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April 1.
Guildford. |
1. Jo. Windebank to Chas. Whittaker. Enquires about the
progress of his business. |
| April 1. |
2. William Williamson to Sir John Mennes. Yesterday there were
great congregations of Presbyterians, Anabaptists, and Fifth-Monarchy men, so that the major part of London were there. Details
of the sermons, exhorting the people to suffer rather than pollute
their consciences. The meetings of sectaries cannot be particularized,
for they are everywhere. They have collections at church, and
from house to house, on pretence of supporting poor ministers, and
are resolved to stand against episcopacy, though by resisting unto
blood. The late Admiralty Comrs. and removed sea-captains meet,
and are the reason why the seamen so flock over to Holland, which
should be prevented. |
April 1.
Queen's College. |
3. Dr. Thos. Lamplugh to Joseph Williamson. Tim. Halton has
orders to attend the Bishop of St. David's into Wales, so there will
be a sad house; has small comfort in staying at Oxford, but Charlton
lacks people that either understand or can speak sense. |
April 1.
Chatham. |
4. Phineas Pett to Samuel Pepys. Wants a warrant to dock
the Royal James, or her sheathing cannot be completed. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| April 2. |
5. Account by John Dymock of stores received at Portsmouth
from the King's stores at Plymouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 2.
Portsmouth. |
6. Gregory Peachy to Sir Wm. Batten. Requests a further supply
of hemp. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 2. |
7. Earls of Dorset and Berkshire, and two others to Sec. Nicholas.
Request a caveat against any grant or renewal of charter for
Cheadle, Rudgeley, Kinner, or Abbot's-Bromley, in Staffordshire,
without their knowledge, as complaints have been made of the
inhabitants usurping privileges in keeping markets and fairs. |
| April 2. |
8. Dr. Tho. Lamplugh to Williamson. Sir Tho. Clayton went
down with the Vice-Chancellor and other visitors to Merton College; all the Fellows met him, and bade him, if he had anything
to publish about his wardenship, to read it at the gates, which was
done; a protestation of the whole society was read against it, and
he was refused admission, the doors being bolted against him. The
Lord Chancellor's son and Sir Heneage Finch are chosen burgesses;
the body of the house were in favour of Mr. Nicholas, who would
easily have carried it, if he had stood it out. |
| April 2. |
9. Dan. Escott to Williamson. The Chancellor's son and the
Knight solicitor are chosen burgesses; the Chancellor claimed the
right of nomination, as customary to his predecessors, but had
any competitor been bold enough to appear, he would have found
that no such claim would be owned; for though there was no competitor, only 20 placets were given, and some gave their nonplacets. |
April 2.
Queen's College. |
10. Tim. Halton to the Same. Is resolved to go with Bishop
Lucy into Wales as his domestic chaplain. Asks how Williamson's
scholars are to be disposed of. |
| April 2. |
11. The King to the Mayor of Bristol. Repeats his former
orders, not yet complied with, that such aldermen and officers as
were removed during the late distractions for their loyalty, be readmitted, and those unduly admitted removed. [Draft.] |
| April 2. |
12. The King to the Aldermen of Bristol. Having written twice
to the Mayor for their restoration, orders them at once to resume
their places, that there may be no delay in that which so nearly
concerns the city. [Draft.] |
April 2.
Whitehall. |
13. Petition of Joane Hardie, widow, sometime called "Joane
for the King," to the King, for payment of 276 guilders, or 30l.
English, due to her late husband as master gunner of the Blackamore, in the fleet under Prince Rupert, in 1649. With reference
thereon to the Lord Treasurer, and note that she is to have 30l. |
April 2.
Whitehall. |
14. Petition of Frances Wells to the King, for the moorfall trees
in three walks in the New Forest, with seven or eight acres of ground,
and eight or ten timber trees, to build her a habitation. Her husband
was sequestered for loyalty, and her father, Thos. Hildyard, executed
at Exeter by Cromwell, on the insurrection in Wiltshire. With
reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer, as chief ranger of the New
Forest, and his report, June 29, that this is an unfit mode of gratifying the petitioner, as under pretext of moorfalls, much waste is often
committed, but that he is willing to allow her 50l. a year instead. |
April 2.
Whitehall. |
15. Petition of James Nuthall, and seven other poor watermen in
Newgate Gaol, to the King, for release and remission of their fines.
Were committed 16 weeks ago, because they conveyed uncustomed
goods, and resisted the attempt of Chris. Metcalfe, surveyor general
of customs, to seize them, not knowing who he was; he indicted
them for a riot, and they were fined 900l., though the owners paid
all the duties and composition for the goods. Are poor men, whose
families depend on their daily labour. Annexing; |
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15. i. Certificate by Thos. Plume, vicar, and nine others, to the
good conduct of the petitioners. March 19, 1660. |
15. ii. Certificate by Chris. Metcalfe of the facts named by the
petitioners, and recommending their liberation.
March 20, 1661. |
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15. iii. Certificate by Piers Williams, clerk in the Exchequer,
that he can find no such escheats as those against John
Nuthall, and others. March 22, 1661. |
April 2.
Whitehall. |
16. Petition of William Ravenscroft to the King, for confirmation
of the order of June 2 last, granting to him the materials of the
demolished Castle of Denbigh, contrary to which Arundel an engineer, a notorious enemy to the late King, has obtained a grant
thereof, on the false pretence that they belong to him by contract and
consent of the gentry. With order thereon confirming the former
grant. Annexing, |
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16. i. Certificate by Sir R. Wynn, of Gwydyr, and 24 others of
the gentry of Denbighshire and Flintshire, of their
pleasure that the materials of Denbigh Castle be disposed
of to Wm. Ravenscroft, always a loyal sufferer, and that
they never desired, as represented, that they should be
granted to Arundel the engineer, who has already sold
more than enough to reimburse the charges of demolishing it. Feb. 11, 1661. |
April 3.
