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| Nov. 1. |
1. The King to the Vice-President, &c., of Magdalen College, Oxford. Recommends Dr. Thos. Pierce to succeed the late Dr. Oliver as
President of that College. Requests that he may be prejudiced by
no competition; his worth and constant active loyalty entitle him
to the place. |
| Nov. 1. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 6, p. 4.] |
Nov. 1.
Tunstall. |
2. Sir Edw. Hales to Sec. Nicholas. Sends information about
the wilds of Kent; thinks they should be governed with a severe
hand, as clemency does no good; cannot forget that, at a day's
warning, they armed 800 or 1,000 men. Asks what to do with
Capt. May, &c. Encloses, |
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2. i. Lieut. John Horsmonden to Sir Edw. Hales, Bart. In
those parts a third are implacable enemies in heart, a
third cold minding their own profit, a third cordial
and loyal. It would be fruitless to fall on all the disaffected, but one in a tribe might awe the rest; sends a
note of the most dangerous. Goudherst, October 30. |
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2. ii. Note of Lieut. George Kadwell, Capt. Andrew Tucker, with
whom arms were found, and Capt. Dunke, who formerly
boasted of being the first to draw a sword against the late
King. |
Nov. 1.
Chatham Dock |
3. Phineas Pett to the Navy Comrs. Enquires about repairs
of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 1. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of the Chapel Royal, Windsor. Is surprised that Sir George Carteret was not better treated
by them, on a former letter requesting his renewal of a lease of
Plympton St. Mary, co. Devon; they made a large demand for a
fine, and then without acquainting him, let it to another for
the lower fine of 1,300l.; demands that they now let it to Sir
G. Carteret for the 1,300l. [Ent. Book 6, p. 3.] |
| Nov. 2. |
4. [Edw. Potter] to Sir Edward Broughton. Information of
seditious expressions used by Palmer, Simpson, and Carter, in their
sermons at Great All Hallows. |
Nov. 2.
Greenwich. |
5. Wm. Boreman to Sec. Nicholas. Requests that Thomas
Blount may have a hearing; he wishes to expiate the past by
some signal service to the King. He showed great kindness to
the Duke of Richmond, and others of the King's servants who
inhabited Greenwich. |
| Nov. 2. |
Reference to the Attorney and Surveyor General of a petition
of the Landowners, Tenants, and Parishioners of Barking, Inhabitants of Great Ilford ward, in Kenhold Walk, Waltham Forest, for
a Chapel of Ease and a Curtilage, adjoining Hainault Walk. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 6.] |
| Nov. 2. |
The King to Lord Ashley, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord
Chief Justice Bridgman, and four others. A warrant was lately
issued to the Earl of Lindsay and Crawford and John Ashburnham,
to compound with John Sparrow, Rich. Blackwell, and Henry Blake,
treasurers and collectors of prize goods during the usurpation, and
other similar debtors; but the Lord Treasurer thinking the business
of great importance, they are commissioned, whilst the Attorney
General is proceeding against these persons at law, to view the
accounts, and make any composition they think proper. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 33.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Order for a congé d'élire for Dr. Hacket, chaplain in ordinary, to
be chosen Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, the See being vacant
by promotion of Dr. Frewen to the Archbishopric of York. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 36.] |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for corroboration of [Rich.] Waugh, M.A., to the Vicarage
of Ware, co. Hertford, to which he was formerly presented by Trinity
College, Cambridge, but which is in the King's gift by lapse. Minute.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 6.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Warrant for discharging Valentine Clerke of 320l., arrears of one
year's rent of the Rectory of Outborne, co. Wilts, due during the
late usurpation. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Warrant to repay to John Ball, of London, 500l., lent to the
King for special service, without account. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Warrant to pay to Thomas Chiffinch 1,000l., for the King's own
use, out of the first money of the benevolence of Norfolk. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 4. |
6. Deposition of Thomas Williams, Lieut. in the Earl of Peterborough's regiment for Tangiers, quartered at Hammersmith. John
Cocker, with whom he is lodged, refuses him and his servant bread,
beer, or accommodation; he tells the people there that if they quarter
the soldiers without pay, they will lose their money, and thus
influences them to give the soldiers nothing without ready money;
he also praises Hewson, now a condemned traitor, under whom he
served as captain; says he is an honest man, and wishes he were
with him. |
| Nov. 5. |
Warrant from Sec. Nicholas to Capt. John Fletcher, commander of
the Eagle, and to the Governors of castles and forts, to permit Col.
Harvey to have a servant with him in his close imprisonment. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 35.] |
| Nov. ? |
7. Petition of Sir Edw. Wingfield to the King, for leave to
renew in his own name a Patent of the Affidavit Office in the
Chancery Court, granted him by the late King, in reversion after one
Robinson, now dead, but taken out in other names in trust, because
the petitioner was then in arms; the patent to be for his own life
and that of his sons Edward and John. |
| Nov. 5. |
Order for a grant to Sir Edward Wingfield of the Registrarship
of the Affidavit Office in Chancery, on surrender of Edw. and John
Wingfield; and further grant thereof to Sir Fras. Mackworth and
John Dawes, during the lives of the said Edward and John. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 35.] |
| Nov. ? |
8. Petition of John Farrington, of Chichester, to the King,
for a letter to Oliver Whitby, prebendary of Waltham, Chichester
Cathedral, to perform his contract in renewing his lease of the
Manor of Berkeleys in Selsey and Waltham Farm, which, since
the contract, he has leased to John Snagg. |
| Nov. 6. |
The King to the Prebendary of Waltham. Desires him to conclude according to a contract made in February last, the renewal
to John Farrington, of a lease of the Manor of Berkeleys in Selsey
and Waltham Farm, he having deserved well by his constant
loyalty. [Ent. Book 6, p. 5.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
9. Petition of Rich. Lash and 14 others to the King, for further
recommendation to the Commissioners for discharge of the Debts of
the Navy, to pay them their debt of 16,477l. 17s. for stores supplied
by them for the Navy; his former warrant of March last failed to
procure payment. With reference to the above Commissioners,
requiring effectual care for satisfying the said debts. |
| Nov. |
Minute of the above, dated Nov. 7. [Ent. Book 13, p. 8.] |
| Nov. 6. |
10. Petition of Rich. Waugh, M.A., to the King, for presentation to
the Vicarage of Ware, co. Hertford, to which he is presented by
Trinity College, Cambridge, but fears there may be some lapse. With
note in his favour by Gilbert, Bishop of London. |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
11. Petition of Anne, widow of Leonard Lichfield, late of Oxford,
printer, to the King, for immediate payment of 400l., and an order
for statement of the debts owing to her and her husband by the late
King for printing, amounting to 1,294l. 1s. 11d. They had their
house and goods burned, and were brought to great poverty by their
loyalty. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer, and his
report that he cannot take on himself to state former debts, unless
considered by those who ordered the goods; but that part of the
debt which is on privy seal must have the seal renewed. |
| Nov. 6. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 7.] |
| Nov. 6. |
12. Report by the Customs' Comrs.,—concerning the Scotch trade,
as influenced by the late Acts of Navigation and the Plantations,—
that by allowing the Scots to trade as the English, the Customs
would be much injured, they bringing in foreign goods without
paying alien duties; that they would then have free trade with the
Plantations, and might carry plantation produce abroad, to the great
injury of the English; that they would thus overthrow the very
essence of the Act of Navigation, which is to encourage English
shipping. Also, that they should not be allowed to trade from port
to port, on good bond, as the English, because being strangers,
and having no real estates, their bond is not sufficient security.
[Dated Oct. 30, read Nov. 6.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
13. Order in Council,—that whereas it was apprehended that the
Act of Navigation, by forbidding import or export of goods, or commerce from port to port, except in English, Irish, or Welsh ships,
would ruin the shipping of Scotland, and on petition of the Earls of
Glencairn and Rothes [see August 30], it was suspended, as relates
to the subjects of Scotland, and they allowed equal liberty with the
English, and whereas the Customs' Comrs. have this day presented
their report thereon,—that the Lord Treasurer, Earl of Lauderdale,
and five others, are to take the whole matter into consideration, and
report thereon to Council. [Draft.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
14. Petition of Thomas Brookes to the King. Repaired, as ordered,
to the Lord Treasurer, who refuses payment, unless he has a privy
seal; begs assistance, having been seven years in prison, lost his left
arm, and been severely wounded, for his fidelity. With reference
thereon to Sir George Carteret, the petitioner having served in
Jersey, to examine the bills, and report what money is due to
him; report of John Ashburnham, that he went with letters for
the late King to Paris; and certificate by John Browne, to the
truth of part of his account. Annexing, |
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14. i. Note of moneys laid out by Thos. Brookes, master of the
ship Mary, for the late King, in 1647 and 1648; total,
388l. 5s., of which he only received 22l. |
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14. ii. Certificate by Wm. Cooper, rector of St. Olave's, Southwark, and five others of that parish, in behalf of Thos.
Brookes. November 20, 1660. |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
15. Petition of Willm. Rossiter to the King, for the place of
Groom of the Chamber to the Queen. Is reduced to a mean condition by serving in the late war, from the beginning to the battle of
Worcester. With order thereon to Sec. Nicholas to place his name
on the list from which the Queen's servants are to be chosen.
Annexing, |
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15. i. Certificate by Sir John Grenville, and three others, that
Willm. Rossiter was engaged in the war for the King,
from the beginning to Worcester fight, and suffered
imprisonments, hazard, and ruin. July 30, 1660. |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
16. Petition of Col. John Fitzgerald to the King, for pay for his
regiment from June 1, when they left Beauvais, to March 26, when
their pay began at Mardike, although they arrived at Mardike on
March 15. With reference thereon to Sir John Shaw, paymaster
of the forces, and his report, November 11, that the pay for the
10 days at Mardike is due, but he cannot pay it without orders
from the Lord Treasurer. Annexing, |
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16. i. Certificate by Lord Rutherford, that Col. Geraldine's regiment came to Mardike June 5/15, and received no muster
till June 15/25. Dunkirk, 1661. |
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16. ii. Certificate by Dan. Van de Put (?), that the payment of
Col. Geraldine's regiment at Mardike began June 16/26 last,
and has been paid ever since.
