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Jan. 12.
Barber Surgeons' Hall. |
1. Rich. Reynell to Thos. Hayter. Mr. Jackson, surgeon of
the Clove Tree, and Mr. Giles of the Hilversome wish to exchange
ships; wants bills for the Leopard, Bonaventure, and Hope and Hind
ketches. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Chatham. |
2. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Progress of ships in dock;
knees and plank wanted; the shipwrights and ropemakers cannot
subsist much longer without payment of their wages. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Woolwich. |
3. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Report of ships under his
cognizance; there are thirteen vessels to be fitted and repaired, and
only sixteen calkers and eight servants to do the work; no encouragement is given to the men at Deptford; many will not come
into the yard, but go to Woolwich for work. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
| Jan. 12. |
4. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Asks what is to be
supplied in lieu of fish; is much hindered for want of money.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 12.
Oxford. |
Proclamation adjourning the holding of Hilary Term to the morrow
of the purification [Feb. 3], and from Westminster to Windsor,
lest the contagion which, though much abated, still continues,
should increase by confluence of people; with exception for those
who have to pay money this term into the Exchequer, which is to
be paid at Windsor at the usual time. [Printed. Proc. Coll.,
Charles II., p. 210.] |
Jan. 12.
Oxford. |
Warrant to receive John Wildman, and to convey him to
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 5.] |
Jan. 12.
Oxford. |
Warrant to Sir Francis Godolphin, K.B., governor of Scilly,
to deliver John Wildman, now in St. Mary's Island, to the
commander of a frigate, to be by him conveyed to Pendennis Castle.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 5.] |
Jan. 12.
Oxford. |
Warrant to Rich. Lord Arundel, governor of Pendennis
Castle, to receive into his custody the above John Wildman and
detain him prisoner, for engaging in treasonable and seditious
practices. Minute. [Ent. Book 23,p. 5.] |
Jan. 12.
Syon Hill. |
5. Thos. Povey to [Williamson]. Sends letters from Sir Thos.
Ingram. Asks what will be done for relief of Tangiers. Is going
to London. [Damaged.] |
Jan. 12.
Plymouth. |
6. Sir Jo. Skelton to Williamson. Begs dispatch for a
Spanish officer come to demand the goods plundered by Capt.
Morgan, of the Pearl of Bristol, out of an Ostend vessel, lists
of which have been sent, being chiefly arms. Wants an order to the
Commissioners for their delivery. Lord Bath has written to Lord
Arlington about them, and the Spanish agent is anxious to sail
with the goods, not wishing to stay for the prosecution of Morgan. |
Jan. 12.
York Castle. |
7. Notes of the examination of — Wilson before Viscount Fauconberg, Lord Frescheville, and Sir Fras. Cobb, high sheriff of Yorkshire. He acknowledged the information of A. S. to be mainly
true, but denied discoursing with him about a rising, though A. S.
affirmed it to his face with seeming truth. Also of Wm. Hammond;
he denied every part of A. S.'s information, which accused him of
having a list of those who were to rise, which he was to have let
one Scarborough see. A. S. dares not swear that Pockley was the
person he saw at Halifax 30th November, and Leeds 5th December,
and Pockley offers to prove that he was not there. The prisoners
remain in the gaoler's custody, as committed by Lord Frescheville
who is neither deputy lieutenant nor justice of the peace, nor did
any such attend the examination. Wilson and Hammond seem
very dangerous persons, and some justices of peace should take
their information, and commit them in a legal way. The examination
did not go further, lest the informer should be discovered before the
utmost use was made of him. [3 pages.] |
Jan. 13.
Westminster. |
8. Sir G. Downing to Williamson. The quick going of posts
is of great import; the King had better have given a great sum of
money than let Dan. O'Neale carry the Holland post by Flanders.
In Westminster three have died lately of the plague. The city is
wonderfully full of people; never saw the Exchange fuller. A friend
says their instrument is discontented, and wished to go to Sec.
Morice to be engaged by him, but was stopped for a time. There
should be a hint in the Gazette that moneys daily come in, and
that goods are sold on the credit of the Act for 1,250,000l. |
Jan. 13.
Cockpit. |
9. Duke of Albemarle to Lord Arlington. Lord Berkeley will
have the saltpetre out of the East India Company's hands; wishes
he could pay for it, or they will be loath to part with it, as money
is owing them for the former saltpetre; hopes they will accept of
money on the new Act. The East India ships are preparing, so the
instructions for Bombay should be considered of. Has received
orders that all ships going to foreign plantations take one fifth
Dutchmen. An explosion of gunpowder has injured the Convertine,
a Dutch prize at Chatham. Asks if the King have any employment
at Ostend for Benj. Glanville, an ingenious man who carried the tin
over there. |
Jan. 13.