Whitehall. |
17. Petition of Thomas Buck, executor of Dr. Ralph Brownrigg,
late Bishop of Oxford, to the King, for an order that the rents due
to the late bishop may be paid to him, the tenants pretending an
order from His Majesty to pay them to Dr. D'Autrey, the bishop's
nephew, who has been paid his own legacy of 100l. With reference
thereon to the Bishops of Durham, Rochester and Chichester, and
report of the two former that the matter is compromised by
Buck's payment to D'Autrey of 120l., in lieu of all further claims on
the estate. |
| [April 3.] |
18. The King to the Officers of the Militia of London. Thanks
them for their good services in assisting him to heal and bind up the
differences which on his restoration he found amongst his subjects,
and especially in suppressing the late disturbances, attempted by
some perverse and restless spirits during his absence from London.
[Draft.] |
April 3.
Greenwich. |
19. Capt. Robt. Robinson to Commissioner Pett. Requests an
order to take from the Antelope a few stores which have been kept
for his use. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 4.
Woolwich. |
20. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Cannot carry on the
repairs of ships without a supply of oaken timber. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 5.
Gwernevell. |
21. Sir Henry Williams to Williamson. Has raised 200 horse,
most of them gentlemen of good estates, by a commission under
the Earl of Carberry, but most will fall away, being unwilling
to serve under any other, and he intends to resign, as the Earl has
made an inferior officer major, who uses his command in arming
fanatics for the election. Wishes for an independent commission. |
| April 6. |
22. Examination of Nathaniel Johnson, grocer of London. Hen.
Butterfield is a gunsmith, lives at Hounslow, and has a cockpit and
bowling green, which are to be set up again. Nicholas Chevalier
and Guillaume Werke, both Liegeois, brought over 30 pairs of pistols
and 90 birding pieces, and sold most of them to Barnes, the gunsmith. |
April 6.
Queen's College. |
23. Barn. Symson to Williamson. Mr. Halton will continue with
them, unless he obtain something far beyond what he has or can
hope for there; he has given up Williamson's scholars and his own
to him. Private affairs. |
April 6.
Queen's College. |
24. Tim. Halton to the Same. Has resolved only to go into
Wales and compliment the bishop; never wished to relinquish his
fellowship, nor accept of prebend or parsonage, but would be glad of
some sinecure. Private affairs. |
April 6.
Whitehall. |
25. Petition of James Lord Ogilvy to the King, for a grant of
the arrears of assessments made upon the city of York and several
northern counties about 1644 to 1646, collected but not paid in, and
fraudulently detained. Lost most of his estate, and was 10 years
imprisoned for loyalty. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer, his reference to the auditors Edm. Sawyer and J. Phelips, and
their report confirming their former report on a similar but more
limited petition of Mr. Carey, that it is impossible to estimate
what the sum in question may be, but probably not much, and that
it should be gained rather by composition than by law. |
April 6.
Whitehall. |
26. Petition of Sarah, wife of Col. Alexander Keynes, of Radipoll, co. Dorset, to the King, for the moneys now remaining in the
hands of sequestrators or their receivers in Lancashire, and not
accounted for. Her husband served the late King as colonel of
foot; lost property value 20,000l.; was imprisoned, sequestered,
and banished; served His Majesty in Flanders, &c., and then had
a command in the Venetian army, and was slain in a battle with
the Turks. After Worcester fight, she sold 500l. a year in land for
300l. to relieve herself and children, but though she had 1,000l.
fortune, she is ready to perish. With reference thereon to Lord
Treas. Southampton, and his report, July 11, that she should have
1,000l. out of the moneys she requests. |
| April 7. |
27. Petition of the Bailiffs, &c., of Cardiff, to the King, for a letter
to the sheriff of the county to hinder the holding of a fair every
three weeks at Caerphilly, within three miles, whereby their ancient
corporation is reduced to great poverty. With reference thereon to
the Attorney General, and his report, April 11, that the fair, if
kept by usurped franchise, should be stayed by a Quo warranto,
though the petitioner requests a letter to prevent it as an unlawful
assembly. |
April 7.
Holme. |
28. Marmaduke Lord Langdale to Sec. Nicholas. Hopes the
King will excuse his attendance at the coronation; is too poor to
bear the journey, and can neither borrow money, nor sell land to
obtain it, people being afraid of a change, and therefore cautious. |
April 8.
The Guernsey, Plymouth Sound. |
29. Capt. Rich. Hodges to the Navy Comrs. Sailed for Newfoundland, on April 5. Sent notes to the ports a few days since, for
vessels to meet him at Plymouth if they desired his company, but
finding none in readiness, will proceed. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 8.
Portsmouth. |
30. John Tippetts to the Same. Victualling of the Montague. A
hoy arrived with plank, but it was ordered for Chatham; there is
great want of it at Portsmouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 8. |
31. Sir Sackville Crow to Sec. Nicholas. Ross, Nieuport, and
Vanderhuyden's skipper is promised a letter from the King, assenting to the passage of Holland letters by way of Harwich and
Maesland-Sluys. Sec. Morice has undertaken it. Thinks it right
to advertise him thereof. |
April 8.
Whitehall. |
32. Petition of Judith, widow of William Gerard, clerk of the
petty bag, to the King, for some relief to stop the clamours of her
creditors. Her husband was ruined by loss of his office, worth 500l.
a year, during the usurpation. After the Restoration, its value
being much fallen by the taking away of the Court of Wards, he held
it too short a time to discharge his debts or provide for his family
With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
April 9.
Bride-kirk. |
33. Geo. Williamson to his brother Joseph. Asks if Mungo
Dalton may still keep the books of the court of Holme. He is
threatened about them. Wants a lease of Selleth Grange, in the
disposal of Sir Charles Herbert. Private affairs. |
April 9.
Pembroke. |
34. Rich. Browne to the Navy Comrs. Supplies of the King's
ships. Begs a warrant for money; is injured by long disbursements.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 10.
Chatham. |
35. Robt. Sewell to [the Same]. Asks a warrant for tiles to
carry on the service. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 10.
Guildhall. |
36. Capt. Mark Harrison to Sir Wm. Penn. Unless he appear
for the men turned over into the Princess, the Commissioners will
not pay them, which will be destructive to them, being discharged
from both ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 10.
Chatham. |
37. Robt. Sewell to [the Navy Comrs.] Requests a warrant for
100 dozen of birch brooms. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 10.
