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May 19.
Southampton House. |
1. Warrant from Lord Treas. Southampton to the Farmers of
Customs, to allow two tuns of wine and three hogsheads of fruit to
be imported for the French Ambassador, and 20 horses to be exported by M. Gavot for the French King, duty free, for which
defalcation will be made on their accounts. |
| [May 19.] |
2. Order for continuance of the establishment of forces as specified in the King's pay and entertainment, including the standing
forces and the garrisons; no alteration to be allowed unless approved by Lord Treas. Southampton, Lord General Albemarle,
and Secs. Morice and Bennet; total yearly expense, 223,268l. 0s. 9d.
[Fourteen pages.] |
| May 19. |
The King to [the Lord Treasurer]. Requests him to pass the
grant to Mr. Walsh of the remainder of an estate formerly granted
to Sir Fras. Walsingham. Will be sparing in grants of this nature,
but the constant loyalty of Walsh makes his case an exception,
[Ent. Book 10, p. 81.] |
| [May 19.] |
3. Draft of the above. |
| May 19. |
Warrant for a grant to John Tretheway, of the office of Steward
of the Manor of Berkhampstead, and Clerk of the Market, to
be surrendered in his favour by John Allen. [Ent. Book 10,
pp. 81–2.] |
| May 19. |
Grant to Fras. Cottington of pardon for going beyond the seas
without licence. [Docquet.] |
| May 19. |
Warrant to search the house of Alexander Bence, in London, for
seditious papers belonging to Richard White, and to seal and bring
them up to the principal Secretary of State. Minute. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 20.] |
| May 19. |
Pass for Ignatius White to come to England. Minute. [Ent.
Book 15, p. 20.] |
| May 19. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to allow Lady Wariston,
Mrs. English, Robert Bayley, and Gilbert Burnet to have access to
Lord Wariston and discourse with him, but only at the point of
his transportation and in presence of the lieutenant. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 20.] |
| May 19 ? |
4. Notes of information concerning Ludlow, supposed to be in
London, Whalley and Goffe at Brussels, Cawly and Lisle in Normandy,—Lord Wariston can give account of them;—St. John at
Paris,—who might be made good use of if frighted, but should not
have been allowed to depart the kingdom,—and Chaloner, a dangerous plotter, in Yorkshire; also that Thurloe's house should be
searched, and could he be found, he might discover many things.
With [proposal of] a proclamation for housekeepers to report the
names of all who lodge a second night with them, unless they can
find good security. |
| May 19. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to receive Richard
White, committed for treasonable practices, close prisoner. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 21.] |
| May 19. |
Warrant to Thomas Trulock and White, messengers, to convey
Rich. White to the Tower. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 21.] |
| May 19. |
Warrant for a grant to Francis Berkeley of 1,000l. out of forfeitures on prohibited goods. [Ent. Book 15, p. 21.] |
| May 19? |
5. Grant to Fras Berkeley, the King's servant, of 1,000l. on all
the King's moiety of goods forfeited by importation contrary to
law, notwithstanding a late grant of part of the said forfeitures to
the officers of Customs. |
| May 19. |
Warrant to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London to allow a
month's prolongation of release to John Sellers. [Ent. Book 15,
p. 22.] |
| May 19. |
6. Affidavit of Robert Waith, paymaster of the Mary, that he
paid John Drewe, boatswain of the Eagle, for service between
June 24, 1660, and Sept. 8, 1662, 63l. 8s., which is within 2d. of the
wages due to him. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 19. |
7. Chris. Pett to [the Navy Comrs.]. The charge of building a
yacht like the Anne will be 1,850l., without guns. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 19.
Woolwich. |
8. The Same to the Same. Timber required for the new yacht.
The carters spoiled some by cutting it for their convenience. Capt.
Taylor, of Wapping, has some very good planks in his yard. The
King was at Woolwich yesterday, and inquired for the keel piece.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 19.
London. |
9. T. Hayter to James Norman, clerk to Sir Wm. Batten. Begs
consideration for Mr. Batten, boatswain of the York, who is charged
with stores supplied to him at Leghorn by Mr. Clutterbuck, and
Mr. Salisbury delays his ticket on this account. With note by
W. Salisbury, that both the boatswain and carpenter of the York
are charged on their account with what they received from Mr.
Clutterbuck; and reply from Jas. Norman to Hayter, May 21,
that he has attended to his letter, and will expect him on Friday
night to pay the Sapphire. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 20.
Chatham. |
10. Thos. Lewsley to the [Navy Comrs.]. States the charge for
squaring and carrying 300 loads of timber from the Frith to the
dockyard at Chatham; total, 113l. Requests money to pay it.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May 20.
Chatham Dock. |
11. Rob. Castell to Commissioner Peter Pett. Purchase of oaken
timber; 450 trees will amount to 500 loads. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 20. |
Grant to Frances, widow of Sir Thos. Tyldesley, of a pension of
200l. a year, on account of the constant loyalty and great sufferings
of her late husband. [Docquet.] |
May 20.