Harwich. |
10. Fras. Newby to Dr. Edm. Terold, Hogsdon, near London.
Has demanded from Mr. Herne Terold's clothes, which are in his
possession, but failed to obtain them; advises him to come with
expedition; with note from H. N. of Mrs. Pordage's marriage to
Dr. Symonds. |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant to Lord Mordaunt to discharge Capt. Henry Sharp, now
in his custody, he having first taken the Oath of Allegiance and
Supremacy before two justices of the peace of Windsor. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 1.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant for instalment of first fruits to the Bishop of Sarum,
taxed at 1,246l. 14s. 8½
d., to be paid in four years. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 1.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant for a pass for three horses to be transported by Mr. Carteret to Jersey. Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 1.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant for prolonging for 31 years the lease formerly granted to
Sir Tim. Tyrrel of the waste ground in Shotover and Stowood,
co. Oxford, with the lodge, coppices, &c., on rental of 100l., on
account of his great charge in building on and improving the
premises. [Ent. Book 23, p. 2.] |
| [Jan. 13.] |
11. Draft of the above. [1½
pages.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth for the allowance of 50
faggots, 1,000 billets, and 4 quarters of charcoal monthly to the
officers of the removing wardrobe, for airing the wardrobe stuff.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 4.] |
Jan. 13.
Oxford. |
12. Warrant to Lord Chamberlain Manchester to pass the said
allowance. [Copy.] |
| Jan. 13. |
Papers relating to the dispatch of ships ordered to Newcastle for
coals [Adm. Papers]:— |
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13. List of warrants required for the coal ships, and tickets for
the coal weighers and persons willing to go with them, &c. |
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14. Recommendation by Capt. Rich. Patrick of a boatswain and
carpenter for the Prince William. |
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15. Capt. Wm. Badiley to Capt. Wm. Hammon The Navy Comrs.
desire tickets to be given to John Castell and Thos. Linklether, seamen belonging to the Peter. Jan. 8, 1666. |
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16. Note of the above two and four other men requiring tickets. |
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17. Capt. Rich. Patrick to Thos. Hayter. The master of the Peter
wishes an order to Capt. Kempthorn for Samuel Beele to be
master of the Martin, and Capt. Hammon of the Colchester;
also tickets for the six men above-mentioned. Jan. 13, 1666. |
Jan. 13.
Portsmouth. |
18. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Repairs needed
for the Franakin. Knows not how to procure men for her, there
being so great a demand for every ship. Great want of carpenters;
most of those at present employed are pitiful fellows who do not
deserve 2s. a day. The Eastern ships are arrived. Postscript
recommending Capt. Edw. Grove as master of the Franakin. [Adm.
Paper, 1½
pages.] |
| Jan. 13. |
19. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Will readily embrace any
new plan for victualling the navy, if it profit the service; knows
not how it can be done unless particular persons will undertake it.
It is much easier to receive provisions without money than to be
obliged, as he is, to provide money to pay for them. Fears there
will be much disappointment from all these essays, having had great
experience in the dilatoriness and uncertainty of such proposals.
Wishes either to be acquitted from his charge altogether, or supplied
with money to meet the present demands. [Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 13. |
20. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Begs that the parcels of
pipe staves and stock fish at Portsmouth and Dover may be secured,
as being very necessary in the victualling department. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Bristol. |
21. Fras. Baylie to the Navy Comrs. Progress of his new ship
in building. Another payment is due; begs it may be disbursed
out of the Customs by Isaac Morgan, the collector. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Portsmouth. |
22. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. The shipwrights received
from various ports, according to warrants issued, are 2 from Shoreham, 9 from Plymouth, 12 from Dartmouth; total, 23. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Royal James. |
23. Sir Thos. Allin to the Navy Comrs. Has made a narrow
search into the state of the Convertine. Repairs of ships. [Adm.
Paper.] Encloses, |
23. i. Account of the number of men on board the Convertine
at present, those dead or sent ashore sick, and those discharged. The ship was in good condition on her arrival,
but is much damaged by the late disaster.
Convertine, Jan. 13, 1666. |
Jan. 13.
Ordnance Office. |
24. Edw. Sherburne, Fras. Nicholls, and Rich. Marsh, to the
Navy Comrs. Request that the metal in certain vessels at Portsmouth may be secured for their use. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Woodbridge. |
25. Thos. Lewsley to the Navy Comrs. Has met with much good
timber in Suffolk, the greatest and best belonging to the two
Mr. Mundays, who are willing to supply it upon payment of their
former bills of 400l. due a year ago. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Woolwich. |
26. Wm. Bodham to the Navy Comrs. Has enquired about a
house in which to stow the St. Andrew's lading of tar; thinks that
unless it be sent to some storehouse fitted with wells for reception
of the leakage, it may as well be kept in the yard, and so spare
considerable charge for cartage, labour, and house rent; damage from
the sun may be prevented by a load of green broom. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 13.
