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| March 20. |
1. Capt. Thomas Teddeman to the Masters and Wardens of the
Surgeons' Company. Is appointed commander of the Fairfax, and
desires their concurrence in his choice of Guy Noble, who was with
him in the Resolution, as his surgeon. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 20. |
2. Geo. Montague to the Earl of Sandwich. Requests him to
recommend Guy Noble, who served his lordship when he was hurt
in Holland, to Mr. Coventry, to continue surgeon in the Fairfax.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 20.
Navy Office. |
3. Navy Comrs. to Major Edward Allen. Request his accounts
since June 24, 1660, that it may appear what the King must allow
for victualling of ships, and what belongs to the Commissioners of
Parliament. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation commanding all treasurers, receivers, farmers, and
collectors of duties excepted from the Act of Indemnity, to bring in
their accounts, and all commissioners to send in duplicates of the
assessments on which the moneys were collected, before the first day
of Easter term. Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 54.] |
March 20.
London. |
4. Nathaniel Johnson to his brother Daniel Johnson, Dorking.
Private business. |
| March 20. |
5. L. Rothwell to Col. Strode, South Petherton. Praises the City
election. |
| March 20. |
6. Sir Thos. Bridges to Sec. Nicholas. Has vainly endeavoured
to bring in loyal members for Bath, being opposed by the mayor.
Asks directions to prevent the election of Prynne and Popham, persons notorious in the late rebellion, who still court popular applause.
Thinks of requesting the Lords of the Council to displace the
mayor, and put in Alderman Hen. Chapman, a man of unblemished
loyalty. |
March 20.
Inner Star Chamber. |
7. Ant. Hammond to John Nicholas. The hearing of the business
of Mr. Symonds and the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, concerning
Sandown, will probably be to-morrow. |
| [March 21.] |
8. Petition of Chaloner Chute, jun., to the Commissioners appointed
to treat with purchasers of Church and Crown lands, for relief. His
late father held the lease of Sutton Court by purchase; spent 3,000l.
upon it; to preserve its possession, bought it from the trustees of the
pretended Parliament, and spent on it 2,500l. more; he often
declared his desire for it to be restored to the church, if he might
have a lease, and left it in jointure to Lady Dacre, his wife. On
hearing of Dr. Nicholas's appointment as Dean of St. Paul's, the
petitioner tendered him the inheritance on reasonable terms, but
after diverse treaties, he professes to have made an estate thereof to
Sec. Nicholas. |
| March ? |
9. Answer of the Dean of St. Paul's to the above petition.
Knew nothing till long after the Restoration, of Mr. Chute's pretensions. Lady Dacre had pleaded for her estate in Sutton Court, but he
saw little reason for it, as the church received no part of her dowry.
Agreed with Sec. Nicholas for Sutton Court in July last, before
knowing anything of the King's directions as to tenants or purchasers of Crown lands. When Mr. Chute and Lady Dacre have
agreed where the right lies, is willing to give reasonable satisfaction
for their disbursements in purchase of the reversion, out of the fine
to be paid by Sec. Nicholas. |
March 21.
Whitehall. |
10. Petition of Sir William Ducie, Bart., to the King, for confirmation of the advowson of Charlton Church, Kent, questioned
because, during the minority of the late owner, Sir Hen. Newton,
Bart., [John] Pemberton, the parson, was ejected by the King for
non-conformity, and John Hume, who now holds the living, presented. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report, June 27, in favour of the petition. |
March 21.
Whitehall. |
11. Copy of the preceding, with addition of the King's order,
July 1661, granting the petition. |
| March 21. |
12. Similar petition, to the same effect. |
| March 21. |
13. Hen. Sanderson to Mr. Whittaker. Laid aside his former petition, on account of the emptiness of the King's coffers and unsettledness of his revenue, but begs that Mr. Secretary will present
the enclosed. His father-in-law, Manchester, is his enemy, and is
too strong for him. Encloses, |
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13. i. Petition of Henry Sanderson, son of Robert Bishop of
Lincoln, to the King, for the salary and other allowances
of gentlemen of the privy chamber in ordinary, and
for admission on the next vacancy; was sworn and
admitted, according to His Majesty's promises in France
and Flanders, but Lord Chamberlain Manchester will not
appoint his attendance. |
March 21.
Navy Office. |
14. Navy Comrs. to the Commissioners for discharging the Navy.
The sum of 406l. 7s. 4d. is due to John Gosling, purser of the York,
formerly the Marston, for his voyage, ending August 30, 1659.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 22.
Deptford. |
15. Capt. Wm. Badiley and Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs.
The Nonsuch ketch will soonest be ready to wait on the fleet, when
occasion requires. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [March 22.] |
16. Petition of Fras. Corker, prisoner in the Tower, to the King, for
the benefit of the Act of Indemnity. Was close prisoner six months
for his services to the late King, whom he never offended; is deeply
conscious of his guilt in holding intelligence with His Majesty's
enemies for three years past. |
| [March 22.] |
17. Similar petition. Marked [by Nicholas] " Not to be freed by
the Act of Indemnity." |
| March 22 ? |
18. Address of Fras. Corker to the King. Was appointed vicar
of Bradford by the late King, and kept his parishioners some time
in allegiance, but failing this, the loyal party joined the late King's
garrisons and armies in the North; during the Northern expedition,
was chief guide of the King who called him his honest guide. When
his present Majesty came with his Scotch army to Worcester, seized
the post of that town, so as to stop all intelligence, and but for a
private post that accidentally passed, none in London would have
had notice for some days. Suffered much by imprisonment, and
once narrowly escaped execution; but about three years ago, was
brought before Sec. Thurloe, and was persuaded by him to go beyond
seas and send intelligence of the state of the King's affairs; did so, but
sent only what he thought was of little moment; and resolving to cause
no man's blood to be shed, aided the escape of Chas. Davison,
refused to bear testimony against Dr. Hewitt, and often persuaded
Thurloe to liberate cavaliers, on pretence of gaining intelligence from
them; wished to join Gardiner's plot against Cromwell, but could
not. Has had little association with Mr. Stapeley, and received
little money, lending part of it to distressed cavaliers. |
March 23.
