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June 1.
Ribston. |
1. W. Hawksworth to Sir Thos. Gower. Had Jos. Walley been
taken, something material would have been discovered, as he is a
great factor for the sectaries; the books and letters must be kept
for the assizes; will send copies of them. R. Walker is fast in
prison. |
| [June 1.] |
2. Petition of poor Capt. Tom Man to the King, to sign a warrant
for payment of his debts, as promised to the Duke of Buckingham
in his behalf. |
| June 1. |
Reference of the above petition to the Lord Chancellor, His
Majesty compassionating the petitioner, because of the unreasonable
obstinacy and refractoriness of the creditors. [Ent. Book 18, p. 169.] |
| June 1. |
Warrant for a grant to Fras. Young, on surrender of Thos.
Collins, of the office of one of the King's falconers; fee, 44l. a year.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 154.] |
| [June 1.] |
3. Grant of the above office to Fras. Young. |
| [June 1.] |
4. Note that the Commissioners of Prizes being requested to
furnish the Queen-Mother with the prize ship Orange Tree, lying at
Rye, to carry over her horses, it was thought better for the ship to
be given to the Queen and equipped at her expense, so that their
lordships desire a warrant accordingly. |
| June 1. |
Warrant to the Commissioners for Prizes to deliver the ship
Orange Tree, now lying in the port of Rye, to persons appointed to
receive it as a gift to the Queen-Mother. [Ent. Book 22, p. 155] |
| [June 1.] |
5. Draft of the above. |
June 1.
Southwold Bay, 1½ p.m. |
6. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. A fleet, so numerous
that it must be the Dutch, is discovered four or five leagues off; they
are preparing to sail, and now want neither health nor victuals. Men
are being taken from a great fleet of 150 colliers which has arrived.
Hopes a glorious victory to-morrow. |
| June 1. |
7. Petition of John Athey and three other Coopers to the
Navy Comrs., for discharge from imprisonment, and leave to repair
to their work, being pressed for the Victualling Office, Tower Hill;
acknowledge their fault in neglect of punctual attendance by "incident of a too common frailty," but crave mercy and release for a
first offence. With note of a warrant for their release. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| June 1 ? |
8. Petition of Mary Tuck to the Navy Comrs., for acceptance
of bail for her husband, James Tuck, waterman, detained in custody
for having ignorantly bought certain brass shives from the boatswain and carpenter of a Dutch prize, and sold them again, not
knowing they were the King's goods. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 1. |
9. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Account of the water
on board three water ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 1. |
10. Report by Capt. John Proud to the Navy Comrs. of the condition of the Loyal Subject and Baltimore, and of anchors, cables,
&c., required. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
June 1.
Wapping. |
11. Sir Wm. Warren to the Navy Comrs. As the state of the
fleet now is, expecting a fight with the Hollanders, cannot see how
convoy is to be allowed for the vessels freighted to fetch masts
from New England. From this day demurrage must begin; the
western coast, since Capt. Nixon eschewed fighting, is too dangerous
to venture without a convoy. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 1.
Deptford. |
12. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Intends putting the 16
shipwrights from Chatham on the two hoys now in dry dock, to
give them all possible dispatch. Has not yet received the large
elm timber from Mr. Blackborow. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 1.
Harwich. |
13. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. The Admiral Trump
prize is most fit for a store ship; the fleet now rides in Sole Bay;
has with much trouble got the Gottenburg ships and victuallers
out of harbour; they are a company of cross-grained knaves. Is
plagued with the seamen running away; has found 40 in the
town and sent them to the fleet. Cordage and oars wanted. The
Dutch fleet still lies off the Texel. Two ketches are dispatched
to London for ammunition and victuals, and as much water as
they can carry. Three ships of wine and brandy are sent to the
fleet. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
June 2.
Yarmouth. |
14. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. Fears a disappointment in the cordage expected from Hamburg, as it is confidently
reported that the fleet is taken by the Dutch. The sailmaker
will work at London rates; the blockmaker demands more. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 2.
Victualling Office. |
15. Thos. Lewis to the Navy Comrs. Requires shipping for conveying 200 tuns of beer to the fleet, more than the vessels now in
the river can take in. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Plymouth. |
16. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Dispatch of the Sorlings
and other vessels. Arrival of the Foresight from Tangiers. Masts
wanted. Proposes the Mary of Amsterdam prize, as a convoy.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Lambeth House. |
17. M. Smyth to Sir Wm. Coventry. Is commanded by the Archbishop of Canterbury to give notice of the appointment of Morgan
Godwin, student of Christ Church, Oxford, and Bachelor of Arts,
as Chaplain of the Baltimore. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Woolwich. |
18. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Can make no progress with
the new ships, for want of oaken plank and moulding timber. Entreats that Sir Wm. Warren and Mr. Castell may be quickened in
sending in their timber from Guildford; begs leave to go into
Essex for three days on business. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 2.
Cockpit. |
19. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Desires prize ships
to be appointed at Harwich for the keeping of victuals, Mr. Gauden
complaining of want of room; asks what vessels are suitable for the
purpose. The Fox is to be provided with stores and men. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 2.
