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| June 1. |
1. Certificate by Robt. Hunt, that Edw. Ivey, of Wincanton, co.
Somerset, has done good service by his endeavours to discover malefactors, and that the Judges think him needful at the trial next
assizes. |
June 1.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Geo.
Fielding, for leave to sue Sir John Jacob and three others for
2,000l. lent by his father to them on their bond, which they have
unjustly detained. [Ent. Book 18, p. 54.] |
June 1.
Chatham. |
2. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Progress of ships.
Recommends that after five or six days' service, conduct money be
allowed the watermen about to be sent down. Suspended several
cooks, which has had so good an effect that they and the gunners
have been the only help in getting the ordnance into lighters at the
old dock. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Chatham. |
3. The Same to the Same. Sends divers proposals for timber and
plank, which are much wanted. One hundred and seventy-two tons
of cordage are required for fitting out eight ships; the spinners
should be made to work two days for one, which course was forced
to be taken in the late Holland war. Mr. Lewsley wants a letter
to the Justices of Peace, 'for carriage of trees from the Frith. The
gunners desire powder chests for their cartridge. Old canvas wanted
for tarpaulin. [Adm. Paper, one and a half pages.] Encloses, |
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3. i. John Moorcock to [Commissioner Pett]. Tender of elm
timber at 48s. and 40s. per load. |
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3. ii. Same to [the Same ?]. Tender of plank and knees for
Chatham, with note by Phin. Pett that the said provisions are wanted in the yard. Chatham, March 28. |
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3. iii. Thos. Lewsley to the Same. Survey of John Moorcock's
elm timber. Chatham, April 16. |
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3. iv. Same to the Same. Survey of John Mason's oak timber,
offered at 43s. per load. Chatham, May 26. |
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3. v. Same to [the Same ?]. Survey and measurement of
Mr. London's elm timber, offered at 39s. per load.
Chatham, June 1. |
June 2.
Faruham. |
4. Wm. Cooper to Sir John Norton. There is still the old
objection about carriage. If some of the offenders be not called to
account, the King's timber will not be transported this year. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
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4. i. Certificate by Henry Lex, and four other tything men and
measurers of Hartley, Waspell, and Turges, that the
distance from Aliceholt to the nearest of those parishes is
above 13 miles. May 30, 1664. |
June 2.
Navy Office. |
5. Henry Sheers to [Sam Pepys]. Himself and the owners are willing to serve the King by carrying men to Tangiers, if the merchants
whose goods are on board, and who have insured considerable sums
on the ship, can be satisfied that in case of any casualty, the insurance
would be valid, notwithstanding her deviation. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 2. |
6. Note of Mr. Potter's Ipswich canvas. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 2. |
7. Account of conventicles held about London since May 23.
May 24 and 25 were fasts; on the 29th they generally lamented
the return of the King, being wonderfully disappointed in him.
Also informations of meetings, &c., in Hertfordshire. They talk of
the time of liberty drawing nigh, and of the King by this late Conventicle Act having gone to the limit of his chain. Some Presbyterians have turned Anabaptists or Quakers, and teach in schools,
&c. One thousand copies are printed of "Mene, Tekel," said to be by
Nath. Strange; and it has been printed and is much applauded in
Holland, and thence sent to Scotland and Ireland. Another pamphlet abroad is "A special warrant for the speedy suppressing the
spirit of persecution." Talbot, a Fifth-Monarchist, keeps a diary of
all transactions of Judges and others against fanatics, to produce
when times change. There are more of Cromwell's officers in town
since the proclamation than before. The officer has thrice failed to
take Strange and others at a conventicle, not knowing the many
doors and retreats of the house. [Three pages.] |
| June 2. |
8. Baron Ri. Rainsford to Sec. Bennet. Thinks the letter requested by Sir Hen. Yelverton, from the King to the Mayor of
Northampton, to prevent the design of turning out the loyal party
of that corporation which is less than the other, and introducing
those who deserve not well, would do great good. |
| June 2. |
The King to Wm. Vaughan, mayor of Northampton. Hearing
of an intention to eject from that corporation several persons well
affected to government, requires them to forbear making any change
till the Privy Council is satisfied with the reasons for the alteration.
[Ent. Book 17, p. 34.] |
June 2.
Thursday. |
9. T. Bromley to Viscount Conway. Thanks for his gift of 20
guineas for the poor, which will secure him many a widow's blessing. Does not know at present of a fit tutor for little Mr. Rawdon.
The trained bands are up every Sunday to dissolve the meetings, yet
they have fuller assemblies than ever. The nonconformists seem
resolved to keep up their meetings, and the government to break
them up. Hopes it may not come to bloodshed, but thinks the
fanatics will use no violence, though they sustain much, for their
ministers preach patience and non-resistance. An informer dares
hardly own his employment, for fear of being stoned by the boys.
Trade has decayed greatly since the Act of restraint [Conventicle
Act] came out. It is feared the poor will raise tumults for want of
bread. Respects to Lady Conway and the Lady Dowager. |
| June 2. |
10. Note that a bill of store for two pipes of Canary wine was
granted to Sir Hen. Bennet. |
June 2.
Fleet Prison. |
11. Denis Planchy (?) to [Sec. Bennet ?]. Pleads no services,
though he was 12 months in Portugal, but his honour's kindness
when he visited him makes him surprised that he does not perfect
what he undertook. Is commanded to write the adventures of his
life, but is unable, because having sold his last rags, he cannot pay
the extortionate fees for lodgings, and is thrust into a dark hole
with seven arrant rogues, amongst whom he is almost honest,
troubling none for more than 20l. or a suit of clothes. Has been in
most of the prisons of Europe, but has learned more roguery in that
than in all, and the citizens of London cannot too soon know the
intrigues they are gulled with. Will embellish his account with
them, but wants a private chamber, liberty of the prison, and competent allowance. Begs meanwhile enough to pay the warden's fee,
and to subsist till the King undertakes his case, being resolved,
contrary to all men's expectation, to be honest. [Three pages.] |
| June 2. |
12. — to Sir Edw. Cartwright. Sends a letter to the King,
containing things which he should know, as being either true or
universally believed to be so; the wishes expressed in it are those
of persons sincere to the King, but unacquainted with reasons of
state, and the hints are given submissively. Wishes well to His
Majesty and all the family. Encloses, |
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12. i. The Same to the King. Sends him neither a libel nor
pasquil, but is concerned at the coldness of the people's
affection, the despondency of his former good subjects,
the confidence of his enemies, and the general cry
against his officers; the Protestant cause being bound
up in him, thinks he should know the truth. His friends
are thought not faithful, because they obtain favours for
persons of no integrity, and obstruct them to men of
deserts and sufferings. They wind the pin of government so high as to threaten to crack the sinews, and then
obstruct the proceedings of law against obnoxious persons;
they advise large expenditure in buildings, and engross
to themselves much of the King's treasure, so that those
who serve him are undone for want of pay, and he is
exposed to derision in pictures. Thus the Pepin race
acted in France. Begs him to take care of himself, and not
rely too much on any; cautions him against covetous
and dissolute courtiers, who sell places of trust, engross
grants, and hunt after patents and new inventions, till
the Kingdom is impoverished and the prince hated. The
very guards are two years behind in pay. In the church,
ceremonies and formalities are more thought of than
learning and piety, so that thousands wish its utter
overthrow, who, if more liberty had been given, would
have supported it; church offices are sold to persons
who allow offenders to be bought off for money, and
increase contention between the parties. Details the evils
resulting from this state of things, and suggests as
remedies the King's taking into favour loyal and honest
persons; protecting his subjects in just accusations; displacing, or allowing Parliament to displace, covetous and
licentious officers; preserving the present Parliament;
raising money otherwise than by chimney money;
putting the penal laws into execution; enjoining
factious people to stay at home and not flock to London,
&c., &c. [Four pages.] |
June 3.
Whitehall. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Edward Earl of Sandwich
47,525l. 12s. 2¼d., towards the expenses of the great wardrobe from
24 June, 1660, to Michaelmas, 1663. [Ent. Book 16, p. 135.] |
| June 3. |
Pass for John Lowther and Dr. Jennings to France. Minute.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 135.] |
| June 3. |
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to the Officers and Searchers at Harwich, and others appointed by the Duke of York to examine and
stay vessels coming from Holland, to permit Sir William Killigrew
and his servant to come on shore when he arrives from the Hague,
without performing quarantine. [Ent. Book 16, p. 136.] |
June 3.
Westminister. |
Warrant authorizing Francis Meynell, alderman of London, Mr.
