

William Hurlstone to be fifth and Thomas White sixth, Waiters.

The Right Hon. Lord Ellenborough, the rest of the judges, and Sir Soulden Lawrence, late Judge of H.M. Court of King's Bench and Common Please formerly of the Society, be invited to dine in Inner Temple Hall on Friday 24 June.

May 16

Extension of the new building towards the river to be considered on Friday 20 May but a final decision not to be taken till Friday 17 June.

Masters in town to be

notified.

May 18

With regard to the last Order postponing a final decision on the extension of the new building until Friday 17 June because of an objection by, one of the

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 18

Benchers to so speedy a determination, that Bencher having withdrawn his objection, the Treasurer and Benchers to take a final decision on the following Friday 20 May, and Masters in town to be notified.

Messrs. Richard Baker and Hood to view chamber up one pair east in third staircase in Fig Tree Court late of John Anthony Noguier Esq., late a barrister, and report the value for sale for a single life or to be let.

May 20

Messrs. Baker and Hood having viewed the chamber in Fig Tree Court (see previous B.2.0.) reporting its value as £500 to be sold for a single life or £50 per annum to be let, the same to be sold at £500.

Names to be sent for choice of Reader: LEd. note.

The corner of the page is missing here

so that the names cannot be read in fulll.

To Lyon's Inn: William Gray Polson.

To (?) Clement's Inn: Edward Hobson, Vitruvius Clairvaux Chaytor Esquires.

To Clifford's Inn:

Henry Bright, James Bovell and

Arthur Vaughan Owen Jones Esquires.

The ballot for choice of gentlemen to be called to the Bench resumed as ordered on 13 May; Richard Clarke, John Nares, Edward Pepys and William Osgoode Esquires to be invited to come to the Bench in the first full week of next term.

Thomas Lewin Esq. requesting by letter that his

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABU: (Cont'd.)

May 20

chamber be painted and whitewashed and Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor reporting, the work to be carried out.

The new building towards the river to be extended so as to comprise two entire staircases.

Ann Oram, widow of James Oram deceased, one of the watchmen of the Societylpraying relief, she to be paid

ÂŁ6 as a charity.

PARLIAMENT May 20

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from and admitted to Bench Chambers as follows (with admittances of 40s.)

Sir John Coxe Hippisley Bart. Treasurer from chamber up three pair south in second staircase of Sir Robert Sawyers Buildings to chamber up one pair south in fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings and vault belonging, fallen to the House by the promotion of Sir Richard Richards to be a Baron of H.M.Court of Exchequer.

Joseph Jekyll Esq. from chamber up one pair south in second staircase on right in Inner Temple Lane to chamber up three pair south in second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyers Buildings late of Sir John Coxe Hippisley.

Benjamin Johnson Esq. from chamber up one pair south in passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court to chamber up two pair south in second staircase in Tanfield Court late of Joseph Jekyll.

James Burrough Esq. from chamber up three pair north in staircase in passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court to chamber up one pair south late of Benjamin Johnson.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

May 20

Barne Barne Esq. from gound chamber in passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court to chamber late of James Burrough.

Resolution and Act of Parliament of 23 (sic) November 1803 again continued.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 14

Orders of last term read.

The Sub-Treasurer having informed Benchers present that John Nares and Edmund Pepys Esquires had accepted the invitation to come to the Bench Table, the same to be called to the Bench Table at the next Parliament.

[Parliament, 17 June: Called] The thanks of the Society to be given to Joseph Jekyll Esq. for his present of six engravings of views of the Temple Church.

June 16

Messrs. Maseres and Richard Baker to view chamber of Edward Morris Esq., a barrister and a Master of the High Court of Chancery, up one pair north in second staircase of Serjeant Hampson's Buildings and garretts above, disposed of to Philip Courtenay Esq., a barrister.

[Parliament, 17 June: PhiliipCourtenay Esq., aged 29 last August, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ67.10s., admittance 40s.]

June 17

Jonathan Brundrett, Thomas Wainwright and John Spinks,

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 17

all of the Inner Temple, attorneys and co-partners, who carry on business and occupy chambers in the area and ground floorktenants of the Society, and are occupiers of the chambers above up one pair at No. 15 Pecks Buildings, stating in their petition that only one of the four rooms in each set of chambers has a fireplace, so that the other three rooms being next the north east corner of the terrace are useless in the winter, and praying leave to make a fireplace in the rooms without one, which could be done without injuring the building or incommoding the tenants and would enhance the convenience and value to the Society of the chambers and improve the security of the building on the east side, which was at present secured by iron cramps: on consideration and hearing the Surveyor's report, the petitioners to be given leave to build chimneys with three flues at their own expense, with the Society's workmen and under the direction of Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor.

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances.

Admissions to chambers fallen to the House: Mr. John Butcher, a member aged 44 last October, for his own life to the ground chamber south in the third staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court and cellar belonging, late of Mr. William Henry Manley deceased: payment of 2250.

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 17

Mr. Henry Dover, a member aged 24 last October, for his own life to the chamber up three pair north in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, late of John James deceased: payment of V1-20.

Mr. Charles Robert Prinsep, a member aged 24 last March, for his own life to the ground chamber No. 6 in Old Crown Office Row, late of Mr. Joseph Blandford deceased: payment of £500.

Mr. Joshua Evans, a member aged 30 last January, for his own life to the chamber up one pair east in the third staircase in Fig Tree Court, late of John Anthony Noguier Esq., deceased: payment of £500.

William Elias Taunton Esq., a member aged 41 last August, for his own life to the chamber up one pair north in the first staircase in King's Bench Buildings and cellar belonging, late of William Wright Esq., deceased: payment of £700.

William Elias Taunton Esq., having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter term 1799, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society requesting admission ad eundem

radum, to be so admitted.

Parliament adjourned to Thursday 23 June.

BENCH TABLE June 23

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Edward West, Mr. Edward Erastres Deacon, Mr. Richard Watford, Mr. Robert Baynes Armstrong, Mr. Joseph Briggs, Mr. Lewis Farley Clogstoun Johnston, Mr. Barron

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 23

Field and Mr. William Musgrave* to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 23 June: called] The Sub-Treasurer to pay to the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond the sume of £34.2.6 for 65 pints of Constantia.

PARLIAMENT (adjourned from 17 June) Recolution and Act of 25 November 1803 again continued.

BENCH TABLE

June 25

James Branch, one of the watchmen,petitioning that he has been a watchman for ten years, has a wife and two children and having been unwell since Christmas Eve and still in a reduced state has been unable to earn anything and is allowed only 45• a week by St. Clement Danes Parish, praying relief, to be paid £5 as a charity.

[Note:

Accounts do not record payment of this sum]

Mr. Peter Moore, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 8

Orders of last term read.

John Vivian Esq., a barrister, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

* [Note] See Bench Table of 1 February for memorial of Mr. Musgrave requesting to be called to the Bar in Trinity Term although he will be five days snort of the required membership of five years.

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 8

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of Thomas Wilkinson Esq., a barrister, up three pair in Serjeant Peck's Buildings with garretts above, disposed of to the Hon. Daniel Finch, a barrister.

[Parliament, 11 November: the Hon. Daniel Finch, aged 25 last birthday, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ126, admittance 20s.]

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view two chambers consoliaated up four pair in staircase on north side of Hall, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. William Farlow.

The thanks of the Society to be given to the Right Hon. Lord 2edesdale for his present to the Library of his treatise on the Pleadings in Suits in the Court of Chancery by English Bill.

The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of the "Histoire de l'Edit de Nantes".

Nov. 9

Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting the value of chambers consolidated up four pair in staircase north of Aall (see Nov. 8) to be ÂŁ56 per annum to be let, the same to be let at that rent.

Nov. 11

Letter being read dated 20 November 1813 from Mr. Isaac George Currie, tenant of a chamber up three pair south at No. 11 in Paper Buildings, requesting leave to make a servant's bedroom in the roof over, and Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, having reported, leave to be given provided work is done by the Society's workmen under Mr.

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 11

Wigg's inspection and at Mr. Currie's expense.

The two newly erected buildings, Nos. 10 and 11 in King's Bench Walk, to be insured from fire damage in the Sun Fire Office for ÂŁ5,000 each.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Business noted above.

BENCH TABLE

Nov. 18

Petition being reach from Philip Barrow, Chief Cook, praying leave to resign and have an allowance since, through age and infirmity, he is incapable of doing his duty, consideration thereof to be postponed to Friday in the first full week of next term.

To be considered on Friday next whether any and what alteration should be made in office and duty of Chief Cook.

Masters in town to be notified.

Mr. Henry Dover again requesting leave to erect a chimney shaft from his ground chamber north in the first staircase (No. 4) in the King's Bench Building to the top of the back front of that building, Messrs.

Hood, Hall, Richard Baker and the Surveyor to report.

Nov. 18

PARLIAMENT Committee for joint regulation of affairs with Middle Temple to be the Treasurer for the time being, the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond, Messrs. Jonnson, Baker

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PAI,LIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 18

and Burrough.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs. of Lhe Bench and Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode of the Bar to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. John Hill's accounts.

Benjamin Johnson Esq. to be reader for the Lent Vacation.

James Topping Esquire unanimously chosen to be Treasurer for the year ensuing.

3 30 1

November 1813 to 18 November 1814.

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House: MesSrs. Stephen Leach, George James Pennington, Edward Carlton Cumberbatch, Thomas Oldershaw, William Greville Graham, William Rider, George Digby Wingfield, Richard EstGoofft Jonathan Brundrett, John George Shaw.

Lefevre, James Hpywood Markland, Thomas Mather, Robert Verschoyle, John Saint Mawe, John Young, Henry Locock, John Butcher, Edward Brookman, William Hanmer, William Worsley, William Roworth Hennell,Alexander James Mure, Hon. Richard Westenra, Messrs. Robert Grigg, John Leycester.

Adolphus, Samuel Bamford Hamer, Robert Henry Woo& 27 General Admissions at

3. 6. 8

Charles Robert Prinsep, William Elias Taunton (by certificate from Lincoln's Inn) 2 Admissions by Certificate at Admittance into House Chambers Mr. John Butcher, purchase of chamber fallen to House by death of Mr. William Henry Marley Mr. Henry Dover,for chamber fallen to House by death of Mr. John Jones Mr. Charles Robert Priasep,for chamber fallen to House by death of Mr. Joseph Blandford Mr. Joshua Evans, for chamber fallen to House by death of John Anthony Noguier Esq. William Elias Taunton Esq. for chamber fallen to the House by death of William Wright Esq. Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belon in

to the House - including

Mrs. Iliffe (late Sir Richard Richards) 26 Feb. to Mich. 1814 Thomas Lewin Esq. (late Davies) one William Woolfe Esq. (late Henry William Manley) 28 Dec. 1813 to 28 Feb. 1814 Mr. John Dingwall Williams (late Fraser's) one year Edward Erastres Deacon Esq. (late Wm. Aills Esq.) on year (less ÂŁ10 repairs)

2. C. 0

250. O. 0 420. O. 0 50C. C. 0 500. O. 0 700. C. C

2370. 0. 0 548.10. 0

3'31

1813-1814. <1.

Mr. Williams for shop (late Richards) one year Executors of Francis Newton Esq. 2 months 14 days Mr. Joseph Faint (late Newton's) one year Messrs. Jonathan Brundrett, Thomas Wainwright and John Spisks (late Thos. Ldwten) one i year William Elias Taunton Esq.(late William Wright) 4 months Mr. Downes (late Storer's)one John Willings Warren Esq.(late Sellem's)three-;'s Mr. Cobbett Denby (late Thomas's) one 7+-

9.0.

0

8.19. 0 54.17. 3

22.1C. 0 O. 0 7.8.

9

31.6.

3

10.10. 0

Rents in all Dividends on Stock and Annuities One year on f,22,000 New South Sea Annuities One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities One year on £13,000 + £1,000 Navy 5% Annuities One year on £610.1 3% Reduced Bank Annuities (Property Duty deducred from Annuities) Caution Moneon

594.O. 2700

0

796.10. 0 630.O.

0

9. 6

6

calls to the Bar 2at

100.O.

0

Fine for not Readin Joseph Jekyll Esq.

42. O. 220.O. 150. O. 30.O.

0 0 0 0

Deposits made by students before keeping terms

500.O.

0

75.0.

0

Com osition monepaid by students after admission to Co.:.mons received on Account of Commons

200. O. 0

50. O. 0

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ

None

4736.19.

442. O. 0

575. C. 0 1166.

1.10'4

369.

311-

1813 -1814

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having Chambers Of students not having Chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removal Recei ts - miscellaneous Messrs Creaton - balance of sale by auction of old materials at 10 Kings Bench Walk Mr. Phillips, Clerk for Burial ground

223. 2. 1 117.16. 1 63.14.

5

404.12. 7

288. 8. o

2.10. 0

290.18. C 12,688.16. 2i

Recei ts in all due from Sub-Treasurer, balance last account

1,723.15.10 L14 ,4 12 .12.

01

DISBURSEMENTS. Commons and Allowances, aid to Head Cook Nichaelmas Term Hilary Easter It Trinity beer and wines Brewin Thomas Lock, attendance in cellar Michaelmas, Hilary, Easter and Trinity terms Brewing and disbursements, March and October Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Farmer, for hops Mr. Gardner, bark maker, for mash tQn Mr. Beach, cooper Purchases of wine Mr. Edwards, 12 doz. Madeira The same, 4 doz. hoc:: Messrs. Chalie, bottling 3 pipes port Messrs. Newton & Co. 2 cased Madeira pipes and 4-1,Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond for 65 pints Constantia

350.14. 2 302. 3. 8 4ocâ&#x20AC;˘ 6. 4

2

6.18. o

21. 0.10

27.18.10

120. 6. o 31. 6. o 15. 3. o 23. 4. o

189.19.

0

303.13.

6

63.14. o 43.16. o

10. 1. C 152. 0.

34. 2. 6

1813-1814

Audit Day Dinner Breakfast, wine, tea, coffee etc.

Salaries

23. 2. 6 3.11. 3

26.13. 9

wa es and allowances

The Temple Church Rev. Dr. Rennell, Master, two i :early payments Dr. Wilcress, Reader,four4:1's salary Samuel Phillips, Clerk, two i's salary and disbursements Mr. Price, Organist, two i's salary Mr. Russell, Organ tuner, one year's salary Thomas Morgan, Sexton, two4-1's wages, allowances and disbursements -4's Francis Strahan,Sexton,two wages, allowance and disbursements Paid for 27 Sermons

100. O. 0 60. 0. 0 23.9. 0 25. 0. 0 5.C.0 21.13. 6 9.2.7 56.14. o

300.19.

