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| [August 18 ?] |
1. List of papers to be signed by the King; amongst them are
letters to the Council to give warrant for Privy Seals, Lord Wallingford's creation as Earl of Banbury, and a Privy Seal for 1,000l. to Mr.
Burlamachi, by him disbursed to Mr. Acton for New Years's gifts |
August 18.
Whitehall. |
Sec. Conway to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a commission
for Robt. Earl of Sussex to be Lieutenant of Essex. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 254.] |
August 18.
Exeter. |
2. Simon Snowe, and four others, to Thos. Pengelly. Many
persons are ready to depose that the Dutch skipper was restrained
[by Capt. Crosse]. Since the skipper's departure his goods have
been divided, and Mr. Drake and his sons have bought the men's
shares at low rates. |
August 18.
The Tower. |
3. Sir Allen Apsley to Nicholas. Recommends Wm. Brisenden
for further employment as Purser. |
August 18.
Loughborough. |
4. Justices of co. Leicester to the Council. Had endeavoured to do
his Majesty service respecting a voluntary supply, and had themselves agreed to give to the extent of four subsidies; but of the
people, most cried for a Parliament, some pretended want, and divers
the pressure of other payments. |
August 19.
London. |
5. Sir W. Courteen to Sir Robt. Pye. Reasons why he cannot
advance 2,000l. on a Privy Seal; since March last, he has paid 700l.
for customs. |
August 19.
Chatham Dock. |
6. Captain Joshua Downing to Nicholas. For Wm. Crampton to
be Cook of the Triumph in place of George Morrock. |
August 19.
Ash. |
7. Sir John Drake to Nicholas. Sends account of the business of
the Dutch skipper, and an inventory of the Duke's part of the goods.
Desires warrant for their sale. Incloses, |
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7. i. Edwd. Drake and John Drake to the Duke of Buckingham.
The Ambassador of the States had complained of the capture
of a ship of Rotterdam, Capt. Eewont Jansson. The ship
had her lading from Norton, and was bound for "the
Matharyes." The skipper had not been imprisoned. 1626,
Aug. 19. |
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7. i. Inventory before-mentioned, being of part of the goods of the
St. Andrew, brought into Topsham, by Capt. Crosse. |
August 20.
Poole. |
8. Examination of John Bartram and Thos. Dole, sailors of Poole,
giving account of a fleet of pataches preparing at Passages and
St. Sebastian for the invasion of England. |
August 20.
Howlett. |
9. Sir Henry Palmer to Nicholas. Complains that his commission
[of Vice Admiralty] differed from the Duke's promise, and was accompanied by an unkind message. His father served in the place
30 years. Begs that complaints of Capt. Alleyne may not be attended
to in the absence of Capt. Tench. |
August 20.
From aboard the Esperanza. |
10. Wm. Buxton to Nicholas. The ships in the Thames could not
be hastened away, having neither men nor victuals. Sir Wm.
Russell said that nothing could be done until he had money. |
| August 20. |
11. Certificate from George Pitcher and three others, in favour of
William Ellef for Gunner of one of the pinnaces newly built at
Chatham. [On other parts of the same paper is a memorandum by
Sir William Heydon, that the Artillery Garden was instituted for
the trial of Gunners, and that persons going thither would find the
Master Gunner or himself on known days; with a further certificate
of the Master Gunner [John Reynolds] of Ellef's competency.] |
August 21.
Dover. |
12. Mayor and Jurats of Dover to Buckingham. They had acquainted the Water-bailiff and Gaoler with the complaints against him
for taking unreasonable fees, but he stands on his letters patent;
eight indictments against him for that cause, and one for escape of
a Romish priest. His duty requires personal attendance, but he has
not been there for six months. |
August 21.
Chatham Dock. |
13. Joshua Downing to Nicholas. Recommends Thos. Cooke for
Boatswain of the yard at Deptford, in place of—Nethersole. |
August 21.
