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| Oct. 1. |
419. Testimonials signed by Sir John Berry and Colonel Francis
Moryson as to the characters of Captains Thomas Gardner of the
ship Adam and Eve, Larrimore of the Rebecca, John Consett of
the Mary, Morris of the Young Prince, and Nicholas Prynne of
the Richard and Elizabeth, together with account of their respective
services to His Majesty in the time of the late rebellion in Virginia.
With certificate that this is a true copy of the original remaining
in Mr. Secretary Coventry's Office. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 70.] |
| Oct 2–3. |
420. Journal of Assembly at Barbadoes. Having sat three
several times by adjournment, the Assembly proceeded according
to the rules of the House to election of a Speaker, and William
Sharpe was chosen. Proposal of Colonel William Bate to lay down
his office of Treasurer, but at the request of the House he
promised to continue till the last of December. |
| Oct. 3. |
Ordered that Richard Seawell be paid 10,260 lbs. of muscovado
sugar for so much by him disbursed for the forts at Ostin's Bay as
by his accounts rendered. Edwin Stede, Deputy Secretary,
informed the House that the Council were willing to Join with
them in a letter to the Lords of Trade and Plantations if they
would leave out the names of Sir Peter Colleton and Colonel
Thornburgh. Debate thereon and agreed to substitute "no such
persons." Then the letter was transcribed with said alterations
and passed by general consent, see next Abstract. Adjourned to
11th December 1677. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XIII., pp. 277–281.] |
Oct. 3.
Barbadoes. |
421. The Council and Assembly of Barbadoes to the Lords of
Trade and Plantations. Governor Sir Jonathan Atkins having
communicated to them their Lordship's report in relation to this
place, return their hearty thanks for the timely supply of match,
but the solicitation of some private persons for fifteen hundred
pikes is without the least authority for they would be utterly
unserviceable to this island. Pray that no such persons may draw
any mischiefs upon them or be heard in their behalf without their
particular address to their Lordships or the recommendations of
Governor Atkins in whose prudent government they can with all
assurance confide. Signed by J. Willoughby, Henry Drax, Samuel
Farmer, John Peers, Samuel Newton, John Sparke, Simon Lambarde,
and John Stanfast of the Council, and William Sharpe, Speaker,
of the Assembly. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 71.] |
Oct. 8–18.
Barbadoes. |
422. Governor Sir Jonathan Atkins to Lords of Trade and
Plantations. Very little occurred since his last. They have
escaped the hurricane this year, to the great encouragement of the
people. Sends list of the Assembly as requested who are elected
by freeholders of ten acres and upwards, and by law are not to sit
above a year, and the Governor and Council when they think fit
may call for a new election, cannot declare their estates. It is his
duty to tell their Lordships that the 32 queries they sent him
from England were made so public by some copies sent hither, "how
obtained I cannot well tell," that it hath caused no small disturbance
in the minds of these people, and every query in particular after
their estate hath created many jealousies amongst them. Sir Thomas
Warner, a lawyer, showed the Governor a copy, and said he had
instructions to inquire into our forts, magazines, militia, ammunition,
arms, strength, and defence of the island, but had no order from
their Lordships. Told him he did wisely to forbear, for had he
proceeded I would certainly have treated him as a spy. Without
a law confirmed by Governor and Council the country will do
nothing which Francis Lord Willough by experienced, who demanded
a levy without satisfactory reasons, they refused it, whereupon he
dissolved the Assembly, and by an Ordinance raised the tax which
the country would never pay, and put him into such a distaste
with the people that to this hour his name is odious to them.
Condition of Tobago, of sixteen hundred people the Dutch Admiral
brought not six hundred left; three hundred of their slaves were
burnt when the Dutch ships were burnt. It is a maxim with the
planter the Dutch will never hurt them, they having never yet
succeeded in any of their plantations. Encloses, |
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422. i. List of the gentlemen of the Assembly, being the present
election for the several parishes in Barbadoes. They
were presented to the Governor and Council on 16th May
1677, and their names will be found under that date, see
ante, No. 252. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., Nos. 72, 72 I.;
also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 202–206.] |
Oct. 9.
Whitehall. |
423. [Sir Philip Lloyd] to Sir William Jones, Attorney-General.
The Lords of Trade and Plantations have agreed upon several
amendments and alterations in the laws sent from Jamaica, and
command him to transmit same with said laws, to put them into a
legal form, and return them to their Lordships with anything that
may occur to him fit to be offered, if there be any difficulty he
cannot overcome to resort to their Lordships for further advice.