Bristol. |
27. Dan. Furzer to the Navy Comrs. Sir Baynham Throckmorton
and the other Justices of Gloucestershire make but little progress
about the carriage of timber; 50 loads were brought in on the
warrant to the Justices of Monmouthshire, which has been an
encouragement to put more men on the work. Has received from
Mr. Morgan the 400l. so long ordered. Shall be much put to it for
paying the carriers, according to the Act, if some course be not
taken for a certain supply of money. Asks how masts are to be
supplied for the new ship in building. [Adm Paper.] |
| Jan. 14. |
28. Philip Barrow to the Navy Comrs. Sends an account of the
colours in store at Chatham. The things mentioned in the last
demand should be sent down with all speed. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 14.
Plymouth. |
29. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Has searched the town
and found a foremast and bowsprit for the Antelope, having received
orders for her immediate dispatch to Portsmouth. Repairs of ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 14.
Portsmouth. |
30. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. It is no consolation
that the want of men and provisions is as great elsewhere as at
Portsmouth. Cannot agree with the old saying that "a general
calamity is easy to be borne." Is sorry for the disaster to Sir Jer.
Smith's squadron, but "he that playeth often at soldiers must sometimes have a broken pate." Disasters are common to all men; has
himself lost 3,000l. since May, by the Dutch, the fire, and water, yet
is content, knowing that all things work together for the best to
them that love and fear their Maker. Does not know why Capt.
Grove was dismissed the service, but can well recommend him for
employment. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Jan. 14.
Portsmouth. |
31. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sam. Pepys. Shall buy the blocks
and hemp formerly mentioned. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 14.
Towcester. |
32. Thos. Whitteare to Serjeant Snape, Oxford. Sent for the men
who were abused and stopped in their proceedings of the bonfires by
constable Jones; he will plead that he quenched the fire because of
two thatched houses, but they say the houses were in no danger.
Encloses, |
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32. i. Robt. Fyght and 10 others to Serjeant Snape. Testify that
on the King's restoration and birthday, Thos. Jones,
constable, who was formerly in arms against government,
with his family, watch, &c., quenched the bonfires which
they had lighted in rejoicing, beating, abusing, and haling
them to the stocks. Towcester, Jan. 14, 1665. |
Jan. 14.
Plymouth. |
33. John Clarke to James Hickes. Is sorry for Mr. Rathbone's
negligence in sending letters through London to Oxford: there is
neglect elsewhere too, for the mail, which on post days used to come
by 6 or 7 a.m., does not reach till 12 or 1. Lord Bath is much displeased at it, the King's affairs both there and in the West being
obstructed thereby. He sent Sir John Skelton last week to examine
the post label; it was found that the mail was received at Exeter
ten hours before it reached Ashburton. Unless there be quicker
dispatch, he will complain to Council. |
Jan. 14.
Naworth. |
34. Earl of Carlisle to Lord Arlington. The Commissioners
entrusted with the borders of England and Scotland want power to
send men convicted or of notorious ill-fame to the plantations, else
they will be unable to stop the theft and rapine under which those
parts groan. Formerly brought 100 of these rogues to justice in
three years, but found sending 30 to the plantations wrought greater
effect. The objection of the danger of the precedent, in sending
away men of bad fame but not convicted, may be made, but the
integrity of the work must justify it, being so much for the public
good in an extraordinary case. Begs an order therefor from King
or Council, or else a reason why it is not given. |
| Jan. 15. |
35. Sir Robt. Carr to Williamson. Thanks for his favour in
granting the request of his wife. |
| Jan. 15. |
36. Sir Phil. Musgrave to Lord Arlington. On report of traitorous
practices in Yorkshire, sent to his intelligencers, but can hear of no
preparation for a sudden rising, only they hope next summer will
produce alterations to their advantage, and they wish well to the
King's enemies abroad. The Nonconformists hold their meetings in
spite of authority, and are better horsed than the rest. Has sent
out his spies to make further discoveries. |
Jan. 15.
Oxford. |
Proclamation prohibiting the export of the newly invented frames
for knitting silk stockings and other apparel, for encouragement of
which in England the King has incorporated a company of framework knitters, but which frame certain aliens are seeking means to
export. [Printed. Proc. Coll., p. 212.] |
| Jan. 15. |
Warrant to John Blundell to discharge Captain Godfrey. Minute.
[Ent. Book 23, p. 1.] |
Jan. 15.
Portsmouth. |
37. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Portsmouth is behind every
other port in the victualling department; asks when Mr. Gauden's
contract begins, and whether petty warrant issues are to be
accounted part of the declaration; finds the proverb verified that
"all beginnings are difficult;" what with the confusion of accounts,
delay of victualling officers, and their want of experience, jealousies
and calumnies, &c.; thinks no man else would have borne what he
has, but will now be able to lay the foundation for future accounts.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 15 ? |
38. Petition of John Burgis to the Navy Comrs., for recommendation to the Duke of Albemarle, to be continued as carpenter of the
Forester. [Adm. Paper.] |
38. i. Warrant by John Harman, constituting John Burgis
carpenter of the Forester, in place of John Bowyer,
removed into the Centurion.