Dunkirk, October 18/28, 1661. |
| Nov. 6. |
Minute of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 7.] |
| [Nov. 6.] |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Geo. Duke, for
his salary as Secretary to the Council of Trade, and that of others
engaged to carry on the work with him. [Ent. Book 13, p. 7.] |
| Nov. 6. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Durham. Recommends
Edw. Grey and Wm. Rumbold, his servants, for the lease of Norham
Rectory, Northumberland, if Eliz. Quested, the present tenant,
persist in refusing to renew her lease on proper rent and covenants.
Will hold their preference of these loyal persons as a mark of their
duty and affection. [Ent. Books 3, p. 3; and 4, p. 75.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Presentation of Abraham Cole to the Prebend of Aylesbury, void
by promotion of Dr. Hacket. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 4.] |
| Nov. ? |
17. Petition of John, son of Thos. Woodward, to the King, to be
put into possession of the house and office of Assay Master of the
Mint, held by his father till the late troubles, when John Bradshaw,
so-called President of the Council of State, on Oct. 23, 1649, dismissed him for refusing obedience to the usurped powers, and put in
Sam. Bartlett; on this his father went to Virginia, publicly
declaring that he would not see England again till His Majesty's
return; is forthwith sending him the joyful news, and wishes to
keep the office for him till his return, or if he be dead, to have a
grant of it for himself. |
| Nov. 6. |
Grant with survivorship to Thomas and John Woodward, on
surrender of Andrew Palmer, of the office of Assay Master of the
Mint within the Tower; fee, 100 marks per annum. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Confirmation of the Charter of Trinity House, Kingston-on-Hull,
with several additions. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Order for a grant to George Trevelyan, of Nettlecomb, co.
Somerset, of the title of Baronet, with the usual discharge. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 36.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Order for a grant to Sir Richard Hubbert of the office of Groom
Porter in any of the King's houses. [Ent. Book 5, p. 36.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Warrant to—Petfield, late land waiter in the Port of London,
to pay over to Denis Lisle, serjeant of the Guards, 30l., which he
(Petfield) owes to the King, and like warrant for him to pay 20l. to
Richard Eden. [Ent. Book 5, p. 37] |
| Nov. 6. |
Note of Col. Streater's discharge from the Gatehouse. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 38.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Order for warrants to pay to John Napier and Bevis Skelton,
pages of honour, 120l. yearly pensions. [Ent. Book 5, p. 38.] |
Nov. 6.
Chatham. |
18. Phineas Pett to the Navy Comrs. Want of bricks for
setting furnaces, &c. Thos. Ibell's contract is out, and he will not
serve them any more under 20s. per thousand. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
19. Petition of Gervase Price to the King, for renewal of the
lease of Tottenham Manor in Middlesex, held from the Crown, and
descended to him by purchase. With reference thereon to the Lord
Treasurer, and his reference, December 7, to Sir Charles Harbord. |
| Nov. 7. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 8.] |
Nov. 7.
Kingsclere. |
20. Sir Rob. Mason to Sec. Nicholas. Has reason to suspect
disturbances in that county [Hampshire]. Asks a commission to
search and seize persons and papers. Refers to the bearer for further
account. Endorsed "To let him know that the Lord Lieutenant
has orders sufficient." |
| Nov. 7. |
21. Thos. Smyth to Capt. Andrew Yarrington. Private business
with the Lord of B[ath ?], who thinks to gain the King's commendation by his greatness. |
| Nov. 7. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Wm. Lord
Widdrington, for the same allowance as governor of the town and
castle of Berwick-upon-Tweed, as paid to former governors. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 7.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Order on the petition of Sir Geo. Strode for a favourable reception
when he shall present anything to repair his ruins, that the King
will be mindful thereof to his advantage, whenever he or his children desire anything that it is proper to grant. [Ent. Book 13, p. 8.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of Thos. Danvers
and two others, for discovering corrupt agreements and breaches of
the late Act of Parliament for settling money at 6 in the hundred.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 8.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Vice-President and Fellows of Magdalen
College, Oxford. Resents their carriage in not choosing Dr. Pierce
president, according to his previous letter, and orders them to do so
without fail, or they shall know what it is to disrespect their King.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 6.] |
| [Nov. 7.] |
22. Draft of the above. |
| [Nov. 7.] |
Order for a Commission under the duchy seal, to enquire concerning the King's rights in the woods and commons of Chaldicot
and Sherenewton, co. Monmouth, and to compound with the
tenants and commoners for setting forth a portion thereof for the
King's use. [Ent. Book 48, p. 10.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Copy of the above. [Ent. Book 5, p. 39.] |
Nov. 7.
Pembroke, Downs. |
23. Capt. Samuel Tittsell to the Navy Officers. Was ordered to
Dover to transport Lord Crofts and Sir Chas. Berkeley to Dieppe;
and though he lost his best cable and anchor, has taken them in,
and they have gone to Calais in a ketch. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Woolwich. |
24. Willm. Acworth to the Same. Sends an account of iron
hoops from the forest of Dean, now in store at Woolwich. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Governor of Cowes Castle to discharge the ship
Hope of Lubec from restraint, and permit her to depart without
molestation, with her lading, the officers of Customs finding no
reason for her stay. [Ent. Books 3, p. 4; and 4, p. 76.] |
| Nov. 8. |
25. Alex. Butterworth to Sec. Nicholas. Strongly recommends Mr.
Lake, who has adventured his life for the interests of royalty and
church government. Annexing, |
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25. i. Certificate by Rich. Marsh [Dean of York], and two others,
that Sam. Drake, M.A., was ejected from his fellowship
at St. John's, Cambridge; was in the marching army
and garrisons of Pontefract and Newark, till the close
of the war, and his father's estate was plundered by the
enemy. |
25. ii., iii. Certificates by Edw. Stoyte, and three others, in
favour of Sam. Drake and John Lake.
October 28, 1661. |
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25. iv. Certificate by Dr. John Barwick [late Dean of Durham],
in favour of the Same. November 6, 1661. |
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25. v. Certificate by John Pryse, President, and seven Fellows of
St. John's College, Cambridge, in favour of John Lake,
B.A. Latin. April 20, 1642 |
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25. vi. Certificate by Rich. Marsh [Dean of York], and five
others, in favour of Sam. Drake, John Lake, and John
Milner. October 22, 1661. |
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25. vii. Form of the letter requested from the King [to the
University of Cambridge] to grant to the three abovenamed persons the degrees to which they would have been
entitled, but for the late times. |
Nov. 8.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Requests for
Sam. Drake and John Lake the degree of D.D., and for John Milner
and Robt. Haselwood that of B.D., they being debarred from their
respective degrees by their sufferings in the late times. [Ent. Book 6,
p. 7.] |
Nov. 8.
Whitehall. |
26. The King to Lord Rutherford. Orders him, on the suit of
the Provincials of the Recollects of the Order of St. Francis in
Flanders, to allow them to enjoy the quiet possession of their
convent in Dunkirk, and to protect the convents which they have
in the adjacent country from the violence of his soldiery. Annexing, |
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26. i. Petition of the Provincial Father of the Friars Minors
Recollects of the Order of St. Francis and province of
St. Joseph, Flanders, to the King, to maintain them in
their ancient possession of a convent in Dunkirk, of which
they fear that friars of another nation might try to
deprive them; and also to grant an order to his officers
to protect the five convents which they have in the neighbourhood, which lie in open fields, exposed to incursions
of the garrison, from any contribution or quartering of
soldiers. |
| Nov. 8. |
Entry of the above letter. [Ent. Book 2, p. 12.] |
| Nov. 8. |
Commission appointing Timothy Boughty, M.A., Chaplain to
Lord Wentworth's regiment of Guards at Dunkirk. [Ent. Book 2,
p. 12.] |
| Nov. 8. |
Warrant for a grant to Thomas Hood of certain bonds, in
payment of a legacy of 700l. left to his wife, Eliz. Wolley, by
William Purefoy, whose housekeeper she was; but he being excepted
from the Act of Indemnity, all his property has become forfeit to
the Crown. [Ent. Book 5, p. 50.] |
| Nov. 8. |
Pass for Thomas Simon to go to and return from France on the
King's service. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 40.] |
| Nov. 8. |
Warrants to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to cause a
Collect annexed for the Queen to be used in all churches and chapels,
instead of that now used for the Royal progeny. With the form
of the collect annexed. [Ent. Books 5, p. 41, and 48, p. 28.] |
| Nov. 8. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to
deliver Col. Overton safe prisoner to such person as the Duke of
Albemarle may appoint to receive him. [Ent. Book 5, p. 43.] |
| Nov. 8. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Walbrook, wife of Thomas Howard,
a pension of 500l. a year. [Ent. Book 5, p. 40.] |
Nov. 8.
Oxford. |
27. John Crosse to Williamson. Sends the bearer, Mr. Whittaker,
a person belonging to the incomparable Mr. Boyle, to inquire after his
health, supposing his hand too full with the dexterous managing of
three nations' affairs to write. |
Nov. 9.
Northampton House. |
28. Report by Lord Treas. Southampton and three other Commissioners appointed to consider the dispensing of the Scots from the Act
of Navigation [see November 6], that the Order in Council of August
30 be revoked, the Scots having no wish to prejudice English trade,
and that Parliament be requested to take such order therein as can
be done without damage to England. |
| [Nov. 9.] |
29. Petition of Wm. King, of the Middle Temple, to the King, for
a grant of the office of Comptroller of Records for cos. Chester, Flint,
and Carnarvon, void by death of Wm. Harpur. |
| [Nov. 9.] |
30. Oath taken by Dr. [Thos.] Pierce, on his admission as President [of Magdalen College, Oxford], that he will not be absent more
than two months in the year, without leave of the seniors, nor will
procure any dispensation contrary to the statutes of the college.
Latin. |
| Nov. ? |
31. Petition of Fras. Wilford, D.D., to the King, for presentation
to the Archdeaconry of Bedford, void by promotion of Dr. Hacket
to the Bishopric of Coventry and Lichfield. Annexing, |
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31. i. Certificate by Drs. Henry Ferne and Wm. Chamberlain in
favour of the petitioner. |
| Nov. 9. |
Presentation of Dr. Wilford to the said Archdeaconry. Minute.