Buckworth, and others appointed commissioners for the pre-emption
and coinage of tin in cos. Cornwall and Devon, to buy all the
tin brought to the coinage hall at Midsummer, at the rate of 4l. 10s.
per cwt., as fixed by the convocation or parliament of tinners,
February 25 and March 10, 1663, the coinage duty of 4s. per cwt. to
be paid to the said farmers, as part of the 500l. a year which was to
be allowed them when the coinage, now in farm, should be surrendered to the Crown, as by this contract it is to be. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 137.] |
| June 3. |
The King to the Wardens of New College and the rest of the
Electors of Winchester College. Recommends Thos. Quatremaine,
whose relations have well deserved in his service, to be chosen child
of the college next election. [Ent. Book 19, p. 13.] |
| [June 3.] |
13. Draft of the above. |
| June 3. |
Warrant to levy tallies on the customs of tonnage and poundage,
&c., for certain moneys to be allowed to Daniel O'Neale, postmaster
general, for letters and packets carried for the King's service according
to indenture. [Docquet.] |
| June 3. |
Restitution of temporalities of the Archbishopric of York, to
Richard late Bishop of Carlisle, now Archbishop. [Docquet.] |
June 4.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Sir Edw. Nicholas and Sec. Bennet on the petition
of John Boreel, for settlement of a dispute relative to his grant of
the Mastership of St. Catherine's Hospital near Bristol. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 59.] |
| June 4. |
14. Purveyor's account of masts from Messrs. Wood, Gray, Heling,
and Walker. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Woolwich. |
15. Wm. Acworth to Sam. Pepys. Has not dispatched John
Brayman's bills for ironwork, because his goods are rated at more
than double their worth. Brayman has been idle and negligent,
and put the King to needless charge thereby. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Chatham. |
16. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Progress of ships.
Objects to the warrant for putting tarpaulins under the care of
boatswains instead of shipwrights. Several bent anchors must be
righted. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Woolwich. |
17. J. Falkener to Sam. Pepys. Sends the weight of a barrel of
Bergen tar delivered by Mr. Shorter. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
St. James's. |
18. Wm. Coventry to Williamson. Requests that the enclosed
estimate may be delivered to Sec. Bennet, and a warrant for a privy
seal obtained. |
| June 5. |
19. John Lord Belasyse to Sec. Bennet. Will move no other
way in his pretensions than through him, and owe to him the obligation, should he be deemed worthy of so great a trust, [the government of Tangiers], to which his genius and inclinations much lead
him. His brother, Sir Thos. Ingram, will impart the business. |
June 6.
Ugbrooke, near Exeter. |
20. Sir Thos. Clifford to Williamson. Thanks for his satisfactory
accounts; what passes is news there a month after. Hopes Tangiers
is not in danger, notwithstanding the loss. |
June 6.
Beaudesert. |
21. Sir Brian Broughton to the Same. Apprehended Thos.
Calton, and agitator, who had listed four men in Derby, but the
constable allowed him to escape, and he has not been recaptured,
though an intercepted letter from his wife shows him to be in
London. Has sent to Col. Vernon about him, but in vain. Wolverton is sister-in-law to Calton who escaped, and whose apprehension might save the life of a poor ignorant man. S. Morehouse keeps
a tavern near the Tower. Encloses, |
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21. i. Alice Wolverton to Ann Calton. Their friend T. is well,
and wants some things sending to S. Morehouse's, &c.
May 27. |
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21. ii. Rich. Bull to John Redding, Pipe-hill, Staffordshire.
Not finding Col. Vernon at home, told the King's officers
why he came, and they appointed the letter to be broken
open. London, June 4, 1664. |
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21. iii. An Intelligencer to Sir Brian Broughton. The agent has
been to Ireland to say that their intentions to rebel are
approved by the great council in London, and their
design is complete. Danvers is gone up to the London
plotters; means should be taken to know where they meet.
[Copy.] June 6, 1664. |
June 6.
Dover. |
22. J[ohn] C[arlisle] to Williamson. Is sorry of the piece of
treachery and death of so many worthy persons at Tangiers. Asks
who is now to go as governor. Rumours of war with the Dutch.
No news of Lieut. Broughton's release. |
| June 6. |
23. Sir John Shaw to the Same. Finds by the logwood
patent that all forfeitures are due to the patentees, so that
Mr. Griffith is satisfied; but in the seizure is some Brazil wood, not
included in the logwood farm, and as the farmers are to have defalcation on it, a grant thereof would be the same as so much money
from the exchequer. With an extract from the patent for logwood
subjoined. [One and a quarter pages.] |
| June ? |
24. Petition of John Griffith to the King, for a grant of His
Majesty's part of 15 tons of dyeing wood, lately seized by Abel
Smith and Thos, Seawell. |
| June ? |
25. Similar petition to the same effect. |
| June 6. |
Warrant to pay to Ludowick Carlisle 150l., being three years'
arrears of his fee for keeping the King's house and walk at Petersham, in Richmond Park, co. Surrey, due on the surrender of his
office. [Docquet.] |
June 7.
Castello. |
26. Sir Bernard Gascoigne to Sec. Bennet. Has had a dangerous
fever. Has agreed with an intelligencer at Venice for 100l. a year.
Will write to Abbot Siri at Paris, to keep up secret intelligence with
Bennet, and even to go over to London to arrange it, if that would
not make him suspected at the French Court. Thinks he will charge
300l. a year, but no one in that Court can give such intelligence.
Asks whether the King will give as much. Is glad the musician he
sent proves learned and civil. Has found an eunuch in Florence,
with an excellent voice, and thinks his father would let him come
over to England; also a girl of 16, well trained, who sings in reasonable perfection. Thinks His Majesty should send for these, and
send away those Frenchmen that are not worth a fiddlestick; 400l.
would secure them, and send them honourably to England. Has
also found a good barber. [Six pages.] |
June 7.
Navy Office. |
27. Warrant from the Navy Comrs. to the Storekeeper and Clerk
of the Cheque at Deptford, to deliver to John Ruffhead, anchorsmith,
all broken and unserviceable grapnels, to be new wrought according
to his contract endorsed for fitting them for service at 28s. per cwt.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 7. |
28. Order for Sec. Bennet to prepare a warrant to the Lord High
Admiral to order an impress of seamen. Also order by the King in
Council, exempting the officers of the King's ordnance from all
personal duties, and from arrest, imprisonment, molestation, or fine,
for refusing to perform such offices. Minute. |
June 8.
Whitehall. |
29. Petition of the Warden and Society of Sutton-Coldfield, co.
Warwick, to the King, that their high steward and two persons to be
elected capital burgesses may be justices of peace, and their Court of
Record hold plea as well between strangers as inhabitants. Their
corporation extends eight miles; the poor increase and offences are
committed which cannot be redressed. With reference thereon to
the Attorney-General, and his report, June 14, in favour of the petition, provided the jurisdiction of the county justices be not interfered
with. |
| June 8. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 59.] |
| June 8. |
30. Willm. Leving to Sir John Robinson. Begs him to present
the enclosed to Sir Hen. Bennet. Asks leave for two brothers and
a sister, whom he has in town, to visit him. Encloses, |
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30. i. The Same to Sec. Bennet. Has had no one to see him since
his honour and the Lord Chief Justice. Need not repeat
his information given to Sir Roger Langley. Wm. Brasse,
once under sheriff, who has land of 200l. a year, and
other sufficient men can aver the truth of what he says.
The considerable persons he named were Major Holmes
and others. Was expected to find out those who were not
in hold, but does not remember all their names. Heard
that Paul Hobson and Col. Danvers, when committed to
the Tower, gave advice to those in the City. Letters were
sent to the North to report that troops of horse and some
foot were to be sent to the North, and if the party could
fall upon them, the work would be done. Details his own
proceedings relative to the plot, and previously. Sir Thos.
Gower proceeded so furiously against the plotters, that he
would confess nothing till the assizes, and meanwhile
his party had no suspicion of him, and he was led to
consider and repent of his ways. If pardoned, will
always be loyal in future. [Two pages.] |
June 8.
Arnhcim. |
31. Jeffery Elatson to [Williamson ?]. Assurances of respect.
Will not be able to remain there if there be a war with England,
therefore begs a pass from Mr. Secretary. |
| June 8. |
32. W. Coventry to Sec. Bennet. Finds that 1,870 men will be
wanted for service at sea, not 1,500 as he mentioned before. The
King's warrant should be for 2,000 at least, as some will fail, and
few will come voluntarily when there is a press abroad, because they
will have press and conduct money. |
June 8.
Gray's Inn. |
33. Joseph Ayloff to Williamson. Asks further directions
before returning a paper, as requested by the Vice-Chancellor of
Lancaster, being an information from a seeming mad man against
Mr. Rigby, for dangerous words, sent to him by Mr. Secretary's
directions. |
| June 9. |
34. Statement by C— S—. that Wm. Haggot, of Barnard
Castle, is well principled, but being of plausible carriage, the disaffected party have a good opinion of him. and he may be engaged
to make discovery of all the enemy's transactions in those parts.
Endorsed "Information, Edenhall, July 13, from Sir P. Musgrave." |
June 9.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Colonel John Fitz-Gerald, Lieutenant of Tangiers, to
deliver up [John] Davies, prisoner in that garrison, to be disposed
of according to further warrant. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 138.] |
June 9.
Woolwich. |
35. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. The port hinges tendered
need altering. Timber wanted. Begs 18d. a day wages for Philip
Phillips, who is going to sea in the Plymouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 10.
Woolwich. |
36. The Same to the Same. Estimate of the charge for building
a new wharf on each side of the single dock at Woolwich, 15s. per
foot. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 10.
