Charles I - volume 73: August 1-14, 1627

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1627-28. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1858.

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'Charles I - volume 73: August 1-14, 1627', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1627-28, (London, 1858) pp. 280-296. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/chas1/1627-8/pp280-296 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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August 1–14, 1627

Aug. 1.
Woodstock.
1. The King to Lord Treasurer Marlborough [and the Chancellor of the Exchequer ?]. Urges them to expedition. Looks to hear that those things he sent Becher to them about are despatched. If Buckingham should not be supplied, having so bravely and succesfully begun his expedition, it were an irrecoverable shame to the King and nation, and those that hinder or do not farther this action deserve to make their end at Tyburn. Hopes better things of them. Looks for an account of the Mint business and the customs. Hopes they will be industrious, and, in the affair of the customs, add boldness to their care. Expects a full answer at Windsor, if not sooner.
Aug. [1?] 2. Latin speech, in laudation of the late and present King. Indorsed, by Bishop Land, as "Dr. Juxon's speech to the King at Woodstock."
Aug. 1. 3. Petition of Lodovick Leslie to the King. Having levied voluntaries for the King of Denmark, some of them have run away. Prays special direction to the Lord Mayor to deliver them into his hands, and also a warrant to take up shipping.
Aug. 1.
Holyrood House.
4. Alexander Earl of Linlithgow, Lord Admiral of Scotland, to the King. Prays for order that Allan Levingston, merchant, of Edinburgh, may have 40 pieces of ordnance, with provision of powder and bullet, to be employed, on board ships of the said Allan and his partners, against the King's enemies.
Aug. 1. 5. Remonstrance presented to the Council by the merchants trading to the Levant against an edict lately made at Venice, that no Venetian shall lade goods on English ships without a contract to free them from payment of consulage, and other duties, to the English nation; and further, that all such ships shall forbear to wear the colours of England, and wear the flag of St. Mark.
Aug. 1.
Haverford West.
6. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Pembroke to the same. Very few persons in that county made default in payment, and those were poor or absent. Their names were returned by the collector on his account.
Aug. 1. 7. Bishop Montaigne, of London, to Bishop Laud, of Bath and Wells. Begs Bishop Laud to make his excuses for not waiting on the King at Woodstock. Recounts the circumstances attendant on the execution of a "professor, as they call them, that is a violent Puritan," for rape, and the endeavour to bring Traske—"you know him well"—to preach a funeral sermon, in which he might speak of the person who had been hanged. Bishop Montaigne forbade the sermon to be preached by Traske; the curate preached instead; whereupon the congregation all went out. Traske has a faculty from a superior court, but the writer will suspend him for all his faculty; he is an unworthy person, and a Jew. Full of joy for the good news of the noble Duke.
Aug. 2.
Dublin.
8. Lord Deputy and Council in Ireland to the King. On the 29th ult., a Spanish ship of war, after having taken a Flemish ship from the quay of Drogheda, put into the harbour of Dublin, and committed many spoils and outrages. They stayed 2½ days, and departed some 10 hours before the arrival of the Lord Deputy's children, with a large fleet of merchant ships. Dismay occasioned by this incident. Pray that some ships of war may be sent to guard the coast, and that the bearer, Sir Beverley Newcomen, may be appointed to the command of one of them. [Copy.]
Aug. 2.
Stowmarket.
9. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Suffolk to the Council. Return names of defaulters in Stow Hundred, Bosemere and Claydon Hundred, and Sampford Hundred, co. Suffolk.
Aug. 2.
Windsor Castle.
10. M. Oldisworth to Sec. Conway. His Lord [the Earl of Pembroke] not being sufficiently recovered from his last infirmity to write, has commanded the writer to recommend Capt. Morrison, the Earl's kinsman, for a company among the 2,000 troops to be speedily sent to the Duke. Sets forth his qualifications.
Aug. 2. Nicholas to John Ellzey. Has received three inventories, but it does not appear whether they are of the tenths or the whole lading. Instructs him how they should be made out, and urges him to proceed to immediate sale. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 27.]
Aug. 2. Nicholas to Mr. Hooker. To give directions for ordnance to be supplied, in accordance with a certificate from the Trinity House, for the Pelican, of London. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 26.]
Aug. 2.
Bristol.
11. William Willett to Nicholas. Reports, respecting the sale of ginger at 2l. 16s., and currants at 3l. the hundred, on account of the Duke's tenths. Recommends, with reference to the inclosed, that the ship be given up to the Dutchmen. There will then be 600l. to be divided as shall please his Grace. Incloses,
11. i. Account of the lading of the Fortune, of Amsterdam, taken by the Dunkirkers and re-captured by the English, with losses suffered in consequence by the owners. Indorsed by Nicholas as orginally received by him on July 16, 1627; with a note underwritten by him to William Willett, requesting his opinion thereon.
Aug. 2.
Doctors' Commons.
12. Dr. Richard Zouch to the same. Informs him of an inhibition obtained in the Court of Chancery against the sale of the goods in the Golden Herring, which, as he conceives, has been obtained irregularly, and respecting which he desires him to commuicate with the Lord Keeper.
