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Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
1. Warrant for a grant to Sir Henry De Vic, Bart., of the office
of Chancellor of the Order of the Garter. |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
2. Warrant for a grant to George Duke of Albemarle, of the
office of Lieutenant, Keeper, Ranger, and Steward of Hampton
Court, with the parks and warrens; of bailiff of Toddington, co.
Middlesex, Byfleet and Ashstead, co. Surrey, &c.; on voidance or
determination of grants of part thereof to Thos. Jermyn and Hen.
Seymour by the late King, and to Silius Titus on 4th July last. |
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Docquet of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 38.] |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
3. The King to the Visitors of the University of Oxford. Withdraws his recommendation of Dr. Hen. Langley, as master of
Pembroke Hall, hearing that the place is filled by a suitable person
duly elected. Explains that his advice for all persons to remain in
their places, unless they give cause of scandal, or other legal claimants
appear, is not to interfere with the freedom of the college. |
Aug. 1.
Whitehall. |
4. Petition of Daniel Getsins, M.A., to the King, for presentation
to the Rectory of Bigbury, co. Devon, granted him long since by
John Marquis of Winchester, undoubted patron; but he was then
incapable to present, on pretence of delinquency, and the living
being in lapse and above value, is in His Majesty's gift. With reference thereon to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and Morley, and report of
Dr. Sheldon, August 2, in favour of the petitioner. |
Aug. 1.
The Wexford, Dublin. |
5. Capt. Valentine Jowles to the Admiralty Comrs. Is ordered
to fetch Lord Chichester from Belfast to Chester. Will be obliged
to put his company to shorter allowances. Asks an order to victual
at Chester. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 1.
The Wexford, Dublin. |
6. The Same to Sam. Pepys. Begs him to urge his want of provisions on the Commissioners. [Adm. Paper.] |
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7. William Hunt, baker for the Navy at Portsmouth, to the Navy
Comrs. His bill for biscuit is 1,226l. 6s. 1d. Has waited in
London six weeks to procure it; entreats their assistance. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 1.
Dover frigate. |
8. Certificate by Capt. Thos. Allin, that Hen. Shales is his
surgeon, and may receive the usual bills to furnish his chest with
drugs and medicaments. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 1.
Lydney, Dean Forest. |
9. Capt. Walter Wood to the Navy Comrs. The Duke of York
orders the new frigate to be brought to Portsmouth and victualled,
50 men from the Elias put into her, and 50 more raised. The builder
intends to launch her on Monday, if the orders come. [Adm. Paper.] |
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10. Barth. Beale to Thos. Turner, clerk to the Navy Officers.
Wishes Capt. Giles Shelley, of the Providence, to give a ticket to
Wm. Saunders, a midshipman, for 12 months' pay. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 2.
Ruby frigate, Spithead. |
11. Capt. Robt. Kirby to the Navy Comrs. Lady Carteret has
chosen his ship, which is clean and in good condition, for her transportation to France. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. ? |
12. Petition of Nicholas Cordell to the King. Being a great sufferer for loyalty during the late times, was admitted and sworn in
to a Fellowship in Eton College, against which grant Mr. Goad, a
rich man, and a complier with the late times, has procured a reference; begs that Drs. Meredith and Barrow of Eton may be among
the referees, some of whom are near relations to Goad. Annexing, |
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12. i. The King to the Provost, &c., of Eton College, to admit
George Goad to the privileges of the Fellowship to which
the referees on his petition, Dr. Sheldon and others, report
that he was legally elected. |
| Aug. ? |
13. Petition of Nich. Cordell to the King. Although the question
between him and George Goad, about a Fellowship at Eton, was
referred to Drs. Sheldon, Morley and Henchman, Goad, without their
knowledge, took possession on a pretended certificate. Requests
restoration till Dr. Duppa Bishop of Sarum, and others named, decide
their respective rights. |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
14. Order by the King that Drs. Meredith and Barrow, Fellows
of Eton College, be added to the former referees to examine the
difference between Nich. Cordell and George Goad, relative to a
Fellowship at Eton. |
| Aug. 2. |
15. Petition of Frances, wife of Col. John Lambert, to the King,
that her husband may have the benefit of his declaration of free
pardon; is informed that notwithstanding His Majesty's gracious
speech of July 27, and the vote of the House of Commons, he is
excepted against by the House of Lords, though not concerned in
the late King's death. |
| Aug. 2. |
16. Order in the Committee for Plantations that all Patents concerning grants of lands and territories in America be delivered to
the Attorney General, who is to certify their legality and usefulness,
and draw up a reviate of their powers. |
Aug. 2.
Westminster. |
17. William Jessop to Sir Rich. Browne, Clerk of the Council.
Has only an exemplification of the patent required, but sends it,
and begs its safe return. The interest therein was conveyed by the
Earl of Pembroke to Rob. late Earl of Warwick, for valuable
considerations. |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
18. Petition of James Wealsh to the King, for presentation to
the Vicarage of Hillmarton, co. Wilts, worth 60l. a year, to which
he was presented nine years since, on death of Mr. Palmer, but was
ejected three years ago for his loyalty. With reference thereon
to Drs. Sheldon, Earles and Morley. |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
19. Petition of Kenelm Manwaring, late Rector of Gravesend, to
the King, for the Prebend in Winchester, void by death of Dr.
Burby; was sequestered from his living 17 years ago, for conformity
to the Church, and has had no place since. With reference thereon
to Drs. Sheldon, Earles and Morley, and their report, Aug. 6, in
favour of the Petitioner. Annexing, |
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19. i. Certificate by Robt. Sanderson, and 11 others, also in his
favour. June 22, 1660. |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
20. Petition of George Paul to the King, for a grant of all mud
or oozy lands in England, between high and low water mark, and
therefore the right of the Crown, to be gained by him, except those
of co. Hants, granted by the late King to Dame Mary Wandesford.
Though now worth nothing, they might yield 10s. or 20s. an acre,
by growing liquorice, rhubarb, saffron, &c. With reference thereon
to the Treasury Comrs. |
Aug. 2.
Whitehall. |
21. Petition of Ralph Bacon to the King, for the place of Clerk of
Enrolments in Chancery. His late father, John Bacon, of Worcester,
was ruined, because, as paymaster of contributions for Worcester
under the late King, he had to advance moneys largely on his own
account, which were never repaid. With reference thereon to the
Attorney General, and his report, that the office in question is distinct
from that of general enrolments in Chancery, is of small value, and
in the King's gift. |
Aug. 2.