[Ent. Book 6, p. 4.] |
| Nov. 9. |
The King to the Lieutenant of the Tower. Having granted him
leave of absence, wishes him to appoint Major Pinckney, gentleman
porter, his deputy. [Ent. Book 5, p. 46.] |
| Nov. 9. |
Warrant from Sec. Nicholas to John Wickham, messenger, to
apprehend Major Kevell. Minute. [Entry Book 5, p. 44.] |
Nov. 9.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Lord Stanhope to preserve the game in and about
Norton, co. Lincoln, with power to seize dogs, guns, &c., used for its
destruction. [Ent. Book 5, p. 44.] |
| Nov. 9. |
Warrant to the Duke of Albemarle to appoint a fit person to
convey Col. Overton close prisoner to Chepstow Castle. With minute
of a warrant to the Governor of Chepstow Castle to keep him close
prisoner for seditious and treasonable practices. [Ent. Book 5, p. 42.] |
| [Nov. 9.] |
Warrant for a grant to Thomas Smith of Hill Hall, Essex, of the
dignity of a Baronet, with remainder to Edward, his second son.
[Ent. Book 5, p. 42.] |
| Nov. 9. |
32. Testimony of Corporal Thos. Robinson. Capt. Cocker, innkeeper of Hammersmith, calls all the Earl of Peterborough's regiment rogues, and says he raised them on his own account; he would
not allow those that were quartered on him any provisions or diet;
also, he praised Hewson as a good captain. |
| Nov. 9. |
33. Testimony of Wm. Poole, a soldier quartered on Capt. Cocker,
that he denies to allow him money or diet., &c. |
Nov. 10.
Kingsclere. |
34. Sir Robert Mason to Sec. Nicholas. The person whom he
has taken into custody is Edward Herbert, late of the Grange near
Magor, co. Monmouth, where he was Cromwell's tenant of part of
the Marquis of Worcester's estate; but since the Marquis had power
to recover it, he retired to Bristol. He was Cromwell's right hand,
was talked of for knighthood, and is an Independent. Suspects him
now as an instrument of new mischief, for he corresponds with
malcontents and nonconformists in Wales, Bristol, and other places.
Has sent the papers about these matters to the Lord Treasurer, as
Lord Lieutenant. |
Nov. 10.
Westminster. |
Licence to John Earl of Middleton to buy and import 20 fodder
of Rhenish wine yearly for the use of the Royal household, custom
free, according to the King's ancient privilege, and request to the
German princes on the Rhine to assist him therein. Latin. [Ent.
Book 2, p. 47.] |
| Nov. 10. |
The King to the Lord Mayor of London. Advises a general tax
on the City, to reimburse those officers of the trained bands who have
been at great expense in providing trophies, &c., for the defence of
his person, and safety of the City, and have been on frequent duty
in repressing the insurrection; as also the expenses of the officers
of the auxiliary bands who were instrumental in the Restoration.
[Ent. Books 3, p. 4; and 4, p. 76.] |
Nov. 11.
Deptford. |
35. Capt. Thos. Page to the Navy Comrs. Requests that his
stores may be hastened. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 11.
Chatham. |
36. Phineas Pett to the Same. Repair of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Chas. Gifford,
for a commission to recover all goods and moneys excepted from
pardon by the late Act of Oblivion, in cos. Middlesex, Surrey, and
four others, with allowance of a moiety of what he may discover.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 9.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant to John Bill, King's printer, to print 500 copies of the
Articles of War annexed [for the Earl of Peterborough], and
deliver the whole to Sec. Nicholas, without distributing any. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 45.] |
Nov. 11.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Dr. Thos. Warmestry of the Deanery of
Worcester, in place of Dr. Oliver, deceased. [Ent. Book 6, p. 5.] |
Nov. 11.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation renewing former proclamations against the killing,
dressing, or eating flesh in Lent, or on the fish days appointed by
law. Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 99.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Grant to the Earl of Southampton of licence to build houses on
several parcels of ground near his mansion house in St. Giles's, Middlesex, with liberty to alter and rebuild some already built there.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
37. List [by Sec. Nicholas] of the High Sheriffs chosen for the
several counties of England for the year. |
| Nov. 11. |
38. Petition of Martin Wright, alderman of Oxford, to Lord
Treas. Southampton. Purchased the Manor of Shippon, co. Berks,
from the Trustees for sale of Crown lands, for 1,450l., on behalf of the
younger children of the late Edw. Dewes. Has received no benefit
therefrom, except in making grants of the reversions of some copyhold estates. The affair being referred to his Lordship [see August
27, 1660], begs that his said grant may be confirmed, and allowance
made him for his purchase. With reference thereon to Surveyor
General Harbord, his report November 15, stating the particulars of
the said reversions, and his opinion that they should not be confirmed,
but allowance be made to the petitioner from the fines on reversions;
and the Lord Treasurer's final report, February 3, 1662, advising a
grant of 200l. from the said fines. |
| Nov. 11. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Samuel Norris,
that he may receive the rents and profits due at Michaelmas last
from a walk in Enfield Chace, given him by the late King. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 9.] |
Nov. 12.
Worcester. |
39. Sir John Packington, Bart., to Sec. Nicholas. Sends copies of
letters strangely intercepted, and an examination; the persons
suspected are secured, and the guards all in readiness; will act as
directed. Encloses, |
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39. i. Information of Richard Churme, of Wichenford, co. Worcester. Picked up and sent to Sir John Packington a letter
laid aside by a man who was sorting letters whilst lying
on the ground, and who came again to seek it. A gentleman
came to Mr. Sparry, minister of Martley, and asked him
if he read the Common Prayer. He said, No, but he
feared he should be obliged to do it; when the gentleman
said, he hoped soon to see the wicked King's head cut
off, when there would be no King, no Bishop, no Common
Prayer. |
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39. ii. Deposition of two persons, that Capt. Yarrington said he
had a commission to cure people of the simples, and there
would be news ere long, and that Col. Turton's man said
they were to rendezvous at Edgehill to-morrow night, to
meet Lambert's forces. November 8. |
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39. iii. Ann Ba. to Mr. Sparry, parson of Martley. As he is
anxious for them to proceed, he must send them money;
the company is increased 300. Has sent to Hereford,
Gloucester, and Worcester. Wishes him to speak to
Mr. Osland and Mr. Baxter. Refers him to Capt. Yarrington for particulars. Shrewsbury has notice of the
day. Hopes to see merry days, and that the business will
soon be done. |
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39. iv. The Same to Capt. Yarrington. Begs him to come as
appointed; her husband cannot delay, and they all took
oath Nov. 1. He is to inform all he can of the time and
place. Prays for the Gospel, and the fatal blow to their
adversaries. Great want of money; her husband had
little rest for a fortnight, day or night. |
| Nov. 12. |
40. Sir John Packington to the Lord [Lieut. of Worcestershire].
A dangerous design to subvert the Government has lately been
discovered by a strange accident of letters sent to dangerous people,
whereby a sudden rising of Presbyterians is expected. Has seized
many, and intends to take up the rest as fast as he can; thinks it
extends all over England. Has certified the principal secretary
thereof. |
| Nov. 12. |
Pass for Major Harman and family to go to Ireland, without
search or custom. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 45.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Sir Chas.
Berkeley, and two others, for such moneys as remain in the hands
of collectors unaccounted for, in London, Westminster, Berkshire,
and Buckinghamshire. [Ent. Book 13, p. 9.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Note of grant of a petition of Will. Prettyman for a writ of error,
returnable in Parliament. [Ent. Book 13, p. 10.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Will. Galway
for some supply of forfeited goods. [Ent. Book 13, p. 10.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Richard Hubbert of the office of
Cockmaster of England; fee, 20l. a year. [Ent. Book 5, p. 45.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to take into custody
Thomas Elliot, Captain under the usurped powers, for contempt in
remaining in London and Westminster, contrary to the late proclamation. [Ent. Book 5, p. 89.] |
Nov. 13.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Sir John Shaw, receiver for
Dunkirk garrison, 3,500l. and other sums, for payment of several
companies in the Mardike regiments. [Ent. Book 2, p. 13.] |
| Nov. ? |
41. Petition of John Osborn to the King, for renewal for three
lives of his patent of the office of Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer,
held by his late father, Sir Peter Osborn, and by his ancestors from
the time of Edward VI. |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to John Osborn in possession, and to Sir Thomas Peyton
and Henry Osborn, in reversion, on surrender of Mr. Osborn and
Sir Thos. Peyton, of the office of Treasurer's Remembrancer in the
Exchequer. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. ? |
42. Petition of John Osborn to the King, for a special order to
pass his grant of a third life in reversion for the office of Treasurer's
Remembrancer of the Exchequer, as the Lord Treasurer refuses it
on a general order not to pass reversions. |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to the Earl of Clarendon and three others of the arrears
of rent, sums of money, &c., which belong to any archbishop or
bishop, and of sums due by late pretended ordinances for support of
ministers, to be employed towards the repair of St. Paul's.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to Daniel O'Neale, groom of the bedchamber, of a pension
of 500l. per annum. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to Sir William Killigrew of a pension of 200l. per annum.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to Sir John Mennes of the office of Comptroller of the Ships;
fee 50l. a year, 8d. a day each for two clerks, 4s. a day for his
own travelling charges, and 8l. yearly for boat hire. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to Robert Alexander of the office of Gamekeeper at the
Manor of Oatlands, co. Surrey, with the preservation of the fishing
between Weybridge, Haw, and Bislett Bridge. [Docquet.] |
| [Nov. 13.] |
43. Warrant for payment of 1,000l. to Sir Wm. St. Ravy, for
expenses of transporting red and fallow deer from Germany and
elsewhere, to replenish Windsor and Sherwood forests. |
| Nov. 13. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 5, p. 47.] |
| [Nov. 13.] |
44. Petition of William Strode, of Barrington, co. Somerset, to
the King, for a summons against Capt. Helyar of the militia troop,
Cornet Higdon, and others, to answer for charging him with three
and a half horses for the militia, while others of four times his estate
have only to find three; also for seizing his arms, imprisoning
him, &c. Details numerous instances of oppression which he suffered
from the Parliamentary party, for his opposition to them. [See
Council Reg.] |
Nov. 13.
Coventry. |
45. William Jenkins to the Earl of Oxford. The town is
populous and arrogant; the mayor and two aldermen are loyal,
but are overborne by Presbyterians and other sects. Thinks the
design is general; will keep strong guard, and secure the suspected. |
Nov. 13.
Brightwell, Berkshire. |
46. Wm. Wotton to Thos. Wotton, minister in Ross. Family
affairs. |
Nov. 13.
