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1. The King to the Lord Mayor of London (Sir Cuthbert
Hacket). To levy 100 men for reinforcing the army in the Isle of
Rhé; the time and place of rendezvous will be received in a letter
from the Council. [It appears from the margin, that similar directions were given for the levy of 50 men from each of the counties
of Kent, Sussex, Hants, and Dorset, and 100 from Middlesex.] |
Oct. 10.
Whitehall. |
2. The King to Attorney General Heath. Warrant to make the
late provisional grant to the Earl of Holland absolute for 31 years,
and for such quantities of gold and silver, "disgrossed or otherwise,"
as the goldsmiths or wiredrawers shall have occasion to use in their
trades, not exceeding 50,000 pounds yearly. For the discovery of
abuses in wiredrawing, a proclamation of the late King for avoiding
the consumption of coin and bullion, dated July 10, in the 22d year
of his reign, is to be revived. |
Oct. 10.
Chester. |
3. William Earl of Derby and James Lord Strange to the
Council. Send returns of 200 men levied as directed from the
counties of Chester and Lancaster. Inclose, |
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3. i. Return of names and addresses of 100 men levied in
co. Chester, and delivered to William Minshull to be
conducted to Plymouth. Dated, 1627, Aug. 31. |
Oct. 10.
Plymouth. |
4. Commissioners at Plymouth to the Council. Thanks for their
letter of September 22, received on the 29th, which though it met with
the common misfortune of the time, slow passage, fully answered
their letters. Have had a meeting with the Deputy Lieutenants of
Cornwall, who have undertaken some part of the charge of the
soldiers. In future the Lords are entreated to allot to either county
its separate duty. The billeting of soldiers upon credit cannot be
continued without great discontent of the King's subjects, and no
less prejudice to the service, being the occasion of all disorders,
especially of the running away of soldiers. The whole number of
the troops exceeds not 1,700. That it may appear who are to
blame, they send up the conductors' indentures. The expense of the
troops is 400l. per week. Inclose, |
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4. i. Receipt for 44 out of 50 men levied in the West Division of
co. Northampton, delivered by Capt. Knightley to Capt.
Alexander Crofts, at Plymouth. 1627, September 17. |
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4. ii. Similar receipt for 41 out of 50 men levied in the East
Division of co. Northampton, delivered by Capt. Seafield
to the same person. 1627, September 17. |
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4. iii. Similar receipt for 75 out of 100 men levied in co. Stafford,
and delivered by Thomas Hulse to Edward Porter, Lieutenant to Capt. Michael Matthewes. 1627, September 18. |
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4. iv. Similar receipt for 39 out of 50 men levied in co. Derby,
and delivered by John Draycott to Capt. Peter Alley.
1627, September 19. |
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4. v. Similar receipt for 38 out of 50 men levied in co. Chester,
and delivered by William Minshull to Bampfield Leigh,
Lieutenant to Capt. Mohun. 1627, September 19. |
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4. vi. Similar receipt for 46 out of 50 men levied in co. Huntingdon, and delivered by Lawrence Torkington to Thomas
Witham, Lieutenant to Sir William Tressam. 1627,
September 19. |
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4. vii. Similar receipt for 96 out of 100 men levied in co.
Hereford, and delivered by Francis Berrington and
Morgan Spicer to William Browne, Lieutenant to Sir
Thomas Pigott. 1627, September 20. |
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4. viii. Similar receipt for 100 men levied in co. Glamorgan,
and delivered by Thomas Rimbron to Lieut. Hugh
Hookes. 1627, September 21. |
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4. ix. Similar receipt for 73 out of 100 men levied in co.
Warwick, and delivered by Henry Warde to James Coffin,
Lieutenant to Capt. Hoane. 1627, September 21. |
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4. x. Similar receipt for 32 men out of 50 levied in co. Berks,
and delivered by William Broadstreet to William
Matthewes, Ensign to Capt. Lyndsey. 1627, September 22. |
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4. xi. Similar receipt for 91 out of 100 men levied in co.
Leicester, and delivered by John Everard to Francis
Maddison, lieutenant to Capt. John Parkinson. 1627,
September 24. |
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4. xii. Similar receipt for 44 out of 50 men levied in co.
Rutland. 1627, September 24. |
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4. xiii. Similar receipt for 82 out of 100 men levied in co.