Newtown. |
22. Sir Matthew Price to Sec. Nicholas. Sir Rich. Saltingston
and Capt. Price have left those parts; can only give account of
Vavasour Powell, preacher, who is secured, the country satisfied,
and the fanatics quieter than before. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
23. Certificate by Ric. March, of the admission of Henry Redman
to the place of Gamekeeper in Waltham Forest, Essex. |
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24. Petition of Robt. Kilvert to Sec. Nicholas, for an order to his
enemies, who endeavour to ruin his reputation by a counterfeit letter,
to bring their proofs before his Honour, that his innocency may
appear, and to be sworn in to his place as eldest Quarter Waiter,
now that the household is settling. |
| Aug. ? |
25. Petition of Robt. Kilvert to the King, for admission to his
former place of Quarter Waiter, or to that of Weigher of Hay and
Straw at Charing Cross Market; for want of such an officer, the hay
and straw sold above London Bridge are brought to market very
short in weight. Has been maliciously traduced by a false information, and deprived of his place of quarter waiter, to which he
was sworn 20 years ago. |
| Aug. ? |
26. Petition of the Same to Sec. Nicholas, requesting his interest
therein. |
| Aug. ? |
27. Petition of the Same to the King, for admission to the
place of Quarter Waiter, which he held under the late King. Was
in the wars, and had several horses killed under him; followed His
Majesty to France, and spent 1,000l. lent by the Bishop of Sarum,
his uncle, and others, having lost all his own; is injured in reputation by a forged letter, representing him as a suspected person. |
| Aug. 3. |
28. Brian Bishop of Salisbury to Sec. Nicholas. Requests him
to favour the petition of his nephew Kilvert, for restoration to his
former place in the King's service, he having served and suffered in
the King's cause in the late wars, and being dismissed on a slanderous
accusation, not proved. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
29. Reference to the House of Peers of the petition of Mr. Mildmay. With notes of other references of the like nature. |
Aug. 3.
Queen's College, Oxford. |
30. Tho. Smith to John Nicholas. Thanks for favours. Dr. Carleton
will consult him on a matter wherein his assistance is desired. |
| Aug. ? |
31. Petition of Guy Carleton, Dean of Carlisle and Chaplain in
Ordinary, to the King. Certain persons, under colour of authority
during the usurpation, withheld from him the mansion house of the
deanery, for erection of certain manufactures; requests a mandate
for its speedy delivery, and in case of refusal, an order to the Sheriff
of Cumberland, or Mayor of Carlisle, to put him in quiet possession. |
| Aug. 3. |
32. Fra. Manley to Sec. Nicholas. Has attended Sec. Morice
with the accounts of the Post Office arrears, which he thought very
small, and spoke severely to him. Has the good opinion of the
Lord Chief Baron, and other nobles. Begs that his accounts may
be examined, and he not misjudged by ill tongues. Annexing, |
32. i. Job Allibond and Fra. Manley's account of the receipts
and disbursements of the Inland and Foreign Post
Office, from March 25 to June 25, 1660. Receipts,
5,578l. 9s. 5d.; disbursements, 5,431l. 9s. 6d.
Aug. 1. 1660. |
| Aug. ? |
33. Petition of Francis Manley, Riding Purveyor to His Majesty,
to the King, for remission of an account of 800l., said by the
farmers of the Post Office to be due by him as late manager, though
he is really only accountable for 300l., from which salaries and other
allowances are to be deducted. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
34. Petition of Edward Guildford to the King, for a grant of
the reversion, entailed on the Crown on failure of heirs, of which
there are many surviving, of the Manor of Hyam, alias Igham,
[Heigham] co. Sussex, value 400l. a year, which reversion was
sequestered from his father to one of the pretended judges of the
late King: wishes to sell it to pay the great debts of his father
and himself, and provide for his younger brothers and sisters. With
reference thereon to the Attorney General. Annexing, |
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34 i. Form of a grant to Edw. Guildford of the said manor,
as granted to his ancestors by Henry VII. and King
James, with the reversion thereof which was formerly
vested in the Crown, and also the office of Bailiff of New
Winchelsea, Sussex. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
35. Ratification of a power of attorney from Jean Shaw,
merchant of Antwerp, to his brother, George Shaw, to receive
certain moneys for which a procuration had been granted to himself.
French. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
36. Order in Council,—on petition of the Countess of Inchiquin,
for the liberation of her husband, detained by the Governor of
Algiers, she fearing lest on account of the sudden change of government in England, the late articles of treaty be not ratified,—declaring
the King's consent to their ratification. |
Aug. 3.
Westminster. |
Commission constituting George Duke of Albemarle Captain
General of all Armies, &c., in any of the King's dominions.
[Domestic Corresp., June 19, 1660.] |
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37. Certificate, by Dr. John Cosin, and two others, to the orthodoxy, loyalty, services, and sufferings of Edw. Wilsford, M.A.,
June 20, 1660. With confirmation by Dr. Gilb. Sheldon, Aug. 3. |
Aug. 3.
Whitehall. |
38. Petition of Chas. Lord Stanhope, of Harrington, to the King,
for restoration to the office of Master and Comptroller of Posts, Messengers, and Carriers of England, and His Majesty's dominions
beyond seas, granted to him and his late father, in 1607; fee,
100 marks with profits: the place was taken from him about 1637,
and the late King promised him compensation therefor, but the
times prevented. With reference thereon to the Lord Chancellor
and others, and their report that Lord Stanhope surrendered his
said patent about 1639, on which the late King promised him
4,000l., which was never paid; that therefore this sum should
now be paid, with any consideration for forbearance that the King
thinks fit. Annexing, |
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38 i. Copy of the above report, with note [by the Lord Chancellor]
that at least a moiety of the money should be paid at
once, and the rest as soon as possible. |
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38. ii. Report [by a Committee of Parliament] of the circumstances
connected with the forced surrender by Lord Stanhope of
his patent in 1639; that in that year a new patent was
offered him if he would admit Sir Hen. Vane senior
partner, which he refused, as also other similar offers,
and they declare that he should have a new patent and
be allowed to recover profits since 1637. May 24, 1660. |
Aug. 4.
Hunter frigate. |
39. Capt. Robt. Duck to the Navy Comrs. Has convoyed
several merchant vessels between Yarmouth and the Thames. Went
to Lowestoft Roads to relieve a vessel chased by the enemy. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 4.
Harwich. |
40. John Browne to the Navy Comrs. There is neither pitch
nor timber in the stores; has therefore dismissed as many servants
as he could, there being nothing to do. Wants 200l. to satisfy the
carpenters, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 4. |
41. St. John Steventon to the Same. Will discharge his 110
men to-morrow: the pay tickets will come to 3,500l. Begs them to
expedite payment, many of the men being very poor. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 4. |
42. Ri. Davys to John Nicholas. Hears that Thos. Hawles is
chosen a Commissioner for Clarendon Park, instead of himself,
though Hawles, by backwardness in doing his duty, was nearly
guilty of the late King's death; moreover he bought part of the
park, and opposes its being imparked again. Requests aid therein. |
Aug. 4.
Trinity College, Cambridge. |
43. Dr. Hen. Ferne to John Nicholas. Requests him to favour
the petition of Ant. Marshall, B.D. Fellow of Trinity, for the Degree
of Doctor, which he could have taken regularly, but was prevented
by illness at the right time for this year. |
Aug. 4.
Cockpit. |
44. Commission by George, Duke of Albemarle, to William Lord
Widdrington to be Colonel and Captain of a Regiment of Foot. |
Aug. 4.
Cockpit. |
45. Like commission appointing the Same to the command of
Berwick Garrison. |
| Aug. 4. |
46. Order by the Treasury Comrs., for a grant to John Martin of
the place of Comptroller in the Port of Chichester, void by death of
Robt. Benlose. |
| Aug. [4.] |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 34.] |
| Aug. 4. |
47. Information of John Rogers and Mary Davies, of Newcastleon-Tyne. John Wilson, a year ago, called the King a rogue for
bringing in an army to Worcester, and said he deserved whipping
up to London and his skin pulling over his ears, and that he was
ready to do it; also, in April last, he and Thos. Calvert called the
King a bastard, and his mother Jermyn's whore. |
Aug. 4.
