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April 23.
Drayton. |
1. Capt. E. De Belle Tour to Williamson. Thanks for the
honour he has done him in accepting his protection; begs him to
tell M. Vernatti, who is returning, that he wishes him (the writer)
well. [French, two pages.] |
| April 23. |
2. Thos. Lewis to Sam. Pepys. Sends an account of beer ready
to be shipped; has already shown how much the service is hindered
by want of men, and by the unfitness of those sent; one vessel is
entirely deserted; begs a speedy supply for the six vessels in the
list sent. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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2. i. List of 32 watermen on board the four victualling
ships, and of six ships on which 40 more men are
required. April 22, 1665. |
| April 23. |
3. Receipt by Wm. Rayne of six puncheons of water for the
Loyal George, from Thos. Browne, master of the Michael. [Adm.
Paper.] |
April 24.
The Swallow. |
4. Jo. Perriman, master of the Swallow, to the Navy Comrs.
Desires warrants for his boatswain, carpenter, and joiner. [Adm.
Paper.] |
April 24.
Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
5. Rich. Reynell to Thos. Hayter. Has provided more mates
and barbers, as ordered by Mr. Pearce, surgeon general, now with
the fleet. Asks how to convey them thither. [Adm. Paper.]
Annexing, |
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5. i. List of four ships wanting surgeons. |
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6. Petition of John Bagwell, shipwright, to the Navy Comrs.,
for employment as carpenter in the Young Lion; served in the
yards at Deptford and Woolwich for many years. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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6. i. Certificate by Jonas Shish of the fitness of John Bagwell,
of Deptford, for a Master or Carpenter's place in any
sixth-rate ship. April 24, 1665. |
April 24.
Lowestoft. |
7. Capt. Jas. Wilde to [Sam. Pepys]. Capt. Wm. Hill of the
Coventry has arrived with a convoy of 30 small vessels from Lynn,
wanting a supply of wood and candles. He sent to shore for them, but
would not allow his men to go near any one, had the goods left on the
sea shore, and then sent to fetch them, being ordered so to demean
himself, though his men were in good health; he lies wind bound,
but will sail for Lee Road when he can; he asks directions for
victualling his ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 24. |
8. List by Capt. James Blake of three officers belonging to the
Constant John, with request for warrants for their continuance.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 24.
Woolwich. |
9. Chris Pett to Sam. Pepys. Has surveyed the two Dutch
prizes, and made an estimate of their repairs. Was invited by the
King to go with him in his barge to see them, and His Majesty
expressed pleasure at the success of the proof of the Royal Katherine.
Hopes this will shame all those who did such ill service as to asperse
this ship, not only at home, but abroad in the enemy's country.
Was never frowned on by the King, amidst these ill reports,
but had they proved true, would have sunk under the burden.
Recommends James Fletcher for the Carpenter's place in the Unity
prize. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 24.
Yarmouth. |
10. James Johnson to Sam. Pepys. Wishes to treat with
Mr. Stedman for a fifth-rate frigate, upon the same terms as
the Edgars. Offers 20 cwt. of great shot for sale. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 24.
Whitehall. |
Declaration that if Capt. Thos. Allin, now engaged in the Dutch
war, where his experience and courage promise good service, should
be killed, his son Thos. Allin shall succeed him as Captain of Sandgate Castle, Kent. [Ent. Book 22, pp. 105–7.] |
| April 24. |
11. Warrant to the Navy Commissioners to pay 100l. to the
widow of Capt. John Golding, of the ship Diamond, slain in an
engagement with two Dutch ships, as an acknowledgment of his
services, and an encouragement of others to a cheerful performance of
the like. |
| April 24. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 107.] |
| April 24. |
12. Draft of the above. |
| April 24. |
Warrant to pay from the Exchequer to Edward Earl of Sandwich
676l. a year, to make up the sum of 4,000l. a year granted him from
lands in the duchy of Lancaster, until the reversions of certain
leases in the manor of Brampton, co. Hunts, fall in. [Ent. Book 22,
pp. 108–10.] |
| April 24. |
The King to [the Master and Fellows of Christ's College, Cambridge]. Recommends Charles Smithson, B.A. student of that college,
to the first vacant fellowship, on account of his father's loyalty during
the late distractions. [Ent. Book 17, p. 106.] |
| April 24. |
Warrant for a lease to Theobald Earl of Carlingford and two
others, for three years, of marsh lands in Cumberland, to be recovered by them, reserving one fourth of the value to the Crown,
except certain houses, saltpans, anchorage and quayage of vessels,
&c., at Whitehaven. [Ent. Book 17, pp. 107–8.] |
April [24].