Chatham. |
37. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Complains of the
delay in contracting for timber; wishes that more care were taken,
or that it were left wholly to him. Having had no answer to his
proposal for conduct money to be given to all able volunteer
seamen, the men in discontent are gone away to London; fears
the ships will be thus prevented sailing to-morrow. Has ordered
but one lantern apiece for all the ships. Ten barrels of gunpowder
should be left in Upnor Castle, to supply ships which now go out
without a corn of powder. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 10. |
Commission to — Houston to be Lieutenant of Capt. Edw.
Scott's company of foot in Portsmouth garrison. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 20.] |
| June 10. |
Commission for Major Edw. Scott to be Captain of a company of
foot in Portsmouth garrison. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 20.] |
| June 10. |
Commission to John Greenwood to be Ensign to the same
company. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 21.] |
| June 10. |
Warrant to receive [John] Davies, prisoner at Tangiers, and
convey him to the island of Plymouth, to remain close prisoner.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 138.] |
| June 10. |
Warrant to John Earl of Bath, Governor of Plymouth, to receive
into charge [John] Davies, for treasonable designs and practices, and
keep him close prisoner in the island of Plymouth. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 138.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
Petition of Jane, wife of John Davies, prisoner at Tangiers, to
the King. Acknowledges His Majesty's gracious promise to recall
her husband from his long imprisonment, which threatens ruin to
both his health and fortunes; begs his removal into His Majesty's
dominions, free of restraint, or else that he may be landed in
Spain till His Majesty inclines to show him further favour. With
order thereon that the King will not allow his return to England,
otherwise than expressed in his warrant, but consents to his being
set on shore in Spain. [Ent. Book 18, p. 60.] |
| June 10. |
Dispensation by the Archbp. of Canterbury, for Edw. Salmon,
chaplain to Horace Lord Townsend, to hold the Rectory of Tittleshallcum-Godwick, co. Norfolk, value 11l. 3s. 6½d., with that of Lopham,
distant six miles, value 17l. 1s. 3d., on condition of preaching in
each 13 English sermons or more yearly, exercising hospitality for
two months yearly, relieving the poor, &c. Latin. [Ent. Book 48,
p. 15.] |
June 10.
Hague. |
R. Duke to Williamson. Several English officers have gone to
offer their services to the King. An offer has been made to the
States' General by some English fanatics to raise them 20,000 men
of their party in England, and take care for their payment. [Holland
Corresp., June 10, 1664.] |
June 10.
Whitehall. |
38. Petition of the President, Council, and Fellows of the Royal
Society of London for improving Natural Knowledge to the King,
to grant them Chelsea College and the lands thereto belonging,
that they may be enabled to prosecute the design for which they
were constituted a corporation. With reference thereon to the
Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, and three others,
and their report in favour of the grant, on expiration of a lease
thereof now held by Mr. Cole, who might be induced to compound
with the society for his present interest therein. |
| June 10. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 63.] |
| June 11. |
39. Estimate by the Navy Comrs. of the charge of providing sea
victuals for 7,000 men for six months; total, 39,200l. |
June 11.
Whitehall. |
40. Sec. Bennet to the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.
Hears that Fras. Barton, the next senior, has the best pretensions
to succeed Dr. Rowe as senior of the college; will be glad of this
favour for him, as he served the King in much hazard, in the worst
of times. |
| June 11. |
Commission to Fras. Godolphin, to be Captain of a company of
foot raised or to be raised for the Scilly Islands. [Ent. Book 20,
p. 21.] |
June 12.
London. |
41. Memoranda of intelligence. Sir George Downing, Holland
ambassador, has returned to give the King an account of the questions
between the English and Dutch. Death of the Earl of Tiveot.
News from Algiers that Sir John Lawson is still watching the
pirates, and the French men-of-war have returned. The frigates
have released an English ship, and stranded and burnt a Dutch
one. The Tunis people keep the articles of peace themselves, but
allow the Algiers pirates to sell their prizes there, though not their
men. Capt. Stoock has arrived from Cape Verde with some elephants' teeth and gold, and left a ship behind with order to fortify
the port. |
June 13.
London. |
42. Thos. Lord Wentworth to Sec. Bennet. Begs consideration
of his own and his father's petition, in which something must be
done speedily; thanks for dispatch of his brother Picks' commission. |
| June 13. |
Commission to Edw. Picks to be Lieutenant of Capt. Strode's
company of foot in Lord Wentworth's regiment of Guards. Minute.
[Ent. Book 20, p. 21.] |
| June 13. |
Commission to Edw. Selden to be Cornet to Sir Henry Wroth's
troop. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 21.] |
| June 13. |
Commission to Edwin Sandys to be Cornet to Lord Oxford's
troop. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 21.] |
June 13.
Shute, near Honiton. |
43. Sir Courtenay Pole to Sec. Bennet. The Duke of Ormond
being arrived at Court, begs him, when his grace is present with the
King, to intercede for deliverance of the writer's kinsman, Mr.
Shaplote, now a prisoner in Dublin Castle; he will serve His
Majesty to the utmost if employed, or will retire to England and
live in private. Begs that his small estate of 80l. a year, in Bradninch Manor, co. Devon, may also be restored to him. |
June 13.
Tower. |
44. Sir [R] Browne to Williamson. The date of the Tower
commission expires to-day, but it will be renewed as speedily as
may be. Thinks the Commissioners should be summoned to the
meetings by ticket, and begs a list of them for that purpose. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
45. Petition of Eleanor, daughter of Sir Edw. Villiers, and Lady
Barbara Villiers, his widow, to the King, for a grant to the former,
in reversion after — Buckworth, of the rental of 500l., due from
the New River Company; her father died in Ireland in the late
King's service, and her mother was so encumbered with debts that
His Majesty's gifts have only enabled her to discharge them without
further provision. With reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer
and his report, July 1, against the petition, as passing from the
Crown an inheritance already in lease for almost 31 years. |
| June 13. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 62.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
46. Petition of the Mayor, &c., of Higham-Ferrers to the King,
to renew and confirm their charters, being an ancient borough and
parcel of the duchy of Lancaster, with certain additions and alterations. With reference thereon to the Attorney General, and his
report in favour of the petition, provided the fairs and markets
requested be not found prejudicial. Annexing, |
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46. i. Note of additions requested to the above charter. |
| June 13. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 62.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Reference on the petition of Lady Frances Paulet to the Lord
Chancellor, who is to send for Lord St. John and the other persons
concerned, and give order that his lordship satisfy the sums awarded
to the petitioner. [Ent. Book 18, p. 63.] |
| June 13. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of the Broad
Weavers and Clothiers of Coventry, for incorporation on certain
conditions specified, in order to redress the abuses committed in the
weaving of broad cloth. [Ent. Book 18, p. 64.] |
June 13.
Hull. |
47. John Lord Belasyse to Williamson. Requests a commission
for Abraham Wharton, one of the late disbanded officers, who faithfully served the King as ensign in Sir Fras. Cobb's company in that
garrison, the present ensign wishing to resign. |
| June 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Stephen Anderson, of Eyeworth, co. Bedford,
of the dignity of a Baronet. Minute. [Ent. Book 17, p. 143.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
48. Names of Fras. Bampfield and four others fined and committed to Dorsetshire gaol, to the custody of Thos. Freake, sheriff of
the county, for being at unlawful conventicles. Endorsed "The
names of the prisoners to be removed." |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
49. Warrant to the Sheriff of Dorsetshire to deliver up Fras.
Bampfield, Peter Ince, John Sacheverell, and Josias Bonger. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
50. Blank warrant to receive the said persons from the Deputy
Sheriff of Dorsetshire and deliver them to the commanding officer in
Windsor Castle. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
51. Warrant to Lord Mordaunt, constable of Windsor Castle,
to take into custody the said persons, and keep them as
prisoners. |
| June 13. |
Minute of the above three warrants. [Ent. Book 16, p. 143.] |
| June ? |
52. Fras. Bampfield, a quaker, to the King. It is false that His
Majesty cannot be quiet, if he is set at liberty. Has never been
turbulent in the late war, and abhors insurrections and seditions.