Whitehall. |
Order on the petition of Robt. Leigh desiring pardon, that the
Attorney General prepare a pardon for the King's signature. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 285.] |
May 20.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the House of Lords and the Judges on the petition
of Anne Countess Dowager of Dorset, &c., for examination into her
right to the Barony of Clifford, as heiress of Henry Lord Clifford, to
whom the earldom of Cumberland was granted by Henry VIII.,
the barony having been claimed by Francis Earl of Cumberland, by
colour only of that creation. [Ent. Book 13, pp. 286, 287.] |
May 21.
Whitehall. |
Warrant from Sec Bennet to all Mayors and other officers, and
particularly to Rich. Carter and eight others, specially appointed for
the purpose, for 12 months, to search for and apprehend all persons
carrying letters for hire without licence from the Postmaster General,
and bring them before one of the Secretaries, delivering their letters
into the post office. [Ent. Book 15, pp. 23–25.] |
| May 21. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower for release of [And.]
Kennedy. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 26.] |
| May 21. |
Presentation of Dr. Thos. Gumble to the Rectory of East Lavant,
co. Sussex, void by promotion of Dr. Henshaw to the Bishopric of
Peterborough. [Docquet.] |
| [May 21.] |
12. Warrant to pay to Edw. Villiers, captain of Tynemouth Castle,
200l. for repairs and fortifications thereof, and to Capt. Farre 400l.
for fortification of Landguard Point. |
| May 21. |
Docquet of the above warrant to Edw. Villiers. |
May 21.
Whitehall. |
13. Report by the Attorney General, May 13, 1663,—on the
petition of the Duchess of Albemarle, relative to her grant, July 13,
1660, of the moiety of all profits of concealed moneys to be discovered by her within a month, amongst which were a debt of
Rich. Blackwell, a commissioner for prize goods, which debt was
afterwards granted to the Earl of Crawford and Lindsay and Lady
Belhaven, and his lands in Stepney, &c., to Hum. Blake and Clement
Oxenbridge, against which grant the Duchess remonstrates, [See
Feb. 6, 1663],—that the grants were made as stated, detailing
the claims of the several grantees, but stating that Blackwell's was
not a concealed debt, and therefore not in the grant to the Duchess
of Albemarle, having been mentioned in the House of Commons;
and that he acknowledged a debt of 28,822l. 10s. 11d., when he
might have compounded for 9,000l., and surrendered himself to
prison, where he still remains; with order thereon, May 21, that
all the moneys received from Blackwell be paid into the Exchequer,
and distributed by the Lord Treasurer to the several pretenders,
as he shall have instructions. Endorsed "My Lord of Inchiquin,
read at Worcester House, Oct. 20, 1664." [Three pages.] |
| May 21. |
14. Draft of the above order. |
May 21.
Savoy. |
15. Earl of Berkshire and two other Commissioners of the Savoy
to Williamson. Request that Rich. Pight may be permitted to peruse
the books of entries, to ascertain how Fras. Hodges, accused of unjustly detaining sums due to the King, was appointed treasurer and
paymaster of the forces in Jamaica, and what security he gave for
discharge of his trust. |
May 21.
Derby House. |
16. Earl of Derby to Sec. Bennet. Will use all expedition in
sending up Major Hen. Nowell and five others to appear before
Council, but begs a suspension of the order, as the sea has to be
twice crossed. |
May 21.
Chalfield. |
17. John Eyre to the Same. Judge Tyrell, having no special
instructions from the Solicitor General, declined to try Buckle
and Treharne at Wiltshire assizes, without order from Council.
Wishes they might be tried in London, to give a good example to
future designs in that dangerous county. Endorsed "R., 3 June,
speak with Sir John Talbot. Mr. Solicitor charged himself to prepare
it for the judges of assize." |
May 21.
Whitehall. |
18. Petition of Daniel O'Neale to the King, for release from
the article in his contract for making gunpowder, whereby he is
always to have 70 tons of saltpetre in the storehouse, his payments being 10,478l. 14s. 4d. in arrears, and payments made
quarterly, instead of within 12 days of delivery. With reference
thereon to the Lord Treasurer and the other lords who made the
contract. [Duplicate of that of March 7.] |
May 21.
Whitehall. |
19. Petition of Chas. Earl of Norwich to the King, for a reference
to the Attorney and Solicitor General of the petition of his father's
creditors for satisfaction from the remainder of a pension lately
granted to his father, he as administrator being tied to strict rules
of law. With reference thereon to the Attorney and Solicitor
General, to examine the state of the said debts, especially those
of the supernumerary yeomen of the Guards, which are to be paid
from the pension of 2,000l. a year continued for seven years; and
their report, Aug. 6, 1664, that any debts the King may pay out of
the said pension will not injure the Earl, and that several specified
are just and reasonable. Damaged. |
| May 21. |
20. Copy of the above petition, reference, and report, taken
before the damage. [Three pages.] |
| May ? |
21. Note of a grant to the late Earl of Norwich, Sept. 26, 1661,
of a pension of 2,000l. a year, in consideration of his services and
surrender of the office of Captain of the Guards. Endorsed "Lord
Grandison." |
| May 21. |
22. Certificate by Capt. Rich. Hodges, and two others, that on September 25 last, the mainmast of the Westergate fell upon Robt. Robinson, whereby he received a grievous bruise, and is not able to go
without crutches. With note by Sir John Mennes, recommending
Robinson to the Governors of the Chest at Chatham. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 22.
