Charles I - volume 95: March 1-14, 1628

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1628-29. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1859.

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'Charles I - volume 95: March 1-14, 1628', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I, 1628-29, (London, 1859) pp. 1-18. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/chas1/1628-9/pp1-18 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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March 1–14, 1628

[March 1 ?] 1. The King to Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richard Weston, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Having resolved to employ the Earl of Carlisle in an embassy of the greatest importance, they are required to assist him in all things necessary for his accommodation and the expedition of his journey. Recommends the despatch of the farm of 20s. a ton upon wines, which may be turned to the assistance of this object. [Draft, mutilated by damp.]
[March 1 ?] 2. The same to —. Requests him, in these times of necessity and straightness of money, to advance 5,000l., part of 50,000l. contracted to be furnished for the King's service, to enable the Earl of Carlisle to lose no time in his departure upon his mission. [Draft, mutilated by damp.]
[March 1 ?] 3. Copy of the same, made before mutilation.
[March 1 ?] 4. The same to —. Requests him to hear the Earl of Carlisle, respecting the occasion he may have to make use of the assistance and credit of the person addressed, and to give him the accommodation required. [Draft, mutilated by damp.]
[March 1 ?] 5. Copy of the same, made before mutilation, and endorsed, "Draft of a letter not used."
March 1.
Westminster.
Grant of the dignity of Baronet to Sir Richard Yonge, one of the Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 12.]
March 1.
Westminster.
Warrant to discharge Sir Richard Yonge of 1,095l., ordinarily payable in respect of a Baronetcy. [Ibid., No. 13.]
March 1.
Whitehall.
6. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War at their meeting this day. It is ordered, that as soon as 12 of the 30 ships ordered at the last meeting to be prepared for sea with all convenient speed be made ready, the same should go to sea. Nicholas delivered the Lord Admiral's pleasure that in his absence this Council should proceed as they should think fit. [Draft.]
March 1. 7. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Conway. Sets forth the present state of the new arrangements with reference to the Mint. The proclamation and commission are ready, but the former stays for the insertion of some words on which the King's pleasure is to be taken, and the latter for the King's decision on the arrangement to be made with Sir Robert Harley.
March 1.
Blandford.
8. Deputy Lieutenants of Dorset to [Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Lord Lieutenant]. The richer sort utterly refusing to receive the soldiers, and the rest being much disabled by the great arrears due for last year, return peremptory answers that they will no longer undergo this burthen. The writers have not omitted any course of persuasion, but the objectors, finding nought else but words to follow, contemn all that is spoken in that kind, and, for ought the writers see, the soldier must either steal or starve, which doubtless will shortly prove most dangerous. Beg the Earl to take these things, and the imminent danger of the county, into his consideration.
March 1. 9. Capt. John Watts and four other Officers of the Regiment of Sir Thomas Fryer, stationed in co. Dorset, to Sir Thomas Fryer. Divers officers of his regiment met the Commissioners at Blandford to complain of their soldiers being turned out of their billets by violence, the billeters alleging that they would not provide any billets, but that the soldiers must shift for themselves. The soldiers are thus enforced either to steal or starve. The Commissioners say they have no order for anything. The gentry contemn the Deputy Lieutenants' warrants for billeting, and are ill precedents to the commonalty. If some speedy course be not taken, the greatest part of the men will run from their colours.
March 2. Dispensation for William Earl of Banbury to be absent from Parliament. [Docquet.]
March 2. Warrant to Sir Sidney Montagu, to preserve the game within seven miles' compass of Hinchingbrooke, on the north-west side of the river Ouse. [Docquet.]
March 2. The like to John Goldsborough, to preserve the game within seven miles' compass of Godmanchester, on the south-east of the river Ouse. [Docquet.]
March 2.
Newmarket.
10. Sec. Conway to Archbishop Abbot, of Canterbury. He received that day a letter from the Lord Keeper, inclosing one from the Archbishop. Represented them to the King, who vouchsafed to read them both. His Majesty's pleasure is, that the Archbishop send his proxy to the Parliament to whom he will make choice of. For the Convocation, his Majesty has given order according to the necessity of the occassion. [Draft, probably never sent, being superseded by No. 14, dated the day following.]
March 2. 11. Francis Plowden to Thomas Copley. To be a means to Sir Richard Minciall [Minshull] for cancelling a bond in which the writer joined with Thomas Copley's deceased brother William, to Drue Lovett, for 400l.
March 3.
Westminster.
Grant to Henry Lord Delaware of the sum of 279l. 8s. 6d. in money, and goods to the value of 37s., forfeited by Sir Edward Bishop, found guilty of the murder of Henry Sherley. [Coll. Sign. Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 14.]
March 3.
Westminster
Grant to Jane Murray, widow, for 31 years, of the herbage and pannage of the park of Berkhampstead, co. Herts, now limited to 376 acres, with a demise of other lands formerly held therewith as park, with the timber thereon, and power to convert the same into arable or pasture; granted on payment of a fine of 550l., and reservation of a rent of 44l. 6s. 10d. [Ibid. No. 15.]
March 3.
Whitehall.
12. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War, at their meeting this day. The subjects considered were proposals of Sir John Chudleigh, that the King should be moved to name an admiral for the intended fleet, with power to recommend his captains; hospitals to be erected for relief of sick and maimed soldiers and mariners; arms proper for the various descriptions of soldiers; state of powdersupply and store; letter to the Trinity House, respecting the building of ships fit for war upon occasion. [Draft.]