Cockpit. |
20. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. A speedy engagement being expected with the Dutch, masts and all things needful
for ships after a fight must be hastened to Harwich. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 2.
Harwich. |
21. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. The Dutch fleet being
descried off Sole Bay, the Duke of York, with great alacrity,
weighed anchor and stood off to them; nothing can have hindered
an engagement except calms. As many men as can be picked up
are dispatched to the fleet. Begs that stores of all sorts, but
especially masts and small rigging, may be hastened down. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 2.
Harwich. |
22. Sir Wm. Batten to the King. A victualler just arrived left
the fleet last night off Sole Bay, the Dutch fleet only four miles
distant; great shots are heard like thunder at a distance. The
Leopard is got out of harbour, and with a merchant ship sent to
the fleet, and hopes to send another ship to-morrow, besides which
the fleet consists of 95 vessels. The victual and ammunition ships
are returned into harbour. |
June 2.
Royal Charles, off Southwold, 4 P.M. |
23. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord [Arlington]. On seeing the
Dutch, who kept to windward, put to sail, and wrought during the
ebb, but anchored during the flood. The Dutch have done much
the same, but keeping the wind, are now three leagues distant.
Had the Dutch been eager to attack they might have done so;
they keep close and in good order, and seem 100 or 110 sail. The
King's fleet is courageous and the sick men get upon their legs;
extraordinary accidents have hindered Nixon's execution; viz., a
storm detaining the orders; Sunday and the King's birthday intervening, and then the fleet in motion; these things have been much
noticed, and the Duke is giving him leave to fight, to redeem his
fault. Begs the Portsmouth ships may be hastened, but ordered
to work warily when they leave the Downs, lest they fall in with
the enemy; the colliers only escaped by the fleet being come out of
the sands. Edw. Montague is violently sick, and is to be sent
on shore. All are eager to engage, especially the volunteers, whose
beds, cabins, and even tables are down, so that there is scarce
means to eat or sleep till the business is over. Thinks the Crown
too big a ship for Tangiers; a less would do as well. A large Dutch
ship, supposed by some to be a flag ship, has blown up. With
postscript of compliment from the Earl of Falmouth. [2 pages.] |
| June 2. |
Warrant for a grant to Thos. Lockey of the prebend in Christ
Church, Oxford, void by death of Dr. Creed, with clause of revocation, in case of appointment of any other than Dr. Rich. Allestree,
who is already a prebendary, to the Divinity professorship, to which
that prebend is usually annexed. [Ent. Book 19, p. 46.] |
| June 2. |
Licence for Ch. Bayley to see R. Bayley in the Tower. Minute.
[Ent. Book. 22, p. 157.] |
| June 2. |
Pass for Madame De Fiennes, with eight horses, to France. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 157.] |
| [June 2.] |
Pass for Mons. De l'Amignon, with ten horses, to France. Minute.
[Ent. Book 22, p, 157.] |
| June 2. |
Pass for 10 horses for Madame De Fiennes to France, custom free.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 158.] |
| [June 2.] |
Pass for Mons. De l'Amignon, with eight horses, free of custom.
[Ent. Book 22. p. 158.] |
| June 2. |
Passport for the Charity, belonging to Capt. Cascade, merchant of
Cadiz, which has been to Amsterdam to recover goods injuriously
detained by the Hollanders, to go to Cadiz. [Ent. Book 22, p. 158.] |
June 2.
Whitehall. |
24. Pass for the ship Santa Maria, built near Amsterdam, but
belonging to the subjects of the King of Spain, to go to Ostend; to
be in force for two months. [Copy.] |
| [June 2.] |
Entry of the above. [Ent. Book 22, p. 159.] |
June 2.
Whitehall. |
25. Petition of Major Alexander Marchant alias De St. Michell,
of near Baugé in Anjou, to the King, for the sole exercise of his
invention of a mode of keeping water in ponds clean and sweet,
and fit for horses to drink, though farriers and others falsely maintain that stinking water is good for horses; also of another
invention of moulding ornamental bricks for buildings, instead of
carving them. With reference thereon to the Attorney General,
and his report in favour of the petition, provided the inventions are
really new. |
June 3.
Doctors' Commons. |
26. Dr. Jenkins to Williamson. Sends a supplement to the
draft [about prize bonds], judging by the recognizances that the
3rd article is against breaking bulk, and the 4th limits the number
of the King's subjects to be employed. Asks on what terms the
King stands with the customers [farmers of customs] thereon.
They, as well as the Commissioners of the Duke of York's
tenths, are concerned to oppose the effecting of the King's pleasure
therein. |
| June 3. |
Warrant to the Keeper of the Gatehouse to seize Joseph Walley.
Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 160.] |
June 3.
Deal. |
27. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. The fleets have undoubtedly
been engaged, broadsides having been heard without intermission.
Thinks the fight was about seven leagues off the North Foreland.
The Truelove has gone to join the fleet with 150 soldiers. Thinks
the English are boarding the enemy, because there is no intermission. |
| June 3. |
28. List of 22 Dutch prizes taken in the fight, with the number of
guns on each, varying from 84 to 18. |
| June 3. |
29. Similar list of prizes, giving notes of the ships by which they
were severally taken. |
June 3.