Whitehall. |
48. Petition of Thos. Weston, M.A., to the King, to elect him
by his own power into Rich. Hollingworth's vacant Fellowship in
Manchester College, in His Majesty's gift, by want of a full chapter
and non-election within 30 days after the vacancy; his relatives
have suffered much; his father was a compounder at Goldsmith's
Hall; his father-in-law, Sir Fras. Gamull, executed at Exeter, and
he obstructed in preferment, by his loyalty. With reference thereon
to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and Morley, and their report in favour of
the petitioner. |
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49. Petition of the Burgesses, &c., of Droitwich, co. Worcester, to
the King, for confirmation of the union of the parishes of St.
Andrew and Witton St. Mary, the joint revenue of which being only
45l., without the union they cannot maintain a preaching minister;
also for discharge of an arrear of rent of 10l. 15s. charged on them
from the Exchequer, for the salt pits which they hold by patent at
a rental of 100l., adjudged to be 89l. 5s., but the officers sue them
for the other 10l. 15s. |
| [Aug. 5.] |
50. Abstract of the above petition. |
Aug. 5.
The Success. |
51. Capt. Thos. Fleet to the King. Was sent by the late government to St. Helena, to convoy the East India Fleet; has conducted it
to the Isle of Wight. Heard, off the Land's End, of His Majesty's
happy settlement in his kingdom. |
Aug. 6.
The Success. |
52. The Same to the Navy Officers. Has arrived in the Downs
with seven East India ships, which have proceeded with a fair gale
to London. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 6.
The Martin, Plymouth Sound. |
53. Capt. Wm. Burrowes to the Same. Is plying off Plymouth,
as ordered, but has not yet met with any of the East India ships;
his bread proves mouldy and his beer bad. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 6.
The Swallow, Plymouth. |
54. Capt. N. Heaton to Wm. Coventry, Secretary to the Duke of
York. The Victuallers' agent is utterly undone, because the bills
which he drew upon the cashier for victualling in London are not
paid, and the parties, being poor, come upon him; he will have to
leave the town or the country, without speedy relief; there are
five frigates in want; will put together the remains of provisions,
and deal out allowances to keep the men alive till relief comes,
which must be in a few days. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. ? |
55. Petition of Wm. Loving, His Majesty's servant, to the King,
for restoration to the office of Auditor of the Duchy of Cornwall,
as granted him by the late King in reversion after John Downes,
and which he exercised in 1643 to 1645; Downes became a colonel
against the late King, and afterwards one of his judges, and sold
his place to the then Government for 3,000l. |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
56. Warrant to Sir Orlando Bridgeman, Lord Chief Baron, to
admit Wm. Loving to the place of Auditor of the Duchy of
Cornwall, as granted him by the late King. |
| Aug. 6. |
57. Lord Rockingham to Sec. Nicholas. Is restored to the office,
held by his ancestors, of Keeper of Corby Woods, Rockingham
Forest, and, finding the deer much decayed, begs a restraint of
warrants for deer. |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
58. Petition of Lieut.-Colonel Thos. Egerton, one of the Privy
Chamber of his late Majesty, to the King, for a Lease of the compositions of Fines on Settlements and Alienations, cos. Chester, Flint,
Denbigh, and Montgomery, reserving the former rent, and for his
former place in the Privy Chamber. Served the late and present
King, from the first taking up arms to Sir George Booth's rising;
saved the Royal standard at Dorchester, when the late King went
to the relief of Reading, and was often wounded, imprisoned, &c.
With reference thereon to the Lords of the Treasury. |
Aug. 6.
London. |
The Levant Company to Sir Hen. Bennet, resident in Spain.
Thanks for his favours about two of their ships, the Reformation
and Free Trade, seized by Spanish men-of-war, and request for
its continuance. [Levant Papers, Vol. iv., p. 337.] |
Aug. 6.
London. |
The Same to John Vassal. Thanks for his efforts in Spain to
procure recovery of the lading of the Reformation and Free Trade;
have not received authority from the particular adventurers to supply
him with money, but as part of the goods will be recovered by this
time, wish him to hypothecate some, for such moneys as he is obliged
to take up, to carry on the suit, and gratify such as befriend him.
Ask who were the persons that made the surprisal, and whether any
of them were Hollanders. [Levant Papers, Vol. iv., p. 338.] |
Aug. 6.
Whitehall. |
59. Petition of John Studdert, M.A., Incumbent of Crosthwaite
Vicarage, Cumberland, to the King, for presentation to the said
vicarage, resigned to him by Mr. Radcliffe, but on account of the
vacancy of the see of Carlisle, His Majesty's grant is required.
With reference thereon to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and Morley, and
their note in his favour, Aug. 8. |
| Aug. 7. |
60. Order by the Treasury Comrs., that,— as Sir Job Harby was
appointed by the late King Collector of an Imposition on Coals of
4s. the chaldron, and as the Act of Tonnage and Poundage lays a
greater tax thereon,—the King be requested to allow Sir Job to
collect 4s. out of the greater sum, and appropriate it, as expressed in
the grant to the Earls of Holland and Dorset, and himself. |
| Aug. 7. |
61. Request by the Treasury Comrs. for a Privy Seal for 10,000l.
to the Cofferer of the Household, part of which is to provide for the
Prince de Ligne, coming as ambassador extraordinary from the King
of Spain. |
| Aug. 7. |
62. Like request for a Privy Seal for payment to Lord Rich.
Christophilus, converted from Turkism to Christianity, of 50l. at
once, and 40s. per week. |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
63. Warrant for a grant to Geo. Hutchinson of the place of
Master of the Cormorants. |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
64. Petition of Alice, widow of James Beck, of Moreton-in-themarsh, co. Gloucester, to the King, for the reversion for two of her
grandchildren of the office of Constable of Gloucester Castle,
granted to her late husband and two sons with survivorship, and
now enjoyed by her son Godfrey, she being wholly dependent on the
profits thereof. With reference thereon to the Treasury Comrs.,
and their report, Aug. 21, in favour of the petitioner. Annexing, |
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64. i. Particulars of the value of the constableship of Gloucester
Castle; total 30l. 3s. 8d. a year. |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
65. Petition of Capt. Thomas Gardiner to the King, to empower him to hold a lottery in England and Wales for three years,
for ransom of English slaves at Tunis, Algiers, or in the Turkish
galleys, or for any other charitable use, paying in a third of the
profits, and reserving the rest for his expenses, and repair of his
fortunes, ruined by loyalty. With order thereon granting the
request, and referring it to the Attorney General to draw up the
grant, with the requisite circumstances. |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
66. Petition of George Earl of Norwich to the King, for a
grant to George Lee, in trust for himself, of the keeping of
the Mulberry Garden at St. James's; it was purchased by him
for 800l., from Walter Lord Ashton, and the lease renewed for a
fine of 400l., but not passed under the Great Seal, because he left
the kingdom suddenly, to attend the Queen in Holland. With
reference thereon to the Attorney General, his report confirming the
petition, and order thereon, Sept. 20, for passing the grant requested. |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
67. Petition of John Norton, a conformable minister and loyal
subject, to the King, for reference to the Lord Chancellor and
others of the case between him and Slaughter, who on pretext of
a vacancy, has got a warrant for the Rectory of Barton, co. Bedford;
his father purchased the manor, conceiving the advowson to be appendant, and presented him thereto eight years ago, on death of
Dr. Moore. With reference thereon to the Lord Chancellor and
others. Annexing, |
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67. i., ii. Certificates by Lord Bruce and three others, and by Dr.