Howlett. |
14. Sir Hen. Palmer to Buckingham. The Garland had left for
Portsmouth before the arrival of his Grace's letters. Begs, that
against winter, the poor men in her may receive pay to provide
apparel, or he shall lose most of them. |
| [August 21.] |
15. Note of papers to be signed by the King, amongst them a
warrant for 500l. for Sir Henry Vane, "employed for defraying the
French;" a warrant to Sir Francis Wyat, late Governor in Virginia,
of liberty to import 10,000 weight of tobacco, custom free; a grant
to Henry Cogan, goldsmith, of the office of Comptroller of the Mint,
in reversion after Richard Rogers. |
August 22.
London. |
16. Sec. Conway to Nicholas. Recommends Wm. Bradshaw for
employment in the fleet to be set forth by the City. |
| August 22. |
17. Theoph. Earl of Suffolk to Buckingham. Sends letter from
gentlemen of Suffolk. The people made a great clamour which the
Earl sought to satisfy. Suggests to the Duke that he might write
an answer, showing his particular care for the people's ease, of which
the Earl would make the best advantage. Incloses, |
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17. i. Sir Martin Stuteville, and nine others, Gentlemen of
Suffolk, to the Earl of Suffolk. The country assembled at
Bury respecting the voluntary gift, answered the Earl
with loud cries from the inhabitants near the sea coasts,
that their ships were taken and fired in their havens
before their faces, insomuch that they durst not look out of
their ports. The gentlemen beg the Earl to take some course
for redress. 1626, Aug. 15. [Copy.] |
| August 22. |
18. Separate examinations of Wm. Trill and Ellis Coffyn, respecting the secret departure of certain persons from Muddiford, co.
Hants. |
| [August 22 ?] |
19. Report of—Newall, respecting the above or some similar
transaction. |
August 23.
Southampton. |
20. Mayor and another of Southampton to Sec. Conway. A soldier imprisoned for wounding one of his fellows, and two others for
desertion. Desire to know whether they should be tried by martial
law or by common law. |
| August 23. |
21. Exceptions against Sir John Townsend's proceedings for recovery of the manor of Pebworth, co. Gloucester, as concealed lands. |
| [August 23 ?] |
22. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be propounded to the
Council by the Duke of Buckingham:—That the Commissioners for
sale of prize goods should deliver to Sir Allen Apsley the rice and
sugar, for the sick men of the fleet; that no waterman should take
an apprentice under 17 years of age; that the garrison of Deal
Castle, or of any of his Majesty's castles, ought not to be assessed
to parish rates. |
August 24.
East Dereham. |
23. Justices of Norfolk to the Council. Some of the people will
give more, and some less, to the voluntary gift, but most nothing,
alleging reasons too long to trouble therewith their Lordships. All
that had been offered did not amount to half a subsidy. |
August 24.
On board the Ann, of London, in the Downs. |
24. Capt. Lewis Powell to Buckingham. Had cruised unsuccessfully in search of the Dunkirkers with whom he formerly fought.
He is now in the Downs expecting orders. Has news that a great
fleet of Spaniards had arrived at Brest. Three Dunkirkers had got
out and gone to the North. |
August 24.
Portsmouth. |
25. Capt. John Pennington to Buckingham. Requests an order
to transfer the sailors of the Garland to his own ship and squadron.
Lord Denbigh's squadron was victualled and manned, and four ships
of his squadron would be ready in 24 hours, if his sails and other
provisions were sent from London. As soon as he can get a ship
or two ready he will send them to the Wight, where there is a Dunkirk man-of-war doing spoil. The promised month's pay ought to be
sent down, without it he should hardly get the sailors to weigh
anchor. |
| August 24. |
26. Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. For an order
that ordnance be given to the owners of the Golden Star and the Falcon, of Schiedam, ships captured but adjudged to be restored, in lieu
of their own ordnance which had been taken out for the King's service. |
August 24.
Plympton. |
27. Commissioners at Plymouth to the Council. Miserable calamity
under which the country groans in having an army of soldiers sick
and naked billeted upon them for 31 weeks, without supply of money
or clothes. If the Commissioners do not receive comfortable answer
by Sir George Chudleigh, they should be enforced to leave the service, unable to sustain the grievous clamour that besets them. |
August 24.