Cambridge, and delivered by John Bowyer, John Woodward, Anthony Pugmore, and John Grange, to Capt.
Edward Yeats, at Plymouth. 1627, September 24. |
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4. xiv. Similar receipt for 38 out of 50 men levied in co.
Buckingham, and delivered by Thomas Ball to Capt.
Grey. 1627, September 24. |
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4. xv. Similar receipt for 38 out of 50 men levied in co. Bedford,
and delivered to the same person by Thomas Halfpenny.
1627, September 24. |
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4. xvi. Similar receipt for 49 out of 50 men levied in co.
Radnor, and delivered by Thirkell Ridgley to Thomas
Rous, Ensign to Capt. William Bridges. 1627, September
24. |
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4. xvii. Similar receipt for 179 out of 200 men levied in co.
Gloucester, and delivered by William King to John
Reade, Captain, and John Potts, Lieutenant, to John
Langworth, at Plymouth. 1627, September 24. |
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4. xviii. Similar receipt for 36 out of 40 men levied in co.
Oxford, and delivered by John Bullin to Edmund
Chadwell, Lieutenant to Capt. Staverton [not signed by
Edmund Chadwell.] 1627, September 25. |
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4. xix. Similar receipt for 47 out of 60 men levied in the same
co., and delivered by Edmund Chadwell to Capt. Thomas
Staverton [not signed by Capt. Staverton]. 1627,
September 25. |
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4. xx. Similar receipt for 47 men levied in co. Cardigan, and
delivered by Edward Lloyd to Henry Havard, Serjeant
to Capt. Le Grys. 1627, September 25. |
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4. xxi. Similar receipt for 49 out of 50 men levied in co.
Carmarthen, and delivered by and to the same persons.
1627, September 25. |
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4. xxii. Similar receipt for 99 out of 100 men levied in co.
Monmouth, and delivered by Walter Jones to Capt.
Francis Williams. 1627, September 25. |
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4. xxiii. Similar receipt for 50 men levied in co. Brecon, and
delivered by David Games to Capt. Bartholomew Jukes,
at Plymouth. 1627, September 25. |
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4. xxiv. Similar receipt for 90 out of 100 men levied in co.
Lancaster, and delivered by Alexander Greene to Ensign
Francis Bowyer. 1627, September 27. |
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5. Katherine Duchess of Buckingham to the Duke. Last night,
heard very good news that he had taken the ships which came to
relieve the fort, which she hopes they will now quickly yield up.
Then she hopes he will remember his promise in making haste home.
Both for the public and their private good in Court there is great need
of him. "Your great Lady, that you believe is so much your friend,
uses your friends something worse than when you were here, and
your favour has made her so great as now she cares for nobody."
Ill usage of poor Gordon. Prays him to burn this letter. State of
her own health and maternal prospects. Thanks for the orange
water, but dares not use it, coming from the Governor. |
Oct. 10.
Charing Cross. |
6. Charles Lord Stanhope to Sec. Conway. To procure an Order of
Council, that a stage may be laid at Alresford for the security and
speedy delivery of letters. |
Oct. 10.
Deal and Walmer Castles. |
7. Edmund Lisle and William Byng to Sec. Coke. The castles
in the Downs are in danger to be swallowed by the sea. Last
winter, the sea came into Deal Castle moat, 15 fathoms in length,
and three yards higher than the wall, and filled it five foot deep with
water, and cast 500 load of beach into the moat. Ruinous condition
of Walmer Castle. The lanthorn of Deal Castle is utterly ruined,
which, being a sea-mark, is much complained of, and cottages are
daily built on the beach, in spite of being forbidden. Pray that
he would mediate with the Council for some repairs. |
| Oct. 10. |
Nicholas to Richard Wyan. By the King's direction, is to issue
a commission to inquire into the facts of the carriage of prohibited
goods to Spain by the Golden Star and the Anne, now stayed in the
Isle of Wight. He is to go to the Isle of Wight himself as a Commissioner in this business, and to take especial care, if the offence
be proved, to frame and carry the business so that the forfeiture of
both ships and goods be to the Duke. Sends names of Commissioners.
[Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 54.] |
Oct. 11.