Would not lift a hand against lawful authority. Will bear confinement cheerfully for preaching the Gospel, for he would suffer
more from God if he did it not. Entreats His Majesty to study the
Word of God and make it the rule of his kingdom; no man has so
many prayers, favours, and deliverances, or has so many obligations
and advantages for doing good. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
53. Order for a warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret, treasurer
of the navy, 113,533l. 6s. 8d., for providing sea victuals. |
| June 13. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 143.] |
| June 13. |
Warrant to Lord Chamberlain Manchester to swear in Dr. John
Arnold as one of the physicians in ordinary. [Ent. Books 16, p. 143;
and 21, p. 22.] |
| June 13. |
Order for a licence to George Duke of Buckingham, on his petition,
to rebuild York House, in the parish of St. Martins-in-the-Fields,
co. Middlesex, and such other buildings and dwelling houses as
he thinks fit, the plan to be approved by Sir John Denham, surveyor of works. [Ent. Book 16, p. 144.] |
| [June 13.] |
54. Draft of the above. |
| June 13. |
Warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret 39,200l., for sea victuals
for 7,000 men, for six months. [Ent. Book 16, p. 144.] |
| June 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Lord Chancellor Clarendon, and
Henry Lord Cornbury, his son, on surrender of the Queen-Mother
and her trustees, of Stone Bridge Close and other lands and tenements on the highway leading to Hyde Park, St. Martins-in-theFields, co. Middlesex. [Ent. Book 16, p. 145.] |
| June 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Robert Hall, in reversion after John
Rowe, sen., of the office of Collector of Customs in the port of
Chichester. [Ent. Book 16, p. 147.] |
| June ? |
55. Petition of Sir Edw. Carr and Sir Edw. Halsall, equerries to
the Queen, to the King, for an order for payment to them of the
same allowance as his equerries have had, and for board wages for
one year and a quarter, the time of their waiting until all board
wages were stopped. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
56. Warrant to the Board of Greencloth to pay to Sir Edw. Carr
and [Jas.] Halsall 150l. for board wages and 30l. each for standing
wages for one year and a half, as equerries to the Queen, since her
first arrival in England. |
| June 13. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 16, p. 147.] |
| June 13 ? |
57. Warrant to pay to Sir Edw. Carr and Jas. Halsall 120l. each
a year as equerries to the Queen, to begin from Midsummer, 1662,
they having attended her since her first arrival in England,
and hitherto received nothing. With additional clause, ordering
them 180l. for a year and a half, ending Michaelmas last, 1663,
after which time all such payments are stopped. |
| June 13. |
Warrant for a grant to Charles Earl of Derby of the office of
Lieutenant of the county palatine of Chester. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 149.] |
| [June 13.] |
58. Draft of the above. |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a licence to Sir Geoffry Palmer to enclose a highway
in Carleton, co. Northampton, leading from Rockingham, beside his
mansion, to Harborough, on his laying out another way instead.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 150.] |
June 13.
Whitehall. |
Warrant for a Commission for discovery of marsh lands in Whitehaven, about the River Esk and other places in Cumberland, and for
a lease of such as shall be discovered to the Earl of Carlingford, Sir
Edw. Green, Bart., and Wm. Dyke. [Ent. Book 17, pp. 38–9.] |
| June ? |
59. Petition of Renaldo Knapton, keeper of the gaol and sheriffward of Dorsetshire, to the Duke of Richmond and Lenox, lord
lieutenant of the county, for commendation to the succeeding sheriff,
to continue him in his place which he has held under three sheriffs
successively, but the factious relations of John Wilson of Dorchester
formerly a Parliament soldier, endeavour yearly to obtain the place
for him. |
| June 13. |
The King to [the High Sheriff of Dorsetshire]. Requests that
Reginald Knapton be maintained in his place as Keeper of Dorchester
gaol, where he has done good services, notwithstanding the attempts
of his enemies to supplant him. [Ent. Book 17, p. 40.] |
| [June 13.] |
60. Draft of the preceding letter. |
[June 13.]
Whitehall. |
61. The King to the Duke of York, Lord Admiral. Has determined
to make ready a fleet of ships and to prepare others to second it,
and there being an unwonted scarcity of mariners, he is to cause
an imprest of 2,000 mariners, with fitting allowances, and also of
such workmen and artificers as are required for the speedy setting
forth of the intended fleet. [Draft.] |
| June 13. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book. 17, p. 40.] |
| [June 13.] |
62. Draft of the above. |
June 13.
Deptford. |
63. Thos. Harper to the Navy Comrs. Has sent the required
quantity of bewpers for making colours, and almost all the colours
in store to Chatham, but there is not bewper in store to meet the
large demand. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 13.
Chatham. |
64. Edw. Gregory to the Same. Sends muster books of the
London, Elizabeth, and Hampshire, which have sailed for the Hope.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
64. i. List of ships now in harbour— 4 of the first rank, 8 of
the second, 8 of the third, a galley, and 3 fitted for sea.
June 13. |
June 13.
Chatham. |
65. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Sends an agreement made with the smith for anchors. Requests imprest of 40l. or
50l. to Mr. Gregory, for the payment of conduct money to the
seamen who assisted in sailing the ships to the Hope. Particulars
of ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| [June 14.] |
66. Petition of John Trevor and other Purchasers from the
Earl of Derby of the manors of Hope and Mold, co. Flint, to the
King, for quiet enjoyment of their estate, according to the tenure
of an agreement mediated between them and the Earl two years
ago, by the Lord Chancellor and others, they having fulfilled their
part thereof, but the Earl having failed in his. With order thereon
granting the petition. |
| June 14. |
Report by the Earls of Southampton and Clarendon and Lord
Ashley on the petition of the Earl of Derby relative to the case
between him and the purchasers of the manors of Hope and Mold,
co. Flint,—that it was previously agreed that the lands should be
restored to the Earl, on his payment on March 26, 1664, of 11,000l.
–600l. of the first demand being abated, but as the money is
not yet paid, the purchasers request the King to withdraw his
mediation and leave them in possession of the land. With order
thereon, signifying His Majesty's approving the report, his discharging the referees, and ordering the purchasers to remain in
quiet possession. [Ent. Book 18, pp. 56–8.] |
| June 14. |
67. Copy of the above report and order. |
| [June 14.] |
68. Copy of the above order. |
| June 14. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Thos. Raymond, appointed Keeper
of State Papers by the late King, 212l. 10s., balance due to him
on his wages of 3s. 4d. a day, and his annuity of 100l., on
December 2, 1661, when he surrendered the said patent in behalf
of Jos. Williamson, to whom the office was granted December 30,
1661, a special warrant for payment being required, on account of
the surrender of the patent. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 146–7.] |
| [June 14.] |
69. Draft of the above warrant. [One and a half pages.] |
June 14.
Hull. |
70. Lord Belasyse to Sec. Bennet. Thanks for his moving the
King about the government of Tangiers. Sir Thos. Ingram has met
with no objections thereto as yet, but many encouragements. Hears
of disaffection in the west of Yorkshire about the Act of Conventicles; will try to find out their practices. [Two pages.] |
| June 14. |
Presentation of James Smith, D.D., to the Rectory of Exminster,
co. Devon. [Docquet.] |
June 14.
Westminster. |
71. Receipt by E. Lewis, sub-collector, of 2l. from Sir Thos.
Shirley, for the two last of the four subsidies, wherein he was taxed
at 5l. lands. Printed form. |
June 14.
[Tower.] |
72. W. L. [Wm. Leving to Sec. Bennet]. Is forced by want of
money to request remembrance, and rather to be sent back to
York than kept there. Was moved not by fear but by conscience
to discover to Sir Roger Langley the meeting in Yorkshire which he
was at, therefore hopes the King's pardon; has been serviceable by
giving news of discourses amongst the prisoners, but is unable to do
so there; the gaoler thinks him an enemy, and being unable to fee
him, he is scrupulous about his seeing any persons. Could he see a
man who used to visit prisoners at York, but whom he believes now
to be in London, he could learn from him much about such mischievous persons as will always be in agitation, and would take part
with the Great Turk against their country if he came over. They
talk of the Dutch bringing over the English, and landing them at
Hull, therefore Hull and Tynemouth should be cared for. Col.
Villiers trusts Love of Tynemouth, a lieutenant who has been
tampered with, and will betray the place for gain. Sir Ralph
Delavale was spoken of as encouraging the late business. They act
cunningly and encourage private men, who will not betray them, to
break the ice. Richardson said Sir John Rea, of Lincolnshire, knew
of the plot, and that his brother, Dr. Richardson, lodged at his
house. Had not money to go about to get information as some
but if employed will give an account of every plot that may be
hatched between London and the Tweed. Thinks he should escape
and shift as a banished man, in order to do His Majesty service
and prevent suspicion. [Two and a quarter pages.] |
| June 15. |
Warrant to pay to Col. Wm. Legg, lieutenant of ordnance, 2,240l.,
for supplying the stores with hand grenados and burrshot. [Docquet.] |
| June 15. |
Warrant to pay to the Same 711l. 0s. 2d., for furnishing Languard
Fort, Suffolk, with ammunition, &c. [Docquet.] |
| June 15. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Sandwich, master of the great
wardrobe, 47,525l. 12s. 2d., for the expenses of the said wardrobe,
from June 24, 1660, to Michaelmas, 1663. [Docquet.] |
June 15.
Gloucester. |
73. Giles Webley to Col. Philip Frowde. Is troubled that
Wallis goes on dispersing his books, and is not taken. Opened a
letter from him, wherein he boasts that the Bishop and Warmestry
have done their worst, but he has a friend who tells him what
passed between them and the devil's bloodhound, L'Estrange; he
boasts that he will frustrate their intentions; he has some law business in which he is to receive half his discoveries for his pains, and
may be seized about the Westminster Courts. If not, other steps
should be taken for proceeding against him. |
| June 15 ? |
74. Heads of the King's letter about the Isle of Wight, as requested
by J— C— [Lord Colepeper]; viz., to notice his care of it in his
petition; his account of its condition and danger from enemies; to
encourage the people to continue the fortifications, and the dragoons
and officers their service; and to assure them of the continuance of
His Majesty's kindness to the place. |
| June 15. |
75. Instructions to Lord Colepeper, captain and governor of the
Isle of Wight, for reparation of all the castles and forts there, supply
of powder and ammunition, and other precautions to prevent the
landing of an enemy, and for the internal regulation of the island;
with a second draft of one clause relative to the regulations of
fishermen in the island. [Six pages.] |
| June. |
76. Copy of the above, dated June 13. [Ten pages.] |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
77. [Sec. Bennet] to the Deputy Lieutenants of Surrey. The
yeomen of the guard have petitioned for exemption from serving
in the militia; the King, finding that such has been the usage
heretofore, wishes Oliver Evans, living in his lieutenancy, to be
exempted from serving or being taxed. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
78. [The Same] to the Deputy Lieutenants of Middlesex. Similar
letter in behalf of John Elsey. |
June 15.