Aug. 2. 13. Names of those in Billingsgate Ward, in London, who, with reference to the loan, have conformed or referred themselves.
[Aug. 2.] 14. Similar list for the Ward of Cripplegate.
Aug. 3.
Woodstock.
15. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to prepare a grant of the dignity of Baron Dunbarton in Scotland, to Sir Walter Aston, of Tixall, co. Stafford.
Aug. 3. 16. Petition of David Chambrelan, merchant, of Rouen, and a Protestant, to the Council. Prays for payment to him of money produced by sale of oils laded for him by Abraham Jennings, at Plymouth, on board the James, of Kilbeefe [Quillebeuf], but stayed by the general embargo, and also of wools captured on a voyage from Bayonne to Rouen, both oils and wools having been brought to London and sold. With underwritten reference to the Commissioners of French goods to release the petitioner.
Aug. 3.
Hereford.
17. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Hereford to the same. Have called before them the persons in arrear, many of whom have paid. The names of such as are in default appear upon rolls sent up to the Exchequer.
Aug. 3.
Plymouth.
18. Sir James Bagg to Sec. Conway. Since Mr. Graham's arrival, has waited day after day for a fair wind to despatch Mr. Bartlett, who, alighting from his horse, found all things prepared for him. Recapitulates the orders received from the Duke as mentioned in the last letter, his zeal in the service, and arrest of three Dutch vessels for its execution, which he hopes the King will justify. Thanks for favours sent by Lord Conway to Bagg's wife.
Aug. 3.
Bristol.
19. William Earl of Northampton to Sec. Conway. When the Earl's son came to attend the King at Easton, the Earl sent a message excusing the delay of the returns of the loan. Recommends the bearer, who has been very industrious in exercising the trained bands. Sends some certificates respecting the musters, and the rest shall follow. Difficulty in procuing powder and horses fit for the service.
Aug. 3.
Plymouth.
20. Sir James Bagg [to Sec. Coke]. Has taken care of the victualling and despatch of the return. By Mr. Graham, the Duke commanded him, to send 100 draught oxen, with certain provisions; 30 are aboard, and he has agreed with three Dutch ships for the transport. To bring them to contract he was enforced to seem to command, and therefore prays for a warrant to take up ships, men, and supplies. Will send the charge, and begs, if worthy, that his care and service may be recommended to his Majesty. Prays him not to trust Sir Ferdinando Gorges farther than he sees him
Aug. 3. 21. Commissioners for the Navy to the same. The Council having granted that the St. Claude should be employed as a wafter for the victuallers to be sent to the fleet, they apply for ordnance for her and the ships she is to convoy.
Aug. 3.
Saltram.
22. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Begs him to be his earnest solicitor to Mr. Fotherley for 2,000l., the non-receipt of which will render him unable to do the Duke the service he desires to perform. Recapitulates the circumstances of his stay of the three Dutch ships, and begs him to advantage that service as much as possible. "Gorges is more and more the Lord of Warwick's, and left his Grace's, and is not to be trusted." Mr. Bartlett arrived on the 27th ult., and has ever since waited for a wind.
Aug. 3.
Southampton.
23. John Ellzey to the same. Solicits favour for Capt. Steevens. A Flemish man-of-war, Capt. Youngjohn, has brought a Spanish sugar prize into Cowes.
Aug. 3.
Wellingborough.
24. Queen Henrietta Maria to Lord Treasurer Marlborough. At her coming from London she expected to receive by his order 2,000l. for her private use, but had only received 1,000l., and is much "incommodated" for want of money. Puts him in mind of his promise and her wants. Recommends unto him also the payment of the other moneys due to her, without which her servants' wages cannot be paid.
Aug. 3. 25. Estimate of surcharge of 12 ships more than was demanded by estimate of July 12 last, and for a supply of victuals for 2,000 men to reinforce the army under command of the Duke. Total, 7,681l. 12s. 6d.
Aug. 4. 26. Lord President Manchester to the King. The last week spent wholly on the affairs of the army and fleet under the Duke, for so was the King's pleasure signified by Sir William Becher. Orders given for men, money, victuals, ships, and arms, all which shall be ready in good time. The victuals provided at Dover andPlymouth prove not good; the loss to be set on the providers' heads. The 2,000 men from Ireland not ready; have sent over to hasten them. The gentlemen committed have gone to the places designed to them, save some who stand on their former terms. They proceed in calling the Londoners before them. The examinations concerning Lord Petre's [sons] and the rest committed to the Attorney General. Will attend the King at Windsor.
Aug. 4.
Woodstock.
27. Sec. Conway to the Council. Sends a petition of the Directors of the Dutch West India Company, in order that such an act as is desired may be made for freeing them from unjust trouble, and giving them courteous usage.
Aug. 4. 28. Copy thereof, but dated the 5th inst.
Aug. 4. Minute of the same, dated the 5th. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 4.
Hereford.