Portsmouth. |
28. Capt. Richd. Gyffard to Nicholas. At least 1,000 men were
wanted for the fleet. Seamen escape to the Isle of Wight, where
they keep themselves in the day time in woods, and at night in secret
places. The men should have reasonable content, and not be left to
groan in extremities through want of necessaries, and should be
severely punished for breach of discipline. Ships should be stationed
at St Helens. Ships daily come there, whether Dunkirkers,
Spaniards, or spies, and in a night may come in and fire the fleet. |
| August 25. |
29. Receipt of James Marten for 10l., paid by the appointment of
the Duke of Buckingham. |
August 25.
Usk. |
30. Justices of co. Monmouth to the King. The people being
called together, utterly refused to pay the subsidies except they were
granted by Act of Parliament. Inclose, |
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30. i. The King to the Justices of co. Monmouth, being a copy of
the letter of 1626, July 7. No. 30. |
August 26.
Woodrising. |
31. Sir Thos. Southwell to Buckingham. Sends certificate of the
ships and seamen in his Vice Admiralty of Norfolk. Incloses, |
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31. i. The certificate above-mentioned. |
August 26.
Houlden. |
32. Justices of the East Riding, co. York, to the Council. Some of
the inhabitants within the divisions of Ouse, Derwent, and Houldenshire were willing to give after the rate of one subsidy, the greater
number showed their unwillingness. A subsidy amounted to 118l.;
the amount offered did not exceeed 41l. |
| August 26. |
33. Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. Recommend
William Daws, for Boatswain of the Yard at Deptford. |
| August 26. |
34. Commissioner Wm. Burrell to Nicholas. Order given for
calling in such ships as were out of service, and for the despatch of
the four fire-ships and three pinnaces. State of the new pinnaces.
Wm. Clifford recommended for master of one of them. |
August 26.
Pendennis. |
35. Capt. John Bonython to Sec. Conway. Having requested
the Dep. Lieuts. to provision Pendennis against a sudden attack, Mr.
Coryton spoke much against it, whereupon Bonython directed the
companies assigned to attend there to bring in a proportion of victual.
Desires to receive a discharge from Lord Conway or the Council. |
| August 26. |
36. Buckingham to Capt. John Pennington. Lord Willoughby
would be at Portsmouth very shortly, and would give order for transferring the men from the Garland. There was great need that ships
should be got to sea to oppose the Dunkirkers, and intercept four
ships gone from Calais for Spain. [Draft.] |
August 26.
Sarum. |
37. Sir Laurence Hyde to Buckingham. To obtain for him the
office of Queen's Attorney, which he held under Queen Anna. On
the request of the Countess of Denbigh, the Duke had formerly moved
his Majesty therein, but had not succeeded by reason of the competition of a French advocate who had now departed the realm. |
August 27.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation for all officers and mariners who are to serve in the
King's fleet, to repair to Portsmouth. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 50.] |
| [August 27.] |
38. Account rendered by Dame Elizabeth Morison, widow and
executrix of Sir Wm. Harrington, of monies received and paid by him
in his office of Lieutenant General of the Ordnance. |
August 27.
Portsmouth. |
39. Capt. Richd. Gyffard to Nicholas. Things go from better to
worse. Sir Allen Apsley says the fleet shall be furnished with what
concerns him in ten days, but he will be deceived. Gyffard never
saw such confusion. Insufficient persons have employment through
favour. The King cannot be well served; the Lord Admiral will be
condemned; the whole kingdom dishonoured. The world speaks that
which Gyffard is sorry to hear. Capt. Pennington prepares with all
expedition to go to sea. |
August 27.
Kelsterne. |
40. Francis South to the Council. Reports that, as directed, he
proceeded to the premises of Michael Bland, where he found horse
tobacco growing for medicine, and pipe tobacco about one tenth of an
acre. |
| August 27. |
41. Examination of John Emmes, a discoverer of priests and Jesuits
and such as go to mass, giving account of various such persons, chiefly
officers of the Queen's late Household or her trades people. [In the
handwriting of Sec. Coke.] |
August 28.
