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Nov. 1.
Exeter. |
1. Jo. Norman to Henry Muddiman. On report of an intended rising
in London, Somersetshire, Dorsetshire, &c., the deputy lieutenants of
Devonshire were warned to care, and one of them, Sir Coppleston
Bampfield, took possession of Exeter Castle, and still remains
there. The militia are very vigilant and active, and so they have
been at Plymouth. |
Nov. 1.
Clapham. |
2. Lady Vere Wilkinson to Mr. Godolphin. Begs the King's
letter to the justices of peace of Yorkshire, in favour of Richard
Walker, who has suffered much for his loyalty, and wishes such
relief as is usual in those cases. |
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3. Sir Thos. Peyton and two other deputy lieutenants of Kent,
to —. Have received letters from the King and Council for preserving peace and order. Require him therefore to seize all arms
found in the custody of disaffected persons in the lathe of Shepway,
and disarm all factious and seditious spirits, and such as travel with
unusual arms at unseasonable hours; to cause good watch to be kept
in the highways; to apprehend such as cannot give a good account
of themselves; to prevent or break up unlawful meetings, and seize
their abettors, &c. |
Nov. 1.
Montacute. |
4. E. Phelipps, jun., to Henry Muddiman. The soldiers are dismissed, some persons being secured who will suffer if prosecuted,
because they acknowledged themselves engaged in a rising, and
invited others to it. The horse went from Yeovil to Chard, where
the Commissioners for regulating Corporations and others met, and
tended the oaths to the mayor and others. The aldermen refused to
take it, and were bound over to their good behaviour. The mayor
being left alone, subscribed a request to the King to call in the
charter, there not being honest men enough to carry on the
government. |
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5. Notes on the letters to be addressed to Lord Lieutenants of
counties for levying the assessment for the first of the three years,
allowed by the Militia Act; that the rules for the 18 months
assessment are to be observed; that they are to act as Commissioners
and appoint collectors; and that the money is to remain in the
hands of the sheriffs, for that use and no other. |
Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
6. The King to the Lord Lieutenants of counties. Requires them,
in pursuance of the Act for raising 70,000l. in the year for support
of the militia, to levy the proportion within their lieutenancies, and
pay it to the sheriff of the county, in order to restrain tumultuous
and seditious meetings, the contagion of the late plot in London
threatening to spread throughout the Kingdom. [Corrected draft.] |
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7, 8. Two drafts of the above. |
Nov. 1.
Chalfield. |
9. John Eyre, a justice of peace for Wiltshire, to Sec. Bennet.
Encloses certain examinations. The country longs for quiet. The
separatists still continue disobedient to church government, and
have their meetings as frequent as ever. Has issued warrants for
their suppression, and for the apprehension of those most dangerous,
but sending them to gaol does little good; they glory in their
sufferings. There will be no safety unless they are kept down with
a strong hand, for there are five to one against the present government. Annexes, |
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9. i. Examination of Edward Buckle, of Frome-Selwood, Wiltshire.
Was at Col. Wm. Eyre's house and Edw. Gerish's, but knows
nothing of discourses against the King or government
the last three years. October 18, 1662. |
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9. ii. Examination of William Trehearne, of Frome-Selwood, to
the same effect. October 18, 1662. |
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9. iii. Information of Elizabeth, wife of Edw. Gerish, surgeon
of Broughton-Gifford. Overheard her husband talking
with Buckle, who thereupon accused her of trying to trapan
him. Her husband said Buckle and Trehearne were
rogues, and he would tell of them. October 18, 1662. |
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9. iv. Information of Edw. Gerish. Buckle and Trehearne
being at his house, began railing at bishops, and Buckle
told him of a rising intended on Monday last, but said
the Parliament bade them not to stir till they heard of a
rising in London; that Ludlow was to head them in the
West, and it would be done before Christmas; that they
kept horses and arms. They offered him a command,
and begged him not to betray them. October 19, 1662. |
Nov. 1.
Lydney. |
10. Daniel Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of abuses
committed by the woodcutters in the felling of timber. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 1.
Chapter House, Worcester. |
11. Dr. Thos. Warmestry, dean, and the Chapter of Worcester, to
the King. Declare their election of John Earles to the Bishopric of
Worcester, void by death of John Gauden, and request his confirmation thereof. |
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12. Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy taken by John Earles, on
his election as Bishop of Worcester. |
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Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 48, p. 14.] |
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13. Five Commissioners for regulating Corporations in Nottinghamshire to the King. Having dismissed John, Earl of Clare, from
his place as Recorder of Nottingham, he has gained His Majesty's
letter in his behalf; hope they will not be blamed, as they did not
know his loyalty, and followed the letter of the Act. Cannot
recede from what was then so deliberately done. |
Nov. 1.
Lincoln. |
14. Richard Winstanley to Henry Muddiman. The fanatics
there increase by over indulgence, but are quiet. Capt. Pierrepoint
has been sent for to Nottingham, and his troop searched the house of
Garland, formerly a captain of the rebels, where they found a peck
of bullets, and powder and match proportionable. |
Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
Sec. Bennet to Lord Rutherford. The King refers to him a letter
enclosed to Marquis Caracena, and wishes him to tell the Marquis's
messenger that he is ordered to do what is fitting therein. [Ent.
Book 10, p. 3.] |
Nov. 1.
Chatsworth. |
15. Ro. Hobbes to Sec. Bennet. Congratulates his increase of
honour; as to his own little ambition, rolls himself upon his word,
as Sir Epicure Mammon says in the Alchymist. |
Nov. 2.
Whitehall. |
Warrants to Sir Edward Broughton to receive Captain Foster and
keep him close prisoner, for being an accomplice with several persons
convicted of dangerous practices; and also Orrell, Foster's hostler.
Minutes. [Ent. Book 9, p. 30.] |
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16. John Clarke to Williamson. Will write weekly as desired.
Capt. Nath. Desborough was taken near Pendennis Castle, Cornwall, when mounted on a horse of Capt. Fox, the late Governor, and
cannot give a good account of himself, though he has been in the
west several months; Capt. Cloke, a dangerous fellow, is also taken.
The Anabaptists have to answer for holding an unlawful assembly. |
Nov. 2.
Apthorpe. |
17. Earl of Westmoreland to Sir Hen. Bennet. Understanding he is sure to be sworn in as secretary, sends to him Mr. Lane, a
deputy lieutenant [Northamptonshire], to inform him how they
have proceeded in settling the county militia. |
Nov. 2.