Portsmouth. |
23. Estimate by John Tippetts of the charge of a small house to
be built, to lodge the smiths in the dockyard; total, 37l. 13s. Also
of laying a sledway to the ropehouse; total, 33l. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| May 22. |
24. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Arrangements for
repair of the bewpers brought down to Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 22. |
Royal assent for Dr. Isaac Barrow to be Bishop of the Isle of
Man and Sodor, on the death of Sam. Rutter, late bishop, he being
nominated thereto by the Earl of Derby, the patron. [Docquet.] |
May 22.
Whitehall. |
Passport from Sec. Bennet for Edward Ravenscroft and Katherine
Metham to go to France, and return as occasion may require,
giving the usual cautions. [Ent. Book 15, p. 26.] |
| May [22]. |
25. Warrant to allow to Elizabeth Nun 4s. 8d. a day board wages
as starcher to the Queen, to commence from May 16, 1662. With
note of a like warrant for the same allowance to Mary Chiffinch,
her laundress. |
| May 22. |
Entry of the above two warrants. [Ent. Book 15, p. 28.] |
| May 22. |
26. Translation by John Dutton of an account delivered to him
of the proceedings of a supposed French ship, a pirate, which, under
English colours, robbed in the Red sea, Hubert Hugo, formerly chief
for the Dutch at Agra, being commander; stating their proceedings
from July 1661 to December 1662. [Two pages.] |
May 22.
Nether Tabley. |
27. Sir Robt. Leicester to Williamson. Is glad his son will fall
into such good hands; the voyage will improve his raw years, but
will be more expense than profit. Hopes he may rise by industry
and favour; attendance at Court without employment is slippery. |
May 22.
Whitehall. |
Order to prepare a grant on the petition of Dorothy Thompson, of
Wallingford, widow,—for recompense for her furnishing the late
King's army with beds in Wallingford Castle, and keeping the soldiers
half a year at her own cost,—that she have the very next alms-room
that becomes void in Ewelme. [Ent. Book 13, p. 287.] |
May 22.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Chamberlain Manchester on the petition of
John Carey, yeoman of the revels, for a settlement; not being able
to subsist on his salary of 50l. a year, the petitioner desires his
lordship to examine into the matters in dispute between him and
[Sir H. Herbert], master of the revels, and also into the accounts of
moneys received in the office, and to see that he has his rights. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 288.] |
May 22.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Duke of Albemarle on the petition of John
Guidelt, officer to Sir John Robinson, requesting that the said
Duke would call before him Sir Thos. Sandys and the petitioner,
and order payment to the latter of what is due to him. [Ent.
Book 13, p. 302.] |
May 23.
St. John's. |
28. Earl of Carlisle to Sec. Bennet. Desires a warrant for the
passage or return of Kath. Metham, his kinswoman, who is stopped
by the Mayor of Rye, being mistaken for another person, a heiress,
carried away against the wishes of her friends. |
May 23.
Portsmouth. |
29. Sir Wm. Batten and three others to the Duke of York.
Recommend two creeks near Portsmouth Harbour, Pool head and
Land Deep, as capable of receiving 30 frigates of the 4th, 5th, and 6th
rates. They are "convenienter" places than any wet dock, and will
be no expense to His Majesty in fitting up. |
May 23.
Whitehall. |
30. Warrant for a grant to Walter Strickland of the place of
Equerry in Ordinary, void by resignation of Thos. Carleton. |
May [23].
Whitehall. |
31. Warrant to George Duke of Albemarle to order the Avenor
to swear in Walter Strickland equerry, in place of Thos. Carleton. |
May 23.
Brussels. |
32. James Tailor to Wm. Gallway. Mr. White is troubled by
his brother's committal to the Tower, and says the King shall profit
little by it. Mr. Smart writes him word of the good condition of
their affairs in Ireland. Cols. Sankey and Ingoldsby are of the
fanatic party. Two suspicious Englishmen have lately come over
to White. |
| May 23. |
33. Information of — Gilman. Four persons attainted for
the late King's murder are lodging at Lausanne, at six crowns a
month each, one of whom, said to have been Cromwell's chancellor,
is supposed to be Lisle. |
| May 23. |
34. Certificate by Capt. Nich. Tettersell that Thos. Tuppon sailed
with him when he carried the King to France. |
| May 23. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower for release of Robert
Johnston, on bond for good behaviour and appearance if summoned.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 27.] |
| May 24. |
35. Grant to Annabella, wife of John Howe, of Langar, co.
Notts, and natural daughter of Emmanuel, late Earl of Sunderland,
of the precedence and privileges of the legitimate daughter of an
Earl. |
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Entry of the above, dated June 1. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 410–11.] |
May 25.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation forbidding all persons except Dan. O'Neale, who is
constituted Postmaster General, or his deputies, to carry or deliver
letters for hire; ordering searches to be made for unlicensed letter
carriers. All postmasters are to bring in within six months a certificate of their conformity to the Church of England, on pain of
dismissal; no letters are to be opened by any but the persons to
whom they are directed, without immediate warrant from a Secretary of State. Printed. [Proc. Coll., pp. 145–7.] |
| May 25 ? |
Statement of the mode and expense of drawing up, printing, and
dispersing proclamations; when the copies are printed, 1,250 are
distributed by the clerk of the Crown, who files the original proclamation, to 66 sheriffs, four riding messengers conveying them
at a charge of 46l. [Ent. Book 72, p. 219.] |
May 25.