Westminster. |
8. The King to the Lord Treasurer and the Chancellor and
Barons of the Exchequer. His Majesty taking notice of a cause
depending before them, concerning Robert Maxwell, requires them to
see that no unnecessary delays be used to protract the same, especially
as he is a well deserving servant of the King, whose service he cannot
well spare. [Copy.] |
Oct. 11.
Chester. |
9. Justices of the Peace for co. Chester to the Council. Report
their proceedings in a commission relating to Mr. Brerewood of
Chester. They return the examinations which they have taken,
leaving the cause and certain technical objections to the consideration of the Council. |
Oct. 11.
London. |
10. Philip Burlamachi to the Duke of Buckingham. Has given
to the Earl of Holland a little discourse which he has written respecting the business of the salt of the Isle of Rhé. Great want of
that commodity in Ireland, and in parts of this country, so that the
price has risen from 3l. to 7l., whilst the return of ships to England
will give facility for the transport of the provisions which have been
demanded. |
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11. Inventories, by Sir John Drake, of the Duke's tenths out of
the St. Christopher, the St. Anthony, of Penecha, and the Trinity, of
Viana, brought into Bristol, and the Mary, of Ouldron, the Blue
Pigeon, and the Amity, brought into Topsham. |
Oct. 11.
St. Martin's Lane. |
12. Sec. Coke to Sec. Conway. Meeting the Earl of Holland,
understands by him the King's pleasure that "these four ships" shall
go with the Earl, with what provisions they have aboard. Has
given order accordingly. |
Oct. 11.
Plymouth. |
13. Charles Viscount Wilmot to the same. This day there arrived
a ship of Rochelle, which reports that there went not into the Fort
above 11 small shallops, and no ships of burthen at all. Some of the
boats were but of five tons. Certainly the fort is victualled in
some measure, but the Frenchmen deliver it with more assurance
than the others, and believe it is not so greatly victualled as was at
first conceived. No news of the ships from the Thames, nor any arms
here to make the soldiers perfect in their exercise. The country
complains of the expense, having borne the soldiers one month
already, at a charge of 400l. per week, but "we hold them to it."
The Deputy Lieutenants of Devonshire most forward in the service.
It is reported that Lord Holland left London on Monday last. |
Oct. 11.
Plymouth. |
14. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Mr. Bold set sail in the
Consent, of that town, on the 10th inst., at two in the afternoon.
The wind continues fair for him. Bagg's grave shall witness his
faith to his master, and his friendship to Nicholas. |
| Oct. 11. |
15. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Northampton to William Earl of
Exeter, Lord Lieutenant. Return an account of the state of the
trained bands for the eastern division of that county, as it appeared
on recent musters. The clergy, whose names are underwritten, having
been often made acquainted with the King's pleasure that they
should contribute to the charge of these public services, still refuse.
The names given are those of Moss, Spencer, Greenhill, Baxter,
Forsyth, Webb, Coles, and Cockerham, whose several preferments
are stated. |
Oct. 11.
On board the Triumph. |
16. Admiral Sir John Watts and Capt. John Mason to Sir Andrew
Gray, Master of the Ordnance on the expedition of the Isle of Rhé
Having been appointed to take an account of the remains of powder
on board the ships of the fleet, they certify what quantities they
hold fitting to be delivered to each of 27 enumerated ships. |
Oct. 11.
Aboard the Bonaventure. |
17. Lieutenant Sir Richard Whitborne to Hugh Peachey. Wishes
him to acquaint Nicholas, that he had been appointed Lieutenant to
Sir John Chudleigh to hasten the ship round to the Downs, and to
solicit him to speak favourably of him to Sec. Coke and the Council.
Also to solicit the similar good word of Sir Robert Naunton. |
Oct. 12.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation declaring his Majesty's intention concerning his
commission lately granted to inquire of new offices erected and new
fees exacted in courts of justice since the 11th of Elizabeth. The
late King appointed such a Commission, and the King, "observing
the acts of so wise and just a father," renews the same, and appoints
it to sit in Westminster. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 70 A.] |
| Oct. 12. |
18. Indenture between the King of the one part, and Henry Earl
of Holland of the other part, containing the terms and stipulations
under which the said Earl was to execute his office of Royal
Exchanger of all moneys within England, Ireland, and Wales. |
| [Oct. 12.] |
19. Commissioners for the Loan for the hundred of Pimhill, co.
Salop, to the Council. The collector returns, that 206l. 6s. 8d. has
been collected; 15l. 10s. remains uncollected from various persons,
whose names are enumerated. |
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20. Edward Viscount Wimbledon to the Duke of Buckingham.
