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May 29.
Whitehall. |
1. Speech of Sir Harbottle
Grimston, Bart., Speaker of the
House of Commons, to the King, delivered at the Banqueting
House, Whitehall, in presence of the members, congratulating his
restoration and his conquest by patience over his kingdom;
presents the Petition of Right for signature, and begs him to reign
as King over his peoples' hearts. Printed. |
| May 29? |
2. Petition of 20 Sherborne Officers, under command of the
Marquis of Hertford, Lieut.-General of the first-raised forces in the
West and in South Wales, to the King, for some provision for the
remainder of their days; beseech that they may be made partakers
of the universal joy, and plead the late King's promise, on their
early appearing at York, that they should have the same pay as long
as they lived. |
May 29.
Dover. |
3. Thos. White to the Admiralty Commissioners. Urges payment
of the 2,348l. 8s. 7d., navy arrears, due to the port of Dover, for
want of which 100 families have not bread, and they are unable to
buy cordage and other stores for the service. [Admiralty Paper.] |
May 30.
Happy Return, Harwich. |
4. Capt. Jos. Ames to the Same. Has come to Harwich, as
ordered, to cleanse his ship and receive three months' provisions.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Satisfaction, Yarmouth Road. |
5. Capt. Rob. Wilkinson to the Same. Has convoyed 16 ships to
Holing, and brought back another English ship, laden with salt,
rescued at Ostend. Is ordered to cruise off Yarmouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
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6. Fras. and Nath. Bacon and Rob. Ellison to the Same. Request
a convoy to take a ship from Harwich, and another now in the
Thames, both richly laden, to Dantzic, and bring back an Ipswich
ship, and two Newcastle ships, now staying there for want of convoy, the seas being dangerous. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Elias, Chatham River. |
7. Mark Harrison to the Same. Has arrived in the Medway; his
company has been in pay 40 months. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Yarmouth. |
8. Thos. Bright to the Admiralty and Navy Comrs. Capt. Wilkinson, of the Satisfaction, has brought in a rescued South Shields
vessel, laden with salt. Two of the King's frigates have passed
northwards, and a fleet, supposed to be from the Downs, with a
man-of-war and a galley, is seen in the south. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 30.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation against debauched and profane persons, who, on
pretence of regard to the King, revile and threaten others, or spend
their time in taverns and tippling houses, drinking his health; ordering
magistrates to be strict in discovering and punishing the same.
Printed. [Proclamation Collection, Charles II., p. 3.] |
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9. Request of Col. Alex. Popham and Jas. Huxley to Lord Chancellor Hyde, in behalf of Wm. Clewer, that he would present to the
King Clewer's petition for presentation to the rectory of Green's
Norton, according to the desire of Thos. Elmes, the chief gentleman
of the town. Annexing, |
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9. i. Petition of Wm. Clewer, M.A., to the King, for the living
of Green's Norton, co. Northampton, worth 120l. a year;
lost his grant of Blisworth, worth 160l., by refusing to
keep the thanksgiving day for the victory at Worcester,
and praying for His Majesty after it had been forbidden. |
9. ii. Certificate by Hen. Wilkinson, Principal of Magdalen Hall,
Oxford, and three others, in favour of the petitioner.
Oxford, March 29, 1660. |
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9. iii. Like certificate by John Dod, Minister of Alderton, and
two other ministers. May 12, 1660. |
| May 30. |
10. Petition of John Wynn, of Rhwgoch, co. Merioneth, and
Roger Mostyn, of Brymbo, co. Denbigh, to the King, for the reversion of the Receivership of North Wales, after Maurice Wynn;
also for a reversion after himself to Roger Mostyn. |
| May 30? |
11. Petition of Sir William Courtenay, of Bogatt, co. Hants, to
the King, for a Tellership in the Exchequer, the Treasurership of the
Navy, or the disposal of the places of Clerks of the Cheque. Raised
a regiment at his own charge in the late war, was sequestered,
denied the benefit of the articles concluded on surrender of the
garrison which he maintained, long imprisoned, &c. |
| May 30. |
12. Declaration by John Earl of Clare, of his acceptance of the
King's gracious pardon, according to his promise from Breda. Signed
by the Earl of Manchester, Speaker of the House of Lords, pro
tempore. |
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13. Certificate by Sir Thos. Alleyn, Lord Mayor of London, that
Richard Waring, citizen, lays hold on the King's favour, expressed
in his declaration, and will continue a loyal and obedient subject. |
May 31.
Westminster. |
14. The King to Aubrey De Vere, Earl of Oxford. Appoints him,
in consideration of his noble family, and his services in the Restoration, Knight of the Garter, investing him with the Garter and
George, and assuring him of the habit at his installation at Windsor
Castle. |
May 31.