Revenge, Gottenburg, Nov. 30, 1665. |
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38. ii. Certificate by Jonas Shish of the fitness of John Burgis to
act as carpenter of the Forester. Jan. 15, 1666. |
Jan. 15.
Dover. |
39. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Begs supplies of money and
stores. Has already expended 15l. since sending in his accounts.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 15.
Royal James. |
40. Sir Thos. Allin to the Navy Comrs. The Resolution, St. Andrew, and Unicorn have sailed down as far as the buoy of the Nore,
where they wait further orders. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 15.
Woolwich. |
41. Chris. Pett to the Navy Comrs. The Dunkirk is launched
and the Mary Rose docked. Several ships are damaged through
the breaking loose of the Marmaduke, owing to the neglect and
indiscretion of the boatswain; oak plank is wanted; begs encouragement to the new shipwrights, by payment of their board wages.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Jan. 15.
Weymouth. |
42. Geo. Pley to Sam. Pepys. Returns the bond in behalf of
Thos. Smith, sealed by himself and son; 18 sail of ships, supposed
to be Dutch, have passed the port; a victualler, chased by two small
Dutch vessels, narrowly escaped breaking on the chalk rocks; has
given notice of it to Portsmouth, that some of the frigates may clear
the coast; a St. Malo ship, laden with wine and fruit from Malaga,
brought into the river of Poole by a privateer, is much embezzled;
20 cartloads of fruit from her were sent to Salisbury; doubtless the
next English vessel going to St. Malo will pay for it, the "Malowins"
being very revengeful of such wrongs. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 15.
Victualling Office. |
43. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Was not aware of the
intention to discharge the Patience upon her return from Quinborough, until she was reladen; she has been employed since April
in conveying stores to the fleet. Annexing, |
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43. i. Memoranda by John Tooker concerning the decease of
Adam Smithson, master of the Patience, and subsequent
proceedings relative to the vessel. Aug. 5, 1665. |
43. ii. Certificate by Wm. Tooker of the dismissal of the Patience.
Jan. 17,1666. |
Jan. 15.
Norwich. |
44. James Johnson to the Navy Comrs. The Edgars' ship is
ready to launch, waiting only the necessary cordage; some money
would be most acceptable to them. Asks whether the surveyor
will be required any more; some of the Dutch cordage has arrived.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Plymouth. |
45. Stephen Evans to [the Navy Comrs.]. Has received orders
from the Vice-Admiral of Cornwall to stop ships coming to any port
within his jurisdiction, having naval stores on board, in order to
supply the present great demand; all good subjects ought to assist;
can procure quantities of hemp and canvas from Brittany, in exchange for tin; the Ostenders under arrest would be good ships to
employ in fetching it, if a convoy be appointed to lie safe about
Belle Isle till the business be effected. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Oxford. |
46. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. Is glad of the hint
with regard to former practices concerning widows and orphans;
sends a warrant for Mr. Clements to be master attendant at Woolwich; a good sum of money is providing for the Navy. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Portsmouth. |
47. Constance Pley to Sam. Pepys. Sends three bills for west
country commodities; can provide no more of the same quality
at so low a rate, the prices being raised since the stoppage of commerce with France; will supply Noyals and Vittery canvas if any
encouragement be given; business is her sole delight in this world,
being formerly deprived of her children, and of late her eldest
daughter was married and buried in four months; it is a charity to
be kept full of employment; asks when she may expect some money
for the 14 small bills sent up since September. If her offer is accepted, wishes 20,000l. to be assigned her and recorded, as no
money is paid but as recorded. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Ipswich. |
48. Andrew Crawley to Sam. Pepys. Sends account of some
provisions delivered from the stores, and bills of credit given, which
were not entered upon the book, and so omitted in the last account;
81 oxen and 115 hogs have been killed since January 1. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 16.
Oxford. |
Declaration by the King that it is with his consent that Nich.
Arthur negotiates with the enemies of the Crown, and that he is to
be at all times indemnified and acquitted therefor. [Ent. Book 24,
p. 1.] |
Jan. 16.
Kensington. |
49. Solicitor General Finch to Williamson. Wishes Lord
Arlington to be reminded to order remittal of 250l. to his brother,
[Sir John Finch], at Florence. |
Jan. 16.
Oxford. |
50. Sir Wm. Coventry to Lord Arlington. The King consents to the Duke of Albemarle's request for orders to be sent
to Sir George Downing to clothe such prisoners in Holland and
Zealand as have been taken in the King's service, thereby to
encourage seamen to go in the King's service rather than on
merchant affairs, and letters are to be written accordingly. |
Jan. 16.
Cockpit. |
51. Sir Willm. Clarke to Williamson. The burials this week are
335: of the plague 158, being an increase of 69 deaths from
plague; the parishes clear are 83, infected 47. Sends a draft of
the establishment for Yarmouth fort. |
Jan. 16.
