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1. Reference on Mr. Blount's petition to the Attorney General,
to report whether the custody of the idiot's lands and their reversion,
desired by the petitioner, belong to the Crown. |
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2. Reference on the petition of the Bishop of Carlisle to the Lord
Chancellor, who is to nominate some lords and persons of quality as
commissioners, with power to convent the Archbishop of York before
them, to examine witnesses, and decide on the cause in dispute
between him and the Bishop of Carlisle, in reference to dilapidations. |
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3. Order on Mrs. Dacre's petition, that the King will order the
return of her husband to the kingdom, and then proceed as his
behaviour merits. [Draft, by Lord Chancellor Clarendon.] |
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4. Reference of a certain petition to the Ordnance Comrs., who
are to deliver to the petitioner a quantity of old powder, in consideration of his future services, and to favour him in the time allowed for
delivery of 25 tons of saltpetre into the stores. |
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5. Note of a petition by Lieut. Legg, to prefer a bill in the Exchequer against the Attorney General, setting forth the statute
33 Hen. VIII., which gives relief against the King in law or equity,
notwithstanding his being in possession, and reference thereon to
the Attorney General. |
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6. Warrant to pay to Edw. Backwell 673l. 10s. for a jewel bought
from him for the envoy of the Emperor of Germany. [Draft.] |
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7. Note of a warrant to pay to Sir W[illiam] B[oreman] 148l. a
year, in lieu of the wages of gardeners, &c., at Greenwich. [Draft.] |
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Warrant for an immediate livery to Francisco Corbet, groom
of the privy chamber to the Queen. [Docquet.] |
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8. Pass for Ant. French, M.A., long auditor in the regiment of the
late Duke of Gloucester, who wishes to go abroad for study. [Latin.] |
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9. Note of a pass for Sir Bernard Gascoigne's ship bound from
Leghorn. |
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Warrant for allowance of yearly liveries to John Goodgroom,
musician for the lute and viol, in place of Angelo Notario, deceased.
[Case B., Charles II., No. 6.] |
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10. Warrant for a licence to H—K[illigrew ?] to cut down
and carry away the coppice woods in certain forests, as a free gift, in
reward of long and faithful services. [Damaged draft.] |
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11. Advertisement of an order from the King to all magistrates
to suppress all lotteries set up, excepting those granted to certain
persons for the relief of loyal commissioned officers. [Unfinished.] |
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12. Warrant to James Earl of Northampton, chief ranger, and to
the woodwards, &c., of Whittlewood and Saulcey forests, co. Northampton to permit Philippa Mohun to cut down and carry away 500
decayed trees in the forests, as reward for service. With note of a
previous warrant for 450, dated March 1664. Endorsed "Sir Robert
Killigrew." [Draft.] |
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13. Note of a pass requested by the Earl of Northumberland for
four servants to take six of his horses to France, where they are to
be exchanged for barbs. |
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14. Warrant to the Ordnance Comrs. to issue a supply of 40
good defensive arms to the Guards, in exchange for old ones to be
delivered in. [Draft.] |
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15, 16. Warrant for a commission to the Officers of Ordnance to
take up vessels and bargemen for conveying ordnance stores to
London, Woolwich, Portsmouth, and the King's ships in the Thames
or elsewhere. Two papers. [Draft.] |
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17. Warrant for a grant of Edw. Earl of Sandwich and Rob. Lord
Mandeville of 147l. 14s. 8d., money remaining in the hands of Nich.
Pedley, of Huntingdon, levied on that town during the usurpation;
to be by them bestowed for the relief of the corporation, which is
much decayed, because, as being a frequented thoroughfare, it was
liable to the outrages of armies during the war. [Draft, 1¼
pages.] |
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18. Note by Mr. Bunnelly of a warrant delivered to Mr. Williamson
about 3,000l. owed to the King by Alex. Hatchet, for a tenth of
ships taken by the James of London, and for an order to be given
for search of the said warrant, which is granted to Fras. Slingsby. |
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19. The King to — Daniel, commander of the fort at Sheerness.
He is to prevent the Dutch dogger boats, which frequent the
river of Chatham in the oyster season, and have lately passed as
high as Upnor Castle, to pass higher into the river than within
gunshot of his fort, and to stay any who presume to do so. [Draft.] |
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20. The King to the Wardens, &c., of New College, Oxford.
Requests them to choose Edward, son of John Ford, who suffered
much for his loyalty, into a Scholar's place at Winchester College,
at the next election. Endorsed "Sir Edw. Ford." [Copy.] |
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21. The King to the [Warden, &c., of New College, Oxford].
Orders observance of a decree made by the Chancellor and ViceChancellor, in order to compose a difference among them about
election of scholars, that Edw. Burgh and Nich. Bunington be both
admitted, and exhorts them to peace and unity. [Copy.] |
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22. The King to the Farmers of Customs, &c. They are to deliver
to Hans Johnson, master of the Sarson of Stockholm, to be shipped
for Lisbon, certain quantities of arms detained in the Custom House,
being satisfied that they were intended for the King of Portugal.