Salisbury. |
19. Humphrey, Bishop of Salisbury, to John Nicholas. Asks
Sec. Nicholas's directions whether to provide a curate for Winterbourne; there will be a difficulty, as the expectations of all conformable men are so raised that they think themselves despised if a
curate's place be offered them. The people will be clamorous if
they have not a minister by Easter. Asks for what time Cannings
Rectory is to be devised; also when Nicholas will discharge himself
of those letters to bishops for augmentation of vicarages. |
| March 23. |
20. Bond of George Gosfright and John White in 500l., for the
peaceable demeanor of the former, and his appearance before Council
or a secretary, when summoned. |
| March 23. |
21. Solicitor General Finch to Sec. Nicholas. If the extracts from
[Crofton's] book cannot be found, yet if he confesses the writing of
it, he will deserve to be secured; if he denies it, the printer will turn
witness against him. One passage exhorts carrying on the work of
the Covenant by force, and rails on all turncoats; he maintains that
the two Houses may impose an oath to bind people and King
too, and offers to prove, by Scripture, the people's power to be above
that of the King. |
| March 23. |
22. Examination of Zachary Crofton before Sec. Nicholas.
Confesses the writing of two books, entitled "The fastening of
St. Peter's Fetters by Seven Links or Propositions," and "Berith
Anti-Baal, or Zach. Crofton's Appearance before the Prelate, Justice
of Peace." Also, |
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Examination of And. Crook, warden of the Stationers' Company. Did not license the said books, but according to custom, set
his hand to the MS. copy, that it might be entered on the
company's register. |
| March ? |
23. Petition of Zachariah Crofton, prisoner in the Tower, to the
King, for pardon and release, that he may share in the joy of the
approaching happy coronation; was loyal in the worst of times,
and suffered sequestration and imprisonment; his late inconsiderate expressions on matters out of his sphere were not written
with intent to disturb the peace of the kingdom. |
March 23.
Bristol. |
24. Daniel Adams to the Navy Comrs. Delivery of colours for
ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 23.
Portsmouth. |
25. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Has appointed carpenters
and masons to make a survey of the Navy victualling offices, and
spends much time with them himself. The Happy Deliverance has
arrived and shall be loaded with timber and hastened on. [Adm.
Paper.] |
March 23.
Chatham Dock. |
26. John Chapman to the Same. Condition of the victualling
office at Rochester; the repairs will cost 20l. The houses of the
surveyor general of victuals have been sold. |
March 23.
Dover. |
27. Thos. White to [the Same]. The Maison Dieu is such a vast
ruinated thing that it will never be worth repairing, but might be
sold, and part of it used to repair the rest; the field and park are
sold. Brown, the tenant, has an offer to make for it. Encloses, |
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27. i. Survey by Jas. and Wm. Hammond, of the state of the
Maison Dieu, with estimate of the expenses of repairing
it, 4,000l., and of the present rental 77l. |
March 24.
Netherhampton. |
28. Wm. Gauntlett to John Nicholas. All at Wilton are constant to him and Mr. Mompesson, and should he be chosen at
Salisbury, they will then have to put in some one chosen by the
sheriff, who has threatened, if they displease him, to remove the
County Court, brought by him thither from Devizes. They told him
that they were pre-engaged. Hopes Nicholas will stand, as they
are unwilling to have a stranger put upon them. |
March 24.
Whitehall. |
29. Petition of Thos. Stanley, who married the eldest daughter
and co-heir of the late Sir Jas. Enyon, Bart., to the King, for a lease
of the moiety reserved to His Majesty of the goods imported which
are not of the growth or manufacture of the place [whence imported], but which have not hitherto been of much benefit to
him. Sir Jas. Enyon was treasurer and receiver-general to His
Majesty when Prince, and supplied his household when the revenues
were obstructed, incurring heavy debts thereby; he also attended
the late King, lent him 1,500l., and raised a troop of horse at his
own charge. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
March 25.
Whitehall. |
30. Petition of Serjeant-Major Thornef Frank to the King, for
a renewal for 14 years of patents for boiling furnaces, invented by
him for saving fuel for brewers, dyers, soap boilers, &c., and also for
melting of metals, for which patents were granted him by the late
King, but they have availed little on account of the troubles. After
three years, will give His Majesty a tenth of the clear profits. Was
captain of the St. Andrew that brought the late King, when Prince,
home from Spain; served in the wars, making powder-mills, and
supplying gunpowder at Hereford, Brecknock, Ludlow, Colchester,
&c. Fears lest his mystery should be lost, most of his workmen
being dead. With reference thereon to the Attorney General. |
March 25.
Whitehall. |
31. Warrant to the Attorney General, that in any grant of the
confiscated estate of Sir John Danvers, 1,200l. is to be charged
thereon, due to the daughters of Sir Ferdinando Carey. |
March 25.
Dunhedy Lodge. |
32. Rich. Greene to [John Nicholas]. The Bishop of Salisbury,
will find a tenant for Cannings, if Mr. Secretary would part with
it, but would like a clergyman. |
March 25.