29. Commissioners for the Loan in the city of Hereford to the same. Return a particular account of defaulters.
Aug. 4. 30. Commissioners for the Loan for the hundreds annexed to the lathe of Shepway, in Kent, to the same. They long since returned the names of defaulters into the Exchequer. Conceive that there is no authority conferred upon them for the binding of any persons for their appearance before their Lordships. Return a further certificate of the names of such as absolutely refused, and of such as promised to lend, but have made default. Inclose,
30. i. Certificate above mentioned, being for the hundreds of Chart, Calehill, Nether and Upper Wye, Felborough, and Longbridge, and the township of Ashford. Total, 90l. 13s. 4d.
Aug. 4.
Foston.
31. Commissioners for the Loan for the hundred of Goodlaxton, co. Leicester, to the same. Send list of defaulters, amounting altogether to 200l., with a note of those who are most refractory, and the greatest offenders.
Aug. 4.
Bolsover.
32. William Viscount Mansfield to the same. The trained forces in co. Nottingham have been mustered, and found completely furnished every way after the modern fashion.
Aug. 4.
Bolsover.
33. The same to the same. Reports levy of 100 soldiers in co. Nottingham for the service of the King of Denmark. They had been delivered to a conductor, to be conveyed to the rendezvous at Hull.
Aug. 4.
Bolsover.
34. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Nottingham to the same. Report their proceedings. All the money, except about 27l., long since collected and paid in, and a list of defaulters returned to the Exchequer.
Aug. 4.
Peatling Magna.
35. Sir Richard Roberts, Collector of Loan for the hundred of Goodlaxton, co. Leicester, to the Council. Incloses certificate of names of those who refuse to pay the loan in that hundred. As many more within the same hundred are behind with their second payment. They make stay to hear what course will be taken with the refusers. Inclose,
35. i. Certificate above mentioned.
Aug. 4. 36. Sec. Conway to Sir Thomas Jervoise. To favour Sir John Savage in performing some things according to the King's directions. Lord Conway was at his house in Warwickshire, when Sir John's application was made to the King, or the signification of the King's pleasure would have been communicated by Lord Conway, and not by a Master of Requests. [Copy.]
Aug. 4. Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 4.
Woodstock.
The same to Bishop Thornborough, of Worcester. Signifying his Majesty's pleasure that he have conference with one Jukes, a priest, but not to enter into disputation publicly, or urging questions of controversy. [Minute, ibid.]
Aug. 4.
Woodstock.
37. The same to George Earl of Totness, Master General of the Ordnance. To provide Mr. Macnaughton with 200 swords, 300 bows, and 6,000 arrows, towards arming men to be employed in his Majesty's service. [Copy.]
Aug. 4. Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 4/14.
St. Martin's.
38. Henry De Vic to Sec. Conway. Continues his narrative of the proceedings of the Duke. Capture of a person, who alleges that he was employed by the French Governor of the Citadel of St. Martin [Mons. Toiras] to assassinate the Duke. Minute description of the weapon found on him. The enemy fortifies himself, and makes wondrous good shots with his ordnance. The English trenches now not above half a musket shot from them. State of the island and French preparations in the isle of Oleron, and on the main land. Advance of Mons. d'Angoulême on Rochelle.
Aug. 4. 39. William Jefferies [to Nicholas]. Explains an invention of a frame of wood capable of becoming a protection for infantry against attacks of cavalry, and applicable to other warlike purposes.
Aug. 4.
Buckden.
40. Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, to Lord President Manchester. One Adams, of Holland, co. Lincoln, having fallen into a kind of lunacy, has wasted his estate, imprisoned his wife in a close chamber for years, and violently withheld two or three of his children from baptism. Begs that the Council would write to the Deputy Lieutenants or Justices to enter upon his house, take his children unbaptized, and "deliver them to the parson of the parish to receive Christendom," and also take order for the liberty and maintenance of his wife.
Aug. 5.
Woodstock.
Sec. Conway to the Council. To advise what proportion of victual is necessary to be sent to the army, and to quicken the payment of the loan money. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 5.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
41. Capt. Herbert Prise to the same. Incloses receipts given by him for men levied in Cumberland and Westmoreland. Of the number he was to have had, he wants 27 men, and the best part of those received are "very weak and naked men." Incloses,
41. i. Receipt for 76 men out of 92 levied in Cumberland, the rest being asserted by the conductor to have run away. The number should have been 100, but it is certified by the Deputy Lieutenants that, of 8, some killed themselves, some became frantic, and the rest are committed to gaol, as refusing to take press money or to march.
41. ii. Receipt for 47 men out of 50 levied in Westmoreland, the rest having run away.
Aug. 5.
Woodstock.
Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. Signifying his Majesty's pleasure that the Lords meet and consider of a remedy for securing the coast of Ireland, and preventing the like attempts as hath been made near the port of Dublin. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 5.
Woodstock.
The same to the same. Giving him account of the letters to the Lords, of this date, and that to the Lord Treasurer and Mr. Chancellor, No. 42. [Minute, ibid.]
Aug. 5.
Woodstock.
The same to the Lord President Manchester. His Majesty accepts graciously his account of the Council businesses, and requires that the refusers be sent to the places designed them. [Minute, ibid.]
Aug. 5.
Woodstock.