Whitehall. |
13. Warrant for a grant to Theobald Earl of Carlingford and
two others of the said marsh lands, and also of the tenements, saltpans, anchorage, and quayage at Whitehaven, &c.; with the usual
commissions for the discovery of the lands, &c. [Two pages.] |
April 24.
The Charles. |
14. Sir Allan Apsley to Lord [Arlington]. Requests favour for
Capt. Noakes, a man of courage and parts, who served under him
in the West, and who wishes to be employed in Guernsey, where he
now resides. Has no greater ambition than to have an interest in
his lordship, as one of the best men and best friends. [Two pages.] |
April 24.
Royal Charles, off the Texel. |
15. Duke of York to the King. Sent an account by Sir Wm.
Penn's son that they got upon the broad forteens; got within them
yesterday, off Egmont and Camperdown. The weather being thick,
durst not stand near the shore, but sent in Capt. Smyth, with three
frigates, for the Texel, and resolved at a Council of War to remain
there to intercept ships going into the Texel or Vlie, and to ride at
anchor to keep their station, and avoid the hazard of tacking with
so great a fleet at night. Has scouts always every way, to give
timely notice of anything that may come. Capt. Smyth has returned,
and reports that the Dutch have more than 80 sail in the Texel,
three of which are flag-ships; one of them fired at him. A Flushing privateer and some fisher boats are taken; will keep one of them,
a new Besano yacht, which was hard to capture, because she plies
well up to windward. Intends proposing to the Council of War to
lie nearer the Texel, if the weather prove fine; as the Dutch know
of their being there, has a mind that they should see them. [Four
pages.] |
April 24.
Royal Charles, off the Texel. |
16. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord [Arlington]. Capt. Chicheley
does not think the Dutch fleet so many as Capt. Smyth reported.
They heard the Admiral's gun shot off for calling a Council, and
think the Dutch fleet has seen theirs. Cannot hear that the Zealand
fleet has come to the Texel, or intends it. Some ships have come up,
which prove to be Hamburgers or Danes, and there is no cause for
their detention. [Two pages.] |
April 24.
Royal Charles. |
17. Earl of Falmouth to Lord [Arlington]. Are at anchor 10 or
12 leagues N.N.W. of the Texel. Thinks the Dutch fleet will not come
out till the ships in the Weelings have joined them, and Reuter has
come in. Expects to be nearer them by six leagues, after to-morrow's
council of war. The weather is very fair and no accident, but
nothing considerable taken, only fisher boats and a little miserable
privateer. [Three pages.] |
| April 24. |
Licence to Fras. Williamson and Ralph Wayne, for 60 years, to
convey springs of water discovered by them near Piccadilly, St. James's
Field, Haymarket, and Suffolk Buildings, in pipes through the
highways to the houses thereon to be built, they compounding for
any damage they may do, and paying 6s. 8d. rent. [Docquet.] |
| April 24. |
Warrant to pay to John Watson, messenger of the chamber to
the Queen, 50l a year for life. [Docquet.] |
| April 24. |
Warrant to make allowance to Lord Townshend, on his rent
of 2,000l. a year for the duty of 4s. a chaldron on coals exported,
of the moiety of forfeitures paid into the Exchequer or elsewhere
for nonpayment of the duty, or for false entries or forfeited bonds.
[Docquet.] |
| April 24. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Roger Langley, Bart., late high sheriff of
Yorkshire, 600l. for his expenses in the management and discovery
of the late plot. [Docquet.] |
April 24.
Inner Temple. |
18. Arthur Trevor to Williamson. Sends the assignment of the
stables which Lady Chesterfield desires from Lord Arlington; she
saves his lordship harmless as to rent and repairs, except for his part
of Goring House; she is in fear of Davies, who always demanded
his rent assisted by an attorney or bailiff. |
April 24.
Exeter. |
19. Seth Bishop of Exeter to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Has waited on Lord Mohun, and promised, on his Grace's commands,
to give Landilp Rectory to his lordship's nominee, Mr. Harding.
Finds Exeter as well conditioned as may be, with 40 revolted ministers
nestling there, and no power to remove them. Begs authority to disable Ames Short, of Lyme, Dorsetshire, from making pestilent excursions into his diocese. |
| April 24. |
20. Report by Lord Treas. Southampton on Sir Jas. Bunce's
petition, that vouchers are found for disbursements by Sir James of
3,694l., of which he swears that he only received 500 Holland
guilders, but that many of the payments being for services in Scotland, cannot be brought upon the English Exchequer, which is not
in a condition to bear them. |
| April 24. |
21. Account by Mr. Watts of schismatics in Deal; viz., Capt. Sam.
Taverner, formerly commander of the castle; John Milford, an
Anabaptist and post-office clerk, who has the view of the letters
hours before they are delivered; James Costen, whose wife is a great
hearer and preacher, and 10 others; with particulars of their
proceedings. [One and a half pages.] |
| April 24. |
22. Queries suggested by Sir Roger Langley to be put to the
prisoner [John Lowe]. |
| April 24. |
23. Examination of John Lowe before Lord Arlington. Works at
a brewhouse; goes sometimes to church. Knows Patshull [Podsell ?]