Also Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. Being acquainted
with Mr. Attorney-General's desires (as below), ordered that a
letter be written to him to put his proposals in writing for their
Lordships' consideration. 1677, Oct. 18. Also "Mr. AttorneyGeneral's proposals concerning the laws." The alterations which I
desire Mr. Blathwayt may make in the laws of Jamaica, according
to the Lords' directions, are only such as require writing and no
skill. To change the style of the law and the limitation of the
penalty, cancel those laws wholly left out, and where ipsissima
verba to be added or altered, which will save him much time, and
then he will read over the whole to see they are right. Signed
W. Jones. "Read 1677, Oct. 19." [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 73; and Col. Entry Bks., Vol. XXIX., p. 143, and Vol. CV.,
pp. 135, 136.] |
| Oct. 9. |
424. Petition of Sarah Drummond, wife and relict of William
Drummond, late inhabitant in Virginia, to the Lords of Trade and
Plantations. Describes the treatment her husband met with from
Governor Berkeley after the late rebellion, by whose order he was
hurried away to execution four hours after sentence. How she
was forced to fly from her habitation with her five children and
wander in the desert and woods, her estate being seized and
embezzled until the arrival of His Majesty's Commissioners, when
petitioner was reinvested with the small remainder. Prays,
forasmuch as her husband was sentenced, condemned, and executed
contrary to law, and that if he had been culpable His Majesty had
pardoned him amongst many others, for His Majesty's order to
restore and confirm to her and her children her said husband's
small estate, and that the security she has given may be cancelled.
"Read 9 Oct. 1677." 1 p. [Col. Papers Vol. XLI., No. 74; also
Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX., pp. 186–188]. |
Oct. 9.
Whitehall. |
425. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Ordered
that copy of the Governor of Jamaica's late Commission and
Instructions be sent to the Lord Chacellor who has promised to
frame and to offer something which may be convenient for the
Civil Government. That what Mr. Secretary Coventry writ by
Colonel Parks for putting off the Assembly be lodged with these
papers, as also the Narrative and all other papers given in by Sir
John Berry and Colonel Moryson, the late Commissioners in Virginia,
and particularly the Proclamation which first issued. The whole
matter to be resumed on Tuesday when Mr. Secretary Coventry
comes to town, when said Commissioners and the merchants are to
attend that they may have the Articles of Peace read which have
been made with the Indian Princes there, and Lord Culpeper is to
be advised of this meeting. |
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Petition of the widow Drummond read and the whole case
attested to be true and as deplorable by Sir John Berry and Colonel
Moryson. Their Lordships agree that the estates of those who die
by martial law do not escheat but descend to their heirs, and
therefore they will report that 'tis but just His Majesty command
Lieutenant-Governor Jeffreys and his Council not only to quiet
petitioner in all she hath, but to recover for her the rest of her
property. Reasons for not cancelling the security already taken
and for taking further security. Their Lordships of opinion that
the Act of Attainder should be repealed, and as much reparation
ordered as the condition of things will allow, observing that the
Act was made to justify and indemnify Sir William Berkeley more
than anything else, yet that he made use of it to all excesses. Mr.
Attorney must consider how to model an Act for indemnities and
reparation suitable to the Government there. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. CV., pp. 128–130.] |
| Oct. 10. |
426. Report of [the Lords of Trade and Plantations] to the King
on above. On the petition of Sarah Drummond, relict of William
Drummond late of Virginia, who was tried and sentenced to death
by Governor Berkeley although he never bore arms or any military
office, and was executed four hours after, praying to be restored to
her husband's estates. Having discoursed with Sir John Berry and
Colonel Moryson and finding the case in all the parts thereof to be
very deplorable, that Lieutenant-Governor Jeffreys and the Council
of Virginia be required to give all sort of assistance for quieting
the petitioner in the possession of all she hath. Signed by Finch, C.,
(Lord Chancellor) Craven, and J. Williamson. Endorsed, "Read in
Council and confirmed Oct. 20th 1677." Also Order of the King in
Council approving said Report of Lords of Trade and Plantations on
petition of Sarah Drummond, and directing letters to be prepared
for His Majesty's signature to Lieutenant- Governor Jeffreys
accordingly. Whitehall, 1677, Oct. 19. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 75; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX., pp. 188–191.] |
| Oct. 10. |
427. Second petition of Sarah Drummond, relict and administratrix of William Drummond, late of Virginia, deceased, to Lords
of Trade and Plantations. That she has already remonstrated
against the barbarous and inhuman execution of her husband by
order of Sir William Berkeley and the seizure of his estate, and
their Lordships recommended petitioner's case to His. Majesty's
grace and favour. Prays that Sir John Berry, who hath very
honourably promised to restore what was seized by the late Commissioners in Virginia, or the prime cost thereof, may be required
and authorized to do so. Annexed, |
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427. i. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations in reference
to above petition of Sarah Drummond for several parcels
of goods remaining in the hands of Sir John Berry who
is directed to give an account thereof. Whitehall, 1677,
Oct. 10. |
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427. ii. Sir Robert Southwell to Sir John Berry. Encloses
Sarah Drummond's petition to the Lords of Trade and
Plantations who desire he would let their Lordships know
how that matter stands. Spring Garden, 1677, Oct. 13. |
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427. iii. Sir John Berry to Sir Robert Southwell. In reference
to the disposal of the goods seized by him as Commander
of His Majesty's ships in Virginia and Sarah Drummond's
pretensions thereto. 1677, Oct. 17. |
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427. iv. Minute of a meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty in reference to a parcel of wines seized by Sir
John Berry for His Majesty's service. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XLI., Nos. 76, 76 III.; also Col. Entry Bks., Vol.
