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Jan. 1/11
[Rotterdam.] |
1. Hen. Parker to John Thomson [alias Edw. Riggs to Sec. Bennet].
Went to Leyden at request of Mr. Goodall, a great fanatic; there
was a meeting of Desborough, White, and others at Arnheim. The
design is frustrated for the present, but there is much discontent in
England and Scotland, and the honest party are preparing for
summer. They hope much from the difference with Holland. Tyler
has bought many arms, and sends them in small parcels to London.
There are more fanatics in Rotterdam than anywhere else, but they
can do nothing, and are weary of lying still. Wheeler and Ludlow
are in the Holland plantation in New England. [Two pages, partly
in cypher, undecypered] |
Jan. 1.
The Expedition, Downs. |
2. Capt. Valent. Pyne to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of the Expedition. Desires printed instructions to hang up in the steerage, for
the ordering of the fishing trade, and the messing of the crew.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 2.
Portsmouth. |
3. Thos. Lancaster and Hugh Salisbury to the Same. The cables
complained of by Capt. Clark of the Antelope were very good, but
too big for the ship; two new ones are provided. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 2.
Deptford. |
4. Jonas Shish to the Same. Shows the delay occasioned in
building the new boat for the Sophia by day work, instead of contract as formerly. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 2.
Gravesend. |
5. Capt. William Poole to Wm. Bodham. Wants tickets from
Mr. Pepys for the Advice and Bonaventure. |
Jan. 2.
Weymouth. |
6. Rich. Yardley, mayor of Weymouth, to Humphrey Weld. The
corporation thanks him for obtaining an order to demolish the Jutty
fort, and use the stones, &c., for benefit of the town. Col. Reymes,
one of their Parliament burgesses, has sent them a copy of the order,
that which they had before being only his honour's letter, which did
not state whether it was done by order of King or Council. Begs
privacy for fear of disgusting Col. Reymes, who is friendly in the
town affairs. |
| Jan. 2. |
The King to [the Lord Treasurer]. He is to order a lease in reversion,
for Ralph Montague, of the third part of Gillingham Forest, for which
he has petitioned, notwithstanding the competition of others. [Ent.
Book 17, p. 1.] |
| [Jan. 2.] |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 48, p. 5.] |
Jan. 2.
London. |
Levant Company to Capt. Bradenham. When the commander
of their convoy has accompanied them so far eastward as that they
are out of danger, he is to have a gratuity of 100 dollars. [Levant
Papers, Vol. v., p. 75.] |
| Jan. 2. |
The Same to Rich. Mowse. He is to repay to Capt. Bradenham
100 dollars, which are to be given to the commander of the convoy.
[Levant Papers, Vol. v., p. 75.] |
Jan. 2.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a grant to Francis Lord Willoughby of Parham,
and Lawrence Hyde, second son of the Lord Chancellor, for 21 years,
of the sole making and framing of sugar mills, after a new manner
invented by David De Mercato, who is desirous for the said grant
to be made to them, they giving him all due encouragement.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 10.] |
Jan. 2.
Bristol. |
7. Sir Henry Creswick to Wm. Sandys. Wishes to let him know
the unworthiness of the allegations in Sam. Rycaut's petition. Was
chosen mayor a few months after the Restoration, when Rycaut
brought an order for his admission as town clerk; but Aldworth,
the present town clerk, obtained an order for its reversal.
Rycaut then procured a quo warranto against the corporation;
failing this, he hoped to settle himself in Aldworth's place when the
Act for Corporations came into execution; failing again, he revenges himself by untrue reflections on the magistracy of the city
and Mr. Aldworth. Attests that no officer of the town has refused
to take the oaths, that the corporation in general, and town clerk in
particular, are loyal, and that it would greatly prejudice the service
were the latter to be removed. [One and a quarter pages.]
Encloses, |
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7. i. The King to the Mayor, Common Council, &c., of Bristol.
Rob. Aldworth, a member of the House of Commons,
having represented that [Sam.] Rycaut and others want
the office of town clerk, which he has faithfully filled,
requests that Aldworth may enjoy the place, notwithstanding any recommendation given to Rycaut or any
other. [Copy.] Whitehall, October 19, 1660. |
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7. ii. Sir John Knight, mayor of Bristol, to Wm. Sandys.
Mr. Rycaut's statement that some of the magistrates have
not taken the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy is false.
The Commissioners for Corporations did not think Rycaut
a fit person for town clerk, nor should a servant be forced
on the town in despite of his masters. It would be a
scandal to the town if places could be obtained by such
indirect proceedings. [Copy.] Bristol, January 2, 1664. |
Jan. 2.
York. |
8. Ro. Benson to Sir Geoffry Palmer. Has met some justices of
peace at Wakefield, got additional and material proofs against those
who were in arms, and bound some persons over to give evidence
at the gaol delivery. Did the same at Leeds, but being informed
that many fanatics were summoned to serve on juries, hasted to
York, and got their names put out and others summoned; found on
his return that the witnesses were discharged on bail, and had run
away; thought the escape wilful, and threatened the bail, on which
two were brought back. |
Jan. 2.
Naneby. |
9. Thos. Fuller to Williamson. No game is started, but hunters
should learn patience. Begs his redemption from banishment; will
be in London in two months, if the game be not destroyed. |
Jan. 2.
Bristol. |
10. Four Deputy Lieutenants of Bristol to Sec. Bennet. Mr.
Streamer, sheriff of Bristol and major of the regiment, complains
against John Knight of the sugar house, a person of full fortune,
but violent passions. Ask directions for securing the city, because
as deputy lieutenants they cannot exercise civil power. Have spent
13 days with the whole regiment, and have laid down guards,
wishing to keep a reserve of strength in the city to prevent mischief
in case of danger, and yet to keep within the compass of the Act,
which limits them to 14 days in a year. Enclose, |
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10. i. Remonstrance of Rich. Streamer to the Deputy Lieutenants
of Bristol. Was ordered on December 27 by the mayor
to disturb the Quakers' meeting, and apprehend the
chiefest; on which Thos. Speed, Wm. Taylor, and Chas.
Jones were brought, who refusing the Oath of Allegiance,
were committed; John Knight persisted in pressing himself as a security for them, though they refused it, abused
him when he remonstrated, boxed the ear of another
person, and drew his sword in the council house. The
mayor, when appealed to, only threatened to bind over
both parties to good behaviour. Thinks he should be
reproved for this error, and Knight secured as a disturber
of the peace. Bristol, December 30, 1663 |
Jan. 2.