and has seen him in prison. Does not know John Atkinson the
stockinger; nor anything of the late plot; saw Nath. Strange
at a meeting, but did not know him till after. Knows of no concealed arms, and never saw Danvers nor Jones (Mene Tekel), nor
Tim. Butler, Green, nor Leving. Was baptised a fortnight before,
but will not say by whom. Has received money since he was in
prison. [One and a quarter pages.] |
| April 24. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley, on the petition
of Fras. Roper, for several small tenements in Cornwall, rent
23l. 5s. 4d. per annum. [Ent. Book 18, p. 145.] |
| April 24. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer on the petition of Viscount
Ogles of Caterlough, for relief, being detained prisoner for debts
contracted in the King's service. [Ent. Book 18, p. 145.] |
| April 25. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer on the petition of Edw. Progers,
for 1,500 decayed trees out of Hampton Park, on account towards
the expenses of his building. [Ent. Book 18, p. 144.] |
April 25.
London. |
24. Anonymous to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Knowing the
general disquiet likely to be produced by want of sea coals, wishes
to have it laid before the King, and presents it through his Grace,
having formerly succeeded in presenting an important paper to the
late King, by means of Archbishop Laud. Encloses, |
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24. i. Suggestions as to the settlement of coals at a constant rate,
to prevent the frauds of engrossing them, by a pretended
company of coal and wood sellers;—viz., by the coal mines
being taken by the King as mines royal; no coal exported
till the country is supplied, and great consumers enjoined
to burn coals, if living within 10 miles of a port, or
portable river; by constant maintenance of a coal fleet;
the King taking to farm both the export and home vent of
coals, and by appointing a council for trade, to find out
the cause of its decay, &c. |
April 25.
Worcester. |
25. Lord Windsor to Sec. Bennet. Hearing that John Knowles
of Pershore was ill affected, sent Major Wilde to seize his letters; he
refuses to explain the obscure expressions in them, saying that he is
not legally accused. Will keep him close prisoner, and has sent up
the letters and books. The country is quiet. Encloses, |
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25. i. Memoranda relative to John Knowles, professed minister
at Pershore, Worcestershire, taken prisoner by order of
Lord Windsor; and of queries to be put to him relative
to some letters addressed to him, &c. [One and a half
pages.] |
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25. ii. Mr. Knowles' "articles of faith, to be principally inquired
into in reference to these times;" e.g.,—the doctrine of the
Trinity, original sin, election, inspiration of the Scriptures, the moral law, oneness of saints with God, repentance,
the resurrection, heaven, the sabbath, church ordinances,
baptism, perseverance in grace, &c. [Two and a half
pages.] |
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25. iii. "A confutation of certain reasons which were framed
against Laymen's preaching of the word." [Twelve pages.] |
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25. iv. "Towards the Vindication of a Minister from a false
accusation, and (on that occasion) an examination of
Laymen's preaching, by way of answer to a writing some
years since published in this city by a nameless author,
and now subscribed by one John Knowles." Signed Giles
Workman. [Twenty-one pages.] |
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25. v. "Catalogue of the most material books found in the
study of Mr. Knowles." Signed J. W. [Two pages.] |
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25. vi. Edw. Atkinson to John Knowles. Apologizes for not
answering his letter. Has a sickly ehild, and has lately
lost his wife who was an eminent Christian. |
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Aldersgate Street, Oct. 14, 1662. |
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25. vii. He. P—to John Knowles. Private affairs. Knows not
what freedom they have of meeting. His friends keep up a
small meeting, but are very strict in the qualifications of
those they admit; wishes Knowles would come among them
two or three months. The necessities of the Poles increase,
the Emperor having driven them from his territories.
With later note that Mr. Knowles is looked on as a
master builder, and that the Poles named will prove to
mean a pack of English rebels. |
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25. viii. H. P—
to John Knowles. Was at Oxford with his
Transylvanian friend, and sorry not to meet Knowles
there. Private affairs; religious advice. Gives Mr. Biddle's
reading of the 1st of St. John. With notes by another hand,
showing the danger of these expositions. [Two pages.] |
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April 1, 1665. |
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25. ix. R. Y—to [John Knowles]. Hopes his heart will be
stirred to come over, and that the Lord's work will
prosper in his hands. Trusts this land of darkness will
become a land of light; there is a great work to do, and
he may be instrumental therein. Noted as a strong invitation to sedition, in which Mr. Knowles is expected to
be very instrumental. |
| April 25. |
Warrant to the Commissioner of Prizes to discharge the St.