March 3.
Wallingford House.
13. Buckingham to Capts. John Pennington and Phineas Pett. To set in hand the making of boats and oars for the ten pinnaces ordered to be built; also to appoint an experienced man to see the sails and rigging for the pinnaces prepared, and fitted.
March 3.
Newmarket.
14. Sec. Conway to Archbishop Abbot, of Canterbury. Received that day a letter from the Lord Keeper, inclosing one from the Archbishop. Represented both of them to the King, who vouchsafed to read them both. His Majesty's pleasure is, that the Archbishop send his proxy in Parliament to whom he will make choice of, and, for the Convocation, the King orders him to send his proxy to the Bishops of London and Bath and Wells; also, that the Dean of Gloucester preach the Concio ad clerum, and that the Dean of Lichfield be recommended for Prolocutor. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
15. The same to Sir Robert Aiton, Secretary to the Queen. Sends him a letter to the Queen, forwarded by Sir Isaac Wake, and presumed to come from the young Prince of Mantua, who has married the Princess Maria, the last Duke's niece. Begs him to inform the Queen of Conway's extreme desire to do her service.
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
16. The same to James Earl of Carlisle. After his departure came a packet directed to his Lordship from the Lord Treasurer. His Majesty opened the same, and signed a warrant for Lord Carlisle's use, which was inclosed. They are now all sent to him sealed up by Mr. Pitcairn. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
17. The same to Sec. Coke. The King has ordered Lord Conway to speak to the Lord Chamberlain about the complaints of the Clerks of the Signet. His Majesty wishes them to receive their fees as heretofore. Has not had time to move the King concerning De Quester's business, Lord Conway's opportunities being so short, by his Majesty's continual being either upon his sport abroad or at tennis, so that he has only leisure with him to represent the general and public business. Returns bill signed for the Bishop of Llandaff. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
18. Sec. Conway to Sec. Coke. The King, being very sensible of the Queen of Bohemia's wants, has commanded Sec. Conway to write to the Lord Treasurer, that, by the same ways that the Queen their mistress's debts are propounded to be satisfied, the Queen of Bohemia may be also supplied. He is to take the business into his care, and solicit the Lord Treasurer and others for giving all possible satisfaction. Is glad to understand there is order for 6,000l. for Sir Charles Morgan; his necessities require it. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
19. The same to Lord Keeper Coventry. Acknowledges the receipt of his letter of February 29 [see Vol. xciv., No. 83]. Returns answer, written to the Archbishop of Canterbury by the King's command, that the Lord Keeper may forward the same: sends, also, copy for his information. Congratulations on the birth of a grandchild of the Lord Keeper. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
20. The same to Attorney General Heath. Was lately put in mind by the Attorney General to move the King to recommend some fit person to the Archbishop of Canterbury to be his Deputy at the Convocation. Sends him copy of letter to the Archbishop [No. 14]. If there is anything else to be done by the King, desires to have knowledge of it. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
21. The same to Lord Treasurer Marlborough. By the same ways and means that are in proposition for payment of the Queen's debts, the King wishes him to assist the Queen of Bohemia. Sec. Coke and Sir Francis Nethersole are appointed to attend him on that account. [Draft.]
March 3. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Newmarket.
The same to Sir Francis Nethersole. Apprising him of the arrangement for assisting the Queen of Bohemia in payment of her debts. He is to make the best use of this information by his solicitation. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 299.]
March 3.
Portsmouth.
22. Henry Holt to Nicholas. Reports progress in preparation of the three ketches. They shall have three months' victuals for 48 men. Until they get away, he victuals the sailors from three days to three days. The 19 gentlemen soldiers lie in four houses in the town; he has paid for their diet 13l. 10s. 9d. Has borrowed three barrels of powder out of the King's store for the gentleman that makes the fireworks; he wants 27 barrels of powder more. The masters of the ketches want 20l. a piece. Sir Allen Apsley has sent down two load of provisions, as lanthorns, cans, platters, &c., and has ordered two barks to be taken up to send to Plymouth 80,000 of billet, which will cost there 15s. the thousand. Extreme badness of the weather has prevented their laying anything aboard these four days.
March 3.
Cambridge.
23. Robert Mason to Nicholas. Before he comes up to London about the Burgess-ship, would gladly hear to what choice the Duke directs the University this election. The King has promised that, if the man die, Nicholas's brother shall succeed him, but if Nicholas likes the other House better, it will be easy for his brother to exchange with Dr. Williams.
March 3.
Plymouth.
24. Capt. John Weddell to the same. The Rainbow and the Bonaventure must be brought aground; the other ships are intended to be careened there. The St. Mary, Capt. Quaile, cannot be made ready this month or six weeks. By order of Lord Denbigh they are now going aboard all the ships to view the defects.
March 3. 25. Order of the Lord Treasurer Marlborough and Sir Richard Weston, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to pay to Edward Clarke, by virtue of a Privy Seal, dated December 18, 1627, 120l., for money disbursed to certain engineers to be brought out of the Low Countries for the King's service. [Underwritten is a direction from Sir Robert Pye to Mr. Pitt, to pay the amount.]
March 3. 26. Account of payments out of the revenue ordered to be made by anticipation. Imperfect. The sums stated amount to 220,422l. 9s. 1d.