Cockermouth. |
79. Hen. Lowther to Williamson. Begs him, as the Duke of
Ormond came over before he could get into Ireland, to effect his
business with his Grace, if it be but for 21 years' abatements. |
| June 15. |
Warrant appointing the Earl of [Viscount ?] Hereford gamekeeper
within 20 miles of his house at Sudborne, Suffolk. Minute. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 151.] |
| June 15. |
Warrant to the Lord Chamberlain of the Household to admit Dr.
John Dolben, dean of Westminster, to the place of Clerk of the Closet.
[Ent. Books, 16, p. 151; and 21, p. 22.] |
| [June 15.] |
80. Draft of the above. |
| June 15. |
Warrant for a grant to the Warden and Society of Sutton-Coldfield, co. Warwick, of renewal of their charter, with power to
elect two burgesses, reserving to the King the approval of the
recorder and town clerk. [Ent. Book 16, p. 152.] |
| June 15. |
The King to the Company of Distillers of London. Recommends
Thos. Roberts, of St. Katherine's parish, for admission into their
body. [Ent. Book 17, p. 42.] |
| [June 15.] |
81. Draft of the above. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
82. Commission to Edw. Roscarrock of lieutenancy in the foot
company to be raised in the islands of Scilly, whereof Fras. Godolphin
is captain. |
| June 15. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 20, p. 21.] |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Richard
Archbishop of York, for a longer time than four months for the payment of his first fruits, taxed at 1,448l. 19s. 3d. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 65.] |
| June 15. |
83. Petition of the Royal African Company to the King, for a
convoy of ships of war for eight of their vessels, whose ladings are
worth 50,000l., now ready to depart for supply of the whole coast
of Africa; the Dutch have sent them a threatening message, interdicting their trade on all that coast, for the improvement of which
they have spent so liberally. |
June 15.
Whitehall. |
84. Petition of Thomas Earl of Cleveland and Thomas Lord Wentworth to the King, for examination into their title to the advowson
of Hackney, which their ancestors have held 100 years; Mr. Jameson,
to whom they gave it on death of Dr. Moore, has obtained His
Majesty's presentation, which they wish to be recalled, as being
greatly to their prejudice, and institution thereon to be stayed. With
reference thereon to the Attorney General to compose the differences
of the parties, or else to report thereon; and his report, June 29, in
favour of the petitioners' right to the advowson. |
| June 16. |
85. Petition of Thos. Warren of London, merchant, to the Duke of
York and the Council, for an order to Capt. Allen to discharge his
ship, the Charles, which is stayed in the Downs, on pretence that
the 500 birding pieces and 180 locks with which she is laden were
intended for Sally, and might there be sold to an enemy. The ship has
only to stay there to take in a servant, but the pieces are intended
for Santa Cruz and Magador. With declaration on oath that they
are so intended. |
June 16.
Woolwich. |
86. Wm. Acworth to the Navy Comrs. Sends particulars of
former rates paid for ironwork received since 1635, with those
in John Brayman's bills, for which he has neither warrant nor
contract. Cables, ensigns, &c., wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 16. |
87. Jonas Shish to the Same. Repairs of ships. Complains of
the dis-squaring of the timber hewed in Sherwood Forest. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 16. |
Warrant to pay to Thomas Raymond 212l. 10s. in lieu of the
arrears of wages due to him, on surrender to Jos. Williamson
of his office of Keeper of the papers and records of State at
Whitehall. [Docquet.] |
June 16.
Northallerton. |
88. Col. Frowde to Lord Belasyse. Expects him back from
London. Is going to Westmoreland. Three troopers fell in with
four drovers going to Boroughbridge, slew one, injured others,
and took some hundreds [of cattle]. The man with the money rode
through York with his sword drawn, but is not apprehended; 200
men of the writer's parish were called to Beverley to corrections.
Doubts how it will end. |
June 16.
Whitehall. |
Warrant from Sec. Bennet to the Farmers of Customs, for Lord
Wotton's six horses, arrived from the Brill, and now performing
quarantine at Hole Haven, to be put on shore, so that for some days
they do not come near other cattle, and for his servants to land, after
four days' good health. [Ent. Book 16, p. 152.] |
| June 17. |
Pass from Sec. Bennet for Wm. Walter and his servant to France.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 153.] |
June 17.
Rydal. |
89. Dan. Fleming to Williamson. All is quiet there. Is glad to
see so smart an Act against conventicles, and so good an one concerning the hearth-money. The King has been much abused therein;
hopes he will now be righted. Supposes that collectors will be
appointed for it. Recommends him, if he wants such a place, to
choose Lancashire, or Lonsdale and Amounderness hundreds, and
would be glad to be his partner therein. They could increase the
revenue, without charge to themselves. |
June 17.
Whitehall. |
90. Petition of the Inhabitants of the Isle of Portland, co. Dorset,
to the King, for a patent to levy an impost of 12d. per ton on all
stone carried away from the island, one half to go to His Majesty,
as lord of the manor, the other half to themselves, as their commons
for pasturage are much wasted by the digging of quarries, and they
impoverished by their loyalty to the late King. With reference
thereon to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer, and
to Sir John Denham, surveyor of works. |
| June 17. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 66.] |
June 17.
Chatham. |
91. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Sends a warrant
issued to Mr. Owen at the last survey of the Ropeyard, which Mr.
Barrow now refuses to obey as to the lengths of cordage, that it may
be altered if desirable. Has paid conduct money to 60 persons on
board the Dreadnought and Matthias. [Adm. Paper.] Enloses, |
|
91. i. Warrant from Commissioner Pett to Mr. Owen, clerk of
the ropeyard, requiring him to keep distinct books of the
issues as well as receipts of provisions in the stores, and
of the size and length of all sorts of cordage.
Jan. 12, 1664. |
| June 18. |
92. Sheet endorsed—Papers relating to the state of the navy stores
with regard to a Dutch war, viz.:— |
|
93. List of stores delivered in or contracted for since the last
survey in March, 1664. June 1. |
|
94. Notes of the principal contracts for cordage, tar, canvas, &c.,
made during the last Dutch war, in 1652 and 1653. |
|
95. Estimate of the chief provisions needful for the summer's
service, in the time of a Dutch war, 1652. [Adm. Papers.] |
June 18.
Chatham. |
96. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The laying of small
cordage is stopped. The teamer well deserves 10s. a day for the
team used in the drudgery of draining the double dock. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 18.
Woolwich. |
97. Wm. Acworth to the Same. Complains of abuse received
from John Brayman, smith, for fidelity and doing his duty. Is ready
to answer any objections. Has weighed the cordage to be put on
board the Augustine. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 18.
The Hulk, Plymouth. |
98. John Garratt, boatswain, to the Navy Comrs. The provisions
in the cellar and mast yard are cable, careening blocks, and 13 masts.
With note by the Commissioners that they must lie awhile as they
are, until the issue of peace or war with the Dutch be known
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 18.
Portsmouth. |
99. Account of timber wanted, which may be had in those parts.
With note of an order [by the Navy Comrs.] for the receipt thereof.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| June 18. |
100. Petition of Peter Glubb to the King, for presentation to the
Vicarage of Stokenham, with the chapels of Sherford and Chulstone,
co. Devon. With note by Gilbert Archbishop of Canterbury, in
favour of the petitioner. |
June 19.
Dover. |
101. J[ohn] C[arlisle] to Williamson. Rumour of the death of the
Earl of Tiveot; hopes it is false. The East India fleet is hourly
expected. Asks if there will be a war with the Dutch, or what will
be the terms of a peace. |
| June 19. |
102. Lord Chief Justice Hyde to the Same. Begs dispatch for
Peter Castillion, who has a business in his hands touching his M.A.
degree in Cambridge. |
June 19.
Hague. |
News from Holland. Herr Van Gogh has departed, and Sir
George Downing is giving evidence before King and Council of
the business in question. Meanwhile the men of war are earnestly
preparing, and the Lords of the Admiralty are conferring with the
States as to what shall be done at sea, when the proceedings of the
English are known. There is a rumour of horse companies to be
sent to guard the coasts, in case of any difference with England,
but it is hoped the King will not proclaim a war which would
benefit him as little as the States. [Domestic Corresp., June 12,
1664, No. 41.] |
June 19.