Lydney. |
33. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. There will be about 125
tons of timber, plank, and treenails, at the forest and water side.
The great rains cause the roads to be as deep now as they usually
are in winter, which will much impede the carriage, unless dry
weather follow. There are 132 tons of round timber in the forest;
if orders were sent down to square it, the freight would be the
better. Asks money, without which the carriers will hardly work,
many of them being unpaid for their former carriage. With note,
that on receiving his account, money shall be sent, and he must
make the best shift he can to hasten the business. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 25.
The Pembroke, Downs. |
34. Capt. Samuel Tittsell to the Same. Has ordered up the
Paul for Woolwich. Only the Diamond, Rosebush, and Dartmouth
remain in the Downs. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 25.
Chatham. |
35. Phineas Pett and Rob. Castell to [the Same]. The treenails
taken out of the Elias are not fit to carry on the work of the Prince;
state the quantities wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
Portsmouth. |
36. John Tippetts to the Same. Repairs of bakehouses, &c., needed
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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36. i. Estimate of the charge for repairing the victualling houses
at Portsmouth; total, 233l. 10s. |
| March 26. |
37. Certificate by Brian Harrison, and four others, of the fitness
of Robert Seaman, of Redrith, to be master of the Newcastle. With
note by Capt. James Smith to the Navy Comrs.; requesting that
Robt. Seaman may be continued master of the said frigate with
him, in his present voyage. [Adm. Paper.] |
| March 26 ? |
38. Capt. Jas. Smith to the Navy Comrs. Requests that three
or four score tickets may be delivered to the purser of the Newcastle.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 26.
Whitehall. |
39. Reference of a petition to Attorney General Palmer, and his
report, June 11, that the petitioner obtained a presentation in
August, 1660, but owing to the vacancy of the bishopric, was not
inducted till October, 1660; meanwhile, Dr. Lightfoot, on suggestion
of a vacancy, obtained a presentation, September 12, 1660, with
revocation of all other claims, so that the petitioner is now kept out. |
March 26.
Whitehall. |
40. The King to the Mayor, &c., of Norwich. Desires them to
dispense with John Osborne, one of the restored aldermen of
Norwich, who, being very old, petitions that he may be spared
from serving as mayor. Endorsed "Mr. Wenman." [Copy.] |
March 27.
Oxford. |
41. Petition of the Chancellor Master, and Scholars of Oxford
University, to the King, for redress of grievances occasioned by the
mayor and aldermen's infringing upon the privileges granted them
by charter; as refusing the yearly oblation on St. Scholastica's day
of 63 pence, in memory of a great slaughter of scholars committed
by their predecessors; encroaching on the government of the
market, in tolls, licensing taverns and alehouses; exercising trades
without University licence; usurping government of streets and
pavements; setting night watches; seizing deodands and felons'
goods; assessing members of the University; inditing privileged
persons in the exercise of their trades, and intruding on those which
belong to the University only, &c. With order thereon for delivery
of a copy of the petition to the mayor and aldermen, and appointing
a day for hearing the case in Council; another order, April 9, postponing the hearing of the cause, at request of the mayor, to the
Saturday after the coronation day; and final order in Council,
April 27, that the mayor and aldermen shall swear to observe the
University privileges, pay the oblation, and not intermeddle with
the night watch; but that the other points shall be referred to law,
commanding them not to molest the University in any privileges
which they enjoyed in or before 1640. [Copies.] |
| March 27. |
42. Estimate by the Navy Comrs., of the expense of rigging, &c.,
for the navy, for six months' service and a year's mooring in harbour, and for other incidental charges; total, 80,670l., and 40,335l.
to complete the stores for the whole navy at sea. |
| [March 27.] |
43. Certificate of John Davis, Wm. Acworth, and Rob. Sewell,
that the ship stores, value 16,477l. 17s., furnished by Rich. Lash and
other merchants named, were for the most part found to be in the
King's ships or storehouses, on May 25 last. [Copy.] |
March 27.
Whitehall. |
44. Warrant to the Treasurer and Commissioners for payment of
the debts of the Navy, to pay to Rich. Lash and 14 others named,
16,477l. 17s. for navy stores, out of the moneys assigned by Parliament for debts of the navy, provided the stores mentioned in the
bills are found to have been in the ships or storehouses, in May last. |
| March 27. |
45. Similar warrant, but less in detail, with copy of the certificate
of ohn Davis and others. [Copy.] |
| March 27. |
46. Robt. Foley to Sir George Carteret. Requests money for
iron wares, which, being bought from poor men, must be paid for
weekly. Has supplied iron wares for the navy, value 5,000l. since
June 24 last, and must shortly send a great quantity for the sheathing
of the ships, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 28.
Lydney. |
47. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. The Forest [of Dean]
Comrs. will not allow any timber to be carried away without a
fresh order. Showed them his order for bringing it down to the
sea, and the inconvenience that would happen if the ship were sent
before the timber could be brought down, but they said they did not
know whether that order was sufficient to take off the former.
With note to write to Sir Phil. Warwick for an order from the Lord
Treasurer, for as much timber felled for the Princess as is fit for the
King's use to be put on board. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 28.
Woolwich. |
48. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Wishes Thos. Eaton
and Rich. Swain, workman carvers, for some time employed on the
Duke of York's yacht, to be severely punished for contempt, if they
continue to refuse to work; they know the great necessity there is
for them, and that without them the vessel cannot be finished by
the time prefixed. Mrs. Browne, plumberess to the yards at Deptford and Woolwich, begs that one of her bills may be paid; she has
readily provided what is needful for the Duke's yacht. Has disposed to other workmen of the imprest of 150l. for carrying on this
business. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 28.