Dorking. |
11. Major George Markham to the Duke of Albemarle. Sir
Adam Browne only went to Lord Cooper, not to his grace with
the letter. Feake has been two or three months in the town
privately; he says he cannot live in obedience to the government,
but is willing to suffer; he is thought to be the head of the FifthMonarchy men. Encloses, |
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11. i. —
to [Dr. Feake.] Hopes improvement in his wife's
health. Is sorry to differ from his brethren, the Lord's
people, but must speak what he thinks to be the mind of
God; the flock are left as sheep without a shepherd;
the sheep should be fed, either in public or private; thinks
he ought still to care for them, being under his charge,
and should perform, though warrants are out against
him. All who have the work of the Lord on their hearts
have agreed to contribute to it to the utmost; thinks he
should have come to them, when he left his family on
account of the troop in the town; the door is open to him,
but he is not fulfilling his ministry, even in part. [Four
pages.] |
Jan. 2.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Thos.
Rosse and Thos. Chiffinch, for a lease for 31 years, of the fourth part
reserved to the King, of the rent of certain marsh lands in Kent,
from which it does not seem probable that any advantage will
accrue, but for which they will give 40l. a year. [Ent. Book 18, p. 1.] |
Jan. 4.
Dorking. |
12. Sir Adam Browne and George Evelyn, Deputy Lieutenants
of Surrey, to Sir Edw. Brett. Hear that the Secretary of State
wants information about Mr. Feake; he is a dangerous man, and
the people thereabouts are so affected to him that he will seduce
abundance of them, although a stranger; many would be bound body
for body to have him released. Libellous pamphlets, &c., are
weekly brought to him from London, which was sufficient cause to
apprehend him. |
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13. Discharge by John Allen of Westminster of all debts, suits,
quarrels, obligations, &c., which he has against Fras. Royley, of
Westminster. |
Jan. 4.
York. |
14. Sir Roger Langley to Williamson. Was sorry not to see him
when in town. Requests him to ascertain whether the Lord
Treasurer has received his letters about some concerns of the King. |
Jan. 4.
Newcastle. |
15. Edw. Williamson to his cousin Joseph Williamson. Begs
him, unless the Lord satisfies some of his doubts as to the truth of
principles and practices, to aid him if he should be troubled for
teaching school; if not, he must submit to God's will. Cannot
come to London while he has liberty to teach school, nor do such
things as open the door to preferment, but begs continuance of his
affection. |
Jan. 4.
London. |
Levant Company to the Treasurer at Smyrna. He is to give
credit to any other entries for the three ships now departing, or
others which may be certified under the hand of their secretary,
their husband being from home. [Levant Papers, Vol. v., p. 76.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant to the Chief Officer of Major Wyndham's troop to apprehend — Feake for seditious practices. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 1.] |
| Jan. ? |
16. Petition of Hannah, wife of Livewell Chapman, bookseller, to
Sec. Bennet, for free access for herself and some friends to her
husband, a close prisoner in the Gatehouse and sickly, to supply
him with necessaries. |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to permit Christopher Chapman, and Anne, wife of Livewell Chapman, to have access to him.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 1.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Pass for Sir Bernard Gascoigne, servants, and nine horses to his
native country, Tuscany. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 1.] |
| Jan. ? |
17. Petition of the Churchwardens and Overseers of St. Martin'sin-the-Fields to the King, for continuance of his wonted charity of
100l. towards their poor. |
| Jan. 4. |
Privy seal for 100l. to the Churchwardens and Overseers of
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, as the King's usual charity for the poor
of that parish. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 1.] |
| Jan. |
Docquet of the above, dated January 11. |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, no longer
to suffer any prisoners to have the liberty of the Tower, the privilege having been much abused. [Ent. Books 16, p. 2; and 21,
p. 3.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant for an order for the St. Andrew of Leith, bound for
Tangiers, to unload her cargo of salt at Milford Haven, whither she
was driven by stress of weather, as she needs repairs. [Ent. Books 16,
p. 2; and 21, p. 9.] |
| Jan. 4. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to permit — Miles to have
access to [John] Brayman, prisoner. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 3.] |
| Jan. 4. |
18. Minutes of warrants relating to Mr. Davies, viz.:— |
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To the Lieutenant of the Tower to deliver him to Ensign
William Boddiley; |
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To Ensign Boddiley to receive and deliver him to Captain
Smith; |
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To Capt. Smith to deliver him to the Governor or Lieutenant
Governor of Tangiers; |
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To the said Governor or Lieutenant Governor to receive and
keep him close prisoner; |
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To Ensign Boddiley to deliver him to Capt. Golding, captain
of the yacht, should Capt. Smith be gone to sea; |
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To Capt. Golding to convey him to Dover Castle. |
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To the Governor of Dover Castle to receive him. |
| Jan. 4. |
Entries of the above minutes. [Ent. Book 16, p. 4.] |
Jan. 4.
Carlisle. |
19. Christopher Musgrave to Williamson. Has to go to York in
place of his father who is ill, on some further discoveries to be made.
If his attendance on the Queen is needful, will come direct from
York, being 100 miles on the way. |
Jan. 4.
York. |
20. Col. J. Freschville to the Same. Requests that the enclosed
letter may be forwarded to Mr. Secretary. |
Jan. 4.
Queen's College. |
21. Chr. Harrison to the Same. Begs favour for his brother who
is settling in London. |
| Jan. 5. |
Warrant for allowance of immediate liveries to Thos. Chiffinch,
and five other grooms of the privy chamber to the Queen, and for
such liveries yearly. [Docquet, bis.] |
Jan. 5.
Dover Castle. |
22. Capt. John Strode to Williamson. The Countess of Uhlfeldt
left no jewels with any one in Dover Castle, nor had any except
what the Denmark resident's secretary took from her on shipboard.
Asks if the 115l. is placed to Sec. Bennet's account, having some
chimney money to pay into the Exchequer. |
Jan. 5.
Haigh. |
23. Sir Roger Bradshaigh to the Same. Asks whether his letters
should be free; sometimes they are so, and sometimes not. Sir
Geoffry Shakerley, his brother-in-law, governor of Chester, had two
persons before him for saying that the government was tyrannical,
and that within a few years, all would be on Col. Croxton's side, a
rebel to the last; they are bound over in 1,000l each. Sir Rob.
Bindlos secured 20 Quakers at a meeting; he would have freed many
of the poorest sort, but they would not promise not to meet again,
nor to reform, nor would take any oath, nor give security. |
Jan. 5.
Whitehall. |
24. Sir Orlando Bridgeman to Sec. Bennet. Thinks there must be
some mistake in the transcribing of the enclosed paper. |
Jan. 5.
