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J Ebor, (John Sharp, Prebendary of Norwich 1675, Archbishop of York 1691). Welcome to Norwich. 24 May-(c.1691). Holt? John from Lincolns Inn fields concerning Luke Charton and reprieve for Charles Adams. 18 August 1694. Newcastle, (Henry, 7th Earl of). Queen has excused his attendance at Windsor, for a chapter of the Garter and a Council, but is to stay in London to pass a new commission for the prince and Lord Treasurer. 24 June 1707. Wh Kennet, (White Kennet then Dean of Peterborough). Caring for Moore's protegee Hawkins - thanks for Moores care of his brother, who is to be Chaplain to Bishop of Lincoln; merchant Sparlse to bring jewels. 2 August 1713. Halifax, (Earl of), from Acton. Fears miscarriage by his wife. 18 June 1700. J. Postlewayt, (John), from St Paul's school London. Thanks for assistance in election to Headmastership. 16 September 1697. Tho Greene, (Dr Thomas Green, Master of Corpus, later Bishop of Norwich, Ely). Mr Took and his position in the City. 8 August 1699. Godolphin, (Earl of). His poor health. 26 July. (No year). D Mitchell, (Sir David, Vice Admiral), from London. His inability to ask the Prince (George of Denmark) at the moment for Mr David Langley's appointment as volunteer to one of H M ships. 6 July 1704. Hans Sloane, (sir), from London. Search for books in Venice. 2 January 1700. William Lloyd, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. Seeking a living near Snailwell, Cambs, for Mr Harrison (? to hold in plurality), 'I have but 11 livings in my gift and the best of them is not worth £100 a year'. 15 July 1696. Nottingham, (Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of). False rumour of the prince's death, and purchase of a house in St James Square. 25 August 1702. Guy Miege, from London (the writer and ambassador extraordinary). Much news of the military campaign against the French, Mons, Mauberge, etc, and actions of the Duke of Savoy and King of Sweden. 4 October 1709. Fauconberg, (? Thomas Belasyse, Earl of Fauconberg). How well he is suited with a French Chaplain. ND. Nathaniel Crewe, Bishop of Durham, from Durham Castle. Mr Thompson's great expectations with regard to a living, higher than can be encouraged. 26 September 1701. Hervey, (John Hervey, later Earl of Bristol), from Ickworth. Moore to use his influence in settling a dispute for Mr Hunt, a useful man in their county election. 30 July 1705. Sunderland, (Robert Spencer, Earl of). A fine boy born to Lady Spencer and a Prebendary at Gloucester for William Trimmell. 23 November 1700. Ro Harley, (Robert Harley, Later 1st Earl of Oxford). Enclosing a packet from Holland. 3rd August 1706. H Boyle, (Henry Boyle, later Baron Carlton). He has laid the case of John Hunt before the Queen, who has granted him a pardon, and she has no intention of changing the Lieutenancy in the Isle of Ely. 20 September 1710. William Wake, Bishop of Lincoln. Poor health of himself and his wife. 9 October 1712. J Somers, (Sir John Somers, Lord Keeper). Concerning taking of declaration of Uniformity, and presentation of Mr Gooch to Marlingford (Norfolk). 10 August 1693. Devonshire, (William Cavendish, 2nd Duke) from Chatsworth. Seeking support for election of Mr James Gisbourn to fellowship of Jesus college. 20 September 1712. Cornwallis (Lord) from London. Asking Moore to make use of his house at Broome when on visitation to Eye. 20 June 1694. Le Neve, (? John). Turning out a troublesome person from the commission of the peace, and asking Moore to use his influence with Lord Lieutenant to put his cousin Neve into 'an equal power'. 4 June 1704. Hen James, (Dr Henry James), from Queens' College. The health of Archbishop; Dr Robinson went to Windsor; congratulations to Moore on the marriage of his daughter to Dr Canon. 16 September 1709. James Smith, Cottenham. Has collected medicine for his child as recommended. 2 September 1709. Capell, (Sir Henry Capel, Baron Capel of Tewkesbury), New Cockpitt, London. A medicine for his stomach; his cousin Capel who has been presented to my Lord Canterbury, made Chaplain to his Nephew Essex, recommended as Archdeacon of Sudbury. 1 June 1693. Ja Vernon, (James Vernon, Secretary of State). Preparation of a petition concerning James Vincent to be laid before the Lord Justices; he has already spoken to my Lord of Canterbury who will give it a dispatch. 13 September 1696. Winchilsea, (Charles, 3rd Earl), from Eastwell. Seeking dispensation for non-residence in two. Small benefices in Norwich Diocese by his Chaplain and schoolmaster at Wye (in Kent). 27 September 1698. Endorsed '2 and half hoggshead 1 small, 1 strong. C Hedges, (Sir Charles Hedges), Richmond. Enclosing the latin bible in 6 volumes and mentioning several books. 29 May 1708. Charles Montague, (later first Earl of Halifax). Monetary matters; plans for dealing with clipt money at the several mints, and raising of £10-20,000 in Norwich, as at Exeter, for a bank to exchange Exchequer bills for money in order to make the bills circulate. 31 June 1696. E R B N, (Edward Reynolds, Bishop of Norwich), from London. To Charles Edmonds Esq, concerning his son's installation as Archdeacon of Norwich; John Fary of Gunton to preach Easter Day Sermon in the Cathedral; collection of rents. 2 April 1661. Cutts, (Sir John, Baron Cutts of Gowran) from Downing Street. Seeking vote for himself and Sir Rushout Cullen as Knights of the shire. ND (c 1700) T D Espanhemue, London. In Latin. Example of his works as author. July 1706. Francis Hutchinson, (Bishop of Down and Connor 1720-39), from Honne. Concerning the Bishop's visit to Eye; lodging with Mr Cowper at Brome, or welcome to stay at Hutchinson's cottage. 16 June 1694. |