Canterbury. |
18. Wm. Kingsley to Col. Thomas Culpeper. The fanatics there
are high and insolent, and threaten all loyal people; they will soon
be in arms, as they only wait tidings from the rest of their brethren.
The deputy lieutenants are too secure; lawyers are ill swordsmen,
and understand little out of their own sphere. Asks assistance in
behalf of the honest party of the Flemings, whose case is to come
before King and Council. There is hazard if the rebels stir, because
the deputy lieutenants' commissions are void, on account of the
new Lord Lieutenant. Some persons in Dover and Deal are
secured, but the people are ready for all sorts of villainy. |
Nov. 2.
Sherborne. |
19. Francis Bennet to James Hickes. A plot was discovered for
1,000 horse to meet at Clifton Wood, three miles off, disperse themselves through the county, and cut the throats of the King's
friends; four are taken, but not the heads. Ludlow, the old grand
rebel, was to command them. Requests him to hasten the mail;
the negligence of the eastward postmasters has spoiled him of 10l.'s
worth of horses in 14 days. |
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20–24. Memorada of examinations by Sec. Bennet of John
Haward, Griffin Morrice, Thomas Orrell, and several other friends
and servants of Capt. Foster, about their knowledge of him,
of Ensign Tong, of Platter and Capt. Lee, Col. Kenrick, Capt.
Elton, or of any plot in which they were engaged. Also examination of Capt. Foster himself, on several of the above points. Five
papers. |
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25. Examination of Lieutenant Kingsley as to his acquaintance
with Jesse, whom he apprehended two years before, Col. Buffett,
and Praise God Barebones. |
| Nov. 3. |
26. Examination of — Wickham. Capt. Denton visited Jesse
when in his costody; said he did not not know him, but would do
what he could to get him off. |
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27. Confessions of Tong, prisoner in the Tower, that he was at
the council which sat at the Wheatsheaf, Thames Street; also of
Stubbs, prisoner in the Tower, that Mr. Riggs, the minister, said
that if they could raise 500 horse and 500 foot, he had a friend
who knew the ways of Whitehall Palace, and could let them in
to seize the King and Duke. |
Nov. 3.
Whitehall. |
28. Warrant from Sec. Bennet to Henry Northrop, messenger,
to go to Winchester to receive John Woodman from the deputy
lieutenants, and deliver him to the Keeper of the Gatehouse, to be
kept close prisoner. |
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Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 31.] |
Nov. 3.
Whitehall. |
29. Warrant from Sec. Bennet for a search after disaffected persons,
arms, papers, &c., at Mr. Methall's, Kensington, where private
meetings have lately been held, the persons to be taken into custody
and brought before him. |
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Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 31.] |
Nov. 3.
St. Stephen's. |
30. Col. Th. Culpeper to Sec. Bennet. Pursuing the directions
of the deputy lieutenants, has given the orders to some of his captains, and will do so to the remainder. Col. Kenrick keeps at home.
Cannot learn much of him for fear of giving him the alarm; he
often sends his servant to some of their party at Canterbury.
There are great divisions amongst the Walloons there; 500 incline
to the church of England, the others who are dissenters, have committed outrages against them, and meet like fanatics in a private
house. The King wrote to the mayor, ordering that these latter
should join the rest, and give up the plate, books, &c.; they took time
to consider, and then absolutely refused. Sir Thos. Peyton, recorder
of the city, their great refuge, suspended His Majesty's letter, on
pretence of a statute that if the King be misinformed, his edicts
shall go for nothing; thinks this an affront. Sends a letter from the
provost marshal of the county. |
Nov. 3.
Whitehall. |
31. Warrant to the Duke of Albemarle, master of the horse, for
Edw. Montague, master of the horse to the Queen, to have the
stables, &c, built by Lord Newburgh in the dunghill yard of the
mews. |
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Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 37, 53.] |
Nov. 3.
London. |
32. John Stratton to John Phillips, a soldier. Pities his mean
condition, and long affliction beyond sea; is in deep and ponderous
cogitation how and when what is now bringing to pass will be
accomplished. Religious advice. |
Nov. 3.
Carlisle. |
33. Christopher Musgrave to Williamson. Being unable to
come to London at present, requests aid for his appointment
to the Queen's service. Some letters addressed to John Woods, a
fanatic, have been intercepted, the postscripts of which are in strange
characters; they are written by William Troughton, of Seacoal Lane,
London, who might be apprehended, if needful. |
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34. Sir Philip Musgrave to the Same. Requests him to inform
Sec. Bennet that Sec. Nicholas promised money for persons employed
by him to obtain intelligence in those remote parts. The congregational parties are conveying their goods and lands in trust to others,
and a junto sits in London to direct their affairs. |
Nov. 3.
Guildhall. |
35. Order [from the Deputy Lieutenants of London to the Militia]
Captains, to complete the rolls of their companies, taking special
heed to the fitness of the persons; to note if any person appointed
to find arms is not fit to be trusted with them; to muster the companies, to take their oaths, and send to Guildhall duplicate muster
rolls, noting such as have or have not taken the oaths. Printed. |
Nov. 3.
London. |
36. Peter Crabb and Simon Wilcox to Sec. Bennet. The young
man seized about the Panthers, and other seditious libels and books,
is the only person that can inform about the author or printer of
those, Sir Hen. Vane's book, the book of wonders, the book of destroying the King and state, and in fact all similar ones prohibited
since the Restoration. Will give Bennet a list of all disaffected officers
now in commission, also justices of peace, mayors and aldermen, and
also of such commissioned officers of the late times as are disturbers
of the peace. Will be so vigilant that there shall not be a meeting
held in England without his knowing it. The young bookseller can
give information about Mr. Goodin and Mr. Inch. |
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37. List of books [probably intercepted or prohibited], including
Sir Hen. Vane's retired meditations, farewell sermons of Presbyterians, &c. |
Nov. 3.
The Mary Spithead. |
38. Lieut. Henry Hunlocke to the Navy Comrs. The death of
their commander, Sir Rich. Stayner, caused them to hasten from
Lisbon; would otherwise have waited for Lord Inchiquin in the
Portland. Hears that Capt. Allin is discharged by the King of
Portugal. Has brought Sir Richard's body embalmed, as he wished
to be interred near his lady. [Adm. Paper.] |
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39. John Jenings to the Same. Is taken from his duty by those
who serve no better; unless released, cannot send accounts of the
ships in port, and the service will be injured. Wants books and supplies for the Mary, &c. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Portsmouth. |
40. John Tippetts to the Same. Repairs of the marmaduke.
[Adm. Paper.] |
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41. Jo. Bland to Samuel Pepys. Has secured the Princess for Tangiers, at 25s. per ton. Mr. Gauden should know to load provisions.