Chatham. |
49. Phineas Pett to the Same. Accident in building the Royal
James. The Fairfax will be finished on Tuesday. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 28.
Custom House, London. |
50. Customs' Comrs. to Sec. Nicholas. As to the petition of the
commanders of merchant ships in the port of London, concerning
the allowance of portage, cannot say what was done during the disturbed times, but before 1640, it was more or less or nothing, according to their good demeanour in unloading, being a voluntary gift
from the farmers of customs. Its granting as a right would be very
prejudicial. |
March 28.
Whitehall. |
51. Order in Council,—on complaint of the undue ejection of the
Mayor of Wallingford, by Sir George Fane and three other Deputy
Lieuts. of Berkshire, under colour of authority from the King,—that a
letter be sent to them, expressing His Majesty's dislike of their proceedings, and requiring the restoration of the mayor to his office, and
to possession of the insignia of magistracy. |
| [March 28.] |
52. The King to the Deputy Lieuts. of Berkshire. Is surprised
at their proceedings on his former letter, concerning amicable redress
of some irregularities at Wallingford, and that they should, without
command, displace the mayor; orders his immediate restoration.
[Draft.] |
March 29.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation publishing the Act forbidding the planting or
sowing of tobacco in England or Ireland, on penalty of 5l. for each
offence, and the King's high displeasure. Printed. [Proc. Coll.,
p. 52.] |
March 29.
Whitehall. |
53. [Sec. Nicholas] to Sir Wm. Davidson. Sends a warrant to
Mr. Wright to apprehend such convicted traitors as may be in
Amsterdam; scarcely saw him when in England, and then he only
spoke in general terms of his services, but he shall have good consideration if he can discover anything designed at the coronation.
Will repay any expenses he may have been at in regard to a frigate,
and entertain it so long as Wright has hopes of succeeding. |
| March 29 ? |
54. Report by James Elletson that Capt. Desborough, John
Desborough, and other English refugees in Holland, hold a weekly
meeting at Sedan, in which they pray God to avenge the blood of
his servants, shed to satisfy soldiers; not to forget them in their
persecution, and to hasten the destruction of the tyrants now in power
They declare that if they once get the power, they will not leave a
nobleman in the land; they associate with the King's judges. Col.
Bampfield said that Ludlow, Desborough, and other officers were ready
to head any party that might rise; they have sent for Lord St.
John, from France, he being an able politician. John Desborough
has gold and purple hangers and many of the late King's goods, at
Sedan. |
March 29.
Chatham. |
55. Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. Requests them to send
down the requisite stores for the Royal James, Victory, and Unicorn.
The Royal James careens hard, and they managed to spring her
mainmast, which can never serve again; has ordered a new one, but
there would not have been planks enough, if the old cheek had not
served. The ships will be ready to victual in a week, and orders
must be given at once, if the Duke still requires them to be in the
Downs by April 10. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 30.
Portsmouth. |
56. Capt. Thos. Lancaster to the Same. Arrival of ships. Asks
orders about their unrigging, and the new rigging, &c. of others.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| March 30. |
57. St. John Steventon to the Same. Has supplied the Diamond
and Rosebush, which sail this evening, with a month's victuals
on petty warrant. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 30.
Liverpool. |
58. Rich. Dermott to the Same. The Harp has come in, but as
the purser was left behind in Dublin, mustered her by the poll. She
is sent by the Council of Ireland to transport 60,000l. to Dublin.
[Adm. Paper.] |
March 30.
Bristol. |
59. Daniel Adams to the Same. Has delivered to Capt. George
Batts of the Gift, who sailed yesterday, an ensign, jack, and pendant,
for the Paradox; value, 4l. 2s. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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59. i. Receipt by John Lewes of the said ensign, &c. March 26. |
March 30.
Portsmouth. |
60. John Tippets to the Same. Want of sheathing nails and
plank. [Adm. Paper.] |
March 30.
St John's, Cambridge. |
61. Brian Turner to [Williamson]. Hears that some one has
attempted to procure a mandamus for that college. There is no one
desirable, and moreover there are six or seven already entered for
fellowships, so that it is like catching for dead men's shoes when
they put them off. |
March 31.
Workington. |
62. Sir Patr. Curwen to Williamson. Wants a place for William
Musgrave, a fine scholar and studious, where he might gain experience
in the practice of physic, or some other laudable mode of advancement. May soon be in London, though Sir Wm. Huddleston's
trying for the county makes it uncertain. |
March 31.
Queen's College. |
63. Barn. Symson to the Same. Private affairs. Sir Tho.
Clayton, for so his title now runs, will be denied admittance at
Merton College. |
March 31.
Sarum. |
64. Maurice Greene, mayor of Salisbury, to John Nicholas. Told
Sir Edward Nicholas of the result of the King's first letter of Feb. 15;
has concealed receiving another, but summoned a Council on pretext
of one from Sec. Nicholas, in which they agreed to reply to His
Majesty that the corporation being of well-affected persons, his
pleasure is already fulfilled; has refused to concur therein, but they
will still send the letter. |
March 31.
