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In September 1679, Pitcher was chosen as one of the 
Aldermen. He occupied the office of Chamberlain in 1679 and 
in 1680, and in 1681 the then Chamberlain notes that he 
“Recd of Mr. Richard Pitcher on the 
ffoot of his Acc’ 30 —13— 04 
Received of Alderman Pitcher for 
Arrears of Rent i 00 To ou 
The Ch. Ac’s. contain in 
1665 ‘‘Itm of Richard Pitcher for a Tene- 
ment & Garden 00 — 10 — 00 
1673 Itt of Mr Richard Pitcher for a tenement 
and Garden called ye Pound 00 — 10—-00” 
The M. B. Oct. 1st 1683, records ‘‘ Whether the former graunt 
made to Mr. Pitcher for 42 yeares shall be confirmed on the 
Executors in trust according as his will doth direct—Agreed that 
it shall be confirmed on the Trustees.” 
WILL* BATH 
30 . 27.0: FRANCIS RANCE = A Mermaid. 
R: OF + BATHE + 1659+ * = F+-E- Re 
The issuer of this token lived in Walcot Street, evidently not 
far from St. Michael’s Church. The name, Rance, occurs at an 
early date in the Registers of the Church. A descendant bearing 
the same name was rated for a house in Walcot Street as late 
as 1730. 
The following extracts are from St. Michael’s Registers :— 
1588. Richard Raunce—Margery Howell Married 
1597. Francis Raunce son of Richard Christened 
1633. May 2. ffrauncis Raunce—Elizbth Rendall Married 
1635. Feb. 12. Elizabeth Raunce dau of Francis & 
Elizabeth Christened 
1659. Mar. 16. Francis Raunce Burial 
1663. Oct. 6. Francis Rance son of Francis & Elizbth 5 
1680. May 31. Elizabeth Rance. Widdow ii 