March 3. 27. Note of questions which will necessarily fall in debate on consideration of the proposition for supply of powder.
March 3. 28. Statement, by Sir Allen Apsley, of the quantities of victuals necessary for supply of 2,800 seamen for 112 days, to begin March 23 inst.
March 4.
Westminster.
Grant to Paul Lord Bayning of the dignity of Viscount Bayning, of Sudbury, co. Suffolk. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 16.]
March 4. 29. Warrant on the death of Edward Earl of Worcester, late Keeper of the Privy Seal, requiring such person in whose hands the said Privy Seal shall happen to be to deliver the same to Sir John Coke. [Draft.]
March 4.
Newmarket.
30. Warrant to Sec. Coke to receive into his custody the Privy Seal, and to affix the same to such warrants as he shall receive, authorized by the King to pass the same. [Draft.]
March 4.
Nottingham.
31. Sir Thomas Hewett, Sheriff of co. Nottingham, to the Council. On February 26, received their letters of February 12, and according thereto the Justices met together at Mansfield on the last day of February. Reading the letters from the King and their Lordships, as well as the proclamation for the assembly of the Parliament subsequently received, they conceived that by the said proclamation it was his Majesty's pleasure to stay the execution of the said letters, and therefore forbore to perform the services therein commanded.
March 4. 32. Petition of Capt. Rowland Browne to Buckingham. Took charge of the Esperance as Lieutenant, both before Sir Francis Carew came to her and since his departure, and also bestowed charges in getting her off the rocks at Plymouth; but, in regard she does not bear the number of men for whom a Lieutenant is allowed, can get no reward for his pains and service. Prays the Duke to order him pay as a Lieutenant or a reward. [Underwritten is a reference to the Officers of the Navy.] Indorsed,
32. i. The Officers of the Navy (Sir Guilford Slingsby, Sir Thomas Aylesbury, and Denzil Fleming) to Buckingham. The petitioner cannot receive pay, but recommend the Duke to cause a reward to be given to him according to his deserts.
March 4. 33. Petition of Henry Dunning, Master of his Majesty's Ketch, to the same. The Duke having given him the title of Captain, prays that he may receive pay accordingly. Underwritten,
33. i. The Duke to the Officers of the Navy. The petitioner has deserved so well in the late expedition that the Duke is desirous to encourage him. Wishes them to certify what they think best to be done.
33. ii. Sir Guilford Slingsby and Denzil Fleming to "Mr. Treasurer" [of the Navy]. Recommend that the petitioner be paid 2s. 6d. per day.
March 4.
Southampton.
34. John Ellzey to Nicholas. If he had not heard of Nicholas's indisposition should have marvelled that he had not received instructions as to Capt. Theobald's ship; intreats that he may receive the same. General report respecting the prizes in that port.
March 4.
Colchester.
35. Edward Nuttall to the same. Received his letter with the order out of the Exchequer and Mr. Parry's directions. Will conceal his purpose, and endeavour to see Roger Rivett. Wishes to know if the business of the colliers' waftage be settled, and whether they are to pay for the same 2s. per chaldron. Knights of the shire for Essex were that day chosen. The freeholders were called upon by the constables to give their voices for the side supported by most of the justices of peace; and there was also a very irregular creation of freeholders, in order to secure the return of Sir Francis Barrington and Sir Harbottle Grimston. Sir Edward Coke and Sir Nathaniel Barnardiston have been returned for Suffolk, but they would not have been chosen if there had been any other gentlemen of note, for neither Ipswich had any great affection for them, nor most of the country; but there were not ten gentlemen at this election.
March 4. 36. Note, that the Abraham, Desire, and Jacob, all of Ipswich, and under the command of Captains John Goodwin, Edmund Morgan, and Richard Smith, were appointed to waft the colliers.
March 5.
Westminster.
Commission to Sir Thomas Wise, Sir Richard Butler, Sir Francis Vivian, John Mohun, Vice Warden of the Stannaries, Richard Eresy, and Thomas Gowen [?] and Peter Ball, auditors of the Duchy of Cornwall, to examine the tenures in villenage of the tenants of the King's assessionary manors in co. Cornwall, and to compound with them for freeing them upon reasonable fines. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 17.]
March 5.
Dover.
37. Mayor and Jurats of Dover to Nicholas. On Monday se'nnight he was elected by the writers and the general voice of the freemen of the town to be one of the Barons to the Parliament with Sir John Hippisley. The election was most free and general, as well in answer to the Lord Warden's letters on his behalf, as also for their many engagements to himself. If his many occasions of business cannot permit him to come thither to take the oath of a freeman, there shall be a commission sent to administer it to him. Pray his lawful favour in their suit against the Danceys.
March 5.
Southampton.
38. John Ellzey to the same. Omitted to certify in his last that Capt. Prouve, a Rocheller, had landed there 40 or 50 tons of small French wines, and had gone to London to be suitor to the Duke to be freed of tenths, by reason he had no commission from hence.
March 5. 39. Officers of the Navy to Lord President Manchester. Have pressed four ships for the fishing to Iceland. The master of one of them, the Amity, of Newcastle, is ready to go; but the masters of the others, that is, the Margaret, the Martha, and the Sea Horse, utterly refuse; which the writers think it right to report to the Lord President.
March 5.
Buckden.
40. Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, to Sir John Lamb. Has referred to his Chancellor the disposing of all things concerning his visitation, which he desires should be managed to all men's content. Will refer Sir John's desires, which he conceives reasonable, to his Chancellor. The writs [for the Convocation] are sent abroad in his diocese. Is glad that the High Commission has taken notice of the four London ministers that made themselves bishops in his diocese; thought they had been authorized or connived at. Has not heard any complaint against Dr. Sibthorp or Mr. Allen, but the latter has written of some complaints which Dr. Sibthorp should make of the bishop's favouring Puritans in Leicester, which he did not believe, and, if he had believed, should have despised it. Thanks for his item of the parson of Shawell. For the commission and instructions to the five bishops, does not desire to see them, unless Sir John should have them by him, and should send them instead of news.
March 6.
Whitehall.
41. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War at their meeting this day. In '88 an order was made that 6d. a month should be allowed out of the wages of seamen of the navy for the relief of poor men. Ordered that the balance in chest, or in hand, of that sum (five or six thousand pounds) should be employed towards the erection of hospitals for aged seamen. The four advices of Mons. La Broue, how to make horses acquainted with war,—viz., that the groom dressing him should be in armour, that provender should be given him on a drum-head, that while he is eating a piece should be discharged, and that he should be ridden against a suit of armour, which he may overthrow and trample under his feet,—should be put in use. Owners of ships to procure certificates of shallops lost in storms. Petition of captains of ships whose companies were reduced to furnish King's ships, that their entertainments might not be abated on that account, referred to a committee. [Indorsed are rough notes of the proceedings of the Council of War, on the 8th instant.]
March 6.
The Strand.
42. Sir Francis Nethersole to Sec. Conway. Acknowledges receipt of the King's order for payment of the Queen of Bohemia's debts, which he had posted off to the Hague. Begs him to beseech the King to let the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer understand that it was not a letter procured by importunity, or only written to avoid trouble.
March 7. Docquet of grant to Richard Bogan, of the Office of Assurance in the City of London; see Sign Man., 1628, March 9.
March 7.
Westminster.
Commission to Henry Earl of Holland and William Earl of Banbury to be Lord Lieutenants for co. Berks. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 18.]
March 7.
Westminster.
Renewal of a Commission to Emanuel Earl of Sunderland and others, the Lord President and Commissioners in the North, to hear and determine causes in the border counties, Sir Thomas Tildesley and Richard Dyott being inserted as Commissioners in the places of Sir Thomas Ellis and Christopher Brooke, lately deceased. Latin. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 19.]
March 7.
Westminster.
Grant to Henry Earl of Holland, for life, of the office of Captain and Governor of Harwich, co. Essex, and of the new fort of Landguard Point, co. Suffolk, with the colonelship of 126 men there to be retained, and the fee of 2,027l. 11s. 8d. per annum for the maintenance thereof. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 20.]
March 7. Docquet of the same.
March 7.
Westminster.
Grant to Henry Viscount Rochford of the dignity of Earl of Dover. Latin. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 21.]
March 7.
Westminster.
Grant to William Viscount Mansfield of the several dignities of Lord Cavendish, of Bolsover, in co. Derby, and Earl of Newcastleupon-Tyne. Latin. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 22.]
March 7.
Bristol.
43. William Buxton to Buckingham. Many of the owners of the Charles and the Abraham refuse to fit up their ships for service. Suggests that a warrant should be sent down that may command them. John Barker, Giles Ellbridge, and Humphrey Hooker, merchants of Bristol, are the principal opponents.
March 7. 44. Robert Earl of Sussex to Sec. Conway. It is so long since he wrote to him concerning the forts at Harwich that he thinks the Secretary has forgotten him. Is old, and would be glad to go off with honour, but hears that Lord Holland has a grant from the King, although it is in the Earl of Sussex's patent with his Lieutenantship. If the King thinks anyone more worthy, he will render that or anything he has at his Majesty's feet.
March 7. 45. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Coke. Received the propositions of the Dutch Ambassadors to the King's Commissioners, with a request that he should give an answer thereto. Three of them have no relation to the Admiralty Court or himself. One relates to the Muscovia merchants. As to that about Capt. Scras and Capt. Gibson, all he did was to certify somewhat to the Council; he did nothing judicially. The last relates to Privy Seals directed to Merchant Strangers. As to the other two, he will return an answer as soon as he can.
[March 7 ?] Nicholas to John Ellzey. By reason of indisposition, has not been able to answer many letters. Concerning Theobald's, the Dutchman's prize, Sir Henry Marten's advice is, that he should take such tenths as he will willingly give. But for the future, when any Dutchman or others shall offer to sell prize goods, he is presently to treat with them for payment of tenths, and if they refuse, to seize the whole prize as piratically taken. [Copy. Nicholas's Letter Book, p. 72.]
March 7.
Bristol.
46. William Buxton to Nicholas. Sends his letter to the Duke of this date [No. 43] open, that Nicholas may judge whether the Duke should be acquainted with what Buxton has advised. Last night he received from Mr. Oliver 1,000l., and all things will be in readiness, only that the men mentioned to the Duke stand out, and in a manner say that the Duke's warrant will not be sufficient.
March 7.
Cambridge.
47. Robert Mason to the same. The University earnestly desired his Grace would declare himself for the election of their burgesses, and has importuned him not to stir till they hear good news from the Duke. Sends a dispensation to enable him to take a degree, ready for the King's hand. If the Duke at this time cross the intention of the University, he will disable Mason hereafter to do him the service there which it is necessary his secretary should do.