1

The House.

The Treasurer (Sir Richard Clayton, outgoing) The Sub-Treasurer - one year's salary - one year's allowance as Librarian Mr. WigE, the Surveyor - one year's salary Mr. Faint, Chief Butler - 1 year's salary (two i's) The same,as supervisor of workmen, 1 year's salary Supervisor's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers, and wages years) to 4 junior butlers (two Junior butlers' allowance for linen and disbursements (1 year) Mr. Barrow, Head Cook, wages and allowances Cooks' allowance for pewter and brass Henry Rickett, 2nd cook, wages and allowances Mr. Tlarton, Panierman - 1 year's salary Panierman's disbursements Thomas Hitching, 1st Waiter, for attendance in hall - 4 terms Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter, for attendance in Hall - 4 terms William Hitching, 3rd Waiter, for attendance in Hall Michaelmas, iiilaryand part of Easter Term.

100. O. 0 300. O. 0 20. O. 0 4câ&#x20AC;˘ o. o

46o. c. o 30. 0. o 30. c. o 25. 8. 8 78. 8. 9 80.17. 6 27. 0. o 14. o. o 20, O. 0 60. c. o 67.16. 3 30. C. o 10. G. 0 4.14.10

33if

1813-1814 William Hughes, 3rd Waiter for part of Easter and Trinity Term Thomas Mills, 4th Waiter, part of Easter and Trinity terms William Hurlstone, 5th Waiter, part of Easter and Trinity terms Thomas White, 6th Waiter, part of Easter and Trinity terms (see B.T.O. 6.5.14 regarding appointment of additional waiters, and salaries) Thomas Lock, for tending lamps in Hall Charles Todd and Thomas Lock allowance for cleaning back Parliament Chamber John Hitching, for cleaning books in Library Chief Porter's disbursements John Dollery, Under-Porter.- wages The same, for cleaning privies John Drew, warding, 52 weeks Bills for watching and wages (4)

4.17. 9

3. 5. 2 2.14.10 2.14.10

4. 4. 0 7. 4.

1. C. 0

13.14. 6 0 8.

10. C. 0

36. 8. 0 141. 1.11 143.14. 8 140.16. 2 150.11. 6

Christmas gratuity Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, her bill William Currant, gardener, wages, allowances and disbursements

10. O. 0

60. 0. o 90. 6. 4

His assistant, for cleaning seats in garden John Nelson, allowance for keening craft from mooring against garden wall Mr. Dutton, for care of Turret clock His bill Michael Collins, turncock, for playing the engines Messrs. Hadley Simpkins & Hadley, one year's allowance for maintenance of engines Their bill

2. 2. o

4. o lo. 0. o 1.16. c 10.

5. o 2. 8. 6

Allowances and rratuities in ursuance of S-lecialOrders.

Ann Cram, widow of James Oram, late 7. O. watchman - 20 weeks allowance 6. o.

Paid as a charity (B.T.O. 20.5.14) Mary Haines - 2 months allowance to 1.13. late husband (formerly washpot and watchman) Haines, as a charity (B.T.C. 28.1.14) 5. o. :.lary The same, three 27'sallowance (B.T.C. 28.1.14)

586. 4. 3 278.19. 0

0

C.

13. 0. 0

4

o

3.15. 0

lo. 8. 4

1813-1814

Elizabeth Reynolds - four i's allowance Mark Reynolds - special relief (B.T.O.,11.2.14)2.O. The same, as watchman's wages from 5.1.14(B.T.O.,11.2.14) Mary Mountfield, as a charity (B.T.O.,20.5.14) Mr. Samuel Lovell, 4 year's allowance (B.T.O.,3.5.14) Special relief for watchmen and supernumerary watchmen (at one guinea each,B.T.O.,28.1.14 Tem le Or hans Hannah Sanderson, care of Elizabeth Temple - 52 weeks at 7/Amelia Eldershaw,care of Edward Temple - 52 weeks Bills for work done in the House durintheear Mr. Egerton,painter Messrs. Downer and Sanders,smiths Messrs. Johnston,papermen Mrs. Taylor,plasterer's execr.

Messrs. Westcott and Hancock, slaters Mr. Burton,plumber Messrs. Burnell, masons Mr. Willis,glazier Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Vigers,carpenter Messrs. Wigzell - on account of work King's on new building,Nos.10-11 Bench Walk Mr. Vigers - on account of work at 10-11 King's Bench Walk To workmen on new building,in liew of a Raising Feast (order of Treasurer) Other miscellaneous bills Warder's George Clark,tailor,for great coat For use of room in George's Coffee House to take depositions of porters etc.re Fig Tree Court For taking deposition of the same at Guildhall Mr.Lyne,upholsterer Messrs. Cribb, carver, framing and glazing 6 print views of Temple Church Paid . . . Brooker (by order of Treasurer)

10.O.

0

0 19.3.

021.

3. 0 4.0.

0

15.0.

0

30.9.

0

18.4.

0

20. 4. 0

106.16.

129.1.

15.11.

132.6.

24.0.

109.16.

185.1.

24.10.

619.11.

696.7.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2200. O. 0 1400.0.

0

24.5.

0

3.6.

0

5. 0 7. 6 9.18. 0

4â&#x20AC;˘ 5. 6 16. 0

33to

1813-1814

Sun Fire Assurance Co. for new buildings to Xmas 1815 Richard Pheney, bookseller Messrs. Payne & Fox, booksellers Mr. Smethurst, patent lamp maker Mr. Whipham, silversmith Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Lyne, for two fire screens Messrs. Brundrett & Co., Solicitors John Hitching and four others, for making depositions respecting persons in Fig Tree Court Alexander Luders Esq. for Sir Humphrey Davy's "Elements of Agricultural Chemistry"

25. 6. 3 46. 0. o 34.15.6 1. 4. o 7. 9. o 13.17.o 21. 3. o 13.17.o 5. C. o 2. 2. 0

Messrs. Joyce, tallow-chandlers

72. 8. 0

New River Water Co. 2 payments rent

13. o. o

One year's assessment for paving etc.

Middle Temnle, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Mr. Hill, poundage on collection of Pensions and Preachers Duties for 1812 The same, for two i ye:Irs'assessed taxes (for male servants) Paid for Receipt stamps Return of De.osits on calls to the Bar to Samuel Smith and George Ross Esqs.

Messrs. John Gribble*, Peter Moore*, Edward Erastres Dearen, Lewis Farley Clogstown Johnston, William Musgrove, Richard Walford, Barrow (10) Field, JoselphBriggs

2. 2. o

6. c. o

8.10.5 85. 4.10 5. 8. 8

1000. C. C

Disbursements in all

11,537.5. 6

balance Receipts(including from Sub-Treasurer from last Account)

oi 14,412.12.

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

* On 1eavirv7Society

2,875.6. 6"i

3 37 1814-1815

JAMES TOPPING ESQUIRE TREASURER 19 November 1814 to 17 November 1815

MASTERS OF THE BENCH Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale: William Chaytor Esquirel: the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond of H.M.Council: Anthony Stokes Esquire1 :

,.

. 1.

Richard Baker, Robert Peers, William Hood, Robert Forster1Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton and Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets: Joseph Jekyll of H.M.Council and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald, James Burrough, William Baker, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1 , Alexander Luders, Barne Barne, John Nares and Edmund Pepys Esquires.

1

Made no appearance during this Treasurership.

11Y 1814-1815

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 24

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of Mr. Theobald Rowland Garvey Bourke, a member, at the east end of the low building on north side of Fig Tree Court and cellars belonging, disposed of to Mr. Robert Selby, a member.

[Parliament, November 25: Mr. Robert Selby, aged 19 last September, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ52-0s. admittance 40s.]

Nov. 25

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Joseph Grace Smith and Mr. Henry John Adeane to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, Nov. 25: called] Messrs. Hood and Hall, having with Mr. Richard Baker and the Surveyor, viewed chamber of Mr. Henry Dover respecting the building of a chimney shaft on the exterior (see Order of Nov. 18), and reporting their opinion that the consent of the proprietors and occupiers of the chambers above should be obtained before leave be granted, this to be obtained.

No partition or alteration to be removed or altered without leave of the Bench Table following a report by two Benchers accompanied by the Surveyor.

Mr. Theobald Rowland Garvey Bourke, having paid all his duties to the Society, to have his bond delivered up.

On a motion made and seconded, Joseph Jekyll Esq., a Bencher, to be allowed present Nichaelmas term as kept, he being incapable through indisposition of attendance.

1 31 1814-1815

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT. Business as above.

Resolution and Act of 25 November 1803 again continued.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan 24

Orders of last term read.

The thanks of the Society to be given to Master John Nares for his present to the Library of his Summary of the Law of Penal Convictions.

Edward Hall Anderson Esq., a barrister, praying by petition leave to erect a staircase at his own expense in his chamber up two pair south in Serjeant Baldwin's Building opposite the Exchequer Office and consolidated garretts, since there we-r.e separate apartments and an interior communication would be beneficial to the chamber and its occupiers, the same to be viewed by Messrs. Hood and Hall accompanied by Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor.

Jan. 27

Philip Barrow, the Chief Cook, praying leave to resign his office on account of long service and infirmities and to receive an allowance, he being 73 years of age, having

34 years service as Chief Cook and now very infirm, his resignation to be accepted on last day of present term and he to be allowed ÂŁ60 per annum, payable quarterly.

A new Chief Cook to be appointed in his place on Friday 3 February, and Masters in town to be notified.

Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting that in their opinion

34-0 1815

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 27

a staircase might, without damage to the building, be erected between the chamber of Mr. Anderson and garretts above (see Order of 24 January), the petitioner to have leave to execute the same at his own expense, using the Society's workmen under the direction of the Surveyor.

Feb. 3

Henry Ricketts, the younger, to be Chief Cook in the room of Philip Barrow with the same salary and allowances from the last day of the present term.

[Parliament, 10 February: ordered as above]

Feb. 6

A Bench chamber having fallen to the House by the acceptance of Barne Barne Esq. of another chamber at the last Parliament in Easter Term last, and no Bencher not having a Bench chamber then being qualified to accept but several now being qualified, the same to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next.

Masters in town to

be notified.

Feb. 9

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of Mr. James Stephen Wickens, a member, up two pair south No. 8 King's Bench Walk with closet in front and vault belonging, being first vault on north side, disposed of to the Hon. Algernon Herbert, a member.

[Parliament, 10 Feb: the Hon. Algernon Herbert, aged 22 last July, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ50, admittance 40s.]

Feb. 10

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Richard Hopkins Harrison, Samuel Francis Thomas Wilde and Henry Dover to be called to the Bar.

4-I 1815

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 10

[Parliament, 10 Feb:

called]

Petition read of Margaret Forrester, next of kin and administratrix (with will annexed) of Andrew Alpine, late of Brighthelmstone Yeoman, who died in December 1813 possessed of a chamber held of the Society determinable on the death of William Hills Esq., a barrister, who it now appeared had died in 1806, so that the estate of Andrew Alpine was liable to pay to the Society the rent received by him subsequent to the death of William Hills, amounting to £242.

The whole estate

of Andrew Alpine, after paying a mortgage of E400 and interest, had produced only £668.5s. and remaining debts including a bod debt of £117.8.5., amounted to approximately £500 exclusive of the debt to the Society.

Andrew

Alpine, by his Will, left an annuity of £20 to Elizabeth Rutter who was owed wages of £22 and had lived in his service upwards of 30 years and become infirm and incapable of further service, but the petitioner had no means of providing this annuity save with the scanty balance that would remain in hand of deceased's estate if the debt to the Society were excused; the portion of the residue of Andrew Alpine's estate due to the Society ordered to be laid out in Government annuities for the life and benefit of Elizabeth Rutter, and the petitioner to be released.

Mr. Thomas Lowten, a member and nephew of Thomas Lowen Esq.

deceased, late clerk of Nisi Prius and also

rA;

1815

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 10

a member, to be at liberty to place a tablet in the rounds of the Temple Church to the memory of h 'PS'\“\CAV.: PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances.

Business noted above.

Edmund Pepys Esquire, a Master of the Bench, admitted to the chamber late of Barne Barne Esquire, being the ground chamber north in the passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court: admittance 40s.

Resolution and Act of 25 November 1803 again continued.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 18

Orders of last term read.

April 21

William Williams, tailor, petitioning that his shop held of the Society in Lamb's Building had, in September last, been broken into and robbed of wearing apparel and other things value £20 and his own loss thus occasioned being £15 and that he has since expended £5 in inquiries to discover the offenders, and praying relief: he to be paid £10 towards his loss and £5 for his expenses.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

William Augustus Cunyngham Esq., having been called to

34,3 18 15

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter Term 1812 as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum, to

be so admitted.

George Bankes Esq., having been called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Trinity Term 1813 as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum, to be so admitted.

BENCH TABLE April 28

Mr. Thomas Claughton, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

It being reported that the proprietors and tenants of chambers above that of Henry Dover Esq. at No. 4 King's Bench Walk have no objection to the erection of a chimney flue (see B.T.O. 25 Nov. 1814) Mr. Dover to have leave to erect the same at his own expense, by the Society's workmen under the direction of the Surveyor.

The chimney pieces in the newly erected Chambers at Nos. 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk to be of marble or stone.

Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, to attend Bench Table on Tuesday May 30 to provide an estimate of cose of building and finishing chambers in the newly erected staircases Nos. 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk, and consideration to be given whether chambers should be let or sold, for what term, rent or price, and whether chimney pieces . . . (sheet damaged) and paper should be supplied by the

'3 44 18 1 5

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 28

Society.

Masters in town to be notified.

The Chief Porter to be allowed £20 per annum to collect and clear ashes and dirt from the Society's premises.

May 2

Mr. Thomas Roberts and Mr. Joseph Dykes Ballantine Dykes (late Joseph Dykes Ballantine) members, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view chamber of William Rough Esq., Serjeant at Law, late a barrister, up one pair north in the third staircase from Fleet Street, on the west side of Hare Court, and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Charles Carpenter Bompass, a member.

