7th Octr 1714

Mitton Eliz< no role > Pet
for a Gratuity Ref
to Comee}

Upon reading the humble Petition of Elizabeth Mitton< no role > on
the behalf of her selfe Brother and Sisters Setting forth
That her Mother Elizabeth Mitton< no role > late matron of this hospital
Served the said place with fidelity and care upwards of Seven
years and that by reason of the Several indispositions of her
said Mother the petitioner Supplyed the said place great
part of that time and had the Sole Managemt thereof to
quarter day lastThat the perguisites of the Matrons
place are very much desired by reason of which the
Petitioners Mother expended annually in the Support &
maintenance of her family (which was very great) more
than her Incombe so that her Children are left unprovided
for And praying Such gratuity as the Court should think
fitt It is Ordered That it be referred to the Comee of
this house to consider of the said Petition and to Report
to this Court what they think proper to be done therein

Bates William< no role > a Lease
of houses in Wapping }

Upon reading a Report from the Comittee of this
house under the hands of John Tayler< no role > Esqr Treasurer
Mr. Saml Keble< no role > Mr. Charles Lorrenge< no role > , Mr. Braham Smyth< no role >
Mr. John Shelton< no role > Mr. Charles Young< no role >
dated the Seventh day of September last Vizt

In Pursuance of an Order of the 14th. day of May
last this Comittee took unto consideration the Petition of
Margarett Bates< no role > the widdow Relut and Admrs of William
Bates< no role > deced praying a New Lease of some ground & Several
Tenements in Wapping which she holds under a Lease from
the Governours of Bridewell hospital to her said late husband
dated the 26th Aprill 1667 for 51 years from Lady day 1664
which expires at Lady day next at the Rent of £20 p Annm
and praying that the new Lease may be made to her son
William Bates< no role > and Several gentleman of their Comittee
haveing with workmen viewed the premisses vizt 4 houses
and a wharfe on the South side of Wapping Street and 2
houses with Ware house and Coopers Yard on the North
side of Wapping Street and some Stables on the North
side of Cinnmon Street This Comee considered