Dissington. |
42. Sir John Delavale, Deputy to Theophilus Earl of Suffolk,
Vice Admiral of Northumberland, to the said Earl. Sends a list of
fishermen residing in the Earl's Vice Admiralty. There were no
ships therein; and the fishermen were poor labouring creatures, fishing in row-boats called "four-men cobles," each man having an
oar. Incloses, |
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42. i. Certificate before-mentioned. |
| August 28. |
43. List of parks appointed by the King to be disparked and improved. |
| August 28. |
44. Commissioners of the Navy to Nicholas. Recommend John
Browne to be Boatswain of the St. George. |
| August 28. |
45. Henry Hastings to the Council. He had been commanded to
appear before their Lordships, but he stayed until he heard further,
being fully assured that he had not given them any occasion to
send for him. The warrant was directed to Hants, but he lived in
Dorset, in the place of a Dep. Lieut. |
August 28.
Whitehall. |
46. The Council of War to the Council. They represent the
inconveniences and discredit likely to ensue from the want of pay of
the regiments in the Low Countries, and of the recruits sent
into Ireland. |
| August 28. |
47. Opinion of Wm. Clarke concerning the right of the Lord
Admiral to a ship taken by Sir Wm. Hull and Walter Ellis in
Baltimore Road, and also respecting his right to an English ship
which being pursued by an enemy was abandoned by her crew.
[Copy.] |
August 29.
Herriard. |
48. Dep. Lieuts. co. Southampton to Sec. Conway. Henry Cole,
a defaulter at the Musters, had showed the required arms. |
August 29.
Todington. |
49. Sir John Tracy to Sec. Conway. As directed he had examined John Ayres of Winchcombe, who denied that he had planted
any tobacco, which appears to be true by the inclosed certificate.
Incloses, |
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49. i. Bailiffs of Winchcombe to Sir John Tracy. They cannot
hear nor find that John Ayres had grown any tobacco. |
August 29.
Winterborne. |
50. Matthew Nicholas to his brother Edward Nicholas. On
pecuniary arrangements in contemplation of Matthew's intended
marriage. |
August 29.
Hague. |
51. Wm. Colville to Sec. Conway. Had sent the arms by way of
Amsterdam. |
August 29.
Portsmouth. |
52. Capt. Richd. Gyffard to Buckingham. The Earl of Denbigh
with his squadron had gone to sea. Capt. Pennington makes all haste
to follow him. Gyffard and all the rest of the Admiral's squadron
were using diligence to be ready on his arrival. The Marquess of
Hamilton is not going this voyage as he intended. Gyffard had recommended to him some of his designs that he might urge them
upon the Duke; that of three millions is strongly pressed upon the
Duke for adoption. |
| August 29. |
53. Wm. Earl of Denbigh to [Buckingham]. Had gone out of
Portsmouth to Stokes Bay with the Lion, Convertive, Golden Cock,
and Mary Rose. Wants sails, cordage, surgeons, and cheese, and
the wants of the rest of the squadron are such that they cannot
go to sea. Has displaced the Boatswain of the Convertive for
mutiny. |
August 29.
Dover. |
54. Peter Cannon to Nicholas. Apprising him that he has sent
his accounts for the last year by Captain Hill. Is much opposed by
Peter Dibbs. |
| August 29. |
55. Similar letter inclosing the accounts. |
| August 29. |
56. Petition of Dr. Richard Hunt, Chaplain to the King:—Having
surrendered his prebend in Canterbury Cathedral, on an intended
exchange with Dr. Holt which was not completed, Dr. Hunt
prays a confirmation of his title to his prebend. [Underwritten is
a direction to the Attorney General to prepare a bill for the King's
signature accordingly.] |
August 29.
Howlett. |
57. Sir Hen. Palmer to Nicholas. Has heard that no order had
yet been received for repairing or victualling the Garland. Begs
that her men may not be turned over to Capt. Pennington. |
August 29.
Nettlested Hall. |
58. Henry Dade to [Nicholas]. Had made a survey of all the
mariners and ships within the Vice Admiralty of Suffolk, excepting
Ipswich, Southwold, and Dunwich, which claimed to be exempt
from the Lord High Admiral's jurisdiction. |
August 29.