Odiham. |
15. Joh. Wolveridge to Mrs. Clemence Griffith. Would be glad
of a place under the King, and would pay for it, though scorning
service under Noll, Dick, or the Rump. Asks the Lieutenancy of
Holt and Woolmer Forest; the woods are spoiled, the deer almost
gone, and the fish ponds worth nothing. Imperfect. |
| May 31. |
16. Certificate by Rowland Berkley and nine others, of Worcester,
to the truth of a petition. |
| May 31. |
17. Petition of Robt. Reynolds to the King, for leave to retire
with pardon and protection into the country, where he will evidence
his loyalty and obedience; as a member of the Long Parliament,
endeavoured a composure on the late King's overtures from Nottingham, opposed the making of a new Great Seal, the trial of the
late King, the expulsion of the Peers, change of Government, and
setting up an usurper, and absented himself from the House, detesting the force put upon it. Declined to accept the place of Solicitor or Attorney General, or, though menaced, to take the oath of
abjuration. Married into a loyal family, and has much helped His
Majesty's friends. |
May 31.
Whitehall. |
18. Petition of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament
to the King, to set apart, by proclamation, a day of thanksgiving,
for the inestimable blessing of his restitution to his royal throne,
which puts a period to the calamities of three kingdoms, and
obliges all subjects to render an everlasting tribute of praise and
thanksgiving. With order thereon to the Attorney General, to
draw up the proclamation for thanksgiving, to be held in or near
London that day fortnight, and in other parts that day month. |
May 31.
The Tredagh, 25 leagues from Algiers. |
19. Capt. Thos. Teddeman to the Admiralty and Navy Comrs.
Encountered six Spanish men-of-war, with an English prize.
They hauled up to shore near New Gibraltar, under shelter of the
forts; durst not attack them, having no fire-ship. Chased two other
vessels to Scala, when the town fired on them. Has kept his
station in the Straits, and taken one Spanish vessel laden with
slaves and Spanish forsadoes. Will land the latter in Spain, and
the former in Barbary. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 31.
Satisfaction, near Yarmouth. |
20. Capt. Robt. Wilkinson to the Same. Being seven leagues
out at sea, rescued two vessels from Hamburgh, laden with that
company's goods, from an Ostender, which had taken them, and
brought them into Yarmouth Road. Chased the Ostender, but she
got away. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 31.
Harwich. |
21. John Browne to the Same Three frigates have come into
port, by Lord Montague's orders, and two others are waiting commands. [Adm. Paper.] |
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22. List of provisions delivered out of the Charles, for another
ship, in lieu of which a fresh supply is requested. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May. |
23. Account of ship's provisions, &c. to be given to General Penn;
value, 664l. 12s. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May ? |
Addresses of laudation and congratulation to the King on his
restoration, from the following places and persons:— |
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24. Bristol city; entreating ratification of their former privileges;
signed by Edw. Kyson, mayor. |
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25. Buckinghamshire; with numerous signatures. |
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26. Chester city; signed by John Johnson, mayor. |
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27. Coventry city; resigning their right to the fee-farm rents of
148l. 3s. 3d. a year, belonging to the Crown, which they
purchased in self preservation. |
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28. Devonshire and Exeter ministers; expressing their joy that
with his zeal for the Protestant religion is joined "a
pitiful heart towards tender consciences," and their hope
that he will protect "the young and weak of the flock,
who cannot pace it with their elder brethren." Signed by
Wm. Bartlett and eight others. |
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29. Dorsetshire; numerously signed. |
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30. Gloucestershire gentry; numerously signed. |
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31. Gloucestershire militia; signed by the officers. |
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32. Herefordshire gentry; numerously signed. |
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33. Kent gentry; with numerous signatures. |
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34. Lancashire and Cheshire nobility and gentry; many signatures. |
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35. Lancashire and Cheshire nobility and gentry in and about
London; numerous signatures. |
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36. London ministers; requesting restoration of the former happy
ecclesiastical, civil, and military government; 20 signatures. |
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37. Lyme Regis; rejoicing in the first fruits of his gracious disposition, in the proclamation against vicious, profane, and
debauched persons; signed by John Ellesdon, mayor, and
numerous others. |
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38. Newark-on-Trent; numerous signatures, but not original. |
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39. Newcastle-on-Tyne; hoping that he may be the instrument to
unite a divided church, compose a distracted kingdom, and
ease an oppressed people. |
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40. North Wales; hoping for the re-settlement of the church, those
lately in power having, under pretence of propagating the
Gospel, shut up the churches, and converted the endowments to their own use; numerous signatures, not original. |
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41. Northamptonshire; numerously signed. |
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42. Nottinghamshire gentry; many signatures. |