Rich. Ball and five others, in favour of the petitioner. |
| Aug. 7. |
68. Petition of Edm. Duncan, B.C.L., Rector of Awton-Gifford,
co. Devon, to the King, for confirmation of his title; was presented
by John Lane, undoubted patron, but the rectory falling void in
1654, and the patron incapable of presenting, as being a delinquent, it lapsed to the Crown. With note by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon
in favour of the petitioner. |
| Aug. 7 ? |
69. Petition of the Same to the King, for leave to enter a caveat
that no presentation be made of the Rectory of Awton-Gifford,
co. Devon, without his knowledge, it being granted to him, but
owing to the vacancy of the See, he cannot obtain induction. |
Aug. 7.
Whitehall. |
70. Petition of Rich. Beresford, B. D., of Cambridge, to the King,
for presentation to the Corps of Erpingham, belonging to Lincoln
Cathedral. With reference thereon to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and
Morley, and their report in favour of the petitioner. Annexing, |
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70. i. Certificate of Edw. Layfield, Archdeacon of Essex, and two
others, in behalf of Rich. Beresford. July 30, 1660. |
| Aug. 7. |
Proceedings in the House of Commons. Sir Allan Broderick
informed the House that the King had written letters for the
settlement of maintenance on Vicarages, of 80l. a year, at least, on
which it was ordered that Sir Allan and such Privy Councillors as
are members of the House be requested to thank the King therefor.
[Entry Book, 27, fol. 1.] Inserting, |
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i. The King to the Bishops, Deans, and Chapters. Is anxious to encourage a learned and competent clergy, and
to provide for their maintenance, and therefore requires
them to make no leases of rectories or parsonagers impropriate, till each vicarage or curacy be endowed to the
amount of 80l. per ann. or more; where the rectories are
small, half the profits are to be given to the vicar or curate,
and part of the fines of leases made since 1st June last
are to go to augment the vicarages, if needful. They are
to employ all authority to increase the stipends of ministers, and persons who refuse compliance are to be
reported to the Archbishop. |
| Aug. 7. |
71. Order by the Treasury Comrs. admitting Robt. Sanderson to
the place of Customer in the Port of London, void by death of
Thos. Houghton. |
Aug. 7.
Kettle Hall, Oxford. |
72. Rich. Chamberlain to Sec. Nicholas. Congratulates his
return; begs him to present and favour his petition to the King
in behalf of his son John. Encloses, |
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72. i. Petition of Richard Chamberlain, Clerk of the Court of
Wards and Liveries, to the King, for a grant to his
son, John Chamberlain of the Inner Temple, of a reversion after himself and Hugh Audley, of his office, in case
the Court of Wards shall be continued, having lent the
late King 500l. on privy seal, and lost 40,000l. by his
loyalty. |
Aug. 7.
The Tredagh, off Plymouth. |
73. Capt. Thos. Teddeman to the Admiralty and Navy Comrs.
Has convoyed 15 Straits' merchantmen thither. Has delivered the
letters to the English agent at Algiers, and brought back Lord Inchiquin and also Hen. Lawrence, with a packet from the great Bashaw.
On June 13, took a vessel from Cagliari in Sardinia, between Cape
Martin and Belladorme, but let go three others, which were French
or Genoese. Failed to take some Majorca vessels, they getting into
Malaga. On June 29, met 14 sail of Straits' merchantmen, who
petitioned to be convoyed home; complied, and, calling at Seville for
water, Hen. Johnson and Nath. Bowcher bought his prize, as the
corn in it would else have perished. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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73. i. Commanders of 14 Merchant vessels off Gibraltar to
Capt. Teddeman. Entreat him to protect them to England; their goods are perishable, and no other ships from
Zante or Smyrna are coming, except those under conduct of Capt. Poole; the Turkish Company will excuse
him to the Council of State. June 29, 1660. |
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73. ii. Account by Capt. Teddeman of the said ships and their
masters, as convoyed by him, and the ports whence they
sailed. 7 Aug. 1660. |
Aug. 7.
Hull. |
74. Wm. Blaides to the Earl of Sandwich. Has victualled the
Merlin frigate, &c. Sends the bill of costs, 44l. 15s. 3d. With note
[by Pepys] that Lord [Sandwich] desires some masts to be sent
for from Lisbon, which may be spoiled by worms, &c. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 8.
The London, Downs. |
75. Sir Jo. Lawson to the Navy Comrs. Requests directions to
Mr. White, of Dover, to furnish the men-of-war with stores, &c., as
usual, on order from the commander-in-chief in the Downs. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 8.
St. Maudlin, Old Fish Street, London. |
76. Mat. Griffith to [Williamson?]. Requests a Prebend at
Winchester, Mr. Secretary having promised to do him a service, if
he would state his wishes. |
| Aug. 8. |
77. Petition of Robt. Baskett to the King, for confirmation of
his presentation to the Rectory of Dichiat, co. Somerset; five
years having elapsed since the death of Mr. Allen, the late incumbent, the right of presentation may be lapsed to the Crown. With
note in his favour by Drs. Gilb. Sheldon and Hum. Henchman.
Annexing, |
|
77. i. Certificate of his institution to the above rectory, July 7,
1660, by presentation of Wm. Bromwich, of Bratton, co.
Wilts. Latin. |
Aug. 8.
Whitehall. |
78. Petition of Thos. Hall and Wm. Bromidge, watermen, to the
King, for leave to seize all goods delivered or brought from any
ship without payment of dues; were formerly employed to attend
on ships, but dismissed by the present Commissioners; many frauds
are acted; 7 East India ships and 14 now come in from the
Straits will defraud His Majesty of many thousands in customs, if not
prevented. With reference thereon to the Treasury Comrs. |
| Aug. 8. |
79. Information by Thomas Strong, of Westminster. Wm. Carey,
of Tuttle Street, a crier at the High Court of Justice, said on the
day of the late King's execution, that sooner than he should not be
put to death, he would do it himself. |
| Aug. 8. |
80. Information of Roger Priddee, messenger, and John Woodhall, that Carey, when taken prisoner, spoke threateningly against
Sec. Nicholas and others, saying he would call them to account for
false imprisonment. |
| [Aug. 8.] |
81. Information of Thos. Beck. William Carey, of Ely House,
thrust himself into employment as crier of the court commonly
called the High Court of Justice, and said that rather than the late
King should want an executioner, he would be one himself; yet he
seeks continuance in his place as a Poor Knight of Windsor, and
threatens Sec. Nicholas and others for informing against him. |
| Aug. 9. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Sir Hen. Bennet. Notwithstanding the
dying struggles of fanatics and sectaries, things go on daily to fix a
happy settlement. The bills for customs, tonnage and poundage,
and poll money have passed; that for indemnity was sent some
weeks ago to the Lords, who have made considerable alterations in
it, and it is daily expected back at the Commons; they are now
about the excise. A committee is advising how to raise 100,000l.
for the King, in lieu of the Court of Wards. The army and militia
are settling in the hands of persons of known loyalty. Letters from
Scotland and Ireland speak of the general satisfaction with His
Majesty's happy return, and with his actions since. [Span. Corresp.,
Aug. 9, 1660.] |
Aug. 9.
Oxford. |
82. Tim. Halton to Jos. Williamson. His absence is much
regretted. News of college men. |
Aug. 9.
Whitehall. |
83. Warrant to Thomas Rawlinson to make and engrave the
judicial seal for cos. Flint, Denbigh, and Montgomery. |
Aug. 9.