York. |
25. Col. J. Freschville to Williamson. The judges came on the
2nd, and sat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and notwithstanding the most
tender and merciful proceedings that can be imagined, 15 are found
guilty of high treason, and two acquitted, as only accused by a
single witness. The juries are all gentlemen of quality. The judges
show great respect to the lives of the accused, as well as to the King's
service. |
Jan. 5.
The Essex, Downs. |
26. Capt. Jas. Smith to [Sec. Bennet]. Sends letters written by the
prisoner Davies,—whom he is ordered to convey to Tangiers,—to his
friends. Asks whether he is to allow him to write to them again,
or to converse with any stranger on board. Encloses, |
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26. i. Extracts from Mr. Davies' letters to his wife, January 4
and 5. As Sec. Bennet has sent him there, he must provide for him; is resolved not to provide a pennyworth of food or clothing for himself, being the King's
prisoner; is to be addressed on board the Essex frigate,
Downs. Thinks the King should have given him some
employment on his voyage, as Sir John Glanville formerly had, when sent to sea for prying too closely into the
expense of the kingdom. January 5. |
Jan. 5.
Dorking. |
27. Major George Markham to Sec. Bennet. Particulars of
the apprehension of Mr. Feake; the door being fastened on sight
of soldiers, the constables broke it open and took him. He confessed disaffection to the government, but said he could suffer, like
Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego. He could not obtain good
security, so was put into the Marshal's custody. Would not permit
some arrant knaves of his faction to see him, nor accept their offer
to be bound body for body for him; he was cautious in speaking,
lest he might be entrapped, was thunderstruck when told he
must go to London, but relieved when he heard he would
be under a guard of soldiers, having many enemies in London,
who on Venner's insurrection, threatened to beat out his brains.
Encloses, |
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27. i. Examination of Mr. Feake. Has not received letters from
London for six weeks; never received pamphlets nor
printed books against the government. Has taken the
Oath of Allegiance, but makes a scruple about taking
oaths. Has not been at church for two or three years,
but has not attended unlawful meetings; only his own
family assist at his teachings. January 5. |
| Jan. 5. |
28. Examination of Randolph Holmes, innkeeper of Barnet.
Does not know Rob. Seabrooke. of North Crawley, co. Bucks. |
Jan. 5.
Bechworth Castle. |
29. Sir Adam Browne to Sec. Bennet. Mr. Feake used to come
obscurely to Dorking, and return privately to London; libellous
pamphlets passing between him and his family, watched his motions
and intercepted a letter addressed to Mrs. Feake, but beginning
"Sir," which the Duke of Albemarle has; nothing of consequence
was found in his house. His enlargement would be dangerous, for
by some witchcraft, the people are so strangely affected to him that
they offer to be bound for him. |
| [Jan.] 5. |
30. R. Thomas to Williamson. Begs a licence for an intimate
friend to speak to Major Brayman, now in the Gatehouse, without
his keeper, about a joint concern for rendering the river off Guildford more navigable. |
| Jan. 5. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to receive—Feake prisoner
for seditious practices. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 3.] |
| Jan. 6. |
Warrant to pay to Viscount Fitzharding 700l., for the use of the
privy purse. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 6. |
Warrant to pay to the Lieutenant of Ordnance 531l. 10s., towards
repair of the defects of the Tower. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 6. |
31. Thos. Lewis to Sam. Pepys. The hoyman who carried down
provisions for the ships delivered all except the Leopard's, pretending
it blew too hard; it was his wilfulness, and he deserves to be
punished; can send the victuals in a day or two. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 6.
The Expedition, Downs. |
32. Capt. Valen. Pyne to the Navy Comrs. Has received the
printed instructions demanded. The Expedition, with many other
ships, is waiting the first opportunity of wind to proceed. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 6.
The Essex, Downs. |
33. Capt. James Smith to Sam. Pepys. Arrival of the Essex.
Asks for some printed tickets to be sent to Deal by post. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 6.
Woolwich. |
34. Chris. Pett and Ant. Deane to the Navy Comrs. Survey and
valuation of Capt. Taylor's woods and knees. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 6. |
35. Martin Clifford to Col. Freschville. Delivered the originals
of the examinations to his lad when he went to London, and is
told they are with the Attorney General, unless he has lodged them
with the King's counsel. |
Jan. 6.
Ugbrooke, near Exeter. |
36. Thos. Clifford to Williamson. His news is scarce and welcome in those parts. Hears that Sir Kenelm Digby is forbid the
Court, and begs to know the reason. |
Jan. 6.
Bristol. |
37. Nath. Cale to the Same. The person he writes of has taken
the required oaths, but lays hold on the Act of Indemnity for former
miscarriages, and behaves civilly; yet but for the King's letter, he
would not have been continued in his place. The Mayor says His
Majesty has already granted their desire about the nomination of a
town clerk and recorder. Will forward any lottery at the Bristol
fair, except the royal Oak, which broke half the cashiers in Bristol,
when last there. |
Jan. 7.
Penrith. |
38. Dan. Fleming to the Same. Thanks for his promise of a
News-book weekly. The gentry there have been together all
Christmas, at the wedding of his cousin, Dalston's eldest son, of
Acornbank. Those counties are quiet, except for frequent meetings
of Quakers, many of whom are bound over to the sessions. Hearing of an intended meeting in Lancashire, sent his two brothers
thither, who took 50 of them, and has sent the most considerable to
Lancaster, to be punished next sessions. The new survey for the
Hearth money will be short of the former, as many chimneys are
walled up, and the ministers, churchwardens, and overseers of the
poor give large certificates, there being no penalty in the Act
against it. |
| Jan. 7. |
39. Humphrey Bishop of London to the Same. Requests the
King's letters for John Fuller, a candidate for a Fellowship in
Sydney Sussex College. |
Jan. 7.
Tower. |
40. Jo. Dodington to Sec. Bennet. Can neither obtain trial,
release, nor maintenance, and what is worse, his wife and children
are now refused access to him without a special order. |
| Jan. 7. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to permit Mrs. Feake to have
access to her husband. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 3.] |
| Jan. 7. |
41. Examination of Robt. Seabrook, of North Crawley [by Sec.
Bennet]. Formerly served in the post, but now lives at home.
Conforms to Church government, and has taken the Oath of Allegiance. Knows not Capt. Holmes of Barnet, nor can remember
speaking at the Saracen's Head on Dec. 28, of money to be received
by him; has had no hand in collecting, giving, or receiving money,
and no society with separatists. Was at home all Sunday, and
talked of some land he had to sell. Also |
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Examination of Wm. Fosquet. Knows Fulford the preacher,
but has had no money dealings with him, except on private business;
has taken the Oath of Allegiance, and knows of no design against
the King or government. Also |
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Examination of John Carter, innkeeper at Newport-Pagnel.