42. The same to Lord Treasurer Marlborough and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The King cannot conceive, and will not believe, but that order is given for supply of victuals for the fleet, and that moneys are delivered, so that there will be no delay in sending them away. Only six weeks' victuals was carried for the regiments that went at first, to which two have since been added. Neither does he hear of any provision for the 2,000 that are now to be sent. The King prays them to provide moneys for these supplies, and to give him a speedy account.
Aug. 5. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 5.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
43. Capt. Herbert Prise to Sec. Conway. Reports his performance of the Commission, and refers to his letter to the Council for an account of the neglects and defaults which had impeded the service.
Aug. 5.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
44. The same to Sec. Coke. Repaired on the 1st inst. to Newcastle, to receive 250 men, to be conducted to Stade, to Sir Charles Morgan. Has only received 223, and many of them very unable, with a general want of apparel. States measures taken to complete his numbers and obtain clothing, and sends the original indenturesbetween the Deputy Lieutenants and the conductors, all blotted, erased, and interlined, by putting out the ablest men, and taking weak and naked men in their stead. Commends the exertions of the Mayor of Newcastle. Incloses,
44. i. Indenture between the Deputy Lieutenants of Westmoreland and John Knotts, conductor, being his receipt for 25 men.
44. ii. Similar indenture between the Deputy Lieutenants of Cumberland and Ambrose Topin, conductor, being his receipt for 92 men.
44. iii. Indenture between the Deputy Lieutenants of Northumberland and Capt. Herbert Prise, being his receipt for 100 men.
Aug. 6.
Ancaster.
45. Commissioners for the Loan in the district of Kesteven, co. Lincoln, to the Council. Report their proceedings, and send two certificates of defaulters. The whole amount, 2,458l. 9s. 8d.; uncollected, 75l. 8s. 4d. Inclose,
45. i. Certificate of defaulters in Sleaford sessions.
45. ii. The like in Folkingham sessions.
Aug. 6. 46. Commissioners for the Loan in the hundred of Hoxne, co. Suffolk, to the same. Send certificate of defaulters. Inclose,
46. i. Certificate above mentioned.
Aug. 6.
London.
47. Inventory of the Duke's tenths of the Lady of Conception, a prize brought into the port of London by Capt. West.
Aug. 6.
Woodstock.
Sec. Conway to the Lord Keeper Coventry. Giving him an account of his letter about taking bail of Sir Richard Haughton, and returning his Majesty's pleasure thereupon. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 6.
Plymouth.
48. Sir James Bagg to Sec. Conway. Mr. Bartlett has that instant departed. Is busy shipping the oxen and other things required by the Duke. Hopes Lord Conway will be a means for his repayment. Sir Ferdinando Gorges backward to require the performance of duties; if there be not a way to join others, that are better affected, in the Lieutenancy, the duties of that place will be worse and worse done. Writes to Lord Conway, as the King's special servant, a true friend of the Duke, and a favourer of the honest intentions of James Bagg.
Aug. 6.
Pendennis.
49. Sir Robert Killigrew to [the same]. They have wrought three weeks on the repairs of the fortifications at Pendennis. Reports the results, and suggests alterations at an additional expense of 300l. Sir Francis Godolphin finds a general slackness in the collectors and payers of the loan; a letter wanted to quicken the country.
Aug. 6.
Plymouth.
50. Capt. Philip Gyffard to Nicholas. Thanks for his care of them. They now only wait the first opportunity of a fair wind. There are there six ships bound for the same place with victuals. We need not much fear the French alone, yet joining with the Spaniards they may soon do us a mischief. Naval forces of Spain and France. Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Sir James Bagg have examined the reasons of their return. The captain and master have done Gyffard right in their examinations. Prays that he may redeem that misfortune.
Aug. 6.
Tutbury.
51. Gregory Julian, Yeoman of the Race at Tutbury, to the Barons of the Exchequer. Being assessed to the loan at Tutbury and also amongst his Majesty's Household, he craves respite until Michaelmas Term, when he will attend in person, and give satisfaction.
Aug. 7.
Plymouth.
52. Deputy Lieutenants of Devon to the Council. As directed, they had impressed 100 men for Guernsey and Jersey, but, on their reaching Plymouth, no ship had arrived for their transport, nor was any person appointed to receive them. They had lodged the men in the island of St. Nicholas, where they would be ready at all hours. The charge is 16l. per week, allowing 3s. to each soldier, and 20s. between their two officers. Hardship of these frequent impressments. Their superfluity of men is gone; the labourers in husbandry must serve the next turn, if the Lords do not sometimes spare their county, which has in it more trained soldiers, and yields the King more seamen than any part of the kingdom.
Aug. 7.
Lynn Regis.
53. Mayor of Lynn Regis to the same. Their loan money was paid in long since, and the collector discharged. At the same time he returned the names of defaulters.
Aug. 8.
Windsor.
54. The King to Sec. Conway, Lord Lieutenant of co. Hants. Directing him to levy 50 men, to be sent to the Isle of Rhé, to raise the companies from 80 to 100. Time of rendezvous, and other circumstances, will be notified by the Council.
Aug. 8.
Plymouth.