Arrangements for other ships for the same service. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Deptford Yard. |
42. Estimate by Jonas Shish and Edw. Rundells of the expense of
repairing the crane and platform, and making stairs down to the
water at Deptford; total, 66l 9s. 11d. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Hamburg. |
43. William Jeffrey to Fras. Pargiter. The Colonel who has charge
of the deer for the King will not send them on his ship, because his
warrant to receive them is not signed by His Majesty, but has freighted
them on two Hamburgers. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Sir John Coriton, Bart., and seven others on one
part, and to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley on another part,
of the petition of Walter Langdon, of Keverell, co. Cornwall, for
reparation of losses by the falling in of the Court of Wards, &c.; and
of redress against Peter Ceely, a rebel, who has had above 400l. out
of his estate, and now tries to make void some of his leases, because
be could not satisfy his conscience to levy fines for confirmation
thereof, in any of their pretended courts. [Ent. Book 13, p. 166.] |
Nov. 4.
Guildhall. |
44. Warrant [from the Deputy Lieutenants of London] to the
Colonels, Lieut-Colonels, Majors, and Captains, to employ the forces
under them to suppress any insurrection, rebellion, or invasion, and
to assist the constables in seizing persons taken at unlawful assemblies. Printed. |
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45. Wm. Hutchinson to Williamson. The Lord Chancellor expects
a warrant from the King, as well as his hand to the commission,
before it pass the seal; it should be left with Mr. Kipps. |
| Nov. 4. |
46. Estimate by the Navy Comrs. of the cost of repairing some
vessels for the navy, building yachts for the King and Duke, and
other expenses for the service; total, 10,079l. 15s. |
| Nov. 4. |
47. Similar estimate giving a total of 10,069l. 15s. |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter. Ordered them
twice before to proceed no further in the lease of the Manor of
Staverton, to the prejudice of Dr. Cotton. Reproves them for their
contempt of his orders, and will be very severely displeasd with
them, if they perfect their agreement with John Ashburnham, or
any other, for that manor. [Ent. Book10, p.3.] |
| Nov. 4. |
48. Draft of the above. |
Nov. 4.
Post Office. |
49. James Hickes to Williamson. Is trying to engage for him a
weekly correspondence with Plymouth, Hull, and other places.
Expects four or six copies from Mr. Muddiman. |
Nov. 4.
Oxford. |
50. Roger Griffin to Sec. Bennet. Has received the box with Lord
Falkland's commission, and will keep it till his return from London. |
Nov. 4.
Whitehall. |
The King to the [Vice-Chancellor, &c.] of Cambridge. Requests
admission of Ralph Davenant to the degree of master of arts, notwithstanding any statutes to the contrary. [Ent. Book 10, p. 7.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Warrant [to Lord Chancellor Clarendon], to affix the Great Seal to
Lord Rutherford's commission, empowering him to deliver up Dunkirk to the French King. [Ent. Book 9, p. 32.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Warrant to Lord Rutherford to pay the Duke of York's regiment
at the rate of 1,000 men for the first muster, after their entry into
Dunkirk, and 1,000 for the other musters. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 47.] |
[Nov. 4.]
[Whitehall.] |
51. Instructions to Lord Rutherford for disbanding the forces at
Dunkirk, and surrendering it to the King of France. The remaining
companies of the King's Guard are to be sent over to England. The
Duke of York's regiment is to enter the French service. The three
troops of horse, his own and Lord Falkland's regiments, and the
train and staff officers are to be disbanded before 17th Nov., if the
money arrive in time. The arrears are to be computed from 24th
Sept., 1660, when the garrison come into the King's pay, and the
arrears of Sir Edw. Harley, the former governor, and of the officers
are to be included. The arms of the disbanded troops are to be
given up; the magazines of bread and cheese distributed among the
soldiers, unless otherwise required; and the town delivered according
to instructions, keeping only a sufficient number of soldiers for
security, till the money has been received and embarked. Vessels
are to be hired for the men to return; they are to have passes to
their respective towns, and to be ordered to sell their swords and
horses within 14 days of their arrival. |
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52. Two Drafts of the above [by Sec. Bennet]. |
| [Nov. 4.] |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 11, p. 3.] |
| Nov. 4. |
Order to Lord Rutherford to cause the three remaining companies
of the King's regiment to be transported from Dunkirk and landed
at Deal. Minute. [Ent. Book 11, p. 5.] |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
53. Commission to Sir George Carteret to receive five millions of
livres, to be paid by the French King for the surrender of Dunkirk,
and to give acquittances to Jean Herinx, of Paris, for three millions
thereof, which he is to advance for the French King,—including
346,000 livres allowed for expenses of carriage,—and also to the
King's commissioners for the two millions which are to be paid down
by him. French. |
| Nov. 5. |
Warrant to Lord Chancellor Clarendon for sealing the above
commission. [Ent. Book 9, p. 32.] |
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54. Warrant to Sir George Carteret to give full and sufficient acquittances for the said sum of five millions of livres. Also, |
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Warrant to the Same to give an acknowledgment before the public
notaries of Dunkirk, of his receipt of two millions of livres, in part
of the sum to be paid for the sale of Dunkirk. French. |
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55. Warrant for a like acknowledgment of receipt of three
millions of livres, advanced by J. Herinx, of Paris, for the remainder
of the said sum, remitting 346,000 livres allowed for expenses.