The Providence, Tilbury. |
65. Capt. Giles Shelley to the Navy Comrs. Was detained at
Leith by contrary winds, but sailed on the 25th, with some goods of
the Lord General, in company with 26 vessels from the Frith. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| March ? |
66. Petition of John Wallis, D. D., Professor of Geometry at
Oxford, to the King, for a grant of the next vacant Prebend in
Christ Church, Oxford, as an addition to his place of Geometry
Professor. |
| March ? |
67. Petition of Nathaniel Hardy to the King, for the next vacant
Prebend at Westminster. |
| March ? |
68. Petition of Dr. Allan Pennington to the King, that the grant
made to him, August 4 last, before the Bishop of St. Asaph was
elected, of the Chancellorship of the Diocese, may stand good; the
bishop, after several promises to confirm him, refuses to do it, on
pretence of a grant from the late bishop, which is void, not being
confirmed by dean or chapter, but really for private gain to himself. |
| March ? |
69. Petition of Emanuel Utye, D.D., chaplain to his late and
present Majesty, to the King, for confirmation in the Vicarage of
Stepney, granted him by the Earl of Cleveland, after the Restoration, for his sufferings and loyalty. Was inducted by the Bishop of
London, and has held it six months, but Mr. Horton has obtained
a grant of it, on plea that it was a lapsed living. [Appointed
April 3, 1661.] |
| March ? |
70. Petition of Chas. Asfordby to the King, for a dispensation
to hold the Rectory of Mablethorpe Mary cum Steane, co. Lincoln,
for which he has a presentation, with that of Foston, co. Leicester,
which he now holds. [Granted April, 1661.] |
| March ? |
71. Petition of Nathaniel Wenley to the King, for presentation to
the Parsonage of Lutterworth, diocese of Coventry and Lichfield,
after the decease of Thos. Pestell, who wishes him for a successor.
Has adhered faithfully to Church and King. |
| March ? |
72. Petition of Richard Jones and Abraham Honor, woodmongers of London, to the King, for permission to enjoy the wood
cut at Wallwood, Essex, before the Act of Oblivion, having given
security in 2,000l. to answer for its value, if on trial the title be
adjudged for His Majesty. Annexing, |
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72. i. Report of Lord Treas. Southampton on their former petition, that there is no reason why the petitioners be not
allowed to dispose of the said wood on security, being
willing to defend themselves, in case the Earl of Lindsay,
warden of Waltham Forest, and Sir Wm. Hickes, sue
them at law. Southampton House, March 26, 1661. |
| March ? |
73. Petition of John Ogilby to the King, for the sole privilege of
setting forth a large and noble Treatise on the Coronation, with the
most remarkable passages represented in sculpture, so that no false
relations to its disadvantage may get abroad, the Commissioners for
the solemnity having appointed him to conduct the poetical part
thereof, consisting of speeches, emblems, mottoes, inscriptions, &c. |
| March ? |
74. Petition of William Crane to the King. Sir Fras. Crane,
late chancellor of the Garter, left by will money to finish the
buildings begun by him for five poor knights, and to settle lands
value 200l. a year for their maintenance, after the death of his lady,
and payment of moneys to the Countess of Carrick, and of 17,000l.
on her decease; was notwithstanding compelled by the Commissioners for Charitable Uses, in 1653, as heir to the property, to make
the said payments, as though due from the time of Sir Fras. Crane's
death. Appeals against this decision, as the Commissioners have
no right to intermeddle in a case where His Majesty, as Sovereign
of the Order of the Garter, is proper visitor and begs his hearing of,
the case. Annexing, |
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74. i. Names of seven noblemen and bishops, with the chancellor
of the Garter, and Sir Edw. Walker, Garter king, [as
referees on the above petition?]. |
| March ? |
75. Petition of David Llewelyn, underkeeper of the house and
privy lodgings at Windsor Castle, to the King, for leave to
exchange his place for that of a Poor Knight of Windsor, being
ancient, and a sufferer for the late King, by whose command he
delivered the gilt key to His Majesty. |
| March ? |
76. Petition of Thos. Freebody to the King, for licence to follow
his business at London and elsewhere, on attendance as a Poor
Knight of Windsor, of Sir Fras. Crane's foundation, at Christmas,
Easter, Whitsuntide, and the instalment. Is scarcely allowed to
walk out of the castle, so that his affairs are neglected, and his place
rather a loss than a benefit. |
| March ? |
77. Declaration of licence to Thos. Freebody, a poor Knight of
Windsor, of absence to follow his own business, provided he
attends yearly at St. George's Chapel, at Christmas, Easter, Whitsuntide, and the instalment of the Garter. |
| March. ? |
78. Petition of the Same to the King, for a dispensation to confirm
him as Poor Knight of Windsor, another having been chosen in
his place, because he is a married man, and had no dispensation.
Has had Lord Mordaunt's warrant, and Sir Rich. Fanshaw's consent
for admittance to his lodgings; has been installed, and spent 300l.
in repairs of lodgings, buying robes, and obtaining, with others, a
recovery of the revenues, by a decree in Chancery. |
| March ? |
79. Similar petition, to the same effect. |
| [March]. |
80. Petition of Capt. Wm. Croome to Sec. Nicholas. Thanks for
his obtaining for him a place as Poor Knight of Windsor; but
though he is one of those at whose expense the means settled by
Sir Fras. Crane have been recovered by decree of Chancery, he is
informed that he cannot be admitted, unless confirmed by the next
Chapter, and therefore requests such confirmation. Annexing, |
|
80. i. Form of a warrant from the King to the Dean and
Chapter of Windsor to confirm Capt. Wm. Croome in the
said place. March, 1661. |
| March ? |
81. Petition of George Barbor, Thomas Freebody, and William
Croome to the King, for continuance of the places bestowed on them
as Poor Knights of Windsor, for which they have purchased robes,
recovered the profits, &c., but from which the Dean threatens to
dismiss them, as being unduly elected, and married men, though
His Majesty has granted them a dispensation, and they are on
Sir Fras. Crane's foundation, which has no injunction against
marriage. Annexing, |
|
81. i. Certificate by Lord Mordaunt, and two others, that the above
and two others were admitted Knights of Windsor on
Sir Fras. Crane's foundation, and have demeaned themselves well. Nov. 19, 1660. |
| March ? |
82. Petition of Benjamin Burges to the King, for settlement in
the place of one of the five Poor Knights of Windsor, endowed by
Sir Fras. Crane, which place he has recovered after a tedious
Chancery suit. Annexing, |
|
82. i. Certificate by Wm. Galland, mayor of Windsor, and eight
others, in favour of the petitioner. June 29, 1660. |
| March ? |
83. Petition of the Poor Knights of Windsor to the King, for
confirmation of their places at the Chapter of the Garter to be next
held. Are installed by the Dean and Chapter, and have been at
great expense in furnishing their houses since their admission. |
| March. |
Grant to Mary, relict of Col. Thos. Blagg, of an annuity of 500l.