Westminster. |
52. Sir G. Downing to Williamson. The writer's proceedings
have done good, and will work their own way; begs still a helping
hand from him and his friends. Mr. Muddiman plainly asked a
friend to take him to the party named before, that he might offer to
carry him intelligence, as he had done to Williamson, and thus
help the other Gazette. Has the note on Sir Rob. Vyner, for
100l. |
Jan. 16.
Cockpit. |
53. Duke of Albemarle to Lord Arlington. Has written to
Sir Wm. Coventry that the [packet boats be not stopped, as they
have not been since the embargo began. Thinks that a serjeant,
gunner, and two files of soldiers should be sent to Lord Townsend
for Yarmouth, and paid out of the remainder of the militia money.
Sends a letter from Foreman, in Holland, to Stainard, at Ipswich,
who did not discover it to any magistrate. Foreman belongs to
St. John in Holland, and has often been employed by him into
England. |
Jan. 16.
Oxford. |
Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Ashley, on the
petition of Capt. Green for a few decayed trees in Birkland and
Bilhay Woods, Sherwood Forest, ordering that he have not more
than 20 of such as are not proper for ship timber, with ground
whereon to build a small house. [Ent. Book 18, p. 195.] |
Jan. 17.
Oxford. |
Reference to the Board of Greencloth on the petition of
Edw. Wood, Rich. Osborne, Dan. Mead, and George Slaughter,
gentleman ushers daily waiters to the Queen, for restoration of
their former allowance of 20s. a day amongst them, which is now
reduced to 12s. [Ent. Book 18, p. 195.] |
Jan. 17.
London. |
54. James Hickes to Williamson. Will take all possible care for
transmitting the King's letters, if the sickness interrupts. Mr. Read
of the foreign [post] office cannot account for the obstruction of
the letters, unless they are robbed in Italy, as they often are, or
obstructed by snow in passing the Alps. Has refused to take up
Muddiman's correspondents, and will return his packets, if sent,
unmeddled with. |
| Jan. 17. |
55. Bond of Henry Sharp, of Reading, and two others in 500l
for his good behaviour, not countenancing anything to the disturbance of government, nor frequenting unlawful assemblies, and for
his appearing before a Secretary of State when required. |
| Jan. 17. |
56. Certificate by Rich. Braham and Fras. Ridley that the said
Hen. Sharp and his securities have signed and delivered the said
bond and taken the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy. |
Jan. 17.
Oxford. |
57. The King to the Earl of Bridgewater, Lord Lieutenant of
Buckinghamshire. Ordered on 4th May last the levying of the
militia tax within his lieutenancy, the money to be paid to the
Governor of Windsor Castle before 25th June following: finding
that the money has not been so paid, requires that it be sent in
immediately and an account transmitted to the Secretary of State.
[Date altered from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17, 2 pages.] |
| Jan. |
Entry of the above, dated Jan. 13. [Ent. Book 20, p. 195.] |
| [Jan. 17.] |
58. Draft of the above. |
| Jan. 17. |
The King to Lord Treas. Southampton. Lord Byron wishing to
be admitted sole buyer of lops and tops and other refuse wood,
useless for the navy, felled in Birklane and Bilhay stayes, Sherwood
Forest, being near to where he is now making a great fall of his own
wood, the timber of which is sold for the navy, the said refuse wood
is to be sold to him, at the best price received for such wood in
that forest since the Restoration. [Ent. Book 17, p. 166.] |
| Jan.17. |
Warrant for Anthony Shirley to be Baronet of Preston, co. Sussex.
Minute. [Ent. Book 23, p. 5.] |
Jan. 17.
Oxford. |
Proclamation for further proroguing Parliament from 20th Feb.
to 23rd April. [Proc. Coll., Charles II., p. 213.] |
Jan. 17.
Boston. |
59. Dan. Rhodes to Sir. Wm. Coventry. Has received orders to
impress shipwrights in Boston. Finds that no ship has been built
there for the last 20 years; there is but one artist in the town,
and he has had no employment for 10 years past. Can procure
some boatwrights, but dares not impress them without further orders,
knowing them to be altogether unfit for works on the King's ships.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
The Sweepstakes, Yarmouth. |
60. Capt. Fras. Saunders to the Navy Comrs. The Edgars affirm
that it is not in their contract to provide a chain pump for the new
ship. Has engaged with the braziers to fit up the furnace. Dead
eyes are wanted for the chain, and ropes for the launch. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
Edwinstow. |
61. John Russell to the Navy Comrs. Is inconvenienced for want
of a vessel to carry away the timber lying at Stockwith. Mr. Lester
is very angry that his wharf is not cleared. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
Cockpit. |
62. Sir Wm. Clarke to Sam. Pepys. Has referred Capt. Berry
to him about removing men from the Swallow ketch to the Little
Mary, and about victualling and other necessaries. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 17.