Westminster. |
36. Pass for Rob. Viscount Mandeville, sent to the French King,
to go to France and return. Latin. |
| May 25. |
Post warrant for Lord Mandeville, sent on special affairs, to be
furnished with six horses. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 27.] |
| May 25. |
Warrant to repay to James Hamilton 300l., expended in the King's
service on his late journey to France. [Ent. Book 15, p. 29.] |
| May 25. |
37. Certificate by Attorney Harpham that several suits are
depending in the Exchequer by the Attorney General, against
Thos. Lord Morley, for recovery of Hornby and other manors. |
May 25.
Sherborne. |
38. John Oldys to Sir John FitzJames, M.P. John Elford,
minister of Ryme-Intrinsica, co. Dorset, informed him of a meeting
of 200 persons in Ryme, who would, he feared, take away his life;
the sectaries boast that they shall have their day soon; a rising in
Somersetshire and Dorsetshire is daily expected, and there are four
treasonable plots about court. Unless some course is taken they
will disturb the peace. Begs him to acquaint the lord lieutenant,
that the county may be in readiness. |
May 25.
Cockermouth. |
39. Dr. Thos. Smith to Williamson. Thanks for intelligence;
the Tuesday's post comes direct, but what is sent by any of the
other posts lies sleeping at Carlisle till the week after. |
| May 25. |
Certificate by F. Royley, registrar, that the Earl of Devon was
sequestered from his estates, but that on payment of 5,000l., the
sequestration was discharged by ordinance of Parliament, December 10, 1645. [Reg. Certificate, Interregnum Papers, No. 323,
p. 129.] |
| May 25. |
40. Jonas Shish to [the Navy Comrs.]. Requests speedy dispatch
to the survey sent on Saturday last, concerning the Forester.
Encloses, |
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40. i. Estimate by Chris. Pett and Jonas Shish of repairs
necessary for the Forester, now in the dry dock; total,
352l. Deptford, May 21. |
May 25.
Woolwich. |
41. Chris. Pett to Sam. Pepys. The keel piece sent by
Mr. Blackberry for the new yacht is rotten. Requests an order for
another piece of elm. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 25.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Chamberlain Manchester on the petition of
James Harrison and Chidiock Paulet, for payment of their wages as
keepers of the privy lodgings. [Ent. Book 13, p. 291.] |
May 26.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of Edw. Halsey,
for the forfeited estate of Willm. Dove, who killed himself after
committing murder. [Ent. Book 13, p. 291.] |
| May 26. |
42. Memorial sent by Mr. Sandys to the Navy Comrs. Wm.
Dickenson, Wm. Welton, and their confederates, have obstructed
the passage of timber from Guildford to London. Mr. Sandys resorted to the Navy Comrs. for protection, but their order has been
neglected. Sandys then brought a bill into Parliament, and locked
up the river, so that no boats could pass without duty; Dickenson
and the rest went to the Navy Comrs., and undertook to bring
50 tons of the King's timber weekly, if they might have their aid,
but have in no way performed that undertaking. By this pretext
their barges pass through Mr. Sandys' lock without paying any duty.
It is desired that a duty of 4s. be paid by them. Endorsed "Brought
by Sir W. P. [Wm. Penn], and read this day, but to be referred to
Sir Wm. Warren, to order matters in it." [Two and a quarter pages.
Adm. Paper.] |
| May 26. |
43. Report by Commissioner Pett of the charge for felling and
bringing up timber from Sherwood Forest; total, 2l. 5s. 2d. per load.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| May [26]. |
44. The King's message to the House of Commons, announcing a
recess at Midsummer, and requesting their immediate attention to
important bills, though not wishing to divert them from an inspection into his revenue. [Draft by Sec. Bennet; the same as printed
in the Commons' Journals, vol. viii., p. 493.] Also, |
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Another draft of the same message,—stating that his expenses,
though greater than they will be, will not be found exorbitant;
that there has been no ill husbandry in the farming of the revenue,
and hoping that their inspections will not cause cessation in payments, as his revenue is far short of what they intended to make
it; he therefore wishes them to enter on expedients for its
improvement. [One and a half page.] |
| May 26. |
Passport for Sir William Gerard and four servants to Germany.
Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 27.] |
| May 26. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to release Wm. Adcock,
on his taking the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy. Minute.