[Docquet Book, p. 95.] |
| March. |
Grant to Thos. Chiffinch of a piece of ground in St. James's Park,
near the Cockpit, 216 feet by 73 feet; also of a small piece in the same
park, between the south wall and the common sewer; rent, 10s.
a year. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Jonathan Prickman of liberty of free warren in his lands
called Templedown, containing 400 acres, and those of Heydon
Fleight, 800 acres, in the parishes of West and East Harptrey,
co. Somerset, provided they be not within the bounds of the King's
forests. [Docquet Book, p. 95.] |
| March ? |
84. Petition of Eliz. Griffin to the King, for a pension, with
reversion to her son Maurice, he having failed to obtain the place
of Clerk of the Pastry, promised him by His Majesty at Breda
20th May last. Her late husband, Maurice Griffin, died in service
of the late King; she was nurse to the late Princess of Orange, and
attended her through her whole life, relying on the hope that
a faithful servant would not be left unprovided for; received no
considerable gratuity when the Princess was weaned, as frequently
practised with princes, nor more at any time than her ordinary
wages. |
| March. |
Grant to Eliz. Griffith [Griffin] of a pension of 200l. [Docquet
Book, p. 95.] |
| March. |
Grant to Edw. Foster and others of a weekly market and two
yearly fairs to be kept at Thorne, Yorkshire. [Ibid.] |
| March ? |
85. Petition of Simon Hopper, violinist to His Majesty's practice
of dancing, to the King, for the pension belonging to his former
place, and also the place of Violin of His Majesty's music. Waited
on him at Oxford, till allowed to return to maintain his family.
Marked "Pension for 60l. per annum," and "He will think of him
when he makes a company to my Lord Steward." |
| March. |
Grant to Simon Hopper, King's violinist, of an annuity of 60l.
[Docquet Book, p. 95.] |
| March. |
Grant to Elinor, relict of John Lord Byron, of an annuityof 500l.
[Docquet Book, p. 96.] |
| March. |
Grant to Edw. Ricketts of a weekly market and two yearly fairs,
to be held at Coleford, co. Gloucester. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Wm. Halke of the office of Collector of Old and New
Subsidies at Chichester, and of Keeper of the Cocquets there.
[Ibid.] |
| March. |
Lease to Henry Heron of Poynton cow pastures or goose dales,
parish of Poynton; rent 45l. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Dame Guillaumette Carr of a pension of 200l. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Charles Howard, Viscount Andover, of a pension of
1,000l. [Ibid] |
| March. |
Grant to Francis Vincent, Bart., of an annuity of 182l. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Lease to Frances Duchess Dowager of Somerset, for 31 years, of
a water mill and lands, co. Stafford, and the Rectory of Astrey, with
the advowson and other lands, co. Warwick, except trees, mines, &c.,
at 105l. old rent, and 14l. 9s. increase. [Docquet Book, p. 96.] |
| March. |
Grant to Stephen Fox of the office of Receiver and Paymaster of
the new-raised guards. [Docquet Book, p. 97.] |
| March ? |
86. Petition of Rich. Pile to the King, to confirm to him the
office of Serjeant Surgeon, which of right descends to him, being
sworn His Majesty's surgeon 18 years ago. Served him faithfully
in England and beyond seas, till sent by him from Jersey to England. |
| March ? |
87. Petition of the Same to the King, to permit his warrants for
the office and pension of first Serjeant Surgeon, which are post-dated
a year, to be altered in His Majesty's presence. |
| March. |
Grant to Rich. Pile of the office of Principal Surgeon; annual fee,
80l.; and of first Serjeant Surgeon; fee, 26l. 6s. 8d. [Docquet Book,
p. 97.] |
| March. |
Grant to the Same of an annuity of 150l. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Humphrey Painter of the office of Principal Surgeon
and Serjeant Surgeon; fee, 26l. 6s. 8d. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to the Same of a pension of 150l. [Ibid.] |
| March ? |
88. Petition of Rich. Pile to the King, that no grant surreptitiously obtained by Mr. Painter may prejudice his right to the place