Goes to church, and has had only one meeting in his house; has
had no hand in collecting money; has money affairs with Seabrooke, but knows of no private collections. Sir G. Booth was
taken in his house. Also |
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Examination of John Fulford. Knows Seabrook, an Anabaptist,
a little. Frequents no meetings because forbidden, and goes to
common prayer; has taken the Oath of Allegiance and is a good
subject. Knows of no private collections, nor knows Capt. Holmes
of Barnet. Also |
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Examination of Ralph Greenwood and two others. Have heard
of no private collections of moneys to be sent to London. [Three
and a half pages.] |
Jan. 7.
Chatham. |
42. Certificate by Edward Gregory and six other Officers of the
Yard, that Henry Jowles of Chatham is a person of loyalty and
ability, fitted for the office of Storekeeper there. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 8.
Woolwich. |
43. Chris. Pett and Anthony Deane to the Navy Comrs. Survey
and valuation of knees and deals belonging to Wm. Wood. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Jan. 8. |
Warrant from [Sec. Bennet] to John Wickham, to seize certain
seditious papers and pamphlets now on their way to Gloucester,
in Richard Browning's waggon. [Ent. Book 16, p. 4.] |
| [Jan. 8.] |
44. Petition of the Levant Company to the King and Council,
for steps to preserve their fleet of 200 sail, chiefly small ships for
encouragement of English fisheries, which they have sent on trading
voyages into the Mediterranean, on account of the late peace with
Algiers; they find that, contrary to treaty, the Algiers men-ofwar have taken some of their vessels, on pretence of searching for
foreign goods, or of their not having the Duke of York's passes; the
merchants who rely on the treaty will be in danger of a surprisal. |
Jan. 8.
[Rotterdam.] |
45. Hen. Parker to John Thomson [alias Edw. Riggs to Sec.
Bennet]. The fanatics expect the summer will produce something.
Tyler and Rosse have no hopes at present. They are sending back
Thorne, a preacher of Weymouth, who came over to see what the
honest people would do. The great care taken makes them at a
stand, but they will always be studying mischief. [One and a half
pages.] |
Jan. 8.
[Rotterdam.] |
46. Edw. Beane to Edmund Beane, [alias Edw. Riggs to Sec.
Bennet]. A Dutchman put a great affront upon the King, by
making a protest or acclamation, on full change, about a debt
of 1,300 guilders owed him by the Duke of York, and asking who
would bid most for it. Knows not whether some of the fanatics
set him on. |
Jan. 8.
London. |
47. Timothy Fulthorpe to Williamson. Will give fifty pieces of
gold each to Mr. Secretary and himself, if they will procure him
a patent for his invention; another formerly guessed at the same
thing, but never prosecuted it; being a public benefit, wishes to
undertake it. Will bind himself in 2,000l. to relinquish his patent,
and pay 1,000l. if it prove not to be his own invention. |
Jan. 8.
Lambeth. |
48. Dr. Geo. Stradling to Same. Requests favour for the bearer,
his nephew. |
Jan. 8.
Whitehall. |
49. Warrant for a grant to Rich. Ward, senior, in reversion after
John Robinson, of the office of Searcher at Gravesend. |
Jan. 8.
Coulston, Wiltshire. |
50. W. Godolphin to Williamson. Hopes to repay the trouble to
which his absence at his father's funeral will put him, and
soon to return to the office. Sends duty to Mr. Secretary. Begs
favour for Capt. Berkeley, the Duke of York's quartermaster, if he
come about his business. [Three pages.] |
Jan. 8.
Whitehall. |
51. Order in Council approving a letter prepared by Sec. Bennet,
for raising 70,000l. to settle the militia, according to the late Act
of Parliament. |
| Jan. 9. |
52. Chr. Frissell (?) to Capt. Willm. Rosse. John Kent, disbanded by
Ensign Russell's means, will not take employment without knowing
Rosse's pleasure. Col. Townsend has got a scire facias, as to why the
King should not have the benefit of certain lands, and if that fail,
the Barons of the Exchequer will proceed to set them forth to the
persons pretending to them on Lord Kingston's account. Money
affairs. |
| Jan. 9. |
The King to Lord Seymour, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster.
Requests him to order a grant in reversion to John Elwes, gentleman of the privy chamber, of the post fines of the county palatine
of Lancaster, at the former rent of 10l. [Ent. Book 17, p. 1.] |
| Jan. 9. |
The King to the Master, &c., of Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge.
Recommends John Fuller for the next vacant fellowship in the
college. [Ent. Book 19, p. 1.] |
Jan. 9.
Whitehall. |
53. Grant to George Barber, of the office of Keeper of the Game
at Wandsworth. |
| Jan. 9. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 5.] |
| Jan. 9. |
54. Lord Brereton to Williamson. Thanks for his weekly
intelligence. Took some persons at a Presbyterian conventicle, but
this being their first fault, let them go, on promise not to do the
same again, and on paying the soldiers who secured them. Others
taken at an Anabaptist meeting were sent to gaol, obstinately
refusing to give bonds, or take the oaths, but saying they must obey
the spirits. Asks whether anything was said at York about the
Cheshire men, for honest Griffith tried to escape from Chester
Castle. |
Jan. 9.
Langley Park. |
55. W. Parsons to Williamson. Mr. Wickham, the messenger, has
left with him four boxes of treasonable pamphlets; the waggoner
with whom they were found has gone on to Henley, there being no
warrant to seize him. |
| Jan. 9. |
Warrant for the Earl of Peterborough to be Gamekeeper in and
about Drayton, in Northamptonshire. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 5.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Warrant to Sir Edw. Griffin to pay 1s. 4d. a day to [Wm.] Poulton,
appointed one of the King's falconers. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 5.] |
| Jan. 9. |
The King to the Mayor, &c. of Weymouth. Understanding
that Jutty Fort is useless, consents to the suit of the borough that
it may be demolished, and the materials applied to the advantage
of the borough, and grants full powers for its pulling down accordingly. [Ent. Book 16, p. 5; and 21, p. 3.] |
| [Jan. 9.] |
56. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. [9?] |
57. John Bayspoole, surveyor of the mews, and Oliver Honey,
pavior, to the Duke of Albemarle. Request payment of 455l. 1s. 6d.
expenses incurred in paving the mews, and the streets next to them
near Charing Cross, and in St. Martin's Lane; also in building two
coach houses for the Queen, a guard house for the soldiers who secure
the mews from robbing, sundry repairs, and re-building the gate
houses at the Gentleman of the Horse's lodgings. With allowance of
the account by the Duke of Albemarle. |
| Jan. 9. |
Warrant to pay to John Bayspoole, surveyor of the mews,
455l. 1s. 6d., expended for paving the stables. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 6.] |
| Jan. [9]. |
58. Warrant to pay to Edward Earl of Sandwich, master of the
wardrobe, 1,340l. for providing mourning for the stables upon the
Duchess of Savoy's death; also 350l. for a cloth of state, &c., for Sir
Richard Fanshaw. Annexing, |
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58. i. Estimate by the Earl of Sandwich, master of the great
wardrobe, of the charge of mourning apparel provided at
the King's command, for solemnizing the obsequies of
the Duchess of Savoy, 1,340l.; and of a crimson damask
canopy and other provisions to be made for Sir Rich.