[Parliament, 5 May: Mr. Bompass, aged 23 last August, admitted for his own life: fine £26.5s. admittance 40s.]

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of John Vaillant Esq., a barrister, up one pair north in No. 8 staircase, King's Bench Walk, and the vault belonging, disposed of to John Adams Esq., a member.

[Parliament, 5 May: Mr. Adams, aged 28 last September, admitted for his own life with benefit of an assignment: fine £112.l0s. admittance 40s.]

The Surveyor to report what is necessary to be done to chamber up one pair south at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane in the occupation of George Ross Esq., a tenant of the Society.

Eighteen large octavo prayer books and twenty four

1815

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 2

hassocks to be provided for use in the Church.

Grand Day to be 8 June in Trinity Term and the Rt. Hon. Edward Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of the House to be invited to dine.

May 5

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Peter Bellinger Brodie to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 5 May: called] Names to be sent for choice of Reader: To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. John Jones, Robert Shuttleworth and William Longley.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. William Francis Turner and William Haslem . . . (sheet damaged) To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. Arthur W- (sheet damaged) Charles Bird and George Clough Marshall.

Richard Davenport Esq., a barrister, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

The Surveyor having, with Masters Hood and Hall, viewed the chamber in the occupation of George Ross Esq. at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane and reported thereon, the same to be repaired, the closet removed, whitewashed and painted under the Surveyor's direction.

The Pannierman to be allowed one shilling from each Master for tea and coffee from the first day of the present term.

Mr. Charles Robert Prinsep, a member, and proprietor of the chamber, No. 6 Crown Office Row, stating in a letter to the Treasurer and Nasters of the Bench that he

1 4-10 1815

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 5

wished to replace the dark rotten wooden railing round the area of the back of the said chamber in Fig Tree r, Court with an iron one as shown in plan in his lette yor Messrs. Hood and Hall to view the same with the Surve and report.

PARLIAMENT

May 5

Business noted above.

John Adams Esq. having been called to the Bar of e Middle Temple on 27 November 1812, as his certificat shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum to be so admitted.

Benjamin Johnson Esq., a Master of the Bench, to be continued Reader for Trinity Vacation.

Resolution and Act of 25 November 1803 again continued.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE May 30

Orders of last term read.

Consideration of matters respecting newly erected Mr. staircases to be postponed till Friday next, when Wigg, the Surveyor, should be desired to attend.

May 31

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of John Theophilus Blakeney Esq., a barrister, up one pair south in second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings and vault belonging, disposed of to Mr. Jasper Peck, a member.

1815

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 31

[Parliament, 2 June: Mr. Peck, aged 49 last August, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ52, admittance 40s.]

June 2

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Mr. Samuel Hirds to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 2 June: called] PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Charles Moore Esq., having been called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on 29 January 1813, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society and requesting admission ad eundem

radum: to be so admitted.

BENCH TABLE June 7

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view chamber of Mr. Oswald Milne, a member, up two pair west in No. 1 stairrase on south side of Hare Court and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. John Cooper, a member.

[Parliament, 9 June: Mr. Cooper, aged 26 last October, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ22.10; fine 40s.]

Mr. Oswald Milne, having paid all his duties, to have his bond delivered up.

June 9

To be a further call to the Bar this Term.

Messrs. Charles Monro Junior and Robert Francis Jameson to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 June:

called]

Robert Peers Esq., the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond, James Topping and Joseph Jekyll 2sqs., to be requested to

1815

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 9

execute power of Attorney to enable Mr. Randal Norris, Sub-Treasurer of the Society, to sell ÂŁ2,000, part of the sum of ÂŁ14,000 Navy 5% Bank annuities for which they are trustees and to place the produce to the account of the Society.

[Parliament, 9 June: ordered accordingly] A defect in one of the girders in the Master's House having been discovered, a conference to be requested of the Committee for regulating matters concerning both Societies to consider the matter under the direction of the Surveyor.

Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting on their view with the Surveyor of the area in Fig Tree Court at back of chamber of Mr. Prinsep (No. 6 Crown Office Row), ordered that Mt. Prinsep have leave to substitute iron railings in front of the area but not to extend into the court beyond the line of the old wooden railings.

John France Esq., a barrister, being considerably in arrear for commons and duties, his bond to be put in suit.

PARLIAMENT Business noted above.

Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 November 1803 again continued.

41 1815

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 7

Orders of last term read.

Tozer and Thomas Starkie Messrs. John Save:1[y Shuttleworth having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

To be considered on friday next whether a coachway should be made to the new staircases Nos. 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk, also mode of disposal of chambers therein and sums at which they may be let or sold for a single life.

Nov. 9

Masters in town to be notified.

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view chamber of Mr. John Baseley Tooke, a member, being ground chamber south in No. 8 King's Bench Walk and rooms beneath and vaults in front, disposed of to Mr. Cresswell Cresswell, a member.

[Parliament, 10 November:

Mr. Cresswell, aged 22

last August,admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ75, admittance 40s.]

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view chambers of Sir Henry Fletcher, Baronet, a member, comprising whole staircase No. 1 on west side of Inner Temple Lane, disposed of to Mr. John George, a member.

[Parliament, 10 November: Mr. George, aged 34 last May, admitted for his own life: fine D+0, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 10

The lowermost tree on the east side of King's Bench Walk to be taken down and a coachway made to the new staircase.

The whole of tne chambers in staircases 10 and 11

1815

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 10

King's Bench Walk to be sold for a single life except the three pair storey which should be let by the year and consideration of prices and rents to be postponed until Tuesday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

[see B.T.O. 7 November] PARLIAMENT Nov. 10

Business noted above.

Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Robert Willis Blencowe Esq. of Hayes, Middlesex, administrator of the estate of his son, Mr. John George Blencowe deceased, late a member, nominating Mr. Robert Willis Blencowe the younger, a member aged 23 last December, to be admitted on assignment of the chamber late of Mr. John George Blencowe up three pair north in the fourth staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Building, the said Robert Willis Blencowe the younger, admitted for his own life, paying ÂŁ4 pursuant to former Act of Parliament.

BENCH TABLE

Nov. 14

The Society's thanks to be given to Master Francis Maseres for his present to the Library of two volumes of Tracts relative to Civil Wars in England in the reign of King Charles I. The Society's thanks to be given to Mr. Wilks for his present to the Library of Dr. Horne's (late Bishop of Norwich) comments on the Psalms.

The chambers newly erected at Nos. 10 and 11 King's

1815

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

Bench Walk on the third floors (except the southernmost) to be let at E80 per annum, and the southernmost at £84 per annum: those on the second floor (except the southernmost) to be sold for E1,084 pounds each, and the southernmost at £1,130, all for a single life: those on the first floor (except the southernmost) to be sold for £1,320 each, and the southernmost for £1,380, all for a single life: and those on the ground floor (except the southernmost) to be sold for £1,200 and the southernmost for £1,260, all for a single life: and those in the area or basement to be sold for E840 each for a single life. (see B.T.O. 10 November)

Nov. 17

PARLIAMENT The Treasurer for the time being, the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond, James Topping, Richard Baker and James Burrough Esqs. to be a committee for considering and regulating matters jointly with the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs. of the Bench and Snowdon Barne and William Osgoode Esqs. of the Bar to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts.

Henry Hall Esq. to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Joseph Jekyll Esq. unanimously elected Treasurer for the year ensuing.

18 Nov. 181

to 17 Nov. 1815.

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House: Messrs.

Robert Selby, Charles Henry Okey, Charles Williams, John Tarring, William Webb Follett, Edward Poore, John Thomas Mayne, Alfred Turner, John Reece, Fenton Hart, Mackley Browne, William Irish Lee, Lundy Foot (two admittances), William Elliot Hudson, Philip Lovell, Mark Wood, Richard Peek Allen, John Dawson, John Evans, Heneage Finch, George Vivian, James Robinson Walsh, Robert John Palk, George Gill, Anthony Hammond, William Ponsonby, John Robertson, Robert Willis Blencowe, John Crafts, Robert Parker, Henry Smith, Henry Latham, John Bayley, William Scott, Robert Hibbert, John Henderson, John Widdowson, Henry Cope, Edward Morgan Williams, Henry Munton Hill, John Hamill, Francis Gregg, John Laurence Gardner, John George, Richard Leir, William Prevost.

47 General Admissions at

4

3. 6. 8156.13.

Messrs. George Bankes and Jasper Peek (by certificate from Lincoln's Inn) John Adams and Cresswell Cresswell (by certificate from Middle Temple) 4 Admittances by Certificate at

2.O.

0

Rents in all

0

430.15. 0

Fines and admittances into chambers Rents belon in. to the House - including Messrs. James Dewar and Walter Mansell (late Barnes') one year Mr. John Hill (late Mr. William Farlow's)three 2-'s Mr. John Hill (late Mr. William Farlow's)three Executrix of Joseph Blandford deceased - one i and half a James Scarlett Esq.(late Blandford's) one John Sampson Caldwell Esq.(late Stepples) 5 months 22 days John Willings Warren Esq. (late Sellons) one year

8.0.

28.7.

0

13.14. 0 22.3.

8

60.7.

0

26.5.

0

21.16. 6 42.10. 6 1921. 9. 9

18.

'Ss-3

1814 - 1 81 5 Dividends on Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities One year on £27,000 Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities One year on £14,000 Navy 5% Annuities 3% Reduced One year on £600.1 Bank Annuities

594• 0. 0 2700 796.10. 0 630. 0. 0 16. 9. 6

4736.19. 6

(Property Duty deducled from Annuities) Fine for not Readin Benjamin Johnson Esq.

50. O. 0

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ

28.10. 0 140. O. 0 150. O. 0

Deposits made by students before keeping terms

700. c. 0

Com osition mone paid by students after admission to Commons

125. 0. 0

Mone

1213. 6. 3

received on account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removal Recei ts - miscellaneous By error in last Account By sale of £500 Navy 5% Annuities II II '1 11 11 11 By 5% Navy By sale of £1,000 Annuities Balance of rent of William Hills Esq. deceased Proportion of expense of railing from Wm. Owen Esq. Receipts in all Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance last Account

825. 0. 0

228.14. 9 126.19.10 174. 5.11

530. 0. 6

10. 0 422.10. 0 423.15. 0 841. 5. 0 239. 4. 4 16. 7. 6

1943.11.10 12,097.12.10

2,875. 6. 6i 14,972.19. 4i

3S-4-

1814-1815

DISBURSEMENTS Commons and Allowances

aid to Head Cook

Michaelmas Term U Hilary Easter Trinity Brewin , beer and wines Thomas Lock, attendance in cellar Michaelmas, Hilary, Easter and Trinity Terms Brewing and disbursements, March and October Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Farmer, for hops Mr. Beach, cooper Purchases of wine Mr. Edwards, 12 dozen Madeira - further 5 doz. Madeira Messrs. Halland, champagne and Hermitage Audit Day Dinner (paid to Henry Rickett, Head Cook) Breakfast, wine, tea, coffee (to Paniermen) and allowances Salarieswares The Tem le Church yearly payments The Master,two -2salary Z's The Reader,four and salary The Clerk, two i's disbursements The Or7anist, two i's salary The organ tuner, one year's salary The Sexton,fourwages, allowances and disbursements Paid for 26 Sermons The House The Treasurer (Sir John Coxe Hippisley) outgoing The Sub-Treasurer (Mr. Norris)one year's salary - one year's allowance as Librarian The Surveyor (Mr. Wigg)one year's salary

344.18. 7 315.13. 3 412.19. 7

330. 4. o

1403.15.5

6.18.o 21.17. 028.15.

109. 4. o 28. 2. 6 7.17.6145.

0

4. o

57. o. o 23.15. 0 15.15. 0

96.10.o

38.13.10 6. o

42.19.10

o 6e.c.o

100.C.

23.1.o 25.o.o C.0 29. O. 2 54.12. 0

296.13. 2

100.O.0 300. C. 0 20.C.0

40. o. 0

460.o. 0

1814-1815 Mr. Faint, Chief Butler - one year's salary The same, as supervisor of workmen, one year's salary Supervisor's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers Junior butlers' allowance for linen etc. and disbursements Mr. Philip Barrow, Head Cook, wages for Michaelmas and Hilary ferms Henry RickettS).jun.)Head Cook, Easter Term onward - wages for Easter and Trinity Terms and 3 terms' allowance in lieu of rooms under Hall Henry Rickett, second cook - 1 year's wages and allowances Cook's allowance for pewter and brass (1 year) Mr. Wharton, Panierman - 1 year's salary Panierman's disbursements Thomas Hitchins, 1st Waiter,for attendance in Hall Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter, for attendance in Hall William Hughes, 3rd Waiter,for attendance in Hall John Mills, 4th Waiter,for attendance in Hall William Hurlstone, 5th Waiter,for attendance in Hall fhomas White, 6th Waiter,for attendance in Hall Thomas Lock, for tending lamps in Hall Charles Todd and Thomas Lock, allowance for cleaning back Parliament chamber John Hitching, Chief Porter, for collecting dust and ashes (new allowance by B.T.0.)

John Hitching, for cleaning books in Library Chief Porter's disbursements John Dollery, Under-Port - 1 year's wages The same, for cleaning privies, 1 year John Drew, warding - 52 weeks Bills for watching and wages (4)

Christmas gratuity

30.C.

0

30.0.

21.13.

78.2.

6

80.13. 0 12.12. 5

14. 7. 7 20.0.

0

14.0.

0

60.o. 0 73.1.11 30.C.

0

C. 0 C. 0

8.o. 0 8.o. 0 8.u.o 4.4. 0 7.4.

0

27. 3. 6 1.0.

0

1. 6

8. o. o 10. 0.

36. 8. o 141. 2. 3

143.14.4 14o.14.9 150.12.10 lo. o. o

586. 4. 2

3510

1814-1815.

C.

289.15.o 60. 0. o 83.19.8

Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, her bill Wm. Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances His disbursements His assistant, for cleaning seats in garden John Nelson, allowance for keeping craft from mooring against garden wall, 4 Vs Mr. Dutton, for care of Turrerclock, 1 year Michael Collins, turncock, for playing the engines Messrs. Hadley & Co. one year's allowance for maintenance of engines Allowances and ratuities in S ecial Orders

a.,

ursuance of

Mary Haines, four *.'s allowance Elizabeth Reynolds, fourallowance Mark Reynolds, four Z's allowance

Philip Barrow, former Head Cook three *'s allowance (B.T.G. 27.1.15) Samuel Lovell, two i's allowance William Williams, tailor (B.T.O. 21.4.15)

5. o. o 10. o. o 6.10.