[Draft.] |
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23. [Lord Arlington] to the Mayor of Gravesend. The King
having heard of the disputes between him and Sir John Griffin,
commander of the Blockhouse, as to their respective powers, and
deeming such disputes injurious to his service and the peace of his
subjects, exhorts them to be friendly and assist each other in discharge of their respective duties. With note of a similar letter to
Sir John Griffin. [Draft.] |
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24. [Lord Arlington] to Lord Montague. Urges speedy payment
of the money which he borrowed from Alderman Backwell to lend
to his lordship's deceased son. It was refused at first, on the supposition that the King had paid it; then on plea that his son owed
money to other relations, who are still unpaid. [Draft, 2 pages.] |
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25. [Lord Arlington] to Sir G. Norton. The King finds it necessary, for the safety of those parts from attempts of unquiet spirits,
that part of the militia money now in his hands be spent in providing a magazine of powder and ammunition for the militia. He is
therefore to pay the sums required by the deputy lieutenants of
Somersetshire for powder, and the sums for payments to the militia
for 14 days' service the same as in the last two years, and then to
pay the balance to the deputy lieutenants. [Draft.] |
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26. [Lord Arlington] to Col. Roger Whitley. The King wishes
the daily post, which was set up between London and Portsmouth
and London and Harwich, for the better dispatch of the fleet, to
cease, now that the fleet is again in harbour. |
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27. [Lord Arlington to Thos. Chutterbuck ?] There has been an
opportunity to buy at Leghorn marble chimney pieces for the King's
new palace at Greenwich; 1,000l. was remitted by Mr. May, paymaster of the works, to Chas. Chillingworth, but His Majesty is
likely to be much wronged by the latter keeping the money, sending
an extravagant account, demanding unreasonable allowances, and
not sending the marbles, for want of disbursing the sums remitted.
He is to take care that regular accounts are made, and that the
King is not damaged. |
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28. — to — The old contest between the Provost of
Edinburgh and Sir Wm. Thom[son], the late city clerk, is decided
by the election of a new clerk, Thos. Young. Four young men were
scourged through the city, branded, and sent to Barbadoes, for
abusing Jas. Scott, minister at Ancram, in sermon time. Six heads
are stuck on the gallows between Leith and Edinburgh, for murder
of one of the Lords of the Murtle and his brother, youths of great
estate, by Alester Maculson, one of their vassals; they were required
by Council to surrender, but did not obey, and the next clan was
ordered to rise and bring over their heads, which they did, but
Alester and his companions killed and wounded 80 before they were
taken. [Damaged.] |
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29. — to the King. Notwithstanding his command for payment of all that was due to the writer, has received only 100l. on
four years' pay due. Has been obliged to pawn his jewels to live.
Begs an order to the Lord Treasurer, now whilst he is in a good
humour, for the remainder, and then permission to dispose of his
place and retire. Fears he is despised by His Majesty, having had
his clothes stolen by Hen. Wilson, valet of the grooms of the privy
chamber, the last time the Queen was at Windsor. [French.] |
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30.— to [Williamson?] Has translated into Latin the
Chancellor's speech in Parliament about the causes of the war.
Wants to edit an edition of his own works, but knows not whether
any English bookseller would undertake the expense. Wrote a congratulation on the King's return, and sent it to several nobles, but
has heard nothing of it, though foreign princes praise it; wishes
him to inquire after it. Thinks the Lord Chancellor is a Mecænas,
who would not let a literary stranger want. [Latin, 2 pages.] |
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31. Rob. Bourlon, of Paris, capuchin, to Lord [Treas. Southampton ?]. Requests a warrant to the Customs' Officers to restore two
packets of books, a box, and other things belonging to the Capuchin
Almoners of the Queen-Mother, living at Somerset House, which are
retained by them. [French.] |
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32. E. Lady Cullen to [Williamson]. Requests to speak with
him either at Lady Peterborough's or at home. |
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33. Thos. Davies to —. Asks him to tell Mr. Williamson
that the bill for the water bailiff's place in Dover must be in Sir
Rob. Vyner's name. |
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34. Etienne Fouchaiott to the King. Explains the circumstances
of his coming to England, falling under suspicion for purse stealing,
his giving 45s. to the Lord Mayor's servant to let him go free, his trial,
&c., in which, though not found guilty, he is detained for a second
judgment. Entreats His Majesty's clemency. [French, 3 pages.] |
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35. Sieur de Launay to the King. Begs not to be allowed to
return to his country without some mark of His Majesty's generosity.
[French, 2 pages.] |
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36. Anna Le Grand, Marie Elizabeth, Aldegonde, and Eliz. Constance Le Grand, her children, to [Council ?] Supplied the King
with large sums during his exile, for which, after his departure, she
was threatened by the magistracy. Had promise of a house of 1,000l.
a year, and the tax on Rhenish wines, but without effect; then had
a pension of 300l., which, after two years, ceased to be paid. Now
Mr. Fox pays her 5l. a month. Thinks this cannot be all the King
intends to do for one whom he has often called his mother. Her
three younger daughters are left without relief, though His Majesty
promised the Hamburg envoy to provide for them. Begs money
for payment of her debts and a livelihood. [French, 2 pages.] |
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37. [W. Leving to Lord Arlington ?] Will not repeat his former
intimations against George Rumford and Rob. Joplin. Can prove
that Tim. Whittington, who has 400l. a year, John Joplin, now
prisoner at Scarborough Castle, and George Marshal, of Yorkshire,
near Ripon, were in arms at Findon Hill, near Durham, and engaged
in the rising. Can produce witnesses against them, if they will not
confess. |
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38. W. L[eving ?] to Lord Arlington. Complains that North and
Freer will no longer be directed by him, and behave unhandsomely
to him. Freer does not mind who knows him, so that he gets the
money; fears he will deceive his lordship to gain money; refused
to go with him to Mr. Lee to ask for money before it was due.