March 8.
Westminster.
Warrant for the instalment of the first fruits of the bishopric of Llandaff, to be paid by Bishop Murray, in four years. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 24.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Presentation of Nathaniel Fowle, B.D., to the rectory of St. Ives, in Cornwall. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi. No. 25.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Sir John Finch, Attorney General to the Queen, or to Justinian Povey, her Auditor, 200l., for rewarding such as have taken pains in passing the grant of Denmark House and her Majesty's jointure, with the furniture of the said house. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 26.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Grant to William Lord Maynard, of Wicklow, in Ireland, to be Lord Maynard, of Estaines ad Turrim alias Little Eston, in co. Essex. Latin. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 27.]
March 8.
Westminster.
Grant in fee farm to Andrew Pitcairn, one of the Grooms of the Bedchamber, of a house in Thetford, co. Norfolk, at the yearly rent of 10s. Latin. [The rent was left blank in the original in order that the same might be inserted by the King.] [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 28.]
March 8.
Whitehall.
48. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War. They relate to the attendance of Sir Francis Carew respecting the fortification of Scilly, and a letter from Capt. Weddell concerning the ships at Plymouth, dated the 3d inst.
March 8. 49. Officers of the Navy to the Council. Report on Hildebrand Peterson's petition respecting the St. Anthony. Before the order for restitution, she had been fitted up for the King's service, and cannot now be discharged without manifest prejudice. Her employment is, to transport provisions to Plymouth, and the owners will receive freight.
March 8. 50. Attorney General Heath to Sec. Conway. Walter Norton, son of Henry Norton, having petitioned the King for a grant of the debts owing by John Winchcombe the father and John Winchcombe the son, and John Kerry, to the said Henry Norton, whereto the King might be entitled by the recusancy of the said Henry Norton; the Attorney General certifies, that these are the same debts which were granted to Anthony Bedingfield and Robert Morse by letters patent, dated December 20, in the second year of this King's reign. What is wanted is, a new grant, with an amendment in one of the recitals.
March 9.
Westminster.
Grant to Richard Bogan of the office of making and registering assurances in the city of London for 31 years, after the deaths of Christopher Heyborne and Giles Overbury and Walter Overbury. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 29.]
March 9.
Whitehall.
Proclamation prohibiting the buying and selling of his Majesty's arms or munition, and to reform abuses committed at musters and trainings by borrowing of arms. [Coll. Procs., Car. I., No. 83.]
March 9.
Arundel House.
51. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey to the King. Having understood by Lord Conway that the King thought his petition concerning his farm of the currants reasonable, and when his Majesty came to London would take order accordingly, now beseeches the King to give life to his just desires, and, after two years of heavy disfavour, to grant him the happiness to kiss his hands, and attend him in his place. Has omitted no circumstance of humility or duty, and will not fail in faithful service.
March 9.
Newmarket.
52. Sec. Conway to Sir Robert Harley, Master of the Mint. His Majesty will not take any notice of Sir Robert's petition to the Council, insisting on having his money coined at the low rates agreed on, and allowing the Master of the Mint only 500l. per annum, reserving the surplus profits, which he conceives will not be less than 3,000l. per annum, to himself; but for the right or honours due to his place he intends not to prejudice Sir Robert therein. [Draft.]
March 9. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 300.]
[March 9.] 53. The same to Attorney General Heath. Reports the King's determination respecting the Mint, as stated in the preceding; and that the King recommends to his care so to contrive the matter as to carry out his Majesty's declared intention. [Draft.]
March 9.
Newmarket.
54. The same to the same. To prepare a Commission to the Lords Treasurer, President, and Steward, Lords Conway and Carleton, the Master of the Wards, Sec. Coke, and the Chancellors of the Exchequer and the Duchy, to observe from time to time all accidents at home and abroad touching coins, and thereupon to give his Majesty advice. [Draft.]
March 9. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 300.]
March 10.
Westminster.
Confirmation of an assignment made by the King's feoffees in trust of the manor of Preston, in Sussex, to Thomas Sherley, with reversion to Sir Thomas Pelham and Anthony Stapley, made on payment of a fine of 600l., and the reservation of an improved annual rent. Latin. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 30.]
March 10.
Westminster.
Discharge to Conway Manning alias Manley of a debt of 370l., supposed to be owing by him to John Delabroche, a factor of Bordeaux, which is done in respect of his many losses. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 31.]
March 10.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Sir Robert Hyde 200l., in part of his losses sustained in his place of Ranger of the Forest of Braydon, in co. Wilts, by reason of the disafforesting thereof. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 32.]
March 10.
Whitehall.
55. Minute of proceedings of the Council of War. Gunmakers required to bring a pattern of the bastard-musket used by Sir Francis Vere, and saddlers a saddle of the pattern brought by Lord Wimbledon, and cutlers patterns of swords for horsemen. At a convenient time the Council will make trial of the bow and pike invented by William Neede, the archer.
March 10. 56. Certificate of Sir Michael Geere and others to Buckingham, that Philip Spicer is competent for a boatswain's place in one of the King's ships.
March 10.
Whitehall.
57. Sec. Conway to Nicholas. The King would have him give all possible expedition to the preparation of a ship to carry over the Earl of Carlisle into the Low Countries, and that she be ready on Saturday next. The King requires from him an account of what ship is appointed, and an assurance that she will be ready on Saturday.