LXXX., pp. 192–196, and Vol. CV., p. 130.] |
| Oct. 10. |
428. John Leverett, Governor of His Majesty's Colony of the
Massachusetts by order and with consent of the General Court, to
the King. Acknowledges His Majesty's grace and favour to the
gentlemen our messengers sent with our last address, whereby the
false clamours which have been laid before His Majesty against us
have been repelled. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 77.] |
Oct. 10.
Boston. |
429. Proclamation of the General Court at Boston. Appointing
15th November to be kept as a day of thanksgiving to God
for giving peace in a great measure, a rich blessing on the fruits of
the earth, preventing the spread of infectious diseases; and granting
them favour in the eyes of the King. All servile labour prohibited
on that day, and the Churches ministers and people enjoined to keep
it solemnly and seriously. Printed. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 78.] |
Oct. 10.
[Virginia.] |
430. Twelve Acts passed at a Grand Assembly begun at Middle
Plantation at the house of Captain Otho. Thorp, 10th October 1677.
[Col. Entry Bks., Vol. LXXXVIII., pp. 96–101, and Vols. LXXXIX.,
XC., XCI.] |
Oct. 12.
Barbadoes. |
431. The Assembly of Barbadoes to Sir Robert Southwell.
Encloses by command of the Governor letter of thanks of the
Council and Assembly to the Lords of Trade and Plantations for
procuring a supply of match out of His Majesty's stores for this
island. Encloses, |
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431. i. Council and Assembly of Barbadoes to the Lords of Trade
and Plantations. Hearty thanks for supply of match, but
as to the solicitation of private persons for the supply of
1,500 pikes, it was without the least authority or direction
from this place, for had they come they would have proved
utterly unserviceable. To avoid the like inconveniency
in future pray that no such persons be heard without
their own particular address to their Lordships or the
Governor's recommendation in whom with full experience
of his most prudent government they can with all
assurance confide. "Read 15 Jan. 1677–8." [Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 207–208.] |
| Oct. 15. |
432. A list of Papers now and formerly delivered to Secretary
Coventry. A book containing a General Narrative of the late
Rebellion in Virginia. A Breviary of that, an account how we
found the condition of the country, how we left it, and what means
we humbly conceived would best conduce to the settling the future
peace of it, also a particular answer to our instruction. The
Articles of Peace with the neighbour Indians in Virginia. A
Repertory of the County and Personal Grievances with a list of
the loyal sufferers in Virginia. Colonel Claiborne's Petition and
a bundle of papers relating to the Isle of Kent, part of Lord
Baltimore's Province. See ante, Nos. 86, 86 I.–XIX. [Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. LXXXI., p. 290.] |
| Oct. 15. |
433. The Heads of such Papers as are contained in a manuscript
intituled—A Particular Account how we your Majesty's Commissioners
for the affairs of Virginia have observed and complied
with our Instructions subscribed by Sir John Berry and Colonel
Francis Moryson. 1. Instructions and Answers. 2. A true
narrative of the rise, progress, and cessation of the late rebellion in
Virginia; the "inforted" Indians reported not to exceed 100 fighting
men, Citterborne parish grievances; Gloster and Charles City
County grievances. A character of the rebel Bacon; Bacon takes
the oath of allegiance and supremacy and enjoins the soldiers to do
the like. An oath of Bacon's taken by his soldiers. Bacon's speech
to his soldiers. The Indian war recoils upon the country in an
intestine rebellion. Bacon comes down to Gloster. Bacon's force
upon the people. A ship and soldiers sent to seize the Governor
at Accomack. Bacon's second march against the Indians. Bacon
had caused a party of his own electing to convene for the carrying
on his designs. Speech of Bacon when he was out on the Indian
march upon sending in some of his sick and tired soldiers before
him. By the Queen's own account only eight of her Indians killed,
saying she would not tell a lie to mention more than indeed were,
though Bacon bragged of many more to deceive the people with a
mighty conquest. The Indian prisoners were some of them sold
by Bacon and the rest disposed of by Sir William Berkeley, all but
five which were restored to the Queen by Ingram who was Bacon's
general. The Queen of Pamunkey flies for her life and is lost fourteen days and almost starved in the woods. The Governor returns
to James Town. Speech of Bacon to his soldiers going to James
Town against the Governor. The siege of James Town. Note
that Bacon's men had marched that day between thirty and forty
men to James Town. The provisions raised by Act of Assembly to
supply the Indian war are by the Governor's party forcibly taken
away to maintain a civil war against the givers of it. Bacon's
letter from the camp. Bacon's oath of fidelity; one shot to death
by Bacon for flying from his colours. Bland, Carver, and Farlow
executed two days before our arrival by Martial law, but Bland upon
the commission of Oyer and Terminer. Bacon's death and disease.