It seems not a little strange that a fort but of four points, and not
highly mounted, should hold out so long. Having been so long in
the military profession, and being fresh returned from a great siege,
he tenders his advice as to the best mode of proceeding, and the
materials most applicable for approaches. Has seen, in the siege
of Groll, a battery made in one night for six demy cannon,
which played next morning by break of day, and that battery was
16 feet high from the platform, and cannon-proof. Comments on
the fort having been relieved by sea, of which the Duke is absolute master. Argues on the approach of wintry weather and the time given
to the French to make preparations for relief. The time has come
either to take the place, or leave it, and look to Rochelle. If he
determines to continue the siege, advises him to go roundly about
it, and to advance two strong works as nigh the sea as he can. If
he is constrained to leave the siege, he must provide for the retreat
by making some good works, and placing the ships under the protection of ordnance. Cautions him against a charge of the enemy
on embarking. |
Oct. 12.
Whitehall. |
21. Sec. Conway to the Deputy Lieutenants of Hants. Sends
warrant for levy of 50 men, to be clothed and conducted to
Plymouth. |
Oct. 12.
Whitehall. |
22. The same to Attorney General Heath. To prepare a commission for government of the forces now at Plymouth by martial law,
to be executed by the Earl of Holland, Visct. Wilmot, the Mayor
of Plymouth, Sir Ferdinando Gorges, Sir William Strode, Sir George
Chudleigh, and Sir James Bagg, during their stay at Plymouth, and
after their embarking to be executed by the Earl of Holland and
Lord Wilmot, with the advice of such officers as they shall think
good to call unto them. Change of counsels causes this change in
directions. |
| Oct. 12. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 286.] |
| Oct. 12. |
23. The same to Sir Henry Mervyn, Capt. Harvey, Capt. Bond, and
Capt. Sydenham. To get their victuals on board, and put themselves
in readiness to receive the Earl of Holland, and then put to sea, and
follow his Lordship's directions. |
| Oct. 12. |
Minute of the same, [Conway's Letter Book, p. 286.] |
| Oct. 12. |
23. The same to Sir Henry Mervyn, Capt. Harvey, Capt. Bond, and
Capt. Sydenham. To get their victuals on board, and put themselves
in readiness to receive the Earl of Holland, and then put to sea, and
follow his Lordship's directions. |
| Oct. 12. |
Minute of the same, but dated the 11th instant. [Conway's
Letter Book, p. 286.] |
| Oct. 12. |
24. The same to Capt. William Towerson. The English East
India Company have made suit to the King that the yards of the
Dutch ships may be taken down and brought on shore. The King's
pleasure is, that if the ships are already under sufficient command
the Dutch are not to be troubled with a needless act that may give
them offence, but if there is a probability of their getting away, he
is to deal discreetly with them, that with their consent the yards
may be removed. If he can prevail it will be a good service, if not
he is to certify their reasons, together with his own opinion of the
necessity of doing it. [Copy.] |
| Oct. 12. |
Minute of the same. [Ibid.] |
Oct. 12.
Whitehall. |
25. The same to Charles Viscount Wilmot. The King takes well
his advertisement, and with like wisdom and fortitude did receive
the information [of the relief of the citadel in the Isle of Rhé].
His Majesty has determined to send to the Isle of Rhé four of his
ships which are at Portsmouth, to which the Earl of Holland takes
his direct way, with a resolution to go in the straightest line he can, without touching at Plymouth. The King has given order for a
commission of martial law, giving him power to govern accordingly,
and has sent 1,000l. for better contenting the officers. He is to use
all expedition to put the soldiers aboard, and to make all haste to the
Isle of Rhé. The King is no way discouraged by the information
from Rhé, but desires him not to divulge it if it be possible. |
| Oct. 12. |
26. Draft of the same, in Conway's hand. |
| Oct. 12. |
27. Copy thereof. |
| Oct. 12. |
Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 286.] |
Oct. 12/22.