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43. Rutlandshire nobility and gentry; numerous signatures. |
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44. Somersetshire; numerously signed. |
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45. Surrey nobility and gentry; many signatures. |
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46. Sussex lords, knights, and gentlemen; numerous signatures. |
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47. Totness, co. Devon; stating that the late demand from their
country for a free Parliament proves its loyalty, and that
two of their inhabitants lost their lives in the dispute; they
send His Majesty a small freewill offering, such as they
gave in 1645, when he left them; hope his presence
will revive their trade, to which a peace with Spain would
greatly conduce, but they leave to him the settlement of
Church and State; signed by Thos. Brookinge, mayor, and
39 others. |
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48. Warwickshire nobility and gentry; very many signatures. |
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49. Wiltshire ministers; stating that many of them sent a written
remonstrance against the death of the late King, and that
they rejoice in the proclamation against debauched and
profane persons; numerously signed. |
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50. Officers of Col. Rich. Ingoldsby's regiment; stating that they
have been useful in the Restoration, and hope to serve
further. |
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51. J. S., a relative of General Monk, commemorating His Majesty's
former miraculous escapes from danger, and lauding his
personal qualities. |
| May ? |
52. Sonnet by P. D. L. on the royal vessels of His Britannic
Majesty; also a sonnet on his return to England. |
| May ? |
53. Declaration by Sir Thos. Myddleton, of Chirk Castle,
co. Denbigh, of his acceptance of the King's offer of pardon, made
at Breda, 14th April last. |
| May ? |
54. Nic. Love to Lady Leslie. Entreats help, his life and fortune
being at stake, and influence with Sir Wm. Fleming; many eyes are
on him. Did not sign the late King's death warrant, and was
always a well wisher to his friends. |
| May ? |
55. Information of Joshua Garment that Col. Pine and others
were concerned in a petition, which went through many places for
subscription, that the late King should be brought to justice, as
being the main instrument in hindering the work of the Lord;
Thomas Colloer of Westbury, near Wells, said he was the author
of it; also notices of others who are resolved against kingly
power; is a faithful subject, and will try to discover the murderers
of the late King. |
| May ? |
56. Note that several fifth-monarchy men, and persons of dangerous principles, are to be found at — Wilson's in Bridge Yard,
or Bridge Court, or at Skinner's near; also that the books of the
Council of State, from Aug. 1659 to Jan. 1660, are at the House
of Commons. |
| May ? |
57. Certificate that George Keddell, of Ralvarden parish, Kent,
laboured to get signatures to the petition for the trial of the late
King, and said that he would sooner see his own blood on the earth,
and his neighbours dead at their doors, than have a king proclaimed. |
| May ? |
58. — to Jos. Williamson, Queen's College, Oxford. Regrets
not having seen him. Has been entertaining Lord Willoughby.
"Honest Jack" will visit Williamson on his return from Italy.
Damaged. |
| May ? |
59. Oath of the Lord Steward of the Household, as found in the
Greencloth books. |
| May ? |
60. Dr. Wm. Davison to Sec. Nicholas. Has served the King
and Queen of Poland for 10 years, and defended His Majesty's cause
by words and pen; rejoices in his happy deliverance. Begs favour
for his son who served His Majesty as page at Paris. |
| May ? |
61. Order for a grant to Dr. Rob. Morison of the offices of
botanical physician and chief herbalist to the King, in the place of
Matthias de Lobell and John Parkinson, with the physical garden
in St. James's fields for medicinal plants; also of overseer, director,
and gardener of Hampton Court and the Privy Gardens at
St. James's. |
| May ? |
62. Case of Emanuel de Critz, in reference to the place of serjeant
painter, requested by him; 4,000l. is due to his late father as
serjeant painter, who purchased the patent for his eldest son and
servant, but both are dead, without benefit thereof. Spent 900l. to
rescue from Parliament the incomparable statue of the late King
by Bernino, and 300l. more to buy in pictures, statues, &c. now in
His Majesty's possession. |
| May ? |
63. List of the Messengers of the late King's Chamber, sworn in
before 1641, and of those sworn in at Oxford; with notes of others
recommended as messengers for their sufferings in his service. |
| May ? |
64. List of 20 Messengers, with notes of some as old messengers,
some honest, and of those by whom others are preferred. Headed,
Thomas Edwards' month. |
| May ? |
65. Similar list of 20 other messengers. Headed, Alex. Reding's
month. |
| May ? |
66. List of the 40 Messengers of the Chamber, who wait 20 at
once, under Alex. Reding and Thos. Edwards, Clerks of the Cheque,
5 on the King, 1 on the Lord Chamberlain of the Household, 1 on
each secretary, and the rest on the Council; and statement that their
wages have been 48l. a year for themselves and horses, and a livery
coat. With the oath to be taken by the said messengers. |
| May ? |
67. List of the King's six French Musicians. French. |
| May ? |
68. Names of the King's nine littermen. |
| May ? |
69. List of 11 serjeants-at-arms who are now to be sworn in again. |
| May ? |
70. Note that the King should be reminded that Dr. Greaves is
the man commended by the Marquis of Ormond and Lord Chancellor, and the same who presented His Majesty with a book for the
service of the army, of which he was physician general; that he
refused to be physician to Cromwell, and was chosen as such by
General Monk. |
| May ? |
71. Verses addressed by M. Des Granges to the King, entreating
admission to a place in his service, and hoping that his voice may
give him satisfaction. French. |
| May ? |