E[dmund] Hall. |
38. Dr. T. Tully to Williamson. Congratulation on his good
success, and thanks for kindness. |
| April 10. |
39. List of 15 persons to be apprehended if in the City, and other
memoranda by [Sec. Nicholas]. |
| April [10?] |
40. Order to the Customs' Officers to deliver duty free 206
plumes of feathers, which have been transported from France for
plumes for the Life Guard of horse, at the coronation. Endorsed
with fragment of a letter for Dr. Sweit to be professor of civil law
in Oxford. [Draft.] |
April 10.
Whitehall. |
41. Petition of John and Mary Hobart and Ant. Greene, their
servant, to the King, for pardon for the death of Mary Fitt, servant to
Mary Hobart; the latter with Ant. Greene, was found guilty of manslaughter by the coroner's inquest for Norwich, through the malice
of the deceased's relations, who pretended that they had injured
her by strokes. With reference thereon to the Attorney General,
and his report, May 4, 1661, in favour of the petition. |
| April ? |
42. Edw. Abney to —. Gives instructions to be communicated to Williamson about an order which is to be obtained on his
behalf, relative to privileges belonging to his fellowship, which he
claims at request of Dr. C[udworth], so that no future controversy
may arise. |
April 10.
Whitehall. |
43. The King to the Master and Fellows of Christ's College,
Cambridge. Requests that Edw. Abney, Fellow of that College, of
the foundation of Edward VI., may have liberty of county and
faculty, &c., as enjoyed by his predecessors. [Copy.] |
| April ? |
44. Certificate by Ralph Cudworth, Master, and 7 Fellows of
Christ's College, Cambridge, of their opinion that the Fellows of the
foundation of Edward VI. may enjoy such liberty of county and
faculty as commanded by the King's letter, provided that within a
year after admission, they profess some faculty and perform duties as
the other Fellows. |
April 11.
Westminster. |
Commission to James Duke of Ormond, Montague Earl of
Lindsay, and Edward Earl of Manchester, authorizing them to
make such persons as the King shall nominate Knights of the Bath
at the coronation. Minute. [Domestic Corresp., June 19, 1660.] |
April 11.
Chatham. |
45. Robt. Sewell to [the Navy Comrs.] Wants the standards for
the Royal James; there are only decayed ones in the stores. [Adm.
Paper.] |
April 11.
Portsmouth. |
46. John Tippetts to the Same. Repairs of vessels. [Adm.
Paper.] |
April 12.
Woolwich. |
47. Christopher Pett to the Same. A gunner of the Mary going
into the powder room with a cracked candle, the loose powder took
fire and burnt the men much, but did not harm the ship. The Duke
orders his yacht to be launched on Thursday, though the joiners and
carvers' works are not completed. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 12.
London. |
48. Tho. Hunt to Job Herbert at the Hague. Is glad to hear
that he will be over at the coronation, for which the ladies and
all are preparing. |
| April 12? |
49. Petition of Thos. Weston, Fellow of Manchester College and
chaplain to the Earl of Clare, to the King, for letters to the
University of Oxford to admit him to a Doctor's degree, this
coronation; has spent much time there, and had his grace for a
B. D. degree in Brazenose College, but is superannuated for a
Doctor's degree. Annexing, |
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49. i. Certificate by Hum. Lloyd, Dean of Bangor, and six
others, in favour of the petitioner. |
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49. ii. Certificate by Hen. [King], Bishop of Chichester, that
Thomas Weston, M.A., is orthodox and conformable to
the church, and a faithful sufferer in the King's cause. |
| April 12. |
50. Information that the meeting is now at Mr. Sampson's house
at the back of the Old Exchange, in which Capt. Poole, Mr. Sampson, and others, were seized, but had nothing with them to discover
their design. Some of their arms are taken, but they have more,
and Mr. Sampson will soon have 10,000l. in hand for the design.
They hope to get Col. Berry and Major Bremen at liberty to join
them. They have not decided when to rise. Most wish to wait for
the new Parliament, and to avail themselves of any discontented
party there. They have sent money and goods to Holland, to
provide a refuge if they fail in their designs. |
April 12.
Whitehall. |
51. Warrant to Sir Edw. Walker, Garter, to grant to Rowland
and Frances Belasyse the precedency which they would have enjoyed, had their father Hen. Belasyse survived their grandfather,
and succeeded to the honour of Viscount Fauconberg. With note
that the like privilege is desired for John, Arabella, and Barbara
Belasyse. [Copy.] |
| April ? |
52. Petition of George Watts to the King, for a place as Poor
Knight of Windsor. Served the late King in the wars, conveyed
intelligence from London to Oxford at hazard of life, and was
plundered and reduced. |
April 12.
Whitehall. |
53. Warrant to the Dean and Chapter of Chester Cathedral to
admit George Watts to an Almsman's place in the cathedral. |
| April 13. |
54. Philip Constantine to Sec. Nicholas. In a conversation
about wearing daggers, Alex. Prince said that there were thousands
now making in London; that there would be a change, and the work
would be done in a few hours. Considering the numbers flocking
to the coronation, thought it well to give timely notice. |
April 13.
Whitehall. |
55. Petition of Richard March to the King, for delivery of the
bond on which Rich. Warren received, by order of the treasurers of
the late Committee of Sequestrations, 405l. 1s. 4d. out of the petitioner's estate, to be restored if, on hearing in Chancery, it was
proved that he did not owe it to Warren, which is now the case.
Was sequestered, and forced to compound for his estate in the late
troubles, but after payment of his fine, Warren detained part of it,
on pretence of an interest therein, in right of his wife. With
reference thereon to the Attorney and Solicitor General, and report
of the former, July 25, that the debt accruing by that bond belongs
to His Majesty, and can only be sued in the names of the obligees,
but that they are willing to give it up to the petitioner, on his
security to save them harmless. |
April 13.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation ordering all cashiered officers and soldiers of the
late army to depart on or before April 19, and not come within
20 miles of London and Westminster till May 20, some such
having held seditious meetings, and threatened mischief to His
Majesty and the City, on the approaching solemnities. Printed.
[Proc. Coll., p. 56.] |
April 13.
The Convertine, Downs. |
56. Capt. Thos. Wilkes to the Navy Officers. Has arrived from
Plymouth, and waits orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 14.