[Harwich.] |
30. Sir Wm. Batten to Sam. Pepys. Has sent news of the fleet
to the King and Duke of Albemarle. The thundering of guns continues. Has written to Sir Wm. Doyley at Ipswich, to remove
such sick men as may endure it, and make way for the wounded.
Intends doing the same himself. Urgent need of small cordage,
masts, and oars; 190 soldiers are sent by the Maryland to the fleet.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 3.
Dover. |
31. Capt. Rich. Teate and Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Cannot ship the small cordage, sails, &c., for Harwich before to-morrow.
The cables must be sent afterwards. |
June 3.
Bristol. |
32. Sir John Knight to the Navy Comrs. Complains of Sir
Robert Cann, Sir Robert Yeamans, and John Knight having neg
lected to give accounts to the mayor of the number of men impressed, thereby encouraging dishonesty among the seamen in taking
press and conduct money. The Duke of Albemarle has ordered all
impressed men on board the George frigate, but that ship not being
yet in port, knows not what to do to prevent their running away.
Has imprisoned one runaway, Sam. Brown; sends a note found
upon him. Has procured only nine seamen. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
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32. i. Certificate by Capt. John Andrews, commander of the
Lizard, by order of Comr. Sir Wm. Pett [Penn ?] of free
leave granted to Sam. Brown, carpenter of the Lizard,
to go to Bristol for necessary things belonging to him.
[Copy.] Portsmouth, May 28, 1665. |
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32. ii. List of nine seamen pressed and sent to London to appear
before the Board. |
| June 3. |
33. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Account of water on
board three water ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 3.
Kinsale. |
34. Robt. Gookin to Sam. Pepys. Has made an inspection of
several ships attending the coast; the stores are very bare. Many
things are not to be had for money. Is troubled to see ships going
about from place to place to borrow powder from the forts. Has
supplied several barrels at 5l. per barrel. If the Commissioners
have any account of repairs of ships in the harbour, they will see
their loss in not buying the hulk. Will take no less than 100l. for
her; she is worth that for breaking up. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| June 4. |
35. J. B., surgeon's mate on the Convertine, to Thos. Hollier.
Mr. Hawkins being dead, has acted single handed during the late
engagement with the enemy. It is the captain's pleasure to name
him surgeon of the ship; requests a warrant and an able mate.
Signed by Capt. John Pearse. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Dover. |
36. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. The Augustine is dispatched
to Harwich with sails, cordage, &c. A victualler under her convoy
also carries 13 of the biggest sails. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Royal Charles. |
37. Sir Wm. Coventry and Sir Wm. Penn to the Navy Comrs. A
good quantity of masts, yards, and all other stores must be sent immediately to the Downs. Engaged. yesterday with the Dutch;
they began to stand away at 3 p.m.; chased them all the rest of the
day and all night; 20 considerable ships are destroyed and taken;
we have only lost the Great Charity. The Earl of Marlborough,
Rear-Admiral Sansum, and Capt. Kirby are slain, and Sir John Lawson wounded. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Chatham. |
38. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Has ordered seven masts
from 22 to 28 hands, to be chosen out for Harwich; the last
either of New England or Gottenburg that can be supplied of those
dimensions. Mr. Shorter's ship will carry the provisions to Harwich
with 20 hawsers for standing rigging. Five cables, of 17 inches,
are closed to-day, by beginning at 3 or 4 a.m. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 4.
Chatham. |
39. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Eight of the 24 cables
will be shipped to-morrow, 9 more on Monday, the rest on Saturday. Pinnaces, masts, and other provisions for Harwich will be
ready shortly. Dares not send them without convoy. Requests
orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 4. |
Commission for Robt. Warden to be Lieutenant to the Duke of
York's troop of Guards, whereof Louis De Duras, Marquis of
Blanquefort, is captain. [Ent. Book 20, p. 71.] |
| June 4. |
Warrant empowering the Trustees of the Queen-Mother to grant
to Lord Arlington the remainder of her lease of 99 years of the
demesne lands in Holdenby, co. Northampton, and Havering, co.
Essex. [Ent. Book 22, pp. 163–4.] |
June 4.
Before the Texel. |
40. Duke of York to Lord Arlington. Hastens the bearer to inform the King that God has blessed his fleet with victory; refers
to the bearer for particulars, and begs that all stores, especially
ammunition, may be sent down. Poor Lord Falmouth is killed, as
also Lords Marlborough, Portland, and Muskerry, and Mr. Boyle.
One ship taken from the Dutch in the last war was lost the first
pass; has taken 20 or 30 of theirs. [2 pages.] |
June 4.
Royal Charles. |
41. Sir Wm. Coventry to [Lord Arlington]. Have pursued the
victory to the Texel, as far as the draught of water and state of the
ships permit. The victory has been very glorious, and the greatest
defeat the Dutch ever received, yet it has cost many men and commanders; Lord Falmouth with Lord Muskerry and Mr. Boyle were
killed at one shot. Dare not stand too near shore, because the rigging of many ships is too much damaged for them to get off, if the
wind blows toward shore; also the enemy's fleet, being close to shore,
may at any time go in to refit, and so be ready the first, as they
have many ships in port ready fitted, and great merchantmen, and
having plenty of money, can probably procure men by great wages.