Chatham. |
103. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Sends an account of
the state of cordage and hemp. Will send the oars requested. Two
hundred riggers and twenty ropemakers wanted. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
103. i. Account of work done, and proposed to be done, in the
ropeyard at Chatham; also of the hemp, 350 tons, and
white yarn, 28 tons, which will be required if they are
to go forward in rigging. June 18.] |
June 20.
Chatham. |
104. Philip Barrow to Sam. Pepys. Remonstrated at the time
against Commissioner Pett's warrant for entering the lengths of
cables in the book to be kept for the entry of all cordage, hemp, &c.,
and was told that it should be considered of. Complains of the state
of the sink near his house, which Commissioner Pett delays having
seen to. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
104. i. Copy of the warrant above alluded to. Jan. 12, 1663. |
June 20.
Woolwich. |
105. Chris. Pett and Anthony Deane to the [Navy Comrs.] Repairs of the Gift. Particulars of joiner's work to be performed on
her. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 20.
The Kent, Downs. |
106. Capt. B. Gilpin to the Navy Comrs. Illness and death
of Mr. Ranson, master of the Kent. Will be glad to see Capt.
Kempthorne, and will then hasten up to the manning of the Dreadnought. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 20. |
Warrant for presentation of Peter Glubb to the Vicarage of
Stokenham, with the chapels of Sherford and Chulstone, co. Devon.
[Ent. Book 19, p. 16.] |
| June [20]. |
Docquet of the above. |
June 20.
Whitehall. |
107. Petition of certain Clerks, [Clergymen], compounders for their
first fruits, to the King, to allow to those who compound between
Oct. 5, 1663, and March 26, 1664, the benefit of discharge from one
of the four clergy subsidies; they were intended by the Act, to be free
from subsidy the first year after their compounding, but from an
obscure expression in the Act, this pardon may be refused them.
With reference thereon to Lord Treas. Southampton; his reference to
the Attorney and Solicitor General, July 1; their report, Oct. 18,
in favour of the petition; and report of the Lord Treasurer accordingly, Nov. 4. |
| June 20. |
Entry of the proceeding reference to the Lord Treasurer. [Ent.
Book 18, p. 65.] |
| June 20. |
The King to [the Governors of the Charter House]. Recommends
for admission next election Thos. Ray, whose loyalty, great necessity,
and decrepitness, fit him for a place there. [Ent. Book 17, p. 43.] |
| June 20. |
Warrant to Roger L'Estrange to apprehend Ralph Wallis, and
keep him in safe custody. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 153.] |
| June 20. |
Warrant to the Same to apprehend—Stapleton. Minute.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 153.] |
| June 20. |
Order for a warrant to pay to Sir George Carteret 113, 533l. 6s. 8d.
for victuals for 4,000 seamen for four months. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 153.] |
| June 20. |
108. J. Halsall to Williamson. Begs a helping hand for dispatch
of Staple's business; Sir Arthur Forbes has spoken to Lord
Ormond about it. |
| June 20. |
109. — to [the Same]. The Quakers, Anabaptists, and
Fifth-Monarchy men will meet more daringly after the time limited
in the Act, and say they will neither pay money nor be banished.
They have solicited others of different persuasions to join them in
opposing the Act, and they get encouragement though not promises.
If dealt with severely, a body of 10,000 would rise and demand
fulfilment of the King's declaration for liberty of conscience. They
say if their spirit of suffering be turned into a spirit of action, woe
to those who stand in their way. Other sectaries resolve to keep to
the limits of the Act, and increase their numbers, as they can safely.
The hopes of a war with the Dutch, fermented by spies at Court,
dispose the desperadoes to dangerous resolutions. Endorsed "Intelligence out of the city." |
| June 21. |
110. "Sir Thos. Gower's paper about prisoners in the North."
Suggestions for the trial of Stockdall, which is of great moment, he
being a member of Parliament. Notices of Rymer and Nelson, who
have run off from their confessions, and of divers criminals accused
by witnesses now executed, or fled, or retracted; also of ministers
who demand liberation after three months' imprisonment, according
to the Act: asks instructions about them, they being dangerous
persons, instructed in criticisms of law, and therefore able to give
counsel; also about Mason, Leving, Capt. Rob. Atkinson, &c. [Two
pages.] Annexing, |
|
110. i. Names of persons who attended at seven meetings in
Yorkshire before the rising; also of numerous agitators
who met from several counties named, or from whom
credence was brought to those who came. [Three pages.] |
| June 21. |
111. John Jackson to Sir Willm. Boreman. Wants a caveat that
no grant pass of moneys remaining in the hands of Simon Every,
late receiver general of the duchy of Lancaster, without notice to
Boreman. |
June 22.
Chatham. |
112. Edw. Gregory to the Navy Comrs. Sends muster books of
the Dreadnought and Matthias, which have sailed. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 22.
Plymouth Fort. |
113. Capt. John Skelton to [Williamson?]. Ships have touched
there, on one of which were Cols. Fitzgerald and Norwood of Tangiers, forced in by contrary winds, but now sailing again; also
one from Tangiers which reports that all has gone on well since
Lord Rutherford's death. |
| June 22. |
114. Petition of the Trading Fishmongers of London to the King
and Council, for renewal of their charter, with enlargements for the
benefit of the subject, the advancement of the Royal fishing, and
the settlement of harmony in their company, now distracted by the
divisions of those belonging to other trades who are intermixed with
them, and who have frustrated their endeavours for renewal of their
charter, pretending that they would offer more towards promotion
of the Royal fishing, though at last they offered 1,000l. less. |
June 22.
Harwich. |
115. Jas. Slack, mayor of Harwich, to Sec. Bennet. Will use all
diligence in apprehending the person nominated, and conveying
him according to order. Endorsed, [by Williamson], "Concerning
the Dutchman suspected." |
| June 22. |
116. Sir John Duncombe to Williamson. Thanks for his favours,
and for the foreign news; rejoices in his good fortune, &c. |
| June 22. |
117. Information of Stephen Smith, bookseller of Cranbrooke,
Kent. Found in the house of Wm. Watchers, tailor, several seditious
pamphlets and letters, which Watchers said he had to sell at a
halfpenny a sheet, and had he known of the search, they should not
have been found; also that he heard in London of an intended search,
but did not expect it at his house. |
June 23.
York. |
118. Fras. Lord Hawley to Williamson. Has done the business
for the lottery men as he directed, and they are daily employing
themselves; asks favour for Major Walters, a captain in Lord
Wentworth's regiment of Guards, quartered at York. Thanks for
his advertisement. |
| June 23. |
119. Sir Philip Musgrave to Williamson. Sir Edw. Musgrave,
in his absence, stopped a letter in cypher of Marg. Tomlinson, said
to convey intelligence between the northern and southern fanatics,
and one to her. Martindale did live in those counties, and was an
eminent quaker. She does not know that the letters are stopped.
Wishes Atkinson to be sent to those parts, in order to bring him to
make a fuller confession of what he knows, which he will not do
whilst confident of pardon. Can prove that Brathwaite concealed
several important particulars. [One and a half pages.] |
| June 23. |
120. Examination of [Rob.] Atkinson [by Sec. Bennet]. Professes
to have told all he could; if, carried back to his country, and convicted of knowing more, will deserve to lose his life; dared not put
himself into Sir Philip Musgrave's hands, because Darston, his
declared enemy, has influence with Sir Philip; though detained six
days in his own house, would not escape, but did, when put in Hugh
Atkinson's custody; lay three weeks concealed, and then rendered
himself to Sir Thos. Brathwaite. Endorsed with notes thereon. |
| June 23. |
121. R. Swynfen to Sir Wm. Davenant. The Lord Chamberlain
wishes to speak with him at Whitehall on Saturday. [Copy.] |
June 23.
Whitehall. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of Benj.
Bueno de Mesquito to be made a free denizen of England; he has
his estate, &c., in Jamaica, but is prohibited by Act of Parliament
from trading thither. [Ent. Book 18, p. 68.] |
| June 23. |
122. Sir George Carteret to Sam. Pepys. The King wishes the
painter to gild the carved work of the Henrietta immediately.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 23.
Woolwich. |
123. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Report of a second view
of Mr. Haver's ironwork. Recommends Alexander Sunderland, an
able shipwright, for the works on the second-rate ships now building at Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 24.
Woolwich. |
124. Receipt by Wm. Acworth for Sir Wm. Rider's cordage, 5
tons at from 1½ to 4 inches. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 24. |
125. List of the several classes of 302 extraordinary workmen in
Woolwich dockyard. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 24.
Deptford. |
126. Thos. Harper to Sam. Pepys. Account of bewpers and
other ship stores ordered for Chatham, Portsmouth, and Woolwich.
[Adm. Paper, two pages.] |
| June 24. |
127. [Wm. Wardour] to Lord Ashley. Certifies the moneys
paid of the 18 months' assessments from the several counties since
January 22, 1664; total, 38,346l. 13s. 3d. [One and a quarter
pages.] |
| June 24. |
Warrant to the Earl of Lindsey chief ranger of Waltham Forest,
to allow no fallow or red deer to be killed in the forest for three
years, the deer and game having been destroyed during the late
wars, and the forest closed again since the Restoration. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 154.] |
| June 24. |
Warrant for Thos. Price, Anthony Arnold, and Jo. Wagstaff,
aldermen of Gloucester, to make search for the person of Wallis,
and detain him till he answers to things objected against him.