[March 10 ?] 58. George Boteler to his cousin, Endymion Porter. Horses are hard to be found, and most unreasonable in price. Has found one, which is like to be fit for the great saddle, for 30l. The ca[..]er of Haringworth will bring his answer.
March 10. 59. Receipt of Michael Grigg for 16s., received of Matthew Brodley, in full of all reckonings.
March 11.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to the Cofferers of the Household 100l. per annum, for Thomas Garland, Yeoman of the Stirrup to the Queen, and Henry Wood, Rider of her Majesty's Hobby stable, being after the rate of 50l. per annum a piece. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 33.]
March 11.
Westminster.
Grant to Elizabeth Countess of Exeter of a house in Stamford, co. Lincoln, which came to his Majesty on the death of Nicholas Heiffeild, a bastard. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 34.]
March 11.
Westminster.
Warrant to the Exchequer for a tally to be stricken on the accompt of Benjamin Henshaw, as Collector of the Northern Imposts, for 1,000l., being the last payment of 10,000l. lent by him to his Majesty, and another tally for 1,040l. for interest. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 35.]
March 11.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to the Duke of Buckingham 5,000l., part of 10,000l. borrowed by him of Sir Paul Bayning [since created Viscount Bayning], and delivered to Sir Allen Apsley for the King's service. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 36.]
March 11.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to the Cofferers of the Household 500l., towards defraying the diet of the Lords and others, in time of Parliament. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 37.]
March 11.
Whitehall.
60. Order of Council in a dispute between Thomas Houst, on behalf of the Mayor and divers Burgesses of Rochelle, on the one side, and John Taylor and Thomas Colston, merchants of Bristol, Francis Wadlow and Richard Pulford, merchants of London, on the other side, respecting the Grand Lewis of Olona, taken on the coast of Spain. A reference to Sir William Becher having proved ineffectual, it is ordered that the ship be valued, and that John Taylor and the other merchants give security for the amount.
March 11. 61. Form of Letter from the Council, to be addressed severally to the Lord Lieutenants of counties wherein soldiers were billeted, revoking so much of an order of February 13 last as related to the entertainment of voluntaries. A course is now in hand for the full repayment of the money disbursed for billeting, and, in the meantime, the King expects that, as he has such a gracious care of the ease and satisfaction of the country, so, on their parts, so much the more forwardness should be showed in billeting the troops "repartited upon them."
March 11.
Whitehall.
62. The Council to Sec. Conway. Copy of the letter in the preceding form, addressed to him as Lord Lieutenant of Hants.
March 11.
Whitehall.
Sec. Conway to Buckingham. Giving him account of the state of affairs, and of the proceedings in the Earl of Carlisle's despatch. [Minute, Conway's Letter Book, p. 300.]
March 11.
Whitehall.
63. Sec. Conway to Attorney General Heath. His Majesty grants the request of Walter Norton. The Attorney General is to prepare a new grant accordingly. [Draft.]
March 11. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 300.]
March 11.
Southampton.
64. John Ellzey to Nicholas. Beseeches that he may receive instructions respecting Capt. Theobald's sugars, and also respecting an Order of Council, dated in February last, for settling the terms of admission of Rochellers who bring French prizes into English ports. Tenths received from Capt. Scras.
March 11.
Plymouth.
65. Capt. Thomas Ketelby to the same. "My Lord" [Denbigh] desires Mr. Cooke may go master with him in the St. Andrew, if he may be spared from attendance at Chatham. The Duke's presence has given life to their preparations, which now go on day and night. The fleet will be ready to sail by the 19th. The ships are, of the King's, the St. Andrew, Vanguard, Garland, Antelope, Happy Entrance, Mary Rose, and St. Claude, and 14 merchant ships, whose wants are supplied by taking from the other ships sails, cables, anchors, cordage, ordnance, and whatever else is necessary.
March 12.
[Misdated February 12.] York.
66. Sir Thomas Fairfax to the Council. According to their letters, he summoned the Justices of the Peace to assemble on Thursday, March 11 inst. It was generally conceived by them that the proclamation of February 16 last, superseded the execution of the said letters, and "so the said Justices with that resolution departed."
March 12.
Sandwich.
67. Mayor and Jurats of Sandwich to Buckingham. Received his letters in recommendation of Sir Edwin Sandys for a burgess for their corporation, and both on account of their obligations to his Grace and their respect for Sir Edwin, as a noble gent and neighbour, spared no pains to procure his return; but the generality of voices among the commons bred such a distraction that the writers could have no power over them, so that they were not able to give the Duke and themselves content. Hope to be charitably censured.
March 12.
Whitehall.
68. Sec. Conway to his Deputy Lieutenants for Hants. Sends a copy of the letter to him from the Council of the 11th inst. [No. 62]. On the first assignation of moneys they shall not be forgotten, but have their full share. [Copy.]
March 12. 69. Lord Treasurer Marlborough to Sir Edward Wardour, Clerk of the Pells. Being commanded to inform the King as to the state of the account between his Majesty and the Earl of Suffolk, he is to certify what sums of money have been paid into the Receipt by Sheriffs, on account of certain bonds delivered into the Exchequer by Thomas late Earl of Suffolk, and specified in an order of that court of July 6, 11th King James.
March 12.
Theobalds.
70. Andrew Pitcairn to Sec. Conway. For a pass for John Danker and Walter Danker, employed to bring over hawks for his Majesty.