72. Account of the payments and allowances to be made to Sir
Edw. Griffin, Treasurer of the Chamber, and paid by him in rewards,
allowances, &c. to the sundry members of the King's household. |
| May ? |
73. Account of the persons in whose possession the great part of
Windsor Park now remains; part being in the hands of Desborough
and his servants. |
| May ? |
74. Proposition by Cadwallader Jones to gather in money due
to the late King before 1645, from several counties, paying three
fourths to His Majesty, and appropriating one fourth to the collectors
and to pay the expenses; with note, that as Parliament is on that
subject, the undertakers will lose the grant, if not made soon. |
| May ? |
75. Reasons in Law and Equity why Lord Chief Justice Oliver
St. John, and other officers of the Court of Common Pleas, admitted
since 1648, should continue in their respective offices, as petitioned
for by them. Printed. |
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76, 77, 78. Three lists of Secretaries of State of England, from
1523 to 1660. |
| May ? |
79. A. Foppens to [Sec. Morice]. Congratulates him on being
made Secretary of State and knighted. French. |
| May ? |
80. Reference to the Treasury Commissioners of a petition, the
King having a just sense of the petitioner's services and sufferings.
Endorsed with a note for Gervase Elwes, of Stoke-juxta-Clare, co.
Suffolk, to be a baronet. |
| May ? |
81. Treatise on "the way to make the King more King in wealth
and power, and the subject more subject in faith and obedience"—
first, the King should improve his revenue by making an act of
resumption, executing the penal laws, appointing stewards to
estimate the improved rents at which lands should be let, and
allowing the Queen [Mother] 60,000l., her original jointure, whereas
the improvement in her jointure lands would make them worth
10,000l. or 20,000l. more; these and certain concealed lands which
the writer can discover will make the King's revenue threefold
that of the late King; all Crown leases should be let on condition of
furnishing the King with foot or horse soldiers and provisions for a
month, so that he might make war without asking Parliament,
which would demand something in return; the nobility and gentry
should be supported in their estates as a fence for Majesty, and kept
in dependence on the Crown; the clergy should have the rule in
ecclesiastical courts, under the King; citizens and burgesses should
be forbidden to buy lands value more than 200l. a year, as their
influence on the people becomes too great, by reason of their estates,
and their dissembled purity and gravity. |
| May ? |
Petitions, all addressed to the King, unless otherwise specified,
chiefly pleading services and sufferings during the late troubles:— |
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82. Edward Cosyns, of Hillesley, co. Gloucester. For a pardon,
according to His Majesty's promise to Parliament, being by the ugly
witchcraft of the late rebels, employed as clerk and secretary to
the Committee under them. |
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83. Sir Arthur Hasslerigg. Was never in the field since 1644;
had nothing to do with the late King's death; did not vote the
change of Government to a Commonwealth, but supported it when
done in order to avoid bloodshed; ever opposed Cromwell's usurpation, declaring that if the nation had a King, it should be the right
King; laboured to bring the army under control of Parliament; joined
Monk in the overthrow of Lambert, and helped to keep the army
quiet when the members were brought back to the House; though
a colonel and governor of garrisons, has always said he would rather
die than cause the death of one man, in opposing the authority of
the kingdom, wherefore Monk promised that he should be an
excepted person; rejoices in His Majesty's restoration; promises
exemplary obedience, if pardoned, but would rather be a prisoner all
his life, unless the King is confident that he will not be disloyal. |
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84. John Lambert, prisoner in the Tower. For pardon; engaged
in arms under the Parliament, for protection of religion and privileges, but disliked the change of Government from King, Lords, and
Commons in 1648; is satisfied with the present Government, and
resolves to spend the rest of his days in peace. |
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85. Col. Rob. Lilburne. To be included in the general pardon;
engaged in the late war in hopes of promoting an accord
between King and Parliament; was kind to the contrary party,
and although drawn in to be of the number of those concerned in
the late King's death, was no contriver of it, would have prevented
it if he could, and is prepared to live a loyal and peaceable life. |
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86. Nicholas Love. For pardon for his late high offences, in countenancing proceedings against His Majesty; was one of the pretended
judges of the late King, but pleaded for further conference before
passing sentence, which Cromwell, Ireton, and others refused;
would not sign the death warrant, although menaced. |
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87. Francis Thorpe, serjeant-at-law. For a particular pardon,
though he thankfully lays hold on the general pardon; was a
member of the Long Parliament, but opposed the late King's death,
and never bought other men's estates; held office as Baron of
the Exchequer, till dismissed by Cromwell for refusing to destroy
Sir Wm. Slingsby and others in Yorkshire, who took arms for His
Majesty; is heartily sorry for his offence, and will be loyal in future. |
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88. Col. Robt. Werden. That having pardon for his inadvertencies,
he may be restored to the King's good opinion; nothing of treachery
or falsehood is fastened on him; his application to His Majesty's
enemies was only with design to preserve himself for future service,
but rather than displease him, he would have been ruined. |
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89. Sir Thos. Wroth, of Penarton Park, co. Somerset. For a pardon.