Easter Day. |
57. F. Burghill to Sec. Nicholas. Since they [the plotters] knew
that the post-house was laid for their letters, they have had their
ordinary ones directed to Zachary Standard in Bear Lane, near the
Custom House, sometime marshal in the rebels' service, and the man
who betrayed Lord Capel. When the business is extraordinary,
they send their own messengers, 30 in number, who never stay more
than one night in a place, and sleep only at friends' houses. If
letters could be discovered they would demonstrate all. Asks him
to move the King again in his behalf for Antigua; St. Kitts and
Nevis are granted to Mr. Pickes. |
April 15.
St. John's, Cambridge. |
58. Brian Turner to Williamson. His client is a good scholar,
and the college wish him success, but desire that their bye-foundation fellowships may not be disposed of in that way, there being
some born with a peculiar right to them. |
April 15.
Hutton. |
59. Dr. Thos. Smith to the Same. Has just returned to Cumberland. Sir Pat. Curwen, and Sir George Fletcher are returned
Knights for the county; names of members chosen for other places
in the North. |
| April 15. |
60. List, by John Dymock, of provisions delivered from the
stores at Portsmouth, to be transported to Chatham. [Adm.
Paper.] |
April 15.
Dover frigate. |
61. Capt. John Hayward to the Navy Comrs. His purser is left
at Plymouth with a broken leg. Will send up the books. Wants
14 days' provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 15.
Chatham. |
62. Capt. John Brooke to the Same. Needs a warrant to enter
seamen for the Henry. Asks if the Royal James is to be carried to
Gillingham. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 16. |
63. Bond of Ralph Smith, stationer, of London, and four others,
in 1,000l., for his appearance before Council on summons, and his
good behaviour meanwhile. |
| April ? |
64. Petition of Ralph Smith, stationer, to the King, for pardon
for publishing a book written by Zachary Crofton, to the writing of
which he was not privy, being ill, but allowed it to be printed in his
name, for support of his family during his illness. Ventured his life
in Sir George Booth's business for the Restoration; is already
released on bail. |
| April 16. |
65. Certificate by William Bishop of Bangor, and George Bishop
of St. Asaph, to the loyalty, orthodoxy, learning, services, and
sufferings of Edw. Wynn, of Cambridge, formerly chaplain in the
army, and to his fitness for a Doctor's degree, which he could not
take during the late times. |
April 17.
Navy Office. |
66. Nathaniel London to [the Navy Comrs.]. Mr. Pemble's
timber, 200 loads, will be delivered into the stores at Chatham at
48s. a load, if they make it carriageable by converting it into
scantlings. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 17.
Bristol. |
67. Rich. Ellsworth to Sec. Nicholas. The mayor and disaffected
aldermen are much troubled with a Quo warranto, questioning the
city charter. The mayor still keeps in their places his relations by
marriage, viz.,—Jos. Jackson as alderman, though a factious Anabaptist, former decimator, sequestrator, &c., who fined a man 6s. 8d.
for drinking the King's health; and Rob. Aldworth as town clerk,
though he rejoiced on learning that the Duke of Albemarle did not
design the Restoration; thus the six secluded from the Council for
loyalty in 1645 cannot be brought back, notwithstanding His Majesty's order. The loyal government of the city would be a great
advantage to the general cause. The mayor's own loyalty is unquestionable; he is setting out for London to vindicate himself. |
| April 18. |
68. John Dashfield to the Same. State of the government of
Bristol. The commission given by the King to remove disaffected
members has not been put in force; the mayor is remiss, and is
overswayed by several fanatic aldermen, who hinder all good in the
city. Names of those who are untainted, and fit to serve as sheriffs;
18 barrels of gunpowder were found in the house of Major Roe, a
Quaker, who bore arms against the late King. The mayor had it
in custody, but has restored three barrels to Roe; other arms and
ammunition were found, but cannot be taken for want of a warrant.
Begs His Majesty's letter to the Dean and Chapter, to let him a small
house on the lower green. Has sent all the bullets to Portsmouth,
as Sir Wm. Compton required. |
April 18.
Deptford. |
69. Comr. Peter Pett to Navy Comrs. Two expresses came last
night from Mr. Coventry, for launching the pleasure boats at Deptford
and Woolwich to-day. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 18. |
70. Bond of John Gladman, of Cripplegate parish, and Richard
Merest, of Whitechapel, in 500l., for the good behaviour of the
former. |
| April 18. |
71. Information by Mr. Laybren. Bradley says that there has
been a meeting near the Exchange, of Major-General Desborough,
Col. Nelsey, and Lieut.-Col. Elleston, and others. Desborough has
lately sold land worth 10,000l., and intends not to travel, as was
reported; these persons keep themselves private. There are seditious
preachings by Fifth-Monarchy men at Newgate, and prayers for all
righteous blood, from Abel to righteous Axtell and Harrison, to be
called to account. Glover, Peters' man, a cunning knave, put into
the post office by Thurloe, is still continued there. [Notes, partly in
short hand, by Nicholas.] |
| April ? |
72. Petition of Cornelius Glover to Sec. Nicholas, for admission
to the place of Assistant to Jas. Hickes in the Post Office, from which
he is dismissed by Col. Bishop, at his honour's order, on an accusation
of disloyalty. Served the late King in the wars, but after a long
imprisonment, was sent as a soldier for France, and on his return,
accepted service under Hugh Peters, only for bread, and quitted it as
soon as he could. |
| April [18]. |
Commission to Algernon Earl of Northumberland, to hold the
office of High Constable of England, from sunrise on Thursday,
April 18, to 12 at night on Tuesday, April 23. Minute. [Domestic
Corresp., June 19, 1660.] |
| April [18]. |
Commission to James Earl of Suffolk, to hold the office of Earl
Marshal of England for the aforesaid time. Minute. [Ibid.] |
April 19.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation that on the King's proceeding from the Tower to
Whitehall, on April 22, the day before the coronation, no persons
come to the Tower except nobility, privy councillors, and their
gentlemen and livery servants; and that no horses be brought but
theirs and those of the King and Duke, as the Tower cannot contain
all who are to ride in procession; the rest of the procession are to be
at Tower Hill, at 8 a.m., there to be marshalled by the officers at
arms; also appointing stations for the Horse Guards of the King,
Dukes of York and Albemarle, &c. Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 57.] |
April 19.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation recalling all shipmasters, seamen, shipwrights, &c.,
who, on the late disbanding have entered foreign service, forbidding
the entering of such in future, and authorizing the seizing of any
found in foreign service. Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 58.] |
April 19.