St. Martin's. |
28. Henry de Vic to Sec. Conway. It was impossible to have
imagined so sudden and so great a change as he saw on the coming
of the last succours to the citadel. Has too honourable an opinion of
the English troops to attribute it to fear, but it was very like it. The
Duke, deceived by representations as to the state of provisions, consented to a retreat. The place where they landed was fortified, the
ordnance embarked, the sick sent to Rochelle, and all unnecessary
things put aboard, when their stores were found otherwise than was
imagined, and Mr. Dulbier coming with news of speedy supplies, it
was resolved to stay and bide it out. When their provisions are
exhausted, he will not think it their fault if they come to him. |
| Oct. 12. |
Nicholas to Sir John Drake. To sell the Duke tenths, enumerated
in certain inventories. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 56.] |
Oct. 12.
Dartmouth. |
29. George Bayly to Sir James Bagg. Sends letters committed
to his charge by the Duke's Secretary at St. Martin's 12 days past,
with order so to hide them in the ship that if they were captured by
a French man-of-war they might not be found. |
Oct. 12.
Wadham College. |
30. William Smyth, Warden of Wadham College, to Bishop Laud,
of Bath and Wells. Has barred Mr. Harrington of receiving the
profits of his Fellowship; presumes he will hasten with his appeal to the Bishop for relief. How he has been dispensed with to
hold an estate for life beyond their statutes he does not know. Has
acknowledged that he was possessed of 40l. per annum, and pleads
a dispensation from the foundress. It rests with him to prove that
to be sufficient. |
Oct. 13.
Westminster. |
The King to Henry Earl of Holland. Commission had been
given to the Earl to take the charge of supplies for the army in
France from Plymouth. Having since found it necessary to send
away the Earl immediately from Portsmouth, with the St. George,
the Entrance, Convertive and the Mary Rose, commission is given to
him to carry those ships into France, guiding himself therein according
to the commission for the ships and men from Plymouth. [Coll.
Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. iii., No. 54.] |
| Oct. 13. |
31. Commissioners for the Loan in co. Cambridge to the Council.
Send returns of the loan. Inclose,
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31. i. Account of the Collector for the hundreds of Armingford,
Thriplow, Stow, and Wetherley. Total collected 588l. 1s. 8d.;
uncollected 353l. 8s. 4d. October 5, 1627. |
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31. ii. The like for the hundreds of Wyttleford, Chilford, and
Radfield. Collected, 104l. 10s.; uncollected, 21l. 13s. 4d.
August 27, 1627. |
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31. iii. The like for the hundreds of Staplehoe, Stane, Flendigh,
and Cheveley. Collected, 552l. 15s. 8d.; uncollected,
71l. 14s. 4d. |
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31. iv. The like for the hundreds of Northstow, Chesterton,
and Papworth. Collected, 359l. 13s. 4d.; uncollected,
43l. 11s. 8d. October 5, 1627. |
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32. Notes relating to supplies for the Isle of Rhé, in the handwriting of Sec. Conway, and stated in the endorsement to have been
taken at the Council Board. |
Oct. 13.
Dover Castle. |
33. Sir John Hippisley to Sec. Conway. Sir John Chudleigh
has been in the Downs, and has demanded the 60 men pressed out
of the Cinque Ports, but at his coming not 10 of them had appeared.
If there be not order to make examples, the service will come to
naught. Fears the ships were yesterday driven back again. The
wind suits very ill with them. |
Oct. 13.
Plymouth. |
34. Sir James Bagg to Nicholas. Sends letters received from
Bayly at Dartmouth. Has sent others to the Earl of Holland.
Sorrows to see how all is "foreslowed" above, to the hazard of all
abroad. Capt. Quaile has arrived in the Mary from Ireland. Has
six months' victuals; wants nothing but powder. Suggests his
employment in the service for the Isle of Rhé. |
Oct. 13.
Dover Castle. |
35. Sir John Hippisley to the same. Repeats the information in
his letter to Sec. Conway, No. 33. Fears the Hollanders will
deceive us, for the King of France has sent to them to let them
know that they are not to meddle with the Dunkirkers, because
they are to do him service. |
Oct. 13.
Harwich. |
36. Sir Sackville Trevor to the same. Recommends Richard Jones
for Master Gunner of the St. Esprit. With an underwritten recommendation of the same person by John Reynolds, Master Gunner of
England. |
Oct. 13.
Plymouth. |
37. Sir James Bagg to Henry Earl of Holland. Incloses letters
landed at Dartmouth. His sorrow that the London ships do not
arrive. The men and supplies are greatly needed by the Duke.