The Assembly observing the late rebellion to be set on foot by new
comers have now enacted that no man shall receive advancement till
he has been above three years in Virginia, Bacon being preferred to a
Councillorship at his very first coming over. The rebellion suppressed and the Governor's return to Green Spring. 3. A review
breviary and conclusion (see No. 438). It is said by some that
there was a paper publicly read to the people that the Governor
designed only to raise a party to go out against the Indians and
not against Bacon and offered their estates and an oath to bind this
pretension to the people. 4. A faithful account in what condition
they found Virginia (see No. 439). 5 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 79.] |
| Oct. 15. |
434. An exact repertory of the general and personal grievances
presented to us, His Majesty's Commissioners, by the people of
Virginia, to which we have hereto annexed our most humble
opinions, remarks, report, and observations with reference to the
grievances themselves, as the same are also herewith presented at
large in their own words and subscribed with the inhabitants own
hands, as also the particular petitions and proofs of sundry persons
which for ease and method sake are here briefly recited and most
humbly presented 15th October 1677 as follow:—James City
County grievances. Rappahanock County, Citternborne Parish
in Rappahanock County; Stafford County, Surrey County,
Westmorland County, Northampton County, Accomack County,
Lancaster County, Warwick County, Isle of Wight County, New
Kent County, Elizabeth City County, Henrico County, York
County, Gloucester County, Lower Norfolk County, and Nancymond
County. Signed by Sir John Berry and Colonel Francis Moryson
[See the original papers abstracted ante, Nos. 116–141.] [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 291–333.] |
| Oct. |
435. Personal grievances of divers inhabitants within His
Majesty's Colony of Virginia proved before us, His Majesty's
Commissioners, by oath, all of which we do herewith, according to
their own desires, most humbly present in their own words as we
received the same, and do give this short abstract with our observations and opinion. The names of the petitioners are Alexander
Walker, Henry Jenkins, Otho Thorp, Thomas Grendon, Thomas
and William Dudley, John Page in behalf of John Jeffreyes, Anne
widow of William Hunt, Nicholas Prynne, Thomas Palmer, Sandes
Knowles, William Howard, John Deane, John Williams, Thomas
Bobby, Nicholas Toope, John Johnson and James Barrow, William
Hoare, Edward Lloyd, Thomas Glover, Andrew Godean, William
Rowland, Thomas Lushington, Richard Clarke, George Seaton, and
Sandes Knowles. "There are also other sufferers whose complaints
are not as yet given in, which at present cannot be presented by
us, John Berry, Francis Moryson." The originals of most of these
petitions will be found abstracted ante, Nos. 143–165. [Col Entry
Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 337–352.] |
| Oct. 15. |
436. List of the names of those worthy persons whose services
and sufferings by the late rebel Nathaniel Bacon, junior, and his
party have been reported to us (His Majesty's Commissioners)
most signal and eminent during the late unhappy troubles in
Virginia, and particularly of such whose approved loyalty,
constancy, and courage hath rendered them most deserving of His
Majesty's remark. This list is headed by Sir William Berkeley,
then follow Sir Henry Chicheley, Colonel Nathaniel Bacon, Colonel
Philip Ludwell, Colonel Augustine Warner, Thomas Ludwell, and
upwards of forty others, and to each name the Commissioners have
added some account of their services, character, and sufferings.