French. |
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56. Instructions to Sir George Carteret, treasurer of the navy,
appointed to receive the money for the sale of Dunkirk, to repair to
the French King at Calais or elsewhere, show his powers, represent
that the transaction is rather one of good faith than capitulation,
and request that the moneys be embarked at Calais. Having
obtained satisfaction, he is to signify the same to Lord Rutherford,
and on his intimation of the surrender of the place, embark the
money on the yachts sent by the Duke of York, giving acquittances in due form, and convey it to the Tower, where he will
receive orders for its disembarcation. In case of intricacy or
dispute, he is to refer to the friendship of Comte d'Estrades. |
| [Nov. 5.] |
57. Draft of the above, [by Sec. Bennet.] |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to John Rustat, King's chaplain, of the office
of Master of St. John the Baptist's Hospital in Bath, he being willing
at his own charge to vindicate the King's title to the donation,
which has not been exercised since Queen Elizabeth's time. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 50.] |
| Nov. 5. |
58. Sir John Robinson to Sec. Bennet. Sends Riggs to him, and
has exhorted him to deserve favour by large discoveries. Will
observe directions about Bradley. Has not been a night out of
the Tower since he saw the King, nor will be without leave. |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
[The King] to Mrs. Drew. Requests her to favour the overtures
of marriage made to her by Frank Rogers, long his servant, of
whom he will have special care, and wishes her by marrying him
to be partaker of his good fortune. [Ent. Book 10, p 23.] |
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59. R. Thomas to Sec. Bennet. Evan Lewis, a prisoner about to
be released, is a most dangerous person, and took part against the
late King. Was his prisoner during the wars; he was tyrannical and
domineering, is the most dangerous person in these counties, and
likely to be the agent of the party. Encloses, |
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59. i. Account, by Walter Lloyd, of the behaviour and condition of Evan Lewis, now in a messenger's hands for
being in London contrary to the proclamation. He was
indicted for highway robbery, fled to Eliz. Price, of
Glamorganshire, who entertained him as servant to her
son John Price, one of the judges who condemned
Col. Gerard and Dr. Hewitt to death. He then became
governor of Cardiff, a sequestrator, committee man, and
member of Parliament, and obtained signatures to an
address for the murder of the late King, and to another
justifying the same. |
| Nov. 5. |
Grant to William Lord Crofts of a pension of 1,000l. per annum,
as one of the gentlemen of the bedchamber. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 5. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton, keeper of the Gatehouse, for
Captain Foster to speak with his wife, in presence of a keeper.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 28.] |
Nov. 5.
Whitehall. |
Warrant [from Sec. Bennet] to Captains Wm. Dale and Thos.
Wilford, to search the house of John Street, of Westminster, for
Edmund Ludlow, or any other disaffected person, and secure them
and such papers as they can discover. [Ent. Book 9, p. 32.] |
Nov. 5.
Tower. |
60. Edw. Sherburne and Geo. Clarke, officers of ordnance, to the
Navy Comrs. Have ready 200 or 300 tons of bedding, carriages,
timber, &c., for Tangiers. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 5.
Chatham. |
61. Edw. Gregory to Samuel Pepys. Sends the quarter books of
the last pay, though similar books were sent up in November 1660,
and these have few additions. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Sec. Bennet to Lord Rutherford. Has received his information
of the arrival of the money at Calais, and of the King of France's
intention to be there on Monday, but this latter news is contradicted in a letter from Alderman Backwell; he had not begun to
tell the money to Sir George Carteret, whose journey was therefore
delayed. [Ent. Book 10, p. 6.] |
| Nov. 6. |
62.John Ludlow and six others, in the name of the Church of
Christ, to Brother and Sister Sedam. Hope they will be able to
stand in this day of trial, and not join in the pollutions and abominations spread abroad. Religious advice. The Lord not only protects
his people from devouring wolves, but adds to their number. With
supplemental letter from Jo. Wan, one of the above writers,
explaining more fully, in answer to a query, the reasons why the
persons addressed should refrain from communion in prayer with
those who take oaths, pay taxes and tythes, &c., thus complying
with the late apostacy. |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treasurer Southampton, on the petition of the
common Beer Brewers and Fishermen of Great Yarmouth, that the
excise set on the beer brewed for the fishermen may be taken off, as
they never paid it in the late reign, and that they may enjoy their
contract with the old farmers of excise, having paid for the first half
year, but being deprived of the privilege of the last half year. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 168.] |
[Nov. 6.]
[Whitehall.] |
63. Petition of Jane, widow of Thos. Penning, to the King, for
arrears of wages due to her husband for long service as serjeant
of the ewery. Was promised the disposal of his place, for which he
paid 506l., but it was disposed of, without a penny to her. Annexing, |
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63. i. Account of arrears due to Thos. Penning for disbursements and 20 years' salary; total, 534l. 0s. 6d. |
| [Nov. 6.] |
64. Similar petition to the same effect, for relief. |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
65. Petition of the Same, to the King, for a pension, great arrear
being due to her husband for 27 years' service. With reference
thereon to Lord Treas. Southampton, and his report, November 18
leaving the case to His Majesty, because more pensions are already
granted than there is any probability of paying. |
| Nov. 6. |
Minute of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 173.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Licence for William, son of Sir Rowland Lytton, of Knebworth,
co. Herts, to travel with M. De l'Aisné, his governor, and remain
abroad three years. [Ent. Book 9, p. 33.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, to
remove such inhabitants between the two gates of the Mint as do
not belong to the officers or their families, and especially the widow
and children of David Ramage, who have obstructed the service and
been very obstinate, in order that the workmen employed in the
new way of coining may have dwelling houses. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 34.] |
Nov. [6.]
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Officers of the Mint to assist in erecting and preparing tools and engines for the new way of coining gold and silver
by mill and press, with grained edges, as a large quantity of foreign
silver money is speedily to be imported, and recoined in that way.
[Ent. Books 9, p. 35.] |
| Nov. 6. |
Warrants to Thomas Simonet, messenger, to receive Serjeant
Seabrooke and deliver him to the Lieutenant of the Tower, to be
kept close prisoner; to the Commanding Officer at Windsor Castle to
deliver him to Simonet; and to the Lieutenant of the Tower to
receive him. Minutes. [Ent. Book 9, p. 37.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
66. Warrant to the Lord Chancellor, the two Secretaries, and the
Attorney and Solicitor General, to draw out and sign, for the
King's ease and greater dispatch, forms of pardon, including pardons
for prize goods. [The same as that on October 13.] |
| Nov. 6. |
67. Warrant from the Lord Mayor of London to all Constables
of the City and Liberties, to discover private meetings and unlawful
assemblies, such being used only to combine plots and sow seditions;
to apprehend those who attend, especially preachers and ringleaders;
seize all arms and amunition; disarm factious spirits, &c. Printed. |
Nov. 6.
Ashford. |
68. — (name torn off) to Mr. Dives. Col. Colepeper has
sent orders to raise 6 files of musketeers to rendezvous at Caldehill
Hoth; thinks there must be a design against Mr. Palmer, and begs
that he may be warned of it. |
| Nov. 6. |
69. Mary Blagge to Williamson. Had four opportunities of
speaking to the King on her business, but could not get out a word
of sense, except to beg him to commend it to Sec. Bennet. Entreats
him to let the Secretary know that Mr. Blagge died 1,500l. in debt,
with no provision for his family, and that what she requests would
not come to more than 1,500l., which sum the king promised her. |
Nov.7.