6.12. 1 6. 8.11 6.17. 5

26. 8. 62245. o.

30. o. o 15. o. o

Tem le Or hans Hannah Sanderson, care of Elizabeth Temlale - 52 weeks Amelia Eldershaw, care of Edward Temple - 52 weeks Bills for work done in the House durinr, the year Mr. Vigers,carpenter Mr.. Egerton,painter Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Downer, smith Mr. Burton, plumber Messrs. Burnell, masons Mr. Willis, glazier Messrs. Johnston, papermen Mr. Vigers, moiety bill Mr. Willis,moiety bill Messrs. Munn & Elston,plasterers, moiety bill Messrs. Burrell,on account of work at Nos. 10-11 Kinds 'Bench Mr. Vigers, on account of work at Nos. 10-11 King's Bench Walk Messrs. Wigzell, on account of work at the same

18. 4.o 20. 4. o

836.13.o 939.14â&#x20AC;˘o 89. 3. o 65. 4. o 44.14.o 14.19.6 73.6. o 13.15.o 25.7.o 18.17.o 3.15.5 500.o.o 2350.0. o 285. C. 0

Ss--7 1814-1815

Mr. Willis, on account of work at the same Mr. Brine, on account of chimney pieces at the same Mrs. Taylor, executors, on account of plasterers' work at the same Mr. Egerton, on account of painting work at the same Other miscellaneous bills Messrs. Paas c2., Co. engraving Society's Arms on brass Letter of attorney for sale of ÂŁ2,000 Navy 5% Alexander Luders Esq. balance of account of books purchased for Library Mrs. Lear, for hassocks Mr. Smethurst, for lamps Mr. Bickerstaff, bookseller Mr. Jackson, smith, moiety bill Alexander Luders Esq. books for Library Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Pheney, bookseller

398. 0. 0 490. 0. 0 595. 0. 0 275. 0. 0

1. 6 3. 6. 6 6. 0. 0 5. 3. 0 101. 8. 0 13.12. 0 12. 0 21.14.11 27.14. 6

Messrs. Joyce, tallow-chandler

67. 0. 0

New River Water Co. 2 payments rent

13. C. 0

One year's assessment for paving etc.

Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle-Temple Lane Middle Temple, 6i years' acknowledgment for apertures and posts in Middle Temple Lane

2. 0 6. 0. 0

3.3

Mr. Hill, poundage on collection of Pensions and Preacher's Duties for 1813 The same, for two years assessed taxes (for male servants) Paid for Receipt Stamps

101.14. 4 6.14. 7

Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Joseph Grace Smith, Richard Hopkins Harrison, Samuel Francis Thomas Wilde, Peter Bellinger Brodie and Robert Francis Jameson Esqs.

- on leaving Society to Messrs. Thomas Claughton and Oswald Milne (7)

700. O. 0

Purchase of Annuit 00 Reduced 35 Annuities for annuity for Elizabeth Rutter (B.T.O. 10.2.15)

238.10. 0

8.17.10

r

IS"-g

1814-1815

Disbursements in all

15,248.11.6i

Receipts(including balance from Sub-Treasurer from last Account)

14,972.19.43

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

1,724. 7.10

3s1 1815-1816

JOSEPH JEKYLL ESQUIRE TREASURER 18 November

1815 to 15 November 1816

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale: William Chaytor1 Esquire: the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond of H.M.Council: Anthony Stokes1 Esquire: -Str 1

Ri

.

'1: Richard Baker, Robert

Peers, William Hood, Robert Forster1 Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets: James Topping of H.M.Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald Esquires: Sir James Burrough, Knight5 : William Baker1, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Alexander Luders, Barne Barne, John Nalres,Edmund Pepys, Thomas Harcourt Powell2, Henry Charles Litchfield2, John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch-Hatton3, William Pott3 Esquires: James Scarlett4 , Charles Wetherell4 , and William Harrison4 of H.M.Council, Esquires.

1

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Called to the Bench by invitation 18 May 1816.

3

Called to the Bench by invitation 21 June 1816

4

Called to the Bench on 21 June 1816 after production of Letters Patent constituting them of H.M. Council, and choice by ballot.

5

Appointed Judge of Court of Common Pleas, 14 May 1816.

'3 6 1815 -181 6

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 24

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Charles Marshall, Henry John Stephen and Charles Carpenter Bompass to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 24 Nov.

called]

Ann Bingham, a foundling of the Society, petitioning for relief, she to be paid £5 per annum as a charity.

Sarah Comlyn, widow of Philip Comlyn (a watchman of the Society for eleven years, who died about four months since), petitioning for relief as she has two sickly children and has been obliged to part with many as a of her things for support, she to be paid &7,10 charity.

PARLIAMENT Charles Moore Esq., barrister, aged 27 years, admitted for his own life to the chamber up one pair south in No. 11 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the third towards the south), having paid £1,380 into the Treasury: reserving to the Society power to build against the south wall of the chamber and thereby block up its south window.

Masters Johnson and Hall having viewed the chamber up three pair north in the fourth staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings, and conveniences belonging, whereof Mr. Robert Willis Blencowe the younger, a member,aged 23 years last December wishes to be disadmitted, Mr. Robert Henry Welch, a member, aged 26 last September admitted for his own life: fine £30, admittance 40s.

1815- 181 6

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 24

The same, having viewed the chamber up three pair in No. 8 staircase, King's Bench Walk and closet belonging, whereof Mr. John Stapylton, a member to be disadmitted, the Hon. Edward Perceval, a member, aged 20 last July, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ25, admittance 20s.

Resolution and Act of Parliament of November 1803 again continued.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 30

Orders of last term read.

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view ground chamber south at No. 3 Hare Court (third staircase from Fleet Street on west of court) fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Butcher and report its value for sale for a single life.

The same, with Mr. Wigg, the surveyor, to view chamber up three north at No. 14 Paper Buildings (called the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings) and report want of repairs.

Choice of a Brewer to the Society in room of Thomas Lock, deceased, to be on Tuesday next.

Masters in

town to be notified.

Leave allowed to place tablet in Temple Church to the memory of George Rous Esq., late a Master of the Bench.

Mr. Richard Woodhouse, purchaser of ground chamber

1816

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 30

north at No. 11 King's Bench Walk, requesting leave to make alterations, this to be considered on Tuesday next and Mr. Wigg to attend.

Elizabeth Lock, widow of Thomas Lock, late brewer and washpot, petitioning relief as she has a son incapable of gaining a livelihood, she to be paid ÂŁ10 per annum quarterly.

Jan. 31

Messrs. Hall and Pepys reporting value of chamber at No. 3 Hare Court to be ÂŁ260 for sale for a single life, the same to be sold.

The same, with Mr. Wigg, reporting chamber at No. 14 Paper Building to be in want of substantial repair, the same to be done under Mr. Wigg's direction.

Feb. 3

A call to the Bench to be considered on Tuesday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

At the same time consideration to be given to remuneration for Mr. Wigg for his supervision of building new staircases Nos. 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk.

BENCH TABLE Feb. 6

To be a call to the Bench in the first full w.K.k of next term and four gentlemen to be called.

Thomas

Harcourt Powell and James Hereford (formerly Caldecott) Esqs., chosen by ballot, they to be invited.

On consideration of remuneration to Mr. Wigg for his supervision of new building in King's Bench Walk, he to be paid

300 guineas.

1816

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 6

Mr. Randal Norris, Sub-Treasurer, to be paid 50 guineas for his supervision o" new building in King's Bench Walk.

Philip Courtenay Esq., and Messrs. Richard Woodhouse and George Vivian, having each purchased a chamber in the new building in King's Bench Walk, and Mr. Edward Steers agreeing to rent a chamber there and requesting leave to make alterations, this to be allowed ifdone at their own expense and under Mr. Wigg's supervision.

Charles Todd to be Brewer in place of Thomas Lock, deceased.

Feb. 8

Messrs. Johnson and Hall to view chamber of James Hereford (formerly Caldecott) Esq., a barrister, up one pair south in second staircase in Serjeant Hampson's Buildings (No. 9 King's Bench Walk) and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Samuel Wilson, a member.

[Parliament, 9 February: Mr. Wilson, aged 44 on 8 February, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ55, admittance 40s.]

The following books to be purchased for the Library:Speenches of Rt. Hon. Charles James Fox. Speeches of Rt. Hon. William Pitt.

Third Volume of Dalrymple's Memoirs.

Life of James II from Stuart papers at Carlton House.

Fourth volume of Clarke's travels.

Third volume of Reign of Philip II of Spain.

1816

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 8

ScuILVs Travels in Upper Egypt.

Somerville's Political Transactions of Charles I, James I and II and King William.

Fen. 9

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Thomas Joshua Platt and Thomas Cadogan Willats to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 Feb: called] Charles Monro Esq., called to the Bar in Trinity Term last, requesting return of his caution money of £20 on his purchase of a chamber at No. 11 King's Bench Walk, this to be done.

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Philip Courtenay Esq., a barrister, aged 31 last August, admitted for his own life to chamber up two pair south at No. 11 King's Bench Walk, and vault belonging (the second towards the south), he having paid into the Treasury £1,130: the Society reserving right to build against the south wall of the chamber and block up the south window.

Charles Monro Esq., a barrister, aged 29 last January, admitted for his own life to ground chamber south at No. 11 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the fourth towards the south), he having paid into the Treasury £1,260: the Society reserving the right to build against the south wall.

651816

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 9

Mr. John Cole, a member, aged 26 last September admitted for his own life to basement chamber south at No. 11 King's Bench Walk and closet belonging, he having paid £840.

Charles Marshall Esq., a barrister, aged 28, admitted for his own life to chamber up two pair north at No. 11 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the second towards the north), he having paid £1,080.

Mr. John Scriven, the younger, a member aged 7 years last February, admitted for his own life to chamber up one pair north at No. 11 King's Bench WalK and vault belonging (the third towards the north), he having paid £1,320.

Mr. Richard Woodhouse, a member, aged 27 last December, admitted for his own life to ground chamber north at No. 11 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the fourth towards the north), he having paid £1,200.

Mr. Nathaniel Charles Milne, a member, aged 12 last December, admitted to ground chamber south at No. 10 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the fourth towards the south), he having paid £1,200.

Mr. John Ennis Vivian, a member, aged 28 last May, admitted to ground chamber north at No. 10 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the fourth towards the north), he having paid £1,200.

Mr. William Wright, a member, aged 28 this month, admitted for his own life to chamber up one pair south

1816

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb. 9

at No. 10 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the third towards the south), he having paid i',1,320.

Mr. George Vivian, a member, aged 19, admitted for his own life to chamber up one pair north at No. 10 King's Bench Walk, and vault belonging (the third towards the north), he having paid £1,320.

Mr. Nathaniel Charles Milne, a member, aged 12 last December, admitted for his own life to chamber up two pair south at No. 10 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the second towards the south), he having paid £1,080.

Mr. August Phillips, a member, aged 10 last September, admitted for his own life to chamber up two pair north at No. 10 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the second towards the north), he having paid £1,080.

Joseph Jekyll Esq., Treasurer of the Society, desiring to be disadmitted of ground chamber north in the third staircase in King's Bench Buildings (No. 6 King's Bench Walk) and cellar belonging, Mr. Robert Bayly, a member, aged 9 last May admitted for his own life with one assignment: admittance 40s.

Resolution and Act of Parliament of 25 November 1803 again continued.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE May 7

Orders of last term read.

347 1816

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May

7

By order of 6 February last, four gentlemen were to be called to the Bench and Thomas Swinnerton, Thomas Harcourt Powell and James Hereford (formerly Caldt,c-ot)Esqs., having been chosen by ballot were invited; the SubTreasurer reporting that only Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. had accepted, he to be called to the Bench at the Parliament on Friday next.

The ballot for Masters being resumed and Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. being chosen, he to be invited to the Bench Table.

[Parliament, 10 May: Thomas Harcourt Powell and CharlesLitchfield Esqs. called to the Bench] A further call to the Bench this term being proposed, this to be considered on Tuesday next May 14, and Masters in town to be notified.

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view ground chamber north in staircase opposite church door and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Baron, and report its value for sale.

The same to view ground chamber west at No. 3 Tanfield Court and cellar under south-west of chamber, fallen to the House by the death of Sir Simon le Blanc, Knight, late one of the Judges of the Court of King's Bench, and report its value for sale for a single life.

James Burrough Esq., late a Master of the Bench of the Society, having been appointed a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, to have seats in the Temple Church for

1816

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 7

himself and his family.

Mr. Justice Burrough to retain keys of library, garden etc. of the Society as when he was a Master of the Bench.

Fleury's Ecclesiastical History to be purchased for the Library and Sir John Coxe Hippisley to be requested to procure it.

The Treasurer and the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond to consider whether the lowermost tree on King's Bench Walk should be taken down to make the coachway more convenient.

May 8

The Sub-Treasurer reporting that Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. had accepted the invitation to the Bench Table, he to be called at the next Parliament.

The Revd. Mr. John Turner, late a barrister of the Society, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of Mr. William Young up three pair west in Ram Alley Building with garret consolidated, disposed of to Mr. Benjamin Hooker, a member.

[Parliament, 10 May: Mr. Hooker, aged 27 last December,admitted for his own life and one assignment: fine ÂŁ40, admittance 40s.].

May 10

Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting value of chamber opposite the church door (see B.T.O. 7 May) for sale for a single life at ÂŁ350, the same to be sold.

1816

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 10

The same having viewed the ground chamber west No. 3 Tanfield Court and the cellar belonging under the south-west part of that chamber, fallen to the House by the death of Sir Simon le Blanc (see B.T.O. 7 May), value reported as ÂŁ900 to be sold for a single life: ordered to be sold accordingly.

A letter being read from Mr. Daniel Moore, Treasurer of the Public Dispensary in Bishop Court, Chancery Lane, requesting permission for a sermon for the benefit of that charity to be preached by the Master of the Temyleon a Sunday after term, this to be referred to the joint Committee with Middle Temple.

PARLIAMENT

May 10

Business as noted above.

Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

James Parke Esq., a barrister, aged 34 last March, admitted for his own life to ground chamber south in No. 3 Hare Court and cellar belonging, having paid ÂŁ260 into the Treasury (see B.T.O. 30 and 31 January 1816).