Woolwich. |
63. Chris. Pett, master shipwright, to the Navy Comrs. Requests
a bill of imprest for 8l. or 10l. to Dan. Hook, for procuring shipwrights and calkers in the river. Particulars of ships in dock.
[Adm. Paper.] |
| Jan. 17. |
64. Certificate by Capt. Wm. Kempthorne, of free gift and other
money due to Thos. Green, master surgeon of the Martin. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Victualling Office. |
65. Denis Gauden to the Navy Comrs. Hopes to have no occasion
to use the Flemish hops. There will be sufficient English, which are
esteemed far better for the preservation of beer. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Woolwich. |
66. Peter Russell and John Clothier to the Navy Comrs. The
hemp of Mr. Mould's is Flanders hemp. Advise its being sent, if
bought, to Chatham or Portsmouth, as the stores at Woolwich are
already clogged. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Portsmouth. |
67. St. John Steventon to Sam. Pepys. Sends a blank bill of
imprest, to be filled up according to the present occasion. There is
135l. due for broom, ballast, and candles, 400l. to shipwrights, and the
wages of 124 men at 5s. a week are 31l. weekly. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Dover. |
68. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. There is a vessel brought
into harbour by a privateer, laden with pitch, tar, and boards.
Asks whether the goods are to be taken up for the King's service,
and what is the price current of pitch and tar in London. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Cockpit. |
69. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Sir Wm. Rider's
foreign iron, to the value of 5,000l., is to be bought; he will take
the credit of the Act for it. Wm. Stribley is to be appointed master
of the Elizabeth. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Cockpit. |
70. Duke of Albemarle to Lord Arlington. Can say nothing
about the saltpetre till Sir John Duncombe comes to town. Will
speak to Sir George Downing about clothes for the prisoners in
Holland. As the States of Zealand have released all their English
prisoners, an equal number from that province should be released;
and as it shows more affection to the King and Prince of Orange,
the other Zealanders, being but few, might be released on ransom.
Thinks the fewer protections are given to Mr. Temple, the less will
be the danger of being cheated at sea. |
| Jan. 18. |
71. Certificate by Thos Perringe to the Navy Comrs., that surveys
are needed for two ships, one building at Blackwall by Mr. Johnson,
and the other at Deptford by Mr. Castell. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 18.
Covent Garden. |
72. Lord Brouncker to Williamson. Returns a paper sent by
mistake without Lord Arlington's hand to it. With postscript
from Capt. George Cock, entreating Williamson to write to him. |
Jan. 18.
Oxford. |
73. Warrant to the Commissary General of Musters and the
Muster Masters, to take strict care in mustering the Guards; to
allow no officers to be absent without a pass from the commanderin-chief; to pass no officers' servants except according to rules, and
to admit no soldiers without warrant from the commander-in-chief,
but such as do constant duty. If any appear who are suspicious, they are to be respited till the truth of their condition is
ascertained. |
1666 ?
[Jan.] 18. |
74. Earl of Lauderdale to Williamson. Never saw that nor any
other letter of Lord Arlington's. Would never be willingly guilty
of such a barbarity, but searched his pockets lest he might have
taken it by mistake. Had he found it, would have returned it
without reading a word. |
1666
Jan. 18.
Syon Hill. |
75. Thos. Povey to [Williamson]. Wants the first news of Sir
Jeremy Smith's being safe at Tangiers with the rest of the ships.
Williamson's 200l. is in his bank at Sir Robt. Vyner's. Will pay
Sir G. Downing's money as soon as possible. Has come from
melancholy London and the more desolate suburbs. Hopes the
sharp weather will check the infection, but the bells are busy, and
it breaks out afresh at Brentford, Isleworth, and other little towns
about. Has given directions at Lord Arlington's house for his
lordship's reception there. |
Jan. 18.
Cockpit. |
76. Sir William Clarke to Williamson. Sends a bill of mortality.
The Kings of Sweden and Denmark, Duke of Brandenburg, and
Bishop of Cologne are resolved to join with the Bishop of
Munster. |
Jan. 18.
Victualling Office. |
77. Certificate by Thos. Lewis of accounts cleared at the Victualing Office by Robt. Martin, master of the Owners' Desire. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Jan. 19. |
78. Captains John Kempthorne and John Hayward to [Pepys]
Request that John Daniell, a bred seaman, may be recommended to
the Duke of Albemarle or Sir Wm. Coventry, for a lieutenancy in
some of the great ships in the next expedition. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 19.
Plymouth. |
79. John Lanyon to the Navy Comrs. Repair of the Antelope;
is much hindered in the works by the number of carpenters impressed by the Mayor to send to Portsmouth; requests a warrant
to the justices to put a stop to this; arrival and departure of ships.
[Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
Jan. 19.
Chatham. |
80. Com. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. Will hasten the Gottenburg ships into the river as soon as unladen; the shipwrights and
ropemakers begin to clamour for their board wages; begs an answer
to Mr. Gregory's demand for 10l. imprest charged upon Capt. Ben.