Whitehall. |
70. Petition of Mary, widow of Thomas Blagge, groom of the
bedchamber, to the King, for leases in reversion of the Honour of
Bolingbroke, co. Lincoln, the Manor of Tutbury, co. Stafford, and
How or Sombourn Park, co. Hants, all belonging to the duchy of
Lancaster, on plea of the services of her late husband. With reference
thereon to Lord Seymour, chancellor of the duchy. |
| Nov. 7. |
Minute of the above petition and reference. [Ent. Book 13,
p. 172.] |
Nov. 7.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treasurer Southampton on the petition of
Dorothy, Mary, and Margaret Blagge, the youngest children of
Thomas Blagge, late groom of the bedchamber, for a lease of 91
years, in reversion after Mr. Preston, of Hort Park and other lands
and tenements, co. Lancaster. [Ent. Book13, p. 171.] |
Nov. 7.
Bishop Auckland. |
71. John, Bishop of Durham, to Sir Gilbert Gerard. Requests that
search may be made for Capt. Gower and Paul Hobson, now at
Thomas Lomes's, in Lothbury, two of the most dangerous fellows in
the North. Gower fled when there were warrants out against him.
The search must be secret and speedy, or they will hear that their
lodging is known, some of their letters, in short characters of their
own inventing, having been intercepted. |
| Nov. 7. |
Sec. Morice to the Earl of Derby. Summons him to attend the
King with all convenient speed. [Domestic Corresp., Oct. 14, 1662.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to Edward Earl of Sandwich, master of the wardrobe, to
deliver to Claude Sourceau and John Allen, tailors, liveries for eight
footmen for Queen Catherine. [Ent. Book 9, p. 41.] |
| [Nov. 7.] |
Warrant to Llewelyn, Marshal of the Guards, to apprehend [Thos.]
Lomes, in Lothbury, on information of Sir Gilbert Gerard. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 48.] |
| [Nov. 7.] |
Warrant to Capt. Stansby to apprehend Gower and Hobson.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to John Somner, messenger, to search for
Col. Kenrick. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p 48.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to Mr. Beverley to apprehend Samuel Brownrigge.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to pay to the Master of the Great Wardrobe 40,000l.
on account, for provisions made for the King's service, from Lady
Day 1661, to 29 Oct. last. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to pay to Thomas Ross and Thomas Chiffinch, the
King's servants, 1,450l. arrears for 1658 and 1659, due from Thomas
Morice and Wm. Dobson, late farmers of excise for Kent and Sussex.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to pay to the Treasurer of the Navy 41,506l., to be paid
to Denis Gauden, victualler, for providing victuals for the ships.
[Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to pay to Daniel O'Neale 2,818l., due to the Countess of
Chesterfield, his wife, from the late Princess of Orange. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Grant to Matthew Stanley of an alms-room in St. Peter's,
Westminster, in reversion after former grantees. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Grant to Richard Graham, of Norton-Conyers, co. York, of the
dignity of a Baronet, with discharge in the usual form. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Corroboration of presentation of Richard Pocock to the Rectory of
Colemere, co. Hants. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 7. |
Warrant to pay to the Treasurer of the Navy 3,400l., for transportation of 1,700 tons of goods to Tangiers. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 8.
Lisbon. |
72. Consul Thos. Maynard to [the Navy Comrs.] The Norwich
frigate is hindered by the House of Health, on pretence that the
pestilence is in Tangiers, but he doubts not she will soon be free.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
72. i. The Same to the Same. Sends accounts of his receipts
and disbursements for the fleet. Lisbon, Oct. 28. Nov. 7. |
|
72. ii. Particulars of moneys advanced by Consul Maynard to
sundry ships, October to November, 1662. |
|
72. iii. Second bill of exchange from Consul Thos. Maynard to
Denis Gauden, victualler of the navy, for payment to Sir
George Carteret of 23,659l. Lisbon, 7th November, 1662. |
Nov. 8.
Bristol. |
73. Capt. Rich. Teate, of the Elias, to the Same. Is making
arrangements to carry the long timber. Wants a cable; Sir
John Lawson took his best one in Tangiers road; has borrowed 6l. to
pay his pilot. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Deptford. |
74. Thos. Cowley, clerk of the cheque, to Samuel Pepys. Has
given the Commissioners' orders to Rich. Fletcher, who is a shipwright, and has only wages as such. Has refused to enter the servants
of Reimer, the boatmaster, on the books, because they were absent
when called over. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov.8.
Chatham. |
75. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Sends an account subjoined of provisions supplied for the King's stores, since May 23,
1661; total value, 6,349l. 11s. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Portsmouth. |
76, 77. Account by St. John Steventon and Ben. Johnson of provisions received into the stores, for which bills are not yet passed,
and of contracts not completed at Portsmouth. Two papers.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 8.
Deal. |
78. Sir George Carteret to Sec. Bennet. Came thither by land
for the more speed, but is embarking for Calais in the Hampshire
frigate. |
Nov. 8.
Ragley. |
79. Wm. Price to Viscount Conway at Dublin. Private affairs,
relating to his lordship's property, payments to members of the
family, &c. |
Nov. 8.
Col. Kenrick's House. |
80. Col. Thomas Culpeper to [Sec. Bennet.] Came thither fully
expecting to find Col. Kenrick, but his wife said he had been gone
to London 14 days, and intended to give an account of himself to
Sir Edward Nicholas. Some seamen at Whitstable said he had been
there lately. Has searched the house of Jackline where the French
met, and where arms were two days before found concealed, but did
not find any. Alban Spencer, formerly governor of several forts
near Deal, is complained of as a dangerous person. Would have
broken a bridge lately made over the great river at Canterbury, leading through a breach of the wall to the most considerable
parts of the town, but the town has already ordered it to be done.
His ensign met three of Lambert's men armed. Would be extremely proud to be made a deputy lieutenant. |
| Nov. 8. |
81. Report of the Attorney General, 15th September, on Mr.
Fortescue's petition, that he might have liberty to bar the issue in
tail, but that this reversion should still remain in the Crown. With
the Lord Treasurer's report approving of the said report. |
| Nov. 8. |
Warrant to John Thimbleby to search for Ludlow and Dewey.
Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 46.] |
| [Nov. 8.] |
Warrant to pay the bills of the tradesmen and artificers belonging to the great wardrobe, amounting to 8,348l. 17s. 6d. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 46.] |
| Nov. 9. |
82. R. Nicolls to Sir Charles Berkeley, governor of Portsmouth.
The designs at Portsmouth failing, on account of the disappointment
in London, would be glad of an order to release the prisoners. Has
secured those of his own company, as directed, but thinks the Serjeant
Mills named is not his serjeant, but a man of the same name in
Sir T. Woodcock's company at Windsor, of which the lieutenant
and other serjeant are clapped up at Windsor. Has taken bail of
Mr. Burgess not to draw the inhabitants to nonconformity; he
promises to leave the town speedily, and is released to prepare the
sooner. The garrison is in good order and pass every third night on
duty. Has picked up two or three idle fellows, and detains them till
they can give certificates of good conduct. Capt. Spragg has taken in
provisions, and sails for the Downs. |
Nov. 9.