Whitehall. |
84. Petition of Fras. Moseley to the King, to elect him to the
Fellowship in Manchester College, founded by Charles I., void by
decease of Sam. Boardman; there are only the warden and one
Fellow left, who are too few to constitute a chapter, therefore the
three places having been void two months, His Majesty has the
right to elect. With reference thereon to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and
Morley, and their report in favour of the petitioner. Annexing, |
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84. i. Certificate by Dr. Hen. Bridgeman, Dean of Chester, and
six others, of the loyalty and orthodoxy of Fras. Moseley,
M. A., Minister of Bunbury, Cheshire. Aug. 4, 1660. |
Aug. 9.
The London, Downs. |
85. Sir Jo. Lawson to the Navy Officers. The vessels which he
has sent to Mr. White, of Dover, for cordage and other stores, have
been sixth-rate frigates and small ketches of his squadron, which
have usually gone there to clean and refit. Asks whither to send
the same in future. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 9.
Chatham. |
86. John Brooke to the Navy Comrs. The Mariners complain
that Thos. Bellamy, petty warrant victualler, refuses to deliver
victuals. Requests redress; cannot force men to work without victuals. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 9.
Portsmouth. |
87. Officers of the Portsmouth Dockyard to the Same. An
apprentice in the dockyard having married contrary to covenant,
the other apprentices, according to the custom of all the dockyards,
carried him out of the yard, as incapable of working with them,
whereon the deputy mayor, by entreaty of some disaffected persons,
sent some of the said servants to the town goal; beg them to
inquire about the custom of other yards on the Thames, for, if
apprentices be tolerated in breach of indentures, they will be as free
as their masters. Ask release of their servants, and a trial of their
charter, by law and the customs of the dockyards. [Adm. Paper.]
Enclose, |
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87. i. Certificate by St. John Steventon, and two other officers,
that before the confusion of the late times, no person
of the dockyard could be arrested without leave from
them, and that such a precedent would leave the dockyards open to violence. Aug. 9, 1660. |
| Aug. 9. |
88. St. John Steventon to the Navy Comrs. Asks orders about
the victualling of the Sussex, which is bound for Ireland. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
London. |
89. Capt. H. Tierne to the Navy Officers. Has brought his ship,
the Hampshire, to Deptford, to be refitted. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
Basing, Yarmouth Road. |
90. Capt. Ric. Hodges to Sir William Penn. Has been plying
in his former station, but not seen one of the enemy. Cannot discharge his sick men for want of tickets, and knows not who beside
himself sit as Commissioners to whom he can apply. Begs him to get
the station altered; it will be bad after a month. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
Chatham Dock. |
91. J. Short to the Navy Officers. The omissions in not signing
some bills for provisions arise because he, as master shipwright,
cannot have the house in the dock as well as the office, but lives
seven miles off. Showed Capt. Pett his warrant for the house six
months ago, and is sure he might have been fitted elsewhere if he
would. Begs them to order him out, considering the illegal power
that put him in. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 10.
Victualling Office. |
92. Victualling Comrs. to the Same. The sum due to Mr. Bellamy
for harbour victuals is 4,500l. on the monthly account, but there
is 3,000l. more on the account of the past three months, not yet
examined. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 10. |
93. Sir Chas. Harbord to Sec. Nicholas. Requests that the
Parliamentary seals of the Court of King's Bench and Common
Pleas may be exchanged for such as were broken and taken away
by Parliament, being interested therein with Mr. Lucas, as co-trustee
for the late Lord Holland's children of the farm of the seal office of
those courts. |
| Aug. 10. |
94. Certificates by the Duke of Richmond and Lenox, Earl of
Bristol, and eight others, that Capt. James Roach served 10 years
faithfully at home and abroad, and deserves employment. |
Aug. 10.
Whitehall. |
95. Petition of Sir Sackville Crow, Bart., to the King. Had a
patent from King James, confirmed by Charles I., for the sole
making and transportation of iron ordnance, which yielded 20,000l.
to the Crown, and considerable benefit to himself. Consented to
allow Burlamachi and John Browne to make trial thereof; they
failed, whereby he lost 30,000l., which was promised him from their
profits; Browne obtained a new patent, and has made great
profits by selling ordnance, at greater rates than allowed, both to the
late King and his enemies, and he now solicits a new grant; suggests
whether he should not be called to account for his undue profits, and
whether such a trust should be granted to one who has used it for
His Majesty's enemies, and not rather granted to the petitioner, on
the conditions named in his former petition, now under reference.
With reference thereon to the Attorney General. |
| Aug. 11. |
Orders by the Treasury Comrs. for grants of office as follows:— |
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96. Comptroller in the Port of Carlisle, void by death of Rich.
Orfeur, to George Williamson. |
| Aug. [11]. |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 39.] |
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97. Customer of the said Port, void by death of Sir Rich. Graham
Bart., to Wm. Christian. |
| Aug. [11.] |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 39.] |
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98. Comptroller of the Port of Rye, void by death of—
Cockeram, to William Hulke. |
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99. Searcher in the Port of Chester, void by death of Hen.
Mainwaring, to Henry Metcalf. |
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100. Searcher in the Port of Hull, void by death of Emmanuel
and Rich. Fenton, to Capt. Luke Whittington. |
| Aug. [11.] |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 36.] |
| Aug. 11 ? |
101. Account by Capt. Luke Whittington of his services and
sufferings. Was turned out of Hull, in May 1642, for refusing to
maintain the town against the King, and his estate of 5,000l.
taken. Raised troops for the siege of Hull, Newark, &c.; shared in
the taking of Gainsborough; after Hull was taken, advanced and
procured several sums of money for the Marquis of Newcastle and
others, and in 1649 and 1650, raised a squadron of ships at Dunkirk, which did great service, and paid considerable sums to the
King and Duke for tenths and fifteenths, till overpowered by the
enemy in 1653. |
Aug. 11.
Queen's College. |
102. T. Lamplugh to Jos. Williamson. Private affairs. Is glad
that he is so well received by Mr. Secretary. News of college friends. |
Aug. 11.
Burghley. |
103. Earl of Exeter to Lord Gerard of Brandon. Begs authority
to grant no warrants for deer under his charge as keeper of
a walk; there being but 20 brace left, such orders would be their
destruction. |
| Aug. 11. |
104. Certificate by Jo. Brooke and Jo. Cox in favour of
John Plasse, Master of the Truelove and Henrietta. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 11.
The Success. |
105. Capt. Thos. Fleet to the Navy Officers. Has sailed, by
orders of the Vice-Admiral, from the Downs to Gravesend, and
awaits orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 12. |
106. T. Lamplugh to Jos. Williamson. Wishes Mr. Jones, SubDean of the King's Chapel, to get Mr. Pocock's name inserted for a
Doctor's degree: 17 Fellows of Magdalen College have been turned
out in the visitation, and others are threatened. College news. |
| Aug. 12. |
107. Attorney-General Palmer to Sec. Nicholas. Has sent
several proclamations: that relating to Spain requires dispatch. |
| Aug. 12. |
108. Attorney-General Palmer to the King. Did not object to
the warrants for Mr. Killigrew and Sir Wm. Davenant, but thought
it a matter rather for toleration than for a grant under the Great
Seal. |
| Aug. 13. |
109. Order by the Treasury Comrs., that a warrant be requested
to pay 5,000l. to the Earl of Sandwich, Master of the Great
Wardrobe. |
| Aug. 13. |
110. Rich. Love to John Nicholas. Wishes the number of doctors
lately made in the University had been smaller, but commends
Hen. Vintener, and Grindall Sheafe, of King's College, and Mr.