The two last on the list are "the good Queen of Pamunkey," to
whom it is recommended a present of small price should be sent,
and Major Robert Bruton, a gentleman of good estate and an
eminent sufferer. Signed by Sir John Berry and Colonel Francis
Moryson. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 353–357.] |
| Oct. 15. |
437. A particular account how we your Majesty's Commissioners
for the affairs of Virginia have observed and comply'd with our
Instructions. On one column are the King's Instructions to
Herbert Jeffreys, Sir John Berry, and Francis Moryson, dated 9th
November 1676, and on the opposite column the answer of His
Majesty's Commissioners how they have acted by and performed
said Instructions. Signed by Sir John Berry and Colonel Francis
Moryson. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 365–367.] |
| Oct. ? |
438. A Review, Breviary, and Conclusion drawn from the
foregoing Narrative, being a summary account of the late Rebellion
in Virginia, the first occasion of the late commotions, followed by
a short diary of events from 30th April 1676 to 22nd January
1677. 1676, Oct. 26.—Bacon having lain some time sick of a
bloody flux dies at Mr. Pate's house in Gloucester county; after
his death the rebel party were headed by Lawrence Ingram and
Walklate. 1677, Jan. 22.—Governor Berkeley returns to his own
house at Green Spring, which was not above a week before our
arrival. Signed by Herbert Jeffreys. Sir John Berry, and Francis
Moryson. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 411–419.] |
| Oct. ? |
439. A true and faithful Account in what condition we found
your Majesty's Colony of Virginia. Of our transactings during
our stay there, and how we left it, together with our most humble
opinion what means will best conduce to the firm grounding and
securing the future peace thereof. In the handwriting of Samuel
Wiseman, Clerk to His Majesty's Commissioners. Signed by Sir
John Berry and Colonel Francis Moryson. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 423–427.] |
| Oct. ? |
440. List of Bonds taken to the King's use for securing
Delinquents' Estates till His Majesty's pleasure be known. With
receipt signed by Thomas Ludwell for the above-mentioned bonds,
being fifteen in number. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 497,
498.] |
Oct. 18.
[Read.] |
441. Petition of John Jeffreys to the Lords of Trade and
Plantations. That Governor Berkeley by virtue of an Order
impressed for His Majesty's service twenty pipes of Fayal wines
belonging to petitioner at James Town, Virginia, which were
delivered at 8l. sterling per pipe. Petitioner lost above sixty-three
pipes by the rebels burning the town, and the Assembly will only
allow but half pay for 18 pipes, alleging they were taken from
town, disposed on the public account, and so saved from the fire.
Prays that he may receive the full rate of 8l. per pipe out of the
public money of the county here (in England). Annexed, |
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441. i. Report of the Lords of Trade and Plantations to the
King. That after conference with Sir John Berry and
Colonel Moryson, they conceive petitioner deserves His
Majesty's justice for his whole debt, which they recommend
Gawen Corbin, in whose hands is a sum of money raised
by the Assembly of Virginia, be ordered to pay. Signed
by Finch, C[hancellor] Anglesey, G. Carteret, J.
Williamson, J. Ernle, Thomas Dolman. Endorsed, "Read
in Council Oct. 24 1677. Approved." Council Chamber,
1677, Oct. 22. |
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441. ii. Petition of John Page in behalf of John Jeffreys to His
Majesty's Commissioners for grievances. For payment
of twenty pipes of wine ordered by Sir W. Berkeley for
His Majesty's service at the rate of 8l. per pipe. With
Order of Assembly, 20th February 1677, and Opinion of
the Commissioners referring same to His Majesty's
consideration and justice. 1677, March 10. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XLI., No. 80, 80 I., II.; and Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXX., pp. 202–205.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
442. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. The
Articles of Peace made on 29th May last between LieutenantGovernor Jeffreys and the Indian Princes read, Sir John Berry and
Colonel Moryson with several merchants and planters being
present. Debate concerning the boundaries settled by this Peace
and limitation of three miles, which distance from the Indian
towns the English are to keep in their settlements. The Treaty to
be printed and copies sent to Virginia after certain amendments
are made. Colonel Moryson remarks on the advantage and security
to the inhabitants of Virginia by restraining settlements to a
lesser compass, it being certain that all the planters are not so
many as the inhabitants of Stepney parish, and yet have taken up
as much land as all England. In answer to Lord Culpeper it is
agreed that the Indians ought to receive the same measure of
justice from the English as the English by law expect from them.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., p. 130, 131.] |
Oct. 18.