The fight lasted from break of day to dark, but more ships would
have been taken had the day been longer; they got away in the night,
and were close under their own shore before overtaken; Opdam's
ship is blown up; Trump, Cortenaer, Stillengwerth, and Schram,
their commanders, are said to be dead; Trump's vice-admiral's
ship and six or seven more were burned, one after it had been taken,
lest it should be recovered. The Charity is lost. The four Norway
ships joined our fleet during the fight, and young Eversen, who was
lately released, repaired to theirs with his father's ship and two more.
Rear-Admiral Sansum, Capt. Kirby of the Breda, and Capt. Ableson of
the Guinea are killed. Many Dutch commanders showed great courage,
but the English did better, only some deserve punishment. Apologizes
for his imperfect relation, having had little sleep lately. Sir John
Lawson is hurt in the knee, but it is hoped there is no danger.
Prince Rupert and Lord Sandwich behaved eminently well, and Sir
Wm. Penn so well that those who were most unsatisfied with him
before are full of his commendations. The Duke is safe, though
he was so near the noble persons killed by that fatal shot that his
clothes were besmeared with their blood. When Sir John Lawson
was hurt, his care for the service was such that he sent for another
commander. The Duke sent Capt. Jordan, who did excellent
service. [4 pages.] |
June 4.
Deal. |
42. J[ohn] C[arlisle] to Williamson. An engagement with the
Dutch began on Friday, 20 leagues east of the North Foreland, and
a second on Saturday, which still continues, for the guns sound like
broadsides. The report is that the Hollanders are worsted, and our
fleet in pursuit. |
June 4.
Deal. |
43. Ri. Watts to [Williamson]. There was a hot dispute past nine
last night, for half an hour, when they sailed northward on a chase.
The seamen think the Dutch were worsted and have made for their
own coasts. |
June 5.
Yarmouth. |
44. Rich. Burges to Williamson. The engagement was at break
of day on Saturday. The Dutch fired the first gun; Prince Rupert's
squadron gave the first attack with undaunted courage; the whole
fleet engaged, and till 10 a.m. it was hard to say which had the
better; then the Duke of York and Sir John Lawson bore down
and sunk two Dutch ships; the Leopard ran into the thickest of
the fight, and for an hour could not be seen for smoke; then nine
Dutch ships ran away, Capt. Berkeley pursuing them with six; the
rest made for the Texel, but our fleet forced them northward. Thirteen Dutch ships are said to be sunk, and one blown up. The bells
are ringing and colours flying, which displeases some in the town
who are friends to the Dutch, and have grown impudent through
the negligence of the King's friends. One said the Duke of York deserted the engagement and went ashore disguised, and that he hoped
the Dutch would beat, and then down would go the bishops. |
| June 5. |
45. Morgan Lodge to Williamson. There are two of the King's
ships, six merchant ships, and ten victuallers bound for Harwich in
the Downs; guns have been heard, but no vessel has come from the
fleet. News from London reports that 60 Dutch ships are sunk,
burnt, and taken, and Opdam taken alive. |
| June 5 ? |
46. Lord Arlington to the Lord Mayor of London. The King
having been in expectation ever since the guns were heard on Saturday, wishes the account which he has just received of his fleet to
be sent to the city, to avoid mis-reports. The Dutch, induced by
the preceding foul weather and reports of our unreadiness, appeared
on the coasts June 1st, just when the colliery fleet coming up, provided ours with their only lack,—that of men; which when the
Dutch perceived, they stood off, being 110 sail and 10 fireships; on
the 3rd, his Royal Highness having got to windward of them, the
engagement began, their whole fleet passing and firing at every ship,
and the fire returned, which was repeated several times, till, at
1 p.m., weary of fighting at a distance, we divided their fleet; Opdam's ship blew up; a pell-mell conflict ensued, when the Dutch
fleet was driven into the Texel or Maes, 30 ships being burnt or
taken, and Trump and many of their admirals and officers killed,
with 8,000 seamen. On our side one ship was lost, and Lords Marlborough, Portland, Falmouth, and others killed, three by one shot
close to the Duke of York, whom God has preserved to be the
instrument of so signal a success. Two papers. [Draft, 3½
pages.] |
| June 5. |
Warrant to the Keeper of Newgate to discharge Jo. Francis
Pollet and John Lewis, natives of Germany, on bond before the
Recorder of London to go beyond seas. [Ent. Book 22, p. 160.] |
| June 5. |
Order for a warrant authorizing the Barons of the Exchequer to
examine the accounts of Thomas Earl of Cleveland, relative to his
mortgaged estates in the manors of Stepney and Hackney, and
make a final order therein. He had a permission to redeem his
mortgaged lands, if it could be done within seven years, but they
have descended to Rich. Blackwell, a collector of prize goods during
the usurpation, and are extended for debts due by him; but his
debts to the Crown having been granted to the Earl of Crawford
and others, they extend the lands, and thereby obstruct any
settlement. [Ent. Book 22, pp. 161–2.] |
| June 5. |
The King to the Earl of Suffolk. The militia tax is now raising
for the third year, and as the Tower of London is the safest place
to keep it in these distracted times, wishes what is still unexpended
of the first two years' tax to be sent thither, being delivered by the
high sheriffs of each county to that of the adjoining county, till it
arrives at the Tower, and so with the moneys levied for the third
year. With note of 27 similar letters to counties and towns named.