Fulham. |
59. Certificate of Sir Thos. Button in favour of Edward Jones, son
of Capt. Jones, who was slain in the Crane, in Queen Elizabeth's
time. |
August 30.
Ash. |
60. E. Drake to the Duke of Buckingham. Three Low Country
ships brought into Exmouth, as prizes by Capt. Crosse. They have
the Prince of Orange's pass, but are believed to be bound for Spain. |
| August 30. |
61. Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. Request order
for the new pinnaces to be supplied with ordnance. |
August 30.
Chelmsford. |
62. Justices of co. Essex to the Council. The country protest
their affection to supply his Majesty for the defence of the kingdom,
but the general desire is, that this should be done in a Parliamentary
way. |
| August 30. |
63. Commissioners of the Navy to Buckingham. The four fireships and three pinnaces were rigged, and proceedings taken
towards manning them. General report on the state of all the
King's ships except those at Portsmouth, and what can be done
therewith to save charges. |
August 30.
Ash. |
64. Sir John Drake to Nicholas. The sugars amount to 673l. 10s.
The three Flemish ships brought in by Capt. Crosse are of good
burthen. The sugars at Bristol are sold, but the merchants beat
down the price. |
August 31.
Westminster. |
65. Form of letter from the King to every member of the Peerage.
Observing the forwardness in contribution of the Justices of the
Peace, the King, instead of sending a Privy Seal to the person
addressed, proposed to him the way of gift. Expects the like argument of good affection from the nobility, and especially from the
person addressed, as from the Justices. |
| August 31. |
66. Petition of Arthur Swayne, of Middleborough, merchant, to
Buckingham:—A ship-load of tobacco belonging to the petitioner
having being driven into the Thames by stress of weather, and there
seized, he prays that the same may be re-delivered. |
| August 31. |
67. John Palmer to Buckingham. Directing his attention to "Chutton Buney" and Bournemouth, two very weak places in the South
parts of the kingdom. |
August 31.
Flyborough. |
68. John Hide, Capt. F. Ledyard, and Wm. Driver to the
Commissioners of the Navy. Had received 1,666l. 13s. 4d., from
George Witham. The great fleet of Hamburgh ships had come down
the river to Flyborough, but treated the English ships very courteously, and submitted to be searched. Up to that time, no prohibited
goods had been found in them. |
| [August 31.] |
69. Account of proceedings in co. Buckingham, respecting the free
gift to the King. |
| [August 31.] |
70. Speech of [Sir Francis Goodwin] at the meeting at Stoney
Stratford, co. Bucks, to consider of a free gift to his Majesty. |
| [August 31] |
71. The Council to the Justices of co. Buckingham. Complaining
of their neglect of directions sent to them respecting the free gift to
the King. [Incomplete draft.] |
| August 31. |
72. Petition of Romer Outtgersen of Enckhuysen to Buckingham:—
Having conceived a means to redeem many hundred fighting men,
kept as slaves at Sallee, he was directed by Sir Nicholas Saunders and
Sir George Goring to attend the Duke for employment in that service; others being now employed to carry out his plan, he prays that
he may go home, and be recompensed for his four months attendance. |
| [August ?] |
73. Sir Nicholas Saunders to—Kendall. "My Lord" likes
the project, but if the projector fires the ships in the haven of
Sallee, will it not enrage the Turks to murder the captives there, of
whom about 1,500 are English. |
| August. |
74. Petition of Thomas Whatman to the Council:—The Mayor of
Chichester and Alderman Henry Chitty received the order of the
Council for Whatman's restoration to his office of Recorder of that
city with contempt; prays they may be sent for to answer the
same. |
| August |
75. Deposition of Peter Cox as to the conduct of the Mayor of
Chichester and Alderman Chitty above-mentioned. |
| August. |
76. Dep. Lieuts. of co. Devon to Francis Lord Russell. Return a
certificate of persons who may, with least inconvenience, lend the
sums set against their names. The business will be irksome to the
country as it has been unpleasing to the writers. They hope their
diligence may not be a means to invite his Majesty to an often recourse
to that kind of supply, but rather to those which for their antiquity
and indifferency are more pleasing to his subjects. |
| August. |
77. Jas. Earl of Carlisle to Sec. Conway. The King desires that
he should frame a Committee of the Duke of Buckingham, the Lord