BENCH TABLE

May 13

Mr. Treasurer and the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond advising removal of the lowermost tree in King's Bench Walk to improve the coachway, ordered accordingly.

Consideration to be given on Friday next to removal of next three trees.

May 14

On consideration of B.T.O. of 7 May 1816 that there

'37b 1816

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

4Iay 11+

be a further call to the Bench, and of B.T.O. of 9 May 1692 that two calls to the Bench in the same term is irregular and against the usual course of the House, now resolved there should be a call to the Bench in the first full week of next term, and that John Emilius Daniel Finch Hatton and William Pott Esqs. be invited to the Bench Table.

[Parliament, 21 June 1816: these gentlemen called to the Bench].

James Scarlett Esq., a barrister, having produced Letters Patent constituting him one of His Majesty's counsel and requesting to be called to the Bench, on being chosen by ballot ordered that he should be called to the Bench in the first full week of next term and the Sub-Treasurer to notify him accordingly.

Charles Wetherell Esq., a barrister, producing Letters Patent dated 25 March last by which he has precedence next after Thomas Bell Esq. and requesting to be called to the Bench, on being chosen by ballot he to be called to the Bench in the first full week of next term, and the Sub-Treasurer to notify him.

William Harrison Esq., a barrister and Solicitor General to the Prince of Wales producing Letters Patent constituting him one of the King's CounC41 and requesting to be called to the Bench in the first Full week of next term.

[Parliament, 21 June 1816, James Scarlett, Charles

1816

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 14 May 17

Wetherell and William Harrison called to the Bench] The bench chamber fallen to the House by the promotion of Sir James Burrough, Knight to be a Justice of the Court of Common Please, this to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next and Masters in town to be notified.

[Parliament, 24 May: William Welch Esq. disadmitted of his Bench Chamber being ground chamber north, No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, and admitted to Bench Chamber late of Sir James Burrough: admittance 40s.]

Names to be sent for choice of Reader.

To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. George Spence, Edward Hall Alderson and Horace Twiss.

To Clement's Inn: Messrs. William Macleod, Thomas Walker and John Scriven.

To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. George Farrant, Samuel Twyford and Henry Bickersteth.

The 25 of June next to be Grand Day and the Rt. Hon. Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of the House to be invited to dine in Hall on that day.

May 22

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of Sir James Burrough, Knight, a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas (late a barrister of this Society), situate up one pair west in the low buildings on north of Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Mr. John Leycester Adolphus, a member.

[Parliament, 24 May: Mr. Adolphus, a member, aged 22

3 7;.

1816

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 22

this month admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ220.10, admittance 40s.]

The three lowermost trees but one in King's Bench Walk to be removed to make coachway more commodious (see B.T.O. 13 May).

The Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond to direct the removal or lopping of other trees in King's Bench Walk at his discretion.

May 24

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. John Lee, Samuel RsgffeyMaitland, Frances Souper Bayley, Joshua Evans and James Baldwin Brown to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 24 May: called] Resolved that a catalogue should be made of Mr. Petyt's manuscripts in the Library, and means of doing this to be considered next term.

No monument or tablet to be placed in future in the Rounds of the Temple Church unless the plan, size and place of fixing is approved by two Benchers.

PARLIAMENT

May 24

Business as above.

John Nares Esq., a Bencher admitted to Bench Chamber late of William Welch, being ground chamber north, No. 4 Inner Temple Lane: admittance 40s. (see B.T.O. 17 May).

Henry Hall Esq., a Bencher, to be continued Reader for the next Trinity Vacation.

r-Y-13 1816

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 18

Orders of last term read.

The Sub-Treasurer reporting that John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton and William Pott ESqs., had accepted the invitation to the Bench Table, the same to be called to the Bench at the next Parliament.

James

Scarlett, Charles Wetherell and William Harrison Esqs. to be also called to the Bench.

[Parliament, 21 June: the above called to the Bench, as already noted - see B.2.0. 14 May].

Extracts of Orders respecting precedence of Benchers of the Society to be read at the next Parliament, and Mr. Baron Maseres by an Order of Parliament then to be made, may take his place at the table, agreeable to an Order of Parliament dated 17 November 1697.

Order of

Bench Table of 3 May 1774 rescinded, Masters in town to be notified.

A seat or screen to be provided for the gardener at the garden gate.

Read copy of Act of Parliament of Middle Temple dated 24 May 1816, and ordered that Mr. Treasurer and James Topping Esq. be a committee to confer with committees of Middle Temple and other Inns of Court on the subject of Mr. Randle Lewis' letter.

June 20

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view chamber of Mr. Edward Stee-1,-;yi, a member, up two pairs south in No. 11 Paper Buildings and vauEt belonging, disposed of to Francis Ferrand Foljambe Esq., a barrister.

S74 1816

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 20

[Parliament, 21 June: Mr. Foljambe, aged 35 last March, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ200, admittance 40s.]

The thanks of the Society to be given to Joseph Jekyll Esq., the Treasurer, for the gift to the Library of the Catalogue of printed books and manuscripts of the London Society of Antiquaries.

June

21

Mr. Francis Henry Thomas, a member, having paid his duties to the House to have his bond delivered up.

To be considered on Wednesday next whether the three chambers in the basement storeys of Nos. 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk remaining unsold should be let, and at what rent.

Masters in town to be notified.

To be a call to the Bench next term, and this to be considered on Wednesday next.

Masters in town to be

notified.

PARLIAMENT June 21

Business as noted above.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Act of Parliament of 17 December 1697 read declaring that William Simpson Esq., on his appointment as Puisne Baron of the Court of Exchequer was called to the Bench of the House to take place next to the Treasurer, but to be chosen Reader and sit on Exercises in his turn according to his seniority in being called to the Bench, and to have choice of chamber and be chosen Treasurer in turn according to his seniority, on his first paying ÂŁ50

1816

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 21

into the Treasury.

Resolved that Mr. Baron Maseres be

invited to take place at the Table next to the Treasurer.

BENCH TABLE June 26

The three chambers in the basement storeys in Nos. 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk to be let at £70 per annum each.

June 27

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber of Mr. Richard Gervas Ker, a member, being ground chamber No. 5 against the garden wall in Crown Office Row, disposed of to Mr. Benjamin Porter, a member.

[Parliament, 28 June: Mr. Porter, aged 22 last March admitted for his own life: fine £90, admittance 40s.]

The same to view chamber of Mr. Richard Gervas Ker up steps west in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, also disposed of to Mr. Benjamin Porter.

[Parliament, 28 June: Mr. Porter admitted for his own life: fine £112.10, admittance 40s.]

The same to view chamber of Mr. Wyndham Goodden, a member, up three pair south in No. 2 Tanfield Court and garrets above, disposed of to Hon. Daniel Finch, a barrister.

[Parliament, 28 June: the Hon. Daniel Finch, aged 27 last February,admitted for his own life: fine £105 admittance 20s.J The same to view chamber of Thomas Swinnerton Esq., a barrister up three pair in No. 1 Tanfield Court and

316 1816

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 27

garretts above, disposed of to Richard Hopkins Harrison Esq., a barrister.

[Parliament,28 June: Mr. Harrison, aged 39 last January, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ80, admittance 20s.]

June 28

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Thomas Scott, Richard Missing and George Nanton to be called to the Bar.

[Parliament,28 June: called] On consideration of a proposal for a call to the Bench next term, to be a call in the first full week of next term and Snowdon Barne Esq. to be invited to the Bench Table.

Mr. Wyndham Goodden, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

The Bench chamber of Edmund Pepys Esq. to be repaired under the inspection of Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor.

The Chief and Under Porters to have new gowns, they having worn the old ones upwards of the usual time of six years.

The Warder to have a new great coat, he having worn the old one two years.

A urinal convenience to be placed in the garden under the direction of Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor.

Four seats in the new privy to be set apart for the use of the barristers and alteration proposed by Mr.

3T) 1816

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 28

Wigg to be made.

The roof of the Hall to be repaired and the south part covered with slates, and the interior repaired and a ceiling of plaster put up and a new oak screen to be erected and the wainscoating repaired with oak, varnished, and the windows altered to correspond with the architecture of the building, and Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Topping, Mr. Scarlett, Mr. Wetherell, Mr. FitzGerald, Mr. Welch, Mr. Nares, Mr. Pepys and Mr. Litchfield, and allyother Masters of the Bench to be a committee to superintend such repairs and alterations.

Mr. Treasurer and any one of the Masters of the Bench, or any three Masters, to be a quorum.

The Parliament chamber and Library to be cleaned and varnished and the back Parliament chamber, Library, staircase and the rest of the Hall, including the Kitchen, Butteries etc. to be whitewashed and painted and such other repairs done as may be necessary.

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above.

BENCH TABLE

June 29

Mr. Thomas Bruce, a member, requests return of his bond on payment of his duties.

MICHAELMAS TERM BE::CHTABLE Nov. 12

Orders of last ter71read.

Ordered accordingly.

3-72 1816

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 12

The Sub-Treasurer reporting that Snowdon Barne Esq. has accepted the invitation to the Bench Table, he to be called to the Bench at the Parliament on Friday next.

John Gurney Esq., a barrister, producing Letters Patent dated 19 July 1816 constituting him one of His Majesty's Counsel and requesting to be called to the Bench and being chosen by ballot, he to be called to the Bench on Friday next.

William Portal Esq., a barrister, and the Hon. George Pellew, a member, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber up two pair south in the Hall staircase, fallen to the House by the death of Robert Boley Esq., late a barrister, and report its value for sale for a single life or to let.

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber up two pair south in No. 12 Paper Buildings and the vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Samuel Hodgson, late a member, and report its value for sale for a single life or to let.

Charles Monro Esq., a barrister, petitioning leave to divide the dark closet in his chamber, the ground chamber south in No. 11 King's Bench Walk, and to make a window to give light from the back room and a communicating door to the closet, this to be referred to Mr. Wigg for his report.

1816

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

The Turret to be repaired as necessary and a new wooden cupola to be erected over the bell, the work to be done as speedily as the season and weather will allow, and Mr. Smirke to direct form of cupola so as to agree with the southern front of the Hall.

The following books, recommended by the Master of the Temple, to be purchased for the Library - Butler's Analogy and Sermons, Warburton's Works, South's Sermons, Tayler's Ductor Dubitatium, Plata Ficini Aristotle Duval Aristophanes, Strabo Causabori, Athenaus, Oratoris Graeci, L'Art de Verifier les Dates, Strype's Memorials, Hooke's Roman History, Hainnaux History abreg. de la France, Plesseis Do. de la Allemange [sic], Memoires de Petrarque and Brucker's Hist. Philosophiae.

A new carpet to be put in the back Parliament chamber and the chairs to be newly covered with black leather.

The pavement in Tanfield Court to be repaired under the direction of the Surveyor.

Compensation to be made to the workmen and others who were robbed of certain articles during the late repair.

A gratuity to be given to tne workmen emplayed in the late repair of the Hall.

Nov. 15

Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting the value of the chamber in No. 12 Paper Buildings (see 13.2.0.12 Nov.)

c2()

1816

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

Nov. 15

as £750 to be sold for a single life or £75 per annum to be let, the same to be let at £75 per annum.

The same reporting the value of the chamber in the Hall staircase (see B.T.O. 12 Nov.) as £250 to be sold for a single life, £25 per annum to be let if the tenant repairs, or £30 per annum if the Society repairs, the same to be let.

Mr. Cresswell Cresswell requesting in a memorial that the surveyor view his chamber to decide whether the removal of a partition in one of the rooms would be injurious to the building, Mr. Wigg to view accordingly.

Mr. William Reed, law bookseller and occupier of the house adjoining Inner Temple Gate, praying leave by petition to reopen one of the windows stopped up by former occupiers, the surveyor to report.

After the end of the present term the hour of dining in the Hall to be altered from four to half past four o'clock.

John Whitmore, the carpenter, who accidentally fell from the roof to the floor of the Hall while repairing and was severely hurt, and having a large family, to be paid a donation of £25 for his loss of time and expenses occasioned.

Robert Thacker, the bricklayer, who while repairing the Hall fell out of a window on the terrace due to the collapse of the scaffolding, and received head lacerations and other injuries, to be paid £20 as a donation for loss of time.

1816

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 15

William James Aislabie, Clerk, stating in a memorial that he was called to the Bar of the Society on 3May

1793, and ordained Deacon on 19 October 1800 and Priest on Trinity Sunday 1801, and having been called on for duties accrued from the date of his call to the Bar and hoping for a remittance from 19 October 1800 if he paid what was then due, the same to be accepted.

A boy named George Bartlegt, parents unknown, who resided with a laundress named Bartlett at No. 1 Inner Temple Lane up to the time of her decease, to be placed with Sarah King at 7s. per week, and allowed 10s. per quarter until further notice.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Mr. Charles Bevill, a member, aged 9 years last May, admitted for his own life to ground chamber west in No. 3 Tanfield Court and cellar under south-west part, having paid into the Treasury ÂŁ900.

Mr. John Tomkyn, a member aged 33 last December, admitted for his own life to ground chamber north in the staircase opposite the church door and cellar belonging, having paid ÂŁ350 into the Treasury.

Snowdon Barne and John Gurney Esqs. called to the Bench.

The Treasurer for the time being, the Rt. Hon.

332_ 1816

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 15

Nathaniel Bond, James Topping and Richard Ba ker Esqs. to be a Committee for the consideration of matters jointly with the Middle Temple.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs., of the Bench, and William Osgoode Esq., of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. John Hill's accounts.

Keane Fitzgerald Esq., a Master of the Bench, to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Benjamin Johnson Esq. unanimously chose:1to be Treasurer for the year ensuing.

383

24 Nov. 1815 to 15 Nov. 1816.

RECEIPTS. Admittance into the House. The Hon. Edward Perceval, Messrs. William Andrew Mitchell, William Wright, James Ormsky, John Scriven Junr., Nathaniel Charles Milne, John Cole, Henry Graham, Augustus Phillips, Robert Bayly Junr., Samuel Wilson, William Parrott Carter, Charles Tomkins, Charles Edward Dodd, Alexander Croke, William Humphry Filcher, James William Marr, Fiske Goodeve Harrison, Charles Abbitt Lees, Bryan Edwards, Edward Coke Wilmot, William Jones, Charles Bevill, Benjain Porter, Edward Gyles, James Carden Junr., Thomas Miles, Frederick Haggett, Samuel Charles Cross Fish.