[Ent. Book 20, pp. 64–5.] |
| June 5. |
47. Draft of the above letter as addressed to the Lord Lieutenants
of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. [Imperfect.] |
June 5.
Whitehall. |
The King to the Earl of Bridgewater. Similar letter, ordering
him to send up the arrears of the first two years' militia tax within
his lieutenancy to the Tower. [Ent. Book 20, p. 66.] |
| June 5. |
48. Earl of Bridgewater to [Lord Arlington]. Was ordered by
the King's letters of 31st December to put the [militia] money
levied in Buckinghamshire for the first two years into a trunk, to be
sent to the Governor of Windsor Castle; was ordered May 4th to
raise the third year's assessment, and the former directions about
the first two years' taxes were renewed; will have all ready about
Midsummer; the King's letter of May 31st orders the payment
of the first two years' money into the Tower, leaving the former
directions to be proceeded in for the third year. Asks further
directions thereon. |
June 5.
London. |
Sir And. Riccard, governor of the Levant Company, to Morgan
Read, consul at Leghorn. Capt. Rand sends a letter to Signor
Milenet for release of the captive Turk, who is to be sent home to
Smyrna. [Levant Papers, Vol. V., p. 113.] |
June 5.
Cockpit. |
49. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. Recommends Capt. Wm.
Martin for command of the new ketch at Deptford. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 5.
Dover. |
50. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Proposes the White Dove
prize ship for carrying great masts to Harwich; dares not put
more on board the Augustine, for fear of grounding her. Entreats
that no ship above a fifth-rate be sent in until the harbour be
mended. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 5.
Chatham. |
51. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Account of provisions
shipped away to the fleet. Hopes Morecck's timber may be hastened in, also Mr. Shorter's, master [Adm. Paper.] |
June 5.
Harwich. |
52. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. Arrival of a victualler
from the fleet; masts and small stores received; cordage and great
masts demanded with all possible speed. Death of Lieut. Mince
of the Lion. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
52. i. Information of Geo. Long, commander of the Friendship
victualler. Left the fleet lying eight or nine leagues
off the coast of Holland in good condition after the engagement. One ship damaged, the Duke and all commanders well. The fleet charged three times through the
enemy; eight or nine Dutch vessels were burnt. When
he left the guns were still firing. |
52. ii. Draft of the above, adding that Long found a flag and
ensign floating, and brought them ashore.
Harwich, June 5, 1665. |
|
52. iii. Note of the flag and ensign, taken from the Dutch
Admiral's ship, being sent to the King. |
| June 5. |
53. J. Uthwat to Sam. Pepys. Sends a list of useful sizes for
laying the French yarn lately contracted for. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 5.
Whitehall. |
54. John Birtby to Sam. Pepys. Has six letters ready written
to the justices of various counties, for hastening the carriage of
timber, but not knowing the general superscription, nor whether to
apply them to some particular person, sends them with flying seals
for inspection, to be directed as required. With note of their
delivery, June 10th, to Mr. Langrack and Mr. Morehouse. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
|
54. i. Form of superscription to Sir John Norton on sending
warrants for the Justices of Hampshire. |
|
54. ii. Names of four Justices in Essex to be put in warrants
for land carriage. |
June 5.
Deptford. |
55. Thos. Cowley to Sam. Pepys. Sends the names of 35 shipwrights and 15 calkers picked out for Harwich; they clamoured
for money before they left, but agreed to send up a messenger about
it. The Chatham men await payment at Deptford. [Adm. Paper.]
Encloses, |
55. i. List of the shipwrights and calkers sent to Harwich.
June 6, 1665. |
| June 5. |
56. Capt. Geo. Cock to Sam. Pepys. Is ordered to provide
10 cases of old linen to be sent to Sir Wm. Doyley at Ipswich for
the use of the wounded seamen. Asks how it is to be forwarded.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 5.
Deptford. |
57. Thos. Harper to Sam. Pepys. Is dispatching a raft of masts
and a small anchor to the fleet. The Indian Merchant will be laden
next week with cables, small cordage, sails, &c.; 10,000 yards of
Noyals canvas, half the stock in the store, is ready also to be sent,
but can hardly be needful unless sailmakers are settled there.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
June 5.
Waltham Forest. |
58. John Morehouse to Sam. Pepys. After much trouble, has
obtained warrants from the justices of peace in Essex for the
carriage of timber to Barking. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 5.
Victualling Office. |
59. Certificate by Thos. Lewis of the Sparrow pink taking in a
lading of beer on the 7th of April last. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 6.