Thornton. |
73. Toby Tyrrell [Dep. Lieut.] to the Earl of Bridgewater [Lord
Lieut. of Buckinghamshire]. Has sent to Judge Tyrrell, for the
Lord Chancellor, information given by Mr. Ingoldsby of dangerous
words spoken by Mr. Hamden, of St. Paul's Churchyard, that the
city of London has sent for Rich. Cromwell. Fanatic people are not
to be reclaimed by gentleness; in that part of the country they
keep their meetings boldly, encouraged by the clemency shown
them last assizes. Wishes the other Deputy Lieutenants, who are
all in London, to be ordered down. |
| [April 19.] |
74. Petition of 33 Gentlemen, late of the Life Guard, whose case
was presented to the King in print on Tuesday last, that being cast
off and destitute, they may be allowed to ride in the Life Guard, or
elsewhere in His Majesty's service. |
April 20.
Bristol. |
75. William Colston and Nath. Cale to Sec. Nicholas. The
Mayor of Bristol still neglects to fulfil the King's orders for removal
of the disaffected aldermen, mortal enemies to King and Church.
He read the orders in Common Council, January 22, and promised
to fill up the Council with honest persons, such as they should approve, but has since continued the former ones. Are the only survivors of the removed members who can sit, and should they be
restored, there would remain six for one of the other party, who
would lay all chargeable offices upon them, which through seques
tration, &c., they are unable to bear. Are not of the mayor's private
council. He has endeared himself to the sectaries, who too much
abound, by making Alderman Vickers, formerly a committee man, his
deputy mayor. He is now in London to renew the charter of the
city, and get the militia into the hands of the magistrates; the
latter may be of ill consequence, but the charter should be renewed;
hopes His Majesty will be informed of fitting persons to be on
the Council, not such as are now in power. Ask directions. |
| April 20. |
76. Bond of William Kiffen, of Clapham, Surrey, and two others,
in 500l. for his good behaviour. |
April 20.
Westminster. |
Commission constituting James Duke of Ormond High Steward
of England, during pleasure. Minute. [Domestic Corresp., June 19,
1660.] |
April 22.
Portsmouth. |
77. Capt. Thos. Lancaster to the Navy Comrs. Paying off and
unrigging of vessels. Asks wheather men are to be entered on the
Monk, as seamen offer themselves daily. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 22.
Chatham. |
78. Phineas Pett to [the Same.] Want of boom, spars, and of
ash and beech wood. Mr. Hurtsford of East Rainham is willing to
supply the stores. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 22.
London. |
79. "The civil rights and conveniences of Episcopacy, with the
inconveniences of Presbytery asserted; as it was delivered in a charge
to the grand jury, at the general quarter sessions held at Nottingham, April 22, 1661, by Pen. Whalley, Esq., one of His Majesty's
justices of peace for the said county." Printed. |
| [April 23.] |
80. Hymn to be sung in the procession at St. George's Feast,
instead of the Litany, composed by order of the Sovereign and
companions of the Garter, in a chapter held at Windsor, April 17,
1661. Printed. |
April 23.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation, that though the late Act of general pardon has been
very ample and recent, yet His Majesty is pleased to issue a Coronation pardon, according to the same form, and with the same
exceptions, also excepting 12 persons more to be nominated by him;
the said pardons to be taken out within a year from the coronation
day, April 23. Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 60.] |
| April 23. |
81. "Narrative of the Solemn Rites and Ceremonies performed
upon the day of the Coronation of Our Sovereign Lord King
Charles II., happily celebrated upon 23rd day of April, being
St. George's Day, Anno Domini 1661. Observed and collected
by Elias Ashmole, Esq., Windsor Herald," being a full account of
all the ceremonies, the names and stations of the principal nobility
and attendants, the prayers, anthems, oaths, exhortations, &c., with
a plate of the coronation medal. Printed, with manuscript notes and
alterations by Ashmole. |
April 24.
Carlisle. |
82. Geo. Williamson to his brother Joseph. Private affairs.
There is great joy in all the country on the coronation. |
April 24.
Carmarthen. |
83. Tim. Halton to Williamson. Will be at Oxford and London
before the convocation, of which he is likely to be a member. |
April 24.
Berwick. |
84. Deputy Governor and Captains of Berwick to Lord Widdrington, the Governor. On the night of the 22nd, it being very dark, there
was a plot against the magazine. The sentries were attacked by
several persons, but one of them, a strong and brave man, succeeded
in getting out of their hands and firing his piece, on which they fled,
and in a quarter of an hour all the garrison were at their colours.
By consent of the mayor, the town gates were shut, search made,
and 18 suspicious persons seized; seven of them, being townsmen,
are since released on bail, the rest wait directions. The soldiers still
hear nothing of their pay. |
| April 24. |
85. Christopher Pett to [the Navy Comrs.] Repairs of ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 24.
Chatham. |
86. J. Short to the Same. The Newcastle with 150 men went
over the chain into the Hope on Saturday; the Portland with 120,
the James with 250, and the Crown with 130, intend to follow tomorrow. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 25. |
87. Certificate by Capt. Willm. Badiley, and four others, of the
capacity of Thos. Wadland as a mariner. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
87. i. Certificate by Thos. Page, of the ability and good conduct
of Thos. Wadland, as master of the Nightingale.
December 10, 1662. |
April 25.