Treasurer, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Lord President, and
himself, to consider the Queen's debts and the manner of satisfying
them. The incomparable virtues of the King work upon the
generosity and goodness of the Queen, so that his Majesty shall
shortly have the best wife in the world. |
| [August.] |
78. Memoranda, principally relating to the defence of the Isle of
Wight in case of invasion. |
| August. |
79. Henry Earl of Manchester to Sec. Conway. Mr. Bradstreet,
appointed to train the troops of co. Huntingdon, had found that
place occupied. He desires to be employed in Buckinghamshire. |
| August. |
80. Bishop Neile of Durham to the Council. Has himself taken a
view of the Trained Bands. Certifies their condition, and that of
the county generally. |
| August. |
81. Close warrant commanding the immediate attendance of Sir
Richd. Harpur. [Unsigned.] |
| [August ?] |
82. Buckingham to—. Reproving him for recommending
Anthony Crosier, who for mutinous behaviour had been turned out
of the Adventure. [Draft.] |
| [August ?] |
83. Petition of Ensign Robert Smith on behalf of Peter Hone his
Captain, being at Plymouth, to the Council of War:—The Serjeant
Major's place in the Earl of Essex's regiment being vacant, prays
that his Captain may be appointed thereto, adding a long detail
of his fifty years services from the time of Sir Francis Vere to the
last expedition to Cadiz. |
| [August ?] |
84. Petition of John Preston to the Council:—Having been served
with a warrant to appear before the Council for want "of furniture
of sufficient arms," he states that, in consequence of his wife's recusancy, his arms were taken from him, and prays to know their
Honours' pleasure therein. |
| [August ?] |
85. Petition of owners and masters of ships belonging to Ipswich
to the Council:—Twenty-four ships of Ipswich were taken up for the
expedition to Cadiz, on each of which their owners expended from
80l. to 100l., of which they cannot yet receive any part; many
servants of the petitioners, who were pressed into the service, served
for thirteen months, and received only 9s. 4d. per month; the Long
Robert, one of the twenty-four ships, was lost with all hands, to the
utter undoing of many poor mariners' wives and loss to the owners
of 1,200l., for which they have not received any recompence; hoped
by the employment of their returned ships to have got some maintenance, but they dare not go to sea for fear of the Dunkirkers, who
have taken two of their ships; for thirty years past twelve ships
were built every year at Ipswich, but the trade has been stopped
since Michaelmas last; pray for redress and the guarding of the
coasts. |
| [August ?] |
86. A petition similar to the preceding, and addressed to the
Council, but more fully expressed, and entitled, "The Grievances of
the Owners and Masters of Ships of the Town of Ipswich, in the
County of Suffolk." It is here stated with reference to the payment
of 9s. 4d. per month above mentioned, that in the merchant service
the wages for a common mariner were 25s. per month. They add that
the ships then lying in the Orwell for fear of the Dunkirkers were
fifty-eight in number, and that their fisheries to Iceland and the
North Seas were given over. [The paper is signed by 67 persons,
and has been attested by the Corporation Seal.] Annexed, |
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86. i. List of fifty-eight ships which lie in the river of Ipswich,
and dare not put forth to sea for fear of the Dunkirkers. |
| [August ?] |
87. Opinion of Lord Treasurer Marlborough, the Duke of Buckingham, the Earl of Carlisle, and Lord Conway, appointed by the
King to consult respecting the "Admarantascoe" pursued in France.
They were of opinion that the project of that work was not only to
master their own towns in possession of those of the Reformed
religion, but also that it looked to the mastership of the Narrow Seas,
which his Majesty's Crown had enjoyed for many ages, and which it
was requisite for the King to take care of without delay. They
suggest that Mr. Edward Clarke should be sent on a mission to
France to keep up the hopes of the Reformed party. [Copy.] |
| [August ?] |
88. Frances Lady Buggs to Sec. Conway. Thanks him for having
sent for her poor child, and excuses the child's timidity which
prevented her taking advantage of Lord Conway's offer to release
her. Begs him to send for her again that afternoon. |
| [August ?] |
89. The same to the same. The child's name is Eleanor. A poor
gentlewoman will own the child, but is afraid of being committed.