Ansell, of Jesus College, Cambridge, for degrees. |
| Aug. ? |
111. Petition of Grindall Sheafe, B.D., Fellow of King's College,
Cambridge, to the King, for his D.D. degree; served under the late
King, and was ten years ejected from his benefice. Annexing, |
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111. i. Certificate by Edw. Martin, Master of Queen's College,
Cambridge, and Dr. John Pearson, in favour of the
petitioner. |
111. ii. Like Certificate by Thos. Paske and Thos. Crouch.
Aug. 11, 1660. |
| Aug. ? |
112. Petition of Thos. Ansell, B.D., to the King, for a letter to
Cambridge University to grant him his degree of D.D.; was turned
out of his fellowship for his loyalty 16 years ago, and thus
prevented taking it at the proper time. |
| Aug. ? |
113. Petition of Henry Vintener, B.D. to the King, to be put
into his Majesty's letters for his Doctor's degree, which he was
prevented taking by the late calamities, though he was B.D. in
1638; was almost ruined by committee men and sequestrators.
Annexing, |
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113. i. Certificate, by Dr. James Fleetwood and eight other
doctors, in favour of the petitioner. |
| Aug. 13. |
114. Petition of Henry Vintener, B.D., to the King, for corroboration of his title to the Parsonage of Weston Turvile, to which he
was presented in 1652 by the undoubted patron, but could not be
inducted on account of the times. With note in his favour by
Drs. Sheldon and Morley. |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
115. Petition of Thos. Earl of Berkshire and Ferdinando, son of
the late George Thweng, of Heworth, to the King, for a grant of
all the sea-wrack or sea-weed, driven on shore between high and low
water, in England and Scotland, and of certain pebbles useful to
burn it with, on such rental as is thought fit; also for restoration of
Ferd. Thweng to a royalty of the sea between Renswick and
Yarm, Yorkshire, held by his ancestors for 300 years. He lost
much of his estate, and was confined to his house for services to the
late King. With reference thereon to the Treasury Comrs. |
| Aug. 3. |
116. Petition of John Hannis to Lord Chancellor Hyde, for
recommendation to the office of enrolling Surrenders, Leases, and
other writings in Chancery, void by death of Mr. Baseley. With
notes by Thos. Agar to the Lord Chancellor, 11 Aug., stating that
Mr. Baseley enjoyed the place by recommendation of his predecessor,
Lord Coventry, and from Lord Hyde to Nicholas, Aug. 11, approving
the petition. |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
117. Petition of Thos. Fairbeard, groom to the late King to attend
on the Queen, to the King, for the place of Solicitor of Customs in
London, with salary of 100l. Was long kept prisoner in Windsor
Castle, tried for life and fined 2,000l. for rising for His Majesty,
sequestered, and ruined. With reference thereon to the Treasury
Comrs. |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
118. Petition of Charles, Earl of Lichfield, the Earl of Lauderdale, and Rich. Lord Butler, to the King, for the farm of 4s. per
chaldron duty on coals, on fine of 1,500 marks and rent of 2,000
marks a year; are the reversioners of the grant to the Earls of
Dorset and Holland and Sir Job Harvey [Harby] of the other 4s.
a chaldron, and it would save much expense and trouble for both
imposts to be in the same hands. With reference thereon to the
Treasury Comrs. |
| Aug. 13. |
119. Information of Capt. Fras. Robinson, a Lifeguard, to See.
Nicholas. Nathaniel Angelo, Fellow of Eton College, former usher
of the free school at Wymondham, used to disturb Dr. Nath. Gulston
in the preaching, by insolence against the Liturgy and Prayer Book;
he said that the bishops should be hanged, and that the Royal
children were all Jermyn's bastards. |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation forbidding the fighting of duels, and the carrying
or concealing of any challenge, on pain of being rendered incapable
of employment, banished the Court, and other penalties. Printed.
[Proc. Coll., p. 13.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation for calling in and suppressing John Milton's book,
"Pro Populo Anglicano Defensio, contra Claudii Anonymi, alias
Salmasii, Defensionem Regiam," and his Answer to "The Portraiture of His Sacred Majesty in his Solitude and Sufferings;"
also John Goodwin's "Obstructers of Justice," written in defence of
the traitorous sentence against the late King, the authors having
obscured themselves, that they cannot be apprehended. Printed.
[Proc. Coll., p. 14.] |
Aug. 13.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation ordering the former Proclamation of May 30, against
vicious, debauched, and profane persons, which has been well
received, to be read by every minister in his parish or chapel once
a month, and strictly acted upon. Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 16.] |
Aug. 13.
Victualling Office. |
120. Victualling Comrs. to the Navy Comrs. Distress of the
victualler at Plymouth on the non-payment of his bills of exchange;
though he has an order for 500l. from Sir George Carteret, that will
not serve the ships in port that want victuals. Entreat speedy aid
for him. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 13.
Lydney. |
121. Daniel Furzer to [the Navy Comrs]. Cannot launch the
frigate [Princess] building in the Forest of Dean, the Elias has not
come with the needful materials. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 13.
The London, Downs. |
122. Sir Jo. Lawson to the Same. Most of the Downs' squadron
are nearly out of victuals; the Plymouth must have a five months'
supply from Dover. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 13.
Woolwich. |
123. Christopher Pett to the Same. Some of their large
number of small masts should be sent to other yards to be used, or
many will perish. Asks orders about the forest frigate, and a
supply of 500 deals wanted for repairs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 14.
Harwich. |
124. John Browne to the Same. Has refitted, &c., the Mermaid and Adventure. Requests a supply of pitch, tar, tallow, and
the provisions named before. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 14.
[Elias.] King's Road. |
125. Capt. Mark Harrison to the Same. The frigate cannot
be launched before the 27th; will meanwhile deliver her stores,
and take in such timber and iron work as she will need, to supply
her when launched. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 14.
Chatham. |
126. John Conny to Thomas Turner, clerk to the Navy Comrs.
His business there requiring his immediate care and eye, is unable at
present to attend the Commissioners. Comr. Pett promises to excuse
him to them. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 14. |
127. Order by the Treasury Comrs., granting to Hen. Pinckney the
Comptrollership of Bridgewater, void by death of — Muttlebury. |
| Aug. [14]. |
Docquet of the above. [Docquet Book, p. 39.] |
Aug. 14.