[Ent. Book 15, p. 27.] |
| May ? |
45. Petition of Robt. Wilkinson to the King, for a mandamus
that he may take his doctor's degree; was ejected from Christ's
College, Cambridge, in 1641, for his loyalty. Annexing, |
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45. i. Certificate by Thos. Turner, Peter Du Moulin, and seven
others, in favour of the orthodoxy, loyalty, and good
conduct of Robt. Wilkinson, M.A., one of the six preachers
at Canterbury Cathedral. April 16, 1663. |
| May 26. |
The King to [the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge]. Recommends
Rob. Wilkinson for the degree of D.D., and Thos. Horsington
for that of M.D., dispensing with all statutes to the contrary.
[Ent. Book 12, p. 16.] |
| May 26. |
Letter in favour of Mr. Slater to be D.D. in Queen's College,
Oxford. Minute. [Ent. Book 12, p. 16.] |
| May 26. |
The King to [the Bishop of Durham and other governors of
Greatham Hospitall]. Recommends Sir Gilbert Gerard, Bart, to the
Mastership of Greatham Hospital, in that diocese, likely to become
void by resignation of Dr. Potter, provided he be qualified by the
statutes of the place. [Ent. Book 12, p. 17.] |
| May 26. |
The King to the Provost and Fellows of Eton College. Had
formerly recommended Denis Grenville to their election as Fellow,
but he having since gone to reside in the north, recommends Tim.
Thurcross; he is willing to resign his prebend in York to Grenville,
whose piety and study will be an example to other gentlemen of
quality. [Ent. Book 12, pp. 18–9.] |
May 26.
Tower. |
46. Rich. White to Sec. Bennet. Has had no cypher correspondence for 18 months; if the Flanders correspondent who accuses his
brother accuses him, he does it from malice; refused to move a
business between Spain and England, being in Madrid, because
unwilling to meddle in matters of state. Came to do the King
great service by import of vast sums of bullion, not only by the
business of the blacks, but another way, not to be revealed till the
bargain was concluded; could have revealed it in Holland, but kept
it for his own nation, and his reward is the Tower; thinks that
his brother is not guilty, but that he will come to England more
readily if he himself be liberated, though not without a pass to
return safely. Begs assistance, having no money. [Two and a
half pages. Postscript, &c., in Spanish.] |
May 26.
Whitehall. |
47. Certificate by three Commissioners for the Earl Marshalship of
the fitness of Mr. Holford for the place of Portcullis pursuivant-atarms. |
May 26.
Beaudesert, near Lichfield. |
48. Sir Brian Broughton to Sec. Bennet. Has secured an old
rebellious soldier, for saying that these are sad times and the King
cannot reign long, and that there were good laws in Oliver's days.
An old scout tells of a rising intended in Scotland and Ireland, and
were he salaried, would report all that could be done in that and
the neighbouring counties. Encloses, |
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48. i. Col. John Lane to [Sir Brian Broughton]. Sends him an
information of dangerous consequence lately given by a
person of quality; thinks cognizance should be taken of
all persons suspected to be in the design. May 26. |
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48. ii. Information given by Matthew Moreton, of Ingleton, co.
Stafford, that John Walhouse, of Hatherton, asked him
which side be would take in case of disturbance; he said
that which would pay him best; Walhouse said the
sword would hew before the scythe mowed; that there
would be parties in arms in Ireland and Scotland, and
declarations printed at Edinburgh; that 40,000 or 50,000
were already listed, and would venture life and fortune
to throw down bishops; that most of the old parliament
party were engaged, especially the Irish soldiers now
under the Duke of Ormond; that he should seize horses
and arms. It was said that a party was in arms in
Ireland, and Col. Zanchy slain, on which he replied that
the work begins. Adams of Hatherton said his fingers
itched to be at the work. Endorsed, "Information to my
Lord Brooke; delivered in to Col. Lane." May 25. |
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48. iii. Copy of the above, the names in initials only. |
| May 26. |
Warrant for a yearly salary of 200l. to Samuel Cooper,
limner, in lieu of diet suppressed a year ago by the Board of Greencloth, and of board wages. [Ent. Book 15, p. 29.] |
| [May 26.] |
49. Draft of the above. |
| May 26. |
50. Certificate by Daniel Ford and John Parker, merchants of
London, that pitying the distressed condition of Capt. Jacob Reynolds, prisoner in Newgate for a debt of 580l., they became bound
for his appearance, and still continue so. |
| May 27. |
Grant to Sir Rich. Browne, clerk of the Council, of the lands in
Deptford Strond, Kent, of which he is now in possession, in part
satisfaction of 3,896l., arrears of his allowance when resident for the
King in France. [Docquet.] |
| May 27. |
Grant to Rob. Browne of the next alms-room void in Ewelme,
co. Oxford. [Docquet.] |
| May 27. |
Like grant to Dorothy Thompson, widow. [Docquet.] |
| May 27. |
Warrant to John Wickham, messenger, to search for John Harding,
Marmaduke Roal, Stephen Lee, Thomas Sparrow, Chewne, and
Mason, printers, and bring them before one of the Secretaries of
State. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 30.] |
May 27.
Woolwich. |
51. Chris. Pett to Sam. Pepys, Account of a keel-piece offered
by Wm. Graves for the new yacht. [Adm. Paper.] |
May 28.
Mark Lanc. |
52. Jo. Dawes to Williamson. Is leaving town, and therefore
wants his nephew's patent, if signed; will pay the fees on his
return. |
May 28.