Young. [Adm. Paper.] Encloses, |
|
80. i. Edw. Gregory, sen., to Comr. Peter Pett. Capt. Ben. Young,
after receiving a bill for his services in full, refuses to
return the 10l. lent towards impressing men at Milton
and Faversham; desires that a letter may be written to
the Navy Comrs. about it. Chatham, Jan. 19, 1666. |
Jan. 20.
Chatham. |
81. Comr. Peter Pett to Sam. Pepys. The seamen turned over
from the Paradox to the Royal Charles demand conduct money; begs
consideration for Mr. Charles, the cooper, who has nearly 500l. due
to him; if assured of a supply of hemp as fast as it can be worked,
advises putting the ropemakers to their old task of two days in one;
knees are wanted to complete the Victory. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 20.
Aldborough. |
82. Thos. Lewsley to the Navy Comrs. Has ridden through
Suffolk in search of plank suitable for the navy, but found little;
particulars of the proposal of Francis Robinson, of Heningham
Hall, to supply 500 loads at 3l. 10s. per load; he demands 500l.
imprest in hand. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 20.
Deptford. |
83. Jonas Shish to the Navy Comrs. Has sent a man to show
the messenger where the eight pressed men live; list of their names
and dwelling places. Asks whether a tide a day may be allowed to
thirty men for six days, to finish off the work under water. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 20.
Surgeons' Hall. |
84. Rich. Reynell to Thos. Hayter. Paul Bush, surgeon [of the
Hind], is detained at Plymouth in the Crown, beaten in by a storm;
his wife has applied for his money. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 20.
Navy Office, London. |
85. Order by the Navy Comrs. to Hugh Salisbury, collector of
customs at Portsmouth, for the passing of certain goods named,
brought on shore from the St. John the Baptist of Hamburg. [Adm.
Paper.] |
| Jan. 20. |
86. Petition of Edw. Gosling of the St. Jacob, and Thos. Craft, of
the Kingfisher, to the Navy Comrs., for an order to receive out of
money at Portsmouth that is to be returned to the chest at
Chatham, 100l. each, in part of the freight of masts brought by
them from Gottenburg into the stores at Portsmouth. With
order thereon by the Commissioners that the chest money is not at
their disposal. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 20.
Portsmouth. |
87. John Tippetts to the Navy Comrs. A few more shipwrights
have appeared; the whole number amounts now to 39. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 20.
Cockpit. |
88. Duke of Albemarle to Lord Arlington. Approves the resolution about Foreman. The increase of plague will only be for
a while, as company flocks in. Letters should be written to Lord
Craven, the Lord Mayor, and Sir John Robinson, to direct the
justices of peace to be very strict in shutting up houses. Lord
Craven is very diligent, and that should be noticed in the letter to
him. Were it not for the probates of wills, constables should see
the goods in houses well aired before they are disposed of; that
has increased the sickness as much as anything. Sir G. Carteret is
wanted in town to pay the seamen. Lieut.-Col. Williams alias
Cromwell, who laid down his Holland commission, should have
500l. given as promised him. [Damaged.] |
Jan. 20.
Westminster. |
89. Sir G. Downing to Williamson. Thanks for his help in
advancing the credit of the Act by the limits in his letter of news;
wants to be helped to some who will lend. Would try to cry up
the Gazette, but nothing can be added to its reputation. Dorislaus
is the man who collects poems and other news books, and truly they
print things that might very well lie asleep. |
Jan. 20.
Oxford. |
Proclamation declaring the price of wines, as fixed by the Lord
Chancellor and others, for the present year. [Printed. Proc. Coll.,
Charles II., pp. 214–5.] |
Jan. 20.
London. |
90. James Hickes to Williamson. Sir Phil. Frowde and his
lady have come to Sir John Jacob's at Bromley by Bow. Is trying
to engage all correspondents to write constantly, whether they have
news or not, as the want of letters causes fears of their death. Has
the same resolution about Muddiman, but always treats him with
respect. He has few correspondents except for his own advantage,
and writes bombast; thinks he keeps most of his news to make up
his own letters. Unless his services be very ample, it is not to the
King's interest to pass his letters free, to the value of 400l. a year.
Mr. Sawtell cries him up as author of the Gazette. [2 pages.] |
| Jan. 21. |
91. Thos Povey to [Williamson]. Particulars of transmission of
letters; sends one for the Queen's confessor. [Damaged.] |
| Jan. 21. |
92. Envelope directed to Sir Wm. Coventry; with request from
Thos. Jones to Mr. Lloyd to forward it with all speed, being of
great concernment for His Majesty. Endorsed "Negligence of the
posts." |
Jan. 21.
Reading. |
93. Dr. P. Mews to Williamson. The infection broke out at
Reading a fortnight since in two places, and great danger was apprehended; but the infected families being removed, and those suspected
secured, not one person has died in the town for more than a week. |
| Jan. 21. |
Warrant for Edward Backwell to be a baronet. Minute. [Ent.