Portsmouth. |
83. The Same to the Same. John Allam, after whom so much
search was made, has surrendered himself prisoner; sent him
to Southsea Castle, and requests instructions as to what he is to
be examined about. Wishes Serjeant Mills of Sir T. Woodcock's
company to be secured, being sure that his own serjeant is not a
man likely to be drawn into such designs. |
Nov. 10.
Scarborough. |
84. Sir Jordan Crosland to Sec. Bennet. Congratulates his
promotion to the secretaryship. Pains have been taken to alter the
militia in the North Riding [of Yorkshire,] and now when done,
the new way is not found as useful as the old; the men, lying at
great distances, cannot be got together speedily; the old rebels being
malicious and powerful, there is little safety in these dull trained
bands. Mere well affected gentlemen would act freely, but their
jealousy of a change makes them lukewarm, and many, to their
shame, court the old enemy. |
| [Nov. 10.] |
Warrant [from Sec. Bennet to George Salmon,] messenger, to
apprehend Capt. Thimbleton, lodging at [Mr. Angleboy's, a woollen
draper, near St. Antholine's church,] and bring him, with all his
papers and writings, to answer to what is objected against him on
the King's behalf. [Ent. Book 48, p. 25.] |
| Nov. 10. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 47.] |
Nov. 10.
Plymouth. |
85. H. M. to [Williamson]. Arrival and departure of vessels
during the week, and of their lading. |
Nov. 10.
Westminster. |
86. Information of Nicholas and Mary Holder and Jane Fisher.
Thomas Fauster, porter to the Duke of Buckingham, said he hoped
soon to trample in Bishops' and King's blood, spoke scoffingly
of them, and said he could raise 2,000 or 3,000 men on that account. Thos. Lock reported the above remarks to the Duke of
Buckingham. |
| Nov. 10. |
87. List of the Sheriffs pricked by the King for the several
counties of England. |
| Nov. 10. |
88. Clem. Oxenbridge to Mr. Godolphin. Begs his influence to
obtain for Mr. Gill some employment in writing Latin, Belgic, or
French; he knows all the intrigues of the office, and is trusty in
matters of greatest consequence. |
Nov. 10.
Windsor Castle. |
89. Sir Thos. Woodcock to Sec. Bennet. Sends him, as ordered
by Lord Mordaunt, Lieut. Harrison, Serj. Sprigg, Silas Seabrooke,
Roberts the gunner, and Phillips, prisoners. |
Nov. 10.
Hull. |
90. News letter. Arrival and departure of ships. Goodgroom,
Rye, and Portman, prisoners sent from London, are kept close in
the castle, and Capt. Bradshaw from Nottingham in one of the
blockhouses. |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
91. Warrant for a pension to Mountjoy Earl of Newport, gentleman of the bedchamber, of 1,000l. a year. |
| Nov. |
Minute of the above, dated November 18. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 59.] |
Nov. 10.
Whitehall. |
92. Warrant for a grant to Sir James Scott, the King's natural
son, of the title of Duke of Monmouth, Earl of Doncaster, and
Baron of Fotheringay. |
| Nov. [10.] |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 47.] |
| Nov. 10. |
93. Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower,
to release John Bradley, prisoner, on bail for ten days, his house
having been broken open during his absence, and his goods
stolen. |
| Nov. 10. |
94. Capt. John Alleyn to Sir John Mennes. Begs he will examine
Robert Dyer before re-admitting him. Dyer acknowledges having
received 30s. more than his due, besides bribing Mr. Skinner to alter
the books and allow him 20 days more. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 10. |
95. Capt. John Alleyn to the Navy Comrs. There are but 30 tons
of hemp left, which will only take the spinners five weeks. Asks
what sizes of cordage are to be spun. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 10. |
96. The Same to Samuel Pepys. The books were made up for
him as usual; cannot tell why he has not received them. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 11.
Warrington. |
97. Earl of Derby [to Sec. Bennet]. Is a little troubled to be
summoned to London just now, when he is settling the militia of
both Lancashire and Cheshire. Is told that Sir Roger Bradshaigh
and Col. Kirkby are to be deputy lieutenants. Will come to the
King, unless he may obtain permission to live a country life on the
little fortune left him. Has been misrepresented in his proceedings
on the Act for regulating Corporations. |
| Nov. 11. |
98. List of vessels sailing to and from a port not named, during
the past week. |
Nov. 11.
Castle Ashby. |
99. Earl of Northampton to Viscount Conway. Being ordered
by the Act for settling the militia to inform himself of the value of
all the Peers' estates in Warwickshire, in order to certify the
Commissioners for assessing them, applies to his lordship direct for
information relative to his estates in that county. |
| Nov. 11. |
The King to [the Mayor, &c.] of Nottingham. Repeats a former
request that they should not exclude the Earl of Clare from the
recordership of Nottingham, he being a person whose loyalty there
is no cause to doubt. [Ent. Book 10, p. 8.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant for creation of [Hen.] Purefoy, of Wadley, co. Berks, to
the dignity of a Baronet. Minute. [Ent. Book 10, p. 9.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant to pay to Abbot Walter Montague, almoner to the
Queen-Mother, 105l. out of a privy seal dormant. [Ent. Book 10,
p. 9.] |
Nov. 11.
Dunkirk. |
100. Lord Rutherford to [Sec. Bennet]. Received yesterday the
patent to deliver up Dunkirk to the French King's orders, and a
letter from him [Bennet] enjoining its delivery on the 10th instant.
Is compelled to delay, because moneys are not yet come, and the
consequences of disbanding soldiers unpaid are serious; cannot on
this account disband a few companies at a time, as ordered. Hopes
to be able to remove from Dunkirk on the 17th instant. |
| Nov. 11. |
101. Major Hen. Norwood to Sec. Bennet. Writes at request of
Lord Rutherford, who is just going to meet the Comte d'Estrades,
near Gravelines, to request speedy orders about the disposal of the
Duke of Gloucester's regiment, for which none have yet arrived.