Queen's College. |
128. T. Lamplugh to Jos. Williamson. Asks whether Dr. Say's
grant of a Prebend of Winchester has passed the signet. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation ordering all possessors of plate, jewels, household
stuff, pictures, rings, coins, books, MSS., works of art, &c., belonging
to the late King, to the Queen, or to his present Majesty, to bring in
the same to the Earl of Sandwich, Master of the Wardrobe, before
Sept. 29. Printed. [Proc. Coll., No. 17.] |
| [Aug. 14.] |
129. Petition of James Halsall, and four others, to the King, for a
grant of the ballast for ships between high and low water, sea-weed
called tangles, mineral stones, &c., except the ballast of the Thames,
as granted by the late King to David Ramsay, by a patent which is
void, being surrendered to Rich. Cromwell. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
130. Similar petition, one name omitted. With reference thereon
to the Treasury Comrs. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
131. Petition of Thos. Middleton to the King, for letters for his
admittance as a child in Winchester College, where he has spent
three years as fellow commoner. With order thereon, granting the
request. Annexing, |
|
131. i. Certificate by Humph. Browne, of St. Martins in the
Fields, and two others, that the youth, Thos. Middleton, of St. Clement Danes, was left fatherless, and has
been brought up by his aunt, Ann Jordan. Endorsed
with note for the King's letters for his admission to
Winchester College. Marked "fieri." Aug. 8, 1660. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
132. Petition of John Butt to the King, for the Rectory of Warnford, co. Hants, void by death of Dr. William Cox. Suffered imprisonment, trial for life, &c., for his loyalty. With reference thereon
to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and Morley, and report of the two former,
in favour of the petitioner. Annexing, |
|
132. i. Certificate by Henry Peckham, and 11 others, in his
favour. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
133. Petition of Edmund Walsh to the King, for the office of
Exigenter of London. Ventured life and fortune as a commissioned
officer during the late war; was plundered, sequestered, and imprisoned. With reference thereon to the Attorney General. |
Aug. 14.
Whitehall. |
134. Petition of Edmund Harrison, Embroiderer, to the King, to
be admitted embroiderer to His Majesty, an office which he held
under King James; has 4,000l. due to him for embroidery for the
late King; is 70 years old, and has had 21 children. With reference thereon to Lord Mansfield, Master of the Robes. Annexing, |
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134. i. Certificate by the Company of Embroiderers of London
to the skill of the petitioner as the ablest workman living,
and to his loyalty: he preserved the King's best cloth of
state, and his rich carpet embroidered with pearl from
being cut in pieces or burnt, and restored them and
many other goods to His Majesty. |
Aug. 15.
Winton. |
135. Edward Stanley to John Nicholas. Begs protection for his
son Coles, who, by endeavours of Easter, a Scot, favoured by MajorGeneral Middleton, has been denied entrance into Easton Church,
to which he was legally instituted. |
| Aug. ? |
136. Petition of Col. Robt. Broughton to the King, for repayment
of 200l., balance of 300l., which he lent in Jan. 1644 to the Marquis
of Ormond, then Lieut.-General of Ireland, for bringing forces from
Ireland to England. |
| Aug. 15. |
137. Order by the Treasury Comrs. that a warrant be requested
for payment to Col. Robt. Broughton of 300l. lent by him to the
late King. |
| Aug. 15. |
138. Order by the Treasury Comrs., for payment of 100,000l. to
Sir George Carteret, Treasurer of the Navy, for the service thereof. |
Aug. 15.
Whitehall. |
139. Petition of Henry Warren, [of Modbury, co. Dovon,] to the
King, for corroboration of his title to the Vicarage of Loddeswell,
co. Devon. Was presented by Roger Mallack, patron, in 1652, but
ejected by Leonard Haine, a pretended minister, on colour of a
grant from Cromwell, because he was in arms at Oxford; having
received no legal induction, the vicarage is lapsed to His Majesty.
With reference thereon to Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and Morley, and
their report, in favour of the petitioner. Annexing, |
|
139. i. Certificate by Hugh Pollard, and eight others, in favour
of the petitioner. |
Aug. 15.
Victualling Office. |
140. Victualling Comrs. to the Navy Comrs. Understood that
the bill of imprest for 2,173l. 13s. 1d. was for ready money, and
therefore desired a portion of it for the agent at Plymouth, but
now find it is merely the discounting and taking up bills formerly
drawn. Entreat some cash for carrying on the service. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
The Success. |
141. Capt. Thos. Fleet to the Same. Has brought his frigate
from Gravesend to Woolwich, and waits orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
Lydney. |
142. Daniel Furzer to the Same. The Elias having arrived with
supplies, hopes to launch the frigate on the 27th; asks an order for
the fittings not sent; cannot procure a freight of timber for the
Elias; being harvest time, the teams are employed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 15.
Dunkirk. |
143. Tobias Bridge and two other officers of Dunkirk garrison
to Vice Admiral Lawson. Have detained the Hawk ketch which
brought over Capt. Charlton, to carry back an express packet which
the postmaster must send at once. Hear there is to be a reduction
in the fleet; beg his influence to retain the John ketch, which has
always been employed in service there, as it is absolutely necessary for
the safety of the garrison to have a vessel that can carry over an
express. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 16.
The London, Downs. |
144. Sir John Lawson to the Navy Comrs. Victualling of ships.
[Adm. Paper.] Annexes, |
|
144. i. Warrant by Sir John Lawson to the Masters of the Essex,
Yarmouth, and Dartmouth, to survey the provisions on
board the Plymouth. With their report that 13 cwt.
of bread is wanting, some of the cheese and butter is uneatable, and the beer unfit to drink. August 15, 1660. |
Aug. 16.
The Tredagh, Dover Road. |
145. Capt. Thos. Teddeman to the Same. Repeats his letter
of Aug. 7.; has convoyed his Straits' vessels to Dover; has on
board a French mariner Loran Carpe, from the Sun frigate: asks
whether to send him to London for his examination, or have it taken
at Dover. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
145. i. Certificate by Lord Inchiquin, and two others, that a
paper prefixed, dated Cagliari, May 15, was the bill of
lading of the Sun frigate, as delivered to Capt. Teddeman by Loran Carpe. Cagliari, May 25, 1660. |
|
145. ii. Examination of Loran Carpe. Is a mariner of the
Sun frigate, which was bringing corn from Cagliari to
sell at Cadiz; they ran under Cape Negro, when chased
by the English vessels; was sent on a false pretence of
the illness of the captain, to take a paper and bill of
lading to the English commander.
The Tredagh, June 13, 1660. |
|
145. iii. Certificate by Roger Milner, and two others, on survey
of the Sun frigate taken from the Spaniards, that she is
in bad condition, and that the corn in her is heating,
and will be spoiled if not taken out at once.
Sun frigate, July 4, 1660. |
|
145. iv. Certificate by Lord Inchiquin, Capt. Thos. Teddeman,
and four others, of the sale of the aforesaid frigate, with
her lading, to Hen. Johnson and to Nath. Bowcher, resident at Tzarro.
The Tredagh, Tavila Road, July 4, 1660. |
|
145. v. Obligation by Nath. Bowcher to sail in the Nantwich
frigate to Lisbon, there to pay 5,000 Portugal crowns,
for purchase of the Sun frigate.
The Tredagh, Tavila Road, July 4, 1660. |
|
145. vi. Account by Edward Champneys of the provisions on
board the ship Tredagh. Aug. 16, 1660. |
Aug. 16.
Dover Road. |
146. Capt. Thos. Teddeman to General Montague. Sends a copy
of his letter of May 31, as prefixed, lest it may not have come to
hand. The three brass guns, which were all that could be saved out
of the vessel, are sent home. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 16.
The Hunter. Yarmouth Roads. |
147. Capt. Robert Duck to the Navy Comrs. Convoy of merchant
vessels between the Thames and Yarmouth Roads. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 16.
Royal Charles, Downs. |
148. Capt. Roger Cuttance to the Same. Requests two cables,
a pinnace of eleven oars, buckets, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 16.