Begs that this poor gentlewoman may have it at once. |
| [August ?] |
90. The same to the same. The name of the poor gentlewoman
is Mrs. Banfelde; the child is in the new prison, and called Eleanor
Banfelde. |
| [August ?] |
91. The Council to the [Justices] of Kent, Sussex, Dorset, and
Hants. Give directions concerning the quartering and government
of soldiers to be removed into their counties from Plymouth. |
| [August ?] |
92. Names of Commissioners for Martial Law in co. Hants. |
| [August ?] |
93. Petition of John Chalk and Philip Payne, Sewers of the
Chamber to the late Queen Anne, to Sec. Conway and the rest of
the Commissioners for settling the Queen's Household:—Served for
many years during the lifetime of the late Queen; and since the
coming of the present Queen, have waited as before without allowance; pray that their names may be entered in the book of the
Queen's Household to be signed by the King, and that each may have
the fee of 11l. per annum, with diet. |
| [August ?] |
94. List of debts owing by the Queen to various tradesmen, during
the time of the French being here; total 6,662l. 16s. 9d. |
| [August ?] |
95. Account by Capt. Bayle of his charges on taking a Dunkirker
off the Isle of Wight; 3l. 2s. 2d. |
| [August ?] |
96. Petition of Wm. Pearson, master, and fifty poor mariners, of
the William and Thomas, of London, to the Council:—Have been
long suitors for a third part of certain prize goods remaining at
Plymouth; the merchants are practising to obtain the whole for
themselves; pray for an order as to what the petitioners shall
receive; they are no longer able to subsist without some allowance. |
| [August ?] |
97. Another petition of the same to the same:—Sir Henry Marten
having certified that the petitioners are entitled to a third of the
prize goods in question, they pray that they may receive the same. |
| [August ?] |
98. Return by Sir James Bagg of ships and mariners in the
Hundred of Roborough, co. Devon. |
| [August ?] |
99. Similar return for Dartmouth and Torbay. |
| [August ?] |
100. Similar return for part of the Hundred of Plympton. |
| [August ?] |
101. The like for the Hundreds of South Molton, Sherwell, and
Black Torrington. |
| [August ?] |
102. The like for the Hundred of Stanborough. |
| [August ?] |
103. The like for the Hundred of Braunton. |
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104. The like for East Hundred, co. Cornwall. |
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105. The like for West Hundred. |
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106. The like for Penwith Hundred. |
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107. The like for Kerrier Hundred. |
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108. The like for Powder Hundred. |
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109. Returns by George Marsh, Deputy Vice Admiral, of the
fisher-boats and sailors, or fishermen, belonging to St. Peters and
Broadstairs, in the Isle of Thanet. |
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110. Catalogue of ships and vessels belonging to Sandwich, with
their tonnage and ordnance. |
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111. Return by the Mayor of Sandwich of sailors belonging to
Sandwich. |
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112. Petition of Robert Swann, linendraper, to the Council of
War:—He provided shirts for the soldiers under the Earls of Oxford
and Southampton and Count Mansfeldt, and for the navy under
Viscount Wimbledon; on the last occasion, the Colonels bespoke a
far greater proportion than were afterwards had of him, so that he
has much cloth and many shirts on hand; prays that he may be
employed in providing shirts for the next service by sea and land. |
| [August ?] |
113 Nicholas's minutes of motions to be made at the Council
Board by the Duke of Buckingham:—1. That the 41 Turks, at
St. Ives be transferred to Launceston prison, and directions given
how they are to be disposed of. 2. That the Surveyor of Marine
Victuals give an account of what victuals he has provided for the
fleet at Portsmouth. |
| [August ?] |
114. Articles exhibited in behalf of divers poor inhabitants of
Tavistock and Walkhampton, co. Devon, against John Rowe, Head
Constable of the Hundred of Tavistock, and one of the eight Masters
and Governors of the town of Tavistock, for peculation and misconduct in connexion with the soldiers billeted in those places. |
