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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. |