55. Deputy Lieutenants of Devon to the Council. Since writing their letter to the Council, Elias Carteret has shown them a warrant whereby Sir Philip Carteret is constituted captain of the 100 men, and the said Elias his lieutenant; but he brings no such warrant as is usual for their delivery of the men over to him, nor any direction how they are to be maintained until the transports arrive. Request further directions.
Aug. 8. 56. Bond of Henry Parkhurst, of Ipswich, Suffolk, in 100l., to appear before the Council on September 10 next, there to answer such things as shall be objected against him.
Aug. 8/18.
Hague.
57. Abbé de Scaglia [to Buckingham]. His name is rendered glorious by his successes. He has shown that he possesses the courage of Scipio; wishes him the fortune of Cæsar and the glory of Alexander. Gerbier will tell him the news, and the passion the Abbé has to see him. Gerbier's disappointment at not having accompanied the Duke. Fr.
Aug. 8.
Hartlebury.
58. Bishop Thornborough, of Worcester, to Sec. Conway. Has conferred with Jukes alias Symonds, priest and Jesuit, a good scholar, long bred in the College of Jesuits at Rome. He has taken the Oaths of Supremacy and Allegiance, and subscribed his conformity in the Bishops' Book, among many Popish recusants whom the Bishop had converted. His original subscription sent to the Lord Chamberlain, but a copy inclosed. Incloses,
58. i. Copy of the subscription above mentioned, dated 1627, Aug. 7.
Aug. 8.
London.
59. Sec. Coke to [Nicholas]. Sends a packet. If it contains matter to be attended to, wishes to know at once as he is going to Windsor. Lord Danby wishes to know in what ship he shall have passage. Has written to Chatham to despatch away the Entrance, and Sir Henry Mervyn must be directed to go with all speed to Portsmouth.
Aug. 8.
Plymouth.
60. Sir James Bagg to Sec. Coke. With the oxen for the Duke, it is necessary to send 10 or 12 ploughmen and boys, that may order and labour with the oxen, and also a smith or two to shoe them. If the Secretary thinks them needful, Bagg requests a warrant to take them up. If the wind comes fair, he shall send without them. Bartlett sailed yesterday with a fair wind.
Aug. 8.
Dover Castle.
61. Sir John Hippisley to Nicholas. Glad to hear of his return. Complains of Mr. Norton for neglect of musters. The letter sent down for the care of the sea-coasts was too much to Hippisley. The Justices took exception to it. Begs another letter directed to the Sheriff and neighbouring Justices. What news is stirring ?
Aug. 9.
Windsor.
Proclamation for the ordering of tobacco. The growth of tobacco in England and the importation of Spanish tobacco are strictly prohibited. No tobacco shall be imported from English colonies without licence under the Great Seal, and when imported shall be sold to Royal Commissioners appointed in that behalf, from whom only tobacco may be bought. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 68.]
Aug. 9.
Chatham Dock.
62. Joshua Downing to Nicholas. The Happy Entrance shall be fitted up, and fall down below the chain on Saturday se'nnight. Poor men do much complain that they cannot receive their moneys. On return of the Mary Magdalen, will visit him and be thankful.
Aug. 9. 63. Capt. James Duppa to the same. From July 9 never heard of any Dunkirker on the coast, until Saturday last, when a sail stood into the shore. Gave chase, but their legs are too swift for us. Next day fetched up the laden fleet of 30 sail whom he convoyed. In Yarmouth roads, captured a Dutch hoy from Norway to Calais or Dunkirk. Has sent examinations to Richard Wyan, and wishes to know if she be prize.
Aug. 9. 64. Examination of John Traske, respecting the observance of the Jewish Sabbath by himself and his wife, and his conduct with reference to the execution of Joshua Purcas, and his intention to preach a sermon at Purcas's funeral. [Copy, indorsed by Bishop Laud.]
Aug. 10.
Windsor.
65. The Council to Sec. Conway, Lord Lieutenant of co. Hants. For the levy of 50 foot, for strengthening the army in the isle of Rhé, to be at Southampton on the 20th inst. None of them to be taken out of the train bands. Arms and coats to be forborne for this time.
Aug. 10.
Kingston-upon-Hull.
66. Capt. Thomas Fhrost to Sec. Coke. As directed, was at Hull on the 1st inst., to receive 1,150 men for the King of Denmark. Those from cos. Norfolk, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, and York came at the time appointed. The 200 from co. Worcester came not till the 8th inst., and then deficient 24. In the whole, he shall depart three or four score less than his number. Sails for Stade in the morning.
Aug. 10.
Aboard the Mary Rose.
67. Capt. Francis Sydenham to Nicholas. Has carried over Mr. Montagu to Flushing. Gerbier wrote to him to return, to bring over the Savoy Ambassador. Wishes to hear whether he is to do so. Has brought over Mr. Winch, and landed him at Margate. Has not above a week's victuals.
[Aug. 10 ?] Estimate of surcharge for 12 ships, and for victuals for 2,000 men, to reinforce the army under the Duke. Total, 7,681l. 12s. 6d. [See 1627, September 21, Vol. lxxix., No. 10.]
Aug. 11.