Thinks Freer can do no more service, and had better be dismissed. |
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39. Katharine Miron to Lord Arlington. Reminds him of his promise to think of her, in the distribution of the King's bounty to the
distressed widows of those who have served in the Royal cause. |
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40. John Oveatt to [Williamson]. Sir Rich. Ford wants a list of
the Lubeckers' ships to-night or to-morrow. |
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41. Sir Thos. Prestwich to Lord Arlington. A warrant should be
granted to apprehend and examine the woman who carried Patrick
Moore's trunk, and he should be searched for at Madox, a woollen
draper's, and all his letters stopped at the post office. |
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42. Hen. Progers to Lord Arlington. Is deprived of two thirds of
the King's grant of the house formerly held by Sir John Hippesley
in the Mews, because being taken ill at Canterbury, at the Restoration, and unable to come to London, two of his comrades got two
thirds of it, leaving him only the coldest part. Begs a privy seal,
as obtained by them, to rebuild his lodgings, and make them more
convenient to live in. |
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43. Peter Russell to the Navy Comrs. Reports the quality of
Flanders and Norway hemp tendered by Mr. Colville and
Mr. Doggett. [Adm. Paper.] |
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44. Joseph Saunders to the Navy Comrs. No allowance has
been granted in lieu of the eight butts of defective beer found on
board the Breda. The purser is obliged to procure a supply on
credit. [Adm. Paper.] |
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45. Edw. Sherburne to Sam. Pepys. Requests orders to Comr.
Pett to calk, fit, and deliver up the Young Hoveling prize ship, to
employed in weighing up the London wreck. [Adm. Paper.] |
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46. Ann Woodcock to [Lord Arlington]. He bade her give
him another paper, but knows not what to give; sent Sir Wm.
Walter's letter and the Quaker's petition to the Dean of Westminster, and he sent word he had given them to the Duke [of
York] who would give them to his lordship, and desire him to
take charge of the business. His Highness would not have done so,
had he not intended good. The sweet King will sign the paper if
brought before him, so as to go down at the assizes. Enclosing, |
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46. i. Petition of Wm. Pettifer to the King, whom he never saw.
Is a quaker in Oxfordshire, and a mat maker; was
taken from his family, and is in a præmunire, and none
can do him good but His Majesty. |
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47. Dr. Benj. Worsley to [Lord Arlington]. Though it would
tend much to the settling of religious differences to have things
observed which have not been done by any synod or assembly of
scholars since the reformation, yet there are great discouragements,
the said council having no convenient place to meet in, and keep
their papers and books, which are carried from place to place; nor
any allowance for clerks. Cannot apply his own mind calmly to
the King's service, whilst he is so uncertain of any maintenance for
himself. |
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48. Certificates by Hen. Alworth and five others, that the ViceChancellor, senior doctor in divinity and vicegerent of Baliol College, [Oxford], has proceeded regularly in the election of a proctor
for the University. [Copy.] |
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49. Certificates, &c. by Sir John Berkeley, governor of Exeter,
and four others, of 24th and 30th March and 1st April 1646, produced by John Butler of Exeter, to prove a debt owing him by the
late King of 1,266l. 4s. 2d. [Copies.] Annexing, |
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49. i. Account of 410l. 1s. for clothes, malt, powder, &c., for the
service. With note endorsed, that the writer presents
this account, hoping that His Majesty will allow
Mr. Butler the lesser sum, for which the writer is
engaged. |
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50. Certificate by John Web, Wm. Ward, and Jo. Vener, prisoners in the Tower, that Mr. Cressit had 6s. a week for twentysix weeks, of which Davies the warder was to have 2s., but only
got 12s. in the whole, wherefore John Vener was forced in conscience to pay Davies more than he otherwise would; and that they
have only had their allowance since 8th September 1663, although
His Majesty granted it them long before. [Copy.] |
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51. Certificates by And. King, Thos. Killigrew, and two others
as to the loyalty, &c., of Lieut.-Col. John Huntley and his good services in the late war; he had nearly died for being one of the court
of array for London, and showed attention to the King's servants
when prisoners. |
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52. Certificate of Sir Harbottle Grimstone, Master of the Rolls,
that the office of prothonotary of Chancery is to enrol, prepare,
and pass commissions for embassies, and transactions with foreign
princes; also pardons, supplicavits, supersedeas writs, &c.; that he
has 100l. a year; that the office is usually held by knights,
serjeants-at-law, or persons of quality who act by deputy; and that
prothonotaries are allowed to sit covered in court. [Copy, 1¼
pages.] |
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53. Certificate by Lord Arlington of his receipt from Thos.
Simon, one of the King's chief engravers, of a large and two small
steel seals for the King's private use, and a very large one with his
achievements, for letters to foreign princes; also of twenty-one
seals of several sizes, of his own coat of arms, for his Majesty's use.
[Copy.] |
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54. Certificate by George Godin and Rich. Bell, constables of
Andover, that the bearer could not be horsed, because they could
not by any means get a horse. |
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55. Caveat that notice be given to Mr. Bayles before any petition
be granted for a commission of review in the cause of marriage between Thos. Fuller and Hannah Wiffin, now wife of Thos. Bayles. |
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56. Query as to what has become of Rob. Adams, of Dover,
master of the Jean shallop of Dover, and what voyages the vessel
has lately made. |
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57. Testimony of Peter Morrell and Peter De Master, mariners.