Congratulates the King's happy choice [of a secretary]. |
| Nov. 11. |
Royal assent to the Bishop of Worcester's election. Minute.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 148.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant to pay out of the privy seal dormant 500l. to the Queen's
privy purse. Minute. [Ent. Book 9, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant for Harrison, Sprigg, Roberts, Phillips, and Seabrooke,
to be committed to the Tower from Windsor. Minute. [Ent. Book 9,
p. 51.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Warrant to the Archbishop of Canterbury to license Edw. Salmon
to hold the Rectory of Lopham, co. Norfolk, with that of Kelshall,
co. Hertford, though beyond the prescribed distance. [Ent. Book 12,
p. 1.] |
Nov. 11.
Whitehall. |
Commission to Edw. Haines to be Quartermaster to the Earl of
Cleveland's troop of horse, in the regiment whereof the said Earl is
colonel. [Ent. Book 11, p. 6.] |
| Nov. 11. |
Commissions to John Roane to be Quartermaster to Capt. March;
Fras. Taylor to Capt. Crompton; and Fras. Browning to Sir [Hen.]
Moore's troop, in Lord Cleveland's regiment. Minutes. [Ent.
Book 11, p. 7.] |
Nov. 11.
Whitehall. |
102. Petition of Sir Philip Parker to the King, for the reversion of sundry lands near London, granted by King James
to his father, Sir Calthorpe Parker, and his heirs, on failure of
the heirs male of Thos. Barnardiston, with a covenant that they
should be passed to them when required, on payment of 10s. into
the exchequer, which is now done. With reference thereon to the
Attorney General, and his report in favour of the petition. Annexing, |
|
102. i. Certificate by Geo. Reve and Sir Chas. Cornwallis, that
the petitioner was a secluded member of the Long Parliament, and has always been a loyal subject. Dec. 1, 1662. |
Nov. 12.
Dover. |
103. Hugh Morrell to Sir Wm. Batten. All are in amazed
astonishment by an inundation. If this port and town of 10,000
inhabitants, of such weighty concern now that Dunkirk is disposed
of, are to be preserved, a committee of the Trinity House should
instantly be sent down, to see the danger and desolation. "In haste,
post haste, or all is lost, port, town, and people." [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 12.
Chatham. |
104. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Sends an estimate of
what is due to the ordinary and extra guard ships. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
104. i. Account of wages due at Chatham from July 1, 1661, to
Sept. 30, 1662; total, 15,960l. |
| Nov. 12. |
105, 106. Account by Wm. Acworth and William Sheldon, of moneys
due for provisions delivered into the stores at Woolwich, since May 29
last, and also of provisions wanting to complete contracts for which
no bills are yet passed. Two papers. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to Capt. Strachan to secure and bring away all seditious
papers and writings found by him in the house of Francis Cruse, of
Hoxton, co. Middlesex. [Ent. Book 9, p. 51.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Warrant to Lord Hatton, governor of Guernsey, to permit
Col. Lambert to have as much liberty as is consistent with the
security of his person, so long as he shows himself worthy of it.
[Ent. Book 9, p. 60.] |
| Nov. 12. |
Grant to Rebecca Ash of some recognizances amounting to 490l.,
forfeited by Thos. Dawson and others, for disturbing her in possession of a water spring in Shoreditch, called Dame Annis St. Clere.
[Docquet.] |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Officers of the Greencloth on the petition of the
four clerks of the privy seal, for the ancient allowance of 50l. per
annum each for diet, they having no fee for dispatching such warrants as concern the King's person. [Ent. Book 13, p. 174.] |
Nov. 12.
Sherborne. |
107. Francis Bennet [to Williamson ?]. All is quiet in the country.
A general muster is expected. By order of Lord Lieutenant the
Duke of Richmond and Lenox, Major General Desborough and Sir
John Coplestone were apprehended in Devonshire. |
Nov. 12.
Westminster. |
108. Examination of Thomas Fauster. Drank with Nich. Holder
and Thomas Locke, but does not remember speaking against the
King, or the bishops, or about the rising of men. |
Nov. 12.
Whitehall. |
109. Warrant for a grant to Warham Jemmet, in reversion after
John Forster, of the office of Comptroller of Customs for Kent. |
| Nov. 12. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 59.] |
Nov. 12.
St. Stephen's. |
110. Colonel Thos. Culpeper to Sec. Bennet. Found Mr. Palmer,
the preacher, at Egerton in disguise, attempting to get through his
men; seized him and 200 of his, but going to search the town,
his soldiers let them all escape except 30, who remained, being
willing to take the Oath of Allegiance, promised to meet no more,
and were freed on bonds to appear. Has Mr. Palmer prisoner at
Canterbury, though ordained, and another preacher from Ashford
who refuses to desist. Asks if Col. Kenrick is taken, that he may
cease the search for him, the roads being so bad; if allowed to quarter his troops, would go all over the wilds of Kent, where the
sectaries are secure and insolent. |
| Nov. 13. |
Royal assent to the election of Dr. John Earles to be Bishop of
Worcester, in the room of Dr. Gauden. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. |
Minute of the above, dated Nov. 11. [Ent. Book 9, p. 48.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Presentation of John Butler, B.D. to the Rectory of Norton Davy,
alias Green's-Norton, co. Northampton. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to Cuthbert Heron, of Chipchase, Northumberland, of the
dignity of a Baronet, with the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
| Nov. 13. |
Grant to Andrew Breddow, and four other labourers, of pardon
for felonies at Wenlock, Shropshire. [Docquet.] |
Nov. 13.
Woolwich. |
111. Estimate by Wm. Sheldon, of the sums due for Woolwich,
from the last pay day to 30th Sept. last, 4,438l. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Woolwich Ropeyard. |
112. John Falkener to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of receipt
of hemp; 1,890l. is due in the ropeyard, up to 30th Sept. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Chatham. |
113. Captain John Alleyn to the Same. The sum due to the
ropemakers at Chatham up to 30th Sept. last, being three quarters,
is 1,660l. 6s. 11d. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 13.
Chatham. |
114. The Same to Samuel Pepys. Sends the last quarter books
as made out by Mr. Skinner. Is sorry Skinner occasioned suspicion
by alteration of the books; will not trust another clerk so much.
[Adm. Papers.] |
Nov. 13.
Portsmouth. |
115. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Sends estimates for the
wet dock, as well as they could be obtained from workmen who have
only been employed in making dry docks. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
115. i. Report by John Tippetts, and four others, as to the
grounds inquired about for making a wet dock at Portsmouth, and estimate of the expense; if in the ground
adjoining the dockyard, 14,949l. 10s.; if at the Camber,
6,470l. Portsmouth, Nov. 12. |
|
115. ii. Plan of Portsmouth harbour, showing the two creeks
reported to be convenient for a wet dock. |
|
115. iii. Plan of the Camber, showing the place near the dockyard
at Portsmouth proposed for a wet dock. |
Nov. 13.