Letter Office. |
47. Jas. Hickes to [Sec. Nicholas]. No letters have come to the
post office for Smith, Collins, or Barnes. Gives a copy of Tho.
Baker's letter to the Postmaster General from Wrexham, November 11. Baker fears the bloodthirsty men are bewitched for
rebellion; they are not yet disarmed. Dr. Winter, a sectarian
silenced by the Bishop of Chester, preaches at Sir Tohn Trevor's.
Sir John has got his steward, John Peck, who was a sequestrator
and violent enemy of loyal subjects, into the commission for peace.
Prays that he may be put out. Sir John Hanmer has assembled
60 horse, 35 of which were raised by himself. Hopes the King
will not trust those who did what they pleased in his absence.
Trust Chavalleers is the anagram of his name [Charles Stewart]. |
Nov. 14.
Hampstead. |
48. Frances Lady Vane to Sec. Nicholas. Thanks him and the Lord
Chancellor for having procured her an order for another servant for
her husband, who is yet in the Downs, but begs an order for a maid.
Endorsed with a report on propositions from an agent of Gustavus
Adolphus, Duke of Mecklenburg, about making a haven near
Rostock. |
| Nov. 14. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Dan. Zouch,
concerning 17,000 acres of land discovered in Somersetshire to have
been gained from the sea, and not yet known to the King, and of
Botley Moor, being 1,000 acres. [Ent. Book 13, p. 10.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Reference to Lord Brouncker, Robt. Murray, and Mr. Titus, of the
petition of Mr. Forte, concerning a new invention of finding out the
meridian anywhere at sea. [Ent. Book 13, p. 11.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
49. Petition of Sir Robert Carr, of Itell, co. Northumberland, to the
King. Was long unable to attempt a recovery from John Radcliffe,
of Ford, Northumberland, of certain lands of his held by him,
because of the malice of the late Government against himself, but,
since the Restoration, was trying the recovery, when all Radcliffe's
possessions became forfeit to the Crown by his murder of Thos. Carr,
nephew of the petitioner. Begs a grant of Radcliffe's estate, thus
forfeit. With reference thereon to the Attorney General. |
| Nov. 14. |
Minute of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 12.] |
| Nov. 14. |
50. Petition of Francesco Corbert to the King. Notwithstanding
his sole warrant for practising the game L'Oca di Catalonia, Gio.
Franc. Finochelli, formerly practising the same by his consent, but
dismissed for his scandalous life, made a society with Jas. Roche and
his cousin, for a newly invented lottery called the Royal Oak, and
got leave from Sir Edw. Ford to practise it, though it is only the
same game disguised and the name changed; begs a prohibition for
any to exercise a game approaching his, without his consent. |
| Nov. 14. |
Warrant for Mary Austen, jun. to be sworn in Laundress of the
board in ordinary to the intended Queen Consort. [Ent. Book 5,
p. 47.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Warrant to Capt. Allin, commander of the Foresight, to admit
Ellen Lovett to attend upon Sir Henry Vane, according to an order
in Council of October 30. [Ent. Book 5, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 14. |
Confirmation of the charters formerly granted to the mayor and
burgesses of Kingston-on-Hull. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Commission appointing Dr. Henry Wyatt Physician to the garrison of Dunkirk, and the forces in Flanders, in place of Dr. Pockley,
deceased. [Ent. Book 2, p. 13.] |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
51. Commission empowering the Duke of Albemarle Master of
the Horse, Duke of Ormond Lord Steward, and five other chief
officers of the household, to decide on the claims to rights and privileges of the King's servants. |
| Nov. 15. |
52. Gilbert, Bishop of London, to Sec. [Nicholas]. The Lord
Chancellor is willing to have the business of Shotover referred to
himself. |
| Nov. 15. |
53. Dr. Jo. Barwick to Williamson. Requests aid for Mr.
Ambrose, a loyal sufferer, who desires to present a petition to Sec.
[Nicholas]. |
| Nov. 15. |
54. Joseph Binckes to Sec. Nicholas. According to order, visited
Cornet Day, in the Gatehouse prison, where he has been in close confinement a year and eight weeks; he says, it is for no other offence
than prayer, and that no law in England will justify it; that if he
were hanged, he could do some good, by telling the people he suffered
for praying; that he has not the privilege of murderers, who are
allowed access to their friends; that the heathens had more mercy,
and that instead of the King performing the propositions sent from
Breda, men's consciences are ensnared by the Oath of Supremacy,
which he cannot take, owning no head of the church but Christ; and
that Nicholas will have to answer for the wrongs done him. |
| Nov. 15. |
Grant [in reversion] to the Duke of York of fen and marsh land,
co. Lincoln, &c., containing about 10,000 acres, lately granted to
Lord Ossory and three others, and grant of the rent during the
remainder of their term. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant for swearing in John Robinson as Groom of the Great
Chamber to the intended Queen. [Ent. Book 5, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant for a grant to Joseph Williamson, in reversion after
Thos. Raymond, of the office of Keeper of the Papers and Records of
State; fee, 160l. a year. [Ent. Book 5, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir George Middleton and Sir Robt.
Bendlos, Barts., and John Bosway, of a weekly market to be held at
Burton in Kendal, Westmoreland. [Ent. Book 5, p. 49.] |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Customs' Comrs. Is not satisfied with the
excuses in their letter to Sec. Nicholas, for not obeying his former
order to appoint William Marr as Registrar of cockets and bills of
store, and requires them to admit him to the said place forthwith.
[Ent. Book 5, p 50.] |
| Nov. ? |
55. Petition of George Hamilton, late page of honour, to the
King, for a pension of 120l., as customary to those going out of
office, to be assigned upon the Cofferer of the Household; served
many years beyond sea. |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant for a grant to George Hamilton, late page of honour, of
a pension of 120l. a year. [Ent. Book 5, p. 51.] |
| Nov. ? |
56. Petition of John Sawyer, master cook, to the King, for a
pension of 200l. a year, in lieu of the fees for sayes; 100l. was
granted by the three last Sovereigns, and increased by King Charles
to 150l. to each of his two master cooks; the profit of sayes, if taken,
would bring in much more than 300l. a year, and it is the chief
support of the place, the salary being only 11l. |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant for a pension to John Sawyer, master and head cook,
of 150l. for the charge of removes. [Ent. Book 5, p. 52.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Mich. Mullins for
a privy seal for 4,000l., for which lands in Shotover were secured to
him by the late King, he having lost 6,000l. by his house at Wallingford being burnt down in the wars; with particular recommendation of the petitioner, for his constant loyalty, &c. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 12.] |
Nov. 15.
Woolwich. |
57. Christopher Pett to the Navy Comrs. Requisitions for the
Besano yacht, now building, and for repairs of the Plymouth.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 16.
The Henry, Downs. |
58. Sir John Mennes to the Same. The Henry has sailed for
Dunkirk. As the fleet is not to call at Portsmouth, some stores
required must be provided from Chatham. Wishes the victuals
hastening, and some water casks. [Adm Paper.] |
[Nov. 16.]
Downs. |
59. The Same to the Same. Being called away unseasonably,
left many things unfinished which may obstruct the Navy Office.
Asks leave for his friend Sir Wm. Penn to fill the Comptroller's
place, during his absence. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 16.
Portsmouth. |
60. John Tippetts to the Same. Survey of ships in the port.
Stores required. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Warrant to Lord Rutherford to continue to Robt. Spotswood his
pay as Adjutant to the King's regiment of Guards at Dunkirk,
until he is put in the new establishment. [Ent. Book 2, p. 14.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Sir John Packington, deputy-lieutenant of
Worcestershire. The King thanks him and Mr. Simonds for their
services, and desires a continuance. The utmost diligence must be
employed to find out the bottom of the designs mentioned in the
intercepted letter, and Sparry be closely examined; Yarrington
and the other persons named should be apprehended, and committed, if needful, till further order. [Ent. Book 1, p. 19.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to the Mayor of Bristol. A messenger will soon
be sent from Council with directions about John Casebeard; meanwhile full proof against him must be procured. Ungrateful fellows,
bred in rebellion, know not how to behave themselves; the King's
singular mercy, instead of making them penitent, hardens them, and
the Devil suggests to them that they are innocent. Has informed
His Majesty of the mayor's endeavours to settle the government of
the city, by the restoration of loyal subjects. John Stephens, the
present recorder, being loyal, should be continued. Many do not
speak well of the town clerk, but he should not be displaced unless
needful; if he is displaced, the King recommends Mr. Rycaut for the
office. [Ent. Book 1, p. 19.] |
Nov. 16.
Gloucester. |
61. [B. A. ?] to Serjeant Job Charleton. Sir John Packington's
alarm from Worcester will lead to discoveries there. Has intercepted a letter to Capt. Neast, of Tewkesbury, which, after a deal of
seeming business, has a plot in the belly of it. The disbanded
troops show themselves with horse and arms, a week or two at
a time, and go none knows where. No gunpowder can be had
in London for money. Sir Edw. Massey, long reported dead, has
been seen in Upton and Kent. The fanatics flock to London.
Wishes the discontents of the Royal party, with the great indulgence
shown the others, could be removed. Encloses, |
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61. i. Thomas Jeynes to William Neast, near Tewkesbury. Is
assured that nothing will be done in the Exchequer about
these dubious accounts, but the Lord Treasurer intends to
present an Act to Parliament for Commissioners in the
respective counties to settle the same. No news. Good
people are preparing for dark days, in order to a
glorious appearance. November 14. |
| Nov. 16. |
Reference to the Bishop of London of the petition of Mr. Powell,
of Forest Hill, co. Oxford, for a discharge and remission of the
arrears of rents reserved to the King and Bishop of Oxford on Shotover. With note of the Lord Chancellor's willingness therein. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 13.] |
| Nov. 16. |
Reference to the Trinity House of the petition of Edw. Penruddock, for setting up a lighthouse in the western coast, and Dunmore
Point on the south of the Isle of Wight. [Ent. Book 13, p. 13.] |
Nov. 16.
Worcester. |
62. Sir John Packington and two other Justices of Worcester to
Sec. Nicholas. Have secured Capt. Yarrington and Mr. Sparry and
Osland, ministers, also Col. Turton and Major Easthopp, zealous
Parliament men, who were with Yarrington when seized. He and
Sparry disown the intercepted letters. Will do their best to get to
the bottom of this design. |
| Nov. 17. |
63. Bond of Hezekiah Haynes, of Copford Hall, Essex, and two
others, in 1,000l. for his future peaceable conduct. |
Nov. 17.