of Serjeant Surgeon, which the Lord Chamberlain, on hearing the
dispute between them, decided to belong to him, as conferred by the
late King. |
| March ? |
89. Petition of John Knight, serjeant surgeon, to the King.
Having served His Majesty abroad, was continued with others in
their respective places on the Restoration; received the usual fee
belonging to his office for embalming the Duke of Gloucester, being
the only profit that has fallen to him, but is now ordered to divide
it with Rich. Wiseman, surgeon in ordinary. Begs not to be made
the only person who has had his fee taken from him. |
| March. |
Grant to John Knight of the office of Principal Surgeon; fee,
26l. 6s. 8d., with the like pension of 150l. [Docquet Book, p. 97.] |
| March. |
Demise to the Earl of Manchester of the Hundreds of Toseland
and Leightonstone, co. Hunts, with the bailiwick thereof; rent,
2l. 19s. 9d. [Ibid.] |
| March ? |
90. Petition of William Thornton to the King, for restoration to
the Comptrollership of Customs at Kingston-upon-Hull, granted
him by the late King, May 9, 1636, and which he held till June 18,
1642, when he was turned out of his house and plundered by Sir
John Hotham and others; also for his eldest son Thomas to be
joined with him therein. |
| March. |
Grant to Will. and Thos. Thornton of the office of Comptroller of
Customs in Kingston-upon-Hull. [Docquet Book, p. 97.] |
| March. |
Grant to John Jones of the office of serving Perfumes for the
Household, fee, 20 marks; and of that of Apothecary to the King;
fee, 40 marks. [Ibid.] |
| March ? |
91. Petition of Barrington Bourchier to the King, that having
been always loyal himself, and his father dying before conviction
or attainder, he may be permitted to enjoy the lands left him by his
ancestors, free from all penalties and forfeitures. |
| March. |
Grant to Barrington, son and heir of Sir John Bourchier, of the
Manor, &c., of Benningborough, all lands, &c., in Galtres Forest,
co. York, and the Manor and Rectory of Newton-on-Ouse, and all
other his father's lands conveyed by him to the King, March 8,
notwithstanding a proviso in the Statute 12 C. II., that nothing
therein contained shall discharge the lands of the said Sir John and
others from penalties and forfeitures. [Docquet Book, p. 98.] |
| March. |
Lease to Nic. Armorer, for 31 years, of Halham Court, alias Longbredy Farm, and East Baglake, alias Doversfield, parish of Longbredy, excepting the Manor of Longbredy; rent, 80l. [Ibid.] |
| March ? |
92. Petition of Edward Bisshe to the King. His Majesty was
pleased to approve a certain work of his on heraldry, and to consider
him fit for the office of Clarencieux King-at-Arms, on account of Sir
Wm. Le Neve's distemper. Has bestowed his whole time in those
studies, has a costly library, and requests a fitting grant of the office,
if Le Neve be still found on inquisition incapable of it. |
| March. |
Grant to Edw. Bisshe of the office of Clarencieux King-at-Arms;
fee, 40l. per annum, and the usual livery. [Docquet Book, p. 98.] |
| March ? |
93. Petition of Phineas Pett, Assistant to the Master Shipwright
of the Navy, to Sec. Nicholas, for appointment as customary to
succeed the Master Shipwright there, who is removed; was brought
up under his grandfather, old Capt. Phineas Pett, and his father,
Capt. John Pett, lost his life at the Isle of Rhé his experience
and abilities being known to the Duke of York and Navy Officers,
would be greatly discouraged if cut off from the succession. |
| March. |
Grant to Phineas Pett of the office of Master Shipwright of Chatham
Dockyard. [Docquet Book, p. 98.] |
| March. |
Grant to John Field of the office of Falconer in Ordinary; fee, 50l.
a year, and 30l. for keeping four couple of spaniels. [Docquet Book,
p. 99.] |
| March. |
Lease to Wm. Stanley of divers Manors, &c., co. York, and of
the fines levied in the Court of Common Pleas thereon; rent, 300l., to
be suspended till the whole or part of the said lands are recovered,
and then proportioned thereto. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Edw. Lord Hyde of the Manor of Withcote, co. Leicester,
40 acres in Lyfield Forest, co. Rutland, and all other lands, &c., in
the said counties, forfeit by attainder of Henry Smith. [Docquet
Book, p. 99.] |
| March ? |
94. Petition of George Pinckney to the King, for the office of His
Majesty's Embroiderer, promised at the Hague when he presented
him with a copy of a book dedicated to him by Dr. Thos. Warmestry, the cover of which the petitioner had embroidered with His
Majesty's coat of arms. |
| March. |
Grant to George Pinckney and Wm. Ruttish of the office of
King's Embroider; fee, 1s. 6d. a day. [Docquet Book, p. 99.] |
| March ? |
95. Petition of Sir Bernard De Gomme to the King, for a pension
for life and employment as Engineer and Quartermaster-General; a
place was granted him by the late King of Surveyor General of
Castles, &c., as held by Sir Alex. Hamilton, which was confirmed
to him by His Majesty; but the Master of Ordnance reports, that
there is no such place on the Tower list,— Sir Alexander having
acted for a time and by special warrants,—and the two engineers'
places are filled. |
| March. |
Grant to Sir Bernard De Gomme of the office of Engineer of all
the King's castles, &c., in England and Wales; fee, 13s. 4d. a day;
with order that he keep an exact account of all engines to be made
by him and of all disbursement of moneys. [Docquet Book, p. 99.] |
| March. |
Grant to Rich. Woodward, jun., of the office of Keeper of the
Mote's bulwark under Dover Castle; fee, 20d. a day, and 6d. each
for two soldiers to be nominated by him. [Docquet Book, p. 100.] |
| March. |
Grant to Eustace Mann of a Court Leet and View of Frankpledge in the Manor of Osborne, parish of Whippingham, Isle of
Wight. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Commission to Sir Rich. Browne, Lord Mayor of London, and
others, to receive Appeals for regulating the Excise according to the
late Acts of Parliament; allowance, 1d. in the pound, to be made
up to 200l. a year to each, if it fall short. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Wm. Bryan, to whom the King intends the office of