Portsmouth. |
53. John Tippetts to Sir Wm. Batten. Has sent the Sapphire's
survey. Particulars of timber. Gives a list of four justices to whom
a warrant must be sent respecting land carriage of timber. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 28.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Chancellor Clarendon, on the petition of
Susanna White, for the custody of her niece Katherine, sole daughter
and heir of the late Sir Rich. Leeke, as Jane, widow of the said
Sir Richard, famous by the name of Madame Bennet, on pretext of
her late husband's will, ruins the child by evil example and precept,
and lays waste her lands. [Ent. Book 13, p. 292.] |
May 28.
London. |
54. —Boreel to Dr. D. Grillo. Is sorry to hear of Don
Ricardo's [Rich. White's] detention. He has been very cordial and
diligent for the King's interest, to the disgust of some. Hopes
Grillo will concern himself about it. Thinks this the work of some
one too much attached to his own interests. Spanish. |
| [May 29.] |
55. Petition of Samuel Goodwin, prisoner in the Tower, to the
King. His addresses for release from seven months' imprisonment
have been obstructed by public business, but begs that now, on the
day of His Majesty's birth and restoration, he may be released without fees, being very poor, that he may rejoice also. Is imprisoned
only on suspicion, and kept because, from tenderness of conscience
not disloyalty, he cannot take the oath. Is informed that his own
birthday also bears date May 29, 1630. With note that he is to be
released on security for 300l. |
May 29.
Whitehall. |
56. Petition of the Mayor, &c., of Coventry to the King, for confirmation of their charter, with fitting additions and alterations.
With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his report,
June 11, in favour of the petition. |
| May 29 ? |
57. Names of ten City Officers and ten Aldermen of Coventry,
Chris. Owen, mayor, with notes of their prerogatives. Endorsed [by
Williamson] "Coventry corporation." |
| May 29. |
58. List of 34 prisoners in the Tower, of whom 9 are the late
King's judges, and 16 are plotters. |
| May ? |
59. Sir Paul Neile to [Williamson]. John Dawes is the name
he received from Mrs. Boynton to be inserted into the warrant [for
a baronetcy]; will add the name of the place which he writes himself of Hopes Williamson will oblige the lady by getting the
thing dispatched. |
| May 30. |
Grant to John Dawes, of Putney, Surrey, of the rank of a Baronet.
[Docquet.] |
| May 30. |
Discharge to the Same of, 1,095l. usually paid in respect of that
dignity. [Docquet.] |
| May 30. |
Warrant for instalment of 828l. 4s. 9½d., first fruits of the
bishopric of Lincoln, to be paid in four years. [Docquet.] |
| May 30. |
Declaration of the King's assent that the chace of Hambledon,
co. Hants, shall be freed from the pasturage of his deer, and that
Sir Reginald Forster, Bart., may enclose and hold it free from all
forest laws. [Docquet.] |
May 30.
Whitehall. |
60. Petition of Richard, son of Rear-Admiral the late Sir Rich. Stayner, to the King, for an order to the master of the wardrobe to pay him
300l., which his father lent to Uriah Babington, under-housekeeper
at Greenwich, for repairs of His Majesty's house, and accepted in
payment an assignation of a debt due to Babington from the wardrobe. With reference thereon to the Earl of Sandwich, master of
the wardrobe, and his report, Aug. 24, in favour of payment to
the petitioner of 339l. 6s. 1d., due to Babington for arrears of his
livery of 46l. 16s. 4d. yearly. |
| May 30. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 13, p. 294.] |
| May 30. |
61. Queries in reference to navy expenses, to be resolved against
the next ordinary estimate. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 30. |
62. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. Has arrived with
the Royal James at Gillingham. Asks directions about the provisions left, and the men who have been on the ship. [Adm.
Paper.] |
May 30.
Chatham. |
63. Philip Barrow to Sam. Pepys. Account of blocks at Chatham.
Begs remembrance about his bill for oakum. [Adm. Paper.] |
| May 30. |
Post warrant to Sir Richard Oatley and his servant, for three
horses to Shrewsbury and back. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 30.] |
| [May 30.] |
Warrant to Thomas Dixon, messenger, to apprehend Thomas
Stedman, of Woking, husbandman. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 30.] |
| May 30. |
Post warrant for Robert Lye and servant, going to Ireland, to be
furnished with two horses. Minute. [Ent. Book 15, p. 30.] |
| May 30. |
Warrant to Sir William Moore, Baronet, to preserve the game
about Guildford, Surrey. [Ent. Book 9, pp. 412–3.] |
| May 30. |
64. Wm. Garrett to [Sec. Bennet ?]. The petition for Wildmore
tithes is in Mr. Williamson's hands. Wants a letter to the sheriff
of Lincoln, and the names of the trustees of the articles. Asks only
the tithes of three parts, and will secure his honour the fourth.
Damaged. |
| May 30 ? |
65. The Same to — The 4,000 acres called Wildmore Fen, Lincolnshire, is Lord Stamford's, and the King's
name is only used for its speedy enclosure. Offers him for himself
1,000 acres rent free, or 2,000 for 500l. a year. Requests that the
reference may be speedily made, as desired in the petition, because
of the time of year to enclose it. As Mr. Attorney is well acquainted
with the business, hopes to get the same order in the House of Lords
as in Charles I.'s time. |
May 30.