Portsmouth. |
60. Account by Ben Johnson of 65,094 yards of Noyals canvas,
delivered out of the stores, shipped on board the Golden Buss for
London. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 6.
Portsmouth. |
61. St. John Steventon to Sam. Pepys. Wants another bill of
imprest, the 1,000l. last granted being more than expended. Sends
account of money paid for board wages, broom, hemp, building, &c.;
total, 1,072l. 17s. 3d., and of money due to the masons, 432l. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 6.
Harwich. |
62. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. Has received news
from Yarmouth of 20 or 30 Dutch vessels destroyed, and the enemy
chased to the northward of the Texel. Hopes to have a good account of their whole fleet. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 6. |
63. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Out of the 200 men
expected to be taken from the merchant ships for the Sovereign, only
70 can be had. Desires expedition in procuring others as soon as
possible. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 6.
Portsmouth. |
64. Constance Pley to Sam. Pepys. Complains of the Captain of
the Coventry for sailing away without carrying even a letter. It
is feared that he will be stopped in France for his severe doings
towards (not to say plundering of) the French ship he brought in
with him. Earnestly begs convoy for her goods home by the next
ship, that steps in there, lest they be seized for his doings. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 6.
Golden Lion. |
65. Capt. Wm. Dale to the Navy Comrs. Is ordered to sail.
Waits for men, boatswain's stores, and a surgeon. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 6.
Plymouth. |
66. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Can find but 26 good and
bad masts in the town. Will secure some of the best, lest they be
taken up for the prize ships now repairing. Water boats shall be
fitted. Pitch and rosin is to be shipped for London on the St. Maria.
Arrival of the Pearl from Ireland. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 6.
Harwich. |
67. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. Expects the fleet
suddenly back. Asks whether to remain at Harwich. Is sending
150 recovered soldiers and seamen to the fleet, by Zachary Taylor and
Bond's ships, which, though the worst in London, are the best there,
for they delivered all their provisions before the fleet went, and the
rest little till its return. Small stores and pinnaces received from
Deptford. Masts, oars bowsprits, &c., wanted. Gives a list of six
prizes fitted for store ships. Supposes the Board to have heard of
the taking of the Great Charity by the Dutch, and the base usage
of the men, who were thrown into a boat, wounded and well alike,
and their oars taken from them. [2 pages.] Encloses, |
67. i. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sir Wm. Batten. The enemy persist
in keeping to windward, so that it is impossible to
engage them; cannot exactly tell their number; judges
them to be about 100; thinks they decline to engage until
nearer their own coast, or they expect more strength.
Royal Charles, of Southwold, June 2, 1665. |
| June 6. |
Warrant for John Wilton, messenger, to take Thomas Smallwood
into custody. Minute. [Ent Book 22, p. 161.] |
| June 6. |
Warrant to Sir John Robinson to receive Col. Rich prisoner into
the Tower. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 165.] |
| June 6. |
68. J[ohn] C[larke to James Hickes. The Greyhound frigate has
brought in two Dutch and one Hamburg prize, which all pretend
to be bound for Dunkirk. Some Zante vessels for London came in
also. Arrival of other vessels. |
| June 6. |
69. Mor. Lodge to Williamson. There are one King's ship
and three merchant ships in the Downs. There is a report that our
fleet has arrived at the Gunfleet, that they have destroyed 50 or 60
Dutch ships, and brought in Opdam with them. |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
70. Order in Council that the proclamation for better regulating
the lotteries in Great Britain and Ireland be forthwith printed and
published. |
June 7.
Whitehall. |
71. The King to the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge. Requests the
degree of D.D., without performance of the usual exercises, for James
Mede, formerly of that University, but debarred from taking his
degree by the iniquity of the late times. |
| June 7. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 19, p. 46.] |
| June 7. |
Warrant for a grant to Lady Wentworth, widow of Thos. Lord
Wentworth, of a pension of 600l. a year. [Ent. Book 22, p. 96.] |
| June ? |
72. Petition of Philadelphia Wentworth to the King, that the pension of 600l. a year granted her may be paid not from the Exchequer,
where she will have great expense and endless solicitation, but
from the Customs, of which she has hitherto found the benefit. It
is her only support; there is no benefit to be had for herself or
child out of that which has only the name of the Earl of Cleveland's
estate. |
| June ? |
73. Philadelphia Lady Wentworth to Williamson. Asks if Lord
Arlington has done anything in her business. The truth is she is
starving. |
| June 7. |
Pass for the ship Nuestro Signor del Pueblo, from Bruges in
Flanders to Spain and back. [Ent. Book 22, p. 165.] |
| June 7. |
Warrant to Sir Philip Honeywood to deliver the brandy remaining
in his custody to Humphry Taylor, Robert Castle, and Michael
Clipsham, contractors for the purchase at 26l. a tun, the highest
price yet offered, of all brandy condemned in the Admiralty Court.
The value of the seamen's share, being what is found between decks,
shall be paid by Lord Ashley to Thos. Chicheley for their use.