Norwich frigate, Off Scarborough. |
149. Capt. Mic. Nutton to the Same. Has plied along with
several collier fleets, between Tynemouth Bar and Winterton, but
has not seen or heard of any Ostenders. Wants victuals. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
150. The King to the Mayor, &c., of Devizes. Requests them to
make Robert Foote, a sufferer for his loyalty, Town Clerk of Devizes, in place of — Tayler who is disaffected. |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
151. The King to the Vice Chancellor of Cambridge. Wishes him
to restrain the students from keeping dogs, using nets, &c., on account
of the great destruction of game thereby. |
| Aug. 16. |
Grants to Ralph Atkinson and John Hunley of Almsrooms
in Christ Church, Oxford. [Docquets.] |
| Aug. 16. |
Like grant to Anne Wakelin, of an Almsroom in St. Nicholas,
Harbledown, near Canterbury. [Docquet.] |
Aug. 16.
Whitehall. |
152. Petition of Edmund Page, Searcher of the Port of London, to
the King, for leave to continue in his said place, as granted to
others, being turned out by the late tyrannical government [see
June 29]. Was justice of peace only two years, and acted in the
militia as incident thereto, but that should be no obstacle to him,
having laid hold of His Majesty's grace. With reference thereon to
the Treasury Comrs.; their reference to the Customs' Comrs.,
August 21; a second reference to the Same by Lord Treasurer
Southampton, Sept. 10; their report, Dec. 20, referring to him the
question whether the petitioner's surrender of his office implied a
surrender of the fiat, and the Lord Treasurer's final report, Jan. 10,
1661, referring the decision to His Majesty, but stating that Page,
being accused of disaffection, had formerly surrendered his place. |
| Aug. 16 ? |
153. Petition of Sir Robt. Killigrew to the King, for a new patent
for a baronet, that granted him ten years ago at Breda having
miscarried. Annexing, |
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153. i. Statement by Sir Robt. Long that a warrant for a baronet
granted to the petitioner remained in his hands and is
lost; with note that John Howe, of Gloucestershire, is the
person intended. Aug. 16, 1660. |
| [Aug. 17.] |
154. Petition of Sir John Pettus to the King. After Oxford was
taken, compounded with the late powers, being aided by Col. Charles
Fleetwood, who favoured His Majesty's cause. When Wallingford
House was cleared for the Duke of Buckingham, allowed Col. Fleetwood to remove his goods thence to his house, whence, on a search
being made for the King's goods, five loads, chiefly Col. Fleetwood's,
were taken away with acclamations through the streets. Is injured
thereby in reputation, though he was a prisoner in Windsor Castle
many months; lost 25,000l. by his loyalty, having sent His Majesty
considerable sums; protests he knew nothing of any mixture of the
King's goods, and would rather die than lose his reputation. |
| Aug. 17. |
155. Christopher Bruncker to the Navy Comrs. Offers them five
tuns of Greenland train oil. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Woolwich. |
156. Capt. William Badiley to the Same. Wishes to take
the ballast and guns out of the Success, and have her into Ham
creek. Asks what order is to be observed about taking ballast out
of ships, and from whom he shall require new ballast. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Aug. 17.
Dawpool, Cheshire. |
157. Richard Dermott to the Navy Comrs. Has mustered the
crew of the Harp frigate, which arrived on the 13th; the Dolphin
is expected from Carrickfergus, bringing over Lord Chichester.
Desires a renewal of his commission. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 18.
Chatham. |
158. Phineas Pett to the Same. Advises the purchase of timber
for carrying on the works at Chatham Dockyard. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Aug. 18. |
159. Order by the Treasury Comrs. for a contract to be drawn up
between them and Sir Wm. Compton, Master of Ordnance, on one
side, and Dan. O'Neale on the other, for making powder for the
King's stores. |
| Aug. 18. |
160. Like order, recommending the grant of the Earl of Leicester's
petition to be Steward and Keeper of all Courts Leet, Courts Baron,
&c. at Hildenburgh, Kent, in place of Hen. Dixon, deceased. |
Aug. 18.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Customs' Comrs. The late King ordered
no entries to be taken of any goods exported to or imported
from the Levant, except by those who are free of the company,
unless they had a certificate from them. The company complain that these orders are violated, and that merchants not free
of the trade intrude therein, by which they are defrauded of
the duties levied for the maintenance of their great public charges,
and their trade is endangered. Requires therefore that their secretary, Michael Evans, be permitted to sit in the Custom House, and
sign all bills of entries relating to the Levant. [Levant Papers,
Vol. i., No. 116.] Annexing, |
|
i. Schedule of the powers to be exercised by Michael Evans,
in fulfilment of his said office. [Ibid.] |
Aug. 20.
London. |
The Levant Company to Sir Hen. Bennet, resident in Spain.
Find that their procuro has not been delivered to him as intended,
and therefore send another, and beg him to perfect the business.
[Levant Papers, Vol. iv., No. 339.] |
Aug. 20.
Victualling Office. |
161. Victualling Comrs. to the Navy Comrs. Request an
imprest of 9,000l. or 10,000l.; there are bills in the Excise Office
value nearly 5,000l. imprested to Mr. Gawden, which should
be taken up, and a considerable sum is needed for the ships lately
ordered to be victualled. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 20.
Yarmouth. |
162. James Johnson to the Same. Reiterates his former request
for advice how to be repaid for money spent in the King's service.
[Adm. Paper. See July 23, ante.] |
Aug. 20.
Bristol. |
163. Capt. Mark Harrison to the Same. Begs orders for
provisions. The place where the vessel is built is difficult, and she
can only be got down on the top of a spring [tide]; some of the
timber appointed to be taken in being too long, will only have
70 tons instead of 120. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 20.
Bristol. |
164. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Officers. Wants orders to
supply necessaries, and money for payment of workmen's wages and
emergencies, as the bringing up provisions from the Elias, and
transporting timber on board her; she is only fit to take in timber
of 23 or 24 feet at the hatchway, and must leave much of 30 to 50
feet, unless she may have a port cut. [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 20.
The London, Downs. |
165. Sir Jo. Lawson to the Same. Will have the expense of
pilotage lessened as much as possible. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
165. i. List of the ships and vessels of war in the Downs
squadron, with an account of their provisions and
present disposal. Aug. 20. |
Aug. 20.
Sapphire, Plymouth Sound. |
166. Capt. Robert Clay to Samuel Pepys, Clerk of the Acts to the
Navy. Congratulates him on his entrance into office. His ship
wants cleaing [Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 20.
Bristol. |
167. Capt. Walter Wood to the Navy Comrs. Capt. Harrison of
the Elias is to supply the Princess frigate with provisions; is ordered
to take in more provisions, but knows not who shall be paymaster.
Has to hire barks to transport the stores, &c. from the Elias to the
other vessel. Hopes to launch her on the 27th. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
167. i. Victualling Comrs. to Capt. Walter Wood. He is to
take up at Bristol, as cheaply as he can, provisions for
the Princess. Victualling Office, Aug. 6. |
Aug. 20.
Grantham frigate, Humber. |
168. Capt. James Ableson to the Admiralty Comrs. Has been
detained three weeks, by winds in Norway; has arrived with six sail
of merchantmen. Wants provisions; hopes for a supply at Hull.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Aug. 20.
Whitehall. |
169. The King to Sir William Wylde, Recorder of London, Sir
Rich. Browne, Alderman, and other Justices of Peace. Is informed
that companies assemble at the Red Bull playhouse St. John's Street,
at the Cockpit Drury Lane, and at another in Salisbury Court, and
perform profane and obscene plays, &c. Orders their rigorous suppression under heavy penalties. |