Beaudesert. |
66. Sir Brian Broughton to Sec. Bennet. Col. Lane has allowed
M[oreton] to engage for a more perfect discovery. W[alhouse] is a man
of quality, formerly Lambert's adjutant, and of dangerous parts. Lane
has acquainted Lord Brooke and many deputies with the business.
"The sword hews before the scythe mows" is the party word.
W[alhouse] bade M[oreton] be free to engage friends, as they could
not now be prevented by a discovery. A fellow who used to be very
poor has had house, arms, and money given, and goes to and from
Ireland; could hire him as informer, if the reward were enough. At
Lambert's rising at Edgehill, this man had interest enough with the
soldiers to take half the troops from Lichfield, in spite of their
officers. He would discover all if offered a livelihood. Reynolds
has been preaching at a conventicle, as he always does when plots
are in agitation, and several of Cromwell's old officers met at Wolverhampton market; drovers chiefly carry on their designs, and
markets are their meeting places; they are more confident because
many old soldiers live near, and the trained bands lie so scattered
that if the others rise first, they could not be dispersed. [Two
pages.] Encloses, |
|
66. i. Copy of Mat. Moreton's information. [See May 26.] |
|
66. ii. Constables' presentment of old soldiers living in the
several villages, &c., within five miles of Lichfield, Stafford, Cheadle, Darleston, and Burton-on-Trent; total,
866, but from the presentment of other constables, the
entire number is 1,128. [Two pages.] |
May 30.
Whitehall. |
67. Petition of Rose, wife of George Towers, of King's Lynn,
Norfolk, to the King, for letters to the Mayor, &c., to grant the
freedom of the town to his son John, a grandson of Col. John
Saul, who, after taking Crowland twice for the late King, was
executed at King's Lynn for loyalty. With order thereon for Sec.
Bennet to write a letter as requested. |
May 31.
Chatham. |
68. Capt. Wm. Badiley and John Cox to the Navy Comrs. The
ship is brought into Chatham and unrigged, and the men send away.
[Adm. Paper.] |
May.
Chatham Dockyard. |
69. —to the Same. Blocks are wanted for the navy stores.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| [May.] |
70. Petition of John Jermyn and Willm. Reid, of London, merchants, to the King and Council, for an order to Rich. Young, of
Chichester, to restore several valuable bales of drapery now in his
hands, belonging to the St. Francis of Bilboa, retaken, though laden
with English goods, by Capt. Chris. Arington, now committed for
piracy. This done, they will discharge the said captain of any claim. |
| May ? |
71. Petition of John Belle, Arminian, to the King, for compensation and future employment in Persia or India; lent 800 dollars
to Viscount Bellamont, to re-equip himself when robbed by the Turks
in Armenia Major; served him as interpreter in Persia, and was
going with him to India, when he died betwixt Agra and Delhi,
and all his valuable goods were seized by the King of India's
ministers. Annexing, |
|
71. i. Certificate by Nich. Buckeridge and H. Young that John
Belle served Lord Bard, alias Bellamont, as interpreter in
Persia and India. May 15, 1663. |
| May ? |
72. Petition of Robt. and Thos. Bellamy to the King, for repayment of 6,096l. advanced by them for harbour victuals for 3,000
men in the fleet, from June 24 to October 31, 1660, which they
were ordered to furnish; they were forced to take up money on
credit, for which they are now threatened with arrest. Annexing, |
|
72. i. Certificate by Thos. Lewis of the supply of victuals for
different ships named, amounting to the said sum.
May 20, 1663. |
| May ? |
73. Petition of Colonel Walter Whitford to the King, for money
towards equipping him to return to Russia with the Earl of
Carlisle, who goes ambassador. Was obliged for his support to
enter the service of the Emperor of Russia, after having served the
late King, and the Emperor keeps his wife in pledge till his
return. |
| May ? |
74. Petition of Daniel O'Neale, postmaster general, to the King.
to direct the two principal Secretaries of State to take effectual
course to prevent abuses in transmission of letters by private footposts,
stage coaches, carriers, &c. Col. Bishop was turned out for
continuing disaffected persons in management of the post; has been
careful only to employ those whose loyalty is certified by members
of Parliament, and therefore the disaffected send their letters other
ways, and the remedies prescribed in the Act of Parliament are
dilatory. |
| May ? |
75. Draft of the preceding petition, corrected [by Sec. Bennet]. |
| May ? |
76. Petition of Major Owen Connor to the King, for some
subsistence, and a present advance to equip himself for sea; served
in the Duke of York's regiment till the surrender of Dunkirk
in 1662, and has had no allowance since, as other officers have.
Annexing, |
|
76. i. Certificate by Viscount Taaffe in favour of the petitioner.