Margaret of Treport, which is proved to be a French vessel, at the
interposition of Mademoiselle. [Ent. Book 22, p. 104.] |
April 25.
Whitehall. |
26. Warrant to the Farmers of Customs to exempt certain coaches,
horses, wines, &c., belonging to Monsieur Courtin, French ambassador, from all duties, and the vessels that carry the same from the
duty of 5s. a ton, usually levied on French ships. [Draft.] |
| April 25. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 111.] |
| April 25. |
Warrant for release of a vessel now at Dover, which brought
24 horses for the Duke of Vernueil, the French ambassador, and
is detained for not paying the duty of 5s. a ton. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 112.] |
| April 25. |
27. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Wants 50 or 60 loads of
large elm timber, to saw into four inch planks, for completing the
works of the new ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 25.
The Dartmouth, Kinsale. |
28. Capt. Rich. Rooth to the Navy Comrs. On his return to
his station off the Black rock in the north-west of Ireland, after
victualling, &c., at Kinsale, encountered and captured a Dutch privateer of 80 tons, six guns, and 48 men, whereof two were killed and
six wounded; six of his own men were also wounded; is obliged to
put back again into Kinsale for repairs; understands from the cap
tain of the prize that seven Dutch men-of-war are already on the coast,
and five others ready to follow; requests that some course may be
taken, both in Ireland and England, for the care of sick and wounded
men; recommends John Godsave, an experienced surgeon, who was
employed at Portsmouth during the last Dutch war, to be appointed
for Kinsale. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 25. |
29. Capt. John Tayler to the Lord Mayor of London. Requests
that the King may be moved to signify to the Navy Commissioners
the necessity of issuing warrants to the justices for land and water
carriage of timber for the works of the new ship; and that the shipwrights and artificers employed may be secured from being impressed,
in order that he may complete his contract in the time expected.
[Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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29. i. Names of justices in Essex,—Peirt, Pascall, Wild, and Sir
Thos. Abdy. |
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29. ii. Particulars to be mentioned in the warrants issued to
justices. |
| April 25. |
30. Account of four ships tendered to the Navy Commissioners,
by Mr. Lewes, with their tonnage and masters' names. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 25. |
31. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Particulars of progress of the three water-ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 25.
Cockpit. |
32. Duke of Albemarle to Sam. Pepys. Victuallers and others
concerned in sending away beer and water to the fleet must be
hastened. The Unity, a Dutch prize, is to be fitted out as a manof-war. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 26.
Woolwich. |
33. Certificate by Chris. Pett and five others to the Navy Comrs.,
that the scandalous report of John Clarke, yeoman of Woolwich, such
a turbulent spirit that his neighbours could not possibly live with
him, is false. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 26.
Cockpit. |
34. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. Capt. Guy, of the Paradox,
is ordered to Harwich, to await the arrival of the beer, water, and
other provisions, and convey them to the fleet; he is meanwhile
to give an account of all ships and provisions that come thither.
Has not yet heard of Capt. Stuart, who is to be commander of the
Happy Entrance. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 26.
The Fox, Downs. |
35. Capt. Wm. Dale to the Navy Comrs. Has taken into
convoy the Robert and John, laden with stores for Portsmouth.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| April 26. |
36. Edw. Hulbert to the Navy Comrs. Has served in plank
value 700l., although as by contract, the first 30 loads were to be
paid in ready money, he sold it cheaper than could otherwise have
been done; cannot supply more until paid for that already delivered.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| April 26. |
37. Recommendation by E. Osborne of Nic. Day as gunner to
the Sarah and Elizabeth, and request of warrant for his entry.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 26.
Stockwith. |
38. Invoice of timber and plank sent by the Love hoy to Harwich. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 26.
Bristol. |
39. Sir John Knight to the Navy Comrs. Will send his accounts
for disbursements on board the George. Has been obliged to pay
the press-master 18l. Will keep the 1,200l., impressed to Francis
Bayley for building the new ship, till there is occasion for it. Hears
nothing of the seamen who ran away from the Hector. Continues
pressing seamen, but fears that, being mostly strangers, they will run
away also and not be found, he having no ship to put them in. Asks
if he shall proceed in it. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 26.
Whitehall. |
Proclamation recalling the proclamation of March 1, which forbade
any ships to go to sea for commerce; also promising letters of
marque to any who will set forth private men-of-war against the
Dutch, and declaring that on account of the importance of the coal
trade, no seamen employed therein shall be pressed, and that
convoys shall be provided for the coal vessels. [Printed, Proc. Col.,
p. 182.] |
April 26.