[Ent. Book 16, p. 154.] |
| June 24. |
Like warrant to John Vowell, one of the deputy lieutenants, for
— Battersby. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 154.] |
| June 24. |
Warrant to the Lieutenant of the Tower to bring Robert
Atkinson to be examined. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 154.] |
| June 24. |
128. J. I. [John Ironmonger] to Sir Thos. Gower. The congregated
churches have had a meeting at Furness, and will send the writer
into Somersetshire. They resolve to meet notwithstanding the Act,
or they would have no means of getting together without suspicion.
They must increase their money, wasted by rewards, and by maintaining prisoners and people who absent themselves not to bear witness.
They will keep close correspondence with the Fifth-Monarchy men
and Anabaptists, and also with the Quakers, who are so discontented
with the late Act that they doubt not their concurrence. Some hairbrained fellows are to draw the eyes of the King into other parts,
that they might strike sooner at London, which is to be the real scene.
They will send to Lunny to be the churches' agent in Holland,
and assure the States that the King designs monarchy for the
Prince of Orange, but they are against it. At meetings at Taunton,
Bristol, and Tavistock, it was resolved to get a good sum of money
by way of robbery for the general good. They are almost assured
of winning back Col. Smithson, who expressed much sorrow for
being a witness in Rymer's business; an agent is sent daily to where
Col. Danvers' lady lies in London, and a good sum is sent to the
prisoners in the gaol to stop their mouths. |
| June 24. |
129. Estimate by the Navy Comrs. of the ordinary charge of the
navy in harbour for one year, June 24, 1664, to June 24 following,
with allowances to the Navy Comrs., &c.; total, 37,959l. 16s. 8d.
[Twelve pages.] |
| June 25. |
Reference to Lord Treas. Southampton on the petition of Dr. Crofts,
[dean], and the Chapter of Norwich, for transfer to them of the King's
right to public moneys remaining in the hands of the corporation
of Lynn Regis, and to 360l. rent due to the Dean and Chapter
during the late usurpation, that the same may be applied to the
reparation of their church. [Ent. Book 18, p. 66.] |
June 25.
Whitehall. |
130. Petition of Jacoba, wife of Henry Alexander, of Tilehurst,
co. Berks, to the King, for pardon for her son, Hen. Alexander,
who has fled beyond seas, on a verdict of wilful murder being given
against him, because after great provocation, he slew in a sudden
quarrel one Cumber, who intruding into the petitioner's house, she
requested her son to put him out of doors. With reference thereon
to Lord Chief Justice Hyde, and his report, July 4, that the
petitioner's son must surrender himself and undergo due trial,
before he can be capable of a pardon. |
| June 25. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 67.] |
| June 25. |
Recommendation to the Justices of Peace for Nottinghamshire of
the petition of Thos. Bellamy for a pension, which is denied him
by the Commissioners for the county, the petitioner having well
deserved in His Majesty's service. [Ent. Book 18, p. 67.] |
| June 25. |
Commission for Abraham Wharton to be Ensign to Sir Fras.
Cobb's company in Hull. Minute. [Ent. Book 20, p. 22.] |
| June 25. |
Pass for Sir Henry Gifford. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 154.] |
| June 25. |
131. Request that in the warrant for a charter to the Corporation of Barnstaple, the names of the officers and burgesses placed
there by the Commissioners for regulating corporations may be
inserted, that they may not be prejudiced thereby. Annexing, |
|
131. i. List of the aforesaid persons, 29 in number, including
Art. Ackland, mayor, the Duke of Albemarle, high
steward, and Art. Bassett, recorder. |
| June 25. |
Warrant for a grant to Claude Sourceau of the office of Principal
Tailor to the Royal person and the servants, and to John Allen of
the office of Tailor to the same, with the fee of 2s. per day each; and
also to both the above-named persons of the office of Tailors to the
yeomen of the guards, footmen, &c., with the fee of 12d. a day, as
granted by the late King to Thos. Clark. [Ent. Book 16, p. 155.] |
| [June 25.] |
132. Draft of the above. |
| June 25. |
Passes for several Portuguese named, with their trunks, goods,
servants, &c., into Portugal. [Ent. Book 16, p. 156.] |
| June 25. |
Order for a warrant to pay to the Earl of Sandwich 1,014l.
being arrears for 1½ years of a rent of 676l. due to him during
the continuance of certain estates in the Manor of Brampton,
co. Huntingdon, which manor was passed to him in part of a grant
of lands value 4,000l. a year. [Ent. Book 16, pp. 156–7.] |
June 25.
Whitehall. |
Warrant to Sir William Parkhurst, warden, and Sir Ralph Freeman and Henry Slingsby, masters and wardens of the Mint, to
allow 500l. a year to John Roettiers, of Antwerp, and his brothers
Joseph and Philip, employed in engraving and embossing dies, &c.,
for gold and silver for coinage, for which they are to produce the
iron and steel, and have them made at their own expense. The
500l. is to be paid from the allowance of 1d. per pound on silver
and 4d. per pound on gold, assigned for providing dies, &c. [Ent.
Book 16, p. 158.] |
| [June 25.] |
133. Draft of the above. |
| June 25. |
Warrant for a licence to Fras. Williamson and Ralph Wayne to
convey springs of water which they have found into Piccadilly, St.
James' Fields, the Haymarket, &c., on rental of 6s. 8d., receiving
such profits as they agree upon with the inhabitants. [Ent. Book 16,
p. 158.] |
| [June 25.] |
134. Draft of the above. |
| June 25. |
Order for warrants to the Navy Comrs. to press and take up
carpenters, shipwrights, calkers, smiths, joiners, sawyers, mariners,
gunners, soldiers, &c., to repair and set forth the King's ships; also
provisions of all sorts, timber, iron, hemp, and other necessaries, boats
and horses, &c., for their conveyance. All who refuse to obey to be
imprisoned; all magistrates, &c., required to assist therein. Two
of the said warrants to be sent to Lord Berkeley, two to Wm.
Coventry, six to Sir John Mennes, six to Sir Wm. Batten, four to
Sir Wm. Penn, four to [Peter] Pett, and four to Sam. Pepys. [Ent.
Book 16, pp. 160–1.] |
June 25.
Deptford. |
135. Thos. Harper to Sir Wm. Penn. Account of the lading of
stores on board the Augustine for Portsmouth. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
|
135. i. List of stores warranted and not yet sent to Portsmouth. |
|
135. ii. List of provisions to be sent by the Augustine to Portsmouth. [Two pages.] |
June 25.
Portsmouth. |
136. Ben. Johnson, storekeeper, to the Navy Comrs. Most of
Mr. Harbin's canvas proves third-rate, instead of first-rate. List
of stores needed for the Happy Return, which he cannot supply.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 26.
Jamaica. |
137. Capt. A. Vandiemen Swart to Thos. Lord Windsor. Acknowledges the order of November 9, 1663, for his return, but having
been 17 months at sea with bad success, cables and anchors lost,
and sails worn, has delivered his frigate, the Griffin, to Col. Sir
Thos. Modyford. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 27.
Chatham. |
138. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The charge for
repairing the great anchor will be 45l. at least. Progress of ships.
Particulars of timber. The Earl of Sandwich has ordered three
lanterns for the Revenge; fears trouble and charge in providing the
rest with the same number. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 27. |
139. Acknowledgment by Wm. Acworth of cordage received [at
Woolwich] from Sir W. Rider; endorsed with Peter Russell, the master
ropemaker's approval of it. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 28.
Portsmouth. |
140. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. Will perform their
warrant for lengthening the ropehouse. The timber in bargain by
Sir Wm. Penn is partly delivered. Repairs of ships. Sends a list
of pressed men from Deptford who have not yet come. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
|
140. i. Note that the newly-erected ropeyard will employ 24
spinners, but they cannot work unless the ropehouse is
lengthened for laying cordage, the cost being estimated
at 200l. |
|
140. ii. Estimate by John Tippetts and Ge. Peachy for lengthening the ropehouse at Portsmouth 120 feet; total,
212l. 12s. 6d. Portsmouth, June 28. |
June 28.
Chatham. |
141. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Plank wanted.