Westminster. |
88. Brian Bishop of Winchester to [Sec. Nicholas]. Requests the
place of Ordinary of the Navy at Portsmouth for Nathaniel Aske, in
behalf of whom the present ordinary is willing to resign. Annexes, |
|
88. i. Certificate by the Bishop in favour of Aske's piety and
abilities. Feb. 6, 1661 |
| April 26. |
George Connock to Lord Widdrington. Particulars of the attack on
Berwick magazine. A fortnight before, a fire broke out unaccountably
in the house of an Anabaptist schoolmaster; was the only captain
then in garrison, and ordered one company to guard the magazine,
and the rest the gates and walls, though abused as a cruel man for
not letting the soldiers go to quench the fire in the town, and the
abuse was by some of those suspected to be concerned in the late
attempt. Dark sentences have been uttered, as that they would
have a joyful day before the coronation, a night would do their
business, &c., which are now explained. The powder should be
more safely kept even from weather and lightning, being in an
upper room, with scarce a window that shuts. [Domestic Corresp.,
April 24.] |
April 27.
Deptford. |
89. Jo. Falkener and Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs.
Send a demand of the ropes, cables, &c., needed for the ships now
fitting out at Deptford and Woolwich. [Adm. Paper.] Enclose, |
89. i. Jo. Falkener to Sir Wm. Batten. Cordage and cable are
required; the ships now rigging at Deptford will consume
more than can be supplied, though all the hands are kept
at overwork. Sends an account of things exposed for
sale in the dockyard.
Woolwich Ropeyard, April 25, 1661. |
April 27.
Portsmouth. |
90. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Bills have been fixed up concerning the sale of decayed provisions. The painter wants an imprest
of 30l. to supply his present necessity. The Sorlings was little better
than a cast ship, but is now almost equal to new. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 27. |
91. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Same. Fitting out of ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 28.
Market Lavington, Wiltshire. |
92. Deposition of John Samuel, justice of peace for Wiltshire,
that certain gilt and silver clocks, which cost 300l., were delivered to
him by Sir John Davis, and afterwards returned to Sir John, and
were said to belong to the late King. With statement by Sir
Hen. Coker, justice of peace, that the clocks had been seen by him,
which induced him to send a warrant for John Samuel. |
| April 28. |
93. Information of Henry Vaughan and Benjamin Marshall,
taken before Sir Thos. Gower, Bart., of Yorkshire. Were told by
John Alured that the Duke of Albemarle came to the King one
day, and asked him to grant no request that he should make to
him that day. His Majesty promised, and they went into Council,
where was a controversy, some being for episcopacy and some
for presbytery. The Duke turned to the King, and begged him
to settle a presbyterian government; he refused, it being a business in which souls are concerned: on which the Duke replied that
they had drawn their swords for bringing him in, and as he refused,
would now draw them for setting him out again, and bade all of his
opinion to follow him, drawing his sword and leaving the room, on
which 33 of the Council followed, and were secured by a guard
whom he had ready at the door. |
| April 29. |
94. Petition of Sir Thos. Whitstones to the King, for the sole
writing and registering of all bills of store in England and Wales,
granted by the Customs' Comrs. to free damaged wares and seamen's private adventures from duties, with fee of 12d. on each bill.
Annexing, |
|
94. i. Reasons to prove the legality and advantage of this
grant. |
April 29.
Whitehall. |
95. Petition of Serjeant-Major Thornef Franck to the King, for
a patent for 14 years of his invention of furnaces for saving fuel by
brewers, dyers, melters of metals, &c., timber being exceedingly
destroyed in the late times; the annoyance of smoke in London
and other towns would thus be lessened. With reference thereon to
the Attorney General, and his report in favour of the petitioner.
[Similar to that of March 25.] |
April 29.
Whitehall. |
96. Sir George Carteret to the Navy Comrs. The King wishes
10 tons of ballast to be put on board his new pleasure boat this very
day. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 30.
Chatham Dock. |
97. Isaac Walker to the Navy Comrs. The Fairfax will be finished
in a day, but the captain is displeased that the great cabin is not new
gilded, which would cost 40l., and is needless, as it only requires to
be washed. Damaged. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 30. |
98. Account by John Davies and Thos. Cowley of stores received
at Deptford from Mr. Pitcher, of the Custom House, which were
seized for the King's use in a boat coming up the Thames. [Adm.
Paper.] |
April 30.
Bride-kirk. |
99. Geo. Williamson to his brother Joseph. Money matters.
Has been employed by the sheriff about his accounts. Wants his
commission. |
| April 30. |
100. Sir W. Wheeler to the Keeper of the Gatehouse. Sends
Thos. Ferne into his custody for treasonable words, saying that,
though the King enjoyed the crown, he did not righteous things, in
not employing his old servants, and was not worthy of his place.
[Copy.] |
| April 30. |
Warrant to pay wages and allowances to Robert Longvile, yeoman
of the buckhounds, in place of Edw. Kingsley, deceased; fee, 10d. a
day, and 19l. 2s. 4d. a year; also 20s. for a winter livery. [Docquet.] |
| April ? |
101. Petition of Robt. Ridgeway, M.A., late senior Fellow of
Brazenose College, Oxford, to the King, for a mandamus requiring
Dr. Thos. Yates, the principal, to elect him to the Cheshire fellowship, void by death of John Glendole, worth 25l. a year. Was
turned out of that which he had held ever since the death of Mr.