Sailed with Rob. Adams, master of the John of Dover, 18 months
ago; 5 months since, 200 musket barrels were brought in the
vessel from Dunkirk, and put into the King's storehouse, where
they sill remain, and two brass guns which were brought into the
Tower; no other arms were brought. |
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58. Statement that the erection of the haw in the New river,
done to spite the executrix of Sir George Ascue, will profit few
persons and damage others, and that it will not be allowed by His
Majesty's Commissioners, but the executrix will be recompensed.
Endorsed "Dr. Willis' case." |
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59. Request by David Bennet for Lord [Arlington's] influence to
procure him the Landwaiter's place in the Customs, void by death of
— Charnock, worth 80l. a year, instead of his own place as
surveyor, worth 30l. |
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60. Statement that Dowgate wharf is much annoyed by a dung
wharf made by the city on the other side; that it is useless to
Mr. Best, who desires satisfaction for his interest in it; that the
case is before a committee, and Sir Thos. Player and Sir John
Lawrence may do service in it. Endorsed "Mr. Best's case. Col.
Sandys." |
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61. Statement that William [Laud], Archbishop of Canterbury,
appointed Mr. Woodall registrar of the Prerogative Court, and —
Abbott and Simon Rolleston reversioners; and as Rolleston is the only
survivor, Gilbert, now archbishop, has the power to grant the
reversion. |
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62. Offer by a person not named [John Brydall ?] to pay 400l.
or 500l. for the reversion of [Simon] Rolleston's patent [as registrar to the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesiastic and Court of
Delegates]; and 300l. or 400l. a year to Gilbert, Archbishop of Canterbury, or his heirs, when he comes to enjoy the office. |
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63. Note that Dorothy Capper was served with a writ for
drawing wine without licence, and must either take one, though
she resolves not to continue in that way, or stand a suit, which will
cost 15l. |
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64. "Information of Colonel Carr's case, by some friends that can
evince the truth of it in his absence;" giving details of his service in
Scotland, in trying to rally the King's forces after the battle of
Dunbar, till he was beaten at Hamilton; his boldness in refusing
to acknowledge the usurped government, or to accept promotion
from Cromwell, &c., by all which he is brought very low, and only
retired on hesitating to subscribe a bond about the remonstrance;
that he has never tried to disturb the peace of government; and that
the late proclamation from Ireland about him is a mistake. A free
pass is requested for him. [3 pages.] |
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65. Proposal for a grant of the arrears of rents and profits of
derelict and concealed lands, due from the date of the Act of Oblivion, which will amount to 80,000l., and can cause no clamour, as it
will only take place when the King's title is proved, and the clamour
will only be against those who execute commissions for recovery
of Crown lands, or the patentees at whose charge they are recovered.
Endorsed "Mr. Clayton's proposition." |
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66. Affidavit of a constable, at the sessions of the peace, concerning the conduct of a serjeant in Sir Thos. Daniel's company, who on
being reproved for selling ale without a licence, declared his sword
was his licence, and treated the King's warrant with contempt. |
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67. Memoranda relating to a reference to be made to the Solicitor
General and Mr. Harcourt, on the business of Elkins, in which an
abominable imposture has been attempted. [2 pages.] |
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68. Statement that the keepership of Enfield chace was promised by the King, before his restoration, to Charles Lord Gerard,
and granted to him since; but — Batts has also obtained a grant
of the lodge there, the only fit residence for the keeper, which lodge
and other inferior offices were usually granted by the keeper; that
Batts is ignorant of the business of the chace, and hinders the
bringing in of deer; moreover his grant is under the great seal,
whereas the statute requires that it should be under that of the
duchy of Lancaster; therefore Lord Gerard requests permission to
retain the lodge. |
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69. "Case of James Herbert, concerning the right of fishing for
oysters in the Manor of Wilton, co. Kent;" that he had the grant
thereof from Charles I.; that it is disputed by the fishermen of
Stroud, at whose request a quo warranto is issued against Mr. Herbert; he requests that he may have leave to amend an error in his
plea. |
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70. Statement of a debt of 11,000l. or 12,000l. due to Capt. John
Hodder, for provisions to the British forces in Ireland in the rebellion, which, by vote of Parliament, should have been paid from
the Chamber of London, but was not. Since the Restoration, it was
allowed out of Irish lands, but with no fruit as yet. Requests that
it may be paid from discoveries of Irish lands belonging to the
Crown, but not yet in charge. The party concerned in the debt
expects a full moiety for himself, the other to the person whose
interest procures it, and the writer to have some employment in
England as collector of taxes north of the Trent. |
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71. Statement of the case of Sam. Brightwell against Thos. Holt,
serjeant-at-law. Accuses Holt of leaving out his name as referee
in several orders of sessions; of striking out names in other references of workmen's bills about the gaol, &c.; threatening justices
of peace in their office; insulting his inferiors and equals, even to
provoking of duels, and having been a violent enemy to the King.