Royal Charles, Downs. |
64. Capt. Robt. Clark to the Navy Comrs. Has succeeded
Major Robert Holmes, by the Duke's orders, as captain to the Royal
Charles. Has taken some able seamen from the St. George, to make
up his number which fell short on muster. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 18.
Chatham. |
65. Phineas Pett to the Same. Repairs of ships. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. 18. |
66. Further report of Lord Treas. Southampton and other Commissioners about dispensing with the Act of Navigation for the
Scots. The liberty allowed to the Scots by Council could only be
granted by Act of Parliament, as the forfeitures for transgression are
imposed by Parliament; the grant of such liberty would frustrate
the chief objects of the Act, as English shipping would be less
employed, and the Scots could probably undersell them, as the
French can; also, the payment of single instead of double duty must
decrease the Customs, which would lose 20,000l. a year even by the
last proposal of the Earls of Crawford and Lauderdale, for five or six
Scottish ships to be allowed to trade between Scotland and the
Plantations. |
| Nov. 18. |
Congé d'élire to the Dean and Chapter of Coventry and Lichfield
to elect a Bishop, their late Bishop being promoted to the Archbishopric of York. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Grant to Dr. Thomas Warmestry of the Deanery of Worcester,
void by death of Dr. Oliver. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Grant to Richard Lane, groom of the bedchamber, of a pension
of 500l. per annum. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Like grants to Silius Titus, Robert Phillipps, Henry Seymour,
William Legg, Thomas Killigrew, Edward Progers, Thomas Elliott,
and David Walter, of pensions of 500l. [Docquets.] |
| Nov. 18. |
Like grant to John Ashburnham of the like sum, on surrender
of a former pension of 500l. granted to him and Frances his late
wife. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. ? |
67. Petition of Thos. Bushell to the King. Though by an order in
Council, he had restored to him the farm of the export of lead granted
him by the late King, yet it has been swallowed up by the farmers
of Customs; begs the reversion of it, on expiration of this farm, or
admission thereto by the farmers, or a gift of 1,000l. from each of
them to compensate his loss, or a grant of licence to extract silver
out of lead, so as to achieve something pursuant to the designs of
his late master, Lord Chancellor Bacon |
Nov. 18.
Tower. |
68. Sir William Parkhurst, warden of the Mint, to the Lord
Treasurer. Attests Mr. Bushell's services in the time of the war.
In 1642, he proposed the discovery of a rich mine, but being required
other ways, brought 1,000 miners, at his own expense, to attend
the late King at Derby; he also brought his coining instruments and
fine silver from Wales to Shrewsbury and Oxford, whereby he was
able to coin money for His Majesty; and 36,000l. was paid by him
for army clothing, &c. He was at great charge in maintaining a
garrison in the Isle of Lundy, and was amongst the most active
and industrious for the late King's cause. |
| Nov. 18. |
69. [Name erased] to Thomas Paine, the Knight Marshal's secretary. The Presbyters and Independents in Exeter are on a sudden
perfectly united. They talk of a famine of God's word, &c. Some
of them reproved a person who was about to raise moneys on a
manor held of the Church, for hazarding so much. |
| Nov. 18. |
Order on the petition of the Fellows and President of Sion
College, London, that the Bishop of London, being visitor of the
college, all matters in dispute between them and Christopher Smith,
late almsman there, ejected for misdemeanour, be referred to him,
although Smith procured a reference from the King to the Lord
Mayor and Sir Thos. Adams, which is now revoked. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 13.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
70. Petition of Capt. William Chapman to the King, for the sole
exercise, for 14 years, of the invention of making better salt with
less fire, in which he and his father have spent 4,000l. and forty
years' time; with a prohibition to all boilers of salt, alum, or beer, to
use the said invention. With reference thereon to the Attorney
General, and his report, Nov. 26, in favour of the petitioner; also a
second reference, May 14, 1662, to the Lord Treasurer, to decide on
the amount of rent to be paid, and his report, June 4, that it should
be a fourth of the clear profits. |
| Nov. 19. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 15.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Lord Mayor, &c., of London. Recommends the
just pretensions of Wm. Cutler to the place of Garbler of Spices in
the City, he having received hard usage from the government during
the usurpation, and shown great loyalty to the late King. [Ent.
Books, 3, p. 6; and 4, p. 77.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Order for a warrant to pay to John Barrow, of London,
589l. 12s. 2d. for linen, lace, &c., furnished for the late King and his
present Majesty at Oxford. [Ent. Book 5, p. 52.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Commission for H. Rives to be Ensign in a foot company.
Minute. [Ent. Book 4, p. 4.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Sir Jo. Prettyman, for a lease of the Manor of Stoke Hamdon, co. Somerset, lately
let at 59l. 16s. 5d. to Edw. Lord Gorge. [Ent. Book 13, p. 14.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Col. Jo. Streater, for the
payment of 528l. 13s. 4d. charged upon the arrears of Excise, and
due for printing several things tending to the King's service at the
Restoration. [Ent. Book 13, p. 14.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Sir Gilbert Talbot,
master of the Jewel House, to be admitted tenant to a discovery of
waste lands belonging to the Crown, called the North and South
Woods, parcel of the Manor of Basborough, co. Somerset.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 14.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Rich. Lord Byron,
for 600l. out of the fines imposed on forfeited goods brought
in without payment of customs, in lieu of a grant of 300 of the best
trees in Sherwood Forest, worth 1,000l., made him by the late
King. [Ent. Book 13, p. 14.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Duke of York and four others of the petition of
John Van Steenland, for satisfaction, out of the tenths of prizes, for his
ship of corn, worth 10,000l., seized by Sir Hugh Cholmeley, Governor
of Scarborough, in the time of his straits. [Ent. Book 13, p. 15.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of 12 poor men,
for a grant of the remainder of a discovery of 8,000l., after the King
has taken what he thinks fit. [Ent. Book 13, p. 15.] |
| Nov. 19. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Chas. Duke of Richmond and Lenox, for a grant of all moneys and goods excepted
in the late Act of Pardon, and vested in the King for their better
discovery, to extend to such counties as His Majesty shall think fit.
[Ent. Book 13, p. 15.] |
Nov. 19.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation for discovery and punishment of the embezzlement
of Navy stores; certain modes are to be adopted in manufacture,
to distinguish the King's rope, sails, and pendants; other goods to be
marked with the broad arrow, where possible; and the Duke of
York to discharge and punish all concerned in embezzlements.
Printed. [Proc. Coll., p. 105.] |
| Nov. 19. |
71. Certificate by John Ides, master of the Maid of Enchuysen,
that on account of the stormy weather he has had on his voyage
from Archangel, he fears damage to the hemp wherewith he is
laden. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 19. |
72. Account by Rich. Green of the charges for surveying timber
in Kent and Sherwood Forest, from Sept. 14; total, 31l. 14s. 2d.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 19.
Chatham. |
73. Phineas Pett to the Navy Comrs. Receipt of timber worth
50s. a load, and planks worth about 3l. 8s. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 19.
The Lion, Downs. |
74. Capt. Thos. Bunn, to the Same. The bad weather has injured
the boats, which, in Sir John Mennes' absence, had often to go to
the shore for packets. Requests supply of stores. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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74. i. List of stores wanting in the ship Lion, approved by Sir
John Mennes. November 18, 1661. |
Nov. 20.
Portsmouth. |
75. Rich. Percy, master of the James bound for Tangiers, to the
Navy Comrs. Has been detained by the extreme weather; neither
of the ships that came with him has arrived. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 20. |
76. The King's speech on the meeting of Parliament, after the
adjournment. Printed. [See Lord's Journ. xi., 332.] |
| [Nov. 20.] |
77. Catalogue of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal assembled in
Parliament, according to their dignities; also the ancient statute
for placing the Lords in all Parliaments and other assemblies and
Councils. Printed. |
| Nov. 20. |
78. Catalogue of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, assembled in
the Parliament meeting May 8, 1661, and prorogued to Nov. 20. |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Rob., son and
heir of Sir. Rob. Dormer, of Dorton, for a lease of the Farm of
Ashenden and Costlow; rent, 28l. 16s. 10d.; fine, 5l. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 16.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Sir Thos. Alleyn, Bart.,
for a Lease of 880 acres of Marsh Land, parcel of 10,000 acres,
belonging to the King, near Whittlesea, co. Cambridge; rent, 20
marks. [Ent. Book 13, p. 17.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
79. Petition of Sir Hen. De Vic to the King, for the Fee-farm of
two Tenements near the Iron gate of the Tower, worth about 50l.
a year, forfeit to the Crown by attainder of Gregory Clement, their
owner; to be held either as recompense of service, or in part payment of arrears. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
| Nov. ? |
Minute of the above, dated November 22. [Ent. Book 13, p. 15.] |
| Nov. ? |
80. Petition of Hartgill Baron to the King, to settle the pension
of 200l. a year for 31 years, granted him at Breda, for hazardous
secret service, and especially for bringing the first news of the Restoration. Noted "Fiat." |
| Nov. 20. |
Warrant for a grant to Hartgill Baron of a pension of 200l. a
year, for 31 years, for past hazardous services. [Ent. Book 5, p. 53.] |
| Nov. 20. |
The King to Lord Chief Justice Foster. Recommends John
Norden for the place of Clerk of the Assizes of the Western Circuit,
his abilities and knowledge fitting him for the service. [Ent.
Books 3, p. 6; and 4, p. 78.] |
| Nov. ? |
81. Petition of Fras. Luttrell to the King, for Licence to hold a
Fair yearly at or near Penhall, Cornwall, an inquisition being held
in 1657, which certified that it would not injure other places. |
| Nov. 20. |
Warrant for a grant to Francis Luttrell of a yearly Fair, to
be held at or near Penhall. [Ent. Books 5, p. 54; and 48, p. 3.] |
| Nov. 20. |
Order for a grant to Hen. Lord Cornbury of part of the forfeited estate of Sir John Danvers, as the 1,200l. granted to the
daughters of Sir Ferdinando Carey is to be charged on the residue
of the estate. [Ent. Book 5, p. 67.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation enforcing the Acts prohibiting the import of
laces, ribbons, fringes, gloves, hats, knives, painted ware, &c., &c.,
and also the gilding of coaches and chariots, except such as are
provided for the King and Royal family. Printed. [Proc. Coll.,
p. 102.] |
Nov. 20.