Windsor Castle.
68. The King to John Lord Poulett. In order to raise money to be ready by the return of the fleet, the King has determined to disafforest, amongst others, Roche Forest, whereof Lord Poulett is Keeper, and has granted a commission to Sir Francis Popham and Sir Thomas Thynne in that behalf. The rumour of this proceeding has stirred up some of the under-keepers to raise opposition, and they stick not to say, that his Lordship doth animate them therein. The King is not apt to believe every report, and would be glad to think better things of Lord Poulett, but he is to take knowledge that this is the King's own work, intended for the service of the commonwealth, wherein he requires Lord Poulett's assistance, and shall measure his affection by the success of the business. [Copy.]
Aug. 11.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
69. Mayor and Aldermen of Newcastle to the Council. Report their proceedings in the shipment and despatch of 250 men to Stade, and send account of their expenditure. The men sailed on the 6th inst., in the Sara, of Newcastle, under convoy of Capt. James Duppa. Inclose,
69. i. Account of their expenditure in the service above mentioned, on account of which 250l. had been remitted by Philip Burlamachi. 23l. 11s. 9d. remained due to Burlamachi.
Aug. 11.
Warwick.
70. Commissioners for the Loan for Keinton hundred, in co. Warwick, to the same. Report their proceedings. Money paid into the Exchequer, and lists sent of defaulters.
Aug. 11.
Windsor.
Sec. Conway to Sir Henry Marten. To examine the pretences of a subject of the Duke of Florence to some goods, and if they belong to him to make him restitution. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 277.]
Aug. 11.
Barking.
71. Certificate of names of defaulters for the loan in the half hundred of Beacontree, in Essex.
Aug. 11. 72. Breviate, by William Kift, of the informations against him, with his answer, and the facts as proved. The complaint was, that he had detained a Turkish ship, driven into Appledore, notwithstanding the same was ordered to be released by Sir John Eliot, the Vice Admiral of North Devon, and until he was paid 40l. by the captain.
Aug. 12.
Windsor.
73. Sec. Conway to the Council. The King directs them to appoint the captains of troops about to be sent to the Duke, to receive their companies in the counties where they were levied. They are to give the captains warrant for conducting their troops to the place of rendezvous, and commanding them until they arrive with the Lord General. They are also to make the captains allowances by way of imprest. [Copy.]
Aug. 12. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 278.]
Aug. 12.
Windsor.
74. The same to Lord President Manchester. Recommending Mr. Atkinson, to whom the King inclines to grant a protection. [Copy.]
Aug. 12.
Windsor.
The same to Lord Treasurer Marlborough. To take order, that the money appointed for the captain and officers be presently furnished them. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 278.]
Aug. 12.
Windsor.
The same to the same and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sends them a petition from Portsmouth for privileges, upon which they are to report. [Minute, ibid.]
Aug. 12.
Plymouth.
75. Sir James Bagg to Sec. Conway. Sends tidings of the full conquest, by the Duke, of the Isle of Rhé, this instant received with joy. Incloses,
75. i. Relation of Claus Garretson, master of the Bread and Beer-pot, of Horne, taken at Plymouth, August 12, 1627. Being off St. Martin's, three English ships came out to him, and one told him, that on the 5th inst. the citadel was taken by his Grace, and the French permitted to depart thence, only with "bastonathoes" on their hands.
Aug. 12.
Plymouth.
76. The same to Nicholas. Announces to him the intelligence in the preceding letter. Has written a second time to "our Lady" [the Duchess of Buckingham ?] and the Secretaries. His two packets were sent on the 6th by Mr. Bartlett, with Capt. John Foran; his box shall go on the morrow, with two ships, 60 oxen, hay and oats. Incloses,
76. i. Duplicate of the relation of Claus Garretson, contained in the preceding letter.
Aug. 12.
London.
77. Sir Henry Palmer to Nicholas. Sir William Becher is to be to-morrow with the Commissioners to hasten the ships away. If Nicholas will be there it will speed their despatch. Wishes the Spy to accompany them. Shall hear from him when he comes to Portsmouth.
Aug. 13. 78. Emanuel Bad, High Sheriff of Hants, to Lord Keeper Coventry, Lord President Manchester, and the rest of the Council. Reports two endeavours made to obtain possession of the Manor House of Bradley, but the same was kept forcibly by Sir John Savage, with an armed force of 40 men, who resisted his endeavours, and repulsed him and the trained bands, in a riotous manner. Desires further assistance.
Aug. 13.
Windsor.
79. Sec. Conway to the same. The King desires that Capts. Langworth, Pell, Francis Williams, and Jukes, and Lieutenant Foxe, designed to go to the Duke of Buckingham, should have the like allowance for serjeants and drums as the rest.
Aug. 13. Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 278.]
Aug. 13.
Lichfield.
80. Commissioners for the Loan, in co. Warwick, to the same. Have importuned the collectors to call upon all parties in arrear, and to return a certificate to the Council by the Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle.
Aug. 13.
Windsor.
Sec. Conway to Lord Treasurer Marlborough. That he make stay of some letters he hath written for freeing of certain Dutchmen from paying custom till the matter be heard at the Council Table. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 278.]