With Holt's replies to each of these accusations. |
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72. Case of Samuel Brightwell, justice of peace for Berkshire,
v. Serjeant Thos. Holt, for hindering him in the exercise of his
authority; showing that the cause was heard before Council, but
dismissed, because Sir Wm. Armorer and Fras. Pigott, two of the
plaintiff's witnesses, could not attend, and requesting that they may
make their affidavits in the country, and the matter be reheard in
Council, or referred to Prince Rupert, and meanwhile proceedings at
law against the plaintiff may be stopped. |
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73. Details relating to the farm of the imposition of 12d. per
chaldron on coals, granted in 1640 to Sir Lancelot Lake and others
for 20,000l. fine and 8,300l. rent, reduced to 1,836l. 12s. 6d., when
impositions were taken off by Parliament in 1642; of the disposal
of the said revenue since; of the services done by Sir Lancelot to
the late King in advancing him 500l.; and complaint of his being
forestalled by Sir Jeremy Whichcott and Sir Thos. Peyton, who
obtained a grant thereof before the Restoration, and will not admit
him to a share without payment of 3,000l. [3 pages.] |
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74. Complaint that the Earl of Lincoln violates the settlement
whereby, on the marriage of Lord Clinton and Lady Anne Holles,
March 30, 1652, he settled on Lord Clinton the remainder of the
honour of Folkingham Castle, Tattershall Manor, &c. worth 2,000l. a
year, without impeachment of waste; but by permitting lands to
be ploughed, which were not so formerly, they will become not
worth a fourth of their present rent, and therefore he should be
restrained by Chancery from doing it. |
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75. Memorial in behalf of John Lindsay Goldsmith, requesting
that if any further petition of the note-creditors of the late Mr. Colvill
against him, for denying them satisfaction, be read, the Attorney
General may be called on to show his report on a similar previous
petition, that he had not broken trust, but had satisfied the creditors
as far as the assets extended. |
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76. Statement by Sir John Marlay and Sir Fras. Anderson, commissioners for prize goods at Newcastle, that the King ordered a
warrant of 100l. each for them, out of prize goods. |
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77. Statement that Mary Wood and Capt. Provise, reprieved
prisoners, have been many years in prison for want of money to pay
their fees, and they beg an order for their discharge; also that the
reprieved convicts hope the Queen-Mother will send them to her
Maryland. Marked "Mr. Hervy, prisoners, Ab. Montague." |
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78. Address of Savage, a hosier in Newgate Street. |
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79. Note of the King's recommendation of J. Sawyer, his servant, for a lease from [the Archbishop of Canterbury] of Floatmead,
between the Thames and Lambeth Marsh, Mr. Wanley, the present
tenant, not having renewed his lease, addressed to Mr. Aldworth,
"my lord's secretary," and Mr. Turner, his receiver. |
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80. Account by Thos. Smallwood of his coming to London, by
virtue of a pass from Lord Arlington, to dispose of Dorcas, daughter
of the late Randolph Dale, left in his charge; to make up his
accounts with his sisters; and to receive portions due to two of his
children, Joseph and Elizabeth. |
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81. Statement that Ann Stretcher, widow, brewer of Reading,
issued a writ against Jos. Taylor, innholder, for 100l. due for beer,
which he resisted, fled, and enlisted for a soldier; but she, not
knowing that he was a soldier, had him arrested when he returned
to the town. |
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82. Statement that — Hollis tried to induce Capt. Ward and
others to engage in the Venetian war, and is encouraged therein
by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of London. |
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83. Information of Mr. Ward. Particulars of Mr. Hollis's intercourse with Wallop Lambert, the Earl of St. Alban's, Bishop of
Winchester, and Sir Hugh Carteret, all encouraging the Venetian
expedition, &c. |
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84. Memorandum relating to Capt. Cordye, of Baxter's regiment,
and Capt. Gladstone. |
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85. Note of propositions for raising an army to serve the Venetians,
taking away all the old rebellious Fanatics and Fifth Monarchy men
that will go, but not to wear arms until they set sail, nor to congregate in larger numbers than can go in one vessel, and be shipped at
once from the nearest port. |
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86. Information of Robert Turner, that he is compelled to transfer
his prosecution of the prize collectors to Mr. Peck, for want of
money, and wishes Parliament to be informed that some of the
guilty cause delay by their bribes. With notes against Clement
Oxenbridge, comptroller of the prize office, who endeavours to stifle
the King's right in the prize business, as he tried formerly to ruin
the Duke of Buckingham. |
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87. Statement of the villages and hamlets contained in the manor
of Syon, co. Middlesex, which are in possession of the Earl of
Northumberland, and not comprised in the honour of Hampton
Court. |
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88. The case of the Stillyard. Edward I. granted privileges to
certain Hanse Towns merchants, to whom Edward II. granted the
house called Easterling Hall, or Teutonics' Guildhall, and Edward III.