[Ent. Book 22, p. 166.] |
| June 7. |
Similar warrant to Mr. Stockdale to deliver seamen's brandy to
the contractors. Minute. [Ent. Book 22, p. 167.] |
| [June 7.] |
Warrant to the High Sheriff of Kent to allow Dutch prisoners to
be received into the gaols of Canterbury, Rochester, and Maidstone,
and if these be not sufficient, to provide other places for them,
and to aid John Evelyn, to whom the service is entrusted, in providing sufficient guards for their safe keeping. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 167.] |
| June 7. |
74. Draft of the above. |
| June 7. |
Grant to Colonel William Legg of the value of the lop and top of
the timber trees ordered to be felled for the navy in the forests of
Alice Holt and Woolmer, co. Hants, for repair of the lodges there.
[Ent. Book 22, pp. 167–8.] |
| June 7. |
75. Draft of the above. |
| June 7. |
Warrant for creating Robert Duckenfield, of Duckenfield Hall,
county palatine of Chester, a baronet. Minute. [Ent. Book 22,
p. 168.] |
| June 7. |
76. Thos. Lewis to Thos. Hayter. Sends the names of five
masters of vessels who consented to go by the ton, but hearing of
others being taken up by the month, refuse to serve except on the
same terms. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
|
76. i., ii. Lists of five ships taken up as victuallers for the fleet,
and of the number of men for each to be supplied by press
warrants. Two papers. June 5 and 6, 1665. |
June 7.
Cockpit. |
77. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Expected the Loyal
Subject to have been in a more forward state than it is; desires them
to enquire where the fault is. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
77. i. Capt. John Fortescue to the Duke of Albemarle. Justifies
himself from the charge of neglect of orders in not dispatching the Loyal Subject for Harwich. States the
condition of the ship when the order was received: a
mere outside, newly launched out of the carpenter's hands,
without masts or rooms: shows the impossibility of setting sail. The pilot is now on board, expecting to get
the ship away the first opportunity. [1½
pages.] |
June 7.
Chatham. |
78. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Two hoys of provisions
are sent to Harwich, and another ship is lading; is at a loss for
news of the fleet. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 7.
Deptford. |
79. Thos. Cowley to Sir John Mennes. Has given notice to 25
Chatham shipwrights to have their tools and clothes ready to be
shipped away for Harwich; they expect their conduct money. Can
hear of no vessel ready to sail away at once, except an open hoy.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 7.
Harwich. |
80. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. Does not approve of
sending masts in the Gottenburg ships; proposes the use of rafts,
with anchors and hawsers to moor them. Arrival of two rafts, as
also the Augustine and Tiger. Has now above 8,000 tuns of victuals
in the harbour, awaiting the Duke of York's orders. Great masts,
small cordage, oars, &c., are still wanted; has three sailmakers at
work. Recommends Wm. Martin for the ketch at Deptford. [Adm.
Paper, 2 pages.] |
June 7.
Dover. |
81. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Asks the command of the
White Dove to carry stores to the fleet, not as being weary of his
present occupation, but desiring to be in action. Begs orders to take
possession of the ship, and will get volunteers to work with him.
[Adm. Paper.] |
June 7.
Woolwich. |
82. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. Mr. Morehouse's timber in
Waltham Forest is very fit for the service in hand. Carriages are
ordered for the dispatch thereof, after some opposition from the
justices. The works of the Unity are in good progress. Oak plank
and spruce deals wanted. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 7.
The Dartmouth, Bay of Dublin. |
83. Capt. Rich. Rooth to Sam. Pepys. Since his arrival from the
West Indies, has been cruizing between Strangford, the Isle of Man,
and Holyhead, by order of the Lord Deputy [of Ireland] to clear the
coast of privateers. Is now to transport Sir Paul Davis's lady, Sir John
Percival and his lady, with servants, to Chester Water; and thence
ply on the north coast of Ireland, there being a rumour of two or
three capers seen. Requests payment of a bill of 224l. for victualling
the frigate; has already been at great charges for impressing above
200 seamen, and buying and repairing cask, &c., at his own expense,
of which no mention is made in the account. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 8. |
84. Thos. Lewis to Thos. Hayter. Sends Sage Lawson, master of
the Adventure, taken up as a victualler, for inserting in his
contract of the number of men required to sail her. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 8. |
85. Bond of Joseph Dobyns for the appearance of Robt. Bennet,
seaman, to serve in the Elizabeth, now at Harwich. [Adm.
Paper.] |
June 8.
Portsmouth. |
86. John Timbrell and Edw. Sylvester, anchorsmiths, to the Navy
Comrs. Asks permission to buy of the Commissioners for Prizes
some iron contained in the two prize ships Wheel of Fortune and
White Eagle. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 8.
Sole Bay. |
87. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sam. Pepys. Most of the fleet is safely
anchored in Sole Bay. Some ships are not yet arrived. Has no
reason to fear for their safety, but rather that they are clogged with
prizes. Is not one of those who think the war has been so fatal that
the enemy will not come out again. It is certain they have ships
and money enough. Men are wanted, but where there is plenty of
money, there are men enough who will sell either soul or body.
Masts, yards, fishes, &c., wanted by every ship in the fleet. Has
sent for Capt. Taylor to survey all defects, and resolve where to
dispose each ship. Sir Wm. Penn is unwell. The volunteers are
going for London. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
June 8.