Many things have been done by reason of late various changes, for
which he stands in need of one. |
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90. Ralph Baesh. For the place of Chamberlain of the Exchequer,
held under the late King by Sir Edw. Baesh, to whom he is next
heir. |
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91. Edw. Progers, His Majesty's servant. To order admission of
John Loving to the Tellership in the Exchequer, void by death of
Art. Squib; the reversion was promised Loving by the late King,
at the petitioner's request. [Appointed, June 17, 1660.] |
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92. Edward Dallowe. For the place of Teller in the Exchequer;
served the late King as receiver general for cos. Oxford and Berks. |
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93. John Jefferies, of co. Brecon. For the place of Teller in the
Exchequer, or Clerk of the Pells. Was excepted by the late Parliament from the general composition of South Wales, for his faithful
service to the late King, and forced to redeem his estate at a
great charge, but was always active in His Majesty's service, except
when prevented by strict imprisonment. |
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94. William Wardour, Clerk of the Pells in the Exchequer. For
confirmation of his patent of the said office, to which he was
admitted at Oxford in 1645, on death of his father Sir Edw.
Wardour, and which he executed till the surrender of Oxford, ever
since which he has been a great sufferer, as was the lot of all who
kept faith and a good conscience. |
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95. The Same to the same effect. |
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96. Edward Carter. For the place of Clerk of the Escheats in the
Exchequer, now executed by Mr. Williams, through an illegal power;
served in the late war; was much oppressed by the committees of
Buckinghamshire. |
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97. Thomas Cox. For a place as Messenger of the Exchequer;
served the late King till the battle of Naseby, and afterwards
received loyal subjects into his house; conveyed private letters, &c.;
and though threatened with hanging, never betrayed his trust.
Annexing, |
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97. i. Certificate by Dr. Brune Ryves and 10 others in favour
of the petitioner. |
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98. Robert Chamberlen, formerly Ensign in the Life Guards to
the late King. For the place of one of the four messengers of the
Exchequer; served in the late wars till the battle of Naseby,
wherein he was taken prisoner, and has been in extreme want ever
since. |
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99. Sir William Parkhurst and Sir Anthony St. Leger, Wardens
of the Mint. For the reversion of their office to their sons, Hen.
Butler and Ant. St. Leger. Have held office 30 or 40 years under
the late Kings, been sequestered, imprisoned, &c. |
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100. Christopher Peachman. For the place of Comptroller of the
Mint. Has suffered much under the rebellious junto who styled
themselves Parliament, and the grand tyrant Cromwell. |
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101. Thomas Bernardiston. For continuance in the place of Comptroller of the Mint, which he has held for 11 years, and is innocent
of any disservice to His Majesty. |
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102. Rich. Pight, clerk of the coining irons in the Mint. For confirmation in his office. Had the placing of the late King's guard,
when he set up his standard at Nottingham, &c., and was appointed
clerk of the irons, because Mr. Swallow, the former clerk, allowed
irons to be conveyed from the Tower, whereby much false money
was coined; yet Swallow, though as a justice of peace in 1650
he persecuted His Majesty's friends, tries to procure his restoration to
office: begs leave to prosecute for 200,000l. worth of concealed moneys,
lands, jewels, &c. belonging to the Crown, which he has discovered
to the House of Lords, and to have a fifth of the profits thereof.
