MRP: Sir Alexander Bence will - Revision history

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−	'''PROB 11/351/381 Will of Sir Alexander Bence ~~(the younger)~~ of Dublin, County Dublin 20 July 1676'''	+	'''PROB 11/351/381 Will of Sir Alexander Bence of Dublin, County Dublin (the younger) 20 July 1676'''

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-'''Sir Alexander Bence will (Alexander Bence the younger)'''
+'''PROB 11/351/381 Will of Sir Alexander Bence (the younger) of Dublin, County Dublin 20 July 1676'''
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 PROB 11/351/381 Will of Sir Alexander Bence of Dublin, County Dublin 20 July 1676
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 '''Sir Alexander Bence will (Alexander Bence the younger)'''
-PROB 11/351 Bence 55-108 Will of Sir Alexander Bence of Dublin, County Dublin 20 July 1676
+PROB 11/351/381 Will of Sir Alexander Bence of Dublin, County Dublin 20 July 1676
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 ==Commentary==
-'''Alexander Bence the elder'''
+===Alexander Bence the elder===
 It seems likely that Alexander Bence the elder was involved in the Portuguese/Brazilian, the Spanish, and the East Indian trades.  A letter from Richard Cromwell to the King of Portugal, dated 1658/?59, mentions the ''Three Brothers'', owned by Alexander Bence, which had been employed on two voyages for the Brasil Company.<ref>John Mitford (ed.), ''The works of John Milton in verse and prose: printed from original editions with a life of the author'', vol. 8 (London, 1863), pp. 426-427 </ref>  Furthermore a minute of a Court Committee of the East India company, dated 1663, records Alexander Bence issuing a Bill of Exchange to Thomas Bird in Lisbon.<ref>'A Court of Committees, October 2, 1663' (Court Book, vol. xxiv, p. 681) in Ethel Bruce Sainsbury (ed.), ''A calendar of the court minutes, etc., of the East India Company, 1660-1663'' (Oxford, 1922), p. 342</ref>  However, the latter minute could possibly refer to his son, Alexander Bence the younger.
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 Alexander Bence the elder was well connected with to parliamentarians, serving as an M.P. in the Commons, as did his brother, Squire Bence. Furthermore, in 1646 he was nominated as a commissioner of the navy.<ref>Parliamentary Archives:Main Papers  HL/PO/JO/10/1/218  23 Nov 1646 - 15 Dec 1646: '15 December 1646 -- Draft order appointing Mr. Alexander Bence a Commissioner of the Navy. C. J., V. 14. In extenso'</ref>
-'''Alexander Bence the younger, later Sir Alexander Bence'''
+===Alexander Bence the younger, later Sir Alexander Bence===
 In the early 1650s, and possibly the late 1640s, Alexander Bence the younger worked as a factor, based in Alicante, Spain, for his father Alexander Bence the elder.  Aaron Mico, Bence the younger's future commercial partner, was in Alicante at the same time, working as a factor for his relative Samuell Mico.  The partnership of Bence the younger and Aaron Bence was probably formed in the mid-1650s, and was referred to by Aaron Bence in his will, written in January 1658/59.<ref>PROB 11/290 Pell 200–248 Will of Aaron Mico, Merchant of London 20 April 1659</ref>
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 It is possible that Chancery records may reveal more of Alexander the younger (and John) Bence's activities in the ''Royal African Company'' and in trade to and from Guinea.  A Chancery index record dated 1679 appears to show a Bence together with a Vyner (?Robert) and a Letten (?Nathaniel and/or John) in dispute with the Royal Africa Company.<ref>C 10/206/2 African v. Vyner, Bence, Letten: Middx 1679</ref>  There are also several Chancery records dated 1670 and 1674 involving Sir Nicholas Crispe and a Bence.<ref>C 10/153/20 Bence, Crispe, Colvile, Hoare, Warring, Graves v. Hnyvett, Saywell: Middx 1670; C 10/173/19 Crisp & Sir Nicholas bart. v. Bence & Crisp: Middx. 1674 </ref>  These may also be related to trade to and from Guinea, given the known early involvement of the Crispe family in the Guinea trade.  In 1628 Sir Nicholas Crispe, 1st bart. (b. c. 1599, d. 1666) had become the prime subscriber to the ''Company of Adventurers of London trading to the ports of Africa''.  When a new charter was issued in 1631 to the ''Company of Merchants Trading to Guinea'' (essentially the same susbcribers as under the previous charter), Sir Nicholas Crispe remained involved.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Nicholas_Crispe,_1st_Baronet, viewed 08/12/11</ref>  The Chancery case referred to above is likely to involve the first baronet's eponymous son either or both or Alexander Bence the younger and his brother John Bence.
-'''John Bence, elder brother of Alexander Bence the younger'''
+===John Bence, elder brother of Sir Alexander Bence===