Mr. Moseley, the Earl's footman, and horses are at Plymouth. A
ship and provision are ready for them, and Bagg is ready to welcome
the Earl. |
Oct. 14.
On board the Bonaventure. |
38. Sir John Chudleigh to [Sec. Conway]. His ships are now
riding in Margate Road. Wishes order sent to Sir John Hippisley
to provide the men that have been pressed, or others in their stead,
punishing severely those who do not appear. Shall expect further
orders at Plymouth. |
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39. Henry Lord Clifford to the same. The stranger that was
found wandering on the coast of Cumberland is still obstinate to
declare either his country or the occasion of his landing on that coast. Is still in Carlisle Gaol, and like to famish. Lord Clifford is
confident he is a Spaniard, and has been in the gallies. Wishes he
might be fully tried. |
Oct. 14.
On board the Bonaventure. |
40. Sir John Chudleigh to Nicholas. Repeats the information in
his letter to Sec. Conway, No. 38. The King told him that the abuse
of not appearing after press should be severely punished. |
Oct. 14.
Ash. |
41. John Drake to the same. Has attended the commission at
Plymouth. They have examined some witnesses who fall foul of the
Vice Admiral's part [Sir John Eliot], so that if extremity be used
it will go near to touch his life. It is not only in deceiving my
Lord, as it is manifestly proved, but also by violence has taken true
men's goods, by abusing his authority, and deceiving men with
bonds without date. When you see the particular you would think
it impossible that any man that carries the face of an honest man
should do such things. Commission adjourned to Totness on Tuesday
se'nnight. Mr. Davyle has taken a great deal of care and pains, and
desires you will excuse his long absence to Sir Henry Marten.
Entreats him to show kindness to a chaplain of the Duke's, who is
like to have some hard measure. Sir James Bagg states, that, in the
letters to Cornwall for billeting soldiers, St. Germain's, which is the
town where Sir John Eliot lives, is exempted, and no parish else.
The Cornish gentlemen say it is one of the richest parishes in their
shire, and much marvel at its exemption. |
Oct. 14.
Sandwich. |
42. Capt. John Harvey to the same. The ships are in Margate
Roads, having been driven back from the entrance to the Downs.
Begs to have their commissions at Plymouth. Underwritten is a
note of Capt. John Fletcher, requesting that he may be placed in
the Phœnix by Lord Holland. |
Oct. 14.
Dover Castle. |
43. Sir John Hippisley to the same. Capt. Stephens, Captain of
the Revenge, brought in a banker of 150 tons, bound for Dieppe,
with six pieces of ordnance and 66 men, all French. Wishes instructions whether he shall transport them to their own country, and a
commission to examine Capt. Stephens, so that he may send him
and the fish to Rochelle. |
Oct. 14.
Hampton Court. |
44. Richard Kerry to the same. Begging for pecuniary assistance
from Nicholas, Mr. Dyke, and Mr. Fielding. Mr. Graham resolves
to come on Wednesday next to London. Prays he be not too
bold. From the endorsement it appears that 20l. was sent on the
15th. |
| Oct. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Edward Burgh, brother to Sir Edward Burgh,
deceased, late Colonel General of the forces in the Isle of Rhé, 200l.,
towards the defraying of the charge of his funeral. [Docquet.] |
| Oct. 15. |
Grant to John Turnor of an almsroom in St. Stephen's, Westminster. [Docquet.] |
Oct. 15.
Exeter. |
45. Mayor and Aldermen of Exeter to the Council. During the
great sickness which lately fell on their city, and was not cleared
in 16 months, all trading was stopped, and the inhabitants of
ability generally left the town. To appease a mutiny of the more
disordered people, who threatened to burn the city, and also for
relief of the sick, a rate was assessed generally on the city, but
most of the inhabitants being absent, the corporation took up the
amount on interest on their own credits. The persons whose names
are inclosed, being inhabitants who have returned to the city, now
refuse to pay the rate assessed in their absence. Pray that the
Council will send for some of them by a messenger. Inclose, |
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45. i. List of names of 13 of those who refuse as above mentioned. |
Oct. 15.