Fanshaw, going ambassador to Spain. Jan. 6. |
| Jan. |
Docquet of the above warrant, dated Jan. 15. |
| [Jan. 9.] |
59. Draft of the preceding warrant, giving 1,210l. as the sum to
be paid for the mourning. |
| Jan. 9. |
Minute of the above warrant. [Ent. Book 16, p. 6.] |
| [Jan. 9.] |
60. List of eight Officers lately come from Tangiers, sent [to Sec.
Bennet] from the King and Duke of Albemarle; with request from
the officers to him to be mindful of their condition. Endorsed,
"100l. privy seal dormant for Sir Benj. Wright." |
| Jan. 9. |
Privy seal dormant for 200l. to Sir Benjamin Wright, as the
King's free gift. [Ent. Book 16, p. 6.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Warrant for the usual allowance of plate to Sir Alexander Frazer,
for new year's gifts, as heretofore made to his predecessors. Minute.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 6.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Privy seal for 4,200l. to Mr. Fox for secret services. Minute.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 6.] |
| Jan. 9. |
Warrant to Thomas Elliott, groom of the bedchamber, to preserve
the game within 10 miles of Richmond. [Ent. Book 16, p. 6; and
21, p. 10.] |
Jan. 11.
Leigh. |
61. J. Goodwin to his wife, Sarah Goodwin. Project for a removal. His purchase of a house will not do mischief, as feared, by
bringing him into more notice, as his name will not be mentioned
in it; where he is, he has a continual concourse of persons, and
the other house will be a fitter hole for an old man to hide his head
in than Bethnal Green. |
Jan. 11.
Bristol. |
62. Nath. Cale to Williamson. Has prevailed with the mayor,
Sir John Knight, to allow the Royal Oak lottery during the eight
days of the fair, and perhaps the leave may be extended; but he has
a prejudice against it, for at its last being there, many young men
ruined themselves, and his own son lost 50l. Rich. Streamer begs
influence, in reference to the affronts offered him by John Knight. |
Jan. 11.
Dover. |
63. J. C. [John Carlisle] to the Same. Sir Wm. Petty's boat has
arrived in the harbour, &c. |
Jan. 11.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton, on the petition of John
Knight, for a lease for 31 years of certain coppices and woods, co.
Worcester. [Ent. Book 18, p. 1.] |
Jan. 11.
Whitehall. |
64. Petition of George Duke of Buckingham to the King, to
make a grant to the Duke of Albemarle of lands in Boreham, part
of the Honour of Beaulieu, Essex, descended to him, and sold to the
said Duke, but the remainder is thought to be in the Crown, and his
evidence being lost during the late distractions, he cannot make the
title appear. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer; his
further reference, January 15, 1664, to the Attorney and Surveyor
General; their report, February 2, 1664, that the estate tail is
determined, and no reversion has been granted; and the Lord
Treasurer's final report, February 13, 1664, referring the case to
His Majesty. |
| Jan. 11. |
Entry of the above reference to the Lord Treasurer. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 2.] |
Jan. 11.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton, on the petition of Peter
Rycaut for the office of waiter in the Custom House, void because one
of the late King's waiters sold his place during the usurpation, and
afterwards all the King's waiters were displaced. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 2.] |
Jan. 11.
Dover. |
65. Wm. Eaton, mayor, and eight Magistrates of Dover to the
King. Certify the distressed condition of the disbanded foot companies formerly under command of Sir Fras. Vincent, late governor
of Dover Castle, they being 233 days in arrears of pay, and their
poor families likely to perish. Beg an order for speedy payment. |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to Sir Edward Broughton to deliver Gavin Lawry to
a messenger, to be removed to Newgate. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 7.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to a messenger to apprehend — Wastell for seditious
practices. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to the Keeper of Newgate to receive Gavin Lawry
into custody. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of St. Alban's 1,260l., for a jewel
bought from him for M. De Gramont. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to pay to Thos. Lee 450l. for his charges in prosecution
of several persons for treason and other offences, and in reward of
his pains therein. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to pay to Wm. Wild 1,000l. as of the King's bounty.
[Docquet.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Order for an Exchequer warrant for delivery to the Count De
Cominges, ambassador from the French King, of 30 tuns of wine
for his family, customs free, the amount to be allowed on defalcation
to the Farmers of Customs. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 11. |
Warrant to repay to Sir John Shaw 2,120l., expended by the
King's command for secret service, without account. [Docquet.] |
Jan. 11.
Woolwich. |
66. Capt. Wm. Badiley to the Navy Comrs. The Westergate is
ready to take in provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 12. |
67. Wm. Lambly to Sir Geo. Carteret. Requests to be put in
again as master to the Dartmouth frigate, which he formerly had,
or to any other ship now fitting out. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 12. |
68. Henry Browne to Lord Berkeley. Requests a resolution on
the false information given against him. With note by the Navy
Comrs., agreeing that what has been alleged against him be remitted.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 12. |
Warrant to discharge the footmen of the King and Queen from
payment of the four subsidies. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 12. |
The King to the President and Governors of the Poor of Middlesex.
Approves their good affection and forwardness to set the poor to
work, but much blames those who, being appointed to assist therein,
yet withdraw from their part in the duty. Will give any further
necessary encouragements therein. [Ent. Book 17, p. 2.] |
| [Jan. 12.] |
69. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. 12. |
The King to the Justices of Peace for the poor of Middlesex. Requests them to give all possible countenance to the Corporation for
the poor, so as to encourage those few who apply to the good work,
and make those who neglect it sensible of their defect of duty.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 3.] |
| [Jan. 12.] |
70. Draft of the above. |
Jan. 12.
Wyke Regis, Dorset. |
71. Owen Gibbens to Humphrey Weld. Begs him to prevent the
danger they are likely to fall into, by being drawn away from
Sandsfoot Castle, where they have long served for security against
invasion, to serve in the country, and leave the castle void which
will be very dangerous. Hopes that he, as governor of that place,
will have power to command them back to their stations. [Damaged.]