 John Bence (b. 1622, d. 1688), the elder brother of Alexander Bence the younger (later Sir Alexander Bence) was "a merchant trading with Portugal, Brazil and the Levant."<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref>  John Bence appears to have been close to Sir Martin Noell, entering a partnership with him in 1663 for additional customs duties on wine, tobacco, silk and linen.<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref>   He was a member of the Royal Adventurers into Africa Company, and was secretary of the company by 1665.<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref>  There is an extensive profile of John Bence in Basil Duke Henning's ''The House of Commonsm 1660-1690''.<ref>Basil Duke Henning (ed.), ''The House of Commons, 1660-1690'', vol. 1 (London, 1983), pp. 619-629</ref>
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 ==Notes==
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+===Portuguese trade===
 Richard, ''Protector of the Commonwealth of'' England, ''&c. To the most Serene and Potent Prince'', John, ''King of'' Portugal.
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 "The Deputy having procured a letter of credit from Alexander Bence to Thomas Bird at Lisbon, to be taken to Madeira for supply of wines to the ''American'', the same being for the Company's use, order is given for the Deputy to be indemnified."<ref>'A Court of Committees, October 2, 1663' (Court Book, vol. xxiv, p. 681) in Ethel Bruce Sainsbury (ed.), ''A calendar of the court minutes, etc., of the East India Company, 1660-1663'' (Oxford, 1922), p. 342</ref>
-'''Spanish trade'''
+===Spanish trade===
 "The Treasury Lords to Mr. Stanhope, Envoy in Spain. We are informed by the Earl of Westmorland that there are in the hands of Francis Arthur, merchant in Madrid, 16,000 pieces of Eight, part of the estate of Sir Alexander Bence, deceased, and that Edmd. Bence, one of said Bence's executors, has sent procurations for suing same. Their Majesties have a very great demand from said Sir Alexander's estate as an undertaker for the Irish revenue in 1671, on which account there remains 75,553l. 18s. 4d. due to the Crown. Please take effectual care to stop all proceedings of Mr. Bence in this matter till their Majesties' said demand shall have been satisfied. (Out Letters (General) XIII, p. 269)"<ref>William A. Shaw (ed.), 'Entry Book: May 1692, 1-15', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 9: 1689-1692 (1931), pp. 1620-1638. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=104893 Date accessed: 06 December 2011</ref>
-'''East Indies trade'''
+===East Indies trade===
 "A letter from Messrs. Curtis and Chambers is read, in which they report that the ''Three Brothers'' doth spring a leake 36 inches in 24 houres ' and the mariners refuse to go to sea in her until this defect is remedied ; they therefore desire the Company's order how to secure their treasure. Mr. Bence, Captain Piches, Captain Manyard, and a gentleman on behalf of Mr. Bowyer, owners of the said ship, being present declare they have received like information, Captain Parker reporting the refusal of the men to hoist the sails at command until the leak is stopped. The owners desire leave to put her into Portsmouth or Dover for repair; they are told that the Company will make no new agreement but expects them to stand to their charterparty and bill of lading. Sambrooke is directed how to answer the letter from Mr. Curtis."<ref>'A Court of Committees for the United Joint Stock, February 12, 1655 (Court Book, vol. xxiii, p. 403) in Ethel Bruce Sainsbury (ed.), ''A calendar of the court minutes, etc., of the East India company, 1655-1659'' (Oxford, 1916), p. 10</ref>
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 "Captain Read having bought the Smyrna Merchant and knowing that she was formerly hired by Alderman Temms, he inquires upon what terms, and being told, he is satisfied and promises to fulfil his bargain. Alexander Bence, one of the owners of the ''Society'', lets that ship to the Company to freight to Surat.<ref>'A Court of Committees for the New General Stock, February i, 1658' (Court Book, vol. xxiv, p. 68, in Ethel Bruce Sainsbury (ed.), ''A calendar of the court minutes, etc., of the East India company, 1655-1659'' (Oxford, 1916), p. 223 )</ref>
+===The Morocco Company===
-'''The Morocco Company'''
 "Sept. 11. (1661) 170. Grant to the Duke of York, Lord Willoughby of Parham, Col. Wm. Legg, and Tho. Culling, Alexander Bence, Robert Starre, John Lewis, and Philip Payne, of London, merchants, of all regions, countries, and territories from Cape Blanco, situate in 20° N. lat., on the continent of Africa, unto 2 leagues to the northwards of Sallee, lying in 34° N. lat., on the north part of Africa, bordering on the Atlantic Sea, and of the free trade thereof for 31 years, rendering two gold ducats when his Majesty shall arrive in said dominions ; incorporating them by the name of the Morocco Company, and giving them license yearly to deduct 1,500l. out of the customs for all merchandise exported thence and brought into his Majesty's dominions towards erecting and maintaining fortifications. [Dom., Chas. II., Docquets.]"
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-'''Sir Richard Fanshawe correspondence'''
+===Sir Richard Fanshawe correspondence===
 "''April 9th. [16]64.''<ref>Richard Fanshawe, ''Original letters of His Excellency Sir Richard Fanshaw: during his embassies in Spain and Portugal'' (London, 1702), pp. 59-60</ref>