granted them certain houses, &c., vulgularly called the Stillyard;
afterwards, for exporting 44,000 cloths yearly instead of 80 as
agreed on, they forfeited their privileges, were dissolved, and their
buildings, &c., were revoked to the Crown, to which they now
belong, notwithstanding several attempts of the Company to reoccupy them. Those who now hold them have no lawful claim
thereto. [2 pages.] |
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89. Report by Attorney General Palmer on the claim of the
Hanse Towns to the tenements called the Stillyard, in London, that
they were granted them by Hen. III. as a place of business, and
frequently since taken away on displeasure and regranted, but they
now let them as matter of profit. With abstracts of records
thereon. [3 pages.] |
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90. Copy of the first part of the above. |
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91. Particulars of the manor of Little Billing, co. Northampton,
extent 609 acres; yearly value, 744l. 13s. 4d. |
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92. Names of the gentry of the county palatine of Durham, 24
in number. |
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93. "Case of the borough of Southwark, concerning hearth
money:" That there are 1,000 more households in the borough
unable to pay taxes than those who do pay, those paying poor rates
being also compelled to pay hearth money; many who from charity
paid before a halfpenny or a penny a week for the poor now
decline it. The revenue thus decreases, and the trouble of collecting
it grows intolerable; many handicraft men, being tenants at will,
remove at a day's notice, and so the hearth money is lost; it is
heavier than any other tax, falling mostly on such as through
inability never contributed to former taxes; most of the 16 out
parishes of London are in the same case. It is suggested as remedy
that the said tax be paid by the landlord, and that in the new law,
the constables of Southwark have the same power to levy the rate
as those in other parts of Surrey. |
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94. Heads of the Bill for disforesting Hambleton chace, co. Hants,
to which the Bishop of Winchester has a title. [Printed.] |
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95. "A catalogue of the principall gentry dwelling in the
county of Berks, ano. 1665. The first column shows the places
where they dwell; the 2d the names of the gentlemen themselves;
the 3d of their wives; the 4th of their heires." Arranged according
to hundreds. With memorandum by Jos. Williamson, "Mr. Ashmole
made these notes at my desire." [19 pages.] |
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96. Order by the Vintners' Company of London, — on information
that divers retailers of wines sell them at higher prices than fixed
by proclamation, — that a copy of the proclamation be affixed in some
open and visible place in their houses, and that they be informed
that the Company will search for and execute the laws against such
as sell in bottles of under measure. [Printed.] |
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97. Account of the delivery monthly of 50 faggots, 1,000 billets,
and 4 quarters of charcoal for the removing wardrobe of beds. |
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98. Note of commissions to Sir Rob. Holmes as Captain, Pet.
Galbois, Lieutenant, and Thos. Holmes, Ensign of a foot company
to be raised in the Isle of Wight. |
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99. Notes of the Officers in Lord Carlisle's regiment. [2 pages.] |
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100. Memoranda, some cancelled, of officers in several regiments
and in the new levies. [3¼
pages.] |
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101. Note for Captains' places for Nich. Carter and Capt. Horsington, and a Lieutenant's place for Wm. Wiggon. |
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102. Note that Christopher, brother of Sir Rob. Hildyard, captain
at Hull, was a Lieutenant Colonel in the late war, and is now a
Master in Chancery. |
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103. List of 80 soldiers grown aged in 18 companies of the King's
Foot Guards. |
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104. Estimate signed by Lord Treas. Southampton and Lord
Arlington of the daily, monthly, and yearly expense of three regiments of horse and nine non-regimented troops; total yearly,
105,189l. 18s. 8d. |
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105. Estimate of the expense of levying, clothing, and paying
the new raised and other forces till May 31, 309,236l. 6s. 9d.,
towards which the poll bill has brought or will bring in only 150,000l.
[2 pages.] |
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106. Estimate of the pay of a regiment of horse of 480 soldiers,
30,170l. 5s. 10d. yearly; of a regiment of 960 dragoons,
33,789l. 11s. 10d., and of a regiment of 1,000 foot, 17,340l. 10s. 10d. |
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107. Account of the Militia Officers of Bedfordshire, being two
troops of horse, 50 or 60 each, and five companies of foot, 80 each,
with the names of the officers. |
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108. Note of an establishment for the fort at Yarmouth; total
cost, 200l. 4s. a year. Signed by the King, Lord Treas. Southampton, and Lord Arlington. |
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109. Statement of the fraudulent conduct of H. B., who takes the
King's gunpowder, effaces the marks or puts it into other barrels,
and then sells it again to the Royal stores. Endorsed, "Powder
embezzled, Mr. Collins." |
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110. Demand by Capt. John Taylor of 13s. 4d. each for New
England deals. [Adm. Paper.] |
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111. Request by Henry Prescot for protection in impressing
barges for the carriage of timber down the Guildford River. [Adm.
Paper.] |
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112. Request by Edw. Dering for security and safe conduct to
nine ships now ready at Newcastle, on their voyage to Hamburg, to
fetch provisions according to contract. [Adm. Paper.] |
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113. Account of necessaries required for weighing the remaining
part of the London's wreck; some of the prize ships might be well
employed in the work, and 30 or 40 of the prisoners. [Adm.
Paper.] |
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114. Order by Sir Wm. Warren for the discharge of Thos. Webb
from the Royal Oak, to go to New England for masts. [Adm.
Paper.] |
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115. Estimate by Edw. Rundells of the charge for enlarging the
launches at Woolwich, and taking down the old wharf at the west
side; total, 70l. 4s. [Adm. Paper.] |
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116. Plan, estimate, &c., by W. B[odham], for a new call house
to be built over the watch house in Woolwich ropeyard; total
cost, 2l. 17s. 11d. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
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117, 118. Report by Chris Pett of carver's work and joiner's work
necessary for the fourth-rate ship building at Woolwich. Two
papers. [Adm. Paper.] |
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119. Report by Chris. Pett of carved work necessary for the
new fifth-rate frigate building at Woolwich. [Adm. Paper,
1¼
pages.] |
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120. List of 31 shipwrights and 6 calkers ordered down to the
buoy of the Nore, who worked from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., for the
immediate dispatch of ships, with request of consideration for
Mr. Fletcher's extraordinary charge in hiring boats for their
transportation. [Adm. Paper.] |
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121. Plan and dimensions of a stove to be built in Woolwich
ropeyard. [Adm. Paper.] |
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122. Plan of the ground near the ropehouse at Chatham, in
order to the erecting a stove. [Adm. Paper.] |
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123, 124. List of the refractory workmen in the dockyard at
Woolwich, with their petition to the Navy Comrs. for speedy payment of wages due; being no longer able to obtain the common
necessaries of life, they were compelled to what they have done, as
the shopkeepers will no longer trust them, and the sore visitation in
London prevents their applying to their friends for supplies. Two
papers. [Adm. Paper.] Annexing, |
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124. i. Names of three men belonging to the Breda. |
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125. Statement of the inadequate salary and assistance allowed
to the storekeeper at Deptford, the most ancient of all the storekeeper's offices, from whence are issued the greatest part of provisions for furnishing other stores; a better allowance than 20s.