Whitehall. |
443. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Petition
of Alderman Jeffreys read (see ante, No. 441), also Order of the
Assembly of Virginia, dated 20th February 1677. Agreed to
report to His Majesty the injustice done to the petitioner by the
Assembly (who deserve censure for the same) and that therefore an
Order be passed for petitioner's entire satisfaction at 8l. per pipe to
be paid out of the stock of money raised by the Assembly of
Virginia now remaining in the hands of Gawen Corbin. In
reference to Sir John Berry's account of goods belonging to widow
Drummond's husband, their Lordships not being fully satisfied
concerning this matter order an authentic copy of an Admiralty
Minute thereon to be written for, with the names of the Lords
then present. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 132, 133.] |
Oct. 19.
Council Chamber, Whitehall |
444. Report of the Lords of Trade and Plantations to the
King. That the Articles of Peace made between the Lieutenant
Governor of Virginia and the Indian Princes their neighbours,
namely, the Queen of Pamunkey, the King of the Nottoways, John
West, son to the Queen of Pamunkey, the Queen of Raonoke, and
the King of the Naneymond Indians be printed and copies sent to
Virginia for the better publication and observance thereof. Signed
by Anglesey, Essex, Craven, and Williamson. Endorsed, "Read in
Council Oct. 20th 1677 and ordered." 2 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XLI., No. 81.] |
Oct. 19.
Whitehall. |
445. Order in Council for printing the Articles of Peace lately
made between His Majesty's Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and
several Indian Princes in those parts. Mem.—That this report was
made on the 19th and approved in Council, and ordered that the
treaty be sent to Mr. Secretary Coventry to be printed. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 82; and Col. Entry Bks., Vol. LXXX.,
pp. 198–200.] |
Oct. 20.
Jamaica. |
446. Governor Lord Vaughan to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson.
About a fortnight since received two letters from His Majesty, one
to admit John Ball to the Council, which he accordingly did, the
other to permit Spanish vessels to buy blacks here, and not be
imposed upon-by any extraordinary duties (see ante, Nos. 235, 253).
Has used two Spanish ships since put into this port with all
kindness and friendship, and believes it will prove of infinite
advantage to the Royal Company and this place. "Rec. 3 Jan.
1678." 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 83.] |
| Oct. 20. |
447. Order of a Grand Assembly begun at Middle Plantation
at the house of Captain Otho Thorp, in reference to a petition of
Captain Nathaniel Bacon and the rest of the owners of the ship.
Planters adventure to be freed from paying the import of 2s. per
hogshead and Castle duties, as by Act of Assembly lately repealed,
which law they pray may not be construed to look backward. To
be allowed that privilege so long as said ship shall wholly belong
to Virginia owners. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 84.] |
| Oct. 22. |
448. The King to the Lieutenant Governor and Council of
Virginia. Recites the report of the Lords of Trade and Plantations
on petition of Richard Booth and others in reference to the seizure
by Sir William Berkeley of goods on board the Richard and
Elizabeth, Nicholas Pryn, Commander, upon supposition that they
belonged to William Hunt their Agent in Virginia, to whom the
whole were consigned, and that he was concerned in the rebellion
there. That said goods be delivered to said petitioners or their
agents wherever they may be found in specie, and in case embezzled or disposed of that they may be assisted by all lawful
means in the recovery of them. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCV.,
pp. 216, 217.] |
| Oct. 22. |
449. The King to the Lieutenant Governor and Council of
Virginia. Recites the Report of the Committee of Trade and
Plantations on petition of Sarah Drummond, relict of William
Drummond, late an inhabitant of Virginia, who was after the late
rebellion there taken, stript, and brought before Governor Berkeley,
and by him immediately sentenced to die by martial law, although
he never bore arms, and his small plantation seized. directing them
to give all sort of assistance for the quieting of said Sarah
Drummond in the possession of all she hath, as also in the recovery
of what she is not hitherto restored unto, or the value thereof, in
whose hands soever the same may be found, but that she give full
security for the same until His Majesty's final determinations upon
the whole matter. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCV., pp. 217, 218.] |
Oct. 22.
Whitehall. |
450. The King to Governor Stapleton and the Council of the
Leeward Islands. At the request of Captain Garrett Cotter, who
by letters patent of 9th March 1677 the King appointed Secretary
and Marshal of the islands of Nevis, St. Christopher's, Antigua,
and Montserrat, His Majesty recommends him most effectually for
all just assistance in the execution of his said office. [Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. XCIII., p. 155.] |
| Oct. 22. |
451. Mem.— The Lord Privy Seal is desired by the Lords of
Trade and Plantations to move His Majesty in Council that certain
Commissions for taking the oaths of the Governors of Barbadoes,
the Leeward Islands, and Deputy Governors be approved and
ordered to be dispatched. The Form of Oath to be taken by the
respective Governors and Commanders of His Majesty's Plantations.