Stafford. |
82. Examination of John White, of Whittington, co. Stafford.
Overheard a discourse between some armed mounted men, near
Fisherwick, who said that in the shire towns they had more friends
than enemies, and arms for them. One thought they had friends
enough in the house; another said he knew a castle that would
furnish 5,000 arms. |
Nov. 20.
Warminster. |
83. Henry Coker to Sec. Nicholas. On the alarm of certain intercepted letters, drew together the forces and put the towns round about
on guard; has sent for many suspected parties, given them the Oath
of Allegiance, taken bonds for their good behaviour, forbidden their
meetings, and ordered them to keep their houses for a week, and to
have no correspondence with any of their persuasion. Hears that an
intercepted fanatic's letter revealed a design to fire Worcester, and
that three men were found with fire balls in their pockets. The
same designs were reported for Gloucester and Bristol, but have
failed, the cities being guarded. Encloses, |
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83. i., ii. Intercepted letters of Ann Ba., as calendared November 12. |
| Nov. 20. |
84. [Edw. Potter to Sir Edw. Broughton.] The disaffected in
Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, are very numerous, and many
officers are going about among them. Has gained much love
amongst them in this little time, but dares not be too bold at first.
Will help them forward in any plot against Government, and then
reveal it. One Pare(?), a Quaker, does much harm; they have the
best horses in the country. |
| Nov. 21. |
85. J. S. to Sir George Carteret. Thomas Dingley was the boy
who conveyed away the books; he was at the messenger's to-day,
with his master, Mr. Cole. |
Nov. 21.
Whitehall. |
86. Prohibition, by Sec. Morice, in the King's name, against
printing, for five years, "The Morning Exercise, at Cripplegate,"
without consent of Joshua Kirton and Nathaniel Webb, the owners.
Printed. |
Nov. 21.
Edinburgh. |
87. Earl of Glencairn to Sec. Nicholas. Requests him not to
insist on a reference to the Council of Scotland of the justice, &c.,
of a public debt, due from the English Parliament to Adrian and
Cornelius Lampsius, of Zealand, who have shown great affection
towards the King. His Majesty being already satisfied about it,
the case should be recommended to the justice of the present Parliament, and the States' ambassadors have a copy of the recommendation. Requests favour for his cousin, Sir Thos. Cunningham, who
can better serve the King abroad where his family are, than by
returning to England. |
| Nov. 21. |
Pass for the Earl of Rochester to go beyond sea. Minute. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 54.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Charles Littleton, for an order to receive the arrears of contribution due from
Worcestershire, from 1659 to July 1, 1661, amounting to 634l. 17s.,
which have been granted to him. [Ent. Book 13, p. 16.] |
| [Nov. 21.] |
Order on the case of Morgan Newbery, accused of speaking
treasonable words at Salisbury against the King, that he be proceeded against capitally at the next Assizes. [Ent. Book 13, p. 17.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Grant to John Hill, on surrender of Jeremy Smith, of the office
of Ranger and Bailiff in Windsor Forest. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Grants to John Napier and Bevil Skelton, pages of honour, of
pensions of 120l. [Docquets.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Grant to Henry Howard of a weekly Market, and three yearly
Fairs, at Worksop, co. Notts. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Grant to Thomas Hood, and Elinor, his wife, of 700l. given to
the latter by the late Wm. Purefoy, but forfeit to the King.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Grant to George Trevelyan, of Nettlecomb, co. Somerset, of the
dignity of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Warrant to repay to Thomas Durneford, 3,280l., lent by him to
the King, from moneys paid in by treasurers and collectors whose
accounts are exempted from pardon. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 21. |
Blank grant of an Alms-room in the Hospital of Ewelme, co.
Oxford. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 22.
Whitehall. |
88. Petition of Sir Bernard De Gomme to the King, for a warrant
to the Ordnance Officers to pay him riding charges at 20s. a day,
for 140 days, during which time he has been employed, as chief
engineer of the kingdom, in mending Dover pier, erecting fortifications at Dunkirk, and surveying Tilbury Fort; and also for an order
for the said charges in future, they having been usually paid from
the Tower. With reference thereon to Sir Wm. Compton, Master
of Ordnance, and his report, February 11, 1662, in favour of the
petition. |
| Nov. 22. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 17.] |
Nov. 22.
Paris. |
89. Thos. Ross to Williamson. Particulars of articles of dress,
books, &c., purchased for him in Paris. |
Nov. 22.
Hil-Deverill, by Warminster. |
90. Hen. Coker to Sec. Nicholas. Finding the late insurrection had its groundwork in meetings of Nonconformists, has issued
warrants as enclosed. Requests directions whether to proceed upon
them. There are many mongrel justices that were for Oliver, who
proceed coldly and neglect duty. Encloses, |
|
90. i. Notice by George Howe, Sir Hen. Coker, and two others, to
the Constables and Churchwardens of Maiden-Bradley,—
to be read in the church and dispersed through the
hundred,—to apprehend all ministers holding unlawful
assemblies on pretence of religion, and neglecting the
reading of Divine service, as thereby a bloody and horrid
design has been contrived for the subversion of Government. November 21. |
| Nov. 22. |
91. John Rathbone to James Hickes. Sends intercepted letters.
There has been a strong alarm of a design upon Lichfield; the party
intended to fire the town in three or four places, and while the 300
foot in the town were dispersed about the fire, to seize the arms,
secure the soldiers, and march through the county; being discovered they did not rise. Encloses, |
|
91. i. Intercepted letters of Ann Ba., as calendared November 12. |
| Nov. 22. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Sir Hen. De
Vic, for two Tenements near the Iron gate of the Tower, belonging
to Gregory Clement. [Ent. Book 13, p. 15.] |
Nov. 22.
Derby. |
92. Sir Francis Burdett and three other [Dep. Lieutenants of
Derbyshire] to the Earl of Devonshire [Lord Lieutenant]. On account
of reported disturbances in Staffordshire and Worcestershire, they
called out the militia to Derby, Chesterfield, and Bakewell, but all
being quiet, after three days' training, dismissed them, to appear at
an hour's warning when summoned. Wishes the inferior foot
officers' charges could be paid, or else the service may be obstructed.
Have spent on intelligence, &c., most of 42l. 8s. 5d., raised formerly
by the Commissioners for the Militia. [Copy.] |
| Nov. 22. |
Order for a warrant to pay to William Ashburnham, cofferer of the
household, 3,000l., of moneys to come from Portugal, on account for
defraying the expenses of the intended Queen's transportation.
[Ent. Book 5, p. 55.] |
Nov. 23.
Gatehouse. |
93. Elizabeth Calvert to Mrs. Woodcock. Gives, as requested by
Sec. Nicholas, all the information she can touching a book about
which she is accused: when her husband was in prison, he ordered
her to make up all the waste sheets and send them to Sec. Nicholas;
she made them up, but as they were not sent for, sold them for
waste paper. Would never have been a prisoner, had she been
willing to pay the fees of the printer who was in prison with her
husband. Is so reduced that she has sold her plate, and had to
borrow 10l. of Alderman Blackall. Hopes to be released on bail. |
| Nov. ? |
94. Petition of Eliz. Calvert, prisoner in the Gatehouse, Westminster, to Sec. Nicholas, for liberation from her long imprisonment,
whereby she is threatened with a return of the jaundice, which will
inevitably end her days. |
| Nov. 23. |
Reference to the Attorney General of the petition of John Ekins
for the Advowson of the Rectory of Rushden, co. Northampton, on
surrender of a former grant. [Ent. Book 13, p. 17.] |
Nov. 23.
Lancaster. |
95. Officers of the Lancashire Militia regiment to Col. Rich.
Kirkby. Have assembled the regiment, but have been unable
to pay the soldiers, the constables pretending that the deputy
lieutenants have no power to lay assessments. Mr. Rigby of Layton
and others possess them with these ideas; unless such offenders be
punished, a mutiny will arise for want of pay, and unless they have
orders to prevent it, they are resolved to lay up their commissions. |
| Nov. 23. |
96. Petition of John Tireman to the King, for presentation to
the Rectory of Foxholes, diocese of York. With note by Gilbert,
Bishop of London, in favour of the petitioner. |
Nov. 23.
The Tobias, Spithead. |
97. Lewis Davis to the Navy Comrs. Is appointed steward of
the Tobias, with 55 men and 49 horses on board; state of the crew
and the victualling. The steward of the Olive Branch will be punished
for spoil of provision, and that of the James was tied neck and heels
for some hours. Cautions them against demands for short allowance from the crew of the Dolphin. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 23. |
Order forbidding a lottery carried on by Francisco Finochelli, as
being the same with the L' Oca di Catalonia, for which the sole
licence was granted to Francesco Corbet. [Ent. Book 5, p. 55.] |
| Nov. 23 ? |
98. Petition of James Roche and his Associates to the King, not
to prevent them from exercising the new lottery invented by them
in commemoration of the Royal Oak, against which Francesco
Corbet has obtained a prohibition. |
| Nov. 23. |
Warrant for a Baronetcy to George Southcott of Blighborough,
co. Lincoln. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 55.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Warrant to pay 731l. to William Goldesborough, clerk of the Parliament, for himself and others mentioned in a bill and list subscribed by the Speaker. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 24. |
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to allow Capt. Brett to transport
his logwood custom free, that clause being omitted in his grant.
[Docquet.] |
1661 ?
Nov. 24. |
99. Rich. Coling to Williamson. The Lord Chamberlain does not
wish a mandate to pass for the Divinity Professorship at Cambridge,
without his being acquainted with it. |
1661.
25. |
Grant to Thomas Smith of Hill Hall, co. Essex, of the dignity of
a Baronet, with remainder to his second son Thomas. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 25. |
Discharge to Thomas Smith, in the usual form, for payment of
1,095l. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 25. |
Warrant to Col. Wm. Legg, Lieutenant of Ordnance, to deliver
520 back, breast, and head pieces to Major Francis Wyndham, for
the King's regiment of Horse Guards under Aubrey Earl of Oxford.