Aug. 13. 81. Eliza Lady Falkland to Sec. Conway. Appeals to him to preserve her from starvation. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has directed an order to be drawn for a payment to her out of money due to her husband for pipe staves, and she beseeches him to procure the King's signature.
Aug. 13/23.
St. Martin's
82. Capt. T. Pelham to the same. Since the departure of Sir William Becher and Mr. Graham, they have been occupied in intrenching the citadel. Attempt to poison the enemy's wells, in which Capt. Shugborough was wounded. The enemy are now straitly besieged, and unless their magazine be extraordinarily great, they must, ere long, render for want.
Aug. 13.
Mitton.
83. Foulke Reed to the same. Reports what had happened at Lord Conway's seat at Ragley. Sir William Smith and his lady had been there, and Sir William killed a doe and a brace of bucks. Mr. Porter had also hunted a large buck almost to death, and then lost him; he hunted also a smaller deer, which leapt the pales, but ultimately was killed.
Aug. 13. 84. Henry Earl of Danby to Nicholas. Desires a warrant for Capt. Bond, to command the St. Claude, with such directions that the ship may be sent round to Portsmouth.
Aug. 13. 85. Sir John Hippisley to Nicholas. John Jacob asserts, that he has the putting in and out of the Duke's Droit-gatherers; Hippisley wishes to know if that be true. He has put in a man recommended by Mr. John Packer, and at Michaelmas the Commissioners shall have an account. Wants to know whether there be a Parliament towards or no. If so, begs to hear in time, that he may do better service than last time.
Aug. 13. 86. Robt. Long to the same. His "Lord" [the Lord Treasurer ?] wishes Nicholas to procure an Order of Council for the charge of 400 recruits, to be sent to the Duke, as well for passing a Privy Seal for the victualling of them, as for 550l. to Mr. Burlamachi for close cassocks and hose.
Aug. 13. 87. Relation of news that came from the Isle of Rhé by Lewis Beeston. The citadel of St. Martin holds out still. The Duke works by mines, and has cut off two pipes that supplied water. He has beaten the enemy out of all their outworks, and is resolved to endeavour to reduce them by famine. There are 3,000 men in the castle. Vessels captured laden with provision and ammunition. Lord Montjoy's capture of a water-fetching party. Attempt to assassinate the Duke. Sir George Blundell dead of his wounds at the landing. News from Paris. The Duke's daily religious service.
Aug. 13. 88. Answer of Sir William Skeffington to Mr. Villers, Collector of the Loan. He hopes the King, in lieu of any further payment, will accept the surrender of a Privy Seal of five subsidies, paid by him "in the very view and sight of the Parliament," and the time for repayment of which has now expired.
Aug. 14. 89. Commissioners for the Loan for the hundred of Knightloe, in co. Warwick, to the Council. Many unwilling to part with their money, but through continual labour of the collectors they have obtained almost all. The money is sent up, with the names of the defaulters. Inclose,
89. i. Certificate of defaulters.
Aug. 14/24.
Camp at St. Martin's.
90. Buckingham to Sec. Conway. Received letters by Mr. Bartlett yesterday morning. Comments on movements of the Duke of Savoy. Mons. d'Angoulême has approached within a mile of Rochelle, and is about to build a fort, on pretence of hindering the landing of Buckingham. The people of Rochelle desired Buckingham's aid to prevent this, which he had given. The present condition of Buckingham's army such as without a speedy supply they will not only be disabled from gaining anything, but will hazard the loss of what they have got. Dangers from the vintage now at hand. Suggests that Sir Alexander Brett should have Sir William Heydon's place in the Artillery, and Mr. Patrick Maule be made Gentleman Usher.
[Aug. 14 ?] 91. Buckingham to Nicholas. Nothing will more advance the King's service than a speedy supply of victuals. He is to continue his diligent solicitations of the officers, and to procure what moneys hecould of the Duke's to be employed to that purpose. Can return no more ships until the citadel be rendered. The island takes up all their shipping to guard it.
Aug. 14.
Bagshot.
92. Sec. Conway to Buckingham. Sends list of officers of troops about to be sent under Sir William Becher, all named by the King himself, in some instances in opposition to the wishes of the Earls of Holland and Dorset. Conway had been earnest for the omission of some names, but the King thought himself and the Duke bound in honour to continue them, on account of the good words the Duke had given them in the King's presence. His Majesty has been passionately sensible of the slackness of his greatest officers in relation to the despatch of these troops, and has sharply declared so in the presence of his whole Council. The Duke's letter of July 28 was delivered to the King in Windsor Park; when he came to a seat on the terrace he read it. Conway afterwards delivered to him a letter from the Duke to himself. The King directed him to press the Lords of the Council, and Conway will never use modesty, nor hold any respect, above his duty to the Duke's service. Hopes, if the Lord Treasurer's computations fail him not, these 2,000 will be at their rendezvous by the 20th of this month, or September 10, or sooner. Sends a manifesto, put together by Sec. Coke, and corrected by the King, who desires the Duke's opinion of it. Inclosed,
92. i. List of Captains, Lieutenants, and Ensigns above referred to.
