16th June, 1628. It is ordered by this Court and our Mr gave order to the Clarke that he should henceforward have a stoole and sitt at the end of the table wth his bookes and register as the clarkes of other Companies doe.
2nd October, 1643. Robert Rawlins elected Clerk vice Turner.
30th June, 1648. The Court granted Rawlins £30 in consideration of his great pains about the Company’s business, and ordered that his salary should be raised from £10 to £30 per annum.
23rd February, 1658. Richard Reynell elected Clerk vice Rawlins (resigned).
21st July, 1685. Joseph Masters elected Clerk.
17th September, 1685. Charles Hargrave elected “Deputy Clerk.” The business of the Company had of late years increased enormously in consequence of the examinations of and Certificates to Navy Surgeons, examinations held for superannuation of wounded or infirm soldiers and sailors, and other matters connected with the Navy office, all of which entailed vast labour on the Clerk.
28th November, 1688. Charles Hargrave elected Clerk vice Masters.
20th November, 1707. Charles Bernard elected Clerk vice Hargrave.
Hargrave had kept the books in a slovenly manner, and appears to have been both a dishonest servant as well as an improvident man.