27 General Admissions at

3. 6. 896.13.

4

Mr. John Ennis Vivian (by certificate from Middle Temple) Mr. Robert Henry Welch (by certificate from Lincoln's Inn) 2 Admittances by certificate at

2. C. 0

4. C.o

Admittances into House Chambers Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

Charles Moore Philip Courteney Charles Monro John Cole Charles Marshall John Scriven Richard Woodhouse Nathaniel Charles Milne John Ennis Vivian William Wright George Vivian Nathaniel Charles Milne Augustus Phillips James Parke Charles Bevill John Tomkyns

1380.

1130.

1260.

840.

1080.

1320.

1200.

1200.

1200.

1320.

1320.

1080.

1080.

260.

900.

350.

Admittances in all (Note: The majority of the admittances producing this substantial item of income were to chambers in the new staircases, 10-11 King's Bench Walk)

o. o. o. o. o.

0.

0.

C. 0.

0.

C. c.

C. c.

0.

C.

o o c o 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o o o o 16,920. C. 0

3 84

1815-1816 Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belon in to the House - including James Baldwin Brown Esq. late Thos.

Lewin - one * Richardson Harrison Esq. (late John Bacon's) 7 months Mr. Serjeant Rough (late Serjeant Pells') 4 months and 10 days Charles Marshall Esq. (late Rough!s) one 4 Robert Parnther Esq. two years Corporation of Bedford Level (late Le Blanc Knights) 2 months 5 days Robert Spankie Esq. (late Courtenay) three'I.'s Mr. William Savage (late Thomas Savage's) three *'s Mr. Hugh Thomas Shaw, one Mr. Samuel Miles one i The Hon. Frederick Gough Calthorp one 4 Edward Steers Esq. one 4 James Winter (late Hodgson's one -4 James Stamford Caldwell Esq. one * The same - three *'s

4

979. o. o

8.15. 0 21. 6. o 21.12.10 30. O. 0 6. o. o

14. 8. 7 47. 5. 0 11.16. 3 40. o. o 40. o. o 40. o. o 42. O. 0 18.15. 0 10.10. 0 45. O. 0

Rents in all

2327. 8. o

(Note: most rents were increased by about 5% this year) Dividends on Stock and Annuities One half year on £20,000 New South Sea Annuities * One half year on the same One half year on £27,000 Bank Stock One half year on the same, plus a bonus of £6,750, making £33,750 One half year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities • One half year on the same One half year on £109000 Navy 5% Annuities * One half year on the same, plus £6,000 (z18,000 in all) One half year on £610.1 3% Reduced Bank Annuities * One half year on the same £610.1

*Property Duty deducted.

297. O. 0 330. O. 0 1350. O. 0

1687 .10.

0

398. 5. o 442.10. o 270. O. 0

450.

O. 0 4. 9 3. o

5233. 9. 9

18s

1815-1816 ct, calls to the Bench

Caution Moneon

9at Fine for noteadin Henry Hall Esq.

0

900.0.

o

50.C.

o

355.C.

o

485.O.

0

.

Cn call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ

33.0.

180.c.

130.o.

12.C.

Deposits made by students before keeping Terms by students Composition Monepaid after admission to Commons Nonereceived

loo.o.

o o o o

4co. r. 0 85.0.

0

1162.17. 3

on account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removal

219.2. 2 146.15.11 328. 2.10

Receipts - miscellaneous Mr. Phillips, Clerk for Burial ground

694. 0.11 1. C. 0 29,231.12. 3

2ecei ts in all Due from Sub-Treasurer, balance last account

1,724. 7.10 30,956. O. 1

DISBURSEMENTS Commons and Allowances,aid Head Cook

to

nichaelmas Term II Hilary Easteru frinityu Brewincr,beer and wines in cellar Thomas Loc,attendance Michaelmas Term in cellar, J.In:Tam,attendance Hilary Term Charles Tod-i,attendance in cellar, Easter and Trinity Terms Brewing and disbursements, March and October

359.7.

311.19.

400.14.

580.2.

3 4 6 3

1452. 3. 9

1.14. 6 1.11. 6 3.10. 6 23.7.

2

30. 3. 8

1815-1816 Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Farmer, for hops Mrs. Beach, cooper Purchases of wine, etc.

Messrs. Carbenell & Son, 3 doz.4adeira, 4 dozen and 2 bottles Hock Pipe port & hogshead claret Mr. Edwards, champagne and hermitage Mr. Norman, duty, freight, cooperage etc. of casks Madeira Mr. Norman for bottling 2 pipes and -4 cask Madeira, bottles, casks etc.

Audit Day Dinner (to Mr. Reckett, Head Cook) Breakfast, wine, tea and coffee (to Panierman

96.12. 0 38.14. o 16.10. 6

151.16.

6

463.13.

3

52.16. 6 250.10. o 11. 5. 9

3.18. o

45. 9. 6

Salaries, wages and Allowances The Tem le Church The Master, one 4 yearly payment (the second payment was not made till the following year) The Reader, four 'I'ssalary The Clerk, two i's salary and disbursements The Organist, two 4's salary The organ-tuner, one year's salary The Sexton,fourwages, allowances and disbursements Paid for 27 Sermons The House The Treasurer (James Topping Esq.) outgoing The Sub-Treasurer (Mr. Morris) one year's salary - one year's allowance as Librarian The Surveyor (Mr. Wigg) one year's salary Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, two 4's salary The same,as supervisor of the workmen Chief Butler's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers Junior butlers' allowance for linen ani disbursements

50. C. 0

60. 0. o

22. 1. 0 O. 0 5. 0. o

9.10 56.14. 0

245 ..I40.10

100. C. 0 300. O. 0 20. O. 0 40. o. o

46o. o. o

30.0.

o

30.C. 0 4o. 4. 4 78.13. 3 81.4.

0

3e7 1815 - 1816 Henry Rickett, Head Cook, 4 terms wages and allowances Cook's allowance for pewter and brass Mr. Ricketts, second cook, one year's wages and allowances Mr. Wharton, pannierman, one year's salary Pannierman's disbursements Thomas Hitching, 1st waiter, for attendance in Hall Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter, for attendance in Hall William Hughes, 3rd waiter, do Thomas Mills, 4th waiter, do William Hurlestone, 5th waiter do Thomas White, 6th waiter do Thomas Lock, tending lamps in Hall (Michaelmas Term) Charles Todd, tending lamps'in Hall (Hilary Term) Thomas Lock, one allowance, cleaning back Parliament Chamber Charles Todd, one i allowance, cleaning back Parliament Chamber James Ingram: cleaning back Parliament Chamber from 19 Jan. Charles Todd and James Ingram, one i allowance, cleaning back Parliament Chamber John Hitching, for cleaning books in Library John Hitching, two i's for collecting ashes etc.

Chief Porter's disbursements John Dollery, Under-Porter - two 3's wages The same, for cleaning privies John Drew, warding, 52 weeks Bills for watching and wages (4)

Christmas gratuity Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, her bill William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances his disbursements His assistant, cleaning garden seats John Nelson, four allowance for keeping craft from mooring against garden wall Mr. Dutton, care of turret clock his bill Michael Collins, turncock, for playing the engines

27. 0. 0 14. 0. 0 20. C. 0 60. o. o 93.19.10 30. 0. 0 10.

12.

8.

8.

8.

C. O. o. c.

C.

0 0 o 0 o

2. 2. 0 2. 2. 0 18. o 1.16. 0 13. 6 3.12. 0 1. 0. 0 20. 0. 0 12. 4. 6 8. o. o 10. O. 0 36. 8. o 141. 2.

145. 5.

14o.17.

150.10.

10. 0.

3 5 4 3 0

587.15. 3 270.18. 0 60. o. 0 84. 8. 1 2. 2. 0 4. 4. o 10. 0. 0 26.15. 0 10. 0

33s 1815-1816

Messrs. Hadley, Simpkins and Hadley, one year's allowance for mainEnance of engines Their bill Allowances and ratuities in of Special Orders.

5. 5. 0 49.11. 0

ursuance

Mary Haines, four *'s allowance Elizabeth Reynolds, four allowance Mark Reynolds, four allowance

5. 0. 0 10. 0. 0 6.10.

6.13. 6

6. 8.11 6.17. 5 Mr. Barrow, four allowance Ann Bingham, a foundling - 10/- and three allowance (B.T.O. 24 Nov. 1315) Elizabeth Lock, widow of Thomas Lock, late brewer and washpot - three :Ps allowance Samuel Lovell - one i allowance Sarah Comlyn as a charity (3.T.O. 22 Nov. 1815) Elizabeth Bell as a charity (order of 9 Feb. 1816) John Whitmore as a donation ) Robert Thacker as a donation ) (compensation awarded by B.T.O. 15 Nov. 1815 for injuries during repairs to Hall roof) Remuneration to Mr. Wigg, surveyor, for supervision of new building in King's Bench Walk Remuneration to Mr. Norris, SubTreasurer, for supervision of the same Tem le Or hans Hannah Sanderson, care Temple - 52 weeks at Amelia Eldershaw, care Temple - 52 weeks at quarter

4. 5. 0

7.10. 0 15. O. 0 10. o. 0 10. O. 0 25. O. 0 20. O. 0

315. O. 0 52.10. 0

of Elizabeth 7/of Edward 7/- plus 10/-

Bills for work done in the House durin the For work at 10-11 ::ing'sBench Walk Mr. Vigers, carpenter, balance Messrs. Wigzall, bricklayers, balance Messrs. Burrell, masons, balance Mrs. Taylor's Ex0r., plasterer, balance Mr. Egerton, painter, balance Mr. Willis, glazier, balance Mr. Burton, plumber, balance Mr. Brine, for chimneypiece Mr. Downer, smith Messrs. 'desteott Hancock, slaters Messrs. Johnston, papermen

26. 9.11i 60. 0. 0

18. 4.

o

20. 4. 0 ear 4987. 0. 0 711. 0. 0 1344. c. o

679. C. o 68.12. o 16.11. o 3y. 1. o 219.14. o 25c. 0.

49.14. o 465. 3. o

2g1

1815-1816 For work at the Hall Messrs. Dixon, painters Mr. Berna4coni, plasterer Mr. Vigers, carpenter Mr. Burrell, mason Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Burton, plumber, balance Mr. Egerton, painter Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Webster,founder, for the same Mrs. Taylor's Exors. ploltgXer, -for the same Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters Mr. Downer, smith Mr. Egerton, painter Mr. Burrell, mason Mr. Hamerton, pavier Messrs. Johnson, paperhan,7ers Mr. 3urton, plumber Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Vigers, carpenter Mrs. Taylor, plasterer Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Other miscellaneous bills Grencell,for pair bronze and one standing lamp Messrs. Nicholls & Co.,1st volume Clutterbuck's History of Hertfordshire Mr. Foden for Neales Atlas Mr. Delau, Fleury's Historie Ecclesiastique Mr. Whipham, silversmith Warder's Mr. Clark,tailor,for greatcoat Clothing for George Bartle (? orphan) Mr. Wilks, painter Messrs. Matthews for knives and forks Mr. Pheney, bookseller Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Webb, robemaker (Chief and Under-Porter's gowns) Mr. Lyre, upholsterer Mr. Cribb, carver and gilder Messrs. Ridgway, booksellers Mr. Farlow, stationer Messrs. Payne & Foss, booksellers Messrs. Joyce,tallow-chandlers

265. 3.

137.2.

1460. 0.

170.8.

106.11.

90.7.

58.10.

85.o.

4o.8.

8.18.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

92.2.

0

29.17.

165.10.

227. 4.

189.13.

240.18.

14.17.

160.19.

44â&#x20AC;˘2.

739.7.

487.c.

255.6.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 c 0

8. 0 6.6. 0 4.14. 6 16.0. 0 3. 6 3.6.

0

5.3.

16.

4.

29.5.

13.12.

0 0 0 6 6

23.2. 0 121.13. 0 89.18. 0 216.12. 0 16.5.10 1.4. c 56. 0. C

3 1t,

1815-1816

New River Water Co. 2 payments rent

13. 0. 0

One year's assessment for paving etc.

Middle Temple, for share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane

2. 2. 0 6.

Mr. Hill,poundage on collection of Pensions and Preachers Duties for 1814 The same,for twoyears assessed taxes

6

9. 2.11 116. 3.10

Paid for receipt stamps and postage Return of Charles Baldwin Missing

0.

8. 63

De osits on calls to the Bar to Carpenter Bompass, James Browne, John Lee, Richard Esqs., Mr. William Ponsonby (5)

500.C.

Charles Monro Jun". Esq. - caution money deposited on call to the Bar

0

C. 0

Purchase of Stock £2,000 £2,000 £2,000 £1,000 £2,000 £1,000 £1,000

Navy 55: Annuities of the same of the same of the same of the same of the same of the same

1775.01805.0.

1810.0.

947.10.

1887.10.

943.15.

952.10.

0 0 0 0 0

0

10,121. 5. 0

Brokerage included Disbursements in all Receipts (including balance from Sub-Treasurer) Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

30,524. 5. 0

30,956. O. 1 431.15. 1

â&#x20AC;¢

39)

1816-1817

BENJAMIN JOHNSON ESQUIRE TREASURER 16 November 1816 to 14 November 1817

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Curistor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Milford) Baron Redesdale: William Chayter1 Esquire: the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond of H.M.Council: Anthony Stokes Esquire: .1: Richard Baker, Robert

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Peers, William Hood, Robert Forster1,5 Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets: James Topping of H.M.Council: Joseph Jekyll, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald, William Baker, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford, Alexander Luders, Barne Barne, John Nares3 , Edmund Pepys4 , Thomas \Ili Henry Daniel Harcourt Powell, 904, Charles Litchfield, John Emilius c.51,j,r"

Edward Finch-Hatton,IWilliam Harrison of H.M.Council: Snowdon Barne2, Esquire: John Gurney2 of H.M.Counci.

1

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

2

Called to the Bench by invitation 15 November 1816.

3

Died 16 December 1816.

4

Died 1 April 1817.

5

Died 18 May 1817.

3 92, 1816-18 1 7

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 22

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Richard James Wise, John Tomkyns and Anthony Mervin Reeve Storey to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 22 Nov. called] Richard Hopkins Harrison Esq., having been called to the Bar of this Society in Hilary Term 1815 and having last Trinity Term purchased a chamber up three pair in staircase No. 1 Tanfield Court, requesting return of his caution money of ÂŁ20, this to be done.