Aug. 14. 93. Note of such pieces as were sent to the Duke with the above letter.
Aug. 14.
Windsor.
Sec. Conway to Henry Lord Clifford. Sending him the relation of the proceedings of the fleet and army in the Isle of Rhé. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 278.]
Aug. 14.
Windsor.
The same to Mr. Dickenson. Requiring an account of the readiness of the supplies for the Duke, and sending some Muster Rolls sent by the Lord President of Wales. [Minute, ibid.]
Aug. 14.
Windsor.
The same to Capt. John Heydon. Giving him knowledge of his Majesty's favour to him, and intention to give him his brother's place. [Minute, ibid.]
Aug. 14.
Windsor.
94. The same to Henry Earl of Manchester. Had forborne to move his Majesty on the petition of the Earl of Lincoln [for his liberty], doubting he might take offence, but this day the Earl's brother came to solicit the King for his answer. The King holds it unequal for him to grant the Earl's request at this time, but is displeased at the "envy of such denials" being thrown upon him, which might seem to argue more severity than he would have appear in his person. His ministers ought in such cases to give fitting answers, and keep off the envy from his Majesty.
Aug. 14. Minute of the same. [Ibid.]
Aug. 14.
Bagshot.
95. Sec. Conway to Nicholas. Sends him Sir James Bagg's letter of the 12th inst., with apologies for having opened it. Prays him to encourage Sir James Bagg. His joining the two Secretaries will never be ill taken, nor his opinion of their entire love and duty to the incomparable Duke.
Aug. 14.
Windsor.
The same to Sir John Prewde. Signifying that his Majesty is pleased to make him colonel of a regiment, if he quit the service he is in, and hasten over. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 278.]
Aug. 14.
Westminster.
96. Bishop Field, elect of St. David's, to Sec. Conway. Thanks for expediting the Royal Assent. Sends a petition to the King, and desires to be brought to his Majesty to do his homage.
Aug. 14.
Clerkenwell.
97. Robert Earl of Sussex to the same. Solicits employment for Mr. Cotton, his wife's brother. Dislikes the forts in Essex, and Suffolk being put in commission.
Aug. 14/24.
St. Martin's.
98. Henry de Vic to the same. Great need of speedy supply from England. Our trenches now come to the waterside. By sea our ships are disposed in the form of a half moon, whereof the horns encompass the citadel. Other arrangements to prevent communication with the citadel. Being furnished with provisions, it will hold us in play a long time. Suspects there is an understanding between the Rochellers and the Duke d'Angoulême. The Duke has sent for Col. Ogle who may be of very good use. Councils they have seldom, either because the Duke finds them other than he expected, or because in this state of affairs there is little use of them. His Excellency is of Lord Conway's disposition, to do all his business on the spur.
Aug. 14. 99. Paper, endorsed by Sec. Coke, "Cosen Jhonson's relation; what passed in the Isle of Rhé, and at sea, from 17 June. . . till 31st July." It is a brief diary for the period mentioned.
Aug. 14.
St. Martin's.
100. Sir Allen Apsley to Nicholas. Cannot but wonderfully admire, that in 40 days, and not above 3 or 4 days from England, they have not heard from thence so much as by a fisher boat. Explains arrangements made by him for provisions. Has been much troubled in procuring bread for the army, there being sent only wheat, and there being no means to grind or bake it Cursorily details their proceedings. Bravery of Sir Alexander Brett, and indefatigable exertions of the Duke. He acts the part of a general as well as ever he did that of a courtier, and therein the world knows he did his part. P.S. Letters from England, of July 3, just received.
Aug. 14.
Chatham Dock.
101. Joshua Downing to the same. On occasion of the sudden death of Richard Doves, boatswain of the Dreadnought, recommends Thomas Corrall, John Steward, and Stephen Light for preferment. The Happy Entrance will be graved as soon as the tides shall allow.
Aug. 14.
Camp, at St. Martin's.
102. Capt. Robert Mason to the same. The Duke broke open and read his letters in Mason's chamber, where there were none but Ashburnham and Mason, and concluded every letter he read with a large discourse of "honest Nicholas." The Duke too desperately exposeshimself, being so intent on his Majesty's service that he forgets he is the general. Sends copies of the Duke's manifesto for Messrs. Oliver, Fotherly, Grimes, and Boswell, and half a dozen for Cambridge, to be sent to Mr. Henry Downhale, fellow of St. John's.
Aug. 14. 103. Certificate addressed by the Collector of the Loan for the hundred of Powder, co. Cornwall, to the Commissioners and Treasurer of the same, that John Skory of Lanlivery, co. Cornwall, assessed at 4l., had paid 2l. 12s.
[Aug. 14 ?] 104. Receipt for 3l. from Francis Courtney, his contribution to the loan.
Aug. 14. 105. Names of defaulters to the loan in the hundred of Dengy, in co. Essex.
Aug. 14/24. 106. Advertisements from the army in the Isle of Rhé, being a minute of the letter of this date from Buckingham to Conway, and that of Capt. T. Pelham to Conway of August 13, 1627.