Encloses, |
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71. i. Inhabitants in general of Wyke to the Same. Protest
against the removal of troops from Sandsfoot Castle, by
reason of the new altering of the militia, the castle having
often defended the country from foreign ships in the roads,
and been a place to retire to for security, in case of danger.
[Damaged.] Wyke Regis, January 12, 1664. |
| Jan. 12. |
Warrant to the Earl of Sandwich to provide twelve ensigns or
colours of white and red taffeta, for the regiment of Foot Guards under
the command of Col. John Russell. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 12. |
Pass for four horses to France, free of custom. Minute [Ent
Book 16, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 12. |
72. Bond of Rich. Edwards, pewterer of St. Magnus' parish, and
two others, in 1,000l. for his good behaviour, not countenancing
anything to disturb the peace, nor encourage or converse with
persons suspected of any treasonable designs, and for his appearance
as prisoner when required. |
| Jan. 12. |
Warrant for the discharge of [Rich.] Edwards, he having entered
into bond. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 12. |
73. Similar bond of John Williams, of Pwllheli, Carnarvonshire, and two others, in 800l., for good behaviour, &c. |
| Jan. 12. |
Warrant for the discharge of [John] Williams. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant authorizing the Exchequer Officers to issue several sums
for the Ordnance Office, according to directions given by the King,
and to order the Lieutenant to apply the payments as thereby instructed; all variations to be kept distinct in the Exchequer records,
so as to avoid confusion of accounts. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 13. |
74. — to Sir Henry Thomson, alderman of York. Innocent
blood cries loud against those that shed it; cautions him not to join
with those sent to do violence in the city; judges as of old will be
settled in the land. Damaged. |
| Jan. 13. |
75. Sir Edw. Rossiter and Chas. Pelham, deputy lieutenants
of Lincolnshire, to the Earl of Lindsey. A man came to Grimsby
from the North, who first concealed his name, and then called
himself Richardson. Examined him on finding that name in
the proclamation, when he said that his name was Brackenbury, and
that he concealed it for fear of arrest. Wrote about him to Sir
Wm. Blakeston, who said both were great enemies to the King,
and actors in the horrid plot; have therefore sent him to gaol. |
Jan. 13.
Bristol. |
76. Rich. Streamer to Sec. Bennet. Hopes the Council will send
up for John Knight, who not only countenanced the factious people
and their tenets, but shamefully reviled him as sheriff, &c. Knight
is an eminent disturber of the public peace, and if not punished,
derision will betide the loyal party. |
Jan. 13.
Whitehall. |
77. Warrant for a grant to Rich. Ward, junior, in reversion after
John Robinson, of the office of Searcher at Gravesend, co. Kent. |
Jan. 13.
Langley Park. |
78. W. Parsons to Williamson. Sends the examination of the
waggoner; the boxes are delivered to Mr. Wickham. Encloses, |
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78. i. Examination of Rich. Browning of Stroudwater, co.
Gloucester, waggoner. Had four boxes delivered to him
on the 8th instant, by William Thompson, at the Rose,
Holborn Bridge, directed to Hodgkins at Gloucester, but
knows nothing of Wm. Thompson. |
Jan. 13.
Cockermouth. |
79. Order in sessions that Thos. Rogers, who has shown his just
title to lands held by Hen. Jenkinson, and has sworn that he is not
worth 5l. in the world beside, be admitted to sue in formâ pauperis. |
| [Jan. 13.] |
80. Warrants to Sir Edw. Bagot of Blyfield, Bart. George Digby,
and Wm. Snead, high sheriff of Staffordshire, to seize John Wright,
of Bury Hill, parish of Stone; also Mr. Elvis and Mr. Colings, with
their papers. Minutes. |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant to Col. Frowde to seize John Wright and all his papers.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 8.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant to the Same to apprehend William Elvis and Thomas
Colings with their writings. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 8.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Post warrant to convey Edward Seymour from London to Totness.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 8.] |
Jan. 13.
Woolwich. |
81. Chris. Pett and two others to the Navy Comrs. Send
Mr. Foley's account for ironwork for the Henrietta yacht and the
new ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 13. |
82. Account of the prices of ships' stores bought by the African
Company. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Chatham. |
83. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Arrangements for
transfer of the office of Clerk of the Ropeyard. Could not send an
account of Upnor Castle, the Governor being absent. Cheap timber
purchased. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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83. i. Survey of stores in the ropeyard at Chatham, on John
Owen's succeeding Capt. John Alleyn in his employment
there. January 2, 1664. |
Jan. 14.
Woolwich. |
84. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Repairs of the Westergate.
She is now ready to take in provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 14. |
85. Sir Allan Apsley to [Williamson]. Sends a letter of his
sister's, Mrs. Hutchinson, in her own hand, to show whether the
cypher mentioned or the other papers are her writing. [See
Nov. 13 supra.] It is a copy of a letter written to the house [of
Commons] by her husband; it may in some measure explain how
he escaped then; if it were printed, nothing could more lessen his
credit amongst those who continue in rebellious principles, for no
man can express more repentance, or a greater detestation of those
ill men. Wishes Hutchinson to know that he keeps the paper as
a testimony against him, should he make the least failing. [See
Domestic Corresp., June 5, 1660.] |
Jan. 14.
Hartley Castle. |
86. Sir Philip Musgrave to the Same. Was at Appleby sessions;
many suspected persons were bound and are so continued. Several
Quakers were indicted for meetings; they are a dangerous people,
and many rogues among them. Hopes they will not be encouraged
as formerly. |
| Jan. 14. |
87. Willm. Hutchinson to the Same. Sends a commission, which
he would have brought had it not been sealing day; wants it
signing. The treaty is not yet enrolled, but soon shall be. Left
drafts of commissions and additions of arms. |
| Jan. 14. |
88. Sir Robt. Brooke to Gilbert, Archbishop of Canterbury. Sends
an information against Browne, an inconsiderable person, but the late
Act leaves no method of dealing with such persons except securing
them, and acquainting the King or Council. Encloses, |
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88. i. Information of Rich. Dowseing and John Norton, of
Wickham Market, Suffolk. Chas. Browne said that there
was better government in Oliver's days than now; that a
company of whores and rogues now belong to Whitehall, and he could not eat and drink there, but some
rogue would start up and say, "Sirrah, pull off your
hat, and say God save the King;" and that though he
had been a soldier before, he would beg his bread before he
would serve the King. January 13, 1663. |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
Order,—on the petition of the Commissioners for the Poor in
Middlesex for encouragement in their charitable work,—desiring the
Treasurer to furnish 1,000l. as an earnest of what the King intends
to do therein, expressing His Majesty's great satisfaction with those
who have taken pains in this good and pious work, and his dislike
of the remissness of those who have withdrawn from it. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 3.] |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of
Montague Earl of Lindsey, for payment out of the benevolence money
of 500l., due to him from a privy seal of 1,000l. [Ent. Book 18, p. 4.] |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Same on the petition of Sir Edw. Heath and
Edw. Vernon for a third part of the forest or common of Mendip.