William Macleod Esq., a barrister, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

The Revd. William James Aislabie, late a barrister, having paid all his duties to the time he entered Holy Orders to have his bond delivered up, pursuant to Order of 15 November.

Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, having viewed chambers of Charles Monro Esq. and Mr. Cresswell Cresswell (B.T.O's 12 and 15 Nov.) and reporting that the proposed alterations would not injure the buildings, these to be carried out by the Society's workmen under Mr. Wigg's supervision.

Mr. Wigg reporting that the opening of a window in premises adjoining Inner Temple gate now occupied by Mr. Reed would cause no inconvenience (B.T.O. 15 Nov.), this to be done under Mr. Wigg's supervision, Mr. Reed paying a rent of 6d. per annum for this permission.

313 1816-1817

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 22

John Dollery, the Under Porter, praying relief on account of the death of his wife, leaving him with a large family of small children, this to be referred to Mr. Treasurer for his consideration.

PARLIAMENT

Nov. 22

Business as noted above.

John Samuel Hudson Esq., of the Bar, to be an auditor of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts.

[Ed. note:

This appointment is in addition to the three auditors nominated by B.T.O. of Nov. 15]

BENCH TABLE Nov. 23

A committeeof such Benchers as think fit to attend to meet after F.... [page damaged] to receive any report from Mr. Smirke on the Hall and decide thereon.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 28

Orders of last term read.

Letter dated 23 January read, from Roger Wilbraham Esq., a member, stating that on selling his chamber in 1800 he paid what was due from him at the Treasurer's office and was assured that all connection between the Society and himself ceased from that time and that no future claims would be made on him, but tliathe has recently received a bill for ÂŁ13.5.5. for sixteen years'

1817

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 28

arrears of Pensions and Preacher's Duties: that if any charge had been made on him shortly after 1800 he would have met it and taken steps to prevent the recurrence of such claims, and that he had no recollection that his bond given in the year 1765 remained with the Society, but trusted that in consequence of the erroneous information given him at the Treasurer's Office he ought to be exonerated from the present charge.

Ordered that

he be exonerated and his bond delivered up.

Letter dated 17 January 1817 read regarding arrears of commons and duties of John Fawcett Herbert Rawlins Esq., a barrister, stating that he was a lunatic and requesting release from payment and that his bond be delivered up: consideration to be adjourned.

Letter read dated [blank] of December 1816 from Mr. Read, occupier of house adjoining Inner Temple Gate in Fleet Street, to Sub-Treasurer, requesting that the Masters be acquainted that the Ticket Porters ply at the Temple Gate to him and other inhabitants as well as to passers-by, and begging that application be made to the Alderman of the Ward to have them removed to their stand at St. Dunstan's Church.

This to be considered

in Easter Term next.

Messrs. Thomas Bartlett and Robert Rushbrooke, having paid all their duties, to have their bonds delivered up.

Messrs. Hall and Pepys to view chamber up one pair

1817

HILARY TERN (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Jan. 28

west in Ram Alley Buildings and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of John Booth Barton Esq., late a barrister, and report the value to be let.

Jan. 29

The Head Washpot to be paid ten guineas per annum for tending the patent lamps in the Hall and for lighting and tending the fires and flue of the stove, commencing from the first day of last Michaelmas term.

Jan. 31

Proposal that barristers should have commons in Hall during the whole of each Term to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

The Bench chamber, fallen to the House by the death of John Nares Esq., to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

Messrs. Hall and Pepys reporting value of chamber in Ram Alley Buildings (B.T.O. of Jan. 28), the same to be let at ÂŁ63 per annum.

Ordered that the same be let at

ÂŁ63 per annum.

Mr. Hil1 and Mr. Pepys to view chamber lately acquired by Daniel Porter Coke Esq., up two pair west at 7 Fig Tree Court and reports its value to be let.

Feb. 7

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. Thomas Stocking, Thomas Wilder, James Evans and the Hon. Charles Evan Law to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 7 February, adjourned to 11 Feb; called]

1817

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 7

On consideration of proposal that barristers should have commons in Hall during the whole of each term, ordered that from and after the present term commons for Benchers, barristers and students should begin on the first day of each term and continue to the last day of the half week in which the term ends, the first half week ending on Tuesday and the latter a Saturday.

This

order not to alter the present mode of keeping terms.

Mr. Hall (Mr. Pepys not being present) having viewed chamber lately occupied by Daniel Porter Coke (B.T.O. per preceding), reporting its value to be let at S.',60 annum, the same to be let to Francis Bushel Reaston Esq. at that rent from Lady Day next and two pair of new sashes to be put in the north front and the chamber painted and whitewashed.

PARLIAMENT Feb. 7

Business as noted above.

Officers of the House - allowances.

Margaretta Lawson, of Aston Ingham in the County of Hereford, widow, Charles John Lawson of the Middle Temple, Esq. and Charles Whatley of Aston Ingham, Clerk, executrix and executors of the will of Francis Lawson Esq., deceased (late a barrister of this Society), nominating Mr. Richard Norris, a member aged 12 last March, to be admitted on assignment to the chambers formerly the Crown Office in Crown Office Row, late the said Francis Lawson's, the said Richard

3 97 1817

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Feb.

Norris admitted for his own life paying ÂŁ5 pursuant to Acts of Parliament made in such case.

Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq., a Master of the Bench, admitted to the Bench Chamber being ground chamber north in the third staircase No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of John Nares Esq.: admittance 4os.

Parliament adjourned to Tuesday 11 February.

PARLIAMENT (adjourned from 7 February)

Feb. 11

Mr. James Evans called to the Bar.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 29

Orders of last term read.

Messrs. George Thornhill and Henry Hamilton Arnold, having paid their duties, to have their bonds delivered up.

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber up two pair south in Hall staircase, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. James Edge, a member, and report its value for a single life or to let.

Messrs. Hood and Hall to view chamber up three pair south in No. 2 staircase, Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. James Edge, and report its value to be let.

The same to view chamber of Mr. James Carden the

1817

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

April 29

elder, a member, up two pair south in staircase opposite church door and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. James Carden the younger, a member.

[Parliament, 2 May: Mr. Carden the younger, aged 21 last November, admitted for his own life: fine £90, admittance 40s.]

The thanks of the society to be given to the Hon. and Rt. Revd. Shute Lord Bishop of Durham for his present to the Library of sundry law manuscripts.

Tipping Thomas Rigby Esq., a barrister, proprietor of chamber No. 4 Crown Office Row and the chamber above at No. 1 Fig Tree Court for his own life, petitioning leave to erect one or more vaults by excavating earth behind the chamber in Fig Tree Court, this to be referred to Mr. Wigg for his report.

John Brown, organ blower at the Temple Church upwards of 30 years, petitioning relief as he is very asthmatic and in great distress, he to be paid £10 from the Treasury as a charity.

Messrs. Jekyll, Maseres, Barne Barne and Hatton to be added to the standing committee of the Society to confer with Middle Temple respecting lighting both the Temples with gas.

BENCH TABLE

May 1

Messrs. Hood and Hall reporting value of chamber in the Hall staircase, late of Mr. James Edge as £350 for sale or ,F,35per annum to be let, the same to be let.

1817

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 1

The same reporting value of chamber in Inner Temple Lane, also late of Mr. Edge at ÂŁ30 per annum to be let, and that the present occupier has recently laid out a considerable sum in repairs and painting, the chamber to be let to him at ÂŁ25 or to any other person at ft;30 per annum.

May 2

(B.T.O's of 29 April).

Mr. Wigg reporting that the alterations proposed by Mr. Rigby (B.T.O. 29 April) can be done without injury to the building or the Society, the same to be carried out by the Society's workmen under Mr. Wigg's supervision.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

BENCH TABLE

May 7

Mr. Bertram Milford, a member having paid all his duties, to have his bond delivered up.

The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres for his present to the Library of books entitled "The six books of Proclus and Theoretic Arithmetic", by Tayler, and of his prints, and the same to be placed in the Library.

May 9

The Bench Chamber, fallen to the House by the death of Edmund Pepys Esq., to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

May 12

The 18th June to be Grand Day next Trinity Term, and

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1817

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 12

the Rt. Hon. Lord Ellenborough and other judges formerly of the Society to be invited to dinner in the Inner Temple Hall.

Barristers and Students coming into commons in th, half weeks to be charged 10/6d. for the first half weeks and 6/-d. for the latter half weeks.

May 16

Names to be sent for choice of Reader.

To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. William Grylls, William August Cunyngham and Robert Remmett.

To Clifford's Inn:

Messrs. John Morgan, Richard

Richards and Tipping Thomas Rigby.

To Clement's Inn:

Messrs. John Adams, Charles Moore

and William Ballantine.

Trinity Term ending on Wednesday June 25 next, in pursuance of B.T.O. of 7 Feb. 1817, commons will be continued up to Saturday June 28.

That week and the

last week in every term hereafter ending on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to be accounted a full week for all purposes of keeping a term and charged for accordingly.

The thanks of the Society to be given to William Osgoode Esq., late one of the auditors, for his services.

PARLIAMENT Samuel Lysons Esq. to be auditor of the Sub-Treasurer's account, in the room of William Osgoode Esq. resigned.

Keane Fitzgerald Esq. to be continued Reader for Trinity Vacation.

4 0/ 1817

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench Chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows:Barne Barne Esq. from the chamber up three pair north in the staricase in the passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court, to the ground chamber north in the same passage, fallen to the house by the death of Edmund Pepys Esq. Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. from the ground chamber north in the third staircase (No. 4) in Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Barne Barne.

Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. to the chamber late Mr. Powell's.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 10

Orders of last term read.

Messrs. Hall and Powell to view ground chamber east No. 3 Tanfield Court and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Vivian, a member, and report its value for sale or to be let.

The same to view chamber up two pair north No. 4 Hare Court and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Harvey Kimpton, a member, and report its value to be sold or let.

The same to view chamber up one pair north at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of

1817

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 10

Mr. Harvey Kimpton and report its value to be sold or let.

The same to view other chambers, late Mr. Kimpton's as follows - up two pair north, No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, and up three pair north No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, and report their value to be sold or let.

June 11

Messrs. Hall and Powell having viewed the five chambers as ordered in B.T.O's of June 10, report their values as follows The ground chamber east No. 3 Tanfield Court, late Mr. Vivian's, as £1000 to be sold or £80 per annum: same to be sold.

The chamber up two pair north No. 4 Hare Court, late Mr. Kimpton's as £200 to be sold or :12,20 p3r annum: same to be sold.

The chamber up one pair north at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, late Mr. Kimpton's, as £270 to be sold or £30 per annum: same to be sold.

Chamber up two pair north at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, late Mr. Kimpton's, the like value: to be sold.

The chamber up three pair north at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, late Mr. Kimpton's, as £20 per annum: to be let at that rent.

June 12

Messrs. Luders and Powell to view chamber of Benjamin Capper Esq., a barrister, up one pair in No. 5 Hare Court, disposed of to Mr. Charles Bevill, a member.

[Parliament, 13 June: Mr. Bevill, aged 10 last Way,

4-03 1817

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 12

admitted for his own life: fine £26.5, admittance 40s.]

The same to view chamber of William Tidd Esq., a barrister, up the steps north in King's Bench Walk and back building and cellar belonging, disposed of to Samuel Twyford Esq., a barrister.

[Parliament, 13 June: Mr. Twyford, aged 30 this month, admitted for his own life: fine £113.15, admittance 40s•]

June 13

The Bench chamber,fallen to the House by the House by the death of Robert Forster Esq., to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

James Baldwin Browne Esq., a barrister, petitioning that the chamber of which he has become tenant up two and three pair at No. 11 Harcourt Buildings requires repairs, painting and whitewashing, this to be carried out under the supervision of the Surveyor.

Mr. John Cole, a member, petitioning that he has purchased a chamber in the area of No. 11 King's Bench Walk which he considers should include use of one of the cellars behind, but all the cellars having been allotted to the chambers upstairs, leaving him with no place for coal storage, requests a cellar be built: this to be referred back to Mr. Cole to state at whose expense the cellar should be built.

Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, reporting the coolers in the brewhouse to be in such disrepair that he recommends their replacement with new, this to be done under his

4-4 1817

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 13

supervision.

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances.

James Scarlett Esq., a Master of the Bench, desiring to be disadmitted from chamber No. 1 Crown Office Row and cellar belonging, and Mr. Robert Campbell Scarlett, a member aged 22 last September admitted, ordered that Mr. Robert Campbell Scarlett be admitted for his own life and one assignment: admittance 40s.

BENCH TABLE

June 17

Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Jekyll, Scarlett, Harrison, Maseres and Snogon Barne to be Committee to consider the proper annual stipend of the Chief and Junior Butlers.

June 19

Messrs. Barne Barne and Pottp to view chamber of Mr. John Hughes, a member, up one pair south in No. 6 King's Bench Walk and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Edmund Morris.

[Parliament, 20 June: Mr. Morris, aged 21 last August admitted for his own life with one assignment: fine ÂŁ220.10, admittance 40s.]

June 20

To be a call to the Bar this term.

Messrs. George Morley, Charles Robert Prinsep and Robert Walters to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 20 June:

called]

Mr. Richard Estcourt Cresswell, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Jekyll, Scarlett, Wetherell,

4051817

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

June 20

Harrison, Gurney, Maseres, Richard Baker, Barne Barne, Powell, Litchfield, Snowdon Barne and any other Masters who may think fit, or any three of them, to be a committee dui'ing the ensuing vacation to confer with the City of London Gas Light and Coke Co. for lighting the Inner Temple with gas, they to have full power to put this into execution.

The terrace to be repaved in the coming vacation.

PARLIAMENT

June 20

Business as noted above.

Mr. Charles Pasley Vivian, a member aged 17 this month, admitted for his own life to ground chamber east No. 3. Tanfield Court, and cellar belonging, he having paid ÂŁ1,000 into the Treasury.

Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows Benjamin Johnson Esq., Treasurer, from the chamber up two pair south at No. 2 Tanfield Court to the ground chamber west in No. 7 Fig Tree Court, late of Mr. Robert Forster deceased.

Henry Hall Esq. from ground chamber south at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane to the Chamber south at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Benjamin Johnson's.

Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. from the chamber up three pair north in the passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court to the chamber late Mr. Hall's.

40.

1817

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 20

William Pott Esq. admitted to Bench Chamber late Mr. Powell's.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 11

Orders of last term read.

Letter read from Edward Erastes Deacon Esq., a barrister, dated 6 November, stating that during the summer he had engaged to become tenant of a chamber at No. 16 Mitre Court Buildings which required painting and whitewashing, and had applied to the Sub-Treasurer for an order, but had been informed that it could not be granted out of term, though if a Bencher would certify the need for the repairs the Bench might not disapnrove the work being done without the regular order provided he employed the Society's workmen.

Master Gurney

reporting that he had viewed the chamber which stood in need of repair, the expense to be defrayed by the Society.

Nov. 12

On account of the decease of H.R.H.Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, Grand Day this term, which would have been on Monday next to be postponed till further Order.

Benchers present and the Treasurer and any other Benchers who may think fit to be a Committee to consider what alteration in the Commons would be expedient.

4 07 1817

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

Mr. Edward Carter, a member, and the executors of Mr. John Vivian, late a member, having paid their respective duties, to have their bonds delivered up.

William Reed Law, Bookseller, residing at the corner of Inner Temple Lane in Fleet Street petitioning leave to open a window on to the said Lane and make a slight alteration in another, strictly as might be directed by the Surveyor, the Treasurer and any Master of the Bench or any two Masters to be a Committee to view and report.

Middle Temple having requested the opinion of this Society regarding hanging the Temple Church in mourning on account of the death of H.R.H. Princess Charlotte of Wales, Consort of H.R.H. Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg, the Treasurer and Masters of the Society are of opinion that this should be done with the concurrence of Middle Temple, and the Communion Table, PulpiV, Reader's and Clerk's desks should be hung with black cloth at the expense of both Societies.

Three pipes of port wine to be purchased for the Society, and the Treasurer and Messrs. Scarlett, Gurney and Barne Barne to be a Committee to attend to this, and to meet and dine for the purpose in the ensuing vacation.

PARLIAMENT

Nov. 14

Pensions for the last half year assessed single.

Officers of the House - allowances.

+02 1817

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

Nov. 14

The Treasurer for the time being, the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond and Joseph Jekyll, James Topping and James Scarlett Esqs. to be a Committee for regulation of matters jointly with Middle Temple.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs., of the Bench, and Samuel Lysons and John Samuel Hudson Esqs., of the Bar, to be auditors of the Treasurer's accounts.

Richard Baker and Henry Hall Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. Hill's account.

William Baker Esq. to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation.

Henry Hall Esq. unanimously chosen to be Treasurer for the year ensuing.

4 0

15 Nov. 1816 to 14 Nov. 181

RECEIPTS.

Admittances into the House: James Best George Brown, William Smith Tootell, William Bathie, George Barnett Leonard, Robert Nathaniel Cresswell, Henry Prentis, John Walker, Richard Norris, William White, John Kersey, Joseph Foskett, John Daintry, Henry Fawcett, William Tomlinson, Robert Samuel Richards, John Lewington, John Bainec, Montague Stepney Browne, Francis Walsh, George Troutbeck, James Elderton, Thomas Starkie Shuttleworth,Robert Sullivan, Peter Heywood, James Russell, Charles Paiaey Vivian, William Spencer, Solomon Penery Cox, Edward Bullock, Frederick Wynne Smith, Currell 3urst0t1Smyth, John Henry Abbott, John Chaster, John Woodruffe, Richard Clement, Thomas Pyke, Michael Lane, ChristopherBell, William Hartley, Charles Berry, William Stapland, John Phillpotts, Charles Rider, Joshua Wilson, William Clarkson.

46 General Admissions at

3. 6. 8

Edmund Morris, by Certificatefrom Lincoln's Inn

153. 6. 8 2. O. 0

Admittances into House Chambers Mr. Charles Paxley Vivian

1000. 0. 0

Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belonminto the House - including I.M.TurtonEsq.(late Ross's) one i Mr. Samuel Brooks (late Kempton's) 15 May - 15 August, 1817 Mr. Samuel Brooks (late K4mpton's) 15 May - 15 August, 1817 (both Chambers at 5 Inner Temple Lane) Mr. Charles Cummins (late Kimpton's) 4 months 14 days George Barrett Leonard Esq.(late Marshall's) one 4 Mr. Edward Nares (late Pooley's) one month 9 days William Grenville Graham Esq. (late Nares')one 4

48 1. o. o

20.0. 0 7.10. 0 7.10. 0 7.9. 0 30.0. 0 3.5. 9 15.15. 0

1

1816-1817

e John Adam Esq. (late Edge's) one i 8.15.

Edward Erastres Deacon Esq. (late Spankie's) one 2.15.15.

Charles :IonroEsq. (late Barton's) one i31.10.

Charles Alexander Grimes Esq. threeL-TT's 45. O. Eustatius Strickland Esq. three -:,'s 45. O. Mr. Richard Keys, three i's 45. O. Philip Williams Esq. (1qte Currie's) one i 35. o.

George Mawe Esq. (late Birds') one i 21. O. James Baldwin Browne Esq. (late Williams') one 2: 15. 0.

Francis Bushell Reaston Esq. (late Coke's) one i 30. 0.

Mr. Reed, for opening lights into Inner Temple Lane

£ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Rents in all

2327. 8. o

Dividends on Stock and Annuities One year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities One year on £33,750 Bank Stock One year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities One half year on £18,000 Navy 5% Annuities + £5,000 - £23,000 in all One half year on the same £23,000 + £1,000 - £24,000 in all One year on £610.1 3% Reduced Bank Annuities

660. o. o 3375. 0. 0 885. G. 0 575. 0. o 600. G. 0 18.

6. o

Fine for not Readin Keane Fitzgerald Esq.

50.O.

0

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ

34.10.

140. O. 100. O. 20. O.

0 0 0 0

Deposits made by students before keeping Terms

1300. 0. 0

Composition monepaid by students after admission to Commons

120. 0. 0

nonereceived

on account of Commons

294.10. 0

1420.

0. 0

1228.19. 0

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlement having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removal

227.15. 6 164.15. 3 122.10. 3

575.1.

o

411

1816-1817

Recei ts miscellaneous.

Mr. Phillips, Clerk for Burial Ground

Recei ts in all due from Sub-Treasurer, balance last account

14,537.15. 6

DISBURSEMENTS. Commons and Allowancesaid

to Head Cook

Michaelmas Term Hilery Term Easter Term Trinity Term beer and wines Brewin Charles Todd, attendance in Cellar Michaelmas Term " Hilary Term Easter Term " Trinity Term Brewing-and disbursements, March and October Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Farmer, for hops Mr. 3each, cooper Purchases of wine etc.

Paid to the Right Hon. Lord Redesdale for a pipe of Madeira Messrs. Gclel for 2 aums of Hock Mr. Norman, duty and freight on Hock Messrs. Carbonell, 2 dozen Sauternes Mr. Edwards, for champagne and Hermitage

329.15. 2 321.19. 2 430.13. 5 443.14.11

1.14.

1.11.

2.2.

1.14.

1526. 2. 8

6 6 0 6 5

30.10.11

155. 4. o 54. 3. 5 18.0. o

227. 7. 5

23.8.

136.19.

72.O. 36.19.

11.11.

0 0 6 0

8.1.

0

39.7.

0

3.7.

0

265.10. 6

Audit Day

Dinner (to Mr. Rickett, Head Cook) Breakfast, wine, tea and coffee (to pannierman) wa,es and allowances Salarie The Temple Church The Master, °me 7,year's payment salary The Reader, four The Clerk, two Ts salary and disbursements

150. C. 0

6c. o. o 22. O. 0

42.14. 0

4 11 1816-1817

4

The Organist, two Z's and one salary The organ-tuner, one year's salary The Sexton, fourwages, allowances and disbursements Mrs. Lear, tuner - moiety payment Mr. Jackson, smith - moiety payment Paid for 27 sermons

0. o 5. o. 0 9. 1 9. 6 1. 6. 9 56.14. o

346.19. 4

The House The Treasurer (Joseph Jekyll Esq.) outgoing The Sub-Treasurer (Mr. Norris) one year's salary - one year's allowance as Librarian The Surveyor (Mr. Wigg) one year's salary Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, two 4's salary the same, as Supervisor of the workmen Chief Butler's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers, one year Junior butler's allowance for linen and disbursements Henry Rickett, Head Cook, a term's wages and allowances Cook's allowance for pewter & brass Mr. Rickett, second cook, 1 year wages and allowances Mr. Wharton, Pannierman, one year's salary Pannierman's disbursements Thomas Hitching, 1st waiter, for attendance in Hall Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter,for attendance in Hall William Hughes, 3rd waiter, for attendance in Hall Thomas Mills, 4th waiter, for attendance in Hall William Hurlstone, 5th waiter, for attendance in Hall Thomas White, 6th waiter, for attendance in Hall Charles Todd, two and one i tending lamps in Hall Charles Todd and James Ingram, cleaning back Parliament Chamber, two i's Thomas Hitching, cleaning books and presses in Library John Hitching, for collecting ashes etc. two i's Chief Porter's disbursements

100. O. 0 500. 0. 0 20. 0. 0 4o. o. c

460. o.

5C. C. 0 50. C. 0 41. 7. 5 77. 7. 6 81. 3. o 27. C. 0 14. O. 0 20.

C. 0

60. o. o 82.10. 1 50. C. 0 10. 0. 0 12. 0. 0 8. C. o 8.. 0. 0

8. o. 0 10.10. 0

7. 4. C 1. 0. 0

20. C. 0 11. 5. 0

412

1816-1817 John Dollery, under-Porter - two 7 s wages the same for cleaning privies John Drew, warding, 52 weeks Bills for watching and wages (4)

Christmas gratuity Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, her bill William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances disbursements His assistance, cleaning garden seats etc.

John Nelson, four allowance for keeping craft from mooring

8.

10.

36.

141. 2.

143.14. iko.14.

150.12.

10.O.

Mr. Barrow, four .71.,'s allowance Ann Bingham, four L's allowance Elizabeth Lock, four Z's allowance John Dollery, donation for help with his family after the death of his wife (B.T.C. 22 Nov. 1816) John Veymer, executor of Samuel Lovell, late 2nd Butler allowance 4 months 6 days to 9.9.16 John Brown as a charity (organblower at Temple Church B.2.C. 29 April 1817) Temnle Ornhans Hannah 3anderson, care of Elizabeth Temple - 52 weeks at 7/Amelia Eldershaw, care of Edward Temple - 52 weeks at 7/- and 10/-, 2 quarters Sarah King, for care of George Bartlett- 52 weeks at 7/- and 10/- a

586.

267.17. 0 60. o. 0 65.15. 2 2. 2. 0 4. 4. o

Mr. Dutton, care of turret clock His bill John Reynolds, turncock, for playing engines Messrs. Hadley & Simpkin, enginemakers - bill The same, one year's allowance for engine maintenance Allowances and mratuities in ursuance of S ecial Orders Elizabeth Reynolds, four allowance Mary Haines, four allowance Mark Reynolds, four rl'sallowance

3 8 9 7 0

10. O. 0 16. 5. o 10. 0 3.14. 6 5. 5. o

10. O. 0 5. c. c 6.10.

6.12.0 6.8.11 6.17.5

26.

60.

5.

10.

8.

O. c.

G.

5i 0 o 0

25. O. 0

10. 9.10 10. C. 0

18. 4. o 20. 4. o 20. 4. 0

4 19-

1816-1817

Bills for work done in the House durinm the ear For work done at the Hall Mr. Daamner, smith Messrs. Dixon, painters Messrs. Burnell, masons Mr. Bernasconi, plasterer Mr. Vigers, carpenter and joiner Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Egerton, painter Mr. Willis, glazier Messrs. Summers, smiths Mr. Smirke, commission on bills for work at Hall For other work Mr. Vigers, carpenter Messrs. Burnell, masons Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Downer, smith Mr. Egerton, painter Mr. Burton, plumber Mrs. Taylor, plasterer Messrs. Johnston, paperhangers Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters Mr. Hammerton, paviour Mr. Jackson, smith Other miscellaneous bills Alexander Luders Esq. for book "Code due Ray Henry 3 Roy de France" William Williams, tailor, for 22 greatcoats for the watchmen Carriage and porterage of books from Bath Messrs. Windale & Ashley, attornies, balance of bills of costs Richard Mitchell - 2 copies of "Genealogy of Kings of England" Mr. Wilks, for printing Mr. Vigers, for funeral and inquisition on man found drowned in Thames Mr. Lear, turner, for 4 plate baskets Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Rossi, for 3 statues placed in Hall Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Pheney, bookseller Messrs. Payne & Foss, booksellers Messrs. Joyce, tallol.-chandlers

62. 3. o 42. 2. 0 983. O. 0 409.16. o

445. 9. o 271.17.o 50.11.o 10.17.5 6. 1. 3 531.17.c 276.11.o 289.13.o 871. 9. 0 222.10. o 60. 1. o 145. C. o 102.13.o 82.15.0 22.19. 0 42. O. 0 3.11. 0

34. 4. o 4. 7. 2

5. o 30.16. 0 12. 6 2.16. 6 1. 1. 0 14. o

6. o. o 1. 8. o 6. 8. o 214. 0. 0 15.13. 5 58.13. 0

4. o. o 50.12. 0

4 is1816-1817

2 New River Water Co. 2 payments rent

13. O. 0

One year's assessment for paving etc.

Middle Temple,for share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane

2. 2. 0 6. 0. 6

Mr. Hill, poundage on collection of Pensions and Preachers Duties for 1815 The same, for two years assessed taxes

9.16. 3 114. 3.10

Paid for receipt stamps and poStwage

11.10. 8

Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Messrs. Richard Estcourt Cresswell, Bertram Mitford, George Morley and Edward Douglas, Thomas Stocking, Thomas Wilde and Robert Walters Esquires(7)

700. O. 0

Richard Hopkins Harrison Esq., caution money for buying a chamber

20. O. 0

Purchases of Stock 21,000 Navy 5% Annuities 21,000 of the same ÂŁ1,000 of the same (Brokerage included)

Disbursements in all

Receipts (including balance from Sub-Treasurer) Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

851.5.

1057.10.

1087.10.

c 0 0

3096. 5. 0

14,122.19. 7i

14,537.15.

6

414.15.10i