Also Commission for giving the oaths to the Governors, and Order
of the King in Council approving Form of Oath which is to be
annexed to said Commission. Two papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
Nos. 85, 86; also Col. Entry Bks., Vol. XCVII., pp. 49–54, and
Vol. CV. pp. 135, 136.] |
| Oct. 22. |
452. License from the Lords Proprietors of Carolina to Solomon
Blackleech, Master of the James frigate, to trade from Ashley river
with the Spaniards or any Indians dwelling near or amongst them
or any where upon the coast south of them or upon the cape of
Florida, and the Governor, Council and officers there are recommended to assist and treat said master with all justice, civility, and
respect. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XX., p. 130.] |
| Oct. 23. |
453. Representation of the House of Burgesses to Herbert
Jeffreys, Governor of Virginia. Complain of a Warrant of the
Commissioners for Virginia of 19th April last, by which all their
original Journals, Orders, Acts, Laws, and Proceedings which
concerned the Assembly begun at Green Spring 20th February last,
and also those relating to the Assemblies, were forced from their
Clerk Beverley and kept in March and June 1676 in the hands of
said Commissioners for several months as a great violation of their
privileges, and inasmuch as said Commission was never published
desire that they may have a view of the same. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XLI., No. 87.] |
| Oct. 24. |
454. Order of the King in Council. Approving Draft of
Commissions for the Governors of the Plantations to take the oaths
and directing the Attorney or Solicitor General to prepare Warrants
for His Majesty's signature in order to the passing said Commissions under the Great Seal. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 88.] |
| Oct. 24. |
455. Order of the King in Council on Report of the Lords of
Trade and Plantations of 22nd October. On petition of John
Jeffreys, directing the payment by Gawin Corbin of 160l. to
petitioner in accordance with the prayer of his petition. Draft
signed by Philip Lloyd. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 89;
also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX., pp. 206–208.] |
Oct. 24.
Boston. |
456. Governor Leverett "with the consent of the General Court
of the Massachusetts," to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson. He
has laid them under a most deep obligation for his most friendly
and christian readiness to promote the equity and righteousness
of their cause, when they were almost sacrificed to the private
interests and designs of some that made it their work to clamour
and falsely represent them to His Majesty. Acknowledges his great
candour and moderation towards them. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XLI., No. 90.] |
Oct. 25.
Whitehall. |
457. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. That
Lord Berkeley has permission to send his secretary to the office of
Plantations to peruse and take copies of papers relating to Virginia
wherein the late Sir William Berkeley is concerned. |
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The Earl of Carlisle proposes several considerations concerning
Jamaica, whereupon their Lordships declare their opinion that no
escheat, fine, forfeiture, levy of money, or any tax be applied to
the public use of the island. That the Governor may suspend any
member of the Council without consent of the Council, which is
required in Lord Vaughan's Commission. That the names of the
Council be named in the Governor's instructions, but not in his
Commission. That a displaced Councillor be not permitted in the
Assembly. That no Legislative Assembly be called without the
King's special leave, and that no proclamation touching the laws
in England be made. The prices of commodities imported and
exported from the Plantations to be regulated for prevention of
monopolies, which occasion so much disadvantage to the planters
and to the trade of the nation in general. On reading again the
petition of Widow Drummond, and considering a minute of the
Board of Admiralty wherein His Majesty grants the wines to
Sir John Berry, it is thought fit that petitioner represent her
case by petition unto His Majesty in Council. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. CV., pp. 137–139.] |
Oct. 25.
St. Christopher's. |
458. Certificate of Abednego Mathew, Deputy Governor of St.
Christopher's. That Sergeant Joseph Potterton has delivered fiftyseven soldiers to the Deputy Governor, and "hath merited a good
repute, and according to my judgment is very worthy thereof."
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XLVI., p. 259.] |
Oct. 26.
London. |
459. Sir John Berry to [the Secretary to the Lords of Trade
and Plantations]. Is taken ill on his way to attend their Lordships
on Mrs. Drummond's business. All he desires is that the widow
may receive what of right appertains to her, and himself no
prejudice in relation to the wines and brandies expended in his
public employment at Virginia. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 91.] |
Oct. 26.
Boston. |
460. Order of the General Court held at Boston. That the
Acts of Trade and Navigation be strictly observed. Also an Act
made at Boston by the General Court in 1663 to the same. effect.
2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 92.] |
Oct. 28.