March 12. 71. Robert Earl of Sussex to the same. Hears for certain that Lord Holland has got the King's hand for Harwich and Longley Point, and 2,000l. per annum. Wishes to go off with honour. Is resolved, if he may not have what is in his patent, to yield up all at his Majesty's feet; and if he shall not think the Earl worthy of anything for his long service, he will retire. Leaves his Lordship to judge of his experience in the wars, and what he dare do.
March 12.
Aldersgate Street.
72. Sir Henry Marten to Sec. Coke. Sends his answer to the propositions of the Dutch Ambassador which concern the Admiralty. Offers to debate these objections with the Ambassador, in which case he shall discover strange things; as, for example, Stocke Febre is suspected to be a Frenchman, and it is the practice of that country, if a subject of France or Spain live in one of their towns but 10 days, to give him letters testimonial as "incola et civis noster," and if be have not what he list we are followed up with as vehement clamours as if he were born at the Hague. No doubt many of our men of war are to blame, but this shows the facility with which these Ambassadors entertain complaints.
March 12.
Queenborough.
73. Capt. John Duffell to Nicholas. Has seized on board a cock of Queenborough, James Jacob, master, four packs of wool shipped without cockets, and therefore, as he takes it, due to the Duke. Craves direction.
March 12. 74. Capt. James Duppa to the same. If there be not some speedy course taken by the Lord Treasurer for levying the 2s. per chaldron assigned to Mr. Comptroller for the charge of the colliers' convoy for this year, great prejudice will ensue. The wind being now fair for Newcastle, they will return the sooner, and this present fleet will yield 2,000l. Urges Nicholas to take this business into his care in Mr. Comptroller's absence. His three ships will be ready to sail next week if the Ordnance Office do not hinder him.
March 12. 75. Officers of the Navy to Nicholas. Upon the Duke's directions for preparing the Dreadnought, the St. Esprit, and two pinnaces, the Henrietta, and Desire, for sea, they have followed that business with all possible diligence, but fear the possibility of getting them all ready at the appointed time and place. Have not yet received notice of the captains and masters appointed to serve in them.
March 12. 76. Capt. John Duffell to Mr. King [Nicholas's clerk ?]. Sends for his master a bushel of great oysters, a small basket of Foreland whelks, and 10 flounders. Recommends John Potter for appointment as cook of the Seven Stars, pinnace.
March 12. 77. Catalogue of the Nobility of England, according to their several creations, "delivered into the office" by Sir William Segar, Garter King-at-Arms. It comprises 1 Duke, 1 Marquis, 58 Earls, 10 Viscounts, and 54 Barons.
March 12. 78. Another list of the same.
March 12. 79. List of Ships to be employed in this present service; i. e., for the relief of Rochelle.
March 13. Dispensation for Edward Earl of Bath to be absent from the Parliament. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for Henry Earl of Worcester. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for William Lord Petre. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for Thomas Lord Windsor. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for Bishop Dove, of Peterborough. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for Edward Lord Wotton. [Docquet.]
March 13. The like for Emanuel Earl of Sunderland. [Docquet.]
March 13.
Westminster.
Lease to Sir James Fullerton of certain lodges and lands in the Forest of Gillingham, formerly granted to him by letters patent of July 26, in the first year of the King's reign. Under the present lease all arrears of rent under the previous lease are released, and licence is given to dispark. [Coll. Sign. Man., Car. I., Vol. vi. No. 39.]
March 13.
Westminster.
Grant to William Astell, John Copley, and Francis Crofts, of the sole right of smelting iron ore by sea coals and pit coals instead of charcoal, they being the inventors thereof, for the term of 14 years, on payment of 400l. per annum to the Crown, to commence from Lady Day, 1630. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 40.]
March 13.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to James Earl of Carlisle, as Ambassador Extraordinary to sundry foreign states, 8l. per diem from "the 1st of January last past" [these words inserted by the King], with an imprest of six months' allowance; also 4,080l. for extraordinary charges of his journey; and a further imprest of 1,460l. on account of his allowance after six months. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 41.]
March 13. Docquet of the same.
March 13. Pardon to Timoleon Gorges for killing Anthony Coxe by a swordthrust in the nose. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 42.]
March 13. Docquet of the same.
March 13.
Whitehall.
80. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War. The subjects treated of are, information of Blyth against Mr. Evelyn, the powder maker; bill preferred by Mr. Evelyn in Parliament concerning saltpetre; proposition in the Council for encouragement of the Deputies authorized for making saltpetre; estimate for an army of 20,000 foot and 1,000 horse; Hugh Greene's petition for making saltpetre in Ireland; Thomas Procter's proposal for defeating a battail of pikes.
March 13.
The Savoy.
81. George Earl of Totness to the Council. Refers to his estimate of January 7 last [see Vol. xc., No. 34]. He had now received letters from the Duke for furnishing the Dreadnought, the St. Esprit, the Desire, and the Henrietta, with a signification that the charge is to be borne on the previous estimate. Intimates that there is no order for money for the previous estimate, and that without money the service cannot receive expedition.
March 13.
Quex.
82. Sir Henry Crispe to Sir John Hippisley. Received his warrant to command the soldiers of a part of the Isle of Thanet, but he has no authority to call them out or appoint officers. Begs the Lord Warden's commission for that purpose. [Underwritten is a request from Sir John Hippisley to Nicholas, to procure the Duke's hand as Sir Henry Crispe desires.]