Book 23, p. 5.] |
Jan. 21.
Oxford. |
Warrant to the Board of Greencloth for payment of board wages
to the servants above stairs of the Queen, in lieu of their diet from
September 1664 to 1665; also to Thos. Chiffinch, keeper of the
King's cabinet, and Fras. Rogers, keeper of his standing wardrobe,
from September 1663 to 1664. [Ent. Book 23, p. 49.] |
| Jan. 21. |
Minute of the above. [Ent. Book 23, p. 6.] |
Jan. 21.
Portsmouth. |
94. Comr. Thos. Middleton to Sir Wm. Batten. Asks directions
concerning the prize ship brought in by Capt. Robinson; is ordered
by the Duke of Albemarle to fit up the Lizard for Barbadoes; will
not dispute orders, but thinks it would be far better to take out her
materials and burn her; she sails badly, can only take in six weeks'
provisions at a time, and her guns are within 18 inches of the water;
pities the poor captain, who says he can never speak with any ship
he meets, they all run from him; Madam Pley desires a speedy
answer about her French commodities; the Friezland flyboat is
unladen; black oakum is wanted. [Adm. Paper, 1½
pages.] |
Jan. 21.
Portsmouth. |
95. John Shales to Sam. Pepys. Has at last got the foundation
of a future account finished; promises a constant report of the transactions and alterations in the victualling stores at that port.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
Surgeons' Hall. |
96. Rich. Reynell to Thos. Hayter. Mr. Chandler was appointed
surgeon of the Revenge, but afterwards removed into the Resolution, and Robt. Pearce put in his place; requests an alteration of
their bills. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
The Paul, Downs. |
97. Capt. Peter Foote to the Navy Comrs. Begs for two 12-inch
cables, in lieu of those let slip off the Goodwin Sands. [Adm.
Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
Chatham. |
98. Edw. Gregory to Sam. Pepys. Judge-Advocate Fowler is not
yet arrived; requests payment of 150l. to the wife of Mr. Perry, and
a speedy supply of money for entering pressed men; 700l. is due
upon arrears of board wages. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
Dover. |
99. Thos. White to the Navy Comrs. Has followed Mr. Wivell's
plan of victualling ships in harbour, whereby many have lost their
opportunity of getting out for a week together; there was difficulty
in getting out the Norwich when heavily laden with provisions;
cannot sail ships out of the harbour in winter time, and dares not
warp them out; the saving of about 30lbs. of freight in victuals
may lose a spring tide, and overcharge the ship; particulars of stores
received; requests payment of his arrears. [Adm. Paper, 2 pages.] |
| Jan. 22. |
100. Certificate by Capt. Robt. Robinson, of the appointment of
Thos. Jagger to be surgeon of the War-spite. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
Oxford. |
101. Sir Wm. Coventry to the Navy Comrs. The Milford is to
be fitted up with all expedition; the King is still resolved to be at
Hampton Court on Saturday next; requests that all things necessary
to be propounded and settled in his presence may be duly considered.
[Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
Cockpit. |
102. Duke of Albemarle to the Navy Comrs. Requests an
account of ships in the river, when they will be fitted, and the
number of men on board, to lay before the King and Duke of York
at Hampton Court. [Adm. Paper.] |
Jan. 22.
Ipswich. |
103. Bailiffs and Recorder of Ipswich to the Duke of Albemarle.
Forward letters of dangerous consequence. Mr. Stannard brought
the letter directed to him to Mr. Firman, uncle of Robt. Foreman,
who opened it, and said it must be shown to the bailiffs: Stannard
pretends to have lost the letter enclosing the other; those to Mr.
Priestwood, postmaster of the town, were produced by him on his
examination. Enclose, |
103. i. Robt. Foreman to Mr. Stannard. Has arrived at Rotterdam, and received thanks and reward; will soon be sent
over, but will not stay at Ipswich for fear of discovery;
asks Stannard to find him a convenient place of abode,
and to send him the names of the ships bound for the
Straits, and of those in Harwich, and news of the Hamburg fleet, &c.; also if Monk goes to sea, if the seamen
are well affected and paid, &c. Very great preparations are making in Holland, and 200 sail will be
ready in March. The French will now be glad of
assistance, and have taken some English merchantmen.
Rotterdam, December 7, 1665. |
103. ii. James Hickes to Mr. Priestwood. Begs him to deliver
with his own hand the enclosed to Sam. Stannard, or if
he live not in that town, to send word where he is. It
comes from a special friend, who must be assured of its
safe delivery, or have it returned; if Stannard is in the
town, nothing is to be said to him on its delivery.
Letter Office, January 9, 1666. |
103. iii. James Hickes to Mr. Priestwood. Thanks him for
delivering the letter to Sam. Stannard; requests secrecy
as to the writer's having recommended it, and begs that
any letters from Stannard may be enclosed to the writer,
to convey according to his friends' desires.
London, January 13, 1666. |