Mr. Cole and Morecock desire the benefit of the Act for the land
carriage of their timber sold for the navy. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 28. |
Grant to Robt. Hall, in reversion after John Rowe, of the office
of Collector of Customs and Subsidies at Chichester. [Docquet.] |
| June 28. |
Grant to Stephen Anderson, jun., of Eyeworth, co. Bedford, of
the dignity of a Baronet with the usual discharge. [Docquet.] |
| June 28. |
142. W[illiam] L[eving] to Sec. Bennet. The prisoners at York
have sent a person to the Tower to inquire after him. Bade him tell
Capt. Mason that he was committed close prisoner, and examined by
the Lord Chief Justice and others, but assured him that his answer was
the same as at York, and that though he was sent for upon hopes that
he could tell great matters, not answering that expectation, he thinks
he may be sent back; that he is allowed to see scarcely any one, and
advised to petition the King for relief, but will wait till after the
assizes. Ever wished to be kept private, and not made a public
witness, but has owned his information; unless his papers are kept
private, cannot render service. Wishes to write no names, but will
tell him of persons who would know anything that was on foot,
and asks leave to make use of them as formerly. [Two pages.] |
| June 28. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer
on the petition of Thos. Lord Windsor for examination of his
accounts, having incurred expenses because 300 negroes, bought by
him from the Royal [African] Company, at 20l. per head, were not
delivered within the time appointed. [Ent. Book 18, p. 68.] |
| June 29. |
Reference to the Attorney General on the petition of the Bailiff
and Citizens of Lichfield for renewal of their charter. [Ent. Book 18,
p. 70.] |
| June 29. |
Order granting the petition of Peter Stone and Edw. Ivey,
prisoners in Somerset gaol, for their insertion in the next general
pardon. [Ent. Book 18, p. 70.] |
June 29.
Woodhall. |
143. Joseph Strangways to Sir Roger Langley, Bart. Persons
are coming from Ireland to fan discontents, and cry out of oppression.
The places about Gildersome should be watched for the persons
who fled and have returned. Two women have come to give
information, one from Ireland the other from the west of England. |
June 29.
Croft. |
144. Col. Henry Chaytor to Sir Willm. Blakeston. Has notice of
a sudden rising of the rebels; thinks it so dangerous that he has
sent a letter to the Bishop of Durham. |
| June 29. |
145. Trinity House certificate of the fitness of Rich. Kelley, of
St. Botolph's, Aldgate, mariner, to take charge of a ship. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 29.
Whitehall. |
The King to [the Judges of the Court of King's Bench]. Although
unwilling to interfere with the general course of justice, particularly
when public affronts have been committed against the officers thereof,
yet orders that Sir Purbeck Temple, who has been imprisoned a
month and paid his fine, be excused making a public acknowledgment of his fault at the next assizes for Surrey. [Ent. Book 17,
p. 43.] |
| June 29. |
146, 147. Two drafts of the above. |
| June 29. |
Warrant for a grant to Sir Purbeck Temple of remission of the
judgment given on a verdict in the Court of King's Bench, excepting
the fine of 500 marks. [Ent. Book 16, p. 164.] |
| [June 29.] |
148. Draft of the above. |
| June 29. |
Licence to Henry Howard of Norfolk, and his two sons, with
4,400 ounces of plate, and 23 horses, and also to Sir Samuel Tuke,
Bart., and his wife, to travel for three years in Flanders, France,
Italy, &c. [Ent. Book 16, p. 161.] |
| June 29. |
Post warrant for Sir Cuthbert Heron, with three horses, to Newcastle. Minute. [Ent. Book 16, p. 162.] |
June 29.
Chatham. |
149. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Recommends an
allowance to Mr. Denne, purser of the Revenge, for the beer drunk
while she was fitting for sea. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 30.
Woolwich. |
150. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Progress of the new ship;
12 calkers and 40 shipwrights required. An oval table wanted for
the coach of the Plymouth. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 30. |
Order for a warrant empowering Hen. Russell to recover from
Richard Hunt, sole executor of the late Benjamin Becensaw, of
Burghclere, co. Hants, 300l. forfeit as bequeathed to Douay College
and other pious uses, and to pay the same to Viscount Fitzharding,
keeper of the privy purse. [Ent. Books 16, p. 163; and 21, p. 23.] |
| [June 30.] |
151. Draft of the above. |
| June ? |
152. Petition of Capt. Thos. Allin to the King, for a commission to
inquire into and recover for His Majesty the arrears of the groats
deducted out of the wages of seamen for the maintenance of ministers,
but not so expended, many vessels having gone forth since the
Restoration without ministers, or with such as are not duly
qualified according to the Church of England, there being a lack
of such ministers; also for a grant to himself of the moiety of the
goods thus recovered. |
| June 30. |
Warrant to the Duke of York to order payment to Capt. Thomas
Allin of the St. Andrew of 1,000l., out of the moneys in hand
of the fourpences defalcated from mariners' wages for maintenance of a minister, but unpaid because one was not always
provided. [Ent. Book 17, p. 44.] |
| [June 30.] |
153. Draft of the above. |
| June 30. |
Grant to John Kirke, gentleman pensioner, for the use of the
band, of 1,399l. 19s. 5½d., part of 5,899l. 19s. 5½d. ordered to be
paid by Sir John Prettyman, receiver of first fruits. [Docquet.] |
| June 30. |
Presentation of Henry Hatton to the Rectory of Bothall, co.
Northumberland. [Docquet.] |
| June 30. |
154. Countess of Mulgrave to Williamson. Asks favour to the
bearer, whose business is an act of great charity: he was recommended by Sir John Bennet. |
| June 30. |
155. W[illiam] L[eving] to John Ward, at York Castle. Assures
his friends that they need not doubt him; will submit to suffering
rather than accuse them to please men. Has friends who will not
let him want; will patiently wait his deliverance. Cannot send
the money as he intended. Love to all friends. |
| June ? |
156. Petition of Capt. Andrew Hickey to Sec. Bennet, for a
pass to go to Germany to be employed in the wars. Was an officer
in the Duke of York's regiment in France and Flanders, but has
waited in vain for employment at home. |
| June ? |
157. Petition of Jane Palmer, widow, to the King, for a warrant
to the Council to grant her an order to the Lord Chancellor, which
he requires before passing her patent for making a collection in
several counties towards her losses by fire of 900l. Is tossed up
and down like a tennis ball, from one party to another, to her utter
ruin. [See December 5, 1663.] |
| June ? |
158. Petition of the late Disbanded Officers of Col. Ferrall's and
Col. Fitz-Gerald's regiments at Tangiers, to the King, for provision,
as the rest of their fellow officers, payment of arrears, recommendation to some foreign prince, and money to bear their charges thither.
Were dismissed 25th May last, with arrears due. |
| June ? |
159. Petition of the Same to the King, for some course for their
subsistence. |
| [June.] |
160. Petition of William Wright to the King, for admission to the
Life Guard of horse. His former addresses have been graciously
received, but his hopes of preferment deferred. [Annexing, |
|
160. i. Form of a warrant to Lord Gerard, captain of the
Guards, to admit William Wright to a regiment of
Life Guards. Whitehall, June. |
| June. |
161. Warrant for an order to pay to Dame Mary Blagg 250l., for
one half year of her pension, notwithstanding the restraint of
pensions. |
June ?
Whitehall. |
162–165. Warrants [from Sec. Bennet] to Roger L'Estrange, or
a King's messenger, to search the houses or warehouses of Jas.
Cotterell and seven others, Thos. Roycroft and five others, Hen.
Bridges and nine others, and Evan Tyler and six others, for unlicensed books or papers, and to secure the same, and bring the
printers or publishers thereof before a Secretary of State. Four
papers. |
| June. |
Memoranda [by Williamson, from the signet books] of warrants
&c., passed during the month, as follow:— |
|
Patent to Nat. Jones and Wm. Blith, of the use for 14 years,
of their invention for the speedy removal of great bodies
of water. |
|
Commission to the Archbishop of Canterbury and others, for
the relief of poor prisoners. |
|
Grant to Lionel Emps of the office of Cross-bow maker, fee
4s. a day, and of Hand-gun maker, fee 12l. a year. |
|
Lease to Lord Townsend of 4s. per chaldron on coals exported for 21 years, at the rent of 2,000l. [Domestic
Corresp., May 1664, No. 149.] |
| June. |
Similar memoranda, the uncalendared portions of which are as
follow:— |
|
Note that fines arising on tenements in the duchy of Cornwall are granted by privy seal, and tallies struck on the
receiver of the duchy. |
|
Note that the Master of the Horse has money issued by
privy seal on account, for purchase of horses, and is to have
a discharge by privy seal. |
|
Note that a debt of 10,000l., due to Lord Byron, Lord Lexinton, Sir Thos. Williamson, and others the late King's
commissioners for Newark garrison, was paid in full. |
|
Note that Mr. Titus, governor of Deal Castle, on receipt of
700l., engages to keep the castle in repair. |
|
Note that the King gave 400l. by contract for the building
by Mr. Price of the lodge in St. James' Park. |
|
Licence to Francis, son and heir of Rich. Fowler, to change
his name to Leveson. |
|
Grant to Jonathan Trelawney of 500l., for old services. |
|
Note that Sir John Birkenhead, [master of Requests], procured the bill for Jones' invention. [Dom. Corresp., May,
1664, No. 150.] |
June.
Chatham. |
166. Philip Barrow to the Navy Comrs. Has sent the silk standard, ensign, and flags. The pendants were sent for the Royal
James in May 1661. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June. |
167. Estimate for making a spinning place on the field side of
the ropehouse at Portsmouth; total, 80l. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June. |
168. Demand by Simon Smith, tenant to Squire Evelyn of Sayes
Court, for damage done to his wharf at Deptford by floating masts,
&c., June 1; with notes thereon in reply. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June ? |
169. List, by Sir Thos. Gower, of persons named in several informations as agitators in or privy to the late conspiracy, classified
into counties. [Two pages.] |
