William Bennisson: The Information of William Bennisson 16 November 1705
Middx Ss. The Examination of Willm Bennisson of Well Close blacksmith taken before the Worshipfull the Recorder of Lond.othis 16 day of November 1705.
Who saith that about 3. months agoe or more he this Examinant made two pair of Flasks for Sr Richard Blackham and delivered them to his lady and that Sr Richard paid him for them giveing him 20. shillings. he also made for him 4. pouches the one was hollow and the other to go in to it which he delivered but it not yet paid for them, And further saith that Richard Angell brought the said Sr Richd and this Examinant first acquainted, and Angell was present when the work was bespoake. Will Bennisson Capt. &ct S: Lovell Recorder
Source
MINT 15/17/519, National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK16 November 1705, c. 125 words.