per annum for books and paper is solicited, and consideration for
perquisites lost during the last two years. Noted that he shall
have 4l. a year for paper. [Adm. Paper.] |
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126. Description sent from Havre of the plan of building a proposed vessel of 250 tons, 62 feet by 24. [French, 3½
pages.] |
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127. Reasons why foreign vessels bound for London should take
in English pilots; that English captains are obliged to do the same
abroad; that foreigners, by piloting themselves, become too well
acquainted with our coasts, which becomes dangerous in times of
war, and enables them to land foreign goods; and that this plan
would give encouragement to our own pilots. |
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128. Note of logwood seized from the ship Nicholas and Mary
of Gravesend; Mr. Ward, surveyor of the Custom House, can give
a further account. |
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129. Statement that the ship Peacock, belonging to Jacob Lucy and
two other London merchants, sailed from Newfoundland for Lisbon,
in August last, but being attacked on the coast of Portugal, as they
thought by Turks, and their ammunition spent, they deserted the
vessel by night, and took to their boats; the ship that chased
them proved to be French, and has taken their vessel into Rochelle,
where it is detained, in spite of applications for it. |
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130. Account as returned to Sec. [Sir Wm.] Coventry, of the numbers of men belonging to each ship of the navy, and in the several
dockyards, of whom 4,211 have subscribed and sworn the Oaths
of Allegiance and Supremacy, according to writ July 3, 1660,
31 refused, 299 were absentees without leave, 94 with leave, 160
under age, 7 foreigners, and therefore not sworn; total, 5,298.
[Damaged.] |
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131. Account that in Nov. 1664 the deputy lieutenants of
Carnarvonshire intercepted a dangerous letter to [Rich.] Edwards,
supposed to be from John Williams, a minister in Kent; Edwards
was apprehended and Williams gave himself up, and after being kept
10 weeks under a messenger at great expense, was released, on
taking the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy, and entering bond
in 1,000l. for his good behaviour. |
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132. Testimony of George Pley that on being questioned by
Thos. Hyde for suffering meetings in the town [Weymouth], he
replied that he understood that Nonconformists met in London
unsuppressed by King, Council, or city officers, to which Hyde
replied, "if they be rogues, must we be rogues too ?" With note
that Matt. Pitt acknowledges hearing Hyde say so, but being a
quaker, will not swear. |
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133. Information from Dr. Croft of Marsh, a stationer, who has
dispersed the 25 reasons, and the Archbishop's letter to the King
against toleration of the press; also of a private printing press in
Lothbury kept by — Harris. |
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134. Information given to "your Grace" at request of Sir Ant.
Brown and Sir Mundiford Brampston, of a strong house close on the
Thames, called Crixey, in Essex, belonging to Sir Cranmer Harris,
which house, as well as the whole parish, is inhabited by fanatics,
who keep together there; the house is a dangerous place in
insurrection, as arms could be landed there, &c. |
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135. List of ten English and Scottish fugitives in Holland, chiefly
officers and ministers. |
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136. List of 12 persons in custody at Worcester, by order of the
Lord Lieutenant, chiefly officers and soldiers. |
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137. Note of the places in London where Capt. Wise, alias
Williams, Carew Frost, and Spurworth Snow may be secured, if
searched for about 4 o'clock a.m. |
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138. Account of persons proceeded against in Hertfordshire, according to the King's instructions; Dr. Gabriel Barber and Wm.