March 13. 83. Copy of an examination of Nicholas Lesonia, concerning a ship called the Star, of St. Malo; with underwritten observations thereon by Sir Henry Marten, who suspected that the examinant had visited Jersey as a spy, or with some hostile design against that island.
March 14.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to William Earl of Denbigh, Master of the Wardrobe, 540l., for 450 yards of black two-piled velvet, for guarding the rich coats of the Yeomen of the Chamber. [Coll. Sign Man., Car. I., Vol. vi., No. 43.]
March 14.
Westminster.
The like to pay to the same. 1,530l. 8s. 4d. to be by him paid to Michael Grigg and Thomas Brandwood, of London, drapers, for cloth for the funeral of the late King. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 44.]
March 14.
Westminster.
Warrant to allow to George Wilmer, out of 622l. 13s. 9d. due from his late father as collector of the imposition of 10s. in the hundred on hops imported, 400l., for "rare and outlandish" flowers bought of him for the Queen, and to allow the remainder of the said sum of 622l. 13s. 9d., in consideration of his father's service in collection of the said imposition. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 45.]
March 14.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Carlisle, or to Jerom Powell, his agent, 200l., for an entertainment which his Majesty is pleased to give to Charles Henry de Livron Ville. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 46.]
March 14.
Westminster.
Warrant to pay to Edward Clerke, his Majesty's agent at the town of Rochelle, the several allowances of 40s. and 20s. per diem, from "the first of February last past" [in the King's hand], with allowances for intelligence, and 600l. in advance. [Ibid., Vol. vi., No. 47.]
March 14.
Whitehall.
84. Order of Council, on a petition of Christian Rustmayer, master of a ship of Hamburgh, captured on her return voyage from Portugal, and, as is thought, about to be condemned in the Court of Admiralty, because, in her outward voyage, unknown to the master, some of the mariners carried 100 cheeses into Spain. It is ordered that no advantage shall be taken against the ship on account of the said cheeses, but that she, and the merchandize therein, be forthwith released.
March 14.
Whitehall.
85. Sec. Conway to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey. The King has referred his cause concerning the currants to an honourable committee. For his request to have the heavy burthen of his Majesty's disfavour taken off, his Majesty's answer was, that the Earl had not so far appeased the exceptions which the King had taken against unkindness conceived, as to bring them to that state yet. For the Earl's proffered duty and carriage in the King's service, the King would judge of that as he should find occasion. [Draft.]
March 14. Minute of the same. [Conway's Letter Book, p. 300.]
March 14.
Whitehall.
86. [Sec. Conway] to [Lord Treasurer Marlborough]. At the instance of the States' resident Ambassador, the King had given permission for the export of 150 elms, to be carried into the Low Countries, custom free, for making wheels and carriages for cannon for the service of the States. He is to give warrant accordingly. [Copy.]
March 14.
Ratcliffe.
87. Capt. Thomas Best to Nicholas. To procure the Duke's warrant for the pay of 33s. 4d. per month to Daniel Featherstone and Richard Seawell, pressed to serve as midshipmen in the Repulse, in the voyage to the Isle of Rhé.
March 14.
Exeter.
88. Sir Francis Carew to the same. The Duke, at his parting, commanded Sir Francis to serve as captain in the Nonsuch, his commission being dated from March 5. Begs Nicholas to send it down, and he shall show himself an honest man on the first opportunity. Recommends Capt. Browne and John Williams, a gunner, whom the Duke is tied by his promise to prefer. Capt. Quaile is going in a Dutch ship, suspected for a Dunkirker. The Duke has promised, that, on Quaile's return, he shall have the Mary again. Wants a master for the Nonsuch.
March 14.
Portsmouth.
89. Henry Holt to the same. Reports his proceedings in fitting out the three ketches. Capt. Alleyne refused to have anything to do with the Weymouth provisions, which had therefore to be taken out. Has provided five boats for them, and 80,000 of billet; they will be ready to set sail on Saturday. Great troubles he has had in this business, especially in providing beer without money. The King's brewhouse "lays undone" for want of money, and he is undone for want of his own money laid out in the King's service; "and so we shall all perish together. I have deserved better, and [i. e., if] it be well considered." Prays God to bless the affairs now taken in hand.
March 14.
Chatham.
90. Certificate of William Cooke, that Philip Spicer served under him in the Anne Royal in the expedition to Cadiz, and in the Warspite in that to the Isle of Rhé, and is competent to discharge the place of a boatswain.
March 14. 91. Deputy Lieutenants of co. Oxford to William Earl of Banbury, Lord Lieutenant. Have twice mustered the horse, but find so small an appearance, and them so ill provided, that they have small hope of having them fit to do his Majesty service. Their warrants rather scorned than obeyed. The captain would inform him more particularly, and they feared would be a suitor to quit his place rather than appear in the head of the worst troop that would be before his Majesty at the day appointed. They have much ado to persuade the country to contribute to the soldiers. The hope to be relieved by Parliament has made them continue the payment so long.
March 14.
Office of Ordnance.
92. Estimate for furnishing ammunition and gunners' stores to the Dreadnought and St. Esprit, and the two pinnaces, the Desire and Henrietta. Total, 1,186l. 6s. 4d.
March 14.
Office of Ordnance.
93. Copy of another estimate for the same service, but amounting in the whole to 1,265l. 13s.