Whitehall. |
461. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. Their Lordships
inquire into the last despatches of the Leeward Isles upon occasion
of the attendance of Colonel (Edmund) Stapleton, who is going to
Nevis within two days, and the letter sent to Colonel William
Stapleton, the Governor-in-Chief, dated 10th September last, is
read; after which ordered that care be taken for sending the three
hundred malefactors to St. Christopher's, as also for the despatch
of other matters ordered in Council. |
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Having debated several points in relation to the government of
Jamaica and Lord Carlisle's Commission, their Lordships do not
now come to any resolution, but notice that Sir Thomas Lynch
transmitted a law for raising a public revenue without any limitation of time, it is thought fit that Mr. Attorney and Solicitor
General give their opinions whether His Majesty may not at any
time give his assent to that law to make it perpetual, as it is
necessary such a law be settled in Jamaica. Further consideration
to be had of this matter. |
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Agreed to meet to-morrow at nine o'clock on the business of
Mr. Martin and Sir Henry Morgan, and on Thursday to consider
the laws of Jamaica, and despatch Lord Carlisle, when Mr. Attorney
and Solicitor General are to attend and the Lord Chancellor is
particularly desired to be present. To consider whether the map
of Jamaica transmitted by Lord Vaughan be made public by print
or be kept private. |
| Oct. 29. |
The business of Sir Henry Morgan and Colonel Byndlosse
as they stand accused by Lord Vaughan for corresponding with
privateers taken into consideration. Abstract of the articles
against them read, and their Lordships do not come to any resolution until they have proceeded to a further examination of the
whole matter. |
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Petition of Thomas Martin, Receiver in Jamaica, read, praying
their Lordships to procure His Majesty's recommendation to the
Earl of Carlisle that petitioner may find no obstruction in the
execution of his office. Whereupon notice is taken that sufficient
orders are already issued from His Majesty to Lord Vaughan for
release of petitioner from imprisonment, and his admittance to the
due execution of his office. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 140–142.] |
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463. Petition of George Compeare of London, merchant, on
behalf of Thomas Martin, to Lords of Trade and Plantations.
Recites what has been done on Martin's several petitions, notwithstanding all which he is still detained a close prisoner, as appears
by the enclosed. Encloses, |
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463. i. Thomas Martin to his brother. Is still in prison. Has
petitioned the Assembly of Jamaica, sends petition, and
relates what has taken place thereon. St. Jago prison.
1677, Oct. 20. Two papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
Nos. 93, 93 i.] |
Oct. 30.
Whitehall. |
464. The King to Colonel Stapleton, Governor of the Leeward
Islands. Is glad to put him in mind how entirely His Majesty relies
on his care and circumspection in whatever may relate to the
safety and improvement of the plantations under his government,
and how much it is therefore his part to be early and frequent in
advertising the Lords of Trade and Plantations and the Secretaries
of State whatever he finds of consequence to those ends. He has
neighbours that employ all their care and costs for getting more
footing in the West Indies, and, if we do not look well about us
in time, is afraid how dear it may one time or other cost us. The
meaning of this is that our islands and plantations should be put
into such a posture as to forts, militia, munition of all sorts as may
prevent any surprise at least, if not to put them into a condition
to make a just and a solemn defence. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCIII.,
p. 155.] |
| Oct. |
465. Sir Thomas Lynch's proposals about settling the government
of Jamaica. The Governor to have a title answerable to his quality,
and no Councillors named in his Commission. It would be hazardous,
and exceedingly inconvenient, to remove all the seven Councillors
who have affronted and dissented from Lord Vaughan, but the
new Governor might have a dormant order to remove the principal, and make him incapable of all other employments and
sitting in the Assembly. The Governor to carry over a proclamation
that the people shall be governed by the laws of England, and
that no man's property shall be taken away but by known laws.
This His Majesty has formerly published, and seems particularly
needful to be done now for the reasons which are stated at length.
That greater authority be given the Governor in the matter of
passing laws, and that he be empowered to give the Royal assent
to those laws His Majesty has approved of. The Governor to be
instructed to apply all the revenue to the uses of the island, and
permit the Assembly to name the uses for what they raise. The
Act of the revenue being passed there will not need such frequent
Assemblies. The Council to govern in the Governor's absence.
The present Lieutenant-Governor incapable of such a trust; he is
governed by his brother-in-law, Colonel Byndlosse, "a very ill man,"
many complaints of him before the Lords of the Council. Last
Session he struck Lord Vaughan's Secretary, to justify which the
Lieutenant-Governor and another brother-in-law challenged the
Secretary. 3½ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 94.] |
| [Oct.] |
466. The Form of an Oath to be taken by the respective
Governors and Commanders of His Majesty's Plantations amended
by the Committee of Trade and Plantations from a previous form
of 3rd May 1676. In this oath the statute made in the 12th year
is referred to as an Act for the encouraging and increasing of
shipping and navigation, and that in the 15th year an Act for the
encouragement of trade. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCVII., p. 53.] |