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 See [[MRP: Alexander Bence the elder will|Alexander Bence the elder will]] (Father of Alexander Bence the younger)
 See [[MRP: Aaron Mico will|Aaron Mico will]] (partner of Alexander Bence the younger in late 1650s)
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-===Suggested links===
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 See [[MRP: Alexander Bence of Aldeburghe will|Alexander Bence of Aldeburghe will]] (Grandfather of Alexander Bence the younger)
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 (1) Image Alexander Bence the younger will & transcribe
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	'''John Bence, elder brother of Alexander Bence the younger'''		'''John Bence, elder brother of Alexander Bence the younger'''

−	John Bence (b. 1622, d. 1688), the elder brother of Alexander Bence the younger (later Sir Alexander Bence) was "a merchant trading with Portugal, Brazil and the Levant."<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref> John Bence appears to have been close to Sir Martin Noell, entering a partnership with him in 1663 for additional customs duties on wine, tobacco, silk and linen.<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref> He was a member of the Royal Adventurers into Africa Company, and was secretary of the company by 1665.<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref>	+	John Bence (b. 1622, d. 1688), the elder brother of Alexander Bence the younger (later Sir Alexander Bence) was "a merchant trading with Portugal, Brazil and the Levant."<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref> John Bence appears to have been close to Sir Martin Noell, entering a partnership with him in 1663 for additional customs duties on wine, tobacco, silk and linen.<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref> He was a member of the Royal Adventurers into Africa Company, and was secretary of the company by 1665.<ref>http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1660-1690/member/bence-john-1622-88, viewed 06/12/11</ref> There is an extensive profile of John Bence in Basil Duke Henning's ''The House of Commonsm 1660-1690''.<ref>Basil Duke Henning (ed.), ''The House of Commons, 1660-1690'', vol. 1 (London, 1983), pp. 619-629</ref>

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 ===Abstract & context===
-See [[MRP: Alexander Bence of Aldeburgh will|Alexander Bence of Aldeburgh will]]
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-See [[MRP: Alexander Bence senior II will|Alexander Bence senior II will]]
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