May 20, 1663. |
| May. |
Lease to James Earl of Suffolk, Wm. Lord Crofts, and others, of
10,282 acres of marsh land in Kent, &c. [Docquet.] |
| [May.] |
77. Note of alterations requested in the commission to Mr.
Chiffinch, Mr. Rogers and others, relative to the King's goods. |
| May. |
Memoranda [by Williamson, from the Signet books] of warrants
and grants, passed during the month, the uncalendared portions of
which are as follow:— |
|
Grant to John Myvod, of Henllan, co. Denbigh, of pardon for
murder, upon consideration of his distemper and distraction. |
|
Grant to Nich. Copley, messenger, of the residue of a lease of
two tenements, &c., in Spitalfields, formerly granted by Sir
Wm. Wheeler, in trust for John Lerock. |
|
Grant to Col. Rob. Werden and Charles Parker of the estate,
manor, and rectory of Wiston, and barony of Dungleddy,
co. Pembroke, forfeited by attainder of Thos. Wogan. |
|
Warrant to the Exchequer to pay to Anne Jenkins and other
servants of the King's brothers and sisters 30l. per annum,
the moiety of their pensions of 60l., which were formerly
all defrayed by the cofferer, but on the late establishment,
half is to be paid from the Exchequer. |
|
Grant to Sir Fras. Colleston of pardon for tresspass in going
beyond seas without licence. |
|
Grant to Dr. Gulston, chaplain in ordinary, of the Deanery
of Chichester Cathedral, void by promotion of Dr. Henshaw to the Bishopric of Peterborough. [Domestic Corresp.,
April, 1663, No.] |
| May. |
78. Similar memoranda, the uncalendared entries in which are as
follow:— |
|
Grant to Lord Willoughby of Parham of confirmation of
the manors of Bardney and Southrey, Lincolnshire. |
|
Presentation of John Wauchope to the Rectory of Bratton,
co. Devon. |
|
Grant to John Rideout, of Frome Selwood, co. Somerset, of
pardon. |
|
Warrant to admit Peter Watson as gentleman usher, quarter
waiter Supernumerary, with a salary of 30l. per annum
out of the coffery, till he come to be one of the quarterly
waiters. |
|
Restitution to Jos. [Henshaw], bishop of Peterborough, of
the temporalities of the bishopric. |
|
Presentation of John Vernon to the Rectory of Martley,
Worcestershire. |
| May. |
Similar memoranda, the uncalendared portion of which is as
follows:— |
|
Warrant to pay 100,000l. to the cofferer, for the expenses of
the household. |
|
Order that all grants of lands subject to forest laws contain a declaration of the King's assent that they be freed
from depasturement for his deer, and that the grantees may
enclose them and be discharged from forest laws. |
|
Grant to Sir Jonathan Trelawney of 1,200l. as the King's free
gift. |
|
Grant to the Earl of Berkshire of 15,000l., moiety of
30,000l. discovered by him upon the commission of the
Savoy. |
|
Commission for inquiry into abuses committed by masters of
the science of defence throughout England and Wales, contrary to the ancient rules of fencing; offenders to be
brought before a justice, find sureties, &c. |
|
Lease to John Evelyn of Sayes Court, Deptford Strond, for
99 years, at 22s. 6d. rent. |
|
Order that when the auditor of imprest [in the Exchequer]
has presented an account to the King, and His Majesty is
satisfied that the sum imprested has been carefully laid
out, a privy seal shall pass to the Treasurer and Chancellor
of the Exchequer, to allow the account. |
|
Warrant to pay to Sir Chas. Cotterell 500l., to be laid out
in presents for the Russian Ambassadors. [Domestic Corresp.
April, 1663, No.] |
| May ? |
79. Minute of a pass for four horses for Lord Crofts, to be sent
over by the King's order, by M. Febvrier. |
| May ? |
80. The King to the Lord Treasurer, &c. Desires him, in ratification of his report, to direct constats of the 65 acres of Sayes
Court held by Mr. Evelyn, which, as special favour, is to be
leased to him for 99 years, on rental of 20s., and of the other 204
acres for 31 years, on rental of 40s.: the fine of 2,000l. and rent of
128l. are to be paid to Sir Rich. Browne, as part of his entertainment as resident in France. |
| May ? |
81. Chr. Harrison to Williamson. His lord is gone up to town;
lives a hermit's life; has been absent two years from Oxford, but
still has his allowances; intends returning thither; hears the King
will be there this summer. [Two pages.] |
| May ? |
82. Note by Thos. Agar, deputy clerk of the crown, of the dates
of the patents of denization granted to David de Costa and Solomon
Cordoza. With note that what is required is not the dates of the
patents, but a copy of a clause in them stating that they were only
available on condition of the parties taking the Oaths of Allegiance
and Supremacy; and copy of the above clause as required. |
| May ? |
83. Account of encrease to be obtained by a privy seal for
annual expenses specified above the former establishment,—in the
King's household of 948l. 13s. 4d., and in the Queen's of 5,285l. 14s.,
including 4,010l. 5s. for diet, firing, &c., on account of the encreased
charges of provisions since 1640, to begin June 1, 1663. |
| May. |
84. Bill for provisions for four ships, freighted by the victualler
of the navy with supplies for Tangiers, from May 1662 to May
1663; total, 638l. 13s. 10d. [Adm. Paper.] |