Lisbon. |
116. Robt. Cock to the Same. Wrote full letters and accounts,
but they have been kept back and the truth smothered. Hopes his
bills will be paid and be justified. Has paid Bridgewood's overseers
for the powder, &c., without which the Constant Warwick could not
get to sea. Goes on paying interest, but charges none. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Newnham. |
117. Daniel Furzer to the Same. Has applied to Sir John Winter, and he has ordered his agents to redress the abuses in the
Forest of Dean. Will freight the Elias as soon as possible, but is
obstructed by the backwardness of carriers, bad weather, and deepness of the roads. If there be not some stricter course about
carriage, little will be brought down next season. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
118. Order in Council enforcing the agreement made by Solicitor
General Finch, as in his report inserted of Nov. 11, between the
Walloons at Canterbury,—ordering them to unite in their worship,
elect a fresh minister to avoid disputes, permit no one to do anything contrary to the doctrine and discipline of the Church of Eng
land, and maintain their own poor, without being burdensome to
the city; on these conditions the King agrees to allow them their
usual place of meeting near the Cathedral, to declare them part of
the reformed Churches, in order to avoid the penalties of the Act
of Uniformity, and not to allow them to be taxed to maintain other
than their own poor. |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
119. Sec. Bennet to Col. Henry Bishop. Recommends re-admission of Thomas Ibson into the Post Office, on account of his
capability and loyalty. |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
The King to the justices of Kent near Dover. Regrets the
great spoil and damage done by the sea at Dover, in swallowing up
works, walls, and houses, &c.; requests them to urge the residents
in the neighbouring towns to assist the repairs, by lending their
carts, carriages, and other necessaries, for reparation of the breaches,
&c. [Ent. Book 10, p. 9.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
120. Petition of Ralph Montague to the King, for the reversion,
after Wm. Downall, of the lease of pasture and meadow lands in
Grafton Manor, co. Northampton, which expires next Lady Day.
With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer. |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Chas. Giffard to the King, for a grant of waste
lands in certain parishes, not being a tenth of the whole county of
Dorsetshire, the Council having decided in reference to his former
grant of those of the county, that no subject should have a general
grant for a whole county. With reference thereon to Lord Treas.
Southampton and Lord Ashley. [Ent. Book 13, p. 177.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of Sir John
Morton, Bart., for the King's interest in his father's estate, who died
outlawed. [Ent. Book 13, p. 180.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to the Duke of Albemarle, master of the horse, to order
the avenar to deliver two horse liveries to Sir Chas. Berkeley,
keeper of the privy purse. [Ent. Book 9, p. 58.] |
Nov. [14.]
Whitehall. |
Licence for Lord Inchiquin to transport a horse to Ireland. [Ent.
Book 9, p. 58.] |
Nov. 14.
London. |
121. Information of Robert Calverley, of Hull, and others, against
Francis Greame, collector's clerk at Hull, for calling the King young
Tarquin, &c., and against John Colquitt, surveyor there, who formerly served Oliver and the Rump, for trying to keep up the old
interest, dismissing loyal men, and employing four dangerous officers
in the late army. A design against the garrison is suspected. |
| Nov. 15. |
122. Wm. Carr to Mr. Llewelyn. Lord Gerard, at request of the
Lord General, orders the immediate release of Mr. Inch, now in his
custody. |
Nov. 15.
Piccadilly. |
123. Certificate by Rich. Llewelyn, Marshal of the Life Guard,
that John Inch, of St. Mary Axe, lately apprehended by warrant
from Sec. Bennet, is now set at liberty on bail, by order from Charles
Lord Brandon. |
| Nov. 15. |
124. Bond of John Inch and three others in 300l., for his appearance as above-said. |
Nov. 15.
St. John's. |
125. Earl of Carlisle to Sec. Bennet. Begs continuance of liberty
for Col. Kenrick on his present bond. He is summoned to appear
before Council, but is now attending some concerns which require
his appearance in the Exchequer. |
| Nov. 15. |
126. Jo. Croftes to Sec. Bennet. The late Secretaries of State
have been "custodes rotulorum" for Middlesex. It may import
him to know this, as the appointment of the clerk of the peace for
the county belongs to the place, and is lately sold for 1,200l. |
Nov. 15.
Portsmouth. |
127. Capt. Thos. Lancaster to the Navy Comrs. Laying up and
repair of ships. There has been great wind and rain. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Portsmouth. |
128. St. J. Steventon to the Same. Asks directions about the
Marmaduke, which is to be delivered to the Guinea Company. The
quarter's estimate of wages of officers and workmen for the dockyard, up to September 30, 1662, is in the extraordinary books
4,600l.; in the ordinary, 1,100l. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Portsmouth Ropeyard. |
129. Gr. Peachy to the Same. The sum due to the ropeyard, up
to September 30, is 770l. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Nov. 15. |
130. Thos. Cowley to Thos. Turner. Forgot two quarters of the
ordnance in his former account. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
130. i. Estimate of moneys due at Deptford, from 1 January to
30th September, 1662; ordinary, 912l.; extraordinary,
7,441l. |
|
130. ii. Addition to the above account of 556l. 10s. |
Nov. 15.
Matthias, Downs. |
131. Capt. B. Gilpin to the Navy Comrs. Has lent a sail to the
Abigail, of London, who lost hers in the storm, on promise of its
return in London, and payment of expenses. Was ordered to sail
for Dunkirk, but has been prevented by the winds. [Adm. Paper.] |
Nov. 15.
Woolwich Dockyard. |
132. Estimate by Jas. Mathewes and Edw. Rundells for repairing
the smith's house and forge at Woolwich; total, 24l. 10s. 4d. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Nov. 15. |
Warrant to the Farmers of Customs to send a packet of books
belonging to one of Her Majesty's chaplains, and detained by them,
to the Archbishop of Canterbury for his perusal. [Ent. Book 9, p. 53.] |
| [Nov. 15.] |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 9, p. 48.] |
Nov. 15.
Whitehall. |
133. Preamble of a warrant in reference to the arrears of money
and provision remaining due from the neighbouring chatellenies, at the
time of the surrender of the garrison [of Dunkirk] to the French
King, which were to be distributed to the soldiers there, and the
remainder disbursed on account. Unfinished. |