[Ent. Book 5, p. 56.] |
| Nov. 25. |
Warrant authorizing persons appointed by Sir Thomas Ingram to
take 100 hares, 200 brace of partridges, and 50 pheasants, for
stocking the park of Hampton Court; but none to be taken within
six miles of Hampton Court or Greenwich. [Ent. Book 5, p. 57.] |
| Nov. 25. |
100. S. Drake and Jo. Lake to Williamson. Thanks to his
goodness, they have, after long bickerings, passed their Degrees of
Doctors, and need not trouble the Vice Chancellor, unless in behalf of
Mr. Milner, who could not pass for want of personal appearance. |
| Nov. 25. |
101. Roger Griffin to Lord Falkland. Troubles him the rather
with the enclosed papers, because yesterday there was a great meeting
of Anabaptists held at Titmarsh's house, where they used words
as seditious as they could find. Repaired to the Mayor, who sent
constables and secured them, as they denied the Oath of Allegiance
and security for good behaviour. Encloses, |
|
101. i.Geo. Howe to [Roger Griffin]. Lord Falkland's CaptainLieut. Robert Fairchild, of Newinhall, was taken up on
suspicion, but freed. Found a suspicious letter in the
Devon carrier's bag, and searched Mr. Price's bundle,
but found nothing. A lieutenant was mortally wounded
last night by one of two men, who stopped him, inquired
for whom he was, and on his saying for God and King
Charles, one said they were for God and green sleeves,
and shot him. Barwick, Wiltshire, November 22. |
| Nov. [25 ?] |
102. Capt. Fras. Allen to the Navy Comrs. Sails and cables
wanted: is to sail for Dunkirk in a few days to take in soldiers, and
then for Tangiers. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 26.
Downs. |
103. Sir John Mennes to the Same. Unless the merchant
ships hasten down, fresh victuals will be wanted for the fleet.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Capt. Rich.
Phillips, that the office of Clerk of the Council in Wales may not be
granted to any one, after Lord Goring's term, but the profits kept
in the King's hands. [Ent. Book 13, p. 18.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Reference to the Same of the petition of Alderman Sir Thos.
Alleyn, Bart., for a lease of 880 acres of marsh land, part of the
10,000 belonging to the Crown, near Whittlesea, co. Cambridge.
He was one of the adventurers for draining the Great Level
of the fens, and 880 acres, worth about 5s. the acre yearly, were
assigned to him at the rent of 50 marks. [Ent. Book 13, p. 20.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Warrant to the Justices of Common Pleas to permit William
Heveningham and Mary his wife to levy certain fines for recovery
on part of their estates, now forfeit for treason, the same being for
the use of Brian Viscount Cullen, and four others, to whom they
were granted, Sept. 28. [Ent. Book 5, p. 58.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Pass for Capt. Honeywood, with servants and three horses, and
one horse for the Prince of Orange. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 56.] |
| [Nov. 26.] |
Warrant for a grant to William Howard of 500l., out of the
King's moiety of fines to be levied on goods imported or exported
without payment of custom. [Ent. Book 5, p. 56.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Presentation of John Tireman to the Rectory of Foxholes, co.
York, void by death of Mr. Kean. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 9.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Presentation of Richard Waugh, M.A., to the Vicarage of Ware,
co. Herts, for confirmation of his title. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Presentation of Abraham Cole to the Prebend of Aylesbury, co.
Bucks, void by promotion of Dr. Hacket to the Bishopric of Coventry and Lichfield. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Warrant to pay to Sir William St. Ravy 1,000l. on account, for
bringing over from Germany and other places red and fallow deer,
to replenish the forests of Windsor and Sherwood. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 26. |
Grant to John Sawyer, master cook, in consideration of the
charge of removes and of his faithful services, of a pension of 150l.
[Docquet.] |
Nov. 26.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Attorney General. Sends the Lord Treasurer's
report on Lord Ogilvy and Mr. Carey's suit, and wishing the
cautions therein to be observed as far as possible, requires him to take
informations of what persons retain moneys of the nature specified;
and if there be ground to pursue others, to issue commissions for
further discoveries, and to draw a grant to Lord Ogilvy and Mr.
Carey of a moiety thereof. [Ent. Books 3, p. 8; and 4, p. 79.] |
| Nov. 27. |
The King to Sir Rob. Crook, clerk of the pipe. Having appointed
the Duke of Ormond Lord Steward, Sir John Denham Surveyor
General, and Dan. O'Neale Groom of the Bedchamber, to call to
account offenders in destroying his houses, castles, buildings, forests,
&c., during the late usurpation, orders him to allow them to take
copies of all surveys of the same given in during the usurpation,
without fee or consideration. [Ent. Book 5, p. 62.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Warrants to John Warburton to apprehend Mr. Jessey, and to
Ralph Rutter to apprehend Nathaniel Crabb, and bring them before
Secretary [Nicholas]. Minutes. [Ent. Book 5, p. 59.] |
| Nov. 27. |
Warrants to Capt. Edw. Berkeley to apprehend Miles Corbet,
one of the King's murderers, and carry him to the Tower, and to the
Lieutenant of the Tower to take charge of him. Minutes. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 59.] |
| [Nov. 27.] |
Warrants for the title of Baronet to Sir William Wyndham, of
Orchard Wyndham, co. Somerset. Two minutes. [Ent. Book 4,
pp. 55, 56.] |
| [Nov. 27.] |
104. Remonstrance by Alderman Backwell to the King and
Council, showing that the order for the Commonwealth money to
be no longer current after Nov. 30, 1661, though founded on just
grounds, and though His Majesty takes the expense of its recoinage,
would be an injury to trade, because the Mint would be glutted with
500,000l. worth of coin, having already 100,000l., and being unable
to coin more than 10,000l. a week; whereas there would be lack of
coin to carry on trade, the markets would rise, and the coins would
be ill and hastily made. Requests that no time may be limited
for its calling in, but that it may be taken gradually, and a proclamation issued for all false moneys of this stamp to be defaced,
wherever found. |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
105. Petition of Nicholas Delves, of London, to the King. Lent
350l. to Sir Hen. Norton, Bart., on a bond of 700l., because his
father had disinherited him for loyalty. The money not being paid,
extended the Manor and Rectory of Stokenham, in Devonshire, for
the debt, but it is forfeit by the treason of Sir Henry's father;
hears that it is re-granted to Sir Henry, who has taken it in another
name, which will endanger his money. Asks satisfaction for the
debt. With reference thereon to the Attorney and Solicitor General,
and report of the latter that Sir Henry Norton should either pay
the debt, or have the grant of the lands passed in his own name. |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Ben. Taylor, and other defendants in a suit with
Wm. Wells, to the King, for a warrant for a writ of error, returnable in this Parliament, for redress of error in a judgment given
against them in the Court of King's Bench. With order thereon
granting the petition. [Ent. Book 13, p. 18.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Levant Company. Recommends George Man,
now resident at Leghorn, to the place of their Consul at Smyrns,
now void, on account of his constant loyalty and affection. [Levant
Papers, Vol. i., No. 119; and Ent. Books 3, p. 4, and 4, p. 78.] |
| [Nov. 27.] |
106. Draft of the above. |
| Nov. 27. |
107–126. Memoranda [by Sec. Nicholas] of transactions at the
Council Board, and of business accruing to him therefrom, from
Jan. 2 to Nov. 27, 1661. Twenty Papers. |
| Nov. 27 ? |
127. Petition of Thos. Webb, shipwright, to the Navy Comrs.,
for a recommendation to Mr. Coventry to appoint him carpenter to
a 5th or 6th rate vessel. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
|
127. i. Certificate by Christopher Pett, and five others, in favour
of the petitioner. November 27, 1661. |
Nov. 28.
Woolwich. |
128. Christopher Pett to the Same. Progress of the new yacht
in building; repairs of ships, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
The Dartmouth. |
129. Capt. Rich. Rooth to the Same. Wants a new bower cable
for this expedition; his was broken in the last storm. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
The Paul, Margate Road. |
130. Capt. Rob. Wyard to the Same. A storm of 30 hours has
damaged several merchant ships; was in Margate Roads, put to sea
afterwards, and was obliged by the weather to return, but will sail
out with the first wind; no other vessel bound for Dunkirk is there.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
Portsmouth. |
131. John Tippetts to the Same. Account of vessels which will
stow five months' provisions or more, and are suitable for the present
expedition. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
Royal Charles, Downs. |
132. Capt. Rob. Clark to the Same. Sir John Mennes bids him
inform them of his want of a best bower cable. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
[Sec. Nicholas] to Hen. Coker, of Wiltshire. The King thanks
him and the other justices for their loyal vigilance; but as there is
a bill depending in Parliament concerning uniformity, wishes them
to forbear the issue of warrants till it has passed. Desires them
to continue their care for the service. [Ent. Book 1, p. 21.] |
| Nov. 28 ? |
133. List of eight cashiered officers in town, Nov. 8. |
| Nov. 28 ? |
134. List of such dangerous persons as have been officers in the
late army, and are now in or about the City, and of reputation
with the soldiers, scores and hundreds of whom are lurking about
prepared for action. |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation ordering cashiered soldiers of the late usurped
powers to leave London and Westminster before Dec. 4 next, and
not to return before June 24 next, as they are plotting wicked
designs against the King and Government. Printed. [Proc. Coll.,
p. 107.] |
| Nov. 28. |
Warrant to pay to Sir John Shaw, treasurer and receiver for the
garrison of Dunkirk, 3,500l., being one month's pay for the Mardike
regiment; also 128l. 5s., being two months' pay for 80 men and their
officers in Colonel Grace's regiment, and 202l., being 10 days' pay for
Colonel Geraldine and his regiment. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 28. |
Grant to Barrent Nunnick, born in foreign parts, of denization.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 28. |
135. Capt. William Pestell to Sec. Nicholas. Will do his duty in
giving intelligence, though in much discouragement. The FifthMonarchy men are strongly at work in Yorkshire, Durham, Yarmouth, and Devonshire. Mr. Palmer, Elmes, Belchar, Feake, and
other preachers go about from county to county, and blow the flames
of rebellion; they are now meeting at Andrews's, a rich brewer at
Limehouse. Medley, of Seething Lane, who married Venner's
daughter, is their scribe, accountant, and keeper of papers and
money. Coates, a scrivener in Limehouse, and widow Harding, of
Little Wood Street, are also entrusted with papers. Suspects
Capt. Cox, a vice-admiral of Sweden, but now prisoner in Sandwich
for treasonable words; has kept his ship on purpose, for though
pretending for Portugal, he has missed many opportunities, and
stayed four months in the Downs. He was one of Venner's party,
yet is trusted with a vessel having 350 barrels of powder and 70
pieces of ordnance. The English fugitives in Holland are at work. |
| Nov. 29. |
136. Certificate by Thos. Tuer, vicar of St. Lawrence, Reading,
and rural dean,—being commanded to disperse the Prayer Books and
Acts of Parliament lately sent by the Bishop of Salisbury, and to
return the names of those who refuse them,—that Christopher Fowler,
of St. Mary's, Reading, has hitherto omitted to read the Prayer Book,
and the two late Acts appointed to be read by every minister. |
| Nov. 29. |
Grant to Walbrooke, wife of Thos. Howard, of a pension of 500l.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 29. |
Grant to Hartgill Baron of an annuity of 200l., for 31 years, in
consideration of his faithful and hazardous services in the late
troubles; to be paid out of the exchequer, or by the receiver of
South Wales, for 31 years. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 29. |
Pass for goods from the wardrobe to the Downs, to furnish the
Royal Charles, which is to bring home the Queen. Minute. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 59.] |
| [Nov. 29.] |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to take into custody
John Simpson, preacher of [Great] All Hallows, for seditious and
dangerous speeches. Minute. [Ent. Book 5, p. 59.] |
| Nov. 29 ? |
137. Notes [by Edw. Potter, from sermons] by Mr. Simpson,
Mr. Jord, and Mr. James, chiefly bearing upon the protection shown
by God towards his people, when persecuted by ungodly enemies. |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
138. Petition of Thos. Elliott to the King, for the custody of the
body and estate of Wm. Gaudy, of Gaudy Hall, Norfolk, a lunatic,
his near relations not having petitioned for his custody. With
reference thereon to the Lord Chancellor. |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
139. Petition of Sir Edw. Heath, K.B., to the King, for power to
receive and retain for himself 818l. 19s. 7d., due from the tenants of
Desford and Earles Hutton, co. Leicester, belonging to the duchy
of Lancaster, for establishing their copyholds, &c., according to a
grant of King James, after passing of the Act of Parliament for
confirming the same. Was heavily persecuted during the troubles,
by reason of the exile and death abroad of his father, Sir Robt.