[Ent. Book 18, p. 6.] Annexing, |
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89. i. Report thereon by the Lord Treasurer, that whilst
he required the petitioners to bring a proof of the
King's right to the lands in question, such suits often
proving vexatious to the subject, Sir Jas. Smith petitioned
for a simple grant, and a lease was ordered for him;
Represents that the others were the first petitioners, but a
reserve should be had, in any grant, of the mines for which
Mendip is famous. January 13, 1665. |
Jan. 14.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Viscount Fitzharding, keeper of the privy purse, on
the petition of the Gardeners of St. James's Garden for payment.
[Ent. Book 18, p. 6.] |
| Jan. 14. |
90. Petition of James Duke of Monmouth to the King, for a grant
of all waste lands formerly the ditches belonging to London wall and
fortifications, with the houses built thereon, being His Majesty's soil,
and of all the encroachments on the Thames and jetties. With report
of the Attorney General thereon, Jan. 14, 1664, expressing doubts
about the land in London, as to whether it is in the King's gift,
or has been granted away, but approving the grant of the Thames
encroachments. |
Jan. 15.
Whitehall. |
Reference, as requested, to Dr. Exton, Judge of the Admiralty
Court and two others, on the petition of Hamlet Borer, for examination of the case of the ship Unity of London, being seized with her
lading by the Duke of Espernon. [Ent. Book 18, p. 7.] |
| Jan. 15. |
91. J. C. to John Knowles. Is too ill to go to Oxford with him.
Is glad he is doing something for the Poland exiles. Could not hear
whether the contributions made for them are paid in. Has got
some contributions of 10s. each, but the sum will not exceed 5l.
[Two pages.] |
| Jan ? |
92. Request from George Kirke to Sec. Bennet, for a new privy
seal in lieu of a dormant one, for payment of 230l. a year to the
Keeper of Whitehall Palace, to pay the wages of the keeper of privy
lodgings, under housekeeper, and gardeners. |
| Jan. 15. |
Warrant for a grant to George Kirke of the office of Keeper of
the palace and messuage called York Place, with offices, houses, &c.,
in Westminster, as granted by the late King to Hen. Seymour and
others, for the life of Charles, son of George Kirke, except the New
Park, Cockpit, and Spring Gardens. [Ent. Books 16, p. 9; and 21,
p. 11.] |
| Jan. 15. |
Order for a warrant to the Officers of the Exchequer to defalcate
2,333l. 6s. 8d., arrears due by Elizabeth, widow of Sir Job. Harby,
for the rent of 500l. a year reserved on his lease of the imposition of
4s. a chaldron on coals, from the debt due to him from the late King
as one of the Farmers of Customs. [Ent. Book 16, p. 9.] |
| [Jan. 15.] |
93. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. 15? |
94. Order for a warrant to pay to Eliz. Lady Harpy 2,333l. 6s. 8d.
to enable her to discharge a rent of 500l. a year due by her late
husband, Sir Job Harby, to the King, for rent of the lease of the
duty on coals, the arrears of which amounting to the said sum, were,
on a former petition, thought fit to be discharged. |
| Jan. 15. |
Warrant to pay to Stephen Fox 4,200l., without account.
[Docquet.] |
Jan. 15.
York. |
95. Chrispher Musgrave to Williamson. Thanks for his procuring
him a dispensation of absence. Twenty-one were condemned for
treason at York, and eighteen executed; also three at Leeds. Capt.
Rob. Atkinson, who headed the rebels in Westmoreland, was once
engaged for an intelligencer, but betrayed his trust; gave him up
a year and a half ago. Begs for his father's sake that so dangerous a person may not have a pardon sent for him, unless on some
special confession. |
Jan. 15.
Chatham. |
96. Thos. Lewsley to [Sam. Pepys]. Account of timber purveyed
by him out of the Frith, and delivered into the stores at Chatham
and Woolwich, between April 24 and Aug. 24, 1663. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Portsmouth Ropeyard. |
97. Gr. Peachy, clerk of the ropeyard, to the Navy Comrs. Sends
the quarter book of the ropeyard. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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97. i. Quarter book of wages paid in the Portsmouth ropeyard,
Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1663. [Two pages.] |
| Jan. 16. |
98. Proposal made by R. Wayth to the Navy Comrs., to deliver
into the stores at Chatham new and well wrought iron work, to the
full weight of the ten tons of old iron bought by him at the late sale
of old stores at Chatham. Meanwhile he is to have the use of the
forges in the yard, and to receive pay for the extra work. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Jan. 16. |
99. Agreement between Robt. Page, shipwright, and Sir John
Lawson and Capt. John King, for the building of a ketch at Wivenhoe, Essex, at the rate of 6l. per ton. [Adm. Paper, damaged.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson to permit Major Salway to have
pen, ink, and paper, to draw up a petition to the King, in presence of
his keeper. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant to Sir Edw. Broughton to receive Arthur Byfield close
prisoner, for dangerous practices. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant to — for delivering up Byfield. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Pass for two horses for Prince Mathias, of Florence, free of
custom. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Blank pass for two horses. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Privy seal for 74,426l. 8s. 11d., for the charge of the navy for a
a whole year, according to an estimate signed by the Duke of York
and the Navy Comrs. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant for Mansell Stradling to be searcher in the port or ports
adjacent Cardiff, co. Glamorgan, on surrender of Phil. Mansell.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 11.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Grant to Sir Phil. Tyrwhit of liberty of free warren in his
lordships and manors of Swallow and Cabourn, co. Lincoln.
[Docquet.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant to pay to Lawrence Hyde, master of the robes,
8,918l. 7s. 6d. for discharge of divers debts certified by Lord
Mansfield, late master of the robes. [Docquet.] |
| Jan. 16. |
Warrant to pay to John Bayspoole, surveyor of the mews,
455l. 1s. 6d. expended for paving the stables and passages at
the mews, taking down and rebuilding the gatehouse, &c.
[Docquet.] |
Jan. 16.
Kendal. |
100. D. Fleming to Williamson. Proceeded smartly at Lancaster
assizes against the Quakers; committed George Fox and half a
score more to close gaol for refusing the Oath of Allegiance, and
fined 60 on the new Act, although Mrs. Fell (Oliver's judge Fell's
widow), did her utmost to prevent it. The fines are to be levied,
or they carried to the House of Correction. At Appleby many are
fined. This will soon stop their meetings, &c., unless they
obtain favour at Whitehall, which would much encourage them.