Williamson, on 28 August last, on behalf of Mr. Church. Annexing, |
|
101. i. Certificate by Henry Bridgeman, Dean of Chester, and
six others, in favour of the petitioner. |
| April ? |
102. Petition of Hen. Ferne, Master, and 13 ancient lawful
Fellows of Trinity College, Cambridge, to the King. Though they
are restored, they cannot secure the orderly government of the
college, because the new intruders are to be retained for peace and
quietness' sake. Beg power for the master to fill up the eight senior
Fellows appointed by statute, and then retain as many of the new
ones as are found worthy, and also to call to account persons who
hold money, writings, &c., of the college, and to choose and admit
the officers. |
| April ? |
103. Petition of the Master and Fellows of Christ College,
Cambridge, to the King, that Dr. Ralph Widdrington, late Fellow,
and guilty of high misdemeanours very detrimental to the college,
should be remitted, according to their statutes, to the jurisdiction
of the Vice Chancellor and two senior Doctors; he has refused to
submit to examinations or return at citations, and is therefore justly
expelled the college. Annexing, |
|
103. i. Statement that Dr. Ralph Widdrington, being examined
for a failure in trust, whereby he made the college liable
to a bond of 1,000l., also for fraudulent dealing with the
college and with his pupils, and other crimes, was in
part found guilty, but leaving town and refusing to
return on summons, was removed from the college for
contumacy and neglect of statutes. April 20, 1661. |
| April ? |
104. Petition of William Frere, Dean, and three Fellows of Sydney
Sussex College, Cambridge, to the King, for a letter to the college
to signify that his former mandate for admitting Ralph Barker to a
fellowship, and displacing George Downing, formerly recommended,
be obeyed; or for reference of the case to John Bishop of Durham,
Rich. Bishop of Carlisle, and Brian Bishop of Chester, who, being
lately of the University, understand the statues; a party in the
college defers the execution of the said mandate, on some petty
exceptions against Barker. Noted "Mr. Barker's second petition." |
| April ? |
105. Petition of Miles Barnes, M.A., student of St. Peter's College,
Cambridge, to the King, for a mandamus for his election to a
Fellowship there, which Dr. Isaac Barrow is willing to resign on
his behalf. Annexing, |
|
105. i. Certificate of Bernard Hale, Master, and four Fellows, of
Peter House, in his favour. Latin. April 5, 1661. |
|
105. ii., iii. Two certificates by Dr. Isaac Barrow of his willingness to resign his fellowship. April 9 and 23, 1661. |
| April ? |
106. Petition of Sir Ant. Aucher to the King, for a mandamus for
his son Hatton Aucher to be admitted to a Fellowship in Trinity
Hall, Cambridge, his preferment being prevented by his own loyalty,
in the late evil times. Annexing, |
|
106. i. The King to the Master, &c., of Trinity Hall, Cambridge,
to admit Hatton Aucher, a scholar there, to the next
vacant Fellowship, on account of his deservings, and the
great sufferings of his father. Endorsed with a mandate
for Giles Sweit to be made Professor of Civil Laws at
Oxford. [Draft.] April, 1661. |
| April ? |
107. Petition of George Cock of Newcastle to the King, for the
reversion after Mr. Macham of the Mastership of Christ's Hospital,
co. Durham. Was employed by the Queen Mother to negotiate
the raising of Lord Newcastle's army, and helped to supply it with
arms; raised a troop himself, was plundered, twice shot, imprisoned
some years, and remained out of the kingdom 11 more, for his loyalty. |
| April ? |
108. Similar petition, but requesting the place of a Customer of
the Port of Newcastle, or the reversion thereof. |
| April ? |
109. Petition of Keel Irickson and other owners of the ship
Three Kings, to the King, for the same privileges for their vessel as
granted to other ships of Denmark belonging to Norway, although,
being a Netherlands hulk, bought and fitted for the trade between
Norway and England, it may be questionable by the late Act of
Navigation. Annexing, |
109. i. Certificate by John Dawes, collector of tonnage and
poundage, that Keel Irickson has taken oath that the
Three Kings belongs to him and others, natives of Norway, the hulk being bought in Holland in 1657, and
having had 860l. expended on it.
Custom House, April 1, 1661. |
| April ? |
110. Declaration by the King, that the ship Three Kings, built in
the Netherlands, but bought and rebuilt by Keel Irickson and other
inhabitants of Norway, be considered a Norway-built ship, and be
allowed to trade as such, according to the Act of Navigation. [Draft.] |
| April. |
Grant to Sir Maurice Berkeley, Bart., of the office of Treasurer,
Receiver, &c., for the garrison of Dunkirk, and all other forts,
soldiers, &c., in Flanders. [Docquet Book, p. 105.] |
| April. |
Grant to Nathaniel Castleton, of Berrington, of an annuity
of 20l. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Grant to John Tyrer of the office of King's Bowyer; fee, 6d. per
day, and a livery. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Grant, with survivorship, to Sackville Greaves and Oliver Williams
of the office of Searcher at Bristol. [Ibid.] |
| April ? |
111. Petition of Capt. Ed. Morgan to the King. Has ruined
himself and family, on His Majesty's solemn promises, but nothing
is to be got from the Lord Treasurer, so that, after nine months
waiting, he will be undone. Asks an absolute order for something
from the next confiscations that shall fall in, and meanwhile a pension
of 300l. a year. After his three years' voyage wishes to return to his
family. |
| April. |
Grant to Capt. Ed. Morgan of an annuity of 300l. [Docquet
Book, p. 105.] |
| April. |
Grant to Wm. Goldsborough of the office of Under Clerk of the
Parliament, to attend the House of Commons; fee, 10l. a year.
[Ibid.] |
| April ? |
112. Petition of Henry Thomas to the King, for a stipend for
himself and children. Endangered his life and spent his estate in
service of His Majesty beyond seas, and has not one shilling left in
the world. |
| April ? |
113. Petition of the Same to the King, for relief, having been
plundered and despoiled for his constant service to the Royal
family, during the late vicissitudes. |
| April ? |
114. Similar petition, to the same effect. |
| April. |
Grant to Henry Thomas of an annuity of 40l. [Docquet Book,
p. 105.] |
| April. |
Grant to Oliver Sawby and Henry Carlton of a weekly market
and two yearly fairs, to be held at St. Austell, Cornwall. [Docquet
Book, p. 106.] |
| April. |
Grant to Wm. Bishop, in reversion after Rich. Bishop his father,
of the office of Serjeant-at-Arms. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Grant to Sir Alex. Hume of an annuity of 500l. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Grant to George Montague of the office of Governor of St. Katherine's Hospital, near the Tower. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Demise to Thomas Earl of Berkshire and Sir Rob. Howard,
his son, for 48 years, of the Post Fines in the Court of Common
Pleas; rent 2,276l., with allowance of such defalcations as were
granted in a former lease now surrendered, and of Post Fines since
Michaelmas 1657, pardoned by the Act of Oblivion, and power to
defalk the surplus of the fines above the rent from Michaelmas 1657,
to June 24, 1660, which they would have received but for the said
surrender. [Ibid.] |
| April ? |
115. Petition of Thos. Earl of Berkshire and Sir Robt. Howard,
his son, to the King, for a warrant to stop any grant of pardon or
remission of fines which may be prejudicial to them as farmers, at a
great rent, of the casual revenue called Greenwax,—being fines, &c.,
on persons for misdemeanour, and on bodies corporate for not
appearing to actions for debt,—until the surveyor or farmers of
Greenwax be heard thereon. |
| April ? |
116. Similar petition, to the same effect. |
| April. |
Blank grant for 21 years of the office of Water Bailiff of the
Humber and Trent, co. Stafford, &c., with fines, &c., imposed for
conservation of the said rivers. [Docquet Book, p. 107.] |
| April ? |
117. Petition of Henry Lord Loughborough to the King, for
the farm of the Customs on import and export of Cattle from
Ireland to Chester, for 21 years, at 300l. a year for the first five
years, and 500l. afterwards, as requested by a former petition.
