15th January 1713/4

Matron-Mitton Eliz.
a Gratuity of £25.

Upon upon reading a Report from the Comee of this
house dated the 10th day of Decemr. last in these words vizt

In pursuance of an Order made at a Court holden at
this hospital on the 4th day of Decemr. last This Comee took
into consideracon the Petition of Elizabeth Mitton< no role > Matron of
this hospital for a gratuity and upon inspecting the Books of
this hospital they do find that Gratuitys have been given to Severall
Officers of these hospitals and particularly on the 9th Decemr. 1698
upon the Petition of Sybilla Higgins< no role > who had been four years
Matron of this hospital a Gratuity was given her of Thirty pounds
And the Petr. Mrs. Mitton haveing been heard to the allegacons of
her Petition This Comee are of Opinion that the said Petr
Should have a Gratuity of Twenty five pounds in respect of the
matters in her said Petition menconed which is neverthelesse
Submitted to the Judgment of this CourtThis Court haveing
duely weighed and considered the said Report doth confirme the
Same And Order That the Clerk of these hospitals do pay unto
the said Elizabeth Mitton< no role > Twenty five pounds (as a Gratuity)
to be allowed him in his next account.