Annexing, |
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102. i. Account of 86 coiners prosecuted by Rich. Pight, from
Aug. 1650 to 1659. |
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102. ii. Account of four bills preferred in the Court of Exchequer
by Rich. Pight, for large arrears of rents, money, &c. due
to the King, and note that he has expended in their prosecution 100l., 500l. on that of coiners, and has 100l. due
to him of his Mint salary. |
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103. Wm. Palmer and John Woodward. For the office of Assay
Master to the Mint, now held by Sam. Bartlett, a violent fanatic,
put in by the late insolent traitor Bradshaw, then styled President
of the Council, in place of Thos. father of John Woodward, who was
ejected, and forced to fly beyond seas; beg the exercise of the office
during his absence, and the reversion thereof after him. |
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104. Wm. Palmer, goldsmith, to similar effect. |
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105. Thomas Dowde. For the office of Assay Master, or of
Comptroller of the Mint. |
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106. The Same. For the office of Comptroller of the Mint, void by
the death of Hen. Cogan and Wm. Wheeler. |
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107. Wm. Fell. For the place of Weighmaster of the Mint, worth
40l. a year. |
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108. Thos. Fownes. For the office of Teller and Weigher of the
Mint, void by decease of Thos. Burgh, and worth 40l. a year. Lost
much by supplying the late King and the Marquis of Newcastle
with money and ammunition, and has no livelihood. |
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109. Thos. Simon, engraver. For the employment of Chief Engraver
to His Majesty and the Mint, which he held under the late King,
and for pardon, because by order of Parliament he made their Great
Seal in 1643, and was their chief graver of the Mint and seals. |
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110. William Garret, citizen of London. For permission to serve the
King in the office of the farthing tokens, by which, on small disbursements for tools, he hopes to bring a good annual profit to His
Majesty, and greatly to relieve the poor in trading. Has sustained
irreparable losses by his constant loyalty. |
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111. Wm. Lewin, D.C.L. For restoration to his place as Master of
Requests. Was Judge Marshall of the late King's northern expedition, and of great use in settling contributions, raising, clothing,
and disciplining troops, &c., and was promised a Mastership of
Requests. |
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112. The Same to the same effect. |
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113. Sir Edmond Peirce, D.C.L. For the place of Master of
Requests. Was Advocate at Doctors' Commons when the late King
left London; followed him to York; was employed into Kent concerning the Kentish petition; served in the Life Guard, raising a
regiment of horse at his own charge; was Judge Marshall and
Advocate of the Army, and was made Master of Requests; lost his
profession, property, books, &c.; was decimated and imprisoned,
yet wrote and published, at much danger and expense, many things
very serviceable to King and Church. Annexing, |
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113. i. List of 12 pieces written and privately printed and published by Sir Edmond Peirce, in defence of royalty and
the Church of England. |
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114. Sir Lewis Kirke, gentleman pensioner. For the Attorney's
place in the Court of Requests, void by the death of Jasper
Cornelius. Marked "fieri." |
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115. John Kirke. For the same place. |
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116. James Howell. For confirmation in the place of Clerk of the
Privy Council, to which he was appointed eighteen years before by
the late King, and coming to town on his affairs, was one of the
first prisoners committed to the Fleet; lay there eight years, was
seven years under bail, and thrice plundered. Annexing, |
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116. i. Account of the promise made to Jas. Howell by the late
King, in his bedchamber at York, of the place of Clerk
of the Council, at once if Sir John Jacob had it not;
that Sir John declined it, on which he was sworn in, in
presence of several privy councillors; there were then
only three other clerks, Sir Thos. Meautys, Sir Dud.
Carleton, and Sir Rich. Browne, two of whom are now
dead, yet three clerks have since got over his head. |
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117. Thos. Jones to Sec. Nicholas. For the place of Clerk of the
Council, which he held before the Long Parliament, under Sir Dudley
Carleton. |
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118. John Cox to Sec. Nicholas. For re-admission to the place of
Messenger in Ordinary, many of the 40 messengers who attended the
Council table being dead, and their places void. Annexing, |
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118. i. Certificate, by Peter Newton, of the appointment of the
petitioner as messenger. July 18, 1625. |
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119. Thos. Fry. For the place of a Messenger of the Council
Chamber, in reward for good service in conveying packets of letters
to Lord Mordaunt and Mr. Rumbold; in privately conveying to
London Lord Mordaunt, Sir Edw. Massey, and Capt. Titus, and
in shipping persons of quality beyond seas. |
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120. Wm. Croome. For a messenger's place at the Council. |
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121. John Lee of Wotton, Surrey, to Sec. Nicholas. For the place of
Messenger of the Chamber or Council. Was faithful to the late King,
and supported his late brother, Thomas Lee, who was maimed in
the Royal cause. |
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122. Robt. Phillips to Sec. Nicholas. To remember him, as
promised at the Hague, for a messenger's place at the Council table. |
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123. William Taylor. For the office of Messenger of the Council
Chamber, Dublin, in place of Hunt, lately deceased. Was a linen
draper in London in the late troubles, aided Chas. Gibson, his
kinsman, in conveying intelligence to and from the King at Oxford,
and for so doing was imprisoned and plundered of all that ever he had. |
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124. John Markham. For the place of Paymaster in the Office
of Works. |
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125. John Coult, sculptor. To succeed his uncle, Maximilian Coult,
as Sculptor of the Works. Has always been brought up in the art,
and been trusted by M. Le Sieur in his chief employments therein.