Doctors' Commons. |
40. Will. Turner to Williamson. Sir Rob. Wiseman, King's
advocate, returned the treaty between France and Holland to Lord
Arlington, along with what was drawn up in conformity to order. |
April 26.
The Plymouth, Texel. |
41. Capt. Thos. Allin to [Williamson]. Asks his favour in the
alteration of his grant, but wishes the former date to be preserved,
lest Sir John Lawson and Sir Wm. Berkeley should be paid before
him. Begs not to be prejudiced if knocked off in this expedition.
Has had many promises of favour, but the sea has taken up all his
time. Hopes there is no obstruction in the warrant for his son,
Thos. Allin, to succeed him in Sandgate Castle. |
| April 26. |
42. Earl of Exeter to Lord Arlington. Requests further commands
as to how the money in the sheriffs' hands, is to be disposed of,
there being no castle nor garrison in or near the county. |
April 27.
Royal Charles. |
43. Earl of Falmouth to Lord [Arlington]. They are now within
four leagues of the Texel, that the enemy may have the pleasure of seeing them, but will not lie so near. Nothing could be so advantageous
to His Majesty [as the Dutch coming out], but that is a good argument against their doing it. Will be obliged to return in two or
three weeks for beer, water, &c.; is expecting the Dutch fleet from
Rochelle and Bourdeaux; is now in sight of their whole fleet, so as to
distinguish their flags. Does not think the Dutch like the sight of
them. [Three pages.] |
| April 27. |
Warrant to pay to the Earl of Sandwich 40,000l. from the
customs, by 20,000l. the half year, beginning from Michaelmas 1667,
to defray arrears due upon the great wardrobe; to be distributed
amongst the tradesmen who have supplied commodities, and in
wages and other allowances. [Docquet.] |
[April 27.]
[Whitehall.] |
44. Petition of Edward Trussell and other tradesmen belonging
to the great wardrobe, to the King, for redress. His Majesty, on
their petition, ordered the Lord Treasurer to assign the moneys due
to them on some certain branch of revenue, whereas he has drawn
up a warrant ready to pass for 40,000l., part thereof on half-yearly
payments from the Customs, but not to begin till Michaelmas 1667,
whereby they will be ruined. |
| April 27. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Treasurer, who is
ordered to allow the petitioners ordinary interest from Lady Day
last, till their moneys are fully paid. [Ent. Book 18, p. 148.] |
| April 27. |
Warrant for permitting a ship, freighted with wine, baggage, &c.,
for the Duke of Vernueil, to unlade in the port of London, free
from all duties. [Ent. Book 22, p. 113.] |
| April 27. |
Privy seal for 500l. to Charles Viscount Andover. Minute. [Ent.
Book 22, p. 114.] |
April 27.
Whitehall. |
45. Petition of Sir John Lowther, Bart., to the King, for a
grant of the soil between high and low water at Whitehaven,
Cumberland, on which his ancestors erected a pier and other
buildings, but a late grant being made of the derelict lands there,
his title has been called in question. With reference thereon to the
Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley, and their report, June 13, 1665,
in favour of the petition. |
| April 27. |
Entry of the above reference. [Ent. Book 18, p. 148.] |
April 27.
London. |
46. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Particulars and progress of the three water ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 27.
Cockpit. |
47. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Desires a month's
provisions for the 25 men employed in the Harwich hoy for taking
up the ordnance, cables, and anchors belonging to the London,
lately wrecked near Chatham. Beer and water should be hastened
to the fleet. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 27. |
48. Account of press warrants given to four victualling ships,
for 42 men. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 27.
Deptford. |
49. J. Uthwayt to Sir Wm. Batten. A brewer's servant, apprehended for embezzling a piece of a stay, supposed to be the forestay
of the Unity prize, is an able seaman and has sheltered himself a
long time under the disguise of a drayman. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 27.
London. |
50. Wm. Bodham to Sir John Mennes. John Clark, of Woolwich,
is hovering about the Navy Office, to petition for his wages;
he has made an overcharge for buttressing the wall. Cautions the
Commissioners against false petitions and certificates, made more by
favour than right or knowledge. Few men reckon it a sin to damnify
the King, if they can but be indemnified themselves. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| April 27. |
51. Thos. Lewis to Sam. Pepys. Account of cask delivered by
the three water ships; 171 tons are already gone, and the rest will
be ready on half an hour's warning. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 27. |
52. Thos. Lewis to Sam. Pepys. Gives an account of the watermen on board the victualling vessels, not one of whom was pressed
by the watermen. Begs for press warrants. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
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52. i. Account of beer sent to the fleet as part of the 2,100 tuns
needed for the first four months; total, 1,631 tuns. |
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April 27, 1665. |
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52. ii., iii. Similar account of beer, 1,835 tuns; with notes
relating to beer and other provisions. |
April 27.