Keeper of the Records in the Tower, of the allowance of 500l. a year,
with proviso that it be not annexed to the office, on determination
of this grant. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Sir Henry Littleton, Bart., of 1,500l., now in the East
India Company, and other moneys and stock of Rob. Tichborne,
attainted of high treason. [Docquet Book, p. 101.] |
| March ? |
96. Petition of Henry Brabant to the King, for a new patent, in
reversion after Richard Wynn, of the office of Customer and Collector
for Newcastle-on-Tyne. |
| March. |
Grant to Henry Brabant, in reversion after Rich. Wynn, of the
office of Collector of Customs at Newcastle-on-Tyne. [Docquet
Book, p. 101.] |
| March. |
Grant to the Duke of York of the arrears of rent, &c., arising out
of the estates of all the persons attainted of high treason for the
horrid murder of the late King, except those of John Carew and
Rob. Tichborne. [Ibid.] |
| [March.] |
97. Order, by the King, that all persons to whom grants are made
of estates forfeit by attainder of the murderers of the late King,
shall pay to receivers appointed such sums as shall be determined
on by the Commissioners of the Duke of York for reimbursement of the discoverers thereof, and that no person be permitted
to enjoy such grants without payment of the said sums. |
| March. |
Grant, with survivorship, to Wm. and John Walker of the
keeping of the King's House in St. James's Park for pheasants
and other fowl. [Docquet Book, p. 101.] |
| March. |
Demise to Lord Mandeville of the Manors of Staughton Magna,
and other lands, &c., co. Hants, late parcel of the estate of Valentine
Walton attainted, except the advowson of Southampton Church,
timber trees, &c.; rent, 100l. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant, with survivorship, to Elias Ashmole and Thos. Chiffinch,
of the office of Comptroller of the Excise and new impost in
England and Wales; fee, 500l. a year. [Docquet Book, p. 102.] |
| March. |
Grant to the Earl of Sandwich of the office of Lieut. or Admiral
and Captain of the Navy; fee, 20s. a day for himself, and 10s. a
month each for 16 men under him. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Lease to Sir Orlando Bridgman, Bart., Lord Chief Justice, of
Bowood Park, with the appurtenances, co. Wilts, for the life of
his daughter-in-law, Mary wife of John Bridgman, and his sons
Orlando and Francis; rent, 30l. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Charles Cornwallis, in reversion after John Dawes, of
the office of Collector of Subsidies of Tonnage and Poundage in
London; yearly fee, 466l. 13s. 4d. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Blank grant, in reversion after John Dawes, of the office of
Surveyor of Customs and Subsidies in all Ports of England; except
London; yearly fee 366l. 10s. 8d.; certain sums to be allowed to
the comptrollers in several ports. [Ibid.] |
| March. |
Grant to Walter Brydall of the office of Clerk of the Jewel House,
during the life of Rob. Wright, who was suspended, and his own;
fee, 13l. 6s. 8d. [Docquet Book, p. 103.] |
| March. |
Demise to Rich. Gower, of London, grocer, on fine of 50l., of a
Tenement called the Green Lattice, to hold from Lady Day, 1677; also
a second demise, on fine of 40l., of a Tenement in the New Palace, to
hold from November 3, 1670, on the expiration of former leases.
[Ibid.] |
| March ? |
98. Warrant for Thos. Lisle and Raphael Foliott [Folliard, the
King's barbers, to provide all necessaries and perform all services at
the ceremony of making Knights of the Bath, at the coronation on
April 23. |
| March ? |
99. Note of requests of the Bishop Almoner, for a warrant to the
Treasurer of the Chamber for payment of 133l. 6s. 8d., dues belonging to the Maunday; also for a warrant to the cofferer to pay
4s. 5d. per day, in augmentation of the King's alms, to commence
from October 1 last. |
March.
Whitehall |
100. Order for a warrant to repay with interest, from the first
moneys of the six months' assessments, 100l. borrowed yesterday
from the city of London, to pay off ships appointed by the last
Parliament to be discharged. |
| March ? |
101. Petition of William Galway to the King, for relief. Has
attended long on his own cost, spending all he had, and not having
got the possession of his estate, can subsist no longer. Though His
Majesty always promised him help, did not claim it as long as he
could help himself. Marked "100l. on the privy seal dormant." |
| March. |
102. Warrant to pay to William Galway 100l. as the King's free
gift. |
| March ? |
103. Petition of Sir Charles Howard to the King, for a warrant
for creating a Baronet. Was almost ruined during the usurpation,
with his wife and eight children, two of whom served the late Princess
of Orange; has received no benefit from the reference on his late
petition for the estate of Col. Valentine Walton, called Staughton,
co. Huntingdon, that estate being conferred on Lord Mandeville. |
| March ? |
104. Lord Chancellor Hyde to Sec. Nicholas. Requests the
repayment to Sir George Benion of 450l., which he lent for the late
King out of his receipts as receiver general for cos. Northampton
and Rutland. |
| March ? |
105. Account of the distribution amongst the several counties of
the 70,000l. required yearly, for raising 10 regiments of horse of 500
each. |
| March ? |
106. List of the colonels of the said 10 regiments. |
| March ? |
107. List of the officers of the said regiments, with notes of the
places where they are to raise their men [by Nicholas]. |
| March ? |
108. Order on a petition, that the cofferer of the household pay
200l. for moneys disbursed in raising boys and fitting them for the
Royal Chapel, and reference of the request for increase of allowance
to the singing boys of the chapel to Lord Steward the Marquis of
Ormond. |
| March ? |
109. Notes sent by R. Colchester to Mr. Riley, of precedents from
books in the college of arms, showing that the six clerks of Chancery
have had places assigned them in divers public processions since
1588, such as proceeding to Parliament, &c. |