Heath, and obliged to sell the estate to pay his debts of 12,000l.
With reference thereon to Lord Seymour, chancellor of the duchy,
and his report, Dec. 23, in favour of the petitioner. |
| Nov. 30. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 13, p. 19.] |
| Nov. 30. |
140. Bond of Nathaniel Crabb, of St. Botolph's, Aldgate, London,
and two others, in 500l. for his quiet demeanour and appearance
before the King when summoned. |
| Nov. 30. |
Notes of commissions for Fras. Compton to be Captain in Lord
Oxford's regiment, in place of his brother, Sir Chas. Compton; Hen.
Compton to be Lieutenant, and Phil. Sherrard Ensign, in the said
troop. [Ent. Book 4, p. 4.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. Recommends Viscount Falkland for a lease of Belgrave, Leicestershire, to
which he pretends in right of his grandmother, the old tenant,
whose executor he was. [Ent. Books 3, p. 8; and 4, p. 79.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
The King to Thos. Raymond, keeper of State Papers. Understanding that he wishes to retire from his employment, for his
health and convenience, permits him to surrender his place to Sec.
Nicholas, but still to remain as servant extraordinary, and give his
attendance when required. [Ent. Books 3, p. 9; and 4, p. 80.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant for corroboration of the presentation of Rich. Werge to
the Rectory of Nelston, co. Leicester. [Ent. Book 6, p. 9 bis.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Presentation of Phil. Lewis to the Rectory of Presteigne, cos.
Hereford and Radnor. Minute. [Ent. Book 6, p. 9.] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a commission to Gilbert, Bishop of London, and
George, Bishop of Worcester, to consecrate and ordain, according to
the forms of the Church of England, so that it be not prejudicial
to the privileges of the Church of Scotland, James Sharpe, Archbishop of St. Andrew's and Primate of Scotland; Andrew Fairwell
[Fairfowl], Archbishop of Glasgow and Metropolitan of Scotland;
Robert Leighton, Bishop of Dunblane; and Jas. Hamilton, Bishop
of Galloway. [Ent. Book 6, p. 9.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to Sir William St. Ravy and John Carey, master of the
the buckhounds, to dispose as they think fit of several quantities of
deer, to be provided both abroad and at home for stocking His
Majesty's parks and forests. [Ent. Book 5, p. 69.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to Rich. [Earl of Carbery] to admit George Earl of
Norwich to the office of Secretary to the Council of Wales. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 59.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Order for a warrant authorizing tallies to be struck on the receiver
of the free present of cos. Cambridge, Suffolk, and the Isle of Ely,
for 10,000l., to be paid therefrom to Sir Henry Bennet, for the use
of the privy purse. [Ent. Book 5, p. 60.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Order for a warrant appointing Thomas Baltazar musician in
ordinary on the violin; fee, 10l. a year. [Ent. Book 5, p. 60.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to advance to Sir Edw. Griffin, treasurer of the chamber,
10,000l., for paying the salaries of the servants, and other services
of the King's household. [Ent. Book 5, p. 68.] |
| [Nov. 30.] |
Warrant for a grant to Peter Coen and Peter his son, natives
of Holland, of denization. [Ent. Book 5, p. 69.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Order for a warrant to pay 100l. to Sir Edmund Bowyer without
account. [Ent. Book 5, p. 85] |
Nov. 30.
Whitehall. |
Grant of the late Doctor Thos. Hammond's real estate to the
Bishops of London and Worcester, to be disposed of by them for
the benefit of his widow, Martha Hammond, and his children; the
personal estate to be for the benefit of the widow only. [Ent.
Book 5, p. 91.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Lease in reversion to Hen. Seymour of lands and tenements,
&c., belonging to the duchy of Cornwall, for his own and his nephew,
Edward Seymour's life, on increase of the old rents. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Grant to George Southcott of Blighborough, co. Lincoln, of the
dignity of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Discharge to the Same in the usual form. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Carbery, Lord President of the
Council in the Marches of Wales, 2,000l. on account, towards the
repairing and furnishing of Ludlow Castle. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to pay to Thomas Barrow, of London, 589l. 18s. 2d. for
linen and lace for the late and present King. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Warrant to pay to William Hutchinson 100l. for providing game
of hares, partridges, and pheasants, to store the grounds and parks at
Hampton Court. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. ? |
141. Petition of John Moyle to the King, for a grant to himself
and Fabian Phillips of the office of Remembrancer in the court of the
Marches of Wales, void by death of Rich. Randall and Thos. Beale. |
| Nov. 30. |
Grant, with survivorship, to Fabian Phillips and John Moyle of
the office of Remembrancer of the Court of the Council and Marches
Wales. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Grant to Sir William Wyndham, of Orchard Wyndham, co.
Somerset, of the dignity of a Baronet. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Discharge for the Same in the usual form. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Grant to Sir Richard Hubbert of the office of Cock Master, with
the annuity of 20l. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 30. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer of the petition of Sir Willm.
Carr and four others, to be Commissioners for settling and securing
a tax to be imposed, of 2d. on every cwt. of tobacco pipe clay
exported. [Ent. Book 13, p. 20.] |
| Nov. ? |
142. Petition of the Inhabitants of Burton in Kendal, co. Westmoreland, to the King, for a grant to Sir George Middleton and
Sir Rob. Bendlos, Barts., and John Otway, in trust for them,
of a weekly market, with the tolls, &c., thereof, since not being
incorporated, they cannot take the grant to themselves. Annexing, |
|
142. i. Writ for an inquisition of Ad quod damnum, to be held
in reference to the said market. June 28, 1661. |
142. ii. Return of the above inquisition, taken before Anne Lady
Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery,
sheriff of the county, that no prejudice will ensue by
grant of the aforesaid market.
Burton in Kendal, October 2, 1661. |
| Nov. ? |
143. Petition of Sir Henry De Vic to the King, for a grant to
Thos. Henshaw of his office of Secretary of the French tongue,
which he is resigning by His Majesty's permission. Marked as
granted. [Patent granted to Henshaw, 1661, Dec. 26.] |
| Nov. ? |
144. Petition of Capt. Henry Lawrence to the King, for payment
of 300l. lent to His Majesty at Oxford in 1643, and reversion
for his son of his foot company in Munster, he being old and unable
to act. |
| Nov. ? |
145. Petition of Wm. Sneyd to the King, for discharge from the
office of Sheriff of Staffordshire. His brother, Col. Sneyd, served
the late King, and lost 3,500l. by sequestration; and in 1649,
his said brother, having a commission from His Majesty, which was
discovered, was forced to fly into the Isle of Man, and land worth
1,000l. a year was sold to pay his debts. |
| Nov. ? |
146. Note by Nicholas of a warrant for a grant to Roger Palmer,
in reversion after Sir John Lenthall, of the office of Marshal of the
Marshalsea of King's Bench. |
Nov.
Whitehall. |
The King to Lord Chief Justice Foster. He is to consult with
all the judges in what manner it will be best to proceed against one
Alcock, shortly to be tried for treasonable words. [Ent. Books 3,
p. 4; and 4, p. 76.] |
| Nov. |
147. John Tatnell to the Navy Comrs. Has tried in vain to
raise a lost anchor; it is said that John Philpott, of Faversham, has
taken it up. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov.
Chatham. |
148. Phineas Pett to the Same. Rob. Morecock, master carpenter
of the Royal Sovereign, has but one servant allowed, and the
carpenter of the Portsmouth none; the clerk of the cheque refuses
to enter others for them, though two men could be discharged in
their rooms. Requests warrants therefor. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. ? |
149. Certificate by Wm. Bagwell, carpenter, and two others, that
John Sundersbee belonged to the Dolphin from August 6 to
November 15, 1661, and was dismissed on the coming aboard of
new officers. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. ? |
150. Account sent to Rich. Sherwin, secretary to Lord Ashley,
Chancellor of Exchequer, of such moneys as are yet unpaid, that
were charged on the arrears of Excise by Parliament, in 1660.
With memorandum that the 10,000l. to the Duke of York, ordered
by special warrant to be first paid, is now in paying. Endorsed
"Mrs. Gardiner." |