Victualling Office. |
53. Thos. Lewis to the Navy Comrs. Only three men have appeared of all those ordered to be pressed by the Marshal of the
Admiralty, and many of the watermen have deserted. Three ships
laden with beer cannot sail through want of men, and through neglect
of the masters, who are seldom on board, and will not come for bills
of lading. Mr. Blackleech, appointed for filling the water casks,
does not mind his business as he ought. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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53. i. Account of the appearance of watermen on the victualling
ships, and neglect of the masters in suffering lighters of
beer to remain at the sides of ships, and not unlading
them. April 24, 1665. |
| April 28. |
54. Muster of the watermen on board the 12 ships ready to take
in provisions. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 28. |
55. Note that only four watermen are found on board the Constant Anne, and one on board the Hopewell. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 28. |
56. Account of press warrants required for 20 men for two
victualling ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 28.
The Coventry, Hole Haven. |
57. Capt. Wm. Hill to Sam. Pepys. Went on shore at Lowestoft
to buy wood and candles. Ascribes the strange report of the plague
being amongst his crew to Sir Thos. Meadowes, of Yarmouth, who
"may be an honest man to the King, but no wise man in his actions."
His company are, and have been all the voyage, very well. The
ship is very foul, being four months off the ground, and all provisions expended. Desires to bring up a small prize captured,
supposed to be Dutch, to be submitted to the Admiralty Court.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 28.
The Greyhound, Downs. |
58. Capt. Rich. Country to the Navy Comrs. Has arrived with
10 sail of merchant ships from the Levant. The ship has not been
upon ground since November, and has but one month's provisions
on board; is ambitious for action, and cheerful to be employed;
awaits orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 28.
Royal Charles, six leagues from the Texel. |
59. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sam. Pepys. The whole fleet has
passed within two leagues of the Texel. Could discern the Dutch
flags, but most of their fleet was hid behind the island; ours was
quite visible; thinks it the best that ever was upon the sea. Slopsellers' supplies will be welcome, whenever they come. To hasten
all stores and provisions to Harwich must still be the burthen of his
song. Arrival of the Eagle and John and Katherine, bringing men.
The Vanguard and Success are still wanting. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 28.
The Sorlings, Plymouth. |
60. Capt. Jonathan Waltham to the Navy Comrs. Has been
waiting at Plymouth for orders. Wrote twice to Coventry and
Sir John Skelton, but received no answer. Is heartily willing
to do service; begs a more favourable construction of his actions.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 28.
Chatham. |
61. Commissioner Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Asks directions in
regard to a letter received from the Justices of Kent, in answer to a
warrant, issued by Sir John Mennes and himself, for the carriage of
350 loads of timber. Also whether the Act for carriage gives the
latitude of charging two counties with the carriage of timber
growing on one. Mr. Moorcock complains of hard usage from the
carters last year, who forced him to pay them before any of the
timber was carried to the places assigned, and then left it in their
several parishes where they live, and where it yet remains. Sends
instructions given to Mr. Lewsley for Sir Edw. Dering's timber, for
correction. The new hulk is sent down to Sheerness. Thinks the
galley, for about 500l., may be made into a very useful sixth-rate
frigate. Has ordered six masts for Mr. Grey. [One and a half pages.]
Encloses, |
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61. i. Instructions for Thos. Lewsley, purveyor, as to the sale of
bark, measuring, topping and lopping, squaring, and
carriage of 400 oak trees, bought of Sir Edw. Dering, of
Pluckley, Kent. [Two pages.] April 25, 1665. |
April 28.
Off the Texel. |
62. Duke of York to Lord Arlington. Will send Holmes's
examination on oath about the Guinea business, that all the world
may see how the Dutch abuse them by false reports. Yesterday the
whole fleet stood to shore, within sight of land, and again to-day
they have approached within a league. The Dutch ride between
the Texel and the Helder, but so thick that their numbers could not
be counted. Their flag-ships are great ships; they have had a fair
wind to come out, but there is no sign of it; will try to meet with
their ships homeward bound. [Two and a half pages.] |
April 28.
Royal Charles, near the Texel. |
63. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. Rode so near the
Dutch fleet as to hear their guns fire. Supposes it was at healths,
though not at ours. That they might not want notice of the fleet,
the Duke permitted a fisher boat which had been taken to go to
them. The Duke will lay Sir George Downing's proposal before the
council of war, but cannot conjecture how it will be taken. The
fleet will soon return for beer, &c., but unless a greater proportion
be supplied than the victualler promised, the fleet cannot do service,
unless supplied with wine instead, which would be a great charge.