Davyes, who have given security to live peaceably, Wm. Gold, and
six other officers and soldiers in the late rebellion, who are committed to the Marshal for refusing to give security, as also John
Young, a preacher at conventicles. |
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139. Information that George Scaife, near Kendal, said that the
present powers will not stand long, and that he hopes to be one of
the rulers next year; also that he was an agitator, &c. |
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140. Information by Henry Polstead, that he has often harboured
dangerous people and that Mr. Rudd, a common-council man, complies with him in saying that Christ is not God; John Greene, now
a prisoner, can say the same against him. |
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141. Testimony of George Aislabie and three others, that in
December last, Edw. Orde, late pretended curate of Cousby, was
brought before Alderman Elwick, then lord mayor of York, and
committed for preaching without licence; that he confessed to
having Presbyterian, not Episcopal orders, and that since the Act
[of Uniformity] he had wandered about two years, and not been at
his own house; that after 18 days, the lord mayor liberated him, as
fearing his commitment was unlawful, in spite of the opposition of
Sir Edw. Brett, the governor. |
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142. Note that Ludlow is frequently at the houses of William,
Augustus, and Humphrey Buckle, all living at Warminster, within
eight miles from Philips-Norton. Endorsed "The names written in
your lordship's table-book." |
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143. Particulars of Cornelis Meddelgheest, a Dutchman, who
came over with Ambassador Nieuport in Cromwell's time, and has
become clerk of the Royal Company, although strongly inclined to
the rebels. He is intelligencer to De Witt. |
| London. |
144. "A description of the office of credit by the use of which
none can possibly sustain loss, but every man may certainly receive
great gain and wealth; with a plain demonstration how a man may
trade for six times his stock and never be trusted; and that (if
generally received) there can afterwards no accident happen to cause
a deadness or slowness of trade, except wars, nor need men make
any more bad debts." [Printed pamphlet, 4to, 26 pp.] |
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145. "Jus Majestatis Anglicanæ, or a treatise of the King's
sovereignty, collected out of the body of the common law, with
mention of such statutes as are incident hereunto," [by John
Brydall ?] [84 pages.] |
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146. "The supplication to ye King for usuring and consistorye;" a
description in Scottish rhymes of an appeal to the consistory court
for the loss of a grey mare, and of the delays thereon ensuing, which
lasted two years, but the writer never got his "good gray mare
againe." |
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147. Prediction in verse of a contest between the English and
French and other troubles, to begin when a one and three sixes meet
for the year. |
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148. Request that Lord Arlington will order the perusal of the
intended new edition of Baker's Chronicle, in order to its being
licensed; the account of the late King, written in Cromwell's time
is re-written, and the mistakes in Dr. Quatremaine's book relative to
his present Majesty corrected. |
| London. |
149. "A speech delivered to His Majesty in the name of the French
Church at the Savoy, containing their humble thanks for His
Majesty's declaration in favour of those of the French nation residing within his dominions. By A. Lomard, minister of the said
church." [5 pages, folio, printed.] |
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150. Notes [by Williamson] of the several proclamations, &c.,
issued in reference to coinage and money, 1560–1635; and other
memoranda for coinage. [5½
pages.] |
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151. Memoranda [by Williamson] from a discourse of Sir Rob.
Cotton, relative to the value of coinage, the weight and fineness of
the silver and gold employed therein, the mode of testing the same
by the weight, &c. |
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152. Note of a lease from the Dean and Chapter of Westminster,
for 35 years to come, of the rectory of Steventon, co. Berks.; with
names of four commissioners for Berkshire. |
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153. Suggestions for avoiding abuses in the frequent export of
horses to France, Flanders, and elsewhere, on pretext that they are
for foreign princes, the King's friends and allies, by appointing a
surveyor over horses. [French, damaged, 1½
pages.] |
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154. Estimate of the charge for making and repairing the King's
private ways and bridges; total, 475l. |
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155. Statement of the shares held by the King in certain moneys,
and memoranda of lands, &c., of the King and Duke of York. |
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156. Orders to be observed in the Record Office of the Tower,
relating to the hours of attendance, custody of the records, charge
for searches, construction of calendars, &c. |
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157. Memoranda for the management of the King's 100 servants
or officers [sitting in Parliament ?]; also for those not immediate
servants who are sure to the King, those who are less sure, and those
who are irrecoverably lost. [1½
pages.] |
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158. Note of papers belonging to passengers from Holland, viz.,
Nicholas' instructions to his wife, with a cypher and memorandum
that Whittle, secretary to the [Farmers of Customs ?], should be
asked who White is that recommended those three women from
Rotterdam to him. |
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159. Instructions given by — Nicholas to his wife on his business matters, getting in of moneys, &c., with a key to a cypher. |
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160. Proposal by Mr. R., a person who has correspondents in
different parts of England, Ireland, and Holland, to establish a
trading vessel between those several places, by which he could
gather information, bring messages or persons concerned, and thus
prevent risings hatched both in Holland and England. If this be
refused, his expenses will have to be paid if he be sent to reside in
Holland. |
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161. Query whether the King may not invest himself in lands
mortgaged, and afterwards forfeit to the Crown, and undisposed of,
to return if he pay off the mortgage. Endorsed "Mr. Lowther—
proposall." |
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162. Account of forty manors or Crown lands in England and
Wales passed by Charles I. to Sir Allan Apsley in 1629, for
thirty-six years, in trust to pay 20,000l. for victuals for the navy,
but which have been wholly misemployed by his trustees, and the
creditors defrauded; with statement that the lands are now worth
100,000l., and therefore the grant should be re-assumed and the
surplus, after payment of the creditors, ought to revert to the
Crown. Endorsed with queries whether Sir Allan would suffer if the
affair were looked into, and if there were any other concern connected
therewith. |
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163. List of ambassadors and other persons in England and the
Continent, to whom letters are to be sent on certain days of the
week specified. Endorsed "Correspondents." [1½
pages.] |
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164. List of the twelve general Commissioners for Prizes. |
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165. List of Sub-Commissioners [of Prizes ?] in London, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol, and Hull. [2 pages.] |
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166, 167. Two memoranda of names connected with the Earl of
Norwich. |
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168. List of fourteen persons lately committed to the Tower. |
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169. List of fifteen names, servants of the King, headed by Sir
Alex. Frazer. Endorsed "Subsidies, &c." [Probably persons to be
exempted from payment.] |
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170. List of nine knights and gentlemen, marked "Mr. Goldsborough." Endorsed "Durham." |
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171. List of fourteen persons, chiefly in Northumberland and
Cumberland, who will be convicted of coining. Endorsed "Mr.
Strickland." |
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172. List of prices of different sizes of paper. |