Harwich. |
88. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs. Will unload the Augustine and send her up for masts. Bowsprits, cordage, and blocks must
be sent down forthwith. Could procure them at Yarmouth but in
regard of the sickness, has no mind to anything from that port.
Expects the fleet to-morrow. Hears that 75 of the enemy's ships
have been taken, burnt, and sunk, and not a flag ship is left. Opdam
and many other commanders are slain. Four lords were killed on
board the Duke [of York's] ship. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 8.
Woolwich. |
89. Wm. Acworth to the Navy Comrs. Complains of the neglect
of the boatswain of the Golden Lion in not getting all his stores on
board before sailing. Sends account of cables and other provisions
prepared for him. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 8.
Cockpit. |
90. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. All stores ready for
the refitting and furnishing of the fleet are to be sent to the Hope
until further orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 8.
Royal Charles. |
91. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord [Arlington]. The fleet is to anchor
in Southwold Bay, to have its condition surveyed, and thence to
proceed to the Downs or elsewhere, as the King's service requires.
Asks intelligence about the Dutch, especially their East India fleet,
and their preparations for coming out again. The Duke wishes
a permission to come to London for a few days to be sent to him at
Harwich. Encloses, |
|
91. i. Detailed account of the proceedings of the Royal Charles,
from its setting sail from the Gunfleet, May 30, 9 a.m., to
its arrival off the Texel, June 4, giving the state of the
wind, proceedings of the Dutch fleet, &c. [1½
pages.] |
June 8.
Perth. |
92. William Rayne to Sa. Browne. Thanks for the good news of
last post. Wants a bill of mortality weekly. Death of three persons near, from drinking poisoned ale, at an alehouse. |
June 8.
Sunderland. |
93. Wa. Ettrick to Hum. Pibus, Newcastle. Discharge of ordnance
has been heard all night; some say 100 pieces have been discharged,
and that flashes have been seen far off at sea, to the east and southeast. |
June 8.
Plymouth. |
94. Da. Grosse to Williamson. Arrival of ships. Many guns are
said to have been heard from the eastward. Two Dutch men-of-war
have taken a London ship laden with sugars and oils, value 12,000l.;
it was in company of the Nightingale, which is much shattered. The
Dutch ships are 12 leagues off, and it is feared they will do damage
on their return. The news of the victory over the Dutch was
welcomed with guns, bell-ringing, &c. Asks for his commission. |
June 9.
[Plymouth.] |
95. J[ohn] C[larke] to James Hickes. Capture of the Elizabeth
and Sarah of London, from Oporto, by two Dutch men-of-war, after
six hours' fight. |
June 9.
Newcastle. |
96. Rich. Forster to James Hickes. Report of firing being heard
as it were broadsides. Sent off a man on horseback to Sunderland
to enquire. All are filled with joy at the rout of the Dutch. |
| June 9. |
97. Sir Wm. Batten to the Navy Comrs, Begs that masts,
cordage, and oars may be hastened down. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
97. i. Sir Wm. Coventry to Sir Wm. Batten. The Duke of York
is coming to Southwold Bay to survey the fleet. Desires
that Comr. Taylor and the master shipwright may be
sent to help in the survey; if he (Sir William) be
still at Harwich, his presence also will be welcome.
Supplies must be hastened. The Dutch have received a
greater blow than ever they had before, with but little loss
to the fleet. Sir Wm. Penn has the gout, and Sir John
Lawson a hurt in the knee. [Two pages.]
Royal Charles, June 8, 1665. |
June 9.
Galens Reach. |
98. James Blake, of the Constant Ann, to the Navy Comrs. Is at
anchor, waiting for the ships' carpenters, who were to be put on
board by Mr. Cowley of Deptford. Only eight have yet arrived,
but there are the chests and tools of several more. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 9.
Plymouth. |
99. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. The few masts to be obtained in the town, though old and not good, are very dear. Has
ordered the shipwright to secure such as may be of service. Account
of the capture of Capt. Peter Westlake's ship by Dutch men-of-war.
Escape of the Nightingale, much shattered. It is thought that
Capt. Westlake's men gave up their ship, being of all nations, and
but few English. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 9.
Plymouth. |
100. Thos. Yeabsly and John Lanyon to Sam. Pepys. Arrival of
the Nightingale after an engagement with two Dutch men-of-war.
Loss of Capt. Peter Westlake's ship, laden with sugar and oils.
Advice from Tangiers of several Dutch vessels ranging the seas in
those parts. Beg that a thorough convoy may be appointed for
ships trading thither. [Adm. Paper.] |
| June 9. |
101. Jacob Blackleech to the Navy Comrs. Account of water
on three water ships. [Adm. Paper.] |
June 9.
Royal Charles. |
102. Sir Wm. Coventry to Mr. White, master of the Maryland
Merchant. He is to receive, victual, and carry to Blackwall 300
Dutch prisoners, giving notice on arrival to the Commissioners for
Prisoners and the Navy Commissioners. He is to keep company
with such ships as are going into the river, for better security.
[Adm. Paper.] |