Reminds him that the victualler's defects have already been brought
before Council. Asks what should be done if the Dutch will not
come out, but send their East India and Smyrna ships to some
foreign port, and then do as they please in the Straits and Guinea.
"If we divide our fleet, they may come out and do what they please
here; if we do not, they carry all before them there." If M. De
Beaufort comes into these seas, supposes the King will have an exact
account of his errand, and, if His Majesty do not like it, will
soon drive him into harbour or out of those seas again. [Two
pages.] |
April 28.
Swiftsure off the Texel. |
64. Sir Thos. Clifford to Williamson. They have been all day
braving the Dutch, sailing in sight of their fleet, but they seem
afraid, and will not come out. Fears they will keep them too
long without fighting. Thanks for his tidings about the French
ambassadors. |
April 28.
Royal Charles. |
65. Sir W. Coventry to Williamson. Have shown the Dutch the
best fleet they ever saw; part of the Dutch fleet was riding at
anchor, within the island; they had flags in the maintop of a
very high ship, and the foretop of another. The English ships
are in good order, well manned, and for the most part in good
health. |
| April 28. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley on the petition
of Theobald Earl of Carlingford and Wm. Dyke, complaining that
a grant of certain lands belonging to the Crown, discovered by
them at great cost, is obstructed by the claims of others. [Ent
Book 18, p. 149.] |
April 28.
Whitehall. |
66. Pass for the ship Count Eric of Riga, belonging to the French
East India Company, and laden with deals, pitch, lead, and quicksilver, from Hamburg to Havre de Grace, or any other French
port, provided she carry no goods nor merchandise belonging to
persons in hostility with the King. |
| April 28. |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 115.] |
April 28.
Letter Office. |
67. James Hickes to Williamson. Sends intelligence, as required, about the principles of Wm. Foreman, who is a fanatic,
and his owners no better; thinks his correspondent's letters
to Holland should be inspected, as they may transmit the present
state of the kingdom, and the designs intended against the King.
Encloses, |
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67. i. Rich. Foster to Jas. Hickes. Could hear nothing of Wm.
Foreman, except as master of a small vessel trading for
Berwick. Went with Sir Fras. Anderson, member for Newcastle, to the mayor, about it. They sent for [Thos.] Swan,
the postmaster, who said Foreman had had no letters
from Holland lately, but several from the north. Sends
Foreman's examinations and bond. There are a few
capers off the coast, but they do little hurt. The people
say they shall be great losers by the Lord Mayor's proceedings about coal; the coal works have ceased, and
many thousands will go begging. The fanatics prick up
their ears, but the mayor and gentlemen take good care
of them. Newcastle, April 25, 1665. |
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67. ii. Examination of Wm. Foreman, master of the Prosperous
of Newcastle. Has not been in Holland for more than a
year, nor had any letter thence for three months, except
one from Robt. Foreman, nor sent any but one to him.
Signed by Fras. Liddell, mayor, Sir Fras. Anderson,
and Ralph Carr. Newcastle, April 24, 1665. |
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67. iii. Bond of Wm. Foreman, and two others, in 500l., that
he shall not plot against government, and shall appear
before the deputy lieutenants, if summoned within a
year; with names of the five owners of the Prosperous. |
| April 28. |
Privy seal for 800l. to Jeremy Snow, for secret service without
account. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 113.] |
| April 28. |
Warrant for a grant to Dame Mary Killigrew, dresser to the
Queen Consort, of a pension of 300l. a year. [Ent. Book 22, p. 114.] |
| April 28. |
Licence extending for two months the time granted by the Duke
of York for the ship St. Mary, built in the United Provinces for
the French East India Company, to pass to France, provided she
carry no goods belonging to the King's enemies. [Ent. Book 22,
pp. 116–7.] |
| April 28. |
Similar licence for the St. John Baptist. Minute. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 117.] |
| April 28. |
Privy seal for 500l. to —
— for secret services, without
account. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 117.] |
| April 28. |
Warrant to the Farmers of Customs to take particular care to
prevent the exportation of saltpetre, for which there will be more
than ordinary need, to make gunpowder during the war with the
Dutch. [Ent. Book 22, p. 117.] |
| April [28.] |
68. Draft of the above. |
| April 28. |
Pass for Madame de Fiennes. [Ent. Book 22, p. 119.] |
| April 28. |
Warrant for an allowance of 1,000l. a year to George Viscount
Grandison, from Lady day, 1661, when the office of Captain of the
Yeomen of the Guards was surrendered to him by the late Earl of
Norwich. [Ent. Book 22, p. 119.] |
| April 28. |
Warrant to pay to Sir Edward Carr and Edward Halsall, equerries
to the Queen, who have served ever since her arrival but received
no salary, 180l. each, for board and standing wages for one year
and a half. [Ent. Book 22, p. 120.] |
| April 29. |
Order for a grant of confirmation of the charter of Totness, co.
