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NOTES AND QUERIES. [i28.iv.jAx., wis.

married twice, and was destined to bury her third husband.

This old account book is in parlous condition, very ragged and mildewed, but contains much of interest sufficient, in deed, to give a somewhat intimate know- ledge of the life and personality of a worth lawyer of the day. In it we see a man oJ careful habit, but not ungenerous ; pro- foundly religious, but no fanatic ; a genial soul, fond of good cheer, and distinctly popular among his lady friends, if we may judge from the care they took of his creature comforts ; a man of observation, both of natural phenomena and current events, yet homely withal. The Bencher notes the dangers of his rides to his country house at Hackney, and spends much time on that great highway of London life, the river. At Hackney he is interested in his farm and garden, and buys books on the subject. Occasionally he goes into the country with his family and relations, and often borrows a coach to take him there, but does not forget to reward the dependents for the trouble given. He is also extremely par- ticular about his food, fond of delicacies, and almost every day pays something for "JBottling." He is equally particular about his clothing. The manuscript portrays the man, and incidentally throws much' light on the manners and customs of the day.

GENEALOGICAL MEMORANDA.

29 Jan 1 ?, 1623 [ /4]. Sir George Croke, my brother, knighted.

January, 1623 /4. 2. To the cocheman of my cosen Coventrie in whose coche I came from the further end of Moorefeld to the Temple gate, 3d.

9. For a paire of knives for my brother William his daughter Elizabeth, 2s. 6d. For a silke string unto them with tasselles, 8d.

12. To the Steward for a monethes coens Fcommons] for my nephew Unton Croke, he being farre in the steward's debt. . . .4.

16. For a paire of woosted stockins for mv neice Eliz: 4s. 6d.

27. For 2 oz. of D r Anth: his water, for my sister Wingferly, the one of the stronger, the other of the weaker sort, 15s.

November, 1611. 3. To the carriar of Brill for a cake, a collar of brawne, and a quarter of Lambe sent to my wife from my brother William,

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14. Tho: Davison that brought me puddings from my sister Trello, 6d.

December. 1611. For a sugar-lpfe for my brother Justice Croke, 15s. 8d.

4. For a lofe of double refined sugar for my sister Tirrell, weighing 5 li. 6 oz., at 22d. the pound, 15s, [s?'e[.

Januarie, 1611. 10. To my nephew Charles Croke. 10s.

April, 1612. 10. To my nephew Rich: Wing- field a little before his intended Journey into Denmark, 20s.

Maye, 1612. M d the 30th of this instant month I and my wife went to Hearn in Essex in the corn/panic of my brother George and his wife.

9. For a Marchpane bestowed uppon my brother George when the Judges dined w th him.

October, 1612. 14. To nay nephewe Alexander Croke. Is.

Maye, 1613. 18. To my brother Milward his maid Anne, lieing in his house yesternight, 6d.

July, 1613. 1. To my brother George his son Thomas, who was baptized' this da ye, I being a speciall witness thereto a standing cup w tt a cover, both silver and guilt, weighing 9 li., 17s.

To my sister's midwife the same by me in gold, 11.

To Mrs. Foster her then milch nurse in gold, 5s. 6d.

To Mrs. Isaacke my sister's keeper in childbed,. 4s.

May, 1614. 22. To my cosen Izsard for bringing me newes of the safe dele [delivery] of his M re of a daughter between five and eixe a clocke this eveninge.

June, 1614. 6. For a Marchpane given to my brother Geo: at the baptizing of his daughter Mary, who was baptized upon Ascention daye last,, being the 2nd daye of this instant June, 12s.

July, 1614. 2. To the footman of my sister ladie Croke y* brought a haunch of venison from her to me, 12d.

October, 1614. 10. To John Holies, who first brought me word of the safe deliverie of my wife of my yung sonne, 5s.

To my sister Bennet Croke for Xs. which I re- ceived of her to double the same upon the birth, of my first child.

22. To the sexton at Hackney the daye my sonne was baptized, 12d.

To my father Coo his men for paines taken that day, 12d.

27. To Van for his tidings of the save dele deli very] of neece Biones of a sonne, w h was borne this morning, about fewer of the clock, 2s.

Januarie, 1614 [15]. 14. To my wives father for a weekes coens for myself e, my wife her daughter,, and five servaunts, 38s.

May, 1615. 4. To my nephew Hen. Croke junr, 2s. 6d.

26. For a Ire [letter] sent my sister Clerke, 4d. June, 1615. 1. For a skinker pot of silver ell [parcel] guilt w h I gave to Richard Davies it the tyme of his marriage w th my neece Catherin roke, weighing 38 oz., 10 10s. 5. To my wife to bestowe in the exchaunge^ oing together with my sisters from my nephew Davies his house, 10s.

To my sister Tirell and my three yonger sisters n law and my cosen Fra. Brawne, then in jest or the same purpose, 12c7.

November, 1615. 1. To my sonne Samuel his iurse for her wages for a moneth ending uppon Iondaie next, 13s. 4d.

November, 1616. 12. For three limons and sixe oranges for my cozen Tate, 12d.

15. To S r W Tate his man who brought blackes from his M r [master] for myselfe and my man to mourne for my cosen Fra. Tate, who died this daie.

December, 1616. 4. For fower gigs, two for Sar: and Sam: the other two for Tho: and Marr two of my brother George his children.

o a Ire [letter] sent to my brother JW m, 2d.