Annexing, |
|
117. i. Report by Lord Treas. Southampton, on his previous
petition, that the Customs' Comrs. think the value of the
said farm may be 1,000l. or 1,100l. a year, and they
do not object to the farming thereof; his lordship professes
that his chief advantage will be from his knowledge in
judging of and trading in beasts. March, 12, 1661. |
| April. |
118. Demise to Henry Lord Loughborough of all Customs, &c.,
due to the King from export and import of sheep, horses, &c.
between Ireland and England, for 21 years; rent, 400l. the first
seven years, and 500l. afterwards. [Docquet Book, p. 107.] |
| April. |
Licence to Sir Robt. Abdy to impale [a park] out of his own
lands in Stapleford, &c., co. Essex, and to store it with deer; with
free warren therein, and leave to add 110 acres thereto, although
the lands lie within the bounds of the forest. [Docquet Book, p. 107.] |
| April ? |
119. Petition of John Dawson to the King, for a re-grant to himself and his son George of the office of Searcher in the Port of
Sandwich, there being a defect in his previous grant of June 6. |
| April. |
Grant to John Dawson and his son George, on surrender of a
former grant, of the office of Searcher at Sandwich. [Docquet
Book, p. 108.] |
| April. |
Grant to Sir Thos. Clarges, on account of his surrender of a house
in the Mews, of the site of the late Monastery of Reading, co. Berks,
with the manor house belonging thereto, excepting the stables, &c.,
which are reserved for the King's use. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Grant to Francis Lord Willoughby, and his heirs, of the house
and site of the dissolved Abbey of Tupholme, with the church and
manor thereto belonging, co. Lincoln, (except the Manor and Rectory
of Rawdley and Winton); also the Manor of Knouth and advowson
of the church; also the late Priory of Hevenynge, with the church
and lands belonging, as granted by Henry VIII. to Sir Thos.
Heneage and his heirs, the reversions thereof being in the King.
[Ibid.] |
| April. |
Licence to John Earl of Bridgewater, and the heirs male of
Thomas late Lord Ellesmere, to take in 240 acres for the enlargement of his park in Ashbridge, cos. Bucks and Herts, and for making
a paddock, &c. [Docquet Book, p. 109.] |
| April. |
Licence to the Master and Fellows of Clare Hall, Cambridge, to
purchase manors, &c., in mortmain, to the value of 800l. a year.
[Ibid.] |
| April. |
Grant to Giles Sweit, D.C.L., of the office of Professor of Civil
Laws at Oxford; fee, 40l. a year. [Ibid.] |
| April ? |
120. Petition of Sir Charles Cotterell, master of the ceremonies to
the King, for leave to build a house, stables, &c., on the third of an
acre of land in the Old Spring Gardens, behind Sec. Morice's house;
his constant attendance at Court makes his lodging far off inconvenient, and as foreign ambassadors, &c., have daily occasion to
come or send to him, he should have handsome accommodation. |
| April. |
Demise to Sir Chas. Cotterell, master of the ceremonies, of a
small parcel of ground in Old Spring Gardens, for building a
dwelling house; rent, 40s. [Docquet Book, p. 109.] |
| April. |
Grant to Sir James Fane, organ maker, of the fee of 20l. per
annum. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Demise to Thos. Ross for 31 years of Launceston Park, Cornwall;
rent, 10l. [Ibid.] |
| April. |
Lease to Sir Philip Warwick of a piece of ground, 100 feet by
40, in the back yard of Whitehall Court, for 61 years; rent, 40s.
[Docquet Book, p. 109.] |
| April. |
121. Robt. Magors and John Russell, purveyors of timber at
Reading, to [the Navy Comrs]. There is to be a considerable sale of
timber at Reading. Ask a warrant to buy enough to serve the
stores for the whole year. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
122. — to the Same. Sends an account of 39 tons of
timber in Gillingham Wood; Col. Read's will be carried to the
stores at Chatham. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
123. Jonas Shish to [the Same]. Sends a list of sixth-rate frigates
at Deptford, which will be serviceable with repairs. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
124. John Tippetts to the Same. The Montague is launched, but
will have to go with her new wood-work half painted, unless
20 gallons of linseed oil can be sent. Will cease graving the Monk,
unless he hears that men, ordnance, or victuals are ordered for her.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| [April.] |
125. Honora O'Neile, widow, to the King. Is poor, decrepit, and
weary of life, having long waited and petitioned in vain. Begs a
warrant for her son's liberty, according to a petition preferred on the
23d, the happy coronation day. |
| April ? |
126. — to Lord [Southampton ?]. Requests him to move
the Council that the affair of the Town Clerk and Water Bailiff of
Dover may be heard and despatched, as the election is coming on,
and the business has lasted three months. |
| [April.] |
127. Account for clothes delivered to the King's regiment of
Foot Guards, in April 1661; total, 1,997l. 1s. 9d. |
| April ? |
128. Reasons urged against the continuance of the garrison in
Holyhead; viz., that it was but lately placed there for safety of the
Irish packets; the troops are obliged to be lodged in the church,
for want of an other place; they will cost 900l. a year; the country
desires their removal; Lord Bulkeley, Governor of Beaumaris, offers
to do all the service without charge; and their continuance might
have an evil influence on the election of members for Parliament. |
| April ? |
129. Petition of Mary, wife of Lieut.-Col. William Farley, to the
King, for liberation of her husband, at this time of His Majesty's
happy inauguration. Would not ask it did not his solemn protestations, and the weakness of the evidence against him, convince her
of his innocence of the horrid crime of which he is accused. |
| April ? |
130. Similar petition, for his liberation on security for future good
conduct. |