Marked "fiat; quere." |
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126. Edw. Marshall, servant to his late Majesty. For confirmation in the place granted him by the late King, of Master Mason in
the Office of Works, having constantly endeavoured to promote His
Majesty's interest in the late Common Councils. |
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127. Capt. Roger Beale to Sec. Nicholas. For some place in the
Household, Navy, or Customs, having been repeatedly wounded in
the late King's cause, and stript and imprisoned after the battle of
Worcester. |
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128. William Darwin, of Lincoln's Inn, co. Middlesex. For
some place as His Majesty's servant. Served as Capt.-Lieut. under
Sir Wm. Pelham in the late war, and his father served the last two
Kings as yeoman of the armory. |
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129. John Fowler. For suitable employment in the Tower, or
elsewhere. Was field gunner under the Marquis of Newcastle, and
also at Stirling; attended His Majesty to Worcester, and was made
captain of the pioneers; was taken prisoner there, and sent by the
rebels to the West Indies, as a present to the barbarous people there,
which penalty he underwent with satisfaction and content. |
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130. Thos. Holford. For a place in the King's service. His father,
Benj. Holford, died at Oxford; his grandfather and his family, and
his father-in-law, Captain John Ball, were imprisoned in service of
the late King. |
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131. Thos., son of the late James Hunton, to Sec. Nicholas. For
some place in the King's service or his own, being his kinsman. His
father being surety in 500l. for his brother Robert, who lost his life
in the late King's service, sold his estate towards payment of part
of the debt, but was kept in prison for the remainder, and died there. |
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132. James Neale. For answer to his request presented at Breda,
when the reply was that His Majesty would grant no places till his
return to England, but would then consider him. Annexing, |
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132. i. Petition of James Neale, for the office of Treasurer of
Virginia, void by death of Jerome Hawley. He and his
father lost blood and estate in His Majesty's service, and
now joyfully expect his speedy restitution. With order
thereon as above specified. |
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133. Peter Du Moulin, D.D. For the same spiritual estate which
was bestowed on his father by King James, viz., a prebend in Canterbury, with the rectory of Llanrhaiadar, diocese Bangor. [Appointed to the prebend, June 29, 1660.] |
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134. John Barrett, minister of the Word. For presentation to the
benefice of Beverston, and chapel of Lingscott, co. Gloucester, void
by death of Dr. Soames. |
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135. William Brough, Dean of Gloucester, and chaplain in ordinary.
For a grant of the rectory of Beverston, near Gloucester, the deanery
not being great. Was chaplain to the Protestants in the Queen's
family when in Holland, and returned with her to Oxford. Marked
"this is done." |
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136. Alexander Burnett, M.A., rector of Burmarsh, Kent, to the
Lord Chancellor. To move the King to confer on him the said
rectory, now held by a fanatic. With certificate by Lord Mordaunt
and four others in favour of the petitioner. |
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137. Duplicate of the above petition, with certificate by John
Bishop of Rochester, Dr. John Earles, and Wm. Jervis. |
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138. Dr. Gilbert Anderson. Has travelled through most of Europe,
the Brazils, West Indies, Africa, &c. and speaks most of the languages; was deprived of hearing whilst enslaved by the Turks, but
has since had the gift of revelation, and prophesied the Restoration
and General Monk's success; desires to reveal something acceptable
to His Majesty to some one appointed to hear him. |
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139. Squire Beverton, mayor of Canterbury. That as His Majesty
was pleased "with gracious smiles and expressions" to acknowledge
his loyalty on his reception into Canterbury, he is encouraged to
beg the place of Receiver of Sutton's Hospital. |
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140. John Birch, M.A. For election to the Fellowship of Peter
Shaw, in Manchester College, which is in the King's gift. Annexing, |
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140. i. Certificate by the Earl of Clare and seven others in favour
of John Birch, the Earl's chaplain. |
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141. Colonel William Carlos. For a Commission for ballasting
ships in the Thames, now in His Majesty's special donation.