Llanmaes. |
46. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Glamorgan to the same. Report
the levy of 100 men, furnished with coats of good broad cloth lined
through with baize. Could not supply archers in regard of the
long disusage of archery, but are rejoiced to see that most noble
weapon again begin to come into esteem. Inclose, |
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46. i. Return of names and addresses of 100 men levied in co.
Glamorgan, and delivered to Thomas Rimbron, to be
conducted to Plymouth. Dated September 10, 1627. |
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46. ii. Account of coat and conduct money for 100 soldiers
levied in co. Glamorgan, 41l. 4s. |
Oct. 15.
Rochester. |
47. Mayor of Rochester to the same. Sends up Peter and
Gervase Hambleton, with Margaret, wife of Peter, two of their
children, and Humphrey Leake, their servant. Formerly sent
Freeman up to Sec. Coke. |
Oct. 15.
Shrewsbury. |
48. Commissioners for the Loan in Shrewsbury to the same.
Collected, 317l.; the sum charged on defaulters, 20l., as appears by a
note inclosed. Inclose, |
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48. i. Note of defaulters above mentioned. |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
49. Sec. Conway to Sir John Chudleigh. Sir John Hippisley
has been directed instantly to send on board the men he desires. As
to his commission, Lord Wilmot has power to give him satisfaction
on his arriving at Plymouth. |
| Oct. 15. |
50. The same to Charles Viscount Wilmot. Lord Holland being
about to go directly from Portsmouth, a commission and instructions
to Lord Wilmot alone are now sent. His Majesty has been very
passionate in hasting this expedition, and has put the captains that
are to come about with the ships into an earnest zeal to lose no
opportunity. After having been long entangled in the river, we
make accompt they are now in the Downs. Letters out of France
and the Low Countries state that the castle is rendered. [Copy.] |
| Oct. 15. |
Minute of the above. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 287.] |
Oct. 15.
Whitehall. |
51. The same to the same. Thanks for his letter, it being a very
liquorish morsel to hear from those parts. The King continues in good health, and in his good judgment of the Viscount's noble
endeavours. The ships designed for him are now safe and well in
the Downs. The confidence is, that the Viscount will employ all
diligence to arrive at the Isle of Rhé, and give an account to the
gracious and brave Duke, whose wisdom and good fortune assure
them that he will give a good issue to that great work. 38
Dunkirkers ready to put to sea, with 4,000 or 5,000 landmen,
for the relief, as is said, of Rhé, and attempts on England and
Ireland, the Elbe, or the Sound. The States' ships keep watch
upon them, but, being not above 20, the King is hasting to re-victual
Sir Sackville Trevor's fleet, and to fit out the French ship taken by
him. Bad news from Denmark. The Marquis of Baden beaten,
with loss of 2,000 men, he himself escaping with only 5 companies
of Scots. Sir Charles Morgan unfoiled, but much weakened. Prays
that God will make the happy success of that great general's (the
Duke of Buckingham's) actions answerable to his virtue and judgment and noble courage, and their hope and prayers. [Copy.] |
| Oct. 15. |
Minute of the above, dated Oct. 16, on the morning of which it
was despatched. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 287.] |
Oct. 15.
Portsmouth. |
52. Sir John Jephson to Sec. Conway. In consequence of his
letter to Capt. Towerson, Sir John applied to the Dutch Admiral to
take his yards from the masts, as being in accordance with the
custom of ships under arrest. He answered, that he had been
embargoed in other places, and that more than his sails had never
been required, but that, if insisted upon, he would comply, under
protest. Sir John and Towerson think it impossible for him to get
away, and the arrival of two of our East India ships adds more
strength. |
Oct. 15.
Portsmouth. |
53. The same to William Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward.
Repeats the information respecting the Dutch East Indiamen in the
preceding letter. They are safe, except in the case of some accident
beyond human expectation. Lord Holland came thither yesternight.
All things are so near ready, that, if the weather be fit for taking in
their victuals, they may be ready by Thursday at the farthest. |
| Oct. 15. |
54. "Speeches used by Forbes since his coming to London."
These relate to the Amboyna massacre. Mr. Thompson and John
Clarke made no confession. Capt. Towerson protested his innocency.