Devon. [Ent. Book 22, p. 128.] Annexing, |
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i. Heads of alterations and additions to be inserted in the above
charter. |
| April 29. |
Warrant to Lord Ashley, treasurer for prizes, to pay to the Earl
of St. Alban's 1,000l. out of moneys for the sale of prizes, for the
use of Mons. Blanchford. [Ent. Book 22, p. 131.] |
| April 29. |
Warrant to pay to John Napier 240l., due to him as page of
honour. [Docquet.] |
| April 29. |
Grant of denization to Lawrence Dibusty, native of Bayonne,
he paying strangers' customs and subsidies, and obeying the laws of
the kingdom. [Docquet.] |
| April 29. |
69. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Particulars and progress of the three water ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 29. |
70. Report of the condition of 11 ships now in the river. [Adm.
Paper, three pages.] |
April 29.
The Augustine, Harwich. |
71. Capt. Rich. Teate to the Navy Comrs. Hopes in three days
to be full ballasted, and will then make all speed to Chatham.
[Adm. Paper.] |
April 29.
The Fox, Spithead. |
72. Capt. Wm. Dale to the Navy Comrs. Is arrived with the
Robert and John, laden with stores for Portsmouth; hears that the
Fox is ordered for Sally; requests that a half deck may be raised
in her to make her more serviceable. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 29. |
73. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Account of the timber
sent by the Love hoy from Stockwith. More hoys are wanted.
Requests money. [Adm. Paper.] |
April 29/May 9.
Dieppe. |
74. Peter Crucefix to the Navy Comrs. Wishes to send yarn
and hemp on trial at 36s. and 34s. per cwt.; is well known to Sir
John Lawson, Capt. Rich. Rooth, and others. Begs leave to freight
two English vessels to Newcastle for coals. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April 30. |
Warrant for a grant to Philip Packer, of Groombridge, Kent,
and John Packer, his son, in reversion after Wm. and Rob. Packer,
of the office of Usher of the receipt of Exchequer, and Keeper of
the Star Chamber. [Ent. Book 22, p. 153.] |
| April 30. |
75. Deposition of Andrew Higgins, that Sir Rob. Reynolds said
the King was but a single person, and if he did anything contrary
to the laws, he might be tried for his life by his subjects. |
| April ? |
76. Petition of Sir William Boreman, His Majesty's servant, to
the King, to confer upon him the estate of Hubert Arnold, his relative, who has committed suicide, in trust for the widow and
family. |
April.
Golden Lion. |
77. Rich. Morris, purser, to the Navy Comrs. Part of the 60 men
brought home in the Golden Lion prize are discharged by tickets;
about 20 remain upon sea pay. Mr. Sheldon, clerk of the cheque,
refusing to grant them provisions, they have entered themselves in
other ships, and advise their friends to come to the writer for tickets.
Requests an order to discharge them. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
78. Capt. Jonas Poole to Sam. Pepys. Sends tickets for the 24
men belonging to the London, granted him by the Earl of Sandwich;
the men are on board the Vanguard, and cannot well be spared to
come up; begs an order to Philip Solomon to receive their respective moneys from Sir Geo. Carteret. Has granted passes to
London, for five days, to 11 pressed men received from ships coming
in, and written to their masters not to pay them any wages till
they return to their duty. [Adm. Paper.] |
April.
Plymouth. |
79. John Lanyon to Sam. Pepys. Sends account of cable yarn
received from Dan. Barker; asks what size to lay it; has given a
three months' bond for the money, 481l. 14s. 8d. The Sorlings has
been in dock three weeks, the captain pretending he has no order to
wash and tallow, though he cannot go to sea before it be done,
which is thought strange. The St. Mary prize is still in port, and all
her company discharged: she needs repairs, and would serve for a
convoy to Tangiers. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
80. Complaint of Augustin Punnett and four other pilots, of their
usual pay being lessened, till it is impossible to subsist by the employment. Must omit the service unless payment be made as formerly. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April ? |
81. Measurement of the masts in the 10 Gottenburg ships. Adm.
Paper.] |
| April. |
82. Navy Commissioners' warrant of protection to 10 bargemen
employed in bringing up timber from Reading to Woolwich. [Adm.
Paper, copy.] |
| April. |
83. Mr. Harris's account of sails to be provided to remain in
store. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
84. Account of press warrants granted to eight victualling vessels;
pressmen to be provided if the watermen fail. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
85. Account of guns belonging to the Sarah and Elizabeth water
ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
86. Account of guns belonging to the Constant John water ship.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| April. |
87. Account by James Cooke of the Madras's guns. [Adm. Paper.] |