Annexing, |
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141. i. Reasons why the King has a clear right to dispose of the
sand gravel of the Thames for ballasting ships, notwithstanding the claims made thereunto; viz. that it was
not included in grants to the Trinity House, and was
formerly granted to others. |
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142. Sir Sackville Crow, Bart. Relinquished in 1632, at request
of the late King, his patent for the manufacture and export of iron
ordnance, Burlamachi and Browne having proposed for it on terms
which would enable his late Majesty to redeem his jewels, then in
pawn in the Low Countries, but the undertakers were ruined and
the petitioner lost above 30,000l. The manufacture having lately
been managed by creatures under the late authority, he requests a
new patent for the sole making of brass and iron ordnance, shot, and
grenade shells, for sale or export, at an average of the prices of the
last 14 years, or a rate settled by the officers of ordnance. [See
Aug. 10, 1660.] |
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143. Lady Alice, widow of Sir Robert Dudley created Duke by
the Emperor Ferdinand II., and Lady Katherine Leveson, and Lady
Anne Holborne, her daughters. For confirmation of the title of
Duchess granted to the former by the late King, and of the rank and
precedency of a duchess's daughters to her daughters. |
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144. Thomas Gumble, chaplain to General Monk. For the Mastership of St. Cross' Hospital, Winchester. Was serviceable to the
Restoration, both in England and Scotland. |
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145. Col. Harrison Kymer. For the place of Surveyor itinerant
for the Excise when settled, thereby to recover his estate of 3,000l.
lost in service of the late King, for whom he raised three companies. |
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146. Master, Wardens and Company of Brewers, and others of the
same trade, in and about London and Westminster. For freedom from
the illegal and intolerable burden of excise, burdensome to the poor,
to whom ale and beer, next to bread, are the chief stay, and ruinous
to themselves, both in itself and in the tyrannical and arbitrary
practices of the farmers in collecting it. |
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147. Lady Judith, relict and executrix of Sir Humphrey May.
Her late husband left to her and her children his interest in the
Court of Star Chamber, and Sir William Pennyman, who held the
office, gave her a consideration for the profits, of which the abolition
of the Court, many years ago, has deprived them; begs remembrance
of her interests if it be revived, and if not, some other assistance. |
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148. Sir George Melville. For attention to the enclosed paper,
not being able to speak to the King, in regard of this blessed time
of his happy arrival. |
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149. The Same. Refers to the Earl of Crawfurd and other nobles of
Scotland the examination of the truth as to what is due to him,
which is 14,000l. His Majesty declared that it should be the first
bill he would pay, acknowledging it to be the last will of his father,
who sent word about it two days before his death. |
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150. Verney Noel and William his son and heir. For an order to the
Court of Common Pleas, to suffer a recovery of the manor of Wellesborough, co. Leicester, entailed upon Verney Noel, and his heirs
male, which he wishes to settle upon his son who is a minor, as
jointure of Margaret, daughter of Lord Lovelace, whom he is about
to marry. |
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151. Grand Juries of the Northern Counties. For establishment
of a court at York. Are much reduced, their country being the stage
whereon the foot of civil war trod so long and heavily; and by the
taking away of the courts, subjects have to travel 250 miles to obtain
their rights on a trivial matter, so that trade decays, and the country
is depopulated, and unable to pay taxes as formerly. |
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152. John Earl of Rutland. For the place of Justice in Eyre, north
of the Trent, as held by his ancestors. |
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153. Robert Slingsby. To refer to some of the Council the
disputes between him and Sir George Carteret, relative to the
Treasurership of the Navy; is almost the eldest sea-captain surviving; served the late king, who owed him 5,800l. for arms delivered,
and gave him the Treasurership of the Navy; set out ships from
Bristol at his own charge, frequently visited His Majesty by stealth
in his restraint, and was employed by him on his most private negotiations, for which he was cast into the loathsome dungeon whither
the King sent Mr. Kirke of the bedchamber to assure him of favour;
being now unable to serve abroad, hopes to serve at home. |
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154. The Same to the same effect. |
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155. Col. Rich. Spencer, of Orpington, co. Kent. For the Provostship of Eton College, void by death of Dr. Steward, late dean of the
chapel. |
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156. Sir John Stawell to the Commons of England. Complains
that contrary to the articles of Exeter, he has been imprisoned ever
since 1646, and ruined by means of John Ash, chairman at Goldsmith's Hall when he made his composition, who got part of his
estate; details of injurious proceedings against him thereupon, his
composition being refused and he detained prisoner and robbed of
1,000l. a year, the remainder of his estate. Entreats restoration of
his property, or leave to recover it by law. Printed. |
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157. Thos. Warmestry, D.D. For a grant of the Mastership of
the Savoy, as requested for him by the Lord General. Has had
the comfort of a loyal and faithful congregation in London, who
joined in their prayers for present blessings, without shedding of
innocent blood; but as private congregations will now be dissolved,
will be in danger of losing his place. |
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158. Burgesses, &c. of Westminster. To appoint Captain General
George Monk high steward and custos rotulorum in Westminster.
Admire the stupendous actings of Divine Providence in His Majesty's
restoration, and Westminster being the place of his nativity and
constant residence, his honour and safety are concerned in its good
government. |