It is thought that Capt. Atkinson, who is reported to have
given himself in prisoner, will discover more of the York traitors'
design. |
Jan. 16.
Beaudesert. |
101. Sir Brian Broughton to the Same. At the last meeting
there was only a select man of each faction. The Presbyterians are
daunted because some of their grandees about court prove enemies;
but the Hotspurs, Anabaptists, and Quakers go on more fierce, send
to all parts for officers to head them, and think the thing feasible,
if parties in Scotland and Ireland will rise, and keep forces from
falling on them that way; messengers are dispersed for further discovery in Nottinghamshire; their expectation was from the South. |
Jan. 16.
Leigh. |
102. J. Goodwin to Sarah Goodwin. Hopes she will soon provide
him a house of his own; has had a dangerous cold. |
Jan. 17.
Trerice. |
103. Col. Rich. Arundel to Wm. Godolphin. Is ashamed to ask
further favours before requiting the former. Wants the King's letter
to the head of Peter-house, to permit a friend of his to be absent
from his fellowship. |
Jan. 17.
Workington. |
104. Sir Pat. Curwen to Williamson. Thanks for the attempts
made to repair his losses in the late King's service. Sends a list of
the leases which Lilburne seeks to have in Holme Cultram, with
particulars thereof, and an account of Lilburne's deportment during
the wars, and his receipts from those rents, which are far beyond
his disbursements. He and other great rebels came in with General
Monk only to save themselves, and his way is still to stand by the
Duke of Albemarle. Thinks it hard for Lilburne to have the King's
consent for these leases, but hopes it will please His Majesty to
consider his own great losses. Thanks for Sir Phil. Warwick's
stopping Lilburne. If Lilburne gets the leases, nothing in these
parts is left to ask for but the copyhold rents in the Holme, which
he will then quit, and which the writer prefers to the other leases.
Encloses, |
104. i. Sir Pat. Curwen to Sir Philip Warwick. Thanks for his
stopping Lilburne's grant of the pretended fisheries in
the Holme, and his assistance to his own requests. Lilburne was a captain in his brother's company, and
always inveterate against royal government.
Workington, Jan. 17.
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Jan. 18.
Workington. |
105. Geo. Williamson to Joseph Williamson. Sends instructions
about leases in Holme, which Sir Patrick [Curwen] desires to farm,
as the King wishes to compensate him for his losses. Lilburne, who
is a competitor, bought them for little or nothing, and has received
2,500l. from them. Commends the worth of Sir Patrick. |
Jan. 18.
Chatham. |
106. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Recommends the
purchase of reed growing in the river. Sends certificates, &c. concerning the land wall broken by Bendy, a seaman, who makes a
common practice of carting over it; the only remedy is an order
from the Duke of York to take him into custody. Is trying to
prevent the charges incurred by needless carving and painting of
vessels. Particulars of timber, &c. [Adm. Paper, two pages.]
Encloses, |
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106. i. ii. Certificates by John Morecock, that Chris. Bendy
broke open the lock of the wall, saying it was none of
the King's way, and he had as much right to it as
any other. |
|
106. iii. Vestry order, signed by Phin. Pett and 11 other
parishioners of Chatham, that if the land wall be
repaired at the State's charge, the State alone should
have the benefit of it for carriages, and the parishioners
make use of it only as a footway. April 23, 1660. |
Jan. 18.
Chatham. |
107. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The ropehouse is
nearly finished. Sends a certificate of damaged hemp. Repairs of
ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Whitehall. |
108. Petitition of William Viscount Stafford to the King, to
restore his wife Mary to the earldom of Stafford and barony of
Newnham and Tunbridge, as fully as though her ancestor Edw.
Stafford. Duke of Buckingham, had never been attainted, and lost
thereby his honours, and an inheritance now worth 200,000l. a year;
his eldest son Henry was restored in blood, and had the barony of
Stafford, but dying in 1637 without issue, his only sister became
heir and had the barony of Stafford granted by the late King, when
married with his approbation to the petitioner. With reference
thereon to the Attorney and Solicitor General and their report,
that Lady Stafford is heir to the dignities claimed, except for the
attainder. |
| Jan 18. ? |
109. Petition of William Viscount Stafford to the King, to
the same effect; with request that the reference may be made to the
Attorney General, to inquire of the particulars named, and in what
way the desired grant may be made. |
| Jan. 18. |
110. Earl of St. Alban's to Williamson. The Denmark ambassador
wished to be charged with a letter from the King to his master,
about the debt owing to Tim. Gough and Capt. Allott, and to be
named as charged with the business. |
Jan. 18.
Gloucester. |
111. Giles Webbes to Col. Philip Frowde. Some pamphlets
taken from the Gloucester carrier reminded him of Ralph Wallis,
an old libeller of Gloucester now lurking in London; opening
a letter from him to his wife, finds he has books and papers to
dispose of, and more books almost ready for press, which he hopes
to get finished; he has money promised for the printing, to be
collected by Jas. Forbes, a Scot, once a preacher kept by Oliver;
Forbes now lives at Clapham, as a shoemaker. A trap should be
prepared for him. Encloses, |
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111. i. Eliz. Wallis to Ralph Wallis. Private affairs. Hears
of a parcel of books seized, suspected to be of his penning;
with a postscript by F. Meighen, that he can hear nothing
of Gardner. |
| Jan. 19. |
112. List of 31 prisoners now in the Tower, stating by whom,
when, and for what committed. |
| Jan. 19. |
Warrant to a messenger to apprehend — White, servant to
Mr. Danvers, and carry him before — Digby, justice of the peace.
Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 12.] |
| Jan. 19. |
Warrant to convey—Ostler to the Gatehouse, for dangerous
practices. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 12.] |
| Jan. 19. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to receive him close
prisoner. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 12.] |
| Jan. 19. |
Order for a warrant appointing John Durel to the Prebend at
Windsor, void by death of Dr. Hawles. Minute. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 13.] |
Jan. 19.
Whitehall. |
113. Warrant to Lord Chamberlain Manchester to admit Charles
Turland as bone-setter in ordinary to the King. |
| Jan. 19. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 13.] |
| Jan. 19. |
Warrant to allow to Elizabeth, widow of Sir Job. Harby,
2,333l. 6s. 8d., in part of a debt from the late King to the Farmers
of Customs. |
Jan. 19.
Woolwich. |
114. Estimate for building a mast-house with a reed loft over it;
total, 359l. 14s. 2d. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 19. |
115. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Is unable, through sickness, to go to Newhall to survey the Duke of Albemarle's timber.
[Adm. Paper.] |