Forbes persuaded Raneer and Santtee not to go away for Holland, as
they would get good justice in England. They, trembling, replied,
"they would go, or else leap overboard, for if they went to London
the people would tear them in pieces in the streets." |
| Oct. 16. |
55. Sec. Conway to Dudley Lord Carleton. Capt. Colville is employed to bring over to England the Earl of Argyle, who is desirous
to come hither with his whole family, and offers himself in all
dutiful obedience to his Majesty. Lord Carleton is to solicit a pass
for the Earl from the Prince of Orange. [Copy; original in Holland
Correspondence.] |
Oct. 16.
Portsmouth. |
56. Henry Earl of Holland to Sec. Conway. Arrived at Plymouth
yesterday about three. On his first conference with the captains
they acquainted him with defects which might take 10 or 15 days
to supply; want of mariners and of powder, and disproportioned
supply of victuals. Has supplied himself with mariners and powder
out of the two returned East Indiamen. By re-arrangement of the
victuals, obtains a supply for nine weeks. Hopes to carry out these
things, and embark in two days. Thanks for his commission. |
| Oct. 16. |
57. George Margitts to the same. Mr. Ashton missed his mark
yesterday on account of "the seer of his piece" being broken; it lies
for repair at the gunmaker's at the upper end of St. Martin's Lane.
Ashton wishes to explain to Lord Conway his schemes for endamaging 1,000 horse with 500 foot, and also for shooting two miles at
length and kill at two miles' end; also his trial of laying his enemies
asleep until he have wrought his will upon them, either in town,
castle, or fort, however strong or impregnable. |
Oct. 16.
Plymouth. |
58. Sir James Bagg to Sec. Coke. Begs him to forward inclosed
letters to Sir Sackville Crow and Nicholas. To his sorrow, the ships
from London not yet come. Without warrant, to save time, he is
shipping 20 days' victuals for 1,000 men on board the ships he has
prepared; so that the soldiers may presently board and take the
wind. |
Oct. 16.
Rhé. |
59. William Bold to Nicholas. Sailed from Plymouth on Wednesday, the 10th inst., and on the Monday following arrived in the
Isle of Rhé. Delivered his letters to the Duke, who acknowledged
his love and care with a great deal of hearty fervency and joy.
Never servants had a more gracious master. Was sorry when he
came to see the wants of our men. If my Lord of Holland be not
speedy they must truss up bag and baggage. They once determined
to do so, but the Duke prevailed on them to wait awhile Lord
Holland's arrival. The news of relieving it is too true, the winter
comes on apace, the men endure much wet in the trenches, and John
Tradescant is one of their best engineers; "pity our misery!" Sir
James Bagg's diligence and usefulness. Symonds has been very sick,
but is recovered. Sir Allen Apsley is very sick and very melancholy. Did not at first know Bold on his return. Canning, "our
carpenter," killed the other night in the street. Mr. Dike and his
captain, Buxton, arrived five or six days before Bold. |
Oct. 16.
Southampton. |
60. John Ellzey to the same. Prize business at Southampton.
Particulars of sale of sugar by Capt. Youngjohn. Sends list of
prizes. The Griffin and the Supply, of that town, have gone to the
Isle of Rhé with provisions. Sends account of all the Duke's tenths
sold by him to that day. Balance, 59l. 4s. 3d., shall be sent or
brought up by All-hollandtide. |
Oct. 16.
St. Martin's, Isle of Rhé. |
61. W. Lewis to the same. Excuses brevity. Sir Thomas
Littleton, and the tide and wind, stay for no man. If they in England know not the wants of the army in the Isle of Rhe before that
time, it will be too late to remedy them. They have looked them-selves and their perspectives blind in looking after Lord Holland
from the tops of houses. If he come within four or five days some
good may yet be done. Has been ill of 28 boats that relieved the
citadel and a fever. But Griffith has served his turn, Mason says,
for ill news. Wishes honest Dr. Moore had been with them instead
of his Scots Doctor, who put the whole army in alarm every other
night. Wishes they may have an honourable return. Sends letters
to my Lord of Bath and Wells. |
Oct. 16.
Dover Castle. |
62. Sir John Hippisley to Sir John Chudleigh. Will endeavour
to find the men pressed from the Cinque Ports, and make examples
of them, as directed by the Council. In the meantime will try
to supply his wants, but desires to be advertised how many of his
number formerly pressed are wanting. |
| Oct. 16. |
63. Account of arrears due to Sir Allen Apsley, Surveyor General
of Marine Victuals. Total, 38,935l. 5s. 2d. |
